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Re: Help on Verbs...

From:Barry Garcia <barry_garcia@...>
Date:Wednesday, October 27, 1999, 17:25
db001i@mail.rochester.edu writes:
>I would interpret focus as another example of the now-broadly defined >relationships-shown-by-the-verb. But it is a rather unique example, >thanks >for teaching me and bringing it to the attention of the group.
No problem. Focus is one of my favorite systems for verbs. I just find it extremely fascinating how the verb itself can be used to focus on different parts of the sentance, instead of having to use things like prepositions to accomplish it. _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- 'The beginning calls for courage; the end demands care'