Re: Rating Languages

David Peterson wrote:

> Oh, but that's not really
> reflexive, so much as...ditransitive, is it?  I don't understand it at all.
> If you say it's straightforward, then teach it to me.
I don't see much difference between "John washes himself the hands" and
"George bought himself a new suit".  In both cases, "himself" is
benefactive, although the benefit may actually be for someone else.

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