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Page 19
... possible interpretations , both of which apparently apply to the Remarques : firstly , that the work does not cover only doubtful usage , and secondly , that usage is not the only criterion on which the decisions are based . Let us look ...
... possible interpretations , both of which apparently apply to the Remarques : firstly , that the work does not cover only doubtful usage , and secondly , that usage is not the only criterion on which the decisions are based . Let us look ...
Page 37
... possible , because he believes that French has reached a state of perfection and should be reducible to rules . The claim is , however , that these rules are based on observation of usage and are therefore well - founded . If usage is ...
... possible , because he believes that French has reached a state of perfection and should be reducible to rules . The claim is , however , that these rules are based on observation of usage and are therefore well - founded . If usage is ...
Page 100
... possible uses of the present participle distinguished by him in the Remarques will be discussed in relation to his usage in his translation of Fonseca ( below , pp . 167–69 ) . Hesitation in usage and in the pronouncements of ...
... possible uses of the present participle distinguished by him in the Remarques will be discussed in relation to his usage in his translation of Fonseca ( below , pp . 167–69 ) . Hesitation in usage and in the pronouncements of ...
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The Arsenal Manuscript | 3 |
Usage and Reason | 13 |
Presentation and Terminology | 40 |
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