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Philip

#125014 Mon, 08 Aug 05 06:20 PM

Taka wrote:
Open-ended! Very interesting! So, in other words 'for+a certain amont of time' is a kind of closed end?

I've never heard it expressed that way, but that's a good way of describing it.

Philip

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Roro

#125070 Mon, 08 Aug 05 10:20 PM

Hello Taka. I hope you don't mind my putting a word. I was surprised at your comment .. very perceptive.
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〖quote ⊂ Taka〗Open-ended! Very interesting! So, in other words 'for+a certain amont of time' is a kind of closed end?
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I've heard of (read) it only once. Verkuyl(1993:12) referred to Vet's paper (1976). I vaguely thought it's right, but it's still hard for me to grasp /pin down the whole picture.

I'm really grateful for your questions. Interesting!
Have a cheery Tuesday,

Roro

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Taka

#125341 Tue, 09 Aug 05 06:36 PM

Thank you for the compliment, Roro. But the truth is, I just happened to notice that during the course of the conversation. I thank those people who led me to the perception!

Taka

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