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The rise of the to-infinitive /

This work describes the historical emergence and spread of the to-infinitive in English. The exposition is clear and does not assume an up-to-date knowledge of generative theory.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Los, Bettelou
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2005.
Subjects:
English language > Middle English, 1100-1500 > Infinitive.
English language > Old English, ca. 450-1100 > Infinitive.
Anglais (Langue) > 1100-1500 (Moyen anglais) > Infinitif.
Anglais (Langue) > ca 450-1100 (Vieil anglais) > Infinitif.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY > Old & Middle English.
English language > Middle English > Infinitive
English language > Old English > Infinitive
Grammatikalisation
Infinitiv
Infinitkonstruktion
Präposition
Sprachwandel
Onbepaalde wijs.
Oudengels.
Middelengels.
to.
Altenglisch.
Englisch.
Mittelenglisch.
Geschichte Anfänge-1100.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:This work describes the historical emergence and spread of the to-infinitive in English. The exposition is clear and does not assume an up-to-date knowledge of generative theory.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 335 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-332) and index.
ISBN:9781435623149
1435623142
9780191705885
0191705888