The Distribution and Function of Virtual Reflexive Constructions in English
This paper sheds new light on the distributional and functional properties of virtual reflexive constructions (VRCs) in English (e.g., <i>This problem solves ITSELF</i>). VRCs describe the level of ease involved in performing the action denoted by the verb. They typically involve metapho...
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Language: | Croatian |
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Institut za hrvatski jezik i jezikoslovlje
2022-01-01
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Series: | Rasprave Instituta za Hrvatski Jezik i Jezikoslovlje |
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Online Access: | https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/407468 |