Preface; Introduction; 1 Grading, Gradability and Degrees; 2 The Origin of Adverbs of Degree; 3 Semantic Restrictions on the Use of Adverbs of Degree; To conclude; Case study 1; Case study 2; Case study 3; Notes; Appendix of Dutch Adverbs of Degree; References; Name Index; Subject Index
Summary
A volume in a series which aims to provide a platform for studies in the syntax, semantics and pragmantics of the Germanic languages and their historical developments. General subjects investigated include the use of negation, monotonicity properties and the licensing of polarity terms
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-219) and indexes
