Of existing qui-clauses the more nearly original are the Substantive Indefinite Hypothetical and the Substantive Indefinite Real. From these developed the Adjective Indefinite Clauses, Designative and ...

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The Latin language used to be spoken all over the Roman Empire. But no country officially speaks it now, at least not in its classic form. So, did Latin really peter out when the Roman Empire ceased ...

Rosina Lozano, associate professor of history, researches Latino history with a focus on Mexican American history, the American West, migration and immigration, and comparative studies in race and ...

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Lindy Brady does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...