Kapitel in diesem Buch

1. Prelim pages i
2. Table of contents v
3. Preface ix
4. Introduction 1
5. Grading, Gradability and Degrees 3
6. The Origin of Adverbs of Degree 25
7. Semantic Restrictionson the Use of Adverbs of Degree 63
8. To conclude 147
9. Case study 1: Vrijwel and Nauwelijks : the negative side of the absolute 151
10. Case study 2: Bar and Bijster two polarity sensitive adverds 163
11. Case sutdy 3: Noemenswaardig and Nennenswert : a comparison 183
12. Notes 193
13. Appendix of Dutch Adverbs of Degree 207
14. References 213
15. Name Index 221
16. Subject Index 223