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| apodosis |
in a conditional sentence, the clause that expresses the result or conclusion, sometimes beginning with "then". (Cf. protasis.) |
| appositive |
in grammar, a word, phrase, or clause that functions as a noun and is placed, without a conjunction, immediately after a noun or noun equivalent that refers to the same person, place, or thing, such as "a devoted scholar" in "my mother, a devoted scholar". [1/2 definitions] |
| argue |
to maintain or contend (often fol. by a clause). [1/5 definitions] |
| auxiliary verb |
a verb used in conjunction with a main verb in a clause that assists the main verb in reflecting aspects, voices, moods, and tenses. In the sentence "They have escaped," the main verb is "escaped," and the auxiliary verb is "have." |
| believe |
to feel with some confidence; suppose (usu. fol. by a clause serving as object). [1/6 definitions] |
| complex sentence |
a sentence composed of a main or independent clause and one or more dependent or subordinate clauses, such as "This is an independent clause, whereas this is a dependent clause". |
| conditional |
in grammar, expressing a condition, as by the use of the word "if" to begin a clause. [1/2 definitions] |
| construe |
to explain the grammatical uses of words in a clause or sentence. [1/6 definitions] |
| covenant |
such an agreement or clause in an agreement when made by law. [1/6 definitions] |
| dependent clause |
a clause that is syntactically not a complete sentence and is used typically as an attachment to an independent clause. A dependent clause adds additional meaning to the independent clause and functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb. |
| escalator clause |
a clause in a contract that provides for adjustment in prices, wages, and the like, based on changes in production costs, the cost of living, or the like. |
| grandfather clause |
a clause in certain laws, agreements, or the like that exempts from a control or restriction those already engaged in an act that the new law now forbids. [1/2 definitions] |
| independent clause |
in grammar, a clause that can function independently as a complete sentence; main clause. |
| limiting |
in grammar, of or designating an adjective or clause that restricts the meaning or application of a noun or noun equivalent. [1/2 definitions] |
| main clause |
in grammar, esp. in a sentence that contains more than one clause, a clause that can function by itself as a sentence; independent clause. |
| make out |
to pretend something that is not true (fol. by a clause beginning with "that"). [1/6 definitions] |
| marvel |
to be filled with awe or amazement at (usu. fol. by a clause). [1/3 definitions] |
| nor |
used to continue or elaborate a negative statement in a preceding clause. [1/2 definitions] |
| protasis |
in a conditional sentence, the clause that expresses the condition, usu. beginning with "if". (Cf. apodosis.) |
| provision |
a formal statement or clause, as in a contract or piece of legislation, that arranges a condition. [1/6 definitions] |
| proviso |
a clause that stipulates a condition or restriction in a document, such as a legal agreement or contract. [1/2 definitions] |
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