Existential quantifiers
Abstract
Abstract 0. I have argued in the course of a discussion of various aspectual distinctions that three underlying adnominal functions be allowed for (Anderson, 1973 a, §4.3.1 ), nom(inative), loc(ative) and abl(ative); and (elsewhere) that the lower predications in a causative construction are similarly dependent on one of these three (cf. Anderson, 1972 a, ch. 6):* (1) a. Fred tripped me (nom) b. Fred caused me to trip (loc) c. Fred prevented me from tripping (abl)