participle
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The form of the supposed Participle is invariably the same with that of the Infinitive.
From Elements of Gaelic Grammar by Stewart, Alexander
Infin. of the obsolete Verb gearain, to complain, ag being understood; ag gearan equivalent to a present Participle, complaining.
From Elements of Gaelic Grammar by Stewart, Alexander
The Perfect Passive Participle denotes action prior to that of the verb.
From New Latin Grammar by Bennett, Charles E. (Charles Edwin)
When you use a Participle implying "when," "while," "though," or "that," show clearly by the context what is implied.
From How to Write Clearly Rules and Exercises on English Composition by Abbott, Edwin Abbott
The Perfect Passive Participle, from which the Participial Stem is derived by dropping -us, is formed:— 1.
From New Latin Grammar by Bennett, Charles E. (Charles Edwin)
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