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===Dependent clauses===
===Dependent clauses===
Dependent clauses are set off with the word "tis."
Dependent clauses are set off with the word ''tis''.
   
   
I burned the letter that came from the city.  
 
burn+PAST I+CAUSAL letter+OBJ [tis] come+PAST out-of city+LOC.*
I burned the letter that came from the city. <br>
burn+PAST I+CAUSAL letter+OBJ [tis] come+PAST out-of city+LOC.*<br>
Tscchyo lodo nnijass tis kcdyo goa abe'afe.  
Tscchyo lodo nnijass tis kcdyo goa abe'afe.  


I know that he likes cheese.  
 
I+SUBJ know [tis] like he/she cheese+OBJ.*  
I know that he likes cheese. <br>
I+SUBJ know [tis] like he/she cheese+OBJ.* <br>
Lo luusi tis ine ke bajass.
Lo luusi tis ine ke bajass.


The only dog with a bow is Fido.  
 
Dog+SUBJ one [tis] have+ongoing bow+OBJ [tis] is Fido+OBJ.*  
The only dog with a bow is Fido. <br>
Dog+SUBJ one [tis] have+ongoing bow+OBJ [tis] is Fido+OBJ.* <br>
Ezo to'o tis kuugusi laabass tis fake Fidoss.  
Ezo to'o tis kuugusi laabass tis fake Fidoss.  






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I have my own way of writing a gloss since, until recently, I have been the only person to ever look at them. I know it isn't the typical way you might see a linguist do it. Let me know if you want an explanation.   
I have my own way of writing a gloss since, until recently, I have been the only person to ever look at them. I know it isn't the typical way you might see a linguist do it. Let me know if you want an explanation.*  


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