Zero Article

Zero Article

1. + Sing Unc. N

   • + Plural N
     • + Sing C.N : ONLY "MAN"

2. Uses

   • Categorial Meaning
     • unstressed ANY or SOME
   • Generic Ref
     • As a WHOLE
   • Descriptive Role
     • copular relation
       • Pl N
       • Sing N
         • Unique Role
     • AS
     • Apposition
   • Quasi-Locative Meaning
     • primary PURPOSE of a place
       • Pr Ph

3. Sporadic References

   • Zero VS The
     • institutions
       • Zero: primary purpose
       • The: human institution
     • means of transport and communication
       • Zero: after BY
       • The: "be on the plane" "talk on the radio"
     • Times of day
       • Zero: after BY ; AFTER ; BEFORE ; AT
       • The: "admire the sunset" "wake up in the night"
     • Seasons
       • Zero: usually
       • The: particular season
     • Meals
       • Zero: usually
       • The: particular meal "the meal after her treatment"
     • illnesses
       • Zero: generally
       • The: well-known diseases