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distinction

Who acts: distinction, possibility, kind, anything, conclusion, new one · What happens: be, name, ask, make, speak, write · To what, where: clear difference, high mark, distinction, anything, order, Three laws · Speech: someone speaks here

«distinction» in the mysticism dictionary: its 3 meanings for a pupil and its 12 examples, every sentence parsed by Mova itself — its syntax tree, a dependency tree in the style of Universal Dependencies, and its pragmatics clause by clause. The word in the dictionary, with its sense in the lessons: distinction in the mysticism dictionary.

Meaning 1

A distinction is a clear difference between two things.

detnsubjcopdetamodcasenummodnmodpunctrootADETdistinctionNOUNisAUXaDETclearADJdifferenceNOUNbetweenADPtwoNUMthingsNOUN.PUNCT
The words, one row each (CoNLL-U)
#wordlemmaUPOSfeaturesheadrelation
1AaDETDefinite=Ind PronType=Art2 distinctiondet
2distinctiondistinctionNOUNNumber=Sing6 differencensubj
3isbeAUXMood=Ind Number=Sing Person=3 Tense=Pres VerbForm=Fin6 differencecop
4aaDETDefinite=Ind PronType=Art6 differencedet
5clearclearADJDegree=Pos6 differenceamod
6differencedifferenceNOUNNumber=Singrootroot
7betweenbetweenADP_9 thingscase
8twotwoNUMNumForm=Word NumType=Card9 thingsnummod
9thingsthingNOUNNumber=Plur6 differencenmod
10..PUNCT_6 differencepunct
#verbtense, moodwhowhat, whomto whomwherewhenotherroles by
1is apresenta distinctiona clear differencebetween two thingstree rules

One row per clause the reader finds. «not said here»: a role filled from the clause above. «roles by»: a VerbNet class and frame when one fits the verb, else the reader's rules on the tree.

Meaning 2

A distinction is a high mark or grade for excellent work.

detnsubjcopdetamodccconjcaseamodnmodpunctrootADETdistinctionNOUNisAUXaDEThighADJmarkNOUNorCCONJgradeNOUNforADPexcellentADJworkNOUN.PUNCT
The words, one row each (CoNLL-U)
#wordlemmaUPOSfeaturesheadrelation
1AaDETDefinite=Ind PronType=Art2 distinctiondet
2distinctiondistinctionNOUNNumber=Sing6 marknsubj
3isbeAUXMood=Ind Number=Sing Person=3 Tense=Pres VerbForm=Fin6 markcop
4aaDETDefinite=Ind PronType=Art6 markdet
5highhighADJDegree=Pos6 markamod
6markmarkNOUNNumber=Singrootroot
7ororCCONJ_8 gradecc
8gradegradeNOUNNumber=Sing6 markconj
9forforADP_11 workcase
10excellentexcellentADJDegree=Pos11 workamod
11workworkNOUNNumber=Sing6 marknmod
12..PUNCT_6 markpunct
#verbtense, moodwhowhat, whomto whomwherewhenotherroles by
1is apresenta distinctiona high mark or gradefor excellent worktree rules

Meaning 3

Distinction is being special or excellent: a writer of distinction.

nsubjcopcopccconjpunctdetparataxiscasenmodpunctrootDistinctionNOUNisAUXbeingAUXspecialADJorCCONJexcellentADJ:PUNCTaDETwriterNOUNofADPdistinctionNOUN.PUNCT
The words, one row each (CoNLL-U)
#wordlemmaUPOSfeaturesheadrelation
1DistinctiondistinctionNOUNNumber=Sing4 specialnsubj
2isbeAUXMood=Ind Number=Sing Person=3 Tense=Pres VerbForm=Fin4 specialcop
3beingbeAUXTense=Pres VerbForm=Part4 specialcop
4specialspecialADJDegree=Posrootroot
5ororCCONJ_6 excellentcc
6excellentexcellentADJDegree=Pos4 specialconj
7::PUNCT_9 writerpunct
8aaDETDefinite=Ind PronType=Art9 writerdet
9writerwriterNOUNNumber=Sing4 specialparataxis
10ofofADP_11 distinctioncase
11distinctiondistinctionNOUNNumber=Sing9 writernmod
12..PUNCT_4 specialpunct
#verbtense, moodwhowhat, whomto whomwherewhenotherroles by
1ispresentDistinctionspecial propertytree rules
2beDistinction not said heretree rules

Example 1

Before naming, there was distinction. (note 01)

Sentence 1: Before naming, there was distinction.

markadvclpunctexplnsubjpunctrootBeforeSCONJnamingVERB,PUNCTtherePRONwasVERBdistinctionNOUN.PUNCT
The words, one row each (CoNLL-U)
#wordlemmaUPOSfeaturesheadrelation
1BeforebeforeSCONJ_2 namingmark
2namingnameVERBTense=Pres VerbForm=Part5 wasadvcl
3,,PUNCT_2 namingpunct
4theretherePRONPronType=Dem5 wasexpl
5wasbeVERBMood=Ind Number=Sing Person=3 Tense=Past VerbForm=Finrootroot
6distinctiondistinctionNOUNNumber=Sing5 wasnsubj
7..PUNCT_5 waspunct
#verbtense, moodwhowhat, whomto whomwherewhenotherroles by
1namegerunddistinction not said herevn appoint-29.1 «NP V NP»: agent=Agent
2bepastdistinctiontherevn exist-47.1 «NP V»: agent=Theme

Sentence 2: (note 01)

punctflatpunctroot(PUNCTnoteNOUN01NUM)PUNCT
The words, one row each (CoNLL-U)
#wordlemmaUPOSfeaturesheadrelation
1((PUNCT_2 notepunct
2notenoteNOUNNumber=Singrootroot
30101NUMNumForm=Digit NumType=Card2 noteflat
4))PUNCT_2 notepunct

The frames reader finds no event or fact in this sentence.

Example 2

Before distinction, there was possibility. (note 01)

Sentence 1: Before distinction, there was possibility.

caseoblpunctexplnsubjpunctrootBeforeADPdistinctionNOUN,PUNCTtherePRONwasVERBpossibilityNOUN.PUNCT
The words, one row each (CoNLL-U)
#wordlemmaUPOSfeaturesheadrelation
1BeforebeforeADP_2 distinctioncase
2distinctiondistinctionNOUNNumber=Sing5 wasobl
3,,PUNCT_2 distinctionpunct
4theretherePRONPronType=Dem5 wasexpl
5wasbeVERBMood=Ind Number=Sing Person=3 Tense=Past VerbForm=Finrootroot
6possibilitypossibilityNOUNNumber=Sing5 wasnsubj
7..PUNCT_5 waspunct
#verbtense, moodwhowhat, whomto whomwherewhenotherroles by
1bepastpossibilitydistinction; therevn exist-47.1 «NP V PP.location»: agent=Theme before distinction=Location

Sentence 2: (note 01)

punctflatpunctroot(PUNCTnoteNOUN01NUM)PUNCT
The words, one row each (CoNLL-U)
#wordlemmaUPOSfeaturesheadrelation
1((PUNCT_2 notepunct
2notenoteNOUNNumber=Singrootroot
30101NUMNumForm=Digit NumType=Card2 noteflat
4))PUNCT_2 notepunct

The frames reader finds no event or fact in this sentence.

Example 3

To ask what kind of distinction would make it speak. (note 01)

Sentence 1: To ask what kind of distinction would make it speak.

markdetnsubjcasenmodauxccompobjxcomppunctrootToPARTaskVERBwhatDETkindNOUNofADPdistinctionNOUNwouldAUXmakeVERBitPRONspeakVERB.PUNCT
The words, one row each (CoNLL-U)
#wordlemmaUPOSfeaturesheadrelation
1TotoPART_2 askmark
2askaskVERBMood=Imp VerbForm=Finrootroot
3whatwhatDETPronType=Int4 kinddet
4kindkindNOUNNumber=Sing8 makensubj
5ofofADP_6 distinctioncase
6distinctiondistinctionNOUNNumber=Sing4 kindnmod
7wouldwouldAUXVerbForm=Fin8 makeaux
8makemakeVERBVerbForm=Inf2 askccomp
9ititPRONCase=Acc Gender=Neut Number=Sing Person=3 PronType=Prs8 makeobj
10speakspeakVERBVerbForm=Inf8 makexcomp
11..PUNCT_2 askpunct
#verbtense, moodwhowhat, whomto whomwherewhenotherroles by
1ask speech: askto-infinitivevn inquire-37.1.2 «NP V how S»: agent=Agent clause=Topic
2makewouldwhat kind of distinctiondistinctiontree rules
3speak speech: otherinfinitivedistinction not said herevn talk-37.5 «NP V»: agent=Agent

Sentence 2: (note 01)

punctflatpunctroot(PUNCTnoteNOUN01NUM)PUNCT
The words, one row each (CoNLL-U)
#wordlemmaUPOSfeaturesheadrelation
1((PUNCT_2 notepunct
2notenoteNOUNNumber=Singrootroot
30101NUMNumForm=Digit NumType=Card2 noteflat
4))PUNCT_2 notepunct

The frames reader finds no event or fact in this sentence.

Example 4

In the note, the order before anything else is: possibility first, then distinction, then naming. (lesson 001)

Sentence 1: In the note, the order before anything else is: possibility first, then distinction, then naming.

The tree, 15 words
casedetpunctdetapposmarknsubjadvmodcoppunctnsubjadvmodpunctadvmodconjpunctadvmodaclpunctrootInADPtheDETnoteNOUN,PUNCTtheDETorderNOUNbeforeSCONJanythingPRONelseADVisAUX:PUNCTpossibilityNOUNfirstADV,PUNCTthenADVdistinctionNOUN,PUNCTthenADVnamingVERB.PUNCT
The words, one row each (CoNLL-U)
#wordlemmaUPOSfeaturesheadrelation
1IninADP_3 notecase
2thetheDETDefinite=Def PronType=Art3 notedet
3notenoteNOUNNumber=Singrootroot
4,,PUNCT_3 notepunct
5thetheDETDefinite=Def PronType=Art6 orderdet
6orderorderNOUNNumber=Sing3 noteappos
7beforebeforeSCONJ_19 namingmark
8anythinganythingPRONNumber=Sing PronType=Ind19 namingnsubj
9elseelseADV_8 anythingadvmod
10isbeAUXMood=Ind Number=Sing Person=3 Tense=Pres VerbForm=Fin8 anythingcop
11::PUNCT_12 possibilitypunct
12possibilitypossibilityNOUNNumber=Sing19 namingnsubj
13firstfirstADVNumForm=Word NumType=Ord12 possibilityadvmod
14,,PUNCT_16 distinctionpunct
15thenthenADVPronType=Dem16 distinctionadvmod
16distinctiondistinctionNOUNNumber=Sing12 possibilityconj
17,,PUNCT_19 namingpunct
18thenthenADVPronType=Dem19 namingadvmod
19namingnameVERBTense=Pres VerbForm=Part6 orderacl
20..PUNCT_3 notepunct
#verbtense, moodwhowhat, whomto whomwherewhenotherroles by
1is apresentanythingelse propertytree rules
2namegerundanythingthe order not said herethenvn appoint-29.1 «NP V NP»: agent=Agent order=Theme

Sentence 2: (lesson 001)

punctflatpunctroot(PUNCTlessonNOUN001NUM)PUNCT
The words, one row each (CoNLL-U)
#wordlemmaUPOSfeaturesheadrelation
1((PUNCT_2 lessonpunct
2lessonlessonNOUNNumber=Singrootroot
3001001NUMNumForm=Digit NumType=Card2 lessonflat
4))PUNCT_2 lessonpunct

The frames reader finds no event or fact in this sentence.

Example 5

Three laws were "written without words": keep the difference between knowing and merely repeating; keep the path by which a conclusion became possible; do not erase an old form just because a new one is stronger. At the edge stays the unformed, and Mova looks at it — not to conquer it, but to ask what distinction would make it speak. (lesson 002)

Sentence 1: Three laws were "written without words": keep the difference between knowing and merely repeating; keep the path by which a conclusion became possible; do not erase an old form just because a new one is stronger.

The tree, 36 words
nummodnsubj:passaux:passpunctcaseoblpunctpunctparataxisdetobjcaseadvclccadvmodconjpunctparataxisdetobjcaseobldetnsubjaclxcomppunctauxadvmodconjdetamodobjadvmodmarkdetamodnsubjcopadvclpunctrootThreeNUMlawsNOUNwereAUX"PUNCTwrittenVERBwithoutADPwordsNOUN"PUNCT:PUNCTkeepVERBtheDETdifferenceNOUNbetweenADPknowingVERBandCCONJmerelyADVrepeatingVERB;PUNCTkeepVERBtheDETpathNOUNbyADPwhichPRONaDETconclusionNOUNbecameVERBpossibleADJ;PUNCTdoAUXnotPARTeraseVERBanDEToldADJformNOUNjustADVbecauseSCONJaDETnewADJoneNOUNisAUXstrongerADJ.PUNCT
The words, one row each (CoNLL-U)
#wordlemmaUPOSfeaturesheadrelation
1ThreethreeNUMNumForm=Word NumType=Card2 lawsnummod
2lawslawNOUNNumber=Plur5 writtennsubj:pass
3werebeAUXMood=Ind Number=Plur Person=3 Tense=Past VerbForm=Fin5 writtenaux:pass
4""PUNCT_3 werepunct
5writtenwriteVERBTense=Past VerbForm=Part Voice=Passrootroot
6withoutwithoutADP_7 wordscase
7wordswordNOUNNumber=Plur5 writtenobl
8""PUNCT_5 writtenpunct
9::PUNCT_10 keeppunct
10keepkeepVERBMood=Imp VerbForm=Fin5 writtenparataxis
11thetheDETDefinite=Def PronType=Art12 differencedet
12differencedifferenceNOUNNumber=Sing10 keepobj
13betweenbetweenADP_14 knowingcase
14knowingknowVERBTense=Pres VerbForm=Part10 keepadvcl
15andandCCONJ_17 repeatingcc
16merelymerelyADV_17 repeatingadvmod
17repeatingrepeatVERBTense=Pres VerbForm=Part14 knowingconj
18;;PUNCT_19 keeppunct
19keepkeepVERBMood=Imp VerbForm=Fin5 writtenparataxis
20thetheDETDefinite=Def PronType=Art21 pathdet
21pathpathNOUNNumber=Sing19 keepobj
22bybyADP_23 whichcase
23whichwhichPRONPronType=Rel26 becameobl
24aaDETDefinite=Ind PronType=Art25 conclusiondet
25conclusionconclusionNOUNNumber=Sing26 becamensubj
26becamebecomeVERBMood=Ind Number=Sing Person=3 Tense=Past VerbForm=Fin21 pathacl
27possiblepossibleADJDegree=Pos26 becamexcomp
28;;PUNCT_31 erasepunct
29dodoAUXMood=Imp VerbForm=Fin31 eraseaux
30notnotPARTPolarity=Neg31 eraseadvmod
31eraseeraseVERBMood=Imp VerbForm=Fin19 keepconj
32anaDETDefinite=Ind PronType=Art34 formdet
33oldoldADJDegree=Pos34 formamod
34formformNOUNNumber=Sing31 eraseobj
35justjustADV_41 strongeradvmod
36becausebecauseSCONJ_41 strongermark
37aaDETDefinite=Ind PronType=Art39 onedet
38newnewADJDegree=Pos39 oneamod
39oneoneNOUNNumber=Sing41 strongernsubj
40isbeAUXMood=Ind Number=Sing Person=3 Tense=Pres VerbForm=Fin41 strongercop
41strongerstrongADJDegree=Cmp31 eraseadvcl
42..PUNCT_5 writtenpunct
#verbtense, moodwhowhat, whomto whomwherewhenotherroles by
1write in a quotepast · passiveThree lawswithout wordsvn transfer_mesg-37.1.1-1-1 «NP V NP S»: subject=Recipient clause=Topic
2keepinfinitivethe differencevn keep-15.2 «NP V NP»: agent=Agent difference=Theme
3knowgerundvn comprehend-87.2-1-1-1 «NP V»: agent=Experiencer
4repeatgerundmerely propertyvn begin-55.1-1-1 «NP.eventuality V»: agent=Eventuality
5keepinfinitivethe pathvn keep-15.2 «NP V NP»: agent=Agent path=Theme
6becomepasta conclusionby the path; possible propertyvn become-109.1-1-1 «NP V PP.attribute»: agent=Patient
7not eraseinfinitive · do-supporta old formvn wipe_manner-10.4.1-1 «NP V NP.source»: agent=Agent form=Source
8ispresenta new onestrong propertytree rules

Sentence 2: At the edge stays the unformed, and Mova looks at it — not to conquer it, but to ask what distinction would make it speak.

The tree, 24 words
casedetobldetxcomppunctccnsubjparataxiscaseoblpunctadvmodmarkconjobjpunctccmarkconjdetnsubjauxccompobjxcomppunctrootAtADPtheDETedgeNOUNstaysVERBtheDETunformedVERB,PUNCTandCCONJMovaPROPNlooksVERBatADPitPRON—PUNCTnotPARTtoPARTconquerVERBitPRON,PUNCTbutCCONJtoPARTaskVERBwhatDETdistinctionNOUNwouldAUXmakeVERBitPRONspeakVERB.PUNCT
The words, one row each (CoNLL-U)
#wordlemmaUPOSfeaturesheadrelation
1AtatADP_3 edgecase
2thetheDETDefinite=Def PronType=Art3 edgedet
3edgeedgeNOUNNumber=Sing4 staysobl
4staysstayVERBMood=Ind Number=Sing Person=3 Tense=Pres VerbForm=Finrootroot
5thetheDETDefinite=Def PronType=Art6 unformeddet
6unformedunformVERBTense=Past VerbForm=Part Voice=Pass4 staysxcomp
7,,PUNCT_10 lookspunct
8andandCCONJ_10 lookscc
9MovaMovaPROPNNumber=Sing10 looksnsubj
10lookslookVERBMood=Ind Number=Sing Person=3 Tense=Pres VerbForm=Fin4 staysparataxis
11atatADP_12 itcase
12ititPRONCase=Acc Gender=Neut Number=Sing Person=3 PronType=Prs10 looksobl
13—-PUNCT_16 conquerpunct
14notnotPARTPolarity=Neg16 conqueradvmod
15totoPART_16 conquermark
16conquerconquerVERBVerbForm=Inf10 looksconj
17ititPRONCase=Acc Gender=Neut Number=Sing Person=3 PronType=Prs16 conquerobj
18,,PUNCT_21 askpunct
19butbutCCONJ_21 askcc
20totoPART_21 askmark
21askaskVERBVerbForm=Inf16 conquerconj
22whatwhatDETPronType=Int23 distinctiondet
23distinctiondistinctionNOUNNumber=Sing25 makensubj
24wouldwouldAUXVerbForm=Fin25 makeaux
25makemakeVERBVerbForm=Inf21 askccomp
26ititPRONCase=Acc Gender=Neut Number=Sing Person=3 PronType=Prs25 makeobj
27speakspeakVERBVerbForm=Inf25 makexcomp
28..PUNCT_4 stayspunct
#verbtense, moodwhowhat, whomto whomwherewhenotherroles by
1staypresentthe edgetree rules
2unformparticipletree rules
3lookpresentMovaat edgevn peer-30.3 «NP V PP.theme»: agent=Agent at it=Theme
4not conquerto-infinitiveMova not said hereedgevn subjugate-42.3 «NP V NP»: agent=Agent it=Patient
5ask speech: askto-infinitiveMova not said herevn inquire-37.1.2 «NP V how S»: agent=Agent clause=Topic
6makewouldwhat distinctionedgetree rules
7speak speech: otherinfinitiveedge not said herevn talk-37.5 «NP V»: agent=Agent

Sentence 3: (lesson 002)

punctflatpunctroot(PUNCTlessonNOUN002NUM)PUNCT
The words, one row each (CoNLL-U)
#wordlemmaUPOSfeaturesheadrelation
1((PUNCT_2 lessonpunct
2lessonlessonNOUNNumber=Singrootroot
3002002NUMNumForm=Digit NumType=Card2 lessonflat
4))PUNCT_2 lessonpunct

The frames reader finds no event or fact in this sentence.

Example 6

What is the distinction between a frog and a toad?

copdetnsubjcasedetnmodccdetconjpunctrootWhatPRONisAUXtheDETdistinctionNOUNbetweenADPaDETfrogNOUNandCCONJaDETtoadNOUN?PUNCT
The words, one row each (CoNLL-U)
#wordlemmaUPOSfeaturesheadrelation
1WhatwhatPRONPronType=Introotroot
2isbeAUXMood=Ind Number=Sing Person=3 Tense=Pres VerbForm=Fin1 Whatcop
3thetheDETDefinite=Def PronType=Art4 distinctiondet
4distinctiondistinctionNOUNNumber=Sing1 Whatnsubj
5betweenbetweenADP_7 frogcase
6aaDETDefinite=Ind PronType=Art7 frogdet
7frogfrogNOUNNumber=Sing4 distinctionnmod
8andandCCONJ_10 toadcc
9aaDETDefinite=Ind PronType=Art10 toaddet
10toadtoadNOUNNumber=Sing7 frogconj
11??PUNCT_1 Whatpunct
#verbtense, moodwhowhat, whomto whomwherewhenotherroles by
1is apresentthe distinction between a frog and a toadtree rules

Example 7

She passed her music exam with distinction.

nsubjnmod:posscompoundobjcaseoblpunctrootShePRONpassedVERBherPRONmusicNOUNexamNOUNwithADPdistinctionNOUN.PUNCT
The words, one row each (CoNLL-U)
#wordlemmaUPOSfeaturesheadrelation
1SheshePRONCase=Nom Gender=Fem Number=Sing Person=3 PronType=Prs2 passednsubj
2passedpassVERBMood=Ind Number=Sing Person=3 Tense=Past VerbForm=Finrootroot
3herherPRONCase=Gen Gender=Fem Number=Sing Person=3 Poss=Yes PronType=Prs5 examnmod:poss
4musicmusicNOUNNumber=Sing5 examcompound
5examexamNOUNNumber=Sing2 passedobj
6withwithADP_7 distinctioncase
7distinctiondistinctionNOUNNumber=Sing2 passedobl
8..PUNCT_2 passedpunct
#verbtense, moodwhowhat, whomto whomwherewhenotherroles by
1passpastSheher music examwith distinctionvn escape-51.1-1-3 «NP V NP»: agent=Theme exam=Trajectory

Example 8

We must make a distinction between fact and opinion.

nsubjauxdetobjcaseoblccconjpunctrootWePRONmustAUXmakeVERBaDETdistinctionNOUNbetweenADPfactNOUNandCCONJopinionNOUN.PUNCT
The words, one row each (CoNLL-U)
#wordlemmaUPOSfeaturesheadrelation
1WewePRONCase=Nom Number=Plur Person=1 PronType=Prs3 makensubj
2mustmustAUXVerbForm=Fin3 makeaux
3makemakeVERBVerbForm=Infrootroot
4aaDETDefinite=Ind PronType=Art5 distinctiondet
5distinctiondistinctionNOUNNumber=Sing3 makeobj
6betweenbetweenADP_7 factcase
7factfactNOUNNumber=Sing3 makeobl
8andandCCONJ_9 opinioncc
9opinionopinionNOUNNumber=Sing7 factconj
10..PUNCT_3 makepunct
#verbtense, moodwhowhat, whomto whomwherewhenotherroles by
1makemustWea distinctionbetween fact and opinionvn build-26.1-1 «NP V NP»: agent=Agent distinction=Product

Example 9

He had the distinction of being the youngest player.

nsubjdetobjcasecopdetamodnmodpunctrootHePRONhadVERBtheDETdistinctionNOUNofADPbeingAUXtheDETyoungestADJplayerNOUN.PUNCT
The words, one row each (CoNLL-U)
#wordlemmaUPOSfeaturesheadrelation
1HehePRONCase=Nom Gender=Masc Number=Sing Person=3 PronType=Prs2 hadnsubj
2hadhaveVERBMood=Ind Number=Sing Person=3 Tense=Past VerbForm=Finrootroot
3thetheDETDefinite=Def PronType=Art4 distinctiondet
4distinctiondistinctionNOUNNumber=Sing2 hadobj
5ofofADP_9 playercase
6beingbeAUXTense=Pres VerbForm=Part9 playercop
7thetheDETDefinite=Def PronType=Art9 playerdet
8youngestyoungADJDegree=Sup9 playeramod
9playerplayerNOUNNumber=Sing4 distinctionnmod
10..PUNCT_2 hadpunct
#verbtense, moodwhowhat, whomto whomwherewhenotherroles by
1havepastHethe distinctionvn birth-28.2-1 «NP V NP»: agent=Agent distinction=Patient
2isgerundof the youngest playertree rules

Example 10

The distinction between the twins was hard to see.

detnsubjcasedetnmodcopmarkxcomppunctrootTheDETdistinctionNOUNbetweenADPtheDETtwinsNOUNwasAUXhardADJtoPARTseeVERB.PUNCT
The words, one row each (CoNLL-U)
#wordlemmaUPOSfeaturesheadrelation
1ThetheDETDefinite=Def PronType=Art2 distinctiondet
2distinctiondistinctionNOUNNumber=Sing7 hardnsubj
3betweenbetweenADP_5 twinscase
4thetheDETDefinite=Def PronType=Art5 twinsdet
5twinstwinNOUNNumber=Plur2 distinctionnmod
6wasbeAUXMood=Ind Number=Sing Person=3 Tense=Past VerbForm=Fin7 hardcop
7hardhardADJDegree=Posrootroot
8totoPART_9 seemark
9seeseeVERBVerbForm=Inf7 hardxcomp
10..PUNCT_7 hardpunct
#verbtense, moodwhowhat, whomto whomwherewhenotherroles by
1ispastthe distinction between the twinshard propertytree rules
2seeto-infinitivethe distinction between the twins not said herevn comprehend-87.2-1-1 «NP V»: agent=Experiencer

Example 11

(formal) Candidates achieving distinction will receive a certificate.

punctamodpunctnsubjaclobjauxdetobjpunctroot(PUNCTformalADJ)PUNCTCandidatesNOUNachievingVERBdistinctionNOUNwillAUXreceiveVERBaDETcertificateNOUN.PUNCT
The words, one row each (CoNLL-U)
#wordlemmaUPOSfeaturesheadrelation
1((PUNCT_2 formalpunct
2formalformalADJDegree=Pos4 Candidatesamod
3))PUNCT_2 formalpunct
4CandidatescandidateNOUNNumber=Plur8 receivensubj
5achievingachieveVERBVerbForm=Ger4 Candidatesacl
6distinctiondistinctionNOUNNumber=Sing5 achievingobj
7willwillAUXVerbForm=Fin8 receiveaux
8receivereceiveVERBVerbForm=Infrootroot
9aaDETDefinite=Ind PronType=Art10 certificatedet
10certificatecertificateNOUNNumber=Sing8 receiveobj
11..PUNCT_8 receivepunct
#verbtense, moodwhowhat, whomto whomwherewhenotherroles by
1achievegerundformal Candidates not said heredistinctionvn complete-55.2 «NP V NP»: agent=Agent distinction=Eventuality
2receivefutureformal Candidatesa certificatevn obtain-13.5.2 «NP V NP»: agent=Agent certificate=Theme

Example 12

But let me find, when you enjoy honor and distinction, that you possess a grateful heart.”

The tree, 16 words
ccobjxcomppunctmarknsubjccompobjccconjpunctmarknsubjconjdetamodobjpunctpunctrootButCCONJletVERBmePRONfindVERB,PUNCTwhenSCONJyouPRONenjoyVERBhonorNOUNandCCONJdistinctionNOUN,PUNCTthatSCONJyouPRONpossessVERBaDETgratefulADJheartNOUN.PUNCT”PUNCT
The words, one row each (CoNLL-U)
#wordlemmaUPOSfeaturesheadrelation
1ButbutCCONJ_2 letcc
2letletVERBMood=Imp VerbForm=Finrootroot
3meIPRONCase=Acc Number=Sing Person=1 PronType=Prs2 letobj
4findfindVERBVerbForm=Inf2 letxcomp
5,,PUNCT_8 enjoypunct
6whenwhenSCONJ_8 enjoymark
7youyouPRONCase=Nom Person=2 PronType=Prs8 enjoynsubj
8enjoyenjoyVERBMood=Ind Number=Sing Person=2 Tense=Pres VerbForm=Fin4 findccomp
9honorhonorNOUNNumber=Sing8 enjoyobj
10andandCCONJ_11 distinctioncc
11distinctiondistinctionNOUNNumber=Sing9 honorconj
12,,PUNCT_15 possesspunct
13thatthatSCONJ_15 possessmark
14youyouPRONCase=Nom Person=2 PronType=Prs15 possessnsubj
15possesspossessVERBMood=Ind Number=Sing Person=2 Tense=Pres VerbForm=Fin8 enjoyconj
16aaDETDefinite=Ind PronType=Art18 heartdet
17gratefulgratefulADJDegree=Pos18 heartamod
18heartheartNOUNNumber=Sing15 possessobj
19..PUNCT_2 letpunct
20”"PUNCT_2 letpunct
#verbtense, moodwhowhat, whomto whomwherewhenotherroles by
1letimperativeyou not said heremetree rules
2findinfinitiveme not said herevn declare-29.4-1-1 «NP V what S_INF»: agent=Agent clause=Theme
3enjoypresentyouhonor and distinctionvn admire-31.2 «NP V NP»: agent=Experiencer honor=Stimulus
4possesspresentyoua grateful heartvn own-100.1 «NP V NP»: agent=Pivot heart=Theme

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