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auxiliary

In grammar, a verb that is subordinate to the main lexical verb in a clause. Auxiliaries can convey distinctions of tense, aspect, mood, person, and number. In Germanic languages such as English and Romance languages such as French, an auxiliary verb occurs with the main verb in the form of an infinitive or participle.

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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2008. Encyclopedia Britannica Online.
A heritage of vision and leadership.(from the AUXILIARY NATIONAL COMMANDER)
May 01, 2007; When the Auxiliary was formed in 1922, the founders had a vision--a vision to assist disabled veterans and their families, widows...
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Hospital auxiliary marks century of service
Feb 26, 2007; For 100 years the Auxiliary of Rush Oak Park Hospital has provided financial support to the hospital and the defunct nursing...
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Marjorie J. Fleming 2008 Outstanding Auxiliary Member.
Nov 01, 2008; Marjorie J. Fleming, Auxiliary Unit 42, Willingboro, N.J., has been selected the Outstanding Auxiliary Member of the Year for...
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Anderson, Gregory D. S. (2006): Auxiliary Verb Constructions.(Book review)
Jul 01, 2007; Anderson, Gregory D. S. (2006): Auxiliary Verb Constructions. Oxford Studies in Typology and Linguistic Theory. Oxford: Oxford...
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AUXILIARY: 'WE'RE NOT RENT-A-COPS'
Nov 22, 1998; PHOTO - 2 Shoulder patch. Auxiliary officer Eppie Marrero volunteers dozen of hours each month working patrol at the Gary Police...
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