This paper analyzes the mechanisms of syntactic and semantic change involved in development degree modifier algo “a bit, a little” Spanish from an indefinite pronoun with inanimate reference meaning “something”. Specifically, it focuses on distribution Medieval Classical periods its interpretation partitive pseudo-partitive constructions. I argue for combination structural pragmatic factors cre...

The invasion of Ukraine has been difficult to watch for individuals around the world. Feelings disbelief and helplessness arise as violent images murdered children, bombed apartment buildings shelters, fleeing families waiting in freezing temperatures at border crossings flash across our screens. This is especially challenging survivors World War II (WWII) their descendants, particularly Holoca...