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And Rosta scripsit: > "the x2 of nitcu is an intentional context, just like the x2 of sisku, > and the x2 of djica, the fix used for djica should be applied to > nitcu and sisku: switch to "x1 needs the realization of abstraction > x2" (x2 to be nu xor du'u). Yes, I am now convinced that nu works, though I do not grasp the intent of using du'u. > You can need/want/seek an individual, such as Nick or your > computer, and rather than representing this as "ka ce'u du/me > Nick/your computer", it is better (in the sense of being closer > to the underlying meaning) to represent this as "tu'a Nick/your > computer", "nu/du'u co'e Nick/your computer". Fair enough. Note that on the current version of sisku, however, "do sisku tu'a la nitcion." works for seeking Nick, because "tu'a" raises to any abstraction that's needed, not just an event abstraction. However, "tu'a lo -unicorn" will not work. -- One art / There is John Cowan <jcowan@hidden.email> No less / No more http://www.reutershealth.com All things / To do http://www.ccil.org/~cowan With sparks / Galore -- Douglas Hofstadter