the main clause
1main clause — /ˈmeɪn klɔz/ (say mayn klawz) noun (in a complex sentence) the clause which may stand syntactically as a sentence by itself; independent clause. For example, in I was out when he came in, the main clause is I was out …
2main clause — main′ clause′ n. gram. a clause that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a predicate with a finite verb, as I was there in the sentence I was there when he arrived Compare subordinate clause …
3main clause — noun a clause in a complex sentence that can stand alone as a complete sentence • Syn: ↑independent clause • Hypernyms: ↑clause • Part Holonyms: ↑complex sentence * * * Gram. a clause that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a …
4main clause — Gram. a clause that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a predicate with a finite verb, as I was there in the sentence I was there when he arrived. Cf. subordinate clause. * * * …
5clause — noun 1 in a legal document ADJECTIVE ▪ confidentiality, indemnity, penalty ▪ The penalty clause specifies that late delivery will be fined. ▪ escape, exclusion, exemption …
6The Future — ◊ GRAMMAR For the formation of future tenses, see entry at ↑ Tenses. ◊ talking about the future You can talk about future events in a variety of ways. You use will or shall when making predictions about the future. The weather tomorrow will be… …
7the future — ◊ GRAMMAR For the formation of future tenses, see entry at ↑ Tenses. ◊ talking about the future You can talk about future events in a variety of ways. You use will or shall when making predictions about the future. The weather tomorrow will be… …
8main — I. noun Etymology: in sense 1, from Middle English, from Old English mǣgen; akin to Old High German magan strength, Old English magan to be able; in other senses, from 2main or by shortening more at may Date: before 12th century 1. physical… …
9clause — [klɔːz ǁ klɒːz] noun [countable] LAW COMMERCE a part of a written law, contract, or legal document that deals with a particular item or subject: • Clause 12 enables the Secretary of State to make orders to protect pension rights. asˈsignment… …
10The Celtic Rite — The Celtic Rite † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Celtic Rite This subject will be treated under the following seven heads: I. History and Origin; II. Manuscript Sources; III. The Divine Office; IV. The Mass; V. the Baptismal Service; …
