60 Use of definite article where StE has indefinite article
 | A - feature is pervasive or obligatory | 11 |
 | B - feature is neither pervasive nor extremely rare | 15 |
 | C - feature exists, but is extremely rare | 11 |
 | D - attested absence of feature | 31 |
 | X - feature is not applicable (given the structural make-up of the variety/P/C) | 5 |
 | ? - no information on feature is available | 4 |
- Feature area:
- Noun phrase
- Typical example:
- I had the toothache; ...when theyʼd get the cold… ʼa coldʼ
- Example source:
- Kortmann/Szmrecsanyi (2004); NfldE (Clarke 2008: 501)
| Variety | World Region | Type | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Id | Primary text | Variety | Variety Type |
|---|---|---|---|