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Old 18-May-2004, 22:16
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I wouldn't use myself in that position either. It is at best ambiguous.
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I see. So it looks like a very restricted usage, if it is ever possible.

But "I found myself a smooth rock" (without intonation breaks) is perfect for you, too, right?

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I wouldn't use myself in that position either. It is at best ambiguous.
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I see. So it looks like a very restricted usage, if it is ever possible.

But "I found myself a smooth rock" (without intonation breaks) is perfect for you, too, right?

Taroimo
I don't know if "perfect" is the word I would use, but, yes, I agree with Tdol on that one.

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