In this chapter, we examine the ways in which lexical verbs and adjectives determine, in this way, the grammatical patterns that follow them.

[diamondcutter]

In this chapter, we examine the ways in which lexical verbs and adjectives determine, in this way, the grammatical patterns that follow them.

Source: A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language by Randolph Quirk, Sidney Greenbaum, Geoffrey Leech.

I don’t quite understand what the phrase “in this way” mean in this sentence. Could you paraphrase it for me?

 

[jutfrank]

It means 'by specifying the meaning relationship which the word implies'.

 

[diamondcutter]

Does the way in "in this way" refer to "the ways" after the verb "examine"?

 

[jutfrank]

No. Usually, when you see in this way, it refers back to the content of the previous sentence, as it does here.

 

[diamondcutter]

Could I take “in this way” to mean “using this definition”, the definition of COMPLEMENTATION?

 

[diamondcutter]

Dear teachers, please excuse my silliness, but I really need your help. Would you please spare a little time to answer my question? I would appreciate it greatly if you could.

 

[jutfrank]

Could I take “in this way” to mean “using this definition”, the definition of COMPLEMENTATION?

No. I've answered your question in post #2.