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What does "Better off alone" mean? | Phasal verb: pick up - separated
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Transitory verbs Sun Aug 03, 2008 23:57 pm  Transitory verbs		  
What is a transitory verb? Give me examples.

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Transitory verbs Mon Aug 04, 2008 0:52 am  Transitory verbs		  
Hi,

It's been a while since I last heard the expression, but Ms Google assured me of the following; the transitory (temporary) aspect focuses on a momentary aspect of the verb. An example could be 'surprise'.

If someone surprises you, you may become temporarily impressed as a result. This may put you in a transitional (transitory) state of surprise. This is what could be your moments of bewilderment or confusion. Every now and again, you're perplexed by this person.

On the contrary, madness is the defeat by perplexity - it's permanent.
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