Naturally atomic er-nominalizations
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چکیده
(1) a. He is a teacher (agent) b. He is a fire-fighter c. This is a grinder (instrument) d. This is a can-opener e. Anger is a great defuser of pent-up emotions (causer) f. Education is a leveller of class differences g. He is a holder of a Visa or Master card (holder) h. He is a bearer of heavy burden i. He is an admirer of the Greek poets (experiencer) j. He is a lover of French cuisine k. He is a receiver of compliments (beneficiary/goal)
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