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main and subordinate branches growing out of the main trunk of the tree. This can then be represented by a process of numbering by means of a complex symbolism consisting of Roman capitals, Roman lower-case letters, Greek capitals and lower-case letters, Arabic numbers so as to produce a complex symbol like $21bBA. (WACKERNAGEL II.] p. 28), $158b-ca (WACKERNAGEL III p. 54) etc. Very soon such a system develops into a complex picture and puts heavy strain on the reader to understand it. An example from the Latin Thesaurus and the Dictionary of Greek Epics may give some idea of this method. Here is the analysis of the Latin verb 'mergo'.
I. Literal meaning A. in a strict-sense : to dip in liquid etc. 1. without intention or desire to destroy a. Generally
a. transitive B. reflexive 7. medio-passive
8. intransitive b. Specially a. stars merging in the ocean
i. medio-passive ii. intransitive
iii. transitive B. with the idea of washing
i. in the secular use ii. Pagan use iii. Christian use
iv. in specific places 7. in ocean, rivers etc.
8. in medicinal or other things. 2. with intention or wish to destroy a. transitive c. with living beings B. with things
