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Rh If the first portion of the sentence contains a verb in the conditional mood, the conditional of (viz., :  is often omitted) must be used.
 * The highest hill in Ireland,.


 * The biggest man was sitting in the smallest chair,


 * The best man would have the horse,

(Lit. The horse would be at the man (who) would be best).

The English comparative of Inferiority is translated by followed by an abstract noun corresponding to the English adjective: e.g.,, less manly.

Intensifying Particles. The meaning of an adjective can be intensified by placing any of the following particles before the positive of the adjective. All these particles cause aspiration.
 * , very; (or ), very or truly (as truly good);, very; , very good.
 * , pure (as pure white);, too, excessively.
 * , exceedingly;, very (in a depreciating sense).
 * , good;, very good; , truly good; , too cold.
 * , excessively hot (warm);, very low; , very ugly.