11. The symbolic meaning of a deictic term is its meaning as it functions within the linguistic system. 12. A very important point is that the symbolic meaning in part determines the range of indexical possibilities, thus accommodating my view of context outlined above. 13. I suggest, however, that the indexical meaning is partly determined by the manifestation of symbolic meaning within certain contexts. 14. The deictic elements and terms are constantly helping us to sort from possible contexts, helping us to move from symbolic meaning to some kind of reconstructed indexical meaning. 15. Animals and objects create an overlay of symbolic meanings. 16. At times, even the bus itself seemed to carry a symbolic meaning. 17. Beauty added value to the object, perhaps a value with symbolic meaning. 18. A new generation of scholars and tour guides are vocal about their doubts regarding the legend and its symbolic meaning. 19. A sprig of orchids painted by Ma Lin is a gorgeous example, with its delicate salmon pink and greens and symbolic meanings at once regretful and erotic. 20. But already, in small acts with large symbolic meaning, Zedillo has ceased to be president, and Fox has begun to rule. |