Definition of the Term “Verbals”
The Perfect Infinitive denotes an action prior to the action expressed by the finite verb
After the expressions had better, would rather, would sooner, cannot but, nothing but, cannot choose but
The Perfect Gerund denotes an action prior to that of the finite verb
The Functions of the Infinitive in the Sentence
Infinitive Сonstructions
The Objective-with-the-Infinitive Construction is used after verbs denoting order and permission: to order, to allow, to suffer, to have, etc
Attribute
Predicative constructions with the participle
Syntactical Role of the Gerund
Constructions with the Gerund
Am very fond of being looked at. (Wilde)
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Syntactical Role of the Gerund
Syntax and semantics of verbals in English
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2.2.5 Syntactical Role of the Gerund
The gerund may be used in various syntactic functions. A single gerund occurs but seldom; in most cases we find a gerundial phrase or a gerundial construction.[23]
1. The gerund as a subject.
Talking mends no holes, (proverb)
Разговоры не помогают в беде.
Waiting for the Professor was a lame excuse for doing nothing. (Heym)
To, что мы ждали профессора, было слабым оправданием тому, что мы ничего не делали.
The gerund used as a subject may follow the predicate; in these cases the sentence opens with the introductory it (which serves as an introductory subject) or with the construction there is.
It's no use talking like that to me. (Shaw)
Бесполезно говорить со мной в таком тоне.
There was no mistaking the expression on her face. (Collins)
Выражения ее лица нельзя было не понять.
There is another view according to which it is the subject and the rest of the sentence is the predicate.
2. The gerund as a predicative.
The only remedy for such a headache as mine is going to bed. (Collins)
Единственное средство от такой головной боли, как у меня, — это лечь спать.
3. The gerund as part of a compound verbal predicate.
(a) With verbs and verbal phrases denoting modality the gerund forms part of a compound verbal modal predicate.
We intend going to Switzerland, and climbing Mount Blanc. (Ch. Bronte)
Мы хотим поехать в Швейцарию и подняться па Монблан.
Joseph could not help admiring the man. (Heym)
Джозеф не мог не восхищаться этим человеком.
(b) With verbs denoting the beginning, the duration, or the end of an action, the gerund forms part of a compound verbal aspect predicate.
She began sobbing and weeping. (Dickens)
In the night it started raining. (Hemingway)
Bathsheba continued walking. (Hardy)
Tom went on whitewashing. (Twain)
4. The gerund as an object.
The gerund may be used as a direct object and as a prepositional indirect object.
I simply love riding. (Galsworthy) (direct object)
Я просто обожаю кататься верхом.
She enjoyed singing and playing to him. (London) (direct object )
Ей доставляло удовольствие петь и играть для него.
Predicative constructions with the gerund form a complex object as they consist of two distinct elements, nominal and verbal.
Perhaps you wouldn't mind Richard's coming in? (Dickens) (complex object)
Может быть, вы не будете возражать против того, чтобы вошел Ричард?
Aunt Augusta won't quite approve of your being here. (Wilde) (prepositional complex object)
Тетя Августа будет не очень довольна тем, что вы здесь.
5. The gerund as an attribute. In this function the gerund is always preceded by a preposition.
Swithin protruded his pale round eyes with the effort of hearing. (Galsworthy)
Суизин широко открыл свои бесцветные круглые глаза, стараясь услышать разговор.
Не was born with the gift of winning hearts. (Gaskell)
Он родился с даром покорять сердца.
6. The gerund as an adverbial modifier.
In this function the gerund is always preceded by a preposition. It is used in the function of an adverbial modifier of time, manner, attendant circumstances, cause, condition, purpose and concession; the most common functions are those of adverbial modifiers of time, manner, and attendant circumstances.[24]
(a) As an adverbial modifier of time the gerund is preceded by the prepositions after, before, on (upon), in or at.
After leaving her umbrella in the hall, she entered the living room. (Cronin)
Оставив зонтик и передней, она вошла в гостиную.
Me was to have three days at home before going back to farm. (Galsworthy)
Он должен был пробыть три дня дома, прежде чем возвратиться на ферму.
On reaching Casterbridge he left the horse and trap at an inn. (Hardy)
Приехав в Кастербридж, он оставил лошадь и экипаж в гостинице.
In the function of an adverbial modifier of time the gerund sometimes competes with the participle.
George, on hearing the story, grinned. (Galsworthy)
Джордж, услышав эту историю, усмехнулся.
The four girls, hearing him speak in the hall, rushed out of the library. (Eliot)
Все четыре девочки, услышав, что он говорит в передней, выбежали из библиотеки.
After reaching the second landing ... I heard a sound of quiet and regular breathing on my left-hand side. (Collins)
Дойдя до второй площадки лестницы, ... я услышал с левой стороны спокойное и ровное дыхание.
Reaching the door of the room occupied by Cowperwood and Aileen, she tapped lightly. (Dreiser)
Дойдя до двери комнаты, которую занимали Каупсрвуд и Эйлин, она тихонько постучала.
(b) As an adverbial modifier of manner the gerund is used with the prepositions by or in.
She startled her father by bursting into tears. (Gaskell)
Она напугала своего отца тем, что расплакалась.
The day was spent in packing. (Da Maurier)
День прошел за упаковкой вещей.
(c) As an adverbial modifier of attendant circumstances the gerund is preceded by the preposition without.
She was not brilliant, not active, but rather peaceful and statuesque without knowing it. (Dreiser)
Это была женщина не блестящая, не энергичная, но она была очень спокойна и величественна, сама того не зная.
(d) As an adverbial modifier of purpose, the gerund is chiefly used with the preposition for.
... one side of the gallery was used for dancing. (Eliot)
... одна сторона галереи использовалась для танцев.
(e) As an adverbial modifier of condition the gerund is preceded by the preposition without.
He has no right to come bothering you and papa without being invited. (Shaw)
Он не имеет права приходить и беспокоить вас и отца, если его не приглашают.
(f) As an adverbial modifier of cause the gerund is used with the prepositions for, for fear of, owing to.
I feel the better myself for having spent a good deal of my time abroad. (Eliot)
Я чувствую себя лучше оттого, что долго прожил за границей.
I dared not attend the funeral for fear of making a fool of myself. (Coppard)
Я не смел присутствовать на похоронах, так как боялся поставить себя в глупое положение.
(g) As an adverbial modifier of concession the gerund is preceded by the preposition in spite of.
In spite of being busy, he did all he could to help her.
The above examples show that the gerund preceded by one and the same preposition may be used in different functions: with the preposition without, it may perform the function of an adverbial modifier of attendant circumstances and of condition; with the preposition in, it may perform the function of an adverbial modifier of time and of manner; with the preposition for, it may perform the function of an adverbial modifier of purpose or of cause.
The Russian не + деепрнчастие may correspond to the English without + Gerund or not + Participle. It usually corresponds to not + Participle if it is used in the function of an adverbial modifier of cause.
He зная адреса мисс Бетси, Давид не мог ей написать.
Not knowing Miss Betsey's address, David could not write to her. (cause)
If не + деепричастие is used in the function of adverbial modifiers of attendant circumstances and of condition, it generally corresponds to without + Gerund.
Давид уехал из Лондона, никому ничего не сказав.
David left London without telling anybody about it. (attendant circumstances)
Мальчики не могли уходить из Салем-Хауса, не спросив разрешения.
The boys could not leave Salem House without asking for permission. (condition)
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