Words like 'probably' and 'well' are evoked by specific situational contexts—'probably situations' and 'well situations'—and native speakers of a language can judge appropriate usage by analogy, even when using abstract interjections or particles.
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Douglas HofstadterEvidence Quote
“these are evoked by circumstances. There are well situations and you know how to use them.”
Created: 8/12/2026, 6:12:22 PM
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