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Park sang joon Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

I looked away [then] moved away

The protagonist just now drifted savior into the river.

"Good-bye, lady," I said. "Wish I knew your name. Thanks again."
I released my hold upon her. The waters swirled. She was gone. After a time, I looked away then moved away.
["Trumps of Doom" of The Great Book of Amber by Roger Zelazny]
I'd like to know why there isn't a comma or "and" before "then."
Thank you in advance for your help.
  

Top answer

" Because it is a simple sentence with a compound verb; it is not a compound sentence.

— Mister Micawber

  • " Because it is a simple sentence with a compound verb; it is not a compound sentence.
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park sang joonI'd like to know why there isn't a comma or "and" before "then."
Because it is a simple sentence with a compound verb; it is not a compound sentence.
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Thank you, Mr.Micawber, for another very kind answer from you. Emotion: smile
I have found an articile about compound verbs, but these all exa
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park sang joonSo I was wondering what you mean by "compound verb."
'...looked (and) then moved...'

'And' is elided.
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