1. March 22 nd, 2012

2.  Already encountered dative as the indirect object.  Certain adjectives (esp. those followed in English by “to/toward” or “for”) are followed by a noun in the dative connoting to/toward/for whom/what the quality of the adjective applies.  Cf. Wheelock, p. 246.

3.  Certain verbs (i.e. those connoting an attitude toward someone/something) are followed by a dative rather than an accusative direct object; generally verbs that in English are followed by to/toward/for.  Intransitive verbs.  Caution! Many such verbs are transitive in English.  Cf. Wheelock, pp. 246-7.

4.  Compound verbs with the prefixes: ad, ante, con, in, inter, ob, post, prae, pro, sub, super are followed by a dative rather than the accusative direct object.  Only applies when the addition of the prefix significantly alters the meaning of the word without the prefix attached.  If the simple verb (i.e. minus the prefix) is ordinarily transitive, then compounds of that verb often take accusative direct object and dative indirect object.  Cf. Wheelock, p. 247-8.

5.  An indirect command.  Direct command = “Do this” (Imperative); “Let them do this” (Jussive Subjunctive).  Indirect command = “He urges you to do this.”  Introduced by “ut” or “ne” followed by a verb in the subjunctive.  Look similar to a purpose clause; usually identified by the presence of a main verb connoting ordering, commanding, urging, persuading etc.  Note: Some such verbs are special verbs which take the dative of the person ordered, persuaded etc.  Cf. Wheelock, p. 253.  Hortor (I urge), Impero (I command + dat), Moneo (I advise), Oro (I beg), Persuadeo (I persuade + dat), Peto (I beg + ab + abl.), Quaero (I request + ab + abl.), Rogo (I ask); NOTE: Iubeo is an exception; cf. Wheelock, p. 254.

6.  To occur, happen, become; be done, be made.  The perfect system is the same as perfect, passive system of facio, facere, feci, factus sum and means the same thing.  Memorize the paradigm for the present system (Wheelock, p. 255).