The semantics of clause linking in Aguaruna

[Extract] Aguaruna is a Jivaroan language spoken in north-west Pero by about 40,000 people living along the Maran̄ón River and its tributaries. Most Aguaruna speakers live in Amazonas region, with smaller populations in neighbouring San Martín, Cajamarca, and Loreto. Native speakers recognize two major varieties of Aguaruna, one spoken on the Maran̄ón River and its tributaries, the other on the Nieva River. Data for the current chapter are drawn from the Maran̄ón variety