Time

1. Introduction
2. Basic axis
         a) Past
         b) Present
         c) Future
         d) Non-manual component
3. Anaphoric axis
4. Sequential axis
5. Other

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When we refer to a series of events, we often mark the anterior and posterior time to some of these. Such anaphoric temporal reference goes along the diagonal configured by the signer's non-dominant arm within the signing space. See how the "before that" and "after that" signs are articulated.

    "I want to move to my new flat before Christmas."
     "After finishing all the work you can do what you please."