more words and more grammar

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 * _TODO(rinna)_: maybe add an archaic native genitive plural form that
 can be found in some surviving texts
 
+### Inflection of verbs
+
+Ifadätels mostly uses particles in place of inflection for verbs.
+It does not mark verbs for number, person, or gender.
+
+* _TODO(rinna)_: more about what it actually does here
+
+## Syntax
+
+### Sentence order
+
+Sentences are typically ordered as VSO.
+
+### Order of modifiers
+
+In general, modifiers follow the word or phrase modified.
+When multiple modifiers appear, they are ordered from least specific to
+most specific.
+
 ## A very partial lexicon
 
 Each word is labelled with its part of speech, an English gloss, and