Object: that to or for which action of transitive vb is performed; to, for 2. Dative of Interest: A. Advantage: for the benefit of, in the interest of B. Disadvantage: for/unto the detriment of, to the disadvantage of, against 3. Reference/Respect: with reference to 4. Simple Apposition: adjacent to another dat substantive, referring to same thing/person 5. Sphere: in the sphere of 6. Time: usu. a point in time 7. Association/Accompaniment: in association with 8. Means/Instrument: by means of, with