Object of a Dependent Clause

The object of a dependent clause is not the object in the main clause of the sentence; rather, it occupies the the object's position within the dependent clause.

direct object:

Because a man may find his place in nature on the earth, it is possible that he will not have to dwell on the moon.

indirect object:

John will not throw rocks at the squirrel as long as the squirrel does not tease John with a walnut.

predicate noun (if the verb in the dependent clause is a linking verb):

Harvey will always make sure a cat does not worry about losing one of its lives unless the cat is a feline with an attitude.