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Chapter 3 Complex Patterns

Chapter 3 Complex PatternsIn this Chapter we describe complex verb patterns in which the verb is followed by a noun group and another element, such as an adjective group, another noun group, a that-clause, or a wh-clause. Patterns in which the verb is followed by a noun group and a prepositional phrase or adverb group are described in Chapter 4.V n adjV n nV n -ingV n to-infV n infV n thatV n whV n wh-to-infV n with quoteV n -ed
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  • Adjectives
    • Graded and ungraded adjectives
      • Part 1: Graded adjectives
      • Part 2: Grading adverbs
      • Adverbs that do not grade
      • Part 3: Patterns of graded adjectives
      • Part 4: Ungraded adjectives
      • Part 5: Adjectives with both graded and ungraded senses
    • Comparative adjectives
      • Part 1: The forms of comparative adjectives
      • Part 2: The patterns of comparative adjectives
      • Part 3: The functions of comparative adjectives
    • Superlative adjectives
      • Part 1: The forms of superlative adjectives
      • Part 2: The patterns of superlative adjectives
      • Part 3: The functions of superlative adjectives
    • ADJ n
    • det ADJ n
      • The 'following' group
      • The 'other' group
      • The 'requisite' group
      • The 'only' group
      • Adjectives with other meanings
      • Other related patterns
    • v-link ADJ
      • Other patterns
    • ADJ after v
      • The 'unseen' group
      • The 'unasked' group
      • The 'unharmed' group
      • The 'unaided' group
      • The 'naked' group
      • The 'stock-still' group
      • The 'senseless' group
      • The 'unused' group
      • The 'uninterrupted' group
      • The 'left-handed' group
      • The 'neat' group
      • The 'higher' and 'lower' group
      • Adjectives with other meanings
      • Productive uses
      • Other related patterns
    • n ADJ
      • The 'major' group
      • The 'elect' group
      • The 'par excellence' group
      • The 'deep' group
      • The 'northbound' group
      • The 'Celsius' group
      • The 'concerned' group
      • Adjectives with other meanings
      • Productive use
      • Other related patterns
    • ADJ that
      • The 'surprised' group
      • The 'angry' group
      • The 'horrified' group
      • The 'glad' group
      • The 'certain' group
      • The 'aware' group
      • The 'anxious' group
      • The 'agreed' group
      • The 'insistent' group
      • The 'careful' group
      • The 'lucky' group
      • The 'correct' group
    • ADJ wh
      • The 'uncertain' group
      • The 'aware' group
      • The 'afraid' group
    • ADJ to-inf
      • The 'pretty' group
      • The 'terrible' and 'wonderful' group
      • The 'cheap' and 'expensive' group
      • The 'boring' and 'interesting' group
      • The 'adequate' group
      • The 'astonished' group
      • The 'sorry' group
      • The 'delighted' group
      • The 'unwilling' group
      • The 'willing' group
      • The 'quick' and 'slow' group
      • The 'certain' group
      • The 'sure' group
      • The 'able' group
      • The 'right' group
      • The 'lucky' and 'unlucky' group
      • Adjectives with other meanings
      • Productive uses
      • Other related patterns
    • ADJ -ing
      • The 'comfortable' group
      • The 'crazy' group
      • Adjectives with other meanings
    • ADJ about n
      • The 'passionate' and 'cool' group
      • The 'happy' group
      • The 'unhappy' group
      • The 'philosophical' group
      • The 'nervous' group
      • The 'angry' group
      • The 'curious' group
      • The 'arrogant' group
      • The 'cynical' and 'serious' group
      • The 'certain' group
      • The 'specific' and 'vague' group
      • The 'apologetic' group
      • The 'scathing' and 'charitable' group
      • The 'articulate' and 'reticent' group
      • The 'honest' and 'dishonest' group
      • The 'entertaining' group
      • The 'marvellous' group
      • The 'ruthless' group
      • The 'careful' group
      • The 'fair' and 'selfish' group
      • The 'analytical' group
      • The 'aware' and 'ignorant' group
      • The 'right' and 'wrong' group
    • ADJ against n
      • The 'effective' group
      • The 'defenceless' group
      • The 'safe' group
      • The 'visible' group
      • The 'successful' group
      • The 'steady' group
      • The 'deductible' group
      • Adjectives with other meanings
    • ADJ as n
      • The 'famous' group
      • The 'marvellous' group
      • The 'important' group
      • The 'allowable' group
      • Adjectives with other meanings
      • Other related patterns
    • ADJ as to wh
      • The 'uncertain' group
      • The 'curious' group
      • The 'worried' group
      • The 'divided' group
      • Adjectives with other meanings
    • ADJ at n
      • The 'good' group
      • The 'nervous' group
      • The 'angry' group
      • Productive use
    • ADJ between pl-n
      • The 'indeterminate' group
      • The 'mobile' group
      • The 'equidistant' group
      • The 'confidential' group
      • The 'undecided' group
    • ADJ by n
      • The 'achievable' group
      • The 'fine' group
      • The 'astonished' group
      • The 'hidebound' group
      • The 'available' group
      • The 'accessible' group
      • The 'recognizable' group
      • The 'unaffected' group
      • The 'higher' group
      • Adjectives with other meanings
    • ADJ for n
      • The 'suitable' group
      • The 'ready' group
      • The 'eager' group
      • The 'famous' group
      • The 'good' group
      • The 'responsible' group
      • The 'afraid' group
      • The 'happy' group
      • The 'compulsory' group
      • The 'vital' group
      • The 'useful' group
      • The 'pushed' group
      • The 'guilty' group
      • The 'destined' group
      • Adjectives with other meanings
      • Productive uses
      • Other related patterns
    • ADJ from n
      • The 'absent' group
      • The 'different' group
      • The 'indistinguishable' group
      • The 'apparent' group
      • The 'safe' group
      • The 'accessible' group
      • The 'dead' group
      • The 'dirty' group
      • Adjectives with other meanings
      • Other related patterns
    • ADJ in n
      • The 'involved' group
      • The 'adamant' group
      • The 'assiduous' group
      • The 'lacking' group
      • The 'inherent' group
      • The 'awash' group
      • The 'fluent' group
      • The 'clothed' group
      • The 'plastered' group
      • The 'safe' group
      • The 'apparent' group
      • The 'slow' group
      • The 'helpful' group
      • The 'important' group
      • The 'comparable' group
      • The 'careful' group
      • The 'successful' group
      • The 'right' group
      • The 'lucky' group
      • Adjectives with other meanings
      • Productive uses
      • Other related patterns
    • ADJ of n
      • The 'fond' and 'critical' group
      • The 'afraid' group
      • The 'tired' group
      • The 'desirous' group
      • The 'assured' group
      • The 'certain' and 'uncertain' group
      • The 'aware' and 'unaware' group
      • The 'considerate' and 'careless' group
      • The 'empty' group
      • The 'full' group
      • The 'indicative' group
      • The 'destructive' group
      • The 'deserving' group
      • The 'kind' group
      • The 'clear' group
      • Adjectives with other meanings
      • Productive uses
      • Other related patterns
    • ADJ on n
      • The 'keen' group
      • The 'fair' and 'rough' group
      • The 'emphatic' group
      • The 'vague' group
      • The 'weak' and 'strong' group
      • The 'optimistic' group
      • The 'short' and 'heavy' group
      • The 'agreed' group
      • The 'conditional' group
      • The 'dependent' group
      • The 'high' group
      • The 'payable' group
      • Adjectives with other meanings
      • Other related patterns
    • ADJ over n
      • The 'angry' group
      • The 'despondent' group
      • The 'worried' group
      • The 'enthusiastic' group
      • The 'jealous' group
      • The 'go mad' group
      • The 'dominant' group
      • Adjectives with other meanings
    • ADJ to n
      • The 'beneficial' group
      • The 'detrimental' group
      • The 'partial' group
      • The 'generous' and 'horrible' group
      • The 'fascinating' and 'infuriating' group
      • The 'similar' group
      • The 'important' group
      • The 'sensitive' group
      • The 'accustomed' group
      • The 'liable' group
      • The 'married' group
      • The 'inferior' group
      • The 'responsible' group
      • The 'restricted' group
      • The 'recognizable' group
      • The 'obvious' group
      • The 'accessible' group
      • The 'parallel' group
      • The 'tantamount' group
      • Adjectives with other meanings
      • Other related patterns
    • ADJ towards/toward n
      • The 'sympathetic' group
      • The 'aggressive' group
      • The 'ambivalent' group
      • The 'oriented' group
    • ADJ with n
      • The 'angry' group
      • The 'patient' group
      • The 'lavish' group
      • The 'breathless' group
      • The 'involved' group
      • The 'familiar' group
      • The 'excellent' group
      • The 'cursed' group
      • The 'awash' group
      • The 'bright' group
      • The 'flecked' group
      • The 'coated' group
      • The 'inlaid' group
      • The 'decorated' group
      • The 'fragrant' group
      • The 'comparable' group
      • The 'okay' group
      • The 'lucky' group
      • Adjectives with other meanings
    • it v-link ADJ that
      • The 'likely' group
      • The 'obvious' group
      • The 'marvellous' group
      • The 'awful' group
      • The 'important' and 'necessary' group
      • The 'interesting' and 'surprising' group
      • The 'relevant' group
      • Adjectives with other meanings
    • it v-link ADJ for n that
      • The 'fortunate' group
      • The 'important' group
      • Adjectives with other meanings
    • it v-link ADJ of n that
    • it v-link ADJ to n that
      • The 'obvious' group
      • The 'fair' and 'ludicrous' group
      • The 'important' group
      • The 'interesting' group
    • it v n ADJ that
    • it v n as ADJ that
    • it v-link ADJ wh
      • The 'clear' group
      • The 'inexplicable' group
      • The 'important' group
    • it v-link ADJ what/how
      • The 'fantastic' group
      • The 'terrible' group
      • The 'amazing' group
      • The 'true' group
    • it v-link ADJ when/if
      • The 'awful' group
      • The 'frustrating' group
      • The 'difficult' group
      • The 'good' group
      • The 'exciting' group
      • The 'strange' group
      • Adjectives with other meanings
    • it v-link ADJ to-inf
      • The 'accurate' and 'illogical' group
      • The 'easy' and 'difficult' group
      • The 'selfish' and 'dangerous' group
      • The 'exciting' and 'safe' group
      • The 'surprising' and 'interesting' group
      • The 'important' group
      • The 'legal' group
      • The 'funny' group
      • The 'enough' group
    • it v-link ADJ for n to-inf
      • The 'ludicrous' group
      • The 'nice' group
      • The 'easy' and 'dangerous' group
      • The 'normal' and 'rare' group
      • The 'necessary' and 'important' group
      • The 'possible' group
      • The 'enough' group
    • it v-link ADJ of n to-inf
      • The 'kind' group
      • The 'stupid' group
      • The 'typical' group
    • it v n ADJ to-inf
      • The 'angry' group
      • The 'sad' group
      • The 'sick' and 'nervous' group
      • The 'happy' group
      • Adjectives with other meanings
    • it v-link ADJ -ing
      • The 'awful' group
      • The 'nice' group
      • The 'strange' group
      • The 'difficult' and 'dangerous' group
      • The 'easy' and 'safe' group
    • v it ADJ that
      • The 'fair' group
      • The 'sad' group
      • The 'incredible' group
      • The 'surprising' group
      • The 'important' group
      • The 'probable' group
      • The 'apparent' group
      • The 'illegal' group
      • Adjectives with other meanings
    • v it as ADJ that
    • v it ADJ to-inf
      • The 'good' group
      • The 'wrong' group
      • The 'interesting' group
      • The 'wise' group
      • The 'hypocritical' group
      • The 'easy' and 'difficult' group
      • The 'natural' and 'odd' group
      • The 'important' group
      • The 'possible' and 'impossible' group
      • The 'illegal' group
      • The 'cheap' group
    • v it ADJ for n to-inf
      • The 'inappropriate' group
      • The 'odd' group
      • The 'right' group
      • The 'possible' group
      • The 'difficult' group
      • The 'necessary' group
      • The 'expensive' group
      • The 'illegal' group
    • v it as ADJ to-inf
      • The 'worthwhile' group
      • The 'immoral' group
      • The 'critical' group
      • The 'odd' group
    • it v-link ADJ about n
    • there v-link something/anything/nothing ADJ about n/-ing
      • The 'attractive' group
      • The 'fascinating' group
      • The 'unsatisfactory' group
      • The 'depressing' group
      • The 'familiar' and 'different' group
      • The 'English' group
      • The 'boyish' group
      • The 'political' group
      • The 'secret' group
      • The 'addictive' group
      • The 'amusing' group
      • The 'unreal' group
      • The 'sacrosanct' group
      • The 'easy' group
      • Adjectives with other meanings
      • Other related patterns
    • there v-link something/nothing/anything ADJ in n/-ing
      • The 'interesting' group
      • The 'wrong' group
      • The 'extraordinary' group
      • Adjectives with other meanings
      • Other related patterns
    • there v-link something/nothing/anything ADJ with n/-ing
      • Other related patterns
    • Adjective patterns with what
      • Pattern 1: what v-link ADJ v-link that
      • Pattern 2: what v-link ADJ v-link wh
      • Pattern 3: what v-link ADJ v-link -ing
      • Pattern 4: what v-link ADJ to-inf v-link that/wh
      • Pattern 5: what v-link ADJ to n v-link that/wh
      • Pattern 6: what v-link ADJ about n v-link n/that/wh
      • Pattern 7: what v-link ADJ in n v-link n/that/wh
      • Pattern 8: what v-link ADJ with n v-link n/that/wh
    • Combining forms
      • 1 Combining forms which follow other words
      • 2 Combining forms which precede other words
      • Other related patterns
    • Colour words
      • Adjective uses
      • Noun uses
      • Groups of colour words
      • Adjectives used to modify colour words
      • Colour adjectives
  • Nouns
    • Count nouns
      • Singular count nouns without a determiner
    • Uncount nouns
    • Variable nouns
    • Mass nouns
      • The 'cheese' group
      • The 'beer' group
      • The 'silk' group
      • The 'plastic' group
      • The 'lipstick' group
      • The 'cough mixture' group
      • The 'bleach' group
      • The 'acid' group
      • The 'fossil fuel' group
      • The 'moss' group
      • The 'compost' group
      • The 'fluid' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • Singular nouns
    • Plural nouns
      • The 'binoculars' group
      • The 'trousers' group
      • The 'high heels' group
      • The 'clothes' group
      • The 'people' group
      • The 'cattle' group
      • The 'tonsils' group
      • The 'dreadlocks' group
      • The 'shakes' group
      • The 'troubles' group
      • The 'fries' group
      • The 'foothills' group
      • The 'business hours' group
      • The 'riches' group
      • The 'costs' group
      • The 'congratulations' group
      • The 'thoughts' group
      • The 'breakables' group
      • The 'basics' group
      • The 'remains' group
      • The 'arts' group
      • The 'block capitals' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • Collective nouns
      • 1 Collective count nouns
      • 2 Collective singular nouns
      • 3 Collective uncount nouns
      • 4 Collective proper nouns
    • Proper nouns
    • Nouns used in names
      • The 'House' group
      • The 'Organization' group
      • The 'Church' group
      • The 'School' group
      • The 'Republic' group
      • The 'Road' group
      • The 'Overture' group
      • The 'News' group
      • The 'Desert' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • Titles
      • The 'Aunt' group
      • The 'Baron' group
      • The 'Ms' group
      • The 'Admiral' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • Vocative nouns
      • The 'love' group
      • The 'sir' group
      • The 'mum' and 'dad' group
      • The 'captain' group
      • The 'chairman' group
      • The 'majesty' group
      • The 'lady' group
      • Other vocatives
    • Nouns used as modifiers
      • Materials
      • Food and drink
      • Places
      • Times
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • a N
      • The 'bore' group
      • The 'inspiration' group
      • The 'laugh' group
      • The 'breeze' group
      • The 'quandary' group
      • The 'talking-to' group
      • The 'chat' group
      • The 'sprint' group
      • The 'doze' group
      • The 'clean' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • the N
      • The 'impossible' group
      • The 'rich' and 'poor' group
      • The 'English' group
      • The 'public' group
      • The 'government' group
      • The 'president' group
      • The 'presidency' group
      • The 'seller' group
      • The 'butcher' group
      • The 'sea' group
      • The 'open air' group
      • The 'dark' group
      • The 'daytime' group
      • The 'beginning' and 'end' group
      • The 'sound barrier' group
      • The 'crunch' group
      • The 'basics' group
      • The 'downside' group
      • The 'opposite' group
      • The 'outcome' group
      • The 'east' group
      • The 'lowlands' group
      • The 'back' group
      • The 'floor' group
      • The 'bathroom' group
      • The 'bull's eye' group
      • The 'nick' group
      • The 'field' group
      • The 'forefront' group
      • The 'dregs' group
      • The 'media' group
      • The 'adverts' group
      • The 'text' group
      • The 'low-down' group
      • The 'electoral register' group
      • The 'theatre' group
      • The 'circus' group
      • The 'arts' group
      • The 'bomb' group
      • The 'go-ahead' group
      • The 'axe' group
      • The 'action' group
      • The 'measles' group
      • The 'long jump' group
      • The 'piano' group
      • The 'tango' group
      • The 'underground' group
      • The 'dollar' group
      • The 'economy' group
      • The 'passive' group
      • The 'washing-up' group
      • The 'niceties' group
      • The 'norm' group
      • The 'fashion' group
      • The 'above' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
      • Other productive uses
    • poss N
      • The 'mum' and 'dad' group
      • The 'lover' group
      • The 'friend' group
      • The 'follower' group
      • The 'colleague' group
      • The 'guardian' group
      • The 'pupil' group
      • The 'boss' group
      • The 'servant' group
      • The 'therapist' group
      • The 'representative' group
      • The 'flatmate' group
      • The 'counterpart' group
      • The 'junior' group
      • The 'opponent' group
      • The 'accuser' group
      • The 'founder' group
      • The 'nemesis' and 'salvation' group
      • The 'release' group
      • The 'return' group
      • The 'resignation' group
      • The 'apology' group
      • The 'language' group
      • The 'message' group
      • The 'creation' group
      • The 'independence' group
      • The 'fortunes' group
      • The 'well-being' group
      • The 'crust' group
      • The 'face' group
      • The 'remains' group
      • The 'digestion' group
      • The 'ability' group
      • The 'mind' group
      • The 'mood' and 'attitude' group
      • The 'opinion' group
      • The 'dismay' group
      • The 'stupidity' group
      • The 'bearing' group
      • The 'shortcoming' and 'merit' group
      • The 'nature' group
      • The 'name' and 'address' group
      • The 'reputation' group
      • The 'kind' group
      • The 'home' group
      • The 'domain' group
      • The 'responsibility' group
      • The 'turn' group
      • The 'childhood' group
      • The 'debut' and 'demise' group
      • The 'lunch break' group
      • The 'belongings' group
      • The 'stock' group
      • The 'share' group
      • The 'papers' group
      • The 'wardrobe' group
      • The 'speciality' group
      • The 'favourite' group
      • The 'requirements' group
      • The 'grasp' group
      • The 'path' group
      • The 'view' group
      • The 'Majesty' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • adj N
      • The 'citizen' and 'territory' groups
      • The 'background' group
      • The 'cook' group
      • The 'job' group
      • The 'buy' group
      • The 'match' group
      • The 'turnout' group
      • The 'qualities' group
      • The 'hair' and 'heart' groups
      • The 'mood' group
      • The 'place' group
      • The 'specimen' group
      • The 'deck' group
      • The 'gland' group
      • The 'arena' group
      • The 'power' group
      • The 'manner' group
      • The 'era' group
      • The 'glories' group
      • The 'type' group
      • The 'language' group
      • The 'perspective' group
      • The 'time bomb' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • n N
      • The 'trader' group
      • The 'collector' group
      • The 'soup' group
      • The 'bottle' group
      • The 'opener' group
      • The 'lotion' group
      • The 'crystal' group
      • The 'factory' group
      • The 'surface' group
      • The 'addiction' group
      • The 'hunting' group
      • The 'shortage' group
      • The 'agency' group
      • The 'industry' group
      • The 'season' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
      • Other related patterns
    • num N
      • Currencies
      • Units of weight
      • Units of size or distance
      • Units of area
      • Units of volume and capacity
      • Units of electrical current or resistance
      • Units of time
      • Other units of measurement
    • ord N
      • The 'round' group
      • The 'stage' group
      • The 'storey' group
      • The 'edition' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • N that
      • The 'suggestion' group
      • The 'belief' group
      • The 'happiness' group
      • The 'sign' group
      • The 'possibility' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • N to-inf
      • The 'desire' group
      • The 'arrangement' group
      • The 'promise' group
      • The 'proposal' group
      • The 'attempt' group
      • The 'ability' group
      • The 'permission' group
      • The 'request' group
      • The 'responsibility' group
      • The 'reason' group
      • The 'tendency' group
      • The 'claim' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
      • Productive uses
      • Other related patterns
    • N about n
      • The 'talk' group
      • The 'story' group
      • The 'ideas' group
      • The 'disagreement' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
      • Other related patterns
    • N against n
      • The 'attack' group
      • The 'broadside' group
      • The 'protection' group
      • The 'charge' group
      • The 'anger' group
      • The 'argument' group
      • The 'game' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • N among pl-n
      • The 'fear' group
      • The 'consensus' group
      • The 'conflict' group
      • The 'communication' group
      • The 'popularity' group
      • The 'unemployment' group
      • The 'illness' group
      • The 'differences' group
      • The 'friends' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • N as n
      • The 'appointment' group
      • The 'experience' group
      • The 'reputation' group
      • The 'future' group
      • The 'rights' group
      • The 'performance' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
      • Other related patterns
    • N as to wh
      • The 'advice' group
      • The 'idea' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • N at n
      • The 'anger' group
      • The 'attempt' group
      • The 'glance' group
      • The 'expert' group
      • The 'dig' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • N behind n
      • The 'mastermind' group
      • The 'idea' group
      • The 'reason' group
      • The 'science' group
      • The 'facts' group
      • The 'meaning' group
      • The 'look' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
      • Productive uses
    • N between pl-n
      • The 'relationship' group
      • The 'split' group
      • The 'fight' group
      • The 'reconciliation' group
      • The 'agreement' group
      • The 'love' and 'enmity' group
      • The 'communication' group
      • The 'collaboration' group
      • The 'interaction' group
      • The 'boundary' group
      • The 'difference' group
      • The 'similarity' group
      • The 'balance' group
      • The 'interval' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • N by n
      • Actions
      • Written works or works of art
    • N for n
      • The 'love' and 'hatred' group
      • The 'support' group
      • The 'desire' group
      • The 'search' group
      • The 'request' group
      • The 'bill' group
      • The 'ticket' group
      • The 'compensation' group
      • The 'talent' group
      • The 'basis' group
      • The 'plan' group
      • The 'catalyst' and 'death knell' group
      • The 'turning point' group
      • The 'blessing' and 'setback' group
      • The 'opportunity' group
      • The 'reason' group
      • The 'evidence' group
      • The 'advertisement' group
      • The 'substitute' group
      • The 'synonym' group
      • The 'spokesman' group
      • The 'institute' group
      • The 'home' group
      • The 'preparation' group
      • The 'cure' group
      • The 'cloak' group
      • The 'vogue' group
      • The 'eligibility' group
      • The 'reputation' group
      • The 'channel' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
      • Other productive uses
      • Other related patterns
    • N from n
      • The 'departure' group
      • The 'abstention' and 'retirement' group
      • The 'respite' group
      • The 'separation' group
      • The 'fallout' group
      • The 'relic' group
      • The 'reaction' group
      • The 'help' and 'opposition' group
      • The 'present' group
      • The 'message' group
      • The 'performance' group
      • The 'danger' group
      • The 'extract' group
      • The 'visitor' group
      • The 'emissions' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
      • Other related patterns
    • N in n
      • The 'increase' and 'decrease' group
      • The 'involvement' group
      • The 'ingredient' group
      • The 'turning point' group
      • The 'era' group
      • The 'setback' group
      • The 'break' group
      • The 'hole' group
      • The 'flaw' group
      • The 'pain' group
      • The 'difference' group
      • The 'belief' group
      • The 'pride' group
      • The 'skill' group
      • The 'course' group
      • The 'career' group
      • The 'experiment' group
      • The 'trade' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • N in favour of n
      • The 'bias' group
      • The 'decision' group
      • The 'point' group
      • The 'speech' group
      • The 'demonstration' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • N into n
      • The 'entry' group
      • The 'descent' group
      • The 'foray' group
      • The 'investigation' group
      • The 'transformation' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • N of n
      • The 'announcement' group
      • The 'construction' group
      • The 'love' group
      • The 'diagram' group
      • The 'sign' group
      • The 'cause' and 'result' group
      • The 'rise' and 'fall' group
      • The 'flow' group
      • The 'support' group
      • The 'issue' group
      • The 'magnitude' group
      • The 'town' group
      • The 'look' group
      • The 'era' group
      • The 'piece' group
      • The 'gang' group
      • The 'box' group
      • The 'kilometre' group
      • The 'fraction' group
      • The 'percentage' group
      • The 'article' group
      • The 'sample' group
      • The 'episode' group
      • The 'rim' group
      • The 'stage' group
      • The 'extremes' group
      • The 'architect' group
      • The 'fragrance' group
      • The 'mood' group
      • The 'aim' group
      • The 'site' group
      • The 'thunder' group
      • The 'possibility' group
      • The 'shortage' group
      • The 'type' group
      • The 'mixture' group
      • The 'way' group
      • The 'giant' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
      • Other related patterns
    • N on n
      • The 'talk' group
      • The 'article' group
      • The 'conference' group
      • The 'ideas' group
      • The 'expert' group
      • The 'commission' group
      • The 'emphasis' group
      • The 'attack' group
      • The 'law' group
      • The 'ban' group
      • The 'burden' group
      • The 'work' group
      • The 'blow' group
      • The 'effect' group
      • The 'dependence' group
      • The 'tax' group
      • The 'profit' group
      • The 'bet' group
      • The 'improvement' group
      • The 'stain' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
      • Other related patterns
    • N over n
      • The 'dispute' group
      • The 'advantage' group
      • The 'control' group
      • The 'victory' group
      • The 'fuss' group
      • The 'grief' group
      • The 'debate' group
      • The 'agreement' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • N to n
      • The 'journey' group
      • The 'posting' group
      • The 'plane' group
      • The 'entry' group
      • The 'access' group
      • The 'door' group
      • The 'short cut' group
      • The 'promotion' group
      • The 'hostility' and 'devotion' group
      • The 'kindness' group
      • The 'obligation' group
      • The 'damage' group
      • The 'setback' group
      • The 'danger' group
      • The 'barrier' group
      • The 'modifications' group
      • The 'end' group
      • The 'solution' group
      • The 'climax' group
      • The 'run-up' group
      • The 'preface' group
      • The 'addition' group
      • The 'guide' group
      • The 'donation' group
      • The 'help' group
      • The 'assistant' group
      • The 'successor' group
      • The 'heir' group
      • The 'father' group
      • The 'speech' and 'letter' group
      • The 'memorial' group
      • The 'response' group
      • The 'alternative' group
      • The 'shock' group
      • The 'disgrace' group
      • The 'example' group
      • The 'pointer' group
      • The 'subjection' group
      • The 'sensitivity' and 'immunity' group
      • The 'link' group
      • The 'claim' group
      • The 'assent' group
      • The 'adherence' group
      • The 'reference' group
      • The 'drawback' group
      • The 'attractiveness' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
      • Other related patterns
    • N towards n
      • The 'hatred' group
      • The 'generosity' group
      • The 'progress' group
      • The 'road' group
      • The 'tendency' group
      • The 'contribution' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • N with n
      • The 'disgust' and 'obsession' group
      • The 'popularity' group
      • The 'similarity' group
      • The 'comparison' group
      • The 'relationship' group
      • The 'merger' group
      • The 'split' group
      • The 'fight' group
      • The 'reconciliation' group
      • The 'agreement' group
      • The 'meeting' group
      • The 'conversation' group
      • The 'involvement' group
      • The 'collaboration' group
      • The 'help' group
      • The 'familiarity' group
      • The 'skill' group
      • The 'trouble' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
      • Productive uses
      • Other related patterns
    • the N be that
      • The 'answer' group
      • The 'belief' group
      • The 'danger' group
      • The 'result' group
      • The 'problem' group
      • The 'tragedy' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
      • Other related patterns
    • poss N be that
      • The 'answer' group
      • The 'belief' group
      • The 'appeal' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • the N be to-inf
      • The 'aim' group
      • The 'trick' group
      • The 'plan' group
      • The 'challenge' group
      • The 'effect' group
      • The 'temptation' group
    • poss N be to-inf
      • The 'aim' group
      • The 'approach' group
      • The 'duty' group
      • The 'advice' group
      • The 'response' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • the N be -ing
      • The 'trick' group
      • The 'problem' group
      • The 'part' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • poss N be -ing
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • it v-link det N that
      • The 'pity' group
      • The 'miracle' group
      • The 'fallacy' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • it v-link a adj N that
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • it v-link poss N that
      • The 'belief' group
      • The 'wish' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • it v-link det N to-inf
      • The 'relief' group
      • The 'shock' group
      • The 'shame' group
      • The 'crime' group
      • The 'struggle' group
      • The 'fallacy' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • it v-link N to-inf
      • The 'folly' group
      • The 'good practice' group
      • The 'fun' group
    • it v-link poss N to-inf
      • The 'aim' group
      • The 'duty' group
      • The 'custom' group
      • The 'right' group
      • The 'fate' group
      • The 'decision' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • it v N to-inf
      • Nouns with other meanings
      • Productive use
    • it v n N to-inf
      • Productive use
    • it v-link det N -ing
      • The 'pleasure' group
      • The 'pain' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • it v-link N -ing
      • The 'fun' group
      • The 'hell' group
    • v it det N to-inf
    • v it as det N to-inf
    • there be det N about n
      • Productive use
    • there be det N in n/-ing
    • there be det N to n/-ing
      • Productive uses
    • at N
      • The 'school' group
      • The 'top' group
      • The 'controls' group
      • The 'party' group
      • The 'lunch' group
      • The 'time' group
      • The 'juncture' group
      • The 'peak' group
      • The 'price' group
      • The 'pace' group
      • The 'peace' group
      • The 'war' group
      • The 'gunpoint' group
      • The 'root' group
      • The 'request' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • by N
      • The 'car', 'air', and 'rail' groups
      • The 'mail' group
      • The 'cheque' group
      • The 'machine' group
      • The 'force' group
      • The 'ballot' group
      • The 'auction' group
      • The 'rote' group
      • The 'injection' group
      • The 'drowning' group
      • The 'chance' and 'design' group
      • The 'nature' group
      • The 'law' group
      • The 'decree' group
      • The 'agreement' group
      • The 'candlelight' group
      • The 'comparison' group
      • The 'bucketful' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
      • Other productive uses
    • from N
      • The 'viewpoint' group
      • The 'start' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
      • Productive uses
      • Other related patterns
      • Productive use
    • in N
      • The 'bewilderment' group
      • The 'despair' group
      • The 'trouble' group
      • The 'captivity', 'comfort', and 'debt' group
      • The 'conditions' group
      • The 'flames' group
      • The 'silence' group
      • The 'privacy' group
      • The 'conversation' group
      • The 'conformity' and 'contravention' group
      • The 'agreement' group
      • The 'collaboration' group
      • The 'prison' group
      • The 'front' group
      • The 'dark' group
      • The 'future' group
      • The 'flash' group
      • The 'succession' group
      • The 'degree' group
      • The 'height' group
      • The 'layers' group
      • The 'abundance' group
      • The 'form' group
      • The 'theory' and 'practice' group
      • The 'comparison' group
      • The 'jest' group
      • The 'explanation' group
      • The 'response' group
      • The 'honour' group
      • The 'whisper' group
      • The 'dialect' and 'writing' group
      • The 'opinion' group
      • The 'honesty' group
      • The 'way' group
      • The 'power' group
      • The 'hands' group
      • The 'work' group
      • The 'role' group
      • The 'condition' group
      • The 'fashion' and 'disgrace' group
      • The 'hope' group
      • The 'prospect' group
      • The 'addition' group
      • The 'flower' group
      • The 'fancy dress' group
      • The 'plait' group
      • The 'close-up' group
      • The 'attempt' group
      • The 'gear' group
      • The 'sight' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
      • Other productive uses
    • into N
      • The 'oblivion' group
      • The 'bankruptcy' group
      • The 'crime' group
      • The 'laughter' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • of N
      • The 'importance' group
      • The 'help' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
      • Productive use
    • on N
      • The 'premises' group
      • The 'top' group
      • The 'horseback' group
      • The 'data' group
      • The 'television' group
      • The 'phone' group
      • The 'list' group
      • The 'committee' group
      • The 'duty' group
      • The 'holiday' group
      • The 'bail' group
      • The 'basis' group
      • The 'request' group
      • The 'show' and 'sale' group
      • The 'standby' group
      • The 'increase' group
      • The 'rocks' group
      • The 'alert' group
      • The 'level' group
      • The 'brink' group
      • The 'track' group
      • The 'time' group
      • The 'credit' group
      • The 'pension' group
      • The 'drugs' group
      • The 'balance' group
      • The 'impulse group
      • The 'back burner' group
      • The 'edge' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
      • Other productive uses
    • out of N
      • The 'curiosity' group
      • The 'danger' group
      • The 'business' group
      • The 'fashion' group
      • The 'office' group
      • The 'balance' group
      • The 'coma' group
      • The 'touch' group
      • The 'position' group
      • The 'prison' group
      • The 'sight' group
      • The 'character' group
      • The 'context' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
      • Other productive uses
    • to N
      • The 'surprise' group
      • The 'left' group
      • The 'school' group
      • The 'lunch' group
      • The 'stop' group
      • The 'bits' group
      • The 'extent' group
      • The 'specification' group
      • The 'effect' group
      • The 'sound' group
      • The 'end' group
      • The 'mind' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • under N
      • The 'attack' group
      • The 'leadership' group
      • The 'regime' group
      • The 'strain' group
      • The 'consideration' group
      • The 'construction' group
      • The 'guidelines' group
      • The 'guarantee' group
      • The 'heading' group
      • The 'pseudonym' group
      • The 'pretence' group
      • The 'misapprehension' group
      • The 'anaesthetic' group
      • The 'cover' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • with N
      • The 'amusement' group
      • The 'aplomb' group
      • The 'speed' group
      • The 'care' group
      • The 'skill' group
      • The 'smile' group
      • The 'help' group
      • The 'aim' group
      • The 'justification' group
      • The 'regard' group
      • The 'practice' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
      • Productive uses
    • within N
      • The 'months' group
      • The 'inches' group
      • The 'earshot' group
      • The 'limits' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
    • without N
      • The 'protest' group
      • The 'emotion' group
      • The 'hint' group
      • The 'permission' group
      • The 'help' group
      • The 'delay' group
      • The 'hitch' group
      • The 'warning' group
      • The 'risk' group
      • The 'merit' group
      • The 'reservation' group
      • The 'doubt' group
      • The 'justification' group
      • The 'reference' group
      • Nouns with other meanings
      • Productive uses
  • Verbs
    • Chapter 1 Simple Patterns
      • V
      • V n
      • V pl-n
      • V pron-refl
      • V amount
      • V adj
      • V -ing
      • V to-inf
      • V inf
      • V that
      • V wh
      • V wh-to-inf
      • V with quote
      • V so/not
      • V as if, V as though, V like
      • V and v
    • Chapter 2 Simple Patterns with Prepositions and Adverbs
      • V prep/adv, V adv/prep
      • V adv
      • pl-n V together
      • V prep
      • V about n
      • V across n
      • V after n
      • V against n
      • V around/round n
      • V as adj
      • V as n
      • V as to wh
      • V at n
      • V between pl-n
      • V by amount
      • V by -ing
      • V for n
      • V from n
      • V in n
      • V in favour of n
      • V into n
      • V like n
      • V of n
      • V off n
      • V on n
      • V on to n, V onto n
      • V out of n
      • V over n
      • V through n
      • V to n
      • V towards/toward n
      • V under n
      • V with n
      • Less frequent patterns
    • Chapter 3 Complex Patterns
      • V n adj
      • V n n
      • V n -ing
      • V n to-inf
      • V n inf
      • V n that
      • V n wh
      • V n wh-to-inf
      • V n with quote
      • V n -ed
    • Chapter 4 Complex Patterns with Prepositions and Adverbs
      • V n prep/adv, V n adv/prep
      • V n with adv
      • V pl-n with together
      • V way prep/adv
      • V n about n
      • V n against n
      • V n as adj
      • V n as n
      • V n as to wh
      • V n at n
      • V n between/among pl-n
      • V n by n
      • V n for n
      • V n from n
      • V n in n
      • V n into n
      • V n into -ing
      • V n of n
      • V n off n
      • V n on n
      • V n onto n, V n on to n
      • V n out of n
      • V n over n
      • V n to n
      • V n towards/toward n
      • V n with n
      • Less frequent patterns
    • Chapter 5 Link Verbs
      • Link verb meanings
      • Prepositional link verbs
      • Link verb patterns
    • Chapter 6 Reciprocal Verbs
      • Pattern combinations
    • Chapter 7 Ergative Verbs
      • Combination of patterns with ergative verbs
      • What the patterns indicate
      • (i) 'Doer' and 'causer' are both animate
      • (ii) 'Doer' is inanimate, 'causer' is inanimate
      • (iii) 'Causer' is inanimate, 'doer' may be animate or inanimate, depending on the verb
      • Patterns with reflexive pronouns
      • Ergative verbs and the passive
      • Actual and potential events
      • Ergative link verbs
      • About this chapter
      • Pattern combinations
      • Pattern combination 1: V; V n
      • Pattern combination 2: V prep/adv; V n prep/adv
      • Pattern combination 3: V adj; V n adj
      • Pattern combination 4: V as adj; V n as adj
      • Pattern combination 5: V to-inf; V n to-inf
      • Pattern combination 6: V ord prep; V n ord prep
      • Pattern combination 7: V prep/adv; V n; V n prep/adv
      • Pattern combination 8: V prep/adv; V n
      • Pattern combination 9: V adv; V n
      • Pattern combination 10: V adj; V n
    • Chapter 8 Ergative Reciprocal Verbs
      • Pattern combinations
    • Chapter 9 Verb Patterns with it
      • Introductory it as Subject
      • Introductory it as Object
      • General it as Subject
      • General it as Object
    • Chapter 10 Patterns with there
      • Pattern I: there V n
      • Pattern II: there V n prep/adv
    • Chapter 11 Auxiliaries, Modals, and Phrasal Modals
      • Auxiliaries
      • Modals
      • Phrasal modals
    • Chapter 12 Combinations of Patterns
      • V; V n
      • V about n; V at n
      • V about n; V at n; V with quote
      • V about n; V n about n
      • V about n; V on n
      • V about n; V on n; V over n
      • V about n; V over n
      • V about n; V over n; V that
      • V about n; V that
      • V about n; V that; V with quote
      • V about n; V wh; V wh-to-inf
      • V about n; V with quote
      • V against n; V for n
      • V against n; V for n; V in favour of n
      • V against n; V in favour of n
      • V against n; V n against n
      • V against n; V that
      • V against n; V to-inf
      • V against n; V with quote
      • V as n; V for n
      • V as n; V n as n
      • V at n; V n at n
      • V at n; V over n
      • V at n; V that
      • V at n; V that; V with quote
      • V at n; V to n
      • V at n; V with n
      • V at n; V with quote
      • V between pl-n; V from n or V from n to n
      • V by -ing; V n by -ing
      • V for n; V n for n
      • V for n; V that
      • V for n; V that; V to-inf
      • V for n; V to-inf
      • V for n; V with quote
      • V from n or V from n into n; V into n
      • V from n; V n from n
      • V from n or V from n to n; V to n
      • V -ing; V n -ing
      • V -ing; V that
      • V -ing; V to-inf
      • V -ing; V with n
      • V in n; V n in n
      • V in n; V on n
      • V into n; V n into n
      • V into n; V out of n
      • V into n; V to n
      • V n about n; V n on n
      • V n about n; V n that
      • V n about n; V n wh; V n wh-to-inf
      • V n about n; V with quote
      • V n adj; V n as adj
      • V n adj; V n as adj; V n as n
      • V n adj; V n as adj; V n as n; V n n
      • V n adj; V n as n; V n n
      • V n adj; V n n
      • V n as adj; V n as n
      • V n as adj; V n as n; V n n
      • V n as n; V n for n
      • V n as n; V n -ing
      • V n as n; V n n
      • V n at n
      • V n for n; V n n
      • V n for n; V n to-inf
      • V n from n or V n from n into n; V n into n
      • V n from n; V n out of n
      • V n from n or V n from n to n; V n to n
      • V n inf; V n -ing
      • V n -ing
      • V n in n; V n into n
      • V n in n; V n on n
      • V n into -ing; V n into n
      • V n into -ing; V n into n; V n to-inf
      • V n into -ing; V n to-inf
      • V n into n; V n out of n
      • V n into n; V n to-inf
      • V n into n; V n to n
      • V n n; V n to n
      • V n on n; V on n
      • V n out of n
      • V n that; V n to-inf
      • V n that; V n wh
      • V n that; V n with quote
      • V n that; V that
      • V n to-inf; V n with quote
      • V n to-inf; V n with quote; V with quote
      • V n to-inf; V that
      • V n to-inf; V that; V with quote
      • V n to-inf; V to-inf
      • V n to-inf; V with quote
      • V n to n; V n with n
      • V n to n; V n with together
      • V n to n; V to n
      • V n to n; V that
      • V n to n; V with quote
      • V n wh; V n wh-to-inf
      • V n wh; V n with quote
      • V n wh-to-inf
      • V n with n; V with n
      • V n with quote; V that; V with quote
      • V n with quote; V with quote
      • V on n; V over n
      • V on n; V that
      • V on n; V that; V with quote
      • V on n; V to-inf
      • V on n; V with quote
      • V out of n
      • V over n; V with quote
      • V that; V to-inf
      • V that; V to-inf; V with quote
      • V that; V to n
      • V that; V to n; V with quote
      • V that; V wh
      • V that; V wh; V with quote
      • V that; V with n; V with quote
      • V that; V with quote
      • V to-inf; V with quote
      • V to n; V with n
      • V to n; V with quote
      • V wh; V wh-to-inf
      • V wh; V with quote
      • V wh-to-inf
      • V with n; V with quote
      • V with quote
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