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Grammar Patterns
Nouns
with
N
with
N
The 'regard' group
These nouns are used when indicating what something is connected with.
We need more details, particularly
with
regard
to the television contract
.
with
reference
to ...
with
regard
to ...
with
respect
to ...
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Table of contents
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
which
or
witch
?
Which version is correct?
Which
woman or man do you most admire?
Witch
woman or man do you most admire?
weak
or
week
?
Which version is correct?
The evidence against him was
weak
.
The evidence against him was
week
.
sauce
or
source
?
Which version is correct?
Tourism is a major
sauce
of income for the city.
Tourism is a major
source
of income for the city.
wail
or
whale
?
Which version is correct?
The
wail
is essentially a social creature.
The
whale
is essentially a social creature.
hours
or
ours
?
Which version is correct?
You seem to have been working twelve
hours
a day.
You seem to have been working twelve
ours
a day.
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