spank-18.3
Verb Features:
contact_manner;
instrument_type:
Clothing
Artifact
WordNet:
belt%2:35:00
Groupings:
belt.02
FrameNet:
Cause_harm
BSO:
Hit Activity
Sing Activity
All Classes :
belt
Verb Features:
instrument_type:
Wood
WordNet:
birch%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Defeat Activity
All Classes :
birch
Verb Features:
purpose:
Damaging;
instrument_type:
Weapon
WordNet:
bludgeon%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Hit with Damaging Purpose
All Classes :
bludgeon
Verb Features:
WordNet:
clobber%2:35:01
Groupings:
clobber.01
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Hit Activity
Defeat Activity
All Classes :
clobber
Verb Features:
instrument_type:
Sport
Artifact
WordNet:
club%2:35:00
Groupings:
club.02
FrameNet:
Cause_harm
BSO:
None
All Classes :
club
Verb Features:
instrument_type:
Weapon
WordNet:
cudgel%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
None
All Classes :
cudgel
Verb Features:
instrument_type:
Clothing
Artifact
WordNet:
cuff%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Hit Activity
Legal Capture Activity
All Classes :
cuff
Verb Features:
instrument_type:
Body
Part
WordNet:
elbow%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Hit Activity
All Classes :
elbow
Verb Features:
WordNet:
flagellate%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Hit Activity
All Classes :
flagellate
Verb Features:
purpose:
Damaging
WordNet:
flog%2:35:00
flog%2:35:01
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Hit with Damaging Purpose
All Classes :
flog
Verb Features:
instrument_type:
Body
Part
WordNet:
None
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
None
All Classes :
knee
Verb Features:
instrument_type:
Weapon
WordNet:
knife%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Knife Activity
All Classes :
knife
Verb Features:
instrument_type:
Sport
Artifact
WordNet:
paddle%2:35:07
Groupings:
paddle.03
FrameNet:
Corporal_punishment
BSO:
Rowing Sport
All Classes :
paddle
Verb Features:
WordNet:
pummel%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
None
All Classes :
pummel
Verb Features:
WordNet:
slam%2:35:01
slam%2:35:00
slam%2:35:02
Groupings:
slam.01
FrameNet:
Cause_impact
BSO:
Come in Contact Activity
Close Activity
All Classes :
slam
Verb Features:
instrument_type:
Clothing
Artifact
WordNet:
sock%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Hit Activity
All Classes :
sock
Verb Features:
WordNet:
spank%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Hit Activity
All Classes :
spank
Verb Features:
WordNet:
thrash%2:35:00
thrash%2:35:01
Groupings:
thrash.02
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Defeat Activity
All Classes :
thrash
Verb Features:
WordNet:
thump%2:39:00
thump%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
Impact
BSO:
Hit Activity
Come in Contact Activity
All Classes :
thump
Verb Features:
WordNet:
wallop%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
None
All Classes :
wallop
Verb Features:
WordNet:
whip%2:35:00
whip%2:35:02
Groupings:
whip.01
FrameNet:
Cause_harm
BSO:
Hit Activity
Hit with Damaging Purpose
Manner of Motion
All Classes :
whip
Verb Features:
WordNet:
whisk%2:35:01
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Prepare Food Activity
Cause Participate Activity
All Classes :
whisk
Verb Features:
purpose:
Damaging
WordNet:
horsewhip%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Hit with Damaging Purpose
All Classes :
horsewhip
Verb Features:
contact_manner;
instrument_type:
Clothing
Artifact
WordNet:
belt%2:35:00
Groupings:
belt.02
FrameNet:
Cause_harm
BSO:
Hit Activity
Sing Activity
All Classes :
belt
contact_manner;
instrument_type:
Clothing
Artifact
WordNet:
belt%2:35:00
Groupings:
belt.02
FrameNet:
Cause_harm
BSO:
Hit Activity
Sing Activity
All Classes :
belt
Verb Features:
instrument_type:
Wood
WordNet:
birch%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Defeat Activity
All Classes :
birch
instrument_type:
Wood
WordNet:
birch%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Defeat Activity
All Classes :
birch
Verb Features:
purpose:
Damaging;
instrument_type:
Weapon
WordNet:
bludgeon%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Hit with Damaging Purpose
All Classes :
bludgeon
purpose:
Damaging;
instrument_type:
Weapon
WordNet:
bludgeon%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Hit with Damaging Purpose
All Classes :
bludgeon
Verb Features:
WordNet:
clobber%2:35:01
Groupings:
clobber.01
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Hit Activity
Defeat Activity
All Classes :
clobber
WordNet:
clobber%2:35:01
Groupings:
clobber.01
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Hit Activity
Defeat Activity
All Classes :
clobber
Verb Features:
instrument_type:
Sport
Artifact
WordNet:
club%2:35:00
Groupings:
club.02
FrameNet:
Cause_harm
BSO:
None
All Classes :
club
instrument_type:
Sport
Artifact
WordNet:
club%2:35:00
Groupings:
club.02
FrameNet:
Cause_harm
BSO:
None
All Classes :
club
Verb Features:
instrument_type:
Weapon
WordNet:
cudgel%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
None
All Classes :
cudgel
instrument_type:
Weapon
WordNet:
cudgel%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
None
All Classes :
cudgel
Verb Features:
instrument_type:
Clothing
Artifact
WordNet:
cuff%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Hit Activity
Legal Capture Activity
All Classes :
cuff
instrument_type:
Clothing
Artifact
WordNet:
cuff%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Hit Activity
Legal Capture Activity
All Classes :
cuff
Verb Features:
instrument_type:
Body
Part
WordNet:
elbow%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Hit Activity
All Classes :
elbow
instrument_type:
Body
Part
WordNet:
elbow%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Hit Activity
All Classes :
elbow
Verb Features:
WordNet:
flagellate%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Hit Activity
All Classes :
flagellate
WordNet:
flagellate%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Hit Activity
All Classes :
flagellate
Verb Features:
purpose:
Damaging
WordNet:
flog%2:35:00
flog%2:35:01
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Hit with Damaging Purpose
All Classes :
flog
purpose:
Damaging
WordNet:
flog%2:35:00
flog%2:35:01
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Hit with Damaging Purpose
All Classes :
flog
Verb Features:
instrument_type:
Body
Part
WordNet:
None
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
None
All Classes :
knee
instrument_type:
Body
Part
WordNet:
None
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
None
All Classes :
knee
Verb Features:
instrument_type:
Weapon
WordNet:
knife%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Knife Activity
All Classes :
knife
instrument_type:
Weapon
WordNet:
knife%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Knife Activity
All Classes :
knife
Verb Features:
instrument_type:
Sport
Artifact
WordNet:
paddle%2:35:07
Groupings:
paddle.03
FrameNet:
Corporal_punishment
BSO:
Rowing Sport
All Classes :
paddle
instrument_type:
Sport
Artifact
WordNet:
paddle%2:35:07
Groupings:
paddle.03
FrameNet:
Corporal_punishment
BSO:
Rowing Sport
All Classes :
paddle
Verb Features:
WordNet:
pummel%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
None
All Classes :
pummel
WordNet:
pummel%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
None
All Classes :
pummel
Verb Features:
WordNet:
slam%2:35:01
slam%2:35:00
slam%2:35:02
Groupings:
slam.01
FrameNet:
Cause_impact
BSO:
Come in Contact Activity
Close Activity
All Classes :
slam
WordNet:
slam%2:35:01
slam%2:35:00
slam%2:35:02
Groupings:
slam.01
FrameNet:
Cause_impact
BSO:
Come in Contact Activity
Close Activity
All Classes :
slam
Verb Features:
instrument_type:
Clothing
Artifact
WordNet:
sock%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Hit Activity
All Classes :
sock
instrument_type:
Clothing
Artifact
WordNet:
sock%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Hit Activity
All Classes :
sock
Verb Features:
WordNet:
spank%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Hit Activity
All Classes :
spank
WordNet:
spank%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Hit Activity
All Classes :
spank
Verb Features:
WordNet:
thrash%2:35:00
thrash%2:35:01
Groupings:
thrash.02
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Defeat Activity
All Classes :
thrash
WordNet:
thrash%2:35:00
thrash%2:35:01
Groupings:
thrash.02
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Defeat Activity
All Classes :
thrash
Verb Features:
WordNet:
thump%2:39:00
thump%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
Impact
BSO:
Hit Activity
Come in Contact Activity
All Classes :
thump
WordNet:
thump%2:39:00
thump%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
Impact
BSO:
Hit Activity
Come in Contact Activity
All Classes :
thump
Verb Features:
WordNet:
wallop%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
None
All Classes :
wallop
WordNet:
wallop%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
None
All Classes :
wallop
Verb Features:
WordNet:
whip%2:35:00
whip%2:35:02
Groupings:
whip.01
FrameNet:
Cause_harm
BSO:
Hit Activity
Hit with Damaging Purpose
Manner of Motion
All Classes :
whip
WordNet:
whip%2:35:00
whip%2:35:02
Groupings:
whip.01
FrameNet:
Cause_harm
BSO:
Hit Activity
Hit with Damaging Purpose
Manner of Motion
All Classes :
whip
Verb Features:
WordNet:
whisk%2:35:01
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Prepare Food Activity
Cause Participate Activity
All Classes :
whisk
WordNet:
whisk%2:35:01
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Prepare Food Activity
Cause Participate Activity
All Classes :
whisk
Verb Features:
purpose:
Damaging
WordNet:
horsewhip%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Hit with Damaging Purpose
All Classes :
horsewhip
purpose:
Damaging
WordNet:
horsewhip%2:35:00
Groupings:
None
FrameNet:
None
BSO:
Hit with Damaging Purpose
All Classes :
horsewhip
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Agent
[
+int_control
]
Definition:
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
Patient
[
+concrete
]
Definition:
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Instrument
[
+concrete
]
Definition:
Place that is concrete.
Example:
Herbicides persist IN THE SOIL.
Location
[
+concrete
]
Definition:
Goal that comes into existence through the event.
Example:
He strangled his victims TO DEATH.
Result
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
Definition:
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Definition:
Place that is concrete.
Example:
Herbicides persist IN THE SOIL.
Place that is concrete.
Example:
Herbicides persist IN THE SOIL.
Definition:
Goal that comes into existence through the event.
Example:
He strangled his victims TO DEATH.
Goal that comes into existence through the event.
Example:
He strangled his victims TO DEATH.
EXAMPLE:
Paula socked the mugger.
SYNTAX:
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
SEMANTICS:
Definition:
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
Definition:
A participant engages in an action.
Arguments:
during(E), Agent OR Patient, Predicate OR Result OR Theme
A participant engages in an action.
Arguments:
during(E), Agent OR Patient, Predicate OR Result OR Theme
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
Definition:
Arguments:
Arguments:
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
Definition:
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
Definition:
An Agent completes an action by using/applying force.
Arguments:
Manner(E, Manner/Agent, Participant)
An Agent completes an action by using/applying force.
Arguments:
Manner(E, Manner/Agent, Participant)
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
An Affector (Agent, Cause, Stimulus, or Precondition) causes an event.
Arguments:
Affector, E
An Affector (Agent, Cause, Stimulus, or Precondition) causes an event.
Arguments:
Affector, E
FORCE DYNAMICS:
None
EXAMPLE:
Paula socked the mugger with her right hand.
SYNTAX:
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
Selectional Restrictions:
None
None
Definition:
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
SEMANTICS:
Definition:
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Definition:
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Definition:
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
Definition:
A participant engages in an action.
Arguments:
during(E), Agent OR Patient, Predicate OR Result OR Theme
A participant engages in an action.
Arguments:
during(E), Agent OR Patient, Predicate OR Result OR Theme
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
An Agent uses a Theme or Instrument
Arguments:
during(E), Agent, Instrument OR Theme, (Predicate)
An Agent uses a Theme or Instrument
Arguments:
during(E), Agent, Instrument OR Theme, (Predicate)
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Definition:
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
Definition:
Arguments:
Arguments:
Definition:
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Definition:
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Definition:
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Definition:
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
Definition:
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
Definition:
An Agent completes an action by using/applying force.
Arguments:
Manner(E, Manner/Agent, Participant)
An Agent completes an action by using/applying force.
Arguments:
Manner(E, Manner/Agent, Participant)
Definition:
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Definition:
An Affector (Agent, Cause, Stimulus, or Precondition) causes an event.
Arguments:
Affector, E
An Affector (Agent, Cause, Stimulus, or Precondition) causes an event.
Arguments:
Affector, E
FORCE DYNAMICS:
None
EXAMPLE:
They knifed him dead.
SYNTAX:
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
Definition:
Goal that comes into existence through the event.
Example:
He strangled his victims TO DEATH.
Goal that comes into existence through the event.
Example:
He strangled his victims TO DEATH.
SEMANTICS:
Definition:
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
Definition:
A participant engages in an action.
Arguments:
during(E), Agent OR Patient, Predicate OR Result OR Theme
A participant engages in an action.
Arguments:
during(E), Agent OR Patient, Predicate OR Result OR Theme
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
Definition:
Arguments:
Arguments:
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
Definition:
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
Definition:
An Agent completes an action by using/applying force.
Arguments:
Manner(E, Manner/Agent, Participant)
An Agent completes an action by using/applying force.
Arguments:
Manner(E, Manner/Agent, Participant)
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
Arguments:
Arguments:
Definition:
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
Definition:
Goal that comes into existence through the event.
Example:
He strangled his victims TO DEATH.
Goal that comes into existence through the event.
Example:
He strangled his victims TO DEATH.
Definition:
An Affector (Agent, Cause, Stimulus, or Precondition) causes an event.
Arguments:
Affector, E
An Affector (Agent, Cause, Stimulus, or Precondition) causes an event.
Arguments:
Affector, E
FORCE DYNAMICS:
None
EXAMPLE:
They knifed him to death.
SYNTAX:
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
Selectional Restrictions:
None
None
Definition:
Goal that comes into existence through the event.
Example:
He strangled his victims TO DEATH.
Goal that comes into existence through the event.
Example:
He strangled his victims TO DEATH.
SEMANTICS:
Definition:
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
Definition:
A participant engages in an action.
Arguments:
during(E), Agent OR Patient, Predicate OR Result OR Theme
A participant engages in an action.
Arguments:
during(E), Agent OR Patient, Predicate OR Result OR Theme
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
Definition:
Arguments:
Arguments:
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
Definition:
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
Definition:
An Agent completes an action by using/applying force.
Arguments:
Manner(E, Manner/Agent, Participant)
An Agent completes an action by using/applying force.
Arguments:
Manner(E, Manner/Agent, Participant)
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
Arguments:
Arguments:
Definition:
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
Definition:
Goal that comes into existence through the event.
Example:
He strangled his victims TO DEATH.
Goal that comes into existence through the event.
Example:
He strangled his victims TO DEATH.
Definition:
An Affector (Agent, Cause, Stimulus, or Precondition) causes an event.
Arguments:
Affector, E
An Affector (Agent, Cause, Stimulus, or Precondition) causes an event.
Arguments:
Affector, E
FORCE DYNAMICS:
None
EXAMPLE:
They knifed him to death with a shiv.
SYNTAX:
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
Selectional Restrictions:
None
None
Definition:
Goal that comes into existence through the event.
Example:
He strangled his victims TO DEATH.
Goal that comes into existence through the event.
Example:
He strangled his victims TO DEATH.
Selectional Restrictions:
None
None
Definition:
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
SEMANTICS:
Definition:
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Definition:
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Definition:
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
Definition:
A participant engages in an action.
Arguments:
during(E), Agent OR Patient, Predicate OR Result OR Theme
A participant engages in an action.
Arguments:
during(E), Agent OR Patient, Predicate OR Result OR Theme
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
An Agent uses a Theme or Instrument
Arguments:
during(E), Agent, Instrument OR Theme, (Predicate)
An Agent uses a Theme or Instrument
Arguments:
during(E), Agent, Instrument OR Theme, (Predicate)
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Definition:
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
Definition:
Arguments:
Arguments:
Definition:
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Definition:
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Definition:
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Definition:
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
Definition:
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
Definition:
An Agent completes an action by using/applying force.
Arguments:
Manner(E, Manner/Agent, Participant)
An Agent completes an action by using/applying force.
Arguments:
Manner(E, Manner/Agent, Participant)
Definition:
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Definition:
Arguments:
Arguments:
Definition:
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
Definition:
Goal that comes into existence through the event.
Example:
He strangled his victims TO DEATH.
Goal that comes into existence through the event.
Example:
He strangled his victims TO DEATH.
Definition:
An Affector (Agent, Cause, Stimulus, or Precondition) causes an event.
Arguments:
Affector, E
An Affector (Agent, Cause, Stimulus, or Precondition) causes an event.
Arguments:
Affector, E
FORCE DYNAMICS:
None
EXAMPLE:
Paula socked the mugger in the nose.
SYNTAX:
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
Selectional Restrictions:
+loc
+loc
Definition:
Place that is concrete.
Example:
Herbicides persist IN THE SOIL.
Place that is concrete.
Example:
Herbicides persist IN THE SOIL.
SEMANTICS:
Definition:
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
Place that is concrete.
Example:
Herbicides persist IN THE SOIL.
Place that is concrete.
Example:
Herbicides persist IN THE SOIL.
Definition:
A participant engages in an action.
Arguments:
during(E), Agent OR Patient, Predicate OR Result OR Theme
A participant engages in an action.
Arguments:
during(E), Agent OR Patient, Predicate OR Result OR Theme
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
Definition:
Arguments:
Arguments:
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
Place that is concrete.
Example:
Herbicides persist IN THE SOIL.
Place that is concrete.
Example:
Herbicides persist IN THE SOIL.
Definition:
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
Definition:
An Agent completes an action by using/applying force.
Arguments:
Manner(E, Manner/Agent, Participant)
An Agent completes an action by using/applying force.
Arguments:
Manner(E, Manner/Agent, Participant)
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
Arguments:
Arguments:
Definition:
Place that is concrete.
Example:
Herbicides persist IN THE SOIL.
Place that is concrete.
Example:
Herbicides persist IN THE SOIL.
Definition:
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
Definition:
An Affector (Agent, Cause, Stimulus, or Precondition) causes an event.
Arguments:
Affector, E
An Affector (Agent, Cause, Stimulus, or Precondition) causes an event.
Arguments:
Affector, E
FORCE DYNAMICS:
None
EXAMPLE:
Paula socked the mugger in the nose with her fist.
SYNTAX:
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
Selectional Restrictions:
+loc
+loc
Definition:
Place that is concrete.
Example:
Herbicides persist IN THE SOIL.
Place that is concrete.
Example:
Herbicides persist IN THE SOIL.
Selectional Restrictions:
None
None
Definition:
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
SEMANTICS:
Definition:
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
Place that is concrete.
Example:
Herbicides persist IN THE SOIL.
Place that is concrete.
Example:
Herbicides persist IN THE SOIL.
Definition:
A participant engages in an action.
Arguments:
during(E), Agent OR Patient, Predicate OR Result OR Theme
A participant engages in an action.
Arguments:
during(E), Agent OR Patient, Predicate OR Result OR Theme
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
An Agent uses a Theme or Instrument
Arguments:
during(E), Agent, Instrument OR Theme, (Predicate)
An Agent uses a Theme or Instrument
Arguments:
during(E), Agent, Instrument OR Theme, (Predicate)
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Definition:
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
Definition:
Arguments:
Arguments:
Definition:
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Undergoer in an event that is manipulated by an agent, and with which an intentional act is performed; it exists independently of the event. For all roles containing symmetrical participants, we assume that the ordering is non-arbitrary and may be pragmatically determined and/or related to figure-ground considerations; however, the usefulness of this distinction may be application-specific.
Example:
Jennifer baked the potatoes IN THE OVEN.
Definition:
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
Place that is concrete.
Example:
Herbicides persist IN THE SOIL.
Place that is concrete.
Example:
Herbicides persist IN THE SOIL.
Definition:
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
Definition:
An Agent completes an action by using/applying force.
Arguments:
Manner(E, Manner/Agent, Participant)
An Agent completes an action by using/applying force.
Arguments:
Manner(E, Manner/Agent, Participant)
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
Arguments:
Arguments:
Definition:
Place that is concrete.
Example:
Herbicides persist IN THE SOIL.
Place that is concrete.
Example:
Herbicides persist IN THE SOIL.
Definition:
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
Definition:
An Affector (Agent, Cause, Stimulus, or Precondition) causes an event.
Arguments:
Affector, E
An Affector (Agent, Cause, Stimulus, or Precondition) causes an event.
Arguments:
Affector, E
FORCE DYNAMICS:
None
EXAMPLE:
Paula socked the mugger's nose.
SYNTAX:
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
SEMANTICS:
Definition:
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
Place that is concrete.
Example:
Herbicides persist IN THE SOIL.
Place that is concrete.
Example:
Herbicides persist IN THE SOIL.
Definition:
A participant engages in an action.
Arguments:
during(E), Agent OR Patient, Predicate OR Result OR Theme
A participant engages in an action.
Arguments:
during(E), Agent OR Patient, Predicate OR Result OR Theme
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
Definition:
Arguments:
Arguments:
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Two participants come into physical contact.
Arguments:
during(E) OR end(E), Participant, Participant
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
Place that is concrete.
Example:
Herbicides persist IN THE SOIL.
Place that is concrete.
Example:
Herbicides persist IN THE SOIL.
Definition:
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
One or more Participants contribute to an event in a certain manner.
Arguments:
(E OR end(E) OR during(E)), Manner OR Agent, Participant
Definition:
An Agent completes an action by using/applying force.
Arguments:
Manner(E, Manner/Agent, Participant)
An Agent completes an action by using/applying force.
Arguments:
Manner(E, Manner/Agent, Participant)
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Definition:
Arguments:
Arguments:
Definition:
Place that is concrete.
Example:
Herbicides persist IN THE SOIL.
Place that is concrete.
Example:
Herbicides persist IN THE SOIL.
Definition:
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
An Undergoer in an event that is usually structurally changed, for instance by experiencing a change of state or condition; is often acted upon by an agent; is causally involved or directly affected by other participants; and exists independently of the event.
Example:
Brutus murdered JULIUS CAESAR.
Definition:
An Affector (Agent, Cause, Stimulus, or Precondition) causes an event.
Arguments:
Affector, E
An Affector (Agent, Cause, Stimulus, or Precondition) causes an event.
Arguments:
Affector, E
FORCE DYNAMICS:
None