Pattern: V at n

The pattern can be best understood by viewing the interactive construction network link above.

To examine the individual constructions please see the tables below:

Examples
She grimaced at the pain… (BNC)
Theda had gone paler than usual, and she grasped at the bedpost for support. (BNC)
I had jumped at the chance of a part-time job in the City. (BNC)
Feeling suddenly hungry, she nibbled at a piece of toast. (BNC)
I was afraid they would shoot at me again… so I did not move. (BNC)
Constructions
1. the stab at construction2. the pull at construction3. the grasp at construction4. the chew at construction5. the look at construction6. the wink at construction7. the roar at construction8. the shout at construction
9. the shoot at construction10. the chip away at construction11. the get back at construction12. the work at construction13. the grumble at construction14. the grimace at construction15. the rejoice at construction16. the jump at construction
17. the emotion gnaws at someone construction

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