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 had … thought her father would shout and roar at her… (BNC)
Grief gave way to a guilt which gnawed at him. (BNC)
…while they were working away at their looms. (BNC)
I had jumped at the chance of a part-time job in the City. (BNC)
She grimaced at the pain… (BNC)

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