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
I had jumped at the chance of a part-time job in the City. (BNC)
The fire was started to get back at a prisoner who had refused to take part in a food boycott. (BNC)
I was afraid they would shoot at me again… so I did not move. (BNC)
The stage hands grumbled at the furious pace they were expected to work. (BNC)
…while they were working away at their looms. (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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