Pattern: V n 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 considered it an unfair exchange. (BNC)
I'd have called him a mother's boy. (BNC)
You can show them samples. (BNC)
Queen Victoria appointed him Inspector of Fisheries... (BNC)
...his boss still charged him £10,000 compensation... (BNC)
Constructions
1. the tell someone something construction2. the ask someone something construction3. the shoot someone a glance construction4. the give someone something construction5. the make someone an offer construction6. the promise someone something construction7. the refuse someone something construction8. the permit someone something construction
9. the show someone something construction10. the make someone something construction11. the bring someone something construction12. the call someone something construction13. the consider something something construction14. the appoint someone something construction15. the hold someone prisoner construction16. the cause someone harm construction
17. the charge someone money construction18. the save someone money construction19. the forgive someone an action construction20. the envy someone a quality construction

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