Pattern: V to-inf
The pattern can be best understood by viewing the interactive construction network link above.
To examine the individual constructions please see the tables below:
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[He] pretended to fall asleep. (BNC)
[He] decided to change his name. (BNC) I just happened to see that book of horoscopes… (BNC) …the princess chose to hide herself away… (BNC) Owen hurried to catch up with his men. (BNC) |
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