Reaction "V at n" construction
Form
NP
Agent
Verb
at
NP
Stimulus
Examples
Meaning
An Agent performs an action in reaction to a Stimulus.
Roles
Agent
The person who acts in reaction to the Stimulus.
Stimulus
The thing, person, or situation that makes the Agent react.
Frames
Inherits from
Sub-constructions
He raged at the futility of it.
Meredith bristled at his rudeness.
Hamill's family exulted at the news of his escape.
He laughed at her confusion.
The airlines are balking at paying higher airport fees.
Lexical items ( Verb slot)
Expertise
excel
Freddy excelled at writing and composition.