Predicate: pepper
Roleset id: pepper.01 , apply sparsely, like pepper, Source: , vncls: , framnet:
pepper.01: PEPPER-V NOTES: Frames file for 'pepper' based on sentences in wsj. No access to Verbnet at the moment. (from pepper.01-v predicate notes)
Aliases:
| Alias | FrameNet | VerbNet |
|---|
| pepper (v.) | | |
Roles:
Arg0-PAG: applier (vnrole: 9.9-Agent)
Arg1-GOL: applied to (vnrole: 9.9-Destination)
Arg2-PPT: metaphorical pepper (vnrole: 9.9-Theme)
Example: classic usage
person: ns, tense: past, aspect: ns, voice: active, form: full
As small investors peppered their mutual funds with phone calls over the weekend, big fund managers said they have a strong defense against any wave of withdrawals: cash.
Arg0: small investors
Rel: peppered
Arg1: their mutual funds
Arg2: with phone calls
ArgM-TMP: over the weekend