Predicate: splatter

splatter: Frames file for 'splatter' based on instances in Webtext 2.5-2. VerbNet class 9.7.

Roleset id: splatter.01 , apply thin liquid to surface in a messy manner, vncls: 9.7, framnet:

splatter.01: Framed by Claire

Roles:

        Arg0: applier (vnrole: 9.7-agent)
        Arg1: liquid (vnrole: 9.7-theme)
        Arg2: surface (vnrole: 9.7-destination)

Example: Passive, with theme as prepositional complement

        person: ns,  tense: ns,  aspect: ns,  voice: ns,  form: ns

        After a battle of over 30 years to prevent the entry of Canola oil into Egypt, are people weakening or have they lost their consciences for a fistful of dollars splatterd *none* with the blood and lives of Egyptians?

        Rel: splattered
        Arg2: *none* &--> a fistful of dollars
        Arg1: with the blood and lives of Egyptians