ache-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: hurt, feel physical pain

Commentary: Syntax Includes: NP1[experiencer] ACHE

Examples:
John's broken arm ached dully.
The child's body was aching after the accident.
His whole body ached.
Arthritis caused his knees to ache.
The bruise ached constantly.

Mappings:
VerbNet: tingle-40.8.2
FrameNet: Perception_body
PropBank: ache.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 3

Sense Number 2: desire someone or something not present

Examples:
Her heart ached for her boyfriend when they were apart.
His death made their hearts ache with loneliness.
After she quit smoking, she ached for a cigarrette when stressed.
The children ached for their father to return from the war.
Young idealists ache to do good in the world.

Mappings:
VerbNet: long-32.2-1
FrameNet: Desiring
PropBank: NP
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2