Commentary: Syntax: NP1[+animate] CALL NP2
Examples:
The bluejays called to each other.
She called out in pain.
Someone just called my name.
The teacher called roll.
I love when Henry calls the square dance; he calls off all the best
moves.
The hunters called the ducks.
She called down her son for disobedience.
Mappings:
VerbNet: animal_sounds-38,manner_speaking-37.3
FrameNet: Referring_by_name
PropBank: call.07
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4, 8, 10, 16, 22, 25
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
call_off 2
call_down 2
call_out 1, 2
Commentary: Includes: CALL BACK; CALL DOWN; CALL FOR; CALL FORTH; CALL IN; CALL OUT; CALL UP
Examples:
The boss called him into her office.
The Yei Peace Conference was called in July to address the underlying tension.
I was called for jury duty last month.
Employees in the Reserve who are called up for active duty will continue to receive their regular pay.
He called forth demons from the underworld.
Aaron Burr called out Alexander Hamilton.
Wilson was called in from the mound in the sixth inning.
The nurse called in the next patient.
The ambassador was called back to attend the state funeral.
The accident called back a lot of bad memories.
You will call down the wrath of the gods!
The case was called up in court.
Mappings:
VerbNet: get-13.5.1
FrameNet: Contacting
PropBank: call.02,call.04,call.08
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 5, 7, 23, 24, 28
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
call_in 1, 2, 4
call_down 1
call_for 1, 3
call_forth 1, 2
call_back 2, 4
call_up 1, 3, 4
call_out 3
Commentary: Includes: CALL FOR
Examples:
If their terms aren't met, the union will call a strike.
This job calls for someone with great communication skills.
A wonderful dinner like this calls for a fabulous dessert!
Mappings:
VerbNet: get-13.5.1
FrameNet: Deserving,Request
PropBank: call.03
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 23
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
call_for 2
Commentary: Includes: CALL BACK; CALL IN; CALL UP
Examples:
I called him last night, but he didn't pick up.
Can I call you back in an hour?
Those telemarketers call you up at all hours!
My doctor will call in the perscription.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: Contacting
PropBank: call.04,call.08
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3, 9
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
call_up 2
call_in 5
call_back 3
Commentary:
NOTE: Includes sports sense.
Examples:
They called their son Jimmy.
Please call me Mister.
Don't call me an idiot!
I wouldn't exactly call her beautiful.
The umpire called two strikes, then four balls in a row.
He called the runner out at second.
Mappings:
VerbNet: dub-29.3
FrameNet: Being_named,Labeling,Simple_naming
PropBank: call.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 2, 12, 18, 21, 27
Commentary: Includes: CALL ON NP1[agent[human]] CALL (ON) NP2[patient[human]] (PP[on X]) NP1[agent[human]] CALL (NP2)
NOTE: Not always transitive. Includes card games/show of hands.
Examples:
Why does the teacher always call on me in math class?
He lied about being sick, and his boss called him on it.
I'm hoping someone will call him on the fact that his position is outside the judicial mainstream.
She called on her sister for help.
He called his trump.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 15, 20, 26
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
call_on 1
Commentary: Includes: CALL AT; CALL IN; CALL FOR
Examples:
The mayor likes to call on some prominent citizens.
Who has come to call?
The ship will call in Honolulu tomorrow.
I'll call at your office on Friday for the boxes.
He called for Mary at precisely 7pm, corsage in hand.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: call.05
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 6, 13
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
call_for 4
call_in 3
call_at 1
Examples:
They got divorced! Did I call it or what?
Several media outlets called Florida for Gore before the polls were closed.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: call.10
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 18
Commentary: Includes: CALL BACK; CALL IN
Examples:
The bank called the loan in August 2004.
In general, the firm will call the bond when its yields are sufficiently lower than its coupon rate.
Hilltop Farm called back its packaged spinach when it was found to be contaminated with e coli.
Ford called in that model to replace a defective part.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 14, 19
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
call_in 6, 7
call_back 1
Commentary: Includes: CALL IT A DAY; CALL IT QUITS; CALL OFF
Examples:
The game was called because of the storm.
We're going to have to call off the party.
Shall we call it quits and start again tomorrow?
Let's call it a day.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: call.06
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 11
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
call_it_quits 1
call_off 1
call_it_a_day 1
Commentary: Includes: CALL INTO QUESTION; CALL ON THE CARPET; CALL ONE'S BLUFF; CALL THE SHOTS; CALL THE TUNE; CALL TO ORDER
Examples:
Mental Health Month calls attention to ADHD.
Rob's recent blunder calls into question his suitability for the job.
She was called on the carpet for her mishandling of the case.
I would call his bluff, because I don't believe for a second that he would go to court.
He calls all the shots around here.
If you let the kids call the tune, you're in for trouble.
Let's call this meeting to order.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: call.09,call.11
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
call_on_the_carpet 1
call_into_question 1
call_attention 1
call_the_tune 1
call_one's_bluff 1
call_the_shots 1
call_to_order 1