So which verbs go in which construction the problem with which I began depends on whether the verb specifies a kind of motion or a kind of possession change.

Conjugates Portuguese verbs

Four thousand irregular verbs.

Hundreds of verbs can go both ways.

You must mind your verbs.

I don't like learning irregular verbs.

This word type folder contains verbs.

The problem is, which verbs go in which constructions?

There are dozens or scores of verbs of this type, each of which shapes its sentence.

Some verbs in some languages can have up to one hundred different meanings.

Motion

Motion!

Were you talking about water skis? It looked as though you were conjugating irregular verbs.

Motion Blur

Motion Picture

Linear motion

Random motion

Rapid Motion

Head motion

Motion granted.

Motion denied.

It does n't distinguish between parts of speech, eg verbs and nouns are mixed up in the lists of words.

In addition to the proposer of the motion, one member may speak in favour of and one against the motion, after which the motion shall immediately be put to the vote.

In addition to the proposer of the motion, one representative may speak in favour of and one against the motion, after which the motion shall be immediately put to the vote.

Motion Buffer Size

Second the motion.

Now, rear motion !

Second the motion.

Well, there are a number of interesting conclusions, I think, from this and many similar kinds of analyses of hundreds of English verbs.

It's motion and emotion.

(c) Motion for review

Your motion is granted.

g This section provides that The applicant may request a review of the lawfulness of dealing with his motion by filing a repeated motion this new motion shall be dealt with by a superior prosecutor.

It's kind of like skydiving in slow motion.

The representative of Azerbaijan spoke against the motion.

The court may either of its own motion...

One motion has been denied, one motion has been withdrawn by the Prosecution, and the Prosecution has indicated that it will soon withdraw another motion (Rajić guilty plea).

The Middle East in Motion

No one supported his motion.

Motion on violence against women

One motion has been denied.

I second Mr. Potter's motion.

Motion for adjournment is denied.

So we call this a piece of emotional engineering that uses up to the minute 17th century technology to turn nouns into verbs.

Doesn't care about perceptual qualities, such as color, texture, weight and speed, which virtually never differentiate the use of verbs in different constructions.