<def-root>An <fen>Inspector</fen> directs his/her perceptual attention to a <fen>Ground</fen> to ascertain whether the <fen>Ground</fen> is intact or whether an <fen>Unwanted_entity</fen> is present. Alternatively, the desired outcome of the inspection may be presented as a <fen>Purpose</fen>.
<ex><fex name="insp">The police</fex> removed Flonnory and Barbour from the automobile and <t>frisked</t> <fex name="gro">them</fex> <fex name="unw">for weapons</fex>.</ex>
<ex><t>Double-check</t> the form <fex name="pur">to make sure all of the information has been entered correctly</fex>.</ex>
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<def-root>The person who inspects the <fen>Ground</fen> to see if it is intact or without blemish.
<ex><fex name="insp">Smithers</fex> <t>proof-read</t> my paper on phlogiston production.</ex></def-root>
<def-root>The entity that the <fen>Inspector</fen> inspects with his senses to ascertain whether it is intact.
<ex> `Mister Thomas' said Holmes, `have you <t>examined</t> <fex name="gro">the lock</fex> to determine whether or not it has been forced or otherwise tampered with?'</ex></def-root>
<def-root>An entity whose presence would impair the acceptability or usefulness of the <fen>Ground</fen>.
<ex>Security guards <t>frisked</t> all the spectators <fex name="unw">for weapons</fex> as they entered the stadium.</ex></def-root>
<def-root>This FE is used for the <fen>Means</fen> by which the <fen>Inspector</fen> examines the <fen>Ground</fen>.
<ex>As in the second step the baby went to the toy and <t>examined</t> it <fex name="Means">by placing it in his mouth</fex>.</ex></def-root>
<def-root>Some of the words in this frame occur with a constituent that expresses the desired outcome of the inspection. Normally this constituent is a PP Complement headed by <ment>for</ment>, or a <ment>to</ment>-marked VP Complement.
<ex><t>Check</t> all gutter brackets and clips <fex name="pur">to ensure no water will drip on to the walls</fex>.</ex></def-root>
<def-root>This FE identifies the <fen>Manner</fen> in which the <fen>Inspector</fen> scrutinizes the <fen>Ground</fen>.
<ex>Leather is <fex name="man">carefully</fex> <t>inspected</t> for softness, elasticity and texture</ex></def-root>
<def-root>This FE identifies the extent to which the <fen>Inspector</fen> examines the <fen>Ground</fen>.
<ex> This section was <fex name="deg">partially</fex> <t>inspected</t> by the commissioner of Metro rail safety on Thursday</ex></def-root>
<def-root>This FE is the position of the Perceiver during the act of perception. Typically, it is expressed in a <ment>from</ment>-PP.
<ex>He moved toward the control panel and <t>inspected</t> it <fex name="Location_of_protagonist">from a distance</fex>, without touching it.</ex></def-root>
<def-root>The desirable state of affairs which the <fen>Inspector</fen> hopes to find to obtain when inspecting the <fen>Ground</fen>.
<ex><t>Check</t> <fex name="des">that the light is out</fex> before you leave.</ex></def-root>
<def-root>The <fen>Time</fen> when the <fen>Inspector</fen> examines the <fen>Ground</fen>.
<ex><fex name="tim">Yesterday</fex> we <t>inspected</t> all the taps and water pipes at animal enclosures being utilized</ex></def-root>
<def-root>The circumstances under which the <fen>Inspector</fen> examines the <fen>Ground</fen>.
<ex><fex name="cir">Under pressure to find something</fex>, the team leader <t>examined</t> the site for signs of illicit activity.</ex></def-root>
<def-root>An entity used by the <fen>Inspector</fen> to scrutinize the <fen>Ground</fen>.</def-root>
<def-root>Expressions marked with this extra-thematic FE modify a non-iterative use of the target, and indicate that it is conceived as embedded within an iterated series of similar events or states.</def-root>
Scrutinizing_for
Patrolling
COD: look at closely
COD: read (printer's proofs or other material) and mark any errors
COD: (of a police officer or official) pass the hands over (someone) in a search for hidden weapons or drugs.
FN: an action of looking at something closely
FN: to examine a ground for an unwanted entity
COD: check again.
COD: inspect closely to determine the nature or condition of; investigate thoroughly
FN: to tap with the hand over a person's body in search of unwanted things carried
COD: a detailed inspection or investigation.