term1	sense1	sentence1	term2	sense2	sentence2	which_is_more_metaphoric	which_is_more_emotional
talk	talk#v#1	Actions <b>talk</b> louder than words.	talk	talk#v#2	She <b>talks</b> a lot of nonsense.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
blister	blister#v#2	The Senator <b>blistered</b> the administration in his speech on Friday.	blister	blister#v#3	The tight shoes and perspiration <b>blistered</b> her feet.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
talk	talk#v#4	"If you don't oblige me, I'll <b>talk</b>!"	talk	talk#v#5	Be carefu l-- his secretary <b>talks</b>.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
cloud	cloud#v#2	The stars are obscured by the <b>clouds</b>.	cloud	cloud#v#6	The stroke <b>clouded</b> memories of her youth.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
ascend	ascend#v#5	The boat <b>ascended</b> the Delaware.	ascend	ascend#v#2	Inheritance may not <b>ascend</b> linearly.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
recapture	recapture#v#3	The military forces managed to <b>recapture</b> the fort.	recapture	recapture#v#1	She could not <b>recapture</b> that feeling of happiness.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
lock	lock#v#4	He <b>locked</b> his hands around her neck.	lock	lock#v#6	He was <b>locked</b> in a laughing fit.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
fasten	fasten#v#2	This dress <b>fastens</b> in the back.	fasten	fasten#v#1	He <b>fastened</b> the lock onto the door.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
boost	boost#v#2	The tax cut will <b>boost</b> the economy.	boost	boost#v#5	The singer had to be <b>boosted</b> onto the stage by a special contraption.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
sign	sign#v#1	She <b>signed</b> the letter and sent it off.	sign	sign#v#7	"I don't know how to <b>sign</b>, so I could not communicate with my deaf cousin."	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
talk	talk#v#4	"If you don't oblige me, I'll <b>talk</b>!"	talk	talk#v#3	The baby <b>talks</b> already.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
recapture	recapture#v#4	They tried to <b>recapture</b> the escaped prisoner.	recapture	recapture#v#1	She could not <b>recapture</b> that feeling of happiness.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
wrestle	wrestle#v#4	The children <b>wrestled</b> in the garden.	wrestle	wrestle#v#2	I <b>wrestled</b> with this decision for years.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
rip	rip#v#2	The tornado <b>ripped</b> along the coast.	rip	rip#v#1	The curtain <b>ripped</b> from top to bottom.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
gather	gather#v#4	I <b>gather</b> you have not done your homework.	gather	gather#v#7	She <b>gathered</b> her shawl around her shoulders.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
shipwreck	shipwreck#v#1	You have <b>shipwrecked</b> my career.	shipwreck	shipwreck#v#3	They were <b>shipwrecked</b> in one of the mysteries at sea.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
guard	guard#v#2	Please <b>guard</b> my possessions while I'm away.	guard	guard#v#4	This vaccine will <b>guard</b> you against infection.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
pour	pour#v#5	We <b>poured</b> money into the education of our children.	pour	pour#v#4	Water <b>poured</b> all over the floor.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
uproot	uproot#v#3	They plan to <b>uproot</b> the vine that has spread all over the garden.	uproot	uproot#v#1	The war <b>uprooted</b> many people.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
cloud	cloud#v#4	Their faces were <b>clouded</b> with sadness.	cloud	cloud#v#6	The stroke <b>clouded</b> memories of her youth.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
fracture	fracture#v#1	This writer really <b>fractures</b> the language.	fracture	fracture#v#2	These events could <b>fracture</b> the balance of power.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
fracture	fracture#v#3	The pothole <b>fractured</b> a bolt on the axle.	fracture	fracture#v#4	The tibia <b>fractured</b> from the blow of the iron pipe.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
visit	visit#v#8	He was <b>visited</b> with a terrible illness that killed him quickly.	visit	visit#v#2	Did you ever <b>visit</b> Paris?	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
talk	talk#v#4	"If you don't oblige me, I'll <b>talk</b>!"	talk	talk#v#2	She <b>talks</b> a lot of nonsense.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
sell	sell#v#4	The brothers <b>sell</b> shoes.	sell	sell#v#2	These books <b>sell</b> like hot cakes.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
talk	talk#v#2	She <b>talks</b> a lot of nonsense.	talk	talk#v#6	She will <b>talk</b> at Rutgers next week.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
splash	splash#v#4	The mountain was <b>splashed</b> with snow.	splash	splash#v#1	She <b>splashed</b> the water around her.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
lock	lock#v#4	He <b>locked</b> his hands around her neck.	lock	lock#v#7	She <b>locked</b> her jewels in the safe.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
waste	waste#v#1	He <b>wasted</b> his inheritance on his insincere friends.	waste	waste#v#3	We <b>waste</b> the dirty water by channeling it into the sewer.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
lock	lock#v#6	He was <b>locked</b> in a laughing fit.	lock	lock#v#1	<b>Lock</b> the bike to the fence!	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
gather	gather#v#7	She <b>gathered</b> her shawl around her shoulders.	gather	gather#v#8	Our ancestors <b>gathered</b> nuts in the Fall.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
ascend	ascend#v#2	Inheritance may not <b>ascend</b> linearly.	ascend	ascend#v#1	We <b>ascended</b> the mountain.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
shipwreck	shipwreck#v#4	The vessel was <b>shipwrecked</b>.	shipwreck	shipwreck#v#1	You have <b>shipwrecked</b> my career.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
stoop	stoop#v#2	I won't <b>stoop</b> to reading other people's mail.	stoop	stoop#v#5	The old man was <b>stooping</b> but he could walk around without a cane.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
design	design#v#3	Chanel <b>designed</b> the famous suit.	design	design#v#5	Dupont <b>designs</b> for the house of Chanel.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
fasten	fasten#v#3	They <b>fastened</b> various nicknames to each other.	fasten	fasten#v#1	He <b>fastened</b> the lock onto the door.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
sign	sign#v#1	She <b>signed</b> the letter and sent it off.	sign	sign#v#5	He <b>signed</b> his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
pierce	pierce#v#5	The needle <b>pierced</b> her flesh.	pierce	pierce#v#2	The cold <b>pierced</b> her bones.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
sign	sign#v#5	He <b>signed</b> his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture.	sign	sign#v#3	He <b>signed</b> to play the casino on December 18.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
recapture	recapture#v#3	The military forces managed to <b>recapture</b> the fort.	recapture	recapture#v#4	They tried to <b>recapture</b> the escaped prisoner.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
drain	drain#v#3	We <b>drained</b> the oil tank.	drain	drain#v#1	The rain water <b>drains</b> into this big vat.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
lock	lock#v#1	<b>Lock</b> the bike to the fence!	lock	lock#v#7	She <b>locked</b> her jewels in the safe.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
stagger	stagger#v#2	He <b>staggered</b> along in the heavy snow.	stagger	stagger#v#4	She was <b>staggered</b> with bills after she tried to rebuild her house following the earthquake.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
cloud	cloud#v#2	The stars are obscured by the <b>clouds</b>.	cloud	cloud#v#4	Their faces were <b>clouded</b> with sadness.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
talk	talk#v#6	She will <b>talk</b> at Rutgers next week.	talk	talk#v#3	The baby <b>talks</b> already.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
visit	visit#v#7	"Every summer, we <b>visited</b> our relatives in the country for a month."	visit	visit#v#2	Did you ever <b>visit</b> Paris?	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
pour	pour#v#2	People were <b>pouring</b> out of the theater.	pour	pour#v#5	We <b>poured</b> money into the education of our children.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
circulate	circulate#v#7	She <b>circulates</b> among royalty.	circulate	circulate#v#3	This letter is being <b>circulated</b> among the faculty.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
circulate	circulate#v#6	The fan <b>circulates</b> the air in the room.	circulate	circulate#v#4	Blood <b>circulates</b> in my veins.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
ascend	ascend#v#5	The boat <b>ascended</b> the Delaware.	ascend	ascend#v#1	We <b>ascended</b> the mountain.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
talk	talk#v#2	She <b>talks</b> a lot of nonsense.	talk	talk#v#5	Be carefu l-- his secretary <b>talks</b>.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
stagger	stagger#v#1	The drunken man <b>staggered</b> into the room.	stagger	stagger#v#4	She was <b>staggered</b> with bills after she tried to rebuild her house following the earthquake.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
pour	pour#v#1	They <b>poured</b> water over the floor.	pour	pour#v#2	People were <b>pouring</b> out of the theater.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
sell	sell#v#2	These books <b>sell</b> like hot cakes.	sell	sell#v#3	The French try to <b>sell</b> us their image as great lovers.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
stoop	stoop#v#3	The eagle <b>stooped</b> on the mice in the field.	stoop	stoop#v#5	The old man was <b>stooping</b> but he could walk around without a cane.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
recast	recast#v#2	The bell cracked and had to be <b>recast</b>.	recast	recast#v#3	She had to <b>recast</b> her image to please the electorate in her home state.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
guard	guard#v#1	There will be men <b>guarding</b> the horses.	guard	guard#v#4	This vaccine will <b>guard</b> you against infection.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
lock	lock#v#5	They were <b>locked</b> in embrace.	lock	lock#v#6	He was <b>locked</b> in a laughing fit.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
ruffle	ruffle#v#9	The seamstress <b>ruffled</b> the curtain fabric.	ruffle	ruffle#v#7	The bird <b>ruffled</b> its feathers.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
pierce	pierce#v#3	The scream <b>pierced</b> the night.	pierce	pierce#v#2	The cold <b>pierced</b> her bones.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
drain	drain#v#2	The exercise class <b>drains</b> me of energy.	drain	drain#v#3	We <b>drained</b> the oil tank.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
blister	blister#v#1	Her feet <b>blistered</b> during the long hike.	blister	blister#v#2	The Senator <b>blistered</b> the administration in his speech on Friday.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
lock	lock#v#5	They were <b>locked</b> in embrace.	lock	lock#v#7	She <b>locked</b> her jewels in the safe.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
sign	sign#v#7	"I don't know how to <b>sign</b>, so I could not communicate with my deaf cousin."	sign	sign#v#5	He <b>signed</b> his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
lie	lie#v#7	<b>Lie</b> down on the bed until you feel better.	lie	lie#v#5	She <b>lied</b> when she told me she was only 29.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
pour	pour#v#4	Water <b>poured</b> all over the floor.	pour	pour#v#1	They <b>poured</b> water over the floor.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
tax	tax#v#1	The State <b>taxes</b> alcohol heavily.	tax	tax#v#3	You are <b>taxing</b> my patience.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
shake	shake#v#5	The bad news <b>shook</b> her hopes.	shake	shake#v#7	I couldn't <b>shake</b> the car that was following me.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
rip	rip#v#1	The curtain <b>ripped</b> from top to bottom.	rip	rip#v#4	The candidate <b>ripped</b> into his opponent mercilessly.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
exhaust	exhaust#v#4	We have <b>exhausted</b> the food supplies.	exhaust	exhaust#v#1	This kind of work <b>exhausts</b> me.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
express	express#v#5	Many of the laboratory animals <b>express</b> the trait.	express	express#v#7	She <b>expressed</b> the letter to Florida.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
splash	splash#v#3	The mother <b>splashed</b> the baby's face with water.	splash	splash#v#1	She <b>splashed</b> the water around her.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
exhaust	exhaust#v#3	One should not <b>exhaust</b> one's savings.	exhaust	exhaust#v#4	We have <b>exhausted</b> the food supplies.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
ascend	ascend#v#1	We <b>ascended</b> the mountain.	ascend	ascend#v#6	The path <b>ascended</b> to the top of the hill.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
uproot	uproot#v#3	They plan to <b>uproot</b> the vine that has spread all over the garden.	uproot	uproot#v#2	The vestiges of political democracy were soon <b>uprooted</b>.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
uproot	uproot#v#2	The vestiges of political democracy were soon <b>uprooted</b>.	uproot	uproot#v#1	The war <b>uprooted</b> many people.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
stoop	stoop#v#3	The eagle <b>stooped</b> on the mice in the field.	stoop	stoop#v#2	I won't <b>stoop</b> to reading other people's mail.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
visit	visit#v#8	He was <b>visited</b> with a terrible illness that killed him quickly.	visit	visit#v#7	"Every summer, we <b>visited</b> our relatives in the country for a month."	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
drain	drain#v#1	The rain water <b>drains</b> into this big vat.	drain	drain#v#2	The exercise class <b>drains</b> me of energy.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
guard	guard#v#1	There will be men <b>guarding</b> the horses.	guard	guard#v#2	Please <b>guard</b> my possessions while I'm away.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
wrestle	wrestle#v#1	He <b>wrestled</b> all his life with his feeling of inferiority.	wrestle	wrestle#v#4	The children <b>wrestled</b> in the garden.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
design	design#v#3	Chanel <b>designed</b> the famous suit.	design	design#v#7	She <b>designed</b> to go far in the world of business.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
ascend	ascend#v#5	The boat <b>ascended</b> the Delaware.	ascend	ascend#v#6	The path <b>ascended</b> to the top of the hill.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
talk	talk#v#3	The baby <b>talks</b> already.	talk	talk#v#1	Actions <b>talk</b> louder than words.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
circulate	circulate#v#7	She <b>circulates</b> among royalty.	circulate	circulate#v#6	The fan <b>circulates</b> the air in the room.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
circulate	circulate#v#4	Blood <b>circulates</b> in my veins.	circulate	circulate#v#7	She <b>circulates</b> among royalty.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
talk	talk#v#6	She will <b>talk</b> at Rutgers next week.	talk	talk#v#1	Actions <b>talk</b> louder than words.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
blaze	blaze#v#2	He <b>blazed</b> away at the men.	blaze	blaze#v#3	The summer sun alone can cause a pine to <b>blaze</b>.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
fasten	fasten#v#3	They <b>fastened</b> various nicknames to each other.	fasten	fasten#v#2	This dress <b>fastens</b> in the back.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
shipwreck	shipwreck#v#3	They were <b>shipwrecked</b> in one of the mysteries at sea.	shipwreck	shipwreck#v#4	The vessel was <b>shipwrecked</b>.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
ruffle	ruffle#v#9	The seamstress <b>ruffled</b> the curtain fabric.	ruffle	ruffle#v#4	This play is going to <b>ruffle</b> some people.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
talk	talk#v#4	"If you don't oblige me, I'll <b>talk</b>!"	talk	talk#v#6	She will <b>talk</b> at Rutgers next week.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
talk	talk#v#3	The baby <b>talks</b> already.	talk	talk#v#2	She <b>talks</b> a lot of nonsense.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
pour	pour#v#5	We <b>poured</b> money into the education of our children.	pour	pour#v#1	They <b>poured</b> water over the floor.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
ruffle	ruffle#v#4	This play is going to <b>ruffle</b> some people.	ruffle	ruffle#v#2	She wanted to <b>ruffle</b> his composure.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
fracture	fracture#v#4	The tibia <b>fractured</b> from the blow of the iron pipe.	fracture	fracture#v#1	This writer really <b>fractures</b> the language.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
ascend	ascend#v#6	The path <b>ascended</b> to the top of the hill.	ascend	ascend#v#2	Inheritance may not <b>ascend</b> linearly.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
lock	lock#v#1	<b>Lock</b> the bike to the fence!	lock	lock#v#5	They were <b>locked</b> in embrace.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
abuse	abuse#v#1	This boss <b>abuses</b> his workers.	abuse	abuse#v#4	Her husband often <b>abuses</b> alcohol.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
splash	splash#v#4	The mountain was <b>splashed</b> with snow.	splash	splash#v#5	Water was <b>splashing</b> on the floor.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
lie	lie#v#6	The fate of Bosnia <b>lies</b> in the hands of the West.	lie	lie#v#7	<b>Lie</b> down on the bed until you feel better.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
splash	splash#v#1	She <b>splashed</b> the water around her.	splash	splash#v#5	Water was <b>splashing</b> on the floor.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
fracture	fracture#v#4	The tibia <b>fractured</b> from the blow of the iron pipe.	fracture	fracture#v#2	These events could <b>fracture</b> the balance of power.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
fracture	fracture#v#3	The pothole <b>fractured</b> a bolt on the axle.	fracture	fracture#v#1	This writer really <b>fractures</b> the language.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
fracture	fracture#v#3	The pothole <b>fractured</b> a bolt on the axle.	fracture	fracture#v#2	These events could <b>fracture</b> the balance of power.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
lock	lock#v#4	He <b>locked</b> his hands around her neck.	lock	lock#v#1	<b>Lock</b> the bike to the fence!	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
lock	lock#v#5	They were <b>locked</b> in embrace.	lock	lock#v#4	He <b>locked</b> his hands around her neck.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
visit	visit#v#5	The principal <b>visited</b> his rage on the students.	visit	visit#v#8	He was <b>visited</b> with a terrible illness that killed him quickly.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
circulate	circulate#v#6	The fan <b>circulates</b> the air in the room.	circulate	circulate#v#3	This letter is being <b>circulated</b> among the faculty.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
circulate	circulate#v#4	Blood <b>circulates</b> in my veins.	circulate	circulate#v#3	This letter is being <b>circulated</b> among the faculty.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
recast	recast#v#1	He was <b>recast</b> as Iago.	recast	recast#v#2	The bell cracked and had to be <b>recast</b>.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
shake	shake#v#5	The bad news <b>shook</b> her hopes.	shake	shake#v#8	<b>Shake</b> the salt out of the salt shaker.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
lock	lock#v#6	He was <b>locked</b> in a laughing fit.	lock	lock#v#7	She <b>locked</b> her jewels in the safe.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
blaze	blaze#v#4	The spaceship <b>blazed</b> out into space.	blaze	blaze#v#2	He <b>blazed</b> away at the men.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
talk	talk#v#1	Actions <b>talk</b> louder than words.	talk	talk#v#4	"If you don't oblige me, I'll <b>talk</b>!"	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
ruffle	ruffle#v#7	The bird <b>ruffled</b> its feathers.	ruffle	ruffle#v#2	She wanted to <b>ruffle</b> his composure.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
stagger	stagger#v#1	The drunken man <b>staggered</b> into the room.	stagger	stagger#v#2	He <b>staggered</b> along in the heavy snow.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
peep	peep#v#5	The new moon <b>peeped</b> through the tree tops.	peep	peep#v#1	He <b>peeped</b> at the woman through the window.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
shake	shake#v#8	<b>Shake</b> the salt out of the salt shaker.	shake	shake#v#7	I couldn't <b>shake</b> the car that was following me.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
talk	talk#v#3	The baby <b>talks</b> already.	talk	talk#v#5	Be carefu l-- his secretary <b>talks</b>.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
visit	visit#v#7	"Every summer, we <b>visited</b> our relatives in the country for a month."	visit	visit#v#5	The principal <b>visited</b> his rage on the students.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
blister	blister#v#3	The tight shoes and perspiration <b>blistered</b> her feet.	blister	blister#v#1	Her feet <b>blistered</b> during the long hike.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
drain	drain#v#4	Life in the camp <b>drained</b> him.	drain	drain#v#1	The rain water <b>drains</b> into this big vat.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
recast	recast#v#3	She had to <b>recast</b> her image to please the electorate in her home state.	recast	recast#v#1	He was <b>recast</b> as Iago.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
design	design#v#5	Dupont <b>designs</b> for the house of Chanel.	design	design#v#7	She <b>designed</b> to go far in the world of business.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
drain	drain#v#4	Life in the camp <b>drained</b> him.	drain	drain#v#2	The exercise class <b>drains</b> me of energy.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
sell	sell#v#3	The French try to <b>sell</b> us their image as great lovers.	sell	sell#v#4	The brothers <b>sell</b> shoes.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
gutter	gutter#v#4	The roofer began to <b>gutter</b> the buildings.	gutter	gutter#v#2	Tears <b>guttered</b> down her face.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
sign	sign#v#7	"I don't know how to <b>sign</b>, so I could not communicate with my deaf cousin."	sign	sign#v#3	He <b>signed</b> to play the casino on December 18.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
blaze	blaze#v#3	The summer sun alone can cause a pine to <b>blaze</b>.	blaze	blaze#v#4	The spaceship <b>blazed</b> out into space.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
ruffle	ruffle#v#9	The seamstress <b>ruffled</b> the curtain fabric.	ruffle	ruffle#v#2	She wanted to <b>ruffle</b> his composure.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
drain	drain#v#3	We <b>drained</b> the oil tank.	drain	drain#v#4	Life in the camp <b>drained</b> him.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
talk	talk#v#5	Be carefu l-- his secretary <b>talks</b>.	talk	talk#v#1	Actions <b>talk</b> louder than words.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
shed	shed#v#1	He <b>shed</b> his image as a pushy boss.	shed	shed#v#4	Our dog <b>sheds</b> every Spring.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
penetrate	penetrate#v#1	The bullet <b>penetrated</b> her chest.	penetrate	penetrate#v#5	The hikers did not manage to <b>penetrate</b> the dense forest.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
pour	pour#v#4	Water <b>poured</b> all over the floor.	pour	pour#v#2	People were <b>pouring</b> out of the theater.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
wrestle	wrestle#v#1	He <b>wrestled</b> all his life with his feeling of inferiority.	wrestle	wrestle#v#2	I <b>wrestled</b> with this decision for years.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
rip	rip#v#4	The candidate <b>ripped</b> into his opponent mercilessly.	rip	rip#v#2	The tornado <b>ripped</b> along the coast.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
sign	sign#v#3	He <b>signed</b> to play the casino on December 18.	sign	sign#v#1	She <b>signed</b> the letter and sent it off.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
visit	visit#v#5	The principal <b>visited</b> his rage on the students.	visit	visit#v#2	Did you ever <b>visit</b> Paris?	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
exhaust	exhaust#v#1	This kind of work <b>exhausts</b> me.	exhaust	exhaust#v#3	One should not <b>exhaust</b> one's savings.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
lie	lie#v#5	She <b>lied</b> when she told me she was only 29.	lie	lie#v#6	The fate of Bosnia <b>lies</b> in the hands of the West.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
splash	splash#v#4	The mountain was <b>splashed</b> with snow.	splash	splash#v#3	The mother <b>splashed</b> the baby's face with water.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
splash	splash#v#3	The mother <b>splashed</b> the baby's face with water.	splash	splash#v#5	Water was <b>splashing</b> on the floor.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
gather	gather#v#8	Our ancestors <b>gathered</b> nuts in the Fall.	gather	gather#v#4	I <b>gather</b> you have not done your homework.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
ruffle	ruffle#v#7	The bird <b>ruffled</b> its feathers.	ruffle	ruffle#v#4	This play is going to <b>ruffle</b> some people.	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
talk	talk#v#5	Be carefu l-- his secretary <b>talks</b>.	talk	talk#v#6	She will <b>talk</b> at Rutgers next week.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
pierce	pierce#v#3	The scream <b>pierced</b> the night.	pierce	pierce#v#5	The needle <b>pierced</b> her flesh.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
land	land#v#3	this may <b>land</b> you in jail	land	land#v#5	He <b>landed</b> several blows on his opponent's head	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
puff	puff#v#5	The critics <b>puffed</b> up this Broadway production	puff	puff#v#8	he huffed and <b>puffed</b> as he made his way up the mountain	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
fuel	fuel#v#4	<b>fuel</b> the debate on creationism	fuel	fuel#v#1	"<b>fuel</b> aircraft, ships, and cars"	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
look	look#v#5	The house <b>looks</b> north	look	look#v#1	She <b>looked</b> over the expanse of land	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
taste	taste#v#6	The ex-slave <b>tasted</b> freedom shortly before she died	taste	taste#v#4	This <b>tastes</b> of nutmeg	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
swim	swim#v#4	the meat was <b>swimming</b> in a fatty gravy	swim	swim#v#5	this snake <b>swims</b> through the soil where it lives	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
drift	drift#v#8	<b>drift</b> the cattle herds westwards	drift	drift#v#10	snow <b>drifting</b> several feet high	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
drink	drink#v#1	The patient must <b>drink</b> several liters each day	drink	drink#v#5	The husband <b>drinks</b> and beats his wife	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
attack	attack#v#5	I <b>attacked</b> the problem as soon as I got out of bed	attack	attack#v#3	The Serbs <b>attacked</b> the village at night	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
answer	answer#v#2	<b>answer</b> the telephone	answer	answer#v#9	This may <b>answer</b> her needs	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
land	land#v#5	He <b>landed</b> several blows on his opponent's head	land	land#v#6	The ship <b>landed</b> in Pearl Harbor	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
color	color#v#2	My personal feelings <b>color</b> my judgment in this case	color	color#v#4	<b>color</b> the walls with paint in warm tones	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
shower	shower#v#3	You should <b>shower</b> after vigorous exercise	shower	shower#v#2	The guests <b>showered</b> rice on the couple	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
hunt	hunt#v#5	The oscillator <b>hunts</b> about the correct frequency	hunt	hunt#v#2	The <b>hunters</b> traced the deer into the woods	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
grope	grope#v#2	His mind <b>groped</b> to make the connection	grope	grope#v#1	She <b>groped</b> for her glasses in the darkness of the bedroom	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
translate	translate#v#1	I have to <b>translate</b> when my in-laws from Austria visit the U.S.	translate	translate#v#9	Can you <b>translate</b> the instructions in this manual for a layman?	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
devour	devour#v#1	Fire had <b>devoured</b> our home	devour	devour#v#2	She <b>devoured</b> his novels	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
push	push#v#2	He <b>pushed</b> her to finish her doctorate	push	push#v#10	"`Now <b>push</b> hard,' said the doctor to the woman"	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
answer	answer#v#1	She didn't want to <b>answer</b>	answer	answer#v#9	This may <b>answer</b> her needs	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
ignite	ignite#v#3	The ostentatious way of living of the rich <b>ignites</b> the hatred of the poor	ignite	ignite#v#2	Marsh gases <b>ignited</b> suddenly	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
crush	crush#v#5	She was <b>crushed</b> by his refusal of her invitation	crush	crush#v#4	The car <b>crushed</b> the toy	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
salute	salute#v#4	a terrible stench <b>saluted</b> our nostrils	salute	salute#v#2	I meet this men every day on my way to work and he <b>salutes</b> me	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
back	back#v#4	<b>back</b> the car into the parking spot	back	back#v#9	Can you <b>back</b> up your claims?	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
push	push#v#7	The liberal party <b>pushed</b> for reforms	push	push#v#8	The guy hanging around the school is <b>pushing</b> drugs	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
push	push#v#7	The liberal party <b>pushed</b> for reforms	push	push#v#1	He <b>pushed</b> the table into a corner	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
line	line#v#4	sorrow had <b>lined</b> his face	line	line#v#6	<b>lined</b> books are more enduring	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
drown	drown#v#3	The child <b>drowned</b> in the lake	drown	drown#v#4	He <b>drowned</b> the kittens	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
prick	prick#v#6	The thought of her unhappiness <b>pricked</b> his conscience	prick	prick#v#1	The nurse <b>pricked</b> my finger to get a small blood sample	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
sing	sing#v#4	the kettle was <b>singing</b>	sing	sing#v#2	She was <b>singing</b> while she was cooking	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
float	float#v#4	The Republicans are <b>floating</b> the idea of a tax reform	float	float#v#3	He <b>floated</b> the logs down the river	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
digest	digest#v#5	the government <b>digested</b> the entire law into a code	digest	digest#v#1	I cannot <b>digest</b> milk products	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
push	push#v#3	The salesman is aggressively <b>pushing</b> the new computer model	push	push#v#8	The guy hanging around the school is <b>pushing</b> drugs	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
tug	tug#v#3	The <b>tugboat</b> tugged the freighter into the harbor	tug	tug#v#1	The prisoner <b>tugged</b> at the chains	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
poison	poison#v#2	She <b>poisoned</b> her husband	poison	poison#v#3	Her husband <b>poisoned</b> her drink in order to kill her	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
paste	paste#v#2	He <b>pasted</b> his opponent	paste	paste#v#1	<b>paste</b> the sign on the wall	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
push	push#v#7	The liberal party <b>pushed</b> for reforms	push	push#v#3	The salesman is aggressively <b>pushing</b> the new computer model	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
bolt	bolt#v#6	Don't <b>bolt</b> your food!	bolt	bolt#v#5	The listeners <b>bolted</b> when he discussed his strange ideas	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
rail	rail#v#5	fresh fruit are <b>railed</b> from Italy to Belgium	rail	rail#v#6	They <b>railed</b> from Rome to Venice	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
drown	drown#v#1	I was <b>drowned</b> in work	drown	drown#v#3	The child <b>drowned</b> in the lake	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
sing	sing#v#4	the kettle was <b>singing</b>	sing	sing#v#3	The nightingale was <b>singing</b>	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
deflate	deflate#v#5	<b>deflate</b> the currency	deflate	deflate#v#4	The new measures <b>deflated</b> the economy	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
push	push#v#1	He <b>pushed</b> the table into a corner	push	push#v#9	The crowd <b>pushed</b> forward	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
smash	smash#v#4	She <b>smashed</b> her car against the guard rail	smash	smash#v#8	The motorcycle <b>smashed</b> into the guard rail	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
glare	glare#v#2	The moon <b>glared</b> back at itself from the lake's surface	glare	glare#v#3	The sun <b>glared</b> down on us	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
swim	swim#v#3	my brain is <b>swimming</b> after the bottle of champagne	swim	swim#v#5	this snake <b>swims</b> through the soil where it lives	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
nod	nod#v#1	He <b>nodded</b> his approval	nod	nod#v#2	The teacher <b>nodded</b> when the student gave the right answer	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
engrave	engrave#v#2	The event <b>engraved</b> itself into her memory	engrave	engrave#v#4	<b>engrave</b> the pen with the owner's name	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
digest	digest#v#5	the government <b>digested</b> the entire law into a code	digest	digest#v#4	Protein <b>digests</b> in a few hours	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
push	push#v#8	The guy hanging around the school is <b>pushing</b> drugs	push	push#v#1	He <b>pushed</b> the table into a corner	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
twist	twist#v#9	Don't <b>twist</b> my words	twist	twist#v#4	The cord is all <b>twisted</b>	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
grope	grope#v#2	His mind <b>groped</b> to make the connection	grope	grope#v#3	He made some sexual advances at the woman in his office and <b>groped</b> her repeatedly	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
answer	answer#v#10	The steering of my new car <b>answers</b> to the slightest touch	answer	answer#v#1	She didn't want to <b>answer</b>	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
land	land#v#3	this may <b>land</b> you in jail	land	land#v#1	The bird <b>landed</b> on the highest branch	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
clap	clap#v#1	The judge <b>clapped</b> him in jail	clap	clap#v#2	The big bird <b>clapped</b> its wings	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
answer	answer#v#10	The steering of my new car <b>answers</b> to the slightest touch	answer	answer#v#4	The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be <b>answered</b>	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
swim	swim#v#4	the meat was <b>swimming</b> in a fatty gravy	swim	swim#v#1	We had to <b>swim</b> for 20 minutes to reach the shore	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
answer	answer#v#6	She must <b>answer</b> for her actions	answer	answer#v#4	The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be <b>answered</b>	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
land	land#v#2	the pilot managed to <b>land</b> the airplane safely	land	land#v#4	The drug smugglers <b>landed</b> the heroin on the beach of the island	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
land	land#v#1	The bird <b>landed</b> on the highest branch	land	land#v#5	He <b>landed</b> several blows on his opponent's head	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
cloud	cloud#v#6	The stroke <b>clouded</b> memories of her youth.	cloud	cloud#v#2	The stars are obscured by the <b>clouds</b>.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
bolt	bolt#v#1	She <b>bolted</b> from her seat	bolt	bolt#v#5	The listeners <b>bolted</b> when he discussed his strange ideas	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
relax	relax#v#2	<b>relax</b> the tension on the rope	relax	relax#v#5	our new colleague <b>relaxed</b> when he saw that we were a friendly group	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
land	land#v#1	The bird <b>landed</b> on the highest branch	land	land#v#4	The drug smugglers <b>landed</b> the heroin on the beach of the island	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
push	push#v#10	"`Now <b>push</b> hard,' said the doctor to the woman"	push	push#v#1	He <b>pushed</b> the table into a corner	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
land	land#v#5	He <b>landed</b> several blows on his opponent's head	land	land#v#7	the enemy <b>landed</b> several of our aircraft	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
square	square#v#4	He <b>squared</b> his shoulders	square	square#v#5	one idea <b>squares</b> with another	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
suck	suck#v#2	Mud was <b>sucking</b> at her feet	suck	suck#v#1	<b>suck</b> the poison from the place where the snake bit	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
stagger	stagger#v#4	She was <b>staggered</b> with bills after she tried to rebuild her house following the earthquake.	stagger	stagger#v#1	The drunken man <b>staggered</b> into the room.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
reflect	reflect#v#6	His lack of interest in the project <b>reflects</b> badly on him	reflect	reflect#v#4	Drive carefully--the wet road <b>reflects</b>	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
capture	capture#v#1	<b>capture</b> the essence of Spring	capture	capture#v#4	This nucleus has <b>captured</b> the slow-moving neutrons	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
puff	puff#v#4	The sudden fame <b>puffed</b> her ego	puff	puff#v#5	The critics <b>puffed</b> up this Broadway production	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
look	look#v#1	She <b>looked</b> over the expanse of land	look	look#v#3	The child <b>looks</b> unhappy	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
dull	dull#v#1	Age had <b>dulled</b> the surface	dull	dull#v#2	the varnished table top <b>dulled</b> with time	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
salt	salt#v#2	the rebels had <b>salted</b> the fields with mines and traps	salt	salt#v#4	people used to <b>salt</b> meats on ships	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
back	back#v#7	Which horse are you <b>backing?</b>	back	back#v#4	<b>back</b> the car into the parking spot	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
drown	drown#v#1	I was <b>drowned</b> in work	drown	drown#v#2	She <b>drowned</b> her trouble in alcohol	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
deflate	deflate#v#2	<b>deflate</b> the air mattress	deflate	deflate#v#6	The balloons <b>deflated</b>	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
land	land#v#2	the pilot managed to <b>land</b> the airplane safely	land	land#v#7	the enemy <b>landed</b> several of our aircraft	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
swim	swim#v#3	my brain is <b>swimming</b> after the bottle of champagne	swim	swim#v#4	the meat was <b>swimming</b> in a fatty gravy	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
answer	answer#v#7	A few words would <b>answer</b>	answer	answer#v#5	The defendant <b>answered</b> to all the charges of the prosecution	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
wear	wear#v#3	He always <b>wears</b> a smile	wear	wear#v#9	What should I <b>wear</b> today?	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
buzz	buzz#v#3	This office is <b>buzzing</b> with activity	buzz	buzz#v#2	Planes <b>buzzed</b> the crowds in the square	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
buzz	buzz#v#4	he <b>buzzed</b> the servant	buzz	buzz#v#2	Planes <b>buzzed</b> the crowds in the square	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
tug	tug#v#1	The prisoner <b>tugged</b> at the chains	tug	tug#v#5	The horse finally <b>tugged</b> the cart out of the mud	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
push	push#v#2	He <b>pushed</b> her to finish her doctorate	push	push#v#6	She is <b>pushing</b> fifty	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
answer	answer#v#2	<b>answer</b> the telephone	answer	answer#v#7	A few words would <b>answer</b>	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
push	push#v#10	"`Now <b>push</b> hard,' said the doctor to the woman"	push	push#v#9	The crowd <b>pushed</b> forward	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
answer	answer#v#1	She didn't want to <b>answer</b>	answer	answer#v#6	She must <b>answer</b> for her actions	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
attack	attack#v#1	"Hitler <b>attacked</b> Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II"	attack	attack#v#3	The Serbs <b>attacked</b> the village at night	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
deflate	deflate#v#4	The new measures <b>deflated</b> the economy	deflate	deflate#v#2	<b>deflate</b> the air mattress	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
blur	blur#v#6	The distinction between the two theories <b>blurred</b>	blur	blur#v#5	The fog <b>blurs</b> my vision	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
glow	glow#v#1	The fireflies were <b>glowing</b> and flying about in the garden	glow	glow#v#3	The coals were <b>glowing</b> in the dark	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
fracture	fracture#v#1	This writer really <b>fractures</b> the language.	fracture	fracture#v#4	The tibia <b>fractured</b> from the blow of the iron pipe.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
push	push#v#7	The liberal party <b>pushed</b> for reforms	push	push#v#10	"`Now <b>push</b> hard,' said the doctor to the woman"	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
sow	sow#v#3	<b>sow</b> the ground with sunflower seeds	sow	sow#v#1	She <b>sowed</b> sunflower seeds	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
fracture	fracture#v#1	This writer really <b>fractures</b> the language.	fracture	fracture#v#3	The pothole <b>fractured</b> a bolt on the axle.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
land	land#v#4	The drug smugglers <b>landed</b> the heroin on the beach of the island	land	land#v#7	the enemy <b>landed</b> several of our aircraft	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
breathe	breathe#v#4	Our new synthetic fabric <b>breathes</b> and is perfect for summer wear	breathe	breathe#v#2	Every creature that <b>breathes</b>	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
bounce	bounce#v#7	The ex-boxer's job is to <b>bounce</b> people who want to enter this private club	bounce	bounce#v#1	The rubber ball <b>bounced</b>	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
answer	answer#v#10	The steering of my new car <b>answers</b> to the slightest touch	answer	answer#v#6	She must <b>answer</b> for her actions	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
push	push#v#8	The guy hanging around the school is <b>pushing</b> drugs	push	push#v#5	she <b>pushed</b> against the wall with all her strength	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
swell	swell#v#2	The mother was <b>swelling</b> with importance when she spoke of her son	swell	swell#v#6	The water <b>swells</b> the wood	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
paste	paste#v#2	He <b>pasted</b> his opponent	paste	paste#v#3	<b>paste</b> the wall with burlap	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
push	push#v#6	She is <b>pushing</b> fifty	push	push#v#8	The guy hanging around the school is <b>pushing</b> drugs	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
want	want#v#4	I <b>want</b> you here at noon!	want	want#v#3	Your former neighbor is <b>wanted</b> by the FBI	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
blast	blast#v#5	<b>blast</b> a passage through the mountain	blast	blast#v#7	the gunman <b>blasted</b> away	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
poison	poison#v#1	<b>poison</b> someone's mind	poison	poison#v#5	She <b>poisoned</b> her husband but he did not die	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
suck	suck#v#3	The current boom in the economy <b>sucked</b> many workers in from abroad	suck	suck#v#7	The wetnurse <b>suckled</b> the infant	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
relax	relax#v#1	He <b>relaxed</b> in the hot tub	relax	relax#v#4	A hot bath always <b>relaxes</b> me	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
suck	suck#v#2	Mud was <b>sucking</b> at her feet	suck	suck#v#7	The wetnurse <b>suckled</b> the infant	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
wear	wear#v#5	<b>wear</b> one's hair in a certain way	wear	wear#v#1	She was <b>wearing</b> yellow that day	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
push	push#v#2	He <b>pushed</b> her to finish her doctorate	push	push#v#3	The salesman is aggressively <b>pushing</b> the new computer model	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
melt	melt#v#6	her resistance <b>melted</b> under his charm	melt	melt#v#1	The wax <b>melted</b> in the sun	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
hunt	hunt#v#7	The King used to <b>hunt</b> these forests	hunt	hunt#v#1	Goering often <b>hunted</b> wild boars in Poland	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
communicate	communicate#v#4	The rooms <b>communicated</b>	communicate	communicate#v#2	He <b>communicated</b> his anxieties to the psychiatrist	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
amount	amount#v#3	This idea will never <b>amount</b> to anything	amount	amount#v#1	Her action <b>amounted</b> to a rebellion	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
juggle	juggle#v#2	<b>juggle</b> an account so as to hide a deficit	juggle	juggle#v#3	She had to <b>juggle</b> her job and her children	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
rail	rail#v#8	They are <b>railing</b> for fresh fish	rail	rail#v#5	fresh fruit are <b>railed</b> from Italy to Belgium	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
lighten	lighten#v#2	she <b>lightened</b> the load on the tired donkey	lighten	lighten#v#5	The room <b>lightened</b> up	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
crawl	crawl#v#2	My skin <b>crawled--I</b> was terrified	crawl	crawl#v#5	European children learn the breast stroke; they often don't know how to <b>crawl</b>	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
crown	crown#v#2	The speech <b>crowned</b> the meeting	crown	crown#v#1	The prince was <b>crowned</b> in Westminster Abbey	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
push	push#v#2	He <b>pushed</b> her to finish her doctorate	push	push#v#5	she <b>pushed</b> against the wall with all her strength	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
bolt	bolt#v#6	Don't <b>bolt</b> your food!	bolt	bolt#v#1	She <b>bolted</b> from her seat	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
leak	leak#v#2	The news <b>leaked</b> out despite his secrecy	leak	leak#v#4	The container <b>leaked</b> gasoline	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
look	look#v#4	We <b>looked</b> all day and finally found the child in the forest	look	look#v#3	The child <b>looks</b> unhappy	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
breathe	breathe#v#1	I can <b>breathe</b> better when the air is clean	breathe	breathe#v#2	Every creature that <b>breathes</b>	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
drink	drink#v#4	The mother <b>drinks</b> in every word of her son on the stage	drink	drink#v#2	We were up <b>drinking</b> all night	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
flash	flash#v#4	The latest intelligence is <b>flashed</b> to all command posts	flash	flash#v#1	The lights were <b>flashing</b>	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
sing	sing#v#2	She was <b>singing</b> while she was cooking	sing	sing#v#3	The nightingale was <b>singing</b>	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
answer	answer#v#1	She didn't want to <b>answer</b>	answer	answer#v#2	<b>answer</b> the telephone	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
want	want#v#2	This piano <b>wants</b> the attention of a competent tuner	want	want#v#5	<b>want</b> the strength to go on living	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
smash	smash#v#9	The police <b>smashed</b> the drug ring after they were tipped off	smash	smash#v#8	The motorcycle <b>smashed</b> into the guard rail	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
nod	nod#v#1	He <b>nodded</b> his approval	nod	nod#v#5	The old man sat <b>nodding</b> by the fireplace	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
shower	shower#v#1	He was <b>showered</b> with praise	shower	shower#v#3	You should <b>shower</b> after vigorous exercise	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
tug	tug#v#3	The <b>tugboat</b> tugged the freighter into the harbor	tug	tug#v#5	The horse finally <b>tugged</b> the cart out of the mud	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
dull	dull#v#7	Middle age <b>dulled</b> her appetite for travel	dull	dull#v#1	Age had <b>dulled</b> the surface	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
devour	devour#v#1	Fire had <b>devoured</b> our home	devour	devour#v#4	he <b>devoured</b> three sandwiches	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
explode	explode#v#3	The boss <b>exploded</b> when he heard of the resignation of the secretary	explode	explode#v#2	The champagne bottle <b>exploded</b>	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
relax	relax#v#2	<b>relax</b> the tension on the rope	relax	relax#v#4	A hot bath always <b>relaxes</b> me	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
fuel	fuel#v#1	"<b>fuel</b> aircraft, ships, and cars"	fuel	fuel#v#3	The tanker <b>fueled</b> in Bahrain	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
float	float#v#5	The dancer <b>floated</b> across the stage	float	float#v#3	He <b>floated</b> the logs down the river	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
drink	drink#v#4	The mother <b>drinks</b> in every word of her son on the stage	drink	drink#v#1	The patient must <b>drink</b> several liters each day	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
poison	poison#v#1	<b>poison</b> someone's mind	poison	poison#v#3	Her husband <b>poisoned</b> her drink in order to kill her	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
communicate	communicate#v#2	He <b>communicated</b> his anxieties to the psychiatrist	communicate	communicate#v#5	He and his sons haven't <b>communicated</b> for years	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
push	push#v#8	The guy hanging around the school is <b>pushing</b> drugs	push	push#v#9	The crowd <b>pushed</b> forward	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
look	look#v#9	You don't <b>look</b> your age!	look	look#v#3	The child <b>looks</b> unhappy	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
answer	answer#v#2	<b>answer</b> the telephone	answer	answer#v#5	The defendant <b>answered</b> to all the charges of the prosecution	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
buzz	buzz#v#3	This office is <b>buzzing</b> with activity	buzz	buzz#v#1	bees were <b>buzzing</b> around the hive	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
incline	incline#v#6	Their language <b>inclines</b> us to believe them	incline	incline#v#3	She <b>inclined</b> her head to the student	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
glow	glow#v#4	Make the people's hearts <b>glow</b>	glow	glow#v#3	The coals were <b>glowing</b> in the dark	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
stagger	stagger#v#3	The architect decided to <b>stagger</b> the chairs in the lecture hall.	stagger	stagger#v#1	The drunken man <b>staggered</b> into the room.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
gag	gag#v#5	he swallowed a fishbone and <b>gagged</b>	gag	gag#v#4	The students were <b>gagging</b> during dinner	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
flash	flash#v#4	The latest intelligence is <b>flashed</b> to all command posts	flash	flash#v#8	A shooting star <b>flashed</b> and was gone	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
communicate	communicate#v#1	Please <b>communicate</b> this message to all employees	communicate	communicate#v#2	He <b>communicated</b> his anxieties to the psychiatrist	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
wallow	wallow#v#5	<b>wallow</b> in your success!	wallow	wallow#v#2	pigs were <b>wallowing</b> in the mud	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
dump	dump#v#2	The company <b>dumped</b> him after many years of service	dump	dump#v#4	The truck <b>dumped</b> the garbage in the street	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
look	look#v#5	The house <b>looks</b> north	look	look#v#4	We <b>looked</b> all day and finally found the child in the forest	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
square	square#v#5	one idea <b>squares</b> with another	square	square#v#1	<b>square</b> the wood with a file	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
translate	translate#v#1	I have to <b>translate</b> when my in-laws from Austria visit the U.S.	translate	translate#v#6	the growth in income <b>translates</b> into greater purchasing power	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
relax	relax#v#1	He <b>relaxed</b> in the hot tub	relax	relax#v#5	our new colleague <b>relaxed</b> when he saw that we were a friendly group	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
explode	explode#v#2	The champagne bottle <b>exploded</b>	explode	explode#v#5	The enemy <b>exploded</b> the bridge	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
want	want#v#2	This piano <b>wants</b> the attention of a competent tuner	want	want#v#4	I <b>want</b> you here at noon!	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
poison	poison#v#1	<b>poison</b> someone's mind	poison	poison#v#4	This mushrooms can <b>poison</b>	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
breathe	breathe#v#3	He <b>breathed</b> new life into the old house	breathe	breathe#v#4	Our new synthetic fabric <b>breathes</b> and is perfect for summer wear	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
push	push#v#6	She is <b>pushing</b> fifty	push	push#v#10	"`Now <b>push</b> hard,' said the doctor to the woman"	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
hunt	hunt#v#7	The King used to <b>hunt</b> these forests	hunt	hunt#v#2	The <b>hunters</b> traced the deer into the woods	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
nod	nod#v#4	the flowers were <b>nodding</b> in the breeze	nod	nod#v#1	He <b>nodded</b> his approval	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
push	push#v#6	She is <b>pushing</b> fifty	push	push#v#1	He <b>pushed</b> the table into a corner	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
want	want#v#1	I <b>want</b> to go home now	want	want#v#3	Your former neighbor is <b>wanted</b> by the FBI	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
ignite	ignite#v#1	Great heat can <b>ignite</b> almost any dry matter	ignite	ignite#v#2	Marsh gases <b>ignited</b> suddenly	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
communicate	communicate#v#1	Please <b>communicate</b> this message to all employees	communicate	communicate#v#5	He and his sons haven't <b>communicated</b> for years	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
mount	mount#v#7	<b>mount</b> a theater production	mount	mount#v#1	They <b>mounted</b> the aerator on a floating	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
grab	grab#v#3	The passenger <b>grabbed</b> for the oxygen mask	grab	grab#v#5	She <b>grabbed</b> the child's hand and ran out of the room	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
push	push#v#7	The liberal party <b>pushed</b> for reforms	push	push#v#9	The crowd <b>pushed</b> forward	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
gag	gag#v#1	The press was <b>gagged</b>	gag	gag#v#4	The students were <b>gagging</b> during dinner	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
harmonize	harmonize#v#1	The colors don't <b>harmonize</b>	harmonize	harmonize#v#4	<b>harmonize</b> the different interests	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
puff	puff#v#5	The critics <b>puffed</b> up this Broadway production	puff	puff#v#7	Her faced <b>puffed</b> up from the drugs	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
level	level#v#5	I have to <b>level</b> with you	level	level#v#2	The building was <b>levelled</b>	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
push	push#v#2	He <b>pushed</b> her to finish her doctorate	push	push#v#7	The liberal party <b>pushed</b> for reforms	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
dull	dull#v#7	Middle age <b>dulled</b> her appetite for travel	dull	dull#v#2	the varnished table top <b>dulled</b> with time	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
emerge	emerge#v#3	Some nice results <b>emerged</b> from the study	emerge	emerge#v#4	He felt new emotions <b>emerge</b>	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
blur	blur#v#2	The haze <b>blurs</b> the hills	blur	blur#v#5	The fog <b>blurs</b> my vision	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
push	push#v#8	The guy hanging around the school is <b>pushing</b> drugs	push	push#v#10	"`Now <b>push</b> hard,' said the doctor to the woman"	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
emerge	emerge#v#3	Some nice results <b>emerged</b> from the study	emerge	emerge#v#1	"Suddenly, the proprietor <b>emerged</b> from his office"	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
convulse	convulse#v#6	The muscles in her face <b>convulsed</b>	convulse	convulse#v#5	The spasm <b>convulses</b> her facial muscles	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
flash	flash#v#4	The latest intelligence is <b>flashed</b> to all command posts	flash	flash#v#2	The headlines <b>flashed</b> on the screen	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
amount	amount#v#1	Her action <b>amounted</b> to a rebellion	amount	amount#v#2	"The bills <b>amounted</b> to $2,000"	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
explode	explode#v#3	The boss <b>exploded</b> when he heard of the resignation of the secretary	explode	explode#v#5	The enemy <b>exploded</b> the bridge	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
flood	flood#v#3	<b>flood</b> the market with tennis shoes	flood	flood#v#2	The swollen river <b>flooded</b> the village	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
whistle	whistle#v#4	Her optimism <b>whistled</b> away these worries	whistle	whistle#v#6	She <b>whistled</b> for her maid	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
melt	melt#v#4	Hundreds of actors were <b>melting</b> into the scene	melt	melt#v#2	The sun <b>melted</b> the ice	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
glare	glare#v#2	The moon <b>glared</b> back at itself from the lake's surface	glare	glare#v#1	The girl <b>glared</b> at the man who tried to make a pass at her	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
mold	mold#v#2	The furniture <b>molded</b> in the old house	mold	mold#v#4	She <b>molded</b> the rice balls carefully	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
crawl	crawl#v#5	European children learn the breast stroke; they often don't know how to <b>crawl</b>	crawl	crawl#v#1	The crocodile was <b>crawling</b> along the riverbed	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
sow	sow#v#2	<b>sow</b> suspicion or beliefs	sow	sow#v#3	<b>sow</b> the ground with sunflower seeds	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
translate	translate#v#9	Can you <b>translate</b> the instructions in this manual for a layman?	translate	translate#v#6	the growth in income <b>translates</b> into greater purchasing power	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
rail	rail#v#6	They <b>railed</b> from Rome to Venice	rail	rail#v#7	hundreds of miles were <b>railed</b> out here	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
want	want#v#4	I <b>want</b> you here at noon!	want	want#v#5	<b>want</b> the strength to go on living	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
drink	drink#v#1	The patient must <b>drink</b> several liters each day	drink	drink#v#2	We were up <b>drinking</b> all night	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
hack	hack#v#2	I can't <b>hack</b> it anymore	hack	hack#v#3	he <b>hacked</b> his way through the forest	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
tug	tug#v#2	She <b>tugged</b> for years to make a decent living	tug	tug#v#1	The prisoner <b>tugged</b> at the chains	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
land	land#v#4	The drug smugglers <b>landed</b> the heroin on the beach of the island	land	land#v#6	The ship <b>landed</b> in Pearl Harbor	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
prick	prick#v#2	The needle <b>pricked</b> his skin	prick	prick#v#3	The dog <b>pricked</b> up his ears	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
deflate	deflate#v#5	<b>deflate</b> the currency	deflate	deflate#v#2	<b>deflate</b> the air mattress	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
crawl	crawl#v#2	My skin <b>crawled--I</b> was terrified	crawl	crawl#v#1	The crocodile was <b>crawling</b> along the riverbed	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
clap	clap#v#1	The judge <b>clapped</b> him in jail	clap	clap#v#7	<b>clap</b> two boards together	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
taste	taste#v#5	We <b>tasted</b> wines last night	taste	taste#v#4	This <b>tastes</b> of nutmeg	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
color	color#v#2	My personal feelings <b>color</b> my judgment in this case	color	color#v#1	The child <b>colored</b> the drawings	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
gag	gag#v#3	The burglars <b>gagged</b> the home owner and tied him to a chair	gag	gag#v#4	The students were <b>gagging</b> during dinner	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
back	back#v#7	Which horse are you <b>backing?</b>	back	back#v#9	Can you <b>back</b> up your claims?	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
convulse	convulse#v#1	The comedian <b>convulsed</b> the crowd	convulse	convulse#v#6	The muscles in her face <b>convulsed</b>	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
poison	poison#v#4	This mushrooms can <b>poison</b>	poison	poison#v#5	She <b>poisoned</b> her husband but he did not die	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
land	land#v#1	The bird <b>landed</b> on the highest branch	land	land#v#6	The ship <b>landed</b> in Pearl Harbor	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
explode	explode#v#1	We <b>exploded</b> the nuclear bomb	explode	explode#v#5	The enemy <b>exploded</b> the bridge	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
grope	grope#v#1	She <b>groped</b> for her glasses in the darkness of the bedroom	grope	grope#v#3	He made some sexual advances at the woman in his office and <b>groped</b> her repeatedly	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
engrave	engrave#v#4	<b>engrave</b> the pen with the owner's name	engrave	engrave#v#1	<b>engraved</b> the trophy cupt with the winner's	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
leak	leak#v#3	Water <b>leaked</b> out of the can into the backpack	leak	leak#v#4	The container <b>leaked</b> gasoline	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
suck	suck#v#1	<b>suck</b> the poison from the place where the snake bit	suck	suck#v#7	The wetnurse <b>suckled</b> the infant	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
back	back#v#7	Which horse are you <b>backing?</b>	back	back#v#2	<b>back</b> into the driveway	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
engrave	engrave#v#2	The event <b>engraved</b> itself into her memory	engrave	engrave#v#1	<b>engraved</b> the trophy cupt with the winner's	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
suck	suck#v#3	The current boom in the economy <b>sucked</b> many workers in from abroad	suck	suck#v#2	Mud was <b>sucking</b> at her feet	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
blur	blur#v#6	The distinction between the two theories <b>blurred</b>	blur	blur#v#2	The haze <b>blurs</b> the hills	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
climb	climb#v#5	This young man knows how to <b>climb</b> the social ladder	climb	climb#v#3	Sales were <b>climbing</b> after prices were lowered	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
land	land#v#3	this may <b>land</b> you in jail	land	land#v#4	The drug smugglers <b>landed</b> the heroin on the beach of the island	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
climb	climb#v#5	This young man knows how to <b>climb</b> the social ladder	climb	climb#v#1	Did you ever <b>climb</b> up the hill behind your house?	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
shower	shower#v#5	He <b>showered</b> her with presents	shower	shower#v#4	Meteors <b>showered</b> down over half of Australia	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
push	push#v#1	He <b>pushed</b> the table into a corner	push	push#v#5	she <b>pushed</b> against the wall with all her strength	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
drift	drift#v#4	stock prices are <b>drifting</b> higher	drift	drift#v#7	<b>drift</b> the boats downstream	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
flood	flood#v#3	<b>flood</b> the market with tennis shoes	flood	flood#v#4	Our basement <b>flooded</b> during the heavy rains	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
poison	poison#v#2	She <b>poisoned</b> her husband	poison	poison#v#5	She <b>poisoned</b> her husband but he did not die	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
swell	swell#v#2	The mother was <b>swelling</b> with importance when she spoke of her son	swell	swell#v#3	The bellies of the starving children are <b>swelling</b>	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
clap	clap#v#7	<b>clap</b> two boards together	clap	clap#v#2	The big bird <b>clapped</b> its wings	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
push	push#v#3	The salesman is aggressively <b>pushing</b> the new computer model	push	push#v#9	The crowd <b>pushed</b> forward	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
answer	answer#v#2	<b>answer</b> the telephone	answer	answer#v#4	The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be <b>answered</b>	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
shower	shower#v#5	He <b>showered</b> her with presents	shower	shower#v#3	You should <b>shower</b> after vigorous exercise	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
smash	smash#v#9	The police <b>smashed</b> the drug ring after they were tipped off	smash	smash#v#4	She <b>smashed</b> her car against the guard rail	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
poison	poison#v#3	Her husband <b>poisoned</b> her drink in order to kill her	poison	poison#v#5	She <b>poisoned</b> her husband but he did not die	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
map	map#v#1	<b>map</b> the surface of Venus	map	map#v#2	We haven't even begun to <b>map</b> the many galaxies that we know exist	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
ferment	ferment#v#1	The Middle East is <b>fermenting</b>	ferment	ferment#v#3	We <b>ferment</b> the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
flow	flow#v#1	The crowd <b>flowed</b> out of the stadium	flow	flow#v#2	Water <b>flowed</b> into the cave	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
stumble	stumble#v#3	I <b>stumbled</b> across a long-lost cousin last night in a restaurant	stumble	stumble#v#1	The drunk man <b>stumbled</b> about	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
hunt	hunt#v#5	The oscillator <b>hunts</b> about the correct frequency	hunt	hunt#v#1	Goering often <b>hunted</b> wild boars in Poland	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
translate	translate#v#2	Braque <b>translated</b> collage into oil	translate	translate#v#9	Can you <b>translate</b> the instructions in this manual for a layman?	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
nod	nod#v#2	The teacher <b>nodded</b> when the student gave the right answer	nod	nod#v#5	The old man sat <b>nodding</b> by the fireplace	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
land	land#v#2	the pilot managed to <b>land</b> the airplane safely	land	land#v#1	The bird <b>landed</b> on the highest branch	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
crush	crush#v#4	The car <b>crushed</b> the toy	crush	crush#v#8	The plastic bottle <b>crushed</b> against the wall	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
clap	clap#v#2	The big bird <b>clapped</b> its wings	clap	clap#v#4	The children were <b>clapping</b> to the music	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
crown	crown#v#2	The speech <b>crowned</b> the meeting	crown	crown#v#3	A weather vane <b>crowns</b> the building	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
swim	swim#v#1	We had to <b>swim</b> for 20 minutes to reach the shore	swim	swim#v#5	this snake <b>swims</b> through the soil where it lives	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
spell	spell#v#2	I'm afraid this <b>spells</b> trouble!	spell	spell#v#1	How do you <b>spell</b> this word?	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
translate	translate#v#2	Braque <b>translated</b> collage into oil	translate	translate#v#1	I have to <b>translate</b> when my in-laws from Austria visit the U.S.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
shower	shower#v#2	The guests <b>showered</b> rice on the couple	shower	shower#v#4	Meteors <b>showered</b> down over half of Australia	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
shower	shower#v#5	He <b>showered</b> her with presents	shower	shower#v#2	The guests <b>showered</b> rice on the couple	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
drink	drink#v#4	The mother <b>drinks</b> in every word of her son on the stage	drink	drink#v#5	The husband <b>drinks</b> and beats his wife	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
push	push#v#3	The salesman is aggressively <b>pushing</b> the new computer model	push	push#v#5	she <b>pushed</b> against the wall with all her strength	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
answer	answer#v#4	The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be <b>answered</b>	answer	answer#v#5	The defendant <b>answered</b> to all the charges of the prosecution	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
map	map#v#5	sorrow was <b>mapped</b> on the mother's face	map	map#v#1	<b>map</b> the surface of Venus	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
push	push#v#3	The salesman is aggressively <b>pushing</b> the new computer model	push	push#v#6	She is <b>pushing</b> fifty	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
stumble	stumble#v#3	I <b>stumbled</b> across a long-lost cousin last night in a restaurant	stumble	stumble#v#2	She <b>stumbled</b> over the tree root	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
dump	dump#v#2	The company <b>dumped</b> him after many years of service	dump	dump#v#1	No <b>dumping</b> in these woods!	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
answer	answer#v#10	The steering of my new car <b>answers</b> to the slightest touch	answer	answer#v#2	<b>answer</b> the telephone	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
rail	rail#v#5	fresh fruit are <b>railed</b> from Italy to Belgium	rail	rail#v#7	hundreds of miles were <b>railed</b> out here	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
gag	gag#v#1	The press was <b>gagged</b>	gag	gag#v#5	he swallowed a fishbone and <b>gagged</b>	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
poison	poison#v#4	This mushrooms can <b>poison</b>	poison	poison#v#3	Her husband <b>poisoned</b> her drink in order to kill her	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
want	want#v#2	This piano <b>wants</b> the attention of a competent tuner	want	want#v#1	I <b>want</b> to go home now	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
dull	dull#v#7	Middle age <b>dulled</b> her appetite for travel	dull	dull#v#5	Too much cutting <b>dulls</b> the knife's edge	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
level	level#v#1	<b>level</b> criticism or charges at somebody	level	level#v#5	I have to <b>level</b> with you	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
twist	twist#v#10	The wrestler <b>twisted</b> his shoulder	twist	twist#v#4	The cord is all <b>twisted</b>	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
answer	answer#v#1	She didn't want to <b>answer</b>	answer	answer#v#4	The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be <b>answered</b>	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
reflect	reflect#v#7	The mess in his dorm room <b>reflects</b> on the student	reflect	reflect#v#5	her sunglasses <b>reflected</b> his image	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
answer	answer#v#6	She must <b>answer</b> for her actions	answer	answer#v#9	This may <b>answer</b> her needs	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
crush	crush#v#2	<b>crush</b> an aluminum can	crush	crush#v#8	The plastic bottle <b>crushed</b> against the wall	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
taste	taste#v#6	The ex-slave <b>tasted</b> freedom shortly before she died	taste	taste#v#5	We <b>tasted</b> wines last night	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
hunt	hunt#v#5	The oscillator <b>hunts</b> about the correct frequency	hunt	hunt#v#7	The King used to <b>hunt</b> these forests	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
shower	shower#v#3	You should <b>shower</b> after vigorous exercise	shower	shower#v#4	Meteors <b>showered</b> down over half of Australia	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
answer	answer#v#9	This may <b>answer</b> her needs	answer	answer#v#5	The defendant <b>answered</b> to all the charges of the prosecution	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
juggle	juggle#v#3	She had to <b>juggle</b> her job and her children	juggle	juggle#v#5	the player <b>juggled</b> the ball	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
flood	flood#v#2	The swollen river <b>flooded</b> the village	flood	flood#v#4	Our basement <b>flooded</b> during the heavy rains	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
land	land#v#3	this may <b>land</b> you in jail	land	land#v#2	the pilot managed to <b>land</b> the airplane safely	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
convulse	convulse#v#1	The comedian <b>convulsed</b> the crowd	convulse	convulse#v#5	The spasm <b>convulses</b> her facial muscles	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
land	land#v#1	The bird <b>landed</b> on the highest branch	land	land#v#7	the enemy <b>landed</b> several of our aircraft	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
wear	wear#v#5	<b>wear</b> one's hair in a certain way	wear	wear#v#9	What should I <b>wear</b> today?	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
blast	blast#v#5	<b>blast</b> a passage through the mountain	blast	blast#v#6	<b>blast</b> a tunnel through the Alps	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
answer	answer#v#9	This may <b>answer</b> her needs	answer	answer#v#4	The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be <b>answered</b>	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
buy	buy#v#5	I can't <b>buy</b> this story	buy	buy#v#3	This sum will <b>buy</b> you a ride on the train	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
grab	grab#v#6	This story will <b>grab</b> you	grab	grab#v#3	The passenger <b>grabbed</b> for the oxygen mask	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
tug	tug#v#3	The <b>tugboat</b> tugged the freighter into the harbor	tug	tug#v#6	Each oar was <b>tugged</b> by several men	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
stagger	stagger#v#1	The drunken man <b>staggered</b> into the room.	stagger	stagger#v#2	He <b>staggered</b> along in the heavy snow.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
gravitate	gravitate#v#1	The conversation <b>gravitated</b> towards politics	gravitate	gravitate#v#3	The stars <b>gravitate</b> towards each other	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
whistle	whistle#v#4	Her optimism <b>whistled</b> away these worries	whistle	whistle#v#3	She <b>whistled</b> a melody	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
twist	twist#v#9	Don't <b>twist</b> my words	twist	twist#v#10	The wrestler <b>twisted</b> his shoulder	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
salute	salute#v#6	"When the officers show up, the soldiers have to <b>salute</b>"	salute	salute#v#2	I meet this men every day on my way to work and he <b>salutes</b> me	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
explode	explode#v#1	We <b>exploded</b> the nuclear bomb	explode	explode#v#2	The champagne bottle <b>exploded</b>	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
buzz	buzz#v#4	he <b>buzzed</b> the servant	buzz	buzz#v#1	bees were <b>buzzing</b> around the hive	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
inject	inject#v#2	He <b>injected</b> new life into the performance	inject	inject#v#3	<b>inject</b> hydrogen into the balloon	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
breathe	breathe#v#3	He <b>breathed</b> new life into the old house	breathe	breathe#v#1	I can <b>breathe</b> better when the air is clean	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
gag	gag#v#3	The burglars <b>gagged</b> the home owner and tied him to a chair	gag	gag#v#5	he swallowed a fishbone and <b>gagged</b>	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
hack	hack#v#2	I can't <b>hack</b> it anymore	hack	hack#v#6	I'm not very good at <b>hacking</b> but I'll give it my best	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
clap	clap#v#7	<b>clap</b> two boards together	clap	clap#v#5	the wings of the birds <b>clapped</b> loudly	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
puff	puff#v#4	The sudden fame <b>puffed</b> her ego	puff	puff#v#8	he huffed and <b>puffed</b> as he made his way up the mountain	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
relax	relax#v#7	The rules <b>relaxed</b> after the new director arrived	relax	relax#v#1	He <b>relaxed</b> in the hot tub	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
land	land#v#4	The drug smugglers <b>landed</b> the heroin on the beach of the island	land	land#v#5	He <b>landed</b> several blows on his opponent's head	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
hunt	hunt#v#1	Goering often <b>hunted</b> wild boars in Poland	hunt	hunt#v#2	The <b>hunters</b> traced the deer into the woods	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
map	map#v#5	sorrow was <b>mapped</b> on the mother's face	map	map#v#2	We haven't even begun to <b>map</b> the many galaxies that we know exist	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
push	push#v#7	The liberal party <b>pushed</b> for reforms	push	push#v#6	She is <b>pushing</b> fifty	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
digest	digest#v#1	I cannot <b>digest</b> milk products	digest	digest#v#4	Protein <b>digests</b> in a few hours	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
steamroller	steamroller#v#2	The new teacher tends to <b>steamroller</b>	steamroller	steamroller#v#3	<b>steamroller</b> the road	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
relax	relax#v#2	<b>relax</b> the tension on the rope	relax	relax#v#1	He <b>relaxed</b> in the hot tub	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
communicate	communicate#v#4	The rooms <b>communicated</b>	communicate	communicate#v#1	Please <b>communicate</b> this message to all employees	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
answer	answer#v#2	<b>answer</b> the telephone	answer	answer#v#6	She must <b>answer</b> for her actions	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
prick	prick#v#1	The nurse <b>pricked</b> my finger to get a small blood sample	prick	prick#v#2	The needle <b>pricked</b> his skin	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
push	push#v#5	she <b>pushed</b> against the wall with all her strength	push	push#v#9	The crowd <b>pushed</b> forward	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
reflect	reflect#v#6	His lack of interest in the project <b>reflects</b> badly on him	reflect	reflect#v#7	The mess in his dorm room <b>reflects</b> on the student	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
push	push#v#2	He <b>pushed</b> her to finish her doctorate	push	push#v#1	He <b>pushed</b> the table into a corner	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
tug	tug#v#2	She <b>tugged</b> for years to make a decent living	tug	tug#v#3	The <b>tugboat</b> tugged the freighter into the harbor	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
lighten	lighten#v#3	"after a glass of wine, he <b>lightened</b> up a bit"	lighten	lighten#v#2	she <b>lightened</b> the load on the tired donkey	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
puff	puff#v#7	Her faced <b>puffed</b> up from the drugs	puff	puff#v#8	he huffed and <b>puffed</b> as he made his way up the mountain	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
answer	answer#v#6	She must <b>answer</b> for her actions	answer	answer#v#7	A few words would <b>answer</b>	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
level	level#v#1	<b>level</b> criticism or charges at somebody	level	level#v#6	The ground <b>levelled</b> off	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
breathe	breathe#v#4	Our new synthetic fabric <b>breathes</b> and is perfect for summer wear	breathe	breathe#v#1	I can <b>breathe</b> better when the air is clean	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
want	want#v#5	<b>want</b> the strength to go on living	want	want#v#3	Your former neighbor is <b>wanted</b> by the FBI	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
answer	answer#v#1	She didn't want to <b>answer</b>	answer	answer#v#7	A few words would <b>answer</b>	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
land	land#v#2	the pilot managed to <b>land</b> the airplane safely	land	land#v#6	The ship <b>landed</b> in Pearl Harbor	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
answer	answer#v#1	She didn't want to <b>answer</b>	answer	answer#v#5	The defendant <b>answered</b> to all the charges of the prosecution	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
wear	wear#v#3	He always <b>wears</b> a smile	wear	wear#v#1	She was <b>wearing</b> yellow that day	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
flash	flash#v#2	The headlines <b>flashed</b> on the screen	flash	flash#v#1	The lights were <b>flashing</b>	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
glare	glare#v#3	The sun <b>glared</b> down on us	glare	glare#v#1	The girl <b>glared</b> at the man who tried to make a pass at her	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
push	push#v#10	"`Now <b>push</b> hard,' said the doctor to the woman"	push	push#v#5	she <b>pushed</b> against the wall with all her strength	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
salt	salt#v#3	She <b>salts</b> her lectures with jokes	salt	salt#v#4	people used to <b>salt</b> meats on ships	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
square	square#v#4	He <b>squared</b> his shoulders	square	square#v#1	<b>square</b> the wood with a file	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
dull	dull#v#1	Age had <b>dulled</b> the surface	dull	dull#v#5	Too much cutting <b>dulls</b> the knife's edge	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
tug	tug#v#5	The horse finally <b>tugged</b> the cart out of the mud	tug	tug#v#6	Each oar was <b>tugged</b> by several men	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
drift	drift#v#7	<b>drift</b> the boats downstream	drift	drift#v#8	<b>drift</b> the cattle herds westwards	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
puff	puff#v#4	The sudden fame <b>puffed</b> her ego	puff	puff#v#7	Her faced <b>puffed</b> up from the drugs	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
dawn	dawn#v#1	It <b>dawned</b> on him that she had betrayed him	dawn	dawn#v#3	"It started to <b>dawn,</b> and we had to get up"	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
answer	answer#v#7	A few words would <b>answer</b>	answer	answer#v#9	This may <b>answer</b> her needs	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
taste	taste#v#2	Can you <b>taste</b> the garlic?	taste	taste#v#4	This <b>tastes</b> of nutmeg	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
bounce	bounce#v#7	The ex-boxer's job is to <b>bounce</b> people who want to enter this private club	bounce	bounce#v#5	He <b>bounced</b> to his feet	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
push	push#v#7	The liberal party <b>pushed</b> for reforms	push	push#v#5	she <b>pushed</b> against the wall with all her strength	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
look	look#v#1	She <b>looked</b> over the expanse of land	look	look#v#4	We <b>looked</b> all day and finally found the child in the forest	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
crush	crush#v#5	She was <b>crushed</b> by his refusal of her invitation	crush	crush#v#2	<b>crush</b> an aluminum can	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
blast	blast#v#1	She tended to <b>blast</b> when speaking into a microphone	blast	blast#v#5	<b>blast</b> a passage through the mountain	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
taste	taste#v#6	The ex-slave <b>tasted</b> freedom shortly before she died	taste	taste#v#2	Can you <b>taste</b> the garlic?	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
emerge	emerge#v#4	He felt new emotions <b>emerge</b>	emerge	emerge#v#1	"Suddenly, the proprietor <b>emerged</b> from his office"	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
shower	shower#v#1	He was <b>showered</b> with praise	shower	shower#v#5	He <b>showered</b> her with presents	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
shower	shower#v#1	He was <b>showered</b> with praise	shower	shower#v#4	Meteors <b>showered</b> down over half of Australia	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
push	push#v#3	The salesman is aggressively <b>pushing</b> the new computer model	push	push#v#1	He <b>pushed</b> the table into a corner	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
level	level#v#2	The building was <b>levelled</b>	level	level#v#6	The ground <b>levelled</b> off	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
stagger	stagger#v#3	The architect decided to <b>stagger</b> the chairs in the lecture hall.	stagger	stagger#v#2	He <b>staggered</b> along in the heavy snow.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
taste	taste#v#2	Can you <b>taste</b> the garlic?	taste	taste#v#5	We <b>tasted</b> wines last night	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
clap	clap#v#1	The judge <b>clapped</b> him in jail	clap	clap#v#5	the wings of the birds <b>clapped</b> loudly	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
answer	answer#v#10	The steering of my new car <b>answers</b> to the slightest touch	answer	answer#v#5	The defendant <b>answered</b> to all the charges of the prosecution	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
color	color#v#4	<b>color</b> the walls with paint in warm tones	color	color#v#1	The child <b>colored</b> the drawings	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
tug	tug#v#1	The prisoner <b>tugged</b> at the chains	tug	tug#v#6	Each oar was <b>tugged</b> by several men	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
float	float#v#8	The government <b>floated</b> the ruble for a few months	float	float#v#3	He <b>floated</b> the logs down the river	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
float	float#v#5	The dancer <b>floated</b> across the stage	float	float#v#8	The government <b>floated</b> the ruble for a few months	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
blast	blast#v#6	<b>blast</b> a tunnel through the Alps	blast	blast#v#7	the gunman <b>blasted</b> away	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
dump	dump#v#4	The truck <b>dumped</b> the garbage in the street	dump	dump#v#1	No <b>dumping</b> in these woods!	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
amount	amount#v#3	This idea will never <b>amount</b> to anything	amount	amount#v#2	"The bills <b>amounted</b> to $2,000"	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
whistle	whistle#v#3	She <b>whistled</b> a melody	whistle	whistle#v#6	She <b>whistled</b> for her maid	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
push	push#v#3	The salesman is aggressively <b>pushing</b> the new computer model	push	push#v#10	"`Now <b>push</b> hard,' said the doctor to the woman"	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
level	level#v#1	<b>level</b> criticism or charges at somebody	level	level#v#2	The building was <b>levelled</b>	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
push	push#v#2	He <b>pushed</b> her to finish her doctorate	push	push#v#9	The crowd <b>pushed</b> forward	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
twist	twist#v#2	<b>twist</b> the dough into a braid	twist	twist#v#4	The cord is all <b>twisted</b>	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
clap	clap#v#2	The big bird <b>clapped</b> its wings	clap	clap#v#5	the wings of the birds <b>clapped</b> loudly	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
twist	twist#v#2	<b>twist</b> the dough into a braid	twist	twist#v#10	The wrestler <b>twisted</b> his shoulder	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
look	look#v#5	The house <b>looks</b> north	look	look#v#9	You don't <b>look</b> your age!	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
ignite	ignite#v#3	The ostentatious way of living of the rich <b>ignites</b> the hatred of the poor	ignite	ignite#v#1	Great heat can <b>ignite</b> almost any dry matter	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
melt	melt#v#1	The wax <b>melted</b> in the sun	melt	melt#v#2	The sun <b>melted</b> the ice	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
stagger	stagger#v#4	She was <b>staggered</b> with bills after she tried to rebuild her house following the earthquake.	stagger	stagger#v#2	He <b>staggered</b> along in the heavy snow.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
push	push#v#6	She is <b>pushing</b> fifty	push	push#v#9	The crowd <b>pushed</b> forward	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
devour	devour#v#2	She <b>devoured</b> his novels	devour	devour#v#4	he <b>devoured</b> three sandwiches	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
look	look#v#5	The house <b>looks</b> north	look	look#v#3	The child <b>looks</b> unhappy	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
rail	rail#v#8	They are <b>railing</b> for fresh fish	rail	rail#v#6	They <b>railed</b> from Rome to Venice	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
melt	melt#v#6	her resistance <b>melted</b> under his charm	melt	melt#v#4	Hundreds of actors were <b>melting</b> into the scene	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
land	land#v#6	The ship <b>landed</b> in Pearl Harbor	land	land#v#7	the enemy <b>landed</b> several of our aircraft	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
fuel	fuel#v#4	<b>fuel</b> the debate on creationism	fuel	fuel#v#3	The tanker <b>fueled</b> in Bahrain	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
push	push#v#2	He <b>pushed</b> her to finish her doctorate	push	push#v#8	The guy hanging around the school is <b>pushing</b> drugs	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
rail	rail#v#8	They are <b>railing</b> for fresh fish	rail	rail#v#4	<b>rail</b> off the crowds from the Presidential palace	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
dawn	dawn#v#2	The age of computers had <b>dawned</b>	dawn	dawn#v#3	"It started to <b>dawn,</b> and we had to get up"	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
sow	sow#v#2	<b>sow</b> suspicion or beliefs	sow	sow#v#1	She <b>sowed</b> sunflower seeds	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
want	want#v#2	This piano <b>wants</b> the attention of a competent tuner	want	want#v#3	Your former neighbor is <b>wanted</b> by the FBI	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
clap	clap#v#5	the wings of the birds <b>clapped</b> loudly	clap	clap#v#4	The children were <b>clapping</b> to the music	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
twist	twist#v#9	Don't <b>twist</b> my words	twist	twist#v#2	<b>twist</b> the dough into a braid	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
push	push#v#6	She is <b>pushing</b> fifty	push	push#v#5	she <b>pushed</b> against the wall with all her strength	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
drink	drink#v#2	We were up <b>drinking</b> all night	drink	drink#v#5	The husband <b>drinks</b> and beats his wife	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
rail	rail#v#4	<b>rail</b> off the crowds from the Presidential palace	rail	rail#v#5	fresh fruit are <b>railed</b> from Italy to Belgium	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
relax	relax#v#7	The rules <b>relaxed</b> after the new director arrived	relax	relax#v#4	A hot bath always <b>relaxes</b> me	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
suck	suck#v#3	The current boom in the economy <b>sucked</b> many workers in from abroad	suck	suck#v#1	<b>suck</b> the poison from the place where the snake bit	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
dawn	dawn#v#1	It <b>dawned</b> on him that she had betrayed him	dawn	dawn#v#2	The age of computers had <b>dawned</b>	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
breathe	breathe#v#3	He <b>breathed</b> new life into the old house	breathe	breathe#v#2	Every creature that <b>breathes</b>	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
mount	mount#v#7	<b>mount</b> a theater production	mount	mount#v#3	<b>mount</b> slides for macroscopic analysis	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
swell	swell#v#3	The bellies of the starving children are <b>swelling</b>	swell	swell#v#6	The water <b>swells</b> the wood	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
look	look#v#9	You don't <b>look</b> your age!	look	look#v#4	We <b>looked</b> all day and finally found the child in the forest	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
want	want#v#1	I <b>want</b> to go home now	want	want#v#4	I <b>want</b> you here at noon!	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
prick	prick#v#1	The nurse <b>pricked</b> my finger to get a small blood sample	prick	prick#v#3	The dog <b>pricked</b> up his ears	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
crown	crown#v#3	A weather vane <b>crowns</b> the building	crown	crown#v#1	The prince was <b>crowned</b> in Westminster Abbey	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
explode	explode#v#3	The boss <b>exploded</b> when he heard of the resignation of the secretary	explode	explode#v#1	We <b>exploded</b> the nuclear bomb	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
prick	prick#v#6	The thought of her unhappiness <b>pricked</b> his conscience	prick	prick#v#3	The dog <b>pricked</b> up his ears	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
swim	swim#v#3	my brain is <b>swimming</b> after the bottle of champagne	swim	swim#v#1	We had to <b>swim</b> for 20 minutes to reach the shore	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
answer	answer#v#7	A few words would <b>answer</b>	answer	answer#v#4	The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be <b>answered</b>	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
deflate	deflate#v#5	<b>deflate</b> the currency	deflate	deflate#v#6	The balloons <b>deflated</b>	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
land	land#v#3	this may <b>land</b> you in jail	land	land#v#7	the enemy <b>landed</b> several of our aircraft	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
float	float#v#8	The government <b>floated</b> the ruble for a few months	float	float#v#4	The Republicans are <b>floating</b> the idea of a tax reform	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
level	level#v#5	I have to <b>level</b> with you	level	level#v#6	The ground <b>levelled</b> off	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
juggle	juggle#v#2	<b>juggle</b> an account so as to hide a deficit	juggle	juggle#v#5	the player <b>juggled</b> the ball	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
stumble	stumble#v#1	The drunk man <b>stumbled</b> about	stumble	stumble#v#2	She <b>stumbled</b> over the tree root	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
translate	translate#v#2	Braque <b>translated</b> collage into oil	translate	translate#v#6	the growth in income <b>translates</b> into greater purchasing power	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
rail	rail#v#4	<b>rail</b> off the crowds from the Presidential palace	rail	rail#v#7	hundreds of miles were <b>railed</b> out here	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
communicate	communicate#v#4	The rooms <b>communicated</b>	communicate	communicate#v#5	He and his sons haven't <b>communicated</b> for years	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
drift	drift#v#4	stock prices are <b>drifting</b> higher	drift	drift#v#8	<b>drift</b> the cattle herds westwards	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
reflect	reflect#v#5	her sunglasses <b>reflected</b> his image	reflect	reflect#v#4	Drive carefully--the wet road <b>reflects</b>	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
clap	clap#v#7	<b>clap</b> two boards together	clap	clap#v#4	The children were <b>clapping</b> to the music	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
spell	spell#v#2	I'm afraid this <b>spells</b> trouble!	spell	spell#v#3	He <b>spelled</b> the word wrong in this letter	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
land	land#v#2	the pilot managed to <b>land</b> the airplane safely	land	land#v#5	He <b>landed</b> several blows on his opponent's head	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
grab	grab#v#6	This story will <b>grab</b> you	grab	grab#v#5	She <b>grabbed</b> the child's hand and ran out of the room	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
poison	poison#v#1	<b>poison</b> someone's mind	poison	poison#v#2	She <b>poisoned</b> her husband	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
prick	prick#v#6	The thought of her unhappiness <b>pricked</b> his conscience	prick	prick#v#2	The needle <b>pricked</b> his skin	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
tug	tug#v#2	She <b>tugged</b> for years to make a decent living	tug	tug#v#6	Each oar was <b>tugged</b> by several men	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
inject	inject#v#3	<b>inject</b> hydrogen into the balloon	inject	inject#v#1	We <b>injected</b> the glucose into the patient's vein	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
salute	salute#v#4	a terrible stench <b>saluted</b> our nostrils	salute	salute#v#6	"When the officers show up, the soldiers have to <b>salute</b>"	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
reflect	reflect#v#6	His lack of interest in the project <b>reflects</b> badly on him	reflect	reflect#v#5	her sunglasses <b>reflected</b> his image	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
glow	glow#v#4	Make the people's hearts <b>glow</b>	glow	glow#v#1	The fireflies were <b>glowing</b> and flying about in the garden	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
buzz	buzz#v#2	Planes <b>buzzed</b> the crowds in the square	buzz	buzz#v#1	bees were <b>buzzing</b> around the hive	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
attack	attack#v#5	I <b>attacked</b> the problem as soon as I got out of bed	attack	attack#v#1	"Hitler <b>attacked</b> Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II"	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
answer	answer#v#6	She must <b>answer</b> for her actions	answer	answer#v#5	The defendant <b>answered</b> to all the charges of the prosecution	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
infect	infect#v#3	society was <b>infected</b> by racism	infect	infect#v#1	Your children have <b>infected</b> you with this head cold	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
clap	clap#v#1	The judge <b>clapped</b> him in jail	clap	clap#v#4	The children were <b>clapping</b> to the music	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
mount	mount#v#3	<b>mount</b> slides for macroscopic analysis	mount	mount#v#1	They <b>mounted</b> the aerator on a floating	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
stagger	stagger#v#4	She was <b>staggered</b> with bills after she tried to rebuild her house following the earthquake.	stagger	stagger#v#3	The architect decided to <b>stagger</b> the chairs in the lecture hall.	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
float	float#v#5	The dancer <b>floated</b> across the stage	float	float#v#4	The Republicans are <b>floating</b> the idea of a tax reform	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
mold	mold#v#5	The dress <b>molds</b> her beautiful figure	mold	mold#v#2	The furniture <b>molded</b> in the old house	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
blast	blast#v#1	She tended to <b>blast</b> when speaking into a microphone	blast	blast#v#6	<b>blast</b> a tunnel through the Alps	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
melt	melt#v#6	her resistance <b>melted</b> under his charm	melt	melt#v#2	The sun <b>melted</b> the ice	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
lighten	lighten#v#3	"after a glass of wine, he <b>lightened</b> up a bit"	lighten	lighten#v#5	The room <b>lightened</b> up	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
climb	climb#v#3	Sales were <b>climbing</b> after prices were lowered	climb	climb#v#1	Did you ever <b>climb</b> up the hill behind your house?	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
drown	drown#v#1	I was <b>drowned</b> in work	drown	drown#v#4	He <b>drowned</b> the kittens	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
inject	inject#v#2	He <b>injected</b> new life into the performance	inject	inject#v#1	We <b>injected</b> the glucose into the patient's vein	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
salt	salt#v#2	the rebels had <b>salted</b> the fields with mines and traps	salt	salt#v#3	She <b>salts</b> her lectures with jokes	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
nod	nod#v#4	the flowers were <b>nodding</b> in the breeze	nod	nod#v#2	The teacher <b>nodded</b> when the student gave the right answer	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
back	back#v#2	<b>back</b> into the driveway	back	back#v#9	Can you <b>back</b> up your claims?	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
poison	poison#v#4	This mushrooms can <b>poison</b>	poison	poison#v#2	She <b>poisoned</b> her husband	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
drift	drift#v#7	<b>drift</b> the boats downstream	drift	drift#v#10	snow <b>drifting</b> several feet high	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
drown	drown#v#2	She <b>drowned</b> her trouble in alcohol	drown	drown#v#4	He <b>drowned</b> the kittens	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
deflate	deflate#v#4	The new measures <b>deflated</b> the economy	deflate	deflate#v#6	The balloons <b>deflated</b>	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
fracture	fracture#v#3	The pothole <b>fractured</b> a bolt on the axle.	fracture	fracture#v#4	The tibia <b>fractured</b> from the blow of the iron pipe.	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
relax	relax#v#7	The rules <b>relaxed</b> after the new director arrived	relax	relax#v#2	<b>relax</b> the tension on the rope	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
crush	crush#v#5	She was <b>crushed</b> by his refusal of her invitation	crush	crush#v#8	The plastic bottle <b>crushed</b> against the wall	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
dull	dull#v#2	the varnished table top <b>dulled</b> with time	dull	dull#v#5	Too much cutting <b>dulls</b> the knife's edge	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
bounce	bounce#v#1	The rubber ball <b>bounced</b>	bounce	bounce#v#5	He <b>bounced</b> to his feet	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
drift	drift#v#4	stock prices are <b>drifting</b> higher	drift	drift#v#10	snow <b>drifting</b> several feet high	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
rail	rail#v#4	<b>rail</b> off the crowds from the Presidential palace	rail	rail#v#6	They <b>railed</b> from Rome to Venice	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
wear	wear#v#9	What should I <b>wear</b> today?	wear	wear#v#1	She was <b>wearing</b> yellow that day	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
blast	blast#v#1	She tended to <b>blast</b> when speaking into a microphone	blast	blast#v#7	the gunman <b>blasted</b> away	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
drown	drown#v#2	She <b>drowned</b> her trouble in alcohol	drown	drown#v#3	The child <b>drowned</b> in the lake	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
back	back#v#2	<b>back</b> into the driveway	back	back#v#4	<b>back</b> the car into the parking spot	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
rail	rail#v#8	They are <b>railing</b> for fresh fish	rail	rail#v#7	hundreds of miles were <b>railed</b> out here	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
answer	answer#v#10	The steering of my new car <b>answers</b> to the slightest touch	answer	answer#v#9	This may <b>answer</b> her needs	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
paste	paste#v#1	<b>paste</b> the sign on the wall	paste	paste#v#3	<b>paste</b> the wall with burlap	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
shower	shower#v#1	He was <b>showered</b> with praise	shower	shower#v#2	The guests <b>showered</b> rice on the couple	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
plunge	plunge#v#5	The professor <b>plunged</b> his students into the study of the Italian text	plunge	plunge#v#6	It <b>plunged</b> to the bottom of the well	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
flash	flash#v#8	A shooting star <b>flashed</b> and was gone	flash	flash#v#1	The lights were <b>flashing</b>	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
mold	mold#v#5	The dress <b>molds</b> her beautiful figure	mold	mold#v#4	She <b>molded</b> the rice balls carefully	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
want	want#v#1	I <b>want</b> to go home now	want	want#v#5	<b>want</b> the strength to go on living	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
relax	relax#v#5	our new colleague <b>relaxed</b> when he saw that we were a friendly group	relax	relax#v#4	A hot bath always <b>relaxes</b> me	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
land	land#v#3	this may <b>land</b> you in jail	land	land#v#6	The ship <b>landed</b> in Pearl Harbor	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
leak	leak#v#2	The news <b>leaked</b> out despite his secrecy	leak	leak#v#3	Water <b>leaked</b> out of the can into the backpack	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
look	look#v#9	You don't <b>look</b> your age!	look	look#v#1	She <b>looked</b> over the expanse of land	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
wear	wear#v#3	He always <b>wears</b> a smile	wear	wear#v#5	<b>wear</b> one's hair in a certain way	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
melt	melt#v#4	Hundreds of actors were <b>melting</b> into the scene	melt	melt#v#1	The wax <b>melted</b> in the sun	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
answer	answer#v#10	The steering of my new car <b>answers</b> to the slightest touch	answer	answer#v#7	A few words would <b>answer</b>	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
hack	hack#v#3	he <b>hacked</b> his way through the forest	hack	hack#v#6	I'm not very good at <b>hacking</b> but I'll give it my best	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
relax	relax#v#7	The rules <b>relaxed</b> after the new director arrived	relax	relax#v#5	our new colleague <b>relaxed</b> when he saw that we were a friendly group	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
gag	gag#v#1	The press was <b>gagged</b>	gag	gag#v#3	The burglars <b>gagged</b> the home owner and tied him to a chair	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
flash	flash#v#2	The headlines <b>flashed</b> on the screen	flash	flash#v#8	A shooting star <b>flashed</b> and was gone	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
tug	tug#v#2	She <b>tugged</b> for years to make a decent living	tug	tug#v#5	The horse finally <b>tugged</b> the cart out of the mud	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
spell	spell#v#1	How do you <b>spell</b> this word?	spell	spell#v#3	He <b>spelled</b> the word wrong in this letter	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
crush	crush#v#2	<b>crush</b> an aluminum can	crush	crush#v#4	The car <b>crushed</b> the toy	the usages in the two sentences are equally metaphorical or equally literal	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
reflect	reflect#v#7	The mess in his dorm room <b>reflects</b> on the student	reflect	reflect#v#4	Drive carefully--the wet road <b>reflects</b>	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the first sentence
nod	nod#v#4	the flowers were <b>nodding</b> in the breeze	nod	nod#v#5	The old man sat <b>nodding</b> by the fireplace	the focus word's usage in the first sentence is more metaphorical	the focus words in the two sentences convey a similar degree of emotion
buzz	buzz#v#4	he <b>buzzed</b> the servant	buzz	buzz#v#3	This office is <b>buzzing</b> with activity	the focus word's usage in the second sentence is more metaphorical	the focus word conveys more emotion in the second sentence
