Frame Element Taxonomy

Frame Element Description

Frame Element Description
Frame ElementCircumstances
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Definitions of Circumstances
FrameTypeDefinition
Absorb_heatECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
AbundanceECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
AccomplishmentESome specification of the circumstances under which Goal is accomplished.
AccuracyECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Activity_finishECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Activity_ongoingECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Activity_resumeECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Activity_startECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Activity_stopECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
AdducingEThe circumstances under which the adducing takes place.
AdjustingECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Adopt_selectionECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
AestheticsESome specification of the circumstances under which the Entity has a particular implicit value for the Attribute .
AgeESome specification of the circumstances under which the Entity has a particular Age .
AgingESome specification of the circumstances under which the Entity undergoes the aging event.
AgricultureECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the agricultural event itself and any of its participants.
AimingEThe state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is independent of the the aiming of the Agent , but contextualizes it.
AmassingPSome specification of the circumstances under which amassing occurs.
Ambient_temperatureESome specification of the circumstances under which the ambient Temperature is as specified.
AnnoyanceEThe Circumstances is the condition(s) under which the Stimulus evokes its response. In some cases it may appear without an explicit Stimulus . Quite often in such cases, the Stimulus can be inferred from the Circumstances
AppearanceEThe physical or abstract Circumstances that determine the appearance of the Phenomenon .
AppointingEThis frame element describes the situation that brought about the new appointment.
ArrangingECircumstances identifies the situation in which an Agent arranges a Theme .
ArrivingECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
AssessingEThe state of the world at a partiicular time and place.
AttackECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
AttemptEThe state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is independent of the the attempt of the Agent to achieve the Goal .
Attempt_distant_interaction_scenarioEThe state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is independent of the the attempt of the Agent .
Attempt_meansEThe state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is independent of the the attempt of the Agent to achieve the Goal .
Attempt_suasionEThe state of the world (independent of the event).
AttendingEUnder what conditions the Agent goes to the Event .
AttentionEThe situation within which the Perceiver is alert.
AvoidingEThis FE identifies the Circumstances under which the Undesirable_situation is avoided.
Be_in_agreement_on_actionECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Be_in_agreement_on_assessmentEThe state-of-affiars under which aggreement occurs (as independent of the act of agreement).
Be_translation_equivalentEThe Circumstances are the set of conditions in which the translation is made.
Beat_opponentEThe state of the world when the Winner beats the Loser .
BecomingEThis FE marks the set of conditions under which the Entity enters the Final_state or Final_category
Becoming_a_memberECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Becoming_awareECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Becoming_dryEThe situation in which the Entity is becoming dry.
Being_activeECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Being_employedECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Being_in_categoryEThe Circumstances are the set of conditions in which the categorization holds.
Being_in_effectEThe state-of-affairs under which the Binding_principle is/isn't operational.
Being_strongEThe state and conditions of the world when the Entity is strong.
Being_up_to_itEThe Circumstances under which the Entity meets or fails to meet the pre-conditions.
BirthEThis FE identifies the Circumstances under which a Mother and Father produce produce a Child .
Board_vehicleECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
BreathingECircumstances are expressions indicating prevailing physical conditions or states of affairs concurrent to the breathing event.
CapabilityEThe Circumstances under which the Entity meets or fails to meet the pre-conditions.
CapacityEThe Circumstances under which the Entity meets or fails to meet the pre-conditions for containing.
CatastropheEThis FE indicates the Circumstances under which a warning applies. (Proper only to betide .)
CategorizationEThe Circumstances are the set of conditions in which the categorization holds.
CausationECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Cause_bodily_experienceECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the causal event and any of its participants.
Cause_changeECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Cause_change_of_consistencyEThis FE identifies the Circumstances at which the consistency change occurs.
Cause_change_of_phaseEThis FE identifies the Circumstances under which the phase change occurs
Cause_change_of_strengthEThe Circumstances of the world at the time of the event (which do not bear directly on the event itself).
Cause_harmECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the Cause_harm event and any of its participants.
Cause_temperature_changeEThis FE identifies the Circumstances at which the temperature change occurs.
Cause_to_startEThe state of the world at the time when the Cause produces the Effect .
Change_directionEThe state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the change of direction event itself and any of its participants, and is merely peripherally related to the event as a whole.
Change_of_consistencyEThis FE identifies the Circumstances at which the consistency change occurs.
Change_of_leadershipEThis frame element describes the situation that brought about the change of leadership.
Change_of_phaseEThis FE identifies the Circumstances at which the phase change occurs.
Change_of_phase_scenarioEThis FE identifies the Circumstances at which the phase change occurs.
Change_position_on_a_scaleEThe Circumstances under which the change of position takes place.
Clarity_of_resolutionESome specification of the circumstances under which the Outcome has a particular Value for the Margin .
ClosureEThis FE describes the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the Closure event and any of its participants.
Cognitive_connectionEThe Circumstances under which the connection exists.
Commerce_payECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Communicate_categorizationEThe Circumstances under which the categorization is made.
ConductEThis FE marks expressions that indicate a set of Circumstances under which the Agent acts in a particular way.
Container_focused_removingECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
ContingencyEThe conditions under which the Determinant dictates the Outcome . Oftentimes it is expressed in a fashion similar to Time and Place in other frames, but such cases are actually metonymic for the prevailing conditions of the Time and/or Place.
Continued_state_of_affairsECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Convey_importanceECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
CorrectnessECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
CreatingECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
DeliveryEThe conditions under which the delivery takes place.
Deny_permissionECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
DepartingECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
DesirabilityECircumstances marks expressions that indicate a set of conditions under which the quality of the Evaluee is being judged.
Desirable_eventEThe FE Circumstances encodes a setting, often temporal or spatial, within which the State_of_affairs has the specified assessment of desirability.
DifferentiationEThe Circumstances describe the situation in which the Cognizer evaluates the Phenomena .
DifficultyEThis Frame Element marks expressions that indicate a set of conditions in which the Activity is being experienced and which influence the Experiencer 's perception of how easy or difficult the Activity is.
Dough_risingEA setting, often temporal or spatial, within which the event takes place. This FE also covers conditions that are causally connected to the event of the Dough rising.
Emotion_directedEThe Circumstances is the condition(s) under which the Stimulus evokes its response. In some cases it may appear without an explicit Stimulus .
EmotionsEThe Circumstances is the condition(s) under which the Stimulus evokes its response. In some cases it may appear without an explicit Stimulus . Quite often in such cases, the Stimulus can be inferred from the Circumstances
Emotions_by_possibilityEThe Circumstances is the condition(s) under which the Stimulus evokes its response. In some cases it may appear without an explicit Stimulus . Quite often in such cases, the Stimulus can be inferred from the Circumstances
Emotions_by_stimulusEThe Circumstances is the condition(s) under which the Stimulus evokes its response. In some cases it may appear without an explicit Stimulus . Quite often in such cases, the Stimulus can be inferred from the Circumstances
Emotions_of_mental_activityEThe Circumstances is the condition(s) under which the Stimulus evokes its response. In some cases it may appear without an explicit Stimulus . Quite often in such cases, the Stimulus can be inferred from the Circumstances
Emotions_success_or_failureEThe Circumstances is the condition(s) under which the Stimulus evokes its response. In some cases it may appear without an explicit Stimulus . Quite often in such cases, the Stimulus can be inferred from the Circumstances
EmptyingECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
EnforcingEThe state-of-affairs under which the Agent puts the Rule into effect.
EstimatingESome specification of the Circumstances under which the Cognizer estimates.
EvadingEThis FE identifies the Circumstances under which the Evader evades the Pursuer , or avoids Capture .
Execute_planEThe state-of-affairs under which the Agent puts the Plan into effect.
Exertive_forceESome specification of the circumstances under which the Entity is able to exert a Force of the specified Magnitude .
ExistenceECircumstances marks expressions that indicate a set of conditions under which the Entity is declared to exist
Experiencer_focusEThe Circumstances FE encodes the circumstances or conditions under which the Experiencer experiences the emotion. Unlike Content it does not give the specific content of the emotion, but the Content can often be inferred from the Circumstances .
Experiencer_objEThe Circumstances is the circumstances under which the Stimulus brings about the experience.
Expressing_publiclyEThe state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the communication and any of its participants. Quite often, Circumstances secondarily provide an Explanation for the particular communication.
FameESome specification of the circumstances under which the Entity is considered famous.
FearEThe Circumstances is the condition(s) under which the Stimulus evokes its response. In some cases it may appear without an explicit Stimulus . Quite often in such cases, the Stimulus can be inferred from the Circumstances
FeigningECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Food_gatheringECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
ForgoingEThis FE identifies the Circumstances under which the Forgoer does not partake in the Desirable .
Forming_relationshipsECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Getting_upEThe FE Circumstances encodes a setting, often temporal or spatial, within which the getting up event takes place.
Getting_vehicle_underwayEThis FE indicates the Circumstances under which the preparation of the Vehicle takes place.
GivingEThe Circumstances are the conditions under which the Theme is given.
Gradable_attributesESome specification of the circumstances under which the Entity has a particular Value for the Attribute .
Grant_permissionEThe Circumstances are the conditions under which an Action is permissible, according to the Grantor .
Growing_foodECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Have_as_translation_equivalentEThe Circumstances are the set of conditions in which the translation is made.
Have_associatedECircumstances marks expressions that indicate a set of conditions under which the Entity is declared to exist in association with the Topical_entity .
Having_or_lacking_accessEThe Circumstances under which the Theme meets or fails to meet the pre-conditions for getting to the Useful_location .
Heat_potentialPThe state of the world when the Experiencer feels warmth
HinderingECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Hit_or_missEThe state of the world (at a particular time and place) which contextualizes the hitting or missing of the Agent but is not conceived of as caused by it.
Holding_off_onEThis FE identifies the Circumstances under which the Agent does not engage in the Desirable_action .
Inchoative_change_of_temperatureEThis FE identifies the Circumstances under which the temperature change occurs
IneffabilityEThis FE marks expressions that indicate a set of conditions under which the Stimulus is able to bring about the emotion.
InspectingEThe circumstances under which the Inspector examines the Ground .
Intentional_traversingEThe state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the Traversing event itself and any of its participants, and is merely peripherally related to the event as a whole.
InterceptingEThe circumstances under which the interception takes place.
Interrupt_processECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
InvadingECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Just_found_outEThe Circumstances is the condition(s) under which the Stimulus evokes its response. In some cases it may appear without an explicit Stimulus . Quite often in such cases, the Stimulus can be inferred from the Circumstances
KillingECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Launch_processEThe state of the world at the time when the Agent produces the Process .
LikelihoodEThe Circumstances under which the Hypothetical_event is likely.
Lively_placeESome specification of the circumstances under which the Location has some degree of activity or liveliness.
Locale_by_useECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent Locale itself and any of its participants.
Make_cognitive_connectionECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Make_noiseEA state or location of the Sound_source which contributes to the Sound_source 's making noise.
Make_possible_to_doECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
ManufacturingEThis FE identifies the Circumstances under which the the product was produced.
Measurable_attributesESome specification of the circumstances under which the Entity has a particular Value for the Attribute .
Measure_scenarioESome specification of the circumstances under which the Entity has a particular Value for the Attribute .
MemoryEThe situation which surrounds a Cognizer remembering a Content or Topic .
Mental_stimulus_exp_focusEThe Circumstances is the condition(s) under which the Stimulus evokes its response. In some cases it may appear without an explicit Stimulus . Quite often in such cases, the Stimulus can be inferred from the Circumstances
Mental_stimulus_stimulus_focusEThe Circumstances is the condition(s) under which the Stimulus evokes its response. In some cases it may appear without an explicit Stimulus . Quite often in such cases, the Stimulus can be inferred from the Circumstances
MentionEThe state of the world when the Communicator mentions the Message or Specified_content .
Motion_directionalEThe state of the world as the action occurs.
NeedingESome specification of the conditions under which the Requirement is likely to be needed.
Nuclear_processEThe physical or abstract Circumstances under which the change takes place.
Objective_influenceECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
ObscurityESome specification of the circumstances under which the Entity is considered not to be famous.
ObviousnessESome specification of the conditions under which the Phenomenon is likely to be known.
OfferingEThe Circumstances are the conditions under which the Theme is offered.
OmenECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Operate_vehicleEThis FE indicates the Circumstances under which the operation of the Vehicle takes place.
Operational_testingEThe FE Circumstances is used for circumstances that obtain during the test procedure. These are typically relevant to how the Product functions.
OpinionECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Others_situation_as_stimulusEThe Circumstances is the condition(s) under which the Other evokes its response.
Out_of_existenceECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Perception_experienceEA situation which pertains during the event. This frame element is primarily used to highlight the event denoted by the target against a (potentially partially) causal or concessive background state-of-affairs.
PermittingEThe Circumstances are the conditions under which the State_of_affairs is permitted.
PossibilityEThe Circumstances under which the preconditions of the Possible_event are met.
Process_continueECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Product_deliveryEThe conditions under which the delivery takes place.
ProhibitingEThe Circumstances are the conditions under which the State_of_affairs is prohibited.
Proliferating_in_numberEThe Circumstances under which the proliferation takes place.
ProminenceESome specification of the circumstances under which the Entity has a particular degree of prominence.
Provide_lodgingEThe Circumstances are the conditions under which the Host provides lodging.
Quitting_a_placeEThe state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the departing event itself and any of its participants, and is merely peripherally related to the event as a whole.
RangeEThe conditions under which the description of a Participant 's range holds.
ReadingECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Reforming_a_systemEThis FE describes the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the reform process.
Relating_conceptsEThe Circumstances under which the connection exists.
ReleasingEThe state of the world when the Releasing event occurs.
RelianceEThe conditions when the Protagonist needs to rely on an Instrument or Intermediary .
Reliance_on_expectationEThe situation in which the Cognizer can count on the Expectation .
RemovingEThe state of the world when the Agent or Cause removes the Theme from the Source .
Removing_scenarioECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
RepaymentEThe state of the world when the Money is transfered.
Required_eventEThe FE Circumstances encodes a setting, often temporal or spatial, within which the requirement holds.
ResidenceECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Resolve_attempt_scenarioPThis FE is applied to expressions which indicate the prevailing physical conditions for the event, or some concurrent states of affairs.
Resolve_problemESome specification of the circumstances under which the Problem is resolved.
Rising_to_a_challengeEThe Circumstances under which the Protagonist exerts effort to meet the pre-conditions necessary for engaging in the Activity .
Risky_situationPThe Circumstances in which an Asset is at risk.
RottingEA state of affairs that entails the Undergoer decaying.
Ruling_legallyEThe Circumstances under which the ruling was reached.
Run_riskEThe Circumstances indicates the state of affairs under which the risky situation holds.
ScarcityESome specification of the circumstances under which the Collection has a particular Measure for the Quantity .
Seeking_to_achieveEThis FE introduces the underlying situation(s) in which seeking occurs.
Setting_outEThe state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the departing event itself and any of its participants, and is merely peripherally related to the event as a whole.
SharpnessESome specification of the Circumstances under which the Entity has a particular value for the Sharpness .
Sidereal_appearanceEA setting, often temporal or spatial, within which the appearance of the Astronomical_entity takes place
SimilarityECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Sound_levelESome specification of the circumstances under which the Entity has a particular Volume for the Attribute .
SpeedESome specification of the Circumstances under which the Entity has a particular Speed .
State_continueEThe circumstances under which the State continues.
Stimulus_focusEThis FE marks expressions that indicate a set of conditions under which the Stimulus is able to bring about the emotion.
Success_or_failureEThis FE is applied to expressions which indicate the prevailing physical conditions for the event, or some concurrent states of affairs.
Successful_actionEThe FE Circumstances encodes a setting, often temporal or spatial, within which the successful action expressed by the target takes place.
SufficiencyECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
SummarizingECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
SupplyEThe Circumstances are the conditions under which the Theme is supplied.
SurpassingECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Surrendering_possessionECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the Surrendering event itself and any of its participants.
Taking_timeESome specification of the Circumstances under which the Activity takes a particular amount of time.
TemperatureESome specification of the Circumstances under which the Entity has a particular Temperature .
ThrivingPCircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
ToleratingEThe Circumstances FE encodes the circumstances or conditions under which the Experiencer experiences the emotion. Unlike Content it does not give the specific content of the emotion, but the Content can often be inferred from the Circumstances .
Toxic_substanceEA set of circumstances, often the relative amount of the Toxic_substance that is present, under which the Toxic_substance is specified to have or lack a toxic effect.
TranslatingEThe Circumstances are the set of conditions in which the translation is made.
TraversingEThe state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the Traversing event itself and any of its participants, and is merely peripherally related to the event as a whole.
TrendinessESome specification of the circumstances under which the Behavior is trendy or not.
Undergo_changeEThe physical or abstract Circumstances under which the change takes place.
UndergoingECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
UndressingECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
UsingECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
VerdictEThe Circumstances under which the verdict was reached.
WageringEThe Circumstances indicates the state of affairs under which the Gambler makes a wager.
Waking_upECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Waver_between_optionsECircumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
Win_prizeEThe state of the world when the Competitor wins the Competition .
Word_relationsEThe Circumstances are conditions under which the relationship holds between Sign_1 and Sign_2 .
Working_onEThe state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is independent of the the attempt of the Agent to achieve the Goal .