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Park sang joon Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Erica looked at him aghast.
Erica looked at him aghast.
I'd like to know whether I can regard "aghast" as modifying either "Erica" or "him."
Thank you in advance for your help.
I'd like to know whether I can regard "aghast" as modifying either "Erica" or "him."
Thank you in advance for your help.
Top answer
Erica is aghast (because of something that has happened).
- Erica is aghast (because of something that has happened).
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Thank you No Name One for your answer. 
Can't I take it that he was aghast and Erica saw his state at the very moment?
Can't I take it that he was aghast and Erica saw his state at the very moment?
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park sang joonCan't I take it that he was aghast and Erica saw his state at the very moment?No. Impossible. For that you need something like this:
Erica saw him looking aghast.
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Thank you Mr.Jim and Happy New Year !! 
I know it is possible that I say "I hate to see you unhappy."
So I'd like to k
I know it is possible that I say "I hate to see you unhappy."
So I'd like to k
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park sang joonSo I'd like to know why "I see you unhappy" is possible and "She saw him aghast" is impossible.1. I see you unhappy is actually not possible. At least it's not idiomatic. This would be said, depending which one is unhappy, in one of these ways:
I see that you are unhappy.
I am unhappy to see you.
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park sang joonThank you Mr.Jim and Happy New Year !!Thank you, and the same to you!
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