Here's my analysis of the concordance lines for 'set vvd in':
1. Collocates
Common words immediately before: reality, winter, panic, darkness
Common words after: motion, before, when, and
Notable temporal markers: then, suddenly, immediately
2. Semantic Prosody
Generally negative prosody, with many instances describing deterioration or negative change:
- Mental states: panic, depression, disillusionment
- Physical conditions: exhaustion, paralysis, gangrene
- Natural phenomena: darkness, bad weather, winter
- Negative emotions: guilt, fear, annoyance
3. Register & Formality
Appears across multiple registers:
- Literary/narrative prose (formal)
- News reporting (neutral)
- Academic writing (formal)
- Conversational dialogue (informal)
Most instances are in formal or semi-formal contexts.
4. Phraseological Patterns
Common fixed expressions:
- "set in motion" (frequent)
- "reality set in" (very frequent)
- "winter set in"
- "panic set in"
5. Grammatical Patterns
- Usually functions as intransitive verb
- Often followed by temporal or causal clauses
- Frequently occurs with temporal markers
- Sometimes takes locative complements
6. Recurring Sentence Structures
- [Temporal marker] + set in: "Then reality set in"
- [Subject] + set in + [temporal/causal clause]: "Winter set in and..."
- As/When + [subject] + set in: "As panic set in..."
7. Pragmatic Function / Discourse Role
- Marks transitions or turning points
- Signals deterioration or negative change
- Used to create narrative tension
- Indicates onset of conditions or states
8. Frequency & Dispersion
- Well distributed across different genres
- Particularly common in narrative contexts
- Frequent in news reporting and literary texts
- Regular occurrence in historical accounts
9. Thematic Context (Topics)
- Weather and seasonal changes
- Historical events and developments
- Personal/psychological experiences
- Medical conditions
- Social and political changes
- Literary and film settings
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