In spite of On the contrary

• Idiomatic meaning : To compare two people or things in order to show the differences between them • Types : Semi opaque meaning

4.1.5 Preposition – Noun and Preposition – Adjective – Noun Combination 1. In case of

• Sentence : What will you do in case of an emergency? P 67 • Literal meaning : In: at a point within an area or a space Case : a particular situation or a situation of a particular type Of: belonging to somebody, relating to somebody • Idiomatic meaning : If something happens; in the situation of Robby Lou p 69 • Types : Semi – opaque meaning

2. In spite of

• Sentence : But O’Day and several hundred others decided to stay put in their Houses in spite of a mandatory evacuation order from the mayor p 115 • Literal meaning : In : at a point within an area or a space Spite : a feeling of wanting to hurt or upset somebody Of : belonging to somebody Universitas Sumatera Utara • Idiomatic meaning : Without being affected or prevented by something • Types : Opaque meaning

4.1.6 Preposition – Noun – Preposition Combination 1. In front of

• Sentence : Our sergeant grabbed him by the arm and led him out in front of the group. p 84 • Literal meaning : In : before or at the end of particular period Front : the part of building , object or person’s body which faces forward or which is most often seen or used Of : belonging to somebody, relating to somebody • Idiomatic meaning : Close to the front part of something Robby Lou p 70 • Types : Opaque meaning 2.In a variety of • Sentence : Eat at least 4 fruits and 2-3 vegetables every day, in a variety of colors and types. p 96 • Literal meaning : In : before or at the end of particular period Variety : the characteristic of frequently changing and being Universitas Sumatera Utara different Of : belonging to somebody, relating to somebody • Idiomatic meaning : A different type of something • Types : Semi opaque meaning

3. On the contrary

• Sentence : On the contrary, I detest you p 44 • Literal meaning : On: used to show that something is in a position above something else and touching it, or that something is moving into such a position Contrary :describes a person who intentionally wants to disagree with and annoy other people • Idiomatic meaning : Used to show that you think or feel the opposite of what has just been stated • Types : Semi opaque meaning

4.1.7 Preposition – Adverb and Preposition – Adjective Combination 1. At all

• Sentence : I don’t love you, not at all. p 44 • Literal meaning : At : used to shown an exact position or particular place Universitas Sumatera Utara All :completely • Idiomatic meaning : In any way or of any type Robby Lou p 54 • Types : Opaque meaning

2. At least