3.40 using adjectives

Another reason for choosing a delexical structure is that you can add further details about the event by using adjectives in front of the noun, rather than by using adverbs. It is more common, for example, to say 'He gave a quick furtive glance round the room' than to say 'He glanced quickly and furtively round the room', which is felt to be rather clumsy and unnatural.

• He gave a long lecture about Roosevelt.
• She had a good cry.
• Benn made a sincere personal appeal to the Committee.
• These legends hold a romantic fascination for many Japanese.
• I gave a great big shout of happiness.