This frame contains nouns denoting Quantities of a specified Entity and their numerical Values. Note that the nouns in this frame DO NOT convey a gradable amount on thier own. His heart attack was caused by a high cholesterol level. His cholesterol level was 124 mg/dL.
<def-root>This frame contains transparent nouns (and some adjectives) denoting quantities of a <fen>Mass</fen> or of <fen>Individuals</fen>. As opposed to aggregate words such as group, set, these <fen>Quantity</fen> do not have a status as Wholes on their own. Initially, at least, we annotate both <fen>Quantity</fen> of <fen>Mass</fen>es and of <fen>Individuals</fen> in this frame, though we may split the frame along these lines later on. <ex>He found them in the <fex name="Quantity"><t>deluge</t></fex> <fex name="Individuals">of papers</fex> on his desk.</ex></def-root>
This frame contains transparent nouns (and some adjectives) denoting quantities of a Mass or of Individuals. As opposed to aggregate words such as group, set, these Quantity do not have a status as Wholes on their own. Initially, at least, we annotate both Quantity of Masses and of Individuals in this frame, though we may split the frame along these lines later on. He found them in the deluge of papers on his desk.