| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb past] himself against the | 18 |
|
| 2 | [v-ing] himself against the | 10 |
|
| 3 | [to-vb] himself against the | 9 |
|
| 4 | defend himself against the | 7 |
|
| 5 | brace himself against the | 5 |
|
| 6 | press himself against the | 5 |
|
