The phrase is "backed into a corner." It means to be in a difficult situation with limited options for escape or resolution.
The verb phrase in the sentence is "are the cripple on the corner."
Sleeping in the corner.
going to Cleveland
You did not include any of the 'following'.
No, "around" is not a prepositional phrase. It is an adverb that can be used to indicate movement or location. However, "around" can be part of a prepositional phrase when combined with another word, such as "around the corner" or "around the block."
The verb phrase in the sentence is "are the cripple on the corner."
"sleeping in the corner" is the participal phrase
"sleeping in the corner" is the participal phrase
sleeping in the corner - the participle is sleeping.
Sleeping in the corner.
sleeping in the corner - the participle is sleeping.
going to Cleveland
You did not include any of the 'following'.
have been
The correct phrase is "in the left-hand corner." This expression indicates that something is located within the confines of that corner. The use of "at" would be less precise in this context.
The phrase from around means, for instance: go get the ball from around the corner. This is basically need to be in a sentence, not just the phrase as such.
No, "around" is not a prepositional phrase. It is an adverb that can be used to indicate movement or location. However, "around" can be part of a prepositional phrase when combined with another word, such as "around the corner" or "around the block."