| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] [adv] [vb pp] for a | 82 |
|
| 2 | [adv] [vb pp] for a few | 15 |
|
| 3 | [was/were] [vb pp] for a few | 11 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] [adv] [vb pp] a few | 6 |
|
