| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] [v-ing] for a [adj] | 143 |
|
| 2 | [v-ing] for a [adj] time | 59 |
|
| 3 | [was/were] [v-ing] a [adj] time | 52 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] for a [adj] time | 12 |
|
