| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb pp] for a [adj] time | 198 |
|
| 2 | [was/were] [vb pp] for a [adj] | 135 |
|
| 3 | [was/were] [vb pp] a [adj] time | 24 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] for a [adj] time | 12 |
|
| 5 | [was/were] [vb pp] for a time | 10 |
|
