| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | for a [adj] while | 418 |
|
| 2 | for a little while | 188 |
|
| 3 | for a short while | 95 |
|
| 4 | for a long while | 92 |
|
| 5 | for a wee while | 21 |
|
| 6 | for a brief while | 8 |
|
| 7 | for a good while | 8 |
|
