| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | was [prep] the time | 113 |
|
| 2 | [was/were] at the time | 102 |
|
| 3 | were [prep] the time | 31 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] about the time | 12 |
|
| 5 | [was/were] for the time | 9 |
|
| 6 | [was/were] in the time | 8 |
|
