| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] by [adj] time | 38 |
|
| 2 | [was/were] by [det] time | 38 |
|
| 3 | [was/were] by this time | 32 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] by this time | 32 |
|
| 5 | was by [adj] time | 23 |
|
| 6 | were by [adj] time | 15 |
|
| 7 | [was/were] by that time | 6 |
|
| 8 | [was/were] by that time | 6 |
|
