| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] a [adj] time [subord] | 52 |
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| 2 | was a [adj] time [subord] | 52 |
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| 3 | [was/were] a long time [subord] | 49 |
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| 4 | [was/were] a long time [subord] | 49 |
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| 5 | [was/were] a [adj] time before | 26 |
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| 6 | [was/were] a [adj] time since | 21 |
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