| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a little while | 428 |
|
| 2 | a short while | 245 |
|
| 3 | a long while | 199 |
|
| 4 | a wee while | 32 |
|
| 5 | a good while | 22 |
|
| 6 | a fair while | 8 |
|
| 7 | a brief while | 8 |
|
