| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [pers pn] [was/were] merely a [noun sg] | 34 |
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| 2 | [pers pn] was merely a [noun] | 33 |
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| 3 | it [was/were] merely a [noun] | 28 |
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| 4 | [pers pn] [was/were] merely a matter | 6 |
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| 5 | [pers pn] [was/were] merely a matter | 6 |
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