| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb past] in a [adj] tone | 95 |
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| 2 | said in a [adj] tone | 68 |
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| 3 | [vb past] in an [adj] tone | 20 |
|
| 4 | asked in a [adj] tone | 11 |
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| 5 | [vb past] in a low tone | 10 |
|
| 6 | [vb past] in a aggrieved tone | 5 |
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| 7 | [vb past] in a matter-of-fact tone | 5 |
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