| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [det] [was/were] merely [art] [noun sg] | 14 |
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| 2 | [det] [was/were] merely a [noun sg] | 12 |
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| 3 | [det] was merely [art] [noun sg] | 11 |
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| 4 | [det] [was/were] merely a [noun sg] | 11 |
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| 5 | this [was/were] merely [art] [noun sg] | 11 |
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