| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | had been [v-ing] the | 346 |
|
| 2 | had been watching the | 33 |
|
| 3 | had been using the | 12 |
|
| 4 | had been doing the | 10 |
|
| 5 | had been discussing the | 10 |
|
| 6 | had been reading the | 8 |
|
| 7 | had been expecting the | 7 |
|
| 8 | had been playing the | 7 |
|
| 9 | had been telling the | 6 |
|
| 10 | had been following the | 5 |
|
| 11 | had been taking the | 5 |
|
