| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | were [det] a [noun sg] | 48 |
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| 2 | were such a [noun sg] | 27 |
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| 3 | were such a [noun sg] | 27 |
|
| 4 | were [adj] a [noun sg] | 15 |
|
| 5 | were all a [noun sg] | 14 |
|
| 6 | were all a [noun sg] | 14 |
|
| 7 | were [adj] a bit | 8 |
|
| 8 | were [adj] a lot | 6 |
|
| 9 | were [adj] a penny | 5 |
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| 10 | were half a [noun sg] | 5 |
|
| 11 | were [num] a [noun sg] | 5 |
|
| 12 | were half a [noun sg] | 5 |
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