| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | it was merely [art] [noun sg] | 34 |
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| 2 | it was merely a [noun sg] | 30 |
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| 3 | it was merely a [noun sg] | 24 |
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| 4 | it was merely an [noun sg] | 6 |
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| 5 | it was merely [art] matter | 5 |
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