| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb past] his [adj] [noun sg] was | 26 |
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| 2 | said his [adj] [noun sg] was | 12 |
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| 3 | [vb past] his [num ord] [noun sg] was | 8 |
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| 4 | [vb past] his first [noun sg] was | 6 |
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| 5 | [vb past] his first [noun sg] was | 6 |
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| 6 | [vb past] his [adj -est] [noun sg] was | 5 |
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| 7 | knew his [adj] [noun sg] was | 5 |
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