Selected quad for the lemma: cause_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
cause_n	appear_v	great_a	time_n	1,836	5	3.2424	3	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A50598	A memorial for His Highness the Prince of Orange in relation to the affairs of Scotland together with the address of the Presbyterian-party in that kingdom to his Highness : and some observations on that address / by two persons of quality.	Cromarty, George Mackenzie, Earl of, 1630-1714.; Mackenzie, George, Sir, 1636-1691.; Church of Scotland. General Assembly. Presbyterian address from Scotland to the Prince of Orange.	1689 (1689)	Wing M169; ESTC R18197	18,250	45

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