Selected quad for the lemma: cause_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
cause_n	bring_v	great_a	see_v	3,054	5	3.0976	3	true

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A88754	The last vvill and testament, of Sir Iohn Presbyter: vvho dyed of a new disease called, the particuler charge of the army. VVith divers admonitions and legacies left to his deare children of the Presbyterian Commons that have deserted the House: likewise to legions of perjur'd priests, residing in London, Westminster or else-where. VVith his life, death, and buriall. Also his epitaph.	Presbyter, John, Sir.	1647 (1647)	Wing L526; Thomason E399_22; ESTC R201723	3,867	8

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