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cause_n evil_a good_a see_v 2,875 5 3.5208 3 true
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A28916 Plaine English, or, A discourse concerning the accommodation, the armie, the association Bowles, Edward, 1613-1662. 1643 (1643) Wing B3878; ESTC R9421 29,388 30

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