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cause_n find_v know_v see_v 2,817 5 2.8584 3 true
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A36575 The Drunkard forewarned and the swearer caution'd in a late judgement on the body of Dowee Sitses sent in a letter from Theodorus Paludamus ... to the Lady Habuerin : published for the information of some, and premonition to others, to lead a more pious life. 1682 (1682) Wing D2205_VARIANT; ESTC R24300 2,749 8

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