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cause_n find_v know_v see_v 2,817 5 2.8584 3 true
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A47869 The history of the Plot anatomised: or the late sham fanatical-plot, briefly and plainly laid open Wherein, those worthy patriots who were charged therewith, are vindicated from the malicious and false aspersions cast upon them by a late author. In a letter to a friend. L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704. 1689 (1689) Wing L1259A; ESTC R179472 22,315 34

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