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cause_n follow_v good_a work_n 2,965 5 6.2248 4 true
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B01862 To the Parliament of the Common-wealth of England, the present authority of these nations assembled at Westminster. A presentation, by a faithful friend to the nations ... [i.e. Edward Burroughe]. Burrough, Edward, 1634-1662. 1659 (1659) Wing B6038A; ESTC R229348 4,434 1

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