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cause_n good_a great_a know_v 5,049 5 3.5427 3 true
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A85528 A diall, wherein is contained a remembrance of death, and the uncertainty of the time of death. With many good rules how for to lead a good life. Granger, William. 1648 (1648) Wing G1514; Thomason E429_8; ESTC R202242 9,090 17

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