Selected quad for the lemma: cause_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
cause_n	good_a	king_n	lord_n	4,716	5	3.8323	3	true

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A92678	A particular relation about passages of the Treaty at Breda. Concerning the concessions of the declared King of Scots, to the desires of that kingdom, touching the militia, the Covenant, and of a declaration to satisfie that kingdom. With a message sent from the Prince, to the Prince of Orange, and his advice to his brother in law, about certain passages in the treaty, and of his going into Sweden. Together, with some objections and doubts made by the Presbyterian party of Scotland, in which they desire further satisfaction.	T. S.	1650 (1650)	Wing S173; Thomason E602_7; ESTC R203467	2,549	8

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