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	think_v	time_n	3,167	5	3.3852	3	true

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A82088	A declaration from the nobility of the kingdome of Scotland in behalfe of all the commoners of that nation wherein is declared their most loyall resolution, concerning (their dread soveraigne) the Kings most Excellent Majesty. Together with their desires to both houses of Parliament, touching the preservation of His Majesties royall person, and restoring of him to his just rights and priviledges. Whereunto is annexed, the Kings Majesties last message, to his subjects of England touching the immediate proceedings of the army, briefly intimating his gracious resolution and protestation touching the same. Signed, Charles Rex. Imprimatur, Gilb. Mabbott.		1647 (1647)	Wing D592; ESTC R227620	2,434	8

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