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cause_n know_v think_v time_n 2,521 5 3.4050 3 true
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A80690 The court and city vagaries or intrigues, of both sexes. Written by one of the fair sex. One of the fair sex. 1700-1710 (1710) Wing C6584A; ESTC N4154 21,640 58

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