Selected quad for the lemma: heart_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
heart_n	according_a	good_a	work_n	2,155	5	5.3493	4	false

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ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A81555	A distinct and faithful accompt of all the receipts, disbursments, and remainder of the moneys collected in England, VVales & Ireland, for the relief of the poor distressed Protestants in the valleys of Piemont, together with a brief accompt of the present state of affairs in those parts; as well for the better satisfaction of all those who have already contributed, as for the encouragement of those who have yet been wanting toward so good and charitable a work. Printed and published by special order of His Highness and the Council.	England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell); Vyner, Thomas, Sir, 1588-1665.; Packe, Christopher, Sir, 1593?-1682.; Morland, Samuel, Sir, 1625-1695.	1658 (1658)	Wing D1694; Thomason E1073_3; ESTC R208255	98,859	119

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