Selected quad for the lemma: mind_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
mind_n	believe_v	faith_n	see_v	1,667	5	3.6102	3	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A63806	A new method of educating children, or, Rules and directions for the well ordering and governing them during their younger years shewing that they are capable ... : also, what methods is to be used by breeding women ... / written ... by Tho. Tryon ...	Tryon, Thomas, 1634-1703.	1695 (1695)	Wing T3190; ESTC R34678	43,755	121

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