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mind_n know_v reason_n see_v 2,383 5 3.0978 3 true
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A04577 Essaies, or rather Imperfect offers, by Rob. Iohnson Gent. Seene and allowed Johnson, Robert, fl. 1586-1626. 1601 (1601) STC 14695; ESTC S107838 31,193 114

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