Selected quad for the lemma: nature_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
nature_n	cold_a	hot_a	moist_a	5,424	5	10.2024	5	true

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A37004	A pindarick poem on the Royal Navy most humbly dedicated to Their August Majesties, K. William, and Q. Mary / written by Mr. Durfey.	D'Urfey, Thomas, 1653-1723.	1691 (1691)	Wing D2760; ESTC R976	7,230	18

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