Selected quad for the lemma: nature_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
nature_n	flesh_n	person_n	union_n	3,543	5	9.2603	5	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A89718	Cases of conscience practically resolved By the Reverend and learned John Norman, late minister of Bridgwater.	Norman, John, 1622-1669.	1673 (1673)	Wing N1239A; ESTC R231385	224,498	434

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