Selected quad for the lemma: reason_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
reason_n	law_n	nature_n	positive_a	3,197	5	10.6866	5	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A47820	Citt and Bumpkin in a dialogue over a pot of ale concerning matters of religion and government	L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704.	1680 (1680)	Wing L1216; ESTC R15090	33,146	42

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