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	sin_n	transgression_n	2,676	5	10.9658	5	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A78052	The apologie of Thomas Bushell, of Enston in the county of Oxford, Esquire. By way of vindication from the supposed treason, or misprision of treason laid to his charge, or suggested against him by malicious persons aiming at his life and fortune; together with the reasons of his absence, and right of his demands ...	Bushell, Thomas, 1594-1674.	1650 (1650)	Wing B6239; ESTC R170179	6,420	7

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