Selected quad for the lemma: soul_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
soul_n	body_n	flesh_n	world_n	4,209	5	4.5466	3	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A75968	A short instruction for the better understanding and performing of mental prayer	Abercromby, Christopher.	1691 (1691)	Wing A76A; ESTC R173110	11,185	63

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