Selected quad for the lemma: spirit_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
spirit_n	adversary_n	concern_v	great_a	53	3	2.1570	3	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A92565	The last declarations of the Committee of Estates now assembled in Scotland, concerning their proceedings in opposition to the late unlawfull engagement against England. Together with the articles agreed upon by the commissioners appointed by the noblemen, gentlemen, and burgesses who protested against the late engagement. And the answer thereunto.	Scotland. Convention of Estates.; Church of Scotland. General Assembly.; Scotland. Parliament.	1648 (1648)	Wing S1248; Thomason E468_8; ESTC R203717	15,102	24

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