Selected quad for the lemma: spirit_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
spirit_n	affect_v	affection_n	anger_n	29	3	8.2931	4	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A60956	Twelve sermons upon several subjects and occasions. The third volume by Robert South.	South, Robert, 1634-1716.	1698 (1698)	Wing S4749; ESTC R27493	210,733	615

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