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truth_n believe_v find_v true_a 1,618 5 4.4389 4 false
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A34654 The wonders of the peake by Charles Cotton. Cotton, Charles, 1630-1687. 1681 (1681) Wing C6400; ESTC R9498 23,665 92

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