Selected quad for the lemma: truth_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
truth_n	doctrine_n	miracle_n	wrought_v	1,703	5	8.8085	5	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A28435	Great is Diana of the Ephesians, or, The original of idolatry together with the politick institution of the gentiles sacrifices.	Blount, Charles, 1654-1693.	1680 (1680)	Wing B3303; ESTC R11068	21,456	56

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