Selected quad for the lemma: truth_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
truth_n	hear_v	lord_n	speak_v	3,923	5	4.6598	4	true

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A78392	The intentions of the army discovered in a letter from a gentleman residing there, to a friend of his in London: made publike for the better satisfaction of those who desire to be truely informed of their proceedings, tendred to the view of all impartiall readers. Written at the head quarters, Iunii. 21. 1647.	W. C.	1647 (1647)	Wing C156; Thomason E393_13; ESTC R201596	1,605	7

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