but good vs in earnest

but good

adv
  • To a high degree; very thoroughly; in a most definite manner. 

in earnest

adv
  • With considerable commitment, determination, or effect; significantly. 

  • Having a sincere intent. 

adj
  • Sincere; determined; truthful. 

How often have the words but good and in earnest occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )