3
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From this reading In this text [*e] represents the "schwa" or obscure vowel, printed as inverted-e, and [gh] represents the Middle English letter "yogh", similar to the numeral 3.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [=a] signifies "a macron", and so forth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In this text [*e] represents the "schwa" or obscure vowel, printed as inverted-e, and [gh] represents the Middle English letter "yogh", similar to the numeral 3.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In this text [*e] represents the "schwa" or obscure vowel, printed as inverted-e, and [gh] represents the Middle English letter "yogh", similar to the numeral 3.
bilingualadjectiveUS /baɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/
using or knowing two languages
From this reading Parallel bilingual texts are marked with << for Chaucer's text, >> for the original, in blocks as printed page by page.
blanda
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From this reading ROMAUNT OF THE ROSE MINOR POEMS ----'blanda sonantibus Chordis carmina temperans.'
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
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BOETHIUSnoun
a Roman who was an early Christian philosopher and statesman who was executed for treason; Boethius had a decisive influence on medieval logic (circa 480-524)
From this reading BOETHIUS, _De Cons.
showing who or what does the action
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carmina
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From this reading ROMAUNT OF THE ROSE MINOR POEMS ----'blanda sonantibus Chordis carmina temperans.'
Chaucer'snounUS /ˈtʃɔːsərz/
possessive form of “chaucer” — English poet remembered as author of the Canterbury Tales (1340-1400)
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Chordis
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From this reading ROMAUNT OF THE ROSE MINOR POEMS ----'blanda sonantibus Chordis carmina temperans.'
ConsnounUS /kɑːnz/
plural of “con” — an argument opposed to a proposal
From this reading BOETHIUS, _De Cons.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading BOETHIUS, _De Cons.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading In this text [*e] represents the "schwa" or obscure vowel, printed as inverted-e, and [gh] represents the Middle English letter "yogh", similar to the numeral 3.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading In this text [*e] represents the "schwa" or obscure vowel, printed as inverted-e, and [gh] represents the Middle English letter "yogh", similar to the numeral 3.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading [=a] signifies "a macron", and so forth.
gh
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From this reading In this text [*e] represents the "schwa" or obscure vowel, printed as inverted-e, and [gh] represents the Middle English letter "yogh", similar to the numeral 3.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this text [*e] represents the "schwa" or obscure vowel, printed as inverted-e, and [gh] represents the Middle English letter "yogh", similar to the numeral 3.
inverted-e
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From this reading In this text [*e] represents the "schwa" or obscure vowel, printed as inverted-e, and [gh] represents the Middle English letter "yogh", similar to the numeral 3.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading In this text [*e] represents the "schwa" or obscure vowel, printed as inverted-e, and [gh] represents the Middle English letter "yogh", similar to the numeral 3.
macronnoun
a diacritical mark (-) placed above a vowel to indicate a long sound
From this reading [=a] signifies "a macron", and so forth.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Parallel bilingual texts are marked with << for Chaucer's text, >> for the original, in blocks as printed page by page.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading In this text [*e] represents the "schwa" or obscure vowel, printed as inverted-e, and [gh] represents the Middle English letter "yogh", similar to the numeral 3.
MINORadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading ROMAUNT OF THE ROSE MINOR POEMS ----'blanda sonantibus Chordis carmina temperans.'
numeralnounUS /ˈnuːmərəl/
a symbol used to represent a number
From this reading In this text [*e] represents the "schwa" or obscure vowel, printed as inverted-e, and [gh] represents the Middle English letter "yogh", similar to the numeral 3.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading In this text [*e] represents the "schwa" or obscure vowel, printed as inverted-e, and [gh] represents the Middle English letter "yogh", similar to the numeral 3.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROMAUNT OF THE ROSE MINOR POEMS ----'blanda sonantibus Chordis carmina temperans.'
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In this text [*e] represents the "schwa" or obscure vowel, printed as inverted-e, and [gh] represents the Middle English letter "yogh", similar to the numeral 3.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Parallel bilingual texts are marked with << for Chaucer's text, >> for the original, in blocks as printed page by page.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
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ParallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
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plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading ROMAUNT OF THE ROSE MINOR POEMS ----'blanda sonantibus Chordis carmina temperans.'
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading In this text [*e] represents the "schwa" or obscure vowel, printed as inverted-e, and [gh] represents the Middle English letter "yogh", similar to the numeral 3.
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading In this text [*e] represents the "schwa" or obscure vowel, printed as inverted-e, and [gh] represents the Middle English letter "yogh", similar to the numeral 3.
ROMAUNT
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From this reading ROMAUNT OF THE ROSE MINOR POEMS ----'blanda sonantibus Chordis carmina temperans.'
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading ROMAUNT OF THE ROSE MINOR POEMS ----'blanda sonantibus Chordis carmina temperans.'
schwanounUS /ʃwɑː/
a neutral middle vowel; occurs in unstressed syllables
From this reading In this text [*e] represents the "schwa" or obscure vowel, printed as inverted-e, and [gh] represents the Middle English letter "yogh", similar to the numeral 3.
signifiesverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪz/
third-person singular of “signify” — denote or connote
From this reading [=a] signifies "a macron", and so forth.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading In this text [*e] represents the "schwa" or obscure vowel, printed as inverted-e, and [gh] represents the Middle English letter "yogh", similar to the numeral 3.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading [=a] signifies "a macron", and so forth.
sonantibus
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From this reading ROMAUNT OF THE ROSE MINOR POEMS ----'blanda sonantibus Chordis carmina temperans.'
temperans
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From this reading ROMAUNT OF THE ROSE MINOR POEMS ----'blanda sonantibus Chordis carmina temperans.'
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading In this text [*e] represents the "schwa" or obscure vowel, printed as inverted-e, and [gh] represents the Middle English letter "yogh", similar to the numeral 3.
textsnounUS /teksts/
plural of “text” — the words of something written
From this reading Parallel bilingual texts are marked with << for Chaucer's text, >> for the original, in blocks as printed page by page.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In this text [*e] represents the "schwa" or obscure vowel, printed as inverted-e, and [gh] represents the Middle English letter "yogh", similar to the numeral 3.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this text [*e] represents the "schwa" or obscure vowel, printed as inverted-e, and [gh] represents the Middle English letter "yogh", similar to the numeral 3.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In this text [*e] represents the "schwa" or obscure vowel, printed as inverted-e, and [gh] represents the Middle English letter "yogh", similar to the numeral 3.
vowelnounUS /ˈvaʊəl/
a speech sound made with the vocal tract open
From this reading In this text [*e] represents the "schwa" or obscure vowel, printed as inverted-e, and [gh] represents the Middle English letter "yogh", similar to the numeral 3.
in the company of; together with
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yogh
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From this reading In this text [*e] represents the "schwa" or obscure vowel, printed as inverted-e, and [gh] represents the Middle English letter "yogh", similar to the numeral 3.
