Chapter 4 of Chaucer's Works, Volume 5 is here in full — 893 sentences across 179 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 4 of Chaucer's Works, Volume 5 is here in full — 893 sentences across 179 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
345. The verb _snewed_ may be explained as a metaphor from snowing; in fact, the M. E. _snewe_, like the Prov. Eng. _snie_ or _snive_, also signifies _to abound, swarm_.
Chapter 4 of Chaucer's Works, Volume 5 is here in full — 893 sentences across 179 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading “_snie_ or _snive_, also signifies _to abound, swarm_.”
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “The verb _snewed_ may be explained as a metaphor from snowing; in fact, the M. E.”
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “The verb _snewed_ may be explained as a metaphor from snowing; in fact, the M. E.”
a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity
From this reading “The verb _snewed_ may be explained as a metaphor from snowing; in fact, the M. E.”
third-person singular of “signify” — denote or connote
From this reading “_snie_ or _snive_, also signifies _to abound, swarm_.”
-ing form of “snow” — fall as snow
From this reading “The verb _snewed_ may be explained as a metaphor from snowing; in fact, the M. E.”
a moving crowd
the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence
From this reading “The verb _snewed_ may be explained as a metaphor from snowing; in fact, the M. E.”
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in reality or actuality
In this reading “The verb _snewed_ may be explained as a metaphor from snowing; in fact, the M. E.”
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From this reading 345.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The verb _snewed_ may be explained as a metaphor from snowing; in fact, the M. E.
be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading _snie_ or _snive_, also signifies _to abound, swarm_.
in addition
From this reading _snie_ or _snive_, also signifies _to abound, swarm_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The verb _snewed_ may be explained as a metaphor from snowing; in fact, the M. E.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The verb _snewed_ may be explained as a metaphor from snowing; in fact, the M. E.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading The verb _snewed_ may be explained as a metaphor from snowing; in fact, the M. E.
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From this reading Eng.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The verb _snewed_ may be explained as a metaphor from snowing; in fact, the M. E.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The verb _snewed_ may be explained as a metaphor from snowing; in fact, the M. E.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The verb _snewed_ may be explained as a metaphor from snowing; in fact, the M. E.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The verb _snewed_ may be explained as a metaphor from snowing; in fact, the M. E.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _snewe_, like the Prov.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The verb _snewed_ may be explained as a metaphor from snowing; in fact, the M. E.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The verb _snewed_ may be explained as a metaphor from snowing; in fact, the M. E.
a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity
From this reading The verb _snewed_ may be explained as a metaphor from snowing; in fact, the M. E.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _snie_ or _snive_, also signifies _to abound, swarm_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _snewe_, like the Prov.
third-person singular of “signify” — denote or connote
From this reading _snie_ or _snive_, also signifies _to abound, swarm_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _snewe_, like the Prov.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The verb _snewed_ may be explained as a metaphor from snowing; in fact, the M. E.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _snie_ or _snive_, also signifies _to abound, swarm_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _snie_ or _snive_, also signifies _to abound, swarm_.
-ing form of “snow” — fall as snow
From this reading The verb _snewed_ may be explained as a metaphor from snowing; in fact, the M. E.
a moving crowd
From this reading _snie_ or _snive_, also signifies _to abound, swarm_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The verb _snewed_ may be explained as a metaphor from snowing; in fact, the M. E.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _snie_ or _snive_, also signifies _to abound, swarm_.
the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence
From this reading The verb _snewed_ may be explained as a metaphor from snowing; in fact, the M. E.
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