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10th
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From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
11
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From this reading All are works found in the manuscript of Anglo-Saxon verse known as "Junius 11."
1937
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From this reading I--The Junius Manuscript" (Columbia University Press, New York, 1937) Farrell, R.T. (ed.): "Daniel and Azarias" (Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1974) Tolkein, J.R.R. (ed.): "The Old English Exodus" (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1981) GENESIS (Genesis A & B) NOTE: This work is generally believed to be a composite of two separate poems, usually referred to as "Genesis A" (or "The Earlier Genesis") and "Genesis B" (or "The Later Genesis").
1974
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From this reading I--The Junius Manuscript" (Columbia University Press, New York, 1937) Farrell, R.T. (ed.): "Daniel and Azarias" (Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1974) Tolkein, J.R.R. (ed.): "The Old English Exodus" (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1981) GENESIS (Genesis A & B) NOTE: This work is generally believed to be a composite of two separate poems, usually referred to as "Genesis A" (or "The Earlier Genesis") and "Genesis B" (or "The Later Genesis").
1978
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
1981
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From this reading I--The Junius Manuscript" (Columbia University Press, New York, 1937) Farrell, R.T. (ed.): "Daniel and Azarias" (Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1974) Tolkein, J.R.R. (ed.): "The Old English Exodus" (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1981) GENESIS (Genesis A & B) NOTE: This work is generally believed to be a composite of two separate poems, usually referred to as "Genesis A" (or "The Earlier Genesis") and "Genesis B" (or "The Later Genesis").
1982
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
1991
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
7th
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From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This file contains translations from the Anglo-Saxon of the following works: "Genesis A", "Genesis B", "Exodus", "Daniel", and "Christ and Satan".
All
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From this reading All are works found in the manuscript of Anglo-Saxon verse known as "Junius 11."
AlthoughnounUS /ˈalthough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This file contains translations from the Anglo-Saxon of the following works: "Genesis A", "Genesis B", "Exodus", "Daniel", and "Christ and Satan".
Anglo-Saxon
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From this reading This file contains translations from the Anglo-Saxon of the following works: "Genesis A", "Genesis B", "Exodus", "Daniel", and "Christ and Satan".
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All are works found in the manuscript of Anglo-Saxon verse known as "Junius 11."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All are works found in the manuscript of Anglo-Saxon verse known as "Junius 11."
ascribed
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From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
Azarias
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From this reading I--The Junius Manuscript" (Columbia University Press, New York, 1937) Farrell, R.T. (ed.): "Daniel and Azarias" (Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1974) Tolkein, J.R.R. (ed.): "The Old English Exodus" (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1981) GENESIS (Genesis A & B) NOTE: This work is generally believed to be a composite of two separate poems, usually referred to as "Genesis A" (or "The Earlier Genesis") and "Genesis B" (or "The Later Genesis").
B
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From this reading This file contains translations from the Anglo-Saxon of the following works: "Genesis A", "Genesis B", "Exodus", "Daniel", and "Christ and Satan".
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I--The Junius Manuscript" (Columbia University Press, New York, 1937) Farrell, R.T. (ed.): "Daniel and Azarias" (Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1974) Tolkein, J.R.R. (ed.): "The Old English Exodus" (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1981) GENESIS (Genesis A & B) NOTE: This work is generally believed to be a composite of two separate poems, usually referred to as "Genesis A" (or "The Earlier Genesis") and "Genesis B" (or "The Later Genesis").
believed
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From this reading I--The Junius Manuscript" (Columbia University Press, New York, 1937) Farrell, R.T. (ed.): "Daniel and Azarias" (Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1974) Tolkein, J.R.R. (ed.): "The Old English Exodus" (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1981) GENESIS (Genesis A & B) NOTE: This work is generally believed to be a composite of two separate poems, usually referred to as "Genesis A" (or "The Earlier Genesis") and "Genesis B" (or "The Later Genesis").
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
Bradley
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
Caedmon
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From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
Centuries
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From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
Century
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From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
Christ
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From this reading This file contains translations from the Anglo-Saxon of the following works: "Genesis A", "Genesis B", "Exodus", "Daniel", and "Christ and Satan".
Co
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From this reading I--The Junius Manuscript" (Columbia University Press, New York, 1937) Farrell, R.T. (ed.): "Daniel and Azarias" (Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1974) Tolkein, J.R.R. (ed.): "The Old English Exodus" (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1981) GENESIS (Genesis A & B) NOTE: This work is generally believed to be a composite of two separate poems, usually referred to as "Genesis A" (or "The Earlier Genesis") and "Genesis B" (or "The Later Genesis").
Columbia
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From this reading I--The Junius Manuscript" (Columbia University Press, New York, 1937) Farrell, R.T. (ed.): "Daniel and Azarias" (Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1974) Tolkein, J.R.R. (ed.): "The Old English Exodus" (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1981) GENESIS (Genesis A & B) NOTE: This work is generally believed to be a composite of two separate poems, usually referred to as "Genesis A" (or "The Earlier Genesis") and "Genesis B" (or "The Later Genesis").
composite
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From this reading I--The Junius Manuscript" (Columbia University Press, New York, 1937) Farrell, R.T. (ed.): "Daniel and Azarias" (Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1974) Tolkein, J.R.R. (ed.): "The Old English Exodus" (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1981) GENESIS (Genesis A & B) NOTE: This work is generally believed to be a composite of two separate poems, usually referred to as "Genesis A" (or "The Earlier Genesis") and "Genesis B" (or "The Later Genesis").
contains
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From this reading This file contains translations from the Anglo-Saxon of the following works: "Genesis A", "Genesis B", "Exodus", "Daniel", and "Christ and Satan".
Critical
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
D
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From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
Daniel
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From this reading This file contains translations from the Anglo-Saxon of the following works: "Genesis A", "Genesis B", "Exodus", "Daniel", and "Christ and Satan".
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
Doane
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
Dobbie
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
Earlier
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From this reading I--The Junius Manuscript" (Columbia University Press, New York, 1937) Farrell, R.T. (ed.): "Daniel and Azarias" (Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1974) Tolkein, J.R.R. (ed.): "The Old English Exodus" (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1981) GENESIS (Genesis A & B) NOTE: This work is generally believed to be a composite of two separate poems, usually referred to as "Genesis A" (or "The Earlier Genesis") and "Genesis B" (or "The Later Genesis").
ed
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
Edition
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
Editions
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
Elliot
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
English
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From this reading I--The Junius Manuscript" (Columbia University Press, New York, 1937) Farrell, R.T. (ed.): "Daniel and Azarias" (Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1974) Tolkein, J.R.R. (ed.): "The Old English Exodus" (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1981) GENESIS (Genesis A & B) NOTE: This work is generally believed to be a composite of two separate poems, usually referred to as "Genesis A" (or "The Earlier Genesis") and "Genesis B" (or "The Later Genesis").
Everyman
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
Exodus
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From this reading This file contains translations from the Anglo-Saxon of the following works: "Genesis A", "Genesis B", "Exodus", "Daniel", and "Christ and Satan".
Farrell
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From this reading I--The Junius Manuscript" (Columbia University Press, New York, 1937) Farrell, R.T. (ed.): "Daniel and Azarias" (Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1974) Tolkein, J.R.R. (ed.): "The Old English Exodus" (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1981) GENESIS (Genesis A & B) NOTE: This work is generally believed to be a composite of two separate poems, usually referred to as "Genesis A" (or "The Earlier Genesis") and "Genesis B" (or "The Later Genesis").
file
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From this reading This file contains translations from the Anglo-Saxon of the following works: "Genesis A", "Genesis B", "Exodus", "Daniel", and "Christ and Satan".
fl
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From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
following
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From this reading This file contains translations from the Anglo-Saxon of the following works: "Genesis A", "Genesis B", "Exodus", "Daniel", and "Christ and Satan".
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading All are works found in the manuscript of Anglo-Saxon verse known as "Junius 11."
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This file contains translations from the Anglo-Saxon of the following works: "Genesis A", "Genesis B", "Exodus", "Daniel", and "Christ and Satan".
generally
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From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
Genesis
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From this reading This file contains translations from the Anglo-Saxon of the following works: "Genesis A", "Genesis B", "Exodus", "Daniel", and "Christ and Satan".
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I--The Junius Manuscript" (Columbia University Press, New York, 1937) Farrell, R.T. (ed.): "Daniel and Azarias" (Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1974) Tolkein, J.R.R. (ed.): "The Old English Exodus" (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1981) GENESIS (Genesis A & B) NOTE: This work is generally believed to be a composite of two separate poems, usually referred to as "Genesis A" (or "The Earlier Genesis") and "Genesis B" (or "The Later Genesis").
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All are works found in the manuscript of Anglo-Saxon verse known as "Junius 11."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
J
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
Junius
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From this reading All are works found in the manuscript of Anglo-Saxon verse known as "Junius 11."
known
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From this reading All are works found in the manuscript of Anglo-Saxon verse known as "Junius 11."
late
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From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
Later
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From this reading I--The Junius Manuscript" (Columbia University Press, New York, 1937) Farrell, R.T. (ed.): "Daniel and Azarias" (Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1974) Tolkein, J.R.R. (ed.): "The Old English Exodus" (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1981) GENESIS (Genesis A & B) NOTE: This work is generally believed to be a composite of two separate poems, usually referred to as "Genesis A" (or "The Earlier Genesis") and "Genesis B" (or "The Later Genesis").
London
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
Ltd
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From this reading I--The Junius Manuscript" (Columbia University Press, New York, 1937) Farrell, R.T. (ed.): "Daniel and Azarias" (Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1974) Tolkein, J.R.R. (ed.): "The Old English Exodus" (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1981) GENESIS (Genesis A & B) NOTE: This work is generally believed to be a composite of two separate poems, usually referred to as "Genesis A" (or "The Earlier Genesis") and "Genesis B" (or "The Later Genesis").
Madison
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading All are works found in the manuscript of Anglo-Saxon verse known as "Junius 11."
Methuen
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From this reading I--The Junius Manuscript" (Columbia University Press, New York, 1937) Farrell, R.T. (ed.): "Daniel and Azarias" (Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1974) Tolkein, J.R.R. (ed.): "The Old English Exodus" (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1981) GENESIS (Genesis A & B) NOTE: This work is generally believed to be a composite of two separate poems, usually referred to as "Genesis A" (or "The Earlier Genesis") and "Genesis B" (or "The Later Genesis").
N
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
New
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
NOTE
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From this reading I--The Junius Manuscript" (Columbia University Press, New York, 1937) Farrell, R.T. (ed.): "Daniel and Azarias" (Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1974) Tolkein, J.R.R. (ed.): "The Old English Exodus" (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1981) GENESIS (Genesis A & B) NOTE: This work is generally believed to be a composite of two separate poems, usually referred to as "Genesis A" (or "The Earlier Genesis") and "Genesis B" (or "The Later Genesis").
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This file contains translations from the Anglo-Saxon of the following works: "Genesis A", "Genesis B", "Exodus", "Daniel", and "Christ and Satan".
Old
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I--The Junius Manuscript" (Columbia University Press, New York, 1937) Farrell, R.T. (ed.): "Daniel and Azarias" (Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1974) Tolkein, J.R.R. (ed.): "The Old English Exodus" (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1981) GENESIS (Genesis A & B) NOTE: This work is generally believed to be a composite of two separate poems, usually referred to as "Genesis A" (or "The Earlier Genesis") and "Genesis B" (or "The Later Genesis").
originally
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From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
Oxford
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From this reading I--The Junius Manuscript" (Columbia University Press, New York, 1937) Farrell, R.T. (ed.): "Daniel and Azarias" (Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1974) Tolkein, J.R.R. (ed.): "The Old English Exodus" (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1981) GENESIS (Genesis A & B) NOTE: This work is generally believed to be a composite of two separate poems, usually referred to as "Genesis A" (or "The Earlier Genesis") and "Genesis B" (or "The Later Genesis").
poems
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From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
poet
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From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
Poetic
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
Poetry
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
Press
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
R
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From this reading I--The Junius Manuscript" (Columbia University Press, New York, 1937) Farrell, R.T. (ed.): "Daniel and Azarias" (Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1974) Tolkein, J.R.R. (ed.): "The Old English Exodus" (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1981) GENESIS (Genesis A & B) NOTE: This work is generally believed to be a composite of two separate poems, usually referred to as "Genesis A" (or "The Earlier Genesis") and "Genesis B" (or "The Later Genesis").
Records
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
referred
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From this reading I--The Junius Manuscript" (Columbia University Press, New York, 1937) Farrell, R.T. (ed.): "Daniel and Azarias" (Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1974) Tolkein, J.R.R. (ed.): "The Old English Exodus" (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1981) GENESIS (Genesis A & B) NOTE: This work is generally believed to be a composite of two separate poems, usually referred to as "Genesis A" (or "The Earlier Genesis") and "Genesis B" (or "The Later Genesis").
represent
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From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
S
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
Satan
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From this reading This file contains translations from the Anglo-Saxon of the following works: "Genesis A", "Genesis B", "Exodus", "Daniel", and "Christ and Satan".
Saxon
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
separate
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From this reading I--The Junius Manuscript" (Columbia University Press, New York, 1937) Farrell, R.T. (ed.): "Daniel and Azarias" (Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1974) Tolkein, J.R.R. (ed.): "The Old English Exodus" (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1981) GENESIS (Genesis A & B) NOTE: This work is generally believed to be a composite of two separate poems, usually referred to as "Genesis A" (or "The Earlier Genesis") and "Genesis B" (or "The Later Genesis").
single
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From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
sometime
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From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
sometimes
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From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
T
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From this reading I--The Junius Manuscript" (Columbia University Press, New York, 1937) Farrell, R.T. (ed.): "Daniel and Azarias" (Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1974) Tolkein, J.R.R. (ed.): "The Old English Exodus" (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1981) GENESIS (Genesis A & B) NOTE: This work is generally believed to be a composite of two separate poems, usually referred to as "Genesis A" (or "The Earlier Genesis") and "Genesis B" (or "The Later Genesis").
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This file contains translations from the Anglo-Saxon of the following works: "Genesis A", "Genesis B", "Exodus", "Daniel", and "Christ and Satan".
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This file contains translations from the Anglo-Saxon of the following works: "Genesis A", "Genesis B", "Exodus", "Daniel", and "Christ and Satan".
thoughtnounUS /thought/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
Tolkein
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From this reading I--The Junius Manuscript" (Columbia University Press, New York, 1937) Farrell, R.T. (ed.): "Daniel and Azarias" (Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1974) Tolkein, J.R.R. (ed.): "The Old English Exodus" (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1981) GENESIS (Genesis A & B) NOTE: This work is generally believed to be a composite of two separate poems, usually referred to as "Genesis A" (or "The Earlier Genesis") and "Genesis B" (or "The Later Genesis").
translations
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From this reading This file contains translations from the Anglo-Saxon of the following works: "Genesis A", "Genesis B", "Exodus", "Daniel", and "Christ and Satan".
two
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From this reading I--The Junius Manuscript" (Columbia University Press, New York, 1937) Farrell, R.T. (ed.): "Daniel and Azarias" (Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1974) Tolkein, J.R.R. (ed.): "The Old English Exodus" (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1981) GENESIS (Genesis A & B) NOTE: This work is generally believed to be a composite of two separate poems, usually referred to as "Genesis A" (or "The Earlier Genesis") and "Genesis B" (or "The Later Genesis").
University
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
usually
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From this reading I--The Junius Manuscript" (Columbia University Press, New York, 1937) Farrell, R.T. (ed.): "Daniel and Azarias" (Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1974) Tolkein, J.R.R. (ed.): "The Old English Exodus" (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1981) GENESIS (Genesis A & B) NOTE: This work is generally believed to be a composite of two separate poems, usually referred to as "Genesis A" (or "The Earlier Genesis") and "Genesis B" (or "The Later Genesis").
VanKirk
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
Vatican
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
verse
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From this reading All are works found in the manuscript of Anglo-Saxon verse known as "Junius 11."
vol
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
West
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
Wisconsin
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From this reading Bradley, S.A.J.: "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" (Everyman Press, London, 1982) Critical Editions-- Doane, A.N. (ed.): "Genesis A: A New Critical Edition" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1978) Doane, A.N. (ed.): "The Saxon Genesis: An Edition of the West Saxon Genesis B and the Old Saxon Vatican Genesis" (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1991) Dobbie, Elliot VanKirk (ed.): "The Anglo-Saxon Poetic Records, vol.
work
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From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
works
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From this reading This file contains translations from the Anglo-Saxon of the following works: "Genesis A", "Genesis B", "Exodus", "Daniel", and "Christ and Satan".
written
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From this reading These works were originally written in Anglo-Saxon, sometime between the 7th and 10th Centuries A.D. Although sometimes ascribed to the poet Caedmon (fl. late 7th Century), it is generally thought that these poems do not represent the work of one single poet.
York
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From this reading I--The Junius Manuscript" (Columbia University Press, New York, 1937) Farrell, R.T. (ed.): "Daniel and Azarias" (Methuen & Co. Ltd., London, 1974) Tolkein, J.R.R. (ed.): "The Old English Exodus" (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1981) GENESIS (Genesis A & B) NOTE: This work is generally believed to be a composite of two separate poems, usually referred to as "Genesis A" (or "The Earlier Genesis") and "Genesis B" (or "The Later Genesis").