Chapter 14 of Fourteenth Century Verse & Prose is here in full — 372 sentences across 75 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 14 of Fourteenth Century Verse & Prose is here in full — 372 sentences across 75 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_i_ 4. _Þat_: dat. rel. 'to whom'; cp. VI 64. But _lowte_ is sometimes transitive 'to reverence'. _i_ 6.
Chapter 14 of Fourteenth Century Verse & Prose is here in full — 372 sentences across 75 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a digital tape recording of sound
From this reading “_Þat_: dat. rel. 'to whom'; cp.”
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading “But _lowte_ is sometimes transitive 'to reverence'.”
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading “But _lowte_ is sometimes transitive 'to reverence'.”
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From this reading _i_ 4.
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From this reading _i_ 6.
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From this reading VI 64.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But _lowte_ is sometimes transitive 'to reverence'.
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From this reading _Þat_: dat. rel. 'to whom'; cp.
a digital tape recording of sound
From this reading _Þat_: dat. rel. 'to whom'; cp.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _i_ 4.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But _lowte_ is sometimes transitive 'to reverence'.
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From this reading But _lowte_ is sometimes transitive 'to reverence'.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Þat_: dat. rel. 'to whom'; cp.
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading But _lowte_ is sometimes transitive 'to reverence'.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading But _lowte_ is sometimes transitive 'to reverence'.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Þat_: dat. rel. 'to whom'; cp.
a verb (or verb construction) that requires an object in order to be grammatical
From this reading But _lowte_ is sometimes transitive 'to reverence'.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading VI 64.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Þat_: dat. rel. 'to whom'; cp.
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From this reading _Þat_: dat. rel. 'to whom'; cp.
Chapter 14 of Fourteenth Century Verse & Prose by Kenneth[Editor] Sisam holds 372 sentences, grouped into 75 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
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