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Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250. Part 1
Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250. Part 1

Chapter X

Chapter 10 of Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250. Part 1 is here in full — 356 sentences across 72 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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++For ba me ah. q{uo}ð meað. ant for heart of nowcin.
⁊ for wone of {165} wunne dreden.
⁊ carien. for moni for to muchel heard of wa þ̵ he d`r´eheð. forȝet ure lau{er}d. ant ma þah for nesche ant for flesches licunge for [f.
76v] ȝemeð ham ofte. bituhhen heard ⁊ nesche. bituhhe wa of þis world ant to muche wunne. bituhhe muchel ⁊ lutel is in euch worldlich þing þe middel wei ȝuldene.
ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250. Part 1

Chapter X

Chapter 10 of Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250. Part 1 is here in full — 356 sentences across 72 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/71 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
++For ba me ah. q{uo}ð meað. ant for heart of nowcin.
Line 2
⁊ for wone of {165} wunne dreden.
Line 3
⁊ carien. for moni for to muchel heard of wa þ̵ he d`r´eheð. forȝet ure lau{er}d. ant ma þah for nesche ant for flesches licunge for [f.
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76v] ȝemeð ham ofte. bituhhen heard ⁊ nesche. bituhhe wa of þis world ant to muche wunne. bituhhe muchel ⁊ lutel is in euch worldlich þing þe middel wei ȝuldene.
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ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

ant noun US /ænt/

social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

From this reading “++For ba me ah. q{uo}ð meað. ant for heart of nowcin.”

ham noun US /hæm/

meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)

From this reading “76v] ȝemeð ham ofte. bituhhen heard ⁊ nesche. bituhhe wa of þis world ant to muche wunne. bituhhe muchel ⁊ lutel is in euch worldlich þing þe middel wei ȝuldene.”

heard adjective US /hɜːrd/

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading “⁊ carien. for moni for to muchel heard of wa þ̵ he d`r´eheð. forȝet ure lau{er}d. ant ma þah for nesche ant for flesches licunge for [f.”

heart noun US /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading “++For ba me ah. q{uo}ð meað. ant for heart of nowcin.”

hire verb US /ˈhaɪər/

engage or hire for work

From this reading “ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.”

mei noun US /meɪ/

Japanese ornamental tree with fragrant white or pink blossoms and small yellow fruits

From this reading “ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.”

wei noun US /weɪ/

any of several imperial dynasties of China ruling from 220 to 265 and from 386 to 556

From this reading “76v] ȝemeð ham ofte. bituhhen heard ⁊ nesche. bituhhe wa of þis world ant to muche wunne. bituhhe muchel ⁊ lutel is in euch worldlich þing þe middel wei ȝuldene.”

world noun US /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “76v] ȝemeð ham ofte. bituhhen heard ⁊ nesche. bituhhe wa of þis world ant to muche wunne. bituhhe muchel ⁊ lutel is in euch worldlich þing þe middel wei ȝuldene.”

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165

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From this reading ⁊ for wone of {165} wunne dreden.

170

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From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

76

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From this reading 76v] ȝemeð ham ofte. bituhhen heard ⁊ nesche. bituhhe wa of þis world ant to muche wunne. bituhhe muchel ⁊ lutel is in euch worldlich þing þe middel wei ȝuldene.

ah

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From this reading ++For ba me ah. q{uo}ð meað. ant for heart of nowcin.

antnounUS /ænt/

social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

From this reading ++For ba me ah. q{uo}ð meað. ant for heart of nowcin.

banounUS /ˌbiːˈeɪ/

a soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group; found in barite

From this reading ++For ba me ah. q{uo}ð meað. ant for heart of nowcin.

beo

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From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

bituhhe

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From this reading 76v] ȝemeð ham ofte. bituhhen heard ⁊ nesche. bituhhe wa of þis world ant to muche wunne. bituhhe muchel ⁊ lutel is in euch worldlich þing þe middel wei ȝuldene.

bituhhen

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From this reading 76v] ȝemeð ham ofte. bituhhen heard ⁊ nesche. bituhhe wa of þis world ant to muche wunne. bituhhe muchel ⁊ lutel is in euch worldlich þing þe middel wei ȝuldene.

bringe

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From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

carien

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From this reading ⁊ carien. for moni for to muchel heard of wa þ̵ he d`r´eheð. forȝet ure lau{er}d. ant ma þah for nesche ant for flesches licunge for [f.

dnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading ⁊ carien. for moni for to muchel heard of wa þ̵ he d`r´eheð. forȝet ure lau{er}d. ant ma þah for nesche ant for flesches licunge for [f.

deað

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From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

deouel

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From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

drede

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From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

dreden

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From this reading ⁊ for wone of {165} wunne dreden.

eheð

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From this reading ⁊ carien. for moni for to muchel heard of wa þ̵ he d`r´eheð. forȝet ure lau{er}d. ant ma þah for nesche ant for flesches licunge for [f.

ernounUS /ər/

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium

From this reading ⁊ carien. for moni for to muchel heard of wa þ̵ he d`r´eheð. forȝet ure lau{er}d. ant ma þah for nesche ant for flesches licunge for [f.

este

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From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

euch

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From this reading 76v] ȝemeð ham ofte. bituhhen heard ⁊ nesche. bituhhe wa of þis world ant to muche wunne. bituhhe muchel ⁊ lutel is in euch worldlich þing þe middel wei ȝuldene.

fnounUS /ef/

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading ⁊ carien. for moni for to muchel heard of wa þ̵ he d`r´eheð. forȝet ure lau{er}d. ant ma þah for nesche ant for flesches licunge for [f.

flesches

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From this reading ⁊ carien. for moni for to muchel heard of wa þ̵ he d`r´eheð. forȝet ure lau{er}d. ant ma þah for nesche ant for flesches licunge for [f.

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ++For ba me ah. q{uo}ð meað. ant for heart of nowcin.

forȝet

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From this reading ⁊ carien. for moni for to muchel heard of wa þ̵ he d`r´eheð. forȝet ure lau{er}d. ant ma þah for nesche ant for flesches licunge for [f.

gawe

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From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

haldeð

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From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

hamnounUS /hæm/

meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)

From this reading 76v] ȝemeð ham ofte. bituhhen heard ⁊ nesche. bituhhe wa of þis world ant to muche wunne. bituhhe muchel ⁊ lutel is in euch worldlich þing þe middel wei ȝuldene.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ⁊ carien. for moni for to muchel heard of wa þ̵ he d`r´eheð. forȝet ure lau{er}d. ant ma þah for nesche ant for flesches licunge for [f.

heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading ⁊ carien. for moni for to muchel heard of wa þ̵ he d`r´eheð. forȝet ure lau{er}d. ant ma þah for nesche ant for flesches licunge for [f.

heardes

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From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading ++For ba me ah. q{uo}ð meað. ant for heart of nowcin.

hireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/

engage or hire for work

From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

hwet

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From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

ich

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From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading 76v] ȝemeð ham ofte. bituhhen heard ⁊ nesche. bituhhe wa of þis world ant to muche wunne. bituhhe muchel ⁊ lutel is in euch worldlich þing þe middel wei ȝuldene.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading 76v] ȝemeð ham ofte. bituhhen heard ⁊ nesche. bituhhe wa of þis world ant to muche wunne. bituhhe muchel ⁊ lutel is in euch worldlich þing þe middel wei ȝuldene.

lau

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ⁊ carien. for moni for to muchel heard of wa þ̵ he d`r´eheð. forȝet ure lau{er}d. ant ma þah for nesche ant for flesches licunge for [f.

licomlich

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From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

licunge

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From this reading ⁊ carien. for moni for to muchel heard of wa þ̵ he d`r´eheð. forȝet ure lau{er}d. ant ma þah for nesche ant for flesches licunge for [f.

lutel

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 76v] ȝemeð ham ofte. bituhhen heard ⁊ nesche. bituhhe wa of þis world ant to muche wunne. bituhhe muchel ⁊ lutel is in euch worldlich þing þe middel wei ȝuldene.

manounUS /mɑː/

informal terms for a mother

From this reading ⁊ carien. for moni for to muchel heard of wa þ̵ he d`r´eheð. forȝet ure lau{er}d. ant ma þah for nesche ant for flesches licunge for [f.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading ++For ba me ah. q{uo}ð meað. ant for heart of nowcin.

meað

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From this reading ++For ba me ah. q{uo}ð meað. ant for heart of nowcin.

meinounUS /meɪ/

Japanese ornamental tree with fragrant white or pink blossoms and small yellow fruits

From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

mesure

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From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

middel

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From this reading 76v] ȝemeð ham ofte. bituhhen heard ⁊ nesche. bituhhe wa of þis world ant to muche wunne. bituhhe muchel ⁊ lutel is in euch worldlich þing þe middel wei ȝuldene.

midel

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From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

moni

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From this reading ⁊ carien. for moni for to muchel heard of wa þ̵ he d`r´eheð. forȝet ure lau{er}d. ant ma þah for nesche ant for flesches licunge for [f.

muche

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 76v] ȝemeð ham ofte. bituhhen heard ⁊ nesche. bituhhe wa of þis world ant to muche wunne. bituhhe muchel ⁊ lutel is in euch worldlich þing þe middel wei ȝuldene.

muchel

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From this reading ⁊ carien. for moni for to muchel heard of wa þ̵ he d`r´eheð. forȝet ure lau{er}d. ant ma þah for nesche ant for flesches licunge for [f.

nanounUS /nɑː/

a silvery soft waxy metallic element of the alkali metal group

From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

nawiht

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From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

nenounUS /niː/

a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts

From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

nesche

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ⁊ carien. for moni for to muchel heard of wa þ̵ he d`r´eheð. forȝet ure lau{er}d. ant ma þah for nesche ant for flesches licunge for [f.

nesches

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From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

nowcin

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From this reading ++For ba me ah. q{uo}ð meað. ant for heart of nowcin.

nowðer

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From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ++For ba me ah. q{uo}ð meað. ant for heart of nowcin.

ofte

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From this reading 76v] ȝemeð ham ofte. bituhhen heard ⁊ nesche. bituhhe wa of þis world ant to muche wunne. bituhhe muchel ⁊ lutel is in euch worldlich þing þe middel wei ȝuldene.

ou

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

qnounUS /kjuː/

the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet

From this reading ++For ba me ah. q{uo}ð meað. ant for heart of nowcin.

rnounUS /ɑːr/

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading ⁊ carien. for moni for to muchel heard of wa þ̵ he d`r´eheð. forȝet ure lau{er}d. ant ma þah for nesche ant for flesches licunge for [f.

senounUS /seɪ/

a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium

From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

sikerliche

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From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading ⁊ carien. for moni for to muchel heard of wa þ̵ he d`r´eheð. forȝet ure lau{er}d. ant ma þah for nesche ant for flesches licunge for [f.

uo

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From this reading ++For ba me ah. q{uo}ð meað. ant for heart of nowcin.

ure

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From this reading ⁊ carien. for moni for to muchel heard of wa þ̵ he d`r´eheð. forȝet ure lau{er}d. ant ma þah for nesche ant for flesches licunge for [f.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

vnounUS /viː/

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading 76v] ȝemeð ham ofte. bituhhen heard ⁊ nesche. bituhhe wa of þis world ant to muche wunne. bituhhe muchel ⁊ lutel is in euch worldlich þing þe middel wei ȝuldene.

wanounUS /wɑː/

a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific

From this reading ⁊ carien. for moni for to muchel heard of wa þ̵ he d`r´eheð. forȝet ure lau{er}d. ant ma þah for nesche ant for flesches licunge for [f.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

weinounUS /weɪ/

any of several imperial dynasties of China ruling from 220 to 265 and from 386 to 556

From this reading 76v] ȝemeð ham ofte. bituhhen heard ⁊ nesche. bituhhe wa of þis world ant to muche wunne. bituhhe muchel ⁊ lutel is in euch worldlich þing þe middel wei ȝuldene.

wone

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From this reading ⁊ for wone of {165} wunne dreden.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading 76v] ȝemeð ham ofte. bituhhen heard ⁊ nesche. bituhhe wa of þis world ant to muche wunne. bituhhe muchel ⁊ lutel is in euch worldlich þing þe middel wei ȝuldene.

worldlich

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From this reading 76v] ȝemeð ham ofte. bituhhen heard ⁊ nesche. bituhhe wa of þis world ant to muche wunne. bituhhe muchel ⁊ lutel is in euch worldlich þing þe middel wei ȝuldene.

wunne

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From this reading ⁊ for wone of {165} wunne dreden.

ð

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From this reading ++For ba me ah. q{uo}ð meað. ant for heart of nowcin.

þ

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From this reading ⁊ carien. for moni for to muchel heard of wa þ̵ he d`r´eheð. forȝet ure lau{er}d. ant ma þah for nesche ant for flesches licunge for [f.

þah

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From this reading ⁊ carien. for moni for to muchel heard of wa þ̵ he d`r´eheð. forȝet ure lau{er}d. ant ma þah for nesche ant for flesches licunge for [f.

þe

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From this reading 76v] ȝemeð ham ofte. bituhhen heard ⁊ nesche. bituhhe wa of þis world ant to muche wunne. bituhhe muchel ⁊ lutel is in euch worldlich þing þe middel wei ȝuldene.

þenne

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From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

þerf

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From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

þing

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From this reading 76v] ȝemeð ham ofte. bituhhen heard ⁊ nesche. bituhhe wa of þis world ant to muche wunne. bituhhe muchel ⁊ lutel is in euch worldlich þing þe middel wei ȝuldene.

þis

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From this reading 76v] ȝemeð ham ofte. bituhhen heard ⁊ nesche. bituhhe wa of þis world ant to muche wunne. bituhhe muchel ⁊ lutel is in euch worldlich þing þe middel wei ȝuldene.

ȝef

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From this reading ȝef we hire haldeð {170} þenne gawe sikerliche ne þerf us nowðer for deað ne for deouel dreden. hwet{}se beo of heardes ne drede ich nawiht nesches for ne mei·na wunne. ne na flesches licunge ne licomlich este bringe me ou{er} þe midel of mesure.

ȝemeð

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From this reading 76v] ȝemeð ham ofte. bituhhen heard ⁊ nesche. bituhhe wa of þis world ant to muche wunne. bituhhe muchel ⁊ lutel is in euch worldlich þing þe middel wei ȝuldene.

ȝuldene

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From this reading 76v] ȝemeð ham ofte. bituhhen heard ⁊ nesche. bituhhe wa of þis world ant to muche wunne. bituhhe muchel ⁊ lutel is in euch worldlich þing þe middel wei ȝuldene.

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