Chapter VIII

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From this reading 190.

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From this reading 191.

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From this reading Now in Layamon the younger MS. writes woþ for _wouh_, _woh_ in the elder, 3327, 4333, where the sense requires the latter, and _word woh_, perverse of speech, would fit well here.

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From this reading Now in Layamon the younger MS. writes woþ for _wouh_, _woh_ in the elder, 3327, 4333, where the sense requires the latter, and _word woh_, perverse of speech, would fit well here.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading #woþ#: T has wod and wordwod may mean word-mad; in that case the second half of the line is little more than repetition.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading But T has often _d_ for _þ_, and so his reading may be the same in effect as that of J, which does not put _þ_ for _d_.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But T has often _d_ for _þ_, and so his reading may be the same in effect as that of J, which does not put _þ_ for _d_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But T has often _d_ for _þ_, and so his reading may be the same in effect as that of J, which does not put _þ_ for _d_.

an occurrence of something

From this reading #woþ#: T has wod and wordwod may mean word-mad; in that case the second half of the line is little more than repetition.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading But T has often _d_ for _þ_, and so his reading may be the same in effect as that of J, which does not put _þ_ for _d_.

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

From this reading But T has often _d_ for _þ_, and so his reading may be the same in effect as that of J, which does not put _þ_ for _d_.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading But T has often _d_ for _þ_, and so his reading may be the same in effect as that of J, which does not put _þ_ for _d_.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading Now in Layamon the younger MS. writes woþ for _wouh_, _woh_ in the elder, 3327, 4333, where the sense requires the latter, and _word woh_, perverse of speech, would fit well here.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Now in Layamon the younger MS. writes woþ for _wouh_, _woh_ in the elder, 3327, 4333, where the sense requires the latter, and _word woh_, perverse of speech, would fit well here.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But T has often _d_ for _þ_, and so his reading may be the same in effect as that of J, which does not put _þ_ for _d_.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading #woþ#: T has wod and wordwod may mean word-mad; in that case the second half of the line is little more than repetition.

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

From this reading #woþ#: T has wod and wordwod may mean word-mad; in that case the second half of the line is little more than repetition.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Now in Layamon the younger MS. writes woþ for _wouh_, _woh_ in the elder, 3327, 4333, where the sense requires the latter, and _word woh_, perverse of speech, would fit well here.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading But T has often _d_ for _þ_, and so his reading may be the same in effect as that of J, which does not put _þ_ for _d_.

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

From this reading #woþ#: T has wod and wordwod may mean word-mad; in that case the second half of the line is little more than repetition.

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

From this reading #woþ#: T has wod and wordwod may mean word-mad; in that case the second half of the line is little more than repetition.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading But T has often _d_ for _þ_, and so his reading may be the same in effect as that of J, which does not put _þ_ for _d_.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Now in Layamon the younger MS. writes woþ for _wouh_, _woh_ in the elder, 3327, 4333, where the sense requires the latter, and _word woh_, perverse of speech, would fit well here.

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From this reading Now in Layamon the younger MS. writes woþ for _wouh_, _woh_ in the elder, 3327, 4333, where the sense requires the latter, and _word woh_, perverse of speech, would fit well here.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading #woþ#: T has wod and wordwod may mean word-mad; in that case the second half of the line is little more than repetition.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading #woþ#: T has wod and wordwod may mean word-mad; in that case the second half of the line is little more than repetition.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading #woþ#: T has wod and wordwod may mean word-mad; in that case the second half of the line is little more than repetition.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading #woþ#: T has wod and wordwod may mean word-mad; in that case the second half of the line is little more than repetition.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading #woþ#: T has wod and wordwod may mean word-mad; in that case the second half of the line is little more than repetition.

a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers

From this reading Now in Layamon the younger MS. writes woþ for _wouh_, _woh_ in the elder, 3327, 4333, where the sense requires the latter, and _word woh_, perverse of speech, would fit well here.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But T has often _d_ for _þ_, and so his reading may be the same in effect as that of J, which does not put _þ_ for _d_.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now in Layamon the younger MS. writes woþ for _wouh_, _woh_ in the elder, 3327, 4333, where the sense requires the latter, and _word woh_, perverse of speech, would fit well here.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading #woþ#: T has wod and wordwod may mean word-mad; in that case the second half of the line is little more than repetition.

many times at short intervals

From this reading But T has often _d_ for _þ_, and so his reading may be the same in effect as that of J, which does not put _þ_ for _d_.

marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict

From this reading Now in Layamon the younger MS. writes woþ for _wouh_, _woh_ in the elder, 3327, 4333, where the sense requires the latter, and _word woh_, perverse of speech, would fit well here.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But T has often _d_ for _þ_, and so his reading may be the same in effect as that of J, which does not put _þ_ for _d_.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading But T has often _d_ for _þ_, and so his reading may be the same in effect as that of J, which does not put _þ_ for _d_.

an event that repeats

From this reading #woþ#: T has wod and wordwod may mean word-mad; in that case the second half of the line is little more than repetition.

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading Now in Layamon the younger MS. writes woþ for _wouh_, _woh_ in the elder, 3327, 4333, where the sense requires the latter, and _word woh_, perverse of speech, would fit well here.

Identical; not different.

From this reading But T has often _d_ for _þ_, and so his reading may be the same in effect as that of J, which does not put _þ_ for _d_.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading #woþ#: T has wod and wordwod may mean word-mad; in that case the second half of the line is little more than repetition.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Now in Layamon the younger MS. writes woþ for _wouh_, _woh_ in the elder, 3327, 4333, where the sense requires the latter, and _word woh_, perverse of speech, would fit well here.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But T has often _d_ for _þ_, and so his reading may be the same in effect as that of J, which does not put _þ_ for _d_.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Now in Layamon the younger MS. writes woþ for _wouh_, _woh_ in the elder, 3327, 4333, where the sense requires the latter, and _word woh_, perverse of speech, would fit well here.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading #woþ#: T has wod and wordwod may mean word-mad; in that case the second half of the line is little more than repetition.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading #woþ#: T has wod and wordwod may mean word-mad; in that case the second half of the line is little more than repetition.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading #woþ#: T has wod and wordwod may mean word-mad; in that case the second half of the line is little more than repetition.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading #woþ#: T has wod and wordwod may mean word-mad; in that case the second half of the line is little more than repetition.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Now in Layamon the younger MS. writes woþ for _wouh_, _woh_ in the elder, 3327, 4333, where the sense requires the latter, and _word woh_, perverse of speech, would fit well here.

in or at the place that

From this reading Now in Layamon the younger MS. writes woþ for _wouh_, _woh_ in the elder, 3327, 4333, where the sense requires the latter, and _word woh_, perverse of speech, would fit well here.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But T has often _d_ for _þ_, and so his reading may be the same in effect as that of J, which does not put _þ_ for _d_.

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From this reading #woþ#: T has wod and wordwod may mean word-mad; in that case the second half of the line is little more than repetition.

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

From this reading Now in Layamon the younger MS. writes woþ for _wouh_, _woh_ in the elder, 3327, 4333, where the sense requires the latter, and _word woh_, perverse of speech, would fit well here.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Now in Layamon the younger MS. writes woþ for _wouh_, _woh_ in the elder, 3327, 4333, where the sense requires the latter, and _word woh_, perverse of speech, would fit well here.

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

From this reading #woþ#: T has wod and wordwod may mean word-mad; in that case the second half of the line is little more than repetition.

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

From this reading #woþ#: T has wod and wordwod may mean word-mad; in that case the second half of the line is little more than repetition.

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

From this reading Now in Layamon the younger MS. writes woþ for _wouh_, _woh_ in the elder, 3327, 4333, where the sense requires the latter, and _word woh_, perverse of speech, would fit well here.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Now in Layamon the younger MS. writes woþ for _wouh_, _woh_ in the elder, 3327, 4333, where the sense requires the latter, and _word woh_, perverse of speech, would fit well here.

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From this reading #woþ#: T has wod and wordwod may mean word-mad; in that case the second half of the line is little more than repetition.

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Now in Layamon the younger MS. writes woþ for _wouh_, _woh_ in the elder, 3327, 4333, where the sense requires the latter, and _word woh_, perverse of speech, would fit well here.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Now in Layamon the younger MS. writes woþ for _wouh_, _woh_ in the elder, 3327, 4333, where the sense requires the latter, and _word woh_, perverse of speech, would fit well here.

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From this reading But T has often _d_ for _þ_, and so his reading may be the same in effect as that of J, which does not put _þ_ for _d_.