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Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250. Part 2
Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250. Part 2

Chapter IX

Chapter 9 of Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250. Part 2 is here in full — 241 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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A critical edition based on all the MSS. then known was issued by H. Lewin, Halle, 1881.
He adopted Zupitza’s filiation of the MSS. as expressed in the following table:
+------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.
The MSS. thus fall into two groups, which are here adequately represented by the printed texts, for D is inferior and J much altered, indeed often rewritten.
U, the original, was probably written about 1180 A.D.
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Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250. Part 2

Chapter IX

Chapter 9 of Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250. Part 2 is here in full — 241 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/48 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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A critical edition based on all the MSS. then known was issued by H. Lewin, Halle, 1881.
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He adopted Zupitza’s filiation of the MSS. as expressed in the following table:
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+------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.
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The MSS. thus fall into two groups, which are here adequately represented by the printed texts, for D is inferior and J much altered, indeed often rewritten.
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U, the original, was probably written about 1180 A.D.

Learner Dictionary

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.

adequately adverb US /ˈædəkwətli/

in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree

From this reading “The MSS. thus fall into two groups, which are here adequately represented by the printed texts, for D is inferior and J much altered, indeed often rewritten.”

based adjective US /beɪst/

having a base

From this reading “A critical edition based on all the MSS. then known was issued by H. Lewin, Halle, 1881.”

displacing verb US /dɪˈspleɪsɪŋ/

-ing form of “displace” — cause to move, usually with force or pressure

From this reading “+------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.”

groups noun US /ɡruːps/

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading “The MSS. thus fall into two groups, which are here adequately represented by the printed texts, for D is inferior and J much altered, indeed often rewritten.”

Halle noun US /hæl/

a city in the Saxony region of Germany on the Saale River; a member of the Hanseatic League during the 13th and 14th centuries

From this reading “A critical edition based on all the MSS. then known was issued by H. Lewin, Halle, 1881.”

inferior adjective US /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/

of or characteristic of low rank or importance

From this reading “The MSS. thus fall into two groups, which are here adequately represented by the printed texts, for D is inferior and J much altered, indeed often rewritten.”

rewritten verb US /riˈrɪtən/

inflected form of “rewrite” — write differently; alter the writing of

From this reading “The MSS. thus fall into two groups, which are here adequately represented by the printed texts, for D is inferior and J much altered, indeed often rewritten.”

texts noun US /teksts/

plural of “text” — the words of something written

From this reading “The MSS. thus fall into two groups, which are here adequately represented by the printed texts, for D is inferior and J much altered, indeed often rewritten.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

nearly related adverb + adjective

In this reading “+------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.”

fall into verb + particle

be included in or classified as

In this reading “The MSS. thus fall into two groups, which are here adequately represented by the printed texts, for D is inferior and J much altered, indeed often rewritten.”

descended from verb + particle counted as “descend from”

In this reading “+------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.”

much altered adverb + adjective

In this reading “The MSS. thus fall into two groups, which are here adequately represented by the printed texts, for D is inferior and J much altered, indeed often rewritten.”

All words in this reading · 87

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

1180

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

From this reading U, the original, was probably written about 1180 A.D.

1881

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

From this reading A critical edition based on all the MSS. then known was issued by H. Lewin, Halle, 1881.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A critical edition based on all the MSS. then known was issued by H. Lewin, Halle, 1881.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading U, the original, was probably written about 1180 A.D.

adequatelyadverbUS /ˈædəkwətli/

in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree

From this reading The MSS. thus fall into two groups, which are here adequately represented by the printed texts, for D is inferior and J much altered, indeed often rewritten.

adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading He adopted Zupitza’s filiation of the MSS. as expressed in the following table:

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A critical edition based on all the MSS. then known was issued by H. Lewin, Halle, 1881.

alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading The MSS. thus fall into two groups, which are here adequately represented by the printed texts, for D is inferior and J much altered, indeed often rewritten.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The MSS. thus fall into two groups, which are here adequately represented by the printed texts, for D is inferior and J much altered, indeed often rewritten.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading He adopted Zupitza’s filiation of the MSS. as expressed in the following table:

basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/

having a base

From this reading A critical edition based on all the MSS. then known was issued by H. Lewin, Halle, 1881.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

belongverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋ/

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A critical edition based on all the MSS. then known was issued by H. Lewin, Halle, 1881.

co-equal

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

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading A critical edition based on all the MSS. then known was issued by H. Lewin, Halle, 1881.

DnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

descendedverbUS /dɪˈsendəd/

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

displacingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪsɪŋ/

-ing form of “displace” — cause to move, usually with force or pressure

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

EnounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading A critical edition based on all the MSS. then known was issued by H. Lewin, Halle, 1881.

expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/

communicated in words

From this reading He adopted Zupitza’s filiation of the MSS. as expressed in the following table:

fallverbUS /fɔːl/

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading The MSS. thus fall into two groups, which are here adequately represented by the printed texts, for D is inferior and J much altered, indeed often rewritten.

filiationnoun

the kinship relation between an individual and the individual's progenitors

From this reading He adopted Zupitza’s filiation of the MSS. as expressed in the following table:

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading He adopted Zupitza’s filiation of the MSS. as expressed in the following table:

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The MSS. thus fall into two groups, which are here adequately represented by the printed texts, for D is inferior and J much altered, indeed often rewritten.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

groupnounUS /ɡruːp/

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading The MSS. thus fall into two groups, which are here adequately represented by the printed texts, for D is inferior and J much altered, indeed often rewritten.

HnounUS /eɪtʃ/

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading A critical edition based on all the MSS. then known was issued by H. Lewin, Halle, 1881.

HallenounUS /hæl/

a city in the Saxony region of Germany on the Saale River; a member of the Hanseatic League during the 13th and 14th centuries

From this reading A critical edition based on all the MSS. then known was issued by H. Lewin, Halle, 1881.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He adopted Zupitza’s filiation of the MSS. as expressed in the following table:

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

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

From this reading The MSS. thus fall into two groups, which are here adequately represented by the printed texts, for D is inferior and J much altered, indeed often rewritten.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading He adopted Zupitza’s filiation of the MSS. as expressed in the following table:

indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The MSS. thus fall into two groups, which are here adequately represented by the printed texts, for D is inferior and J much altered, indeed often rewritten.

inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/

of or characteristic of low rank or importance

From this reading The MSS. thus fall into two groups, which are here adequately represented by the printed texts, for D is inferior and J much altered, indeed often rewritten.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The MSS. thus fall into two groups, which are here adequately represented by the printed texts, for D is inferior and J much altered, indeed often rewritten.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading A critical edition based on all the MSS. then known was issued by H. Lewin, Halle, 1881.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

JnounUS /dʒeɪ/

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 +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/

apprehended with certainty

From this reading A critical edition based on all the MSS. then known was issued by H. Lewin, Halle, 1881.

LnounUS /el/

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/

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

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

Lewin

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

From this reading A critical edition based on all the MSS. then known was issued by H. Lewin, Halle, 1881.

MnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

mepronounUS /miː/

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

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

MissverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

MSS

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

From this reading A critical edition based on all the MSS. then known was issued by H. Lewin, Halle, 1881.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The MSS. thus fall into two groups, which are here adequately represented by the printed texts, for D is inferior and J much altered, indeed often rewritten.

nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He adopted Zupitza’s filiation of the MSS. as expressed in the following table:

oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/

many times at short intervals

From this reading The MSS. thus fall into two groups, which are here adequately represented by the printed texts, for D is inferior and J much altered, indeed often rewritten.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A critical edition based on all the MSS. then known was issued by H. Lewin, Halle, 1881.

originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

Paues

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

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading The MSS. thus fall into two groups, which are here adequately represented by the printed texts, for D is inferior and J much altered, indeed often rewritten.

probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading U, the original, was probably written about 1180 A.D.

relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading The MSS. thus fall into two groups, which are here adequately represented by the printed texts, for D is inferior and J much altered, indeed often rewritten.

rewrittenverbUS /riˈrɪtən/

inflected form of “rewrite” — write differently; alter the writing of

From this reading The MSS. thus fall into two groups, which are here adequately represented by the printed texts, for D is inferior and J much altered, indeed often rewritten.

seemsverbUS /siːmz/

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

TnounUS /tiː/

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

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He adopted Zupitza’s filiation of the MSS. as expressed in the following table:

textsnounUS /teksts/

plural of “text” — the words of something written

From this reading The MSS. thus fall into two groups, which are here adequately represented by the printed texts, for D is inferior and J much altered, indeed often rewritten.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading A critical edition based on all the MSS. then known was issued by H. Lewin, Halle, 1881.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A critical edition based on all the MSS. then known was issued by H. Lewin, Halle, 1881.

thinksnounUS /θɪŋks/

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

thusadverbUS /ðʌs/

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The MSS. thus fall into two groups, which are here adequately represented by the printed texts, for D is inferior and J much altered, indeed often rewritten.

UnounUS /juː/

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

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

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 +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

WnounUS /ˈdʌbəljuː/

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading A critical edition based on all the MSS. then known was issued by H. Lewin, Halle, 1881.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading The MSS. thus fall into two groups, which are here adequately represented by the printed texts, for D is inferior and J much altered, indeed often rewritten.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading U, the original, was probably written about 1180 A.D.

XnounUS /eks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

YnounUS /waɪ/

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

ZnounUS /ziː/

the ending of a series or sequence

From this reading +------------- L +--- X ---+ | | +--- E +--- Y ---+ +--- W ---+ | | +--- e | | U ---+ +----------------------- J | | +----------------------- T +--- Z ---+ +----------------------- D Miss Paues thinks that M is descended from V co-equal with U, thus displacing the latter from its position of original: to me it seems to belong to the Z group, and to be most nearly related to D.

Zupitza's

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From this reading He adopted Zupitza’s filiation of the MSS. as expressed in the following table:

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