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

Chapter XIV

Chapter 14 of Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250. Part 2 is here in full — 505 sentences across 101 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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(5) =Of C.= This differs little from A. Nouns of the weak declension are ancres _s. g._ 8, blodbinden _pl. a._ 64.
The pronoun of the third person _s. n. f._, _pl. n._ is ha 4, 122.
While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.
#gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.
The adv. nedunge 9 represents OE.
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Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250. Part 2

Chapter XIV

Chapter 14 of Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250. Part 2 is here in full — 505 sentences across 101 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/101 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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(5) =Of C.= This differs little from A. Nouns of the weak declension are ancres _s. g._ 8, blodbinden _pl. a._ 64.
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The pronoun of the third person _s. n. f._, _pl. n._ is ha 4, 122.
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While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.
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#gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.
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The adv. nedunge 9 represents OE.

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befits verb US /bɪˈfɪts/

third-person singular of “befit” — accord or comport with

From this reading “While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.”

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declension noun US /dəˈklenʃən/

the inflection of nouns and pronouns and adjectives in Indo-European languages

From this reading “(5) =Of C.= This differs little from A. Nouns of the weak declension are ancres _s. g._ 8, blodbinden _pl. a._ 64.”

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differs verb US /ˈdɪfərz/

third-person singular of “differ” — be different

From this reading “(5) =Of C.= This differs little from A. Nouns of the weak declension are ancres _s. g._ 8, blodbinden _pl. a._ 64.”

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Midland noun US /ˈmɪdlænd/

a town in west central Texas

From this reading “While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.”

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Nouns noun US /naʊnz/

plural of “noun” — a content word that can be used to refer to a person, place, thing, quality, or action

From this reading “(5) =Of C.= This differs little from A. Nouns of the weak declension are ancres _s. g._ 8, blodbinden _pl. a._ 64.”

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pronoun noun US /ˈproʊnaʊn/

a function word that is used in place of a noun or noun phrase

From this reading “The pronoun of the third person _s. n. f._, _pl. n._ is ha 4, 122.”

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survives verb US /sərˈvaɪvz/

third-person singular of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying

From this reading “While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.”

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verb noun US /vɜːrb/

the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence

From this reading “While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.”

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third person noun + noun

pronouns and verbs that are used to refer to something other than the speaker or addressee of the language in which they occur

In this reading “The pronoun of the third person _s. n. f._, _pl. n._ is ha 4, 122.”

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From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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116

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From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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122

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From this reading The pronoun of the third person _s. n. f._, _pl. n._ is ha 4, 122.

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126

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From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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149

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From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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167

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From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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191

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From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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20

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From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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200

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From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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201

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From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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38

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From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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4

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From this reading The pronoun of the third person _s. n. f._, _pl. n._ is ha 4, 122.

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5

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From this reading (5) =Of C.= This differs little from A. Nouns of the weak declension are ancres _s. g._ 8, blodbinden _pl. a._ 64.

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56

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From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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64

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From this reading (5) =Of C.= This differs little from A. Nouns of the weak declension are ancres _s. g._ 8, blodbinden _pl. a._ 64.

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67

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From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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8

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From this reading (5) =Of C.= This differs little from A. Nouns of the weak declension are ancres _s. g._ 8, blodbinden _pl. a._ 64.

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80

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From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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84

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From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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9

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From this reading The adv. nedunge 9 represents OE.

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92

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From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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96

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From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading (5) =Of C.= This differs little from A. Nouns of the weak declension are ancres _s. g._ 8, blodbinden _pl. a._ 64.

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achȝen

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From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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adv

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From this reading The adv. nedunge 9 represents OE.

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ah

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From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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ancres

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From this reading (5) =Of C.= This differs little from A. Nouns of the weak declension are ancres _s. g._ 8, blodbinden _pl. a._ 64.

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading (5) =Of C.= This differs little from A. Nouns of the weak declension are ancres _s. g._ 8, blodbinden _pl. a._ 64.

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befitsverbUS /bɪˈfɪts/

third-person singular of “befit” — accord or comport with

From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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beon

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From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/

next to; at the side of

From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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blodbinden

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From this reading (5) =Of C.= This differs little from A. Nouns of the weak declension are ancres _s. g._ 8, blodbinden _pl. a._ 64.

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CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading (5) =Of C.= This differs little from A. Nouns of the weak declension are ancres _s. g._ 8, blodbinden _pl. a._ 64.

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declensionnounUS /dəˈklenʃən/

the inflection of nouns and pronouns and adjectives in Indo-European languages

From this reading (5) =Of C.= This differs little from A. Nouns of the weak declension are ancres _s. g._ 8, blodbinden _pl. a._ 64.

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differsverbUS /ˈdɪfərz/

third-person singular of “differ” — be different

From this reading (5) =Of C.= This differs little from A. Nouns of the weak declension are ancres _s. g._ 8, blodbinden _pl. a._ 64.

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donnounUS /dɑːn/

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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doð

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From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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endsnounUS /endz/

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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eð

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From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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fnounUS /ef/

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading The pronoun of the third person _s. n. f._, _pl. n._ is ha 4, 122.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading (5) =Of C.= This differs little from A. Nouns of the weak declension are ancres _s. g._ 8, blodbinden _pl. a._ 64.

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gnounUS /dʒiː/

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading (5) =Of C.= This differs little from A. Nouns of the weak declension are ancres _s. g._ 8, blodbinden _pl. a._ 64.

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gebyreþ

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From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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hanounUS /hɑː/

(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day

From this reading The pronoun of the third person _s. n. f._, _pl. n._ is ha 4, 122.

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iburð

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From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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impers

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From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The pronoun of the third person _s. n. f._, _pl. n._ is ha 4, 122.

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littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading (5) =Of C.= This differs little from A. Nouns of the weak declension are ancres _s. g._ 8, blodbinden _pl. a._ 64.

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makesnounUS /meɪks/

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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MidlandnounUS /ˈmɪdlænd/

a town in west central Texas

From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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muchȝen

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From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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muȝen

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From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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nnounUS /en/

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading The pronoun of the third person _s. n. f._, _pl. n._ is ha 4, 122.

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nach

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From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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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 #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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nedunge

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From this reading The adv. nedunge 9 represents OE.

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NounsnounUS /naʊnz/

plural of “noun” — a content word that can be used to refer to a person, place, thing, quality, or action

From this reading (5) =Of C.= This differs little from A. Nouns of the weak declension are ancres _s. g._ 8, blodbinden _pl. a._ 64.

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OE

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From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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OfprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading (5) =Of C.= This differs little from A. Nouns of the weak declension are ancres _s. g._ 8, blodbinden _pl. a._ 64.

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originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

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

From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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pnounUS /piː/

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/

a human being

From this reading The pronoun of the third person _s. n. f._, _pl. n._ is ha 4, 122.

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pl

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From this reading (5) =Of C.= This differs little from A. Nouns of the weak declension are ancres _s. g._ 8, blodbinden _pl. a._ 64.

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prnounUS /ˈpiːˈɑːr/

a soft yellowish-white trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; can be recovered from bastnasite or monazite by an ion-exchange process

From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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pres

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From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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pronounnounUS /ˈproʊnaʊn/

a function word that is used in place of a noun or noun phrase

From this reading The pronoun of the third person _s. n. f._, _pl. n._ is ha 4, 122.

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ptnoun

a heavy precious metallic element; grey-white and resistant to corroding; occurs in some nickel and copper ores and is also found native in some deposits

From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/

in a regular manner

From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/

third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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snounUS /es/

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

From this reading (5) =Of C.= This differs little from A. Nouns of the weak declension are ancres _s. g._ 8, blodbinden _pl. a._ 64.

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sechȝe

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From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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segginde

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From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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subj

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From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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survivesverbUS /sərˈvaɪvz/

third-person singular of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying

From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading (5) =Of C.= This differs little from A. Nouns of the weak declension are ancres _s. g._ 8, blodbinden _pl. a._ 64.

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thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The pronoun of the third person _s. n. f._, _pl. n._ is ha 4, 122.

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ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading (5) =Of C.= This differs little from A. Nouns of the weak declension are ancres _s. g._ 8, blodbinden _pl. a._ 64.

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tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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verbnounUS /vɜːrb/

the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence

From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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verbaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrbəl/

communicated in the form of words

From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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weakadjectiveUS /wiːk/

wanting in physical strength

From this reading (5) =Of C.= This differs little from A. Nouns of the weak declension are ancres _s. g._ 8, blodbinden _pl. a._ 64.

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WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading While the _pr. s._ of the verb regularly ends in -eð, makes 8, 20 survives from the Midland original; so too don 2 _pr. pl._ 200 beside doð 201, beon 126, 149. iburð _pr. s. impers._ 56, befits, represents OE.

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wulled

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From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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wullen

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From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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wullet

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From this reading #gebyreþ#; other verbal forms are sechȝe _pt. s. subj._ 116, segginde _pres. p._ 100, nach for ne ah _pr. s._ 80, achȝen _pr. pl._ 167, muchȝen 2 _pr. pl._ 67, muȝen 92, wullet 2 _pr. pl._ 96, 191 beside wulled 84, wullen 38.

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