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

Chapter XIX

Chapter 19 of Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250. Part 2 is here in full — 453 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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The personal pronouns are ich, me, we, ure _pl. g._ 182, us, te = þu in likeste 122, ge, giu 147, 148, 153.
The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.
Reflexive is himseluen _d._ 107, _a._ 90: definitive, himself _s. n._ 155: possessives are mi, ure, þin, his, hise _pl. d._ 10, 78, here.
The general form of the article is þe, te 6, 156, 166; inflected forms are ðet _s. n. neut._ 26, 117, þo _pl. n._ 17 (3); þet 14, 84 is demonstrative: the article is used pronominally in þo þe, those who 27 (10).
The compound demonstrative is _s._ þis, tis 174, _pl._ þese, once þis[e] 125.
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Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250. Part 2

Chapter XIX

Chapter 19 of Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250. Part 2 is here in full — 453 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/90 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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The personal pronouns are ich, me, we, ure _pl. g._ 182, us, te = þu in likeste 122, ge, giu 147, 148, 153.
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The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.
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Reflexive is himseluen _d._ 107, _a._ 90: definitive, himself _s. n._ 155: possessives are mi, ure, þin, his, hise _pl. d._ 10, 78, here.
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The general form of the article is þe, te 6, 156, 166; inflected forms are ðet _s. n. neut._ 26, 117, þo _pl. n._ 17 (3); þet 14, 84 is demonstrative: the article is used pronominally in þo þe, those who 27 (10).
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The compound demonstrative is _s._ þis, tis 174, _pl._ þese, once þis[e] 125.

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compound noun US /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts

From this reading “The compound demonstrative is _s._ þis, tis 174, _pl._ þese, once þis[e] 125.”

definitive adjective US /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

clearly defined or formulated

From this reading “Reflexive is himseluen _d._ 107, _a._ 90: definitive, himself _s. n._ 155: possessives are mi, ure, þin, his, hise _pl. d._ 10, 78, here.”

demonstrative noun US /dɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/

a pronoun that points out an intended referent

From this reading “The general form of the article is þe, te 6, 156, 166; inflected forms are ðet _s. n. neut._ 26, 117, þo _pl. n._ 17 (3); þet 14, 84 is demonstrative: the article is used pronominally in þo þe, those who 27 (10).”

hem noun US /hem/

the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down

From this reading “The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.”

inflected adjective US /ˌɪnˈflektəd/

(of the voice) altered in tone or pitch

From this reading “The general form of the article is þe, te 6, 156, 166; inflected forms are ðet _s. n. neut._ 26, 117, þo _pl. n._ 17 (3); þet 14, 84 is demonstrative: the article is used pronominally in þo þe, those who 27 (10).”

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 is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.”

pronouns noun US /ˈproʊnaʊnz/

plural of “pronoun” — a function word that is used in place of a noun or noun phrase

From this reading “The personal pronouns are ich, me, we, ure _pl. g._ 182, us, te = þu in likeste 122, ge, giu 147, 148, 153.”

Reflexive adjective US /rəˈfleksɪv/

without volition or conscious control

From this reading “Reflexive is himseluen _d._ 107, _a._ 90: definitive, himself _s. n._ 155: possessives are mi, ure, þin, his, hise _pl. d._ 10, 78, here.”

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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 is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.”

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10

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From this reading Reflexive is himseluen _d._ 107, _a._ 90: definitive, himself _s. n._ 155: possessives are mi, ure, þin, his, hise _pl. d._ 10, 78, here.

107

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From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

11

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From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

117

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From this reading The general form of the article is þe, te 6, 156, 166; inflected forms are ðet _s. n. neut._ 26, 117, þo _pl. n._ 17 (3); þet 14, 84 is demonstrative: the article is used pronominally in þo þe, those who 27 (10).

12

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From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

122

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From this reading The personal pronouns are ich, me, we, ure _pl. g._ 182, us, te = þu in likeste 122, ge, giu 147, 148, 153.

125

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From this reading The compound demonstrative is _s._ þis, tis 174, _pl._ þese, once þis[e] 125.

14

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From this reading The general form of the article is þe, te 6, 156, 166; inflected forms are ðet _s. n. neut._ 26, 117, þo _pl. n._ 17 (3); þet 14, 84 is demonstrative: the article is used pronominally in þo þe, those who 27 (10).

147

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From this reading The personal pronouns are ich, me, we, ure _pl. g._ 182, us, te = þu in likeste 122, ge, giu 147, 148, 153.

148

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From this reading The personal pronouns are ich, me, we, ure _pl. g._ 182, us, te = þu in likeste 122, ge, giu 147, 148, 153.

153

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From this reading The personal pronouns are ich, me, we, ure _pl. g._ 182, us, te = þu in likeste 122, ge, giu 147, 148, 153.

155

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From this reading Reflexive is himseluen _d._ 107, _a._ 90: definitive, himself _s. n._ 155: possessives are mi, ure, þin, his, hise _pl. d._ 10, 78, here.

156

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From this reading The general form of the article is þe, te 6, 156, 166; inflected forms are ðet _s. n. neut._ 26, 117, þo _pl. n._ 17 (3); þet 14, 84 is demonstrative: the article is used pronominally in þo þe, those who 27 (10).

166

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From this reading The general form of the article is þe, te 6, 156, 166; inflected forms are ðet _s. n. neut._ 26, 117, þo _pl. n._ 17 (3); þet 14, 84 is demonstrative: the article is used pronominally in þo þe, those who 27 (10).

17

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From this reading The general form of the article is þe, te 6, 156, 166; inflected forms are ðet _s. n. neut._ 26, 117, þo _pl. n._ 17 (3); þet 14, 84 is demonstrative: the article is used pronominally in þo þe, those who 27 (10).

174

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From this reading The compound demonstrative is _s._ þis, tis 174, _pl._ þese, once þis[e] 125.

182

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From this reading The personal pronouns are ich, me, we, ure _pl. g._ 182, us, te = þu in likeste 122, ge, giu 147, 148, 153.

19

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From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

21

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From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

26

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From this reading The general form of the article is þe, te 6, 156, 166; inflected forms are ðet _s. n. neut._ 26, 117, þo _pl. n._ 17 (3); þet 14, 84 is demonstrative: the article is used pronominally in þo þe, those who 27 (10).

27

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From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

3

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From this reading The general form of the article is þe, te 6, 156, 166; inflected forms are ðet _s. n. neut._ 26, 117, þo _pl. n._ 17 (3); þet 14, 84 is demonstrative: the article is used pronominally in þo þe, those who 27 (10).

33

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From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

6

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From this reading The general form of the article is þe, te 6, 156, 166; inflected forms are ðet _s. n. neut._ 26, 117, þo _pl. n._ 17 (3); þet 14, 84 is demonstrative: the article is used pronominally in þo þe, those who 27 (10).

72

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From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

74

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From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

78

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From this reading Reflexive is himseluen _d._ 107, _a._ 90: definitive, himself _s. n._ 155: possessives are mi, ure, þin, his, hise _pl. d._ 10, 78, here.

84

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From this reading The general form of the article is þe, te 6, 156, 166; inflected forms are ðet _s. n. neut._ 26, 117, þo _pl. n._ 17 (3); þet 14, 84 is demonstrative: the article is used pronominally in þo þe, those who 27 (10).

90

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From this reading Reflexive is himseluen _d._ 107, _a._ 90: definitive, himself _s. n._ 155: possessives are mi, ure, þin, his, hise _pl. d._ 10, 78, here.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading The personal pronouns are ich, me, we, ure _pl. g._ 182, us, te = þu in likeste 122, ge, giu 147, 148, 153.

articlenounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəl/

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading The general form of the article is þe, te 6, 156, 166; inflected forms are ðet _s. n. neut._ 26, 117, þo _pl. n._ 17 (3); þet 14, 84 is demonstrative: the article is used pronominally in þo þe, those who 27 (10).

asse

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From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts

From this reading The compound demonstrative is _s._ þis, tis 174, _pl._ þese, once þis[e] 125.

dnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

definitiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

clearly defined or formulated

From this reading Reflexive is himseluen _d._ 107, _a._ 90: definitive, himself _s. n._ 155: possessives are mi, ure, þin, his, hise _pl. d._ 10, 78, here.

demonstrativenounUS /dɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/

a pronoun that points out an intended referent

From this reading The general form of the article is þe, te 6, 156, 166; inflected forms are ðet _s. n. neut._ 26, 117, þo _pl. n._ 17 (3); þet 14, 84 is demonstrative: the article is used pronominally in þo þe, those who 27 (10).

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 The compound demonstrative is _s._ þis, tis 174, _pl._ þese, once þis[e] 125.

fnounUS /ef/

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The general form of the article is þe, te 6, 156, 166; inflected forms are ðet _s. n. neut._ 26, 117, þo _pl. n._ 17 (3); þet 14, 84 is demonstrative: the article is used pronominally in þo þe, those who 27 (10).

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 The general form of the article is þe, te 6, 156, 166; inflected forms are ðet _s. n. neut._ 26, 117, þo _pl. n._ 17 (3); þet 14, 84 is demonstrative: the article is used pronominally in þo þe, those who 27 (10).

gnounUS /dʒiː/

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

From this reading The personal pronouns are ich, me, we, ure _pl. g._ 182, us, te = þu in likeste 122, ge, giu 147, 148, 153.

genoun

a brittle grey crystalline element that is a semiconducting metalloid (resembling silicon) used in transistors; occurs in germanite and argyrodite

From this reading The personal pronouns are ich, me, we, ure _pl. g._ 182, us, te = þu in likeste 122, ge, giu 147, 148, 153.

generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The general form of the article is þe, te 6, 156, 166; inflected forms are ðet _s. n. neut._ 26, 117, þo _pl. n._ 17 (3); þet 14, 84 is demonstrative: the article is used pronominally in þo þe, those who 27 (10).

giu

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From this reading The personal pronouns are ich, me, we, ure _pl. g._ 182, us, te = þu in likeste 122, ge, giu 147, 148, 153.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

hemnounUS /hem/

the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down

From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

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

From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

hieverb

move hurridly

From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Reflexive is himseluen _d._ 107, _a._ 90: definitive, himself _s. n._ 155: possessives are mi, ure, þin, his, hise _pl. d._ 10, 78, here.

himseluen

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From this reading Reflexive is himseluen _d._ 107, _a._ 90: definitive, himself _s. n._ 155: possessives are mi, ure, þin, his, hise _pl. d._ 10, 78, here.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Reflexive is himseluen _d._ 107, _a._ 90: definitive, himself _s. n._ 155: possessives are mi, ure, þin, his, hise _pl. d._ 10, 78, here.

hise

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From this reading Reflexive is himseluen _d._ 107, _a._ 90: definitive, himself _s. n._ 155: possessives are mi, ure, þin, his, hise _pl. d._ 10, 78, here.

hitverbUS /hɪt/

cause to move by striking

From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

ich

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From this reading The personal pronouns are ich, me, we, ure _pl. g._ 182, us, te = þu in likeste 122, ge, giu 147, 148, 153.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The personal pronouns are ich, me, we, ure _pl. g._ 182, us, te = þu in likeste 122, ge, giu 147, 148, 153.

inflectedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈflektəd/

(of the voice) altered in tone or pitch

From this reading The general form of the article is þe, te 6, 156, 166; inflected forms are ðet _s. n. neut._ 26, 117, þo _pl. n._ 17 (3); þet 14, 84 is demonstrative: the article is used pronominally in þo þe, those who 27 (10).

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 is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

likeste

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From this reading The personal pronouns are ich, me, we, ure _pl. g._ 182, us, te = þu in likeste 122, ge, giu 147, 148, 153.

mnounUS /em/

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

From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

mepronounUS /miː/

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

From this reading The personal pronouns are ich, me, we, ure _pl. g._ 182, us, te = þu in likeste 122, ge, giu 147, 148, 153.

minounUS /miː/

destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle

From this reading Reflexive is himseluen _d._ 107, _a._ 90: definitive, himself _s. n._ 155: possessives are mi, ure, þin, his, hise _pl. d._ 10, 78, here.

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 is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

neut

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From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading The compound demonstrative is _s._ þis, tis 174, _pl._ þese, once þis[e] 125.

personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/

a human being

From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading The personal pronouns are ich, me, we, ure _pl. g._ 182, us, te = þu in likeste 122, ge, giu 147, 148, 153.

pl

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From this reading The personal pronouns are ich, me, we, ure _pl. g._ 182, us, te = þu in likeste 122, ge, giu 147, 148, 153.

possessives

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From this reading Reflexive is himseluen _d._ 107, _a._ 90: definitive, himself _s. n._ 155: possessives are mi, ure, þin, his, hise _pl. d._ 10, 78, here.

pronominally

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From this reading The general form of the article is þe, te 6, 156, 166; inflected forms are ðet _s. n. neut._ 26, 117, þo _pl. n._ 17 (3); þet 14, 84 is demonstrative: the article is used pronominally in þo þe, those who 27 (10).

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 is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

pronounsnounUS /ˈproʊnaʊnz/

plural of “pronoun” — a function word that is used in place of a noun or noun phrase

From this reading The personal pronouns are ich, me, we, ure _pl. g._ 182, us, te = þu in likeste 122, ge, giu 147, 148, 153.

ReflexiveadjectiveUS /rəˈfleksɪv/

without volition or conscious control

From this reading Reflexive is himseluen _d._ 107, _a._ 90: definitive, himself _s. n._ 155: possessives are mi, ure, þin, his, hise _pl. d._ 10, 78, here.

snounUS /es/

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

From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

strete

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From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

tenounUS /tiː/

a brittle silver-white metalloid element that is related to selenium and sulfur; it is used in alloys and as a semiconductor; occurs mainly as tellurides in ores of copper and nickel and silver and gold

From this reading The personal pronouns are ich, me, we, ure _pl. g._ 182, us, te = þu in likeste 122, ge, giu 147, 148, 153.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The personal pronouns are ich, me, we, ure _pl. g._ 182, us, te = þu in likeste 122, ge, giu 147, 148, 153.

thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The general form of the article is þe, te 6, 156, 166; inflected forms are ðet _s. n. neut._ 26, 117, þo _pl. n._ 17 (3); þet 14, 84 is demonstrative: the article is used pronominally in þo þe, those who 27 (10).

tisnounUS /tɪz/

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading The compound demonstrative is _s._ þis, tis 174, _pl._ þese, once þis[e] 125.

ure

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From this reading The personal pronouns are ich, me, we, ure _pl. g._ 182, us, te = þu in likeste 122, ge, giu 147, 148, 153.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

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

From this reading The personal pronouns are ich, me, we, ure _pl. g._ 182, us, te = þu in likeste 122, ge, giu 147, 148, 153.

usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The general form of the article is þe, te 6, 156, 166; inflected forms are ðet _s. n. neut._ 26, 117, þo _pl. n._ 17 (3); þet 14, 84 is demonstrative: the article is used pronominally in þo þe, those who 27 (10).

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The personal pronouns are ich, me, we, ure _pl. g._ 182, us, te = þu in likeste 122, ge, giu 147, 148, 153.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading The general form of the article is þe, te 6, 156, 166; inflected forms are ðet _s. n. neut._ 26, 117, þo _pl. n._ 17 (3); þet 14, 84 is demonstrative: the article is used pronominally in þo þe, those who 27 (10).

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The pronoun of the third person is _s. n._ he _m._ 12, _d._ him _m._ 19, _a._ 27, hit _neut._ 19 (with asse _m._), it 21 (with strete _f._); _pl. n._ hie 33, 74, _g._ here 107, _d._ hem 72, _a._ 11.

ðet

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From this reading The general form of the article is þe, te 6, 156, 166; inflected forms are ðet _s. n. neut._ 26, 117, þo _pl. n._ 17 (3); þet 14, 84 is demonstrative: the article is used pronominally in þo þe, those who 27 (10).

þe

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From this reading The general form of the article is þe, te 6, 156, 166; inflected forms are ðet _s. n. neut._ 26, 117, þo _pl. n._ 17 (3); þet 14, 84 is demonstrative: the article is used pronominally in þo þe, those who 27 (10).

þese

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From this reading The compound demonstrative is _s._ þis, tis 174, _pl._ þese, once þis[e] 125.

þet

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From this reading The general form of the article is þe, te 6, 156, 166; inflected forms are ðet _s. n. neut._ 26, 117, þo _pl. n._ 17 (3); þet 14, 84 is demonstrative: the article is used pronominally in þo þe, those who 27 (10).

þin

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From this reading Reflexive is himseluen _d._ 107, _a._ 90: definitive, himself _s. n._ 155: possessives are mi, ure, þin, his, hise _pl. d._ 10, 78, here.

þis

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From this reading The compound demonstrative is _s._ þis, tis 174, _pl._ þese, once þis[e] 125.

þo

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From this reading The general form of the article is þe, te 6, 156, 166; inflected forms are ðet _s. n. neut._ 26, 117, þo _pl. n._ 17 (3); þet 14, 84 is demonstrative: the article is used pronominally in þo þe, those who 27 (10).

þu

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From this reading The personal pronouns are ich, me, we, ure _pl. g._ 182, us, te = þu in likeste 122, ge, giu 147, 148, 153.

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