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

Chapter XXVI

Chapter 26 of Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250. Part 2 is here in full — 551 sentences across 111 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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#eauerȝete#, at any time yet: comp. ‘al þe wo ꝥ nu is ⁊ euer ȝete was,’ AR 52/12.
In ‘For falshede euer ȝite heo souhten,’ Castel off Loue, 342, it represents Fr. tut tens.
#remunge# &c.: ‘Ibi est fletus et stridor dentium (S. Matt. xxii.
13 altered), ibi transitur a frigore nivium ad calorem ignium, et utrumque intolerabile,’ V 208 _d_.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

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

Chapter XXVI

Chapter 26 of Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250. Part 2 is here in full — 551 sentences across 111 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/110 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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99.
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#eauerȝete#, at any time yet: comp. ‘al þe wo ꝥ nu is ⁊ euer ȝete was,’ AR 52/12.
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In ‘For falshede euer ȝite heo souhten,’ Castel off Loue, 342, it represents Fr. tut tens.
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#remunge# &c.: ‘Ibi est fletus et stridor dentium (S. Matt. xxii.
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13 altered), ibi transitur a frigore nivium ad calorem ignium, et utrumque intolerabile,’ V 208 _d_.

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altered adjective US /ˈɔːltərd/

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading “13 altered), ibi transitur a frigore nivium ad calorem ignium, et utrumque intolerabile,’ V 208 _d_.”

comp noun US /kɑːmp/

an intensive examination testing a student's proficiency in some special field of knowledge

From this reading “#eauerȝete#, at any time yet: comp. ‘al þe wo ꝥ nu is ⁊ euer ȝete was,’ AR 52/12.”

est noun US /est/

standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States

From this reading “#remunge# &c.: ‘Ibi est fletus et stridor dentium (S. Matt. xxii.”

Matt noun US /mæt/

the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss

From this reading “#remunge# &c.: ‘Ibi est fletus et stridor dentium (S. Matt. xxii.”

represents verb US /ˌreprɪˈzents/

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

From this reading “In ‘For falshede euer ȝite heo souhten,’ Castel off Loue, 342, it represents Fr. tut tens.”

tens noun US /tenz/

plural of “ten” — the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading “In ‘For falshede euer ȝite heo souhten,’ Castel off Loue, 342, it represents Fr. tut tens.”

tut verb US /tʌt/

utter “tsk,” “tut,” or “tut-tut,” as in disapproval

From this reading “In ‘For falshede euer ȝite heo souhten,’ Castel off Loue, 342, it represents Fr. tut tens.”

yet conjunction US /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading “#eauerȝete#, at any time yet: comp. ‘al þe wo ꝥ nu is ⁊ euer ȝete was,’ AR 52/12.”

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any time adjective + noun

In this reading “#eauerȝete#, at any time yet: comp. ‘al þe wo ꝥ nu is ⁊ euer ȝete was,’ AR 52/12.”

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12

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From this reading #eauerȝete#, at any time yet: comp. ‘al þe wo ꝥ nu is ⁊ euer ȝete was,’ AR 52/12.

13

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From this reading 13 altered), ibi transitur a frigore nivium ad calorem ignium, et utrumque intolerabile,’ V 208 _d_.

208

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From this reading 13 altered), ibi transitur a frigore nivium ad calorem ignium, et utrumque intolerabile,’ V 208 _d_.

342

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From this reading In ‘For falshede euer ȝite heo souhten,’ Castel off Loue, 342, it represents Fr. tut tens.

52

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From this reading #eauerȝete#, at any time yet: comp. ‘al þe wo ꝥ nu is ⁊ euer ȝete was,’ AR 52/12.

99

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From this reading 99.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading 13 altered), ibi transitur a frigore nivium ad calorem ignium, et utrumque intolerabile,’ V 208 _d_.

adnounUS /æd/

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading 13 altered), ibi transitur a frigore nivium ad calorem ignium, et utrumque intolerabile,’ V 208 _d_.

alnounUS /æl/

a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite

From this reading #eauerȝete#, at any time yet: comp. ‘al þe wo ꝥ nu is ⁊ euer ȝete was,’ AR 52/12.

alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading 13 altered), ibi transitur a frigore nivium ad calorem ignium, et utrumque intolerabile,’ V 208 _d_.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading #eauerȝete#, at any time yet: comp. ‘al þe wo ꝥ nu is ⁊ euer ȝete was,’ AR 52/12.

ARnounUS /ɑːr/

a colorless and odorless inert gas; one of the six inert gases; comprises approximately 1% of the earth's atmosphere

From this reading #eauerȝete#, at any time yet: comp. ‘al þe wo ꝥ nu is ⁊ euer ȝete was,’ AR 52/12.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading #eauerȝete#, at any time yet: comp. ‘al þe wo ꝥ nu is ⁊ euer ȝete was,’ AR 52/12.

cnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading #remunge# &c.: ‘Ibi est fletus et stridor dentium (S. Matt. xxii.

calorem

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From this reading 13 altered), ibi transitur a frigore nivium ad calorem ignium, et utrumque intolerabile,’ V 208 _d_.

Castel

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From this reading In ‘For falshede euer ȝite heo souhten,’ Castel off Loue, 342, it represents Fr. tut tens.

compnounUS /kɑːmp/

an intensive examination testing a student's proficiency in some special field of knowledge

From this reading #eauerȝete#, at any time yet: comp. ‘al þe wo ꝥ nu is ⁊ euer ȝete was,’ AR 52/12.

dnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading 13 altered), ibi transitur a frigore nivium ad calorem ignium, et utrumque intolerabile,’ V 208 _d_.

dentium

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From this reading #remunge# &c.: ‘Ibi est fletus et stridor dentium (S. Matt. xxii.

eauerȝete

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

From this reading #eauerȝete#, at any time yet: comp. ‘al þe wo ꝥ nu is ⁊ euer ȝete was,’ AR 52/12.

estnounUS /est/

standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States

From this reading #remunge# &c.: ‘Ibi est fletus et stridor dentium (S. Matt. xxii.

et

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

From this reading #remunge# &c.: ‘Ibi est fletus et stridor dentium (S. Matt. xxii.

euer

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

From this reading #eauerȝete#, at any time yet: comp. ‘al þe wo ꝥ nu is ⁊ euer ȝete was,’ AR 52/12.

falshede

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

From this reading In ‘For falshede euer ȝite heo souhten,’ Castel off Loue, 342, it represents Fr. tut tens.

fletus

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From this reading #remunge# &c.: ‘Ibi est fletus et stridor dentium (S. Matt. xxii.

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In ‘For falshede euer ȝite heo souhten,’ Castel off Loue, 342, it represents Fr. tut tens.

Frnoun

a radioactive element of the alkali-metal group discovered as a disintegration product of actinium

From this reading In ‘For falshede euer ȝite heo souhten,’ Castel off Loue, 342, it represents Fr. tut tens.

frigore

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

From this reading 13 altered), ibi transitur a frigore nivium ad calorem ignium, et utrumque intolerabile,’ V 208 _d_.

heo

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

From this reading In ‘For falshede euer ȝite heo souhten,’ Castel off Loue, 342, it represents Fr. tut tens.

Ibi

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

From this reading #remunge# &c.: ‘Ibi est fletus et stridor dentium (S. Matt. xxii.

ignium

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

From this reading 13 altered), ibi transitur a frigore nivium ad calorem ignium, et utrumque intolerabile,’ V 208 _d_.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In ‘For falshede euer ȝite heo souhten,’ Castel off Loue, 342, it represents Fr. tut tens.

intolerabile

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

From this reading 13 altered), ibi transitur a frigore nivium ad calorem ignium, et utrumque intolerabile,’ V 208 _d_.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading #eauerȝete#, at any time yet: comp. ‘al þe wo ꝥ nu is ⁊ euer ȝete was,’ AR 52/12.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In ‘For falshede euer ȝite heo souhten,’ Castel off Loue, 342, it represents Fr. tut tens.

Loue

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

From this reading In ‘For falshede euer ȝite heo souhten,’ Castel off Loue, 342, it represents Fr. tut tens.

MattnounUS /mæt/

the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss

From this reading #remunge# &c.: ‘Ibi est fletus et stridor dentium (S. Matt. xxii.

nivium

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

From this reading 13 altered), ibi transitur a frigore nivium ad calorem ignium, et utrumque intolerabile,’ V 208 _d_.

nunounUS /nuː/

the 13th letter of the Greek alphabet

From this reading #eauerȝete#, at any time yet: comp. ‘al þe wo ꝥ nu is ⁊ euer ȝete was,’ AR 52/12.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In ‘For falshede euer ȝite heo souhten,’ Castel off Loue, 342, it represents Fr. tut tens.

remunge

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

From this reading #remunge# &c.: ‘Ibi est fletus et stridor dentium (S. Matt. xxii.

representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/

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

From this reading In ‘For falshede euer ȝite heo souhten,’ Castel off Loue, 342, it represents Fr. tut tens.

SnounUS /es/

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

From this reading #remunge# &c.: ‘Ibi est fletus et stridor dentium (S. Matt. xxii.

souhten

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

From this reading In ‘For falshede euer ȝite heo souhten,’ Castel off Loue, 342, it represents Fr. tut tens.

stridornoun

a whistling sound when breathing (usually heard on inspiration); indicates obstruction of the trachea or larynx

From this reading #remunge# &c.: ‘Ibi est fletus et stridor dentium (S. Matt. xxii.

tensnounUS /tenz/

plural of “ten” — the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading In ‘For falshede euer ȝite heo souhten,’ Castel off Loue, 342, it represents Fr. tut tens.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading #eauerȝete#, at any time yet: comp. ‘al þe wo ꝥ nu is ⁊ euer ȝete was,’ AR 52/12.

transitur

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

From this reading 13 altered), ibi transitur a frigore nivium ad calorem ignium, et utrumque intolerabile,’ V 208 _d_.

tutverbUS /tʌt/

utter “tsk,” “tut,” or “tut-tut,” as in disapproval

From this reading In ‘For falshede euer ȝite heo souhten,’ Castel off Loue, 342, it represents Fr. tut tens.

utrumque

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

From this reading 13 altered), ibi transitur a frigore nivium ad calorem ignium, et utrumque intolerabile,’ V 208 _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 13 altered), ibi transitur a frigore nivium ad calorem ignium, et utrumque intolerabile,’ V 208 _d_.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading #eauerȝete#, at any time yet: comp. ‘al þe wo ꝥ nu is ⁊ euer ȝete was,’ AR 52/12.

wo

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

From this reading #eauerȝete#, at any time yet: comp. ‘al þe wo ꝥ nu is ⁊ euer ȝete was,’ AR 52/12.

xxiinoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one

From this reading #remunge# &c.: ‘Ibi est fletus et stridor dentium (S. Matt. xxii.

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading #eauerȝete#, at any time yet: comp. ‘al þe wo ꝥ nu is ⁊ euer ȝete was,’ AR 52/12.

þe

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

From this reading #eauerȝete#, at any time yet: comp. ‘al þe wo ꝥ nu is ⁊ euer ȝete was,’ AR 52/12.

ȝete

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

From this reading #eauerȝete#, at any time yet: comp. ‘al þe wo ꝥ nu is ⁊ euer ȝete was,’ AR 52/12.

ȝite

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

From this reading In ‘For falshede euer ȝite heo souhten,’ Castel off Loue, 342, it represents Fr. tut tens.

ꝥ

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

From this reading #eauerȝete#, at any time yet: comp. ‘al þe wo ꝥ nu is ⁊ euer ȝete was,’ AR 52/12.

Chapter 26 of Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250. Part 2 by Joseph[Editor] Hall holds 551 sentences, grouped into 111 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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