† continueadj.n.
Obsolete.
A. adj.
Continuous.
B. n.
a. A continuous fever; = French fièvre continue.
ΘΚΠ
the world > health and disease > ill health > a disease > fever > [noun] > continuous fever
continuec1500
synochus1625
continent fever1684
continued fever1778
synocha1801
c1500 Melusine (1895) 299 Madame, I haue be somewhat euyl at ease & haue had axez in manner of a contynue.
b. Continued or continuous land, continent.
ΘΚΠ
the world > the earth > land > tract > [noun] > continuous
continent land1530
continent1559
continue1630
1630 tr. G. Botero Relations Famous Kingdomes World (rev. ed.) 575 A conteinue almost twelve hundred leagues; yet divided into many kingdomes.
c. Continued course, continuance in time.
ΘΚΠ
the world > time > duration > [noun]
lengtha1240
date?1316
durationc1384
hautesse1399
quantity?a1425
periodc1475
tracta1513
allowance1526
continuance1530
wideness1535
continue1556
protense1590
countenance1592
stay1595
standing1600
dimension1605
longanimity1607
longinquity1607
insisture1609
existence1615
unprivationa1628
continuity1646
protension1654
measure1658
course1665
contention1666
propagation1741
protensity1886
1556 J. Olde tr. R. Gwalther Antichrist f. 69 In all the continue of our life.
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continuev.
/kənˈtɪnjuː/, U.S. /kənˈtɪnju/ I. transitive.† 4. To make continuous with, connect or attach to. Obsolete.
1. To carry on, keep up, maintain, go on with, persist in (an action, usage, etc.).
ΘΚΠ
the world > action or operation > continuing > continue doing or keep going in a course of action [verb (intransitive)]
to hold a wayOE
to hold forthc1200
to hold ona1225
reignc1300
lasta1325
continuea1340
to continue doing or to doc1384
pursuea1425
perseverec1425
to hold one's wayc1480
prosecute1528
to go on1533
to run on1533
keep1548
to follow on1560
insist1586
to keep on1589
to carry on1832
to carry on1857
string1869
the world > action or operation > continuing > continue (an action) [verb (transitive)]
i-haldOE
to hold fortha1325
sustainc1325
containc1330
continuea1340
maintainc1385
carrya1393
keepc1425
to keep upa1535
to stick by ——1551
to hold on1568
to hold out1595
to carry on1609
subsist1633
to keep at ——1825
the world > relative properties > order > order, sequence, or succession > continuity or uninterruptedness > continue [verb (transitive)]
continuea1340
string1869
a1340 R. Rolle Psalter 525 Þe desire to receyf more & to contynu it.
c1400 Lanfranc's Cirurg. (MS. A.) 91 Þis medicyn þou schalt contynuen til it be hool.
1487 (a1380) J. Barbour Bruce (St. John's Cambr.) xix. 235 [Thai] continuit [1489 Adv. contynowyt] thair mavite Quhen euir thai met thame on the se.
1490 W. Caxton tr. Foure Sonnes of Aymon (1885) xix. 416 Better to have peas than for to contynewe the werre.
a1533 Ld. Berners tr. Arthur of Brytayn (?1560) Prol. p. iv Audacyte to contynue forth my fyrste purpose.
a1616 W. Shakespeare Taming of Shrew (1623) i. i. 27 I am..Glad that you thus continue your resolue. View more context for this quotation
1646 Sir T. Browne Pseudodoxia Epidemica vi. x Negroes transplanted into cold..habitations continue their hue. View more context for this quotation
1749 H. Fielding Tom Jones I. i. i. 4 The whole, to continue the same Metaphor, consists in the Cookery of the Author. View more context for this quotation
1874 G. Bancroft Footpr. of Time viii. 201 To continue the struggle.
1879 H. I. Jenkinson Guide Eng. Lake Distr. 194 Continuing the ascent, and bearing a little to the left.
2. To cause to last or endure; to prolong, keep up (something external to the agent).
ΘΚΠ
the world > time > duration > have duration [verb (transitive)] > cause to endure, sustain, or prolong
lengOE
drawOE
teec1200
forlengtha1300
lengtha1300
drivec1300
tarryc1320
proloynec1350
continuec1380
to draw alonga1382
longa1382
dretch1393
conservea1398
to draw (out) in, into, at, or on lengtha1400
prorogue1419
prolongc1425
aroomc1440
prorogate?a1475
protend?a1475
dilate1489
forlong1496
relong1523
to draw out1542
sustentate1542
linger1543
defer1546
pertract1548
propagate1548
protract1548
linger1550
lengthen1555
train1556
detract?a1562
to make forth (long, longer)1565
stretch1568
extend1574
extenuate1583
dree1584
wire-draw1598
to spin out1603
trail1604
disabridge1605
produce1605
continuate1611
out-length1617
spin1629
to eke out1641
producta1670
prolongate1671
drawl1694
drag1697
perennate1698
string1867
perennialize1898
c1380 Eng. Wycliffite Serm. in Sel. Wks. I. 113 Crist to contynue devocioun of þis womman, answeride not first a word to hir.
1599 F. Thynne Animaduersions (1875) 67 Howe this ordale was contynued in Englande in the tyme of kinge Iohane.
1611 Bible (King James) Psalms lxxii. 17 His name shalbe continued as long as the sunne. View more context for this quotation
1658 Sir T. Browne Hydriotaphia: Urne-buriall v. 78 A good way to continue their memories.
1791 J. Boswell Life Johnson anno 1753 I. 135 [Johnson:] Almighty God, who hast continued my life to this day.
1862 J. Ruskin Munera Pulveris (1880) 5 If the qualities are continued by descent through a generation or two.
3. † b. elliptical. Obsolete cf. quot. 1670 at sense 3a above.
a. With complement: To keep on, maintain, retain (in a place, condition, etc.).
ΘΚΠ
the world > time > change > absence of change, changelessness > maintaining state or condition > maintain [verb (transitive)]
i-haldOE
sustainc1300
keepc1315
maintainc1390
conservea1425
continuec1460
entertain1490
persevere1502
uphold?1523
containa1538
petrifya1631
conservate1647
to keep on1669
to keep up1670
preserve1677
support1696
fix1712
ossify1800
fossilize1848
c1460 J. Fortescue Governance of Eng. (1714) xix. 145 God contenewe his grace and persone in long lyffe wt increse.
1588 Let. in Harl. Misc. (Malh.) I. 143 We were continued all this year in assured hope of a full victory.
1605 F. Bacon Of Aduancem. Learning ii. sig. Oo4v If a childe were continued in a Grotte or Caue, vnder the Earth, vntill maturitie of age. View more context for this quotation
1657 in J. Barmby Churchwardens' Accts. Pittington (1888) 311 That John Philpott be continued clerk of this parish.
1670 I. Walton Life R. Hooker 11 in Lives To continue him at School.
1675 H. Neville tr. N. Machiavelli Narr. Murther V. Vitelli in tr. N. Machiavelli Wks. 255 Pagolo and the Duke de Gravina were continued alive.
1740 S. Richardson Pamela I. iv. 8 No Lady..would care to continue me with her.
1771 O. Goldsmith Hist. Eng. IV. 160 He was still continued the reluctant general of the army.
1793 J. Smeaton Narr. Edystone Lighthouse (ed. 2) §153 It..seemed unprofitable to continue the companies longer in a state of hardship.
1850 W. Irving Mahomet (1853) xxx. 151 He was continued in his office.
ΚΠ
a1616 W. Shakespeare Measure for Measure (1623) iv. iii. 81 But Barnardine must die this afternoone, And how shall we continue Claudio? View more context for this quotation
ΘΚΠ
the world > space > extension in space > extend [verb (transitive)] > make continuous in extent with
continuea1387
the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > fact or action of being joined or joining > fact or action of being connected or connecting > connect [verb (transitive)] > make continuous (with)
continuea1387
continuate1578
a1387 J. Trevisa tr. R. Higden Polychron. (St. John's Cambr.) (1865) I. 73 Paradys is so hiȝe and in oon place contynued to þe erþe.
c1400 Lanfranc's Cirurg. (MS. A.) 147 Þe braunchis of þe senewis of þe heed in sum place ben conteynued & ioyned with þese senewis.
1646 Sir T. Browne Pseudodoxia Epidemica v. v. 239 The use of the Navell is to continue the infant unto the Mother. View more context for this quotation
5. To carry on, take up, resume (a narrative, etc.) from a point of suspension or interruption.
ΘΚΠ
the world > action or operation > undertaking > beginning action or activity > begin or enter upon (an action) [verb (transitive)] > again > of a discourse, narrative, etc.
continuec1425
resume1600
reassume1608
the world > relative properties > order > order, sequence, or succession > beginning > begin with [verb (transitive)] > resume
continuec1425
renew1590
resume1600
reopen1805
c1425 Wyntoun Cron. i. i. 17 Ðe thryde [Buke] sall contynwyde be Quhille made of Rome wes þe cite.
1600 W. Shakespeare Henry IV, Pt. 2 Epil. 26 Our humble Author will continue the storie, with sir Iohn in it. View more context for this quotation
1641 J. Jackson True Evangelical Temper i. 49 Antonius Ciccarella, who continueth on the history of Platina.
1805 W. Scott Lay of Last Minstrel iv. Concl. 124 And thus his tale continued ran.
1823 C. Lamb Imperfect Sympathies in Elia 140 Hume's History compared with his [sc. Smollett's] Continuation of it. What if the Historian had continued Humphrey Clinker?
6. To carry on in space; to prolong, produce.
ΘΚΠ
the world > space > extension in space > measurable spatial extent > longitudinal extent > [verb (transitive)] > lengthen
elongc1420
protend?a1475
lengthen1555
extend1569
produce1570
prolong1574
elongate1578
carry1587
run1630
continue1667
to run outa1670
prolongate1671
1667 J. Milton Paradise Lost ii. 1029 A Bridge of wondrous length From Hell continu'd reaching th' utmost Orbe Of this frail World. View more context for this quotation
1700 Moxon's Mech. Exercises: Bricklayers-wks. 34 Then continue (viz. draw longer) both the lines AB, CD.
1784 Gentleman's Mag. 54 ii. 643 The arch is now continuing under the intended road..for which purpose a hill contiguous is cutting down.
1831 D. Brewster Treat. Optics ii. 18 If we continue backwards the rays DE, FE, they will meet at m.
7. To carry on in a line of succession or development; to furnish a sequel or successor to.
ΘΚΠ
the world > relative properties > order > order, sequence, or succession > continuity or uninterruptedness > continue [verb (transitive)] > carry on in a line of succession
continue1865
1865 M. Arnold Ess. Crit. ii. 53 The man of genius was continued by the English analysts of the eighteenth century..the man of intelligence was continued by successors like Bernouilli, Euler, Lagrange, and Laplace.
8.
a. Law. To adjourn, prorogue, put off. (esp. Scottish).
ΘΚΠ
society > law > administration of justice > court proceedings or procedure > [verb (transitive)] > adjourn
continue1469
journey1478
replait1561
1469 Sc. Acts Jas. III §38 The court of Parliament..or sic like courtis, that has continuacione, nedis nocht to be continuit fra day to day.
c1565 R. Lindsay Hist. & Cron. Scotl. (1728) 188 The Governor..wrote to the Cardinal to continue the accusation of Mr. George, till he spake with him.
a1639 J. Spottiswood Hist. Church Scotl. 258 (Jam.) But the Regent's death, and the troubles which thereupon issued, made all to be continued for that time.
1798 A. J. Dallas Rep. Cases U.S. & Pennsylvania 2 44 The cause was continued on a rule for trial at the next term.
1861 G. Ross W. Bell's Dict. Law Scotl. (rev. ed.) at Diet After the day of appearance has once arrived, the diet may be continued by an act of the Court..The continuation must be to another day certain, for the diet cannot be continued indefinitely, or sine die.
1890 Boston (Mass.) Jrnl. 23 May 1/6 He appeared before Judge Sanger of the District court in Cambridge this morning, and has his case continued until June 4.
b. Stock Market. (See quot. 1886.)
ΚΠ
1886 Law Times 80 206/1 ‘To continue’ is a technical term, which means to sell and to rebuy the same amount of stock at a future date at the same price, a further sum being paid for the accommodation.
II. intransitive.† 15. ? To be or occur as sequel (Schmidt), or ? To remain behind. Obsolete.† 16. To be attached or cohere to (so as to form a continuous mass). Obsolete.
9. To remain in existence or in its present condition; to last, endure, persist in being.
ΘΚΠ
the world > time > duration > have duration [verb (intransitive)] > endure, remain, persist, or continue
bidec893
lastOE
through-wonOE
ylasta1000
standOE
runOE
lastlOE
beleavec1200
abidec1275
cleavec1275
durec1275
dwell13..
endurec1386
perseverec1390
continuec1400
contunec1400
tarrya1450
remainc1455
perdure?a1475
rest1474
permanec1485
succeed1486
perpetuate1530
persist1531
demur1547
perduratea1558
weara1568
to hold it out1585
to hold out1585
abye1590
contain1592
live1592
perennate1623
to draw overa1700
exist1754
linger1764
to hang it out1939
c1400 Lanfranc's Cirurg. 120 Þe sike man muste nedis die, namely & þe accidentis contynewen [MS. A. conteynen].
1535 Bible (Coverdale) 1 Sam. xiii. 14 But now shall not thy kyngdome contynue.
1577 B. Googe tr. C. Heresbach Foure Bks. Husbandry ii. f. 107v Built with rafters and beames of Iuniper, to the ende it might continue.
1667 S. Pepys Diary 18 Mar. (1974) VIII. 119 My mother grows so much worse that he fears she cannot long continue.
1746–7 J. Hervey Medit. (1818) 106 This habitable globe..could no more continue, than they could create themselves.
1878 R. Browning La Saisiaz 59 Let what now exists continue.
10. To remain, stay, or abide (in a place).
ΘΚΠ
society > inhabiting and dwelling > [verb (intransitive)] > continue to dwell
beleavec1175
bidec1280
continue1417
1417 in H. Ellis Orig. Lett. Eng. Hist. ii. 19. I. 55 Of us which are continuinge in a lande of warr.
1526 Bible (Tyndale) Matt. xv. f. xxij Because they have contynued with me nowe iij dayes, and have nothinge to eate.
1611 Bible (King James) John ii. 12 They continued there not many days. View more context for this quotation
1667 J. Milton Paradise Lost ii. 314 So the popular vote Inclines, here to continue . View more context for this quotation
a1817 J. Austen Lady Susan xxiii, in Wks. (1954) VI. 284 Frederica is made wretched by Sir James' continuing here.
1839 J. Yeowell Anc. Brit. Church xi. 122 Ireland, where he is supposed to have continued four years.
11. With complement or extension: To remain (in a specified state or capacity).
ΘΚΠ
the world > time > change > absence of change, changelessness > lasting quality, permanence > be permanent [verb (intransitive)] > remain, continue > in specified state
ofstandeOE
atstandc1000
goOE
standOE
containc1380
perseverec1380
contunec1400
to hold inc1400
setc1400
remain?a1450
continue1503
stay1570
keepc1600
subsista1616
1503–4 Act 19 Hen. VII c. 39 Preamb. Sythen whiche tyme your seid Subgiect hathe contynued..your feythfull and true liegeman.
1509 J. Fisher Mornynge Remembraunce Countesse of Rychemonde (de Worde) sig. Aiv v Thoughe she alway contynued not in her vyrgynyte.
a1616 W. Shakespeare Cymbeline (1623) i. vi. 57 Continues well my Lord? View more context for this quotation
a1616 W. Shakespeare Antony & Cleopatra (1623) iv. vi. 29 Your Emperor Continues still a Ioue. View more context for this quotation
1667 J. Milton Paradise Lost v. 521 That thou art happie, owe to God; That thou continu'st such, owe to thy self. View more context for this quotation
1737 W. Whiston tr. Josephus Antiq. Jews v. i, in tr. Josephus Genuine Wks. 135 The Deity would continue their friend.
1761 S. Johnson Let. 10 June (1992) I. 197 Your English stile still continues in its purity and vigour.
1884 M. E. Braddon Ishmael xli It is impossible you should continue unhappy if you follow the dictates of honour and conscience.
12. To persist in action, persevere; to go on, keep on. (Now rare of persons.)
ΘΚΠ
the mind > will > decision > perseverance or persistence > persevere or persist [verb (intransitive)]
continuec1340
perseverec1380
stick1447
to rub on1469
to stick unto ——1529
persist1531
to make it tougha1549
whilea1617
subsist1632
to rub along1668
let the world rub1677
dog1692
wade1714
to stem one's course1826
to stick in1853
to hang on1860
to worry along1871
to stay the course1885
slug1943
to slug it out1943
to bash on1950
to soldier on1954
to keep on trucking1972
the world > relative properties > order > order, sequence, or succession > continuity or uninterruptedness > have continuity [verb (intransitive)]
yernc900
runOE
continue1751
c1340 R. Rolle Prose Treat. 25 He continued alle night in prayers alone.
14.. Circumcision in Tundale's Vis. (1843) 94 To contynu in vertu tyll thei dey.
1570 P. Levens Manipulus Vocabulorum sig. Hiiv/1 To Continew, perseuerare.
a1616 W. Shakespeare Macbeth (1623) v. i. 29 I haue knowne her continue in this [sc. washing her hands] a quarter of an houre. View more context for this quotation
1677 A. Littleton Eng.–Lat. Dict. (at cited word) in Dictionarium Latino-Barbarum To continue or hold on in that he began.
1751 T. Smollett Peregrine Pickle II. lxvii. 231 The altercation continued, until they entered the gates of Antwerp.
1878 A. Brassey Voy. Sunbeam i. 7 The breeze continued.
1882 J. H. Blunt Reformation Church of Eng. II. 220 The persecution continued with unabated rigour.
13. to continue doing or to do: to go on doing, not to cease. Sometimes with on.
ΘΚΠ
the world > action or operation > continuing > continue doing or keep going in a course of action [verb (intransitive)]
to hold a wayOE
to hold forthc1200
to hold ona1225
reignc1300
lasta1325
continuea1340
to continue doing or to doc1384
pursuea1425
perseverec1425
to hold one's wayc1480
prosecute1528
to go on1533
to run on1533
keep1548
to follow on1560
insist1586
to keep on1589
to carry on1832
to carry on1857
string1869
c1384 Bible (Wycliffite, E.V.) (Douce 369(2)) (1850) Luke xxiii. 23 And thei contynueden axinge with greete voices, that he schulde be crucified.
1526 Bible (Tyndale) Acts xii. 16 Peter contynued knockinge.
1611 Bible (King James) 1 Sam. i. 12 As she continued praying before the Lord. View more context for this quotation
1651 T. Hobbes Leviathan ii. xxvi. 139 By whose authority they now continue to be Lawes.
1667 J. Milton Paradise Lost ix. 138 In one day to have marr'd What he..six Nights and Days Continu'd making. View more context for this quotation
1719 W. Wood Surv. Trade (ed. 2) 59 [It] is likely to continue on to do so.
1722 London Gaz. No. 6041/10 The Pills continue to be sold by him.
1776 Trial Maha Rajah Nundocomar for Forgery 24/1 Kissen Juan Doss continues reading from the Rosenamma.
1875 W. S. Jevons Money (1878) 83 They will continue to circulate as token coins.
14. To proceed in one's discourse; to resume or go on after pause or interruption.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > language > speech > speak [verb (intransitive)] > to begin to speak again or resume speaking
take1477
to tell on1535
respeak1621
continue1711
reassume1719
resume1801
the world > action or operation > undertaking > beginning action or activity > begin action or activity [verb (intransitive)] > again
renulec1384
recommence1481
return1568
continue1711
resume1815
to start over1852
to start over1852
to pick up1906
1711 R. Steele Spectator No. 118. ⁋2 Of all persons under the Sun (continued he..) be sure to set a Mark upon Confidents.
1726 J. Swift Gulliver I. ii. iii. 58 And thus he continued on, while my Colour came and went..with Indignation.
1885 Sir W. V. Field in Law Times Rep. 52 654/2 Lord Erskine continues thus: ‘If the court can discover,’ etc.
ΚΠ
a1616 W. Shakespeare Timon of Athens (1623) ii. ii. 5 He..Takes no accompt How things go from him, nor resume[s] no care Of what is to continue . View more context for this quotation
ΘΚΠ
the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > fact or action of being joined or joining > fact or action of being connected or connecting > be or become connected [verb (intransitive)] > form continuity of substance
continue1626
inoculate1646
1626 F. Bacon Sylua Syluarum §293 Such Bodies doe partly follow the Touch of another Body, and partly sticke and continue to themselues..as we see in Pitch, Glew, Birdlime, etc.
17. = contain v. Obsolete. [See the etymology, and compare contain v. 17.]
ΘΚΠ
the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > incorporation or inclusion > incorporate or include [verb (transitive)]
beclipc1230
beshut1340
contain1340
comprehendc1374
continue1377
begripe1393
close1393
incorpor1398
conceive?c1400
includec1475
engrossa1500
complect1523
conclude?1523
employ1528
to take in1534
retain1577
surmise1578
imprehend1590
immerse1605
comprise1651
involve1651
complexa1657
embrace1697
incorporate1824
embody1847
cover1868
society > morality > virtue > purity > chastity > be chaste [verb (intransitive)]
continue1377
contain1611
1377 W. Langland Piers Plowman B. ix. 177 And euery maner seculer þat may nouȝt continue [v.r. contene. conteyne], Wysly go wedde.
c1380 J. Wyclif Sel. Wks. III. 349 Suche blasfemyes ben foundun & contynnued in þes sectis.
a1450 Knt. de la Tour (1868) lxxxi. 105 Y haue spoke unto you of diuerse women..as it is continued in the bible.
1563 J. Foxe Actes & Monuments 760/1 I receiued a letter..and toke it..to continue no effectual inhibicion.
1572 J. Jones Benefit Bathes of Buckstones Pref. 8 If the style or endyting be best, which continueth the matter.
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