used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading Who has not suffered from the translations of foreign songs into which the translator has been obliged to introduce secondary notes to fit the extra syllables of the clumsily adapted English words?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading To be sure, it goes without saying, from a purist point of view it is a patent truth, that no libretto is ever so fine after it has been translated.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
in addition
From this reading Not only does the quality and spirit of the original evaporate in the process of translating, but, also, the syllables come wrong.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading ENGLISH OPERA The idea of giving opera in English has always interested me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not only does the quality and spirit of the original evaporate in the process of translating, but, also, the syllables come wrong.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure, it goes without saying, from a purist point of view it is a patent truth, that no libretto is ever so fine after it has been translated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To be sure, it goes without saying, from a purist point of view it is a patent truth, that no libretto is ever so fine after it has been translated.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only does the quality and spirit of the original evaporate in the process of translating, but, also, the syllables come wrong.
Carmen
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From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
clumsilyadverbUS /ˈklʌmsəli/
in a clumsy manner
From this reading Who has not suffered from the translations of foreign songs into which the translator has been obliged to introduce secondary notes to fit the extra syllables of the clumsily adapted English words?
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Not only does the quality and spirit of the original evaporate in the process of translating, but, also, the syllables come wrong.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not only does the quality and spirit of the original evaporate in the process of translating, but, also, the syllables come wrong.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading ENGLISH OPERA The idea of giving opera in English has always interested me.
evaporateverbUS /ɪˈvæpəreɪt/
lose or cause to lose liquid by vaporization leaving a more concentrated residue
From this reading Not only does the quality and spirit of the original evaporate in the process of translating, but, also, the syllables come wrong.
at any time
From this reading To be sure, it goes without saying, from a purist point of view it is a patent truth, that no libretto is ever so fine after it has been translated.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Who has not suffered from the translations of foreign songs into which the translator has been obliged to introduce secondary notes to fit the extra syllables of the clumsily adapted English words?
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading To be sure, it goes without saying, from a purist point of view it is a patent truth, that no libretto is ever so fine after it has been translated.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Who has not suffered from the translations of foreign songs into which the translator has been obliged to introduce secondary notes to fit the extra syllables of the clumsily adapted English words?
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Who has not suffered from the translations of foreign songs into which the translator has been obliged to introduce secondary notes to fit the extra syllables of the clumsily adapted English words?
Freischuetz
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From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To be sure, it goes without saying, from a purist point of view it is a patent truth, that no libretto is ever so fine after it has been translated.
a person of German nationality
From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
the act of giving
From this reading ENGLISH OPERA The idea of giving opera in English has always interested me.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading To be sure, it goes without saying, from a purist point of view it is a patent truth, that no libretto is ever so fine after it has been translated.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ENGLISH OPERA The idea of giving opera in English has always interested me.
Helene
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From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading ENGLISH OPERA The idea of giving opera in English has always interested me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ENGLISH OPERA The idea of giving opera in English has always interested me.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading ENGLISH OPERA The idea of giving opera in English has always interested me.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Who has not suffered from the translations of foreign songs into which the translator has been obliged to introduce secondary notes to fit the extra syllables of the clumsily adapted English words?
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading Who has not suffered from the translations of foreign songs into which the translator has been obliged to introduce secondary notes to fit the extra syllables of the clumsily adapted English words?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be sure, it goes without saying, from a purist point of view it is a patent truth, that no libretto is ever so fine after it has been translated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To be sure, it goes without saying, from a purist point of view it is a patent truth, that no libretto is ever so fine after it has been translated.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
librettonounUS /ləˈbretoʊ/
the words of an opera or musical play
From this reading To be sure, it goes without saying, from a purist point of view it is a patent truth, that no libretto is ever so fine after it has been translated.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ENGLISH OPERA The idea of giving opera in English has always interested me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
not any; not one
From this reading To be sure, it goes without saying, from a purist point of view it is a patent truth, that no libretto is ever so fine after it has been translated.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only does the quality and spirit of the original evaporate in the process of translating, but, also, the syllables come wrong.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Who has not suffered from the translations of foreign songs into which the translator has been obliged to introduce secondary notes to fit the extra syllables of the clumsily adapted English words?
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Who has not suffered from the translations of foreign songs into which the translator has been obliged to introduce secondary notes to fit the extra syllables of the clumsily adapted English words?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ENGLISH OPERA The idea of giving opera in English has always interested me.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only does the quality and spirit of the original evaporate in the process of translating, but, also, the syllables come wrong.
OPERAnounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading ENGLISH OPERA The idea of giving opera in English has always interested me.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Not only does the quality and spirit of the original evaporate in the process of translating, but, also, the syllables come wrong.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading To be sure, it goes without saying, from a purist point of view it is a patent truth, that no libretto is ever so fine after it has been translated.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading To be sure, it goes without saying, from a purist point of view it is a patent truth, that no libretto is ever so fine after it has been translated.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading Not only does the quality and spirit of the original evaporate in the process of translating, but, also, the syllables come wrong.
puristnounUS /ˈpjʊrɪst/
someone who insists on great precision and correctness (especially in the use of words)
From this reading To be sure, it goes without saying, from a purist point of view it is a patent truth, that no libretto is ever so fine after it has been translated.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Not only does the quality and spirit of the original evaporate in the process of translating, but, also, the syllables come wrong.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading To be sure, it goes without saying, from a purist point of view it is a patent truth, that no libretto is ever so fine after it has been translated.
secondaryadjectiveUS /ˈsekənderi/
being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
From this reading Who has not suffered from the translations of foreign songs into which the translator has been obliged to introduce secondary notes to fit the extra syllables of the clumsily adapted English words?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To be sure, it goes without saying, from a purist point of view it is a patent truth, that no libretto is ever so fine after it has been translated.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Who has not suffered from the translations of foreign songs into which the translator has been obliged to introduce secondary notes to fit the extra syllables of the clumsily adapted English words?
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Not only does the quality and spirit of the original evaporate in the process of translating, but, also, the syllables come wrong.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Who has not suffered from the translations of foreign songs into which the translator has been obliged to introduce secondary notes to fit the extra syllables of the clumsily adapted English words?
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure, it goes without saying, from a purist point of view it is a patent truth, that no libretto is ever so fine after it has been translated.
syllablesnounUS /ˈsɪləbəlz/
plural of “syllable” — a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
From this reading Not only does the quality and spirit of the original evaporate in the process of translating, but, also, the syllables come wrong.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To be sure, it goes without saying, from a purist point of view it is a patent truth, that no libretto is ever so fine after it has been translated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENGLISH OPERA The idea of giving opera in English has always interested me.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be sure, it goes without saying, from a purist point of view it is a patent truth, that no libretto is ever so fine after it has been translated.
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading To be sure, it goes without saying, from a purist point of view it is a patent truth, that no libretto is ever so fine after it has been translated.
translatingverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading Not only does the quality and spirit of the original evaporate in the process of translating, but, also, the syllables come wrong.
translationsnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “translation” — a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading Who has not suffered from the translations of foreign songs into which the translator has been obliged to introduce secondary notes to fit the extra syllables of the clumsily adapted English words?
translatornounUS /trænˈsleɪtər/
a person who translates written messages from one language to another
From this reading Who has not suffered from the translations of foreign songs into which the translator has been obliged to introduce secondary notes to fit the extra syllables of the clumsily adapted English words?
a fact that has been verified
From this reading To be sure, it goes without saying, from a purist point of view it is a patent truth, that no libretto is ever so fine after it has been translated.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading To be sure, it goes without saying, from a purist point of view it is a patent truth, that no libretto is ever so fine after it has been translated.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Who has not suffered from the translations of foreign songs into which the translator has been obliged to introduce secondary notes to fit the extra syllables of the clumsily adapted English words?
which person or people
From this reading Who has not suffered from the translations of foreign songs into which the translator has been obliged to introduce secondary notes to fit the extra syllables of the clumsily adapted English words?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading To be sure, it goes without saying, from a purist point of view it is a patent truth, that no libretto is ever so fine after it has been translated.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Who has not suffered from the translations of foreign songs into which the translator has been obliged to introduce secondary notes to fit the extra syllables of the clumsily adapted English words?
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Not only does the quality and spirit of the original evaporate in the process of translating, but, also, the syllables come wrong.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading I never could understand why there were any more reasons against giving an English version of _Carmen_ in New York than against giving a French version of _Die Freischuetz_ in Paris or a German version of _La Belle Helene_ in Berlin.
