used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is desirable to explain that _stiftsdame_ is the name given to a female member of certain religious communities or orders, originally Roman Catholic, the members of which lived in common but without taking monastic vows.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BY PAUL HEYSE AUTHOR OF "IN PARADISE," ETC.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The title of this book, in the German, is "Der Roman der Stiftsdame," _stiftsdame_ being rendered in this version _canoness_.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The title of this book, in the German, is "Der Roman der Stiftsdame," _stiftsdame_ being rendered in this version _canoness_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is desirable to explain that _stiftsdame_ is the name given to a female member of certain religious communities or orders, originally Roman Catholic, the members of which lived in common but without taking monastic vows.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY PAUL HEYSE AUTHOR OF "IN PARADISE," ETC.
CANONESS
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From this reading OF THE CANONESS.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading It is desirable to explain that _stiftsdame_ is the name given to a female member of certain religious communities or orders, originally Roman Catholic, the members of which lived in common but without taking monastic vows.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It is desirable to explain that _stiftsdame_ is the name given to a female member of certain religious communities or orders, originally Roman Catholic, the members of which lived in common but without taking monastic vows.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading It is desirable to explain that _stiftsdame_ is the name given to a female member of certain religious communities or orders, originally Roman Catholic, the members of which lived in common but without taking monastic vows.
communitiesnounUS /kəˈmjuːnətiz/
plural of “community” — a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading It is desirable to explain that _stiftsdame_ is the name given to a female member of certain religious communities or orders, originally Roman Catholic, the members of which lived in common but without taking monastic vows.
Der
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From this reading The title of this book, in the German, is "Der Roman der Stiftsdame," _stiftsdame_ being rendered in this version _canoness_.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading It is desirable to explain that _stiftsdame_ is the name given to a female member of certain religious communities or orders, originally Roman Catholic, the members of which lived in common but without taking monastic vows.
ETC
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From this reading BY PAUL HEYSE AUTHOR OF "IN PARADISE," ETC.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It is desirable to explain that _stiftsdame_ is the name given to a female member of certain religious communities or orders, originally Roman Catholic, the members of which lived in common but without taking monastic vows.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading It is desirable to explain that _stiftsdame_ is the name given to a female member of certain religious communities or orders, originally Roman Catholic, the members of which lived in common but without taking monastic vows.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The title of this book, in the German, is "Der Roman der Stiftsdame," _stiftsdame_ being rendered in this version _canoness_.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It is desirable to explain that _stiftsdame_ is the name given to a female member of certain religious communities or orders, originally Roman Catholic, the members of which lived in common but without taking monastic vows.
HEYSEnounUS /heɪs/
German writer (1830-1914)
From this reading BY PAUL HEYSE AUTHOR OF "IN PARADISE," ETC.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BY PAUL HEYSE AUTHOR OF "IN PARADISE," ETC.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The title of this book, in the German, is "Der Roman der Stiftsdame," _stiftsdame_ being rendered in this version _canoness_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is desirable to explain that _stiftsdame_ is the name given to a female member of certain religious communities or orders, originally Roman Catholic, the members of which lived in common but without taking monastic vows.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It is desirable to explain that _stiftsdame_ is the name given to a female member of certain religious communities or orders, originally Roman Catholic, the members of which lived in common but without taking monastic vows.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It is desirable to explain that _stiftsdame_ is the name given to a female member of certain religious communities or orders, originally Roman Catholic, the members of which lived in common but without taking monastic vows.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It is desirable to explain that _stiftsdame_ is the name given to a female member of certain religious communities or orders, originally Roman Catholic, the members of which lived in common but without taking monastic vows.
monasticadjectiveUS /məˈnæstɪk/
of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
From this reading It is desirable to explain that _stiftsdame_ is the name given to a female member of certain religious communities or orders, originally Roman Catholic, the members of which lived in common but without taking monastic vows.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It is desirable to explain that _stiftsdame_ is the name given to a female member of certain religious communities or orders, originally Roman Catholic, the members of which lived in common but without taking monastic vows.
a brief written record
From this reading NOTE BY THE TRANSLATOR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE CANONESS.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is desirable to explain that _stiftsdame_ is the name given to a female member of certain religious communities or orders, originally Roman Catholic, the members of which lived in common but without taking monastic vows.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It is desirable to explain that _stiftsdame_ is the name given to a female member of certain religious communities or orders, originally Roman Catholic, the members of which lived in common but without taking monastic vows.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading It is desirable to explain that _stiftsdame_ is the name given to a female member of certain religious communities or orders, originally Roman Catholic, the members of which lived in common but without taking monastic vows.
PARADISEnounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading BY PAUL HEYSE AUTHOR OF "IN PARADISE," ETC.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading BY PAUL HEYSE AUTHOR OF "IN PARADISE," ETC.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading It is desirable to explain that _stiftsdame_ is the name given to a female member of certain religious communities or orders, originally Roman Catholic, the members of which lived in common but without taking monastic vows.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The title of this book, in the German, is "Der Roman der Stiftsdame," _stiftsdame_ being rendered in this version _canoness_.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading The title of this book, in the German, is "Der Roman der Stiftsdame," _stiftsdame_ being rendered in this version _canoness_.
Stiftsdame
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From this reading The title of this book, in the German, is "Der Roman der Stiftsdame," _stiftsdame_ being rendered in this version _canoness_.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It is desirable to explain that _stiftsdame_ is the name given to a female member of certain religious communities or orders, originally Roman Catholic, the members of which lived in common but without taking monastic vows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is desirable to explain that _stiftsdame_ is the name given to a female member of certain religious communities or orders, originally Roman Catholic, the members of which lived in common but without taking monastic vows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE CANONESS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The title of this book, in the German, is "Der Roman der Stiftsdame," _stiftsdame_ being rendered in this version _canoness_.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading The title of this book, in the German, is "Der Roman der Stiftsdame," _stiftsdame_ being rendered in this version _canoness_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is desirable to explain that _stiftsdame_ is the name given to a female member of certain religious communities or orders, originally Roman Catholic, the members of which lived in common but without taking monastic vows.
TRANSLATORnounUS /trænˈsleɪtər/
a person who translates written messages from one language to another
From this reading NOTE BY THE TRANSLATOR.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading The title of this book, in the German, is "Der Roman der Stiftsdame," _stiftsdame_ being rendered in this version _canoness_.
vowsnounUS /vaʊz/
plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
From this reading It is desirable to explain that _stiftsdame_ is the name given to a female member of certain religious communities or orders, originally Roman Catholic, the members of which lived in common but without taking monastic vows.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is desirable to explain that _stiftsdame_ is the name given to a female member of certain religious communities or orders, originally Roman Catholic, the members of which lived in common but without taking monastic vows.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It is desirable to explain that _stiftsdame_ is the name given to a female member of certain religious communities or orders, originally Roman Catholic, the members of which lived in common but without taking monastic vows.
