used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She inspired Queen Helen with a growing discontent and restlessness of spirit.
the state of being absent
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Menelaos had not noticed any change in her, and it was with an utterly unsuspicious mind that he received the fatal strangers and made them welcome guests in his land and home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF HELEN Aphrodite, while leading Paris to the shores of Lacedæmon, had not forgotten her promise, and in Sparta itself she was at work at its fulfilment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Menelaos had not noticed any change in her, and it was with an utterly unsuspicious mind that he received the fatal strangers and made them welcome guests in his land and home.
AphroditenounUS /ˌæfrəˈdaɪti/
goddess of love and beauty and daughter of Zeus in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Venus
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF HELEN Aphrodite, while leading Paris to the shores of Lacedæmon, had not forgotten her promise, and in Sparta itself she was at work at its fulfilment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF HELEN Aphrodite, while leading Paris to the shores of Lacedæmon, had not forgotten her promise, and in Sparta itself she was at work at its fulfilment.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading This was the chance which wily Aphrodite had contrived for Paris.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Menelaos had not noticed any change in her, and it was with an utterly unsuspicious mind that he received the fatal strangers and made them welcome guests in his land and home.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading This was the chance which wily Aphrodite had contrived for Paris.
CretenounUS /kriːt/
the largest Greek island in the Mediterranean; site of the Minoan civilization that reached its peak in 1600 BC
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading She inspired Queen Helen with a growing discontent and restlessness of spirit.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Menelaos had not noticed any change in her, and it was with an utterly unsuspicious mind that he received the fatal strangers and made them welcome guests in his land and home.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF HELEN Aphrodite, while leading Paris to the shores of Lacedæmon, had not forgotten her promise, and in Sparta itself she was at work at its fulfilment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF HELEN Aphrodite, while leading Paris to the shores of Lacedæmon, had not forgotten her promise, and in Sparta itself she was at work at its fulfilment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
fulfilmentnoun
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF HELEN Aphrodite, while leading Paris to the shores of Lacedæmon, had not forgotten her promise, and in Sparta itself she was at work at its fulfilment.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading She inspired Queen Helen with a growing discontent and restlessness of spirit.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Menelaos had not noticed any change in her, and it was with an utterly unsuspicious mind that he received the fatal strangers and made them welcome guests in his land and home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF HELEN Aphrodite, while leading Paris to the shores of Lacedæmon, had not forgotten her promise, and in Sparta itself she was at work at its fulfilment.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Menelaos had not noticed any change in her, and it was with an utterly unsuspicious mind that he received the fatal strangers and made them welcome guests in his land and home.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF HELEN Aphrodite, while leading Paris to the shores of Lacedæmon, had not forgotten her promise, and in Sparta itself she was at work at its fulfilment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF HELEN Aphrodite, while leading Paris to the shores of Lacedæmon, had not forgotten her promise, and in Sparta itself she was at work at its fulfilment.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Menelaos had not noticed any change in her, and it was with an utterly unsuspicious mind that he received the fatal strangers and made them welcome guests in his land and home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Menelaos had not noticed any change in her, and it was with an utterly unsuspicious mind that he received the fatal strangers and made them welcome guests in his land and home.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF HELEN Aphrodite, while leading Paris to the shores of Lacedæmon, had not forgotten her promise, and in Sparta itself she was at work at its fulfilment.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading She inspired Queen Helen with a growing discontent and restlessness of spirit.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Menelaos had not noticed any change in her, and it was with an utterly unsuspicious mind that he received the fatal strangers and made them welcome guests in his land and home.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF HELEN Aphrodite, while leading Paris to the shores of Lacedæmon, had not forgotten her promise, and in Sparta itself she was at work at its fulfilment.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF HELEN Aphrodite, while leading Paris to the shores of Lacedæmon, had not forgotten her promise, and in Sparta itself she was at work at its fulfilment.
Lacedæmon
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From this reading THE FLIGHT OF HELEN Aphrodite, while leading Paris to the shores of Lacedæmon, had not forgotten her promise, and in Sparta itself she was at work at its fulfilment.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Menelaos had not noticed any change in her, and it was with an utterly unsuspicious mind that he received the fatal strangers and made them welcome guests in his land and home.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF HELEN Aphrodite, while leading Paris to the shores of Lacedæmon, had not forgotten her promise, and in Sparta itself she was at work at its fulfilment.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Menelaos had not noticed any change in her, and it was with an utterly unsuspicious mind that he received the fatal strangers and made them welcome guests in his land and home.
Menelaos
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From this reading Menelaos had not noticed any change in her, and it was with an utterly unsuspicious mind that he received the fatal strangers and made them welcome guests in his land and home.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Menelaos had not noticed any change in her, and it was with an utterly unsuspicious mind that he received the fatal strangers and made them welcome guests in his land and home.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
information about recent and important events
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF HELEN Aphrodite, while leading Paris to the shores of Lacedæmon, had not forgotten her promise, and in Sparta itself she was at work at its fulfilment.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Menelaos had not noticed any change in her, and it was with an utterly unsuspicious mind that he received the fatal strangers and made them welcome guests in his land and home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF HELEN Aphrodite, while leading Paris to the shores of Lacedæmon, had not forgotten her promise, and in Sparta itself she was at work at its fulfilment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF HELEN Aphrodite, while leading Paris to the shores of Lacedæmon, had not forgotten her promise, and in Sparta itself she was at work at its fulfilment.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF HELEN Aphrodite, while leading Paris to the shores of Lacedæmon, had not forgotten her promise, and in Sparta itself she was at work at its fulfilment.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading She inspired Queen Helen with a growing discontent and restlessness of spirit.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Menelaos had not noticed any change in her, and it was with an utterly unsuspicious mind that he received the fatal strangers and made them welcome guests in his land and home.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading She inspired Queen Helen with a growing discontent and restlessness of spirit.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF HELEN Aphrodite, while leading Paris to the shores of Lacedæmon, had not forgotten her promise, and in Sparta itself she was at work at its fulfilment.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF HELEN Aphrodite, while leading Paris to the shores of Lacedæmon, had not forgotten her promise, and in Sparta itself she was at work at its fulfilment.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
SpartanounUS /ˈspɑːrtɑː/
an ancient Greek city famous for military prowess; the dominant city of the Peloponnesus prior to the 4th century BC
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF HELEN Aphrodite, while leading Paris to the shores of Lacedæmon, had not forgotten her promise, and in Sparta itself she was at work at its fulfilment.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She inspired Queen Helen with a growing discontent and restlessness of spirit.
not in physical motion
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Menelaos had not noticed any change in her, and it was with an utterly unsuspicious mind that he received the fatal strangers and made them welcome guests in his land and home.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Menelaos had not noticed any change in her, and it was with an utterly unsuspicious mind that he received the fatal strangers and made them welcome guests in his land and home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF HELEN Aphrodite, while leading Paris to the shores of Lacedæmon, had not forgotten her promise, and in Sparta itself she was at work at its fulfilment.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Menelaos had not noticed any change in her, and it was with an utterly unsuspicious mind that he received the fatal strangers and made them welcome guests in his land and home.
in or at that place or location
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the chance which wily Aphrodite had contrived for Paris.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF HELEN Aphrodite, while leading Paris to the shores of Lacedæmon, had not forgotten her promise, and in Sparta itself she was at work at its fulfilment.
unsuspiciousadjective
not suspicious
From this reading Menelaos had not noticed any change in her, and it was with an utterly unsuspicious mind that he received the fatal strangers and made them welcome guests in his land and home.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading More than that, having heard the news from Crete that his presence there was desirable on account of some urgent business, he did not hesitate to set sail for that island, in the expectation of finding Paris and his companions still enjoying the hospitality of his palace after a short absence.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Menelaos had not noticed any change in her, and it was with an utterly unsuspicious mind that he received the fatal strangers and made them welcome guests in his land and home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF HELEN Aphrodite, while leading Paris to the shores of Lacedæmon, had not forgotten her promise, and in Sparta itself she was at work at its fulfilment.
accept gladly
From this reading Menelaos had not noticed any change in her, and it was with an utterly unsuspicious mind that he received the fatal strangers and made them welcome guests in his land and home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was the chance which wily Aphrodite had contrived for Paris.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF HELEN Aphrodite, while leading Paris to the shores of Lacedæmon, had not forgotten her promise, and in Sparta itself she was at work at its fulfilment.
wilyadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪli/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading This was the chance which wily Aphrodite had contrived for Paris.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She inspired Queen Helen with a growing discontent and restlessness of spirit.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF HELEN Aphrodite, while leading Paris to the shores of Lacedæmon, had not forgotten her promise, and in Sparta itself she was at work at its fulfilment.
