used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had expected to feel a little guilty as she received the familiar sheets; but as she glanced over them she saw that they were anything but familiar; what she had to deal with was a clean new draft.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading In Act I Helen lands in the enchanted island of Leuce, and is found watching the ship that brought her sailing away with the dead Menelaus, for he, being altogether mortal, may not follow her there.
in the past
From this reading It had arrived two or three days ago, packed by Spinks between his new shirts.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In Act I Helen lands in the enchanted island of Leuce, and is found watching the ship that brought her sailing away with the dead Menelaus, for he, being altogether mortal, may not follow her there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In Act I Helen lands in the enchanted island of Leuce, and is found watching the ship that brought her sailing away with the dead Menelaus, for he, being altogether mortal, may not follow her there.
any thing at all
From this reading She had expected to feel a little guilty as she received the familiar sheets; but as she glanced over them she saw that they were anything but familiar; what she had to deal with was a clean new draft.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It had arrived two or three days ago, packed by Spinks between his new shirts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had expected to feel a little guilty as she received the familiar sheets; but as she glanced over them she saw that they were anything but familiar; what she had to deal with was a clean new draft.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In Act I Helen lands in the enchanted island of Leuce, and is found watching the ship that brought her sailing away with the dead Menelaus, for he, being altogether mortal, may not follow her there.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In Act I Helen lands in the enchanted island of Leuce, and is found watching the ship that brought her sailing away with the dead Menelaus, for he, being altogether mortal, may not follow her there.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It had arrived two or three days ago, packed by Spinks between his new shirts.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In Act I Helen lands in the enchanted island of Leuce, and is found watching the ship that brought her sailing away with the dead Menelaus, for he, being altogether mortal, may not follow her there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had expected to feel a little guilty as she received the familiar sheets; but as she glanced over them she saw that they were anything but familiar; what she had to deal with was a clean new draft.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It had arrived two or three days ago, packed by Spinks between his new shirts.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading She had expected to feel a little guilty as she received the familiar sheets; but as she glanced over them she saw that they were anything but familiar; what she had to deal with was a clean new draft.
rid of obstructions
From this reading She had a fairly clear recollection of the outline of the play.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It had arrived two or three days ago, packed by Spinks between his new shirts.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading In Act I Helen lands in the enchanted island of Leuce, and is found watching the ship that brought her sailing away with the dead Menelaus, for he, being altogether mortal, may not follow her there.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She had expected to feel a little guilty as she received the familiar sheets; but as she glanced over them she saw that they were anything but familiar; what she had to deal with was a clean new draft.
draftnounUS /dræft/
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading She had expected to feel a little guilty as she received the familiar sheets; but as she glanced over them she saw that they were anything but familiar; what she had to deal with was a clean new draft.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading In Act I Helen lands in the enchanted island of Leuce, and is found watching the ship that brought her sailing away with the dead Menelaus, for he, being altogether mortal, may not follow her there.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading She had expected to feel a little guilty as she received the familiar sheets; but as she glanced over them she saw that they were anything but familiar; what she had to deal with was a clean new draft.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading She had a fairly clear recollection of the outline of the play.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading She had expected to feel a little guilty as she received the familiar sheets; but as she glanced over them she saw that they were anything but familiar; what she had to deal with was a clean new draft.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading She had expected to feel a little guilty as she received the familiar sheets; but as she glanced over them she saw that they were anything but familiar; what she had to deal with was a clean new draft.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In Act I Helen lands in the enchanted island of Leuce, and is found watching the ship that brought her sailing away with the dead Menelaus, for he, being altogether mortal, may not follow her there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In Act I Helen lands in the enchanted island of Leuce, and is found watching the ship that brought her sailing away with the dead Menelaus, for he, being altogether mortal, may not follow her there.
set up or found
From this reading In Act I Helen lands in the enchanted island of Leuce, and is found watching the ship that brought her sailing away with the dead Menelaus, for he, being altogether mortal, may not follow her there.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The next morning he gave into her hands the manuscript of _Helen in Leuce_.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She had expected to feel a little guilty as she received the familiar sheets; but as she glanced over them she saw that they were anything but familiar; what she had to deal with was a clean new draft.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading She had expected to feel a little guilty as she received the familiar sheets; but as she glanced over them she saw that they were anything but familiar; what she had to deal with was a clean new draft.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had arrived two or three days ago, packed by Spinks between his new shirts.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The next morning he gave into her hands the manuscript of _Helen in Leuce_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning he gave into her hands the manuscript of _Helen in Leuce_.
(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 next morning he gave into her hands the manuscript of _Helen in Leuce_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning he gave into her hands the manuscript of _Helen in Leuce_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It had arrived two or three days ago, packed by Spinks between his new shirts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In Act I Helen lands in the enchanted island of Leuce, and is found watching the ship that brought her sailing away with the dead Menelaus, for he, being altogether mortal, may not follow her there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next morning he gave into her hands the manuscript of _Helen in Leuce_.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The next morning he gave into her hands the manuscript of _Helen in Leuce_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Act I Helen lands in the enchanted island of Leuce, and is found watching the ship that brought her sailing away with the dead Menelaus, for he, being altogether mortal, may not follow her there.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading In Act I Helen lands in the enchanted island of Leuce, and is found watching the ship that brought her sailing away with the dead Menelaus, for he, being altogether mortal, may not follow her there.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had arrived two or three days ago, packed by Spinks between his new shirts.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading In Act I Helen lands in the enchanted island of Leuce, and is found watching the ship that brought her sailing away with the dead Menelaus, for he, being altogether mortal, may not follow her there.
Leuce
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From this reading The next morning he gave into her hands the manuscript of _Helen in Leuce_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had expected to feel a little guilty as she received the familiar sheets; but as she glanced over them she saw that they were anything but familiar; what she had to deal with was a clean new draft.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading The next morning he gave into her hands the manuscript of _Helen in Leuce_.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In Act I Helen lands in the enchanted island of Leuce, and is found watching the ship that brought her sailing away with the dead Menelaus, for he, being altogether mortal, may not follow her there.
Menelausnoun
(Greek mythology) the king of Sparta at the time of the Trojan War; brother of Agamemnon; husband of Helen
From this reading In Act I Helen lands in the enchanted island of Leuce, and is found watching the ship that brought her sailing away with the dead Menelaus, for he, being altogether mortal, may not follow her there.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning he gave into her hands the manuscript of _Helen in Leuce_.
subject to death
From this reading In Act I Helen lands in the enchanted island of Leuce, and is found watching the ship that brought her sailing away with the dead Menelaus, for he, being altogether mortal, may not follow her there.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It had arrived two or three days ago, packed by Spinks between his new shirts.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning he gave into her hands the manuscript of _Helen in Leuce_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In Act I Helen lands in the enchanted island of Leuce, and is found watching the ship that brought her sailing away with the dead Menelaus, for he, being altogether mortal, may not follow her there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning he gave into her hands the manuscript of _Helen in Leuce_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It had arrived two or three days ago, packed by Spinks between his new shirts.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading She had a fairly clear recollection of the outline of the play.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She had expected to feel a little guilty as she received the familiar sheets; but as she glanced over them she saw that they were anything but familiar; what she had to deal with was a clean new draft.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading It had arrived two or three days ago, packed by Spinks between his new shirts.
participate in games or sport
From this reading She had a fairly clear recollection of the outline of the play.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading She had expected to feel a little guilty as she received the familiar sheets; but as she glanced over them she saw that they were anything but familiar; what she had to deal with was a clean new draft.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading She had a fairly clear recollection of the outline of the play.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading In Act I Helen lands in the enchanted island of Leuce, and is found watching the ship that brought her sailing away with the dead Menelaus, for he, being altogether mortal, may not follow her there.
cut with a saw
From this reading She had expected to feel a little guilty as she received the familiar sheets; but as she glanced over them she saw that they were anything but familiar; what she had to deal with was a clean new draft.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had expected to feel a little guilty as she received the familiar sheets; but as she glanced over them she saw that they were anything but familiar; what she had to deal with was a clean new draft.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading She had expected to feel a little guilty as she received the familiar sheets; but as she glanced over them she saw that they were anything but familiar; what she had to deal with was a clean new draft.
transport commercially
From this reading In Act I Helen lands in the enchanted island of Leuce, and is found watching the ship that brought her sailing away with the dead Menelaus, for he, being altogether mortal, may not follow her there.
shirtsnounUS /ʃɜːrts/
plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading It had arrived two or three days ago, packed by Spinks between his new shirts.
Spinks
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From this reading It had arrived two or three days ago, packed by Spinks between his new shirts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had expected to feel a little guilty as she received the familiar sheets; but as she glanced over them she saw that they were anything but familiar; what she had to deal with was a clean new draft.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning he gave into her hands the manuscript of _Helen in Leuce_.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had expected to feel a little guilty as she received the familiar sheets; but as she glanced over them she saw that they were anything but familiar; what she had to deal with was a clean new draft.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In Act I Helen lands in the enchanted island of Leuce, and is found watching the ship that brought her sailing away with the dead Menelaus, for he, being altogether mortal, may not follow her there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had expected to feel a little guilty as she received the familiar sheets; but as she glanced over them she saw that they were anything but familiar; what she had to deal with was a clean new draft.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It had arrived two or three days ago, packed by Spinks between his new shirts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had expected to feel a little guilty as she received the familiar sheets; but as she glanced over them she saw that they were anything but familiar; what she had to deal with was a clean new draft.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It had arrived two or three days ago, packed by Spinks between his new shirts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had expected to feel a little guilty as she received the familiar sheets; but as she glanced over them she saw that they were anything but familiar; what she had to deal with was a clean new draft.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading In Act I Helen lands in the enchanted island of Leuce, and is found watching the ship that brought her sailing away with the dead Menelaus, for he, being altogether mortal, may not follow her there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She had expected to feel a little guilty as she received the familiar sheets; but as she glanced over them she saw that they were anything but familiar; what she had to deal with was a clean new draft.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She had expected to feel a little guilty as she received the familiar sheets; but as she glanced over them she saw that they were anything but familiar; what she had to deal with was a clean new draft.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had expected to feel a little guilty as she received the familiar sheets; but as she glanced over them she saw that they were anything but familiar; what she had to deal with was a clean new draft.
