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1 the defence
(the case on behalf of a person who is accused in a law court: the counsel for the defence.) υπεράσπιση(κατηγορουμένου) -
2 Case
subs.For a shield: Ar. and V. σάγμα, τό.Sheath: P. and V. κολεός, ὁ (Xen.), V. περιβολαί, αἱ.Question, matter: P. and V. πρᾶγμα, τό.Ground for legal action: P. ἀγώνισμα, τό.When the case comes on: P. ἐνεστηκυίας τῆς δίκης.The case having already gone against him: P. κατεγνωσμένης ἤδη τῆς δίκης (Dem. 872).Lose one's case: P. ἀποτυγχάνειν τοῦ ἀγῶνος (Dem. 1175).Aphobus having already lost his case against me: P. ὀφλόντος μοι τὴν δίκην Ἀφόβου (Dem. 866).Win one's case: P. ἐπιτυγχάνειν τοῦ ἀγῶνος (Dem. 1175), δίκην αἱρεῖν.Decide cases of murder and wounding: P. δικάζειν φόνου καὶ τραύματος (Dem. 628).Excuse, plea: P. ἀπολογία, ἡ.Circumstances: P. and V. πράγματα, τά.Have nothing to do with the case: P. ἔξω τοῦ πράγματος εἶναι (Dem. 1318).In any case: P. and V. πάντως, πάντη.In my case: P. τοὐμὸν μέρος.In this case: P. and V. οὕτως.In that case: P. ἐκείνως.This is so in all cases: P. ἐπὶ πάντων οὕτω τοῦτʼ ἔχει (Dem. 635).It is not a case for: P. and V. οὐκ ἔργον (gen.).Since the case stands thus: P. and V. τούτων οὕτως ἐχόντων, V. ὡς ὧδʼ ἐχόντων, ὡς ὧδʼ ἐχόντων τῶνδε.Thus stands my case: P. and V. οὕτως ἔχει μοι.And such indeed was the case: P. καὶ ἦν δὲ οὕτως.This would now be the case with the Athenians: P. ὅπερ ἄν νῦν Ἀθηναῖοι πάθοιεν (Thuc. 6, 34).I myself am in the same case as the majority: P. αὐτὸς ὅπερ οἱ πολλοὶ πέπονθα (Plat., Meno. 95C).As is generally the case: P. οἷα... φιλεῖ γίγνεσθαι (Thuc. 7, 79).As is generally the case with large armies: P. ὅπερ φιλεῖ μεγάλα στρατόπεδα (Thuc. 4, 125).The facts of the case: see under Fact.——————v. trans.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Case
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3 case
I [keis] noun1) (an instance or example: another case of child-beating; a bad case of measles.) περιστατικό2) (a particular situation: It's different in my case.) περίπτωση3) (a legal trial: The judge in this case is very fair.) δικαστική υπόθεση4) (an argument or reason: There's a good case for thinking he's wrong.) λόγος, επιχείρημα5) ((usually with the) a fact: I don't think that's really the case.) πραγματικότητα6) (a form of a pronoun (eg he or him), noun or adjective showing its relation to other words in the sentence.) πτώση (γραμματική)•- in case- in case of
- in that case II [keis] noun1) (a container or outer covering: a case of medical instruments; a suitcase.) θήκη, βαλίτσα2) (a crate or box: six cases of whisky.) κιβώτιο3) (a piece of furniture for displaying or containing things: a glass case full of china; a bookcase.) βιτρίνα, βιβλιοθήκη, προθήκη -
4 the blind leading the blind
(one inexperienced or incompetent person telling another about something: My teaching you about politics will be a case of the blind leading the blind.) όμοιος ομοίω αεί πελάζει -
5 in any case
(nevertheless: I don't believe the story but I'll check it in any case.) έτσι κι αλλιώς -
6 in case of
(if (a particular thing) happens: In case of fire, telephone the fire brigade.) σε περίπτωση -
7 jump to conclusions / jump to the conclusion that
(to form an idea without making sure of the facts: He saw my case in the hall and jumped to the conclusion that I was leaving.) βγάζω βιαστικά συμπεράσματαEnglish-Greek dictionary > jump to conclusions / jump to the conclusion that
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8 out of the frying-pan into the fire
(from a difficult or dangerous situation into a worse one: His first marriage was unhappy but his second was even more unhappy - it was a real case of out of the frying-pan into the fire.) από τη Σκύλλα στη ΧάρυβδηEnglish-Greek dictionary > out of the frying-pan into the fire
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9 with
[wið]1) (in the company of; beside; among; including: I was walking with my father; Do they enjoy playing with each other?; He used to play football with the Arsenal team; Put this book with the others.) με, μαζί με2) (by means of; using: Mend it with this glue; Cut it with a knife.) με (εργαλείο)3) (used in expressing the idea of filling, covering etc: Fill this jug with milk; He was covered with mud.) με, από4) (used in describing conflict: They quarrelled with each other; He fought with my brother.) με5) (used in descriptions of things: a man with a limp; a girl with long hair; a stick with a handle; Treat this book with care.) με6) (as the result of: He is shaking with fear.) από7) (in the care of: Leave your case with the porter.) σε (στη φροντίδα)8) (in relation to; in the case of; concerning: Be careful with that!; What's wrong with you?; What shall I do with these books?) με, σχετικά με9) (used in expressing a wish: Down with fascism!; Up with Manchester United!) κάτω/ ζήτω -
10 Fact
subs.P. and V. ἔργον, τό, πρᾶγμα, τό.Truth: P. and V. ἀλήθεια, ἡ, τἀληθές.Those who look for the facts of the case: P. οἱ τὴν ἀκρίβειαν ζητοῦντες τῶν πραγμάτων (Antiphon, 139).You seek to discover the facts of the case: P. ζητεῖτε εὐρεῖν τὴν ἀλήθειαν τῶν γεγενημένων (Isae. 70).Really: P. and V. ὄντως, P. τῷ ὀντί.As the facts themselves proved: P. ὡς αὐτὸ τὸ ἔργον ἐδήλωσε (Dem. 928).It is not the same thing to state a surmise and proclaim what is said as a fact: V.τοὐτὸ δʼ οὐχὶ γίγνεται δόκησιν εἰπεῖν κἀξακριβῶσαι λόγον (Soph., Trach. 425).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Fact
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11 Question
subs.Something asked: P. ἐρώτησις, ἡ, ἐρώτημα, τό, ἐπερώτησις, ἡ, ἐπερώτημα, τό.Cross question: P. and V. ἔλεγχος, ὁ.That would have been quite another question: P. ἄλλος ἂν ἦν λόγος (Dem. 986, cf. 240).Divert from the question: P. ἀπάγειν ἀπὸ τῆς ὑποθέσεως (Dem. 416).The case in question: P. τὸ προκείμενον.Point at issue: P. and V. ἀγών, ὁ.It is not question of gallantry but of salvation: P. οὐ περὶ ἀνδραγαθίας ὁ ἀγὼν... περὶ δὲ σωτηρίας (Thuc. 5, 101).It is now no question of words but of your life: V. λόγων γὰρ οὐ νῦν ἐστιν ἁγὼν ἀλλὰ σῆς ψυχῆς πέρι (Soph., El. 1491).Difficulty: P. and V. ἀπορία, ἡ.Doubt: P. ἀμφισβήτησις, ἡ.Be called in question, be doubted, v.: P. ἀμφισβητεῖσθαι.Put the question, v.: Ar. and P. ἐπερωτᾶν.Put the question to the vote: P. ἐπιψηφίζειν.——————v. trans.P. and V. ἐρωτᾶν, ἐρέσθαι ( 2nd aor.), ἀνερωτᾶν, ἐπερέσθαι ( 2nd aor.), Ar. and P. ἐπερωτᾶν, V. ἱστορεῖν, ἀνιστορεῖν, ἐξιστορεῖν, ἐξερωτᾶν, ἐξερέσθαι ( 2nd aor.); see Ask.Cross examine: P. and V. ἐλέγχειν, ἐξελέγχειν.Suspect: P. and V. ὑποπτεύειν.Distrust: P. and V. ἀπιστεῖν (acc. of thing; dat. of person).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Question
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12 genitive
['‹enitiv]((the case or form of) a noun, pronoun etc which shows possession: In John's hat, `John's' is in the genitive / is a genitive; ( also adjective) the genitive case.) γενική (πτώση) -
13 as
[æz] 1. conjunction1) (when; while: I met John as I was coming home; We'll be able to talk as we go.) καθώς2) (because: As I am leaving tomorrow, I've bought you a present.) επειδή, καθώς3) (in the same way that: If you are not sure how to behave, do as I do.) όπως4) (used to introduce a statement of what the speaker knows or believes to be the case: As you know, I'll be leaving tomorrow.) όπως5) (though: Old as I am, I can still fight; Much as I want to, I cannot go.) παρόλο6) (used to refer to something which has already been stated and apply it to another person: Tom is English, as are Dick and Harry.) όπως επίσης2. adverb(used in comparisons, eg the first as in the following example: The bread was as hard as a brick.) σαν3. preposition1) (used in comparisons, eg the second as in the following example: The bread was as hard as a brick.) σαν2) (like: He was dressed as a woman.) σαν3) (with certain verbs eg regard, treat, describe, accept: I am regarded by some people as a bit of a fool; He treats the children as adults.) σαν4) (in the position of: He is greatly respected both as a person and as a politician.) ως•- as for- as if / as though
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14 slice
1. noun1) (a thin broad piece (of something): How many slices of meat would you like?) φέτα2) (a part or share: Who got the largest slice of the profits?) μερίδιο2. verb1) (to cut into slices: He sliced the sausage/cucumber.) κόβω σε φέτες2) (to cut (as) with a sharp blade or knife: The blade slipped and sliced off the tip of his forefinger.) κόβω3) (in golf etc, to hit (a ball) in such a way that it curves away to the right (or in the case of a left-handed player, to the left).) χτυπώ λοξά (στο γκολφ)•- sliced- slicer -
15 for
[fo:] 1. preposition1) (to be given or sent to: This letter is for you.) για2) (towards; in the direction of: We set off for London.) για,προς3) (through a certain time or distance: for three hours; for three miles.) για,επί4) (in order to have, get, be etc: He asked me for some money; Go for a walk.) για5) (in return; as payment: He paid $2 for his ticket.) για,έναντι6) (in order to be prepared: He's getting ready for the journey.) για7) (representing: He is the member of parliament for Hull.) για8) (on behalf of: Will you do it for me?) εκ μέρους,για9) (in favour of: Are you for or against the plan?) υπέρ10) (because of: for this reason.) γι'αυτό,για11) (having a particular purpose: She gave me money for the bus fare.) για12) (indicating an ability or an attitude to: a talent for baking; an ear for music.) για,προς13) (as being: They mistook him for someone else.) για14) (considering what is used in the case of: It is quite warm for January (= considering that it is January when it is usually cold).) για15) (in spite of: For all his money, he didn't seem happy.) παρά2. conjunction(because: It must be late, for I have been here a long time.) επειδή, καθώς -
16 appear
[ə'piə]1) (to come into view: A man suddenly appeared round the corner.) εμφανίζομαι2) (to arrive (at a place etc): He appeared in time for dinner.) φτάνω3) (to come before or present oneself/itself before the public or a judge etc: He is appearing on television today; He appeared before Judge Scott.) εμφανίζομαι4) (to look or seem as if (something is the case): It appears that he is wrong; He appears to be wrong.) φαίνομαι• -
17 guess
[ɡes] 1. verb1) (to say what is likely to be the case: I'm trying to guess the height of this building; If you don't know the answer, just guess.) μαντεύω2) ((especially American) to suppose: I guess I'll have to leave now.) υποθέτω2. noun(an opinion, answer etc got by guessing: My guess is that he's not coming.) εικασία- anybody's guess -
18 Else
adv.Other: use P. and V. ἄλλος, ἕτερος.From no one else: P. οὐδαμόθεν ἄλλοθεν.Otherwise: P. and V. ἄλλως.——————conj.One who is blind in his seer-craft.Else tell me where you show yourself a true prophet: V. ὅστις... τὴν τέχνην ἔφυ τυφλός. ἐπεὶ, φέρʼ εἰπέ, ποῦ σὺ μάντις εἶ σαφής (Soph., O.R. 389).This seems to me to be the case with this man, else how is it just...? P. ὅπερ καὶ οὗτος ἐμοί γε δοκεῖ πάσχειν· ἐπεὶ, φέρε, πῶς ἐστι δίκαιον...; (Dem. 879).You had no better advice to offer, else they would not have followcd mine: P. σὺ οὐχ ἕτερα εἶπες βελτίω τούτων· οὐ γὰρ τούτοις ἂν ἐχρῶντο (Dem. 294).I love my own children, else were I mad: φιλῶ ἐμαυτοῦ τέκνα· μαινοίμην γὰρ ἄν (Eur., I.A. 1256).– HEC. Did not ( the god) prophesy to you any of the woes you now endure? – POLY. No. Else you would not have trapped me thus by stratagem.– ἙΚ. σοὶ δʼ οὐκ ἔχρησεν οὐδὲν ὧν ἔχεις πόνων; – ΠΟΛΥ. οὐ γάρ ποτʼ ἂν σύ μʼ εἷλες ὧδε σὺν δόλῳ.(Eur., Hec. 1268).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Else
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19 Jurisdiction
subs.Authority: P. and V. κῦρος, τό, ἐξουσία, ἡ.The case falls under the jurisdiction of the court: P. εἰσαγώγιμός ἐστιν ἡ δίκη (Dem. 939).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Jurisdiction
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20 I etc might have known
((often used in annoyance) I etc ought to have known, thought, guessed etc that something was or would be the case: I might have known you would lose the key!)
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