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1 wonder
1. noun1) (the state of mind produced by something unexpected or extraordinary: He was full of wonder at the amazing sight.) απορία, κατάπληξη, θαυμασμός2) (something strange, unexpected or extraordinary: the Seven Wonders of the World; You work late so often that it's a wonder you don't take a bed to the office!) θαύμα3) (the quality of being strange or unexpected: The wonder of the discovery is that it was only made ten years ago.) (το) καταπληκτικό, (το) αξιοπερίεργο2. verb1) (to be surprised: Caroline is very fond of John - I shouldn't wonder if she married him.) εκπλήσσομαι2) (to feel curiosity or doubt: Have you ever wondered about his reasons for wanting this money?) απορώ3) (to feel a desire to know: I wonder what the news is.) αναρωτιέμαι, διερωτώμαι•- wonderfully
- wonderingly
- wonderland
- wondrous
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2 Wonder
subs.P. and V. θαῦμα, τό, ἔκπληξις, ἡ, θάμβος, τό (Thuc. and Plat. but rare P.).That which causes wonder: P. and V. θαῦμα, τό.Portent: P. and V. τέρας, τό.——————v. intrans.Wonder at: P. and V. θαυμάζειν (acc.), ἀποθαυμάζειν (acc.), V. θαμβεῖν (acc.); see marvel at.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Wonder
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3 wonder
1) αναρωτιέμαι2) διερωτώμαι3) θαύμα4) θαυμασμός -
4 no wonder
(it isn't surprising: No wonder you couldn't open the door - it was locked!) είναι φυσικό να -
5 Succeed
v. trans.P. διαδέχεσθαι (dat. or absol.).Be successor: see under Successor.Task succeeded task: V. ἔργου δʼ ἔργον ἐξημείβετο (Eur., Hel. 1533).Lo, wonder succeeds wonder: V. καὶ μὴν ἀμείβει καινὸν ἐκ καινῶν τόδε (Eur., Or. 1503).Another sorrow bidding woe succeed woe diverts my thoughts therefrom: V. παρακαλεῖ δʼ ἐκεῖθεν αὖ λυπή τις ἄλλη διάδοχος κακῶν κακοῖς (Eur., Hec. 587).Woe succeeding woe: V. κακὸν κακῷ διάδοχον (Eur., And. 802).V. intrans.Be successful, of persons or things: P. and V. ὀρθοῦσθαι, εὐτυχεῖν, κατορθοῦν (or pass.), εὖ φέρεσθαι; see Answer.Of persons only: P. and V. τυγχάνειν, P. κατατυγχάνειν, ἐπιτυγχάνειν.When he didn't succeed: P. ὡς αὐτῷ οὐ προὐχώρει (Thuc. 1, 109).Of things only: P. and V. εὖ χωρεῖν, προχωρεῖν.Come next: Ar. and P. ἐπιγίγνεσθαι.Succeeding: P. and V. ἐπιών; see under Succeeding.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Succeed
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6 age
[ei‹] 1. noun1) (the amount of time during which a person or thing has existed: He went to school at the age of six (years); What age is she?) ηλικία2) ((often with capital) a particular period of time: This machine was the wonder of the age; the Middle Ages.) ιστορική περίοδος, Εποχή3) (the quality of being old: This wine will improve with age; With the wisdom of age he regretted the mistakes he had made in his youth.) πέρασμα χρόνου4) ((usually in plural) a very long time: We've been waiting (for) ages for a bus.) μεγάλο χρονικό διάστημα2. verb(to (cause to) grow old or look old: He has aged a lot since I last saw him; His troubles have aged him.) γερνώ- aged- ageless
- age-old
- the aged
- come of age
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7 awe
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8 get out of
(to (help a person etc to) avoid doing something: I wonder how I can get out of washing the dishes; How can I get him out of going to the party?) αποφεύγω, πείθω (κάποιον) να μην κάνει (κάτι) -
9 heavy
['hevi]1) (having great weight; difficult to lift or carry: a heavy parcel.) βαρύς2) (having a particular weight: I wonder how heavy our little baby is.) κάποιου βάρους3) (of very great amount, force etc: heavy rain; a heavy blow; The ship capsized in the heavy seas; heavy taxes.) δυνατός,μεγάλος4) (doing something to a great extent: He's a heavy smoker/drinker.) μανιώδης5) (dark and dull; looking or feeling stormy: a heavy sky/atmosphere.) βαρύς6) (difficult to read, do, understand etc: Books on philosophy are too heavy for me.) βαρύς,δύσκολος7) ((of food) hard to digest: rather heavy pastry.) βαρύς,δύσπεπτος8) (noisy and clumsy: heavy footsteps.) βαρύς,αδέξιος•- heavily- heaviness
- heavy-duty
- heavy industry
- heavyweight
- heavy going
- a heavy heart
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10 hold
I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) κρατώ2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) κρατώ3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) κρατώ4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) αντέχω,βαστώ5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) κρατώ6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) περιέχω,χωρώ7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) οργανώνω,διενεργώ8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) κρατώ9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) διατηρώ10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) θεωρώ,υποστηρίζω11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) ισχύω12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) δεσμεύω13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) υπερασπίζομαι14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) συγκρατώ15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) κρατώ16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) κρατώ17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) γιορτάζω18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) κατέχω19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) βαστώ,διατηρούμαι20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) περιμένω(στο τηλέφωνο)21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) κρατώ(νότα)22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) φυλάγω23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) επιφυλάσσω2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) πιάσιμο,κράτημα2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) εξουσία,επιρροή3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) λαβή•- - holder- hold-all
- get hold of
- hold back
- hold down
- hold forth
- hold good
- hold it
- hold off
- hold on
- hold out
- hold one's own
- hold one's tongue
- hold up
- hold-up
- hold with II [həuld] noun((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) αμπάρι -
11 marvel
1. noun(something or someone astonishing or wonderful: the marvels of the circus; She's a marvel at producing delicious meals.) θαύμα/αξιοθαύμαστο(ς)2. verb((often with at) to feel astonishment or wonder (at): They marvelled at the fantastic sight.) θαυμάζω- marvellously -
12 wonderful
adjective (arousing wonder; extraordinary, especially in excellence: a wonderful opportunity; a wonderful present; She's a wonderful person.) θαυμάσιος -
13 Amaze
Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Amaze
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14 Astonish
Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Astonish
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15 Curiosity
subs.Eagerness for knowledge: P. φιλομάθεια, ἡ.Meddlesomeness: Ar. and P. πολυπραγμοσύνη, ἡ.Wonder: P. and V. θαῦμα, τό.Something strange: use P. and V. νέον τι.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Curiosity
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16 Ill-bred
adj.It is not ill-bred on your part to express wonder at my tears: V. τὸ μὲν σὸν οὐκ ἀπαιδεύτως έχει εἰς θαύματʼ ἐλθεῖν δακρύων ἐμῶν πέρι (Eur., Ion. 247).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Ill-bred
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17 Marvel
subs.P. and V. θαῦμα, τό, ἔκπληξις, ἡ, θάμβος, τό (rare P. but used in Thuc. and Plat.).An object of wonder: P. and V. θαῦμα, τό.Patent: P. and V. τέρας, τό (Plat.).——————v. intrans.P. and V. θαυμάζειν, ἀποθαυμάζειν, ἐκπλήσσεσθαι, V. θαμβεῖν.Marvel at: P. and V. θαυμάζειν (acc.) ἀποθαυμάζειν (acc.), ἐκπλήσσεσθαι (dat.).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Marvel
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18 Revelation
subs.Disclosure: P. μήνυσις, ἡ.What is revealed: P. μήνυμα, τό.Confession: P. ὁμολογία, ἡ.Object of wonder: P. and V. θαῦμα, τό.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Revelation
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19 Sensation
subs.Perception: P. and V. αἴσθησις, ἡ, V. αἴσθημα, τό.Feeling: P. πάθος, τό, πάθημα, τό.Object of wonder: P. and V. θαῦμα, τό.Astonishment: P. and V. ἔκπληξις, ἡ, θαῦμα, τὸ.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Sensation
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20 Stupefaction
Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Stupefaction
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