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1 character
['kærəktə] 1. noun1) (the set of qualities that make someone or something different from others; type: You can tell a man's character from his handwriting; Publicity of this character is not good for the firm.) χαρακτήρας2) (a set of qualities that are considered admirable in some way: He showed great character in dealing with the danger.) χαρακτήρας3) (reputation: They tried to damage his character.) υπόληψη4) (a person in a play, novel etc: Rosencrantz is a minor character in Shakespeare's `Hamlet'.) πρόσωπο έργου5) (an odd or amusing person: This fellow's quite a character!) τύπος6) (a letter used in typing etc: Some characters on this typewriter are broken.) χαρακτήρας (γράμμα)•2. noun(a typical quality: It is one of his characteristics to be obstinate.) χαρακτηριστικό- characterize
- characterise
- characterization
- characterisation -
2 in the form of
(having the shape, character, style etc of: He wrote a novel in the form of a diary.) με τη μορφή -
3 title rôle
(the rôle or part in a play of the character named in the title: He's playing the title rôle in `Hamlet'.) ομώνυμος ρόλος -
4 Blacken
v. trans.lit., P. and V. μελαίνειν.Make dirty: V. αἰθαλοῦν; see Soil.met.: Blacken the character, etc.: P. and V. διαβάλλειν.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Blacken
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5 part
1. noun1) (something which, together with other things, makes a whole; a piece: We spent part of the time at home and part at the seaside.) μέρος2) (an equal division: He divided the cake into three parts.) μερίδα3) (a character in a play etc: She played the part of the queen.) ρόλος4) (the words, actions etc of a character in a play etc: He learned his part quickly.) ρόλος5) (in music, the notes to be played or sung by a particular instrument or voice: the violin part.) μέρος6) (a person's share, responsibility etc in doing something: He played a great part in the government's decision.) συμμετοχή,ανάμιξη2. verb(to separate; to divide: They parted (from each other) at the gate.) χωρίζω- parting- partly
- part-time
- in part
- part company
- part of speech
- part with
- take in good part
- take someone's part
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6 judge
1. verb1) (to hear and try (cases) in a court of law: Who will be judging this murder case?) δικάζω2) (to decide which is the best in a competition etc: Is she going to judge the singing competition again?; Who will be judging the vegetables at the flower show?; Who is judging at the horse show?) κρίνω, γνωμοδοτώ3) (to consider and form an idea of; to estimate: You can't judge a man by his appearance; Watch how a cat judges the distance before it jumps; She couldn't judge whether he was telling the truth.) κρίνω4) (to criticize for doing wrong: We have no right to judge him - we might have done the same thing ourselves.) επικρίνω2. noun1) (a public officer who hears and decides cases in a law court: The judge asked if the jury had reached a verdict.) δικαστής2) (a person who decides which is the best in a competition etc: The judge's decision is final (= you cannot argue with the judge's decision); He was asked to be on the panel of judges at the beauty contest.) κριτής3) (a person who is skilled at deciding how good etc something is: He says she's honest, and he's a good judge of character; He seems a very fine pianist to me, but I'm no judge.) κριτής•- judgement- judgment
- judging from / to judge from
- pass judgement on
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7 play
[plei] 1. verb1) (to amuse oneself: The child is playing in the garden; He is playing with his toys; The little girl wants to play with her friends.) παίζω2) (to take part in (games etc): He plays football; He is playing in goal; Here's a pack of cards - who wants to play (with me)?; I'm playing golf with him this evening.) παίζω3) (to act in a play etc; to act (a character): She's playing Lady Macbeth; The company is playing in London this week.) παίζω (ρόλο)4) ((of a play etc) to be performed: `Oklahoma' is playing at the local theatre.) παίζομαι5) (to (be able to) perform on (a musical instrument): She plays the piano; Who was playing the piano this morning?; He plays (the oboe) in an orchestra.) παίζω6) ((usually with on) to carry out or do (a trick): He played a trick on me.) παίζω7) ((usually with at) to compete against (someone) in a game etc: I'll play you at tennis.) παίζω8) ((of light) to pass with a flickering movement: The firelight played across the ceiling.) (τρεμο)παίζω,παιχνιδίζω9) (to direct (over or towards something): The firemen played their hoses over the burning house.) κατευθύνω,στρέφω10) (to put down or produce (a playing-card) as part of a card game: He played the seven of hearts.) παίζω,ρίχνω2. noun1) (recreation; amusement: A person must have time for both work and play.) διασκέδαση,παιχνίδι2) (an acted story; a drama: Shakespeare wrote many great plays.) θεατρικό έργο3) (the playing of a game: At the start of today's play, England was leading India by fifteen runs.) παιχνίδι4) (freedom of movement (eg in part of a machine).) τζόγος,παίξιμο•- player- playable
- playful
- playfully
- playfulness
- playboy
- playground
- playing-card
- playing-field
- playmate
- playpen
- playschool
- plaything
- playtime
- playwright
- at play
- bring/come into play
- child's play
- in play
- out of play
- play at
- play back
- play down
- play fair
- play for time
- play havoc with
- play into someone's hands
- play off
- play off against
- play on
- play a
- no part in
- play safe
- play the game
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8 strain
I 1. [strein] verb1) (to exert oneself or a part of the body to the greatest possible extent: They strained at the door, trying to pull it open; He strained to reach the rope.) τεντώνω/-ομαι,τσιτώνω2) (to injure (a muscle etc) through too much use, exertion etc: He has strained a muscle in his leg; You'll strain your eyes by reading in such a poor light.) ζορίζω,κουράζω3) (to force or stretch (too far): The constant interruptions were straining his patience.) ζορίζω,δοκιμάζω4) (to put (eg a mixture) through a sieve etc in order to separate solid matter from liquid: She strained the coffee.) σουρώνω, φιλτράρω2. noun1) (force exerted; Can nylon ropes take more strain than the old kind of rope?) ζόρισμα2) ((something, eg too much work etc, that causes) a state of anxiety and fatigue: The strain of nursing her dying husband was too much for her; to suffer from strain.) ένταση,τέντωμα,ζόρι3) ((an) injury especially to a muscle caused by too much exertion: muscular strain.) (υπερ)ένταση4) (too great a demand: These constant delays are a strain on our patience.) ζόρισμα,τράβηγμα/δοκιμασία•- strained- strainer
- strain off II [strein] noun1) (a kind or breed (of animals, plants etc): a new strain of cattle.) διασταύρωση,ποικιλία,παραλλαγή2) (a tendency in a person's character: I'm sure there's a strain of madness in her.) τάση3) ((often in plural) (the sound of) a tune: I heard the strains of a hymn coming from the church.) μελωδία -
9 Part
subs.Portion, share: P. and V. μέρος, τό, μοῖρα, ἡ, P. μόριον, τό, V. λάχος, τό.Division: P. and V. μερίς, ἡ, μέρος, τό, μοῖρα, ἡ.Direction: see Direction.Part in a play: P. σχῆμα, τό.I did not abandon the part of a patriot in the hour of danger: P. ἐγὼ τὴν τῆς εὐνοίας τάξιν ἐν τοῖς δεινοῖς οὐκ ἔλιπον (Dem. 286).It is a wise man's part: P. and V. σοφοῦ ἀνδρός ἐστι or σοφοῦ πρὸς ἀνδρός ἐστι.The part of an accomplice: V. τὸ συνδρῶν χρέος (Eur., And. 337).In part: P. μέρος τι; see Partly.For my part: V. τοὐμὸν μέρος.I for my part: P. and V. ἔγωγε.For the most part: P. ὡς ἐπὶ πολύ, τὰ πολλά.You have no part in: P. and V. οὐ σοὶ μέτεστι (gen.).Take part in: P. and V. κοινωνεῖν (gen.), κοινοῦσθαι (acc. or gen.), μετέχειν (gen.), συναίρεσθαι (acc. or gen.); see Share.Take ( a person's) part: P. and V. εὐνοεῖν (τινί), τά (τινος) φρονεῖν, P. εὐνοϊκῶς ἔχειν (τινί); see side with.Take in good part: P. and V. ῥᾳδίως φέρειν (acc.).Character: P. and V. ἦθος, τό, τρόπος, ὁ, or pl.Cleverness: P. and V. σοφία, ἡ. φρόνησις, ἡ; see Cleverness.Quarters: P. and V. τόποι, οἱ.From all parts: see from every direction, under Direction.——————v. trans.Separate: P. and V. χωρίζειν, σχίζειν, διείργειν, διαλαμβάνειν, διαιρεῖν, διιστάναι (Eur., frag.), Ar. and P. διαχωρίζειν, διασπᾶν, V. νοσφίσαι ( 1st aor. act. of νοσφίζεσθαι), P. διασχίζειν.Cut off: P. ἀπολαμβάνειν, διαλαμβάνειν.About the river Tanaus that parts the borders of the Argive land and the soil of Sparta: V. ἀμφὶ ποταμὸν Ταναὸν Ἀργείας ὅρους τέμνοντα γαίας Σπαρτιάτιδός τε γῆς (Eur., El. 410).Of themselves the fetters parted from their feet: V. αὐτόματα δʼ αὐταῖς δεσμὰ διελύθη ποδῶν (Eur., Bacch. 447).Be separated, go different ways: P. and V. χωρίζεσθαι, ἀφίστασθαι, διίστασθαι. Ar. and P. διακρίνεσθαι.When we parted: P. ἐπειδὴ ἀπηλλάγημεν (Dem. 1169).Be deprived of: see under Deprive.Give: see Give.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Part
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10 main
[mein] 1. adjective(chief, principal or most important: the main purpose; the main character in the story.) κύριος,κυριότερος2. noun((also mains) the chief pipe or cable in a branching system of pipes or cables: The water's been turned off at the main(s); ( also adjective) the mains electricity supply.) κεντρικός αγωγός,κεντρική παροχή- mainly- mainland
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11 Represent
v. trans.Portray: P. and V. εἰκάζειν, P. παραδεικνύναι.Represent in a bad light: P. κακῶς εἰκάζειν περί (gen.) (Plat., Rep. 377E).Represent as: P. κατασκευάζειν, Ar. and P. ἀποφαίνειν.He will represent us as drunkards and brawlers: P, ἡμᾶς... παροίνους μέν τινας καὶ ὑβριστὰς κατασκευάσει (Dem. 1261).He tried to represent that I was the cause of what occurred in Euboea: P. τῶν ἐν Εὐβοίᾳ πραγμάτων... ὡς ἐγὼ αἴτιός εἰμι κατεσκεύαζε (Dem. 550).He has represented the rowers one and all as bowmen: P. τοξότας γὰρ πάντας πεποίηκε τοὺς προσκώπους (Thuc. 1, 10; cf. Eur., Tro. 981).Represent by imitation: P. ἀπομιμεῖσθαι.Represent ( a character): P. ὑποκρίνεσθαι.Represent Antigone: P. Ἀντιγόνην ὑποκρίνεσθαι.When he represented the sorrows of Thyestes: P. ὅτε μὲν τὰ Θυέστου... κακὰ ἠγωνίζετο (Dem. 449).It is the special privilege of third-rate actors to represent kings and sceptered personages: P. ἐξαίρετόν ἐστιν ὥσπερ γέρας τοῖς τριταγωνισταῖς τὸ τοὺς τυράννους καὶ τοὺς τὰ σκῆπτρα ἔχοντας εἰσιέναι (Dem. 418).Suggest: Ar. and P. εἰσηγεῖσθαι; suggest.Represent a person, look after his interests: P. and V. προξενεῖν (gen.).Champion: P. and V. προστατεῖν (gen.).I as representing the greatest city ask you to come to terms: P. ἐγὼ... πόλιν μεγίστην παρεχόμενος... ἀξιῶ... συγχωρεῖν (Thuc. 4, 64).I came forward though with no mandate to represent our house: V. ἐξῆλθον οὐ ταχθεῖσα πρεσβεύειν γένους (Eur., Herac. 479).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Represent
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12 fault
[fo:lt] 1. noun1) (a mistake; something for which one is to blame: The accident was your fault.) σφάλμα,φταίξιμο2) (an imperfection; something wrong: There is a fault in this machine; a fault in his character.) ελάττωμα3) (a crack in the rock surface of the earth: faults in the earth's crust.) τεκτονικό ρήγμα2. verb(to find fault with: I couldn't fault him / his piano-playing.) ψέγω,ψεγαδιάζω- faultlessly
- faulty
- at fault
- find fault with
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13 of
[əv]1) (belonging to: a friend of mine.) του,της,των2) (away from (a place etc); after (a given time): within five miles of London; within a year of his death.) από3) (written etc by: the plays of Shakespeare.) του,της,των4) (belonging to or forming a group: He is one of my friends.) από5) (showing: a picture of my father.) του,της,των6) (made from; consisting of: a dress of silk; a collection of pictures.) από7) (used to show an amount, measurement of something: a gallon of petrol; five bags of coal.) (για να δείξει ποσότητα ή περιεχόμενο)8) (about: an account of his work.) για9) (containing: a box of chocolates.) με10) (used to show a cause: She died of hunger.) λόγω,από11) (used to show a loss or removal: She was robbed of her jewels.) από12) (used to show the connection between an action and its object: the smoking of a cigarette.) του,της,των13) (used to show character, qualities etc: a man of courage.) που έχει14) ((American) (of time) a certain number of minutes before (the hour): It's ten minutes of three.) παρά -
14 referee
[refə'ri:]1) (a person who controls boxing, football etc matches, makes sure that the rules are not broken etc: The referee sent two of the players off the field.) διαιτητής2) (a person who is willing to provide a note about one's character, ability etc, eg when one applies for new job.) άτομο για συστάσεις -
15 doubtful
1) (feeling doubt; uncertain what to think, expect etc: He is doubtful about the future of the school.) αβέβαιος2) (able to be doubted; not clear: The outcome is doubtful; a doubtful result.) αμφίβολος3) (uncertain but rather unlikely, unhopeful etc: It is doubtful whether this will work; a doubtful improvement.) αμφισβητήσιμος4) (suspicious: He's rather a doubtful character.) ύποπτος -
16 stable
I ['steibl] adjective1) (firm and steady or well-balanced: This chair isn't very stable.) σταθερός2) (firmly established and likely to last: a stable government.) σταθερός3) ((of a person or his character) unlikely to become unreasonably upset or hysterical: She's the only stable person in the whole family.) ισορροπημένος4) ((of a substance) not easily decomposed.) σταθερός,συμπαγής,αδιάλυτος•- stabilize
- stabilise
- stabilization
- stabilisation II ['steibl] noun1) (a building in which horses are kept.) στάβλος2) ((in plural) a horse-keeping establishment: He runs the riding stables.) ιπποστάσιο -
17 streak
[stri:k] 1. noun1) (a long, irregular mark or stripe: There was a streak of blood on her cheek; a streak of lightning.) γραμμή,λωρίδα2) (a trace of some quality in a person's character etc: She has a streak of selfishness.) τάση,ίχνη2. verb1) (to mark with streaks: Her dark hair was streaked with grey; The child's face was streaked with tears.) κάνω γραμμές,αυλακώνω2) (to move very fast: The runner streaked round the racetrack.) τρέχω σαν αστραπή•- streaky -
18 transformation
1) (the act of transforming or process of being transformed: the transformation of water into ice.) μεταβολή, μετατροπή2) (a change: The event caused a transformation in her character.) αλλαγή, μεταμόρφωση -
19 weaken
verb (to (cause to) become weak, especially in physical strength or character: The patient has weakened; The strain of the last few days has weakened him.) εξασθενίζω, αποδυναμώνω -
20 Cast
v. trans.P. and V. βάλλειν, ῥίπτειν, ἀφιέναι, μεθιέναι (rare P.), Ar. and V. ἱέναι, V. δικεῖν ( 2nd aor.), ἰάπτειν; see Throw.Be cast in damages: Ar. and P. ὀφλισκάνειν.Cast in one's mind: see Ponder.No lot was cast: V. κλῆρος... οὐκ ἐπάλλετο (Soph., Ant. 396).Cast metal: Ar. χοανεύειν (absol.); see Mould.Cast about: see Scatter.Cast about for: see Seek.Cast around: P. and V. περιβάλλειν.They stood upright and cast glances around: ἔστησαν ὀρθαὶ καὶ διήνεγκαν κόρας (Eur., Bacch. 1087).Cast ashore: see under Ashore.Lose wilfully: P. and V. ἀποβάλλειν, P. προΐεσθαι.Cast down upon: V. ἐγκατασκήπτειν (τί τινι), ἐπεμβάλλειν (τι).Cast in: P. and V. εἰσβάλλειν, ἐμβάλλειν; see throw in.Cast in one's teeth: P. and V. ὀνειδίζειν (τί τινι).Cast off: see cast aside, throw off.Cast on: P. and V. ἐπιβάλλειν (τί τινι).Cast out as a prey to dogs and birds: κυσὶν πρόβλητος οἰωνοῖς θʼ ἕλωρ (Soph., Aj. 830).Be cast out: P. and V. ἐκπίπτειν, V. ἐκπίτνειν.Reckon: P. and V. λογίζεσθαι.Of the sea: see cast ashore, under Ashore.Cast up in one's teeth: P. and V. ὀνειδίζειν (τί τινι).——————subs.Act of throwing: P. ῥῖψις, ἡ.Throw, range: P. and V. βολή, ἡ.Of the dice: V. βλῆμα, τό, βολή, ἡ; see Throw.Of a quoit: V. δίσκημα, τό (Soph., frag.).Casting of a vote: P. and V. ψήφου φορά, ἡ.Of a net in fishing: V. βόλος, ὁ.The man approaches within range of our cast: V. ἁνὴρ εἰς βόλον καθίσταται (Eur., Bacch. 847).Cast in metal: P. and V. τύπος, ὁ.Shape, character: P. and V. τύπος, ὁ, σχῆμα, τό.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Cast
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