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1 Sure
adj.Trustworthy: P. and V. βέβαιος, πιστός, ἀσφαλής, φερέγγυος (Thuc. but rare P.), ἐχέγγυος (Thuc. but rare P.).Free from falsehood: P. and V. ἀψευδής (Plat.).Unerring: P. and V. ἄφυκτος.Exact: P. and V. ἀκριβής.There is no sure mark to show true manhood: V. οὐκ ἔστʼ ἀκριβὲς οὐδὲν εἰς εὐανδρίαν (Eur., El. 367).Be sure, be convinced: P. and V. πεπεῖσθαι (perf. pass. of πείθειν), πιστεύειν, Ar. and V. πεποιθέναι ( 2nd perf. act. of πείθειν)V. πιστοῦσθαι.Be sure to: P. and V. φροντίζειν ὅπως (aor. subj. or fut. indic.).Be sure you play the man: V. ὅπως ἀνὴρ ἔσει; see under Mind.Be sure to, be likely to: P. and V. μέλλειν (infin.).Make sure of, know exactly: P. and V. ἀκριβοῦν (acc.).Test: P. and V. ἐλέγχειν, ἐξελέγχειν.To be sure, adverbial phrase: see Surely.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Sure
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2 sure enough
(in fact, as was expected: I thought she'd be angry, and sure enough she was.) πράγματι -
3 Constant
adj.Faithful: P. and V. πιστός.Unchanging: P. μόνιμος, ἀμετάπτωτος.Continuous: P. συνεχής, ἐνδελεχής.Incessant: V. διατελής, P. ἄπαυστος.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Constant
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4 Unerring
adj.Not to be avoided: P. and V. ἄφυκτος.Sure: P. and V. ἀσφαλής, βέβαιος.Well-aimed: V. εὔσκοπος, εὔστοχος.Truthful: P. and V. ἀψευδής (Plat.).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Unerring
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5 doubt
1. verb1) (to feel uncertain about, but inclined not to believe: I doubt if he'll come now; He might have a screwdriver, but I doubt it.) αμφιβάλλω2) (not to be sure of the reliability of: Sometimes I doubt your intelligence!) αμφισβητώ2. noun(a feeling of not being sure and sometimes of being suspicious: There is some doubt as to what happened; I have doubts about that place.) αμφιβολία- doubtful- doubtfully
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6 Bound
adj.In chains: Ar. and V. δέσμιος, or use pass. part. of bind.——————subs.Limit: P. and V. πέρας, τό, ὅρος, ὁ, V. τέρμα, τό.End: P. and V. τελευτή, ἡ.Leap: V. πήδημα, τό, ἅλμα, τό (Plat. also but rare P.), ἐκπήδημα, τό, σκίρτημα, τό.Set bounds to, check: P. and V. κατέχειν, ἐπέχειν, ἐπίσχειν.Keep within bounds, v. intrans.: P. μετριάζειν.Go beyond bounds: P. and V. ὑπερβάλλειν, ἐξέρχεσθαι, ἐπεξέρχεσθαι, V. ἐκτρέχειν.Within bounds, moderately: P. and V. μετρίως.——————v. trans.Set bounds to: P. and V. κατέχειν, ἐπέχειν, ἐπίσχειν.Fix a limit to: P. and V. ὁρίζειν.Border on: P. and V. προσκεῖσθαι (dat.), P. ἔχεσθαι (gen.).Form boundary of: P. and V. ὁρίζειν (acc.).V. intrans. Leap: P. and V. πηδᾶν (Plat.), ἅλλεσθαι (Plat.), ἐκπηδᾶν (Plat.), σκιρτᾶν (Plat.), V. θρώσκειν, ἐκθρώσκειν.I am bound (with infin.), P. and V. ὀφείλω. (Dem. 753), or use P. and V. δεῖ με, χρή με, Ar. and V. χρεών με (rare P.).We are all bound to suffer this fate: V. πᾶσιν γὰρ ἡμῖν τοῦτʼ ὀφείλεται παθεῖν (Soph., El. 1173).Be bound to, be sure to: P. and V. μέλλειν (infin.).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Bound
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7 Convince
v. trans.Be convinced, be sure: see under Sure.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Convince
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8 Surely
adv.Securely: P. and V. ἀσφαλῶς, βεβαίως, V. ἐμπέδωςExactly: P. and V. ἀκριβῶς.Assuredly, in answer to a question: P. and V. πῶς γὰρ οὔ; μάλιστά γε, Ar. and P. ἀμέλει, κομιδῇ γε, V. καὶ κάρτα, καὶ κάρτα γε.In oaths and asseverations, that one will surely do a thing: P. and V. ἦ μήν (fut. infin.).Certainly: P. and V. δή, V. θήν (rare).You are surely voicing your wishes: V. σὺ θὴν ἃ χρῄζεις... ἐπιγλωσσᾷ (Æsch., P. V. 928).In questions expecting the answer “no”: use P. and V. μὴ, ἆρα μὴ, μῶν.Surely you will be able to secure as stronger proof? P. ἆρα μή τι μεῖζον ἕξεις λαβεῖν τεκμήριον; Surely you are making no plan? V. μῶν τι βουλεύει νέον; (Soph., Phil. 1229).To express surprise: use P. and V. οὔ τί που.You surely do not intend to give it him? V. οὔ τί που δοῦναι νοεῖς (Soph., Phil. 1233).You surely don't think that the question has been sufficiently discussed? P. οὔ τί που οἴει... ἱκανῶς εἱρῆσθαι περὶ τοῦ λόγους; (Plat., Rep. 362D).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Surely
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9 Yes
adv.ION.Did Athena in truth lift him from the ground?CRE.Yes, into her maiden hands:ΙΩ. ἦ καὶ σφʼ Ἀθάνα γῆθεν ἐξανείλετο;ΚΡΕ. ἐς παρθένους γε χεῖρας(Eur., Ion, 269).Yes for: P. and V. γάρ.HEL.Is the opinion that ye hold so sure?TEUC.Yes! for I saw her with mine own eyes and my mind sees her now.ἙΛ. οὕτω δοκεῖτε τὴν δόκησιν ἀσφαλῆ;ΤΕ. αὐτὸς γὰρ ὄσσοις εἰδόμην καὶ νοῦς ὁρᾷ. (Eur., Hel. 121).To add emphasis: P. and V. δή, δῆτα.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Yes
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10 Assure
v. trans.Make sure or secure: P. βεβαιοῦν.Assert vigorously: P. ἰσχυρίζεσθαι, διισχυρίζεσθαι.Promise: P. and V. ὑπισχνεῖσθαι (τινί τι).Be assured ( imperative): P. and V. ἴσθι, P. ἀκριβῶς ἴσθι, Ar. and V. σάφʼ ἴσθι (also Xen., Cyr. 5, 2, 32).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Assure
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11 Prophet
subs.P. and V. μάντις, ὁ, προφήτης, ὁ.One who speaks by oracles: Ar. and P. χρησμολόγος, ὁ, P. χρησμῳδός, ὁ.Soothsayer: P. τερατοσκόπος, ὁ, V. τερασκόπος, ὁ, Ar. and V. θυηπόλος, ὁ.Augur: V. οἰωνόμαντις, ὁ, οἰωνοσκόπος, ὁ.Sure prophet: use adj. V. ἀριστόμαντις.Any one who predicts the future: P. and V. μάντις, ὁ (Dem. 252).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Prophet
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12 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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13 positive
['pozətiv] 1. adjective1) (meaning or saying `yes': a positive answer; They tested the water for the bacteria and the result was positive (= the bacteria were present).) θετικός2) (definite; leaving no doubt: positive proof.) σαφής,κατηγορηματικός3) (certain or sure: I'm positive he's right.) σίγουρος,κατηγορηματικός4) (complete or absolute: His work is a positive disgrace.) απόλυτος,σκέτος5) (optimistic and prepared to make plans for the future: Take a more positive attitude to life.) θετικός,αισιόδοξος6) (not showing any comparison; not comparative or superlative.) θετικός βαθμός(επιθέτου)7) ((of a number etc) greater than zero.) θετικός(αριθμός κλπ.)8) (having fewer electrons than normal: In an electrical circuit, electrons flow to the positive terminal.) θετικά φορτισμένος(ηλεκτρόνιο)2. noun1) (a photographic print, made from a negative, in which light and dark are as normal.) θετικό φωτογραφίας2) ((an adjective or adverb of) the positive (not comparative or superlative) degree.) θετικός(βαθμός)•- positively -
14 watch
[wo ] 1. noun1) (a small instrument for telling the time by, worn on the wrist or carried in the pocket of a waistcoat etc: He wears a gold watch; a wrist-watch.) ρολόι (χεριού, τσέπης)2) (a period of standing guard during the night: I'll take the watch from two o'clock till six.) σκοπιά3) (in the navy etc, a group of officers and men who are on duty at a given time: The night watch come(s) on duty soon.) βάρδια, σκοπιά2. verb1) (to look at (someone or something): He was watching her carefully; He is watching television.) παρακολουθώ2) (to keep a lookout (for): They've gone to watch for the ship coming in; Could you watch for the postman?) προσέχω μη φανεί3) (to be careful of (someone or something): Watch (that) you don't fall off!; Watch him! He's dangerous.) προσέχω, φυλάγομαι από4) (to guard or take care of: Watch the prisoner and make sure he doesn't escape; Please watch the baby while I go shopping.) προσέχω, επιβλέπω5) (to wait for (a chance, opportunity etc): Watch your chance, and then run.) καιροφυλαχτώ•- watcher- watchful
- watchfully
- watchfulness
- watchdog
- watchmaker
- watchman
- watchtower
- watchword
- keep watch
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15 filter
['filtə] 1. noun1) (a strainer or other device through which liquid, gas, smoke etc can pass, but not solid material: A filter is used to make sure that the oil is clean and does not contain any dirt; ( also adjective) filter paper.) φίλτρο2) (a kind of screening plate used to change or correct certain colours: If you are taking photographs in sun and snow, you should use a blue filter.) φίλτρο2. verb1) ((of liquids) to (become) clean by passing through a filter: The rain-water filtered into a tank.) φιλτράρω,-ομαι2) (to come bit by bit or gradually: The news filtered out.) διαρρέω• -
16 swear
[sweə]past tense - swore; verb1) (to state, declare, or promise solemnly with an oath, or very definitely and positively: The witness must swear to tell the truth; He swore an oath of loyalty; Swear never to reveal the secret; I could have sworn (= I'm sure) she was here a minute ago.) ορκίζομαι2) (to use the name of God and other sacred words, or obscene words, for emphasis or abuse; to curse: Don't swear in front of the children!) βλαστημώ•- sworn- swear-word
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17 whip
[wip] 1. noun1) (a long cord or strip of leather attached to a handle, used for punishing people, driving horses etc: He carries a whip but he would never use it on the horse.) μαστίγιο2) (in parliament, a member chosen by his party to make sure that no one fails to vote on important questions.) βουλευτής υπεύθυνος για την κομματική πειθαρχία2. verb1) (to strike with a whip: He whipped the horse to make it go faster; The criminals were whipped.) μαστιγώνω2) (to beat (eggs etc).) χτυπώ3) (to move fast especially with a twisting motion like a whip: Suddenly he whipped round and saw me; He whipped out a revolver and shot her.) στρίβω απότομα, τραβώ ξαφνικά•- whiplash- whipped cream
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18 Confirm
v. trans.Make a thing sure: P. βεβαιοῦν.Verify: P. ἐπαληθεύειν.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Confirm
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19 Crucial
adj.Sure, certain: P. and V. πιστός.Exact, searching: P. and V. ἀκριβής.Critical: P. ἐπικίνδυνος.Important: P. ἀξιόλογος.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Crucial
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20 Undoubted
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