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1 the past
(the time which was before the present: In the past, houses were built of wood or stone.) το παρελθόν -
2 Before
prep.Of place: P. and V. πρό (gen.), πρόσθεν (gen.), ἐπίπροσθεν (gen.), Ar. and P. ἔμπροσθεν (gen.), V. πάρος (gen.), πάροιθε (gen.), πάροιθεν (gen.), πρόσθε (gen.).Of time: P. and V. πρό (gen.), P. ἔμπροσθεν (gen.), V. πρόσθεν (gen.) (also Xen. but rare P.), πρόσθε (gen.), πάρος (gen.), πάροιθεν (gen.), πάροιθε (gen.).Of preference or superiority: P. and V. πρό (gen.), ἐπίπροσθεν (gen.), V. πάρος (gen.), πρόσθε (gen.), πάροιθεν (gen.), πάροιθε (gen.), P. ἔμπροσθεν (gen.).In the presence of: P. and V. ἐναντίον (gen.), V. ἀντίον (gen.).Appear before (a judge, etc.): P. and V. εἰσέρχεσθαι εἰς or πρός (acc.).(Speak, plead) before: P. and V. ἐν (dat.).Leochares is the cause of my speaking before you: P. αἴτιος μέν ἐστι Λεωχαρὴς τοῦ... ἐμὲ λέγειν ἐν ὑμῖν (Dem. 1080).The citizens will become beller with this as an example before them: P. τούτῳ παραδείγματι χρώμενοι βελτίους ἔσονται οἱ πολῖται (Lys. 140).The day before: P. τῇ προτεραίᾳ (gen. or absol.).On the day before the trial: P..τῇ προτεραίᾳ τῆς δίκης (Plat., Phaedo, 58A).——————adv.Of place: P. and V. πρόσθεν, ἐπίπροσθεν, P. ἔμπροσθεν.Of time: P. and V. πρόσθεν, πρίν, τὸ πρίν, πρὸ τοῦ, πρότερον, P. ἔμπροσθεν, Ar. and V. πάρος, V. πάροιθεν τὸν πρὸ τοῦ χρόνον.Already: P. and V. ἤδη.——————conj.The day before he set sail: P. τῇ προτεραίᾳ ἢ ἀνήγετο (Lys. 153).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Before
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3 before
[bi'fo:] 1. preposition1) (earlier than: before the war; He'll come before very long.) πριν από2) (in front of: She was before me in the queue.) μπροστά από3) (rather than: Honour before wealth.) παρά2. adverb(earlier: I've seen you before.) πρωτύτερα3. conjunction(earlier than the time when: Before I go, I must phone my parents.) προτού -
4 the
[ðə, ði](The form [ðə] is used before words beginning with a consonant eg the house or consonant sound eg the union [ðə'ju:njən]; the form [ði] is used before words beginning with a vowel eg the apple or vowel sound eg the honour [ði 'onə]) ο, η, το, οι, τα1) (used to refer to a person, thing etc mentioned previously, described in a following phrase, or already known: Where is the book I put on the table?; Who was the man you were talking to?; My mug is the tall blue one; Switch the light off!)2) (used with a singular noun or an adjective to refer to all members of a group etc or to a general type of object, group of objects etc: The horse is running fast.; I spoke to him on the telephone; He plays the piano/violin very well.) οι, τα3) (used to refer to unique objects etc, especially in titles and names: the Duke of Edinburgh; the Atlantic (Ocean).) ο, η, το4) (used after a preposition with words referring to a unit of quantity, time etc: In this job we are paid by the hour.) (με) το, την, το5) (used with superlative adjectives and adverbs to denote a person, thing etc which is or shows more of something than any other: He is the kindest man I know; We like him (the) best of all.) ο, η, το, οι, τα6) ((often with all) used with comparative adjectives to show that a person, thing etc is better, worse etc: He has had a week's holiday and looks (all) the better for it.) ο, η, το, οι, τα•- the...- the... -
5 jump the gun
(to start before the proper time: We shouldn't be going on holiday till tomorrow, but we jumped the gun and caught today's last flight.) ξεκινώ πρόωρα -
6 in good time
(early enough; before a set time (for an appointment etc): We arrived in good time for the concert.) έγκαιρα, νωρίς -
7 beforehand
adverb (before the time when something else is done: If you're coming, let me know beforehand.) προκαταβολικά -
8 start
I 1. verb1) (to leave or begin a journey: We shall have to start at 5.30 a.m. in order to get to the boat in time.) ξεκινώ2) (to begin: He starts working at six o'clock every morning; She started to cry; She starts her new job next week; Haven't you started (on) your meal yet?; What time does the play start?) αρχίζω3) (to (cause an engine etc to) begin to work: I can't start the car; The car won't start; The clock stopped but I started it again.) παίρνω μπρος/βάζω μπροστά4) (to cause something to begin or begin happening etc: One of the students decided to start a college magazine.) βάζω μπρος, ξεκινάω2. noun1) (the beginning of an activity, journey, race etc: I told him at the start that his idea would not succeed; The runners lined up at the start; He stayed in the lead after a good start; I shall have to make a start on that work.) αρχή,ξεκίνημα/αφετηρία2) (in a race etc, the advantage of beginning before or further forward than others, or the amount of time, distance etc gained through this: The youngest child in the race got a start of five metres; The driver of the stolen car already had twenty minutes' start before the police began the pursuit.) πλεονέκτημα•- starter- starting-point
- for a start
- get off to a good
- bad start
- start off
- start out
- start up
- to start with II 1. verb(to jump or jerk suddenly because of fright, surprise etc: The sudden noise made me start.) τινάζομαι,πετάγομαι2. noun1) (a sudden movement of the body: He gave a start of surprise.) ξάφνιασμα,τίναγμα2) (a shock: What a start the news gave me!) ταραχή -
9 advance
1. verb1) (to move forward: The army advanced towards the town; Our plans are advancing well; He married the boss's daughter to advance (= improve) his chances of promotion.) προχωρώ, προελαύνω, προκόβω2) (to supply (someone) with (money) on credit: The bank will advance you $500.) (προ)καταβάλλω2. noun1) (moving forward or progressing: We've halted the enemy's advance; Great advances in medicine have been made in this century.) πρόοδος, προέλαση2) (a payment made before the normal time: Can I have an advance on my salary?) προκαταβολή3) ((usually in plural) an attempt at (especially sexual) seduction.) (ανήθικες) προτάσεις3. adjective1) (made etc before the necessary or agreed time: an advance payment.) προκαταβολικός2) (made beforehand: an advance booking.) από πριν3) (sent ahead of the main group or force: the advance guard.) προπορευόμενος•- advanced- in advance -
10 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• -
11 already
[o:l'redi]1) (before a particular time; previously: I had already gone when Tom arrived; I don't want that book - I've read it already.) ήδη2) (before the expected time: Are you leaving already?; He hasn't gone already, has he?) κιόλας -
12 eve
[i:v]1) (the day or evening before a festival: Christmas Eve; New Year's Eve.) παραμονή2) (the time just before an event: on the eve of (the) battle.) παραμονές3) (evening.) απόγευμα -
13 twilight
1) ((the time of) the dim light just before the sun rises or just after it sets.) λακαυγές, λυκόφως2) (the time when the full strength or power of something is decreasing: in the twilight of his life.) λυκόφως, παρακμή -
14 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 -
15 from
[from]1) (used before the place, thing, person, time etc that is the point at which an action, journey, period of time etc begins: from Europe to Asia; from Monday to Friday; a letter from her father.) από2) (used to indicate that from which something or someone comes: a quotation from Shakespeare.) από3) (used to indicate separation: Take it from him.) από4) (used to indicate a cause or reason: He is suffering from a cold.) από,εξ αιτίας -
16 mark
1. noun1) ((also Deutsche Mark, Deutschmark) the standard unit of German currency before the euro.)2) (a point given as a reward for good work etc: She got good marks in the exam.)3) (a stain: That spilt coffee has left a mark on the carpet.)4) (a sign used as a guide to position etc: There's a mark on the map showing where the church is.)5) (a cross or other sign used instead of a signature: He couldn't sign his name, so he made his mark instead.)6) (an indication or sign of a particular thing: a mark of respect.)2. verb1) (to put a mark or stain on, or to become marked or stained: Every pupil's coat must be marked with his name; That coffee has marked the tablecloth; This white material marks easily.)2) (to give marks to (a piece of work): I have forty exam-papers to mark tonight.)3) (to show; to be a sign of: X marks the spot where the treasure is buried.)4) (to note: Mark it down in your notebook.)5) ((in football etc) to keep close to (an opponent) so as to prevent his getting the ball: Your job is to mark the centre-forward.)•- marked- markedly
- marker
- marksman
- marksmanship
- leave/make one's mark
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17 review
[rə'vju:] 1. noun1) (a written report on a book, play etc giving the writer's opinion of it.) κριτική2) (an inspection of troops etc.) επιθεώρηση3) ((American) revision; studying or going over one's notes: I have just enough time for a quick review of my speech; I made a quick review of my notes before the test.) επανάληψη2. verb1) (to make or have a review of: The book was reviewed in yesterday's paper; The Queen reviewed the troops.) γράφω κριτική/ επιθεωρώ2) (to reconsider: We'll review the situation at the end of the month.) αναθεωρώ, επανεξετάζω3) ((American) to revise; to go over one's notes, lessons etc in preparation for an examination: I have to review (my notes) for the test tomorrow.) κάνω επανάληψη•- reviewer -
18 score
[sko:] 1. plurals - scores; noun1) (the number of points, goals etc gained in a game, competition etc: The cricket score is 59 for 3.) αποτέλεσμα,βαθμολογία,σκορ2) (a written piece of music showing all the parts for instruments and voices: the score of an opera.) παρτιτούρα/μουσική επένδυση3) (a set or group of twenty: There was barely a score of people there.) εικοσάδα2. verb1) (to gain (goals etc) in a game etc: He scored two goals before half-time.) σημειώνω,πετυχαίνω,σκοράρω2) ((sometimes with off or out) to remove (eg a name) from eg a list by putting a line through it: Please could you score my name off (the list)?; Is that word meant to be scored out?) διαγράφω3) (to keep score: Will you score for us, please?) σημειώνω τη βαθμολογία•- scorer- score-board
- on that score
- scores of
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19 thaw
[Ɵo:] 1. verb1) ((of ice, snow etc) to melt, or make or become liquid: The snow thawed quickly.) λιώνω2) ((of frozen food etc) to make or become unfrozen: Frozen food must be thawed before cooking.) ξεπαγώνω2. noun((the time of) the melting of ice and snow at the end of winter, or the change of weather that causes this: The thaw has come early this year.) λιώσιμο των πάγων -
20 premature
[premə' uə, ]( American[) pri:-](happening etc before the right or expected time: a premature birth; The baby was three weeks premature.) πρόωρος
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