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1 such
1. adjective1) (of the same kind as that already mentioned or being mentioned: Animals that gnaw, such as mice, rats, rabbits and weasels are called rodents; He came from Bradford or some such place; She asked to see Mr Johnson but was told there was no such person there; I've seen several such buildings; I've never done such a thing before; doctors, dentists and such people.) τέτοιος2) (of the great degree already mentioned or being mentioned: If you had telephoned her, she wouldn't have got into such a state of anxiety; She never used to get such bad headaches (as she does now).) τέτοιος3) (of the great degree, or the kind, to have a particular result: He shut the window with such force that the glass broke; She's such a good teacher that the headmaster asked her not to leave; Their problems are such as to make it impossible for them to live together any more.) τέτοιος, τόσο(ς)4) (used for emphasis: This is such a shock! They have been such good friends to me!) μεγάλος,πολύ2. pronoun(such a person or thing, or such persons or things: I have only a few photographs, but can show you such as I have; This isn't a good book as such (= as a book) but it has interesting pictures.) αυτός,εκείνος,τέτοιος- suchlike- such-and-such
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2 off duty
not actually working and not liable to be asked to do so: The doctor's off duty this weekend; (also adjective) (She spends her off-duty hours at home.) ελεύθερος υπηρεσίας -
3 refuse
I [rə'fju:z] verb1) (not to do what one has been asked, told or is expected to do: He refused to help me; She refused to believe what I said; When I asked him to leave, he refused.) αρνούμαι2) (not to accept: He refused my offer of help; They refused our invitation; She refused the money.) δεν δέχομαι, αποποιούμαι3) (not to give (permission etc): I was refused admittance to the meeting.) αρνούμαι, δεν εγκρίνω•- refusalII ['refju:s] noun(rubbish; waste material from eg a kitchen.) απορρίμματα, σκουπίδια- refuse collection vehicle -
4 indirect
[indi'rekt]1) (not leading straight to the destination; not direct: We arrived late because we took rather an indirect route.) όχι ευθύς2) (not straightforward: I asked her several questions but she kept giving me indirect answers.) πλάγιος3) (not intended; not directly aimed at: an indirect result.) έμμεσος•- indirect object
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5 could
[kud]negative short form - couldn't; verb1) (past tense of can: They asked if I could drive a car; I said I couldn't; She asked if she could go.)2) (used to express a possibility: I could go but I'm not going to; I could do it next week if you helped me.)• -
6 none
1. pronoun(not one; not any: `How many tickets have you got?' `None'; She asked me for some sugar but there was none in the house; None of us have/has seen him; None of your cheek! (= Don't be cheeky!).) κανένας,καθόλου2. adverb(not at all: He is none the worse for his accident.) καθόλου- none but- nonetheless
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7 face-saving
adjective (of something which helps a person not to look stupid or not to appear to be giving in: He agreed to everything we asked and as a face-saving exercise we offered to consult him occasionally.) για τη διάσωση του γοήτρου -
8 impose
[im'pouz]1) (to place (a tax, fine, task etc) on someone or something: The government have imposed a new tax on cigarettes.) επιβάλλω2) (to force (oneself, one's opinions etc) on a person: The headmaster liked to impose his authority on the teachers.) επιβάλλω3) ((often with on) to ask someone to do something which he should not be asked to do or which he will find difficult to do: I hope I'm not imposing (on you) by asking you to help.) εκμεταλλεύομαι,κάνω κατάχρηση της καλοσύνης• -
9 neutral
['nju:trəl] 1. adjective1) (not taking sides in a quarrel or war: A neutral country was asked to help settle the dispute.) ουδέτερος,αμέτοχος2) ((of colour) not strong or definite: Grey is a neutral colour.) ουδέτερος3) ((in electricity) neither positively nor negatively charged.) ουδέτερος2. noun1) ((a person belonging to) a nation that takes no part in a war or quarrel.) ουδέτερος,ουδέτερο κράτος2) (the position of the gear of an engine in which no power passes to the wheels etc: I put the car into neutral.) νεκρά (θέση ταχυτήτων)•- neutralize
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10 Give
v. trans.P. and V. διδόναι, νέμειν, δωρεῖσθαι (Plat.), παρέχειν, V. πορσύνειν, πορεῖν ( 2nd aor.), Ar. and V. ὀπάζειν.Confer: P. and V. προσφέρειν, προστιθέναι, P. ἀπονέμειν.Lend, afford: P. and V. ἐνδιδόναι.They would attack us in conjunction with the Sicilians whose alliance they would have given much to secure ere this: P. συνεπιθεῖντο ἂν μετὰ Σικελιωτῶν οὓς πρὸ πολλῶν ἂν ἐτιμήσαντο συμμάχους γενέσθαι ἐν τῷ πρὶν χρόνῳ (Thuc. 6, 10; cf. also Dem. 299).Give away, fling away without return: P. and V. προπίνειν, P. προΐεσθαιGive away in marriage: P. and V. ἐκδίδοναι (or mid.).Give forth, emit: P. and V. ἀφιέναι, ἐξιέναι, ἀνιέναι, ἀναδιδόναι, ἐκβάλλειν, V. μεθιέναι, ἐξανιέναι, προπέμπειν, ἐκπέμπειν; see also Utter.Give in: P. ἀποφέρειν; v. intrans.: P. and V. ἐνδιδόναι; see give way.Give out: see Distribute, Announce.Fail, v. intrans.: P. and V. ἐκλείπειν, ἐλλείπειν, Ar. and V. λείπειν (rare P.), Ar. and P. ἐπιλείπειν.Give up ( for torture): P. ἐκδιδόναι.Relinquish: P. and V. ἀφίστασθαι (gen.), ἐξίστασθαι (gen.), μεθιέναι, Ar. and V. μεθίεσθαι (gen.), V. διαμεθιέναι; see also Renounce.It is not yet seven years since I have given up sea-faring: P. οὔπω ἔτη ἐστὶν ἑπτὰ ἀφʼ οὗ τὸ πλεῖν καταλέλυκα (Dem. 893).Give oneself up for lost: P. προΐεσθαι ἑαυτόν (Thuc. 2, 51).Give way: P. and V. εἴκειν, ὑπείκειν, συγχωρεῖν, ἐκχωρεῖν, Ar. and P. παραχωρεῖν, ὑποχωρεῖν; see under Way.Give way to: P. and V. ἐνδιδόναι (dat.) (Eur., Tro. 687). συγχωρεῖν (dat.), εἴκειν (dat.), ὑπείκειν (dat.), Ar. and P. ὑποχωρεῖν (dat.), παραχωρεῖν (dat.), V. ἐκχωρεῖν (dat.), ἐξίστασθαι (dat.), προσχωρεῖν (dat.), P. ὑποκατακλίνεσθαι (dat.).Give play to: P. and V. χρῆσθαι (dat.).Indulge: P. and V. χαρίζεσθαι (dat.).Given, not asked: V. δωρητὸς οὐκ αἰτητός (Soph., O.R. 384).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Give
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11 cremate
[kri'meit, 'kri:meit](to burn dead (human) bodies: He asked to be cremated, not buried.) αποτεφρώνω- crematorium -
12 expedient
[ik'spi:diənt](convenient or advisable: It is not expedient to pay him what he has asked.) πρόσφορος,σκόπιμος- expediency -
13 hold on
1) ((often with to) to keep (a grip on) (something): She held on to me to stop herself slipping; I couldn't hold on any longer, so I let go of the rope.) βαστιέμαι2) (to stop or wait: Hold on - I'm not quite ready yet; The operator asked the caller to hold on while she connected him.) περιμένω -
14 refer
[rə'fə:] 1. past tense, past participle - referred; verb( with to)1) (to talk or write (about something); to mention: He doesn't like anyone referring to his wooden leg; I referred to your theories in my last book.) αναφέρομαι2) (to relate to, concern, or apply to: My remarks refer to your last letter.) αναφέρομαι, αφορώ3) (to send or pass on to someone else for discussion, information, a decision etc: The case was referred to a higher law-court; I'll refer you to the managing director.) παραπέμπω4) (to look for information (in something): If I'm not sure how to spell a word, I refer to a dictionary.) προσφεύγω, ανατρέχω•- referee2. verb(to act as a referee for a match: I've been asked to referee (a football match) on Saturday.) διαιτητεύω- reference book
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15 refrain
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16 request
[ri'kwest] 1. noun1) (the act of asking for something: I did that at his request; After frequent requests, he eventually agreed to sing.) αίτηση, αίτημα, ζήτηση, παράκληση2) (something asked for: The next record I will play is a request.) παράκληση, `παραγγελία`2. verb(to ask (for) something; People using this library are requested not to talk; Many people have requested this next song.) παρακαλώ, ζητώ- on request -
17 then
[ðen] 1. adverb1) (at that time in the past or future: I was at school then; If you're coming next week, I'll see you then.) τότε2) (used with prepositions to mean that time in the past or future: John should be here by then; I'll need you before then; I have been ill since then; Until then; Goodbye till then!) τότε3) (after that: I had a drink, (and) then I went home.) μετά4) (in that case: He might not give us the money and then what would we do?) τότε5) (often used especially at the end of sentences in which an explanation, opinion etc is asked for, or which show surprise etc: What do you think of that, then?) λοιπόν6) (also; in addition: I have two brothers, and then I have a cousin in America.) επίσης2. conjunction(in that case; as a result: If you're tired, then you must rest.) τότε3. adjective(at that time (in the past): the then Prime Minister.) τότε -
18 time and (time) again
(again and again; repeatedly: I asked her time and (time) again not to do that.) απανειλημμένα -
19 time and (time) again
(again and again; repeatedly: I asked her time and (time) again not to do that.) απανειλημμένα -
20 voluntary
['voləntəri, ]( American[) volən'teri]1) (done, given etc by choice, not by accident or because of being forced (often without pay): Their action was completely voluntary - nobody asked them to do that.)2) (run, financed etc by such actions, contributions etc: He does a lot of work for a voluntary organization.)•
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