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1 might have
1) (used to suggest that something would have been possible if something else had been the case: You might have caught the bus if you had run.) θα μπορούσα να είχα2) (used to suggest that a person has not done what he should: You might have told me!) θα μπορούσες/έπρεπε να3) (used to show that something was a possible action etc but was in fact not carried out or done: I might have gone, but I decided not to.) θα μπορούσα να είχα4) (used when a person does not want to admit to having done something: `Have you seen this man?' `I might have.') ίσως -
2 Weigh
v. trans.Weigh in the scales: Ar. and P. ἱστάναι.Weigh one set of pleasures against another: P. ἡδέα πρὸς ἡδέα ἱστάναι (Plat., Prot. 356B).Let him repeat another sentence and weigh it against mine: Ar. ἀλλʼ ἕτερον εἰπάτω τι κἀντιστησάτω (Ran. 1389).Casting eyes on two and weighing them in his hands: V. δισσούς γʼ ἀθρήσας κἀπιβαστάσας χεροῖν (Eur., Cycl. 379).V. intrans.Have a certain weight: P. ἔχειν σταθμόν.To weigh forty talents: P. ἔχειν τεσσαράκοντα τάλαντα σταθμόν (Thuc. 2, 13).Weigh a mina: P. ἄγειν μνᾶν (Dem. 617).Have weight, influence: P. and V. ῥοπὴν ἔχειν, δύναμιν ἔχειν (Eur., Phoen. 440).When they have seen that all else has weighed less with you than the law: P. πάντα τἄλλα παρʼ ὑμῖν ἑορακότες ἀσθενέστερα τοῦ νόμου γεγενημένα.Be weighted with: V. βρίθειν (or pass.) (dat.).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Weigh
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3 witness
['witnəs] 1. noun1) (a person who has seen or was present at an event etc and so has direct knowledge of it: Someone must have seen the accident but the police can find no witnesses.) αυτόπτης μάρτυρας2) (a person who gives evidence, especially in a law court.) μάρτυρας δικαστηρίου3) (a person who adds his signature to a document to show that he considers another signature on the document to be genuine: You cannot sign your will without witnesses.) μάρτυρας2. verb1) (to see and be present at: This lady witnessed an accident at three o'clock this afternoon.) βλέπω, είμαι παρών σε (κάτι)2) (to sign one's name to show that one knows that (something) is genuine: He witnessed my signature on the new agreement.) είμαι μάρτυρας, υπογράφω ως μάρτυρας•- bear witness -
4 May
subs.P. Θαργηλιών, ὁ.——————v. intrans.You may, you are allowed to: P. and V. ἔξεστί σοι (infin.), πάρεστί σοι (infin.), or πάρα σοι (infin.), ἔνεστί σοι (infin.).In wishes: see would that.You may be right: P. κινδυνεύεις ἀληθῆ λέγειν (Plat., Sym. 205D).You may never have seen a state governed by a tyrant: P. ὑμεῖς δὲ τάχα οὐδὲ τεθέασθε τυραννουμένην πόλιν (Plat., Legg. 711A).This reproach may perhaps have come extorted by anger: V. ἀλλʼ ἦλθε μὲν δὴ τοῦτο τοὔνειδος τάχ’ ἄν ὀργῇ βιασθέν (Soph., O.R. 523).You may get you gone where you will: V. σὺ μὲν κομίζοις ἂν σεαυτὸν ᾗ θέλεις (Soph., Ant. 444).My method may be worse or it may be better: P. ἴσως μὲν γὰρ (ὁ τρόπος) χείρων, ἴσως δὲ βελτίων ἂν εἴη (Plat., Ap. 18A).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > May
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5 in the flesh
(actually present; in person: I have seen him on television, but never in the flesh.) αυτοπροσώπως,με σάρκα και οστά -
6 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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7 live
I 1. [liv] verb1) (to have life; to be alive: This poison is dangerous to everything that lives.) ζω2) (to survive: The doctors say he is very ill, but they think he will live; It was difficult to believe that she had lived through such an experience.) επιζώ3) (to have one's home or dwelling (in a particular place): She lives next to the church; They went to live in Bristol / in a huge house.) μένω, κατοικώ4) (to pass (one's life): He lived a life of luxury; She lives in fear of being attacked.) ζω, κάνω (ζωή)5) ((with by) to make enough money etc to feed and house oneself: He lives by fishing.) ζω (από), συντηρούμαι (με)•- - lived- living 2. noun(the money etc needed to feed and house oneself and keep oneself alive: He earns his living driving a taxi; She makes a good living as an author.) τα προς το ζην: ζωή, τρόπος ζωής- live-in
- live and let live
- live down
- live in
- out
- live on
- live up to
- within living memory
- in living memory II 1. adjective1) (having life; not dead: a live mouse.) ζωντανός2) ((of a radio or television broadcast etc) heard or seen as the event takes place; not recorded: I watched a live performance of my favourite opera on television; Was the performance live or recorded?) ζωντανός, σε απευθείας μετάδοση3) (full of energy, and capable of becoming active: a live bomb) ενεργός4) (burning: a live coal.) αναμμένος2. adverb((of a radio or television broadcast etc) as the event takes place: The competition will be broadcast live.) απευθείας, ζωντανός- lively- liveliness
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8 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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9 plan
1. noun1) (an idea of how to do something; a method of doing something: If everyone follows this plan, we will succeed; I have worked out a plan for making a lot of money.) σχέδιο2) (an intention or arrangement: My plan is to rob a bank and leave the country quickly; What are your plans for tomorrow?) σχέδιο3) (a drawing, diagram etc showing a building, town etc as if seen from above: These are the plans of/for our new house; a street-plan.) σχέδιο2. verb1) ((sometimes with on) to intend (to do something): We are planning on going to Italy this year; We were planning to go last year but we hadn't enough money; They are planning a trip to Italy.) σχεδιάζω2) (to decide how something is to be done; to arrange (something): We are planning a party; We'll have to plan very carefully if we are to succeed.) προγραμματίζω3) (to design (a building, town etc): This is the architect who planned the building.) σχεδιάζω•- planner- planning
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10 underneath
1. preposition, adverb(at or to a lower position (than); beneath: She was standing underneath the light; Have you looked underneath the bed?) κάτω από/ από κάτω2. noun(the part or side beneath: Have you ever seen the underneath of a bus?) κάτω μέρος -
11 Chance
subs.P. and V. τύχη, ἡOpportunity: P. and V. καιρός, ὁ.By chance: P. and V. τύχη, P. κατὰ τύχην, ἐκ τύχης.If by chance: P. and V. εἴ πως, ἐάν πως.Throw away one's chances one by one: προΐεσθαι καθʼ ἕκαστον ἀεί τι τῶν πραγμάτων (Dem. 13).( They reflected) that, if they had not been seen to have arrived, there would have been no chance for them: P. εἰ μὲν γὰρ μὴ ὤφθησαν ἐλθόντες, οὐκ ἂν ἐν τύχῃ γίγνεσθαι σφίσιν (Thuc. 4, 73).——————v. intrans.Happen, occur: P. and V. τυγχάνειν, συντυγχάνειν, συμβαίνειν, γίγνεσθαι, παραπίπτειν, συμπίπτειν, ἐκβαίνειν, P. ἀποβαίνειν, Ar. and P. συμφέρεσθαι. V. κυρεῖν, ἐκπίπτειν (Soph., frag.).Chance upon: see light on.——————adj.Of persons only: P. ὁ ἐντυχών, ὁ παρατυχών, V. ὁ ἐπιών.The riddle was not one for any chance comer to solve: τό γʼ αἴνιγμʼ οὐχὶ τοὐπιόντος ἦν ἀνδρὸς διειπεῖν (Soph., O.R. 393).Making inquiries of any chance comer: P. ἐκ τοῦ παρατυχόντος πυνθανόμενος (Thuc. 1, 22).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Chance
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12 anywhere
adverb (in any place at all: Have you seen my gloves anywhere?; I can't find them anywhere; `Where will I put these?' `Anywhere will do.') πουθενά, οπουδήποτε -
13 colour
1. noun1) (a quality which objects have, and which can be seen, only when light falls on them: What colour is her dress?; Red, blue and yellow are colours.) χρώμα2) (paint(s): That artist uses water-colours.) μπογιά3) ((a) skin-colour varying with race: people of all colours.) χρώμα4) (vividness; interest: There's plenty of colour in his stories.) χρώμα2. adjective((of photographs etc) in colour, not black and white: colour film; colour television.) έγχρωμος3. verb(to put colour on; to paint: They coloured the walls yellow.) χρωματίζω- coloured4. noun((sometimes used impolitely) a dark-skinned person especially of Negro origin.) έγχρωμος- colouring
- colourless
- colours
- colour-blind
- colour scheme
- off-colour
- colour in
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14 concrete
['koŋkri:t] 1. adjective1) (made of concrete: concrete slabs.) (από) μπετόν2) (able to be seen and felt; real or definite: A wooden table is a concrete object.) συμπαγής/ συγκεκριμένος2. noun(a mixture of cement with sand etc used in building.) μπετόν3. verb(to spread with concrete: We'll have to concrete the garden path.) τσιμεντώνω -
15 ever
['evə] 1. adverb1) (at any time: Nobody ever visits us; She hardly ever writes; Have you ever ridden on an elephant?; If I ever / If ever I see him again I shall get my revenge; better than ever; the brightest star they had ever seen.) ποτέ2) (always; continually: They lived happily ever after; I've known her ever since she was a baby.) πάντοτε3) (used for emphasis: The new doctor is ever so gentle; What ever shall I do?) πολύ•- ever-- evergreen 2. noun(an evergreen tree: Firs and pines are evergreens.) αειθαλές(φυτό)- everlastingly
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16 evident
['evidənt](clearly to be seen or understood: his evident satisfaction; It is evident that you have misunderstood me.) προφανής -
17 hold back
1) (to refuse to tell someone (something): The police were convinced the man was holding something back.) αποκρύπτω2) (to prevent from happening, being seen etc, with an effort: The little girl succeeded in holding back her tears.) συγκρατώ3) (to prevent from making progress: I meant to finish cleaning the house but the children have held me back all morning.) καθυστερώ,εμποδίζω -
18 in flight
(flying: Have you seen the geese in flight?) σε πτήση -
19 issue
['iʃu:] 1. verb1) (to give or send out, or to distribute, especially officially: The police issued a description of the criminal; Rifles were issued to the troops.) εκδίδω/διανέμω2) (to flow or come out (from something): A strange noise issued from the room.) εκκρέω,βγαίνω2. noun1) (the act of issuing or process of being issued: Stamp collectors like to buy new stamps on the day of issue.) έκδοση,κυκλοφορία2) (one number in the series of a newspaper, magazine etc: Have you seen the latest issue of that magazine?) τεύχος,φύλλο3) (a subject for discussion and argument: The question of pay is not an important issue at the moment.) θέμα,ζήτημα -
20 lately
adverb (in the recent past or not long ago: Have you seen her lately?) πρόσφατα
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