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1 alive
1) (living and not dead: Queen Victoria was still alive in 1900.) ζωντανός2) (full of activity: The town was alive with policemen on the day of the march.) γεμάτος (ζωή)•- alive to -
2 drawn
1) ((of curtains) pulled together or closed: The curtains were drawn, although it was still daylight.) τραβηγμένος2) ((of a game etc) neither won nor lost: a drawn match.) ισόπαλος3) ((of a blade etc) pulled out of its sheath: a drawn sword.) τραβηγμένος,έξω από τη θήκη4) ((of a person) strained and tired: His face was pale and drawn.) κατά(βε)βλημένος -
3 in spite of
1) (taking no notice of: He went in spite of his father's orders.) παρά2) (although something has or had happened, is or was a fact etc: In spite of all the rain that had fallen, the ground was still pretty dry.) παρά -
4 sober
['səubə]1) (not drunk: He was still sober when he left.) ξεμέθυστος,νηφάλιος2) (serious in mind: a sober mood.) σοβαρός,μετρημένος3) ((of colour) not bright: She wore a sober (grey) dress.) σοβαρός,σκούρος,μουντός4) (moderate; not overdone or too emotional: His account of the accident was factual and sober.) νηφάλιος,μετρημένος•- sobering- soberly
- soberness
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5 Settle
v. trans.Settle ( differences): P. and V. εὖ or καλῶς τιθέναι (or mid.), P. λύεσθαι, κατατίθεσθαι, διαλύεσθαι, Ar. and P. καταλύεσθαι.Reduce to order by force of arms: P. and V. κάταστρέφεσθαι.Settle ( an account), pay: P. διαλύειν.V. intrans. Become settled: Ar. and P. καθίστασθαι.Settle in a place: P. ἐνοικίζεσθαι (mid.) (absol.).The disease settled on the stomach: P. ἡ νόσος εἰς τὴν καρδίαν ἐστήριξε (Thuc. 2, 49).The poison of hatred settling on the heart: V. δυσφρὼν ἰὸς καρδίαν προσήμενος (Æsch., Ag. 834). Of a bird or insect, etc.: P. ἵζειν, Ar. and V. ἕζεσθαι. Settle on. P. ἐνίζειν (dat.), V. προσιζάνειν (πρός, acc.), προσίζειν (dat.), Ar. ἐφέζεσθαι (dat.).Sink to the bottom, subside: P. ἱζάνειν, ἵζεσθαι.met., come to an agreement: P. and V. συμβαίνειν, συντίθεσθαι.It is settled: V. ἄραρε.I have settled, resolved: P. and V. δοκεῖ μοι, δέδοκταί μοι.Settle down: use settle.Grow calm: P. and V. ἡσυχάζειν.Greece was still subject to migrations and colonisations so that it was unable to settle down and increase: P. ἡ Ἑλλὰς ἔτι μετανίστατό τε καὶ κατῳκίζετο ὥστε μὴ ἡσυχάσασα αὐξηθῆναι (Thuc. 1, 12).They settled down to a state of war: P. καταστάντες ἐπολέμουν (Thuc. 2, 1).Settle on: see under Settle.Agree upon: P. and V. συντίθεσθαι (acc.).Settle with, agree with: P. and V. συντίθεσθαι (dat.).Pay off: P. διαλύειν (acc.) (Dem. 866).It is natural to suppose that he settled with Aphobus in the presence of these same witnesses: P. εἰκὸς... τοῦτον... τῶν αὐτῶν τούτων παρόντων διαλύσασθαι πρὸς Ἄφοβον (Dem. 869, cf. also 987).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Settle
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6 alight
I past tense, past participle - alighted; verb1) (to get down from or out of: to alight from a bus.) κατεβαίνω, εξέρχομαι2) ((with on) to settle or land on: The bird alighted on the fence.) πάω και κάθομαιII adjective(burning; very bright: The bonfire was still alight; His eyes were alight with joy.) φλεγόμενος, αναψοκοκκινισμένος -
7 humility
[hju'miləti](modesty; humbleness: Despite his powerful position in the government, he was still a man of great humility.) ταπεινότητα,ταπεινοφροσύνηSee also:- humble -
8 keyhole
noun (the hole in which a key of a door etc is placed: The child looked through the keyhole to see if his teacher was still with his parents.) κλειδαρότρυπα -
9 morale
(the level of courage and confidence in eg an army, team etc: In spite of the defeat, morale was still high.) (το)ηθικό -
10 the law
(the police: The thief was still in the building when the law arrived.) οι εκπρόσωποι του νόμου, η αστυνομία -
11 virgin
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12 Regent
subs.Governor: P. and V. ἄρχων, ὁ.Guardian: Ar. and P. ἐπίτροπος, ὁ.He acted as regent for Pleistarchus, who though king was still a minor, being his cousin: P. Πλείσταρχον... ὄντα βασιλέα καὶ νέον ἔτι ἀνεψιὸς ὢν ἐπετρόπευε (Thuc. 1, 132).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Regent
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13 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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14 high
1. adjective1) (at, from, or reaching up to, a great distance from ground-level, sea-level etc: a high mountain; a high dive; a dive from the high diving-board.) (υ)ψηλός2) (having a particular height: This building is about 20 metres high; My horse is fifteen hands high.) κάποιου ύψους3) (great; large; considerable: The car was travelling at high speed; He has a high opinion of her work; They charge high prices; high hopes; The child has a high fever/temperature.) μεγάλος, υψηλός4) (most important; very important: the high altar in a church; Important criminal trials are held at the High Court; a high official.) ανώτερος5) (noble; good: high ideals.) ευγενής6) ((of a wind) strong: The wind is high tonight.) δυνατός7) ((of sounds) at or towards the top of a (musical) range: a high note.) υψηλός8) ((of voices) like a child's voice (rather than like a man's): He still speaks in a high voice.) λεπτός9) ((of food, especially meat) beginning to go bad.) παρασιτεμένος10) (having great value: Aces and kings are high cards.) μεγάλης αξίας2. adverb(at, or to, a great distance from ground-level, sea-level etc: The plane was flying high in the sky; He'll rise high in his profession.) ψηλά- highly- highness
- high-chair
- high-class
- higher education
- high fidelity
- high-handed
- high-handedly
- high-handedness
- high jump
- highlands
- high-level
- highlight 3. verb(to draw particular attention to (a person, thing etc).) τονίζω,προβάλλω- high-minded
- high-mindedness
- high-pitched
- high-powered
- high-rise
- highroad
- high school
- high-spirited
- high spirits
- high street
- high-tech 4. adjective((also hi-tech): high-tech industries.) υψηλής τεχνολογίας- high treason
- high water
- highway
- Highway Code
- highwayman
- high wire
- high and dry
- high and low
- high and mighty
- the high seas
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15 open
['əupən] 1. adjective1) (not shut, allowing entry or exit: an open box; The gate is wide open.) ανοιχτός2) (allowing the inside to be seen: an open book.) ανοιχτός3) (ready for business etc: The shop is open on Sunday afternoons; After the fog had cleared, the airport was soon open again; The gardens are open to the public.) ανοιχτός4) (not kept secret: an open show of affection.) ανοιχτός,έκδηλος5) (frank: He was very open with me about his work.) ειλικρινής6) (still being considered etc: Leave the matter open.) εκκρεμής7) (empty, with no trees, buildings etc: I like to be out in the open country; an open space.) ανοιχτός,εκτεθειμένος,ακάλυπτος2. verb1) (to make or become open: He opened the door; The door opened; The new shop opened last week.) ανοίγω2) (to begin: He opened the meeting with a speech of welcome.) αρχίζω•- opener- opening
- openly
- open-air
- open-minded
- open-plan
- be an open secret
- bring something out into the open
- bring out into the open
- in the open
- in the open air
- keep/have an open mind
- open on to
- the open sea
- open to
- open up
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16 stand
[stænd] 1. past tense, past participle - stood; verb1) (to be in an upright position, not sitting or lying: His leg was so painful that he could hardly stand; After the storm, few trees were left standing.) στέκομαι2) ((often with up) to rise to the feet: He pushed back his chair and stood up; Some people like to stand (up) when the National Anthem is played.) στέκομαι,σηκώνομαι όρθιος3) (to remain motionless: The train stood for an hour outside Newcastle.) στέκω4) (to remain unchanged: This law still stands.) παραμένω,ισχύω5) (to be in or have a particular place: There is now a factory where our house once stood.) στέκω6) (to be in a particular state, condition or situation: As matters stand, we can do nothing to help; How do you stand financially?) στέκω,υφίσταμαι,είμαι σε κατάσταση7) (to accept or offer oneself for a particular position etc: He is standing as Parliamentary candidate for our district.) θέτω υποψηφιότητα8) (to put in a particular position, especially upright: He picked up the fallen chair and stood it beside the table.) στήνω(όρθιο),ακουμπώ,βάζω9) (to undergo or endure: He will stand (his) trial for murder; I can't stand her rudeness any longer.) δικάζομαι/υποφέρω,ανέχομαι10) (to pay for (a meal etc) for (a person): Let me stand you a drink!) κερνώ2. noun1) (a position or place in which to stand ready to fight etc, or an act of fighting etc: The guard took up his stand at the gate; I shall make a stand for what I believe is right.) θέση2) (an object, especially a piece of furniture, for holding or supporting something: a coat-stand; The sculpture had been removed from its stand for cleaning.) βάθρο,στήριγμα,βάση3) (a stall where goods are displayed for sale or advertisement.) πάγκος,περίπτερο4) (a large structure beside a football pitch, race course etc with rows of seats for spectators: The stand was crowded.) εξέδρα5) ((American) a witness box in a law court.) θέση εξεταζόμενου μάρτυρα•- standing 3. noun1) (time of lasting: an agreement of long standing.) διάρκεια2) (rank or reputation: a diplomat of high standing.) (κοινωνική κλπ.)θέση,υπόληψη•- stand-by4. adjective((of an airline passenger or ticket) costing or paying less than the usual fare, as the passenger does not book a seat for a particular flight, but waits for the first available seat.) σε κατάσταση αναμονής5. adverb(travelling in this way: It costs a lot less to travel stand-by.) σε κατάσταση αναμονής- stand-in- standing-room
- make someone's hair stand on end
- stand aside
- stand back
- stand by
- stand down
- stand fast/firm
- stand for
- stand in
- stand on one's own two feet
- stand on one's own feet
- stand out
- stand over
- stand up for
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17 unborn
((of a baby) still in the mother's womb: When she was involved in a car accident the doctor was worried in case her unborn baby had been injured.) αγέννητος -
18 airless
1) ((of weather) still and windless: It was a hot, airless night.) χωρίς αέρα (καιρός)2) ((of a room etc) stuffy and without fresh air.) αποπνικτικός, ανάερος -
19 calm
1. adjective1) (still or quiet: a calm sea; The weather was calm.) γαλήνιος2) (not anxious or excited: a calm person/expression; Please keep calm!) ήρεμος2. noun1) ((a period of) absence of wind and large waves.)2) (peace and quiet: He enjoyed the calm of the library.)3. verb(to make calm: Calm yourself!) ηρεμώ- calmly- calmness
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20 hope
[həup] 1. verb(to want something to happen and have some reason to believe that it will or might happen: He's very late, but we are still hoping he will come; I hope to be in London next month; We're hoping for some help from other people; It's unlikely that he'll come now, but we keep on hoping; `Do you think it will rain?' `I hope so/not'.) ελπίζω2. noun1) ((any reason or encouragement for) the state of feeling that what one wants will or might happen: He has lost all hope of becoming the president; He came to see me in the hope that I would help him; He has hopes of winning a scholarship; The rescuers said there was no hope of finding anyone alive in the mine.) ελπίδα2) (a person, thing etc that one is relying on for help etc: He's my last hope - there is no-one else I can ask.) ελπίδα,αποκούμπι3) (something hoped for: My hope is that he will get married and settle down soon.) ελπίδα•- hopeful- hopefulness
- hopefully
- hopeless
- hopelessly
- hopelessness
- hope against hope
- hope for the best
- not have a hope
- not a hope
- raise someone's hopes
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