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1 off the hook
(free from some difficulty or problem: If he couldn't keep the terms of the contract, he shouldn't have signed it - I don't see how we can get him off the hook now.) ξεμπλέκω,ξελασπώνω -
2 clean
[kli:n] 1. adjective1) (free from dirt, smoke etc: a clean window; a clean dress.) καθαρός2) (neat and tidy in one's habits: Cats are very clean animals.) παστρικός3) (unused: a clean sheet of paper.) άγραφος4) (free from evil or indecency: a clean life; keep your language clean!) άμεμπτος5) (neat and even: a clean cut.) ξεκάθαρος2. adverb(completely: He got clean away.) τελείως3. verb(to (cause to) become free from dirt etc: Will you clean the windows?) καθαρίζω['klenli]
(clean in personal habits.)
καθαρός- cleaner- cleanly- clean up
- a clean bill of health
- a clean slate
- come clean
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3 post
I [pəust] noun(a long piece of wood, metal etc, usually fixed upright in the ground: The notice was nailed to a post; a gate-post; the winning-post.) στύλος- keep somebody posted
- keep posted II 1. [pəust] noun((the system of collecting, transporting and delivering) letters, parcels etc: I sent the book by post; Has the post arrived yet?; Is there any post for me?) ταχυδρομείο2. verb(to send (a letter etc) by post: He posted the parcel yesterday.) ταχυδρομώ- postage- postal
- postage stamp
- postal order
- postbox
- postcard
- postcode
- post-free
- post-haste
- posthaste
- postman
- postmark
- postmaster
- post office III 1. [pəust] noun1) (a job: He has a post in the government; a teaching post.) θέση,αξίωμα2) (a place of duty: The soldier remained at his post.) πόστο3) (a settlement, camp etc especially in a distant or unpopulated area: a trading-post.) σταθμός2. verb(to send somewhere on duty: He was posted abroad.) διορίζω,τοποθετώIV [pəust] -
4 save
I 1. [seiv] verb1) (to rescue or bring out of danger: He saved his friend from drowning; The house was burnt but he saved the pictures.) (δια)σώζω2) (to keep (money etc) for future use: He's saving (his money) to buy a bicycle; They're saving for a house.) αποταμιεύω3) (to prevent the using or wasting of (money, time, energy etc): Frozen foods save a lot of trouble; I'll telephone and that will save me writing a letter.) εξοικονομώ,γλιτώνω4) (in football etc, to prevent the opposing team from scoring a goal: The goalkeeper saved six goals.) αποκρούω,σώζω5) (to free from the power of sin and evil.) λυτρώνω6) (to keep data in the computer.) `σώζω` ή αποθηκέυω στη μνήμη του υπολογιστή2. noun((in football etc) an act of preventing the opposing team from scoring a goal.) απόκρουση- saver- saving
- savings
- saviour
- saving grace
- savings account
- savings bank
- save up II [seiv] preposition, conjunction(except: All save him had gone; We have no news save that the ship reached port safely.) εκτός από -
5 Quiet
subs.Peace, tranquility: Ar. and P, ἡσυχία, ἡ.Calm: P. and V. γαλήνη, ἡ, εὐδία, ἡ.Silence: P. and V. σιγή, ἡ, σιωπή, ἡ.——————adj.Of disposition: Ar. and P. εὔκολος.Free from care: P. and V. ἀπράγμων (Eur., frag.), V. ἕκηλος.Silent: V. σιγηλός, σιωπλός.Noiseless: V. ἄψοφος, ἀψόφητος.——————v. trans.Check, stop: P. and V. παύειν, κατέχειν.Put to sleep: lit. and met., P. and V. κοιμίζειν (Plat.), V. κοιμᾶν.Silence: P. κατασιωπᾶν (Xen.).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Quiet
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6 Clear
adj.Of leather: P. εὔδιος (Xen.), V. γαληνός.Clear weather: Ar. and P. αἰθρία, ἡ (Xen.).Of sight: Ar. and P. ὀξύς.Evident, manifest: P. and V. δῆλος. ἐναργής, σαφής, λαμπρός, ἔνδηλος, φανερός, ἐμφανής, ἐκφανής, διαφανής, περιφανής, P. ἐπιφανής, καταφανής, V. σαφηνής, τορός, τρανής. Ar. and P. εὔδηλος, κατάδηλος, Ar. ἐπίδηλος.Clear beforehand: P. πρόδηλος.Intelligible: see Intelligible.Free from trees: P. ψιλός; see Open.Undefiled: P. and V. καθαρός, ὅσιος, εὐαγής (rare P.), ἀκήρατος (rare P.), ἅγνος (rare P.), ἀκέραιος, V. ἀκραιφνής.Net: P. ἀτελής.Clear of: P. and V. ψιλός (gen.); see free from.Keep clear of: P. and V. ἀφίστασθαι (gen.), ἐξίστασθαι (gen.).Whenever they closed with one another they could not easily get clear: P. ἐπειδὴ προσβάλλοιειν ἀλλήλοις, οὐ ῥᾳδίως ἀπελύοντο (Thuc. 1, 49).——————v. trans.Reclaim ( from wild state): P. and V. ἡμεροῦν, V. ἐξημεροῦν, ἀνημεροῦν (Soph., frag.), καθαίρειν, ἐκκαθαίρειν.Empty: P. and V. κενοῦν, ἐρημοῦν, ἐξερημοῦν.Jump over: see jump over.Clear oneself of ( a charge): P. ἀπολύεσθαι (acc. or absol.).Clear the way: see Prepare.Clear away, remove: P. and V. ἐξαιρεῖν, P. ἐκκαθαίρειν.Clear away the tables: Ar. ἀποκάθαιρε τὰς τραπέζας ( Pax, 1193).Run away: see run away.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Clear
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7 quiet
1. adjective1) (not making very much, or any, noise; without very much, or any, noise: Tell the children to be quiet; It's very quiet out in the country; a quiet person.) ήσυχος2) (free from worry, excitement etc: I live a very quiet life.) ήρεμος3) (without much movement or activity; not busy: We'll have a quiet afternoon watching television.) ήσυχος4) ((of colours) not bright.) διακριτικός2. noun(a state, atmosphere, period of time etc which is quiet: In the quiet of the night; All I want is peace and quiet.) γαλήνη3. verb((especially American: often with down) to quieten.) καθησυχάζω- quieten- quietly
- quietness
- keep quiet about
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8 ransom
['rænsəm] 1. noun(a sum of money etc paid for the freeing of a prisoner: They paid a ransom of $40,000; ( also adjective) They paid $40,000 in ransom money.) λύτρα2. verb1) (to pay money etc to free (someone).) εξαγοράζω την ελευθερία (θύματος απαγωγής)2) (to keep (a person) as a prisoner until a sum of money etc is paid for his release.) κρατώ όμηρο με σκοπό την καταβολή λύτρων• -
9 safe
I 1. [seif] adjective1) ((negative unsafe) protected, or free (from danger etc): The children are safe from danger in the garden.) ασφαλής2) (providing good protection: You should keep your money in a safe place.) ασφαλής3) (unharmed: The missing child has been found safe and well.) σώος4) (not likely to cause harm: These pills are safe for children.) ακίνδυνος5) ((of a person) reliable: a safe driver; He's a very fast driver but he's safe enough.) αξιόπιστος•- safeness- safely
- safety
- safeguard 2. verb(to protect: Put a good lock on your door to safeguard your property.) προστατεύω,διασφαλίζω- safety lamp
- safety measures
- safety-pin
- safety valve
- be on the safe side
- safe and sound II [seif] noun(a heavy metal chest or box in which money etc can be locked away safely: There is a small safe hidden behind that picture on the wall.) χρηματοκιβώτιο -
10 secure
[si'kjuə] 1. adjective1) ((often with against or from) safe; free from danger, loss etc: Is your house secure against burglary?; He went on holiday, secure in the knowledge that he had done well in the exam.) ασφαλής2) (firm, fastened, or fixed: Is that door secure?) στέρεος/ασφαλισμένος3) (definite; not likely to be lost: She has had a secure offer of a job; He has a secure job.) βέβαιος,σίγουρος2. verb1) ((with against or from (something bad)) to guarantee or make safe: Keep your jewellery in the bank to secure it against theft.) (εξ)ασφαλίζω2) (to fasten or make firm: He secured the boat with a rope.) στερεώνω•- securely- security
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11 Open
adj.Sincere, frank: P. and V. ἁπλοῦς, ἐλεύθερος, P. ἐλευθέριος.Of things, free, open to all: P. and V. κοινός.Open to all-comers: V. πάγξενος (Soph., frag.).Confessed: P, ὁμολογούμενος.Of country, treeless: P. ψιλός.Flat: P, ὁμαλός.Unlocked: P. and V. ἄκλῃστος.Unfenced: P. ἄερκτος (Lys.).In the open air: use adj., P. and V. ὑπαίθριος, V. αἴθριος (Soph., frag.), also P. ἐν ὑπαίθρῳ.Live in the open: P. θυραυλεῖν, ἐν καθαρῷ οἰκεῖν.Open boat: P. πλοῖον ἀστέγαστον.Open order, march in open order: P. ὄρθιοι πορεύεσθαι (Xen.).In the open sea: use adj., P. and V. πελάγιος, P. μετέωρος.Keep in the open sea, v.:P. μετεωρίζεσθαι.Open space, subs.: P. εὐρυχωρία, ἡ.Wishing to attack in the open: P. βουλόμενος ἐν τῇ εὐρυχωρίᾳ ἐπιθέσθαι (Thuc. 2. 83).Undecided: P. ἄκριτος.It is an open question, v.:P. ἀμφισβητεῖται.Open to, liable to: P. ἔνοχος (dat.).We say you will lay yourself open to these charges: P. ταύταις φαμέν σε ταῖς αἰτίαις ἐνέξεσθαι (Plat., Crito, 52A).Be open to, admit of v.:P. and V. ἔχειν (acc.), P. ἐνδέχεσθαι (acc.).Be open to a charge of: P. and V. ὀφλισκάνειν (acc.).Open to doubt: P. ἀμφισβητήσιμος; see Doubtful.It is open to, ( allowable to), v.: P. and V. ἔξεστι (dat.), ἔνεστι (dat.), πάρεστι (dat.), πάρα (dat.), παρέχει (dat.), Ar. and P. ἐκγίγνεται (dat.), ἐγγίγνεται (dat.), P. ἐγχωρεῖ (dat.).Get oneself into trouble with one's eyes open: P. εἰς προὖπτον κακὸν αὑτὸν ἐμβαλεῖν (Dem. 32).——————v. trans.Keys opened the gates without mortal hand: V. κλῇδες δʼ ἀνῆκαν θύρετρʼ ἄνευ θνητῆς χερός (Eur., Bacch. 448).He said no word in protest nor even opened his lips: P. οὐκ ἀντεῖπεν οὐδὲ διῆρε τὸ στόμα (Dem. 375 and 405).Open old sores: P. ἑλκοποιεῖν (absol.).Disclose: P. and V. ἀποκαλύπτειν, V. διαπτύσσειν (Plat. also but rare P.), ἀναπτύσσειν, ἀνοίγειν, Ar. and V. ἐκκαλύπτειν; see Disclose.If I shall open my heart to my present husband: V. εἰ... πρὸς τὸν παρόντα πόσιν ἀναπτύξω φρένα. (Eur., Tro. 657).Begin: P. and V. ἄρχεσθαι.A room having its entrance opening to the light: P. οἴκησις... ἀναπεπταμένην πρὸς τὸ φῶς τὴν εἴσοδον ἔχουσα (Plat., Rep. 514A).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Open
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