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1 Measure
subs.P. and V. μέτρον, τό.Measures and weights: V. μέτρα... καὶ μέρη σταθμῶν (Eur., Phoen. 541; cf. Ar., Av. 1040-1041).Criterion: P. and V. κανών, ὁ.Limit: P. and V. ὅρος, ὁ, πέρας, τό.Due limit: P. and V. μέτρον, τό.Beyond measure: use adv., V. ὑπερμέτρως (Eur., frag.); see also Excessively.Allowance: P. μέτρον, τό (Plat., Rep. 621A), V. μέτρημα, τό.Time, rhythm: P. and V. ῥυθμός, ὁ.Metre: Ar. and P. μέτρον, τό.Dance: see Dance.Legislative act: P. and V. ψήφισμα, τό.Measures, policy: P. προαίρεσις, ἡ.Take measures, v.: P. and V. βουλεύεσθαι.Take extreme measures: P. and V. ἀνήκεστόν τι δρᾶν, P. ἀνήκεστόν τι βουλεύειν (Thuc. 1, 132).In like measure: P. and V. ἐξ ἴσου.He contributed in some small measure to...: P. μέρος τι συνεβάλετο (gen.).Measure for measure: P. ἴσα ἀντʼ ἴσων; see tit for tat.Repay measure for measure: V. τὸν αὐτὸν... τίσασθαι τρόπον (Æsch., Theb. 638).Requite in equal measure: P. τοῖς ὁμοίοις ἀμύνεσθαι (acc.).——————v. trans.P. and V. μετρεῖν, σταθμᾶσθαι (Plat.), συμμετρεῖσθαι, ἀναμετρεῖν (or mid.), V. σταθμᾶν (mid. also in P.), ἐκμετρεῖν (or mid.) (also Xen. but rare P.).Measure out: P. and V. μετρεῖν, P. διαμετρεῖν, V. ἐκμετρεῖν (or mid.) (also Xen. but rare P.).Have measured out to one: P. μετρεῖσθαι, διαμετρεῖσθαι.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Measure
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2 Provide
v. trans.Supply: P. and V. παρέχειν (or mid.), πορίζειν (or mid.), ἐκπορίζειν (or mid.), παρασκευάζειν (or mid.), V. πορσύνειν.Give: P. and V. διδόναι.Prepare: P. and V. παρασκευάζειν (or mid.), ἑτοιμάζειν (or mid.), εὐτρεπίζειν (or mid.); see Prepare.Provide besides: P. προσπορίζειν.With a clause instead of a subs.: use P. and V. φυλάσσεσθαι, μή, or ὅπως, μή (with subj.), εὐλαβεῖσθαι, μή, or ὅπως, μή (with subj.).Provide for, cater for: P. and V. τροφὴν παρέχειν (dat.); see look after.Take measures for: P. and V. φροντίζειν (gen.), προσκοπεῖν (acc.), P. προνοεῖσθαι (gen.), V. μέλεσθαι (gen.).Providing only for their own interests: P. τὸ ἐφʼ ἑαυτῶν μόνον προροώμενοι (Thuc. 1, I7).To elect board of Elders to provide for the emergency as occasion should require: P. ἀρχήν τινα πρεσβυτέρων ἀνδρῶν ἑλέσθαι οἵτινες περὶ τῶν παρόντων ὡς ἂν καιρὸς ἦ προβουλεύσουσι (Thuc. 8, 1).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Provide
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3 measure
['meʒə] 1. noun1) (an instrument for finding the size, amount etc of something: a glass measure for liquids; a tape-measure.) μέτρο/μεζούρα2) (a unit: The metre is a measure of length.) μονάδα μετρήσεως3) (a system of measuring: dry/liquid/square measure.) σύστημα μετρήσεως4) (a plan of action or something done: We must take (= use, or put into action) certain measures to stop the increase in crime.) μέτρο5) (a certain amount: a measure of sympathy.) μέτρο6) ((in music) the musical notes contained between two bar lines.) (μουσική)διάστημα2. verb1) (to find the size, amount etc of (something): He measured the table.)2) (to show the size, amount etc of: A thermometer measures temperature.)3) ((with against, besides etc) to judge in comparison with: She measured her skill in cooking against her friend's.)4) (to be a certain size: This table measures two metres by one metre.)•- beyond measure
- for good measure
- full measure
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4 Heroic
adj.Of demi-gods: P. ἡρωϊκός.Stagey: P. and V. σεμνός.Of metre: P. ἡρωϊκός.Take heroic measures: P. ἀνήκεστόν τι βουλεύειν.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Heroic
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5 Join
v. trans.Hold together: P. and V. συνέχειν.Join battle ( with): P. and V. εἰς χεῖρας ἔρχεσθαι (dat.). συμβάλλειν (dat.), V. μάχην συμβάλλειν (dat.), μάχην συνάπτειν (dat.), εἰς ἀγῶνα συμπίπτειν (dat.), Ar. and V. συνίστασθαι (dat.); see Engage.Join issue with: see under Issue.Associate oneself with: P. and V. προστίθεσθαι (dat.).Join as ally: P. προσχωρεῖν (dat.), ὅπλα θέσθαι μετά (gen.); see side with.Meet: P. and V. συναντᾶν (dat.) (Xen. also Ar.); meet.Of detachments joining a main body: P. συμμιγνύναι (dat.), συμμίσγειν (dat.), προσμιγνύναι (dat.).From Leucas Cnemus and his ships from that quarter, which were to have joined these, only reached Cyllene after the battle at Stratus: P. ἀπὸ Λευκάδος Κνῆμος καὶ αἱ ἐκεῖθεν νῆες, ἃς ἔδει ταύταις συμμῖξαι, ἀφικνοῦνται μετὰ τὴν ἐν Στράτῳ μάχην εἰς τὴν Κυλλήνην (Thuc. 2, 84).V. intrans. Come together: P. and V. συνέρχεσθαι.Join in, take part in: P. and V. μεταλαμβάνειν (gen.), μετέχειν (gen.), κοινωνεῖν (gen.); see Share.Join in doing a thing: in compounds use P. and V. συν.Join in saving: P. and V. συσσώζειν.It is mine to join not in hating but in loving: V. οὔτοι συνέχθειν ἀλλὰ συμφιλεῖν ἔφυν (Soph., Ant. 523).It is mine to join in wise measures, not insane: V. συσσωφρονεῖν γὰρ οὐχὶ συννοσεῖν ἔφυν (Eur., I.A. 407).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Join
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6 Preventive
As subs.: P. κώλυμα, τό.As adj.: P. διακωλυτικός.Take preventive measures: P. προπαρασκευάζειν.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Preventive
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7 Severe
adj.Take severe measures against: P. νεώτερόν τι ποιεῖν (εἰς, acc.); see Violent.Of looks: P. and V. σκυθρωπός, V. στυγνός.Solemn: P. and V. σεμνός.Stubbornly contested: P. καρτερός, ἰσχυρός.Of natural phenomena: use P. and V. μέγας.Of weather: Ar. and P. χαλεπός.A severe season: P. χαλεπὴ ὥρα (Plat., Prot. 344D).Terrible: P. and V. δεινός.Grievous: P. and V. βαρύς; grievous.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Severe
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8 Strong
adj.Mighty: P. and V. μέγας.Physically strong: P. and V. ἰσχυρός, V. κραταῖος, ὄβριμος, ἐγκρατής (in P. used of defences), σθεναρός, Ar. and V. παγκρατής, καρτερός (in P. used of defences), P. ἐρρωμένος.Stronger: use also V. φέρτερος no positive.Stout, solid: P. στεριφός; see Solid.Firm., secure: P. and V. βέβαιος.Trustworthy: P. and V. βέβαιος, ἀσφαλής, P. ἐχυρός.Cogent: P. ἀναγκαῖος.Energetic: P. and V. ἔντονος, σύντονος.Efficacious: P. and V. δραστήριος.Vehement: P. σφοδρός.Of natural phenomena: P. and V. πολύς, μέγας.Of a smell: use P. βαρύς.A strong wind: P. ἄνεμος μέγας.A strong proof: P. μέγα τεκμήριον.Be strong, powerful, v.: P. and V. δύνασθαι, ἰσχύειν, ἐρρῶσθαι (perf. pass. of ῥωννύναι), Ar. and V. σθένειν.Be strong ( in body): P. and V. ἰσχύειν, ἐρρῶσθαι (perf. infin. of ῥωννύναι), Ar. and V. εὐσωματεῖν, V. εὐσθενεῖν (Eur., Cycl.); see be vigorous, under Vigorous.With a strong hand: use P. and V. βίᾳ.Strong points: P. τὰ ἰσχυρότατα (Thuc. 5, 111).Take strong measures: use P. and V. ἀνήκεστόν τι δρᾶν.Have strong views on: P. and V. σπουδάζειν περί (gen.).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Strong
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9 Temporary
adj.Lasting a short time: P. ὀλιγοχρόνιος.Ephemeral: P. and V. ἐφήμερος (Plat.).Take temporary measures: use P. εἰς τὸ παραυτίκα βουλεύεσθαι.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Temporary
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10 Vigorous
adj.Strong: P. and V. ἰσχυρός, Ar. and V. παγκρατής, καρτερός, V. κραταιός, ὄβριμος, ἐγκρατής, σθεναρός, P. ἐρρωμένος.Effective: P. and V. δραστήριος.Energetic: P. and V. ἔντονος, σύντονος, ὀξύς.Be vigorous, v.: P. and V. ἀκμάζειν, ἰσχύειν, σφριγᾶν, ἡβᾶν, Ar. and V. εὐσωματεῖν, V. εὐσθενεῖν (Eur., Cycl.).Take vigorous measures: see exert oneself.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Vigorous
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11 Violence
subs.Force: P. and V. βία, ἡ. V. τὸ καρτερόν, P. βιαιότης, ἡ.Rush: Ar. and P. ῥύμη, ἡ.Outrage P. V. ὕβρις, ἡ, ὕβρισμα, τό.Vehemence: P. σφοδρότης, ἡ.By violence, by force: P. and V. βίᾳ, πρὸς βίαν, βιαίως, V. ἐκ βίας, κατʼ ἰσχύν, σθένει, πρὸς τὸ καρτερόν, πρὸς ἰσχύος κράτος; see under Force.Act of violence: V. χείρωμα, τό.Do acts of violence, v.: P. χειρουργεῖν. Useviolence: P. and V. βιάζεσθαι (mid.).Suffer violence: P. and V. βιάζεσθαι (pass.).Do violence to oneself, kill oneself: P. βιάζεσθαι ἑαυτόν (Plat.).Do a violence to, take violent measures against: P. and V. ἀνήκεστόν τι δρᾶν (acc.) (Eur., Med. 283), P. νεώτερόν τι ποιεῖν εἰς (acc.), ἀνήκεστόν τι βουλεύειν περί (gen.).Do no violence to: V. δρᾶν μηδὲν... νεώτερον (acc.) (Eur., Rhes. 590), μηδὲν νέον δρᾶν (acc.) (Eur., Bacch. 362).Blow with great violence ( of wind): P. μέγας ἐκπνεῖν (Thuc. 6, 104).Their escape was due to the violence of the storm: P. ἐγένετο ἡ διάφευξις αὐτοῖς διὰ τοῦ χειμῶνος τὸ μέγεθος (Thuc. 3, 23).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Violence
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12 Violent
adj.P. and V. βίαιος.Compulsory: P. and V. ἀναγκαῖος, P. βίαιος.Of natural phenomena: P. ἰσχυρός.Insolent: P. ὑβριστικός, or use P. and V. ὑβριστής.Vehement: P. σφοδρός.Of pain: P. σφοδρός, P. and V. δεινός.Of words: V. σφριγῶν, P. σφοδρός.Boisterous: P. ταραχώδης, V. λαβρός.Of the passions: P. and V. ἄκρατος.Be violent, v.: P. and V. βιάζεσθαι.Be insolent: P. and V. ὑβρίζειν.Be vehement: V. σφοδρύνεσθαι.Take violent measures against: P. νεώτερόν τι ποιεῖν εἰς (acc.), ἀνήκεστόν τι βουλεύειν περί (gen.), P. and V. ἀνήκεστόν τι δρᾶν (acc.) (Eur., Med. 283); see under Violence.Die a violent death: P. βιαίως ἀποθνήσκειν, V. θνήσκειν βιαίως.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Violent
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