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1 Moment
subs.The right moment: P. and V. καιρός, ὁ.Small space of time: Ar. ἀκαρὲς χρόνου.He expected that they would not keep still a moment: P. (ἤλπιζεν) οὐδένα χρόνον ἡσυχάσειν αὐτούς (Thuc. 2, 84).At once: P. and V. εὐθύς, εὐθέως; see Immediately.For the moment: P. τὸ παραυτίκα.On the spur of the moment: P. and V. φαύλως, P. ἀπὸ βραχείας διανοίας (Thuc. 3. 36), ἐξ ἐπιδρομῆς, ἐξ ὑπογυίου.met., importance: P. and V. ῥοπή, ἡ.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Moment
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2 Very
adv.The very man, the man himself: use P. and V. αὐτὸς ἀνήρ.The very same: P. and V. ὁ αὐτός, αὑτός.This very thing: P. and V. αὐτὸ τοῦτο, τοῦτʼ αὐτό.On the very day, adv.: P. and V. αὐθήμερον.On the very spot: P. and V. αὐτοῦ.From the very spot: P. and V. αὐτόθεν.To the very spot: Ar. and P. αὐτόσε.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Very
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3 moment
['məumənt]1) (a very short space of time: I'll be ready in a moment; after a few moments' silence.) στιγμή2) (a particular point in time: At that moment, the telephone rang.) στιγμή•- momentarily
- momentous
- momentously
- at the moment
- the moment that
- the moment -
4 on the contrary
(the very opposite (is true): `Are you busy?' `No, on the contrary, I'm not doing anything at the moment.') αντιθέτως -
5 in the making
(being made or formed at this very moment: A revolution is in the making.) στα σκαριά -
6 long
I 1. [loŋ] adjective1) (measuring a great distance from one end to the other: a long journey; a long road; long legs.)2) (having a great period of time from the first moment to the last: The book took a long time to read; a long conversation; a long delay.)3) (measuring a certain amount in distance or time: The wire is two centimetres long; The television programme was just over an hour long.)4) (away, doing or using something etc for a great period of time: Will you be long?)5) (reaching to a great distance in space or time: She has a long memory)2. adverb1) (a great period of time: This happened long before you were born.)2) (for a great period of time: Have you been waiting long?)•- longways- long-distance
- long-drawn-out
- longhand
- long house
- long jump
- long-playing record
- long-range
- long-sighted
- long-sightedness
- long-suffering
- long-winded
- as long as / so long as
- before very long
- before long
- in the long run
- the long and the short of it
- no longer
- so long! II [loŋ] verb((often with for) to wish very much: He longed to go home; I am longing for a drink.) λαχταρώ- longing- longingly -
7 just
I adjective1) (right and fair: not favouring one more than another: a fair and just decision.) δίκαιος2) (reasonable; based on one's rights: He certainly has a just claim to the money.) λογικός, δικαιολογημένος3) (deserved: He got his just reward when he crashed the stolen car and broke his leg.) αυτός που αξίζει ή αρμόζει σε μία περίσταση•- justly- justness II adverb1) ((often with as) exactly or precisely: This penknife is just what I needed; He was behaving just as if nothing had happened; The house was just as I'd remembered it.) ακριβώς2) ((with as) quite: This dress is just as nice as that one.) ακριβώς3) (very lately or recently: He has just gone out of the house.) μόλις, τώρα δα4) (on the point of; in the process of: She is just coming through the door.) μόλις, αυτή τη στιγμή5) (at the particular moment: The telephone rang just as I was leaving.) ακριβώς6) ((often with only) barely: We have only just enough milk to last till Friday; I just managed to escape; You came just in time.) μόλις7) (only; merely: They waited for six hours just to get a glimpse of the Queen; `Where are you going?' `Just to the post office'; Could you wait just a minute?) μόνο (και μόνο), απλώς8) (used for emphasis, eg with commands: Just look at that mess!; That just isn't true!; I just don't know what to do.) απλώς (για έμφαση)9) (absolutely: The weather is just marvellous.) σκέτα•- just now
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8 present
I ['preznt] adjective1) (being here, or at the place, occasion etc mentioned: My father was present on that occasion; Who else was present at the wedding?; Now that the whole class is present, we can begin the lesson.) παρών2) (existing now: the present moment; the present prime minister.) τωρινός,νυν3) ((of the tense of a verb) indicating action now: In the sentence `She wants a chocolate', the verb is in the present tense.) ενεστώτας,ενεστωτικός•- the present
- at present
- for the present II [pri'zent] verb1) (to give, especially formally or ceremonially: The child presented a bunch of flowers to the Queen; He was presented with a gold watch when he retired.) προσφέρω,δωρίζω2) (to introduce: May I present my wife (to you)?) συστήνω3) (to arrange the production of (a play, film etc): The Elizabethan Theatre Company presents `Hamlet', by William Shakespeare.) παρουσιάζω, `ανεβάζω`4) (to offer (ideas etc) for consideration, or (a problem etc) for solving: She presents (=expresses) her ideas very clearly; The situation presents a problem.) παρουσιάζω(ιδέες κλπ.)5) (to bring (oneself); to appear: He presented himself at the dinner table half an hour late.) (αυτοπαθές)εμφανίζομαι•- presentable
- presentation
- present arms III ['preznt] noun(a gift: a wedding present; birthday presents.) δώρο -
9 hold
I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) κρατώ2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) κρατώ3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) κρατώ4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) αντέχω,βαστώ5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) κρατώ6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) περιέχω,χωρώ7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) οργανώνω,διενεργώ8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) κρατώ9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) διατηρώ10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) θεωρώ,υποστηρίζω11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) ισχύω12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) δεσμεύω13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) υπερασπίζομαι14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) συγκρατώ15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) κρατώ16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) κρατώ17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) γιορτάζω18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) κατέχω19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) βαστώ,διατηρούμαι20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) περιμένω(στο τηλέφωνο)21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) κρατώ(νότα)22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) φυλάγω23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) επιφυλάσσω2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) πιάσιμο,κράτημα2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) εξουσία,επιρροή3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) λαβή•- - holder- hold-all
- get hold of
- hold back
- hold down
- hold forth
- hold good
- hold it
- hold off
- hold on
- hold out
- hold one's own
- hold one's tongue
- hold up
- hold-up
- hold with II [həuld] noun((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) αμπάρι -
10 heat
[hi:t] 1. noun1) (the amount of hotness (of something), especially of things which are very hot: Test the heat of the water before you bath the baby.) θερμοκρασία2) (the warmth from something which is hot: The heat from the fire will dry your coat; the effect of heat on metal; the heat of the sun.) θερμότητα, ζεστασιά3) (the hottest time: the heat of the day.) λαύρα4) (anger or excitement: He didn't mean to be rude - he just said that in the heat of the moment.) έξαψη,ενθουσιασμός5) (in a sports competition etc, one of two or more contests from which the winners go on to take part in later stages of the competition: Having won his heat he is going through to the final.) προκριματικός αγώνας2. verb((sometimes with up) to make or become hot or warm: We'll heat (up) the soup; The day heats up quickly once the sun has risen.) ζεσταίνω,-ομαι- heated- heatedly
- heatedness
- heater
- heating
- heat wave
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11 exact
[iɡ'zækt] 1. adjective1) (absolutely accurate or correct in every detail; the same in every detail; precise: What are the exact measurements of the room?; For this recipe the quantities must be absolutely exact; an exact copy; What is the exact time?; He walked in at that exact moment.) ακριβής2) ((of a person, his mind etc) capable of being accurate over small details: Accountants have to be very exact.) λεπτολόγος2. verb(to force the payment of or giving of: We should exact fines from everyone who drops litter on the streets.) επιβάλλω,απαιτώ- exacting- exactly
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12 flash
[flæʃ] 1. noun1) (a quick showing of a bright light: a flash of lightning.) λάμψη,αστραπή2) (a moment; a very short time: He was with her in a flash.) στιγμή3) (a flashlight.)4) ((often newsflash) a brief news report sent by radio, television etc: Did you hear the flash about the king's death?) έκτακτο δελτίο ειδήσεων2. verb1) ((of a light) to (cause to) shine quickly: He flashed a torch.) αναβοσβήνω,ρίχνω(φως),αστράφτω2) ((usually with by or past) to pass quickly: The days flashed by; The cars flashed past.) περνώ σαν αστραπή3) (to show; to display: He flashed a card and was allowed to pass.) δείχνω,επιδεικνύω•- flashing- flashy
- flashily
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13 instant
['instənt] 1. adjective1) (immediate: Anyone disobeying these rules will face instant dismissal; His latest play was an instant success.) άμεσος2) ((of food etc) able to be prepared etc almost immediately: instant coffee/potato.) στιγμιαίος2. noun1) (a point in time: He climbed into bed and at that instant the telephone rang; He came the instant (that) he heard the news.) στιγμή2) (a moment or very short time: It all happened in an instant; I'll be there in an instant.) στιγμή•- this instant -
14 crisis
plural - crises; noun1) (a deciding moment or turning-point (especially of an illness): Although she is still very ill, she has passed the crisis.) κρίσιμη φάση2) (a time of great danger or difficulty: a crisis such as the recent flooding; You can rely on her in a crisis.) κρίση -
15 now
1. adverb1) ((at) the present period of time: I am now living in England.) τώρα2) (at once; immediately: I can't do it now - you'll have to wait.) τώρα(αμέσως)3) ((at) this moment: He'll be at home now; From now on, I shall be more careful about what I say to her.) τώρα4) ((in stories) then; at that time: We were now very close to the city.) τώρα5) (because of what has happened etc: I now know better than to trust her.) τώρα(πια)6) (a word in explanations, warnings, commands, or to show disbelief: Now this is what happened; Stop that, now!; Do be careful, now.) λοιπόν2. conjunction((often with that) because or since something has happened, is now true etc: Now that you are here, I can leave; Now you have left school, you will have to find a job.) τώρα(που)- nowadays- for now
- just now
- every now and then/again
- now and then/again
- now
- now!
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16 tick
I 1. [tik] noun1) (a regular sound, especially that of a watch, clock etc.) χτύπος, τικ-τακ2) (a moment: Wait a tick!) στιγμή2. verb(to make a sound like this: Your watch ticks very loudly!) χτυπώ (ρυθμικά)II 1. [tik] noun(a mark () used to show that something is correct, has been noted etc.) σημάδι τσεκαρίσματος2. verb((often with off) to put this mark beside an item or name on a list etc: She ticked everything off on the list.) τσεκάρω, σημαδεύω- tick someone off- tick off
- give someone a ticking off
- give a ticking off
- tick someone off
- tick off
- tick over
- ticked off III [tik] noun(a type of small, blood-sucking insect: Our dog has ticks.) τσιμπούρι
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