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1 in the nature of
(having the qualities of: His words were in the nature of a threat.) υπό μορφή -
2 nature
['nei ə]1) (the physical world, eg trees, plants, animals, mountains, rivers etc, or the power which made them: the beauty of nature; the forces of nature; the study of nature.) φύση2) (the qualities born in a person; personality: She has a generous nature.) φύση,φυσικό3) (quality; what something is or consists of: What is the nature of your work?) φύση4) (a kind, type etc: bankers and other people of that nature.) φύση,είδος•- - natured- in the nature of -
3 Nature
subs.P. and V. φύσις, ἡ.Created things: P. γένεσις, ἡ (Plat.).The world: P. κόσμος, ὁ.Disposition: P. and V. τρόπος, ὁ, ἦθος, τό, φύσις, ἡ.Kind, class: P. and V. γένος, ὁ.Of such a nature, adj.: P. and V. τοιοῦτος, τοιόσδε.By nature: P. and V. φύσει.Being ill-starred by nature: V. συγγενῶς δύστηνος ὤν (Eur., H.F. 1293).It isn't human nature that I should have neglected all my own affairs: P. οὐ γὰρ ἀνθρωπίνῳ ἔοικε τὸ ἐμὲ τῶν μὲν ἐμαυτοῦ ἁπάντων ἡμεληκέναι (Plat., Ap. 31B).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Nature
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4 shape
[ʃeip] 1. noun1) (the external form or outline of anything: People are all (of) different shapes and sizes; The house is built in the shape of a letter L.) σχήμα2) (an indistinct form: I saw a large shape in front of me in the darkness.) μορφή3) (condition or state: You're in better physical shape than I am.) (φυσική) κατάσταση,φόρμα2. verb1) (to make into a certain shape, to form or model: She shaped the dough into three separate loaves.)2) (to influence the nature of strongly: This event shaped his whole life.)3) ((sometimes with up) to develop: The team is shaping (up) well.)•- shaped- shapeless
- shapelessness
- shapely
- shapeliness
- in any shape or form
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5 chemistry
['kemistri] 1. noun((the science that deals with) the nature of substances and the ways in which they act on, or combine with, each other: Chemistry was his favourite subject; the chemistry of the blood.) χημεία- chemical2. noun(a substance used in or obtained by a chemical process: Some chemicals give off harmful fumes.) χημική ουσία- chemist -
6 analyse
verb (to examine the nature of (something) especially by breaking up (a whole) into parts: The doctor analysed the blood sample.) αναλύω -
7 critical
1) (judging and analysing: He has written several critical works on Shakespeare.) κριτικός2) (fault-finding: He tends to be critical of his children.) επικριτικός3) (of, at or having the nature of, a crisis; very serious: a critical shortage of food; After the accident, his condition was critical.) κρίσιμος -
8 philosophise
verb (to think about or discuss the nature of man, the purpose of life etc: He spends all his time philosophizing and never does any work.) φιλοσοφώ -
9 philosophize
verb (to think about or discuss the nature of man, the purpose of life etc: He spends all his time philosophizing and never does any work.) φιλοσοφώ -
10 philosophy
[fi'losəfi]plural - philosophies; noun1) (the search for knowledge and truth, especially about the nature of man and his behaviour and beliefs: moral philosophy.) φιλοσοφία2) (a particular system of philosophical theories: I have a very simple philosophy (=attitude to life) - enjoy life!) φιλοσοφία•- philosophical
- philosophic
- philosophically
- philosophize
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11 Relation
subs.Narration: P. διήγησις, ἡ, διέξοδος, ἡ (Plat.); see also Narrative.Kindred: use adj., P. and V. συγγενής, οἰκεῖος, ἀναγκαῖος, προσήκων, V. σύγγονος, ὁμόσπορος, σύναιμος, ὅμαιμος, ὁμαίμων; see Kindred.Polybus was no relation to you: V. ἦν σοι Πόλυβος οὐδὲν ἐν γένει (Soph., O.R. 1016).Business relations: P. τὰ συμβόλαια.Mutual relations: P, ἡ πρὸς ἀλλήλους χρεία (Plat., Rep. 372A).Relations with a person: P. and V. τὰ πρός τινα.Women's relations with men are difficult: V. τὰ γὰρ γυναικῶν δυσχερῆ πρὸς ἄρσενας (Eur., Ion, 398). What relation is there between? P. and V. τίς κοινωνία; with two genitives.Have relations with, v.: P. and V. ὁμιλεῖν (dat.), προσομιλεῖν (dat.), κοινωνεῖν (dat.); see have intercourse with, under Intercourse.I think we may find this important for discovering the nature of courage namely in what relation it stands to the other parts of virtue: P. οἶμαι εἶναί τι ἡμῖν τοῦτο πρὸς τὸ ἐξευρεῖν περὶ ἀνδρείας, πρὸς τἄλλα μόρια τὰ τῆς ἀρετῆς πῶς ποτʼ ἔχει (Plat., Prot. 353B).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Relation
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12 Essence
subs.That which constitutes the nature of anything: P. οὐσία. ἡ (Plat.).Unguent: P. and V. μύρον, τό.Jar for essences: V. μυρηρὸν τεῦχος (Æsch., frag.).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Essence
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13 Law
subs.Divine law: P. and V. ὁσία, ἡ.Human law: P. and V. νόμος, ὁ.Ordinance: P. and V. νόμιμον, τό, or pl., θεσμός, ὁ (rare P.).Equality is man's law: V. τὸ γὰρ ἴσον νόμιμον ἀνθρώποις ἔφυ (Eur., Phoen. 538).Since it is a law of nature for the weaker to be kept down by the stronger: P. ἀεὶ καθεστῶτος τὸν ἥσσω ὑπὸ τοῦ δυνατωτέρου κατείργεσθαι (Thuc. 1, 76).Make laws: of a people making their own laws, P. and V. νόμον τίθεσθαι; of a legislator: P. and V. νόμον τιθέναι. P. νομοθετεῖν, V. θεσμοποεῖν.Break the law, v.: P. παρανομεῖν.Enjoy good laws: P. εὐνομεῖσθαι.Enjoyment of good laws, subs.: Ar. and P. εὐνομία, ἡ.Lay down the law, domineer, v.; P. and V. δεσπόζειν, τυραννεύειν.Bring to law: P. εἰς δικαστήριον ἄγειν, V. πρὸς τὴν δίκην ἄγειν.Go to law: Ar. and P. δικάζεσθαι.Go to law against: P. ἀντιδικεῖν πρός (acc.), ἀγωνίζεσθαι πρός (acc.), Ar. and P. δικάζεσθαι (dat.).The laws of health: P. τὸ ὑγιεινόν.The laws of nature: P. τὰ τῆς φύσεως.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Law
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14 reserve
[rə'zə:v] 1. verb1) (to ask for or order to be kept for the use of a particular person, often oneself: The restaurant is busy on Saturdays, so I'll phone up today and reserve a table.) κρατώ (θέση), κλείνω2) (to keep for the use of a particular person or group of people, or for a particular use: These seats are reserved for the committee members.) φυλάγω, προορίζω2. noun1) (something which is kept for later use or for use when needed: The farmer kept a reserve of food in case he was cut off by floods.)2) (a piece of land used for a special purpose eg for the protection of animals: a wild-life reserve; a nature reserve.)3) (the habit of not saying very much, not showing what one is feeling, thinking etc; shyness.)4) ((often in plural) soldiers, sailors etc who do not belong to the regular full-time army, navy etc but who are called into action when needed eg during a war.)•- reserved
- have
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15 physical
['fizikəl]1) (of the body: Playing football is one form of physical fitness.) σωματικός2) (of things that can be seen or felt: the physical world.) υλικός3) (of the laws of nature: It's a physical impossibility for a man to fly like a bird.) φυσικός4) (relating to the natural features of the surface of the Earth: physical geography.) φυσικός5) (relating to physics: physical chemistry.) φυσικός•- physical education -
16 sweet
[swi:t] 1. adjective1) (tasting like sugar; not sour, salty or bitter: as sweet as honey; Children eat too many sweet foods.) γλυκός2) (tasting fresh and pleasant: young, sweet vegetables.) φρέσκος3) ((of smells) pleasant or fragrant: the sweet smell of flowers.) ευωδιαστός4) ((of sounds) agreeable or delightful to hear: the sweet song of the nightingale.) εύηχος5) (attractive or charming: What a sweet little baby!; a sweet face/smile; You look sweet in that dress.) ευχάριστος, `γλυκός`6) (kindly and agreeable: She's a sweet girl; The child has a sweet nature.) μειλίχιος2. noun1) ((American candy) a small piece of sweet food eg chocolate, toffee etc: a packet of sweets; Have a sweet.) γλύκισμα2) ((a dish or course of) sweet food near or at the end of a meal; (a) pudding or dessert: The waiter served the sweet.) επιδόρπιο3) (dear; darling: Hallo, my sweet!) γλύκα!•- sweeten- sweetener
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- sweetness
- sweetheart
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17 force
[fo:s] 1. noun1) (strength or power that can be felt: the force of the wind.) δύναμη,ισχύς/βία2) (a person or thing that has great power: the forces of Nature.) δύναμη3) ((sometimes with capital) a group of men prepared for action: the police force; the Royal Air Force.) δύναμη2. verb1) (to make (someone or something) do something, go somewhere etc, often against his etc will: He forced me to give him money.) αναγκάζω2) (to achieve by strength or effort: He forced a smile despite his grief.) καταφέρνω με το ζόρι•- forced- forceful
- forcefully
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18 Seasoned
adj.Of wood: P. and V. ξηρός.Our navy was at first in fine condition both as regards the seasoned nature of the ships and the health of the crews: P. τὸ ναυτικὸν ἡμῶν τὸ μὲν πρῶτον ἤκμαζε καὶ τῶν νεῶν τῇ ξηρότητι καὶ τῶν πληρωμάτων τῇ σωτηρίᾳ (Thuc. 7, 12).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Seasoned
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19 elements
1) (the first things to be learned in any subject: the elements of musical theory.) στοιχεία,βασικές γνώσεις2) (the forces of nature, as wind and rain.) στοιχεία της φύσης -
20 Constitution
subs.Arrangement, organisation: P. and V. κατάστασις, ἡ, κατασκευή, ἡ, (once Eur.), P. σύνταξις, ἡ, σύστασις, ἡ.Bodily constitution: P. and V. σῶμα, τό.Political constitution: Ar. and P. πολιτεία, ἡ, P. κατάστασις, ἡ.Form of government: P. κόσμος, ὁ.Change the city from its present constitution: P. ἐκ τοῦ παρόντος κόσμου τὴν πόλιν μεθιστάναι (Thuc. 8, 48).Enjoy a good constitution, v.: P. εὐνομεῖσθαι, P. and V. εὖ οἰκεῖσθαι.Charge of violating the constitution: P. γραφὴ παρανόμων, ἡ.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Constitution
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