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1 Weather
subs.Air: P. and V. ἀήρ, ὁ (Plat.).Sky: P. and V. οὐρανός, ὁ.Season: P. and V. ὥρα, ἡ.Clear weather: P. αἰθρία, ἡ (Xen.).Rainy weather: use rain.Fair weather: use calm.Bad weather: use storm.When the weather favoured our sailing: P. ἐπειδὴ... πλοῦς ἡμῖν ἐγένετο (Antiphon, 132).Stress of weather: P. and V. ἄπλοια, ἡ.Meet bad weather, v.: P. and V. χειμάζεσθαι.Exposed to the weather, in the open air: P. and V. ὑπαίθριος, V. αἴθριος (Soph., frag.), or use P. ἐν ὑπαίθρῳ.——————v. trans.Hold out against: P. and V. ἀντέχειν (dat.).If you harken to me you will make your city weather the storm: V. κἂν μὲν πίθῃ μοι κυμάτων ἄτερ πόλιν σὴν ναυστολήσεις (Eur., Supp. 473).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Weather
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2 weather
['weƟə] 1. noun(conditions in the atmosphere, especially as regards heat or cold, wind, rain, snow etc: The weather is too hot for me; stormy weather; ( also adjective) a weather chart/report, the weather forecast.) καιρός2. verb1) (to affect or be affected by exposure to the air, resulting in drying, change of colour, shape etc: The wind and sea have weathered the rocks quite smooth.)2) (to survive safely: The ship weathered the storm although she was badly damaged.)•- weathercock
- weathervane
- weatherperson
- make heavy weather of
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3 weather
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4 Weather-beaten
adj.Sunburnt: P. ἡλιωμένος (Plat.), V. κελαινός.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Weather-beaten
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5 Weather-bound
adj.P. and V. ἀπλοίᾳ χρώμενος (Eur., I. A. 88).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Weather-bound
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6 make heavy weather of
(to find surprising difficulty in doing: He said he'd finish the job in half an hour, but he's making rather heavy weather of it.) συναντώ αδικαιολόγητες δυσκολίες σε -
7 under the weather
(in poor health: I'm feeling under the weather this week.) αδιάθετος -
8 freeze
[fri:z] 1. past tense - froze; verb1) (to make into or become ice: It's so cold that the river has frozen over.) παγώνω2) ((of weather) to be at or below freezing-point: If it freezes again tonight all my plants will die.) κάνω παγωνιά3) (to make or be very cold: If you had stayed out all night in the snow you might have frozen to death (= died of exposure to cold).) παγώνω4) (to make (food) very cold in order to preserve it: You can freeze the rest of that food and eat it later.) καταψύχω5) (to make or become stiff, still or unable to move (with fear etc): She froze when she heard the strange noise.) κοκαλώνω6) (to fix prices, wages etc at a certain level: If the situation does not improve, wages will be frozen again.) ”παγώνω”,καθηλώνω2. noun(a period of very cold weather when temperatures are below freezing-point: How long do you think the freeze will last?) παγωνιά/πάγωμα- freezer- freezing
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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 weatherperson
noun ((also weather forecaster; weatherman; weathergirl) a person who gives weather forecast on television or radio.) παρουσιαστής μετεωρολογικού δελτίου -
11 Calm
adj.Quiet: P. ἠρεμαῖος, ἀτρεμής.Be soothed: Ar. and V. μαλάσσεσθαι, V. μαλθάσσεσθαι.Free from care: V. ἕκηλος.Of weather: P. εὔδιος (Xen.), Ar. and V. νήνεμος, V. γαληνός, εὐήνεμος.Waveless: V. ἀκύμων.——————subs.Peace: P. and V. γαλήνη, ἡ (Plat.), εὐδία, ἡ.Of weather: P. and V. εὐδία, ἡ, γαλήνη, ἡ, P. νηνεμία, ἡ.Nonchalance: Ar. and P. ἡσυχία, ἡ.——————v. trans.P. and V. πραΰνειν, P. παραμυθεῖσθαι, V. παρηγορεῖν, θέλγειν (also Plat. but rare P.), μαλθάσσειν, Ar. and V. μαλάσσειν; see Soothe.Check: P. and V. παύειν.Charm: P. and V. κηλεῖν.Lull to rest: P. and V. κοιμίζειν (Plat.), V. κοιμᾶν.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Calm
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12 Fair
adj.Of colour as opposed to dark: P. and V. λευκός, V. πάλλευκος.Beautiful: P. and V. καλός, εὐπρεπής.Of personal appearance: P. and V. εὐειδής (Plat.), V. εὐωπός, καλλίμορφος, εὔμορφος, Ar. and V. εὐφυής.Favourable, auspicious: P. and V. καλός, εὔφημος (Plat.), εὐτυχής, V. δεξιός, εὐμενής, πρευμενής, Ar. and V. αἴσιος (also Xen. but rare P.).Of wind: P. and V. οὔριος.A fair wind: V. οὖρος, ὁ (also Xen.). Of weather. P. εὔδιος (Xen.).Fair weather: P. and V. εὐδία, ἡ.If all be fair now between you and Thebes: V. ταῖσι Θήβαις εἰ τανῦν εὐημερεῖ καλῶς τὰ πρὸς σέ (Soph., O.C. 616).Equitable: P. and V. ἴσος, ἐπιεικής.Impartial: P. and V. κοινός.By fair means: see Fairly.When he comes I will speak him fair: V. μολόντι δʼ αὐτῷ μαλθακοὺς λέξω λόγους (Eur., Med. 776).Moderate: P. and V. μέτριος.Fair words: use subs., P. and V. εὐφημία, ἡ.Use fair words, v.: P. and V. εὐφημεῖν.——————subs.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Fair
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13 Fine
subs.In fine: P. and V. ἁπλῶς, P. συνελόντι, τὸ κεφάλαιον.——————v. trans.P. and V. ζημιοῦν, P. χρήμασι ζημιοῦν.They fined him fifty talents: P. πεντήκοντα ἐπράξαντο τάλαντα (Dem. 429).Be fined ten talents: P. τάλαντα δέκα ὀφλισκάνειν (Dem. 431).——————adj.Thin, delicate: P. and V. λεπτός.Splendid: P. and V. λαμπρός.Well-grown: P. and V. εὐτραφής.Elegant: Ar. and P. χαρίεις.Of weather: P. εὔδιος (Xen.).Fine weather: P. εὐδία, ἡ.Ironically: P. and V. χρηστός.All else is vaunting and fine talk: V. τὰ δʼ ἄλλα κόμποι καὶ λόγων εὐμορφίαι (Eur., Cycl. 3I7).Fine words: P. εὐφημία, ἡ (Dem. 356).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Fine
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14 Inclement
adj.See Harsh.Of the weather: P. χειμέριος, Ar. and V. δυσχείμερος.Inclement weather, subs.: P. and V. χειμών, ὁ, V. χεῖμα, τό.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Inclement
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15 Unclouded
adj.Of weather: P. εὔδιος (Xen.), V. γαληνός; see Fair.Unclouded sky: Ar. and P. αἰθρία, ἡ.Unclouded weather: use P. and V. εὐδία, ἡ.Free from care: see Untroubled.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Unclouded
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16 abominable
[ə'bominəbl](very bad; terrible: What abominable weather!) απαίσιος, αποτρόπαιος -
17 abysmal
[ə'bizməl](very great (in a bad sense); very bad: abysmal ignorance; The weather is abysmal.) ζοφερός, απερίγραπτος -
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 all (the) year round
(throughout the whole year: The weather is so good here that we can swim all (the) year round.) καθ' όλη τη διάρκεια του έτους, ολοχρονίς -
20 all (the) year round
(throughout the whole year: The weather is so good here that we can swim all (the) year round.) καθ' όλη τη διάρκεια του έτους, ολοχρονίς
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Weather — Weath er, n. [OE. weder, AS. weder; akin to OS. wedar, OFries. weder, D. weder, we[^e]r, G. wetter, OHG. wetar, Icel. ve[eth]r, Dan. veir, Sw. v[ a]der wind, air, weather, and perhaps to OSlav. vedro fair weather; or perhaps to Lith. vetra storm … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Weather — Weath er, a. (Naut.) Being toward the wind, or windward opposed to lee; as, weather bow, weather braces, weather gauge, weather lifts, weather quarter, weather shrouds, etc. [1913 Webster] {Weather gauge}. (a) (Naut.) The position of a ship to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Weather — Weath er, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Weathered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Weathering}.] [1913 Webster] 1. To expose to the air; to air; to season by exposure to air. [1913 Webster] [An eagle] soaring through his wide empire of the air To weather his broad… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
weather — [weth′ər] n. [ME weder < OE, akin to ON vethr, Ger wetter < IE base * we , * awe , to blow > WIND2, OSlav vedro, fair weather] 1. the general condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place, with regard to the temperature,… … English World dictionary
weather — (n.) O.E. weder, from P.Gmc. *wedran (Cf. O.S. wedar, O.N. veðr, O.Fris., M.Du., Du. weder, O.H.G. wetar, Ger. Wetter storm, wind, weather ), from PIE *we dhro , weather, from root *we to blow (see WIND (Cf … Etymology dictionary
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weather — ► NOUN 1) the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards temperature, wind, rain, etc. 2) (before another noun ) denoting the side from which the wind is blowing; windward. Contrasted with LEE(Cf. ↑lee). ► VERB 1) wear away or change… … English terms dictionary
weather — weath‧er [ˈweDə ǁ ər] verb [transitive] if a company, business etc weathers a difficult situation, it manages to come through it safely: • Small businesses were less able to weather the recession. • The company has weathered the slump better than … Financial and business terms
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Weather — Weath er, v. i. To undergo or endure the action of the atmosphere; to suffer meteorological influences; sometimes, to wear away, or alter, under atmospheric influences; to suffer waste by weather. [1913 Webster] The organisms . . . seem… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
weather — [n] atmospheric conditions climate, clime, elements; concepts 522,524 weather [v] endure acclimate, bear the brunt of*, bear up against*, become toughened, brave, come through, expose, get through, grow hardened, grow strong, harden, make it,… … New thesaurus
