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  • 1 good

    [ɡud] 1. comparative - better; adjective
    1) (well-behaved; not causing trouble etc: Be good!; She's a good baby.) καλός
    2) (correct, desirable etc: She was a good wife; good manners; good English.) σωστός
    3) (of high quality: good food/literature; His singing is very good.) καλής ποιότητας
    4) (skilful; able to do something well: a good doctor; good at tennis; good with children.) καλός, ικανός
    5) (kind: You've been very good to him; a good father.) καλός, ευγενικός
    6) (helpful; beneficial: Exercise is good for you.; Cheese is good for you.) ωφέλιμος
    7) (pleased, happy etc: I'm in a good mood today.) καλός
    8) (pleasant; enjoyable: to read a good book; Ice-cream is good to eat.) ευχάριστος
    9) (considerable; enough: a good salary; She talked a good deal of nonsense.) αρκετός
    10) (suitable: a good man for the job.) κατάλληλος
    11) (sound, fit: good health; good eyesight; a car in good condition.) γερός
    12) (sensible: Can you think of one good reason for doing that?) ικανοποιητικός
    13) (showing approval: We've had very good reports about you.) επιδοκιμαστικός
    14) (thorough: a good clean.) σε βάθος
    15) (healthy or in a positive mood: I don't feel very good this morning.) καλά
    2. noun
    1) (advantage or benefit: He worked for the good of the poor; for your own good; What's the good of a broken-down car?) καλό / όφελος
    2) (goodness: I always try to see the good in people.) καλοσύνη
    3. interjection
    (an expression of approval, gladness etc.) ωραία
    4. interjection
    ((also my goodness) an expression of surprise etc.) θεέ μου!
    - goody
    - goodbye
    - good-day
    - good evening
    - good-for-nothing
    - good humour
    - good-humoured
    - good-humouredly
    - good-looking
    - good morning
    - good afternoon
    - good-day
    - good evening
    - good night
    - good-natured
    - goodwill
    - good will
    - good works
    - as good as
    - be as good as one's word
    - be up to no good
    - deliver the goods
    - for good
    - for goodness' sake
    - good for
    - good for you
    - him
    - Good Friday
    - good gracious
    - good heavens
    - goodness gracious
    - goodness me
    - good old
    - make good
    - no good
    - put in a good word for
    - take something in good part
    - take in good part
    - thank goodness
    - to the good

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  • 2 Good

    adj.
    Of persons or things: P. and V. ἀγαθός, χρηστός, καλός, σπουδαῖος, Ar. and V. ἐσθλός, V. κεδνός.
    Pious: P. and V. εὐσεβής, θεοσεβής, ὅσιος.
    Serviceable: P. and V. σύμφορος, χρήσιμος, πρόσφορος, Ar. and P. ὠφέλιμος, V. ὀνήσιμος, Ar. and V. ὠφελήσιμος.
    Be good ( serviceable): P. and V. συμφέρειν, ὠφελεῖν, Ar. and P. προὔργου εἶναι, V. ἀρήγειν; see be of use under use.
    Well born: P. and V. γενναῖος, εὐγενής, Ar. and V. ἐσθλός.
    Kind: P. and V. πρᾶος, ἤπιος, φιλάνθρωπος; see Kind.
    Skilful: P. and V. σοφός, δεινός, ἀγαθός, ἄκρος.
    Good ( skilful) at: Ar. and P. δεινός (acc.), P. ἄκρος (gen. or εἰς, acc).
    Good at speaking: P. and V. δεινὸς λέγειν.
    Fit for food or drink: see Eatable, Drinkable.
    Favourable (of news, etc.), P. and V. καλός, V. κεδνός; see Auspicious.
    Considerable in amount, etc.: P. and V. μέτριος.
    So far so good: see under Far.
    Be any good, v.; see Avail.
    Do good to: see Benefit.
    Make good, confirm, v. trans.: P. βεβαιοῦν.
    Ratify: P. and V. κυροῦν, ἐπικυροῦν, ἐμπεδοῦν (Plat.). V. ἐχέγγυον ποιεῖν.
    Prove: P. and V. ἐλέγχειν, ἐξελέγχειν.
    Accomplish: see Accomplish.
    Make good (losses, etc.): P. and V. ἀναλαμβάνειν, ἀκεῖσθαι, ἰᾶσθαι, ἐξιᾶσθαι.
    For good and all: see for ever under ever.
    Resolve to have uttered for good and all the words you spoke concerning this woman: V. βούλου λόγους οὓς εἶπας εἰς τήνδʼ ἐμπέδως εἰρηκέναι (Soph., Trach. 486).
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    subs.
    Advantage: P. and V. ὄφελος, τό, ὄνησις, ἡ, ὠφέλεια, ἡ, Ar. and V. ὠφέλημα, τό, V. ὠφέλησις, ἡ.
    Gain, profit: P. and V. κέρδος, τό.
    I have tried all means and done no good: V. εἰς πᾶν ἀφῖγμαι κουδὲν εἴργασμαι πλέον (Eur., Hipp. 284).
    What good is this to me? V. καὶ τί μοι πλέον τόδε; (Eur., Ion. 1255).
    What good will it be to the dead? P. τί ἔσται πλέον τῷ γε ἀποθανόντι; (Ant. 140).
    For the good of: Ar. and P. ἐπʼ ἀγαθῷ (gen. or dat.).
    The good ( in philosophical sense): P. τἀγαθόν, ἰδέα τἀγαθοῦ, ἡ.
    ——————
    interj.
    P. and V. εἶεν.
    Bravo: Ar. and P. εὖγε.

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  • 3 system

    ['sistəm]
    1) (an arrangement of many parts that work together: a railway system; the solar system; the digestive system.) σύστημα
    2) (a person's body: Take a walk every day - it's good for the system!) ο ανθρώπινος οργανισμός
    3) (a way of organizing something according to certain ideas, principles etc: a system of government/education.) σύστημα
    4) (a plan or method: What is your system for washing the dishes?) μέθοδος
    5) (the quality of being efficient and methodical: Your work lacks system.) μεθοδικότητα
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    - systematically

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  • 4 agree

    [ə'ɡri:]
    past tense, past participle - agreed; verb
    1) ((often with with) to think or say the same (as): I agreed with them that we should try again; The newspaper report does not agree with what he told us.) συμφωνώ
    2) (to say that one will do or allow something: He agreed to go; He agreed to our request.) δέχομαι
    3) ((with with) to be good for (usually one's health): Cheese does not agree with me.) (για κλίμα, φαγητό κτλ.) δεν βλάπτω
    4) (to be happy and friendly together: John and his wife don't agree.) συνυπάρχω αρμονικά
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    - agreeably
    - agreement

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  • 5 hip

    I [hip] noun
    1) ((the bones in) either of the two sides of the body just below the waist: She fell and broke her left hip.) γοφός
    2) ((the measurement round) the body at the level of the widest part of the upper leg and buttocks: This exercise is good for the hips; What hip size are you?) περιφέρεια
    II [hip] adjective
    ((slang) (of people) up-to-date; following the latest fashion in music, clothes etc.) ενημερωμένος, μέσα στα πράγματα

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  • 6 hold

    I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb
    1) (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.) κρατώ
    2) (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.) κρατώ
    3) (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.) κρατώ
    4) (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,βαστώ
    5) (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.) κρατώ
    6) (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,χωρώ
    7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) οργανώνω,διενεργώ
    8) (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.) κρατώ
    9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) διατηρώ
    10) (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,υποστηρίζω
    11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) ισχύω
    12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) δεσμεύω
    13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) υπερασπίζομαι
    14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) συγκρατώ
    15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) κρατώ
    16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) κρατώ
    17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) γιορτάζω
    18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) κατέχω
    19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) βαστώ,διατηρούμαι
    20) ((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.) φυλάγω
    23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) επιφυλάσσω
    2. noun
    1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) πιάσιμο,κράτημα
    2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) εξουσία,επιρροή
    3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) λαβή
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    - - 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

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  • 7 right

    1. adjective
    1) (on or related to the side of the body which in most people has the more skilful hand, or to the side of a person or thing which is toward the east when that person or thing is facing north (opposite to left): When I'm writing, I hold my pen in my right hand.) δεξιός
    2) (correct: Put that book back in the right place; Is that the right answer to the question?) σωστός
    3) (morally correct; good: It's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.) σωστός, ορθός: δίκαιος
    4) (suitable; appropriate: He's not the right man for this job; When would be the right time to ask him?) κατάλληλος
    2. noun
    1) (something a person is, or ought to be, allowed to have, do etc: Everyone has the right to a fair trial; You must fight for your rights; You have no right to say that.)
    2) (that which is correct or good: Who's in the right in this argument?)
    3) (the right side, part or direction: Turn to the right; Take the second road on the right.)
    4) (in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.)
    3. adverb
    1) (exactly: He was standing right here.)
    2) (immediately: I'll go right after lunch; I'll come right down.)
    3) (close: He was standing right beside me.)
    4) (completely; all the way: The bullet went right through his arm.)
    5) (to the right: Turn right.)
    6) (correctly: Have I done that right?; I don't think this sum is going to turn out right.)
    4. verb
    1) (to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position: The boat tipped over, but righted itself again.)
    2) (to put an end to and make up for something wrong that has been done: He's like a medieval knight, going about the country looking for wrongs to right.)
    5. interjection
    (I understand; I'll do what you say etc: `I want you to type some letters for me.' `Right, I'll do them now.') εντάξει
    - righteously
    - righteousness
    - rightful
    - rightfully
    - rightly
    - rightness
    - righto
    - right-oh
    - rights
    - right angle
    - right-angled
    - right-hand
    - right-handed
    - right wing     6. adjective
    ((right-wing) (having opinions which are) of this sort.) δεξιός
    - by rights
    - by right
    - get
    - keep on the right side of
    - get right
    - go right
    - not in one's right mind
    - not quite right in the head
    - not right in the head
    - put right
    - put/set to rights
    - right away
    - right-hand man
    - right now
    - right of way
    - serve right

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  • 8 taste

    [teist] 1. verb
    1) (to be aware of, or recognize, the flavour of something: I can taste ginger in this cake.) γεύομαι, νιώθω γεύση
    2) (to test or find out the flavour or quality of (food etc) by eating or drinking a little of it: Please taste this and tell me if it is too sweet.) δοκιμάζω
    3) (to have a particular flavour or other quality that is noticed through the act of tasting: This milk tastes sour; The sauce tastes of garlic.) έχω γεύση
    4) (to eat (food) especially with enjoyment: I haven't tasted such a beautiful curry for ages.) δοκιμάζω, απολαμβάνω
    5) (to experience: He tasted the delights of country life.) γεύομαι
    2. noun
    1) (one of the five senses, the sense by which we are aware of flavour: one's sense of taste; bitter to the taste.) γεύση
    2) (the quality or flavour of anything that is known through this sense: This wine has an unusual taste.) γεύση
    3) (an act of tasting or a small quantity of food etc for tasting: Do have a taste of this cake!) δοκιμή
    4) (a liking or preference: a taste for music; a queer taste in books; expensive tastes.) προτίμηση, γούστο
    5) (the ability to judge what is suitable in behaviour, dress etc or what is fine and beautiful: She shows good taste in clothes; a man of taste; That joke was in good/bad taste.) γούστο, καλαισθησία
    •
    - tastefully
    - tastefulness
    - tasteless
    - tastelessly
    - tastelessness
    - - tasting
    - tasty
    - tastiness

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  • 9 time

    1. noun
    1) (the hour of the day: What time is it?; Can your child tell the time yet?) ώρα
    2) (the passage of days, years, events etc: time and space; Time will tell.) χρόνος
    3) (a point at which, or period during which, something happens: at the time of his wedding; breakfast-time.) καιρός, ώρα
    4) (the quantity of minutes, hours, days etc, eg spent in, or available for, a particular activity etc: This won't take much time to do; I enjoyed the time I spent in Paris; At the end of the exam, the supervisor called `Your time is up!') (διαθέσιμος) χρόνος
    5) (a suitable moment or period: Now is the time to ask him.) κατάλληλη στιγμή / περίσταση
    6) (one of a number occasions: He's been to France four times.) φορά
    7) (a period characterized by a particular quality in a person's life, experience etc: He went through an unhappy time when she died; We had some good times together.) περίοδος, στιγμή
    8) (the speed at which a piece of music should be played; tempo: in slow time.) χρόνος, ρυθμός
    2. verb
    1) (to measure the time taken by (a happening, event etc) or by (a person, in doing something): He timed the journey.) χρονομετρώ
    2) (to choose a particular time for: You timed your arrival beautifully!) επιλέγω το χρόνο, διαλέγω την ώρα μου (για)
    •
    - timelessly
    - timelessness
    - timely
    - timeliness
    - timer
    - times
    - timing
    - time bomb
    - time-consuming
    - time limit
    - time off
    - time out
    - timetable
    - all in good time
    - all the time
    - at times
    - be behind time
    - for the time being
    - from time to time
    - in good time
    - in time
    - no time at all
    - no time
    - one
    - two at a time
    - on time
    - save
    - waste time
    - take one's time
    - time and time again
    - time and again

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  • 10 use

    I [ju:z] verb
    1) (to employ (something) for a purpose: What did you use to open the can?; Use your common sense!) χρησιμοποιώ
    2) (to consume: We're using far too much electricity.) καταναλώνω
    •
    - used
    - user
    - user-friendly
    - user guide
    - be used to something
    - be used to
    - used to     II [ju:s]
    1) (the act of using or state of being used: The use of force to persuade workers to join a strike cannot be justified; This telephone number is for use in emergencies.) χρήση, χρησιμοποίηση
    2) (the/a purpose for which something may be used: This little knife has plenty of uses; I have no further use for these clothes.) χρήση, χρησιμότητα
    3) ((often in questions or with negatives) value or advantage: Is this coat (of) any use to you?; It's no use offering to help when it's too late.) αξία, όφελος, χρησιμότητα
    4) (the power of using: She lost the use of her right arm as a result of the accident.) χρήση, ικανότητα χρήσης
    5) (permission, or the right, to use: They let us have the use of their car while they were away.) χρήση, δικαίωμα χρήσης
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    - usefulness
    - usefully
    - useless
    - be in use
    - out of use
    - come in useful
    - have no use for
    - it's no use
    - make good use of
    - make use of
    - put to good use
    - put to use

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  • 11 start

    I 1. verb
    1) (to leave or begin a journey: We shall have to start at 5.30 a.m. in order to get to the boat in time.) ξεκινώ
    2) (to begin: He starts working at six o'clock every morning; She started to cry; She starts her new job next week; Haven't you started (on) your meal yet?; What time does the play start?) αρχίζω
    3) (to (cause an engine etc to) begin to work: I can't start the car; The car won't start; The clock stopped but I started it again.) παίρνω μπρος/βάζω μπροστά
    4) (to cause something to begin or begin happening etc: One of the students decided to start a college magazine.) βάζω μπρος, ξεκινάω
    2. noun
    1) (the beginning of an activity, journey, race etc: I told him at the start that his idea would not succeed; The runners lined up at the start; He stayed in the lead after a good start; I shall have to make a start on that work.) αρχή,ξεκίνημα/αφετηρία
    2) (in a race etc, the advantage of beginning before or further forward than others, or the amount of time, distance etc gained through this: The youngest child in the race got a start of five metres; The driver of the stolen car already had twenty minutes' start before the police began the pursuit.) πλεονέκτημα
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    - starting-point
    - for a start
    - get off to a good
    - bad start
    - start off
    - start out
    - start up
    - to start with     II 1. verb
    (to jump or jerk suddenly because of fright, surprise etc: The sudden noise made me start.) τινάζομαι,πετάγομαι
    2. noun
    1) (a sudden movement of the body: He gave a start of surprise.) ξάφνιασμα,τίναγμα
    2) (a shock: What a start the news gave me!) ταραχή

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  • 12 world

    [wə:ld]
    1) (the planet Earth: every country of the world.) κόσμος
    2) (the people who live on the planet Earth: The whole world is waiting for a cure for cancer.) κόσμος
    3) (any planet etc: people from other worlds.) κόσμος, πλανήτης
    4) (a state of existence: Many people believe that after death the soul enters the next world; Do concentrate! You seem to be living in another world.) κόσμος
    5) (an area of life or activity: the insect world; the world of the international businessman.) κόσμος, πληθυσμός, είδος
    6) (a great deal: The holiday did him a/the world of good.) κόσμος, νοοτροπία ανθρώπων
    7) (the lives and ways of ordinary people: He's been a monk for so long that he knows nothing of the (outside) world.) (-πολύ καλό)
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    - worldliness
    - worldwide
    - World Wide Web
    - the best of both worlds
    - for all the world
    - out of this world
    - what in the world? - what in the world

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  • 13 value

    ['vælju:] 1. noun
    1) (worth, importance or usefulness: His special knowledge was of great value during the war; She sets little value on wealth.)
    2) (price: What is the value of that stamp?)
    3) (purchasing power: Are those coins of any value?)
    4) (fairness of exchange (for one's money etc): You get good value for money at this supermarket!)
    5) (the length of a musical note.)
    2. verb
    1) (to suggest a suitable price for: This painting has been valued at $50,000.)
    2) (to regard as good or important: He values your advice very highly.)
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    - valuables
    - valued
    - valueless
    - values
    - value-added tax

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  • 14 Interest

    subs.
    Benefit, gain: P. and V. κέρδος, τό, λῆμμα, τό.
    Advantage: P. and V. ὠφέλεια, ἡ, ὄφελος, τό, ὄνησις, ἡ, Ar. and V. ὠφέλημα, τό, V. ὠφέλησις, ἡ.
    One's interests: P. and V. τὸ συμφέρον, τὰ συμφέροντα.
    The public interests: P. τὸ πᾶσι συμφέρον, P. and V. τὸ κοινόν.
    Private interests: P. and V. τὰ ἴδια, τὰ οἰκεῖα.
    He has some private interests to serve: P. ἰδίᾳ τι αὐτῷ διαφέρει (Thuc. 3, 42).
    Her interests are committed to her parents and friends: V. τῇ δʼ ἐν γονεῦσι καὶ φίλοις τὰ πράγματα (Eur., And. 676).
    You will best consult your own interests: P. τὰ ἄριστα βουλεύσεσθε ὑμῖν αὐτοῖς (Thuc. 1, 43).
    He said that it was not words that confirmed friendship, but community of interests: P. οὐ τὰ ῥήματα οἰκειότητας ἔφη βεβαιοῦν ἀλλὰ τὸ ταὐτὰ συμφέρειν (Dem. 237).
    Attention to your interests: P. ἐπιμέλεια τῶν ὑμετέρων πραγμάτων (Andoc. 2I).
    Providing only for their own interests: P. τὸ ἐφʼ ἑαυτῶν μόνον προορωμένοι (Thuc. 1. 17).
    Considering only his own interest: P. τὸ ἑαυτοῦ μόνον σκοπῶν (Thuc. 6, 12).
    In the interest of: P. and V. πρός (gen.), ὑπέρ (gen.) (Dem. 1232); see Favour.
    For the good of: P. ἐπʼ ἀγαθῷ (gen.).
    Against the interests of: P. and V. κατά (gen.) (Dem. 1232).
    Material interests, subs.: P. and V. χρήματα, τά; see Property.
    Influence: P. and V. δύναμις, ἡ.
    Be promoted by interest: P. ἀπὸ μέρους προτιμᾶσθαι (Thuc. 2, 37).
    Good will: P. and V. εὔνοια, ἡ.
    Zeal, exertion: P. and V. σπουδή, ἡ.
    Care: P. and V. φροντίς, ἡ.
    Take an interest in, v.: P. and V. φροντίζειν (gen.). σπουδάζειν περί (gen.).
    I take no interest in: P. and V. οὔ μοι μέλει (gen.).
    Meletus has never taken any interest in these things, either little or great: P. Μελήτῳ τούτων οὔτε μέγα οὔτε σμικρὸν πώποτε ἐμέλησεν (Plat., Ap. 26B).
    What interest have you in? P. and V. τί σοι μέτεστι; (gen.).
    Power of pleasure, subs.: P. and V. τέρψις, ἡ.
    With view rather to stimulate the interest than tell the truth: P. ἐπὶ τὸ προσαγωγότερον τῇ ἀκροάσει ἢ ἀληθέστερον (Thuc. 1, 2l).
    Interest on money: Ar. and P. τόκος, ὁ, or pl.
    At high interest: P. ἐπὶ μεγάλοις τόκοις.
    Compound interest: P. τόκοι ἐπίτοκοι, οἱ.
    Bring in no interest, v.: P. ἀργεῖν.
    Bringing in interest, adj.: P. ἐνεργός.
    Bringing in no interest: P. ἀργός.
    ——————
    v. trans.
    Please, delight: P. and V. τέρπειν, ἀρέσκειν (acc. or dat.).
    Be interested: P. and V. ἡδέως ἀκούειν.
    Hear with pleasure, interest oneself in: use P. and V. σπουδάζειν περί (gen.).

    Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Interest

  • 15 stuff

    I noun
    1) (material or substance: What is that black oily stuff on the beach?; The doctor gave me some good stuff for removing warts; Show them what stuff you're made of! (= how brave, strong etc you are).) υλικό
    2) ((unimportant) matter, things, objects etc: We'll have to get rid of all this stuff when we move house.) πράγματα
    3) (an old word for cloth.) ύφασμα
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    - that's the stuff! II verb
    1) (to pack or fill tightly, often hurriedly or untidily: His drawer was stuffed with papers; She stuffed the fridge with food; The children have been stuffing themselves with ice-cream.) παραγεμίζω, κοραίνω, φουσκώνω
    2) (to fill (eg a turkey, chicken etc) with stuffing before cooking.) γεμίζω, βάζω γέμιση
    3) (to fill the skin of (a dead animal or bird) to preserve the appearance it had when alive: They stuffed the golden eagle.) ταριχεύω, βαλσαμώνω
    •
    - stuff up

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  • 16 keep

    [ki:p] 1. past tense, past participle - kept; verb
    1) (to have for a very long or indefinite period of time: He gave me the picture to keep.) κρατώ, φυλάγω
    2) (not to give or throw away; to preserve: I kept the most interesting books; Can you keep a secret?) κρατώ
    3) (to (cause to) remain in a certain state or position: I keep this gun loaded; How do you keep cool in this heat?; Will you keep me informed of what happens?) διατηρώ, τηρώ
    4) (to go on (performing or repeating a certain action): He kept walking.) συνεχίζω
    5) (to have in store: I always keep a tin of baked beans for emergencies.) κρατώ
    6) (to look after or care for: She keeps the garden beautifully; I think they keep hens.) φροντίζω, διατηρώ
    7) (to remain in good condition: That meat won't keep in this heat unless you put it in the fridge.) διατηρούμαι
    8) (to make entries in (a diary, accounts etc): She keeps a diary to remind her of her appointments; He kept the accounts for the club.) κρατώ (ενήμερο)
    9) (to hold back or delay: Sorry to keep you.) καθυστερώ
    10) (to provide food, clothes, housing for (someone): He has a wife and child to keep.) συντηρώ
    11) (to act in the way demanded by: She kept her promise.) κρατώ
    12) (to celebrate: to keep Christmas.) γιορτάζω
    2. noun
    (food and lodging: She gives her mother money every week for her keep; Our cat really earns her keep - she kills all the mice in the house.) συντήρηση, έξοδα συντηρήσεως
    - keeping
    - keep-fit
    - keepsake
    - for keeps
    - in keeping with
    - keep away
    - keep back
    - keep one's distance
    - keep down
    - keep one's end up
    - keep from
    - keep going
    - keep hold of
    - keep house for
    - keep house
    - keep in
    - keep in mind
    - keep it up
    - keep off
    - keep on
    - keep oneself to oneself
    - keep out
    - keep out of
    - keep time
    - keep to
    - keep something to oneself
    - keep to oneself
    - keep up
    - keep up with the Joneses
    - keep watch

    English-Greek dictionary > keep

  • 17 respect

    [rə'spekt] 1. noun
    1) (admiration; good opinion: He is held in great respect by everyone; He has no respect for politicians.) σεβασμός, εκτίμηση
    2) (consideration; thoughtfulness; willingness to obey etc: He shows no respect for his parents.) σεβασμός
    3) (a particular detail, feature etc: These two poems are similar in some respects.) άποψη
    2. verb
    1) (to show or feel admiration for: I respect you for what you did.) σέβομαι
    2) (to show consideration for, a willingness to obey etc: One should respect other people's feelings/property.) σέβομαι, υπολογίζομαι
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    - respectably
    - respectability
    - respectful
    - respectfully
    - respectfulness
    - respecting
    - respective
    - respectively
    - respects
    - pay one's respects to someone
    - pay one's respects
    - with respect to

    English-Greek dictionary > respect

  • 18 Make

    v. trans.
    P. and V. ποιεῖν, ἐργάζεσθαι, ἐξεργάζεσθαι.
    Make ( acquire) money: Ar. and P. ἐργάζεσθαι χρήματα (Ar., Eq. 840).
    Make a living: V. συλλέγειν βίον; see Live.
    Reap as profit: P. and V. κερδαίνειν; see Gain.
    Construct: P. and V. συντιθέναι, συμπηγνύναι, συναρμόζειν, P. κατασκευάζειν, συνιστάναι, V. τεύχειν; see also Build.
    Mould, fashion: P. and V. πλάσσειν, V. σχηματίζειν.
    Render: P. and V. ποιεῖν, καθιστάναι, παρέχειν (or mid.), P. παρασκευάζειν, ἀπεργάζεσθαι, Ar. and P. ἀποδεικνύναι, ἀποφαίνειν, Ar. and V. τιθέναι (rare P.), V. κτίζειν, τεύχειν.
    Make oneself ( show oneself): P. and V παρέχειν ἑαυτόν (with acc. of adj.).
    Compel: P. and V. ἀναγκάζειν, ἐπαναγκάζειν, βιάζεσθαι, καταναγκάζειν, Ar. and P. προσαναγκάζειν, Ar. and V. ἐξαναγκάζειν, V. διαβιάζεσθαι.
    What makes you say this? P. τί παθὼν ταῦτα λέγεις;
    Bring it about that: P. and V. πράσσειν ὅπως (aor. subj. or fut. indic.).
    Produce, cause: P. and V. ποιεῖν, V. τεύχειν. P. ἀπεργάζεσθαι.
    In periphrastic expressions, use P. and V. ποιεῖσθαι, V. τιθέναι, τίθεσθαι; e.g., make haste: P. σπουδὴν ποιεῖσθαι.
    Make amedds for: see under Amends.
    Make away with: P. and V. ἀφανίζειν, ὑπεξαιρεῖν.
    Steal: P. διακλέπτειν; see Steal.
    Make for, hasten to: P. and V. ὁρμᾶσθαι εἰς (acc.).
    Seek: P. and V. ζητεῖν (acc.).
    Tend towards: P. and V. τείνειν εἰς (acc.), πρός (acc.), P. συντείνειν εἰς (acc.), or ἐπί (acc.), or πρός (acc.); see Tend.
    Public support made rather for the Lacedaemonians: P, ἡ εὔνοια ἐποίει τῶν ἀνθρώπων μᾶλλον εἰς τοὺς Λακεδαιμονίους (Thuc. 2. 8).
    Make free with: P. and V. χρῆσθαι (dat.).
    Make good (losses, etc.): P. and V. ἀναλαμβάνειν, ἀκεῖσθαι, ἐξιᾶσθαι; see Retrieve.
    Carry out (a promise, etc.): see Accomplish.
    Make light of: see Disregard.
    Make merry: P. and V. εὐωχεῖσθαι, κωμάζειν.
    Make of understand, interpret: P. ὑπολαμβάνειν (acc.), ἐκλαμβάνειν (acc.).
    Construct of: P. and V. συντιθέναι ἐκ (gen.).
    Be made of, be constructed of: P. συγκεῖσθαι ἐκ (gen.).
    Make out, pretend: Ar. and P. προσποιεῖσθαι; see Understand, Interpret, Represent.
    Make over, hand over: P. and V. παραδιδόναι, ἐκδιδόναι.
    Make up, dress up, v. trans.: P. and V. σκευάζειν, Ar. and P. ἐνσκευάζειν; v. intrans.: Ar. and P. ἐνσκευάζεσθαι.
    Complete (a number, etc.): P. and V. ἐκπληροῦν. P. ἀναπληροῦν.
    Trump up: P. and V. πλάσσειν, (acc.), P. κατασκευάζειν (acc.), συσκευάζειν (acc.).
    Help to make up: P. συγκατασκευάζειν (acc.).
    Constitute: P. and V. εἶναι, καθεστηκέναι (perf. of καθιστάναι).
    Help in forming: P. συγκατασκευάζειν.
    Make up (a quarrel. etc.): P. and V. εὖ τιθέναι (or mid.), καλῶς τιθέναι (or mid.) P. λύεσθαι, κατατίθεσθαι, διαλύεσθαι, Ar. and P. καταλύεσθαι.
    Straightway a widespread rumour was bruited in our ears that you and your lord had made up your former quarrel: V. διʼ ὤτων δʼ εὐθὺς ἦν πολὺς λόγος σὲ καὶ πόσιν σὸν νεῖκος ἐσπεῖσθαι τὸ πρίν (Eur., Med. 1139).
    Make it up, be reconciled: P. and V. καταλλάσσεσθαι, διαλύεσθαι; see under Reconcile.
    Make up for, make amends for: P. and V. ἀκεῖσθαι (acc.) ἀναλαμβάνειν (acc.), ἰᾶσθαι (acc.), ἐξιᾶσθαι (acc.).
    ——————
    subs.
    Form: P. and V. σχῆμα, τό; see Form.

    Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Make

  • 19 grace

    [ɡreis] 1. noun
    1) (beauty of form or movement: The dancer's movements had very little grace.) χάρη
    2) (a sense of what is right: At least he had the grace to leave after his dreadful behaviour.) ευπρέπεια
    3) (a short prayer of thanks for a meal.) ευχαριστία, ευχαριστήρια προσευχή πριν το φαγητό
    4) (a delay allowed as a favour: You should have paid me today but I'll give you a day's grace.) περίοδος χάριτος
    5) (the title of a duke, duchess or archbishop: Your/His Grace.) Υψηλότατος / Μακαριότατος
    6) (mercy: by the grace of God.) έλεος
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    - gracefully
    - gracefulness
    - gracious     2. interjection
    (an exclamation of surprise.) Θεέ και Κύριε!
    - graciousness
    - with a good/bad grace
    - with good/bad grace

    English-Greek dictionary > grace

  • 20 sure

    [ʃuə] 1. adjective
    1) ((negative unsure) having no doubt; certain: I'm sure that I gave him the book; I'm not sure where she lives / what her address is; `There's a bus at two o'clock.' `Are you quite sure?'; I thought the idea was good, but now I'm not so sure; I'll help you - you can be sure of that!) σίγουρος
    2) (unlikely to fail (to do or get something): He's sure to win; You're sure of a good dinner if you stay at that hotel.) βέβαιος, σίγουρος
    3) (reliable or trustworthy: a sure way to cure hiccups; a safe, sure method; a sure aim with a rifle.) αξιόπιστος, σίγουρος
    2. adverb
    ((especially American) certainly; of course: Sure I'll help you!; `Would you like to come?' `Sure!') και βέβαια!
    - sureness
    - sure-footed
    - as sure as
    - be sure to
    - be/feel sure of oneself
    - for sure
    - make sure
    - sure enough

    English-Greek dictionary > sure

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