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ε789ἙλένηHelen, Helena[Helena,] empress, mother of Constantine the great, adorned with every virtue. She used to show Christ-like humility to all, but especially toward the sacred order of the monastics. For gathering those women who practice …highmedium
ε3417Εὐδικίαrighteousness, right dealings[Meaning] justice. "Renown, the very thing which has been provided for the victories of [= over] one's enemies and for the righteousness which comes with peace, was making him still more spectacle-worthy to all."highshort
ε3422Εὐδοκεῖνto be well-pleased[Meaning] to agree with [someone]. "He said that he was well-pleased with what was being said, if he could receive pledges." Meaning [that he] was gratified.highshort
ε3426Εὐδοκουμένηνacceptable, finding favor, held in renown[Meaning] well expected, pleasing. Polybius [writes]: "by saying these things truthfully, he said that he would create an acceptable pledge."highshort
ε3435Εὐέκτηςwell-conditioned[Meaning] one living in [good] health. "He also used to concern himself with exercise and was well-conditioned."highshort
ε3461Εὐηθείαςof guilelessness, of gullibility, of innocence[Meaning] of foolishness, of folly. "[...] and [he was] still taking advantage of the opportunity and of the guilelessness of the inhabitants. For it was no hard task to cheat the inhabitants."highshort
ε3462Εὐήθειαν αὐτῶν κατεγνωκὼςhe having condemned their folly[eu)hqei/an au)tw=n kategnwkw/s] and eu)hqei/as au)tw=n kategnwkw/s; [they mean] the same.highshort
ε3490Εὐθεῖανstraight[Meaning] unhesitatingly. "The decision was to drive [him? them?] straight, as if to Seleukeia." And elsewhere: "he feared to kill him straight."highshort
ε3491Εὐθεῖανstraight"The causes of the delay ... [since he] could not (?)become, to drive straight for the king; because of fearing Axidares' guard-posts, to go around in a circle and thus to arrive by a …highshort
ε3499Εὐθιξίᾳcleverness"[He] having a mind hitting the mark in cleverness when it came to the treatment." That is, in precision, in natural ability.highshort
ε3584ΕὐμολπίδαιEumolpidai, EumolpidaeA clan [sc. in Athens descended] from the Thracian [sc. Eumolpos], who devised the initiation; or from the son of Mousaios, who was fifth [in descent] from the second. "The Eumolpidai and the Kerykes …highshort
ε3626Εὔωνονeasily-bought[Meaning something] cheap. Also [sc. attested is] Euonos, a proper name.highshort
ε3636Εὐπαράγωγοςeasily led-astray[Meaning] easily-persuaded. Aristophanes [writes]: "but you [Demos] are easily led-astray, rejoicing in being flattered and deceived, always listening with mouth gaping to the one speaking. Your mind is abroad while here." And elsewhere: "he …highshort
ε3644Εὐπερίοπτονdespicable[Meaning] contemptible. "For he perceived that the rule of the Macedonians would be despicable, if indeed the insurgents should come to power at the first attempt.highshort
ε3648Εὖ πεφυκώςnaturally gifted[Meaning] well-fitting. "He ordered the soldiers to go in [sc. to the water]. For he was naturally gifted, above all else, in instilling with courage those being summoned and making them sympathetic."highshort
ε3845Ἐφαύλιζονthey were disparaging[Meaning] they were belittling. "They were disparaging him, as being in no way excellent; for he was small of body."highshort
ε3851Ἔφεδροςreserve, in reserve[Meaning he who is] hoping, standing near. "They are in reserve for the opportunities and are in a state of readiness to come face-to-face with these [men?] again." "Caught in the middle of enemies …highshort
ε3852Ἐφεθένallowed[Meaning it had been] submitted, defined, assented [to]. "King Antigonus, as it had been allowed to him to judge, commanded that [the decision] be determined by lot."highshort
ε3883Ἐφειμένονadmitted[Meaning something] conceded. "As an approach to him[A] had been admitted, he[B] went to see [him?] and said [...]."highshort
ε3884Ἐφεῖναιto admit, to allow[Meaning] to concede, to order. "But she was not persuaded, before either [sc. it had been decided] to admit the taking of the relatives [or ...].highshort
ε3886Ἐφεῖτοadvised[Meaning he/she/it] conceded. "And [he?] advised no one to send [anything] further afield that had not been ordered."highshort
ε3887Ἐφεῖτοadvised[Meaning he/she/it] enjoined. Aristophanes [writes]: "so yesterday Kleon advised us to come early."highshort
ε3889Ἔφηβοςadolescent[Meaning] a boy, a youth, [one] in his prime. From which [sc. comes the verb] e)fhbeu/w. "Timasion, an Egyptian boy, had just departed from adolescence and had attained his youthful strength. His step-mother pressed …highshort
ε3890Ἔφηβοςadolescent, ephebeA Cilician saying: 'where are you running to? [Is it] against the adolescent?' It was said of Apollonius and it had the force of a proverb. The law allows only the free to become …highmedium
ε3933Ἐφιστάμενοςhalting[Meaning he] lingering, walking leisurely. "He marched, halting now and then. And however long he brought the main part of the army to a halt, that was how long a time the halt would …highshort
ε3934Ἐφίστηplaced over[Meaning he/she/it] set over, determined. "And [he] placed the most incorruptible rulers over all of them, so that they might not be lazy because of love of riches."highshort
ε3942Ἐφόδιονmaintenance, provision"[He/she] prays to God that evil men may not rule and have wealth as a maintenance of injustice."highshort
ε3944Ἐφόλκιαtenders, towed-boats[Meaning] small craft/vessels. [sc. So named] from being towed by rowers or by large ships. Also called [this are] those who oversee the goods-for-sale of the cities. "[They] having sent forth some people in …highmedium
ε4005Ἐχήρωσενmade bereft[Meaning he/she/it] deprived. "He made the kingdom bereft of all good men."highshort
κ89Καθιγμένοςhaving attained[Meaning he] having achieved, having anticipated. "The king, having attained this purpose also, became [?eager?] for a return home."highshort