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α121Ἀγαθόςgood[Meaning one who is] prudent. But the prudent man and the good man are not equivalents. For the 'good' man [has] something extra. For the prudent man [is] good, [as is] the brave man …highshort
α122Ἀγαθοῦ Δαίμονοςof the Good SpiritThe ancients had a custom after dinner of drinking 'of the Good Spirit', by taking an extra quaff of unmixed [wine]; and they call this 'of the Good Spirit', but when they are ready …highmedium
α123Ἀγαθῶν ἀγαθίδεςskeins of good thingsThe proverb is used in the comic poets in reference to a lot of good things. Also [sc. attested is] 'sea of good things', in reference to an abundance of good things. Also [sc. …highshort
α124ἈγάθωνAgathonA proper name. He was a tragic poet; but he was slandered for effeminacy. Aristophanes [writes]: "Where is Agathon?" -- "He's gone and left me." -- "Where on earth is the wretch?" -- "At …highmedium
α125ἈγαθώνιοςAgathonios, AgathoniusA proper name. [The man] who was king of Tartessos. Also [sc. attested is the phrase] "Agathon's pipe-playing": the soft and relaxed [kind]; alternatively that which is neither loose nor harsh, but temperate and …highshort
α126Ἀγαθοὶ δ' ἀριδάκρυες ἄνδρεςtearful men are goodIn reference to those who are strongly inclined toward pity.highshort
α127Ἀγακλειτόςcelebrated, very famousHe who has an exceedingly fine reputation. And [sc. attested is the feminine] a)gakleith/.highshort
α128Ἀγάλακτεςmilkmates[Meaning] those who are members of the same family, blood-kin, brothers. But others [sc. define the terms as] those sharing priesthoods and [sc. who are also] fellow-family-members. But some [sc. define it as] those …highshort
α129ἈγαλεώνAgaleonName of a mountain.highshort
α130Ἀγάλλειglorifies, honours[Meaning he/she/it] makes, prepares, adorns.highshort
α131Ἄγαλμαdecoration, delight, ornament, statueAnything in which someone takes delight. "And he [A] gives silver, so that he [B] might complete the statue with the utmost artisanry, adding the size and prescribing the nature of the stone."highshort
α132Ἄγαλμα Ἀθηνᾶςstatue of AthenaLook under "Athena's"; and see "statue, desolating abomination" under "Antiochos". And see "statue of Apollo" under "Apollo's statue". And see "statue of Dionysus" under "Auxentios".highshort
α133Ἀγάλματαdelights, ornaments, statues[Meaning] the likenesses of the gods, and anything that is decorative in some way. Homer [writes]: "but it is stored away as a delight for the king." And Hesiod calls a necklace an "ornament"; …highmedium
α134ἈγάλλομαιI am honored by, I take pride in[Used] with a dative.highshort
α135Ἀγαλματοποιοίstatue-makers, sculptorsThat is, craftsmen; these [are] in the strict sense Lysippus, Polycleitus, Pheidias.highshort
α136Ἀγαλματοφορούμενοςimage-bearing, image-carrying, enshrined as an image[Meaning] carrying in one's mind images or impressions of things that one has thought of. Philo [sc. uses the term] this way.highshort
α137Ἀγάλλωνglorying, taking pride[Meaning one who is] engaging in self-glorification.highshort
α138Ἄγαμαι καρδίαςI admire at heartAn Atticism, meaning I marvel [at]. Aelian [writes]: "since, also, the [behaviour? remark?] of Menelaus to Paris the son of Priam I neither praise nor admire." "Personally I admire these men as well, and …highshort
α139ἌγαμαιI admire, I marvel at, I am amazed at[Used] with a possessive genitive: "I admire my friend on account of his manners and his good character"; and with an accusative: "I think that one of the gods was amazed at the war". …highshort
α140ἈγαμέμνωνAgamemnon[Genitive] *a)game/mnonos and [vocative] w)= *a)ga/memnon. Also [sc. attested is] "Agamemnonian house", and "Agamemnonian ship".highshort
α141Ἀγάμενοςadmiring, wondering at, marveling at[Meaning someone] being amazed at. "Admiring this man for his good courage they let him ride on the horse."highshort
α142ἈγαμήδηςAgamedesProper name. Also [sc. attested is] a feminine form Agamede.highshort
α143Ἄγαν ἐγκεῖσθαι τῷδεto be too vehement against someoneFor instance to make accusations and to lambaste.highshort
α144Ἀγάννιφονvery snowyHomer [sc. uses this adjective, when mentioning] the extremely snow-covered mountain.highshort
α145Ἄγανονfirewood, broken; good, gentleWith proparoxytone accent [this means] wood that has been cut up. Or brushwood and [wood that is] ready to be cut up. But some [sc. define it as wood] which is not chopped. But …highmedium
α146Ἀγανόφρονοςkindly-minded"And the cheerful face of kindly-minded peace." [Meaning] easygoing and gentle.highshort
α147Ἀγανοφροσύνηkindliness, kind-mindedness[Meaning] mildness, gentleness.highshort
α148Ἀγανώπιδοςmild-eyed[Meaning] having a gentle countenance.highshort
α149Ἀγανώτερονmilder, kindlier[Meaning] more/rather desirable, more/rather gentle.highshort
α150Ἀγαπᾶνto love, to receive favorably, to be content with.[Meaning] to give a favorable reception [to someone/something]. [*)agapa=n] to love: to be satisfied with something and to seek nothing more. Hence also the [phrase] "I would love [it/you if]...".highshort