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Old 03-31-2008, 01:27 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by All-American View Post
Every Greek teacher I've had uses a version of Liddell and Scott. Obtaining the "Great Scott" has been regarded as the moment when you officially arrived; I have a Middle Liddell, myself.

On the original question: context is pretty much the only way to figure it out, yeah, unless there is some special use, such as the independent uses of the optative (potential and wish), or if it is in a conditional clause.
It is a big day when you bring home that "Great Scott." They occasionally go on sale with Oxford University Press for about $100 - $130. Next time I get a notice, I'll boardmail both of you.

In the meantime, the Middle Liddell is fine - I use it most of the time just because it's much more portable.
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