[*] 283. Future perfect used as a future. Of course, when the perfect is predominantly present, the future perfect is a simple future and the middle may have an active meaning. “δὲ δ᾽ ἄλλη τις γυνὴ κεκτήσεται”, EUR. Alc. 181; But thee some other woman will possess. “ἑστήξω παρ᾽ αὐτόν”, AR. Lys. 634; I will stand by his side (280). EUR. Alc. 181 (see above). AR. Lys. 634 (see above). HOM. Il. 5.238: “τόνδε δ᾽ ἐγὼν ἐπιόντα δεδέξομαι ὀξέι δουρί”. 22.390: “αὐτὰρ ἐγὼ καὶ κεῖθι φίλου μεμνήσομ᾽ ἑταίρου”.
Syntax of Classical Greek from Homer to Demosthenes. Basil L. Gildersleeve. New York. American Book Company. 1900.
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