Bleak House — Page 1

Vocabulary

CASA

Home or house, a place of residence.

SOMBRIA

Gloomy, dark, or somber in character.

por

By or through, a common preposition.

ÍNDICE

Index or table of contents in a book.

Prefácio

Preface or introductory section of a book.

Na

Contraction of 'em' and 'a', meaning in the.

Chancelaria

Chancery, a court of equity or chancellery.

Moda

Fashion or trend in clothing and style.

Um

Indefinite article meaning a or an.

Progresso

Progress or advancement toward a goal.

Filantropia

Philanthropy, charitable giving to help others.

Telescópica

Telescopic, relating to far-reaching or distant observation.

Uma

Feminine indefinite article meaning a or an.

Aventura

Adventure or exciting, risky experience.

Matinal

Morning-related, pertaining to the early hours.

Bem

Well or good, expressing quality or wellness.

em

Preposition meaning in, at, or on.

Casa

House or home, a place of residence.

O

Masculine definite article meaning the.

Passeio

A walk, stroll, or leisurely outing.

do

Contraction of 'de' and 'o', meaning of the.

Fantasma

Ghost or phantom, a supernatural apparition.

Cobrindo

Covering or concealing something from view.

uma

Feminine indefinite article meaning a or an.

Multidão

A crowd or large group of people.

de

Preposition meaning of, from, or about.

Pecados

Sins or moral transgressions against ethical norms.

Sinais

Signs or signals indicating something important.

e

Conjunction meaning and, linking words or phrases.

Indícios

Clues or indications pointing toward something.

Escrivão

Clerk or scrivener, a legal document writer.

da

Contraction of 'de' and 'a', meaning of the.

Lei

Law or legal rule governing society.

Nosso

Our, a first-person plural possessive adjective.

Querido

Dear or beloved, expressing affection toward someone.

Irmão

Brother, a male sibling or close companion.

De

Preposition meaning of, from, or about.

Vigia

Watchman or lookout, someone keeping guard.

A

Feminine definite article meaning the.

Narrativa

Narrative or story, an account of events.

Comportamento

Behavior or conduct, the way one acts.

Refúgio

Refuge or shelter, a place of safety.

Seguindo

Following or pursuing someone or something ahead.

Frente

Front or forward direction, ahead of something.

Novo

New or novel, something recently arrived or created.

Inquilino

Tenant or lodger, someone renting a property.

Família

Family, a group of related individuals.

Sr.

Abbreviation for Senhor, meaning Mr. in Portuguese.

Caso

Case or situation, often legal in context.

Apelação

Appeal, a formal legal request for review.

Sra.

Abbreviation for Senhora, meaning Mrs. in Portuguese.

Vê

Sees, third-person singular present tense of ver.

Tudo

Everything or all, referring to the totality.

Atiradores

Shooters or marksmen skilled at firing weapons.

Elite

Elite, the best or most skilled group.

Mais

More or most, indicating greater quantity or degree.

um

Indefinite article or numeral meaning one or a.

Velho

Old or elderly, describing advanced age.

Soldado

Soldier, a person who serves in the military.

Mestre

Master or skilled expert in a particular field.

Ferro

Iron, a common metallic element or material.

Jovem

Young person or youth, someone of youthful age.

Enfermeira

Nurse, a healthcare professional caring for patients.

Paciente

Patient, a person receiving medical care or treatment.

Hora

Hour or time, a unit of measuring time.

Marcada

Marked or appointed, set at a specific time.

Intrusos

Intruders or trespassers entering without permission.

Volta

Return or turn, coming back to a place.

Parafuso

Screw or bolt, a fastening hardware component.

Luta

Fight or struggle, a physical or figurative conflict.

Advogado

Lawyer or attorney, a legal professional.

Cliente

Client or customer, someone using a professional service.

Nacional

National, relating to a nation or country.

Doméstico

Domestic, relating to the home or household.

No

Contraction of 'em' and 'o', meaning in the.

Quarto

Room or bedroom, a space inside a building.

Nos

Contraction of 'em' and 'os', meaning in the.

Aposentos

Chambers or private rooms within a residence.

Carta

Letter or card, a written communication.

a

Feminine definite article or preposition meaning to.

Resposta

Answer or reply to a question or letter.

Em

Preposition meaning in, at, or on a place.

Confiança

Confidence or trust placed in someone or something.

Parem-no

Stop him, an imperative command to halt someone.

Testamento

Will or testament, a legal declaration of wishes.

Fechando

Closing or shutting, bringing something to an end.

o

Masculine definite article meaning the.

Cerco

Siege or encirclement, surrounding and trapping someone.

Amizade

Friendship, a close and caring relationship between people.

Dedicada

Dedicated or devoted, showing strong commitment.

Iluminado

Illuminated or enlightened, lit up or made clear.

Obstinação

Obstinacy or stubbornness, refusing to change one's mind.

Rastro

Trail or trace, a mark left behind someone.

Detonando

Detonating or setting off an explosive device.

Mina

Mine, an explosive device or underground excavation.

Fuga

Escape or flight, fleeing from danger or captivity.

Perseguição

Pursuit or chase, following someone to catch them.

Dia

Day, a period of twenty-four hours.

Noite

Night, the dark period after the sun sets.

Inverno

Winter, the coldest season of the year.

Perspectiva

Perspective or outlook, a point of view.

Descoberta

Discovery, finding something previously unknown or hidden.

Outra

Another or other, referring to a different one.

Aço

Steel, a strong metal alloy used in construction.

Começando

Starting or beginning, initiating a new activity.

Mundo

World, the earth or a broad realm of existence.

Lá

There, indicating a place at a distance.