Frankenstein; or, the modern prometheus — Page 20

Vocabulary

Escuchó

He/she listened to something or someone attentively

atentamente

In an attentive or careful manner

todos

All or every one of a group

mis

My; first-person plural possessive adjective

argumentos

Arguments or reasons presented to support a claim

favor

Favor; support or approval of something

mi

My; first-person singular possessive adjective

eventual

Eventual; possible or occurring at some future point

éxito

Success; a favorable or desired outcome

cada

Each or every individual item in a group

mínimo

Minimum or smallest; the least possible amount

detalle

Detail; a small particular fact or element

medidas

Measures or steps taken to achieve a goal

había

Had; past perfect auxiliary form of haber

tomado

Taken; past participle of tomar

asegurarlo

To secure or ensure it; guarantee success

simpatía

Sympathy or warmth shown toward another person

manifestó

He/she showed or expressed something clearly

llevó

Led or caused someone to do something

fácilmente

Easily; without difficulty or effort

usar

To use; to employ something for a purpose

lenguaje

Language or manner of expressing oneself

corazón

Heart; the organ or seat of emotions

dar

To give; to provide or offer something

expresión

Expression; conveying feelings or ideas outwardly

ardor

Ardor; intense passion or burning enthusiasm

abrasador

Scorching or burning; intensely hot or passionate

alma

Soul; the spiritual or inner essence of a person

decir

To say or tell; to express in words

todo

All or every; the entirety of something

fervor

Fervor; intense and passionate enthusiasm or zeal

inflamaba

Inflamed or stirred up; intensely excited feelings

cuán

How; used to express degree or intensity

gustosamente

Gladly or willingly; with great pleasure

sacrificaría

Would sacrifice; give up something valuable willingly

fortuna

Fortune; wealth or a favorable turn of fate

existencia

Existence; the state or fact of being alive

esperanzas

Hopes; desires or expectations for the future

aras

Altars; used in phrase en aras de meaning for the sake of

avance

Advance or progress toward a goal

empresa

Enterprise or undertaking; a project or business

vida

Life; the condition of being alive

muerte

Death; the end of life

hombre

Man; an adult male human being

eran

Were; third-person plural imperfect of ser

más

More; indicating a greater quantity or degree

precio

Price; the cost or value of something

pequeño

Small or little; of limited size or importance

pagar

To pay; to give money or compensation for something

adquisición

Acquisition; the act of obtaining or gaining something

conocimiento

Knowledge; understanding or awareness of a subject

buscaba

Was looking for; sought after something persistently

dominio

Dominion or mastery; control over something

debía

Should or owed; imperfect of deber indicating obligation

adquirir

To acquire; to obtain or gain something

transmitir

To transmit or pass on; to communicate or transfer

sobre

Over or about; common Spanish preposition

enemigos

Enemies; those who are hostile or opposed to someone

elementales

Elemental; relating to basic or fundamental elements

nuestra

Our; first-person plural possessive adjective

raza

Race or species; a group sharing common traits

Mientras

While or as; indicating simultaneous actions

hablaba

Was speaking; imperfect tense of hablar

sombría

Somber or gloomy; dark and melancholy in mood

oscuridad

Darkness; absence of light or cheerfulness

extendió

Spread or extended; expanded across a surface

semblante

Countenance or face; a person's facial expression

oyente

Listener; one who listens to another speaking

principio

Beginning or principle; the start of something

percibí

I perceived; noticed or became aware of something

intentaba

Was trying; imperfect of intentar meaning to attempt

reprimir

To repress or suppress; to hold back emotions

emoción

Emotion; a strong feeling or affective state

cubrió

Covered; placed something over to hide or protect

ojos

Eyes; the organs of vision

manos

Hands; the body parts at the end of arms

voz

Voice; the sound produced when a person speaks

tembló

Trembled or shook; vibrated with fear or emotion

falló

Failed or broke; gave out under strain

contemplar

To contemplate; to observe or think about carefully

cómo

How; used to ask or describe the way something happens

lágrimas

Tears; drops of fluid shed when crying

brotaban

Were streaming or springing forth; flowing out

rápidamente

Rapidly or quickly; at a fast pace

entre

Between or among; in the middle of things

dedos

Fingers or toes; digits of the hand or foot

gemido

Groan or moan; a low sound expressing pain

escapó

Escaped or slipped out; left involuntarily

agitado

Agitated or troubled; in a state of distress

pecho

Chest or breast; the front upper part of the body

Hice

I made or did; first-person preterite of hacer

pausa

Pause; a temporary stop in speech or action

fin

End; the conclusion or final point of something

habló

Spoke; third-person preterite of hablar

entrecortada

Broken or halting; interrupted speech due to emotion

Desdichado

Wretched or unfortunate person; one who is miserable

Acaso

Perhaps or by any chance; used in rhetorical questions

compartes

You share; second-person singular of compartir

locura

Madness or folly; a state of mental disturbance

Has

You have; second-person singular of haber in present perfect

bebido

Drunk; past participle of beber meaning to drink

también

Also or too; indicating addition of another item

embriagador

Intoxicating; causing a state of drunkenness or ecstasy

brebaje

Brew or potion; an unpleasant or mysterious drink

Escúchame

Listen to me; imperative form of escuchar

déjame

Let me; imperative allowing the speaker to act

revelarte

To reveal to you; to disclose a secret or story

historia

Story or history; a narrative of events

arrojarás

You will throw; future tense of arrojar

copa

Cup or goblet; a drinking vessel

tus

Your; second-person plural possessive adjective

labios

Lips; the fleshy parts around the mouth

Tales

Such; of that kind or nature

palabras

Words; units of language used to communicate

puede

Can or is able to; third-person of poder

imaginar

To imagine; to form a mental picture of something

excitaron

Excited or stirred up; aroused strong interest

vivamente

Vividly or keenly; in a lively or intense manner

curiosidad

Curiosity; a strong desire to know or learn

paroxismo

Paroxysm; a sudden violent outburst of emotion or pain

dolor

Pain or grief; physical or emotional suffering

apoderado

Having taken hold; seized or overpowered completely

extraño

Strange or foreign; unusual or unfamiliar

venció

Overcame or conquered; defeated by force or exhaustion

debilitadas

Weakened; reduced in strength or vigor

fuerzas

Strengths or forces; physical or mental powers

fueron

Were; third-person plural preterite of ser or ir

necesarias

Necessary; required or essential for a purpose

muchas

Many; a large number of something

horas

Hours; units of time equal to sixty minutes

reposo

Rest or repose; a state of relaxation or recovery

tranquila

Calm or tranquil; free from agitation or disturbance

conversación

Conversation; an informal exchange of spoken words

restablecer

To restore or reestablish; to bring back to normal

serenidad

Serenity; a state of calm and peaceful composure