Frankenstein; or, the modern prometheus — Page 7

Vocabulary

Pero

Conjunction meaning 'but,' used to contrast ideas.

le

Indirect object pronoun meaning 'him,' 'her,' or 'you.'

había

Past perfect auxiliary verb 'had,' from haber.

dejado

Past participle of dejar; allowed or permitted something.

marchar

To go away, leave, or march from a place.

y

Conjunction meaning 'and,' connecting words or clauses.

dirigido

Past participle of dirigir; directed or steered toward something.

su

Possessive adjective meaning 'his,' 'her,' 'its,' or 'your.'

rumbo

Course or direction of travel toward a destination.

hacia

Preposition meaning 'toward' indicating direction of movement.

el

Definite article 'the' used with masculine singular nouns.

continente

A large landmass such as Europe or America.

Me

Reflexive or object pronoun meaning 'me' or 'myself.'

estremecí

First person past tense of estremecerse; I shuddered with fear.

al

Contraction of 'a' and 'el,' meaning 'at the' or 'upon.'

pensar

To think or consider something carefully in one's mind.

quién

Interrogative or relative pronoun meaning 'who.'

podría

Conditional form of poder; meaning 'could' or 'might.'

ser

Infinitive verb 'to be,' indicating identity or nature.

la

Definite article 'the' used with feminine singular nouns.

próxima

Adjective meaning 'next' or 'nearest' in sequence or proximity.

víctima

A person who suffers harm, injury, or is sacrificed.

sacrificada

Adjective meaning sacrificed or offered up as a victim.

a

Preposition meaning 'to' or 'at,' indicating direction or object.

insaciable

Adjective meaning impossible to satisfy; unquenchable or insatiable.

venganza

The act of taking revenge or retribution for a wrong.

Y

Conjunction 'and,' connecting words, phrases, or sentences.

entonces

Adverb meaning 'then' or 'at that moment in time.'

volví

First person preterite of volver; I returned or came back.

en

Preposition meaning 'in,' 'on,' or 'at' a location.

sus

Possessive adjective meaning 'his,' 'her,' 'their,' or 'your' (plural).

palabras

Noun meaning 'words' or spoken utterances of a person.

Estaré

First person future of estar; 'I will be' somewhere.

contigo

Prepositional pronoun meaning 'with you' in second person singular.

noche

Noun meaning 'night,' the dark period after sunset.

de

Preposition meaning 'of' or 'from,' indicating possession or origin.

tu

Possessive adjective meaning 'your' in informal second person.

boda

Noun meaning 'wedding' or marriage ceremony celebration.

Ese

Demonstrative adjective or pronoun meaning 'that' nearby.

pues

Conjunction or adverb meaning 'then,' 'well,' or 'so.'

era

Imperfect tense of ser; meaning 'was' or 'used to be.'

momento

Noun meaning 'moment' or a specific point in time.

fijado

Past participle of fijar; fixed, set, or established firmly.

para

Preposition meaning 'for' or 'in order to,' indicating purpose.

cumplimiento

Noun meaning fulfillment, completion, or carrying out of something.

mi

Possessive adjective meaning 'my' in first person singular.

destino

Noun meaning 'destiny,' fate, or intended destination.

En

Preposition meaning 'in' or 'at,' indicating location or time.

esa

Feminine demonstrative adjective meaning 'that' nearby object.

hora

Noun meaning 'hour' or a specific time of day.

moriría

Conditional form of morir; 'I would die' under certain circumstances.

vez

Noun meaning 'time' or 'occasion' in a sequence.

satisfaría

Conditional of satisfacer; 'would satisfy' a desire or need.

extinguiría

Conditional of extinguir; 'would extinguish' or put out something.

malicia

Noun meaning malice, ill will, or wicked intention toward others.

La

Definite article 'the' for feminine singular nouns.

perspectiva

Noun meaning 'perspective' or outlook on a future situation.

no

Adverb of negation meaning 'no' or 'not.'

me

Object pronoun meaning 'me' used as direct or indirect object.

llenó

Third person preterite of llenar; filled something completely.

miedo

Noun meaning 'fear,' an emotion caused by perceived danger.

sin

Preposition meaning 'without,' indicating absence of something.

embargo

Used in 'sin embargo,' meaning 'however' or 'nevertheless.'

cuando

Conjunction meaning 'when,' introducing a time clause.

pensé

First person preterite of pensar; 'I thought' about something.

amada

Adjective or noun meaning 'beloved' or 'loved one,' cherished person.

lágrimas

Noun meaning 'tears' shed from the eyes when crying.

interminable

Adjective meaning endless or seemingly without end or limit.

dolor

Noun meaning 'pain' or 'grief,' physical or emotional suffering.

encontrar

To find or encounter someone or something unexpectedly.

amante

Noun meaning 'lover,' a person in a romantic relationship.

arrancado

Past participle of arrancar; torn away or forcibly removed.

ella

Subject pronoun meaning 'she' or 'her' in Spanish.

manera

Noun meaning 'manner' or 'way' of doing something.

tan

Adverb meaning 'so' or 'such,' intensifying an adjective.

bárbara

Adjective meaning 'barbaric,' cruel, or savage in behavior.

las

Definite article 'the' for feminine plural nouns.

primeras

Adjective meaning 'first' in feminine plural form.

que

Relative pronoun or conjunction meaning 'that,' 'which,' or 'who.'

derramaba

Imperfect of derramar; was shedding or spilling tears or liquid.

muchos

Adjective meaning 'many' or 'a lot of' in masculine plural.

meses

Noun meaning 'months,' plural of mes.

brotaron

Preterite of brotar; sprang forth or welled up suddenly.

mis

Possessive adjective meaning 'my' in plural form.

ojos

Noun meaning 'eyes,' the organs of sight on the face.

resolví

Preterite of resolver; I resolved or decided firmly to act.

caer

Infinitive meaning 'to fall' or succumb in a struggle.

ante

Preposition meaning 'before' or 'in front of' someone.

enemigo

Noun meaning 'enemy,' an adversary or opponent in conflict.

una

Indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'an' for feminine nouns.

amarga

Adjective meaning 'bitter,' describing a harsh or painful quality.

lucha

Noun meaning 'struggle' or 'fight,' a conflict or battle.

pasó

Third person preterite of pasar; passed or went by.

sol

Noun meaning 'sun,' the star at the center of our solar system.

emergió

Preterite of emerger; emerged or rose up from below.

del

Contraction of 'de' and 'el,' meaning 'from the' or 'of the.'

océano

Noun meaning 'ocean,' a vast body of salt water.

sentimientos

Noun meaning 'feelings' or 'emotions' experienced by a person.

se

Reflexive pronoun meaning 'himself,' 'herself,' 'themselves,' or 'itself.'

calmaron

Preterite of calmar; calmed down or became tranquil.

si

Conjunction meaning 'if,' introducing a conditional clause.

es

Third person singular present of ser; 'is,' indicating state or identity.

puede

Third person singular present of poder; 'can' or 'is able to.'

llamarse

Reflexive infinitive meaning 'to be called' or 'to call itself.'

calma

Noun meaning 'calm' or tranquility, absence of agitation.

violencia

Noun meaning 'violence,' forceful or destructive aggressive behavior.

furia

Noun meaning 'fury' or intense rage and anger.

hunde

Third person singular of hundir; sinks or plunges something downward.

profundidades

Noun meaning 'depths,' the deepest parts of something.

desesperación

Noun meaning 'despair' or utter hopelessness and despondency.

Abandoné

First person preterite of abandonar; I abandoned or left behind.

casa

Noun meaning 'house' or 'home,' a place of residence.

horrible

Adjective meaning 'horrible' or extremely unpleasant and dreadful.

escenario

Noun meaning 'scene' or setting where events take place.

contienda

Noun meaning 'conflict,' 'contest,' or fierce dispute between parties.

anterior

Adjective meaning 'previous' or 'former,' referring to earlier time.

caminé

First person preterite of caminar; I walked along a path.

por

Preposition meaning 'along,' 'through,' 'by,' or 'because of.'

orilla

Noun meaning 'shore' or 'bank,' the edge of water.

mar

Noun meaning 'sea,' a large body of salt water.

casi

Adverb meaning 'almost' or 'nearly,' close but not quite.

consideraba

Imperfect of considerar; was considering or regarded something as.

barrera

Noun meaning 'barrier,' an obstacle preventing movement or access.

insuperable

Adjective meaning 'insurmountable,' impossible to overcome or surpass.

entre

Preposition meaning 'between' or 'among' two or more things.

yo

Subject pronoun meaning 'I,' referring to the speaker.

semejantes

Noun or adjective meaning 'fellow beings' or 'similar' ones.

más

Adverb meaning 'more' or adjective indicating greater quantity.

un

Indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'an' for masculine nouns.

deseo

Noun meaning 'desire' or 'wish,' a strong want for something.

así

Adverb meaning 'thus,' 'so,' or 'in this way.'

fuera

Subjunctive of ser or ir; 'were' or 'would be' in hypothetical.

apoderó

Preterite of apoderarse; took hold of or seized control.

mí

Prepositional pronoun meaning 'me,' used after prepositions.

Deseaba

Imperfect of desear; was wishing or longing for something.

poder

Infinitive meaning 'to be able to' or 'can.'

pasar

Infinitive meaning 'to spend' time or 'to pass' through.

vida

Noun meaning 'life,' the condition of being alive.

aquella

Feminine demonstrative adjective meaning 'that' distant object or place.

roca

Noun meaning 'rock,' a hard natural mineral formation.

estéril

Adjective meaning 'barren' or 'sterile,' unable to produce life.

con

Preposition meaning 'with,' indicating accompaniment or manner.

fatiga

Noun meaning 'fatigue' or weariness from exertion or hardship.

cierto

Adjective meaning 'certain' or 'sure,' also meaning a particular one.

pero

Conjunction meaning 'but,' introducing a contrasting clause.

interrumpido

Past participle of interrumpir; interrupted or broken off suddenly.

ningún

Adjective meaning 'no' or 'not any,' a negative determiner.

golpe

Noun meaning 'blow' or 'strike,' a sudden hit or shock.

repentino

Adjective meaning 'sudden' or 'abrupt,' happening without warning.

desdicha

Noun meaning 'misfortune' or 'misery,' a state of unhappiness.