Frankenstein; or, the modern prometheus — Page 11

Vocabulary

Pero

Conjunction meaning 'but,' used to contrast ideas.

dónde

Interrogative adverb asking about location: 'where.'

está

Third-person singular of 'estar': 'is' (location/state).

él

Third-person singular masculine pronoun: 'he.'

por

Preposition meaning 'for,' 'by,' or 'through.'

qué

Interrogative pronoun meaning 'what' or 'why.'

no

Negation word meaning 'no' or 'not.'

se

Reflexive pronoun used with reflexive or impersonal verbs.

apresura

Third-person singular of 'apresurarse': to hurry or rush.

a

Preposition meaning 'to' or 'at.'

venir

Infinitive verb meaning 'to come.'

mí

Stressed first-person singular pronoun: 'me.'

Mi

First-person singular possessive adjective: 'my.'

cambio

Noun meaning 'change' or 'shift' in behavior or state.

de

Preposition meaning 'of,' 'from,' or 'about.'

actitud

Noun meaning 'attitude' or 'posture' toward something.

sorprendió

Third-person past tense of 'sorprender': surprised someone.

y

Conjunction meaning 'and,' connecting words or clauses.

agradó

Third-person past tense of 'agradar': pleased or delighted.

al

Contraction of 'a' and 'el,' meaning 'to the.'

magistrado

Noun meaning 'magistrate,' a judicial or civil officer.

quizás

Adverb meaning 'perhaps' or 'maybe,' expressing uncertainty.

pensó

Third-person past tense of 'pensar': thought or considered.

que

Conjunction or relative pronoun meaning 'that' or 'which.'

mi

First-person singular possessive adjective: 'my.'

anterior

Adjective meaning 'previous,' 'earlier,' or 'prior.'

exclamación

Noun meaning 'exclamation,' an abrupt emotional utterance.

era

Imperfect past tense of 'ser': 'was' or 'used to be.'

un

Indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'an.'

retorno

Noun meaning 'return' or 'coming back.'

momentáneo

Adjective meaning 'momentary,' lasting only a brief moment.

del

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

delirio

Noun meaning 'delirium,' a state of mental confusion.

ahora

Adverb meaning 'now' or 'at this moment.'

reanudó

Past tense of 'reanudar': resumed or continued after pause.

instante

Noun meaning 'instant' or 'moment,' a very brief time.

su

Third-person possessive adjective: 'his,' 'her,' or 'their.'

antigua

Adjective meaning 'old,' 'ancient,' or 'former.'

benevolencia

Noun meaning 'benevolence,' kindness or goodwill toward others.

Se

Reflexive pronoun used with reflexive verbs.

levantó

Past tense of 'levantarse': stood up or rose from seat.

abandonó

Past tense of 'abandonar': left or abandoned a place.

la

Definite article or direct object pronoun: 'the' or 'her.'

habitación

Noun meaning 'room,' especially a bedroom or chamber.

con

Preposition meaning 'with,' indicating accompaniment.

enfermera

Noun meaning 'nurse,' a female medical care provider.

en

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

momento

Noun meaning 'moment' or 'instant' in time.

padre

Noun meaning 'father' or 'dad.'

entró

Past tense of 'entrar': entered a room or place.

ella

Third-person singular feminine pronoun: 'she.'

Nada

Pronoun or adverb meaning 'nothing' or 'not anything.'

ese

Demonstrative adjective or pronoun meaning 'that.'

podría

Conditional of 'poder': 'could' or 'would be able to.'

haberme

Infinitive 'haber' with clitic 'me': 'to have given me.'

dado

Past participle of 'dar': 'given.'

mayor

Adjective meaning 'greater,' 'larger,' or 'older.'

placer

Noun meaning 'pleasure' or 'delight.'

llegada

Noun meaning 'arrival' or 'coming.'

Le

Indirect object pronoun meaning 'to him,' 'to her.'

tendí

First-person past of 'tender': extended or held out.

mano

Noun meaning 'hand,' a part of the human body.

exclamé

First-person past of 'exclamar': exclaimed or cried out.

Estáis

Second-person plural of 'estar': 'you all are' (Spain).

entonces

Adverb meaning 'then' or 'so' in time or consequence.

salvo

Adjective meaning 'safe' or 'unharmed.'

me

First-person reflexive or object pronoun: 'me' or 'myself.'

tranquilizó

Past tense of 'tranquilizar': calmed or reassured someone.

seguridad

Noun meaning 'safety,' 'security,' or 'certainty.'

bienestar

Noun meaning 'well-being,' 'welfare,' or 'comfort.'

esforzó

Past tense of 'esforzarse': made an effort or tried hard.

insistiendo

Present participle of 'insistir': insisting or persisting.

estos

Demonstrative adjective plural: 'these.'

temas

Noun plural of 'tema': 'topics' or 'subjects.'

tan

Adverb meaning 'so' or 'such,' expressing degree.

interesantes

Adjective plural meaning 'interesting' or 'engaging.'

para

Preposition meaning 'for,' 'in order to,' or 'by.'

corazón

Noun meaning 'heart,' both physical and emotional.

elevar

Infinitive meaning 'to raise,' 'to lift,' or 'to elevate.'

abatido

Adjective meaning 'downcast,' 'dejected,' or 'depressed.'

espíritu

Noun meaning 'spirit,' 'soul,' or 'mind.'

pero

Conjunction meaning 'but,' introducing a contrasting idea.

pronto

Adverb meaning 'soon,' 'quickly,' or 'right away.'

sintió

Past tense of 'sentir': felt or perceived emotionally.

una

Feminine indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'an.'

prisión

Noun meaning 'prison,' 'jail,' or 'captivity.'

puede

Third-person singular of 'poder': 'can' or 'is able to.'

ser

Infinitive meaning 'to be,' indicating identity or essence.

morada

Noun meaning 'dwelling,' 'abode,' or 'residence.'

alegría

Noun meaning 'joy,' 'happiness,' or 'delight.'

Qué

Exclamatory word meaning 'what' or 'what a.'

lugar

Noun meaning 'place,' 'location,' or 'spot.'

es

Third-person singular of 'ser': 'is' (identity/essence).

este

Demonstrative adjective or pronoun: 'this.'

habitas

Second-person singular of 'habitar': you inhabit or live in.

hijo

Noun meaning 'son' or 'child.'

mío

First-person possessive pronoun: 'mine' or 'my own.'

dijo

Past tense of 'decir': said or told someone something.

mirando

Present participle of 'mirar': looking at or gazing upon.

tristeza

Noun meaning 'sadness,' 'sorrow,' or 'melancholy.'

las

Definite article plural feminine: 'the.'

ventanas

Noun plural of 'ventana': 'windows.'

enrejadas

Adjective meaning 'barred' or 'fitted with iron grilles.'

el

Definite article masculine singular: 'the.'

lamentable

Adjective meaning 'lamentable,' 'deplorable,' or 'pitiful.'

aspecto

Noun meaning 'aspect,' 'appearance,' or 'look.'

Viajaste

Second-person past of 'viajar': you traveled or journeyed.

busca

Noun or verb form meaning 'search' or 'pursuit.'

felicidad

Noun meaning 'happiness,' 'felicity,' or 'bliss.'

fatalidad

Noun meaning 'fatality,' 'fate,' or 'ill fortune.'

parece

Third-person of 'parecer': seems or appears to be so.

perseguirte

Infinitive 'perseguir' with 'te': 'to pursue' or 'chase you.'

Y

Conjunction meaning 'and,' connecting words or clauses.

pobre

Adjective meaning 'poor,' 'unfortunate,' or 'wretched.'

El

Definite article masculine singular: 'the.'

nombre

Noun meaning 'name' of a person, place, or thing.

desafortunado

Adjective meaning 'unfortunate,' 'unlucky,' or 'ill-fated.'

asesinado

Past participle of 'asesinar': 'murdered' or 'assassinated.'

amigo

Noun meaning 'friend,' a close companion.

fue

Past tense of 'ser' or 'ir': 'was' or 'went.'

agitación

Noun meaning 'agitation,' 'disturbance,' or 'excitement.'

demasiado

Adverb or adjective meaning 'too much' or 'excessive.'

grande

Adjective meaning 'big,' 'large,' or 'great.'

soportada

Past participle of 'soportar': 'endured,' 'borne,' or 'tolerated.'

débil

Adjective meaning 'weak,' 'feeble,' or 'frail.'

estado

Noun meaning 'state,' 'condition,' or past participle 'been.'

derramé

First-person past of 'derramar': shed or spilled (tears).

lágrimas

Noun plural of 'lágrima': 'tears' shed from crying.

Ay

Interjection expressing pain, sorrow, or distress: 'oh!'

Sí

Affirmative adverb meaning 'yes.'

respondí

First-person past of 'responder': I responded or replied.

algún

Indefinite adjective meaning 'some' or 'any.'

destino

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

índole

Noun meaning 'nature,' 'character,' or 'kind.'

más

Adverb meaning 'more' or 'most,' indicating degree.

horrible

Adjective meaning 'horrible,' 'dreadful,' or 'terrifying.'

cierne

Third-person of 'cernerse': looms or hovers threateningly over.

sobre

Preposition meaning 'on,' 'over,' or 'about.'

debo

First-person of 'deber': 'I must' or 'I owe.'

vivir

Infinitive meaning 'to live' or 'to be alive.'

cumplirlo

Infinitive 'cumplir' with 'lo': 'to fulfill it' or accomplish it.

o

Conjunction meaning 'or,' presenting an alternative.

toda

Adjective meaning 'all,' 'every,' or 'entire.'

habría

Conditional of 'haber': 'would have,' used in hypotheticals.

muerto

Past participle of 'morir': 'died' or 'dead.'

ataúd

Noun meaning 'coffin' or 'casket' for burying the dead.