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English → Spanish Chapter 23 Level 7/10

But I fear, from what you have yourself described to be his properties, that this will prove impracticable; and thus, while every proper measure is pursued, you should make up your mind to disappointment.

Pero me temo, por lo que usted mismo ha descrito como sus cualidades, que esto resultará impracticable; y así, mientras se toma toda medida apropiada, usted debería prepararse para la decepción.

"That cannot be; but all that I can say will be of little avail.

"Eso no puede ser; pero todo lo que pueda decir servirá de poco.

My revenge is of no moment to you; yet, while I allow it to be a vice, I confess that it is the devouring and only passion of my soul.

Mi venganza no tiene ninguna importancia para usted; sin embargo, aunque reconozco que es un vicio, confieso que es la pasión devoradora y única de mi alma.

My rage is unspeakable when I reflect that the murderer, whom I have turned loose upon society, still exists.

Mi furia es indescriptible cuando reflexiono que el asesino, a quien he soltado sobre la sociedad, todavía existe.

You refuse my just demand; I have but one resource, and I devote myself, either in my life or death, to his destruction."

Usted rechaza mi justa demanda; no tengo más que un recurso, y me consagro, ya sea en vida o en muerte, a su destrucción."

I trembled with excess of agitation as I said this; there was a frenzy in my manner, and something, I doubt not, of that haughty fierceness which the martyrs of old are said to have possessed.

Temblaba de excesiva agitación mientras decía esto; había un frenesí en mis maneras, y algo, no lo dudo, de aquella altiva ferocidad que se dice que poseían los mártires de antaño.

But to a Genevan magistrate, whose mind was occupied by far other ideas than those of devotion and heroism, this elevation of mind had much the appearance of madness.

Pero para un magistrado ginebrino, cuya mente estaba ocupada por ideas muy distintas a las de devoción y heroísmo, esta elevación de espíritu tenía mucho el aspecto de la locura.

He endeavoured to soothe me as a nurse does a child and reverted to my tale as the effects of delirium.

Se esforzó por calmarme como una enfermera lo hace con un niño y volvió a referirse a mi relato como los efectos del delirio.

"Man," I cried, "how ignorant art thou in thy pride of wisdom! Cease; you know not what it is you say."

"¡Hombre!", grité, "¡cuán ignorante eres en tu orgullo de sabiduría! Calla; no sabes lo que dices."

I broke from the house angry and disturbed and retired to meditate on some other mode of action.

Salí de la casa enojado y perturbado y me retiré a meditar sobre algún otro modo de acción.

Vocabulary

Pero: Conjunction meaning 'but,' introduces a contrasting idea.
me: First-person singular object pronoun meaning 'me' or 'myself'.
temo: First-person singular of 'temer'; I fear or I'm afraid.
por: Preposition meaning 'for,' 'by,' or 'because of'.
lo: Neutral pronoun or article meaning 'it' or 'the'.
que: Conjunction or relative pronoun meaning 'that' or 'which'.
usted: Formal second-person singular pronoun meaning 'you'.
mismo: Adjective meaning 'same' or 'himself/herself/itself'.
ha: Third-person singular auxiliary 'haber'; has, used in perfect tense.
descrito: Past participle of 'describir'; described something in detail.
como: Conjunction or preposition meaning 'as,' 'like,' or 'how'.
sus: Possessive adjective meaning 'his,' 'her,' 'your,' or 'their'.
cualidades: Plural noun meaning qualities, traits, or characteristics of someone.
esto: Neutral demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this' (neuter).
resultará: Future form of 'resultar'; will result or turn out to be.
impracticable: Adjective meaning not feasible, impossible to carry out practically.
y: Conjunction meaning 'and,' connecting words or clauses.
así: Adverb meaning 'thus,' 'so,' or 'in this way'.
mientras: Conjunction meaning 'while' or 'as long as'.
se: Reflexive pronoun used with reflexive or passive constructions.
toma: Third-person singular of 'tomar'; takes or adopts a measure.
toda: Adjective meaning 'all,' 'every,' or 'whole' (feminine form).
medida: Noun meaning measure, step, or action taken toward a goal.
apropiada: Adjective meaning appropriate, suitable, or fitting for a situation.
debería: Conditional of 'deber'; should or ought to do something.
prepararse: Reflexive verb meaning to prepare oneself for something upcoming.
para: Preposition meaning 'for,' 'in order to,' or 'toward'.
la: Feminine singular definite article meaning 'the'.
decepción: Noun meaning disappointment or letdown after unmet expectations.
Eso: Neutral demonstrative pronoun meaning 'that' (neuter form).
no: Negation adverb meaning 'no' or 'not'.
puede: Third-person singular of 'poder'; can or is able to.
ser: Infinitive of 'ser'; to be (permanent or essential qualities).
pero: Conjunction meaning 'but,' introducing a contrasting statement.
todo: Adjective or pronoun meaning 'everything,' 'all,' or 'whole'.
pueda: Subjunctive form of 'poder'; may be able to do something.
decir: Infinitive meaning to say or to tell something to someone.
servirá: Future form of 'servir'; will serve or be useful for something.
de: Preposition meaning 'of,' 'from,' or 'about'.
poco: Adjective or adverb meaning 'little,' 'few,' or 'not much'.
Mi: Possessive adjective meaning 'my' (first-person singular).
venganza: Noun meaning revenge or vengeance sought against someone.
tiene: Third-person singular of 'tener'; has or holds something.
ninguna: Negative adjective meaning 'no' or 'none' (feminine form).
importancia: Noun meaning importance, significance, or relevance of something.
sin: Preposition meaning 'without,' indicating absence of something.
embargo: Used in 'sin embargo' meaning 'however' or 'nevertheless'.
aunque: Conjunction meaning 'although,' 'even though,' or 'even if'.
reconozco: First-person singular of 'reconocer'; I recognize or acknowledge.
es: Third-person singular of 'ser'; is (essential or permanent state).
un: Masculine indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'an'.
vicio: Noun meaning vice, bad habit, or moral failing.
confieso: First-person singular of 'confesar'; I confess or admit something.
pasión: Noun meaning passion, intense emotion, or strong desire.
devoradora: Adjective meaning devouring, all-consuming, or overwhelming (feminine).
única: Adjective meaning unique, only, or sole (feminine form).
mi: Possessive adjective meaning 'my' (first-person singular).
alma: Noun meaning soul, spirit, or inner essence of a person.
furia: Noun meaning fury, rage, or intense uncontrollable anger.
indescriptible: Adjective meaning indescribable, beyond words to express adequately.
cuando: Conjunction or adverb meaning 'when' indicating a time clause.
reflexiono: First-person singular of 'reflexionar'; I reflect or think deeply.
el: Masculine singular definite article meaning 'the'.
asesino: Noun meaning murderer, assassin, or killer of a person.
a: Preposition meaning 'to,' 'at,' or personal 'a' before people.
he: First-person singular auxiliary 'haber'; have (perfect tense).
soltado: Past participle of 'soltar'; released or set loose something.
sobre: Preposition meaning 'on,' 'over,' 'about,' or 'upon'.
sociedad: Noun meaning society, community, or organized group of people.
todavía: Adverb meaning 'still' or 'yet,' indicating ongoing state.
existe: Third-person singular of 'existir'; exists or is still present.
Usted: Formal second-person singular pronoun meaning 'you' (formal).
rechaza: Third-person singular of 'rechazar'; rejects or refuses something.
justa: Adjective meaning just, fair, or righteous (feminine form).
demanda: Noun meaning demand, claim, or request made of someone.
tengo: First-person singular of 'tener'; I have or I hold.
más: Adverb or adjective meaning 'more' or 'most'.
recurso: Noun meaning resource, recourse, or option available to someone.
consagro: First-person singular of 'consagrar'; I dedicate or devote myself.
ya: Adverb meaning 'already,' 'now,' or 'yet' depending on context.
sea: Subjunctive form of 'ser'; be (used in conditional expressions).
en: Preposition meaning 'in,' 'at,' or 'on'.
vida: Noun meaning life, existence, or the state of living.
o: Conjunction meaning 'or,' presenting an alternative option.
muerte: Noun meaning death or the end of life.
su: Possessive adjective meaning 'his,' 'her,' 'your,' or 'their'.
destrucción: Noun meaning destruction, ruin, or complete annihilation of something.
Temblaba: Imperfect form of 'temblar'; was trembling or shaking with emotion.
excesiva: Adjective meaning excessive, extreme, or beyond normal limits (feminine).
agitación: Noun meaning agitation, restlessness, or emotional disturbance.
decía: Imperfect form of 'decir'; was saying or used to say.
había: Imperfect of 'haber'; there was/were or had (auxiliary).
frenesí: Noun meaning frenzy, frantic excitement, or wild agitation.
mis: Possessive adjective meaning 'my' (plural form).
maneras: Plural noun meaning manners, ways, or modes of behavior.
algo: Pronoun or adverb meaning 'something' or 'somewhat'.
dudo: First-person singular of 'dudar'; I doubt or question something.
aquella: Demonstrative adjective meaning 'that' (distant, feminine form).
altiva: Adjective meaning haughty, arrogant, or proud (feminine form).
ferocidad: Noun meaning ferocity, fierceness, or savage intensity.
dice: Third-person singular of 'decir'; says or tells something.
poseían: Imperfect of 'poseer'; used to possess or had (plural).
los: Masculine plural definite article meaning 'the'.
mártires: Plural noun meaning martyrs, those who die for their beliefs.
antaño: Adverb meaning 'long ago,' 'in olden times,' or 'formerly'.
magistrado: Noun meaning magistrate, judge, or civil official with authority.
cuya: Relative possessive pronoun meaning 'whose' (feminine singular form).
mente: Noun meaning mind, intellect, or mental faculty of thinking.
estaba: Imperfect of 'estar'; was (temporary state or condition).
ocupada: Adjective meaning occupied, busy, or engaged (feminine form).
ideas: Plural noun meaning ideas, thoughts, or concepts in one's mind.
muy: Adverb meaning 'very' or 'quite,' intensifying an adjective.
distintas: Adjective meaning distinct, different, or separate (feminine plural).
las: Feminine plural definite article meaning 'the'.
devoción: Noun meaning devotion, dedication, or deep religious commitment.
heroísmo: Noun meaning heroism, bravery, or courageous and noble behavior.
esta: Demonstrative adjective meaning 'this' (feminine singular form).
elevación: Noun meaning elevation, loftiness, or noble raising of spirit.
espíritu: Noun meaning spirit, soul, or inner driving force of a person.
tenía: Imperfect of 'tener'; had or used to have something.
mucho: Adjective or adverb meaning 'much,' 'a lot,' or 'very much'.
aspecto: Noun meaning aspect, appearance, or look of something or someone.
locura: Noun meaning madness, insanity, or extreme foolish behavior.
Se: Reflexive pronoun used with reflexive or passive verb constructions.
esforzó: Preterite of 'esforzarse'; made an effort or tried hard.
calmarme: Infinitive with pronoun meaning to calm me down or soothe me.
una: Feminine indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'an'.
enfermera: Noun meaning nurse, a healthcare professional who cares for patients.
hace: Third-person singular of 'hacer'; does, makes, or performs something.
con: Preposition meaning 'with,' indicating accompaniment or means.
niño: Noun meaning child, boy, or young person.
volvió: Preterite of 'volver'; returned or went back to something.
referirse: Reflexive infinitive meaning to refer to or allude to something.
relato: Noun meaning account, story, or narration of events.
efectos: Plural noun meaning effects, results, or consequences of something.
del: Contraction of 'de' + 'el' meaning 'of the' or 'from the'.
delirio: Noun meaning delirium, frenzied mental state, or wild fantasy.
Hombre: Noun meaning man; also used as interjection expressing emotion.
grité: Preterite of 'gritar'; I shouted or cried out loudly.
cuán: Exclamatory adverb meaning 'how' in exclamatory expressions.
ignorante: Adjective or noun meaning ignorant, lacking knowledge or awareness.
eres: Second-person singular of 'ser'; you are (essential quality).
tu: Possessive adjective meaning 'your' (informal, second-person singular).
orgullo: Noun meaning pride, arrogance, or excessive self-esteem.
sabiduría: Noun meaning wisdom, deep knowledge, or accumulated understanding.
Calla: Imperative of 'callar'; be quiet or stop speaking now.
sabes: Second-person singular of 'saber'; you know a fact or skill.
dices: Second-person singular of 'decir'; you say or are saying.
Salí: Preterite of 'salir'; I left or went out of a place.
casa: Noun meaning house or home, a place where one lives.
enojado: Adjective meaning angry, annoyed, or upset (past participle form).
perturbado: Adjective meaning disturbed, troubled, or emotionally unsettled.
retiré: Preterite of 'retirarse'; I withdrew or retreated to somewhere.
meditar: Infinitive meaning to meditate, reflect, or think deeply about something.
algún: Indefinite adjective meaning 'some' or 'any' (masculine singular).
otro: Adjective or pronoun meaning 'other,' 'another,' or 'different'.
modo: Noun meaning mode, manner, way, or method of doing something.
acción: Noun meaning action, act, or deed performed by someone.

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