Frankenstein; or, the modern prometheus — Page 7

Vocabulary

Mas

Conjunction meaning 'but', introducing contrast

tenho

First person singular present of 'ter' (to have)

uma

Feminine indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'an'

carência

A lack, need, or deprivation of something

que

Relative pronoun or conjunction meaning 'that/which/who'

jamais

Adverb meaning 'never' or 'ever', emphatic form

consegui

First person singular past tense of 'conseguir' (to manage/achieve)

satisfazer

To satisfy, fulfill, or meet a need or desire

e

Conjunction meaning 'and', connecting words or clauses

a

Feminine definite article meaning 'the'

ausência

The state of being absent or lacking something

daquilo

Contraction of 'de' and 'aquilo', meaning 'of that'

causaria

Conditional form of 'causar', meaning 'would cause'

é

Third person singular present of 'ser' (to be)

algo

Indefinite pronoun meaning 'something'

agora

Adverb meaning 'now' or 'at this moment'

sinto

First person singular present of 'sentir' (to feel)

como

Conjunction or adverb meaning 'as' or 'like'

um

Masculine indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'an'

mal

An evil, harm, illness, or misfortune

gravíssimo

Superlative of 'grave', meaning extremely serious or severe

não

Negation adverb meaning 'no' or 'not'

amigos

Plural of 'amigo', meaning friends

quando

Adverb or conjunction meaning 'when'

estou

First person singular present of 'estar' (to be)

radiante

Adjective meaning radiant, glowing with joy or excitement

com

Preposition meaning 'with', indicating accompaniment

o

Masculine definite article meaning 'the'

entusiasmo

Enthusiasm, great eagerness or excitement about something

do

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

sucesso

Success, achievement of desired results or goals

haverá

Future tense of 'haver', meaning 'there will be'

ninguém

Indefinite pronoun meaning 'nobody' or 'no one'

para

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

partilhar

To share or divide something with others

minha

First person singular feminine possessive pronoun meaning 'my'

alegria

Joy, happiness, or delight

se

Conjunction meaning 'if', or reflexive pronoun 'oneself'

for

Future subjunctive of 'ser/ir', meaning 'if I am/go'

assaltado

Past participle of 'assaltar', meaning struck or overwhelmed by

pela

Contraction of 'por' and 'a', meaning 'by the'

decepção

Disappointment, a feeling of letdown or frustration

esforçará

Future tense of 'esforçar', meaning 'will make an effort'

por

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

me

First person singular object pronoun meaning 'me'

sustentar

To sustain, support, or uphold someone through difficulty

no

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

abatimento

Dejection, low spirits, or a state of despondency

Confiarei

Future tense of 'confiar', meaning 'I will entrust/confide'

os

Masculine plural definite article meaning 'the'

meus

First person plural masculine possessive meaning 'my'

pensamentos

Thoughts, ideas, or mental reflections

ao

Contraction of 'a' and 'o', meaning 'to the'

papel

Paper; also metaphorically a role or function

verdade

Truth, the quality of being true or real

mas

Conjunction meaning 'but', introducing a contrast

esse

Demonstrative pronoun or adjective meaning 'that'

meio

A means, medium, or method of doing something

pobre

Adjective meaning poor, inadequate, or insufficient

comunicação

Communication, the sharing of information or feelings

dos

Contraction of 'de' and 'os', meaning 'of the'

sentimentos

Feelings or emotions experienced internally

Desejo

Desire, a strong wish or longing for something

companhia

Company, the presence of another person for companionship

de

Preposition meaning 'of', 'from', or 'by'

homem

A man or human being

pudesse

Imperfect subjunctive of 'poder', meaning 'could' (hypothetical)

simpatizar

To sympathize, feel understanding or affinity with someone

comigo

Prepositional phrase meaning 'with me'

cujos

Relative possessive pronoun meaning 'whose' (masculine plural)

olhos

Eyes, the organs of sight

respondessem

Imperfect subjunctive of 'responder', meaning 'would respond'

aos

Contraction of 'a' and 'os', meaning 'to the' (plural)

Poderás

Second person singular future of 'poder', meaning 'you will be able'

considerar-me

To consider or regard me in a certain way

romântico

Adjective meaning romantic, idealistic, or sentimental

querida

Dear or beloved, affectionate form of address

irmã

Sister, a female sibling

amargamente

Adverb meaning bitterly, with pain or resentment

falta

A lack, absence, or shortage of something needed

amigo

A friend, a person one has a bond with

Não

Negation meaning 'no' or 'not'

perto

Adverb or adjective meaning 'near' or 'close'

mim

First person singular pronoun after prepositions meaning 'me'

gentil

Adjective meaning gentle, kind, or courteous

corajoso

Adjective meaning brave or courageous

dotado

Adjective meaning gifted or endowed with abilities

mente

The mind, the faculty of thinking and reasoning

cultivada

Adjective meaning cultivated, educated, or refined

mesmo

Adjective or adverb meaning 'same', 'even', or 'indeed'

tempo

Time or weather; period or duration

vasta

Adjective meaning vast, extensive, or broad

gostos

Tastes, preferences, or personal inclinations

sejam

Present subjunctive of 'ser', meaning 'may be' or 'whether they are'

aprovar

To approve, endorse, or agree with something

ou

Conjunction meaning 'or', presenting an alternative

emendar

To amend, correct, or improve something with errors

planos

Plans, organized intentions or schemes for the future

Como

Conjunction or adverb meaning 'how', 'as', or 'like'

tal

Pronoun or adjective meaning 'such' or 'such a'

corrigiria

Conditional of 'corrigir', meaning 'would correct'

as

Feminine plural definite article meaning 'the'

falhas

Faults, failures, or shortcomings

vosso

Second person plural possessive meaning 'your' (formal plural)

irmão

Brother, a male sibling

Sou

First person singular present of 'ser', meaning 'I am'

demasiado

Adverb or adjective meaning 'too much' or 'excessively'

ardente

Adjective meaning ardent, burning with passion or zeal

na

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

execução

Execution, the carrying out of a plan or task

impaciente

Adjective meaning impatient, unable to wait calmly

perante

Preposition meaning 'before', 'in the face of', 'confronted with'

dificuldades

Difficulties, challenges, or obstacles encountered

ainda

Adverb meaning 'still', 'yet', or 'even'

maior

Adjective meaning greater, larger, or more important

facto

Fact, a thing that is known to be true

ser

Infinitive of 'to be'; also a noun meaning 'being'

autodidata

A self-taught person who learns without formal instruction

durante

Preposition meaning 'during' or 'throughout' a period

primeiros

Adjective meaning 'first' (masculine plural form)

catorze

The number fourteen

anos

Years; plural of 'ano'

da

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

vida

Life, the existence and experience of living

corri

First person singular past tense of 'correr' (to run)

livremente

Adverb meaning freely, without restriction or constraint

pelos

Contraction of 'por' and 'os', meaning 'through the'

campos

Fields, open rural areas or countryside

li

First person singular past tense of 'ler' (to read)

nada

Nothing, not anything at all

além

Adverb or preposition meaning 'beyond' or 'besides'

livros

Books, written or printed works

viagens

Travels or journeys to different places

nosso

First person plural possessive pronoun meaning 'our'

Tio

Uncle, the brother of one's parent