Little Women — Page 13
Or a nurse, so I could be near him and help him," exclaimed Jo, with a groan.
Ou enfermeira, para que eu pudesse ficar perto dele e ajudá-lo," exclamou Jo, com um gemido.
"It must be very disagreeable to sleep in a tent, and eat all sorts of bad-tasting things, and drink out of a tin mug," sighed Amy.
"Deve ser muito desagradável dormir numa tenda, e comer todo tipo de coisas de gosto ruim, e beber num caneco de lata," suspirou Amy.
"When will he come home, Marmee?" asked Beth, with a little quiver in her voice.
"Quando ele voltará para casa, Marmee?" perguntou Beth, com um leve tremor na voz.
"Not for many months, dear, unless he is sick.
"Não por muitos meses, querida, a menos que ele adoeça.
He will stay and do his work faithfully as long as he can, and we won't ask for him back a minute sooner than he can be spared.
Ele ficará e fará seu trabalho fielmente enquanto puder, e não pediremos que ele volte um minuto antes do que possa ser dispensado.
Now come and hear the letter."
Agora venham ouvir a carta."
They all drew to the fire, Mother in the big chair with Beth at her feet, Meg and Amy perched on either arm of the chair, and Jo leaning on the back, where no one would see any sign of emotion if the letter should happen to be touching.
Todas se aproximaram do fogo, a mãe na cadeira grande com Beth a seus pés, Meg e Amy empoleiradas em cada braço da cadeira, e Jo apoiada no encosto, onde ninguém veria qualquer sinal de emoção caso a carta viesse a ser comovente.
Very few letters were written in those hard times that were not touching, especially those which fathers sent home.
Muito poucas cartas foram escritas naqueles tempos difíceis que não fossem comoventes, especialmente aquelas que os pais enviavam para casa.
In this one little was said of the hardships endured, the dangers faced, or the homesickness conquered.
Nesta, pouco se falava das privações suportadas, dos perigos enfrentados, ou da saudade de casa conquistada.
It was a cheerful, hopeful letter, full of lively descriptions of camp life, marches, and military news, and only at the end did the writer's heart over-flow with fatherly love and longing for the little girls at home.
Era uma carta alegre e esperançosa, cheia de descrições animadas da vida no acampamento, marchas e notícias militares, e somente no final o coração do escritor transbordou de amor paternal e saudade das meninas em casa.
"Give them all of my dear love and a kiss.
"Dê a todas elas todo o meu carinho e um beijo.
Vocabulary
- Ou
- Conjunction meaning 'or', connecting alternatives
- enfermeira
- Female nurse; a woman who cares for patients
- para
- Preposition meaning 'for', 'to', or 'in order to'
- que
- Conjunction or pronoun meaning 'that', 'which', or 'who'
- eu
- First-person singular pronoun meaning 'I'
- pudesse
- Past subjunctive of 'poder'; meaning 'could' or 'might be able'
- ficar
- To stay, remain, or become in a place or state
- perto
- Adverb or preposition meaning 'near' or 'close to'
- dele
- Contraction of 'de' and 'ele', meaning 'of him' or 'his'
- e
- Conjunction meaning 'and', connecting words or clauses
- ajudá-lo
- To help him; infinitive with clitic pronoun attached
- exclamou
- Third-person singular past of 'exclamar'; she/he exclaimed
- com
- Preposition meaning 'with', indicating accompaniment or manner
- um
- Indefinite article or numeral meaning 'a' or 'one'
- gemido
- A groan or moan expressing pain or distress
- Deve
- Third-person singular of 'dever'; must, should, or ought to
- ser
- Infinitive of the verb 'to be' indicating permanent states
- muito
- Adverb or adjective meaning 'very', 'much', or 'a lot'
- desagradável
- Adjective meaning unpleasant, disagreeable, or uncomfortable
- dormir
- To sleep; the act of resting during the night
- numa
- Contraction of 'em' and 'uma', meaning 'in a'
- tenda
- A tent; temporary shelter used especially while camping
- comer
- To eat; the act of consuming food
- todo
- Adjective meaning 'all', 'every', or 'whole'
- tipo
- Noun meaning 'type', 'kind', or 'sort' of something
- de
- Preposition meaning 'of', 'from', or 'about'
- coisas
- Plural of 'coisa'; things, objects, or matters
- gosto
- Taste or flavor; also first-person 'I like'
- ruim
- Adjective meaning bad, poor quality, or unpleasant
- beber
- To drink; the act of consuming liquid
- num
- Contraction of 'em' and 'um', meaning 'in a'
- caneco
- A tin cup or mug used for drinking beverages
- lata
- A tin can or metal container for storing substances
- suspirou
- Third-person singular past of 'suspirar'; she/he sighed
- Quando
- Adverb or conjunction meaning 'when' indicating time
- ele
- Third-person singular masculine pronoun meaning 'he'
- voltará
- Third-person singular future of 'voltar'; he/she will return
- casa
- House or home; the place where someone lives
- perguntou
- Third-person singular past of 'perguntar'; she/he asked
- leve
- Adjective meaning light, slight, or gentle in degree
- tremor
- A trembling or shaking, often from emotion or cold
- na
- Contraction of 'em' and 'a', meaning 'in the' (feminine)
- voz
- Voice; the sound produced when a person speaks or sings
- Não
- Negation word meaning 'no' or 'not'
- por
- Preposition meaning 'for', 'by', 'through', or 'per'
- muitos
- Plural adjective meaning 'many' or 'a lot of'
- meses
- Plural of 'mês'; months of the calendar year
- querida
- Adjective or noun meaning 'dear' or 'darling' (feminine)
- a
- Feminine definite article meaning 'the'; also preposition 'to'
- menos
- Adverb meaning 'less' or 'fewer'; also used in 'unless'
- adoeça
- Present subjunctive of 'adoecer'; that he/she falls ill
- Ele
- Third-person singular masculine pronoun meaning 'he'
- ficará
- Third-person singular future of 'ficar'; he/she will stay
- fará
- Third-person singular future of 'fazer'; he/she will do
- seu
- Possessive adjective meaning 'his', 'her', 'your', or 'its'
- trabalho
- Work, job, or task that someone performs or undertakes
- fielmente
- Adverb meaning faithfully, loyally, or with dedication
- enquanto
- Conjunction meaning 'while' or 'as long as'
- puder
- Future subjunctive of 'poder'; when/if he/she can
- não
- Negation word meaning 'no' or 'not'
- pediremos
- First-person plural future of 'pedir'; we will ask
- volte
- Present subjunctive of 'voltar'; that he/she returns
- minuto
- A minute; unit of time equal to sixty seconds
- antes
- Adverb or conjunction meaning 'before' in time or order
- do
- Contraction of 'de' and 'o', meaning 'of the' (masculine)
- possa
- Present subjunctive of 'poder'; that he/she can or may
- dispensado
- Past participle of 'dispensar'; dismissed, released, or excused
- Agora
- Adverb meaning 'now' or 'at this moment'
- venham
- Imperative/subjunctive of 'vir'; come (plural command form)
- ouvir
- To hear or listen to something or someone
- carta
- A letter; a written message sent to someone
- Todas
- Feminine plural of 'todo'; all of them, everyone (feminine)
- se
- Reflexive pronoun or conjunction meaning 'if' or 'oneself'
- aproximaram
- Third-person plural past of 'aproximar'; they approached or gathered
- fogo
- Fire; flames from burning material providing heat or light
- mãe
- Mother; the female parent of a child
- cadeira
- Chair; a piece of furniture for sitting upon
- grande
- Adjective meaning 'big', 'large', or 'great'
- seus
- Plural possessive adjective meaning 'his', 'her', or 'their'
- pés
- Plural of 'pé'; feet, the lower extremities of the body
- empoleiradas
- Perched (feminine plural); seated up high on something
- em
- Preposition meaning 'in', 'at', or 'on'
- cada
- Adjective meaning 'each' or 'every' individual one
- braço
- Arm; the upper limb of the human body
- da
- Contraction of 'de' and 'a', meaning 'of the' (feminine)
- apoiada
- Past participle of 'apoiar'; leaning or resting against something
- no
- Contraction of 'em' and 'o', meaning 'in the' (masculine)
- encosto
- The backrest of a chair or seat
- onde
- Adverb meaning 'where', indicating a place or location
- ninguém
- Indefinite pronoun meaning 'nobody' or 'no one'
- veria
- Third-person singular conditional of 'ver'; he/she would see
- qualquer
- Indefinite adjective meaning 'any' or 'whatever'
- sinal
- A sign, signal, or indication of something
- emoção
- Emotion; a strong feeling such as joy or sadness
- caso
- Case, situation; also conjunction meaning 'in case'
- viesse
- Past subjunctive of 'vir'; if he/she/it came or occurred
- comovente
- Adjective meaning moving, touching, or emotionally affecting
- Muito
- Adverb or adjective meaning 'very', 'much', or 'a lot'
- poucas
- Feminine plural of 'pouco'; few, not many (feminine nouns)
- cartas
- Plural of 'carta'; letters or written messages sent
- foram
- Third-person plural past of 'ser/ir'; they were or went
- escritas
- Past participle plural feminine of 'escrever'; written documents
- naqueles
- Contraction of 'em' and 'aqueles'; in those (masculine plural)
- tempos
- Plural of 'tempo'; times, periods, or eras in history
- difíceis
- Plural of 'difícil'; difficult, hard, or challenging situations
- fossem
- Past subjunctive of 'ser/ir'; if they were or went
- comoventes
- Plural of 'comovente'; moving, touching, or emotionally stirring
- especialmente
- Adverb meaning especially, particularly, or above all else
- aquelas
- Demonstrative pronoun meaning 'those' (feminine plural)
- os
- Masculine plural definite article meaning 'the'
- pais
- Parents; father and mother collectively as a family unit
- enviavam
- Third-person plural imperfect of 'enviar'; they used to send
- Nesta
- Contraction of 'em' and 'esta'; in this (feminine)
- pouco
- Adverb or adjective meaning 'little' or 'a small amount'
- falava
- Third-person singular imperfect of 'falar'; he/she used to speak
- das
- Contraction of 'de' and 'as'; of the (feminine plural)
- privações
- Plural of 'privação'; hardships, deprivations, or lack of necessities
- suportadas
- Past participle plural of 'suportar'; endured or tolerated
- dos
- Contraction of 'de' and 'os'; of the (masculine plural)
- perigos
- Plural of 'perigo'; dangers, hazards, or risks faced
- enfrentados
- Past participle plural of 'enfrentar'; faced or confronted
- ou
- Conjunction meaning 'or', connecting alternatives or options
- saudade
- Longing or nostalgic yearning for someone or something absent
- conquistada
- Past participle of 'conquistar'; conquered, overcome, or suppressed
- Era
- Third-person singular imperfect of 'ser'; it was (description)
- uma
- Feminine indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'one'
- alegre
- Adjective meaning cheerful, happy, or lively
- esperançosa
- Adjective meaning hopeful or full of hope (feminine)
- cheia
- Adjective meaning 'full' or 'filled with' (feminine form)
- descrições
- Plural of 'descrição'; descriptions or detailed accounts of things
- animadas
- Adjective plural meaning lively, vivid, or spirited (feminine)
- vida
- Life; the existence or daily experience of living
- acampamento
- A camp or campsite, especially a military encampment
- marchas
- Plural of 'marcha'; marches, military movements on foot
- notícias
- Plural of 'notícia'; news, pieces of information or updates
- militares
- Plural adjective or noun meaning military or soldiers
- somente
- Adverb meaning 'only', 'solely', or 'just'
- final
- Adjective or noun meaning 'final', 'end', or 'last'
- o
- Masculine definite article meaning 'the'
- coração
- Heart; the organ or seat of feelings and emotions
- escritor
- Writer or author; a person who writes texts or letters
- transbordou
- Third-person singular past of 'transbordar'; it overflowed or brimmed
- amor
- Love; a deep feeling of affection toward someone
- paternal
- Adjective meaning paternal or fatherly in nature or feeling
- meninas
- Plural of 'menina'; girls or young females
- Dê
- Imperative of 'dar'; give (formal singular command)
- todas
- Feminine plural of 'todo'; all of them (feminine group)
- elas
- Third-person plural feminine pronoun meaning 'they' or 'them'
- meu
- Possessive adjective meaning 'my' (masculine singular)
- carinho
- Affection, warmth, or tender care shown toward someone
- beijo
- A kiss; a touch of the lips as affectionate greeting
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