Moby Dick; Or, The Whale — Page 12

Vocabulary

marinero

A sailor or seaman who works on a ship.

estaba

Past tense of 'estar'; was (temporary state).

sentado

Seated or sitting down in a position.

noche

Night; the period of darkness after sunset.

viento

Wind; moving air, especially outdoors.

soplaba

Was blowing; past tense of 'soplar' (to blow).

libremente

Freely; without restriction or constraint.

brillante

Bright, shining, or brilliant in appearance.

apagada

Dim, extinguished, or faded in light.

pálida

Pale; lacking intensity of color or light.

luz

Light; visible illumination from a source.

luna

Moon; Earth's natural satellite visible at night.

fósforo

Phosphorus; here refers to bioluminescent glow in water.

relucía

Was gleaming or shining brightly.

estela

Wake; trail left by a moving vessel or creature.

ballena

Whale; large marine mammal of the ocean.

mientras

While; during the time that something happens.

agitaba

Was agitating, stirring, or thrashing about.

mar

Sea; large body of saltwater.

cantidad

Quantity or amount of something measured.

cuerda

Rope or cord used for tying or pulling.

extraída

Extracted or drawn out from somewhere.

botes

Small boats or dinghies used at sea.

dedicados

Dedicated or assigned to a particular task.

captura

Capture; the act of catching or seizing.

sola

Alone, single, or by itself (feminine).

ascendió

Ascended or amounted to a total figure.

total

Total; the complete sum or overall amount.

yardas

Yards; units of length equal to three feet.

casi

Almost or nearly; very close to a quantity.

seis

Six; the cardinal number between five and seven.

millas

Miles; units of distance measurement.

inglesas

English (feminine plural); relating to England.

veces

Times; occurrences, used in 'a veces' (sometimes).

agita

Shakes, waves, or stirs vigorously.

tremenda

Tremendous; enormous or very impressive in size.

cola

Tail; the rear appendage of an animal.

aire

Air; the gaseous atmosphere surrounding the Earth.

cual

Which or as; used in comparisons or relative clauses.

chasqueando

Cracking or snapping, as a whip does.

látigo

Whip; a flexible instrument used for striking.

resuena

Resounds or echoes loudly across a distance.

distancia

Distance; the space between two points or places.

tres

Three; the cardinal number between two and four.

cuatro

Four; the cardinal number between three and five.

Enloquecido

Driven mad or maddened by pain or suffering.

agonías

Agonies; extreme physical or mental suffering.

sufre

Suffers; experiences pain or hardship.

causa

Cause or reason; something that produces an effect.

nuevos

New; recently appeared or recently acquired.

ataques

Attacks; aggressive actions against someone or something.

enfurecido

Enraged or furious; filled with intense anger.

cachalote

Sperm whale; large toothed whale of deep oceans.

vueltas

Turns or spins; rotational movements.

vez

Time or occasion; instance of something occurring.

levanta

Raises or lifts up something.

enorme

Enormous; extremely large in size or extent.

cabeza

Head; the uppermost part of a body.

mandíbulas

Jaws; bones forming the mouth of an animal.

bien

Well or very; adverb indicating degree or manner.

abiertas

Open or opened wide (feminine plural).

muerde

Bites; uses teeth to grip or chew.

todo

Everything or all; the complete amount or extent.

alrededor

Around; in the surrounding area or vicinity.

arremete

Charges or attacks violently and aggressively.

contra

Against; in opposition to or in contact with.

empujados

Pushed or shoved forcefully by an external force.

ante

Before or in front of; facing something.

gran

Great or large; used before a noun.

velocidad

Speed or velocity; rate of movement.

completamente

Completely; entirely or totally without exception.

destruidos

Destroyed; completely ruined or demolished.

motivo

Motive or reason; cause or source of something.

asombro

Astonishment or amazement; feeling of great surprise.

consideración

Consideration; careful thought or regard for something.

hábitos

Habits or behaviors; regular patterns of action.

animal

Animal; a living organism that is not a plant.

tan

So or as; adverb of degree in comparisons.

interesante

Interesting; arousing curiosity or holding attention.

desde

From or since; indicating starting point in time/space.

punto

Point; a specific place, moment, or viewpoint.

vista

View or sight; visual perception or perspective.

comercial

Commercial; relating to trade or business activity.

importante

Important; having great significance or value.

haya

Subjunctive of 'haber'; has (in subordinate clauses).

sido

Been; past participle of 'ser' (to be).

descuidada

Neglected or overlooked; not given proper attention.

despertado

Awakened or aroused; stirred from sleep or indifference.

escasa

Scarce or limited; barely sufficient in amount.

curiosidad

Curiosity; desire to learn or know about something.

entre

Among or between; in the middle of a group.

numerosos

Numerous; consisting of a large number of items.

observadores

Observers; people who watch and study carefully.

muchos

Many; a large number or quantity.

competentes

Competent; having necessary skill or ability.

últimos

Last or latest; most recent in a series.

años

Years; units of time equal to twelve months.

deben

Must or should; expressing obligation or probability.

haber

To have; auxiliary verb used to form perfect tenses.

tenido

Had; past participle of 'tener' (to have).

oportunidades

Opportunities; favorable circumstances for doing something.

más

More; a greater quantity or degree.

abundantes

Abundant; existing in large quantities, plentiful.

convenientes

Convenient or suitable; fitting for a purpose.

ser

To be; fundamental verb expressing identity or essence.

testigos

Witnesses; people who observe an event firsthand.

costumbres

Customs or habits; established behavioral patterns.

Historia

History or story; account of past events.