Plays of Sophocles: Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus; Antigone — Page 10

Vocabulary

Pero

Conjunction meaning 'but,' used to contrast ideas.

si

Conjunction meaning 'if,' introducing a conditional clause.

un

Indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'an.'

extranjero

A foreigner; person from another country or land.

de

Preposition meaning 'of' or 'from.'

tierra

Earth, land, or soil; also one's homeland.

lejana

Distant, far away, or remote in place or time.

Es

Third-person singular of 'ser'; means 'is.'

conocido

Known or recognized; a familiar or acquainted person.

por

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

alguno

Some or any; referring to an unspecified person or thing.

como

As or like; used for comparison or description.

el

Definite article meaning 'the' (masculine singular).

asesino

A murderer or assassin who kills another person.

Que

Relative pronoun or conjunction meaning 'that' or 'who.'

quien

Relative pronoun meaning 'who' or 'whoever.'

lo

Direct object pronoun meaning 'it' or 'him.'

sepa

Subjunctive of 'saber'; means 'may know' or 'knows.'

declare

To declare or announce; reveal information formally.

y

Conjunction meaning 'and,' connecting words or clauses.

recibirá

Future tense of 'recibir'; will receive something given.

La

Definite article meaning 'the' (feminine singular).

debida

Due, proper, or fitting; something owed or deserved.

recompensa

A reward or compensation given for services or information.

mi

Possessive adjective meaning 'my.'

parte

Part, portion, or side; also means 'on behalf of.'

además

Furthermore or in addition; adds extra information.

gratitud

Gratitude; the feeling of being thankful or appreciative.

aún

Still or yet; indicates something continues or persists.

guardáis

Second-person plural of 'guardar'; you all keep or maintain.

silencio

Silence; absence of sound or speech.

temor

Fear or dread; apprehension of danger or harm.

A

Preposition meaning 'to' or 'at.'

vosotros

Second-person plural pronoun 'you all' (Spain usage).

mismos

Yourselves or themselves; reflexive intensifier pronoun.

o

Conjunction meaning 'or,' presenting alternatives.

vuestros

Possessive pronoun meaning 'your' (plural, Spain usage).

amigos

Friends; people one knows well and likes.

mandato

A command, order, or mandate issued by authority.

Escuchad

Imperative plural of 'escuchar'; 'listen!' addressed to group.

entonces

Then; at that time or as a consequence.

resuelvo

First-person singular of 'resolver'; I resolve or decide.

impongo

First-person singular of 'imponer'; I impose or enforce.

prohibición

A prohibition or ban; official forbidding of an action.

Sobre

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

quienquiera

Whoever; any person regardless of identity.

sea

Subjunctive of 'ser'; may be or whatever it is.

ningún

No or none; not any person or thing at all.

hombre

Man; an adult male human being.

en

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

esta

Demonstrative adjective meaning 'this' (feminine singular).

El

Definite article 'the' (masculine singular).

poder

Power or authority; ability to control or govern.

soberano

Sovereign; supreme ruler with absolute authority.

le

Indirect object pronoun meaning 'him,' 'her,' or 'you.'

dé

Subjunctive of 'dar'; may give or should give.

cobijo

Shelter or refuge; a place offering protection and cover.

ni

Nor or neither; used in negative correlative constructions.

dirija

Subjunctive of 'dirigir'; may direct or address someone.

palabra

Word or speech; a unit of language spoken or written.

No

Negation word meaning 'no' or 'not.'

oración

Prayer or sentence; a spoken plea directed to a deity.

sacrificio

Sacrifice; an offering made to a deity or higher power.

Ni

Nor; used to continue a negative construction.

ritos

Rites or rituals; ceremonial acts of religious practice.

sino

But rather; introduces a correction or alternative instead.

hogares

Homes or hearths; domestic dwelling places of families.

Pues

For, since, or well; explains reason or introduces comment.

es

Third-person singular of 'ser'; means 'is.'

nuestra

Our; first-person plural possessive adjective (feminine).

mancha

Stain, blemish, or pollution; a mark of disgrace.

así

Thus or so; in this way or manner.

dios

God; a divine being or deity worshipped in religion.

Me

Reflexive or direct object pronoun meaning 'me.'

ha

Third-person singular of 'haber'; auxiliary 'has.'

revelado

Past participle of 'revelar'; revealed or disclosed information.

recientemente

Recently; in the near or immediate past.

medio

Means, medium, or middle; halfway or through something.

Así

Thus or so; indicating this is how things are done.

su

Possessive adjective meaning 'his,' 'her,' or 'their.'

defensor

Defender or advocate; one who protects or champions another.

sostengo

First-person of 'sostener'; I support or uphold a cause.

causa

Cause or case; a principle or matter fought for.

Tanto

So much or both; used for emphasis or comparison.

del

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

Rey

King; a male monarch who rules a kingdom.

asesinado

Murdered or assassinated; killed deliberately and unlawfully.

Y

Conjunction meaning 'and.'

sobre

On, over, or about; a versatile Spanish preposition.

maldición

A curse or malediction; a wish of evil upon someone.

pronuncio

I pronounce or declare; to formally state something aloud.

él

Personal pronoun 'he'; third-person masculine singular.

todos

All or everyone; referring to every person or thing.

los

Definite article 'the' (masculine plural).

cómplices

Accomplices; people who help another commit a crime.

crimen

Crime; a serious illegal act punishable by law.

Miserable

Miserable or wretched; deeply unhappy or morally despicable.

se

Reflexive pronoun used with many Spanish verbs.

absoluta

Absolute or total; complete without limitation or exception.

miseria

Misery or wretchedness; extreme suffering and poverty.

cuanto

As much as or whatever; referring to quantity or extent.

mí

Prepositional pronoun meaning 'me' (after a preposition).

con

Preposition meaning 'with.'

conocimiento

Knowledge or awareness; understanding of facts or information.

entrada

Entrance or entry; a doorway or the act of entering.

hogar

Home or hearth; a dwelling place and domestic comfort.

ruego

I beg or request; a plea or entreaty made earnestly.

otros

Others; additional or different people or things.

caiga

Subjunctive of 'caer'; may fall; used in curses or wishes.

dar

To give; infinitive of the verb indicating transfer.

cumplimiento

Fulfillment or compliance; carrying out an obligation or order.

todo

All or everything; the entirety of something.

Por

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

bien

Good or well; indicating something is positive or beneficial.

Un

Indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'an' (masculine).

desierto

Desert or desolate wilderness; an arid uninhabited land.

ira

Wrath or anger; intense fury or divine indignation.

cielos

Heavens or skies; the celestial realm above the earth.

dejando

Leaving or letting; gerund of 'dejar,' setting aside something.

aparte

Apart or aside; separately from the main matter.

expreso

Express or explicit; clearly and directly stated or intended.

Sería

Conditional of 'ser'; it would be something specified.

escándalo

Scandal; a disgraceful act causing public outrage or shock.

sin

Without; preposition indicating absence or lack of something.

asesinato

Murder or assassination; the deliberate killing of a person.

gran

Great or grand; large in importance, size, or status.

vuestro

Your (plural, Spain); possessive adjective for group's possession.

rey

King; a male sovereign ruler of a kingdom.

Sin

Without; lacking or in the absence of something.

hasta

Until or up to; indicating a limit in time or place.

origen

Origin or source; the beginning or starting point of something.