Plays of Sophocles: Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus; Antigone — Page 11

Vocabulary

ora

Means 'now' or 'hour', indicating present time.

che

Multipurpose word meaning 'that', 'which', or 'who'.

sono

First-person plural or singular form of 'essere', meaning 'I am' or 'they are'.

signore

Respectful title meaning 'lord', 'sir', or 'mister'.

Successore

One who follows another in a position or role.

al

Contraction of 'a' and 'il', meaning 'to the' or 'at the'.

suo

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

trono

A royal seat of power; a throne.

letto

Past participle of 'leggere' (read) or noun meaning 'bed'.

alla

Contraction of 'a' and 'la', meaning 'to the' (feminine).

sua

Feminine possessive adjective meaning 'his', 'her', or 'its'.

sposa

A wife or bride in a marriage relationship.

se

Conditional conjunction meaning 'if'; also reflexive pronoun 'himself/herself'.

non

Negation word meaning 'not', used to negate verbs.

fosse

Imperfect subjunctive of 'essere', meaning 'were' or 'had been'.

stato

Past participle of 'essere' meaning 'been'; also 'state' as a noun.

deluso

Past participle of 'deludere'; disappointed or let down.

nella

Contraction of 'in' and 'la', meaning 'in the' (feminine).

speranza

The feeling of hope or expectation for something desired.

Di

Preposition meaning 'of', 'from', or indicating possession.

prole

Offspring or children collectively; progeny of a person.

comuni

Plural of 'comune'; shared, common, or belonging to both.

figli

Plural of 'figlio'; sons or children of a family.

di

Preposition meaning 'of', 'from', or indicating possession.

un

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

solo

Adjective or adverb meaning 'alone', 'only', or 'single'.

grembo

Lap or womb; the nurturing embrace of a mother's body.

Avrebbero

Third-person plural conditional of 'avere', meaning 'they would have'.

stretto

Past participle of 'stringere'; tightened, bound, or close together.

legame

A bond, tie, or connection between people or things.

più

Adverb meaning 'more' or 'most', used in comparisons.

saldo

Adjective meaning firm, strong, or stable; also a financial balance.

tra

Preposition meaning 'between', 'among', or 'within' (time/space).

lui

Third-person masculine singular pronoun meaning 'he' or 'him'.

me

First-person singular stressed pronoun meaning 'me'.

Ma

Conjunction meaning 'but', introducing a contrast or exception.

il

Definite article meaning 'the' (masculine singular).

Destino

Fate or destiny; the predetermined course of events.

piombò

Past tense of 'piombare'; plunged, fell suddenly, or struck hard.

su

Preposition meaning 'on', 'upon', 'up', or 'over'.

perciò

Conjunction meaning 'therefore' or 'for this reason'.

io

First-person singular subject pronoun meaning 'I'.

Come

Adverb or conjunction meaning 'as', 'how', or 'like'.

vendicatore

One who seeks revenge; an avenger acting on behalf of another.

sangue

The red fluid circulating in the body; blood.

ne

Pronoun meaning 'of it', 'of them', or 'some of it'.

sosterrò

First-person future of 'sostenere'; I will support or uphold.

la

Feminine definite article meaning 'the'; also direct object pronoun 'her/it'.

causa

A cause, case, or reason motivating action or struggle.

mio

First-person masculine possessive adjective meaning 'my'.

padre

A male parent; father in a family or figurative sense.

lascerò

First-person future of 'lasciare'; I will leave or allow.

nulla

Pronoun or adjective meaning 'nothing' or 'none at all'.

intentato

Unattempted; nothing left untried in pursuit of a goal.

Per

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

rintracciare

To track down, trace, or find someone or something.

assassino

A murderer or killer who takes another person's life.

o

Conjunction meaning 'or', presenting an alternative option.

vendicare

To avenge or take revenge for a wrong or harm suffered.

figlio

A son or child in a family relationship.

primo

Adjective meaning 'first' in order, rank, or time.

della

Contraction of 'di' and 'la', meaning 'of the' (feminine).

stirpe

Lineage, stock, or ancestral line of a family or people.

per

Preposition meaning 'for', 'through', 'in order to'.

i

Masculine plural definite article meaning 'the'.

disobbedienti

Those who disobey; people refusing to follow orders or rules.

così

Adverb meaning 'so', 'thus', or 'in this way'.

prego

First-person singular of 'pregare'; I pray or I request.

Possano

Third-person plural present subjunctive of 'potere'; may they be able.

gli

Masculine plural definite article or indirect object pronoun 'to him'.

dèi

Plural of 'dio'; gods or divine beings in mythology.

mandar

Infinitive 'mandare' elided; to send or dispatch something.

loro

Third-person plural pronoun meaning 'them', 'their', or 'to them'.

né

Conjunction meaning 'nor' or 'neither', used with negation.

frutti

Plural of 'frutto'; fruits or results produced by nature.

stagionali

Relating to seasons; seasonal crops or produce of the earth.

Della

Contraction of 'di' and 'la', meaning 'of the' (feminine).

terra

Earth, land, or soil; the ground on which we walk.

feconda

Adjective meaning fertile, fruitful, or abundantly productive.

crescita

Growth or increase in size, number, or development.

del

Contraction of 'di' and 'il', meaning 'of the' (masculine).

possano

Third-person plural present subjunctive of 'potere'; may they be able.

consumarsi

Reflexive infinitive of 'consumare'; to be consumed, wasted, or worn away.

languire

To languish, weaken, or fade away slowly over time.

come

Adverb or conjunction meaning 'as', 'how', or 'like'.

si

Reflexive pronoun meaning 'himself', 'herself', 'themselves', or 'oneself'.

consumano

Third-person plural of 'consumare'; they consume, waste, or deteriorate.

Anzi

Adverb meaning 'on the contrary', 'indeed', or 'rather'.

colpiti

Past participle of 'colpire'; struck, hit, or afflicted by something.

ancor

Shortened form of 'ancora'; still, yet, or even more.

duramente

Adverb meaning 'harshly', 'hard', or 'severely' in manner.

ma

Conjunction meaning 'but', introducing a contrast or exception.

a

Preposition meaning 'to', 'at', or 'in' (for places or time).

tutti

Adjective or pronoun meaning 'all', 'everyone', or 'every one'.

voi

Second-person plural pronoun meaning 'you' (plural) or 'you all'.

Miei

Plural of 'mio'; masculine plural possessive meaning 'my'.

fedeli

Faithful or loyal subjects; those devoted to a leader.

sudditi

Subjects of a ruler or state; citizens under authority.

approvate

Second-person plural imperative of 'approvare'; you approve or support.

le

Feminine plural definite article meaning 'the'; also indirect pronoun 'to her'.

mie

Feminine plural of 'mio'; possessive adjective meaning 'my'.

azioni

Plural of 'azione'; actions, acts, or deeds performed by someone.

Giustizia

Justice; the quality of being fair and morally right.

nostra

First-person plural feminine possessive adjective meaning 'our'.

alleata

Feminine form of 'alleato'; an ally or allied partner.

Esservi

Infinitive 'essere' with 'vi'; to be there or to be for you.

propizi

Favorable, propitious, or well-disposed toward someone's interests.

assistervi

Infinitive 'assistere' with 'vi'; to assist or help you.

sempre

Adverb meaning 'always' or 'forever', indicating constancy.

CORO

The chorus in a theatrical play; a group singing or speaking together.

giuramento

A solemn oath or sworn declaration of commitment.

tu

Second-person singular subject pronoun meaning 'you' (informal).

proponi

Second-person singular of 'proporre'; you propose or put forward.

sire

Formal address to a king or sovereign lord; 'Your Majesty'.

lo

Masculine singular direct object pronoun meaning 'him' or 'it'.

accetto

First-person singular of 'accettare'; I accept or I receive willingly.

presto

Adverb meaning 'soon', 'quickly', or 'early'; readiness of action.

Non

Negation adverb meaning 'not', used to negate verbs.

ho

First-person singular of 'avere'; I have.

ucciso

Past participle of 'uccidere'; killed or slain by someone.

stesso

Adjective meaning 'same', 'himself', or 'itself' for emphasis.

posso

First-person singular of 'potere'; I can or I am able to.

nominare

To name, nominate, or identify someone or something by name.

uccisore

A killer or slayer; one who has committed an act of killing.

ricerca

A search or investigation; systematic inquiry to find something.

sarebbe

Third-person singular conditional of 'essere'; it would be.

bene

Adverb or noun meaning 'well' or 'good'; a positive outcome.

mi

First-person singular object or reflexive pronoun meaning 'me' or 'myself'.

pare

Third-person singular of 'parere'; it seems or it appears.

pose

Past tense of 'porre'; placed, posed, or presented something.

enigma

A riddle or mystery that is difficult to understand or solve.

egli

Formal third-person masculine singular pronoun meaning 'he'.

Dovrebbe

Third-person singular conditional of 'dovere'; he/she should or ought to.

dare

Infinitive meaning 'to give'; to provide or offer something.

risposta

A response or answer given to a question or inquiry.

chi

Interrogative or relative pronoun meaning 'who' or 'whoever'.

Ben

Shortened form of 'bene'; well said or rightly observed.

detto

Past participle of 'dire'; said or spoken; 'well said'.

nessun

Adjective meaning 'no' or 'not any'; no one or none.

uomo

A human male; a man or adult male person.

vivente

Present participle of 'vivere'; living, alive, or currently existing.

può

Third-person singular of 'potere'; he/she/it can or is able to.

sperare

To hope or to expect something desired to happen.

costringere

To force, compel, or constrain someone to do something.

parlare

Infinitive meaning 'to speak' or 'to talk' to someone.

contro

Preposition meaning 'against', in opposition or contrary to.

volontà

Will or willingness; one's desire, determination, or intention.

Posso

First-person singular of 'potere'; I can or I am able to.

allora

Adverb meaning 'then', 'at that time', or 'so then'.

dire

Infinitive meaning 'to say' or 'to tell'; to express verbally.

ciò

Demonstrative pronoun meaning 'that', 'this thing', or 'what'.

sembra

Third-person singular of 'sembrare'; it seems or appears to be.

cosa

Noun meaning 'thing' or 'matter'; an object or subject.

migliore

Comparative adjective meaning 'better' or 'best' in quality.

dopo

Preposition or adverb meaning 'after', 'later', or 'next'.

Sì

Affirmative adverb meaning 'yes', expressing agreement or confirmation.

vi

Second-person plural pronoun meaning 'you', 'to you', or 'yourselves'.

una

Feminine indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'an'.

terza

Feminine ordinal adjective meaning 'third' in a sequence.

dilla

Imperative of 'dire' with 'la'; say it or tell it now.

pure

Adverb meaning 'also', 'even', 'go ahead', or 'as well'.