The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes — Page 9

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"But your client—"

"Pero su cliente—"

"Never mind him. I may want your help, and so may he. Here he comes. Sit down in that armchair, Doctor, and give us your best attention."

"No se preocupe por él. Puede que necesite su ayuda, y él también. Aquí viene. Siéntese en ese sillón, Doctor, y préstenos toda su atención."

A slow and heavy step, which had been heard upon the stairs and in the passage, paused immediately outside the door.

Un paso lento y pesado, que se había escuchado en las escaleras y en el pasillo, se detuvo justo en el exterior de la puerta.

Then there was a loud and authoritative tap.

Luego se oyó un golpe fuerte y autoritario.

"Come in!" said Holmes.

"¡Adelante!" dijo Holmes.

A man entered who could hardly have been less than six feet six inches in height, with the chest and limbs of a Hercules.

Entró un hombre que difícilmente mediría menos de un metro noventa y ocho de estatura, con el pecho y los miembros de un Hércules.

His dress was rich with a richness which would, in England, be looked upon as akin to bad taste.

Su vestimenta era lujosa con una suntuosidad que, en Inglaterra, se habría considerado cercana al mal gusto.

Heavy bands of astrakhan were slashed across the sleeves and fronts of his double-breasted coat, while the deep blue cloak which was thrown over his shoulders was lined with flame-coloured silk and secured at the neck with a brooch which consisted of a single flaming beryl.

Anchas franjas de astracán cruzaban las mangas y la parte delantera de su abrigo cruzado, mientras que la capa azul oscuro que llevaba sobre los hombros estaba forrada de seda color llama y asegurada al cuello con un broche que consistía en una sola berila ardiente.

Boots which extended halfway up his calves, and which were trimmed at the tops with rich brown fur, completed the impression of barbaric opulence which was suggested by his whole appearance.

Unas botas que llegaban hasta la mitad de sus pantorrillas, adornadas en la parte superior con rica piel marrón, completaban la impresión de opulencia bárbara que sugería toda su apariencia.

He carried a broad-brimmed hat in his hand, while he wore across the upper part of his face, extending down past the cheekbones, a black vizard mask, which he had apparently adjusted that very moment, for his hand was still raised to it as he entered.

Llevaba en la mano un sombrero de ala ancha, mientras que sobre la parte superior de su rostro, extendiéndose hacia abajo más allá de los pómulos, lucía una máscara antifaz negra, que aparentemente acababa de ajustarse en ese preciso momento, pues su mano aún estaba levantada hacia ella cuando entró.

Vocabulary

Pero: Conjunction meaning 'but,' used to contrast ideas.
su: Possessive adjective meaning 'his,' 'her,' or 'your.'
cliente: A person who pays for goods or services.
No: Negative adverb meaning 'no' or 'not.'
se: Reflexive pronoun used with reflexive or impersonal verbs.
preocupe: Subjunctive form of preocupar; to worry or be concerned.
por: Preposition meaning 'for,' 'by,' or 'because of.'
él: Third-person singular pronoun meaning 'he' or 'him.'
Puede: Third-person singular of poder; 'he/she/it can.'
necesite: Subjunctive form of necesitar; to need something.
ayuda: Noun meaning 'help' or 'assistance.'
también: Adverb meaning 'also' or 'too.'
Aquí: Adverb meaning 'here,' indicating a nearby location.
viene: Third-person singular of venir; 'he/she comes.'
Siéntese: Formal imperative of sentarse; 'please sit down.'
en: Preposition meaning 'in,' 'on,' or 'at.'
ese: Demonstrative adjective meaning 'that' (near the listener).
sillón: A large, comfortable armchair for sitting.
Doctor: Title for a medical professional or PhD holder.
préstenos: Formal imperative of prestar; 'please lend us.'
toda: Adjective meaning 'all' or 'entire,' feminine form.
atención: Noun meaning 'attention' or 'care.'
Un: Indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'an,' masculine.
paso: A single step taken while walking.
lento: Adjective meaning 'slow' in pace or movement.
pesado: Adjective meaning 'heavy' in weight or manner.
había: Imperfect form of haber; 'there was/had.'
escuchado: Past participle of escuchar; 'heard' or 'listened to.'
las: Definite article meaning 'the,' feminine plural.
escaleras: A flight of stairs connecting different floor levels.
el: Definite article meaning 'the,' masculine singular.
pasillo: A hallway or corridor connecting rooms in a building.
detuvo: Preterite of detener; 'stopped' or 'halted.'
justo: Adverb meaning 'just' or 'right,' indicating precision.
exterior: Adjective/noun meaning 'outside' or 'exterior.'
de: Preposition meaning 'of,' 'from,' or 'about.'
la: Definite article meaning 'the,' feminine singular.
puerta: A door that opens to enter or exit a room.
Luego: Adverb meaning 'then,' 'later,' or 'next.'
oyó: Preterite of oír; 'he/she heard a sound.'
un: Indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'an,' masculine.
golpe: A knock, blow, or sudden striking sound.
fuerte: Adjective meaning 'strong,' 'loud,' or 'powerful.'
autoritario: Adjective meaning 'authoritative' or 'commanding in manner.'
Adelante: Interjection meaning 'come in' or 'go ahead.'
dijo: Preterite of decir; 'he/she said.'
Entró: Preterite of entrar; 'he/she entered a place.'
hombre: Noun meaning 'man,' an adult male person.
difícilmente: Adverb meaning 'hardly' or 'with great difficulty.'
mediría: Conditional of medir; 'would measure' in height.
menos: Adverb meaning 'less' or 'fewer' in quantity.
metro: A unit of length equal to approximately 39 inches.
noventa: The number ninety in Spanish.
ocho: The number eight in Spanish.
estatura: Noun meaning 'height' or 'stature' of a person.
con: Preposition meaning 'with,' indicating accompaniment or manner.
pecho: Noun meaning 'chest,' the front of the torso.
miembros: Noun meaning 'limbs' or 'members' of a body.
vestimenta: Noun meaning 'clothing' or 'attire' worn by someone.
era: Imperfect of ser; 'was,' describing past state or quality.
lujosa: Adjective meaning 'luxurious' or 'lavish,' feminine form.
una: Indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'an,' feminine.
suntuosidad: Noun meaning 'sumptuousness' or extreme lavishness in style.
habría: Conditional of haber; 'would have,' auxiliary verb form.
considerado: Past participle of considerar; 'considered' or 'regarded as.'
cercana: Adjective meaning 'close' or 'near,' feminine form.
al: Contraction of 'a' and 'el,' meaning 'to the.'
mal: Adjective/adverb meaning 'bad' or 'poorly.'
gusto: Noun meaning 'taste' in style, preference, or flavor.
Anchas: Adjective meaning 'wide' or 'broad,' feminine plural.
franjas: Noun meaning 'stripes' or 'bands' of color or material.
astracán: A curly, tightly-woven fur or fabric from lamb fleece.
cruzaban: Imperfect of cruzar; 'crossed' or 'ran across' something.
mangas: Noun meaning 'sleeves' of a garment.
parte: Noun meaning 'part' or 'section' of something.
delantera: Adjective/noun meaning 'front' section of a garment.
abrigo: A coat or overcoat worn for warmth outdoors.
cruzado: Adjective meaning 'double-breasted' or 'crossed,' past participle.
mientras: Conjunction meaning 'while' or 'whereas.'
capa: A cloak or cape worn draped over the shoulders.
azul: Adjective meaning 'blue,' a primary cool color.
oscuro: Adjective meaning 'dark' in color or shade.
llevaba: Imperfect of llevar; 'was wearing' or 'was carrying.'
sobre: Preposition meaning 'over,' 'on,' or 'about.'
hombros: Noun meaning 'shoulders,' the joints connecting arms to torso.
estaba: Imperfect of estar; 'was,' describing temporary past state.
forrada: Past participle of forrar; 'lined' with an inner material.
seda: A smooth, lustrous fabric made from silkworm fibers.
color: Noun meaning 'color,' a visual property of objects.
llama: Here referring to flame color; also a South American animal.
asegurada: Past participle of asegurar; 'fastened' or 'secured' in place.
cuello: Noun meaning 'neck' or 'collar' of a garment.
broche: A clasp or brooch used to fasten clothing.
consistía: Imperfect of consistir; 'consisted of' or 'was made up of.'
sola: Adjective meaning 'single' or 'alone,' feminine form.
ardiente: Adjective meaning 'burning,' 'fiery,' or 'glowing.'
Unas: Indefinite article meaning 'some,' feminine plural form.
botas: Noun meaning 'boots,' footwear that covers the ankle.
llegaban: Imperfect of llegar; 'reached' or 'extended up to.'
hasta: Preposition meaning 'until,' 'up to,' or 'as far as.'
mitad: Noun meaning 'half' or 'middle' of something.
sus: Possessive adjective meaning 'his,' 'her,' or 'their,' plural.
pantorrillas: Noun meaning 'calves,' the back lower leg muscles.
adornadas: Past participle of adornar; 'adorned' or 'decorated,' feminine plural.
superior: Adjective meaning 'upper' or 'higher' in position.
rica: Adjective meaning 'rich,' 'luxurious,' or 'delicious.'
piel: Noun meaning 'skin,' 'leather,' or 'fur.'
marrón: Adjective meaning 'brown,' a dark earthy color.
completaban: Imperfect of completar; 'completed' or 'finished off' an effect.
impresión: Noun meaning 'impression,' the effect something makes on others.
opulencia: Noun meaning 'opulence,' great wealth displayed ostentatiously.
bárbara: Adjective meaning 'barbaric' or 'uncivilized,' feminine form.
sugería: Imperfect of sugerir; 'suggested' or 'implied' something.
apariencia: Noun meaning 'appearance' or 'outward look' of someone.
Llevaba: Imperfect of llevar; 'was carrying' or 'was wearing.'
mano: Noun meaning 'hand,' the body part at the wrist.
sombrero: A hat, often with a brim, worn on the head.
ala: Noun meaning 'brim' of a hat or 'wing' of a bird.
ancha: Adjective meaning 'wide' or 'broad,' feminine singular.
rostro: Noun meaning 'face' or 'countenance' of a person.
extendiéndose: Gerund of extenderse; 'extending' or 'stretching' outward.
hacia: Preposition meaning 'toward' or 'in the direction of.'
abajo: Adverb meaning 'below,' 'down,' or 'downward.'
más: Adverb meaning 'more' or 'most' in degree.
allá: Adverb meaning 'over there,' a distant location.
pómulos: Noun meaning 'cheekbones,' the prominent facial bones.
lucía: Imperfect of lucir; 'was wearing' or 'was displaying.'
máscara: A mask worn to conceal or disguise one's face.
antifaz: A small mask covering only the eyes and nose.
negra: Adjective meaning 'black,' feminine singular form.
aparentemente: Adverb meaning 'apparently' or 'seemingly.'
acababa: Imperfect of acabar; 'had just' done something recently.
ajustarse: Reflexive infinitive of ajustar; to fit or adjust oneself.
preciso: Adjective meaning 'precise,' 'exact,' or 'necessary.'
momento: Noun meaning 'moment,' a very brief period of time.
pues: Conjunction meaning 'since,' 'well,' or 'because.'
aún: Adverb meaning 'still' or 'yet,' indicating continuity.
levantada: Past participle of levantar; 'raised' or 'lifted up.'
ella: Third-person singular pronoun meaning 'she' or 'her.'
cuando: Conjunction/adverb meaning 'when,' indicating time.
entró: Preterite of entrar; 'he/she entered' a place.

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