The Angel in the House — Page 4

English → Pt Book I. Level 7/10

I will not hearken blame or praise;

Não darei ouvidos a censura ou elogio;

For so should I dishonour do

Pois assim desonraria

To that sweet Power by which these Lays

Aquele doce Poder pelo qual estes Versos

Alone are lovely, good, and true;

São somente belos, bons e verdadeiros;

Nor credence to the world's cries give,

Nem darei crédito aos clamores do mundo,

Which ever preach and still prevent

Que sempre pregam e ainda assim impedem

Pure passion's high prerogative

A alta prerrogativa da paixão pura

To make, not follow, precedent.

De criar, e não seguir, precedente.

From love's abysmal ether rare

Do raro éter abismal do amor

If I to men have here made known

Se eu aos homens aqui tornei conhecidas

New truths, they, like new stars, were there

Novas verdades, elas, como novas estrelas, já estavam lá

Before, though not yet written down.

Antes, embora ainda não escritas.

Moving but as the feelings move,

Movendo-me apenas como os sentimentos se movem,

I run, or loiter with delight,

Corro, ou vagueio com deleite,

Or pause to mark where gentle Love

Ou paro para notar onde o gentil Amor

Persuades the soul from height to height.

Persuade a alma de altura em altura.

Yet, know ye, though my words are gay

Contudo, sabei, embora minhas palavras sejam alegres

As David's dance, which Michal scorn'd.

Como a dança de Davi, que Mical desprezou.

If kindly you receive the Lay,

Se bondosamente receberdes o Verso,

You shall be sweetly help'd and warn'd.

Sereis docemente ajudados e avisados.

THE CATHEDRAL CLOSE.

O RECINTO DA CATEDRAL.

Once more I came to Sarum Close,

Mais uma vez vim ao Recinto de Sarum,

With joy half memory, half desire,

Com uma alegria meio memória, meio desejo,

And breathed the sunny wind that rose

E respirei o vento ensolarado que se ergueu

And blew the shadows o'er the Spire,

E soprou as sombras sobre o Campanário,

And toss'd the lilac's scented plumes,

E agitou os perfumados ramos do lilás,

And sway'd the chestnut's thousand cones,

E balançou os mil cachos do castanheiro,

And fill'd my nostrils with perfumes,

E encheu minhas narinas de perfumes,

And shaped the clouds in waifs and zones,

E moldou as nuvens em franjas e faixas,

And wafted down the serious strain

E trouxe suavemente a solene melodia

Of Sarum bells, when, true to time,

Dos sinos de Sarum, quando, fiéis ao tempo,

I reach'd the Dean's, with heart and brain

Cheguei à casa do Decano, com coração e mente

That trembled to the trembling chime.

Que tremiam ao tremulante repique.

'Twas half my home, six years ago.

Era quase meu lar, há seis anos.

The six years had not alter'd it:

Os seis anos não o tinham alterado:

Red-brick and ashlar, long and low,

Tijolo vermelho e cantaria, longo e baixo,

With dormers and with oriels lit.

Com mansardas e com oriais iluminados.

Vocabulary

Não: Nãw — Negation word meaning 'no' or 'not'.
darei: da-REI — First person singular future of 'dar', meaning 'I will give'.
ouvidos: oh-VEE-doosh — Ears; past participle of 'ouvir', to hear.
a: a — Definite article or preposition meaning 'the' or 'to'.
censura: sen-SOO-ra — Censorship or censure; official criticism or condemnation.
ou: oh — Conjunction meaning 'or', offering an alternative.
elogio: e-LOH-zhee-oh — Praise or compliment given to someone.
Pois: POISH — Conjunction or adverb meaning 'for', 'because', or 'well'.
assim: a-SEEM — Adverb meaning 'thus', 'so', or 'in this way'.
desonraria: de-zon-ra-REE-a — Conditional of 'desonrar'; would dishonor or disgrace someone.
Aquele: a-KE-le — Demonstrative pronoun meaning 'that one' (masculine, distant).
doce: DOH-se — Adjective meaning 'sweet' or 'gentle'.
Poder: po-DEHR — Noun or verb meaning 'power' or 'to be able to'.
pelo: PE-lo — Contraction of 'por' and 'o', meaning 'by the' or 'through the'.
qual: KWAHL — Relative pronoun meaning 'which' or 'what'.
estes: ES-tesh — Demonstrative pronoun meaning 'these' (masculine plural, near).
Versos: VEHR-soosh — Verses or lines of poetry in a literary composition.
São: Sãw — Third person plural of 'ser', meaning 'they are'.
somente: so-MEN-te — Adverb meaning 'only' or 'solely', limiting a statement.
belos: BE-loosh — Adjective meaning 'beautiful' or 'lovely' (masculine plural).
bons: BONSH — Adjective meaning 'good' (masculine plural form).
e: e — Conjunction meaning 'and', connecting words or clauses.
verdadeiros: vehr-da-DEI-roosh — Adjective meaning 'true' or 'genuine' (masculine plural).
Nem: Nem — Conjunction meaning 'nor' or 'not even', adding negation.
crédito: KRE-dee-to — Credit or credence; trust given to information or claims.
aos: aoosh — Contraction of 'a' and 'os', meaning 'to the' (masculine plural).
clamores: kla-MOH-resh — Plural of 'clamor'; loud outcries, protests, or demands.
do: do — Contraction of 'de' and 'o', meaning 'of the' or 'from the'.
mundo: MOON-do — Noun meaning 'world' or 'universe'.
Que: Ke — Relative pronoun or conjunction meaning 'that', 'which', or 'who'.
sempre: SEM-pre — Adverb meaning 'always' or 'ever', indicating constancy.
pregam: PRE-gãw — Third person plural of 'pregar'; they preach or proclaim loudly.
ainda: a-EEN-da — Adverb meaning 'still', 'yet', or 'even'.
impedem: im-PE-dem — Third person plural of 'impedir'; they impede or obstruct.
A: A — Definite feminine singular article meaning 'the'.
alta: AHL-ta — Adjective meaning 'high' or 'elevated' (feminine singular).
prerrogativa: pre-ho-ga-TEE-va — Prerogative; an exclusive right or privilege someone possesses.
da: da — Contraction of 'de' and 'a', meaning 'of the' (feminine).
paixão: pai-SHÃW — Passion; intense emotion or strong enthusiasm for something.
pura: POO-ra — Adjective meaning 'pure', 'clean', or 'unadulterated' (feminine).
De: De — Preposition meaning 'of', 'from', or 'by'.
criar: kree-AHR — Verb meaning 'to create', 'to raise', or 'to originate'.
não: nãw — Negation adverb meaning 'not'; used to negate verbs.
seguir: se-GEER — Verb meaning 'to follow', 'to continue', or 'to pursue'.
precedente: pre-se-DEN-te — Precedent; an earlier example or rule guiding future actions.
Do: Do — Contraction of 'de' and 'o', meaning 'of the' (masculine singular).
raro: HA-ro — Adjective meaning 'rare' or 'uncommon', seldom encountered.
éter: E-ter — Ether; a light, invisible substance filling celestial space.
abismal: a-biz-MAHL — Abysmal; relating to an abyss, vast and unfathomable depth.
amor: a-MOR — Noun meaning 'love'; deep affection or romantic feeling.
Se: Se — Conjunction or reflexive pronoun meaning 'if' or 'oneself'.
eu: EH-oo — First person singular personal pronoun meaning 'I'.
homens: OH-mensh — Plural of 'homem'; men or human beings generally.
aqui: a-KEE — Adverb meaning 'here', indicating proximity to the speaker.
tornei: tor-NEI — First person singular past of 'tornar'; I made or turned.
conhecidas: ko-nye-SEE-dash — Adjective meaning 'known' or 'acquainted with' (feminine plural).
Novas: NOH-vash — Adjective meaning 'new' (feminine plural); also 'news'.
verdades: vehr-DA-desh — Plural of 'verdade'; truths or facts that are established.
elas: E-lash — Third person feminine plural pronoun meaning 'they' (feminine).
como: KOH-mo — Conjunction or adverb meaning 'like', 'as', or 'how'.
novas: NOH-vash — Adjective meaning 'new' (feminine plural); fresh or recent.
estrelas: esh-TRE-lash — Plural of 'estrela'; stars visible in the night sky.
já: ZHA — Adverb meaning 'already' or 'now', indicating prior occurrence.
estavam: esh-TA-vãw — Third person plural imperfect of 'estar'; they were (temporarily).
lá: LA — Adverb meaning 'there', indicating a distant or remote place.
Antes: AN-tesh — Adverb or preposition meaning 'before' in time or order.
embora: em-BOH-ra — Conjunction meaning 'although' or 'even though'; concessive.
escritas: esh-KREE-tash — Past participle of 'escrever'; written (feminine plural form).
Movendo-me: mo-VEN-do-me — Gerund phrase meaning 'moving myself' or 'as I move'.
apenas: a-PE-nash — Adverb meaning 'only', 'just', or 'merely', limiting scope.
os: oosh — Definite masculine plural article meaning 'the'.
sentimentos: sen-tee-MEN-toosh — Plural of 'sentimento'; feelings or emotional states experienced.
se: se — Reflexive pronoun or conjunction meaning 'himself/herself/if'.
movem: MOH-vem — Third person plural of 'mover'; they move or stir.
Corro: KO-ho — First person singular of 'correr'; I run or race.
vagueio: va-GEI-oh — First person singular of 'vaguear'; I wander or roam.
com: KOM — Preposition meaning 'with', indicating accompaniment or manner.
deleite: de-LEI-te — Delight; great pleasure or enjoyment from an experience.
Ou: Oh — Conjunction meaning 'or', presenting an alternative option.
paro: PA-ro — First person singular of 'parar'; I stop or halt.
para: PA-ra — Preposition meaning 'for', 'to', or 'in order to'.
notar: no-TAR — Verb meaning 'to notice', 'to note', or 'to observe'.
onde: ON-de — Adverb meaning 'where', indicating a place or location.
o: o — Definite masculine singular article meaning 'the'.
gentil: zhen-TEEL — Adjective meaning 'gentle', 'kind', or 'noble'.
Amor: a-MOR — Noun meaning 'Love'; deep affection or romantic feeling.
Persuade: pehr-SWA-de — Third person singular of 'persuadir'; persuades or convinces.
alma: AHL-ma — Noun meaning 'soul' or 'spirit', inner essence of being.
de: de — Preposition meaning 'of', 'from', or 'about'.
altura: ahl-TOO-ra — Noun meaning 'height' or 'elevation'; also 'moment' contextually.
em: em — Preposition meaning 'in', 'on', or 'at'.
Contudo: kon-TOO-do — Conjunction meaning 'however' or 'nevertheless', showing contrast.
sabei: sa-BEI — Imperative plural of 'saber'; know or be aware (formal command).
minhas: MEE-nyash — Possessive adjective meaning 'my' (feminine plural form).
palavras: pa-LA-vrash — Plural of 'palavra'; words or terms used in language.
sejam: SE-zhãw — Third person plural present subjunctive of 'ser'; may they be.
alegres: a-LE-gresh — Adjective meaning 'cheerful', 'happy', or 'joyful' (plural).
Como: KOH-mo — Conjunction or adverb meaning 'like', 'as', or 'how'.
dança: DAN-sa — Noun meaning 'dance'; rhythmic movement performed to music.
que: ke — Relative pronoun or conjunction meaning 'that', 'which', or 'who'.
desprezou: desh-pre-ZOH — Third person singular past of 'desprezar'; she despised or scorned.
bondosamente: bon-do-za-MEN-te — Adverb meaning 'kindly' or 'graciously', in a benevolent manner.
receberdes: re-se-BEHR-desh — Second person plural future subjunctive of 'receber'; if you receive.
Verso: VEHR-so — Noun meaning 'verse'; a line or stanza of poetry.
Sereis: se-REISH — Second person plural future of 'ser'; you all will be.
docemente: do-se-MEN-te — Adverb meaning 'sweetly' or 'gently', in a tender manner.
ajudados: a-zhoo-DA-doosh — Past participle of 'ajudar'; helped or assisted (masculine plural).
avisados: a-vee-ZA-doosh — Past participle of 'avisar'; warned or informed (masculine plural).
O: O — Definite masculine singular article meaning 'the'.
RECINTO: he-SEEN-to — Enclosure or precinct; a bounded area around a building.
DA: DA — Contraction of 'de' and 'a', meaning 'of the' (feminine).
CATEDRAL: ka-te-DRAHL — Cathedral; a large principal church of a bishop's diocese.
Mais: MAISH — Adverb or adjective meaning 'more' or 'most'.
uma: OO-ma — Indefinite feminine article meaning 'a' or 'one'.
vez: VESH — Noun meaning 'time' or 'turn', as in an occurrence.
vim: VEEM — First person singular past of 'vir'; I came or arrived.
ao: AO — Contraction of 'a' and 'o', meaning 'to the' (masculine).
Recinto: he-SEEN-to — Precinct or enclosure; a bounded area surrounding a building.
Com: KOM — Preposition meaning 'with', indicating accompaniment or manner.
alegria: a-le-GREE-a — Noun meaning 'joy' or 'happiness'; a feeling of great pleasure.
meio: MEI-oh — Noun or adjective meaning 'middle', 'half', or 'means'.
memória: me-MOH-ree-a — Noun meaning 'memory'; the faculty of recalling past events.
desejo: de-ZE-zhoh — Noun meaning 'desire' or 'wish'; a longing for something.
E: E — Conjunction meaning 'and', connecting two elements together.
respirei: resh-pee-REI — First person singular past of 'respirar'; I breathed or inhaled.
vento: VEN-to — Noun meaning 'wind'; moving air currents in the atmosphere.
ensolarado: en-so-la-RA-do — Adjective meaning 'sunny' or 'sun-drenched', filled with sunlight.
ergueu: er-GEH-oo — Third person singular past of 'erguer'; it raised or lifted up.
soprou: so-PROH — Third person singular past of 'soprar'; it blew or gusted.
as: ash — Definite feminine plural article meaning 'the'.
sombras: SOM-brash — Plural of 'sombra'; shadows or shades cast by objects.
sobre: SOH-bre — Preposition meaning 'over', 'above', or 'about'.
Campanário: kam-pa-NA-ree-oh — Bell tower or steeple; a tower housing church bells.
agitou: a-zhee-TOH — Third person singular past of 'agitar'; it shook or stirred.
perfumados: pehr-foo-MA-doosh — Adjective meaning 'perfumed' or 'fragrant' (masculine plural).
ramos: HA-moosh — Plural of 'ramo'; branches of a tree or shrub.
lilás: lee-LAHSH — Noun or adjective meaning 'lilac'; the purple-flowering shrub.
balançou: ba-lan-SOH — Third person singular past of 'balançar'; it swayed or rocked.
mil: MEEL — Numeral meaning 'one thousand'; a large number.
cachos: KA-shoosh — Plural of 'cacho'; clusters or bunches of flowers or grapes.
castanheiro: kash-ta-NYEI-ro — Chestnut tree; a large deciduous tree bearing chestnuts.
encheu: en-SHEH-oo — Third person singular past of 'encher'; it filled or stuffed.
narinas: na-REE-nash — Plural of 'narina'; nostrils, the openings of the nose.
perfumes: pehr-FOO-mesh — Plural of 'perfume'; pleasant fragrances or scented substances.
moldou: mol-DOH — Third person singular past of 'moldar'; it shaped or formed.
nuvens: NOO-vensh — Plural of 'nuvem'; clouds floating in the sky.
franjas: Plural of 'franja'; fringes or decorative borders on fabric.
faixas: FAI-shash — Plural of 'faixa'; bands, strips, or ribbons of material.
trouxe: TROH-she — Third person singular past of 'trazer'; it brought or carried.
suavemente: swa-ve-MEN-te — Adverb meaning 'softly', 'gently', or 'smoothly'.
solene: so-LE-ne — Adjective meaning 'solemn' or 'formal', carried out ceremoniously.
melodia: me-lo-DEE-a — Noun meaning 'melody'; a sequence of musical notes forming a tune.
Dos: DOOSH — Contraction of 'de' and 'os', meaning 'of the' (masculine plural).
sinos: SEE-noosh — Plural of 'sino'; bells, especially those hung in church towers.
quando: KWAN-do — Conjunction meaning 'when', indicating time of an event.
fiéis: fee-EIS — Plural of 'fiel'; faithful ones or loyal believers in church.
tempo: TEM-po — Noun meaning 'time' or 'weather'; a duration or period.
Cheguei: she-GEI — First person singular past of 'chegar'; I arrived or reached.
à: A — Contraction of 'a' and 'a'; to the (feminine singular).
casa: KA-za — Noun meaning 'house' or 'home'; a place where one lives.
Decano: de-KA-no — Dean; senior official of a cathedral or academic institution.
coração: ko-ra-SÃOW — Noun meaning 'heart'; the organ or seat of emotions.
mente: MEN-te — Noun meaning 'mind'; the faculty of thought and reason.
tremiam: tre-MEE-ãw — Third person plural imperfect of 'tremer'; they were trembling.
tremulante: tre-moo-LAN-te — Adjective meaning 'trembling' or 'quivering'; vibrating with emotion.
repique: he-PEE-ke — Noun meaning 'peal' or 'chime'; the ringing sound of bells.
Era: E-ra — Third person singular imperfect of 'ser'; it was (describing state).
quase: KWA-ze — Adverb meaning 'almost' or 'nearly', indicating close proximity.
meu: MEH-oo — Possessive adjective meaning 'my' (masculine singular form).
lar: LAR — Noun meaning 'home' or 'hearth'; one's domestic dwelling place.
há: A — Third person singular of 'haver'; there is/are or 'ago'.
seis: SEISH — Numeral meaning 'six'; the number between five and seven.
anos: A-noosh — Plural of 'ano'; years as units measuring duration of time.
Os: OOSH — Definite masculine plural article meaning 'the'.
tinham: TEE-nyãw — Third person plural past perfect of 'ter'; they had done something.
alterado: ahl-te-RA-do — Past participle of 'alterar'; changed or altered (masculine singular).
Tijolo: tee-ZHO-lo — Noun meaning 'brick'; a rectangular block used in construction.
vermelho: vehr-ME-lyo — Adjective meaning 'red'; the color of blood or fire.
cantaria: kan-ta-REE-a — Ashlar or dressed stonework; finely cut stone used in construction.
longo: LON-go — Adjective meaning 'long' or 'lengthy' in extent or duration.
baixo: BAI-sho — Adjective meaning 'low', 'short', or 'soft' in height or sound.
mansardas: man-SAR-dash — Plural of 'mansarda'; mansard roofs or attic rooms beneath them.

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