The Angel in the House — Page 8

English → Pt Book I. Level 7/10

But when I look on her and hope

Mas quando a contemplo e espero

To tell with joy what I admire,

Dizer com alegria o que admiro,

My thoughts lie cramp'd in narrow scope,

Meus pensamentos ficam presos em estreito âmbito,

Or in the feeble birth expire;

Ou expiram num fraco nascimento;

No mystery of well-woven speech,

Nenhum mistério de discurso bem tecido,

No simplest phrase of tenderest fall,

Nenhuma frase singela de mais terna cadência,

No liken'd excellence can reach

Nenhuma excelência comparada pode alcançar

Her, thee most excellent of all,

A ela, a ti, a mais excelente de todas,

The best half of creation's best,

A melhor metade do melhor da criação,

Its heart to feel, its eye to see,

Seu coração para sentir, seus olhos para ver,

The crown and complex of the rest,

A coroa e o compêndio de tudo o mais,

Its aim and its epitome.

Seu alvo e seu epítome.

Nay, might I utter my conceit,

Não, pudesse eu exprimir meu conceito,

'Twere after all a vulgar song,

Seria afinal uma canção vulgar,

For she's so simply, subtly sweet,

Pois ela é tão simples e sutilmente doce,

My deepest rapture does her wrong.

Meu mais profundo êxtase lhe faz injustiça.

Yet is it now my chosen task

No entanto, é agora minha missão escolhida

To sing her worth as Maid and Wife;

Cantar seu valor como Donzela e Esposa;

Nor happier post than this I ask,

Nem posto mais feliz do que este peço,

To live her laureate all my life.

Viver como seu laureado por toda a minha vida.

On wings of love uplifted free,

Em asas de amor elevadas e livres,

And by her gentleness made great,

E engrandecido pela sua ternura,

I'll teach how noble man should be

Ensinarei quão nobre deve ser o homem

To match with such a lovely mate;

Para se unir a uma companheira tão amável;

And then in her may move the more

E então nela pode mover-se ainda mais

The woman's wish to be desired,

O desejo feminino de ser desejada,

(By praise increased), till both shall soar,

(Aumentado pelo louvor), até que ambos se elevem,

With blissful emulations fired.

Inflamados por venturosas emulações.

And, as geranium, pink, or rose

E, assim como o gerânio, o cravo ou a rosa

Is thrice itself through power of art,

Se torna três vezes mais ela mesma pelo poder da arte,

So may my happy skill disclose

Assim possa minha venturosa habilidade revelar

New fairness even in her fair heart;

Nova beleza mesmo em seu belo coração;

Until that churl shall nowhere be

Até que aquele rude em nenhum lugar exista

Who bends not, awed, before the throne

Que não se curve, reverente, ante o trono

Of her affecting majesty,

De sua tocante majestade,

So meek, so far unlike our own;

Tão mansa, tão diferente da nossa;

Until (for who may hope too much

Até que (pois quem pode esperar demais

From her who wields the powers of love?)

Daquela que empunha os poderes do amor?)

Vocabulary

Mas: Conjunction meaning 'but', used to contrast ideas.
quando: Conjunction or adverb meaning 'when'.
a: Feminine definite article meaning 'the'.
contemplo: First-person singular of 'contemplar', meaning 'I contemplate'.
e: Conjunction meaning 'and', connecting words or clauses.
espero: First-person singular of 'esperar', meaning 'I hope' or 'I wait'.
Dizer: Infinitive verb meaning 'to say' or 'to tell'.
com: Preposition meaning 'with', indicating accompaniment.
alegria: Noun meaning 'joy', 'happiness', or 'gladness'.
o: Masculine definite article or pronoun meaning 'the' or 'it'.
que: Relative pronoun or conjunction meaning 'that', 'which', or 'what'.
admiro: First-person singular of 'admirar', meaning 'I admire'.
Meus: Masculine plural possessive meaning 'my'.
pensamentos: Plural noun meaning 'thoughts' or 'ideas'.
ficam: Third-person plural of 'ficar', meaning 'they remain' or 'they stay'.
presos: Adjective meaning 'trapped', 'caught', or 'imprisoned'.
em: Preposition meaning 'in', 'on', or 'at'.
estreito: Adjective meaning 'narrow' or 'tight'; noun meaning 'strait'.
âmbito: Noun meaning 'scope', 'range', or 'sphere'.
Ou: Conjunction meaning 'or', presenting an alternative.
expiram: Third-person plural of 'expirar', meaning 'they expire' or 'they die out'.
num: Contraction of 'em' + 'um', meaning 'in a'.
fraco: Adjective meaning 'weak', 'feeble', or 'faint'.
nascimento: Noun meaning 'birth' or 'beginning'.
Nenhum: Indefinite pronoun meaning 'no', 'none', or 'not any'.
mistério: Noun meaning 'mystery' or 'secret'.
de: Preposition meaning 'of' or 'from'.
discurso: Noun meaning 'speech', 'discourse', or 'address'.
bem: Adverb meaning 'well'; noun meaning 'good'.
tecido: Adjective meaning 'woven'; noun meaning 'fabric' or 'tissue'.
Nenhuma: Feminine form of 'nenhum', meaning 'no' or 'none'.
frase: Noun meaning 'phrase', 'sentence', or 'expression'.
singela: Adjective meaning 'simple', 'plain', or 'unadorned'.
mais: Adverb meaning 'more' or 'most'; also 'plus'.
terna: Adjective meaning 'tender', 'gentle', or 'affectionate'.
cadência: Noun meaning 'cadence', 'rhythm', or 'flow'.
excelência: Noun meaning 'excellence', 'superiority', or 'distinction'.
comparada: Past participle of 'comparar', meaning 'compared'.
pode: Third-person singular of 'poder', meaning 'can' or 'is able to'.
alcançar: Verb meaning 'to reach', 'to attain', or 'to achieve'.
A: Feminine definite article meaning 'the'.
ela: Personal pronoun meaning 'she' or 'her'.
ti: Personal pronoun meaning 'you' (singular, informal object form).
excelente: Adjective meaning 'excellent' or 'outstanding'.
todas: Feminine plural pronoun or adjective meaning 'all'.
melhor: Adjective or adverb meaning 'better' or 'best'.
metade: Noun meaning 'half' or 'one half of something'.
do: Contraction of 'de' + 'o', meaning 'of the' (masculine).
da: Contraction of 'de' + 'a', meaning 'of the' (feminine).
criação: Noun meaning 'creation', 'creation of the world', or 'upbringing'.
Seu: Possessive adjective meaning 'his', 'her', 'its', or 'your'.
coração: Noun meaning 'heart', used literally or figuratively.
para: Preposition meaning 'for', 'to', or 'in order to'.
sentir: Infinitive verb meaning 'to feel' or 'to sense'.
seus: Masculine plural possessive meaning 'his', 'her', or 'their'.
olhos: Plural noun meaning 'eyes'.
ver: Infinitive verb meaning 'to see' or 'to look at'.
coroa: Noun meaning 'crown', 'wreath', or 'corona'.
tudo: Pronoun meaning 'everything' or 'all'.
alvo: Noun meaning 'target' or 'goal'; adjective meaning 'white'.
seu: Possessive adjective meaning 'his', 'her', 'its', or 'your'.
Não: Adverb or particle meaning 'no' or 'not'.
pudesse: Imperfect subjunctive of 'poder', meaning 'could' or 'were able to'.
eu: Personal pronoun meaning 'I'.
exprimir: Verb meaning 'to express' or 'to convey'.
meu: Masculine singular possessive meaning 'my'.
conceito: Noun meaning 'concept', 'idea', or 'notion'.
Seria: Conditional of 'ser', meaning 'it would be'.
afinal: Adverb meaning 'after all', 'finally', or 'in the end'.
uma: Feminine indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'an'.
canção: Noun meaning 'song' or 'ballad'.
vulgar: Adjective meaning 'vulgar', 'common', or 'ordinary'.
Pois: Conjunction meaning 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
é: Third-person singular of 'ser', meaning 'is'.
tão: Adverb meaning 'so' or 'as', indicating degree.
simples: Adjective meaning 'simple', 'plain', or 'easy'.
sutilmente: Adverb meaning 'subtly' or 'delicately'.
doce: Adjective meaning 'sweet', 'gentle', or 'soft'.
Meu: Masculine singular possessive meaning 'my'.
profundo: Adjective meaning 'deep', 'profound', or 'intense'.
êxtase: Noun meaning 'ecstasy', 'rapture', or 'bliss'.
lhe: Indirect object pronoun meaning 'to him', 'to her', or 'to you'.
faz: Third-person singular of 'fazer', meaning 'makes' or 'does'.
injustiça: Noun meaning 'injustice', 'unfairness', or 'wrong'.
No: Contraction of 'em' + 'o', meaning 'in the' (masculine).
entanto: Used in phrase 'no entanto', meaning 'however' or 'nevertheless'.
agora: Adverb meaning 'now' or 'at this moment'.
minha: Feminine singular possessive meaning 'my'.
missão: Noun meaning 'mission', 'task', or 'purpose'.
escolhida: Past participle of 'escolher', meaning 'chosen' or 'selected'.
Cantar: Infinitive verb meaning 'to sing'.
valor: Noun meaning 'value', 'worth', or 'bravery'.
como: Adverb or conjunction meaning 'as', 'like', or 'how'.
Esposa: Noun meaning 'wife' or 'spouse'.
Nem: Conjunction meaning 'nor' or 'not even'.
posto: Noun meaning 'post', 'position', or 'rank'.
feliz: Adjective meaning 'happy', 'fortunate', or 'joyful'.
este: Demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this' (masculine singular).
peço: First-person singular of 'pedir', meaning 'I ask' or 'I request'.
Viver: Infinitive verb meaning 'to live'.
por: Preposition meaning 'by', 'through', or 'for'.
toda: Feminine adjective meaning 'all', 'entire', or 'whole'.
vida: Noun meaning 'life'.
Em: Preposition meaning 'in', 'on', or 'at'.
asas: Plural noun meaning 'wings'.
amor: Noun meaning 'love' or 'affection'.
elevadas: Adjective meaning 'elevated', 'high', or 'lofty'.
livres: Adjective meaning 'free', 'unrestrained', or 'liberated'.
pela: Contraction of 'por' + 'a', meaning 'by the' (feminine).
ternura: Noun meaning 'tenderness', 'gentleness', or 'affection'.
Ensinarei: Future tense of 'ensinar', first person: 'I will teach'.
nobre: Adjective meaning 'noble', 'honorable', or 'distinguished'.
deve: Third-person singular of 'dever', meaning 'must' or 'should'.
ser: Infinitive verb meaning 'to be'.
homem: Noun meaning 'man' or 'human being'.
Para: Preposition meaning 'for', 'to', or 'in order to'.
se: Reflexive pronoun meaning 'oneself', 'himself', or 'herself'.
unir: Verb meaning 'to unite', 'to join', or 'to connect'.
companheira: Noun meaning 'companion', 'partner', or 'female friend'.
amável: Adjective meaning 'kind', 'lovable', or 'amiable'.
então: Adverb meaning 'then', 'so', or 'therefore'.
nela: Contraction of 'em' + 'ela', meaning 'in her' or 'in it'.
mover-se: Reflexive verb meaning 'to move oneself' or 'to stir'.
ainda: Adverb meaning 'still', 'yet', or 'even'.
O: Masculine definite article meaning 'the'.
desejo: Noun meaning 'desire', 'wish', or 'longing'.
feminino: Adjective meaning 'feminine', 'female', or 'womanly'.
desejada: Past participle of 'desejar', meaning 'desired' or 'wished for'.
Aumentado: Past participle of 'aumentar', meaning 'increased' or 'augmented'.
pelo: Contraction of 'por' + 'o', meaning 'by the' (masculine).
louvor: Noun meaning 'praise', 'commendation', or 'glory'.
até: Preposition or adverb meaning 'until', 'up to', or 'even'.
ambos: Pronoun meaning 'both', referring to two entities.
elevem: Present subjunctive of 'elevar', meaning 'may they elevate'.
Inflamados: Adjective meaning 'inflamed', 'fired up', or 'passionate'.
assim: Adverb meaning 'thus', 'so', or 'in this way'.
cravo: Noun meaning 'carnation' (flower) or 'clove' (spice).
rosa: Noun meaning 'rose'; adjective meaning 'pink'.
Se: Reflexive pronoun or conditional conjunction meaning 'if' or 'oneself'.
torna: Third-person singular of 'tornar', meaning 'becomes' or 'returns'.
três: Number meaning 'three'.
vezes: Plural of 'vez', meaning 'times' or 'occasions'.
mesma: Feminine adjective meaning 'same' or 'herself'.
poder: Verb meaning 'to be able'; noun meaning 'power'.
arte: Noun meaning 'art', 'skill', or 'craft'.
Assim: Adverb meaning 'thus', 'so', or 'likewise'.
possa: Present subjunctive of 'poder', meaning 'may be able to'.
habilidade: Noun meaning 'ability', 'skill', or 'talent'.
revelar: Verb meaning 'to reveal', 'to disclose', or 'to show'.
Nova: Adjective meaning 'new' or 'novel'; noun meaning 'nova'.
beleza: Noun meaning 'beauty' or 'loveliness'.
mesmo: Adjective or adverb meaning 'same', 'even', or 'indeed'.
belo: Adjective meaning 'beautiful', 'handsome', or 'lovely'.
Até: Preposition or adverb meaning 'until', 'up to', or 'even'.
aquele: Demonstrative pronoun meaning 'that' (masculine, distant).
rude: Adjective meaning 'rude', 'rough', or 'uncouth'.
nenhum: Indefinite pronoun meaning 'no', 'none', or 'not any'.
lugar: Noun meaning 'place', 'location', or 'spot'.
exista: Present subjunctive of 'existir', meaning 'may exist'.
Que: Relative pronoun or conjunction meaning 'that', 'which', or 'who'.
não: Adverb or particle meaning 'no' or 'not'.
curve: Present subjunctive of 'curvar', meaning 'may bend' or 'may bow'.
trono: Noun meaning 'throne' or 'seat of power'.
De: Preposition meaning 'of' or 'from'.
tocante: Adjective meaning 'touching', 'moving', or 'poignant'.
majestade: Noun meaning 'majesty', 'grandeur', or 'sovereignty'.
Tão: Adverb meaning 'so' or 'as', indicating degree or comparison.
mansa: Adjective meaning 'gentle', 'meek', or 'tame'.
diferente: Adjective meaning 'different', 'distinct', or 'unlike'.
nossa: Feminine possessive meaning 'our' or 'ours'.
pois: Conjunction meaning 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
quem: Relative or interrogative pronoun meaning 'who' or 'whom'.
esperar: Verb meaning 'to hope', 'to wait', or 'to expect'.
demais: Adverb meaning 'too much' or 'excessively'.
Daquela: Contraction of 'de' + 'aquela', meaning 'from that' (feminine).
os: Masculine plural definite article meaning 'the'.
poderes: Plural of 'poder', meaning 'powers' or 'abilities'.

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