The Hound of the Baskervilles — Page 3

Vocabulary

Aprended

Learn (imperative plural command to learn something)

entonces

Then, at that time, or therefore in context

de

Of, from; common preposition indicating origin or belonging

esta

This (feminine singular demonstrative adjective or pronoun)

historia

History or story; narrative of past events

a

To, at; preposition indicating direction or indirect object

no

No, not; basic negation word in Spanish

temer

To fear; to be afraid of something or someone

los

The (masculine plural definite article)

frutos

Fruits or results; outcomes of past actions or events

del

Of the (contraction of de + el)

pasado

The past; time or events that have already occurred

sino

But rather; used to contrast a negative with a positive

ser

To be; fundamental Spanish verb indicating identity or essence

circunspectos

Circumspect, cautious, careful in considering all circumstances

en

In, on, at; preposition indicating location or time

el

The (masculine singular definite article)

futuro

The future; time yet to come ahead

para

For, in order to; preposition indicating purpose or destination

que

That, which, who; conjunction or relative pronoun

esas

Those (feminine plural demonstrative adjective)

viles

Vile, base, despicable; morally corrupt or wicked

pasiones

Passions; strong emotions or intense desires driving behavior

por

By, for, through; preposition indicating cause or means

las

The (feminine plural definite article)

nuestra

Our (feminine singular possessive adjective)

familia

Family; group of related people sharing kinship bonds

ha

Has; third-person singular present perfect auxiliary verb

sufrido

Suffered; past participle of sufrir, to endure pain

tan

So, such, as; adverb intensifying adjectives or adverbs

gravemente

Gravely, seriously; in a severe or critical manner

vuelvan

Return, come back again (third-person plural subjunctive)

desatarse

To unleash itself, break free; to burst out uncontrollably

perdición

Perdition, ruin; complete moral or spiritual destruction

Sabed

Know ye (imperative plural command to be aware)

tiempos

Times; periods or eras in history or daily life

la

The (feminine singular definite article)

Gran

Great, grand; adjective indicating large importance or size

Rebelión

Rebellion; organized resistance or uprising against authority

cuya

Whose (feminine singular relative possessive pronoun)

escrita

Written (feminine past participle of escribir)

docto

Learned, erudite; highly educated and knowledgeable person

os

You (plural object pronoun, formal or archaic Spanish usage)

recomiendo

I recommend; first-person singular present of recomendar

con

With; preposition indicating accompaniment or means

toda

All, entire (feminine singular); complete without exception

sinceridad

Sincerity; quality of being honest and genuine in expression

Mansión

Mansion; large, grand, stately residence or manor house

estaba

Was (imperfect of estar); indicating a temporary past state

poder

Power or to be able to; control or capability

ese

That (masculine singular demonstrative adjective or pronoun)

nombre

Name; word used to identify a person or thing

y

And; basic coordinating conjunction linking words or clauses

puede

Can, is able to (third-person singular present of poder)

negarse

To deny oneself or be denied; to refuse something

era

Was (imperfect of ser); indicating a permanent past identity

un

A, an (masculine singular indefinite article)

hombre

Man; adult male human being

lo

It, him; neuter or masculine direct object pronoun

más

More, most; comparative or superlative degree marker

salvaje

Savage, wild; fierce, uncivilized, or brutal in nature

profano

Profane; disrespectful toward sacred things, irreverent

e

And (variant of y used before words starting with i/hi)

impío

Impious, ungodly; lacking reverence or respect for religion

Esto

This (neuter demonstrative pronoun referring to a concept)

verdad

Truth; that which is factual, real, and not false

sus

His, her, their, your (plural possessive adjective)

vecinos

Neighbors; people living nearby in a community

podrían

Could, would be able to (conditional of poder)

haberlo

To have done it; infinitive auxiliary with object pronoun

perdonado

Forgiven; past participle of perdonar, to pardon someone

viendo

Seeing, considering; gerund of ver, used to imply reason

santos

Saints; holy persons venerated in religious tradition

jamás

Never, ever; emphatic negation referring to no time

han

Have (third-person plural present perfect auxiliary)

abundado

Abounded, been plentiful; past participle of abundar

aquellos

Those (masculine plural distant demonstrative adjective)

lugares

Places, locations; specific areas or spots in space

pero

But; conjunction introducing a contrast or exception

había

There was, had (imperfect of haber indicating existence)

él

He; third-person masculine singular subject pronoun

cierta

Certain, a certain; indicating a particular unspecified quality

disposición

Disposition; natural tendency or inclination in one's character

licenciosa

Licentious; morally unrestrained, especially in sexual conduct

cruel

Cruel; causing pain or suffering without remorse

convirtió

Converted, turned into (preterite of convertir)

su

His, her, your, their (singular possessive adjective)

sinónimo

Synonym; word having the same or similar meaning

infamia

Infamy; extreme disgrace or public shame and dishonor

todo

All, everything, every; totality without exception

oeste

West; the cardinal direction opposite to east

Ocurrió

It occurred, happened (preterite of ocurrir)

este

This (masculine singular demonstrative adjective or pronoun)

llegó

Arrived, came to (preterite of llegar)

amar

To love; to feel deep affection for someone

si

If; conditional conjunction introducing a hypothetical clause

es

Is (third-person singular present of ser)

una

A, an (feminine singular indefinite article)

pasión

Passion; intense emotion or strong romantic desire

oscura

Dark, obscure; lacking light or clarity in nature

conocerse

To be known or to know each other; reflexive verb

bajo

Under, low; beneath or of inferior position or height

luminoso

Luminous, bright; emitting or full of light

hija

Daughter; female child in relation to her parents

labrador

Farmer, laborer; person who works the land or fields

poseía

Possessed, owned (imperfect of poseer)

tierras

Lands, grounds; areas of earth owned or cultivated

cerca

Near, close; in proximity to a place or person

finca

Estate, farm, property; rural land holding or country house

Pero

But; conjunction introducing contrast or contradiction

joven

Young, youth; a person of youthful age

doncella

Maiden, young woman; an unmarried girl of noble bearing

siendo

Being (gerund of ser); while being a certain way

discreta

Discreet, prudent; careful and judicious in behavior

buena

Good (feminine); of high moral quality or character

reputación

Reputation; general opinion others hold about a person

siempre

Always; at all times, without exception

evitaba

Avoided (imperfect of evitar); kept away from habitually

pues

Because, then, well; causal or filler conjunction

temía

Feared (imperfect of temer); was habitually afraid of

malvada

Evil, wicked (feminine); morally bad or villainous

fama

Fame, reputation; what is commonly known about someone

Así

Thus, so, in this way; indicating manner or result

fue

Was, went (preterite of ser or ir)

como

How, like, as; conjunction or adverb of manner

festividad

Festivity, feast day; a day of celebration or religious observance

San

Saint (abbreviated); title given to canonized holy person

cinco

Five; the cardinal number between four and six

o

Or; disjunctive conjunction presenting an alternative

seis

Six; the cardinal number between five and seven

ociosos

Idle, lazy; persons with nothing to do, wasting time

malvados

Wicked men, villains; evil or morally corrupt individuals

compañeros

Companions, companions; fellow associates or partners

se

Himself, herself, themselves; reflexive or reciprocal pronoun

abalanzó

Lunged, pounced, rushed (preterite of abalanzarse)

sobre

On, over, about; preposition indicating position or topic

granja

Farm; agricultural property where animals and crops are kept

llevó

Took, carried away (preterite of llevar)

estando

Being (gerund of estar); while temporarily being somewhere

padre

Father; male parent or older male authority figure

hermanos

Brothers or siblings; male siblings or siblings in general

fuera

Outside, out; away from an enclosed space or home

casa

House, home; a building where people live

bien

Well, good; in a satisfactory or correct manner

sabía

Knew (imperfect of saber); had knowledge of habitually