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, "but then he's a poet, which I take to be only one remove from a fool."

, "mas ele é um poeta, o que considero estar apenas um degrau acima de um tolo."

"True," said Dupin, after a long and thoughtful whiff from his meerschaum, "although I have been guilty of certain doggrel myself."

"Verdade", disse Dupin, após uma longa e pensativa tragada de seu cachimbo de espuma do mar, "embora eu mesmo tenha sido culpado de certos versos toscos."

"Suppose you detail," said I, "the particulars of your search."

"Suponha que você detalhe", disse eu, "os pormenores de sua busca."

"Why the fact is, we took our time, and we searched _everywhere_.

"Pois bem, nós levamos nosso tempo, e buscamos _em todo lugar_.

I have had long experience in these affairs.

Tenho longa experiência nesses assuntos.

I took the entire building, room by room; devoting the nights of a whole week to each.

Percorri o edifício inteiro, quarto por quarto; dedicando as noites de uma semana inteira a cada um.

We examined, first, the furniture of each apartment.

Examinamos, primeiro, os móveis de cada aposento.

We opened every possible drawer; and I presume you know that, to a properly trained police agent, such a thing as a secret drawer is impossible.

Abrimos cada gaveta possível; e presumo que você saiba que, para um agente policial devidamente treinado, uma coisa como uma gaveta secreta é impossível.

Any man is a dolt who permits a 'secret' drawer to escape him in a search of this kind.

Qualquer homem é um tolo que permite que uma gaveta 'secreta' lhe escape em uma busca desse tipo.

The thing is so plain.

A coisa é tão simples.

There is a certain amount of bulk—of space—to be accounted for in every cabinet.

Há uma certa quantidade de volume — de espaço — a ser considerada em cada armário.

Then we have accurate rules.

Então temos regras precisas.

The fiftieth part of a line could not escape us.

A quinquagésima parte de uma linha não poderia nos escapar.

After the cabinets we took the chairs.

Depois dos armários, passamos às cadeiras.

The cushions we probed with the fine long needles you have seen me employ.

As almofadas nós sondamos com as finas e longas agulhas que você me viu usar.

From the tables we removed the tops."

Das mesas nós removemos os tampos."

"Why so?"

"Por quê?"

"Sometimes the top of a table, or other similarly arranged piece of furniture, is removed by the person wishing to conceal an article; then the leg is excavated, the article deposited within the cavity, and the top replaced.

"Às vezes o tampo de uma mesa, ou outra peça de mobiliário disposta de forma semelhante, é removido pela pessoa que deseja ocultar um objeto; então a perna é escavada, o objeto depositado dentro da cavidade, e o tampo recolocado.

Vocabulary

mas: Conjunction meaning 'but', introducing contrast.
ele: Third-person singular masculine pronoun meaning 'he'.
é: Third-person singular of 'ser', meaning 'is'.
um: Indefinite article or numeral meaning 'a' or 'one'.
poeta: A person who writes poetry; a poet.
o: Definite article meaning 'the' (masculine singular).
que: Relative pronoun or conjunction meaning 'that' or 'which'.
considero: First-person singular of 'considerar'; I consider.
estar: Verb meaning 'to be' (temporary or situational states).
apenas: Adverb meaning 'only' or 'just'.
degrau: A step or rung, as on a staircase or ladder.
acima: Adverb meaning 'above' or 'higher than'.
de: Preposition meaning 'of', 'from', or 'by'.
tolo: Adjective or noun meaning 'foolish' or 'fool'.
Verdade: Noun meaning 'truth'; also used as 'indeed' or 'true'.
disse: Past tense of 'dizer'; said or told.
após: Preposition meaning 'after' or 'following'.
uma: Feminine indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'one'.
longa: Feminine adjective meaning 'long' in duration or extent.
e: Conjunction meaning 'and'.
pensativa: Adjective meaning 'thoughtful' or 'pensive' (feminine).
tragada: A puff or drag taken from a pipe or cigarette.
seu: Possessive pronoun meaning 'his', 'her', 'your', or 'its'.
cachimbo: A pipe used for smoking tobacco.
espuma: Foam or froth; also a material (meerschaum) for pipes.
do: Contraction of 'de' + 'o', meaning 'of the'.
mar: Noun meaning 'sea' or 'ocean'.
embora: Conjunction meaning 'although' or 'even though'.
eu: First-person singular pronoun meaning 'I'.
mesmo: Adjective or adverb meaning 'same', 'myself', or 'even'.
tenha: Subjunctive form of 'ter'; meaning 'have' (subjunctive).
sido: Past participle of 'ser'; meaning 'been'.
culpado: Adjective meaning 'guilty' or 'culpable'.
certos: Adjective meaning 'certain' or 'some' (masculine plural).
versos: Lines of poetry; verses.
toscos: Adjective meaning 'crude', 'rough', or 'unpolished' (plural).
Suponha: Imperative of 'supor'; meaning 'suppose' or 'assume'.
você: Second-person pronoun meaning 'you'.
detalhe: Noun meaning 'detail'; or imperative 'detail' (describe).
os: Definite article meaning 'the' (masculine plural).
pormenores: Detailed particulars or specifics; fine details.
sua: Possessive pronoun meaning 'his', 'her', 'your' (feminine).
busca: Noun meaning 'search' or 'quest'.
Pois: Conjunction or filler meaning 'well', 'so', or 'because'.
bem: Adverb meaning 'well'; also noun meaning 'good'.
nós: First-person plural pronoun meaning 'we'.
levamos: First-person plural past of 'levar'; we took or spent (time).
nosso: Possessive adjective meaning 'our' (masculine).
tempo: Noun meaning 'time' or 'weather'.
buscamos: First-person plural of 'buscar'; we searched or looked for.
em: Preposition meaning 'in', 'at', or 'on'.
todo: Adjective meaning 'all', 'every', or 'whole'.
lugar: Noun meaning 'place', 'location', or 'spot'.
Tenho: First-person singular of 'ter'; I have.
experiência: Noun meaning 'experience' or 'experiment'.
nesses: Contraction of 'em' + 'esses'; meaning 'in these/those'.
assuntos: Noun meaning 'matters', 'subjects', or 'affairs' (plural).
Percorri: First-person singular past of 'percorrer'; I traversed or covered.
edifício: Noun meaning 'building' or 'edifice'.
inteiro: Adjective meaning 'entire', 'whole', or 'complete'.
quarto: Noun meaning 'room' or 'bedroom'; also 'fourth'.
por: Preposition meaning 'by', 'for', 'through', or 'per'.
dedicando: Gerund of 'dedicar'; dedicating or devoting.
as: Definite article meaning 'the' (feminine plural).
noites: Plural of 'noite'; meaning 'nights'.
semana: Noun meaning 'week'.
inteira: Feminine adjective meaning 'entire' or 'whole'.
a: Feminine definite article or preposition meaning 'to' or 'the'.
cada: Adjective meaning 'each' or 'every'.
Examinamos: First-person plural of 'examinar'; we examined or inspected.
primeiro: Adjective or adverb meaning 'first' or 'firstly'.
móveis: Plural noun meaning 'furniture' or 'movable items'.
aposento: Noun meaning 'room' or 'chamber' (slightly formal).
Abrimos: First-person plural of 'abrir'; we opened.
gaveta: Noun meaning 'drawer' (in furniture).
possível: Adjective meaning 'possible'.
presumo: First-person singular of 'presumir'; I presume or assume.
saiba: Subjunctive of 'saber'; (that you) know.
para: Preposition meaning 'for', 'to', or 'in order to'.
agente: Noun meaning 'agent', 'officer', or 'detective'.
policial: Adjective or noun meaning 'police' or 'police officer'.
devidamente: Adverb meaning 'duly', 'properly', or 'adequately'.
treinado: Past participle of 'treinar'; trained or skilled.
coisa: Noun meaning 'thing' or 'object'.
como: Conjunction or adverb meaning 'as', 'like', or 'how'.
secreta: Adjective meaning 'secret' or 'hidden' (feminine).
impossível: Adjective meaning 'impossible'.
Qualquer: Adjective meaning 'any' or 'whatever'.
homem: Noun meaning 'man' or 'person'.
permite: Third-person singular of 'permitir'; allows or permits.
lhe: Indirect object pronoun meaning 'to him', 'to her', 'to you'.
escape: Subjunctive of 'escapar'; that (it) escape or slip away.
desse: Contraction of 'de' + 'esse'; meaning 'of that'.
tipo: Noun meaning 'type', 'kind', or 'sort'.
tão: Adverb meaning 'so' or 'as' (intensifier).
simples: Adjective meaning 'simple', 'plain', or 'easy'.
Há: Third-person singular of 'haver'; there is/are.
certa: Feminine adjective meaning 'certain' or 'a certain'.
quantidade: Noun meaning 'quantity' or 'amount'.
volume: Noun meaning 'volume', 'bulk', or 'space occupied'.
espaço: Noun meaning 'space' or 'room'.
ser: Infinitive verb meaning 'to be' (permanent states).
considerada: Past participle of 'considerar'; considered (feminine).
armário: Noun meaning 'wardrobe', 'closet', or 'cabinet'.
Então: Adverb or conjunction meaning 'then', 'so', or 'therefore'.
temos: First-person plural of 'ter'; we have.
regras: Plural noun meaning 'rules' or 'regulations'.
precisas: Adjective meaning 'precise' or 'exact' (feminine plural).
parte: Noun meaning 'part', 'portion', or 'section'.
linha: Noun meaning 'line', 'thread', or 'row'.
não: Adverb meaning 'no' or 'not'.
poderia: Conditional of 'poder'; could or would be able to.
nos: First-person plural pronoun meaning 'us' or 'ourselves'.
escapar: Verb meaning 'to escape', 'to slip away', or 'to evade'.
Depois: Adverb meaning 'after', 'afterwards', or 'then'.
dos: Contraction of 'de' + 'os'; meaning 'of the' (masculine plural).
armários: Plural of 'armário'; wardrobes, closets, or cabinets.
passamos: First-person plural of 'passar'; we moved on or passed.
às: Contraction of 'a' + 'as'; meaning 'to the' (feminine plural).
cadeiras: Plural noun meaning 'chairs'.
almofadas: Plural noun meaning 'cushions' or 'pillows'.
sondamos: First-person plural of 'sondar'; we probed or sounded.
com: Preposition meaning 'with'.
finas: Adjective meaning 'fine', 'thin', or 'slender' (feminine plural).
longas: Adjective meaning 'long' (feminine plural).
agulhas: Plural noun meaning 'needles'.
me: First-person singular object pronoun meaning 'me' or 'myself'.
viu: Third-person singular past of 'ver'; he/she saw.
usar: Verb meaning 'to use' or 'to wear'.
Das: Contraction of 'de' + 'as'; meaning 'of the' (feminine plural).
mesas: Plural noun meaning 'tables'.
removemos: First-person plural of 'remover'; we removed.
tampos: Plural of 'tampo'; tabletops or surface covers.
quê: Interrogative pronoun meaning 'what' (after preposition).
Às: Contraction of 'a' + 'as'; 'to the' (feminine plural).
vezes: Plural of 'vez'; times, occasions ('às vezes' = sometimes).
tampo: Noun meaning 'top', 'lid', or 'surface' of a table.
mesa: Noun meaning 'table'.
ou: Conjunction meaning 'or'.
outra: Adjective meaning 'other' or 'another' (feminine).
peça: Noun meaning 'piece', 'part', or 'item'.
mobiliário: Noun meaning 'furniture' or 'furnishings' (collective).
disposta: Past participle of 'dispor'; arranged or positioned (feminine).
forma: Noun meaning 'form', 'shape', or 'way/manner'.
semelhante: Adjective meaning 'similar' or 'such'.
removido: Past participle of 'remover'; removed or taken off.
pela: Contraction of 'por' + 'a'; meaning 'by the' (feminine).
pessoa: Noun meaning 'person'.
deseja: Third-person singular of 'desejar'; wishes or desires.
ocultar: Verb meaning 'to hide', 'to conceal', or 'to obscure'.
objeto: Noun meaning 'object' or 'item'.
então: Adverb meaning 'then', 'so', or 'therefore'.
perna: Noun meaning 'leg' (of a person or furniture).
escavada: Past participle of 'escavar'; hollowed out or excavated.
depositado: Past participle of 'depositar'; deposited or placed inside.
dentro: Adverb or preposition meaning 'inside' or 'within'.
da: Contraction of 'de' + 'a'; meaning 'of the' (feminine singular).
cavidade: Noun meaning 'cavity', 'hollow', or 'hole'.
recolocado: Past participle of 'recolocar'; replaced or put back.

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