The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 2 — Page 2

Vocabulary

他

tā — Third person singular pronoun: he, him.

说

shuō — To speak, say, or tell something.

来

lái — To come, arrive, or approach.

拜访

bàifǎng — To pay a visit to someone formally.

我们

wǒmen — First person plural pronoun: we, us.

是

shì — To be; linking verb indicating identity or state.

为了

wèile — For the purpose of; in order to achieve something.

向

xiàng — Toward; directed at a person or direction.

我

wǒ — First person singular pronoun: I, me.

的

de — Structural particle indicating possession or modification.

朋友

péngyou — A friend; a person one has affection for.

请教

qǐngjiào — To humbly ask for advice or guidance.

或者

huòzhě — Or; used to present alternative possibilities.

征询

zhēngxún — To solicit opinions or consult someone formally.

对

duì — Regarding; concerning; directed toward something.

某件

mǒu jiàn — A certain (matter); referring to an unspecified item.

引起

yǐnqǐ — To cause, trigger, or give rise to something.

了

le — Particle indicating completion or change of state.

很大

hěn dà — Very large; of great magnitude or degree.

麻烦

máfan — Trouble, inconvenience, or a bothersome situation.

公务

gōngwù — Official business or government-related affairs.

意见

yìjiàn — Opinion, view, or suggestion on a matter.

如果

rúguǒ — If; introducing a conditional or hypothetical situation.

这

zhè — This; a demonstrative pronoun indicating proximity.

任何

rènhé — Any; referring to something without restriction.

需要

xūyào — To need or require something; a necessity.

思考

sīkǎo — To think deeply; to ponder or reflect on something.

问题

wèntí — A question, problem, or issue to address.

说道

shuōdào — Said; used to introduce direct speech attribution.

没有

méiyǒu — To not have; negation of existence or possession.

点燃

diǎnrán — To light or ignite something, such as a flame.

在

zài — At, in, or on; indicating location or ongoing action.

黑暗

hēi'àn — Darkness; absence of light; can mean ignorance.

中

zhōng — In the middle of; within a space or state.

研究

yánjiū — To research, study, or investigate a subject.

它

tā — Third person singular pronoun for objects: it.

会

huì — Will; able to; expressing ability or future action.

更

gèng — Even more; to a greater degree or extent.

有效

yǒuxiào — Effective; producing the desired result or outcome.

又

yòu — Again; also; in addition to something else.

你

nǐ — Second person singular pronoun: you.

奇怪

qíguài — Strange, odd, or peculiar in nature.

想法

xiǎngfǎ — An idea, thought, or way of thinking.

之一

zhīyī — One of; indicating membership in a group.

警察局长

jǐngchá júzhǎng — Chief of police; head of a police department.

有个

yǒu ge — To have a; there is a particular one.

习惯

xíguàn — A habit; a customary behavior or practice.

把

bǎ — Disposal marker; to take and do something with it.

一切

yīqiè — Everything; all things without exception.

超出

chāochū — To exceed or go beyond a limit or boundary.

理解

lǐjiě — To understand or comprehend something fully.

范围

fànwéi — Scope, range, or extent of something.

事情

shìqing — A matter, affair, or thing that occurs.

都

dōu — All; both; indicating inclusion of all items.

称为

chēngwéi — To call or refer to something as a name.

因此

yīncǐ — Therefore; as a result of this reason.

生活

shēnghuó — Life; daily living; to live one's everyday existence.

一大堆

yī dà duī — A large pile or heap; a great many things.

奇事

qí shì — Strange events; mysterious or unusual occurrences.

之中

zhīzhōng — Among; in the midst of a group or situation.

确实

quèshí — Indeed; certainly; truly the case without doubt.

如此

rúcǐ — Like this; in such a manner; so.

递给

dìgěi — To hand or pass something to someone.

客人

kèrén — A guest or visitor; someone received as a host.

一根

yī gēn — One (long thin object); a measure word for sticks.

烟斗

yāndǒu — A tobacco pipe used for smoking.

并

bìng — And; moreover; simultaneously doing another action.

一把

yī bǎ — One (chair or handled object); a measure word.

舒适

shūshì — Comfortable; providing ease and physical relaxation.

椅子

yǐzi — A chair; a piece of furniture for sitting.

推到

tuī dào — To push toward or up to a certain place.

面前

miànqián — In front of; before someone's presence.

那么

nàme — Then; in that case; so (linking statements).

现在

xiànzài — Now; at the present moment in time.

有

yǒu — To have; there is or there are something.

什么

shénme — What; used to ask about an unknown thing.

难题

nántí — A difficult problem or challenging question.

问道

wèndào — Asked; said in questioning; used for attribution.

希望

xīwàng — To hope; to wish for a desired outcome.

不再

bù zài — No longer; not anymore; ceased doing something.

谋杀案

móushā àn — A murder case; a criminal homicide investigation.

之类

zhīlèi — And such; of that kind or category of things.

事

shì — A matter, affair, or event of some kind.

吧

ba — Particle suggesting assumption or seeking confirmation.

哦

ó / ò — Oh; exclamation expressing realization or mild surprise.

不

bù — No, not; general negation particle in Chinese.

不是

bùshì — Is not; negation of identity or state.

那类

nà lèi — That kind or type of thing or category.

事实

shìshí — A fact; something that is true and verifiable.

这件事

zhè jiàn shì — This matter; this particular affair or situation.

非常

fēicháng — Extremely; very; to an exceptional degree.

简单

jiǎndān — Simple, easy; not complicated or difficult.

毫不

háo bù — Not in the least; without any trace of something.

怀疑

huáiyí — To doubt or suspect; feeling uncertain about something.

自己

zìjǐ — Oneself; referring back to the subject of action.

完全

wánquán — Completely, entirely, totally without exception.

可以

kěyǐ — Can, may; expressing permission or capability.

处理

chǔlǐ — To handle, deal with, or process a matter.

好

hǎo — Good; well; satisfactorily completing an action.

但

dàn — But; however; introducing a contrasting statement.

想

xiǎng — To think, want, or consider doing something.

兴趣

xìngqù — Interest; curiosity or enthusiasm toward something.

听听

tīng ting — To listen a bit; to hear out casually.

其中

qízhōng — Among them; within that; therein.

细节

xìjié — Details; small specific particulars of a matter.

因为

yīnwèi — Because; giving the reason for something stated.

实在

shízài — Really, truly; genuinely; used for emphasis.

太

tài — Too; excessively; beyond a normal or desired degree.

而

ér — And yet; but; a conjunction linking contrasting ideas.

是的

shì de — Yes; that is correct; affirmative response.

也

yě — Also, too; indicating something applies equally.

感到

gǎndào — To feel or sense a particular emotion or state.

十分

shífēn — Very, extremely; to a great degree or extent.

困惑

kùnhuò — Confused, perplexed; unable to understand something clearly.

却

què — Yet, but; indicating an unexpected contrast.

难住

nánzhù — To stump or baffle; to leave someone unable to proceed.

也许

yěxǔ — Perhaps, maybe; expressing uncertainty or possibility.

正是

zhèngshì — Precisely; it is exactly this that applies.

简单性

jiǎndānxìng — Simplicity; the quality of being straightforward.

让

ràng — To let, allow, or cause someone to do something.

你们

nǐmen — Second person plural pronoun: you all, you guys.

束手无策

shù shǒu wú cè — At a complete loss; unable to find any solution.

说的

shuō de — What (you) said; referring to someone's statement.

真是

zhēn shì — Really is; truly; used for strong emphasis.

胡言乱语

hú yán luàn yǔ — Nonsense; wild, incoherent, or absurd talk.

大笑着

dà xiào zhe — While laughing heartily; laughing loudly as action.

回答道

huídá dào — Replied, answered; attribution phrase for a response.

这个

zhège — This one; this particular thing or person.

谜

mí — A riddle, mystery, or enigma to be solved.

过于

guòyú — Too; excessively; beyond what is appropriate.

显而易见

xiǎn ér yì jiàn — Obvious, self-evident; clearly apparent to everyone.