Won from the Waves — Page 5

English → Pt CHAPTER ONE. Level 6/10

It is likely, however, to be a dirtier night than I had thought for--I will own that.

É provável, no entanto, que seja uma noite mais tempestuosa do que eu havia pensado -- devo admitir isso.

Jacob," he said to his youngest boy, "do you go back and stay with your mother, she wants some help in the house, and you can look after the pigs and poultry before we are back in the morning."

Jacob," disse ele ao seu filho mais novo, "volte e fique com sua mãe, ela precisa de alguma ajuda em casa, e você pode cuidar dos porcos e das aves antes de voltarmos pela manhã."

Jacob, a fine lad of ten or twelve years, though he looked older, seemed somewhat disappointed, as he had expected to have gone to sea with his father and brothers.

Jacob, um belo rapaz de dez ou doze anos, embora parecesse mais velho, ficou um tanto desapontado, pois esperava ter ido ao mar com seu pai e seus irmãos.

Without attempting, however, to expostulate, he immediately turned back towards the cottage, while the rest of the party proceeded to the _Nancy_, a fine yawl which lay at anchor close to the pier.

Sem tentar, no entanto, protestar, ele imediatamente voltou em direção à cabana, enquanto o resto do grupo seguiu para o _Nancy_, um belo iate que estava ancorado perto do cais.

She was quickly hauled alongside, when some of the men jumped into her.

Ela foi rapidamente puxada para o lado, quando alguns dos homens saltaram para dentro dela.

Before following them, Adam Halliburt took another glance seaward.

Antes de segui-los, Adam Halliburt lançou mais um olhar em direção ao mar.

The wind drove the rain and spray with greater force than before against his face.

O vento impelia a chuva e os borrifos com mais força do que antes contra o seu rosto.

"We will wait a bit, lads," he said.

"Vamos esperar um pouco, rapazes," disse ele.

"There is no great hurry, and in a few minutes we shall make out what the weather is going to be."

"Não há grande pressa, e em alguns minutos saberemos como o tempo vai se comportar."

His own sons and some of the men remained in the boat, knowing that he was not likely to give up his intention unless the weather speedily became much worse.

Seus próprios filhos e alguns dos homens permaneceram no barco, sabendo que ele provavelmente não desistiria de sua intenção, a menos que o tempo piorasse muito rapidamente.

Others followed him back to the pier-head, over which the spray beat in frequent showers, showing that the sea had got up considerably, even since they had left it.

Outros o seguiram de volta à cabeça do cais, sobre a qual os borrifos batiam em frequentes rajadas, mostrando que o mar havia crescido consideravelmente, mesmo desde que o tinham deixado.

Vocabulary

É: eh — Third person singular present tense of 'ser' (to be).
provável: pro-VAH-vel — Likely or probable to happen.
no: noo — Contraction of 'em' and 'o' meaning 'in the'.
entanto: en-TAN-too — Used in 'no entanto' meaning 'however' or 'nevertheless'.
que: keh — Conjunction meaning 'that', 'which', or 'what'.
seja: SAY-zhah — Subjunctive form of 'ser', meaning 'be'.
uma: OO-mah — Feminine indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'an'.
noite: NOY-cheh — The period of darkness after sunset; night.
mais: my-sh — Comparative adverb meaning 'more' or 'most'.
tempestuosa: tem-pes-TOO-oh-zah — Adjective describing stormy or turbulent weather conditions.
do: doo — Contraction of 'de' and 'o' meaning 'of the'.
eu: EH-oo — First person singular pronoun meaning 'I'.
havia: ah-VEE-ah — Past tense of 'haver', meaning 'had' or 'there was'.
pensado: pen-SAH-doo — Past participle of 'pensar', meaning 'thought'.
devo: DEH-voo — First person singular of 'dever', meaning 'I must/should'.
admitir: ad-mee-CHEER — To acknowledge or confess something as true.
isso: EE-soo — Demonstrative pronoun meaning 'that' or 'this'.
disse: DEE-seh — Past tense of 'dizer', meaning 'said'.
ele: EH-leh — Third person singular masculine pronoun meaning 'he'.
ao: ow — Contraction of 'a' and 'o' meaning 'to the'.
seu: SEH-oo — Possessive pronoun meaning 'his', 'her', or 'your'.
filho: FEEL-yoo — Male offspring; son.
novo: NOH-voo — Adjective meaning young or new.
volte: VOL-cheh — Imperative form of 'voltar', meaning 'return' or 'go back'.
e: eh — Conjunction meaning 'and'.
fique: FEE-keh — Imperative/subjunctive of 'ficar', meaning 'stay' or 'remain'.
com: kong — Preposition meaning 'with'.
sua: SOO-ah — Feminine possessive pronoun meaning 'his', 'her', or 'your'.
mãe: mah-ng — Female parent; mother.
ela: EH-lah — Third person singular feminine pronoun meaning 'she'.
precisa: preh-SEE-zah — Third person singular of 'precisar', meaning 'needs'.
de: deh — Preposition meaning 'of', 'from', or 'about'.
alguma: al-GOO-mah — Feminine indefinite pronoun meaning 'some' or 'any'.
ajuda: ah-ZHOO-dah — Assistance or support given to someone in need.
em: eng — Preposition meaning 'in', 'at', or 'on'.
casa: KAH-zah — A building where people live; home or house.
você: voh-SEH — Second person singular pronoun meaning 'you'.
pode: POH-deh — Third/second person of 'poder', meaning 'can' or 'may'.
cuidar: kwee-DAR — To look after or take care of someone or something.
dos: doosh — Contraction of 'de' and 'os' meaning 'of the' (plural).
porcos: POR-koosh — Plural of 'porco'; domesticated farm animals; pigs.
das: dahsh — Contraction of 'de' and 'as' meaning 'of the' (feminine plural).
aves: AH-vesh — Plural of 'ave'; birds or poultry.
antes: AN-tesh — Adverb or preposition meaning 'before' in time.
voltarmos: vol-TAR-moosh — First person plural infinitive of 'voltar', 'before we return'.
pela: PEH-lah — Contraction of 'por' and 'a' meaning 'by the' or 'through the'.
manhã: man-YAHN — The early part of the day; morning.
um: oong — Masculine indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'an'.
belo: BEH-loo — Adjective meaning beautiful, handsome, or fine.
rapaz: hah-PAHZ — A young male person; boy or lad.
dez: desh — The cardinal number ten.
ou: oh — Conjunction meaning 'or'.
doze: DOH-zeh — The cardinal number twelve.
anos: AH-noosh — Plural of 'ano'; years of age or calendar years.
embora: em-BOH-rah — Conjunction meaning 'although' or 'even though'.
parecesse: pah-reh-SEH-seh — Imperfect subjunctive of 'parecer', meaning 'seemed' or 'appeared'.
velho: VEL-yoo — Adjective meaning old in age or appearance.
ficou: fee-KOH — Past tense of 'ficar', meaning 'stayed', 'remained', or 'became'.
tanto: TAN-too — Adverb or adjective meaning 'so much' or 'as much'.
desapontado: deh-zah-pon-TAH-doo — Feeling let down or disappointed by an outcome.
pois: poysh — Conjunction meaning 'because', 'since', or 'for'.
esperava: es-peh-RAH-vah — Imperfect of 'esperar', meaning 'was hoping' or 'expected'.
ter: tehr — Auxiliary/main verb meaning 'to have'.
ido: EE-doo — Past participle of 'ir', meaning 'gone'.
mar: mar — Large body of saltwater; the sea or ocean.
pai: py — Male parent; father.
seus: SEH-oosh — Masculine plural possessive meaning 'his', 'her', or 'your'.
irmãos: eer-MAH-oongsh — Plural of 'irmão'; male siblings or brothers.
Sem: seng — Preposition meaning 'without'.
tentar: ten-TAR — To attempt or try to do something.
protestar: pro-tes-TAR — To express objection or opposition to something.
imediatamente: ee-meh-dee-ah-tah-MEN-cheh — Without delay; right away; immediately.
voltou: vol-TOH — Past tense of 'voltar', meaning 'returned' or 'went back'.
direção: dee-reh-SAHNG — The path or course toward a destination; direction.
à: ah — Contraction of 'a' and 'a'; to the (feminine).
cabana: kah-BAH-nah — A small simple dwelling or hut; cabin.
enquanto: en-KWAN-too — Conjunction meaning 'while' or 'as long as'.
o: oo — Masculine definite article meaning 'the'.
resto: HES-too — What remains after part is removed; the rest.
grupo: GROO-poo — A number of people gathered or associated together.
seguiu: seh-GWEE-oo — Past tense of 'seguir', meaning 'followed' or 'proceeded'.
para: PAH-rah — Preposition meaning 'to', 'for', or 'toward'.
iate: YAH-cheh — A recreational or racing sailing vessel; yacht.
estava: es-TAH-vah — Imperfect tense of 'estar', meaning 'was' (temporary state).
ancorado: an-ko-RAH-doo — Past participle of 'ancorar'; held in place by anchor.
perto: PER-too — Adverb or preposition meaning 'near' or 'close to'.
cais: ky-sh — A structure at a waterfront for docking boats; quay or wharf.
Ela: EH-lah — Third person singular feminine pronoun meaning 'she' or 'it'.
foi: foy — Past tense of 'ser'/'ir', meaning 'was' or 'went'.
rapidamente: hah-pee-dah-MEN-cheh — In a fast or quick manner; quickly.
puxada: poo-SHAH-dah — Past participle of 'puxar'; pulled or drawn toward something.
lado: LAH-doo — One of two surfaces or edges; side.
quando: KWAN-doo — Conjunction or adverb meaning 'when'.
alguns: al-GOONSH — Masculine plural indefinite pronoun meaning 'some' or 'a few'.
homens: OH-mengsh — Plural of 'homem'; adult male human beings; men.
saltaram: sal-TAH-rahng — Past tense plural of 'saltar', meaning 'jumped' or 'leaped'.
dentro: DEN-troo — Preposition or adverb meaning 'inside' or 'within'.
dela: DEH-lah — Contraction of 'de' and 'ela', meaning 'of her' or 'from it'.
Antes: AN-tesh — Adverb meaning 'before' referring to prior time or action.
segui-los: seh-GHEE-loosh — Infinitive with pronoun meaning 'to follow them'.
lançou: lan-SOH — Past tense of 'lançar', meaning 'threw', 'cast', or 'launched'.
olhar: ol-YAR — To look or gaze at something; also 'a look' as a noun.
O: oo — Masculine definite article meaning 'the'.
vento: VEN-too — Moving air; the wind.
impelia: im-PEH-lee-ah — Imperfect of 'impelir', meaning 'was driving' or 'was pushing'.
a: ah — Feminine definite article or preposition meaning 'the' or 'to'.
chuva: SHOO-vah — Water falling from clouds; rain.
borrifos: boh-HEE-foosh — Plural of 'borrifo'; fine droplets of water; spray or sprinkles.
força: FOR-sah — Physical power or strength; force.
contra: KON-trah — Preposition meaning 'against' or 'opposing'.
rosto: HOS-too — The front part of the head; face.
Vamos: VAH-moosh — First person plural of 'ir', meaning 'let's go' or 'we go'.
esperar: es-peh-RAR — To wait for or to hope for something.
pouco: POH-koo — Adjective or adverb meaning 'little', 'few', or 'a bit'.
rapazes: hah-PAH-zesh — Plural of 'rapaz'; young males; boys or lads.
Não: nahng — Negative adverb meaning 'no' or 'not'.
há: ah — Third person singular of 'haver', meaning 'there is/are'.
grande: GRAN-deh — Adjective meaning big, large, or great in size.
pressa: PREH-sah — A state of urgency or haste; hurry or rush.
minutos: mee-NOO-toosh — Plural of 'minuto'; units of sixty seconds; minutes.
saberemos: sah-beh-REH-moosh — Future tense of 'saber', meaning 'we will know'.
como: KOH-moo — Conjunction or adverb meaning 'how' or 'as' or 'like'.
tempo: TEM-poo — Time or weather conditions; both meanings depending on context.
vai: vy — Third person singular of 'ir', meaning 'goes' or 'will'.
se: seh — Reflexive pronoun or conjunction meaning 'itself' or 'if'.
comportar: kom-por-TAR — To behave or conduct oneself in a certain way.
Seus: SEH-oosh — Masculine plural possessive meaning 'his', 'her', or 'your'.
próprios: PROH-pree-oosh — Adjective meaning 'own' or 'one's very own' (masculine plural).
filhos: FEEL-yoosh — Plural of 'filho'; male children or offspring; sons.
permaneceram: per-mah-neh-SEH-rahng — Past tense plural of 'permanecer', meaning 'remained' or 'stayed'.
barco: BAR-koo — A vessel used for traveling on water; boat.
sabendo: sah-BEN-doo — Gerund of 'saber', meaning 'knowing'.
provavelmente: pro-vah-vel-MEN-cheh — Adverb meaning 'probably' or 'most likely'.
não: nahng — Negative adverb meaning 'no' or 'not'.
desistiria: deh-zees-tee-REE-ah — Conditional of 'desistir', meaning 'would give up' or 'would quit'.
intenção: in-ten-SAHNG — A plan or aim; purpose or intention.
menos: MEH-noosh — Adverb meaning 'less' or 'unless' depending on context.
piorasse: pee-oh-RAH-seh — Imperfect subjunctive of 'piorar', meaning 'got worse'.
muito: MWEE-too — Adverb or adjective meaning 'very', 'much', or 'a lot'.
Outros: OH-troosh — Masculine plural pronoun meaning 'others' or 'other people'.
seguiram: seh-GHEE-rahng — Past tense plural of 'seguir', meaning 'followed' or 'went after'.
volta: VOL-tah — Noun meaning 'return' or 'turn'; also 'around' in expressions.
cabeça: kah-BEH-sah — The upper part of the human body containing the brain; head.
sobre: SOH-breh — Preposition meaning 'over', 'on top of', or 'about'.
qual: kwal — Relative or interrogative pronoun meaning 'which' or 'what'.
batiam: bah-CHEE-ahng — Imperfect plural of 'bater', meaning 'were hitting' or 'were beating'.
frequentes: freh-KWEN-tesh — Plural adjective meaning 'frequent' or 'recurring'.
rajadas: hah-ZHAH-dahsh — Plural of 'rajada'; sudden strong bursts of wind; gusts.
mostrando: mohs-TRAN-doo — Gerund of 'mostrar', meaning 'showing' or 'demonstrating'.
crescido: kreh-SEE-doo — Past participle of 'crescer', meaning 'grown' or 'increased'.
consideravelmente: kon-see-deh-rah-vel-MEN-cheh — Adverb meaning 'considerably' or 'significantly' in degree.
mesmo: MEZ-moo — Adjective or adverb meaning 'same', 'even', or 'very'.
desde: DEZ-deh — Preposition meaning 'since' or 'from' a point in time.
tinham: CHIN-yahng — Imperfect plural of 'ter', meaning 'they had'.
deixado: day-SHAH-doo — Past participle of 'deixar', meaning 'left' or 'let' something.

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