EXERCISE 4
I. v. Trabucazo
1. Rosa watched Angustias from the window.
2. Angustias stops, feels her dress, then enters the doctor's house.
3. The pale mother struggles, rises, and runs to meet her daughter, whomthe doctor follows.
4. She embraces her and kisses her and enters the house.
5. Nobody found out then that Angustias's dress was pierced by a bullet,shot from the garret.
6. The servant will notice it first.
7. She exclaims: "A bullet did hit you and made holes in your skirt!"
8 The girl convinces her frightened mother that she is not hurt.
9. But we know the poor mother will never have a well day again.
10. The doctor had hastened to the bed and had seen the wounds made bythe bullets.
EXERCISE 5
I. vii. Expectación
1. The poor woman continues at the sick man's bedside.
2. She feels ill herself, for she doesn't sit down nor heed the requestsof her daughter.
3. The daughter stays and fixes her gaze on the warrior.
4. They anxiously wait for him to awake from his lethargy.
5. They sat and slept and snored too.
6. The other two watch and wait; they notice the shirt, watch, andstockings of the captain.
7. The mother makes out that he is a nobleman and a Christian.
8. His letters would give his name and address if she would take themfrom his pockets.
9. I hope he will soon come to, and live.
10. If he lives, he can tell them himself his name and address.
EXERCISE 6
I. viii. Inconvenientes de la "Guía de Forasteros"
1. The clock strikes three and the patient opens his eyes.
2. He doesn't know where he is.
3. He rests his gaze on one, then the other.
4. The girl lifts her finger for him to keep still.
5. He begins by swearing: "Where the deuce am I?" he says.
6. The widow doesn't like his words.
7. Then his eyes droop, he breathes better, and sleeps again quietly.
8. But he doesn't sleep really and interrupts them as they talk lowabout him.
9. The daughter smiles and says he is delirious; but the mother speaksquickly and tells who she is.
10. Talking tires him; he begins to sleep and snore, and doesn't answerwhen Angustias asks him a question.
EXERCISE 7
I. x. El capitán se define a sí propio
1. He said he regretted that she talked to him with so much pity.
2. He warned them not to take such good care of him, for he would ratherbe shot than pitied.
3. Sick people ought to try to appreciate favors, if they cannot pay forthem.
4. The captain said he was fierce and unendurable, and did not want tobe pacific and sweetish.
5. "Now you two go to bed and arrange for me to go to the hospitaltomorrow," he exclaims.
6. "Don't make fun of me! If you were sorry you would not smile."
7. The young girl seems well bred and continues to smile.
8. "Don't accuse us of wanting to get rid of you!"
9. If Rosa could, she would gladly carry him out of the house.
10. Rosa says: "My, but you are heavy as small as you are."
EXERCISE 8
II. i. La segunda cura
1. The next day the good doctor came again.
2. He told them there was no more rioting in the streets.
3. The captain took a notion to be silent that morning.
4. He uses an oath still when talking to the ladies.
5. They have sent for the captain's cousin.
6. The countess takes offense again at some of his remarks.
7. But the young lady answers serenely.
8. The mother does not speak to him, but makes bandages and asks how thepatient is.
9. The doctor had no fear of brain fever and saw no symptom of it.
10. But as for the leg, there was still danger, and need of remainingperfectly quiet.
EXERCISE 9
II. ii. Iris de paz
1. The distinguished cousin came, and he was as pacific and amiable asthe doctor.
2. He was a man along about sixty, well dressed, and nice in hispoliteness.
3. They didn't introduce him formally to Rosa, but he bowed to her.
4. Then he looked half severely, half kindly at the sick man withoutchiding him.
5. All the women, but especially Rosa, informed the newcomer of theevents of the street and in the house.
6. "Don Jorge doesn't want to let us care for him, though we pity himand want to save his life."
7. The cousin did not ask the Gallega nor the captain about the wounds,but the doctor.
8. Miss Angustias let her mother and Rosa talk and tell the rich cousinabout the sickness.
9. Don Jorge wants to be taken home; but all the others insist on hisstaying where he is.
10. Mr. Álvaro turns and asks Angustias to add something.
EXERCISE 10
II. iii. Poder de la elocuencia
1. The senator said: "My friends, I forego the political considerations,and do not complain at all."
2. But the captain's head and leg ached and he complained when it washis turn to speak.
3. Let us be content with the account of the widow and Rosa.
4. He despises the Riego hymn, but begins to whistle it, just asBismarck whistled the hallali to Thiers.
5. "My cousin is off duty, but he is taking a hand," continues theillustrious kinsman.
6. If any worse misfortune befalls him, he will not be able again tofind such friends.
7. Heroism, surgery, zeal, and skill have begun to put the patient onthe way to health.
8. He will know better next time.
9. I suppose it is dangerous to move a man who has two bad wounds.
10. I mean that George shall refrain from his pranks, and not disturbthis peaceful dwelling.
EXERCISE 11
II. v. Historia del capitán
1. The old marquis loved his kinsman out of pity.
2. Jorge was no angel, nor a demon either, and his cousin stood him.
3. The people he met with in the cafés gave him the nickname "Veneno".
4. The marquis informed the widow that he was modest and shy with youngladies.
5. He said his kinsman did not harm anybody, but nobody could get alongwith him.
6. He was single, had been in Cuba as a boy, and his father was dead.
7. If he wishes to live with his cousin, he can; for the house is roomyand too big.
8. If he had wished to be with his cousin, very evidently he could havelived there.
9. He had been raised in America till his beard started.
10. He quarrels with his officers, and doesn't like anything but war.
EXERCISE 12
II. vi. La viuda del cabecilla
1. We shall have to talk about money and certain minor matters.
2. You are going to have in your house a person you never heard of.
3. I have just told you he will not be able to leave for many days.
4. You ladies are not rich; he and I are.
5. If you were rich and we were poor, it would not then be your duty todefend Jorge.
6. My husband bled to death where he fell, for nobody succored him.
7. I shall not accept any reimbursement.
8. We shall find that she will not accept any money nor presents.
9. Whether she accepts or doesn't accept money, she will help thewounded man.
10. So the millionaire could not deprive the widow of the honor whichheaven had brought her.
EXERCISE 13
II. vii. Los pretendientes de Angustias
1. The marquis will take his leave, and consent to George's staying atthe widow's.
2. George is under obligation to treat the women well; but his cousinknows him and fears he may not do so.
3. With her leave, the marquis will come back, or have George's linenbrought.
4. He left, came back, and had things brought for the sick man. That wasthe most he could do.
5. George told him what he wanted and they brought it to him.
6. How long has the rich cousin known and associated with the widow?
7. Why does the servant say: "A good man," after the marquis leaves?
8. Do you suppose George will fall in love with Augustias?
9. Tell me why you are laughing.
10. Angustias being beautiful had many admirers; and being a woman shetreated them all affably.
EXERCISE 14
III. i. Escaramuzas
1. The soldier will have a scar after he is able to go on to the street.
2. He will take the doctor to the bullfights and cock fights.
3. Doña Teresa will finally take a liking to him and he to her.
4. He will invite her to sit down, and will tell her he has heard ofBarbastro.
5. He knows she was born in Aragon, so he sings some jingles of Aragonand she laughs and cries.
6. "Come here, daughter; don't look so cross!"
7. He will not succeed in getting me out of temper.
8. She disputes with him and sees him vexed and taking the joke tooseriously.
9. When she wakes up will she get up and bring me my chocolate?
10. Madam, listen! Tell your daughter to bring me my chocolate beforeeight.
EXERCISE 15
III. ii. Se plantea la cuestión
1. Open the window, for it is a fine day.
2. If she contradicts him, he will go crazy.
3. If he would laugh, she would laugh.
4. If she had contradicted him, he would have gone crazy.
5. If she hears him, she doesn't get mad.
6. He could not scorn her when she was his good friend.
7. If she had not been his friend, she would have laughed at him.
8. He will not propose that they fight a mortal combat.
9. She dominates over him, exasperates him, laughs at him, and yetbecomes his best friend.
10. He talks to her of serpents, crocodiles, tigers, and frauds.
EXERCISE 16
III. iii. La convalecencia
1. It was worth seeing how our hero moved about as the days passed.
2. The doctor gave orders that George should leave his bed; but not movehis bad leg.
3. The nurses do not fail the doctors.
4. They have a big chair made for the sick man.
5. They have a better understanding with him now.
6. They ought to have had it much sooner.
7. That chair was quite a masterpiece with its adjustable parts.
8. He sends them fancy boxes of candy so they can celebrate the day.
9. In spite of the widow's being worse, they all pass a merry day.
10. Let us eat and drink and spend a happy day.
EXERCISE 17
III. iv. Mirada retrospectiva
1. It is evident the captain has changed somewhat in his manners.
2. He has won indeed the confidence of the countess.
3. He appreciates it of her, and is glad to cause her less dread ofhimself.
4. He talks to Angustias still as though talking to soldiers.
5. His eyes follow her and rest on her and inquire what her sadness isabout.
6. He says to her: "Don't serve me in silence and be so sad!"
7. He asked her mother what ailed her daughter.
8. She quits her smiling and gets angry.
9. I guess you are mad and I know why.
10. If she flees, he repents and asks what she wants.
EXERCISE 18
III. vi. Catástrofe
1. The poor widow gets sick as the captain gets well.
2. They put the widow's bedroom opposite his.
3. They see each other and can talk and Rosa can watch with both atnight.
4. They did put the sick people so they could see each other.
5. Doña Teresa dozed and calmed down the next day.
6. If Angustias should not stay, something would happen.
7. The girl bids her mother to yield to the orders of the doctor.
8. It must be two o'clock and Angustias has retired; the servant issitting up (watching) but snoring.
9. George does not sleep, but hears the widow breathe hard and call him.
10. Angustias did not wake up till after the mother had talked with thecaptain and was already dead.
EXERCISE 19
IV. i. De cómo el capitán llegó a hablar solo
1. Fifteen days more have passed and the convalescent is able to getabout rapidly.
2. He could have gone home, but he stayed.
3. He sees he can't wish to do what he ought to do.
4. My father imagined it all when I was born; and killed himself.
5. After all these years I come and fall into the hands of these women.
6. The old marquis had called George silly and now George calls himsilly.
7. If she doesn't come, we shall no longer talk and laugh while we eatand drink.
8. She did not know what her mother told him.
9. I am deceiving her for I have no money in my purse.
10. She will not go on thus when she knows.
EXERCISE 20
IV. ii. Batalla campal
1. "Let us be superior to our fears," said she.
2. I do not lack courage and can live in peace.
3. He would not let her proceed without interrupting her.
4. Think of your mother and pray God for her.
5. Be calm now; let us settle up our accounts.
6. Angustias knows something that the captain doesn't suppose she doesknow.
7. She has received a letter and will show it to him now.
8. He begs her to allow him to pay for the tombstone.
9. If he deceived her, she would know it afterwards anyway.
10. Tell me what the letter says, or show it to me; but don't imagine Iam deceiving you!
VOCABULARY
ABBREVIATIONS
a. and s. adjective and substantive (noun) fig.
figurative
adj.
adjective
Fr.
French
adv.
adverb
Ital.
Italian
cf.
confer, compare
Lat.
Latin
conj.
conjunction
m.
masculine
dim.
diminutive
pl.
plural
Eng.
English
q.v.
quod vide, which see
f.
feminine
pron. pronoun
fam.
familiar
reflex. reflexive
s.
substantive noun
Forms like del, al, alargue (from alargar), ahorque (ahorcar), rece(rezar) are not given as titles in the vocabulary. The student will needto know the irregular verbs at sight: puse, vino, puesto, dije, dicho, hecho, etc.
Gender indications are omitted as follows;
m. omitted: names of males
masculine nouns in -o
agent nouns in -or, -nte
f. omitted: names of females
feminine nouns in -a, -ión, -dad, -tud, -ez
A
a, at, to;
o pedir ——, to ask from;
o al año, in a year;
o al ver, as he saw;
o —— poco de, soon after;
o amar —— Dios, to love God;
o —— consecuencia de, in consequence of;
o quien —— hierro mata, he who kills by the sword;
o —— causa de, because of;
o derecho ——, right to;
o —— su modo, in his way;
o —— más prisa, with more haste;
o escapar ——, to escape from
abajo, below, down, downward
abandonar, to abandon, leave
abanicar, to fan
abanico, fan
abatimiento, collapse, depression, gloom
abierto, -a, opened; see abrir
abogado, advocate, lawyer
abonar, to repay, warrant, insure, promise, make good
aborrecer, to abhor, hate
aborrecimiento, abhorrence
abrazar, to embrace;
o —se a la cruz, to cling to the cross
abril, m. , April
abrir, to open
absoluto, -a, absolute
abstenerse, to abstain, refrain
abstruso, -a, abstruse, difficult
absurdo, -a, absurd
abuelo, grandfather
aburrir, to bore, tire, vex
acá, here
acabar, to end, finish;
o acabo de llegar, I have just arrived
acariciar, to caress, fondle
acaso, perhaps, possibly;
o por ——, by chance
acatamiento, veneration, respect
acceso, access
accidente, m. , accident, occurrence
acción, action, battle
aceleradamente, swiftly; hurriedly
acento, accent; tone
aceptable, acceptable
aceptar, to accept
acera ( for facera), facing, frontage; row (of houses), sidewalk
acerca de, about, concerning
acercarse, to approach, draw near
acero, steel
acomodar, to accommodate, suit
acompañar, to accompany, join
acondicionar, to dispose, arrange
aconsejar, to counsel, advise
acontecer, to happen
acontecimiento, happening, event, incident
acordarse, to remember
acosar, to pursue, beset
acostar, to put to bed
acostarse, to go to bed
acostumbrar, to accustom, be accustomed
acreditar, to credit, prove
acritud, acrimony, sharpness, harshness
activo, -a, active
acto, act;
o en el ——, at once
actual, present
actualidad, present time
acudir, to hasten, respond
acuerdo, accord, agreement;
o de —— con, in accord with
acusar, to accuse; to announce (at cards)
achaque, m. , chronic disease or trouble
adelantar, to advance, go on
adelante, forward;
o en ——, henceforth
ademán, m. , motion of the hand, attitude, gesture, look
además, moreover, besides
adicto, -a, devoted
adiós, adieu, good-by
adminículo, aid, help, contrivance
administración, administration
administrador, administrator
admirable, admirable
admirablemente, admirably
admirar, to admire
admisible, admissible, welcome
admitir, to allow, accept
adolecer, to suffer, be afflicted
adonde, where, to where
adorable, adorable
adoración, adoration
adorar, to adore
adquirir, to acquire
adversario, adversary
advertir, to inform, warn
afabilidad, affability
afable, affable
afán, m. , anxiety, eagerness, toil
afanosamente, anxiously; eagerly
afanoso, -a, anxious, earnest
afección, affection, ailment
afecto, affection
afecto, -a, subject to, liable to
afectuoso, -a, affectionate, friendly
afeitar, to shave
afición, affection
afilado, -a, sharp, drawn
afilar, to edge, sharpen, point
afligir, to afflict
afortunadamente, fortunately
afortunado, -a, fortunate
agenciar, to effect, obtain, try to effect
agente, agent
agonizar, to be in death agony
agradecer, to thank, give thanks; to be grateful to a person for a thing
agradecimiento, gratitude
agravante, aggravating, annoying
agregar, to aggregate, add
agrio, -a, acrid, sour, rough, rude
agrónomo, agriculturist;
o perito ——, land expert
agua, water
aguantar, to bear, stand, endure
aguardar, to await, expect
agudo,