Mulherzinhas: 40 palavras para aprender antes de ler
Little Women; Or, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy
As 40 palavras que Louisa May Alcott repete muitas vezes em «Mulherzinhas» e que ficam fora das 4 mil mais comuns do inglês. Aprenda antes e os primeiros capítulos ficam bem mais fáceis. Cada uma vem com a pronúncia, a tradução e uma frase do livro.
till/ˈtɪɫ/até193 vezes no livro
… is never satisfied, and worries you till you're ready to fly out of the window or cry?"
spite/ˈspaɪt/desprezo, rancor79 vezes no livro
"You said the other day, you thought we were a deal happier than the King children, for they were fighting and fretting all the time, in spite of their money."
tender/ˈtɛndɝ/terno, tenro73 vezes no livro
"Your hands are bigger than mine, and you will stretch my glove dreadfully," began Meg, whose gloves were a tender point with her.
charm/ˈtʃɑɹm/encantar, fascinar62 vezes no livro
… and made much of him, and he found something very charming in the innocent companionship of these simple-hearted girls.
splendid/ˈspɫɛndɪd/esplêndido58 vezes no livro
"I don't see how you can write and act such splendid things, Jo.
sober/ˈsoʊbɝ/sóbrio48 vezes no livro
Every one thought soberly for a minute; then Meg announced …
delight/dɪˈɫaɪt/deleite46 vezes no livro
Beth ate no more, but crept away, to sit in her shadowy corner and brood over the delight to come, till the others were ready.
amuse/əmˈjuz/divertir, entreter44 vezes no livro
She could not roam about and amuse herself, for the burnt breadth would show, so she stared at people rather forlornly till the dancing began.
dreadful/ˈdɹɛdfəɫ/terrível, horrível, pavoroso44 vezes no livro
"It's so dreadful to be poor!"
fancy/ˈfænsi/a imaginação43 vezes no livro
asked Jo, delighted with the fancy which lent a little romance to the very dull task of doing her duty.
sofa/ˈsoʊfə/sofá41 vezes no livro
… and have everything ready," said Meg, looking over the presents which were collected in a basket and kept under the sofa, ready to be produced at the proper time.
parlor/ˈpɑɹɫɝ/sala de estar40 vezes no livro
… and clattering everything she touched; Beth trotted to and fro between parlor and kitchen, quiet and busy …
sorrow/ˈsɑɹoʊ/tristeza, pesar, mágoa40 vezes no livro
Let's hear the sound of the baby-pianny," said Hannah, who always took a share in the family joys and sorrows.
exclaim/ɪkˈskɫeɪm/exclamar40 vezes no livro
exclaimed Jo.
delightful/dɪˈɫaɪtfəɫ/delicioso39 vezes no livro
… motherly lady, with a "can-I-help-you" look about her which was truly delightful.
fond/ˈfɑnd/afeiçoado, carinhoso, meigo39 vezes no livro
… and conquer themselves so beautifully, that when I come back to them I may be fonder and prouder than ever of my little women."
ashamed/əˈʃeɪmd/avergonhado, envergonhado38 vezes no livro
Everybody sniffed when they came to that part; Jo wasn't ashamed of the great tear that dropped off the end of her nose, and Amy never minded the rumpling of her curls as she hid her face on her mother's shoulder and sobbed out …
queer/ˈkwɪɹ/estranho36 vezes no livro
Fortunately it was early, and they went through back streets, so few people saw them, and no one laughed at the queer party.
bonnet/ˈbɑnət/chapéu34 vezes no livro
She was not elegantly dressed, but a noble-looking woman, and the girls thought the gray cloak and unfashionable bonnet covered the most splendid mother in the world.
temper/ˈtɛmpɝ/temperamento34 vezes no livro
… but do my duty here instead of wanting to be somewhere else," said Jo, thinking that keeping her temper at home was a much harder task than facing a rebel or two down South.
patience/ˈpeɪʃəns/paciência34 vezes no livro
Boys are trying enough to human patience, goodness knows!
lively/ˈɫaɪvɫi/vivaz, animado, borbulhante33 vezes no livro
… hopeful letter, full of lively descriptions of camp life, marches …
sketch/ˈskɛtʃ/esboço, rascunho, esquisso33 vezes no livro
As young readers like to know "how people look," we will take this moment to give them a little sketch of the four sisters, who sat knitting away in the twilight …
seldom/ˈsɛɫdəm/raramente33 vezes no livro
Elizabeth—or Beth, as every one called her—was a rosy, smooth-haired, bright-eyed girl of thirteen, with a shy manner, a timid voice, and a peaceful expression, which was seldom disturbed.
despair/dɪˈspɛɹ/desespero, desesperação32 vezes no livro
Jo gave a despairing groan, and Meg laughed outright, while Beth let her bread burn as she watched the fun, with interest.
hop/ˈhɑp/esperanças31 vezes no livro
… Jo did "tell on," all about their plays and plans, their hopes and fears for father, and the most interesting events of the little world in which the sisters lived.
regret/ɹəˈɡɹɛt/arrependimento, pesar, remorso31 vezes no livro
I'm so sorry, but the tongs were too hot, and so I've made a mess," groaned poor Jo, regarding the black pancakes with tears of regret.
softly/ˈsɔfɫi/suavemente31 vezes no livro
No one but Beth could get much music out of the old piano; but she had a way of softly touching the yellow keys, and making a pleasant accompaniment to the simple songs they sung.
silly/ˈsɪɫi/bobo, tolo, ingénuo31 vezes no livro
"I knew you'd hurt your feet with those silly shoes.
peep/ˈpip/espiar, espreitar30 vezes no livro
Jo saw a big red-headed youth approaching her corner, and fearing he meant to engage her, she slipped into a curtained recess, intending to peep and enjoy herself in peace.
decidedly/ˌdɪˈsaɪdədɫi/decididamente30 vezes no livro
"I shall get a nice box of Faber's drawing-pencils; I really need them," said Amy decidedly.
bless/ˈbɫɛs/abençoar, bendizer, benzer30 vezes no livro
… all join in a joyful chorus, and the curtain falls upon the lovers kneeling to receive Don Pedro's blessing in attitudes of the most romantic grace.
kindly/ˈkaɪndɫi/gentilmente29 vezes no livro
Mrs. Gardiner, a stately old lady, greeted them kindly, and handed them over to the eldest of her six daughters.
rosy/ˈɹoʊzi/rosado29 vezes no livro
… and all sat looking at and talking about them, while the east grew rosy with the coming day.
spoiltestragado29 vezes no livro
… and Jo wandered through the airs at her own sweet will, always coming out at the wrong place with a croak or a quaver that spoilt the most pensive tune.
gown/ˈɡaʊn/vestido29 vezes no livro
"I hate to think I've got to grow up, and be Miss March, and wear long gowns, and look as prim as a China-aster!
cheerful/ˈtʃɪɹfəɫ/alegre28 vezes no livro
The four young faces on which the firelight shone brightened at the cheerful words, but darkened again as Jo said sadly,—
pillow/ˈpɪɫoʊ/travesseiro, almofada28 vezes no livro
"Look under your pillows, Christmas morning, and you will find your guide-book," replied Mrs. March.
pardon/ˈpɑɹdən/perdão27 vezes no livro
I beg your pardon for being so rude, but sometimes you forget to put down the curtain at the window where the flowers are …
sunshine/ˈsənˌʃaɪn/luz do sol, luz solar27 vezes no livro
A quick, bright smile went round like a streak of sunshine.
Traduções: WikDict, English to Portuguese (Wiktionary, CC-BY-SA) Pronúncia: ipa-dict (MIT), a partir do Wikcionário.
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