Razão e Sensibilidade: 40 palavras para aprender antes de ler
Sense and Sensibility
As 40 palavras que Jane Austen repete muitas vezes em «Razão e Sensibilidade» 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.
affection/əˈfɛkʃən/afeto, afeição91 vezes no livro
He meant not to be unkind, however, and, as a mark of his affection for the three girls, he left them a thousand pounds apiece.
till/ˈtɪɫ/até82 vezes no livro
… but she had had no opportunity, till the present, of showing them with how little attention to the comfort of other people she could act when occasion required it.
behaviour/bɪˈheɪvjɝ/comportamento, conduta64 vezes no livro
His attentive behaviour to herself and his sisters convinced her that their welfare was dear to him, and, for a long time, she firmly relied on the liberality of his intentions.
acquaintance/əˈkweɪntəns/conhecido64 vezes no livro
… for many generations, they had lived in so respectable a manner as to engage the general good opinion of their surrounding acquaintance.
cottage/ˈkɑtədʒ/casa pequena58 vezes no livro
He understood that she was in need of a dwelling; and though the house he now offered her was merely a cottage, he assured her that everything should be done to it which she might think necessary …
oblige/əˈbɫaɪdʒ/obrigar51 vezes no livro
Chagrined and surprised, they were obliged, though unwillingly, to turn back, for no shelter was nearer than their own house.
delight/dɪˈɫaɪt/deleite44 vezes no livro
A continuance in a place where everything reminded her of former delight, was exactly what suited her mind.
kindness/ˈkaɪndnəs/gentileza42 vezes no livro
As such, however, they were treated by her with quiet civility; and by her husband with as much kindness as he could feel towards anybody beyond himself, his wife, and their child.
carriage/ˈkæɹɪdʒ/carruagem41 vezes no livro
They will have no carriage, no horses, and hardly any servants; they will keep no company, and can have no expenses of any kind!
distress/dɪˈstɹɛs/afobar, angustiar38 vezes no livro
A present of fifty pounds, now and then, will prevent their ever being distressed for money, and will, I think, be amply discharging my promise to my father.”
attachment/əˈtætʃmənt/anexo, afeição, apego37 vezes no livro
His attachment to them all increased.
regret/ɹəˈɡɹɛt/arrepender-se, lamentar37 vezes no livro
The time may come when Harry will regret that so large a sum was parted with.
spite/ˈspaɪt/desprezo, rancor35 vezes no livro
It is evident, in spite of his frequent attention to her while she draws, that in fact he knows nothing of the matter.
fancy/ˈfænsi/a imaginação34 vezes no livro
But in sorrow she must be equally carried away by her fancy, and as far beyond consolation as in pleasure she was beyond alloy.
invitation/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/convite, invitação34 vezes no livro
… as no plan appeared so eligible to Mrs. Dashwood as remaining there till she could accommodate herself with a house in the neighbourhood, his invitation was accepted.
afterwards/ˈæftɝwɝdz/depois, em seguida, mais tarde33 vezes no livro
By his own marriage, likewise, which happened soon afterwards, he added to his wealth.
instantly/ˈɪnstəntɫi/instantaneamente31 vezes no livro
She gave her an answer which marked her contempt, and instantly left the room, resolving that …
countenance/ˈkaʊntənəns/semblante, aparência28 vezes no livro
… which are uncommonly good, and the general sweetness of his countenance, is perceived.
charm/ˈtʃɑɹm/encantar, enfeitiçar28 vezes no livro
He must enter into all my feelings; the same books, the same music must charm us both.
favour/ˈfeɪvɝ/favor27 vezes no livro
Mrs. Dashwood had been informed by her husband of the solemn promise on the part of his son in their favour, which gave comfort to his last earthly reflections.
misery/ˈmɪzɝi/desgraça, miséria27 vezes no livro
… it was a blessing, in comparison of the misery of continuing her daughter-in-law’s guest; and to remove forever from that beloved place would be less painful than to inhabit or visit it while such a woman was its mistress.
exceedingly/ɪkˈsidɪŋɫi/extremamente26 vezes no livro
… I venture to pronounce that his mind is well-informed, enjoyment of books exceedingly great, his imagination lively …
acquaint/əˈkweɪnt/familiarizar26 vezes no livro
Mrs. Dashwood now took pains to get acquainted with him.
dispose/dɪˈspoʊz/dispor26 vezes no livro
He was not an ill-disposed young man, unless to be rather cold hearted and rather selfish is to be ill-disposed …
likewise/ˈɫaɪˌkwaɪz/igualmente26 vezes no livro
Mrs. John Dashwood wished it likewise; but in the meanwhile, till one of these superior blessings could be attained, it would have quieted her ambition to see him driving a barouche.
favourite/ˈfeɪvɝɪt/favorito, predileto, preferido25 vezes no livro
Mrs. John Dashwood had never been a favourite with any of her husband’s family; but she had had no opportunity …
endeavour/ɪnˈdɛvɝ/procurar25 vezes no livro
You are endeavouring to disarm me by reason, and to convince me against my will.
agreeable/əˈɡɹiəbəɫ/agradável25 vezes no livro
She believed the regard to be mutual; but she required greater certainty of it to make Marianne’s conviction of their attachment agreeable to her.
disappointment/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/decepção25 vezes no livro
The old gentleman died: his will was read, and like almost every other will, gave as much disappointment as pleasure.
exertion/ɪɡˈzɝʃən/esforço24 vezes no livro
… and treat her with proper attention; and could strive to rouse her mother to similar exertion, and encourage her to similar forbearance.
curiosity/ˌkjʊɹiˈɑsəti/curiosidade24 vezes no livro
… to give the name of the young man who was Elinor’s particular favourite, which had been long a matter of great curiosity to her, Margaret answered by looking at her sister …
earnest/ˈɝnɪst/sério, sincero23 vezes no livro
… and an opportunity now offering of disposing of her carriage, she agreed to sell that likewise at the earnest advice of her eldest daughter.
scarcely/ˈskɛɹsɫi/dificilmente23 vezes no livro
“My love, it will be scarcely a separation.
unfortunate/ənˈfɔɹtʃənət/desafortunado, infeliz23 vezes no livro
The friendliness of his disposition made him happy in accommodating those, whose situation might be considered, in comparison with the past, as unfortunate.
spare/ˈspɛɹ/poupar23 vezes no livro
he could spare so considerable a sum with little inconvenience.”
merit/ˈmɛɹət/mérito23 vezes no livro
For their brother’s sake, too, for the sake of his own heart, she rejoiced; and she reproached herself for being unjust to his merit before, in believing him incapable of generosity.
affectionate/əˈfɛkʃənət/afetuoso, carinhoso22 vezes no livro
She had an excellent heart; —her disposition was affectionate, and her feelings were strong …
esteem/əˈstim/estimar22 vezes no livro
“You may esteem him.”
admiration/ˌædmɝˈeɪʃən/adoração22 vezes no livro
Music seems scarcely to attract him, and though he admires Elinor’s drawings very much, it is not the admiration of a person who can understand their worth.
temper/ˈtɛmpɝ/temperamento22 vezes no livro
… severe; but his temper was cheerful and sanguine; and he might reasonably hope to live many years …
Traduções: WikDict, English to Portuguese (Wiktionary, CC-BY-SA) Pronúncia: ipa-dict (MIT), a partir do Wikcionário.
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