The Priest and the Parrot

19 One story of "The last dance" by Victoria Hislop. terms

There are some new words that I found reading this story.

Bashfully
Adverb
In a way that shows someone is very shy or easily embarrassed.
Example: Bashfully, she accepted me a cup of tea.
es: Timidamente
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Beehives
Noun
A container shaped like a box in which bees are kept so that their honey can be collected.
Example: My neighbour has a lot of beehives, he pretends to sell honey soon.
es: Colmenas
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Chime
Verb
(of bells) to make a clear ringing sound.
Example: In the square the church bells chimed.
es: Sonar de campanas
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Cobble
Noun
A rounded stone used on the surface of an old-fashioned road.
Example: The streets in the old part of town are paved with cobbles.
es: Adoquín
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Crease
Noun
A line on cloth or paper where it has been folded or crushed.
Example: He ironed a crease down the front of each trouser leg.
es: Pliegue
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Crib
Noun
A small bed for a baby or young child with high bars around the sides so that the child cannot fall out.
Example: She hates her crib, maybe is so small for her.
es: Cuna
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Expletive
Noun
A word that is considered offensive.
Example: I was upset, I could not say an expletive because I was in my job.
es: Improperio
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Fierce
Adjective
Violent or angry.
Example: Be careful with my fierce dog, he is hungry.
es: Feroz.
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Fondly
Adverb
In a way that shows love or great liking.
Example: Fondly, he went to his wife and was gifted a box of chocolate.
es: Cariñosamente
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Hirsute
Adjective
Having a lot of hair, especially on the face or body.
Example: The hirsute man over there was one of the most famous hippies in Chile.
es: Hirsuto
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Measles
Noun
An infectious disease that produces small, red spots all over the body.
Example: Fortunately, is not many common measles in these times.
es: Sarampión
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Mourn
Verb
to feel or express great sadness, especially because of someone's death.
Example: I am still mourning my little dog.
es: Llorar, lamentar.
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Peer
Verb
To look carefully or with difficulty.
Example: She peered at me before she broke up with me.
es: Mirar con dificultad.
Perch
Noun
A place where a bird sits, especially a stick inside a cage.
Example: The pigeon would not fly down from its perch.
es: Percha.
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Piety
Noun
A strong belief in religious morals.
Example: I am working to get piety, is not an easy task.
es: Piedad
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Pious
Adjective
Having strong religious beliefs, and living or behaving in a way that shows these beliefs.
Example: My dear friend, a pious, a gentleman, a Christian guy.
es: Devoto.
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Scattered
Adjective
Covering a wide area.
Example: My family is scattered all over my city, Coronel.
es: Dispersado.
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Stir
Verb
To mix a liquid or other substance by moving an object such as a spoon in a circular pattern.
Example: I have to stir the milk with butter and sugar. I hope do not forget to add the eggs, again.
es: Revolver
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Vantage
Noun
A place, especially a high place, that provides a good, clear view of an area.
Example: I could see your house from a vantage.
es: Punto de vista, punto panorámico.
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