Chapter 10

=falta=, _f._, lack, want, need; =hacer --=, to be necessary, be needed; =ni hace --=, it isn't necessary; =á mí me hacen --=, I need.

=faltar=, to fail, be lacking, be absent, fail to go; =-- á la verdad=, to tell an untruth; =¡no faltaba más!= that would be too much! the very idea!

=familia=, _f._, family.

=famoso, -a=, famous.

=fantasma=, _m._, fancy, chimera.

=fastidiar=, to annoy, bother, give annoyance.

=fastidio=, _m._, annoyance, nuisance; =¡Qué --!= How annoying!

=fatiga=, _f._, fatigue; _pl._, hardship, anguish.

=favor=, _m._, favor; =es --=, you are very kind (_in answer to a compliment_); =hacer el -- de=, to be so kind as to.

=favorecer=, to favor.

=felicidad=, _f._, joy, happiness.

=Felipe=, Philip.

=feliz=, happy.

=felpudo=, _m._, mat.

=fenómeno=, _m._, phenomenon.

=feo, -a=, ugly.

=fervor=, _m._, fervor.

=fiel=, faithful, true, exact.

=fiera=, _f._, wild beast.

=fiesta=, _f._, feast, holiday, entertainment; =hacer --s á=, to fondle, dandle, play with.

=figura=, _f._, figure, form.

=figurar=, to figure, be represented as; =--se=, to imagine.

=fijar=, to fix; =--se en=, to notice closely.

=filosofar=, to philosophize.

=fin=, _m._, end; =en --=, finally, after all, in short; =al cabo y al --=, after all, after all is said and done; =por --=, finally.

=fingir=, to feign, dissemble.

=finjamos=, _see_ =fingir=.

=fino, -a=, delicate, smooth.

=finura=, _f._, delicacy, courtesy.

=firme=, firm, solid.

=físicamente=, physically.

=físico, -a=, physical.

=Fislomena=, _prop. noun, a mispronunciation of_ =Filomena=.

=flechar=, to pierce with an arrow; inspire love at first sight.

=flor=, _f._, flower.

=Flores=, _prop. noun_.

=fluxión=, _f._, inflammation, abscess.

=fonda=, _f._, hotel, tavern.

=fondo=, _m._, background.

=forcejear=, to struggle.

=forceps=, _m._, forceps.

=forma=, _f._, form, manner.

=formal=, formal.

=foro=, _m._, back (_of a stage_).

=fortuna=, _f._, fortune; =por --=, fortunately.

=frac=, _m._, dress-coat.

=francamente=, frankly, candidly.

=Francisco=, Francis.

=Francisquito= (_dim. of_ =Francisco=), Francis.

=franco, -a=, frank, open.

=franqueza=, _f._, frankness.

=frasco=, _m._, flask, vial, bottle.

=frasquito=, _m._, small flask, small bottle.

=Frasquito=, _colloquial for_ =Francisco=.

=frecuencia=, _f._, frequency.

=frecuentar=, to frequent.

=frecuente=, frequent.

=fregar=, to scrub, scour.

=frente=, _f._, forehead.

=frente=, _m._, front; =-- á=, in front of, before.

=fresco, -a=, fresh; =¡estás --!= You'll be disappointed!

=frialdad=, _f._, coldness, coolness.

=frío=, _m._, cold, chill; =tener --=, to be cold, be chilly.

=friolerilla=, _f._ (_dim. of_ =friolera=), trifle.

=frotar=, to rub.

=fruto=, _m._, fruit.

=fu-é, -era, -eron, -ese=, _see_ =ser= _or_ =ir=.

=fuego=, _m._, fire.

=Fuentesaúco=, _prop. noun_.

=fuera=, _adv._, out, outside; =¡--con!= out with!; =-- de=, out of.

=fuerte=, strong, severe.

=fuerza=, _f._, force, strength; =de por --=, violently, necessarily, without any doubt.

=fumar=, to smoke.

=furioso, -a=, furious, raging.

=futura=, _f._, betrothed, future wife.

=futuro, -a=, future.

G

=gabinete=, _m._, sitting-room, private office; =-- de operaciones=, operating-room.

=galante=, gallant.

=galantería=, _f._, gallantry, courtesy.

=gallinita=, _f._, pullet.

=gallo=, _m._, cock; =alzar el --=, to speak loud and insolently.

=gana=, _f._, desire, inclination; _pl._, _idem_; =tener --s (de)=, to desire, wish; =como les da la --=, as they please; =no me da la --=, I don't want to.

=ganar=, to gain, win, earn, make, surpass; =á listo no te gana nadie=, no one can surpass you in cleverness.

=gancho=, _m._, _colloquial_, charm, attractiveness, art of pleasing.

=garbanzo=, _m._, chick-pea.

=García=, _prop. noun_.

=Garlopa= (_f._, jack-plane), _m._, _prop. noun_.

=gastar=, to spend.

=gasto=, _m._, expense.

=gazmoñería=, _f._, hypocrisy, prudery.

=generalmente=, generally.

=genio=, _m._, temper, disposition.

=gente=, _f._, people; _pl._, _idem_; =tratar á las --s=, to go into the world, go into society.

=gestionar=, to arrange, look after; =-- un asunto=, to attend to a business matter.

=gesto=, _m._, gesture.

=gloria=, _f._, glory, bliss, heaven; _pl._, glory; =estar en la --=, to be in bliss, be in heaven (_for joy_).

=gobierno=, _m._, government, administration.

=goce=, _see_ =gozar=.

=golpe=, _m._, blow, shock; =dar --=, to excite admiration, create a furor.

=golpecito=, _m._, tap, light blow.

=González=, _prop. noun_; =las de --=, the González women.

=gordo, -a=, big, fat.

=gozar (en)=, to enjoy, delight in.

=gozoso, -a=, joyful, gleeful.

=gracia=, _f._, grace, name; _pl._, thanks; =--s á que no hay=, thank goodness there is no...; =¿su -- de usted?= what is your name?; =no hacerle -- á uno=, to displease one, not to please one, not to seem funny to one.

=gracioso, -a=, gracious, amusing, funny, witty.

=gran=, _see_ =grande=.

=grande=, great, large, big.

=grasa=, _f._, grease, fat.

=gratis=, _adv._, gratis, free.

=grato, -a=, pleasant, pleasing, agreeable.

=grave=, grave, serious.

=griego, -a=, Greek.

=gritar=, to shout.

=grito=, _m._, shout, cry; =á --s=, shouting; =estar en un --=, to be in constant pain; =poner el -- en el cielo=, to scream, shriek.

=grosería=, _f._, coarseness, rudeness, ill manners, act of discourtesy.

=grosero, -a=, rude, rough, coarse, uncivil.

=guante=, _m._, glove.

=guapo, -a=, good-looking, handsome, pretty, elegant.

=guardar=, to keep; =--se=, to hold back, keep back.

=guardia=, _f._, guard.

=guasón=, _m._, jester, joker.

=guita=, _f._, (_slang_) money.

=gustar=, to taste, enjoy, please, be agreeable, like; =¿le gusta á usted?= Do you like?; =á mí no me gusta=, I do not like; =¡me gusta!= how absurd! I like that!

=gusto=, _m._, taste, pleasure; =dar -- (á)=, to please; =á --=, pleasantly, in comfort; =¡qué --!= how nice! isn't that fine!

H

=h-a, -an, -as=, _see_ =haber=.

=haber=, to have; _impers._, to be; =hay=, there is, there are; =¿habrá alguien?= I wonder if anyone is there?; =-- de= (+_inf._), to have to, be obliged, must, should, to be to; _expressing futurity or likelihood, as_ =usted no ha de volver=, you will never return.

=habilidad=, _f._, ability, skill, accomplishment.

=habitación=, _f._, room.

=hablar=, to speak.

=habr-á, -é=, _see_ =haber= _and_ =hay=.

=hacer=, to do, make, cause, perform, render; =-- asomar=, to bring (to view); =-- calceta=, to knit; =-- de su capa un sayo=, to do as one pleases; =-- caso de (á)=, to heed, notice, take notice of; =-- al caso=, to be to the point; =-- daño á=, to hurt, injure, harm; =-- falta=, to be necessary, be needed; =-- el favor de=, to be so kind as to; =-- fiestas á=, to fondle, dandle, play with; =no --le gracia á uno=, to displease, not to please; =--le á uno monadas=, to ogle, cast sheep's eyes on; =-- un papel=, to play a rôle; =--suerte=, to be lucky, successful; =-- traición=, to be untrue, be disloyal; =tener que --=, to be busy, be occupied; =--se cargo de=, to form an idea of; =--se ilusiones=, to be deluded, deceive oneself; =hace= _with expressions of time_, for, ago: =estoy sirviendo aquí -- tres meses=, I have been employed here for three months; =-- ocho días que no descanso=, I have not rested for a week; =-- que no nos vemos muchos años=, we have not seen each other for many years; =-- cuatro días que apenas como=, I have hardly eaten for four days; =-- catorce años=, fourteen years ago; =-- dos años=, two years ago; =-- cuatro días=, four days ago; =-- ya mucho que perdió usted=, you lost... a long time ago; =-- poco=, a short while ago.

=hacia=, _prep._, towards.

=hacienda=, _f._, property, estate, finance; =Ministerio de --=, Treasury, Department of Finance.

=hache=, _f._, the letter h.

=hag-a, -an, -o=, _see_ =hacer=.

=har-á, -é, -emos=, _see_ =hacer=.

=haragán, -ana=, idle, indolent.

=hasta=, _prep._, until, to, up to, as far as; =-- ahora=, so far; =-- que=, _conj._, until; _adv._, even.

=hay= (_see_ =haber=), there is, there are; =-- que= (+_inf._), it is necessary, one must; =¿-- alguien?= is someone there?; =¿habrá alguien?= I wonder if someone is there?; =no ha habido=, there has not been; =no -- quien...=, there is no one who...; =no -- tal cosa=, not at all, nothing of the kind.

=hay-a, -áis, -an=, _see_ =haber=.

=haz=, _see_ =hacer=.

=hazaña=, _f._, exploit.

=he=, _see_ =haber=.

=hé= (_probably imperative of_ =ver=); =-- aquí=, behold.

=hecho=, _see_ =hacer=; =cosa hecha=, an accomplished fact; =esto es --=, the thing is settled.

=helado, -a=, chilled, frozen.

=hemos=, _see_ =haber=.

=hermana=, _f._, sister.

=hermano=, _m._, brother.

=hermoso, -a=, beautiful, lovely.

=herrador=, _m._, farrier, horse-shoer.

=herrar=, to shoe (_horses_).

=hice=, _see_ =hacer=.

=hija=, _f._, daughter; _sometimes used without reference to relationship, as in_ =pero hija, llegas tarde=, but my dear girl, you come too late.

=hijo=, _m._, son, child; =--s míos=, my children; _sometimes used without reference to relationship, as in_ =hijo mío=, my dear fellow.

=hilo=, _m._, thread.

=hipócrita=, _f._, hypocrite.

=historia=, _f._, history.

=hizo=, _see_ =hacer=.

=hojear=, to turn the leaves (_of a book_), glance over.

=hola=, _interj._ (_expresses surprise or familiar greeting_), Hello! Look here! well, well, haha!

=holgazán, -ana=, lazy.

=hombre=, _m._, man; _interj._, man alive! goodness! why!; =--de Dios=, man alive!

=hombro=, _m._, shoulder.

=hondo, -a=, deep, profound.

=honradez=, _f._, honesty.

=honrado, -a=, honest, honorable.

=honrar=, to honor.

=honroso, -a=, honorable.

=hora=, _f._, hour.

=horca=, _f._, gallows, gibbet.

=horquilla=, _f._, hair-pin.

=horrible=, horrible.

=horror=, _m._, horror.

=hortelano=, _m._, gardener; =el perro del --=, the dog in the manger.

=hospedar=, to give lodging to, harbor, entertain.

=hospital=, _m._, hospital.

=hospitalidad=, _f._, hospitality.

=hoy=, to-day.

=hub-iera, -iéramos, -an, -as, -iese=, _see_ =haber=.

=hueso=, _m._, bone, tooth.

=huir=, to flee.

=humor=, _m._, humor, disposition.

=humorado, -a=; =mal --=, ill-humored.

I

=i=, _f._, the letter i; =poner los puntos sobre las íes=, to speak to the point.

=ib-a, -amos, -an=, _see_ =ir=.

=idea=, _f._, idea.

=idem=, idem, likewise.

=idilio=, _m._, idyl.

=iglesia=, _f._, church.

=ignorar=, not to know.

=igual=, equal, like, alike, same, the same, similar.

=igualar=, to equalize, make alike, match.

=igualmente=, equally.

=ilusión=, _f._, illusion; =hacerse --es=, to be deluded, deceive oneself.

=imaginación=, _f._, imagination.

=imbécil=, _m._, fool, imbecile.

=imbécil=, silly, stupid.

=impedir=, to prevent.

=impid-a, -e=, _see_ =impedir=.

=implicar=, to prevent.

=importante=, important.

=importar=, to import, matter.

=imposible=, impossible.

=impresión=, _f._, impression.

=imprimir=, to imprint, impress upon, stamp, impart.

=inaugurar=, to inaugurate, begin.

=incluso=, including.

=incomodado, -a=, angry.

=incomodar=, to disturb, inconvenience, offend, displease.

=inconscientemente=, unconsciously.

=inconveniente=, _m._, inexpediency, objection.

=incorrecto, -a=, imperfect, irregular.

=independiente=, independent, separate.

=indicar=, to show.

=indiferente=, indifferent.

=indignación=, _f._, indignation.

=indigno, -a=, unworthy.

=inepto, -a=, incompetent.

=infame=, _m._, wretch, scoundrel.

=infamia=, _f._, infamy, infamous act.

=infancia=, _f._, infancy, childhood, boyhood.

=infeliz=, _m. and f._, poor creature.

=infeliz=, unhappy, unfortunate.

=inflamación=, _f._, inflammation.

=inflamado, -a=, inflamed.

=inflamar=, to inflame.

=informalidad=, _f._, unconventionality, etiquette.

=ingenuidad=, _f._, candor, frankness.

=ingrato, -a=, ungrateful.

=inhumano, -a=, heartless, cruel.

=inmediatamente=, immediately.

=inmenso, -a=, immense.

=innumerable=, numberless.

=Inocencia=, _prop. noun_.

=inocente=, innocent.

=insinuación=, _f._, insinuation, innuendo.

=insistir=, to insist.

=insolente=, insolent.

=insoportable=, unbearable.

=inspirar=, to inspire.

=instalar=, to instal, quarter; =--se=, to come to live, take quarters.

=instante=, _m._, instant; =al --=, at once, immediately.

=instruir=, to instruct.

=instrumento=, _m._, instrument.

=instruyendo=, see =instruir=.

=insufrible=, unbearable.

=intención=, _f._, intention, purpose, desire, significance; =me dan --es de=, I have a mind to.

=intento=, _m._, purpose.

=interesante=, interesting.

=interesar=, to interest.

=interior=, interior, inside.

=interpelación=, _f._, question put by a member of a legislative assembly to a minister or member of the government.

=interrumpir=, to interrupt.

=íntimo, -a=, intimate.

=inútil=, useless.

=inventar=, to invent, concoct.

=invierno=, _m._, winter.

=invitación=, _f._, invitation.

=invitar=, to invite.

=ir=, to go, go on, continue; =-- á= (+_inf._), to be going to; =ir=+_gerund expresses progressive action_, =vamos viviendo=, we go on living, we manage to get along; =que voy pagando á plazos=, which I am paying on the instalment plan; =-- á paseo=, to go for a walk; =--en un vuelo=, to go with all speed, go like lightning; =vamos=, _interj._, come now, see here, there now, well, indeed! I should say!; =vamos á ver=, let's see; =ahí van...=, there are...; =ahora va de veras=, now it's really settled, now it's serious; =vaya con Dios=, God be with you, _a polite formula of leave-taking_ = good-bye; =vaya=, _interj._, there! there now! well! (_denotes impatience, displeasure, or sudden resolution_); =vaya con= _expresses ironical contempt, derision or disapproval, as_ =¡vaya con los criados!= a fine lot these servants are!; =¡vaya con el hombre!= just listen to the man! _used emphatically, as_ =¡vaya una mano linda!= there's what I call a pretty hand!; =--se=, to go, go away, go off, leave.

=ira=, _f._, wrath, anger.

=irresistible=, irresistible.

=Isabel=, Elizabeth.

=Isidra=, _prop. noun_.

=izquierdo, -a=, left; =la izquierda=, the left (hand).

J

=¡ja! ¡ja!= ha! ha!

=jamona=, _f._, a buxom woman no longer young.

=¡je, je, je!= _interj._, _denoting laughter_.

=jefe=, _m._, chief, head.

=Jesús=, _m._, Jesus; =¡--!= Goodness! Lord! Good heavens!

=Jiménez=, _prop. noun_; «=Pedro Jiménez=,» a brand of Sherry wine.

=jorobado, -a=, humpbacked.

=José=, Joseph.

=joven=, _m. and f._, youth, young man, young woman.

=joven=, young, youthful.

=Juan=, John.

=jubileo=, _m._, jubilee, merry-making, thronging of people.

=juega=, _see_ =jugar=.

=jueves=, _m._, Thursday; =--Santo=, Holy Thursday.

=jugar=, to play; =-- con=, to mock, make game of.

=juguete=, _m._, trifle, play-thing; =-- cómico=, comedietta.

=juicio=, _m._, judgment, sense, wits, senses, good sense; =el día del juicio=, the Day of Judgment; =muela del --=, wisdom-tooth.

=juicioso, -a=, judicious, sensible, discreet.

=juntito, -a= (_dim. of_ =junto=), united, together.

=junto, -a=, together; =muy --s=, very close together.

=junto=, _adv._, near, at hand; =--á=, _prep._, near, by.

=justicia=, _f._, justice.

=justo, -a=, just, proper.

=juzgar=, to judge, deem.

=juzgue=, _see_ =juzgar=.

L

=labrar=, to cause, work out.

=lacayo=, _m._, lackey, groom.

=lado=, _m._, side; =de al --=, near by.

=lágrima=, _f._, tear.

=lamentar=, to lament, regret.

=largarse=, to leave, go away, be off.

=largo, -a=, long; =cuatro dedos de --=, a length of four finger-breadths.

=lástima=, _f._, pity; =me das --=, I pity you.

=lastimar=, to hurt.

=lateral=, lateral, side.

=lavabo=, _m._, washstand.

=lavar=, to wash.

=lección=, _f._, lesson.

=leer=, to read.

=lejos=, far.

=Lelis=, _prop. noun_ (_suggests the meaning of_ =lelo=, ninny, fool).

=leña=, _f._, fire-wood.

=letra=, _f._, letter, handwriting; =de su puño y --=, in her own handwriting.

=levantar=, to raise; =--se=, to rise.

=leve=, light, slight.

=levita=, _f._, frock-coat.

=ley=, _f._, law.

=leyendo=, see =leer=.

=libertad=, _f._, liberty.

=librar=, to free, deliver, preserve.

=libro=, _m._, book.

=lila=, _f._, lilac, lilac color; _colloquial_, foolish, stupid.

=limpiar=, to clean.

=limpio, -a=, clean, free, clear; =poner en --=, to make a fair copy of.

=lindo, -a=, pretty.

=lío=, _m._, imbroglio, confusion, scrape; =armarse un --con=, to get tangled up with, not to understand a jot about; =meterse en un --=, to get into a scrape.

=listo, -a=, prompt, bright, clever, shrewd.

=literata=, _f._, literary woman, bluestocking.

=literatura=, _f._, literature.

=lo=, _ntr._, the.

=lo=, it, so.

=lo=, that; =-- de=, the affair of, the business of; =--de siempre=, the same old thing; =-- que=, what (that which), that (_after_ =todo=); =-- que es hoy=, as for to-day.

=lograr=, to succeed in, accomplish.

=lucero=, _m._, morning-star.

=lucir=, to shine, appear to advantage; =--se=, to be eminently successful, make a fine showing; _ironically_, to make a mess of it.

=luego=, then, next, presently, afterward; =desde --=, at once, of course, naturally.

=lugar=, _m._, place.

=Luisa=, Louisa.

=lujo=, _m._, sumptuousness, elegance.

=lujosamente=, sumptuously.

=lumbre=, _f._, fire; =al amor de la --=, by the fireside.

=luna=, _f._, moon; =-- de miel=, honeymoon.

=lunes=, _m._, Monday.

=luto=, _m._, mourning.

=luz=, _f._, light.

=luzca=, _see_ =lucir=.

Ll

=llamar=, to call, attract; =¿Cómo se llama usted?= What is your name?

=llegar=, to arrive, reach; =-- á=, to arrive at, reach, get to, happen to.

=llenar=, to fill.

=lleno, -a=, full, filled.

=llevar=, to carry, take, take away, charge, ask (_a price_), endure, suffer (_disappointments_), wear, raise (_the hand to the face_), =-- á cuestas=, to carry on one's back; =--se (algo)=, to take, carry away, carry off.

=llorar=, to weep, cry.

M

=madre=, _f._, mother.

=Madrid=, _prop. noun_.

=maduro, -a=, ripe.

=magnate=, _m._, magnate; _pl._, the nobility, the great.

=magnífico, -a=, magnificent, fine; =¡--!= that's fine!

=majadero, -a=, foolish, silly.

=majestad=, _f._, majesty, majestic bearing.

=majo, -a=, spruce, trim, fine.

=mal=, _adv._, poorly, ill.

=mal=, _see_ =malo=.

=maldito, -a=, accursed, confounded.

=malejo, -a=, rather bad.

=malicioso, -a=, malicious, spiteful.

=malo, -a=, bad, evil, poor, uncivil.

=malsano, -a=, unhealthful.

=malvado=, _m._, wicked person.

=malvavisco=, _m._, marsh-mallow (_an emollient is made from a preparation of the root_).

=mamá=, _f._, mamma.

=mamarracho=, _m._, fool, clown.

=mameluco=, _m._, dolt, simpleton.

=mampara=, _f._, screen, screen-door.

=mancha=, _f._, stain.

=mandar=, to send, order, give orders; =¿Qué manda usted?= What is your pleasure?

=manera=, _f._, manner, way; =de ninguna --=, by no means.

=manga=, _f._, sleeve, hose; =-- de riego=, hose, watering hose.

=mano=, _f._, hand; =echar --=, to put out one's hand.

=Manolito=, _familiar for_ =Manuel=.

=mansedumbre=, _f._, gentleness, mildness.

=Manuel=, _prop. noun_.

=mañana=, _f._, morning.

=mañana=, _adv._, to-morrow; =--mismo=, no later than to-morrow; =pasado --=, the day after to-morrow.

=máquina=, _f._, machine, sewing-machine.

=mar=, _m. and f._, sea; =la -- de=, a lot of, a great number of.

=marcado, -a=, pronounced.

=marcar=, to mark, pronounce.

=marco=, _m._, frame.

=marcha=, _f._, march; =en --=, let's be off.

=marchar=, to march, progress; =la cosa marcha=, the affair is progressing; =-- bien=, to work well; =--se=, to go away, leave.

=marear=, to tire, annoy, vex.

=maremagnum=, _m._ (_Latin word used in current Spanish_), confusion, disorder; =¡qué --!= what a lot of people!

=María=, _f._, Mary; =¡-- santísima!= For heaven's sake!

=marido=, _m._, husband.

=mártir=, _m._, martyr.

=más=, _adj._, more, other, another.

=más=, _adv._, more, most, longer; =-- bien=, rather; =¡qué= (_noun_) =--= (_adj._)=!= what a (_adj. and noun_)!; =ni -- ni menos=, just exactly, precisely; =no -- que=, only.

=Matalauva=, _prop. noun_.

=Matalavieja=, _prop. noun_.

=matar=, to kill.

=matemáticas=, _f. pl._, mathematics.

=materialista=, _m._, materialist, literalist.

=matrimonio=, _m._, matrimony, marriage, married couple.

=máxima=, _f._, maxim.

=mayor=, greater, larger, greatest, utmost.

=mayoría=, _f._, majority.

=mechita=, _f._ (_dim. of_ =mecha=), a small wad (_of cotton or lint_).

=media=, _f._, stocking.

=médico=, _m._, doctor.

=medida=, _f._, measure, moderation.

=medio=, _m._, middle, way, means; _pl._, means; =por --=, in the way, between (one).

=medio, -a=, half.

=mejilla=, _f._, cheek.

=mejor=, _adj._, better, best.

=mejor=, _adv._, better, best.

=melón=, _m._, melon.

=menester=, _m._, necessity; =es --=, it is necessary.

=menor=, less, least, slightest.

=menos=, _adj._, less, least.

=menos=, _adv._, less, least; =á -- que=, _conj._, unless; =al --=, at least; =lo --=, at least; =echar de --=, to miss; =tener á --=, to consider as beneath one's dignity.

=menos=, _prep._, except.

=mentira=, _f._, lie; =parece --=, it does not seem possible.

=mercader=, _m._, trader, trafficker, manipulator.

=merced=, _f._, favor.

=mérito=, _m._, merit.

=mes=, _m._, month.

=mesa=, _f._, table; =-- de escritorio=, writing-desk.

=metálico, -a=, metallic.

=meter=, to put; =-- la pata=, to put one's foot in it; =--se en algo=, to get mixed up in something; =--se en un lío=, to get into a scrape; =--se en política=, to go into politics.

=Metternach=, _prop. noun_.

=Metternich=, _prop. noun_.

=mezclar=, to mix, mingle.

=mi=, my.

=miedo=, _m._, fear; =tener --=, to be afraid.

=miel=, _f._, honey.

=mientras=, while; =-- no=, until; =-- que=, while.

=mil=, thousand.

=ministerio=, _m._, ministry, governmental department, the buildings (_or_ offices) of a governmental department; =-- de Hacienda=, Treasury, Department of Finances.

=ministro=, _m._, minister.

=minuta=, _f._, first draft, memorandum.

=minuto=, _m._, minute.

=mío, -a=, my, of mine.

=mirada=, _f._, glance, look.

=mirar=, to look, look at, see, consider; =mira=, look here, see here.

=mismo, -a=, same, very, self.

=mismo=, _adv._, same, very; =ahora --=, just now; =lo --=, likewise, in the same manner; =es lo --=, it is just the same; =lo -- da=, it is all the same; =mañana --=, no later than to-morrow.

=misticismo=, _m._, mysticism, religious fervor.

=místico, -a=, mystic.

=mitad=, _f._, half, middle; =partir por la --=, to split in two.

=moda=, _f._, style, fashion; =á la --=, stylishly, in fashion.

=modales=, _m. pl._, manners.

=modelo=, _m._, model.

=modestia=, _f._, modesty.

=modesto, -a=, modest.

=modo=, _m._, mode, manner, degree, urbanity; =de -- que=, so then, so; =con malos --s=, uncivilly; =de todos --s=, at any rate, anyhow.

=mohín=, _m._, grimace.

=mohino, -a=, peevish, grouchy, sulky.

=molde=, _m._, mould, form.

=molestar=, to annoy, disturb, bother.

=momento=, _m._, moment; =al --=, at once.

=monada=, _f._, flattery, blandishment; =hacerle á uno --s=, to ogle, cast sheep's eyes on.

=monín, -ina= (_dim. of_ =mono=), cunning, cute, darling, dearest, sweetest.

=monjita=, _f._ (_dim. of_ =monja=), little nun.

=mono, -a=, pretty, nice, "cute."

=monotonía=, _f._, monotony, monotonous mode of living.

=monstruo=, _m._, monster.

=Montesinos=, _prop. noun_.

=moral=, moral; =lo --=, moral qualities.

=moralizar=, to render moral, reform.

=moralmente=, morally.

=moreno, -a=, dark; =Sierra M--a=, a chain of mountains in Southern Spain.

=morir=, to die; =--se=, to die, be in a dying condition.

=mosquita=, _f._, little fly; =-- muerta=, a person of meek and timid manner, who is at bottom resourceful and disingenuous.

=mostrar=, to show.

=motivo=, _m._, motive.

=mover=, to move; =--se=, to move (_intrans._), stir.

=movimiento=, _m._, movement, motion.

=mozo=, _m._, boy, servant.

=mu=, _m._, sound imitating the bellowing of a bull.

=mucho, -a=, much; _pl._, many.

=mucho=, _adv._, much, very, greatly, a long time.