Meanings (ES + gloss)
arena secante
A type of fine powder, as of sandarac, or cuttlefish bone, sprinkled over wet ink to dry the ink after writing or on rough paper to smooth the writing surface.
At the Thorn, or at a meagre kitchen table, or even on the carpenter’s workbench, he spreads open the portfolio, lights a candle stub, slices a fresh quill, and arranges pounce pot…
Phrases
Word forms
Meanings (ES + gloss)
brincar
To leap into the air intending to seize someone or something.
She pounced on the young man, because she loved him and wanted him for herself.
The kitten pounced at the ball I threw to it.
abalanzarse • acometer • arremeter • atacar • embestir
To attack suddenly by leaping.
I was awakened from a dead sleep by my child pouncing on top of me from out of nowhere.
aprovechar
To eagerly seize an opportunity.
I pounced on the chance to get promoted.
While he was out of town on vacation, I pounced, leaking the photos.