How could they just look on and do nothing!

Translation result

¿Cómo podían simplemente mirar y no hacer nada? How could they just look on and do nothing!

Syntax analysis

howQuestion adverb

canModal

theyPersonal pronoun

justAdverb

lookVerb, singular present

onPreposition / Subordinating Conjunction

andCoordinating conjunction

doVerb, singular present

nothingNoun, singular or mass

!Punctuation

just adverb

1. and nothing more.

I've just finished my homework, so I'm ready to go out with friends tonight. (Here, "just" indicates that the speaker has completed their homework and is now free to do something else.) Hecho mi tarea recién, así que estoy listo para salir con amigos esta noche." (Note: The translation is literal, maintaining the same structure and meaning as the original sentence.)

2. indicating exactness or preciseness.

The scientist carefully measured the sample just to get the precise reading, ensuring accurate results in her research. El científico midió cuidadosamente la muestra solo para obtener la lectura precisa, asegurando resultados precisos en su investigación.

3. only a moment ago.

I just received a text message from my friend, and now I have to respond immediately. Acabo de recibir un mensaje de texto de mi amigo y ahora tengo que responder inmediatamente.

4. (used for emphasis) absolutely.

I just can't take it anymore Traducción de 'I just can't take it anymore'

He was just grand as romeo Traducción de 'He was just grand as romeo'

It's simply beautiful! Traducción de 'It's simply beautiful!'

5. only a very short time before.

I just arrived from the party and am still catching my breath; it was so crazy! Acabo de llegar desde la fiesta y estoy todavía recuperándome; fue tan loco!

6. possibly (indicating a slight chance of something being true).

It might just happen Traducción de 'It might just happen'

7. exactly at this moment or the moment described.

I just arrived, so I haven't had a chance to unpack yet. Acabo de llegar, así que todavía no he tenido tiempo para desempaquetar aún.

8. by a little.

I only just caught the bus Traducción de 'I only just caught the bus'

He finished the marathon in just under 3 hours Traducción de 'He finished the marathon in just under 3 hours'

It was barely 5 a.m. Traducción de 'It was barely 5 a.m.'

The network has barely 5 percent of viewers Traducción de 'The network has barely 5 percent of viewers'

The batter just missed being hit Traducción de 'The batter just missed being hit'

look verb

1. perceive with attention.

As she walked into the room, she looked around at the unfamiliar surroundings, taking in every detail. Mientras entraba en la habitación, echó un vistazo a los alrededores desconocidos, absorbiendo cada detalle.

2. give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect.

The new restaurant's modern decor looks sleek and sophisticated, making it an ideal spot for dates. El decorado moderno del nuevo restaurante tiene un aspecto elegante y refinado, lo que lo convierte en un lugar ideal para citas.

3. have a certain outward or facial expression.

She looked puzzled at the unexpected news, her eyebrows furrowed in concern. Ella pareció desconcertada ante la sorprendente noticia, sus cejas arrugadas por la preocupación.

4. search or seek.

The detective looked high and low for clues to solve the mystery. El detective buscó arriba y abajo por pistas para resolver el misterio.

5. be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point.

The pilot made sure to look north before landing the plane, ensuring they were on course for the airport. El piloto se aseguró de mirar hacia el norte antes de aterrizar el avión, lo que garantizaba que estuvieran en ruta para llegar al aeropuerto.

6. take charge of or deal with.

The new manager was tasked to look into the company's financial struggles and come up with a plan to turn things around. El nuevo gerente fue encargado de investigar las dificultades financieras de la empresa y presentar un plan para revertir la situación.

7. convey by one's expression.

She looked disappointed when she heard the news, and we all knew something was wrong. Ella pareció descontenta cuando escuchó la noticia, y todos sabíamos que algo iba mal.

8. look forward to the probable occurrence of.

I'm looking to the future and expecting a major breakthrough in our company's technology department. Estoy mirando hacia el futuro y espero un avance importante en la departamento de tecnología de nuestra empresa.

9. accord in appearance with.

The new restaurant's decor looks like a fusion of modern and vintage styles, creating a unique and eclectic atmosphere that appeals to a wide range of customers. El decorado del nuevo restaurante parece una fusión de estilos modernos y vintage, creando un ambiente único y ecléctico que atrae a una amplia gama de clientes.

10. have faith or confidence in.

She looks to her mentor for guidance and support in her new career. Ella busca orientación y apoyo de su mentor en su nueva carrera.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I look.
You	You look.
He/She/It	He/She/It looks.
We	We look.
You	You look.
They	They look.

Complete conjugation.

do verb

1. engage in.

She loves to do yoga on Sundays, finding it helps her relax and recharge after a long week. Ella ama hacer yoga los domingos, ya que le ayuda a relajarse y recargar después de una larga semana.

2. carry out or perform an action.

The chef does the cooking for the restaurant, ensuring that every dish is prepared to perfection. El chef se encarga de la cocina en el restaurante, asegurándose de que cada plato esté preparado al perfección.

3. get (something) done.

By the end of the day, I managed to do all my pending tasks, feeling relieved and accomplished. Hasta el final del día, logré hacer todos mis tareas pendientes, sintiéndome aliviado y cumplido.

4. proceed or get along.

Despite the challenges, we managed to do and complete the project on time. A pesar de los desafíos, logramos realizar y completar el proyecto a tiempo.

5. give rise to.

The new policy does a lot of good by providing more resources to underprivileged communities, giving rise to a significant reduction in poverty rates. La nueva política hace un gran bien al proporcionar más recursos a las comunidades desfavorecidas, lo que da lugar a una reducción significativa en las tasas de pobreza.

6. carry out or practice.

She does yoga every morning to stay flexible and focused throughout the day. Ella hace yoga todas las mañanas para mantenerse flexible y enfocada a lo largo del día.

7. be sufficient.

The new policy does enough to address the concerns of the employees, so we can implement it without further modifications. La nueva política hace lo suficiente para abordar las inquietudes de los empleados, por lo que podemos implementarla sin modificaciones adicionales.

8. create or design, often in a certain way.

The artist spent hours doing a watercolor painting of the sunset, carefully blending colors to capture its warmth and vibrancy. El artista pasó horas haciendo un cuadro de agua dulce del atardecer, mezclando cuidadosamente los colores para capturar su calor y viveza.

9. behave in a certain manner.

The new employee was told to do things by the book, which meant following every rule and procedure to the letter. El nuevo empleado le dijeron que hiciera las cosas según el libro, lo que significaba seguir cada regla y procedimiento al pie de la letra.

10. spend time in prison or in a labor camp.

The former politician was forced to do five years in a maximum-security prison after being convicted of corruption. El ex político fue obligado a cumplir cinco años en una prisión de seguridad máxima después de ser condenado por corrupción.

11. carry on or function.

The new software is supposed to do all the calculations automatically, freeing up our team to focus on more creative tasks. El nuevo software está supuesto para realizar todas las cálculos automáticamente, liberando a nuestro equipo para enfocarse en tareas más creativas.

12. arrange attractively.

The event planner was tasked with doing the decorations for the wedding reception, and she worked tirelessly to create a stunning and elegant atmosphere. El planificador de eventos fue encargado de hacer los decorados para la recepción de boda y trabajó incansablemente para crear un ambiente impresionante y elegante.

13. travel or traverse (a distance).

The hikers did several miles of rugged terrain before reaching the summit. Los senderistas recorrieron varios kilómetros de terreno accidentado antes de alcanzar la cima.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I do.
You	You do.
He/She/It	He/She/It does.
We	We do.
You	You do.
They	They do.

Complete conjugation.

nothing noun

1. a quantity of no importance.

The company's quarterly profits were down to nothing, and investors began to worry about its financial stability. Las ganancias trimestrales de la empresa cayeron a nada y los inversores comenzaron a preocuparse sobre su estabilidad financiera.

After weeks of searching, I found nothing of interest in the dusty old antique store. Después de semanas de búsqueda, no encontré nada interesante en la tienda de antigüedades polvorienta y vieja.

The new policy change had no effect on sales, resulting in nothing to show for all the effort put in by the marketing team. El cambio de política nuevo no tuvo efecto en las ventas, lo que resultó en nada para mostrar por todo el esfuerzo realizado por el equipo de marketing.