The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe — Vocabulary
C. S. Lewis
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manelong coarse hair growing around the head It was a healthy male lion with a golden mane.more Show sample from book ...and the children, watching from their hiding-place, could see the face of Aslan looking all small and different without its mane.p.168.311 more lion's hair Show general definition long coarse hair such as that which grows around a lion's head or on the back of a horse's neck
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howeverdespite that (a transition word use to connect contrasting ideas) Most college application deadlines are in January and February. However, early admission deadlines are around November and some scholarships require even earlier deadlines.more Show sample from book Anyway, she'll be better than that awful Aslan! At least, that was the excuse he made in his own mind for what he was doing. It wasn't a very good excuse, however, for deep down inside him he really knew that the White Witch was bad and cruel.p.97.22 more though (used to connect contrasting ideas) Show general definition for however (as in: However, complications may...) though (or another expression that connects contrasting ideas) Show editor's word notes Based on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 exists, we still have idea 2. Synonyms include in spite of that, despite that, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrast and but.
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however#2no matter how (how much/how hard/how long…) However hard she tried, she couldn't do it.more Show sample from book I should not be at all surprised to find that the other world had a separate time of its own; so that however long you stayed there it would never take up any of our time.p.54.12 more however → however long:regardless of how Show general definition for however (as in: However much she tried...) to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)
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solemnvery serious He took a solemn oath.more Show sample from book Peter was silent and solemn as he received these gifts, for he felt they were a very serious kind of present.p.118.47 more serious and dignified Show general definition in a very serious (and often dignified) manner
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despaira feeling of hopelessness Don't give in to despair.more Show sample from book "How perfectly dreadful!" said Susan as they at last came back in despair.p.90.41 more distress (at not knowing how to improve a bad situation) Show general definition for despair (as in: she felt despair) hopelessness; or distress (such as extreme worry or sadness from feeling powerless to change a bad situation)
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despair#2lose hope Don't despair. Next year will be better.more Show sample from book In that knowledge, despair and die!p.170.81 more give up hope Show general definition for despair (as in: do not despair) lose hope or feel distress
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pavilionfreestanding structure without walls We're meeting for a picnic under the pavilion at the park.more Show sample from book ...a pavilion pitched on one side of the open place.p.138.16 more a large tent Show general definition a large building or section of a building that stands apart in function or design -- often used for gatherings, exhibitions, or specialized purposes
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earnestearnest → in earnest:in a serious manner I began training in earnest the summer before high school.more Show sample from book ...waiting and wondering while the Lion and the Witch talked earnestly together in low voices.p.157.32 more earnest → earnestly:very seriously Show general definition characterized by sincere belief or: intensely or excessively serious or determined
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thereforefor that reason Kim is taller than Ashley. Ashley is taller than Anna. Therefore, Kim is taller than Anna.more Show sample from book They therefore all hurried along behind their new friend who led them at a surprisingly quick pace, and always in the thickest parts of the forest, for over an hour.†p.75.31 more Show general definition for that reason (what follows is so because of what was just said)
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principalmost important The principal idea is that decisions should be made by the people who are most knowledgeable about specific circumstances that impact the decision.more Show sample from book So these two Kings and two Queens with the principal members of their court, rode a-hunting with horns and hounds in the Western Woods to follow the White Stag.†p.202.31 more most important; or person that is most important Show general definition most important; or person who is most important The exact meaning of principal can depend upon its context. For example: "the principal idea" or "the principal performer" -- the most important "the principal of the school" -- the person in charge "a principal of a company" -- an owner or person with controlling authority "the principal in a transaction" (as contrasted to the agent) -- the person on whose behalf an agent acts
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sulkto overly indulge in being unhappy and unsociable She was disappointed and retreated to her room to sulk.more Show sample from book Up to that moment Edmund had been feeling sick, and sulky, and annoyed with Lucy for being right, but he hadn't made up his mind what to do.†p.48.12 more sulk → sulky:overly unhappy and unsociable Show general definition to be overly unhappy and unsociable -- often due to disappointment or a sense of not getting what was deserved
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liberateset free She works to liberate the religious minority from persecution.more Show sample from book And they made good laws and kept the peace and saved good trees from being unnecessarily cut down, and liberated young dwarfs... from being sent to schoolp.200.91 more Show general definition to set free -- as from prison, political oppression, persecution, expectations...
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treacherybetrayal Benedict Arnold remains the U.S.'s symbol of ultimate treachery.more Show sample from book You know that every traitor belongs to me as my lawful prey and that for every treachery I have a right to a kill.p.155.81 more Show general definition the behavior of someone who pretends to be a friend and then tricks, cheats, or betrays
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centaura mythical being that is half man and half horse Firenze is the name of a centaur character in the Harry Potter stories.more Show sample from book The centaurs stamped uneasily with their hoofs.p.157.611 more centaur → centaurs:creatures that are half man half horse
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reignreign → reigning:ruling The marriage solidified the alliance between two of Europe's most important reigning families.more Show sample from book ...when two Sons of Adam and two Daughters of Eve sit in those four thrones, then it will be the end not only of the White Witch's reign but of her life,p.89.32 more time of rule Show general definition for reign (as in: She reigned over England) rule (like that of a king or queen); or the time during which one ruled
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reign#2reign → reigned:were most powerful Uncertainty and fear reigned during those years.more Show sample from book ...it is winter in Narnia ... Daughter of Eve from the far land of Spare Oom where eternal summer reigns...p.13.42 more reign → reigns:is important or noticeable Show general definition for reign (as in: uncertainty reigns) to be most powerful, important, or noticeable
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ogrefrightening giant In the story, the ogre lived in a dark cave and captured anyone who came near.more Show sample from book ogres with monstrous teeth, and...p.165.64 more ogre → ogres:frightening giants Show general definition a frightening giant from fairy tales, especially one who eats people; or a cruel or terrifying person
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inquisitiveinterested in learning about things She is an inquisitive child who always asks questions.more Show sample from book Lucy felt a little frightened, but she felt very inquisitive and excited as well.p.7.32 more eager to learn about things Show general definition interested in learning about things -- often asking many questions
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forebodingfeeling that something bad would happen All that week I had a steadily escalating sense of foreboding.more Show sample from book "Madam," said King Edmund, "the like foreboding stirreth in my heart also."†p.204.11 more a feeling that something bad is going to happen Show general definition a feeling that something bad is going to happen
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trifletrifle → trifling:unimportant We all agree with the goal, but how to achieve it is not a trifling matter.more Show sample from book Merely a trifle!p.76.21 more little thing Show general definition for trifle (as in: a trifling matter) something of small importance; or a small quantity