The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Vocabulary

satisfy or pacify (make less angry or upset) — typically by giving something wanted

characterized by sincere belief

or:

intensely or excessively serious

someone who consumes more than they should — especially eating and drinking too much

or (the expression):  "a glutton for punishment" refers to someone who persist in some activity despite negative consequences (as though loving the punishment)

or (the expression): "a glutton for whatever" refers to people who like whatever a lot — such that "a glutton for sunshine" loves sunshine.

serious and/or solemn

The exact meaning of this sense of grave is often subject to its context. For example:

• "This is a grave problem," or "a situation of the utmost gravity." — important, dangerous, or causing worry
• "She was in a grave mood upon returning from the funeral." — sad (with a heavy heart)
• "She looked me in the eye and gravely promised." — sincere and dignified without humor

words believed to have a magical effect when they are said aloud; or the saying of such words

to set free — as from prison or political oppression

long coarse hair growing:

• around the head—as of a lion
• on the back of the neck—as of a horse

fairy tales:  a frightening giant — especially one who likes to eat people

or:

an evil, hideous, and frightening person

a large structure separate from a main structure — in various senses such as:

• a large roofed structure without walls — often found in parks
• a temporary structure — such as a large tent to house exhibits at a fair, to provide sports facilities, or to put on a show
• a section of a large hospital or office complex adjacent to other parts

a prediction of the future (usually said to be obtained in a supernatural way)

very serious—and often dignified

the behavior of someone who pretends to be a friend and then tricks, cheats, or betrays