Prince Caspian: The Return to Narnia — Vocabulary
C. S. Lewis
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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 The boys and the Dwarf, however, were used to woods and were not taken in for more than a few seconds.†2 more a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc. 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#2in whatever way However we do it, someone is going to be unhappy.more Show sample from book But however he turned his head and squinted and whisked his beard to and fro, he couldn't quite see his own shoulder.†2 more Show general definition for however (as in: However you do it, get it done!) in whatever way
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daisraised platform She was seated on the inaugural dais near the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.more Show sample from book That was the dais where the High Table was, where the King and the great lords sat.5 more raised platform that gives prominence to people on it Show general definition a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to people on it
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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 Aslan, who seemed larger than before, lifted his head, shook his mane, and roared.5 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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precipicesteep cliff (or other dangerous situation) She approached and then pulled back from the precipice.more Show sample from book They had come, without seeing it, almost to the edge of a small precipice from which they looked down into a gorge...4 more steep cliff Show general definition a very steep cliff or: any dangerous situation
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treacherybetrayal Benedict Arnold remains the U.S.'s symbol of ultimate treachery.more Show sample from book That'll be very useful if the enemy try any treachery.4 more Show general definition the behavior of someone who pretends to be a friend and then tricks, cheats, or betrays
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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 Their reign was the Golden Age in Narnia...3 more the time of their 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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earnestearnest → in earnest:in a serious manner I began training in earnest the summer before high school.more Show sample from book But of course he had not many hours to spare, for now his education was beginning in earnest.†1 more earnest → in earnest:serious; or in a serious manner Show general definition characterized by sincere belief or: intensely or excessively serious or determined
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chasma large, deep, and steep-sided opening on the earth's surface You can't leap a twenty-foot chasm with two 10-foot jumps.more Show sample from book The chasm is open for your return; but this I must warn you, that once you have gone through, it will close behind you for ever.†3 more a large gap or divide Show general definition a large and deep and steep-sided opening on the earth's surface; or (more rarely) any large gap or: a very large difference -- often of opinion
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twilightthe light from the sky in the time of day between daylight and darkness (just after sunset or just before sunrise) It is a beautiful picture taken in twilight.more Show sample from book It was a cold and cheerless waking for them all next morning, with a grey twilight in the wood (for the sun had not yet risen) and everything damp and dirty.3 more time between daylight and darkness Show general definition for twilight (as in: pink clouds in a twilight sky) the time of day between daylight and darkness (just after sunset or just before sunrise); or the light from the sky at that time
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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 He fully intended to back Lucy up, but he was annoyed at losing his night's sleep and was making up for it by doing everything as sulkily as possible.†3 more sulk → sulkily:in an excessively unhappy and unsociable manner 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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scarcityshortage There is a scarcity of work in the region.more Show sample from book I made myself scarce, having no wish to be questioned about it in Miraz's torture chamber.†1 more scarcity → scarce:in short supply OR barely or hardly (by a small margin) Show general definition shortage (having an amount that is less than desired)
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ferventintense She has a fervent desire to change society.more Show sample from book they both set off with the fervent thanks and good wishes1 more intense (heart-felt) Show general definition characterized by intense emotion or passionate belief
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bestowgive (as an honor) They gave her the highest honor they can bestow.more Show sample from book Then, at Aslan's command, Peter bestowed the Knighthood of the Order of the Lion on Caspian,2 more bestow → bestowed:presented as an honor Show general definition to give -- typically to present as an honor or give as a gift
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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 ...there came in sight the noblest creatures that Caspian had yet seen, the great centaur Glenstorm...15 more a creature that is half man, half horse
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fawnfawn → fawns:shows excessive flattery or affection She fawns all over her children.more Show sample from book But all the Talking Beasts surged round the Lion, with purrs and grunts and squeaks and whinneys of delight, fawning on him with their tails, rubbing against him, touching him reverently with their noses and going to and fro under his body and between his legs.†1 more fawn → fawning:showing excessive flattery or affection Show general definition for fawn (as in: fawned all over her) showing excessive flattery or affection
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bolstersupport and strengthen She visited the troops to bolster morale.more Show sample from book Bulbs and bolsters!† bolster → bolsters:supports or strengthens Show general definition for bolster (as in: to bolster) support or strengthen
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gistmain point(s) Just tell me the gist of the matter.more Show sample from book But the gist of the story, as they knew it in the end, was as follows. the main point(s) of a more detailed matter Show general definition the main point(s) of a more detailed matter
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kindredsimilar in quality or character We are kindred spirits.more Show sample from book I am one of those, only a half-Dwarf, and if any of my kindred, the true Dwarfs, are still alive anywhere in the world, doubtless they would despise me and call me a traitor.† similar in quality or character; OR closely related Show general definition similar in quality or character or: closely related -- such as family or things with shared origin
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hinderhinder → hindered:delayed or made difficult Her efforts to turn the department around were further hindered by budgetary cuts.more Show sample from book What's to hinder this river being the Rush?† slowed down or caused problems for Show general definition for hinder (as in: hindered by) slow down or cause problems for