The Voyage of the Dawn Trader — Vocabulary
C. S. Lewis
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serpentsnake There was a picture of a serpent eating its tail.more Show sample from book ...the whole ship was under an arch of serpent.11 more Show general definition a snake
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mortalhuman Don't expect perfection of a mere mortal.more Show sample from book Now Lucy had wanted very badly to try the other spell, the one that made you beautiful beyond the lot of mortals.5 more mortal → mortals:those who are merely human Show general definition for mortal (as in: mortal body) human (especially merely human); or subject to death
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mortal#2extreme or intense She was in mortal fear of seeing him.more Show sample from book We're mortal tired of being invisible.5 more extremely
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deceivemislead The plan was to deceive the Germans into believing the main attack would take place further north.more Show sample from book "And we're extremely regrettable," said the Chief Monopod, "that we can't give you the pleasure of seeing us as we were before we were uglified, for you wouldn't believe the difference, and that's the truth, for there's no denying we're mortal ugly now, so we won't deceive you."†4 more lie or mislead Show general definition to lie to or mislead someone -- occasionally to lie to oneself by denying reality
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contrary toin opposition to Contrary to popular belief, the largest pyramid is in Mexico--not Egypt.more Show sample from book And the service they ask of her is in no way contrary to her Majesty's honour, but a noble and heroical act.2 more Show general definition for contrary to (as in: contrary to) in opposition to Show editor's word notes You could also think of this as meaning, despite, or in spite of, or in conflict with; but since a common meaning of contrary is opposite, you many find it easiest to think of contrary to as in opposition to.
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on the contraryan expression used to intensify denial of an idea She was not smiling. On the contrary, she frowned.more Show sample from book On the contrary he liked him very much and was therefore frightened about him, and being frightened put him in a bad temper — just as your mother is much angrier with you for running out into the road in front of a car than a stranger would be.2 more Show general definition for on the contrary (as in: on the contrary) an expression used to intensify denial of an idea
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rationration → rationed:restricted in the amount each person could have Gasoline was rationed during the 1970s oil embargo.more Show sample from book The real trouble is water. ... On short rations, half a pint a day each, we've got enough for twelve days.4 more ration → rations:a fixed portion of something given as a share Show general definition a fixed share of something, especially scarce goods like food or fuel; or to limit and distribute something in fixed shares
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neverthelessdespite that (used to connect contrasting ideas) The class was hard. Nevertheless, it was my favorite.more Show sample from book Nevertheless, only a few feet away from her, a voice spoke.†1 more Show general definition despite that 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 was just stated, 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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manelong coarse hair growing around the head It was a healthy male lion with a golden mane.more Show sample from book And he was solid and real and warm and he let her kiss him and bury herself in his shining mane.4 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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sulkto overly indulge in being unhappy and unsociable She was disappointed and retreated to her room to sulk.more Show sample from book After that he sulkily agreed to put on the fresh clothes which had been put out for him and come on deck.†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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appallingshockingly terrible or horrible The live in appalling conditions.more Show sample from book An appalling loneliness came over him.2 more horrible
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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 She was only a little bit of a thing compared with one of our ships, or even with the ... which Narnia had owned when Lucy and Edmund had reigned there2 more reign → reigned:ruled (held royal office and were in charge) 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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avengetake revenge for In the story, she wants to avenge the murder of her brother.more Show sample from book I would sail east myself for a year and a day to find my father's friends or to learn of their deaths and avenge them if I could.2 more take revenge Show general definition take revenge for a perceived wrong
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precipicesteep cliff (or other dangerous situation) She approached and then pulled back from the precipice.more Show sample from book ...steep and narrow, with precipices on either side.2 more precipice → precipices:steep cliffs Show general definition a very steep cliff or: any dangerous situation
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regentregent → regental:members of a governing board The California Board of Regents voted to increase student fees at all University of California schools.more Show sample from book I had an excellent person to leave as regent while I'm away3 more temporary ruler Show general definition a member of a governing board -- especially at a state university or: someone who rules a country temporarily while the king or queen is too young, too sick, or away
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mitigatemitigate → mitigating:serving to make less harmful or unpleasant Don't judge her so harshly until you consider the mitigating circumstances.more Show sample from book ...since the first day he came on board he had been an unmitigated nuisance... mitigate → unmitigated:complete Show context notes The prefix "un-" in unmitigated means not and reverses the meaning of mitigated. This is the same pattern you see in words like unhappy, unknown, and unlucky. Show general definition make less harmful or unpleasant
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treacherousbetraying trust That was how she uncovered his treacherous plot.more Show sample from book Eustace didn't want to accept, but Lucy said, "I'm sure they're not treacherous." untrustworthy Show general definition for treacherous (as in: a scheming, treacherous assistant) guilty of betrayal or deception or likely to betray or deceive
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bequeathpass down It is our duty to bequeath a better world to our grandchildren.more Show sample from book Why, every man that comes with us shall bequeath the title of Dawn Treader to all his descendants, and when we land at Cair Paravel on the homeward voyage he shall have either gold or land enough to make him rich all his life.† give or pass down -- often upon death in a will Show general definition give or pass down -- often upon death in a will
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enmityhatred between enemies The war has deepened tribal enmity.more Show sample from book And what have we done to earn your enmity? hatred Show general definition hatred toward someone or between people -- typically long-lasting Show editor's word notes Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice): "Enmity" is used in place of synonyms like "hatred" to indicate a feeling that runs deeper and is typically longer in the making.
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minuteswritten record of what happens at a meeting The secretary keeps the minutes of the meeting.more Show sample from book "Nothing about it in the correspondence," said the governor. Nothing in the minutes. We have not been notified of any such thing. formal notes Show general definition for minutes (as in: keep the minutes) a written record of what happened at a meeting