centaur
6 uses
Well, as soon as he saw Corin and me, it seems this Centaur looked at me and said, A day will come when that boy will save Archenland from the deadliest danger in which ever she lay.
centaur = a mythical being that is half man and half horse
Word Statistics
| Book | 6 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 12 |
constrained
2 uses
...it is very grievous to be constrained to keep our hands off such a dainty dish as Narnia.
constrained = restricted in action
Definition
Generally constrained means:restricted; or lacking spontaneity
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 8 |
countenance (2 meanings)
2 meanings, 2 uses
1 —1 use as in:
a pleasant countenance
what was now lying at his feet, and staring him out of countenance with its big, green, unwinking eyes, was the cat; though certainly one of the largest cats he had ever seen.
countenance = composure
Definition
Generally this sense of countenance means:facial expression; or face; or composure or manner
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 6 |
2 —1 use as in:
giving countenance
But expect no help nor countenance from me.
countenance = tolerance, approval, or support
Definition
Generally this sense of countenance means:to tolerate, approve, or show favor or support
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 8 |
discretion
3 uses
1 —3 uses as in:
Parental discretion advised.
And when I learned who she was, being delighted with her beauty and discretion, I became inflamed with love and it appeared to me that the sun would be dark to me if I did not marry her at once.
discretion = good judgment or good taste
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 2000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |
enlightened
4 uses
"O enlightened Vizier," said the Tisroc, "bestow your wisdom upon us concerning this strange proposal."
enlightened = having important knowledge or understanding
Definition
Generally enlightened means:having or receiving important knowledge or understanding — (sometimes a spiritual belief)
or:
free of false beliefs based on superstition or prejudice
or:
free of false beliefs based on superstition or prejudice
Word Statistics
| Book | 4 uses |
| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 8 |
foal
5 uses
I was only a foal at the time.
foal = a young horse
Definition
Generally foal means:a young horse; or giving birth to a young horse
Word Statistics
| Book | 5 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1 |
grave
1 use
For nothing is more suitable to persons of gravity and decorum than to endure minor inconveniences with constancy.
gravity = importance (weightiness) or seriousness
Definition
Generally this sense of grave means:serious and/or solemn
The exact meaning of this sense of grave can depend upon 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 or solemn
- "She looked me in the eye and gravely promised." — in a sincere and serious manner
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 15 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 8 |
inclined
3 uses
1 —3 uses as in:
I'm inclined to
...they felt no inclination to talk to one another about...
inclination = tendency (an attitude that favored)
(editor's note: The suffix "-tion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in action, education, and observation.)
(editor's note: The suffix "-tion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in action, education, and observation.)
Definition
Generally this sense of inclined means:a tendency, mood, desire, or attitude that favors something; or making someone favor something
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 10 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 14 |
mane
14 uses
He could see the mane and ears and head of his horse quite easily now.
mane = long coarse hair that grows on the back of the neck of a horse (or around the head of a lion)
Definition
Generally mane means:long coarse hair such as that which grows around a lion's head or on the back of a horse's neck
Word Statistics
| Book | 14 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1 |
manifest
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
manifest destiny
This boy is manifestly no son of yours, for your cheek is as dark as mine but the boy is fair and white
manifestly = obviously
Definition
Generally this sense of manifest means:obvious; or to make obvious; or to show or demonstrate
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1 |
moreover
3 uses
...the land of Narnia was covered with ice and snow and was moreover ruled by a most powerful enchantress.
moreover = in addition to what has just been said
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |
nevertheless
2 uses
Moreover he is at least sixty years old and has a hump on his back and his face resembles that of an ape. Nevertheless my father, because of the wealth and power of this Ahoshta, and being persuaded by his wife, sent messengers offering me in marriage,
nevertheless = in spite of that (used to connect contrasting ideas)
Definition
Generally nevertheless means:in spite of that (Used to connect contrasting ideas. Other synonyms could include words and phrases such as nonetheless, all the same, still, and however.)
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 14 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |
nurture
3 uses
Nevertheless, in consideration of your youth and the ill nurture, devoid of all gentilesse and courtesy, which...
nurture = help to develop
Definition
Generally nurture means:help develop or grow
Word Statistics
| Book | 3 uses |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 10 |
peasant
5 uses
Several other travellers were before them on the bridge, mostly peasants driving laden donkeys and mules or carrying baskets on their heads.
peasants = persons of low income, education, and social standing (used historically to primarily describe those who raised crops or livestock)
Definition
Generally peasant means:used historically or possibly in relation to a very poor country: a person of low income, education, and social standing — especially one who raises crops or livestock
Word Statistics
| Book | 5 uses |
| Library | 12 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |
pinnacle
4 uses
To the right there were rocky pinnacles, one or two of them with snow clinging to the ledges.
pinnacles = mountain peaks (the highest points of the mountains)
Definition
Generally pinnacle means:the highest point
in various senses, including:
- the best stage of development — as in "I met her at the pinnacle of her success."
- a high pointed rock formation or mountain peak — as in "The eagle circled the rocky pinnacle."
- a pointed tower at the top of a building — as in "With the pinnacle, it is the highest building in the city."
Word Statistics
| Book | 4 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 2000 |
| 1st use | Chapter 4 |
precede
1 use
But at last with a great creaking and sighing he heaved up his enormous body, signed to the slaves to precede him with the lights, and went out.
precede = go before
Definition
Generally precede means:to go or do before
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Chapter 8 |
prudent
5 uses
...by the law of nations as well as by all reasons of prudent policy, we have as good right to your head as ever one mortal man had against another.
prudent = careful and sensible
Definition
Generally prudent means:sensible and careful
Word Statistics
| Book | 5 uses |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 8 |
rein
7 uses
If I'm not to hold on by the reins or by your mane, what am I to hold on by?
reins = straps used to control a horse
Definition
Generally this sense of rein means:to restrain or control; or a means of control
The meaning of rein depends upon its context. For example:
- "keep a tight rein on the new employee," or "rein in a horse" — to control or restrain
- "give the new employee free rein," or "give the horse full rein" — do not restrain
- "the reins of government" — means of control
- "the reins of the horse" — leather straps used with a bit to control a horse (You might like to think of other senses of rein as being figurative derivations from this sense.)
Word Statistics
| Book | 7 uses |
| Library | 11 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Chapter 1 |
resolution
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
a New Year's resolution
And he wept and implored me to change my resolution but in the end he said, 'To hear is to obey,' and did all my will.
resolution = firm decision
Definition
Generally this sense of resolution means:a firm decision to do something
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Chapter 3 |