All 25 Uses of
grave
in
Eragon
- Garrow raised a bony hand, his eyes grave, and watched as they trudged to the road.†
Chpt 9
- Garrow raised a bony hand, his eyes grave, and watched as they trudged to the road.†
Chpt 9
- Tendons strained and popped as she battled gravity.†
Chpt 11
- This was once a Rider's blade," said Brom gravely.†
Chpt 14
- Saphira said gravely,You have grown.†
Chpt 19
- Brom turned grave.†
Chpt 21
- Angela's face became grave as she grasped the bones in each hand.†
Chpt 26
- With grave looks, the two men clasped hands.†
Chpt 29
- Brom looked grave.†
Chpt 29
- "That is a grave mistake," growled the Urgal, showing his fangs.
Chpt 29grave = serious and solemn
- I'm sure they are," said Brom, his face grave.†
Chpt 33
- Calm and grave, he whispered words to himself in the ancient language, then turned to leave.†
Chpt 34
- We can't dig a grave out of stone," objected Murtagh.†
Chpt 37
- I heard you say his name, and I read the inscription you put on his grave, but I must know for certain, Was that he?†
Chpt 38
- I'm afraid that my next dream of her will show a grave.†
Chpt 38
- They stood together before Brom's grave and paid their last respects.†
Chpt 38
- How did you turn Brom's grave into diamond without killing yourself?†
Chpt 43
- Eragon remembered the grave he had made and how Brom lay within it.†
Chpt 43
- I don't see how continuing to travel will help her," said Murtagh gravely.†
Chpt 45
- That weighed heavily on him as he gravely pledged his word in agreement.†
Chpt 46
- Strong features shadowed his face, and grave, intelligent eyes lurked under his brow.†
Chpt 52
- Ajihad looked down at him and said gravely, "No …. but the healers tell me she will recover.†
Chpt 52
- Ajihad nodded gravely, then pushed back his chair and stood.†
Chpt 52
- Hrothgar warned gravely, "Certainly you would be a kinder king than Galbatorix, but no race should have a leader who does not age or leave the throne.†
Chpt 55
- I roused the five of you because we are all in grave danger.
Chpt 57 *grave = serious (important)
Definition:
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(grave as in: Her manner was grave.) serious and/or solemnThe 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