All 3 Uses of
grave
in
The Jungle Book
- Mother Wolf threw herself down panting among the cubs, and Father Wolf said to her gravely: "Shere Khan speaks this much truth. The cub must be shown to the Pack."
Chpt 1. *gravely = in a serious and solemn manner
- "I am not sure that they did not pull me into a hundred little bearlings," said Baloo, gravely shaking one leg after the other.
Chpt 3.gravely = solemnly (in a very serious manner)
- When he got to the village he told a tale of magic and enchantment and sorcery that made the priest look very grave.
Chpt 5.grave = serious and solemn
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