Narnia Flashcards
Air Raids
attack by aircraft, especially against a non- military target such as a city
row
argument; quarrel; disagreement between two people
creepy
causing fear, disgust or uneasiness
wireless
a radio or a radio set without wires
armor
protective metal or leather clothing worn in battle by soldiers
wardrobe
a large free-standing cupboard or closet where clothes are stored
looking-glass
mirror; any device whose surface reflects light and gives back a clear image of what is in front of it
mothballs
small balls containing chemicals such as a camphor to keep away moths
crunching
making or causing something to make a noisy, scrunching sound
queer
strange or unusual; departing from the usual
inquisitive
eager for knowledge; curious about everything
glimpse
a quick or incomplete look or sighting of somebody or something
pitter patter
a light rapid and continuous tapping sound, such as raindrops
muffler
a scarf worn around the neck for warmth
faun
a mythological creature
parcels
packages; things wrapped up together in paper or other packaging
Daughter of Eve
refers to a human girl child
Son of Adam
refers to a human boy child
sardines
small, salty fish many find delicious
English tea
English custom of afternoon refreshments; served with small sandwiches and cakes
Nymphs
mythical creatures that live in trees harming no one
Silenus
woodland diety; companion of Dionysius
Dyrads
mythical creatures that live in wells
Bacchus
Greek God of Wine
Jollification
joyful celebration
Merely
barely; just as described
Lulling
to give someone a false sense of security so that an unpleasant situation takes the person by surprise
Spare Oom
location of the room where the wardrobe is located
Narnia
imaginary country fund by passing through a magical wardrobe
Cair Paravel
Capital of Narnia where the empty thrones await four “human children to claim them
War Drobe
doorway into Narnia through the wardrobe
Sulk
to pout; have a bad attitude
Guilded
to cover with metal, usually gold or silver
Sledge
sled; vehicle used to travel over snow
Stern
strict; rigid; unyielding
Champing at their bits
impatient to get moving
Harness
gear strapped on an animal to control it
Shetland
small but very strong ponies from Scotland
Dwarves
mythical beings; usually portrayed as very short with long beards who worked in mines digging for precious metals
Turkish Delight
type of very sweet candy
patience
able to wait without becoming annoyed or upset
dominions
lands owned by ruler
mantle
something used to cover something else
hiss
sound like that made by a snake
foamy
whipped or creamy
silk
type of very fine fabric
enchanted
controlled by magic
courtiers
servants; people who wait on others in a royal court
fetch
to go after and bring back
shovel down
expression referring to eating food very quickly
snappish
respond abruptly; rude or sharp reply
spiteful
cruel, mean, desire to see someone suffer
frightful
extremely bad or unpleasant
nag
constantly annoy, irritate, or “bug”
beastly
unpleasant; acting like a beast
jeer
to openly make fun of someone
fumble
to grope clumsily; to fail in attempting something
interupt
disturb someone in the middle of something; cut off someone who’s speaking
sightseers
tourist; day trippers
suit of Armour
combat outfit worn by knights in the Middle Ages
snigger
disrespectful laughter behind someone’s back
row
quarrel; argument
consideration
showing thoughtfulness or nice treatment
assume
take for granted; expect
camphor
small balls of insect repellent to protect clothes against moths
wrench
yank; twist off
char
burn; destroy by fire
suitable
appropriate: acceptable
prig
people who are overly confident in their opinions or manner
crockery
ceramic; items made of clay
self-satisfied
sure of oneself; confident
shreds
torn of strips
fraternize
hang out with
poisonous
deadly or harmful substance
resume
continue on again
moth
small butterfly-like insect that eat clothes
treason
betray; to deceive; deliver information or people to an enemy
robin
small song bird; often seen as an indication that spring is coming
dodging
to escape the notice of; avoiding
token
object used as a symbol representing something else
festoons
decorations such as ribbons, flowers or leaves, hanging between two points
burring
a sound like whirring or humming
warning
threat or advice that something bad might happen
hoarse
rough or harse-sounding voice
handkercheif
like Kleenex but made of cloth
beckoned
invited by means of hand signs to follow someone
trifle
something of little importance or value
thread
thin cord of twisted fibers used in sewing and weaving
steep
going up or down at a sharp angle
dam
barrier of concrete or earth built across a river or stream to control the flow of water
icicles
water frozen in the act of falling
beehive
a structure or home for a colony of bees
bunks
beds often stacked on top of each other to save space
trowels
hand tools used for digging
trout
type of freshwater fish good for eating
kettle
metal pot used for cooking or heating water for tea
sewing machine
machine used to make clothing
strain of music
brief musical tune
oilskins
coats treated with oil so as to keep out of water
range
stove; something to cook on
marmalade
jam made with pieces of fresh fruit
Statue
3-D image of a person or creature sculpted in stone or carved from wood
On my account
on my behalf
stratagem
plan; a clever trick or scheme to outwit an enemy
claim
to demand something; to say that something is true but not offer proof
Jinn
The Jinn: created from a smokeless flame of fire; demon spirits that are hostile to humans
Hatchet
tool used to cut wood;small hand axe
prophecy
A prediction of future events
reign
period of time during which someone rules a nation
plunging
falling off of or into suddenly
muffle
to mute or soften or deaden a sound
decoy
to lure someone into a trap
cautious
careful
reckon
to figure out; calculate; determine
dunce cap
sharp pointed hat that represents being stupid
threshold
doorway or entrance
shuffle
move feet slowly along the ground without picking them up
plain
large expanse of level or rolling land, usually with few trees
gloat
feel good about something often at the expense of others
turret
towers that form a part of the exterior walls of a castle
venture
to go forth; to set out on risky or dangerous trip
tread
to walk; step on
satyr
mythical creature with the head and body of a man and the ears, horns, and legs of a goat; same as faun
fussing
worrying over details or small, unimportant things
abide
patiently endure; in the negative - to find something unbearable or unacceptable
fiddling
messing around with; playing with something in a careless way
plaguey
annoying; troublesome
frowsty
stale; musty-smelling
scramble
move quickly and urgently
puffing
short blowing; out of breath
splutter
to make a spitting or choking sound; say something that can’t be understood
brambles
prickly shrub or bush
sluice gate
gate across a stream that controls the flow of water
solemn
lacking joy or humor; serious
shield
piece of armor carried on the arm for protection against flying weapons
hilt
handle of a sword, knife or dagger
sheath
case for the blade of a knife or a sword
quiver
long narrow case for holding arrows
cordial
a special drink with healing qualities in it
repulsive
to repel; make someone feel dislike or disgust
stale
no longer fresh
scent
a particular odor or smell
swish
sound made by a sled moving across a snowy surface
vermin
small, common animals or insects that are pets to human or other animals
plum pudding
type of pudding made from plums, commonly served at Christmas in England
gaiety
happiness; eagerness; excitement
gluttony
eating and drinking to excess, or too much
self indulgence
pleasing oneself, usually to excess
foggy
condensed water vapor that makes seeing difficult
thaw
melt; as in the melting of snow in springtime
thickets
a dense or tangled growth of trees or bushes
blister
painful swelling just under the skin
moss
spreading green, non-flowering plant that grows in moist shady places
pavilion
large tent or other temporary building used for shelter or entertainment
grim
A forbidding or stern appearance
tent pegs
small pieces of metal, plastic or wood used to secure a tent
ivory
dentine; a hard cream-colored substance that forms the tusks of animals such as elephants
awkward
shy; uncomfortable; embarrassed
fidgets
uneasy, restless, nervous movements
rampant
standing on one hind foot with one foreleg raised above the other and the head in profile
bared
exposed; uncovered
tree stump
part of a tree after trunk and limbs are cut off
Shudder
to shiver or tremble
campaign
organized series of actions designed to accomplished a specific goal
seige
prolonged military effort to surround a place and cut off from all outside access in order to force a surrender
assault
to attack, as in war
roused
to stir up someone from sleep or rest
groped
search for something blindly or uncertainly
bitterly
expressive of severe pain, grief or regret
bind
tie something securely by winding a cord around it to hold it in place
gibber
to speak quickly without making sense
shaved
cutting hair with a razor or scissors
shears
scissors; device used to cut hair or fleece
squat
to crouch down
muzzle
device strapped over the nose and jaws of an animal to prevent it from opening it’s mouth
rabble
noisy, unruly crowd of people; mob
hoist
raise or lift something up into position
whet
to sharpen the cutting edge of a blade, usually by rubbing it on stone
pact
agreement made between two or more individuals or groups
appeased
to bring out a state of peace, especially by giving in to demands
Vile
awful; disgusting; worthless
shame
A painful emotion caused by awareness of guilt, unworthiness
stroke
moving the hand lightly over a surface in a loving way
fondle
to handle very tenderly, in a loving or affectionate way
spitefulness
mean or cruel; unreasonable desire to see someone suffer
peer
to look very carefully or hard
incarnation
the ritual chanting of magic words
lashing
the quick back and forth movement of a cat’s tail
romp
to frolic or play in a joyous and high spirited way
briar
A shrub with woody, thorny or prickly stems
battlements
protective walls built with open spaces used as places of defense
not slacking
without stopping; moving quickly and with purpose
bound
move quickly and energetically
whisked
quick sweeping or whipping motion
prodigious
great in amount, size or extent; enormous
indigo
dark grayish-blue color
plumage
the feathers covering a bird’s body
braying
sound a donkey makes: harsh high-pitched, grating voice
creeping
developing or advancing by slow but sure degrees
concealed
to keep something hidden; prevent it from being known
dungeon
underground prison cell; usually beneath a castle
ransacking
searching and examining very thoroughly and carefully
liberated
to release someone or a group; to set free
surged
to move like a wave with a sudden rush in a particular direction
bawled
yell out or up at
rubble
broken stones, bricks and other materials from buildings that have been destroyed
deformed
unshapely form; spoiled; disfigured; hideous looking
din
loud, harsh, continuing noise
seaweed
plants such as kelp that grow in the sea
seagulls
large web-footed white and gray sea birds with yellow beaks
revelry
a lively celebration involving eating, drinking, dancing and merrymaking
piercing
an intense quality of sound
remnants
a small part of something left over after the rest is gone; survivors
quarry
a hunted animal or bird
marvel
something that inspires awe, amazement or admiration
foreboding
a feeling that something bad is going to happen
signification
the meaning of something such as a thing, word or event
stag
adult male deer
