English Words and Expressions from The Magician's Nephew (The Chronicles of Narnia) by C. S. Lewis
1. Puddle:
Definition: A small, shallow pool of liquid, often water, on a surface.
Example Sentence: After the rain, the children splashed through the muddy puddles on their way home from school.
2. Mutton:
Definition: The flesh of mature sheep used as meat.
Example Sentence: The chef prepared a delicious stew using tender chunks of mutton.
3. Throttle:
Definition: To choke or strangle by compressing the throat; to control or restrict the flow of something.
Example Sentence: The wrestler attempted to throttle his opponent during the intense match.
4. Fire engine:
Definition: A vehicle equipped with firefighting equipment, such as hoses and pumps, used to extinguish fires.
Example Sentence: The fire engine raced through the city streets with its siren blaring, responding to the emergency call.
5. Swaying:
Definition: Moving gently back and forth or from side to side.
Example Sentence: The branches of the tall trees were swaying in the breeze on the calm summer day.