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Sneered
Harry Potter (J.K. Rowling) ¨who´d be writing to you. Sneered Uncle Vernon¨ Sneered- smile or speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner.
My sister Sneered at me -
Blimey
Harry Potter (J.K. Rowling) ¨Why? Blimey, Harry, everyone´d be waitin´ magic solutions to their problems. (J.K. Rowling 65) used to express one's surprise, excitement, or alarm. -
Apothecary
Harry Potter - J.K. Rowling ¨A plum woman outside an Apothecary was Shaking her head.¨ a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs. -
Marmalade
Harry potter (J.K. Rowling) " you know, you get all the ordinary ones like chocolate and peppermint and marmalade." (J.K Rowling) A preserve made from citrus fruit, especially bitter oranges, prepared like jam. -
Scrambling
Harry Potter (J.K. Rowling ) "Don't leave me' Neville said scrambling to his feet."
(J.K. Rowling 157) make one's way quickly or awkwardly up a steep slope or over rough ground by using one's hands as well as one's feet. -
Bludger
Harry potter J.K. Rowling
"Hit in the back of the head by a Bludger."
A Bludger is a round, jet black ball, made of iron. -
Chipolatas
Harry Potter (J.K. Rowling)
"Platters of chipolatas; tureens of buttered peas, silver boats of thick, rich gravy and cranberry sauce." A chipolataa is a type of fresh sausage, believed to have been created in France, [citation needed] similar to Italian sausage but often prepared as a relatively thin and short breakfast-style sausage, often grilled rather than fried. -
Oaf
Harry Potter (J.K. Rowling)
"I suppose think you'll be enjoying yourself with that oaf? Well, think again, boy." (J.K. Rowling 248-249).
Oaf definition: a stupid, uncultured, or clumsy person. -
Hoarsely
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (J.K Rowling) "Dobby heard tell. he side hoarsely" (J.K. Rowling #15). having a vocal tone characterized by weakness of intensity and excessive breathiness; husky: the hoarse voice of the auctioneer. 2. having a raucous voice. 3. -
Feebly (73)
Harry potter pg 53-77 "Trying to ignore the way the windshield wipers were now waving feebly" (J.K. Rowling 73). -in a way that lacks strength or force. -
banshee (115)
Harry Potter pgs 96- 120
"An' bangin' on about some banshee he banished." (J.K. Rowling 115) (in Irish legend) a female spirit whose wailing warns of an impending death in a house. -
petrified (142)
Harry Potter
"'But why's she all - all stiff and frozen?' 'She has been petrified'" (J.K. Rowling 142). so frightened that one is unable to move; terrified. -
disastrous
Harry Potter- J.K. Rowling "Since the disastrous episode of the pixies, Professor Lockhart had not brought live creatures to class."(J.K.Rowling 161) causing great damage. -
Serpent
Harry Potter (J.K. Rowling 199) "They called Slytherin himself Serpent-tougue."(J.K. Rowling 199)
Definition: a large snake. -
Smarmiest
Harry Potter (J.K. Rowling) "Is Lockhart the smarmiest block you've ever met, or what?" (J.K. Rowling 228) Gross, untrust worthy person -
irresolute
Harry Potter - J.K. Rowling "Harry stood, irresolute, trying to catch the voice again." (J.K. Rowling 255)
showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain. -
Unearthly
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (J.K. Rowling)
" The music was growing louder. It was eerie, spine-tingling, unearthly" (J.K. Rowling 315) unnatural or mysterious, especially in a disturbing way. -
Disdainful
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban- J.K. Rowling "Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyle had taken over Buckbeak. He had bowed to Malfoy, who was now patting his beak, looking disdainful." (J.K. Rowling 117) Definition: showing contempt or lack of respect. -
Flourish
Harry Potter - J.K. Rowling. "'you can copy mine, if you like,' said Ron, labeling his last star with a flourish and shoving the chart toward Harry." (J.K. Rowling 146)
(of a person) wave (something) around to attract the attention of others. -
Scoff
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 165 - 190
"He hadn't told anyone about the Grim, not even Ron and Hermione, because he knew Ron would panic and Hermione would scoff." (J.K. Rowling 184)
speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way. -
Marauding
Harry Potter and the Prisoner on Azkaban (J.K. Rowling) "The three of them sat in front of the roaring fire, slowly turning the pages of dusty volumes about famous cases of marauding beasts, (J.K. Rowling 221).
going about in search of things to steal or people to attack. -
Pervaded
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban " A powerful and delicious smell of cooking pervaded the corridors." (J.K. Rowling 222)
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Quarry
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (J.K. Rowling 265)
"Anxious to catch up with it. he sped up, but as he moved faster, so did his quarry." (J.K. Rowling 265)
a place, typically a large, deep pit, from which stone or other materials are or have been extracted. -
Scampered
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (J.K. Rowling 170)
"and he looked at me, and I looked at him, and then I yelled and he Scampered." (J.K. Rowling 170)
run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement. -
Tartan
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (J.K. Rowling 165)
"The Griffindor party ended only when Professor McGonagall turned up in her tartan dressing gown." (J.K. Rowling 165) Tartan is a pattern consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours. Tartans originated in woven wool, but now they are made in many other materials. Tartan is particularly associated with Scotland. Scottish kilts almost always have tartan patterns. -
Shrilly
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (J.K.Rowling)
"'There!' said Pettigrew Shrilly, pointing at Ron with his maimed hand." (J.K. Rowling 370) High-pitched and piercing in tone or sound: the shrill wail of a siren. 2. Producing a sharp, high-pitched tone or sound: a shrill fife. 3. Sharp or keen to the senses; harshly vivid: shrill colors. -
Wince
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
"Ron put his weight gingerly on the and didn't wince"
(J.K. Rowling 377) give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress. -
Vigorously
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
"Frank dug his finger still more vigorously in to his ear."
(J.K. Rowling 8).
in a way that involves physical strength, effort, or energy; strenuously. -
Incendio
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
'"Incendio!' said Mr. Weasley, pointing his wand at the hole in the wall behind him."(J.K.Rowling chapter 4) The Fire-Making Spell, also known as the Fire-Making Charm (Incendio) is a charm and a form of Conjuration that can be used to conjure a jet of orange and red flame, thereby setting things alight. -
Tentatively
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - (J.K. Rowling 89)
"' You don't think it might be time to send someone to look for her?' Mr. Weasley suggested tentatively as Percy handed Bagman his tea." (J.K. Rowling 89). subject to further confirmation; not definitely.
