Harry Potter

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a competition that is decided by choosing a particular ticket or number by chance

(of clothes) torn and not in good condition. not regular

to move quickly, with small, short steps, especially in order to escape; to intentionally sink a ship, especially your own, in order to prevent it from being taken by an enemy

to go somewhere quickly or be somewhere for only a short time

tarka

to be sad and upset for a long time, especially after the death of a loved person:

to work hard over a long period, especially doing work that is difficult or boring. to travel or move with difficulty, for example through wet, sticky soil or snow, or when you are very tired:

a very short moment of time

to move very quickly and easily through the air, especially down from a high position in order to attack:

to cause a vehicle to stop by waving at its driver:

(especially in the past) a room in a private house used for relaxing, especially one that was kept tidy for entertaining guests. a business that provides a stated type of personal service or sells a stated product

burrow. to search for something by moving things around carelessly and looking into, under, and behind them:

(especially of middle-aged or old men) fat and round:

A pointed remark, question, or manner is intended as a criticism of the person it is directed to: in a way that shows no emotion or interest

in a way that shows no emotion or interest

UK informal

to behave in a nervous and excited way:

looking very sad

poncy

used in writing to represent the sound made to show you disapprove of something, or a word said twice in a humorous way to suggest disapproval. to make a disapproving sound or speak in a disapproving way

to stop working, often in a way that is very sudden and noticeable

a friend, or a person who works for someone in authority, especially one who is willing to give and receive dishonest help

to move someone or something from one place to another, usually because that person or thing is not wanted, and without considering any unpleasant effects: to move a train or carriage onto a different track in or near a station using a special device

a slow way of speaking in which the vowel sounds are made longer and words are not separated clearly: to speak in a slow way in which the vowel sounds are made longer and words are not separated clearly:

a small, circular tower that is part of a castle or a large building

in a way that is stiff and smooth: in a way that gives a very clear image or sound:

sticky and slightly wet in an unpleasant way:

(in the past) a covered vehicle pulled by horses that carried passengers and goods on regular routes

to walk in a slow and relaxed way. promenade

a playing card with a picture of a man on it. It has a lower value than the cards showing a king or queen:

long or tall and thin, and looking weak: spindly legs

an official announcement

peaceful

to tell someone that you disapprove of their bad or silly behaviour: admonish

disappointed and sad because of having failed unexpectedly:

a shelf above a fireplace, usually part of a frame that surrounds the fireplace

ill-advised

looking strange together and not seeming to be a good match:

to get as much money or information out of someone or something as possible, often in an unfair or dishonest way:

wheedle. to smile in a silly or annoying way

in a way that does not seem to show much interest or careful thought

a satisfying meal that fills you and provides you with all the different types of food that your body needs in order to stay healthy

If a horse canters, it moves at quite a fast but easy and comfortable speed

bucket.

stare/shoot... to look angrily at someone

the loose skin and flesh under the jaw

to spoil something by doing it badly. bodge - UK

a sudden and often unpleasant piece of news:

to embarrass someone or make them feel uncomfortable

to demand too much tax from someone or to put too much tax on goods. to cause to feel tired or confused as a result of doing too much or doing something too difficult:

(of weather) uncomfortably warm and with air that is slightly wet. (especially of a woman's face or voice) attractive in a way that suggests sexual desire:

(of something that can absorb water) extremely wet:

to move very quickly

unable to think well because you feel tired or sleepy

sandglass

the wheel of a cart: a fast, skilful movement like a wheel turning, in which you throw yourself sideways onto one hand, then onto both hands with your legs and arms straight and your legs pointing up

carelessly fast and dangerous:

(especially in economics) an improvement or a change to a higher level or value

having/not having a reasonable chance of winning

to provide goods or services as a business, or to provide information -, furnish sb with sth

unable to empty your bowels as often as you should:

weak and unable to walk in a normal way, usually because you are old

blush

a hole in a road surface that results from gradual damage caused by traffic and/or weather:

to shape something so that it can move as effectively and quickly as possible through a liquid or gas:

lookalikea spirit that looks exactly like a living person, or someone who looks exactly like someone else but who is not related to that person

done quickly, without taking care or interest: cursory

to become tighter and narrower, or to make something become tighter and narrower. to limit an action or behaviour

a lot of very small broken pieces

mentally ill: drive sb mad

express concern. to record, show, or express something:

to criticize or speak in an angry manner to someone: lambaste, chide, reprimand

to move or spread slowly out of a hole or through something. ooze

glitter. long pieces of thin, shiny material used as decoration, especially at Christmas

(of people or their appearance) very messy

to run and jump about in an energetic, happy way. an illegal, unusual, or entertaining activity

(of a plan or machine) so simple and easy to understand that it is unable to go wrong or be used wrongly:

wrinkled

wymowa! kən-ˈsə-mət

to measure or estimate

not reacting in a quick or positive way to something:

to take advantage of an opportunity to do something you enjoy

(of a person) to feel very hot

If a cut or other injury festers, it becomes infected and produces pus. If an argument or bad feeling festers, it continues so that feelings of hate or lack of satisfaction increase

to avoid something intentionally, or to give something up: SHUN. skate over CIRCUMVENT

a small piece of jewellery that opens to show a small picture or piece of hair, usually worn on a chain around a person's neck

the feeling of not wanting or not being able to believe something:

to put yourself or something between two things, people, or groups, especially in order to stop them doing something(put between)

a small raised area on the skin that contains pus (= thick liquid)

A thickset person, especially a man, has a body that is wide across the shoulders and chest and is short:

to go to a party or other event when you have not been invited:

to examine someone or something in order to judge their qualities, success, or needs

a larger number of events than usual, especially unpleasant ones, happening at about the same time:

to develop or grow quickly:

with one side bigger, higher, etc. than the other: not equally balanced in amount, importance, etc

bemusement. slightly confused

being almost the same or having the same effect as something, usually something bad: equivalent

in a way that shows you are easily annoyed and not patient: easily annoyed and not patient

an amount of drink, especially strong alcoholic drink, that you can swallow at one time:

wanting to start an argument or fight, or expressing an argument or opinion very forcefully:

a particular set of beliefs, opinions, etc. that someone prefers:- proclivity

(of a man) with hair on the lower part or sides of the face

a frame of metal bars used to cover something such as a window or a machine

a small space with walls or curtains around it, that is separate from the rest of a room and where you can be private when taking clothes off, etc.:

a feeling of no longer believing in the value of something, especially having learned of the problems with it

the row of posts at the side of stairs and the wooden or metal bar on top of them

to show pain or embarrassment suddenly and for a short time in the face, often moving the head back at the same time

a state of extreme happiness or excitement:

much more of something than is needed, resulting in less effectiveness:

to spend time in a relaxed way because you have nothing to do or you are waiting for something else to happen

to become taut (= tight):

an action that is very clever and produces success:

to look around a place secretly, in order to discover things or find out information about someone or something:

steam locomotive

having a lot of space inside, spacious

to collect information in small amounts and often with difficulty

an urgent and emotional request: (appeal, entreaty). the answer that a person gives in court when they have been accused of committing a crime:

to bring together or organize people or things in order to achieve a particular aim:

An acrid smell or taste is strong and bitter and causes a burning feeling in the throat

bottom

secretly, without anyone seeing or knowing. clandestine

to speak in a loud, angry, or offended way, usually with little effect: If the wind blusters, it blows strongly

a shelf below a window, either inside or outside a building:

sklep

a cage (= a small space surrounded by bars, wire, etc.) where small animals are kept, especially chickens

someone who does unpleasant or illegal things for a powerful person:

to decorate an object, especially with letters, using special tools that make a raised mark on its surface:

to open a bottle or other container by removing its stopper (= the object that fits into the top):

to (cause something to) combine with something else

a sudden short feeling of physical or mental pain

bad tempered, choleric, short-tempered. made angry easily

a moral fault or weakness in someone's character:

likely to happen soon:

to walk towards or away from someone, trying not to be noticed

in addition

the thicker material at the end of a sleeve closest to the hand

to search in a container by moving the contents around quickly. comb

foul

Threadbare material or clothes have become thin or damaged because they have been used a lot: A threadbare excuse, argument, or idea is not strong and no longer persuades people because it is old or has been used too much:

the way in which a person behaves towards others

happy and confident

to spoil something, making it less good or less enjoyable

If you condescend to do something, you agree to do something that you do not consider to be good enough for your social position:

covered with areas of different colours that do not form a regular pattern

to rest or lie: the state of resting or lying down

refusing to smile or be pleasant to people, usually because you are angry about something

(of a precious stone such as a diamond) not fixed to a piece of jewellery:

A fetching person or piece of clothing is attractive

a child who is regularly absent from school without permission

minute, microscopic, extremely small

a usually large amount of something that has been stolen or is illegal. all the things someone buys on an occasion when they go shopping. a journey

The restaurant has overhauled its menu, cutting portions and eliminating items with lots of calories.

to sing or talk in a sweet, low voice full of emotion

smelling unpleasantly old and slightly wet

continuing without any possibility of being stopped:

a feeling of hate and continuing anger about something in the past. bitterness

If you are beside yourself with a particular feeling or emotion, it is so strong that it makes you almost out of control:

done secretly, and sometimes dishonestly, in order to achieve an advantage:

to feel or show fear; to want to be able to move away from something because you fear it: shrink, wince

to fail to keep a promise or an agreement, etc.:

an untidy and confused mixture of things, feelings, or ideas:

to drink, especially by swallowing large amounts in a series of single actions

a small amount of something good such as truth or honesty:

an amount that is too large, or is more than is needed: glut, oversupply

an opening or hole, especially one in the body, such as the mouth:

(of a person or animal) to make a high unpleasant noise like a cat(yowl)

to leave suddenly and unexpectedly

a show of anger, worry, or excitement that is unnecessary or greater than the situation deserves: commotion

the outer edge of an area of land or the border around it:

used to refer to places that are a great distance away, or something that is spread over a very large area:

to encourage someone to do something they do not want to do. badger, nag

to persuade someone by telling them repeatedly to do something, or to question someone repeatedly:

behaviour that is not loyal

quick and probably not detailed. perfunctory

a very small, thin piece of something, usually broken off something larger: splinter, fragment

producing an unpleasant sound. dissonant, cacophonus, shrill. used to describe something that is not in agreement with something else

the mouth of a fierce (= frightening) animal: something that seems to surround and absorb everything near it:

bird of prey

to throw something so that it goes high in the air in a curve. (in some sports) to hit, kick, or throw the ball high in the air so that it goes over the head of your opponent:

an occasion when something or someone falls quickly under the influence of gravity. the process of failing or losing value or strength quickly and continuously

to walk with intentionally heavy steps, especially as a way of showing that you are annoyed: tto put a foot down on the ground hard and quickly, making a loud noise, often to show anger:

in a matter-of-fact way (= without showing emotion):

Parasitic organisms live on other animals or plants of a different type and feed from them: We live in a world where society is directed to satisfy the greed of a tiny parasitic elite.

to avoid doing something

to walk with large, noticeable movements, especially to attract attention or show that you are angry: a wide strip of cloth sewn along the edge of especially a dress or skirt for decoration

physically strong and with big muscles:

in bad condition and therefore weak and likely to break

impossible to doubt because of being obviously true: indisputable unquestionable

(of a person or animal) to run taking long, relaxed steps

a person who behaves strangely or who is very silly or violent

to bring back swallowed food into the mouth: If you regurgitate facts, you just repeat what you have heard without thinking about it:

An unblemished reputation, character, etc. has no faults and is not spoiled in any way. flawless. immaculate

to smile with obvious pleasure

to spread wide apart

temporarily quiet and not active

to make clear what you think or want without saying it directly

designed to cause fires. likely to cause violence or strong feelings of anger:

to feel a lot of pleasure, love, etc. because of something or someone. old-fashioned to faint

to use a situation to your own advantage

to take something off or away from someone or yourself: