Harry Potter Chapter Two

Privet is a type of bush with small leaves that stay green all year round. It is often grown in gardens to form hedges.

A drive is a wide piece of hard ground, or sometimes a private road, that leads from the road to a person's house.

an idiomatic expression used to describe individuals who are ​​the least likely or expected​​ to perform a particular action, often because it contradicts their usual behavior, beliefs, or characteristics

If you say that something spoken or written is nonsense, you mean that you consider it to be untrue or silly. [disapproval]｜

If you crane your neck or head, you stretch your neck in a particular direction in order to see or hear something better

to watch someone secretly so that you know everything that they do

if you shudder, your body suddenly shakes, for example because you suddenly feel cold or frightened; if something shudders, it shakes violently several times

a beefy person has a large heavy body and strong muscles

You say the weather is dull when it is very cloudy.

When you hum a tune, you sing it with your lips closed

If you describe someone as good-for-nothing, you think that they are lazy or irresponsible.

Gossip is informal conversation, often about other people's private affairs.

If you wrestle a person or thing somewhere, you move them there using a lot of force, for example by twisting a part of someone's body into a painful position.

Tawny hair, fur, or skin is a pale brown colour.

If something light such as a small bird or a piece of paper flutters somewhere, it moves through the air with small quick movements.

A briefcase is a case used for carrying documents in.

If you peck someone on the cheek, you give them a quick, light kiss.

If a child has a tantrum, they lose their temper in a noisy and uncontrolled way. If you say that an adult is throwing a tantrum, you are criticizing them for losing their temper and acting in a childish way

Cereal or breakfast cereal is a food made from grain. It is mixed with milk and eaten for breakfast.

You can refer to a child, especially a naughty or playful one, as a tyke when you want to show affection for them

To chortle means to laugh in a way that shows you are very pleased

If you jerk something or someone in a particular direction, or they jerk in a particular direction, they move a short distance very suddenly and

A tabby or a tabby cat is a cat whose fur has dark stripes on a lighter background.

A cloak is a long, loose, sleeveless piece of clothing which people used to wear over their other clothes when they went out.

If something drums on a surface, or if you drum something on a surface, it hits it regularly, making a continuous beating

A huddle is a small group of people or things that are standing very close together or lying on top of each other, usually in a disorganized way.

If you describe someone as a weirdo, you disapprove of them because they behave in an unusual way which you find difficult to understand or accept.

If you are enraged by something, it makes you extremely angry

bright green in color

describe a sudden realization, thought, or impression that comes to someone’s mind with noticeable impact​​

A stunt is something interesting that is done in order to attract attention and get publicity for the person or company responsible for it.

Concentration on something involves giving all your attention to it.

When a bird or aeroplane swoops, it suddenly moves downwards through the air in a smooth curving movement.

the clear light of day, when it is easy to see

If you gaze at someone or something, you look steadily at them for a long time, for example because you find them attractive or interesting, or because you are thinking about something else.

If you yell, you shout loudly, usually because you are excited, angry, or in

To ​​feel happy/positive (good mood)​​ or ​​irritable/negative (bad mood)​​ at a particular time. It describes someone’s temporary emotional state

a small round piece of bread

bakery

A bunch of people is a group of people who share one or more characteristics or who are doing something together.

If you clutch at something or clutch something, you hold it tightly, usually because you are afraid or anxious.

A doughnut is a bread-like cake made from sweet dough that has been cooked in hot fat.

To ​​suddenly and completely stop moving, speaking, or acting​​, often due to shock, surprise, fear, or a startling realization

If you dash somewhere, you run or go there quickly and suddenly.

If someone snaps at you, they speak to you in a sharp, unfriendly

If you seize something, you take hold of it quickly, firmly, and forcefully

If you dial or if you dial a number, you turn the dial or press the buttons on a telephone in order to phone

If you stroke someone or something, you move your hand slowly and gently over them.

Someone's nephew is the son of their sister or brother.

Used to express that ​​an action is useless, meaningless, or not worth the effort​​ because it will not achieve the desired result

To ​​accidentally collide with someone​​ while walking, typically because you weren’t paying attention or didn’t see them

If you grunt, you make a low sound, especially because you are annoyed or not interested in something.

If you stumble, you put your foot down awkwardly while you are walking or running and nearly

A violet is a small plant that has purple or white flowers in the spring.

To ​​fall forcefully onto the ground​​ after being hit, pushed, or struck by someone or something. It implies a sudden, often violent loss of balance resulting in a person ending up on the ground

Ideas, attitudes, or reactions that are contrary to each other are completely different from each other

Something that is squeaky makes high-pitched sounds.

A passer-by is a person who is walking past someone or something.

If you stare at someone or something, you look at them for a long time.

If you rejoice, you are very pleased about something and you show it in your behaviour.

A word used in "Harry Potter" books and movies to refer to those with no maigc ability

To be ​​completely unable to move​​, typically due to shock, fear, surprise, or awe. The phrase suggests a temporary paralysis, as if one’s feet have grown roots into the ground

If something or someone rattles you, they make you nervous

When you set off, you start a journey

Stern words or actions are very severe.

When a vehicle or driver pulls into a place, the vehicle moves into the place and stops there.

If you spot something or someone, you notice them.

To ​​help someone regain control of their emotions, focus, or behavior​​, especially during a moment of stress, confusion, or disorganization

a male/female neighbor​​

A newscaster is a person who reads the news on the radio or on television.

When you grin, you smile broadly.

a large, sudden, or abundant quantity of something falling or being dispersed​​, often in a way that resembles rain.

You use oddly to indicate that what you are saying is true, but that it is not what you expected.

A downpour is a sudden and unexpected heavy fall of rain.

A shooting star is a piece of rock or metal that burns very brightly when it enters the earth's atmosphere from space, and is seen from earth as a bright star travelling very fast across the sky.

A bonfire is a fire that is made outdoors, usually to burn rubbish. Bonfires are also sometimes lit as part of a celebration.

If you mumble, you speak very quietly and not at all clearly with the result that the words are difficult to understand.

If you sip a drink or sip at it, you drink by taking just a small amount at a time.

If you purse your lips, you move them into a small, rounded shape, usually because you disapprove of something or when you are thinking.

If you do not dare to do something, you do not have enough courage to do it, or you do not want to do it because you fear the consequences. If you dare to do something, you do something which requires a lot of courage.

If you are casual, you are, or you pretend to be, relaxed and not very concerned about what is happening or what you are doing.

in a way that shows you cannot move your body easily

Something that is nasty is very unpleasant to see, experience, or feel.

To sink into an unpleasant or undesirable mood, situation, or state means to pass gradually into it.

if someone creeps somewhere, they move there quietly and slowly; if a vehicle creeps somewhere, it moves very slowly; if something such as fire, the sun, or fog creeps somewhere, it moves slowly; if someone’s arm or hand creeps somewhere, it moves quietly and slowly; to crawl

If you peer at something, you look at it very hard, usually because it is difficult to see clearly.

If you yawn, you open your mouth very wide and breathe in more air than usual, often when you are tired or when you are not interested in something.

someone was completely mistaken or misguided​​ about something

If someone or something drifts into a situation, they get into that situation in a way that is not planned or controlled.

indicate the ​​absence or lack of evidence, presence, or occurrence​​ of something or someone

A statue is a large sculpture of a person or an animal, made of stone or metal.

To ​​direct your attention, gaze, or focus intensely and steadily​​ on someone or something.

If something quivers, it shakes with very small movements.

If you slam a door or window or if it slams, it shuts noisily and with great force.

If something, especially a part of your body, twitches or if you twitch it, it makes a little jumping movement.

A man's beard is the hair that grows on his chin and cheeks.

If you tuck something somewhere, you put it there so that it is safe, comfortable, or neat.

A robe is a loose piece of clothing which covers all of your body and reaches the ground. You can describe someone as wearing a robe or as wearing robes.

Buckled shoes have buckles on them, either to fasten them or as decoration.

Glasses are sometimes referred to as spectacles.

If you crook your arm or finger, you bend it.

If you rummage through something, you search for something you want by moving things around in a careless or hurried way.

When you chuckle, you laugh quietly.

If you mutter, you speak very quietly so that you cannot easily be heard, often because you are complaining about something.

A cigarette lighter is a device which produces a small flame when you press a switch and which you use to light a cigarette or cigar.

If you flick a switch, or flick an electrical appliance on or off, you press the switch sharply so that it moves into a different position and works the equipment.

If a light or flame flickers, it shines unsteadily.

A very small spot of something can be described as a pinprick.

If someone keeps a beady eye on a person or organization, they watch them carefully and suspiciously.

The pavement is the hard surface of a road

If you slip something to someone, you give it to them secretly.

If you fancy that something is the case, you think or suppose that it is so.

Severe punishments or criticisms are very strong or harsh.

Drawn is the past participle of draw.

If something is distinct, you can hear, see, or taste it clearly.

Something that is ruffled is no longer smooth or neat.

A feast is a large and special meal.

When you sniff, you breathe in air through your nose hard enough to make a sound, for example when you are trying not to cry, or in order to show disapproval.

A flockof birds, sheep, or goats is a group of them.

If you say that something is bound to happen, you mean that you are sure it will happen, because it is a natural consequence of something that is already known or exists.

You use expressions such as 'I bet', 'I'll bet', and 'you can bet' to indicate that you are sure something is true.

If you are irritable, you are easily annoyed.

You use downright to emphasize unpleasant or bad qualities or behaviour.

A rumour is a story or piece of information that may or may not be true, but that people are talking about.

If you glance at something or someone, you look at them very quickly and then look away again immediately.

Sherbet is like ice cream but made with fruit juice, sugar, and water.

Sensible people behave in a sensible way.

If you persuade someone to do something, you cause them to do it by giving them good reasons for doing it.

If you flinch from something unpleasant, you are unwilling to do it or think about it, or you avoid doing it.

If you unstick something or if it unsticks, it becomes separated from the thing that it was stuck to.

If you are frightened, you are anxious or afraid, often because of something that has just happened or that you think may happen.

If you describe a person as exasperated, you mean that they are frustrated or angry because of something that is happening or something that another person is doing.

If someone flatters you, they praise you in an exaggerated way that is not sincere, because they want to please you or to persuade you to do something.

If you say that someone is a noble person, you admire and respect them because they are unselfish and morally good.

When you blush, your face becomes redder than usual because you are ashamed or embarrassed.

Earmuffs consist of two thick soft pieces of cloth joined by a band, which you wear over your ears to protect them from the cold or from loud noise.

If a sharp object pierces something, or if you pierce something with a sharp object, the object goes into it and makes a hole in it.

If a fact, situation, or statement is plain, it is easy to recognize or understand.

If you bow your head, you bend it downwards so that you are looking towards the ground, for example because you want to show respect or because you are thinking deeply about something.

When you gasp, you take a short quick breath through your mouth, especially when you are surprised, shocked, or in pain.

If you tremble, you shake slightly because you are frightened or cold.

Someone who is glum is sad and quiet because they are disappointed or unhappy about something.

If your voice falters when you are speaking, you hesitate or pause, because you are unsure about what you are saying or are upset.

If something is astounding, you are shocked or amazed that it could exist or happen.

Oh my God

A handkerchief is a small square piece of fabric which you use for blowing your nose.

If you dab something, you touch it several times using quick, light movements. If you dab a substance onto a surface, you put it there using quick, light movements.

Something that is beneath another thing is under the other thing.

If you examine something, you look at it carefully.

A faint sound, colour, mark, feeling, or quality has very little strength or intensity.

To ​​cause someone to become arrogant, conceited, or overly self-impressed​​, often due to praise, success, or attention

in a better situation

If you swallow something, you cause it to go from your mouth down into your stomach.

If one thing is underneath another, it is directly under it, and may be covered or hidden by it.

A grudging feeling or action is felt or done very unwillingly.

A rumbling is a low continuous

A steady situation continues or develops gradually without any interruptions and is not likely to change quickly.

A vehicle's headlights are the large powerful lights at the front.

If something such as a part of your body swells, it becomes larger and rounder than normal.

a loud noise made by something such as an engine or a storm

If you sit or stand astride something, you sit or stand with one leg on each side of it.

A tangle of something is a mass of it twisted together in an untidy way.

Bushy hair or fur is very thick

A lid is the top of a box or other container which can be removed or raised when you want to open the container.

Something that is vast is extremely large.

Muscular means involving or affecting your muscles.

A bundle of things is a number of them that are tied together or wrapped in a cloth or bag so that they can be carried or stored.

If you are relieved, you feel happy because something unpleasant has not happened or is no longer happening.

Something that is described as giant is much larger or more important than most others of its kind.

a large group of people, especially when they are all moving quickly in the same direction

A tuft of something such as hair or grass is a small amount of it which is growing together in one place or is held together at the bottom.

Something that is jet black is a very intense black.

Your forehead is the area at the front of your head between your eyebrows and your hair.

A bolt of lightning is a flash of lightning that is seen as a white line in the sky.

A scar is a mark on the skin which is left after a wound has healed.

If something comes in handy, it is useful in a particular situation.

To ​​finish something unpleasant or tedious as quickly as possible​​

Shaggy hair or fur is long and untidy.

Scratchy clothes or fabrics are rough and uncomfortable to wear next to your skin.

If you describe someone as whiskery, you mean that they have lots of stiff little hairs on their face.

If a person howls, they make a long, loud cry expressing pain, anger, or unhappiness.

injured by a weapon, for example in a war

To hiss means to make a sound like a long 's'.

When someone sobs, they cry in a noisy way, breathing in short breaths.

departure or the start of a journey/activity

Someone's grip on something is the power and control they have over it.

If you do something gingerly, you do it in a careful manner, usually because you expect it to be dangerous, unpleasant, or painful.

A doorstep is a step in front of a door on the outside of a building.

If you tuck something somewhere, you put it there so that it is safe, comfortable, or neat.

Furious is also used to describe something that is done with great energy, effort, speed, or violence.

If a star or a light twinkles, it shines with an unsteady light which rapidly and constantly changes from bright to faint.

Shone is the past tense and past participle of shine.

used to say that your decision cannot be changed

If you are muffled, you are wearing a lot of heavy clothes so that very little of your body or face is visible.

The sleeves of a coat, shirt, or other item of clothing are the parts that cover your arms.

When you blow your nose, you force air out of it through your nostrils in order to clear it.

Sped is a past tense and past participle of speed.

A glow is a dull, steady light, for example the light produced by a fire when there are no flames

If you slink somewhere, you move there quietly because you do not want to be seen.

If you murmur something, you say it very quietly, so that not many people can hear what you are saying.

If something swishes or if you swish it, it moves quickly through the air, making a soft sound.

A breeze is a gentle wind.

When the wind ruffles something such as the surface of the sea, it causes it to move gently in a wave-like motion.

A neat place, thing, or person is tidy and smart, and has everything in the correct place.

A hedge is a row of bushes or small trees, usually along the edge of a garden, field, or road.

Inky means black or very dark blue.

If something or someone astonishes you, they surprise you very much.

To ​​turn or flip onto another side or position​​

To ​​delay making a decision until the next day​​ in order to think about it more carefully

If you prod someone or something, you give them a quick push with your finger or with a pointed object.

If you pinch a part of someone's body, you take a piece of their skin between your thumb and first finger and give it a short squeeze.

A hushed voice or hushed conversation is very quiet.

​​to make someone stay alert, attentive, or prepared for unexpected challenges​​