Both Uses of
muster
in
Harry Potter (#4) and the Goblet of Fire
- "No," said Hermione, with as much dignity as she could muster with her mouth bulging with sprouts.†
Chpt 13 *
- I am sure I can count upon all of you, including the remaining students from Beauxbatons and Durmstrang, to give your champions every ounce of support you can muster.†
Chpt 16
Definition:
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(muster as in: muster strength or the crew) to gatherThe exact meaning of this sense of muster is often subject to its context. For example:
- "mustered her courage/strength/a smile" -- to gather from within
- "muster the soldiers/crew" -- to gather -- typically for inspection
- "muster volunteers/votes" -- to gather enough to do something