Both Uses of
speculate
in
Harry Potter (#4) and the Goblet of Fire
- However, they enjoyed themselves trying to make Hagrid tell them what the tasks in the tournament were going to be, speculating which of the entrants were likely to be selected as champions, and wondering whether Fred and George were beardless yet.
Chpt 16 *speculating = wondering or guessing
- He felt as though all three of them had reached an understanding they didn't need to put into words; that each was waiting for some sign, some word, of what was going on outside Hogwarts — and that it was useless to speculate about what might be coming until they knew anything for certain.
Chpt 37speculate = think
Definition:
-
(speculate as in: don't know, but I'll speculate) to think about, wonder, guess or theorize with much uncertainty