All 6 Uses of
emit
in
Harry Potter (#5) and the Order of the Phoenix
- There was a musical box that emitted a faintly sinister, tinkling tune when wound, and they all found themselves becoming curiously weak and sleepy, until Ginny had the sense to slam the lid shut; a heavy locket that none of them could open; a number of ancient seals; and, in a dusty box, an Order of Merlin, First Class, that had been awarded to Sirius's grandfather for 'services to the Ministry'.†
Chpt 6
- Nearby, stood a big bearded wizard holding a large cardboard box which was emitting rasping noises.†
Chpt 7 *
- He waved his wand without really concentrating; his bullfrog swelled like a green balloon and emitted a highpitched whistle.†
Chpt 18
- The room was in half-darkness; the strange silver instruments standing on tables were silent and still rather than whirring and emitting puffs of smoke as they usually did; the portraits of old headmasters and headmistresses covering the walls were all snoozing in their frames.†
Chpt 22
- Dragons comprised entirely of green and gold sparks were soaring up and down the corridors, emitting loud fiery blasts and bangs as they went; shocking-pink Catherine wheels five feet in diameter were whizzing lethally through the air like so many flying saucers; rockets with long tails of brilliant silver stars were ricocheting off the walls; sparklers were writing swear words in midair of their own accord; firecrackers were exploding like mines everywhere Harry looked, and instead of…†
Chpt 28
- 'Dear, dear,' said Professor McGonagall sardonically, as one of the dragons soared around her classroom, emitting loud bangs and exhaling flame.†
Chpt 28
Definition:
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(emit) to send out -- such as sound or light