All 6 Uses of
focus
in
Harry Potter (#6) and the Half-Blood Prince
- The more he attempted to focus on the print on the page before him, the more clearly the Prime Minister could see the gloating face of one of his political opponents.†
Chpt 1
- A long, looming shadow quivered in front of him for a moment; he blinked and Ron Weasley came into focus, grinning down at him.
Chpt 5focus = a state where something has come into view or can be seen clearly
- Mrs. Cole's eyes slid out of focus and back again as she gazed intently at the blank paper for a moment.†
Chpt 13 *
- "Good evening, my dear," said Professor Trelawney, focusing upon Luna with some difficulty.†
Chpt 15
- Step two,' said Twycross, 'focus your determination to occupy the visualised space!†
Chpt 18 *
- He was halfway to the dormitory door when he realised that Ron had not moved, but was leaning on his bedpost, staring out of the rain-washed window with a strangely un-focused look on his face.†
Chpt 18
Definitions:
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(focus as in: bring into focus; or out of focus) a state where something has come into view or can be seen clearly; or an adjustment made to permit a clear view
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(focus as in: Turn your focus to question #2.) verb: to concentrate, look at, or pay attention to
noun: the act of concentration, or the ability to concentrate
(to concentrate is to direct attention or effort towards a single thing)