All 3 Uses of
devour
in
Harry Potter (#7) and the Deathly Hallows
- "It's not stealing, is it?" asked Hermione in a troubled voice, as they devoured scrambled eggs on toast.
Chpt 15 (definition 1) *devoured = ate rapidly and completely
- And then Harry heard a thin, piteous human scream from amidst the terrible commotion, the thunder of devouring flame.
Chpt 31 (definition 2) *devouring = destructive
- ...and all around them the last few objects unburned by the devouring flames were flung into the air, as the creatures of the cursed fire cast them high in celebration: cups and shields, a sparkling necklace, and an old, discolored tiara — "What are you doing, what are you doing, the door's that way!"…
Chpt 31 (definition 2)devouring = destroyed (burned up)
Definitions:
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(1) (devour as in: devoured three sandwiches) eat rapidly and completely -- usually due to being very hungry
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(2) (devour as in: devoured by flames) to completely consume, destroy, or engulf (surround or cover)