| 单词 | stride |
| 例句 | Lourdes turns and strides past Brooklyn’s sooty town hall, past the state supreme court, where the Son of Sam trial will take place. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He turned around, strode back down the dormitory, and stopped at Harry’s bed. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z His speech therapist smiles, striding into the waiting room. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Too close to the classrooms to run anywhere but along the lakefront, I looked over at Takumi, who was running with me stride for stride, and he just said, “Drop one now.” Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Harry made to follow him, but found his path blocked as Percy Weasley strode into the lift, his nose buried in some papers he was reading. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Then she strode past her with those long tan legs to where I stood, still staring. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z I try not to resent his freedom to race downstairs and stride alone to the train station. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He strode up a hallway where yellow slickers hung from pegs on the walls. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “I think you just like to wallow,” said Maria, striding in to open the curtains and windows. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The style was made famous in Harlem by the pianistic wizard James P. Johnson, a quintessential stride performance of his being ‘Harlem Strut’ of 1921. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z He threw aside the newspaper, crossed the kitchen in a few strides, and dropped to his knees beside Mundungus, who stopped struggling and looked terrified. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z That softness we hide striding down the street—how do you hide it when you got to bandage up a skinned knee and kiss it to make it better? How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z She moved fast, pulling me along because my stride was shorter than hers and I could barely keep up. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Dorian turned from the balcony and strode off into the darkness of the hall beyond. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z They all laughed, and Tally quickened her stride toward the wide-open door of the mansion. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z The patch of grass is so small you can walk across in four long strides. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Only the Irish, in Mrs. Hart’s Irish Village, seemed to take it in stride. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I journeyed in a crow-hop fashion-carrying one bucket for twenty strides, setting it down, then returning to fetch the second bucket and carrying it forward to meet its partner. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z She strode briskly from the morning room, her train and her pups trailing behind her. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Basta pushed aside two women who were kneeling in the middle of the nave cleaning the floor and strode toward the altar steps. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z When I see an open car, I pickup my pace to keep stride with it and grab the handle on the left, swinging myself inside. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Breaking away from Vetch who would have held him back by main force, Ged strode out of the courtyard, not looking back. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z In two ferocious strides, the emperor seized and lifted the boy as if he were an animal the emperor planned to slaughter. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z The great strides of the pursuers brought them closer, so close that in a fearful backward glance Taran saw one of them, teeth bared in a snarl, reach out to clutch the stirrups of Lluagor. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z Willowy women wearing tailored blazers stride by with silk scarves cleverly draped around their necks. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Leafie strode over, fearlessly grabbed the cow’s heavy leather collar, and led it to the barn. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z The king strode through the door and over to the table and settled his great bulk onto the throne, calling irritably, “Places, everyone. Take your places.” The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z Then self-preservation kicked in, and he strode to the attendance window, just out of the scythe’s line of sight. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Two gray-clad figures were running across the Night Zoos grounds amid the chaos, one glancing over her shoulder every few strides. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z “Hell of a mistake,” he called back, pulling on his coat as he strode toward his boat. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z He took two long strides forward, breaking off from the others. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z The Spirit Bear approached Cole with a slow lazy stride, its head held low. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Alba watched him disappear across the garden with enormous strides, then sat down and wept. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, his lips pursed, his face turned red and he strode quickly up the center aisle in silence, pushing through the heavy bronze doors, their hinges complaining at his exit. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z I strode up my two rickety steps with as much pride as I could summon. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z At this juncture, the imposing figure of Hermann Goring strode onto the platform, outfitted in a spectacular white military uniform. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z The father opened the car door and strode over gravel and patchy weeds to the edge of a wood. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Chaol stretched and rose, finishing his apple as he strode from the dining hall. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z They never considered adding infinite parts together even though Achilles' strides approach zero size; the Greeks could hardly add steps of zero size together without the concept of zero. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Uncle Vernon strode to the fireplace and back, breathing so heavily that his great black mustache rippled, his face still purple with concentration. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z The thin man strode over to a young woman crouched on the ground. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z The hum of talk came to him dimly, his rage blood pounded in his ears, and he burst through and strode away. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z Ignoring the two men in her family inspecting the Porsche, she strides over and throws her arms around me. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The girl’s walkie-talkie lay buzzing on the kitchen floor, and Artemis could only watch helplessly as Butler’s sister strode toward the cell door, muttering about carrots. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z At that moment I noticed a brown figure in sensible flat brown shoes striding across the Common in my direction. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z But the inspecting officer took it in stride and when it was all over and he let it pass I think we all felt you were a nervy guy. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘But this one was as big as an elm tree, and walking — walking seven yards to a stride, if it was an inch.’ The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z One stride in front of the first shell, she finds another. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z He took long strides to stand behind me, leaning against the lockers while I loosened my tie. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z With that he said good night and strode swiftly down the hill. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z With one stride he covers the earth, with the second the heavens, and with the third he boots Bali into the netherworld. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z They pulled into the store's dirt parking lot fifty minutes early and strode up the staircase and into a blast of air-conditioning. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z Then I realized that when I grew taller, and my legs longer, the number of strides would decrease. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z In her next stride Tally felt something hard connect with her shin, and pain shot up her leg. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Indeed he was, striding down the dark corridor toward them, followed by his wife and her retinue. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z A man strode toward the cluster of students, keys jangling in his hand. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He eased back ever so slightly on the reins and felt the horse’s stride come up under him, shortening. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z As the pastor strode away, Henry slid down to the porch steps and rested his elbows on his knees. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z They’d seen my mother in the enclosure before, so they took my presence in stride. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z She strode around to the back of the house. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Baba strode past the animals and went straight to the pump. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z The last time he was there, Cool Papa was at his side, taking big strides like he owned the grand white arch that they’d pass through. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z Then, trying not to trip over the robe, Rowan strode away from the all-consuming inferno that would leave nothing behind of Scythe Goddard and his disciples but bones too charred to ever be revived. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Georgie strode away and Nero followed him, one as silent as the other. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z Chamber- lain strode back and forth, watching the Regiment form along the ridge in the dark. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t break my stride as I tried to find Sahil, but the thought slammed into me, hard: That was the last chance. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The next thing Nat knew, Mr. Ropes was striding into the library, calling, “Nat! What in the name of sense happened to you? Did you go to sleep?” Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Kwang himself exhibited a different grace: he didn’t sport the brief choppy step of our number, but seemed instead to stride in luxurious borrowed lengths. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z The tall, ungainly girl left the hall with long strides, almost unnoticed amidst the revelry. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “So you act like you’re walking down a yellow line. And none of those baby steps. Your stride should be as long as your forearm, at least.” Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z As he strode past them, a booming voice called after him. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z With each stride, the ground grew a little softer, and the robot sank a little deeper, until he was up to his waist in thick, heavy muck. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z “We can make this space work for us,” says Jody, striding around with her hands in her coverall pockets. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z He jerked his head across the street, where a man in Bermuda shorts was striding along with purpose. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Alex hit third base and rounded the corner without breaking stride. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z He leaned across the counter, pecked her on the mouth, and strode out. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z And then, like some giant of doom, the enormous Trunchbull strode into the room in her green breeches and cotton smock. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z Without saying anything, he strode over to where I was clearing and began picking rocks, too. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Rex leaped the pitcher’s mound in one stride. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z Eventually, then, I decided the best strategy would be simply to stride out of the room very suddenly at a furious pace. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Dorian gave them a terse nod as he strode by. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Stuart strides in, wrinkled from the car, pulling on his navy sportscoat. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z In half a dozen strides, he reaches the rear of the car. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z He rose and strode from the room, His armor clanking. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z And his father striding up — underwater, he has turned boneless, a ballet dancer. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z The Cyclopes parted, and my father strode into the throne room in his batde armor, his trident glowing in his hands. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z The second man pinned his arms back while the first strode forward and wrenched the jiggeh away. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z I have to shorten my stride because I'm taller. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z A black shirt strode over, hands at his hips. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Stewart, following him down the passageway, was closing the distance between them with every stride. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z We match our strides, concentrating on our feet. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z Malcolm moves in as well, but Saint Sarah turns away and strides off. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Tam Lin strode ahead with Matt trotting behind. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I let the train pull me along for three long strides, and then use its velocity to vault up and inside. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z So it seemed to be; for as he spoke the tall creatures, without a glance at the riders, strode into the wood and vanished. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z He jumped up the steps and strode into the house. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z I strode out of the lunchroom and across the hall to the library. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z And turning his back on the Minister of Magic, he strode back toward the house. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He hiked up his pants, smoothed out his shirt, and strode into the lobby. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z I strode through the door, slamming it behind me. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He rose, strode to the console of his mood organ. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z By the time Reyna realized what was happening, the Cyclops had crossed the deck in two large strides. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Meanwhile, Samson strides from the arena like a titan. Red Queen 2015-02-10T00:00:00Z A moment later, Connor had joined me, moving in tandem with my stride. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z I'm getting too old for the night shift, he told himself as he strode down the walkway along the shore. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z They walked along in relative silence, their classmates melting off onto various paths and striding over grass to go to the places where their pictures beckoned. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Harry strode off through the heather, walking in a large circle with the distraught Hermione at its center, casting the spells she usually performed to ensure their protection. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “He wouldn’t really,” whispered Fidelito as the older boy strode away. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He threaded Seabiscuit through, and in a few strides he had seized the lead. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He keeps his eyes ahead as he strides forward. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Then, after about a minute, he stood up and strode away, not back to the castle, but off out into the dark grounds in the direction of his cabin. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z And so, glancing once more at Frightful, he strode down the trail, wondering how the peregrine of the Delhi Bridge and her eyas had ended up in a box on Sam’s mill-house roof. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z She strode up to it as if she were coming to collect the rent and knocked hard, twice. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Father strode across the room and kissed Mama’s cheek. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z She moved like a young woman, long, strong strides, her arms hanging easy at her sides. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z She grabs them, bends to take a bottle of water from the case under the kitchen table, and strides to the dining room. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z As he strode from the council chambers, the discussion re-sumed with scarcely a pause. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z With an irritable “Don’t lag! Don’t lag!” the foreman strode on again. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z His head turned to examine her as he strode past. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Now was not the time to stand on doorsteps, heart pounding; it was time to stride through the door and see what awaited on the other side. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z They stand outside and watch as four SS men exit the front doors, green files tucked under their arms, striding toward Grevenweg. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z When they walked, their stride quickened; all the peasant hesitancy of their speech vanished as their voices became clipped, terse. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He shaved and showered quickly, then put on his most faded and beloved fatigues, pulled his swagger stick from a top drawer, laced up his combat boots, and strode toward Ben’s room. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “When did I—” “Good God! How!” yelled Mr. Sharpe, striding to the door and unlocking it. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I’m up and off the couch, striding across the room to my parents, throwing my arms around them. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z So formidable was his reputation that Benjamin Rush could stride into a sickroom and calmly tell a suffering individual: “You have nothing but the yellow fever.” An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z Tam Lin strode over to the man, bent down, and felt his neck. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z After a few strides I break into a run. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I called out to the figure striding purposefully ahead of me. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z And just then, as if to illustrate his point, the doors swung open and a scholar strode in. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z He strode across the kitchen and swept plates and platters to the floor in a fury. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He just walked, as if deaf, his strides so long that Prosper struggled to keep up with him. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z I close the distance between us in two strides, tearing off what remains of my shirt, wadding it and pressing down on the wound. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Celaena rushed down a staircase, then strode along a hallway lined with books. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Six dirty knights came striding in like they were the most important people in the world. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z They were close to the umbrella trees that lined the driveway when Richard saw the bearded man, in a severely smart, belted army uniform, striding across the corridor. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Hideo comes striding in, his face a mask of anger and worry. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z But Shadowfax paused in his stride, slowing to a walk, and then he lifted up his head and neighed. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z The two horses drew together again, running stride for stride with Seabiscuit’s head still in front. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Her arms pumped in rhythm with her stride, her feet almost touching her backside as she sped back home. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Wick strode across the room, swatting away shadows as they dove around him. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Dr. Spires strode down the corridor, my best furry friend howling the entire way, until they disappeared past swinging doors. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Emily would have felt relief about that except that he carried James’s note with him as he strode back to the front of the class. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I strode up to a window behind a black counter where a woman in uniform sat, turning the pages of a magazine. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z He strides up and down among us, looking over our shoulders and grunting to himself, as the room fills with the sandy rasping noise of charcoal on paper. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Farther on, he came upon a man striding in the opposite direction, a hooded cloak flapping behind him. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Entering the house he strode through the hall to the hearth and sank down before the Queen, clasping her knees and praying for her help. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, is it?” said the Savage and, picking up a thick hazel switch, strode forward. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z He began striding up and down again, praying and prophesying, with his words sometimes shifting to an unknown, yet strangely powerful, tongue. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I watched as two little black girls strode by, waved, and walked on. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z At the crossroads over the bridge he met two friends and the three of them walked to school together, making ridiculous strides and being rather silly. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z He strode up and down the tent, feeling that he could have run a mile; he did not even feel hungry anymore. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Presently he rose, and, completely under the influence of his own thoughts and language, began to pace the room with short strides, speaking to himself in a low voice and with great emphasis. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z ‘See how they run! There is Hasufel, and there is my friend Arod beside him! But there is another that strides ahead: a very great horse. I have not seen his like before.’ The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Woolf would slip downstairs, wake himself with a tall Coca-Cola spiked with a couple of drops of ammonia, blot his lips, mutter, “Let’s go get this money and go home,” and stride into battle. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He strode to the mirror and examined himself; it was a few moments before he noticed Harry, Ron, and Hermione reflected over his shoulder. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z They strode forward, talking to each other in low voices, and as they passed, the chief guard threw a quick glance at Lina. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Holding it in front of me was breaking my stride. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Bono insisted that I must leave him; officers now strode among us, calling out for us to form. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z He was dressed in a tan jacket and pants and strode with a gait as free as Sam’s. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z “Good day,” Penelope said, as the judge strode noiselessly away. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Jaime vaulted down off Honor and strode to Bracken’s tent, his sword rattling in its scabbard. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Without waiting for a reply, he strode down the gangplank. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I turned and saw a vision: six knights carrying rope strode toward me, led by a tall young man. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z I left the river and ran across the llano; I felt light, like the wind, as my even strides carried me homeward. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He had made great strides from his log-cabin birth, though his path to this point had not been easy. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z He strode forward, but the old man was gone. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z She watched the three friends boldly stride out the exit. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z The captain watched amused, then strode down the corridor, untroubled by the surge and roll of the deck. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Martin strode up and took the man’s hand before Rob had the chance to offer it. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Rubbing his bruised jaw again, Salvador only nodded as Lupita fell into stride beside him, and they once more started on their way northward. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z Down the cleared path now, striding large, feather nodding in time with each long step, came Old Tallow. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z He passed the clubroom and quickened his stride. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z I was sitting motionless on a swing when I looked up and saw Mary Miller coming my way with long, purposeful strides. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z The far door swung open, and Ishtar strode in. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Barack, for his part, took it more in stride than I did, having already seen in Springfield how nasty politics could get and how the truth was so often distorted to serve people’s political aims. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Otto’s short strides meant moving slower, but my back needed the break. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Eric strides past me and down the hallway to my left. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z He pushed through and strode up the path to the door of the cottage. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z For at least four strides I kept up with the other kids. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z Snarling unintelligibly, she snapped on panties and strode toward the door. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Nanko strode up and down outside the houses, urging us to hurry. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z At the next intersection a Negro teenager strode by. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z For a lap and a half, he ran in the cluster of men, unable to get free, restraining his stride to avoid running into the man ahead. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z A formal bow, a polite wish for her pleasant arrival, and he, too, strode eagerly into the fog in quest of his new teacher. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Ekon couldn’t keep up with her strides and yell at the same time. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z But Snape had gotten to his feet and strode to the small window, peered through the curtains at the deserted street, then closed them again with a jerk. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I turn, my back to the fence, and watch him striding purposefully towards me. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Branches and fronds kept smacking poor Otto, but he seemed to take it in stride. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z The forest seemed to sway and quake from his stomping strides. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z The stride length, the quickness of the foot feints, all clearly revealed to his unfailing eye, made him reassess his second conclusion. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z He strode off as enthusiastically as Amadeus did when he was going to review troops. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z I don’t consider the consequences; I just stride in. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Deemer saw him coming and closed the gap between them in three long strides. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z Dogs barked at his heels wherever his long-legged stride carried him, and he snarled back at them, sometimes even spitting, which only made the flea-bitten mongrels yap more hysterically. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He jumps off the desk and strides to the board and begins to talk about the perfect short-response algorithm. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z He’s walking quickly, striding out of the underpass, his shoulders hunched over and his fists clenched, and before I can stop myself, I call out. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z She strides off to chat with someone else, but Elizabeth stays where she is. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Scythe Goddard and his scythes strode to the center of activity. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z A patrol car arrived; two policemen hopped out, strode up, saw the crowd of people and at once cleared themselves a passage through. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z Hermione took out a list of subjects and titles she had decided to search while Ron strode off down a row of books and started pulling them off the shelves at random. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z His feeling of elation increasing, Harry strode off through the castle. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Matasaip strode from hut to hut telling everyone to be calm and not to lose time packing things that would not be needed. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z The calls were answered; and turning again, the riders saw other creatures of the same kind approaching, striding through the grass. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z She was aware at every step of the young man who strode behind her with a trunk balanced easily on each shoulder. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z But then the waitress strode around the partition with my food. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He strode around the table and hugged Harry; the scene in the basement of Grimmauld Place might never have happened. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z The front door opened and Dad strode in, his hair rumpled like he’d never combed it this morning. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z The children ran in and out, as usual, and he took breaks for reading the mail, striding around the Sandwalk, listening to Emma read, playing backgammon, and writing letters. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z She strode to the window and looked out, pounding with her fist on the windowsill. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Lengthening stride for the long run to the wire, Seabiscuit was alone on the lead in the dry, hard center of the track. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z With a grim look on her face, Francesca strode across the street to talk to the police. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z He waited until the light turned green for him, and he strode back across the street, up to the door. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z I keep my step light and my stride easy and even. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Miss Duncan half turns but doesn't break stride. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z They hadn’t gone far past the next intersection when a familiar figure strode out of an alleyway in front of them. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Following that, the lodger actually went immediately with long strides into the hall. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z The crowd formed an aisle either side of her as she strode swiftly to the Abbey. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Miss Thorn strode to Doon and put a hand on his shoulder. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “Now she’s shutting the gate. She strides along like an Englishman.” The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Even Mozart—the greatest musical prodigy of all time — couldn’t hit his stride until he had his ten thousand hours in. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z The hunters strode into the hall, all but Ben Bones, who was cursing at the dogs to stop them fighting over the severed head. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I give him a leaping high five without breaking stride. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z He reached me in one stride, grabbed my arm, and shook it so hard, plums went flying from my basket. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I have to run twice as fast to match my short strides to her long ones. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I hustled my stride behind her heels clacking against the pavement toward the house. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z “What I want to say is that I admire how you children have taken all of this in stride. You have adapted impressively to this unusual place.” Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z He did an imitation of a girl’s walk, with shoulders straight, an assertive stride, and lips pulled back in a baboon’s grin. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z He strode down the aisle and filed into the front pew where the family sat. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z The boy strode to the kitchen before Butler’s gaze could dissect him. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z He was walking quickly with long strides, I had to run to catch up. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Late in the afternoon my father came whistling up the goat path, striding home from the flaming-orange sun, and we ran to meet him. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Feeling braced after his mad ride and the subsequent narrow escape, Cluny strode to the ditch’s edge. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Knocking over two delicate tables and an aspidistra, he covered the floor between them in two strides and pulled Harry into a hug that nearly cracked his newly repaired ribs. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z After a moment, though, he set his jaw and went after her with a hard, fast stride. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He half expected to see Gandalf come striding up through the dusk. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z At 3:32 precisely, I noticed Kaitlyn striding confidently past the Wok House. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z He strode right up to the marble woman, and she seemed to look back at him with a quizzical half smile on her face, beautiful yet slightly intimidating. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z The halls of the castle were silent as they strode to her room, taking the empty servants’ passages to avoid any too-curious courtiers learning more about her. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Colonel Cargill thanked him crisply and glowed with self-satisfaction as he strode across the area. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z That softness we hide striding down the street—how do you hide it when you got to bandage up a skinned knee and kiss it to make it better? How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Poseidon strode over to his fishing seat, and the Olympian Council convened. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z I take the stairs two at a time, stride through the main doors, and head for the front desk. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z They strode down the narrow road through the village, past people bustling about. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “Thanks, but no thanks,” she says, and tries to stride away with sufficient indignation—but Sydney grabs her arm. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z As she walked across the stage, she changed her stride and walked slowly and stiff-leggedly as she remembered Harold Clarence walking. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The building was in flames, the helicopter was now hovering above, and the scythes strode out of the front entrance, like the four horsemen of the post-mortal apocalypse. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Below, a number of Huntsmen had separated from the band, and with great strides held to the track of the fleeing companions. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z The smell of fear made his heart thunder and slaver ran from his jaws, and he reached the falling tree in stride and threw himself up the trunk, claws scrabbling at the bark for purchase. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z After he jumped off the bus, Richard strode away with his hands in his pockets, trying to look casual. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z He asks of demon king Bah only as much land as he can cover in three strides. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z The shadows spun faster, their long strides reaching over the heads of the writhing crowd. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z As we walked rapidly along I abruptly resented the bell and my West Point stride and hurrying and conforming. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z It was difficult to keep up with Ms. Hussey’s bouncy stride. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z A moment later Gwydion, followed by King Morgant, strode back along the trail. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z “It’s pathetic,” said Hermione furiously, striding away from Ron as far as she could go and turning to face him with her arms folded once she had reached the wall. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z But striding into fencing practice would be like poking a bear. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z “Brilliant. Simply brilliant. Don’t forget,” he says, turning and walking a few strides backward, “you’re on with the horses right after Lottie.” Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Buckley strode to the window and with one motion of his hand hoisted it up. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z The first course, a thick sweet soup made with pumpkins, had already been taken away when Ned Stark strode into the Small Hall. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z South strode Éomer and men fled before his face, and they were caught between the hammer and the anvil. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Nothing as big as the Griffin yet, but one day the building would have brothers and sisters, striding over the land. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Before I’ve gone a dozen strides, my feet are swept out from under me and I’m facedown on the ground with a knee on my cheek and one of my arms twisted behind my back. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He was strangely suited to the tussle of lawmaking, calm inside the maelstrom, accustomed to being an outsider, taking defeats in his easy Hawaiian stride. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z The old knight strode across the hall, his long white cloak rippling behind him. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He glanced at his statue, as if to make sure it still gave a flattering enough image of him, then strode quickly down the nave. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z He gives Katherine one last tip of his hat before striding out smartly back toward his office, yelling for Bob and Bill. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Harry strode over to the barn owl, took the letter off its leg, and unrolled it. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Sergeant John Mason strode to a spot where he could see Guiteau's cell window. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z And then, to the children’s great confusion and horror, the fearsome man unstrapped himself, rose from the wheelchair to stand at his full alarming height, and strode across the room to seize them. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Before I could answer, Dad strode back into the dining room, his face still weary but less upset. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Then Lupin strode toward it and looked out into the landing. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I had never seen August run before, and I could not believe how quickly she crossed the grass with her loping strides, her long legs stretched out under her skirt. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Gesturing to the short-haired woman to raise the curtain, he strode to the exact center of the stage and took elaborate bows as the curtain came up. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z Timidly, almost clumsily, the assassin strode over to the Crown Prince and kissed him on the cheek. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Esteban walked quickly with his big strides, practically dragging Clara behind him, without noticing the dirty water that was spattering his impeccable gray trousers from the English tailor. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He strode to the door of the office, opened it, and disappeared out into the hall. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z He turned without a word and strode quickly away from me. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z As he strode up the bank, she scrambled after him through the wet underbrush. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Even as he spoke, he lifted his semiconscious wife into his arms, blankets and all, and strode back toward the house. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He strides across the living area into the kitchen, the frigid January air still clinging to him. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z They were both laughing as they started walking again, arm in arm, their strides matching perfectly. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Madam reached out and grabbed at the coat of an officer striding toward the Battery fort. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Kaori pointed straight ahead without breaking her stride, like a general leading her troops into battle. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Prince strode up and down the cabin a few turns. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Her strides were long and angry, much too fast, and the chair’s big wooden wheels clacked noisily across rough-cut stone floors. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He strode away from them into the forest and out of sight. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Two were already tied up, and tall soldiers wearing the red uniform of King George were striding down the street. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z But Ron had already strode past her out of the door with his broomstick over his shoulder. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z And high above me now the bridge seemed to move off to where I could not see, striding like a robot, an iron man, whose iron legs clanged doomfully as it moved. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z The principal was walking with long, rapid strides. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He walked away, thin, awkward, long bony strides. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I opened my stride early to make up for lost time, and it wasn't long before I caught up to the pack, my beads clicking in time with my heartbeat. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z Reverend Buckminster stood still, watching the striding Mr. Stonecrop, who had paused by Mrs. Hurd’s house and was gazing up at it as if to appreciate its value. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z The young man strides over to the dirty window and lifts it the full six inches it will rise. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z He strode ahead then and said no more. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He went striding off, his cloak swirling behind him.. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z There wasn’t much open space— maybe two strides in any direction. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z The gun goes off and the girls shoot forward, finding their stride, leaping over the first hurdle, regaining their stride, leaping over the second hurdle. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z He strode into the black hole still carrying Sophie in one hand, the trumpet and the suitcase in the other. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Usually, Hanako was used to him and took him in stride. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z But as she strode past the messy room, determined to act like a decent human being, she heard a strangled little squeak. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z With that, the horrible Bloodbottling Giant strode out of the cave. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He flung himself out of the room and strode into the middle room of his own house and he put two chairs together and stretched himself on them. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z As we climbed the final rise, Rob strode down to greet us. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z The twentieth century’s musical adventure was just getting into its stride. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z Adam stood up and strode out of the room. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z She skipped down the stairs and strode across the schoolyard. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z But with three long strides, he’s standing right in front of me. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Mr Jenkins came striding up to our table with a very purposeful look on his face. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z Just then an old man with long, sunburned hair and beard, and clothes that looked as though they were made of gunny-sacking, came striding up to the bridge. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z Reverend Barker, who enjoyed Granddaddy’s company, seemed to take it in stride. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z She struggled to keep up with the man, who was striding quickly ahead. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Maria strode down the hall, but she slowed the closer they got to the cries. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Taisin strode up to the front door and raised her hand to knock, her knuckles ringing on the wood. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Fudge strode out of the parlor and Harry stared after him. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He walked there now—strutted is the better word, for he had a high behind and an athlete’s stride—thinking of names. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z With only polite good-byes, the Crown Prince strode from the jangle and jingle of the court, the list of would-be brides burning a hole through his clothes and straight into his skin. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Doc cleared his throat, then placed a hat on his head and strode off after Mama. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Within ten strides I picked up three of them. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z A woman strides alongside the ditch under her basket of roasted corn. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Vidar will stride forward, as Fenrir gloats over Odin’s death, and thrust his foot into the wolf’s lower jaw. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z “A sad little hope,” he said without breaking stride or looking in my direction. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She flashed her teeth at him, then closed her mouth as several courtiers strode past, servants in tow. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Still muttering irritably, he plucked the torch from its bracket and strode down the court. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z He strode over to where she stood and set his stick down, taking hers in his hand. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z During all its long hours of cloud and fitful sun they hardly paused, now striding, now running, as if no weariness could quench the fire that burned them. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Once they reach a mansion, the monsters don’t even break stride, bursting through the front doors and shattering the wall of windows. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z She took two long strides, turned back, judged the distance, and took half a step forward. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z “You did?” said Dumbledore sharply, and he began to take longer strides still, so that Harry was running to keep up. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Fig wound in and out of my stride, with an occasional meow reminder of the more pertinent matter at hand. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Before the train has even stopped, I drop to the gravel and stride toward the sleepers. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z For a time, a free young man striding in breeches and traveling alone. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Always among the first to welcome new parishioners, Katherine strode forward and offered her hand in welcome. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Humming a tune beneath his breath, he strode out with a will, almost breaking from the cover of the trees straight out into the flat meadowland. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Frederick is fifteen strides from Bastian when they haul him down. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Papa's slow stride hinted at exhaustion, but there was still a sense of pride in how he carried himself. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z There was a slithering noise high above them, the sound of someone taking giant and dangerous strides on rock or ash. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Major Major strode with dignity to the rear of the orderly room without glancing at any of the clerks and typists working at the desks and filing cabinets. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z You used to pass by it as a South Side kid riding the bus to high school, peering mutely out the window at the people who strode like titans to their jobs. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z The marbled sky lay heavy on the gray Great Lake when Grace Windsor Wexler parked her car in the Westing driveway and strode up the walk ahead of her daughters. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z He strides up, barrel-chested and sure of himself, like a torpedo. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z It had no caption, and represented simply the monstrous figure of a Eurasian soldier, three or four meters high, striding forward with expressionless Mongolian face and enormous boots, a submachine gun pointed from his hip. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z She grabs me, but Marcus’s face emerges at the bottom of the stairwell, and, spotting me, he bounds up, reaching me in two strides. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z One time there was a kind of big pine tree at a fork, but Papa strode left as if he walked this path every day. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z If Mars Bar cranked up the pace just a notch, Maniac would pick it up within a stride; if Maniac inched ahead, Mars Bar was there. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “This is preposterous!” declared Mrs. Chiltington, striding forward to the front of the viewer gallery on the first floor. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z I stepped backward into the hallway, and with a forced politeness that surprised me and seemed to throw him off stride, I said, “Won’t you come in?” The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z They run together, but at the end, the other girl finishes more strongly Her stride lengthens, and a man keeps yelling, “Go, Annie! Go, Annie! Dig ’em in, love! I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z He tapped his nose again and strode off. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z He strode briskly down the vault, past the procession of stone pil-lars and the endless carved figures. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “Get — away — from — there —” Percy said, striding toward them and starting to bustle them along, flapping his arms. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z She strode past him and returned to the soldiers. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Four turns around as I fall into stride next to the car and holds out a hand. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Three minutes later I strode toward the doors of the nearest livery. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z They completed their walk in silence, and when they parted ways, Celaena quickly wished Nehemia a pleasant evening before striding to her part of the castle. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z A couple of men approached, eating up the walk with long jaunty strides that caused their heavy silk sport shirts to flounce rhythmically upon their bodies. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z The frosty grass crunched underfoot as they strode down to the stadium. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z "I'd guard that tongue of yours, little man," he warned, before he strode off after his liege. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Following closely behind them perhaps there would have strode a professional pilgrim, supporting himself on a stout knobbed staff shod like an alpenstock and weighed down with blessed medals, relics, shells, vernicles and so forth. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I tugged my black veil down to my chin and strode in through the wrought-iron gates. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z He put their food in his bag, did up the laces, and strode off toward the east. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z They stride through a tangled maze of pathways, fanning out among the graves, carrying AR15 rifles, 12-gauge shotguns, and .38-caliber pistols. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z He strode straight over to the door to examine the eye. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z It's Technique Tuesday, and usually at practice I would be working on my stride, but now I don't really have a stride to work on. Sunny 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z Kendra doubted that a team of horses could have matched the tireless speed of his loping strides. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z They stormed across the rooftop in long, shadowy strides, slender arms dangling at their sides. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z I stride triumphant to the door—which is also mirrored—and slide the key into the deadbolt lock. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z “I certainly did,” said Snape, his face contorted with fury as he strode back to his desk. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He strode out of the room, leaving Denton Deere to replace the bandage. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z He lifted Rufus with no particular care, and strode up the steps to the house. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Van Helsing strode forward, and took his hand, looking him straight in the eyes as he said:— Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z Grabbing it, she strode out into the hallway, shutting the door quietly behind her. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Not a purposeful kind of stride, but looking like they’re on their way to nowhere. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z A few strides later, Seabiscuit edged back to the lead again. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Bax had stepped away from the dance floor and strode over to the punch bowl. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I just grabbed my grip bag, pulled on my black track pants, and strode out of the gym to my car. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Behind them came all the procession, opening out, all striding in step, all the capes furled, everybody with free arms swinging, and behind rode the picadors, their pics rising like lances. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z Collared and chained and back in rags again, Reek followed with the other dogs at Lord Ramsay’s heels when his lordship strode forth to greet his father. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Suddenly, she slips off her sandals and begins to stride toward the deep end. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Gimli strode forward undeterred, and found that the water was shallow, no more than ankle-deep at the edge. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z But this time she was striding right into the mouth of the beast. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z The members of the horde watched the way he strode purposefully about. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He strode on toward the place where they had parked the Ford. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Scott Fischer’s team was a congenial and cohesive group; most of Pittman’s teammates took her idiosyncrasies in stride and seemed to have little trouble accepting her into their midst. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z He pulled onto the street by the cemetery, parking among a long row of cars, then strode off down the street, a determined look in his eyes. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Luke’s long legs purposefully shortened their stride so that she would not have to skip to keep up. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z As we neared, Frankie narrowed his eyes and said something to the man, before striding forward to meet us. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z They took several long strides into the meadow and stopped. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Turning to the left and skirting this huge hedge Treebeard came in a few strides to a narrow entrance. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z A mummer on stilts was striding through the throngs like some great insect, with a horde of barefoot children trailing behind him, hooting. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z And when he does, I take three quick strides across the room, grab the knob, shut the door, and turn the lock. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Then she strode past him, out of the gym. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z He turns his back and strides into the orchard, not looking back. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Madame asked, then strode away from the wheelchair, past the two of us and into the darkness, for all I know to occupy the space Miss Emily had been in before. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Anna smiled at all the lights, listening to the music from the drinking houses, the pianos, the phonographs, watching people, arm in arm, striding by in the crowded streets. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z He went out to the end, then strode back three steps, measuring his approach distance. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Seeing Doreen supported in my arms and silent except for a few wet hiccups, the woman strode away down the hall to her cubicle with its ancient Singer sewing machine and white ironing board. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z All of the competitors tried to look calm as he strode to the center of the curtain. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I recognized a flash of his gait, that loping, confident stride, in the gardeners. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z I did my pacing, counting the strides it took to get from one side of the back garden to the other. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z She strides in, her hair fashioned into a tower made of blond strands and blue flowers. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z There was a prescribed way to turn corners: You had to pivot on the ball of your inside foot, not interrupting your stride. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Pet kept up with her easily, its strides swallowing up her smaller steps. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I didn’t answer, because right then Nyame strode forward, his golden robes absorbing the light and scattering it across the beach like a million pieces of glass. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Their legs move in long, casual strides and their rifles swing on their back. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Brent Chisholm strode off the bus looking like he’d stepped straight out of a country music video, pearl snaps and all. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z He strode onto the door—which had been ripped from its hinges, had broken through the door braces, and lay on the ground. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z And so it was that with longer and longer strides, S.Q. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z As I stride toward the elevator, I fling my bow to one side and my quiver to the other. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z They looked very small and frightened, but one strode bravely forward. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z Their footsteps echoed on the floors as they strode past two halls and took the third one to the right. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The pastor paused his stride and dabbed his white hankie at his brow. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Roz turned, and with her long strides, she carried her son away from the gravesite and over to the base of the sea cliffs. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z As usual, he was taking the situation in stride. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She strode off in the direction of the unexplored wing of the house. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z The rest of the way they went by foot, Tyrion clanking and clattering as he struggled to keep up with his captor’s long, impatient strides. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Then he strides off toward the cookhouse where the men from the Flying Squadron are congregating in small groups, their eyes darting, their faces fearful. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Her legs screamed in protest with every stride, but she pushed to stay on Mama’s heels. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z His stride was still enormous, but no longer did his feet strike thunder from the earth. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z After the strides we have made, the tender moments we have shared, is this betrayal? The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z He strode back to the ceremonial stool and motioned for the assistants to administer the muteyo. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z At once four men came striding through the fern from different directions. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z He strode up to the stem war leader and fetched him a heavy clout on the shoulder. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z He acted as though he hadn’t heard, grabbed a towel from his cell, and strode quickly down the gallery to the shower stall. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She takes a few strides, sliding across the stage in feathered mules. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z With my other hand I grabbed my cloak from the table and strode past the fume hood. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z They walked with a quicker stride and seemed intent upon reaching some destination in a great hurry. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He strode off across the shop and Ranofer escaped to the scroll room, consumed with resentment and bitterly resolved that he was through with trying to be of value in the shop. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z “I will take the silver,” said the gateman coolly, and before Wang Lung could protest the man had the silver in his sleeve and was striding through the gate, bawling loudly, “The bridegroom, the bridegroom!” The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z The boy with the sticking-up hair strode up to the tallest girl and without a word, stomped on her bare foot. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z He was now staring into the water, and then he too was striding away, no doubt satisfied, round the side of the house. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “Do send me a copy of your article, as soon as it is published,” the dottore said, already striding past Victor and out of the office. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Clad in glistening wings, Lumas, God of Love, strode past her. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The herculean mower turned and jogged toward them with long, loping strides. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z His stride had a new lift in it. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z At a call from Morgant, armed guards strode quickly into the tent. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z He gave her an exasperated look and strode off. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z She strode to the door and stared at me, waiting to see what I was going to say. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z They pulsed with the same gentle light she’d seen in Coney Island as they glided with long, magnificent strides. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z It was like Mr. Ray’s offbeat stride turned the light on in my brain, and I could suddenly remember exactly who Candy Man was and where I had heard that name. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Primus strode over to the opening in the rock wall and looked out. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Morning after morning it happened this way — the two of them dovetailing at an intersection, and, without the slightest hitch in stride, cruising off together. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z She strode toward the door and held it open for him. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z As the freshmen of 1933 flailed at their oars in the first few days, Tom Bolles and Al Ulbrickson strode up and down Old Nero’s walkway in gray flannel suits and fedoras. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Tam Lin strode off to the metal chest, leaving Matt open- mouthed. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z At that, I drew myself up with wounded pride and strode off to "our" side of the property. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z She crossed the space between them in a matter of strides to kneel beside him. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z And you don’t need to match my exact stride or use your left foot when I use mine. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Out of the shed I strode with Schwarz clapped on my shoulder. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z The coroner strode to the table and lifted the kidnap note with a slow, long, delicate, and deliberate gesture. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z The small, sensitive, gentle, brown face that I had studied in photographs, until I had dreamed about it, was fixed straight ahead as the Messenger strode, encircled by the marching, strapping Fruit of Islam guards. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. McCoy strode into the gym, straightening his jacket and tie, his gaze zeroed in on our group. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z The woman stands up, turns her back, and strides to the center of the stage. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z His strides are heavy blows against the floor. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z His father strode over and kicked me in the face. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z I was still looking into the darkness when I heard Madame let out a kind of snort, and she came striding past us and on into the dark. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z The people were saying, “The Red Army is advancing with giant strides . . . Hitler will not be able to harm us, even if he wants to . . .” Yes, we even doubted his resolve to exterminate us. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z We stood watching as he walked across the tracks, a new sort of strut in his long stride. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z A long stride measured the schoolroom, and presently beside Miss Temple, who herself had risen, stood the same black column which had frowned on me so ominously from the hearthrug of Gateshead. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z His face emotionless, Capricorn strode past them all as if they were nothing but a flock of crows that had assembled at his command. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z “You can be as involved as you like—” “Did you hear what I just said?” he snaps, turning his back on me and striding back up the path towards the car. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Dorian strode to his throne and sat down, his sapphire eyes bright. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z In two strides he is by my side, grabbing my hair and dragging me across the living room. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z “Though I can’t believe you didn’t tell me about his amazing, huge jacket,” and he strides past us and into the restaurant. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z She poured the coffee into a cup and brought it to the table, but Papa strode directly to his wife and kissed her on her forehead. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “Amos!” said Mr. Weasley, smiling as he strode over to the man who had shouted. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z The duke only nodded, bowed, and strode out of the chamber. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He tied his reins round a post of the lych-gate, strode up the gravel path, and took hold of the sword. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Ruth and me followed behind Madam and Lady Seymour as we strode with the crowd to the Battery as fast as our skirts would allow. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z As we strode away from the counter with tickets in hand, Horace’s chest puffed out like a peacock’s. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z She strides out into the rain, picks up the discarded white ring still floating at the edge of the pool, and squeezes her body back into it. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I always just took the broken-down sectors of Chicago in stride, as evidence of what happens when people are without community. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Men in uniform and men with obvious power and authority strode across the sand all afternoon, clearly preparing for something. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He strode across to his fire, seized a fistful of glittering powder from a jar on the fireplace, and threw it into the flames. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z And then, before they could express their amazement, into the room strode Mr. Benedict himself. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z After a hymn and a prayer from the pastor, Shin strode to the front of the church and took command of the evening. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z Then he strode to the car, his arms swinging like an untroubled monarch. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z They stride over, and both Javier and I straighten our posture. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z In one huge stride, Chess crossed the floor and grabbed the lever. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Basil Stag Hare strode the parapet with a swagger-stick tucked beneath his arm. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Hagrid had come striding around the corner of his cabin wearing a large flowery apron and carrying a sack of potatoes. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Equipped with reflexes much faster than those of the most quick-wired man, he swoops over as much as twenty-eight feet of earth in a single stride, and corners on a dime. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Uncle Al strides around in his black and white checked pants and scarlet waistcoat, slapping the head of anyone who isn’t quick enough to jump out of his way. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The ghosts cheered and threw spectral confetti as Bacchus strode around the stadium with his arms raised triumphantly, exulting in the worship. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Comer was off now, the legs pumping, in full stride, furious, strong. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z When none of us moves, he takes long strides over to us, bends his head, and says in an angry whisper, “I called your table; now stand up and get your food.” Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Back and forth the flare gun flew, the girls never breaking stride. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Then he closes the door and strides away. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Then he strode through the cordon of officials and began to pass the athletes, separated from them by a rope line. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Only thing I can see is the funny-looking giant striding high above the fog. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z You scowled at me, and I spun on my heel and strode away, hoping you’d follow, but you didn’t. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Izzi and I run to keep up with his long strides. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z As he strode on ahead, I bit my inner cheek to keep from grinning. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Seabiscuit was lopping a foot off of Aneroid’s lead with every stride, but room was running out. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z None of these well-intentioned remarks cheered the dwarf, who strode angrily ahead, swinging his axe from side to side. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z She strode to the middle of the room and motioned for everyone to take a seat. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z With one long stride he was there, and the four thumbtacks shot off and skittered across the floor as he tore the paper down. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z Dad strides in, takes his seat at the table. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Holding the wooden sword by her side, Ivy strode through the forest until she came to its dark heart, to the grove of thorny trees. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Then he strode on to pull one of the big doors wide open. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z ‘Cling to my back! I shall need my arms,’ he said and strode forward. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Then Neel caught sight of Baba—his own father—striding to the dock. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z They rolled down the homestretch for the first time, and Pollard felt the rightness of Seabiscuit’s stride, the smooth strumming under him. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Gwydion strode to the riverbank and stood watching the gwythaints’ flight. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Jack carries me away, his strides long and brisk as he steps onto the sidewalk. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Polly watched him coolly as he strode away, his shiny black boots getting dusty as he walked. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Laura and all her books, striding across the quad with her curls bouncing. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Pollard strode out with him, buttoned into Howard’s red and white silks. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The BFG went bouncing off the ground as though there were rockets in his toes and each stride he took lifted him about a hundred feet into the air. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Claire watched for a moment, then continued striding on, but her morning was tainted by the encounter. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z At the door, he touched his toes ten times before throwing it open and striding smack into Aunt Pearl. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z He imagines himself as a tall white- coated engineer striding into a laboratory: cauldrons steam, machinery rumbles, complex charts paper the walls. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z All it takes is three strides for that kid to disappear inside his math class. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z The regal pair leaped away, snow billowing up from their strides like smoke. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z With every stride, some two thousand pounds of force came down on the bones and soft tissues of each foreleg. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Sure enough, in the distance along the misty shore of Briny Beach there could be seen a tall figure striding toward the Baudelaire children. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z For thirty yards, the two horses hurtled down the homestretch side by side, their cutting, irregular strides settling into long, open lunges, their speed building and building. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Her stride opened wider and wider, for she was on her way to San Francisco. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Cobb strode on in front of him, passing a stairway that rose up too steeply, and then a library hoarding shelves of dark volumes—the arts of necromancy, Turner figured. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z “Thank you, Mrs. Gause,” said Dr. Zinchenko, striding into the room from a section of the fiction bookshelves that swung open like a hidden passageway in a castle. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z She took out her sinew, held her arm under the bird, and singing aloud strode toward Point Hope. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The figure seemed to take its bearings for a few moments, then set off with light, quick strides, its long cloak rustling over the grass. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Without breaking stride, he smacks one of them on the side of the head. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He walked with a long stride, and moved with energy; he appeared to be very strong, although there was no lack of grace to his movements. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z My dad nods to the chief, who turns and walks with long strides to Officer Jameson’s car. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z “Of course. She’ll appreciate your concern,” he said before he strode down the hallway. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z I watched him pushing out his lips, trying to gather back his pride, his anger, all that thunderclap he’d first come striding in here with. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Outside, in the other room, the Savage was striding up and down, marching, marching to the drums and music of magical words. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Two other men, wearing the coats and hats of Gestapo agents, stride past without even a glance at the boys. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z They sprinted down the dirt road, Ben taking a commanding lead with every stride, until he heard Sammy trip over a stump and somersault into an oleander bush. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The policeman left her and strode across the room to the broken window to glance outside. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z He saw how then, as later, he strode away from his family, only to discover that he could not return. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z What I want is for him to flash me a brilliant smile, to take determined strides toward me and kiss me in front of everyone. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Then he’d burst through the back door and stride into the house to where Tyler sat studying in his room. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I come off the block strong and low and by the time I'm straight up, my stride is steady, but I always allow myself to drop back a little. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z He strode out of sight; Harry didn’t think Quirrell had even noticed him. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Not giving her a chance to reply, the princess strode away. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The tall lady in the red outfit strode to the microphone. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z He flung his black cloak about his shoulders and strode from the tent. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z Three times he readies his argument and three times Jutta turns on a heel and strides away. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z She strode to the midpoint of the bridge, into the empty space between the Governor and the throng of people. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z He strode to the cabin door, opened it, and bowed Dumbledore out. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Dad strides across the back yard, wearing an oven mitt and carrying the steaming turkey by one leg. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z Just a short walk from Hell, people were going about their business, striding down sidewalks, living in buildings that still had electricity and windows and walls. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z A gigantic eighth grader named Noah “No Neck” Nelson strode up the hall. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Looking over to where I stood, he scratched his bushy beard with both hands, a thoughtful look on his face, then strode over to where I stood. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z And he strode away, head and shoulders taller than anyone else in the packed street. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Xenophilius strode back to the tea tray, which Hermione had managed to balance precariously on one of the cluttered side tables. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Darknesses blacker than the night rush on us with giant strides, over us and away. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z He was larger than the other dogs and had heavier fur and yellow eyes and he ran with a graceful stride like Rontu’s. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z This showed me to be somewhere in the region of New Jersey by about now, blithely striding off up to thirty miles a day. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z He strode toward Finn, one long drink of water, not a drop spilling out. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Then he strode confidently across the room, into the other red circle, and out the far door. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Dimple asked as they strode across the chilly lobby and showed their IDs to the residence hall desk assistant, who barely looked up from the text she was furiously tapping on her phone. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z She strides toward the water, and swims with brisk strokes far out to sea. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Reverend Okonjo strode up to the pulpit right as the crowd broke out in applause and cheers, the group agitated and eager to do something, anything. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “If I could have everyone’s attention, it’s time for my speech!” said Nearly Headless Nick loudly, striding toward the podium and climbing into an icy blue spotlight. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z In two strides, if I need to, I can reach the handle and flip it over. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z She strode briskly to the front of the room, carrying a tall stack of papers and a jar of pickles. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z An official-looking man in a somber black coat had stepped out of a building across the street and was striding toward our little group, walking stick in hand. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z And then—without looking back—he strides away through the house. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2016-07-31T00:00:00Z The dust had hardly settled when a large man came striding around back of our wagon. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z She strode through the crowd and politely took the bullhorn from Mr. Peckleman. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z Another guard strode out of the gatehouse, clapping his hands in the cold and talking loudly, then a third appeared. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He strode across the moat to confront the small man there. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Stone was striding down the street in his underwear. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Ruth glared at him in fury, then turned and strode off. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Footage featuring people with similar strides were linked. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Three afternoons later, Pearl and Moody were in the living room watching Ricki Lake when they saw Izzy stride calmly down the hallway, a six-pack of toilet paper under each arm. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z From the way the other competitors watched him as he strode to the back of the room, she knew they were thinking the same thing. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z His date rolls her eyes, strides into the elevator, and pokes the "L" button until the door closes. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Franz took these harangues in stride and in fact delighted in the boy’s company. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Yengwa draped himself with a blanket, rolled up a newspaper to imitate an assegai, and began to stride back and forth reciting the lines from the praise song. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z But then she recognizes—just as he sets his foot on the first stair—that his stride is out of rhythm. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z The policeman nodded his head sharply, twice, and strode back to his own car. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Jay strode into the room, balancing his usual large coffee on a stack of books. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z “Let’s lean you forward a little bit, so that you can always be moving into the next stride, instead of holding yourself back on each stride. Lean this way,” I did. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z He pushed the cake box into Riccio's hands and strode on. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Now I stop my stride, and look up into his blue, blue eyes. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z When I get to the church, I turn around and walk back, striding purposefully towards home, a woman with things to do, somewhere to go. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z She turned and strode through the crowds, which parted before her as if she were carrying Aegis. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z The pale warriors strode forward and dragged Taran and Gwydion from the hall. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z She didn’t bother to nod her farewell to Kaltain as the princess and the councilman joined them and they strode down the hall, leaving the fuming lady behind. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z She saw the giant striding toward the village, his black robes billowing behind him. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z He was learning to take Basil in his stride. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I was haunted by the thought of Lola, the severity of that gaunt old painted face, her boldness of stride in the perilous high heels, her vitality, ducking into the Rolls. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Noiselessly, in spite of his heavy build, he dropped off the bed and with two strides was standing by the door listening. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z But he wasn’t whistling when he saw his father, who took two quick strides toward him, opened his hand, and slapped it flat and hard against Turner’s face. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z With her first stride, she felt the spirits surround her. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Furious with himself, Matthias strode off angrily into the darkening trees. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He strode across the room and rummaged in Miss Thorn’s desk. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z They must, in the end, learn to take it in their stride. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z Sierra strode out into the field toward the darkness, watching the bursts of light as her spirit soldiers converged on Robbie. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Ron merely guffawed gloatingly and strode off into the Hall after him, but Harry caught Hermione’s arm and held her back. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Getting hired by the laboratory as a professional mathematician had been an important and groundbreaking stride for the black women— for all of Langley’s women, of course. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Alex strides out after them, waving into the white glow of the spotlight, shouting a jumble of languages into the noise. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z And with that he turned and strode from the hall with Pippin running at his side. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z He strode over to me and held it out. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Isa strode out the back entrance into the yard, the door slamming behind her. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I watched him leave noiselessly, moving with a long hip-swinging stride that caused me to frown. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Stuart strode rapidly to the door, climbed into the car, and with a final wave of the hand drove off in a northerly direction, while the children raced alongside and screamed “Good-by, good-by, good-by!” Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z She strides out of the kitchen without looking back. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Mother strode into the room carrying wood for the fire. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Just as the bailiff came into the hall to call them to the courtroom, Mr. Washington turned the corner and strode toward them, smiling. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She took a step into the office just as Liddy strode out. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Mr. Rochester shook all the kids’ hands, accepted a hug from Laney, then strode away from them and the brownstone. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z They took a deep draught of the air, and felt that a skip and a few stout strides would bear them wherever they wished. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z In a few strides, War Admiral swooped up alongside him, his head pressing Seabiscuit’s shoulder. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z But Baba didn’t speak as he strode back to his work. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z The voice trailed away as a man inside the compound strode toward the gate. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The doctor strode to the table where the drinks were. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z He was walking with purpose, running, really, but Larry had no difficulty keeping stride. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z Woolf held still for several strides, feeling for lameness, but detected nothing. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Stalwart, striding, close-cropped, hand- picked Fruit of Islam guards were a circle surrounding him. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Just before he reached the end, he broke his stride, turned, and jumped down from the table. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘That makes a dollar ninety you owe me,” Ginnie said, striding up to the elevator. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z He strode to his companions, who had taken cover in the tangle of brush. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z Hagrid strode over to Harry, grabbed his arm, and pulled him to the door. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z “Based upon the length of your stride, that many steps wouldn’t take you to any door of any building in the whole Institute, front or back.” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I stopped running, and Annie took about three more strides and stopped too, but she kept on talking. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Then he crosses the room in two long strides and touches his lips to mine. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z When she’d tagged more than a dozen trunks, she doubled back, the spirits still storming along with her in long strides. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Mama quickly turns, striding through the smoky room. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z He strode out of the barn, tossing the key at Nathan. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z A dozen strides put her right behind him, her finger knife poised. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He strode to the archway and stood for some time under the falling rain of the spring. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z He strode over to the sofa where Dudley sat frozen with fear. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Where the dreams were shrouded in fog and cold and the group knew its order and stride by the weight of our want. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z The dozen of us remaining strode off down the dark hallway to B-block, listening to the sound of our shoes hitting the concrete floor. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘You sleep long. I have been many a hundred strides already today. Now we will have a drink, and go to Entmoot.’ The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z To Naima’s amazement, Father jumped off the cycle and strode over to them. Rickshaw Girl 2007-02-01T00:00:00Z Tommy took a few strides after them—it was hard to say whether his instinct was to give angry chase or if he was panicked at being left behind. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z She slung her purse over her shoulder and walked away, her stride made uneven by broken sandal thongs, thin elbows showing through holes in the oversized sweater, her jeans faded and baggy. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z And he strode back into his cabin as someone knocked at the front door. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Yet he strode between the battle lines, his black sword in his hand. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Without losing stride, Sierra pulled out her chalk, now only a stub, and dragged it along the trees she passed. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z As the runners surged forward, he kept his stride short, letting the pacesetters untangle. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z Her strides made it a circle, and then the mouth of a cave, hidden by brush and vines. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Bracing himself with a deep breath and a prayer, he strode toward their table. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z When he did not see the crazy old bag standing by the gate or behind a section of fence, Harlan naturally strode straight across the plaza area. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Without saying a word to Celaena, he strode up the steps to the palace, his red cape blowing in the wind. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I have heard that Sanaubar’s suggestive stride and oscillating hips sent men to reveries of infidelity. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Philip strode across to the bed table and jerked open the drawer. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z A striding huntsman had been worked in scarlet thread upon the breast of the fat boy's fur-trimmed surcoat. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z As he strode along, he began to sing, playing the tune on his harp. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z After a number of strides, Achilles would be taking tiny steps that can’t get any smaller; eventually he would have to hurdle an atom that the tortoise doesn’t. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z She nodded and took a few quick strides and a leap to land on top of it, smooth and graceful. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z “Did you ever notice,” Isa said to Jessie after watching Big Zee stride down the street with his Chihuahua skipping behind him, “that we know everyone in this neighborhood?” The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z A Titan strode toward them, casually kicking lesser monsters out of his way. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Matilda and Lavender glanced round and saw the gigantic figure of Miss Trunchbull advancing through the crowd of boys and girls with menacing strides. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z In a couple of strides she reached the front door, and she walked outside. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z On they walked, and Calvin never broke his stride for anything except an occasional shout and an occasional pause to listen to the sound that came back. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z And, oddly or no, Mrs. Glass invariably took this “tribute,” when it came, in beautiful stride. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z She steps down from the pedestal and strides over, holding the enclosed vial casually. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Two of Morgant’s warriors threw themselves in front of him to defend their lord, but Smoit cut them down with powerful blows and strode past. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z Running to keep up with Yuni’s long, quick strides, Doha marveled at the change in his usually mild-mannered sister. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z The Blue Monkey strode along with its leash dragging in the dust. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z They were halfway through their plates of eggs and sausages when Mr. Weasley jumped to his feet, waving and grinning at a man who was striding toward them. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z She would drink whiskey with tourists, embroider histories flagrant with peril, stride through the darkness with nothing but a tambourine and too many carnations. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z For the first time, I’m sony to see his speech therapist stride into the waiting room. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He strides across the lot like the leader of a marching band, ample belly thrust forward and issuing orders in a booming voice. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z “Off the train and on your knees!” he said, striding toward us. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z “Oh, come off it,” said Ron, striding over to her and whipping her results out of her hand. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z She shouts something now—the first time she has raised her voice—and strides backward. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z They strode down corridors, up flights of stairs, and around and around until she hadn’t the slightest chance of finding her way out again. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z At precisely 1230 hours, Colonel Bull Meecham strode into the briefing room to meet the officers of his squadron for the first time. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Naomi taps my unbandaged arm gently, then strides out of the room. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z ‘Waste of a good apple,’ said Sam regretfully, and strode on. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z My leaden thoughts were still plodding along when Lorren strode out of the room. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Bear went first, moving over the road with the strides of a giant. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z She strode to the iron fence, putting her hand through one of the gaps. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Glancing neither left nor right, he strode indomitably up to the steam counter and, in a dear, full-bodied voice that was gruff with age and resonant with ancient eminence and authority, said: “Gimme eat.” Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Then, in one stride, she crossed the room, seized a great handful of Uncle Andrew’s gray hair and pulled his head back so that his face looked up into hers. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z For fifteen strides, more than the length of a football field, Pollard remained virtually motionless. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z By the first bend we find our stride. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z In some peculiar way he seemed to be getting into his stride. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z He was prone to moving from concept to concept, but making big strides in a handful of key scientific camps. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Dorian put his hands in his pockets as he strode down the halls of the castle. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “The children on that program should all be gassed,” Ignatius said as he strode into the kitchen in his nightshirt. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The Cavendish treasured its history of having made great strides with scanty resources. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z The Horned King sprang heavily to the ground and was upon them in a few long strides. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z He took Laleh’s other hand, and she let go of me to match his stride. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Nhamo watched him stride along the bottom of the lake as easily as a man on a forest trail. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Then I walk a few strides through the narrow kitchen to two side-by-side doors and throw them open. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Celaena and Chaol didn’t speak as they strode down the hallway, quickly moving from the throng of competitors and their sponsors, who lingered to speak with one another—and size each other up. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Smith dropped far behind, frowning and dipping his head to study his horse’s stride. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Once we were into the trees, Edward slung me over his back without breaking stride. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z She still wore the heavy iron shackles around her ankles—a sign that she was not yet wholly trusted—but they did not hinder her sure strides down the steps. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She expected that when they reached South Road Nat would turn back, but to her consternation he strode along beside her, and even when she hesitated at Broad Street he did not take the hint. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Sesame Street, after all, was a product of the 1960s, and in the intervening three decades major strides had been made in understanding how children’s minds work. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Why, certainly,” he said, striding over to the easel. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z Men strode about with young children perched on their shoulders. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z We do not run, we walk beside one another with long strides. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Then the whole company began to run with the long loping strides of Orcs. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Aragorn strode on through the inner court, and mounted to a high chamber in the tower. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z The Warrior Mouse strode out into the crowd. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z She’d only taken one stride when the house lit up like a municipal Christmas tree, and a siren started blaring. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z When they walked side by side, their strides were exactly the same length. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Without further ado he rose and marched off with great strides. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z His stride wasn’t as long as his uncle’s, so he had to stretch his legs and carefully balance. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z He strode over to her as quickly as he could through all the clutter. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z To be sure, I stayed close to Bear as he strode forward with his great swagger. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z “I think you, Horace, would have known better than to stride into the forest and call a horde of angry centaurs ‘filthy half-breeds.’” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Just before you stride away, you lean down to me, so close I can feel your heat. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z There, sure enough, was Percy Weasley, striding across the snowy yard, his horn-rimmed glasses glinting in the sunlight. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z And then she was walking again, striding with a powerful confidence, her hands flying about as if she were drying just-painted fingernails. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z I think he means me, but when I look up, I see all eyes are on a man with muscles rippling under his shirt as he strides across the floor. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Medwyn strode ahead, as slowly and powerfully as if a tree were walking. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z He got to his feet and strode past the class, his black robes billowing behind him. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I followed his gaze to find Mary Ellen striding briskly down the trail towards us from the wrong direction. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z She closed the space between them in a single stride, her palm hovering inches from the Shetani’s nose. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z She forced her hands to her sides, shaking her unease, and strode into the music and gaming room. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z His father was leading the whole band, striding ahead, grinning, showing his tangled yellow teeth. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Each stride he took was as long as a tennis court. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Ellidyr strode into the water while the companions raced to stop him. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z I slam the door shut without breaking my stride. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I hear our mother stride out of the room. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Night was striding across nothingness with the whole round world in his hands. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z Kino and Juana strode side by side through the stone and plaster city and down among the brush houses, and the neighbors stood back and let them pass. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z He jumped in line as we strode down the hall, through the lemon-scented kitchen, and into the damp laundry room. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z As I waited at Camp One on April 13 for my teammates to join me atop the Icefall, a pair of climbers from Scott Fischer’s Mountain Madness team strode past at an impressive clip. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z “Well, I heard one student say that you strode out of your office and called the fire’s name, just like Taborlin the Great. You said, ‘fire be still’ and the fire obeyed.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Having reached their side of the street, he strode off along the pavement, drawing many curious glances due to the flamboyantly cut suit of plum velvet that he was wearing. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Elisabeth strides through my bedroom entry with her arms crossed and her signature pinched expression. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Then his fingers slipped away, and he strode on ahead. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z “Good day to you, Harry Potter’s relatives!” said Dedalus happily, striding into the living room. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z The hobbits now noticed that as he walked his knees hardly bent, but his legs opened in a great stride. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z He turned away and strode across the cave and picked up his dream-catching net. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Nigel picked Rufus up like a sack of grain, threw him over his shoulder, and strode back to the house in such quick long strides that I had to run to keep up. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Before long they saw the marching line approaching: the Ents were swinging along with great strides down the slope towards them. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Patiently adjusting his stride to her clumsy crawl he brought her home to the pack, perhaps against Jello’s will—she would never know. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z At once he set off with long deliberate strides through the trees, deeper and deeper into the wood, never far from the stream, climbing steadily up towards the slopes of the mountains. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z He strode a few paces forward, scanning every broken twig and blade of grass. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z She wasn’t expecting him to close the gap between them in two strides. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z For a terrifying moment, I expected a second figure to emerge from the darkness—Yakov striding forward, cloaked in the same flames that had scarred him. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The emperor replaced his helmet as the commander strode to the doorway. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z In a few strides, he closes the gap between us. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z “Fudge told you everything?” he asked, striding over to the door and tapping the keyhole with his wand. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z With that, Harry strode back to the car, climbed in, closed the door, and started down the driveway. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I slow down, but he matches my stride. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Curious, Dany thought as she watched him stride off through the throngs. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The holophone skittered in front of him as he strode down a passage. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Even as the old wizard spoke, the great horse came striding up the slope towards them; his coat was glistening and his mane flowing in the wind of his speed. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Phelan grabbed the keys from the guy’s belt, strode over to the inmate’s cell door, unlocked it, and flung it open with a bang. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z As she strode toward the door she said, “Mummy will kill me.” Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z With slow strides, he came down the steps. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z I strode past the front desk, ignoring the protests of the secretary, and pushed my way into McCoy’s office. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Judge Ford strode in as regally as an African princess, her noble head swathed in a turban, her tall body draped in yards of handprinted cloth. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z She made a quick stride and pulled the doors open and the bright sun crashed inside. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z A silence fell and the crowd parted to make way for the tall, dark-haired man who was now striding toward the stage. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z When the song ends, Billie strides off the stage in the dark. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z He catches my eye, nods, and takes long strides to a black-suited man who has been watching the scene unfold from a short distance. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Proctors strode up and down the aisles as they administered the exam. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z She saw the silhouettes of two more men in uniform striding toward them. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Grinning, he bounded up to her in a few quick strides and sat down beside her. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Kingsley was striding backward and forward, glancing up at the sky every time he turned. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Stunned, Harry followed as Dumbledore strode away from where the flayed child lay whimpering, leading him to two seats that Harry had not previously noticed, set some distance away under that high, sparkling ceiling. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Gran scans the beds for me, but just as the social worker starts to point out where I am, Gramps sees me and he strides across the floor to my bed. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Once again, my legs seemed to be failing me, but the doctor took it all in stride. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “I named you once, I think,” he said, and then strode to his house and entered, bearing the bird still on his wrist. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z Suddenly he stood up, strode over to a far corner of his office, and pulled out a drawer in a file cabinet. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z Treebeard fell silent, striding along, and yet making hardly a sound with his great feet. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Constance strode up and down, holding a heavy cudgel in her paws as she urged them on. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Woolf could feel it now, the jar in the stride: pain. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He strode across the tent, whirled, strode back, his face dark and angry. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I can’t help but laugh, and he strides out of my cell, seething. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Taking long, casual strides, they walk without fear as we did in Cambodia before the Khmer Rouge. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I strode through the kitchen, into the studio. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z I took long strides to the nearest dead tree trunk, where the soil was firmer, and held onto it for balance. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z They carried his cot and all his belongings right out into the bushes and simply dumped them there, and then they strode back slapping their hands briskly at a job well done. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z On the afternoon of April 12, 1945, Vice President Harry Truman strode through the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., dressed in his usual gray suit and bow tie. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Muhammad emerges minutes later and strides over to me. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Behind them comes Hauptmann in his fur cap, walking with short strides as though counting paces over some great distance. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z For years, Elizebeth had taken danger in stride, but now she was finding it harder to dodge questions of mortality. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Sword in hand, he strode through the snow, putting himself between the riders and the king’s tower, its beacon glimmering behind him like the orange eye of some strange god. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “A hundred reasons!” she said loudly, striding out from behind the sofa to slam her glass upon the table. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z After some weeks she saw him striding across campus, alone, holding a copy of The Man Without Qualities. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z “What’s it about?” asked Jonathan, taking a step and a half to match each of the strides of the bigger man. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z The man stopped two strides ahead of them and turned to look at them all. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z The song broke off abruptly as he strode into his sister's bedchamber. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Opening the door, Jethro saw three young men jump down from the wagon and stride up to the porch. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z In a few strides, Specify was six lengths ahead of the field and running away with Wright. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Matthew Wood reached the door in one stride and flung it open. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z “Exactly,” Dimple mumbled as they strode across the lobby and outside. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z See, when you look back, it automatically knocks your stride off and it gets you messed up mentally. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z Even though we all knew about his whole used-to-be-an-Olympian thing, it was so hard to believe because we never saw him even pretend to take a stride. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z At last the merchants came, some striding down King Street, rosy-faced, double-chinned, known and greeted by everyone, apparently knowing and greeting everyone in return. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I would no longer confidently stride through the senior parking lot. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z My dad threw his cigarette into the snow and strode over, yanking open the driver’s-side door. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Great strides had been made, but greater ones were to be made still. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I watch him stride down the street and he throws a few sky punches, which I take as a sign of approval, like he’s happy for me, so I return to the kitchen. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z And though I hadn’t seen him, I didn’t doubt that silver-masked Tehlu was striding around the better neighborhoods, playing his part. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z A figure in khaki wearing a fluorescent vest trailed behind with a steady stride. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Hammie strides over to me as I manage to sit up. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Gebu brushed him away with a careless gesture that nevertheless sent him sprawling, and strode on past Ranofer to the gate, where he looked this way and that along the street, holding his torch high. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z He strode to the dock, leaped into the boat with Neel, untied it, and slowly, easily, began rowing across the river. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z And so the next day we hiked, really hiked, startling Mary Ellen with our thrusting strides. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z He turned away, and went striding up the street away from the quays. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z Ragtime’s syncopation fed directly into an energetic, driving piano style of the 1920s known as ‘stride’. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z She walked the path of the Governor, toward the city, covering a hundred yards with every stride. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z The commandant strode past without giving the dump a glance. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z At a sign from Capricorn, Flatnose beckoned to five men and strode off with them. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Yet, in spite of these spectacular strides in science and technology, and still unlimited ones to come, something basic is missing. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z He felt ghostly striding through it alone, as if he had already died. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “How dare he,” Hagrid growled as they strode past the lake. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z The children seemed to take their new home in stride. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z One thing Matthias was certain of as he strode swiftly through the trees: it would be he and he alone who faced Cluny the Scourge at the bitter end. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Colonel Cathcart turned away grudgingly after another moment, incompletely reassured, and began striding the floor, his hands kneading his long cigarette holder. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Pai watched them a moment, mouth tight and eyes suspicious, but evidently he found nothing to criticize, for he turned suddenly and strode away. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Three men hanging drywall stopped to holler at him, but the boy never broke stride. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She watched Ser Rodrik set off, striding briskly through the busy streets until he was lost in the crowds, then decided to take his advice. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He strides down Aleppo Way, passing the scorched skeletons of trees along the street. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z At those words Denethor’s eyes flamed again, and taking the Stone under his arm he drew a knife and strode towards the bier. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z The knob crashes into a bookshelf as I stride into the room, plunking down the tray with enough force to make the cups dance. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The sidewalks are packed with students striding, skipping, slouching toward school. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Understanding his dismissal, he strode to the door, each of his footsteps sounding in the now too-silent room. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He had stridden through the deep woods with no thought of danger; he concentrated only on finding the pair that he had seen so close to death. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Several times work stopped altogether, for what reasons I do not know, while Kenny and Selvam strode about the deserted site in exasperation, dark as thunder, unapproachable. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, without looking back, Rashid strode down the hall to his right, around the wreckage, looking for a path that would get him as far away from Tad and his hate as possible. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z She had to trot a little to match his stride. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z “This is our last chance — my last chance — to win the Quidditch Cup,” he told them, striding up and down in front of them. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Then he wheeled round abruptly on his heel and strode out of the dining car. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he bowed again and strode forward to unlock our cage. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z “No worries! I’ll see you tomorrow, then,” he said before he strode past us to the front entrance. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z He turned abrupdy and strode back into the library with the instructor. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Harry watched Dumbledore striding up and down in front of him, and thought. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He came back to walk alongside me, where he took purposeful strides forward in his sky blue suit and polka-dot red tie. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z “My husband,” Mrs. Klugman began, but at that point, having finished shaving, Isidore strode into the living room and shut off the TV set. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z This time he did not zigzag between rubbish heaps but strode purposefully toward a small house set apart from the others at a curve in the road. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Running in galloping strides more suited for a racehorse than a furry, potbellied, face-licking thing. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I marveled at how he seemed to take it in stride. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I followed him out the front door and saw him stride through the crowded street. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z But I pushed it away and walked out with great furious strides, cursing, among the lines of tombs and cypresses. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Geoffrey raced down the bank ahead of all the rest, swinging his crutches ahead of him and taking in his stride twice as much ground as the other boys. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z “Milady,” Cain said, bowing his head as he strode by. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z She pulled her hood over her head and strode to the door. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z He strode off, car key in his hand. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z Until Mr. Fitt strode out of his office; and then, though she didn’t actually say anything, she did give Ralph a crooked smile, which Ralph took to mean she might have cared for him. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z The doors of the hospital wing burst open, making them all jump: Mr. and Mrs. Weasley were striding up the ward, Fleur just behind them, her beautiful face terrified. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z And one by one they rose and buckled on their swords and donned their warm black cloaks and strode out into the cold. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Flicking his dreadlocks over his shoulder, he strode across the deck, calling orders to the rest of the starboard watch. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z August strides toward me, his shirt crisp, his chin scraped smooth. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z And I remember a lone, almost ragged guitarist huddled on a side street playing and singing just for himself when he glanced up and instantly recognized the oncoming, striding figure. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z These last words were more than he could bear, and bursting into the middle of the ring, he strode up to his master’s side. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z She yanked off her headlamp just as Dad crossed the tiny room in two strides and grabbed her by the arm. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z With that, Baba Joseph whirled around and strode from the room like a man of thirty. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z My parents seem to have taken this well in stride. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z They clicked on the pavement with the sound of a younger woman’s stride. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Of course, while Katherine took the accolades in stride, she never took the work for granted. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Kit stood helpless as he took his leave and strode lightly away. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z He strode over to the door and opened it. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z But he, no longer of a mind to answer my endless questions, strode on silently. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z She considers her dream of sailing to Spain, to Granada, of striding through the night with nothing but a tambourine and too many carnations. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z I take a long swig of my filtered water—Farmer and Ti Jean haven’t drunk anything yet—as we stride across a ridge through yellow grass. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z His long, serious stride let me know quickly that he had the full intention of going into Fulton’s house. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z He took great strides, creating a slight wind in his wake, his left arm swinging high with his left leg, his right with his right, in an unusual cadence. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z And without even a word of farewell, Joffrey strode off, leaving her there. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z There was an air of menace about them as they loped slowly across the plain with long lolloping strides, heading for the BFG. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “But the Collective has taken great strides and risk to move beyond that, haven’t we Crick?” The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z He gently removed my hand from his arm—I hadn’t even realized it was still there—and strode off. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z He strode over and bent low to kiss Ma Charles. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Everyone shielded their eyes, and a few people in the hallway let out cries of alarm, but Richard ignored them all and took long strides toward the gaping maw of the closet. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z I was ready to start crying, but everyone else seemed to take their disappointment in stride. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z But when he taught, his personality strode back and forth between mad prophet and galley-slave drummer. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Bennie and Tee walked to where Sierra stood, and then the three of them fell into stride together, heading toward the beach. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z It was Jasper: Jasper’s insolent handsome young face, and silver-clasped grey cloak, and stiff stride. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z The general and his party strode through the ward, murmuring and nodding, and then they were gone. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z He strode across the street and walked along the block to the bank building, while Shadow walked into the supermarket hall and watched. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z That cocky young seaman, striding back through the woods without even a proper goodbye, thinking about a bird! The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z I stride forward, push through the knot of students, and trot up the stairs to the stage. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z From the corner of my eye I see a tall man stride toward me. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z When we get to Mr. Dimming’s class, he strides in wearing another brand-new suit—there must have been a two-for-one sale—and a brand-new smile. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z They had no sooner taken a stride forward than Adaon, with a great cry, urged his horse across the ground. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z I took three strides before I could answer. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z But the closest cruel pretty was only a few strides away. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Clothed all in black, the woman was like a shadow come striding out of the forest, all violence and darkness. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z With his long stride, Mr. Bender steps over them, but I step in them. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z “Your mom bought them for me,” I retorted without breaking my stride. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z But Nat easily matched her nervous pace with his swinging stride, apparently quite unaware of her desire to be rid of him. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z I looked over my shoulder at her without breaking my stride. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z She removed her apron, smoothed back her hair reflexively, and followed him out of the apartment; they progressed down the hall with huge, eager strides. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z Her strides took on purpose as if her feet were marking a path through the cornfields where wild girls ran unconstrained — and where they hid themselves when the world judged them for their agency. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z As they watched him stride across the stage and take his diploma, he was grinning from ear to ear. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Then with one glance at the Last Homely House twinkling below them they strode away far into the night. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z But he could see that Water Claire strode easily now along the path, her legs strong and equal, her feet sure in the soft leather sandals she wore. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She shoved thoughts of the murders aside as they strode past a fountain and she caught Dorian giving her an admiring glance from the corner of his eye. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I was seconds behind her, muscles pumping, face smiling, watching her break free and throw arms forward and back in wide strides. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z The only open seat was next to me, so he strode over and threw his bag down. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z In two large strides the Trunchbull was behind Eric's desk, and there she stood, a pillar of doom towering over the helpless boy. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z “I see you’ve met the old man!” called a voice from behind me, and I turned to see the curator striding in my direction. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Like the good general I knew I could be, I would take bold action, I would show no fear, I would stride, godlike, straight into the jaws of adversity. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z This being told, he tucked his long shirt up inside his belt and strode into the pens for two young porkers. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Rezaei sat slumped on the couch, looking like she had just strode inside from a battlefield, leaving behind a trail of corpses in true Klingon fashion. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z He picked up Sam and strode quickly to the truck. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Werner is half the corporal’s height and has to take two strides for every one of the man’s. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Then Captain Reed came striding down the deck in a long walking coat with his hat pulled low over his face. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z New scientists were arriving all the time, and when the director saw someone he didn’t know, he’d stride up to the newcomer. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z My stride through the Langa streets was slower and less frantic than it had been. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z I shrug, taking the change of subject in stride. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Marie-Laure has long since lost count of her strides when they reach a crowd dense enough that she can feel heat spilling off of it. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z The children watched as the king strode toward the Lombard and the Jews. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z They crossed the room with long strides, both their faces creased with concern. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z He strode on angrily, knowing it was a pace he could not maintain for long. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z But before I could take one full stride, she’d shoved the cookie into her mouth and gobbled it up. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z “What a marvelous rest,” said Chroma, striding to the podium. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z A young man in boots, corduroys, and a red and black checked mackinaw climbed out and strode near. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Dr. Zinchenko,dressed in a bright red suit, strode to the center of the ballroom. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z Similarly, the Zuni took the existence of Spaniards in stride, though not their actions. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z “Here you go,” Mrs. Kennedy said as she strode into the room with her purse slung over her arm. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z It requires a tremendous effort of will for me to stride forward and move toward her. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z My bedroom door opens and Coop strides in carrying a small wood table with bowed legs and a cardboard box sitting on top of it. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Her stance was commanding, one leg thrust forward in a powerful movement, more stride than step. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He looked like a superhero, walking in these long, awkward strides. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z I was striding forth to greet my future in the shiny New Century, a few short months away. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Shanti's striding along, so thankfully she doesn't notice my lack of enthusiasm. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z A moment later, Madam Pomfrey came striding back out of her office. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Telemakhos had left the hall, taken his lance, and gone with two quick hounds at heel into the town, Athena’s grace in his long stride making the people gaze as he came near. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He takes the walkway in long, eager strides, a smile suddenly stretching across his face, his deep fatigue vanishing at the sight of his favorite general. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z “We must be on our way as well,” Chaol said as Dorian strode off, whistling to himself, his hands in his pockets. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The office grows suddenly quiet as two Gestapo agents stride purposefully through the office door. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z With his stride he gave the air of a man even more intense and combative than he had been as a boy. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z She matched her stride to mine without seeming impatient at the pace. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He thought hard for several minutes before striding off once more. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Their strides, each twenty-one feet in length, fell in perfect synch. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The world seemed a good place to him that morning, and he felt ready to stride down the length of the field with a firm step and a joke on his lips. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z He clapped a hand on Harry’s shoulder, kissed his mother on the cheek, pulled on his cloak, and strode quickly from the room. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z He strode on down the mountain to the road where he had left his car. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z I stride past the opposing team, right up to Pop and Dad. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The Mighty Ducks seemed to take their loss in stride, but what if they hadn’t? Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z When a horse is in full stride, the only parts of the jockey that are in continuous contact with the animal are the insides of the feet and ankles—everything else is balanced in midair. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘Just a fool’s hope, as I have been told. And when I heard of Cirith Ungol —’ He broke off and strode to the window, as if his eyes could pierce the night in the East. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Naima strode along in her disguise, enjoying the freedom from curious eyes. Rickshaw Girl 2007-02-01T00:00:00Z Ekon kept his strides even as they ventured deeper into blackness, turning and twisting through corridors until he was sure they were lost. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Then he strides out, tossing the wet rag to the navigator, who clearly has no interest in nursing my wound. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z Only about two weeks before I arrived, she had split up with her second husband—the soldier, Frank, whom I had met there the previous summer; but she was taking it right in stride. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Harry strode confidently out from the wings, looking so handsome I could hardly believe he was the same boy who’d been staring up at his ceiling, wracked with grief, only an hour before. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z ‘Now then!’ said the farmer, throwing the reins to Sam and striding forward. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z As he strode through the second-floor hallway he saw them: two dogs, a black Labrador and a smaller mixed breed, in a cage. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Celaena strode to the balcony and flung open the doors, embracing the chill air. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Ridgeway didn’t alter his stride to accommodate Cora’s hindered pace, walking ahead of her and unconcerned that she might run. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z “Ah...Prime Minister,” said Cornelius Fudge, striding forward with his hand outstretched. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He made a careful note of that in his black book and strode up and down, his hands clasped behind his back, surveying the wreckage in the market place. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z He strode along invested with his new dignity, thought and planned out loud, unconscious of her thoughts. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z He glared, and then turned his back and strode down the long room. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Then he said something so rapid, throaty, and clipped that neither of us understood it, turned quickly and strode off across the quadrangle. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged as if to loosen his shoulders, strode up to the driver’s side of the red truck, reached in and grabbed Rock by the neck and pulled him out through the window. Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z I followed him, trying to keep up with his quick, long strides. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Sliding his finger casually under the trigger guard, Butler strode into their midst. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Hilly strides over to me, hands me an envelope. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z The phone rings and his dad strides over to it. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z When class began, Pauline strode to the back of the room, flicked off the lights, and, without introducing herself, clicked on the slide projector. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z They explain the puzzle that we still cannot make a fistful bigger than a fist, or a stride longer than our legs can stretch, but that we can now know more than Montaigne could know. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Jonathan lengthened his stride, turned a sharp angle, then beat his way to the creek. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z She took a few wobbly steps forward, then firmed up her stride. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Slynt spun on his heel like the watchman he'd once been, and strode the length of the Small Hall, boots ringing on die stone. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Civilization had made great strides in my absence. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z We all go stumbling as best we can, each with different strides, pulling each other and bumping along the whole way until we finally fall in a heap near the screen door, laughing. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z And with that, the pair of them strode out of the shop, Malfoy taking care to bang as hard as he could into Ron on the way out. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Tirelessly he strode from Citadel to Gate, from north to south about the wall; and with him went the Prince of Dol Amroth in his shining mail. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry, Reverend Hunt,” I say as I struggle to keep up with his long strides. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z They strode up to the fortress gate, seeing no one. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Then Bobbie and Clay appear, taking big, happy strides, as if everything were suddenly perfect. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z One day I found that I was striding long distances without hindrance, my bundle light. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z We pass by EMTs pushing gurneys, doctors striding out of elevators, nurses hurrying along in their sky-blue scrubs. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z We splash forward, following the innkeeper's lurching, splayfooted stride. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Treebeard now perched Merry and Pippin on his shoulders and strode on again, every now and then sending out another horn-call, and each time the answers came louder and nearer. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z He ended, and strode on silently, and in all the wood, as far as ear could reach, there was not a sound. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Malcolm X entered the ballroom at shortly before two o’clock, trudging heavily instead of with his usual lithe strides, his young lady assistant has told me. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z He bowed, his cape a swirl of yellow as he strode out the door. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Martin the Warrior strode boldly up through the dark mist. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z A man strode by in a pristine white coat and high fur cap, like a hero from a Slavic fairy tale. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Victor strode to the front of the bus and jumped out, followed by his boys, and then the rest of us. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Harry whirled around and Griphook tightened his hold around Harry’s neck: A tall, thin wizard with a crown of bushy gray hair and a long, sharp nose was striding toward them. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Annoyed, I began to stride off into the forest. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Then the door to the apartment flew open, and two large, tough, brawny M.P.s with icy eyes and firm, sinewy, unsmiling jaws entered quickly, strode across the room, and arrested Yossarian. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z They ran like this for fifteen minutes or so, at which point the boys began to clap in rhythm with their strides. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Just his figure, striding away in front of me all the time. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z In an effort to demonstrate their commitment to a genuinely multiracial, working-class movement against white elites, the Populists made strides toward racial integration, a symbol of their commitment to class-based unity. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z I imagined myself in Cambridge, a graduate student wearing a long black robe that swished as I strode through ancient corridors. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z The Corporal strode down from the doorway and approached the men. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t know,” he answered as I followed his long strides up the goat path, “just the way you turn and wave goodbye to Grande and mama—beats all.” Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Minutes later—maybe it's hours—the metal door swings open and the commander who ordered my mother's death strides in. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Up ahead I could see him striding along with a clear purpose, a good head taller than anyone else on the street. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Aaron strode out from his room, adjusting his pants. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z The shout came from the west side of the hall as a handsome stripling of a boy strode forth boldly. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The grenadiers had affixed their bayonets; they marched our ranks straight toward the earthen wall of the enemy, exposed to fire from all sides, with their Captain leading them in haughty stride. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Lupin said, striding over to where Harry sat. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z The door swung open, and in strode the ship’s lieutenant. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z To cut through the terminal in man-sized strides as soon as we got up and stood on line. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z War Admiral tried to answer, clinging to Seabiscuit for a few strides, but it was no use. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, what are you waiting for?” said Miguel as he strode into the room. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z Rowan strode closer, ignoring the carnage around him, focusing in on Goddard. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z He took a long stride with his free foot, and his anchored leg stretched in that rubbery way of his. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Falconer strode heedlessly along, as if daring anyone to empty a chamber pot on his head. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z He tossed his bow back to Wex and strode off, remembering how elated he'd felt after the Whispering Wood, and wondering why this did not taste as sweet. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Gimli strode a pace forward, but felt suddenly the hand of Gandalf clutch him by the shoulder, and he halted, standing stiff as stone. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z He would stride to the stage and command their attention. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z He opened the door and strode to his truck. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z The one between his ankles was no more than a foot long, shortening his stride to a shuffle. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Despite being a foot shorter, Spoon stayed with me stride for stride. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z He strode over and pulled me to my feet, then spun around to face Dad. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z The young mouse strode onwards, his mind working coolly and without fear, confident that he could handle the situation. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I stayed behind a moment longer, first watching our eleven-year-old stride ahead, leading her brother and sister. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z The thicket of cedar trees buckled as Humbaba strode into the clearing. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z “I thought your name was George,” I say loud enough for B.J. to hear as she strides off back to the counter. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Hagrid stood and looked at them all for a split second, then turned and strode into his cabin, slamming the door behind him. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Their strides were evenly matched as they closed the gap between themselves and the fleeing beastkeepers. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z His master was gaining on him; already he was some twenty strides ahead, flitting on like a shadow; soon he would be lost to sight in that grey world. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Guardsmen strode the wallwalks, peering between the gargoyles on the host camped without. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z There they were again, the images of my childhood: bold, striding, confident, their arms flung out as if to claim space, their legs apart, feet planted squarely on the earth. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Lyra was shaking with anger and grief, striding up and down with clenched fists and turning her tear-streaming face this way and that as if looking for an answer. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He sees himself in a white coat, striding past machines. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z She looked over at Pet, and it was walking the way it always did, slow, full strides, an embodied machine of purpose so strong it had been pulled across worlds. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z He strode into the house, brushing out of his way his two small sons who played, naked in the warm sunshine, about the threshold. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z As George strode to the car, I glanced back to see Frankie watching me. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z When his turn comes, their son takes long strides. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z Ex-mayor Carter Harrison, again running for a fifth term, strode about shaking hands, his black slouch hat raising cheers from supporters in the crowd. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z He gave Harry a hearty wink and strode off. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z He started toward the door, striding with amazing speed for a man so heavy. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z He owed it to his people to take these discomforts in stride. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z I was in the office, and Edward was striding past the front counter toward the nurse’s door. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z And if there's anyone who'd simply take it in their stride, who'd just clean up the mess and get on with things, it's the two guys sitting downstairs at the kitchen table drinking their beer. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z He was striding along purposefully with Kuda perched on his shoulders. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z With each stride, he pivoted on the leg, holding the line of the turn at close to forty miles per hour. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z A large man with the shoulders of a prizefighter strode into the room. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z As the curtain fell, Count Olaf strode offstage and looked at the children. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z She smiled to herself as they strode through the castle. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Madam Pomfrey pursed her lips and strode away into her office at the end of the ward, slamming the door behind her. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Dozens of bright-blue men, each thirty feet tall with gray frosty hair, were wading through the forests, fishing in the bay, and striding across the mountains. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Chaol chuckled, and they strode outside to where the running contest awaited. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Mr. Remora strode past, dabbing his handkerchief around his neck and not making any eye contact whatsoever. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Suddenly, I was striding toward the statue, in an almost trancelike state. Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z Our formal greeting done, we strode up the mountain. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z “I thought it would be better this way,” Grigori said, striding forward. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Harry strode across the room to an open door leading off the Room of Requirement and checked the bathroom beyond. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He strode off without waiting for an answer. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Any minute now Mr. Alacran would stride out of the house and shout, Take this creature away! The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z A bird hanging on a grass stem released a happy trill, and Sigurd whipped around completely, bear cloak flapping behind him, as he strode toward them. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Without another word, Lorren turned and walked away, his long strides making his black master’s robes billow out behind him. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The next night, however, when the warder came to the window, Tefu strode up to the bars and said to him, “From now on I want my own tobacco. Just give it to me directly.” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Hello,” says a polished voice from behind them, and they all turn to see Philip, starched and well groomed, striding across the lawn. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z While she didn’t care much for the Night Zoo’s shows, Jabir took them in stride, a natural performer. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z We watched as he strode past Mama’s pots of pink begonias and Papa’s life-size iron stag and walked through the iron gate. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z A small and skinny wizard, completely bald but with a mustache to rival Uncle Vernon’s, wearing robes of pure gold to match the stadium, strode out onto the field. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Then the tavern door banged open, and four or five men strode in. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z With my new “flex foot” my gait looks smooth, my stride confident. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Now I don’t even have to consult the signs to remember how to get to the hospital, and neither does Tobias, who keeps stride with me on the way. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z In a matter of strides, he closed the gap between them. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He crossed the garden in what felt like only two strides and threw his arms around the old man as carefully as he could. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z At the head of the travelers strode Fflewddur, stepping out briskly on his long, spindly shanks. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z With that order still ringing magnificently in the air, I strode proudly off down the street. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z In the end the guard strode away, muttering about time wasters. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Petey ran on the track team, and her stride was long and graceful. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z He strode past the stalls and into the tack room. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Her fingers toyed with the clouds and she imagined Sean striding up to her, releasing her from this horrible prison. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z He could picture him striding across the yard in mail and plate, or sitting at his accustomed place on the bench in the Great Hall, joking as he ate. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z "I mean, not because you're not fast, but because my legs are longer," he said, opening his stride. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z When David and Justin stop to pick up after our dog, I follow Dad’s long strides along the wooded path. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z He strode away into the hot dimness of the store. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z When she was certain no one was in her chambers, she entered the foyer and strode through it to the gaming room. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z His stride is long, and the breeze is cool and fresh and invigorating. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Horrified, I spun around and watched as Mr. Morrison strode toward us. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z When I finish the pattern, she strides out of the gym even though we still have more shooting patterns to do. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I closed my gaping mouth and said "Aye," and he strode off to deal with some other crisis. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z We're slipping our arms into the cozy sleeves when Amber strides into the room. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z My “West Point stride” was intolerable; his right foot flashed into the middle of my fast walk and I went pitching forward into the grass. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z A man in a khaki uniform strides in. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Her second stride seemed longer; she hovered in the air for a split second before landing and then hurtling toward the sea. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z He threw his cloak over his head and strode out of the clearing. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z But William strides right at him, and the young man steps back. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Now she saw a third figure whom she had not noticed before, striding along the driveway toward the trap. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z At night the dead girl from Vienna strides the halls. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z He crossed the room with a long stride and wrapped around her, hugged her tighter than she’d ever been hugged. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z I pumped my arms and lengthened my stride. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z The two girlfriends climb the stairs, led straight to the right place more by the stride piano pouring over the door saddle than their recollection of the apartment number. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z And when Karin finally gets impatient, she strides over with a spoon and lifts the lid of the pot. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Doctors—I think the doctors are in white coats and the nurses are in blue, right?—stride by holding clipboards. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z We strode silently, the two of us, through the house to Ben’s room upstairs. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z She tried to keep herself from picturing pakuks, the skeletons of little children, flying through the woods, or the icy breath of giant windigos striding over the ground, cracking trees off with every foot crunch. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Hardly had they passed out under the arch, when, from among the shadows of the piled stones where they had stood, Treebeard and a dozen other Ents came striding up. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Eilonwy, paying no attention to his order to wait, strode along with him. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Stride, stride, stride; leap, leap, leap; blue, blue, blue. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z A noble elf strode into the gray tent, wearing robes of costly damask. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z He strides up to me with giant, urban strides and grabs my shoulders and pushes me back three feet. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z The next day he was down at the wharf, watching the loading of the Henry, when he saw Captain Gibaut striding toward him. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z She tiptoed into the warm shallows and then kept going, striding out into the gray-blue. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He just walked beside me, carrying his group-home bag slung on his shoulder, baby Afro bobbing up and down with each long stride he took. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z They ran inhumanly fast, covering the ground with long, loping strides. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He strides over to stand on the other side of the clothing rack, hidden from the big vendor. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z He strode forward, away from the boat, but in no direction. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z The solitary gray animal loped along the shore, stopping every dozen strides to look around and sniff among the rocks. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z The raked sand had never received the imprint of such strides toward danger. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z “No more tonight,” he said briefly to the assembled men, and stepping down from the verandah he strode away. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Everything on Citra’s street looked the same as she and Scythe Curie strode down it, yet everything was different. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z He strode past me and sat on my bed, then patted the mattress next to him. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I could pace off the length of fence he built in ten strides. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Now Harry opened his eyes a fraction, and saw Voldemort striding in front of them, wearing the great snake Nagini around his shoulders, now free of her enchanted cage. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z The chief walks in a slow, casual stride, hands and legs moving precisely, deliberately. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He shoved himself straight to his feet, strode to the porch, and flung open the door of Methuselah’s cage. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He strode directly to her and introduced himself as “Mr. Bradley.” Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Abruptly, she strode to the sitting room door and threw it open to find Emma crouched on the other side, her face red and streaked with tears. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Jonathan watched him silently, watching the slow, limping shuffle and stride of the weakened leg. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z A man strode toward the cluster of students, keys jangling in his hand. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Z pushed the desk next to him and strode to the window. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z She watched Odenigbo walk across the veranda, aggressive confidence in his stride. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Head high, neck maybe a little too stiff, I strode in like a princess. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z She bowed her head to the queen, the light of the chandeliers making her mask glisten, and then strode off the dais. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z She strode forward into the woods, then bent over at the waist and hoisted the rifle off the ground. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “Here, let me help,” she says, striding over to the ladder and holding it steady. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z He was waiting on deck with the rest of the crew when he saw Captain Prince striding along the wharf. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z But he’s already walking off with his long strides, forcing me to almost trot to keep up. Red Queen 2015-02-10T00:00:00Z However, worried or not, he got up in a few minutes and walked on, striding as briskly as before. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z But Father, who’s accustomed to knowing everything before it happens, took this right in stride. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Mom says gleefully as we stride past a cutout display of animated characters. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Kenn hops out of his chair and is in front of me in a couple of strides. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z A door swings silently shut behind him as he strides toward us. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Jinny was halfway up the path, striding fast, before she realized that Ben was behind her, huffing to keep up. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z She gives me an incredulous look, but before she can ask any questions I’m striding toward Nicodemus, quickly enough that she has to scurry to keep up with me. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z His long legs swung in giant strides; she trotted at his heels like a good little dog. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Neither looked pleased to have stopped so suddenly, just when they’d found their stride. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z When he was situated, I stood again and began striding through the returning sea. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Coach Douglas’s son had strode into the library like he owned the entire school. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z A huge silver rat strode into the space. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She felt a breeze as Redemption strode past her, past Pet, until he was standing over his uncle. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z “Still smells of animals,” he said, and he held the door open for Inigo, and together, stride for stride, they entered the Zoo of Death, the great door shutting silently behind them. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z He merely sat exhausted on a block of stone and watched dully while Gebu conferred with Pai or strode about examining the progress of the work. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z And Mr. Nancy strode out into the firelight with an easy smile. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Styx’s long-legged stride drew him ahead of us. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Fig mirrored my lead, snaking in and out of my stride. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Something made Chess stride quickly across the kitchen and grab her hand to stop her. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He strode forward and set his foot on the lowest step. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Cardan tucks my arm firmly through his before striding into the entryway, and I feel a rush of warmth as I match his step. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He looked older than in the picture Richard had seen, closer to seventy than sixty, but his was an elegant aging; his strides were long and his chin firm. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z They will stride forward, hands outstretched, girls from high school bloated or diminished, skins crinkled, frowns permanent, smooth-fleshed boyfriends of thirty years ago who’ve gone bald or grown mustaches or shrunk. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z They chased her to the end of the pier, and without breaking her stride the woman bounded up a set of crates and took a flying leap over the water, arms outspread like wings. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z They strode in slow circles around her, breathing in and out like the summer breeze. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Stooping like a cloud, he lifted a burning branch and strode to meet the wolves. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z She is becoming even more indifferent to fashion, and strides around in improvised getups, a ski jacket, an old scarf, mitts that don’t match. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Dr. Zinchenko, also dressed in black—a shiny, short leather dress—strode into the Rotunda Reading Room. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z The Careers stride back into the woods to hunt. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Though his long strides kept him beyond my reach, I could follow without being observed. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Herd is already striding over to his computer. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z When all were harvested, she swung the sock over her shoulder and, striding joyously, rounded her pond and plunked the peas in her pot. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z And to the whole class’s amazement, Hermione strode over to the trapdoor, kicked it open, and climbed down the ladder out of sight. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z The quick bowlegged stride is more of a waddle. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z When Dad saw me a few minutes later, he strode over and yanked the sleeves down. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z She strode toward the elevator, hands again thrust violently in the pockets of her coat; she did not look back, and he hesitated for a moment, feeling annoyance, before he at last trailed after her. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z He let himself go with the motion of the mule, swaying forward and backward with each stride, feeling the rise and fall of the mule’s breathing under his legs. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Although progress would never be as rapid as black leaders would have liked, genuine strides were made. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z A woman directing the incoming patients catches sight of us, does a sort of double take, and then strides over. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Her little feet could make no headway at all against Robbie’s giant strides. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z But before he had finished speaking, the stone was rolled aside and a fifty-foot giant, more than twice as tall and wide as the BFG, came striding into the cave. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Grateful the service was finally over, Dorian Havilliard strode by himself through the castle grounds. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He spun around and found Dimple striding toward him, practically running, her hair streaming behind her. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Matthias turned his back upon the snowy owl and strode off with a string of taunts ringing in his ears. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z And he strode off, leaving Harry to take a sandwich from a passing waiter and make his way around the edge of the crowded dance floor. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He glanced once at her to make sure she wasn’t looking then strode to the blankets and wriggled in behind her, still trying to keep his distance. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z The twins and Nell were resting on the mattress under the cherry tree when he strode across the yard and took all three in his arms. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z And despite my guilt and uncertainty I learned to forget that I was a lone guilty black Brother and to go striding confidently into a roomful of whites. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z “Maybe not,” said the Prime Minister, standing up and striding about the room, “but I would have put all my efforts into catching the blackmailer before he committed any such atrocity!” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Ethyne came striding out of the room with nine Sisters following behind. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z He rose to his feet and without another word was gone, walking with long, quick strides and stooping a little as always. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z As he walked he saw out of the corners of his eyes Bessie striding beside him, and it seemed that his mind could feel the soft swing of her body as it went forward. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Bobby strode in, looking larger and healthier than imagined, and swiftly took his seat on the dais. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z She strode away, past the grinning Nox, and stopped before Cain. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He was so startled that he strode into Captain Prince’s cabin without knocking. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z He tried to run to meet her, but couldn’t, could barely keep his stride. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z Animated by this new certainty—choosing the right dress had surely helped—she crossed the hallway, pushed through the baize door and strode along the checkered tiled corridor to the kitchen. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z But when Lawrence saw the publication and heard the lame explanation, he turned his back on Kamen and strode away in wordless fury at the Rad Lab’s subordinate position. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Emily would have felt relief about that except that he carried James’s note with him as he strode back to the front of the class. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z "Keep your stride wide, and remember to breathe. Come off the block like you got a point to prove." Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z They strode after him, and moments later, found themselves outside Professor McGonagall’s office. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z “We're going to have to stop and find shelter,” I said, breaking Pita’s joyful stride with my somber words. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z He strides off to the men’s room and I wish I could disappear. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z She strode to the front and grinned at us with big horse teeth. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z John Henry strode by, the ground shaking as he cut a path through the glade. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z By now his father had gotten onto the woes of Jericho, and he was finding his stride. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z He lurched to his feet and strode off unsteadily to find his father. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He strode in, smacked Pumpkin on the rump, swung lightly aboard Seabiscuit, and spat in the air. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I watched him stride off to get the spear, a little boy with thin arms and legs like sticks, wearing a big string of sea- elephant teeth. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z Coming to the rail fence, and without breaking his stride, he raised his body into the air. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Remora strode past, dabbing his handkerchief around his neck and not making any eye contact whatsoever. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z They ripped out of the backstretch and leaned together into the final turn, their strides still rising and falling together. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Scatcherd strides up and down the aisle, letting two groups of children at a time get up to stretch while the train is still. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z She squared her shoulders as Cain strode straight toward her, his thick lips parting in a grin. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He shifted Nick's rapier, which he had somehow retained through our ducking in the river, and strode off. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z The band members strode down the line of villagers. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z He strode out ahead of us, armed with nothing but his shovel. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Then Johnny took her up in his arms and strode up and down the dock patting her back soothingly and singing her a lullaby. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he turned and strode out of the tavern, banging the door behind him. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He walked over with his heavy-legged stride and looked down at the dog. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z He flipped on the switch without breaking stride, and the powerful beam lit the road in front of him. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z And he strode off, the back of his neck as red as Ron’s ears. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z She shoved that silly nurse aside with one hand and strode into the dentist’s office. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Stride for stride, shoulder to shoulder, breath for breath, till they were matching on all points, a harnessed pair, two runners become one. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Leaving Hen Wen to do as she pleased, he strode quickly to the railing and climbed over. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z She glared at him over her shoulder before she strode into the bathing chamber, Chaol close behind. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Though segregation and discrimination still prevail and still work a hardship, great strides have been made—strides that must give hope to every observer of the South. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Twenty-four feet tall, wearing his black cloak with the grace of a nobleman, still carrying his long trumpet in one hand, he strode magnificently across the Palace lawn towards the window. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z And then, as if that had ended the conversation, he strode out ahead of the children. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z He didn’t break his stride for an instant but spit at her feet as he passed. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z Papa pulled Hanako away firmly, and they strode quickly out of the forest. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z At the entrance to the court he turned to the right, stepped over the stream, and strode away southwards along the feet of great tumbled slopes where trees were scanty. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z The work of keeping herself on the horse, every muscle attuned — however inexpertly — to the feel of the ground through Jewel’s strides, seemed to dispel her nerves. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Sure enough, we were already walking, stretching ourselves to keep pace with Styx’s long-legged stride. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I exaggerated my stride, letting my feet smack the driveway so I didn’t startle Charlie. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Before anyone could ask a follow-up, Venkat strode out the side door and hurried down the hall to the makeshift Pathfinder control center. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z He saw his enemy tumble backward into the pool, and Kino strode to the water. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z |
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