| 单词 | studied |
| 例句 | After that day Matt studied the comings and goings of the servants, to work out when it was safe to visit the music room. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z And then I began to do something I had never done before with the Talmud I studied in school. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z The boy studied her for a second, then asked almost with disbelief, “America-gaeri?” A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He studied as he walked, as he ate. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z “I didn’t know wolves could digest vegetables,” said Matt, who had studied biology. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z When he was training to be a guard, he studied the Korean martial art of taekwondo, learned riot-suppression techniques, and was instructed not to worry if his treatment of prisoners caused injury or death. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z She had often studied the map of the United States and crossed its plains, mountains, deserts, and rivers in her imagination. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z She studied the grooves in the wooden table. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Juan Perón, who later became Evita’s husband and the dictator of Argentina, studied Hitler and his Italian sidekick, Mussolini, as role models. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z The man studied the store window as if he were assessing a painting, and then went back inside. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z At any rate, he studied the papers even harder than I did. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z I studied the house he had pointed out. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z And the old man studied it awhile and said, slowly, gingerly: “I.. . see . . . the .. . ball.” Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z However, when I studied myself in the mirror, I was forced to admit that I appeared rather fetching in a dramatic way. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Reilly studied her drink furiously in the hope of turning up a roach or at least a fly. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He turned and looked at it, studied the crude work The brush made a fair wall, not weathertight but it cut most of the wind off. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z While the discussion continued I studied their faces. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z In 1604, Galileo’s stature increased still further when the supernova studied by Kepler appeared in the sky in October. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z Jack’s arms were crossed now, and he studied Mr. Remora the way you might an abstract painting. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I studied the wide boards on the floor and listened with care. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z She studied the windows as the bus passed, smiling if she saw me. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z She wanted to prove her hunch: that even these exotic creatures followed the same cycle as the European caterpillars she had already studied so thoroughly. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Boating was one of the many things she had studied without having any clear reason to do so. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Duntz agrees with him; having studied the files on unsolved Las Vegas homicides, he knows Smith to be innocent of this particular deed. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z “He studied with a famous doctor in Maputo. The doctor told him to kill a close relative so he could force the spirit to serve him.” A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I was one of the least disciplined, so by the time I was ten, the only subject I had studied systematically was Morse code, because Dad insisted that I learn it. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z If this was not the case, however, we could not see how the DNA molecules packed together to form the crystalline aggregates studied by Maurice Wilkins and Rosalind Franklin. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z He studied and knew the development of any new theory. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z He studied things he thought they would approve of. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I haven’t studied those before, but as soon as the teacher explains, it makes sense and I raise my hand high to answer every question. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Tess studied Genie’s face, waiting for the punch line that, after a moment, she realized wasn’t coming. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z She was a great reader, and studied a deal; and the “bairns” had taken after her. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Ready to prove himself as a code breaker, William was also quizzed about subjects he hadn’t studied since high school. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z He studied his son like he was trying to memorize his face, and suddenly a cold feeling washed through me. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z I thought they had to be studied through telescopes. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z New pretties worked or studied, if they wanted to, but few people got serious about a profession until their middle years. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Nico studied her like he was reading a menu, deciding whether or not to order. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z I studied him closely, since other Negroes were beginning to watch us. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He studied a small ceramic figurine of a pharaoh or god. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Even though Joseph had studied French in school for many years, he wasn’t sure what that meant. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z I studied them carefully, and then I remembered reading how Wernher von Braun had built rockets when he was a youngster. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z For three days we studied the photographs of the victims as they appeared on TV. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z He studied them anxiously in the darkened room. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I pressed my nose close to the plastic case and studied the jelly donut and the twist with chocolate frosting. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z Yes, I got good grades, but only because I studied as if my life depended on getting into Yale. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z The women studied him in hostile silence as he went past. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Shady studied Jinx, letting his words find their mark. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z The head of the entire Hatchery operation, Dimitri was an upper-level worker; he was older, and had studied science intensively. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He lent her the textbook he had studied while attending the University of Glasgow, and she completed her first Greek grammar lesson before breakfast. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Toby felt his face flush as he studied the girl standing before him. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Colin was aware of her, but it did not distract him, because people often watched him when he studied, like there was some secret in his approach to academia. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z Then, one by one, she studied the Institute buildings. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z He studied her with critical eyes and saw no change whatever. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z I read and studied and wrote, and my teachers noticed. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Papa read the papers and studied the changeless peaks, while all around us other families were moving out, forcing our name ever higher on the list. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z A few days later, I studied her while we washed paintbrushes in the janitor's room. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z And all the while he studied and read and went to school. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z She studied their faces, but they were all too young to have known her. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Several documentary films had also been made about him, and I’d studied those, too. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He worked with animals too and, having studied in France, he even dabbled in the new practice of embalming bodies before they were buried. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He built her face in front of him and studied her wide-set eyes, delicate nostrils, mouth smaller than he liked but sweet, small firm chin, and back to her eyes. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z He studied the monogram near the waist of the breast panel. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z James studied numerous subjects for the first time, including chemistry, economics, and German. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z As a sociologist, Colin's dad studied people, and he had a theory on how to transform a prodigy into a grown-up genius. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z Their noncommittal smiles, the way they seemed to have everything under control was too reassuring, too studied, too managed to make me comfortable. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z But the copper one licked a sharp Zoom ice lolly and studied the ice-cream chart. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z For several long moments, he studied his face in the mirror, trying to see what Diana saw today that had made her step back from him. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I asked her earlier if I could do any of the literary works we’d studied this year. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z There were history books as well, like those he studied at school, the best ones filled with maps that showed how the world had changed over centuries. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Tam Lin studied Tom’s earnest face for a moment and then loosened his grip on the boy’s shirt. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z And yet the more I studied the feeling churning in my gut, the more convinced I became that it wasn’t the drop itself that bothered me, but something beyond it. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z She took off her jacket, sat down, and studied the menu feverishly. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z Lying high against the pillows, she studied her face. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z She ignored me and set about cleaning my side with a cool efficiency that let me know she’d studied in the Medica. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He found the tall house on the side of the hill, and he examined the three bodies he found there, and he studied the pattern of the knife-wounds. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z There’s too much ornate woodwork here, and the precious layerings of molding and mullion and balustrade and apse, all those thousands of genteel decisions, the studied cuts, just unsettle me. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Ignatius rolled down one of the rear windows and studied the fender that was pressed against the wall. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z She approached the bus stop with her eyes focused on the ground ahead of her, because footprints were very interesting and should be studied closely. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Dicey opened her eyes and studied the darkness of her knees. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z He studied at the great German university and sailed to England and France with Horatio. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Armpit studied the knobs, then turned the air conditioner to MAX. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z “It’s lucky I studied martial arts for so long. When the Liberation Army woman saw my back bend, she just loved it.” Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z We took it with us and were supposed to keep it a secret and drink it before we studied for exams. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z He’d graduated with honors, had come to Salem and studied medicine; then he had decided to open his apothecary shop. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Mac, who had studied in the German Democratic Republic, taught a course in Marxism. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Hearing him joke and tease and tell tales down at the store, you wouldn’t of known he had a care in the world, unless you studied his eyes. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z When my bilagaanaa teachers looked at me, they saw a little Navajo boy who did just what he was told, never got in trouble, and studied hard. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I had no idea what to say, so I just studied her face, trying to place her. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Joffrey waved a curt dismissal while he studied Sansa from head to heels. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Once he realized that, he studied each potential neighbor carefully. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z I studied the letters on the tombstone, letting them tell me their story. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Yet, as White studied the Roan case further, one detail stood out. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z I sprouted with the velocity of the mung beans we studied in Earth Science. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I sat back and studied the checkers lined up on the board, so orderly, so perfect. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z Her eyes narrowed as she studied the boy. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Mrs. Quintana was studying me just like my mother studied me. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z He studied the ground, his hands, Mr. Robert’s horse, and the clouds. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Beatty knocked his pipe into the palm of his pink hand, studied the ashes as if they were a symbol to be diagnosed and searched for meaning. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z The coyote studied her but then he shook himself, recognizing the ploy, and dropped to the scent again. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z My father, in his classes and when he studied with me at home, always used the latter method. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z They moved through the crowds as Jiichan studied all the tables. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Cole studied the bay as he removed his shoes and pulled off his clothes. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Briony studied her mother’s face for every trace of shifting emotion, and Emily Tallis obliged with looks of alarm, snickers of glee and, at the end, grateful smiles and wise, affirming nods. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z As we were walking out the door, Lily studied my new hairdo—which was half up in a barrette, with the rest hanging down my back. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z I studied the bright illustrations and learned the words for the unfamiliar objects of our new life in the United States: A for Apple, B for Bear, C for Cabbage. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z He studied it anxiously, running his tongue over his lips. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Brother Leon studied him, looking at him as if he were a specimen under a microscope, as if the specimen contained the germ of some deadly disease. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I studied at my desk and waited for other people to come online. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z He has studied every square inch of it. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z He had had nothing but the books he studied and the things he copied into his notebooks. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z They stood in the road and studied it. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Jessie studied Isa, wanting to ask more, but then Oliver threw a handful of pine needles on her head and Jessie’s thoughts turned solely to revenge as she chased him down the street. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I studied his flawless features in the limited light, waiting for my breath to return to normal, until it occurred to me that his expression was murderously angry. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Hollister studied her for a moment, his one tired eyelid dipping down as it always did. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Taisin turned away with studied casualness, trying to hide the rising color on her cheeks. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z He went to King City and studied a flush toilet and then built one of craftily bent tin and carved wood. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I studied my father, sitting on the pale gray living room sofa in his blue striped pajamas. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z And although he was studied by the top doctors in Europe, he remains a mystery to this day. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He glanced away in a studied, offhanded manner. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z She slid her mother’s cell phone through her curtain-like waterfall of hair, studied it silently, and then announced in a bored voice, “It’s from those kids’ mom.” The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z The next day at school, I studied Mr. Birkway as he leaped and cavorted about the classroom. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z She studied Luke and Thalia with large intelligent gray eyes. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Adam had seen and studied a fine color broadside which set forth the valley as that region which heaven unsuccessfully imitated. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z They studied immune suppression and cancer growth by injecting HeLa cells into immune-compromised rats, which developed malignant tumors much like Henrietta’s. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z With the first gray light he rose and left the boy sleeping and walked out to the road and squatted and studied the country to the south. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Donovan studied the list of symbols at the bottom of the map. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z She had studied international relations in college in Rwanda. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z He had studied demographic records in both Peru and southern Arizona. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z I studied the courtyard, with its marble flagstones, several of which were broken. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He sat in an easy chair and held up one hand and studied it. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I studied my feet as I whispered, “Yes.” The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z I picked the sheet up and studied it. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Before she pushed through her school’s main entrance doors, Emily studied the idling vehicles in front. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He classified the lines he studied into stratifications of importance, always eliminating the not-quite-perfect continuation and seeking what he called the “true move,” that which could not be refuted. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I studied the generals’ faces, their rank-stalks quivering at the backs of their heads. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z She has studied the creatures that ride on their petals: the soft green bodies of caterpillars, the shiny armor of beetles, the delicate wings of moths. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Then he crouched back down and studied the maps for another full minute, making some small changes to the paper version. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Blacks and whites lived separately, ate separately, studied separately, socialized separately, worshipped separately, and, for the most part, worked separately. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z He studied “Lesson 1: Greetings,” and by the time he reached the official at the table, he was ready. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Coach studied my face some more, as if he were searching for something. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z She studied piano, too, until her mother, impatient for her favorite songs and frustrated with Claudette constantly practicing scales, stopped paying for lessons. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z “God knows how long it’s going to take if you ain’t studied.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I looked down and studied the black asphalt surface of the playground. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z She came back to herself and studied Jam for a little bit, the sadness lifting from her eyes. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Meanwhile, Frank studied a map of Alaska that he’d found in the seat pocket. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Pete studied the picture of Nicole, her mother and me in the diner parking lot, doing our best to hide behind Mrs. Castro’s umbrella and only half succeeding. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z He studied as the horizon developed, finally, a bit of skin — land! Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z So he studied Derek, worked at it as hard as he could. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z The student next to me said he’d studied Isaiah Berlin at Oxford; the other said he’d already heard this lecturer’s remarks on Berlin when he was an undergraduate at Cambridge. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Thomas also studied the heavens himself, and made observations of a supernova seen in 1572, some of which were used by Tycho Brahe in his analysis of that event. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z As an only child, she had always studied how siblings interacted with one another. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He had studied the drawings in his father’s notebook closely and had made great progress. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z Damasio studied patients with damage to a small but critical part of the brain called the ventromedial prefrontal cortex, which lies behind the nose. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z I studied Gran’s wise face, curious about her faith. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z He studied the solitaire hand that was upside down to him. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s as if she’s too attentive to them, too polite, studied and overdone. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z It was an open-air mosque where boys and girls studied the Holy Quran together. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Every Orthodox Jew sent his male children to a yeshiva, a Jewish parochial school, where they studied from eight or nine in the morning to four or five in the evening. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Lee studied the shell-thin cup in his hand and his was a memory smile. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Moreover, he was not cut out for all the ceremonial obligations: “I hate speeches, messages, addresses and answers, proclamations, and such affected, studied, contraband things,” he wrote sulkily to Abigail. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Sitting down to nibble on a macaroon, she studied the row of cookbooks displayed on the bookshelves lining the wall. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z Dill studied the carpet for a moment, fixating on the discolored patch that sometimes caught his eye while he sat playing his guitar. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z John studied the label with the devout attention a good Christian might give to the holy sacrament. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z He is wearing his red cap now, the one I saw sticking out of his pocket, the one I have studied in its case. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z But that revulsion got put away somewhere, and she studied us carefully, squinting in the setting sun. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z His sister's lovely green eyes studied him without the least hint of affection. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z She studied his old coat with the padding hanging out of the torn sleeve seam. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I studied business and met a lovely woman who became my wife. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z This worldwide migration has been studied and graphically described by the British ecologist Charles Elton in his recent book The Ecology of Invasions. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Rishi studied everything there was to study in her face—every curve and line and shade of color. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I studied, Djo, and learned about things that hap-pened long ago and far away: the Roman Empire, the crowning of Charlemagne, the siege of Paris. Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z We studied Mr. DeVore as he whistled and moved about the room. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z She turned around before we stepped inside and studied me again. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z For three days Nat sat in the chandlery and studied almost undisturbed. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z When he found the cabin, he studied the map, paced twenty feet away from the cabin, and spotted the first pile of stones. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Before he had entered the service he had not been much interested in warfare; now he bought every book about war, read every report, subscribed to the New York papers, studied maps. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I had studied Sweden’s progressive approach to the rehabilitation of criminal offenders as a graduate student and had long marveled at how focused on recovery their system appeared. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “Chaplain, I once studied Latin. I think it’s only fair to warn you of that before I ask my next question. Doesn’t the word Anabaptist simply mean that you’re not a Baptist?” Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I was hoping that Aucamp would agree to hear me out, but he studied me coldly and then turned to the warders and said calmly, “Charge him.” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z But whenever we met at other places in the school—when we sat together in the cafeteria or studied side by side on the quad on a sunny day—something was off. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He studied Cole, whose cheeks glistened with tears. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z I had broken up the passage into its thought units as I had studied it, so I knew precisely at what points I would stop reading and begin my explanations. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Her name was Shannon, and she studied at the cosmetology school across the street. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z We studied it, in a moment of silence. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Why hadn’t she, too, studied the English course on the records that Father had sent? In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z The sister, who had taken on a job as a salesgirl, in the evening studied stenography and French, so as perhaps later to obtain a better position. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z Wash studied them for a second and then shook his head. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He studied me silently, his eyes slightly narrowed. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z His hands fidgeted with the hem of his shirt, but considering the way he studied the Romans, noting their positions and their weapons, Jason figured this satyr had been in combat before. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z When Tad’s mother began to panic again, Rashid turned and studied the long hallway. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He studied her jeweled nose ring with his yellow eyes. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z The lecturer called on the student who had studied at Oxford. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z She studied me with suspicion, her eyes hard in their wrinkles. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He’d studied political history and girded himself with the context it provided. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z He continued to eat, munching on the apples as he studied the huge breaks in the walls. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Uncle studied me as he would a new flatiron, looking for flaws. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Richard said that he was a history major in college and studied World War I and read about his assassination in some books. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He opened his mouth to argue, then studied my expression and closed it again. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “You see, I have carefully studied the options, and I believe that we can turn Key West into a tourist resort!” Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Aunt Carrie, remember, was the one who read poetry, studied Latin and Greek, talked cultured, believed in human excrement, and put mourning dye on Mary Toy’s hair for Granny’s funeral. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Styx brought up a fishing pole and studied the winding mechanism. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Perhaps it may seem to many who have studied the lives and deaths of some Roman emperors that they provide examples contrary to this opinion of mine. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z Like they all studied the same book about grown-up-ness, memorizing phrases like, Does that make it right? and Be the bigger person. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z He had studied all he could study, learned all he could learn. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z He knelt down and studied the chrome rims. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z An astute politician, Cortes studied the Triple Alliance with a view to dismembering it. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z He studied the paper, and she could see the slight disappointment tint his features. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I have studied objectively the anthropological arguments, the accepted cliches about cultural and ethnic differences. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Frank, the fast talker, the ladies’ man, the arranger, studied me for a moment and then set the tray down on the table. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z I looped the bracelet around my wrist and studied the silver and gold charms. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z She handed a computerized printout to Lieutenant Shucker, who studied it suspiciously. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Jonathan studied the gun, from its topmost ramrod to its shiny hammer lock to its bottom butt plate. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z She had studied it; she had made forays into it; but mostly she had stood by while others braved the field. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z “Harry. Do you think I could be”—I stopped, then spoke again, my voice studiedly casual—“a scientist?” The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z But the police department, to be sure, pulled out and carefully studied the files on the Nation of Islam, and appraised us with new eyes. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z I studied about if I just should happen to say something to her—what would her position be? The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z He studied his grandfather’s rule book and talked strategy with his dad. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z John Henry watched Ayanna leave, then turned and studied my eyes. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z They studied all the papers and odds and ends. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Books that were of God—books written by the Mormon prophets or the Founding Fathers—were not to be studied so much as cherished, like a thing perfect in itself. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Uncle studied the cork and then worked the point into the cork as if he were a diamond cutter. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’ve studied it a bit, but I don’t know a whole lot. Sorry.” Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z The little ones explored the little patch of woods while Dicey studied the map. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Things most middle-class children wouldn’t trouble to notice, I studied. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I studied Tica with my hands and my heart, listening to the spirits around us and the new life growing inside her. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Cas looked out the window again, twisted a lock of her long black hair around her fingers, and studied the school in the distance. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He said that he studied undergraduate work at some college in the West that doesn’t give grades, which I thought was peculiar, but Bill said it was the best education he ever got. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z We studied the sketches—there were several drawings of horses and Stagecoach Pass. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z She studied the pegs, planning her next jump. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z The most intensively studied eagles in North America have been those nesting along a stretch of coast from Tampa to Fort Myers on the western coast of Florida. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z I studied John Henry out of the corner of my eye as we headed back to the Thicket glade where he liked to think. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z By degrees he learned to enjoy these encounters, though his indifference always appeared more studied than hers and he was always anxious, in a barely concealed way, to meet her gaze. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Crawling closer, I studied the spot where the cubs had been. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Matt studied his arm and wondered at the arsenic that lurked inside. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z It can be studied quantitatively or qualitatively—or, as my father once put it, horizontally or vertically. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z She studied Percy with her luminescent golden eyes, and he wondered how she could be so calm. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z I studied her pass, taking note of every detail. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Then, as if she sensed that someone was watching, the lady turned slowly around and studied Hanako for a moment before turning away again. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z When I finished voting, I adjusted my haptic chair slightly and studied the command console in front of me. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z During this time I studied all the social and economic justice information I could get my hands on. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I studied his open eyes, remembering how they used to scare me. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z Grabbing the copy of Cluny’s invasion plans she studied it briefly, then stuffed it into her belt. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Theresa had begun her internship; they had all studied up on the three branches of government, and so advanced from permanent residents to citizens. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z He had studied Seabiscuit’s past performances and knew that the horse did not run his best in mud. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Ugwu could not bear to watch them go; he studied his nails instead. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He took it, studied it and passed it to his assistant. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Anna took classes in Mumbai while I studied here in New York. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Scientists who studied psychology and the effects of radio were interested in the public’s reaction to the broadcast, too. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z Gone was any sense of hostility or wariness as he studied her. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I studied her face, and it was her. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z He walked over and squatted near them, studied them, tried to make sense of them. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z When he was finished, he studied the letters. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Kate read it three times, looked back at the date, studied the cook’s signature. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Although millions of fever cases were studied and thousands of autopsies performed, not much new was learned about the disease during the entire nineteenth century. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z With that small task accomplished, she studied the face that was illuminated by the sliver of glave. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z When we studied the seasons, Mrs. Brush assigned us an essay describing a winter holiday with our family and said the best one would be printed in the school newsletter. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Jakob Grimm was one of the foremost philologists, I studied his ‘Grimm’s Law’ in prison—all about consonants. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Scipio meanwhile studied the photograph that had also been in the envelope. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Never in prison had I studied and absorbed so intensely as I did now under Mr. Muhammad’s guidance. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Once he headed below, Piper studied Jason’s face. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z She was a tranquil soul who entertained herself, studied hard, played with her dolls, and showed not the slightest inclination for her mother’s spiritualism or her father’s fits of rage. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z As earnestly as Mother had taken up seed catalogs, I took up the catalog of Emory University and studied my possibilities. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He frowned as he studied the wrinkled little face. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z It wasn’t until after his father died, in his last year of college, that the country began to interest him, and he studied its history from course books as if it were any other subject. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z I was spending an evening with my friend Mark, who studied ancient languages. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I stopped across the street in back of the Jamisons’ hedge and studied Arnold’s house. Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z As Colonel Varney studied him contemptuously, Bull caught secret glimpses of the man he would serve under for the next year. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z First he had studied Esperanto, then the world’s religions, and now it was alchemy. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I thought he was reassuring her, because that’s what selfless people do, but now I wonder if he was repeating something he had studied; if all his Abnegation tendencies were just Erudite traits in disguise. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I studied him, waiting for his eyes to catch mine, and when they did, he looked down quickly. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z They leaned against the trees in the schoolyard, looking like aimless loiterers, except for their eyes, which they fastened on Lula with studied nonchalance, and then cut sideways at each other like assassins. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z He studied my face, and perhaps he saw an ambivalence about my own choices. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I knew that if I closely studied what the others did, I could leam things in a hurry to help me to defend Mr. Muhammad and his teachings. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z They studied me intently, discussing how best to present me. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Dicey studied her map while her tongue made valleys in the ice cream and then smoothed them out. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z I studied the bowl, eyed the piece of onion in the bottom, and decided against slurping it up. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Egyptian mathematics was famed throughout the Mediterranean, and it is likely that the early Greek mathematicians, masters of geometry like Thales and Pythagoras, studied in Egypt. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Later, he told a newsman that though he hadn’t studied the offer in detail, he’d decided to play the match because “there’s an awful lot of prestige of the country at stake.” Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Never had Citra been so happy to have studied her scythe history. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z We studied phototropisms by observing how our plant grew toward light after we stuffed it into a box that had only a tiny hole in its side. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z Tracy studied biochemistry and French, hoping to become a doctor. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z For years, I studied my sister's yearbooks and covertly read the messages her friends scribbled in the back pages. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z Miss Duncan-the-second studied the little girl then said, “She don’t look like no one I know. Who you talking ’bout?” Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z I knew that Dad’s political study class, like mine, studied Chairman Mao’s works and Party Central Committee documents. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z His voice was strangely accented, and his bushy gray eyebrows pulled together as he studied the room. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z She studied the black ring on his finger. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z This sounded so stiff coming out of his mouth that June narrowed her eyes and studied him a second. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z My first year’s grades at Stuyvesant were miserable, due partially to the fact that I never studied. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z I asked her why, and she studied me a long time before she answered, “Because I had been there. I recognized the look.” Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Which was peculiar ’cause when you studied Ma’s face real good you saw waren’t no scar nor whelp nor mark of any kind. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z “I had already studied everything that was taught there except French, music, and dancing,” she wrote, “so I devoted myself to these accomplishments.” Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z He was rightfully very proud that in prison he had studied music. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Archimedes studied three elementary tools that could be used to move weights: the lever, the pulley and the screw. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Grandma studied up on the topic, and we talked for hours while she taught me how to do the quilting for Mother’s birthday present. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He got out his notebook on navigation and studied it all over again. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z He sat on the edge of the bed and studied Rowan’s face. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z “Well, my goodness,” I said after I studied the sign with pretend interest. Louisiana's Way Home 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Brian stood next to them in knee-deep water and studied the problem. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z She studied the group, scanning their faces, but betraying none of her own thoughts. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I studied my cleats, and everybody else studied theirs. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z Pena had studied and worked for twelve years overseas, mainly in Canada and the United States. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z I studied her expression to see if she approved. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Her dad studied a group photo of his beloved Beats for so long Emily wondered what he must be thinking about. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He studied the cloudy water and made another notation in his little book. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z He studied them for a few days, trying to figure it out, looking for individual faults. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z One of the current events we studied in social studies class was the unusual number of small planes that had gone down in sudden squalls in the Atlantic that year. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Declaration studied her sandaled feet, as if she were looking for blisters. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z She studied Hazel with new interest, as if deciding whether or not to say more. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Harry thought of photos of Native Americans he’d seen as he studied her dark eyes, high cheekbones, and straight nose, formally composed above a high-necked silk gown. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Hemoglobin A, the most intensively studied version of the molecule, is shaped like a four-leaf clover. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z I studied her as she spoke and decided she didn’t suspect anything more. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Looking at each organism he studied, he tried to work out how that species had been formed. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Emblematic of this rocketing growth were the Olmec's neighbors in Oaxaca, the Zapotec, whom Flannery and Marcus have studied for more than two decades. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Almost unquestionably the eagles so long studied by Mr. Broley were predominantly fish eaters. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z I took the invitation home and studied it. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z If An Yi and I teased or bantered while we studied together, Grandma would say, “Don’t be naughty, girls. Do your homework, and then Grandma will give you a treat.” Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I narrowed my eyes even more as Vega studied one of my Lego kits on a shelf. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Lissa studied me intently, her forehead furrowed beneath a tumble of dark hair. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z He knows about Henry’s parentage, about his older siblings Philip and Beatrice, that he studied English literature at Oxford and plays classical piano. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Thomas picked it up, completely fascinated that the Maze was so structured, and studied it as Minho kept talking. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I plucked a leaf from the oak tree we were standing under and tore it in little bits while Lightfoot studied the gravestone. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Past students, she explained, had studied orcas, diabetes, astronaut food, the Black Death, velociraptors, solar hurricanes, and bioterrorism. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Sarai studied his face, much as she had done the first time she saw him. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Here I was with all the firsthand information she could ever dream of, but instead, the quiet continued to stretch between us while she studied the ground. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Records show that Cleopatra studied subjects based on Greek literature. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z Lyddie studied on it as she walked home after the service. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z Later I would learn, when I had read and studied Islam a good deal, that, unconsciously, my first pre-Islamic submission had been manifested. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z "Fifteen. In my town, they found you a trade, they found you a wife, you studied. It's just what you did. Her name was Shayna." What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z She studied the picture tacked to her cubicle. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z The new hospital was specially equipped, and Dr. Stevens himself had studied under the man who pioneered the technique, which had been perfected on the colored inmates of a Boston asylum. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z “No, sir. Only . ..” The colonel lifted his eyes as though affronted and studied the chaplain with aloof distrust. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “The English flight officer has studied the craft of the novel. She is making use of suspense and foreshadowing.” Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z When the children had studied Morse code until dots and dashes swam in their heads even with their eyes closed, Rhonda called them inside. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Malpighi studied philosophy and medicine at the University of Bologna, graduating in 1653, and became a lecturer in logic at Bologna, before moving to the University of Pisa in 1656 as professor of theoretical medicine. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z They studied the night skies from the mountain- tops and listened to the winds at dawn. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Sima—who was such a fierce Muslim that she marched for the Revolution, who studied the Quran the way very few people do—read the Bible and knew in her heart that it was true. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z “The bejeweling committee has studied your apprenticeships,” Scythe Mandela announced to them, although it was meant more for the entire conclave. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z I studied most mornings in the college library, near a small window. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I studied our history both before and after the white man. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She had studied the statistics and done the research; she knew her parents weren’t getting back together. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I studied those windows closely every Sunday, and each one permanently etched itself in my mind. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Mac had studied law and was adept at putting the authorities on the defensive. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He studied me for a moment, and then through the tiredness flashed an anger. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z We studied each other for a moment as I lay in bed. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z Marigold studied the nearly finished goldfish pinata on the kitchen table before her. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z My father studied his plate quietly, as if he were alone. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I wished I had studied a hom; but I never had been exposed to one. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Grandma entertained us with reading or checkers and chess so we wouldn’t bother Mother as she studied for her night-school exams. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Piper studied the tattoo on his forearm - SPQR, the eagle of Jupiter, twelve lines for his years in the legion. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He pulled the coin out and studied it. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Furthermore, he told her, he had studied the Starfleet’s command structure and believed that it mirrored that of the US Air Force, making Uhura—a black woman!—fourth in command of the ship. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z He took out the dagger and studied it. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I knew we were having a big math test tomorrow, which I hadn’t studied for over the weekend like I was supposed to. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z Then they shift from Marlena to the open door with studied indifference. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z They’d just studied that unit in English class, so Aru could snap her fingers in rhythm and start shouting about neon fruit supermarkets, but she didn’t think that would be helpful here. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Jefferson’s posture throughout the drawn-out counting of the electoral votes remained a combination of studied indifference and calculated obliviousness. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z “Why you want more children, Tessie?” she had asked with studied nonchalance. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Orr studied Yossarian over his shoulder, his moist lips drawn back around convex rows of large buck teeth. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I studied philosophy in college and didn’t realize until my senior year that no one would pay me to philosophize when I graduated. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z We kept our elders and our families in mind as we studied. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I studied Dante’s face as he threw his tennis shoes with all his strength. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z He studied medicine, but found it not to his liking and turned instead to farming, which he followed in a relaxed and scientific way on the family estate in Berwickshire. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z Nico studied his face — his sea-green eyes, his grin, his ruffled black hair. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He studied the floor, as if he saw something extremely interesting there. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He reread a paragraph in his econ book and studied the graph next to it. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z I didn’t know when I'd be coming back home, so I studied everything about that moment. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z I studied him just long enough to analyze the situation. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z He studied the monitors, counting under his breath....There! Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z And whereas the Prince spent his life in physically following the hunt, Count Rugen read and studied anything he could get his hands on dealing with the subject of Distress. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z While my fingers worked, I studied the side of her face, admiring the line of her jaw, the curve of her neck into her shoulder. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z As the northern lords studied the castle, a sally port opened, a plank bridge slid across the moat, and a dozen knights rode forth to confront them, led by four of Lord Walder's many sons. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Dad spoke fluent Spanish, and since I had studied for a year we were able to converse slightly. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z He'd studied the whole manual when he turned fifteen and got his learner's permit. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z He studied the leaves clustered beneath his feet. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Pax remained frozen, paw still raised, jar still clamped in his jaws, studying the man’s face as the man studied his. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The nature of parties has been imperfectly studied. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z She studied history written by Herodotus and Thucydides, which included political and military events of the past, and memorized the speeches of Demosthenes to learn the fine points of public speaking and debate. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z I studied hard, got straight A’s, but nobody seemed to see that I was smart and had nothing in common with this monster, this birth defect. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Then I studied all the trash on the ground. Seedfolks 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The two became three, and Hazel carefully studied the shift in gravity. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z He studied her thin face, her ragged hair, the way her skin clung to her bones. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z As I got up from the table, Granddaddy studied the chandelier and smoothed his mustache with his forefinger. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Birge “asked me the outright question had I ever studied Rutherford, Chadwick, and Ellis, the most famous book in the field? And I had to admit that I had not. I hadn’t had time.” Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Emma longed to know what Frank’s first opinion of Mrs. Elton might be; how he was affected by the studied elegance of her dress, and her smiles of graciousness. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z When the brothers were in her room, and it took two of them to help her on the bedpan without hurting her, she studied Charles’ dark sullenness. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z She rested against the side of the hut and studied the marsh. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “I could do these problems in my sleep, and I studied them forty-five years ago. There are so many careless mistakes! He’s not even trying, is he?” Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z Fortunately, the Fertile Crescent is by far the most intensively studied and best understood part of the globe as regards the rise of agriculture. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z As I stepped toward the window, the barber studied me close. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Matt knew all about laudanum, having studied the opium business as part of his regular homework. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The more he studied this simple dream the less he could understand. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Pulling up to the gate, Bull studied the young PFC who stared at the unfamiliar bumper sticker on the front of the car. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z There was a half-second pause as it studied him, baring a row of yellow teeth crammed into a gummy black mouth. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He knew a great deal about radiation sickness; apparently he had studied it even before the war. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z He removed his spectacles, studied their mud-spotted lenses, and set them on the desk without bothering to clean them. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z The greater families were also concerned with events in the Kingdom at large, and many of their members studied its ancient histories and legends. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z “You studied in the United States, did you not?” Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z While she and the baby studied each other for the first time, I cleaned up the bed and tended to Perilee as best I could, trying not to be alarmed at the amount of blood. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z It is with pleasure that I sometimes recall the dead man's purpled face or the report of the handgun ringing in my ears as I studied the blood pooling beneath the dead white piglet. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z He later devised a better, table-top instrument and studied how flies could climb up glass. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z When three West Computers made the leap in the late 1940s to Cascade Aerodynamics, a group that studied the aerodynamics of propellers, turbines, and other rotating bodies, it caused a commotion. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z The river where I washed the clothes and studied my books was a friend. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z He studied my face apprehensively, and I sighed. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “He was a man who studied crime and planned his career. His brain might have given science valuable aid.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I’d already studied a lot of this stuff, but I skimmed over it again now to refresh my memory. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Leo closed the top of the sphere and studied its concentric circles—similar to the ones on the workshop door. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Vivian plucked a single peanut from the bowl and held it between her thumb and forefinger and studied it for a while. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z For a moment, they both studied the stunning blue sea. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z “He studied art and its history. Who made the art, where and when the artists lived, what techniques they used. Then he taught students about it,” Mr. Jones said, giving Franz a final head pat. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She studied her palms, the four perfect crescents in her flesh. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z This time, I studied carefully everything in my size on the racks. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z He fished a bit of paper from his pocket and studied it. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z Stalin’s indifferent reaction could have been the product of Truman’s studied nonchalance. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Mrs. Merritt studied my face to see if I had accepted her point. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z They stood nose to nose as she studied his condition. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He studied the sky as if some answer might be there. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z For part of each day, I studied schoolwork and spent time with my eight friends, enjoying a thimbleful of normality. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I studied pigments and tinting to match antique patinas. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Brian studied her out of one eye, looking to the bank with the other, wondering how seriously he was injured, wondering if she would let him go this time. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z Of forest lore he had studied deeply, and Taran listened in wonder as Adaon told the ways and natures of woodland creatures, of bold badgers and cautious dormice and geese winging under the moon. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z It's not like I'm some mad scientist who planned and studied and dreamed about becoming invisible all his life, and now it's happened, so now I can use my powers to take over the world. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He studied one by one the grotesque carvings of dwarfs that decorated the roof bosses, and the corbels finishing the doorway. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z Sohrab studied the floor and fiddled with the camera in his hands. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Muscles snapped and veins broke as Ben studied the waters with sleep-hungry eyes. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Being an anthropologist was my second career choice after musician in a punk band, so I studied Selena and her friends as if they were a newly discovered culture. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z The longer Nhamo studied the miserable creature, the more certain she was that he was the only member of his troop on the island. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Rashid grabbed his arm and pulled hard, but Tad held his ground as he studied the stairs. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z If you studied too little, the chances were strong that your actions would also be too late. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z She reached up and tugged on the curtain and studied the dust as it rose up in the air and swirled and swooped. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z I studied the first email: “after a little test run, I find that I like the sound.” Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z As the subjects used the video game, the researchers studied their performance with behavioral tests, and used eye scanners and captured the electrical activity in their brain with EEG. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Euwe, a doctor of philosophy in mathematics who had taught at the Amsterdam Lyceum, was a former World Champion, having defeated his predecessor in 1935 with a studied and logical approach to the game. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I stayed where I was and studied the tree. Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Plays and musicals that Volpe puts into production are often already familiar to his students because they have studied them in class. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z A thick, heavily muscled Asian kid folded his arms as he studied Thomas, his tight shirtsleeves rolled up to show off his biceps. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z His grin turned into something softer as he studied her face. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z They studied the pieces of map but he’d little notion of where they were. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z I studied his face, trying to read it. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Mother studied her plate for a long moment before she looked up at Grandma. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She studied the other kids at school like an anthropologist, trying desperately to fit in. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Others who studied insects were wealthy, learned gentlemen with far more resources than she. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z At that point he sat back on the beach and studied the problem again. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Finley made them sound as if they were naturally brilliant, and I studied the images, trying to discern who they were. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z But as I studied the closely cropped head and the boyish slenderness of his neck, I decided he was just not used to riding around with ladies. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He studied the map again and took some heart from it. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z I studied for the spelling test every Thursday. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z I attended a one-room school next door to the palace and studied English, Xhosa, history, and geography. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Maudsley had studied mental illness among families and concluded that the patterns of inheritance were vastly more complex than the ones Galton had proposed. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z The adults looked out the window or studied their phones. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Later that fall, I buckled down and studied for a do-over test, going on to pass it handily. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z A young black man, eyeless behind space-age sunglasses, studied the little dossier on the thigh next to his. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z She cooked and sewed for Nusan, studied at night, and had a few hours in the afternoon when she met Pearl at the quonset. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The master studied my sister, then tugged his waistcoat over his belly. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z She studied the pattern, shades of dull browns, starting nearly black in the center and spinning out lighter and lighter to a dirty yellow at the outer edge. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z His talented roommate was obviously a person to be studied and emulated. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Mom had called for Princesse, who spoke the best English because she had studied it in college. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z The moon’s surface didn’t surprise us, because people had studied the moon very carefully long before Project Apollo came along. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He opened one eye and studied the Mellower. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z He studied the small heap of light blue cloth still held in place by the machine’s presser foot. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z She pulled the lace curtain aside and studied something passing in the street below. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z All the love in the world, Your Mother Hector studied my face as I read. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z She studied the coy girls, the ones who pretended not to get the dirty joke that made Mary Lou stifle a laugh. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z “I’m going to fail. All I studied was the new stuff.” Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z “How long have you studied the classics?” said a voice at my elbow. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I have studied their photographs often, seeking to find in those figures some clear resemblance to the man and the woman I’ve known as my parents. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Better looking, even, as they studied for AP tests and talked about GPAs and class rank. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z As a teen in Pittsburgh, he had studied electronics. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z He went into the kitchen of his mother-in-law’s house, plugged in a pot of coffee, and studied a road map of Georgia. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The three guests, drowned in the pounding beat of the phonograph, silently studied the rose-colored walls and the floral patterns on the linoleum. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Logan held his wad of tobacco real still in his jaw like a ther-mometer of his feelings while he studied Janie’s face and waited for her to say something. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z Students from various tribal primary schools studied together for the first time. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z He found the controls on the left side and studied them, picking out the correct button and pushing it. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Then he put a foot up on the railing and studied the water. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z “But you studied. I didn’t study at all,” he was like. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z He propped himself on his elbows and studied her as she polished her tools, noticing how carefully she lifted and cleaned each one. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z She created tinctures and studied the practical use of deadly poisons in Scythe Curie’s personal apothecary and toxic herb garden. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z She turned Crocodile Guts’s boat over and studied the bottom. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s such a studied pose, something of the country squire, some old come-on from a glossy men’s mag. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z William had a comfortable place in a settled society and suffered none of the hardships experienced by Kepler; he studied at the local grammar school, then went up to Cambridge in 1558. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z Then we studied geotropism by observing how our plant grew toward the ceiling, even after we tipped the plant on its side for a few days. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z I studied a complex of concrete buildings that were half covered with tropical greenery. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Hunt, McKim, and Peabody had all studied at L’Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris; Van Brunt and Post had studied under Hunt; Van Brunt had been Peabody’s mentor. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Woolf studied the horse’s head, then straightened out. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z We now know they use different objects for different purposes wherever they have been studied in Africa, so we can talk about chimpanzee cultures. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z And so Dell studied biology in college, which didn't go well because he couldn't store facts. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z My father himself never talked to me, except when we studied together. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Sierra took a deep breath and studied her old grandfather, the blue veins along his crinkled arms, the deep-brown eyes. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Unfortunately the lecture was on cellular anatomy, something I’d already studied. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Shadrach studied his sketch and added a row of x’s to represent the Confederates. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z He said he was from New York but had lived and studied in Mexico City, where he met his wife, who was from Oaxaca. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z But again I studied, and studied; I pretended perplexity. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z We studied the maps some more, and it was Jenner, I think, who spotted this area as a good place to look. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z We stood in the ruts of an old wagon track while Millard studied the map, turning it sideways, squinting at its microscopic markings. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z She bent over the rock pool and studied her body. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I studied the picture he was painting: tourists in swimsuits, lounging on the beach. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z “Tell me, have you studied any foreign languages yet? French? Italian? German?” The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z She studied the time on her watch, then pulled the thermometer out of my mouth. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z Janie gave them peace on his breast, then she studied his dead face for a long time. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z He studied the water, took a step downstream, and placed another cast. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z High John studied me and Gum Baby, then nodded. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Almost never is inductive reasoning taught or are mathematical phenomena studied with an eye toward guessing the relevant properties and rules. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Nailer studied the swank carefully, trying to divine if she was a liar. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z He studied at night, by the lamp at the kitchen table. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I sighed, marked my place with a piece of scrap paper, then leaned back in the chair and studied the kid. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “I think you have studied the heart already. I think you will go on studying the heart, Annabelle, no matter what you do.” A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I studied Arnold while he passed around matching leather notebooks. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Great uncles were being resurrected from the family Bible and studied carefully. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z I turned my head to the side a bit and studied the brand on my face; for the first time, studied it hard: the capital / that proclaimed my insolent manners and crimes. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z I studied the floor and mumbled, “The analysis of how something about the census something interacts with the something and pertains to something.” Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z He studied and became a master falconer with a license from the U.S. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z They studied all the papers and odds and ends. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I’ve studied the Texas problem from many angles and for many years. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z The scholars of the library studied the entire Cosmos. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z One day, if I studied hard and learned everything I needed to, I might be just as powerful as she was, and make as much of a difference in the lives of our people. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z The ladies’ eyes studied the sign, the earring, die scarf, the cutlass, and pleaded for him to move along. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z She studied the photo more closely, and as she did, the thoughts of the chameleon trickled back into her brain. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z She studied his face, the lines of confusion and anger. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He attended the King’s School in Canterbury in the early 1580s, at the same time as Christopher Marlowe, who was two years older than him, then studied at Cambridge. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z I stopped for a minute and even though it was dark I studied the rubble of a building that once stood there. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z He was completely awake now, and he studied the faces of the men. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z I studied him to know what he’d say before he said it. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z “I studied water purification,” he said at last. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The trackers stopped at the swept place and studied it, and the horseman stopped. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z Several other, fainter, comets were studied in the same way over the next few years, confirming his conclusions. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z Other things, like a forest ecosystem, or the structure of a government, are so complex that they have to be explored or studied before their structure can be understood. Understanding Basic Music Theory 2018-01-28T00:00:00Z She studied me from a treetop, Songololo begging for attention at her feet. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Lyte took up the cup, studied it, compared it with one of his own. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z As she prepared the meal, I studied the array of pickled salads and cuts of meat behind glass. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The lecture starts with some priest named Greg who studied vegetables, and ends up with an argument about blue eyes. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z He had studied and asked questions with the same unwavering intensity as when he had trapped and pelted and cured a Hebrew verb. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z How all the other botanists studied the blueness, but Mom said, Wait. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The Abbot studied the wonderment in Matthias’s eyes as he asked him a question, the answer to which the wise mouse already knew. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z “Mercy,” muttered one woman as she studied my scar. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Nox cursed under his breath, and Celaena studied the other Champions. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The ghost still wore a maid’s uniform, and her head tilted as she studied Ophie. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z I studied the front and back, not finding any markings. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z I studied the rules of interacting in the white world as a person of color. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “You studied cooking in France. You should be running a restaurant.” We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z I even knocked out my homework and studied for tomorrow’s test this afternoon so I can stay out until nine. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z Then she studied my face, like she wanted to guess my reaction. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z I had studied English since the third grade, but it had never been my favorite subject in school. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Their dad studied notes written on Post-its tacked to a bulletin board that asked, what’s the one book you always recommend? Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z While Muslims studied the words of the ancient Greeks, most Europeans turned to counting on their hands, and only a few knew how to read. Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science 2010-11-15T00:00:00Z He studied the Brown Pelican for a long moment. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z We studied astronomy, aerodynamics, rocket propulsion, meteorology, guidance and navigation, and digital computers—to name just a few. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He studied as that skin thickened, and deformed, and resolved, shaping itself as inevitably as a fetus growing eyes, growing ears. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z He put his elbows on the bar and studied himself in the mirror. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He studied Jason with a look of lazy disgust. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Tipping the strange box on its side, she studied the gold clasps that held it closed. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I can see why the book has been studied so carefully by scholars over the years. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Mami, I asked as we studied the results in the mirror, do you think I look just the tiniest bit like Audrey Hepburn? Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z He crouched next to her and studied Percy. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z At the Army-Navy store, Dicey studied the shelves of goods before she made her purchases. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Calista asked Hugo while I studied the donut case on the counter to decide which one I wanted most. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z As Jake studied the bumps, he started seeing patterns in the dots. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z He studied her for a moment, then positioned his legs similarly. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I was tired of hearing her talk about how I was different because my family held on to our traditions and our history while we studied and learned and improved ourselves at the same time. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “I studied at a Negro teachers’ college in Maryland. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Twenty years earlier, at the request of Chicago’s South Park commissioners, Olmsted had studied both Jackson Park and, to its west, Washington Park, and the broad boulevard that connected them, called Midway. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Jenny had studied it with him, and together they had mastered something of an understanding of the battle; they knew that it was a task Shadrach Yale would have set for them. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z The second lord, the straight-backed old man in the mail bymie, studied Reek with flinty eyes. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I studied the building for a long moment. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z He knelt by the small pit and studied the packed dirt around it. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Sitting next to her on our couch, I studied her lips, searching for burns. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z I held up the phone and studied it. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I studied the message board and soon found what I had come to see. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z As I said, he’d studied law in America, and he advised her not to sign the contract. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z No, he was curious about this Brylcreem guy, now you mentioned it, and he took the picture from Cletus’s chunky hand and studied it. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z Bull studied the two cards and began to laugh. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z In China, a person’s character was believed written in her face; a prospective bride’s picture was studied under good light. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Ignatius sat at the feet of his co-workers and studied his hand. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I’d studied the words so much by then that they traveled easily from my brain to my mouth. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z Meeks didn’t look at her as he studied the scrap of his name. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He studied the paint splattered over the book. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z As he filled up his cartons, I studied every feature of his face. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Lewis studied mutants in which the organization of these segments was disrupted. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z He studied the door of the cabinet and decided that it was open at about the same angle at which he had found it. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I knew the stuff, so instead I studied the other students. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z I studied the club pages, the sophomores, the sports teams. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z She studied his face: the wrinkles, the aquiline nose, the mumbling mouth. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Carefully, furtively, he studied their faces, trying to guess their thoughts and moods. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z Dad folded his arms on his chest and studied the cheetah. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z She turned her face up to the blue sky and studied it. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “They are not distant scholars, Elinor; they have studied your herbal practices in detail.” Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I tucked her in next to me, her hair tickling my chin, and fell asleep still smiling, knowing that if I studied hard, one day I’d not only be a rootworker, I’d be an artist. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z For a long moment, she studied his face. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z She pulled out her map and studied it. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z He studied the flames, trying to determine their exact location. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z Neel studied them closely; it wasn’t often that rangers came to their island. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z They studied each other warily, and Hazel fought the urge to run. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z At her Test the next day, Celaena studied the small table before her and all the goblets it contained. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z She pressed her lips together as she studied the circles and lines that covered my paper, then looked up at me suspiciously. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z In the candlelight she studied the lovely little face. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z He studied her face, decided she was serious, and put his leg back inside the cart. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Joseph studied the photo and found himself thinking about young Prince Mamillius, who died because he didn’t get a miracle in The Winter’s Tale. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z She set her pencil down for a moment and studied what she’d done. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He’d studied the farming techniques, the day-to-day problems of water purification and food distribution. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I studied my feet as I walked, heel touching the earth, then the toe. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Tad studied the wreckage, pulled hard at another board, and stumbled back as it came free. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z She studied him intently, and Con had to look away to avoid her eyes. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z We studied and we learned and no one ever saw us without a book or a pad and pencil. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He had, after all, actually dealt with yellow fever firsthand, while Currie had merely studied the disease. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z Her faded eyes studied the girl beside her, and now there was nothing childlike in that wise, kindly gaze. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z They led the simplest kind of lives, and studied and wrote; they grew their own food, built their own houses and furniture. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z The two men concentrated on the heart of the llama, and all the gathered shamans also studied the heart intently, speaking to it in praise and trying to listen to its message. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Marian took classes in German and French, studied with a famous teacher of German lieder, and met many people in London’s close-knit music community. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z Genie studied her face to see if any sadness about the fire truck still lingered. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “I”—Celaena thought of a lie—“studied it for several years.” Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I had studied the Quran, our holy book, since I was five; and my parents sent me to a madrasa for religious studies in the afternoons when school finished. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z If she had studied one transformation, she could study another—even if no one ever saw her work. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Indeed, during the Middle Ages the only Westerners who studied math were the Christian monks. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z He looked at the dashboard of the plane, studied the dials and hoped to get some help, hoped to find a compass, but it was all so confusing, a jumble of numbers and lights. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z He studied the column for a few minutes before handing it back. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z She studied them close with her good eye, then she sobbed and both her eyes overran with tears. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z The older fox studied the younger one for a moment, then began to trot. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He studied the phrase as the pain in his head subsided. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z He revealed later that he’d manipulated the Russian into a variation that Fischer had studied years before, and for which he had originated a favorable response. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z We reached a clearing at the creek bed and studied the rocky, parched ground, and I imagined a time when this had been a lively stream that one could wade in for a swim. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z She studied my face before she touched charcoal to paper. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z As Mars unwound from his laughing fit, he studied Maniac up and down; aware, too, that Maniac was studying him. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z But the material P. D. had placed on the two bed tables fascinated me so that I studied it and made notes without sleeping until dawn. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z She paused in front of a stand of hardwoods and studied the trees. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Cain studied her face as if he could read it, as if he could hear something Chaol couldn’t. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Once we were in the air, I lost my nervousness and studied the geography of Ethiopia, thinking how guerrilla forces hid in these very forests to fight the Italian imperialists. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Investigators at the Royal Victoria Hospital at McGill University found two thirds of 150 cases of uterine cancer studied by them gave evidence of abnormally high estrogen levels. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z I studied Latin Roots all morning, for the test. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z The manager followed Holmes to his second-floor office and there in the pleasant cross breeze from the corner windows studied Holmes’s drawings of his kiln. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z While I mopped and studied and tried to be the Jeremie everyone was proud of, you were washing cars, dodging taptaps, defending Lally. Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Hidden among her guests, the judge studied the two people standing off in the corner, the only pair in Sunset Towers who were not Westing heirs. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Missus Lockton studied our hands and arms, looked at our feet, and made us take off our kerchiefs to look in our hair for nits. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z A serious lady in thick black glasses even suggests I be taken to her lab and studied. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z “I studied; I did quite well in the examinations...” The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Most of the time, I studied things I needed to learn for school. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Seabiscuit gazed at the throng, stirring gently in the sunshine; Woolf studied War Admiral, watching him unravel at the starting line, whirling in circles. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z At any given time, two or three law students studied under her father, and many of them delighted in teasing Elizabeth about her passion for equality. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z The older nurse studied Stick's forehead, then looked back at me. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z He sat back and studied us in the rearview mirror. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z I studied them as I would a scroll that told my future. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z What I needed to think about was the algebra quiz I had first period because I hadn’t studied much for it. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z He studied the facade of the Night of Joy and lumbered up to the poster in the glass case. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I done studied about it many a time. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z The stern men walked quickly to the gulch and across the foot bridge and they hammered on the door of the doctor who had studied in France. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Obinze secured the washing machines at the back, tightening the straps until they were snug, and then climbed in and studied the map to find the shortest routes to their delivery addresses. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Lydia studied Madison with the look she’d give a clogged toilet. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Finally, he said, “I don’t want to be discouraging, but at present, only two men are able to contact the mhondoro. Both of them studied years before they were successful.” The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z I studied my map of South Carolina at night when everyone was asleep, trying to figure where me and Rosaleen might head next. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z As we squatted face to face, I studied his wide-set eyes and tried to teach him English words—palm tree, house, run, walk, lizard, snake. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The Station Inspector studied Hugo, his eyebrows scowling. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z They studied the way Pete blew his nose, that they might get it right; they studied his sneeze, his laugh, the self-important way he flipped through his calendar. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’ve studied pages upon pages of the history of a single stone.” The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Joey stared at Rock in one hand, then studied the man in his other hand. Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z I would of studied it forever, but I couldn’t help but look up. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He was an astronomer and mathematician and studied the evolution of the solar system. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z After reading the sign, she studied the floor, considering whether she might manage to leap from yellow to yellow. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Emily studied the book on her lap, as if the beetle on the cover might start talking and give them the answer. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Reyna studied the giant’s handsome, cruel face, his glowing mechanical eyes. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z We studied a number of subjects, some complicated and some simple. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he got up, turned his chair around, sat down again, put the saucer in his lap, took another drag on his cigarette, and studied Margaret, enjoying the attention. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She studied every student in the halls, wondering if one might be Babbage. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The man scowled as he studied Ucho, as if the boy were smeared in fresh llama dung that was unpleasant to the nose. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Bobby studied and practiced his German and was becoming semi-fluent after three months. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Perhaps, she prayed, the gods only spoke Chinese, never studied English, would not recognize temptation in another language. “...death, that this will be our secret no matter what.” In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z The probationers worked their shifts in the wards, studied three hours a day in their spare time, and slept. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z He studied the musculature at length before turning his attention to details like the hand and toes. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Ned studied the shape of his jaw, the eyes like blue ice. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She studied the deep slashes, like his skin had hardened and cracked. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He had some idea that I had studied instrument building and was in fact able to do all sorts of complex, technical work, though I had never told him any such thing. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He greedily studied the crowd and found the heroine standing near a sideshow. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I studied the scuff marks on the floor. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z “It was crazy how much you studied. You always had those cards.” It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z I’ve visited thirty-one inhabited planets in the universe, and I have studied reports on one hundred more. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The chaplain’s composure began trickling back as he studied the queer, cringing figure intently. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z She just said, “Oh,” and studied her Bible bingo card. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z I wish I’d studied the wounds more closely in person when I had the chance. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z She studied the muna with wonder before delicately placing it inside the folds of her clothing. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Frank studied the angle of the bolt in the mast and pointed toward the top of the cliffs. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The soldiers studied the tips of their boots. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z That night, for the first time, he studied all night. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z The sky god studied its placement for several seconds and made some small adjustments. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “I studied that two years ago. Is this what it reads like?” The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Apollo studied me, but he didn’t say anything, which I found a little creepy. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Then she again took his hands and studied them carefully. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z She studied each and every inch of it. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I studied at school every day with Catherine, after school every day with Mrs. V, and every evening at home as well. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z But for Mr. Larson and his students, it was the last lesson in a unit about the most interesting subject they had ever studied. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z As they set up for their third contest, the dwarf studied his opponent. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Lana studied Jones’ face, but his eyes were invisible behind the smoke and dark glasses. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He studied me, and an inane grin spread across his lips like a stain. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Our hearts felt full as we studied the code, took apart and repaired radios in the field, and learned how to fight with our weapons. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z They walked along the shore while his uncle studied the treestumps, puffing at his pipe, a manila rope coiled over his shoulder. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z The exam is only on the stuff we studied in class. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z She shook out a cigarette, lighted it and studied. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He took a step forward and studied her. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z He never said much, but he studied Cole the way a person looks at a chessboard planning the next move. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z He is a psychologist by training, but he also studied mathematics at MIT, and the rigor and precision of mathematics clearly moves him as much as anything else. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Dill pulled on the shirt, buttoned it up, and studied himself in the mirror. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Ironically, since hardly any medical men could read Greek, what they actually studied were new Latin translations of the 1525 edition. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z Only then did I understand where the shame had come from: it wasn’t that I hadn’t studied in a marble conservatory, or that my father wasn’t a diplomat. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Mr. Charles studied me for a moment, then thrust a box of cat food in my arms. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z She studied maps and the Tourguide book of the American Automobile Association and reviewed every field trip her class had ever taken. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z They studied wrinkles, reflections, shadows, wood, glass, and fabric. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z “Ms. Brennan, I just asked the students to sit. Have you studied karate or other martial arts before?” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Then the dark trackers turned and studied the horse and watched his ears. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z He was studying her closely now, as closely as he had studied his papers before. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z Frank studied Hazel and Leo carefully, as if trying to read what they’d been talking about. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I pressed my face to the door glass and studied the sky. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z He studied in the sun, in the rain, by every shape moon. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z The Avianca accident so perfectly illustrates the characteristics of the “modern” plane crash that it is studied in flight schools. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z In the corner was a cursive capital W. She had studied the twins’ penmanship notebooks to make sure she got it right. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Covertly, she studied the girls at the long table. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The man studied the store window as if he were assessing a painting, and then went back inside. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z White studied the pattern of deaths in Mollie’s family. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Chip studied the boys for the next two games, taking mental notes of what he saw. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z She never studied the Bible or inspected it; she just read it. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Hazel studied him warily, like she wanted to believe it. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Now, in the long, lingering twilight of a late June Northwest evening, Joe sat on the hood of the Franklin, in front of the office, and studied the lay of the land before him. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z “It was our old house, the one we lived in until I was five. I went to the wall every day to look. I studied the stain.” The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Frank Luzerne went to the morgue on Wednesday night and, after counting the number of bodies, he studied one by the flickering light of a candle. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z By day I studied Talmud and by night I would run to the synagogue to weep over the destruction of the Temple. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z She studied it and then let out another squeal. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z I studied night and day and within two weeks I was promoted to the sixth grade. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z His bloodshot eyes studied Nailer carefully, a snake waiting to strike. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z I studied in the Medica, learning more about the body and how to heal it. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I was the last person to deserve a halo, but I studied the effect, cupping my hands under my breasts, studying my pinky-brown nipples, the thin curves of my waist, every soft and glowing turn. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Milo studied Yossarian diffidently through the corner of his eye, hesitating tactfully. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “That much has always been clear to those of us who have studied wandlore.” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He studied her, as if he wanted to see her thoughts. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Enoch sat watching us from the bow, ready to take his turn, while Emma in a sunhat studied the receding island. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z While he studied it, I put on my linen duster and the driving cap with goggles, and big Loomis flipped a towel over the black sedan like he was shining a millionaire’s boots. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Instead, he studied the map for a long moment, then replaced the atlas on the shelf. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Maddie studied the map beneath a tent she made of her tunic. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z She studied the floor, waiting to see what Henry would say. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z As exam week got closer, Latin was the only test I studied for. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z He evidently was thinking this over, for he propped his head on his elbow and studied me closely. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z She hadn’t finished high school, but she had read lots of books, and she studied everything and everybody all the time. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z They turned down another hallway, and she studied the stranger’s finely crafted sword. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z It seemed Mrs. Dent had not studied that science: though, as she said, she liked flowers, “especially wild ones;” Miss Ingram had, and she ran over its vocabulary with an air. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Spurge studied it for several minutes and nodded. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z “If we had a Gaming Machine,” Matty commented in a studied, offhand manner, “our evenings would never be boring.” Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z The sixth-grade class tried to add to Charles Fort’s accounts and studied the idea of coincidence. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z He said I had an ear for languages, that if I studied hard I could be a translator for world leaders. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z The man studied Jonathan, then turned and spat on the ground. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z I brought the magazine close to my face and studied it for a moment. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z On Fridays from nine to one, we attended the college; on Sundays, during that same time span, we studied Talmud. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z She spoke to him in a language that, no matter how hard you studied it, could not be completely understood. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z She had studied hard and read the chapter thoroughly. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z That day I hurried home and studied my periodic table. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z She studied going back and forth on the El. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Rishi sat back, letting the rose fall from his fingers, and studied the tiny girl. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Little Lois bit her tongue and studied her New England Primer. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Thenceforth he studied the high arts and enchantments, passing beyond arts of illusion to the works of real magery, learning what he must know to earn his wizard's staff. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z She studied my face as I spoke; she seemed to be watching more than listening. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He had personal knowledge of their suffering, having lived and studied in Washington, D.C. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Dad leaned into the photo and studied it closely. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z These can be studied directly, by anthropological observation. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z The goddess studied me, which made me uncomfortable. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z She studied him more closely: watery brown eyes, sparse straw-colored hair, skin gone ruddy from a life on the road. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z At the top of the hill he turned and studied the town. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z And he had to be studied with a commentary. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z He religiously studied his blocking assignments for each game, because he was not about to make a careless mental error. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Percy studied the constellations—the ones Annabeth had taught him so many years ago. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Lee studied the shiny metal under the lamp, shifting the picture this way and that to overcome the highlights. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Zero was no longer an enemy to be avoided; it was an enigma to be studied. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z I studied the map of the tomb and the descriptions of its many rooms. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Jones walked around to the front of the wagon and studied the sheet of Big Chief paper. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “Don't go out there,” Quentin told me even as I walked outside the blockhouse and studied the rocket with binoculars. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Had he been just a little bit older and had he had to face the drudgery of programming with computer cards, he says, he would have studied science. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z If you studied physics at Harvard, then you know how to talk to an army general who did engineering just down the road at MIT. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z I studied the thickness of her hair, her thin frame. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z But Ben had never studied the features of the black man who was simply a part of the landscape, of no more interest to him than a storefront or a balustrade. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Past the House of Elders, the place where the governing committee lived and studied. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I studied her and all that made her pretty because I agreed with Michael Foxman. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z She studied the cover of my book and nodded to herself. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Every now and then I studied the map above my father’s desk and pictured Mr. Pirzada on that small patch of yellow, perspiring heavily, I imagined, in one of his suits, searching for his family. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z She studied her printed sheet and held it up to the light. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Frieda asked Dorian while her two companions studied Ignatius and nudged each other. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I studied the globe and started to spin it round and round with my fingertips. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Stepping away from the door, I studied the rest of the wall. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The Cherokee have most extensively studied the Wampus Cat, with whom they share their native region, and only they have ever succeeded in procuring Wampus Cat hair for use as a wand core. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I studied his eyes, the pain he was trying to hide, and I realized then that things had gone too far. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Maybe it was the way she studied me so hard that made me feel like she could see right through me to the brocade wallpaper behind me. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z I sat on the sofa, stuck my legs out in front of me, and studied the scabs on my shins, the brown scars of countless wounds and scrapes. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z “I’ve studied it again and again over the past few days. The body was totally destroyed.” Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Leon studied the mill house, the oven, and the stone table. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Early in life, she’d expressed an interest in the sciences, but her father thought she’d have no culture and so at Cambridge, she studied French literature. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z He studied British literature at Kim II Sung University, which is reserved for children of top officials. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z He took a deep breath and studied me more closely. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Bunny waved his hand magnanimously and turned over the check, rummaging in a pocket as he studied it. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z The son of a country doctor, Wilkins had studied physics at Cambridge in the 1930s. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z I studied him in his chair, Unable to stand, to wash, to pull on his pants. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I'd studied Spanish in high school but had no idea whom she was calling or what they were talking about. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Having studied Byrne’s past games in chess books and magazines, Bobby knew something of his opponent’s style and the strategies he frequently used. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Got good grades when he studied, bad grades when he didn't. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z In the off-season he worked as a lawyer, studied languages, and traveled the world. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z They studied the sky, searching for pinpricks of starlight through the drifting clouds. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z He studied the shiny surface and clicked the case open. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z While I was the aged parent, weary of the tiresome antics of the one and the studied patience of the other. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z So I studied literature and liked it better. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z And the more we studied, the more I knew I’d never be able to get all ten right. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z I hadn’t studied the photos as closely as I should have. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Alfred studied a printed poster on the wall. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z The latter sat facing Poirot, and for the second time Poirot studied that unprepossessing face, noting the false benevolence of the brow and the small, cruel eyes. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z To recognize the differences between the two, we studied an impact crater in Arizona and volcanoes in Hawaii. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I was still fishing and wondering if I could pull my liver up, or my kidney, or some organ we had studied in science when suddenly Mrs. Maxy swooped down on me. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z She plucked a paper fan from the hymnbook holder and studied the picture on it—a white church with a smiling white lady coming out the door. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Before she pushed through her school’s main entrance doors, Emily studied the idling vehicles in front. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z They sat facing each other in a booth, and Jean Louise studied the napkin container, the sugar bowl, the salt and pepper shakers. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z He studied them like he was trying to give them a grade. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z He studied theoretical physics and threw himself body and soul into work on entropy, a process at the heart of thermodynamics, which seemed to hold much promise for an ambitious young man.* A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z Instead of studying Talmud with him on the Shabbat, I studied alone while he slept. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z He studied orchids because they were so beautiful and people used them as an argument for God’s hand in nature. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I had no idea if he’d borrowed any of the puzzles from them too, but I’d studied the games and their solutions thoroughly, just to be safe. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z And Eclipse Boy, studied by the greatest doctors in Europe but still a mystery to this day. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I’d felt a bit like Noah as I studied the countless boulders scattered across my claim. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Leale paused, studied his patient’s face for a moment, and placed his ear over Lincoln’s chest. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Or maybe it was the way she studied the building behind him that made her seem so different. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z She wanted to ask him where exactly his brother was coming back from and what he had studied, but she didn’t. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Amy studied her reflection in the oven door, arranging her white bangs and liking what she saw. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z It is this kind of guidance that distinguishes middle-class children from children of working-class and poor families, according to sociologists who have studied how social class affects child-rearing. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z He studied it for a moment, then turned to the old mouse. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I studied the hundreds of Scandinavian teenagers seated in the hall while I was being introduced. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I watched my mother and studied her face. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z When he found a sermon leaflet in his family’s mailbox, he studied it and an idea grew. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z Frank and Hazel studied Percy’s face with concern. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z I studied the painful look on his face. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I studied her face to make sure she was being serious. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Through the haze of smoke and the dim light, he studied the wreckage. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He stood apart shyly and looked at Rocinante; he peered in the door, even lay on the ground and studied the heavy-duty springs. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z White studied the man who appeared before him: short, portly, and middle-aged, with ghostly white long hair. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Dad majored in architecture, like I will one day, and Mom studied interior design. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z By the light of the flickering candle he studied his face curiously. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z Still holding The Gold-Bug, Emily studied the pile and considered which category of fan she fell into until she realized she was different. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z They studied mechanics in theory but they had no practical interest in machines. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z The mellow eyes of the man followed the boy’s puzzled glances as they studied the strange warm world in which he had suddenly found himself. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z In school we studied American history including, for the first time, slavery. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z I sat there and studied the darkness, trying to see through it to some sliver of light. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z They studied photo- graphs and technical drawings of the Vemork plant. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z George brought the cards together tightly and studied the backs of them. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z She picked a magnifying glass from the floor and studied the letters. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Smith walked him every day and studied his gait. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He studied her face to see if it was still tired, if she looked sad. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z After all, I wasn't crippled in any way, I just studied too hard, I didn't know when to stop. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z Born twenty years after Elizebeth, Davis had studied math in West Virginia during the Great Depression, then struggled to find a job that used her talents. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Lennie reached for a face card and studied it, then turned it upside down and studied it. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z He listened with eyes that studied my every twitch and expression. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Diana blinked and tilted her head as she studied him over the gun. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z It’s obvious that she’s studied almost nothing for the citizenship test. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Joe crouched next to the older man and studied the wood and listened intently. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Nodding, Robb had studied the map her uncle had drawn him. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z In 2003, a study by University of California, Davis, researchers studied two crops of corn, strawberries, and blackberries. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z And while Mom and Mrs. Menzer studied the Cobalt Blue Orchid in their lab, Mom and I kept our own orchid in the greenhouse. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I studied them closely until they left the train, their shoulders rocking, their heavy heel plates clicking remote, cryptic messages in the brief silence of the train's stop. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z I hadn’t studied very much for anything, and I wasn’t doing so hot on the quiz. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z He studied, ate, slept, and wrote to Abra, and this was his whole life. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Then he studied everything he could find on astronomy over again. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Three times a day she studied a little book, which I found, on inspection, was a Common Prayer Book. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z The Paqo studied my face a moment more before he, too, turned and made his way to the center of the fields. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z It turned out that the restaurant’s owner, Gul Khan, was one of Habib’s classmates from Kabul University, where Khan had studied biochemistry. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z She studied the ghosts and noticed all of them wore some sort of badge on their toga—a raven, or a torch, or a bow. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z And many students, having studied first the book and then the Playboy interview, wanted to hear in person this so-called “fiery Black Muslim.” The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z The captain studied him thoughtfully, then nodded at Reynolds. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Sitting beside him, I studied his profile and couldn’t help smiling. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z They ate together, studied together, and played together. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z In the midst of the bustle, Charles studied his barnacles, and the older girls, Annie and Etty, had their lessons together. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The rope tying her to the tree dug into her waist, and she spent a few moments unknotting it while she studied the boy, asleep in the same position he’d been in the night before. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He placed his gun against the tree and studied where they were. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z That spring Ged saw little of either Vetch or Jasper, for they being sorcerers studied now with the Master Patterner in the secrecy of the Immanent Grove, where no prentice might set foot. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z He also studied the games of Mark Taimanov, the 1956 champion of the Soviet Union—and a concert pianist—who introduced novelties in opening play that Fischer found instructive. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z My father looked grim as he studied the war maps that showed the Allied advance between D day and the third week of July. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z We went to school together at the University of Cape Town and studied culture and reconciliation—a subject for which post-apartheid South Africa had become a living laboratory. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z He paused, and Hanako again studied the cracks on the sides of his face. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Rabbinic literature can be studied in two different ways, in two directions, one might say. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z The man studied him and scratched his beard, which was the exact same shade of red as Joseph’s hair. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z She studied the old knight as the galley drew near to a pier. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Jon slid his new dagger from its sheath and studied the flames as they played against the shiny black glass. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z My father and I listened to the news broadcasts, read the Times, and studied the maps. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Her gestures, her voice, her social graces had been so well studied and cultivated that she could have fooled anyone who wasn’t familiar with her past. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z As he studied it, an idea clicked into place. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z People who had actually been teenagers in the 1980s, all now approaching old age, had the strange experience of seeing the fads and fashions of their youth embraced and studied by their grandchildren. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Ben studied his father’s hook shot from the window. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Say you are in math class waiting for the teacher to hand back the results of a test that you had not studied for; I give waiting for the test results a ten. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Slowly his eyes opened; he winced, turned his bloodstained, broken face to Taran, and studied him for a time as though without recognition. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z I studied my face in the mirror and wondered what New Yorkers would think when they looked at me. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z We didn’t have any moon rocks to study, so we studied earth rocks instead. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “Man is born, grows up and dies according to certain laws that have never been studied,” Quetelet wrote. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z Carrots absorb more insecticide than any other crop studied; if the chemical used happens to be lindane, carrots actually accumulate higher concentrations than are present in the soil. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z I studied the dark walls covered with darker sketches. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z He studied his fingernails, then locked eyes with me. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z During the next half hour they tapped, they studied, they pressed, they poked, they leaned, they tugged, they opened, they closed. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z My dad smiled as he studied the book—but then he said, “Dante, this is really very generous—but I don’t know if I can accept this.” Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z He looked again at the swells, studied them. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I studied the envelope for a return address but found only a fading postmark that read Cairnholm Is., Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z In the car, I studied the map, leaned back in the seat, and closed my eyes. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z She didn’t read or write much, and she hadn’t studied science in school. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z She said she had never studied fractions when she was in school. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z “Then he did French for an hour. Then he studied Russian. Then he would read philosophy. He did that religiously, every day.” Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z Side by side they studied the road, which sloped gradually down toward the south. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z Nailer studied the crowds, glad they were in darkness. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z “We’re not interested in a military coup, General,” the head of Embassy intelligence replied in studied Spanish. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Dimple shook her head, her eyes wide as she studied him. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I went away to college—Berkeley in the sixties—and I studied, and I marched to change the world, but I did not turn into a boy. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The sorcerers who studied her weren’t exactly kind. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z The idea of having to speak a foreign language all the time was overwhelming, even for girls like me who'd studied English for years. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z “You studied medicine for a while, didn’t you?” he said. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He studied literature and poetry, attended the theatre regularly and continued to play the lute to a high standard. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z Bristle studied Pax as he pawed the dirt from his cheeks. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I studied him as well, the white crinkled skin surrounding his dark brown eyes, the splendor of the individual red feathers. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z They stopped a few yards from the Argo II. The leader looked up and studied the demigods. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z It was an aboriginal darkness now that Toomer studied, waiting for a face or a voice to materialize. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I often studied at Grandma’s so Dad wouldn’t lecture me. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z She had studied in Japan for several years. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z The judge studied Sandy McSouthers' prizefighter's face as he leaned against the open doorway. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z His eyes studied me as though I were the patient. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z She studied him for a moment longer, from the way he balanced his weight to his left, to what feature he first noticed when his eyes moved on and he examined the other competitors. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “He’s the new guy Keiko likes. He studied with her today at the library.” Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z Max studied the pattern of the cracks in the plaster. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z A short time later, an optometrist examined my eyes and studied the spots on my blouse. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I studied the red exposed brick wall of the room and tried to identify the rap music coming from a car passing by. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z So the next morning, after breakfast, we spread our maps across my motel room bed and studied the possibilities that were suddenly opened to us. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z Chacko studied his treatise on “The Peaceful Transition to Communism” with an adolescent’s obsessive diligence and an ardent fan’s unquestioning approval. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z "All the brass in this booth is not worth twenty honors," Dany told him as she studied the reflections. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z She studied it for a moment and then suddenly kissed the middle. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z He had already studied two and a half pages that afternoon. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z I listened to the music, not paying much attention to the lyrics, and studied the few couples dancing. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Such a quivering can be studied by laser reflection techniques. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He studied the man for a second more. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z They rigorously studied his opening, middle game, and endings—and filtered classified analyses of their findings to the top Soviet players. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Jethro sat at his sister’s side and studied the page to which she had turned. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z James intently studied the pencil he rolled back and forth under his fingertips. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He studied the sky all the rest of the way up; the mare had only one direction to go because the trail had become too narrow even for her to turn around. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z He studied his pack of cigarettes for a minute. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He studied Neel’s map for what seemed like a long time. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z He studied what he was doing for a long time, then said, “Vivian wasn’t always nice to that baby.” Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “I studied under...them, for many years. Before...Well, before.” Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z All throughout the years that he lived in Budapest, Bobby studied Russian almost every day, and he used Olga to correct his grammar and pronunciation. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Mamaji studied in Paris for two years, thanks to the colonial administration. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z He tested the heft and strength of his hoe handle and studied me. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He stooped over the metal tray containing the letterpress blocks and studied them closely, tapping to make sure that I had wedged each block firmly in place. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I put it in an old three-ring binder that I kept in my backpack and studied until I knew every word by heart. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He studied her tensed body before he raised his dark, well-groomed brows. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Tad walked to one of the narrow windows and studied the parking lot below, looking for Frankie’s white Mustang. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z They sat down and she gave each an apple to munch while she studied the map of the park. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z She studied Jones’ face, but the glasses prevented her reading anything there. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He retrieved the sheets, studied them, wondering which part had upset Rachael. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z Mr. Levy studied Ignatius with a certain curiosity. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z August, though, turned off the television and studied May, frowning. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The ranger studied his hands as if he had never noticed them before. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Another sixty seconds passed, and Varney still studied the papers with unhurried concentration. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He pulled it free and studied the blade. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He blew the dust from the lids and studied them. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z "We studied the Egyptians from November 4th to December 2nd," he said. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z Luke studied her face, seeing lines of fatigue that hadn't been there before, noticing that the hair around her face now held as much gray as brown. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z I pulled out a record by a band I recognized and studied the singer’s face on the cover. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z She studied her own work again, looking for some way to salvage it, then sighed and put down the needle. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Dad leaned on his crutches and studied the photo. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Since those always consisted of multiple-choice questions, I always did well, but I wanted to be like the rest of them as we studied. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Hazel studied the ground at her feet and frowned. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Jacob’s was inflected with the rhythms of the Hebrew Bible and the beit midrash where the men of his village studied and argued. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z My school and my tribe are so poor and sad that we have to study from the same dang books our parents studied from. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z I brought it out, studied the Ancient Greek writing engraved on the side: Artoklusmos. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Leaning forward and peering, Rick studied Pamina in her heavy, convoluted robes, with her wimple trailing its veil about her shoulders and face. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z You need to know that I've studied your case very closely. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He had studied the woman's photograph; she was known to him only as ANNA. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z The boys he had led and lorded over were all ahead of him now, because of the months he had lost, and that spring and summer he studied with lads younger than himself. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z Farquar studied the arm for a long time, pressing, feeling, like a doctor. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z “Lee,” he said, “don’t tell me you studied Hebrew!” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z He ran his fingers around the base of the rocket, studied carefully the soldered washer, sniffed speculatively at the cured black-powder mix. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I felt better ’cause that meant he knowed that note was powerful important and needed to be studied hard. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z He studied me, a glint of suspicion reflecting in his keen gaze. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Though Greek gave him so much trouble, he’d actually studied it far longer than any of the rest of us, since he was twelve, a circumstance about which he perpetually boasted. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z As she studied herself, the stall door behind her opened in the mirror. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Coleman is a classicist who studied at Oxford and a former consultant for McKinsey & Company who clearly enjoys his role as a provocateur. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z His eyes studied me intently—deep brown eyes that I didn’t understand—but at least he didn’t dangle me off the ground like a dead animal or look at me as if I smelled unpleasant. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z We also studied a lot of geology, which I didn’t expect. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Connor studied the necklace while Zion flipped gently through the fragile sketchbook. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z As Mom studied Diego across the table, her fingers twitched, itching for a cigarette. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Farmer was trained as an internist and ID specialist, but he had studied other fields on his own, including obstetrics and gynecology, because the needs of his patients demanded it. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z She studied the images of his liver and saw that it was enlarged, but, other than that, she could see nothing unusual. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Stuff got in the way. She hasn’t studied in a long time.” A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z It sort of felt like yesterday, when I came home from school and studied myself in the mirror, wondering what the boys saw when they looked at me. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Very much a man of his time, Copernicus was strongly influenced by the humanist movement in Italy and studied the classics associated with that movement. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z By then, however, William Harvey, who studied under Fabricius in Padua from some time in the late 1590s to 1602, was well on the way to explaining how the blood circulation system really worked. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z In all the years she had studied at the Academy, she had never heard of anyone doing what Taisin had just done, and she was fairly certain that it was forbidden. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z As she studied the symbol, she tried to imagine what it was supposed to be. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He studied the sculpture, then suddenly reached over and smeared off Shakespeare’s mouth with his thumb. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z He used to think he could use electricity to invent a movable light, if he studied hard enough. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Styx studied the name badge on her chest for a while. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I opened my eyes and studied the tower, admiring the way it loomed over my bed. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z “Where do you get the time? I thought you people always studied Talmud.” The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z When the story ended, the old woman studied my mother for a long time while she wrapped and rewrapped her faded blue pagne over her flat chest. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z There was suddenly a lot more work than I’d ever had at my old school, and no matter how much I studied, I wasn’t quick enough. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z “I’ve studied some unusual cases. As luck would have it, I’m one of the few researchers in the world who has experience with your condition.” A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z James intently studied the pencil he rolled back and forth under his fingertips. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Sensing the group’s anticipation, though not mine in particular, Josn slowly undid the brass clasps and drew out his lute with an air of studied nonchalance. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Leo studied the cliff top and muttered under his breath. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z While she waited, to be sure no one was at home, she studied the brown paint on the door. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Denna’s dark eyes studied my face, as if she couldn’t decide if I was making fun or not. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Part of each day he studied with the Master Chanter, learning the Deeds of heroes and the Lays of wisdom, beginning with the oldest of all songs, The Creation of Éa. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z Thursday night, me and Calista studied and studied with the flash cards. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z Psychologically, his behavior can be studied, for if he is a positronic robot, he must conform to the three Rules of Robotics. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z Jack’s arms were crossed now, and he studied Mr. Remora the way you might an abstract painting. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He studied via distance learning over the TV, Tam Lin sent off the homework, it came back with excellent grades, and Celia praised Matt lavishly. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I planned to work for one year while I studied for the LSAT, then I would apply to law school. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z He couldn’t yet speak Spanish, so Bayona acted as his interpreter as Farmer put his stethoscope to each person’s chest, asked questions, and studied everyone’s X-ray. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z For the first part of the day, from nine in the morning to three in the afternoon, we studied only Talmud. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z He studied the frightened faces of the villagers. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He studied literature and languages, with a concentration in Classics, and was described by fellow students as “a scholar.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z She studied the milky streaks on the counter, hoping for a miracle. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Her uncle studied her from under his bushy eyebrows. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z The stars were silver in the night, and I tipped my head back and studied them. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She studied my expression, then raised an eyebrow. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I studied the clouds’ dark shapes—flocks of lost sheep straying across a desolate wasteland, blown to rags and tatters by the wind. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z He studied my face for a long second and then nodded. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He and Lissa studied each other silently for several moments, as if neither was sure what to make of the other. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z He got his books out, studied a few days, called. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Richardson tipped her head to one side and studied her tenant. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Mini studied her own palm, then bit her lip. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He studied the photograph surreptitiously and then closed the magazine and put it back where it belonged, on the top shelf. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The sweet maker next door studied his ledger next to the glass display of sweets in rows of orange, yellow, and pistachio green. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He studied construction and graduated in November 2008 with his high school diploma. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z He studied his face for a moment, picked up a bottle, took out the cork, smelled it, tasted it. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z He studied the fake leather binding and gold lettering. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Alone in my bedroom, I studied pictures of intelligent men and searched for a common denominator. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Candless studied the high- altitude parasails where they flew against gathering clouds. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z But my mother had studied at a famous nursing school in Shanghai, and she said she knew all about genetics. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z He studied the water down inside the cabin. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I studied in the evening until the sun set, and I stood in line to use the little libraries that missionaries had built for us. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z We studied together quietly for another hour before she said she needed to leave for dinner with her parents. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z Pastor Tom made his hands into a steeple and studied his fingernails. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z She studied the key for a few more seconds, stuck it back under her dress, and walked out of the room. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z All the authors I studied, all the historical figures, with the exception of George Washington Carver, and all those figures I looked upon as having importance were white men. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z All the creatures Kyle had read about and studied in the dinosaur books downstairs were now swarming across the giant video screen in front of him. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z Nico studied it in his palm for a few seconds, then slipped it into his pocket. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z He studied the scene with narrowed eyes as if he could sense that I’d just come dose to death, the way a wolf can smell fear. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z In the dim light I studied his face. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z But as he studied the mountain, his right hand slowly formed into a fist. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z Mark Antony had studied public speaking in Athens as a young man and had developed a keen appreciation for the Greek customs practiced throughout the region. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z Their dad studied notes written on Post-its tacked to a bulletin board that asked, what’s the one book you always recommend? Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I studied his face—his wide nose, his round cheeks, the lines in his forehead, his eyes squinting at his heavy thoughts as he sipped. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z When he saw me he abruptly hung up and gave me a long, studied look. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z The math exam is nothing like the one Soon-Lee and I studied. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z “And what—” He stopped and studied the scene. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z She held out one paw and studied her painted nails. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z Ekon studied her a moment before seeming to come to an idea. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Buttercup shut her eyes tight and studied the memory of the Countess. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z The men studied medicine, law, theology, and emerged repeatedly in the powerless government offices available to the native population. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Though her approach was markedly different from the work of others who studied insects, she wanted her book to portray this interconnection—just as she had observed it every day on her walks. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z The policeman bent over and studied the hole. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z But beneath that soft gentleness there was something stubborn in her, and no matter how conscientiously he studied it all out, he could not understand the gentle stubbornness in his wife. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z She studied me with eyes as ted as the firelight. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Beyond Sixth Avenue the movie houses began, and now he studied the stills carefully, trying to decide which of all these theaters he should enter. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z Adam said, “You two have studied this. I only got it through my skin and not much of it stuck. Then Cain was driven out for murder?” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The serious, systematic study of medicine was intensifying, and to scientists the human body was like the polar icecap, something to be studied and explored. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z They studied every stream, every walnut tree, every bear cave, and every flint-stone deposit in their vicinity. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Tool just studied Pima with his dog eyes. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z He studied them and then handed one to Jamie, who was saying something to Linds, something she did a half smile back at. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z There was a long silence, and Alfred studied the green vegetable stains on Lou's apron. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z I studied a collection of metal boxes with locks and keys. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I studied the little outpost, and feeling the diviners eyes on me, I came to the only reasonable conclusion. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z He had, as Julie noticed, examined the air ducts—the openings along the wall through which warm air flowed in winter, cool air in summer—and he had studied the windows. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z She studied me distastefully, like I was a bag of dirty laundry she’d been sent to fetch. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z But it was a slow process, and as he painstakingly ascended toward the crest of the Step, I nervously studied my watch and wondered whether I might run out of oxygen. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z He lifted the dressing and studied his leg. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z I pulled out a stick, took off the white paper and the shiny silver foil under it, and studied the powdery, putty-colored gum. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Instead, she studied her hand until she found the puncture on the back. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She was holding the same reading primer that I’d studied from five years pass. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z As I studied it, I began to develop a theory: Somewhere in the OASIS, Halliday had re-created the Tomb of Horrors, and he’d hidden the Copper Key inside it. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z The women studied the pictures of clothes and houses, gardens and cars with great interest. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z No one read the essays; I wrote them for myself, the way I imagined Tyler had studied for himself and himself only. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He took a paintbrush from his robe and studied the page. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z I studied you and your teachings for a project in tenth grade, so it feels most natural to interact with you as a homie. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z She held my gaze while I studied the gold flecks in her eyes. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Tool studied them with his yellow killer’s eyes. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z She asked her neighbor for help studying Greek, a subject most often studied by boys. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Reynie studied the board a moment, scratched his head, and wrote down his answer: YES. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z To tell him I loved him, I studied far into the night. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z She studied her sleeping grandfather’s withered face, his gaping toothless mouth and flaring nostrils bathed in the warm glow of the reading lamp. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z She shifted her eyes to his face and studied it. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Someone who studied natural philosophy was a ‘physiologist’. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Even from the back she looked like someone who studied American fashion magazines. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Blore studied with naive surprise a statuette in brass—wondering perhaps if its bizarre angularities were really supposed to be the female figure. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z I studied the situation, then laid the matter before white friends of mine who held influential positions in the Works Progress Administration. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I knew them well of course by now, but had never studied them with a view to reproducing one of them as a fancy dress. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Hollister studied her for a moment, his one tired eyelid dipping down as it always did. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I studied my father as he stared at the tile work on the ceiling: endless geometric patterns that made me think of traveling through a wormhole. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z The old man studied the triangle for a full minute. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I studied the pattern of pink roses on my plate. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z But it was Mother who spun the stories that made the things we studied really unforgettable. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’ve studied this place and dreamed about it for so many years.” Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Ned studied the rocky face of the bluff for a moment, then followed more slowly. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I studied my face to see if it had changed but all I could see was the same old face. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z All his life he had studied how things worked—it was one of his favorite things to do. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He studied her, the honesty in her eyes, the frank openness of her face, and his shoulders relaxed. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z She studied my hand, so I lowered it. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z When Mitch walks into second period, I am studying my notes, trying to recall some of what I studied. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z He pulled the overalls aside and studied her smooth white flank. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z He studied the pad he held in his hand and continued. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Grandpa leaned in, studied the board a minute, then said, “Will Tweedy? Everthang you told me to do, I done done. You see anythang I missed?” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z She has read about the siege; she has studied photos of the old town before the war. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Throughout the eighties, using HeLa and other cells, scientists studied HPV infection and how it causes cancer. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z She studied the pups hoping they had a simpler way of expressing their love for him. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z As the coach called names from his list of tryouts, Ben looked around and studied faces as lonely as his. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Out in the woods now with Sairy, Dallas pulled out his own block of wood and studied it. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z She lived in a cheap basement flat on the fringes of a very refined neighborhood and studied her betters. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Some chatted with neighbors, some looked up at the gilt ceiling, some studied the pattern of the Oriental rug. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z In my first year, I studied English, anthropology, politics, native administration, and Roman Dutch law. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Now Desdemona studied the catalogue in secret, memorizing the pictures so that she could re-create them later. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z To relax, he read science fiction and studied Einstein’s theory of relativity. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z I studied her face, her hair pulled back neatly now. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He studied at night and went through the heavy wooden doors into the school at a run, every morning. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z I submitted my homework and studied for my exams, but I did so out of terror—of losing my scholarship should my GPA fall a single decimal—not from real interest in my classes. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z The trainees, poor men and women like Ann from across North Carolina, sat on folding chairs and studied how to involve people in community projects. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z In addition to literature, Cleopatra studied science and math. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z I studied it, the way her smile seemed to crackle with her own brand of electricity, and felt something inside of me shrink in defeat. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Sohrab kicked his heels against the fence beneath us and studied the shadows we cast on the ground below. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z They came to practice on time, didn’t miss games, studied hard during the afternoon tutoring sessions Luma required her players to attend, and supported their teammates on and off the field. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Henry studied an old loblolly pine that towered behind Pastor Tom. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He studied the letter and the few legible words that remained. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z She studied me so close I thought she could see my thoughts. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Peering at the newspaper folded in his lap, he studied the temperatures of cities around the world. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z We then studied until 5 P.M., followed by an hour’s break for exercise and dinner, and then study hall from 7 until 9. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Dad flicked it a couple of times, swaying back and forth; then he held it up to the light and studied it. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z His family would later tell investigators that he went to the gym for an hour, then came home and studied the flight plan for that evening’s journey to Guam. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z He studied me with those magnetizing tawny eyes of his, eyes that had haunted my daydreams since the day I met him. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I studied the folded paper and made bold. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z She opened her eyes, studied the peaceful faces of her grandfather and brother. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Have we courageously studied the causes of war? Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The frontispiece for Maria’s caterpillar book features the first caterpillar she ever studied: the silkworm, perched on its host plant of mulberry leaves. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z She studied me with yellow eyes and an open mouth. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z For ten seconds Chapter Eleven studied my documents, detecting no forgery, as the clouds burst overhead, and I made him get me one more piece of cake. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z He picked up a piece of the broken nose and studied it for a second and then sat down, holding it on his lap. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Tyrion studied their faces; they would indeed be well rewarded, he vowed to himself, but perhaps not quite as they imagined. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Seven had done everything she could think of: studied for her C.A.T. exams, attended every witching social event she could fit on her calendar. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Dicey sat in the car and studied it before she got out. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z I picked up the album cover and studied the photo of the woman whose voice sang out from the speakers. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z We thought hard, and studied maps and atlases—there were plenty of those in the study. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z I paused and studied the flecks of rust and paint, how they appeared against the fields and mountains beyond. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z He had to be studied like a page of Talmud. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z I studied her as she slowly turned the pages and read some of the comments out loud—as she stopped to laugh again and to explain who had written them. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z As she questioned me, she studied what I wore, assessing the fabric and appraising the cost of each item and making a judgment about my taste in general. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I studied Martin’s body for any hint of movement, but he lay still. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z They studied the infinitesimal effects of spit on snow and history. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The girl studied her, ignored the question, then asked, “Why did you come back to Japan?” A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He studied me up and down, like he was trying to figure me out. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Pushing my hands into my pockets, I studied him. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z He picks up one for Italy, full of illustrations of the architecture he had studied so carefully as a student, has admired only in photographs, has always meant to see. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z “I studied far in advance,” says my mother. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z She studied his lips, a second too long for her own liking. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Neighborhood differences have also been studied: How stressful is a neighborhood? Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z “Maybe? I wish we had a map again,” Mini said, squinting as she studied her hand. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Next Dr. Zinchenko studied the holographic statues projected into black crepe-lined recesses cut into the massive stone piers that supported the arched windows from which the Wonder Dome rose. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z Anansi bowed, then studied the snake and the wooden pole, comparing the two. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z She held up the silver plate and studied her reflection. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z The head of the department in which he studied was a Professor Kylmer, a very famous man who had once won a Nobel prize. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z As I put the beef back, I studied the loose board in the back of the pantry. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z I relaxed against him as we studied the landscape below us. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Then I closed my grail diary and studied the Pac-Man machine in front of me, like a gunfighter sizing up an opponent. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I studied the stitching on her uniform and made out KtUi. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z They all studied Shona, the official language of Zimbabwe. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z She studied him, not ready to believe that this boy was a bona fide hero. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Many educators have studied the role of gender and how it affects teachers and teaching. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z He studied her grip on the trapeze in the hope that the camera would record her fatal plunge to the sawdust far below. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Darwin has hunted rheas in Patagonia, studied owls outside Buenos Aires, and scaled a waterfall in Tahiti. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Mr. Turner drummed his fingers on the polished surface of his desk and studied my calculations, slowly turning the pages. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I could imagine that anyone who studied there would get an education fit for a king—or in my case, a queen. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Seated at his desk, floundering over a math test—fractions, which he had not studied the way he should have—he glanced up at Mentor, the schoolmaster. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Everyone understood perfectly because it was something everyone had practiced and studied religiously. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Like me, she studied with the TV on. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z “Well, there was no one else to talk to. But most of the time he sat by himself and studied.” The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z He might have studied the saxophone had he not been born to immigrant parents who considered even pot holders an extravagance. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z I sat down and studied the fading hearts and stars I’d drawn on my arm. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z “Of course. Of course. I know Fred’s weaknesses. I’ve studied his fears. I know how to play mind games and make him mess up so much they’ll be begging for you to come back!” Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Here, in the evenings, they studied blacksmithing, carpentering, and other necessary arts from books which they had brought out of the farmhouse. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z It hardly mattered what she studied, as long as she was learning. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z Half the people who studied botany were hippies who thought they could return to some natural world system. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z “Nobody seems to have been hurt by this child,” she said with studied nonchalance. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z They walked out down the beach and sat in the lee of the dunes and studied the map. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z He studied music as a graduate student, performed professionally with orchestras and ensembles, composed music, and conducted. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z I kneeled down by the plumping mill and studied it. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I caught Daniel’s eye on the other side of our father; he studied me for a long minute. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z For weeks I had studied maps, large-scale and small, but maps are not reality at all—they can be tyrants. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z As Chronicler gathered his paper and quills, Kvothe studied the angle of the sun through the window, a pensive look on his face. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Little is known about what he studied there. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z The banker studied her with shrewd dark eyes. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z At a crossroads they sat in the dusk and he spread out the pieces of the map in the road and studied them. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Her dad studied a group photo of his beloved Beats for so long Emily wondered what he must be thinking about. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z At age ten, he won the conservatory’s prestigious gold medal before going on to the Paris Conservatory, where he studied under Joseph Massart and Leo Delibes. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z He turned and studied the beach and the dunes beyond. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z People had heard of it, especially the three village teenagers who studied English in school and often dropped by to discuss life in what they called, "Ny." Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Starting from kindergarten, they learned of the black man’s glorious history and from the third grade they studied the black man’s original language, Arabic. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z I studied battles way before I ever stepped foot in the Ring. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Adam studied his brother’s face until Charles looked away. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z We saw a low ring of stones built up with cement and wondered who the mason was who knelt there and studied the shapes before fitting them to-gether. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z She studied in her rest periods and ate her meals with a book propped up on the table before her. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Most of his shows were hilarious, others so dark that they sounded maniacal, and he had a studied laugh, not quite a cackle—more a pseudo chuckle—that made him sound deranged. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z She studied every student in the halls, wondering if one might be Babbage. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She studied the line next to the number 1. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z To round out her education, Cleopatra studied art and music, and for recreation, she sailed and rode horses. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z She studied her own work again, looking for some way to salvage it, then sighed and put down the needle. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She studied me with an extra, bemused curiosity, as if trying to place where I came from and how precisely I’d landed on her doorstep. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Mother studied Granddaddy with a puzzled expression, and then turned her gaze to me. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z I studied the photo of Father smiling, his arm around Dr. King’s shoulders, shortly before the speeches began at the March on Washington. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Arms still folded, I gradually turned around and studied the large room I was standing in. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z She studied the way she walked too, lightly — why should she struggle with English? Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z I studied his strong, handsome face and knew he would have no trouble finding a lovely wife. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z He had studied physick at Cambridge and practiced in the city of London before coming north to Yorkshire. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z He rubbed his whiskers and studied the body. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Eventually, faith faltering, Helen studied harder, walked more, bought new clothes, wrote her parents less. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z I’d thought by picking something that I’d studied in Cuba, the whole thing would be easy to do, but it was hard to express myself in English when all my thoughts were in Spanish. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z He studied the silver leaves that shone dully on Bull’s hard shoulders. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Lee studied him, looked away, back to the hill above Gettysburg. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Trotter put her fork down and studied him. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z After the war, he studied auditory channels, trying to understand what we focus on, and how much information we can absorb and process and under what circumstances. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z 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 I studied each chess piece, trying to absorb the power each contained. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Mother ignored him, but I studied his face in the bright morning light. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Usually when Lynn got home from school, we would go to the market, where we studied the treats for a long time before picking out what we wanted: often a powdered-sugar doughnut. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z He studied Father Drozdov in his black robe and white collar with a snarl. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Bobby obligingly studied Waters’s books and other checkers books, but he never entered a tournament. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z She studied that a while and for a second her face worked again as though she would cry. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Her mother studied her like she was a bitter disappointment. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z He studied me in the mirror now that he had me covered with the striped neckcloth, and I saw a frown of faint recognition. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z If I studied hard enough and stayed focused, maybe I would get there. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z He studied the note, then added the date and time. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z They studied vocabulary words, drilled on how to write sentences, and practiced taking multiple-choice tests. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z As they began the long walk back to their mother, the heavy languor of the afternoon soaking into them, Ben studied his mother. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Zane studied the laces of his shoes, the way they crossed each other. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Harrison nodded and studied me as though he was already considering options. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z As she studied that part of the horizon, she detected other lights winking as they were hidden or eclipsed by trees. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He studied me for a minute, scratching his chin again. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z It was founded in 1912 by a group of black intellectuals, many of whom had studied in England and America. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Klein studied nurses, intensive care units, firefighters, and other people who make decisions under pressure, and one of his conclusions is that when experts make decisions, they don’t logically and systematically compare all available options. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Soldiers studied battle strategies in the sand gardens. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Nailer picked up the picture and studied it. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z He studied the town-house windows, most of which were covered with wooden shutters. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “I’ve always been interested in your cases. I studied them in medical school. Only one in a million such mutations prove beneficial. You’re remarkable people.” The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z I studied her, searching for the hatred buried beneath the layer of pleasantness on her face, the fear hovering in her soft eyes, the disgust caught in the corner of her smile. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I wiped my eyes and studied my feet. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z When that was done, she picked up a chrysanthemum and studied it closely, turning it this way and that. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I studied buildings a lot, partly to get ideas for the block tower. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z If we studied birds, maybe we could learn to be free. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z She studied poetry and the plays of William Shakespeare, and she wrote poems of her own. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Virgil studied his own hands as they worked away at the peel on a clementine. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z She remembered approximately where she had seen the rats go in, and she studied that part of the bush carefully. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z This led him on to mechanics, where he did important work on momentum and studied the nature of centrifugal force, demonstrating its similarity to gravity, and improved on Galileo’s treatment of the flight of projectiles. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z He held an axe in his hand—forged to be a near replica of one he’d studied in a museum in Iceland. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I studied the people and saw the worry carved into their faces like a carefully designed mask. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z While he lectured about my inappropriate behavior, I studied the inky little stars and hearts I had drawn on my arm that morning. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z As I studied longer, I could see the creases where the quilt fell away from between his arms and sides. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z The demon stopped and studied Father as you might look at a dog that had suddenly said he was going to the opera. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t like the way they were looking at me—as if they were waiting for an answer on a test I hadn’t studied for. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Next they read out loud again, which was painful, and afterward they studied science, which was fun as far as she could understand it. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z So I collected books, museum brochures, and post-cards from all the places we studied in class, like the Tower of London and Anne’s attic. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z They laughed & then ran to Prince & studied him, having seen few Negroes, I reckon. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I hadn’t studied math since long division, and the concepts were unfamiliar. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Declaration studied Old Johnny Mercer putting a green tarp over Aunt Florentine’s grave site. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Arm unfolded a map of Harare and studied it carefully. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z There we studied, talked, and even danced until the early hours in the morning, and it became a kind of headquarters for young freedom fighters. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I studied its precise drawings and stored in iny memory the virtues and uses of all plants. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I’d studied them so often they had become private treasures to me. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Alby glanced at the friends closest to him, rolling his eyes, and Thomas studied the crowd again. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z The tragedy would be studied for years, become legendary. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I leaned back against the rough siding of Uncle Chester’s house and studied that Montana sky. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “But I didn’t tell him to report it. And I definitely studied my brains out to be ready.” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Mrs. Sen took the aerogram from India out of her purse and studied the front and back. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z No one with an essay in their hand was saying anything, but they studied their marked sheets and made faces before turning their papers right-side down. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Naomi studied the scene from the outside in. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z The Book of the City of Ember, which all children studied in school, taught otherwise. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z His glad-handing, varsity chumminess was totally alien and therefore suspect; then, too, he studied the classics, which are certainly harmless enough but which still provoke the raised eyebrow in some circles. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Mother bit her fingernail and studied Ruth May. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I would hope that at a school like Amsterdam Heights, these roles would be studied and exposed, that we'd create scripts that dismantle these caricatures. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z It was fortunate for her that he too had neither read nor seen the play, having studied chemistry. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Her first husband had been a coachman but “studied jury” to win her. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z Most of the time at after-school we studied and learned things, but sometimes they gave us classes on how to be more healthy. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z “You mean you worked all day and studied at night? Was it worth it?” The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z When his dad and Tina found out that the baby would be a girl, they drew up a long list of possible names and studied it for a long time. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Scientists who have studied faces, for example, report that there are huge differences among people in the location of facial muscles, in their form, and also — surprisingly — even in their prevalence. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She studied the drawings they had made and noticed one of the sleeping rooms had a tall loft in it. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z And I figured I should probably be pretty proud of myself too, because Betsy and I had studied really hard, and I knew that was why I did so well—the studying. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z Diana studied the pile of desks, looking for something stable to climb. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “I’ve studied a floor plan of the house, remember. If we let you go off wandering by yourself we’d very likely never find you again.” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z When they were gone, the widow studied Tyrion, her black eyes shining. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z A lot of young girls studied this in order to take part in the big obon festival held every August, a festival honoring dead ancestors, asking them to bring good crops in the fall. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z Still, he studied her face, hunting for signs that she’d betray them, that she’d pull a Sloth and stab them in the back. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z She wished she had studied up, but Latin never came as easily to her as Greek. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z There was talk in the village that he was a very educated man, had studied at the Sorbonne in Paris, France. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z I studied the big cement columns in the building. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z I really studied this book by the Austrian monk. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z While I studied various tribes, she studied their art forms and collected samples of their crafts. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z He stepped up to a blank monitor, studied his reflection. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z She studied his face and listened to his even breathing. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Wallace came up with further data when he began working with James Neel, the geneticist who studied the Yanomami response to measles. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z “You sure you’re just not afraid of competing?” he asked with studied quietness. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z Since 1990, when Dr. Strayer had begun digging into the issue of driving and attention/distraction, he’d studied the subject from numerous angles, amassing a host of papers on various nuances. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z I studied the two horseflies that had landed on Old Flap real careful. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z I wrote the spelling words in my notepad and studied them as I worked. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z I studied the physicians’ reports on him last year. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z Then I took those papers home and studied them. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z I took her hand in my own and studied it. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z At intervals, while turning over the leaves of my book, I studied the aspect of that winter afternoon. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z And she would tell him about her classes, what paintings she’d studied that week, and her favorite, the real reason she woke at four thirty every morning and stayed up late every night: photography. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Emily studied the book on her lap, as if the beetle on the cover might start talking and give them the answer. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Scores of our friends and neighbors, including some of the boys with whom I had studied Hebrew and watched the makeshift comedy skits, silently walked down the main street toward the train station. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z Again the judge studied the doorman's battered face: the scars; the bashed-in nose; the hard, blue eyes under those taped spectacles. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z This time there was no growling rebuff over the prey: instead, the cat sat down a few yards away, studiedly aloof and indifferent, then painstakingly washed down the length of his tail. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I studied the African women, the big white-haired man, the fat couple and their children, the Japanese tourists. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z None of what I studied intensively until three a.m. is on it. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z His eyes got serious, and my breath caught in my throat as I studied his face. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The girl studied him for a minute before replying. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Dimple studied him closer while he talked to Isabelle, but couldn’t see it. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Then I magnified both images on my display and studied every micrometer. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z While Henry looked about, poking obediently into the closet, Palmer studied Henry. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z Very little is known about his early life, but some accounts say that he also studied at Oxford, although there is no formal record of this. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z Then Leale lifted the president’s eyelids, studied the pupils and understood the seriousness of the wound: It was a brain injury. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The taller one turned around and studied my face. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z In the years since Yali and I had that conversation, I have studied and written about other aspects of human evolution, history, and language. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z I studied different gardening techniques and types of fertilizer. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Tyrion studied her face for a moment, before he spied fishbones in the ashes. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She picked up the apron and studied it for wrinkles. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z She opened her hand and studied the peanuts for what seemed like a minute before choosing one. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Jonathan studied his face as if the puzzle could be untangled there. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z He studied me and then carefully laid the paper down on the footstool. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z But mostly I just studied for those two weeks. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z The bucket made its way around the room at a snail’s pace as each man studied the contents and chose a small portion of discarded potato or bread or gristle. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z He sat down and studied his clenched hands. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z When I turned in the drawings based on my scientific calculations to Mr. Ferro, he studied them, asked a few questions, and then called in Mr. Caton to do the work. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z He studied me for a moment, then shook his head. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he would come close to actual weeping when he described to the class the death of Manolete which he had studied exhaustively while in Spain. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The first symptom of the trouble appeared when Madison studied Hamilton's proposal for the funding of the domestic debt. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Sahil studied me for a long moment, until I was almost squirming under his scrutiny. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Steadying himself, he carefully turned the map around and studied it through his half-glasses. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z But Jim, who had studied mechanical engineering with an aerospace emphasis, wasn’t a computer geek. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z As Rhonda studied the girl’s face, she pulled forth the vaguest memory, and tried to grasp at a name. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z I knew that he was particularly well-informed on the Afro- American’s plight, as for years he had lived and studied in America. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z In that way, Reggie looked like lots of other people Dr. Watson and Dr. Strayer have studied. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z The patrolman studied her for a moment, then glanced back at me. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Instead, she studied the Fannings intently for clues as to their mysterious behavior. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Their chromosomes and proteins have been studied with such detail and precision that scientists know their every quirk. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z Here three city blocks were crowded with vendors calling their wares while eager shoppers studied merchandise or haggled over weights and prices. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z I made up every scrap of work in every class, I got a tutor, I studied like a monk... Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z I laid it out on the ground and studied it—it was caked with dirt, but I could tell it had once been a necklace with a polished turquoise stone set into a dark metal. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I had studied American history the year before, but I was having a hard time making the connection. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Another long silence while the captain studied him, frowning. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z She studied his image, his hands tied above his head, his eyes rolled heavenward, arrows protruding from his chest and sides, and felt a great sympathy for him. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Rose studied the book’s photo of the Lipstick Building for a long time, then just nodded her head real fast again without looking up. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z In certain diseases and abnormalities studied by these investigators the number differed from the normal. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z He studied the bump carefully, then pounced upon it with his large beak. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z I watched from a short distance as the shaman studied the koka plant intently, examining the leaf patterns and listening to their inner wisdom. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z He put his head close to mine and studied me through thick glasses under the streetlamp. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’ve lost everything. I’ll suffer in the Underworld, no doubt But in the meantime . ..” He picked up the boy’s scroll, studied it for a moment, and slipped it into his sleeve. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z In the spring we studied King Lear and Hamlet. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z “Carlisle swam to France, and continued on through Europe, to the universities there. By night he studied music, science, medicine — and found his calling, his penance, in that, in saving human lives.” Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z They studied the movements of the moon and planets and predicted eclipses. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z He had studied maps of this area for weeks, and he knew precisely where to get off the bus—a place marked by a large boulder right near the road. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Among other things, he studied the nature of light, using prisms and lenses. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z She put the encyclopedia down and studied the old, wrinkled bills. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z Wash studied his mother’s face and saw that she couldn’t resist their manners. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “I know all that. I’ve studied it. The gains are drops of water and time is passing. I want it faster, I want action—action now.” Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z He studied them and organized them by kind—in the tradition of natural historians. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The animal came closer to the bars and studied him curiously. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z She had studied it carefully, for two minutes, three, five, and in the silence the class grew uneasy. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Theresa studied the hard copies like she was picking wallpaper. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Anya remained next to her mother and watched as the man with the winged helmet dismounted and studied the various postings. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Lycaon studied him like a new type of meat in a butcher’s display case. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He slowed alongside the white frame building and studied the emptiness in front of it carefully. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z The next day, the men studied the narrow lead of open water they found themselves in. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z After the Banks/Switzer dance duo left the floor, I studied this one group of kids that sort of stood out, where everyone looked particularly happy, especially hip. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z She studied me for a moment, weighing my life. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yakov told me once that he had studied Russian until he could speak it fluently without an accent,” I said, thinking of the bitter pride in Yakov’s voice when he had told me that. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Still holding The Gold-Bug, Emily studied the pile and considered which category of fan she fell into until she realized she was different. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Perry, his eyes glitteringly immense in a face now almost phosphorescently pale, studied the ceiling; and presently, after placing a picture postcard on the patient’s bedside table, the rebuffed visitor departed. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z Groves talked it over with Oppenheimer and other scientists at Los Alamos, many of whom had studied and worked in Germany before the war. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she studied the map and admitted that they would have to go back to Route 1. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Later, alone in the shack, Mr. Trepid studied the map. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Waiting on August to open a box containing the new shipment of Black Madonna labels, I studied a piece of honeycomb. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The queen studied the wives, daughters, and mothers who filled the benches. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Silence fell, and Dorian tried not to fidget as his father studied him. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z She took out the finger and studied his stubby-nailed hand for a minute. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z Theresa took it and studied the title, printed in tall orange letters with black shading. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z But the studied detail did not stop there. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z He studied her like he wasn’t seeing his daughter—just the young lady he wanted her to be, once Clarion Academy got through with her. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z I don’t think I ever studied more diligently than in the weeks after our evening at Ntselamanzi. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Quite possibly she made it up. Those who use these instruments have studied for many years, and even then they can only understand them with the help of many books of reference.” The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Lockton studied the boy, then looked over to Bellingham, who was inspecting one of the opened crates with a nervous Charles by his side. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z She studied my face for a minute, and then pressed her hands to her cheeks, smiling. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z The threat worked: Worried now, Sophie buckled and studied hard to pass the Abitur, a difficult graduation test, in order to receive her diploma. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z By the table he studied the sleeping boy. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z He had studied those books, and he had no reasons to believe the stories any more. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z He studied Aron, saw his quivering lips, but he noticed in time the flaring nostrils. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z We gave it to Mr. Grant, who reviewed it, looked at my birth certificate, studied my report card, then wrote on the top of the form “7–18.” When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Frank studied the two of them, quietly marveling how the tension between them had disappeared. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z She studied it for a second and okayed or nixed it. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z She studied one of her own paintings quietly, then handed the glasses back to Lori. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z They walked around and studied the pictures and read all the quotes from my people. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Somebody in Illinois must have studied engineering at a regular school. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z She refused to step back as he studied her face, then her hands, then the rest of her. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “It’s a small scrape. There will be no scar,” he said, but his voice was detached, and his eyes studied the faraway mountains, as if he were not truly with me. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z I have studied astrophysics and even waste management systems in space aircraft, but I have never given any thought to the procedure for custody or guardianship of a minor in the state of California. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z He studied Tyrion as a man might study a talking snake. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z As the coach talked, Jason studied Leo with concern. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Under Cushing, John studied pituitary syndromes in dogs and mice and contemplated X-ray irradiations of humans. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Snowball, who had studied an old book of Julius Caesar’s campaigns which he had found in the farmhouse, was in charge of the defensive operations. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z For a moment he studied the doorway, preparing himself to go in. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z Then, each of the others turned with a studied ease and took a step toward Haliax, into the shadow surrounding him. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She studied me, then looked at Chestnutt, who twitched an ear. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He stopped and studied her for another moment. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z The little ones horsed around in the back, teasing, wrestling, tickling, quarreling and laughing, while Dicey studied the map. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z They studied each other’s eyes, you know, like they had antennas and were sending radio signals to each other. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z Fin studied her student, with her serious expression and windblown hair. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “Yes, it's a wing,” Prosper agreed after haying studied it from all possible angles. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z I carefully studied every inch of the Disney Marathon Fundraiser to Beat Diabetes website. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z At his seat Bobby studied the stage from the audience’s perspective, seeing it as they must have seen it for two months, when they’d watched the combatants in profile. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Every so often I studied Sam for signs of fatigue. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z In the early morning I had studied maps, drawn a careful line along the way I wished to go. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Cole swatted at the persistent mosquitoes and studied the bay. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Prometheus studied me as if trying to understand my anger. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z He leaned back in his chair and studied me. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z For a moment Elizabeth’s eyes studied him gravely, then she smiled, and said it was fine he was home. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z He stopped working and studied me like he was going to say something, then went back to the envelopes as soon as he saw me glance up. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z |
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