It is part of what makes Volpe’s accomplishments all the more surprising. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z

“My dad used to sing to me,” Axel says, surprising himself a little. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

And when she opened it, I wasn’t as surprised as I was curious. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

Too many Trojans had been slaughtered in the first surprise. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

I was surprised to read at the Toronto Zoo—a very fine zoo, I might add—that leopards can jump eighteen feet straight up. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

Rab showed no surprise either over his return or the strange story that he proceeded to pour out. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

I realize I’m still frozen with my hand plastered to my chest and my mouth open in surprise. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

Olanna struggled to hide her surprise, then, when Mrs. Ezeka came out and hugged her twice in the spacious living room. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

They admired the way Carter had employed his fists to demolish Rollo but they felt more secure with Archie in command, Archie who was capable of surprise after surprise. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

“And so does your dad. By the way, we have a little surprise for you tomorrow night.” Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

Wasn't he getting his head stuffed with surprises! The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z

Frozen gryphons stuck out of the ground like feathery Popsicle sticks, their wings still spread, beaks open, eyes wide with surprise. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

John was surprised at the meager demand in Berkeley for the isotopes being discovered and manufactured by the cyclotron with the efficiency of an assembly line. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

He turns around fast and his eyes are big which means surprise I think. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

He was a shrewd, soft-spoken man who was well-disposed to our mission, but his perception of the situation surprised and dismayed me. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

That had really surprised Papa, because he had always believed that there were special people—people born special, just like he was born to cook. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

If he had expected to find her languishing, re-proachful, or indulging in sentimental tears, he must have been greatly surprised. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Well... I suppose it could be a storage room with some special tools in it or something—” A look of surprise came over his face. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

I wasn’t surprised that he did because it kind of became a legend. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

“You used that bonkers machete spell! The plan was to catch it by surprise, and instead you alerted everyone we were here!” Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

“Why am I not surprised? King would do some mess like that.” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

It was a surprise, therefore, to find that this new-comer remained standing on his feet, and it was he who made a signal to the waiter. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

Even more surprised when I took off my coat, stood on a blanket, untied my belt and sleeve strings, and let the kasha come spilling out. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

She looked surprised but impressed when I showed her your worksheet and my chicken books from the library. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

I could not see the expression on his face, but I fancied his voice held a hint of surprise. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z

Everyone was surprised when Grandpa Sorenson showed up at the funeral. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

The kinship I felt suddenly for the old land... it surprised me. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

She dumb-shows surprise at the cake in the shape of the Island. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

He has no chance of leaping from the bed to elude a surprise attack. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z

Similarly, simple African villagers who have never left their remote homes may not be particularly surprised by their first sight of an airplane: it is outside their comprehension. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

She looked surprised, then sat down quietly and looked at her hands. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

Thomas followed him, surprised at how heavy his breaths had already become. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

“It’s new to you, Little Pumpkin. Nothing surprises me anymore.” A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

“One family,” I echoed, too surprised to say anything else. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

He went over to his hole, and to his surprise it was nearly finished. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

“Well, don’t be surprised if you start flinging flaming squirrels on level seven.” Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z

“But they can't erase your true nature. I can tell that you sympathize with Ampai and those dark forces moving against me. I'm troubled by this but not surprised. Not at all.” A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z

Toby felt the oddest sensation then, as though every emotion he’d ever had—happiness, sadness, worry, surprise—was colliding inside his body, battling to see which one of them might win. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

“I came to surprise you. Like Daddy said.” Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z

In some of his portraits he imitates the Japanese style he loves: framing the head in surprising ways, using strong colors. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

“Your designs are so original, they surprise us,” one of them explained. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z

Vivaldi’s legacy survived in the somewhat surprising influence he had on another, very different, composer. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z

“You know, I’m surprised the Daily Prophet hasn’t reported all these attacks yet,” he went on thoughtfully. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z

I don’t know where she learned this, but I heard her say it one time and it surprised me. The House on Mango Street 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z

Somehow Gilly would have been less surprised if the woman had said fairy godmother. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z

I guess he wasn’t surprised to find himself in a hospital — both he and my mother seemed to have become used to this bizarre world. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Him as killed your family. Us in the graveyard, we wants you to stay alive. We wants you to surprise us and disappoint us and impress us and amaze us. Come home, Bod.” The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

To her surprise, after all the children received their presents, Aunt Consuelo reached under the living-room sofa and dragged out a large brown-paper bag. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z

The new paradigm of collaborative research pursued in the ramshackle Rad Lab surprised visitors bred in the insular working style still prevalent in academia. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

I’m surprised that I could make a highly intelligent audience laugh. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

“I’m surprised. I thought Florida . . . and your mother . . . well, I thought that’s what you would want.” Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Then suddenly he looked up with a surprised expression. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

Grandpa had made the Lord seem so real, I wouldn’t of been surprised if he’d said good night to Him. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

He was surprised to find the resentment he had stored up over all these years melt away in the presence of this bent and shrunken old man who was staring up at him in fright. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Over the clatter and banging of the wheels and couplings we cheered and they yelled back, both sides taken by surprise. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

My mouth opens in surprise, and I immediately regret using the word “fun.” A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

You were a little too surprised to see me. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2016-07-31T00:00:00Z

Mom, who I think is just as surprised, replies, “Thank you, Isaiah. Really. Truly. I thank you.” Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

But the service man was even more surprised than Captain Cook. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z

And then the High Blade said something to Goddard that was a surprise to Volta, although in retrospect, it shouldn’t have been a surprise at all. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

That surprised Dicey, and, sensing his concern, she was grateful to him, for the first time in all the time in Bridgeport, truly grateful. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

He bent over and again forced back the leaden flange; and then a shock of surprise and dismay shot through me. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

To my surprise, Cristiana was still skulking about She sidled past and I smelled lavender. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

“Otherwise, I shouldn’t be surprised if they blistered.” The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z

He looked at me with an interested, surprised expression. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

Old Stew might rant, he might take you by the collar, become belligerent, even stumble on the stairs when going to sleep, but none of it was a surprise. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

And he felt himself growing cold now, and the depth of his coldness was not a surprise, and he closed his hand around Milholland’s notes. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

Did he say: “Hullo, Pippin! This is a pleasant surprise!” The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

Another surprise was that Hope Springs, on first inspection, didn’t have any sign, statue, or other significant marker dedicated to Arletta Paisley. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

The chain was still warm from where it had been kept against her skin, but I was surprised to find that the pendant wasn’t anything more than plastic. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

I stepped off the bus in Bluefield to a sea of familiar faces accompanied by applause and cheers, brandishing the surprise medal I had garnered. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

To our stunned surprise, Maha coughed and then cried. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z

After the way the afternoon went, I guess that I shouldn’t have been surprised. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I was surprised when Theresa, not Tino, took charge of the meeting. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Minli was a little surprised to see a goldfish, but smiled a greeting. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z

Actually, it’s a silly expression, and I am surprised that I used it at all. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z

She was not surprised, for example, to see her moving around the room in a trance, seated in an armchair with her legs tucked under her, pulled by an invisible force. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

She woke up from her surprise and took off like a deer. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

A murmur of surprise rippled around the gathering. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

I knew my mother had a whole sad side to her past, but it was always a surprise when I was reminded of it. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

One afternoon, Mom surprised Adria and me by saying we could ride our bikes as far as the stop sign at the other end of the street. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

We were surprised as well, for the judge’s question gave us hope. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

He surprises me both with the mildness of the statement and with the assumption that I am lying. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

They passed out boxes of heart-shaped soaps, fuzzy slippers, creamy pink lotions, fancy hand towels, men’s shiny ties, and chocolates, which surprised Liyana, since they’d barely eaten chocolate in their own house. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as Mr. Neely said it, a part of me knew whose project I would pick, but I still surprised myself by getting out my notebook when Mikayla did her presentation. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

The kid with a squishy nose and strange legs isn’t that surprising when you’re three years old and you hear stories about talking bears sitting at a table eating porridge. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z

It catches me by surprise, because she’s barely acknowledged my existence for most of the night. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z

He explained the phenomenon to a surprised Livingston by sketching the lines of electrical force on a blackboard. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

Henry’s hips give one tiny push up into him, involuntary, surprised, and Alex swears. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

I want to thank her, too, with a surprise of saying something in our language, but there is nothing in my throat to call up. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

The others, surprised by his cry, halted and turned; but Legolas started to ride back. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

I was surprised no one had stopped him yet. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

I sprang to my feet at once, feeling guilty, and apologised for sitting there so late, and he bowed, saying nothing, very polite, very correct, but I caught a flicker of surprise in his eyes. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

Pundit: It wouldn’t surprise me if both boys had ties to Banks. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

It is not surprising that the history of science is a problematic activity, because science itself constantly claims to escape from its own temporal specificity, its own artificiality. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

Later in the day, we decide were going to surprise Mom with turkey chili for dinner. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z

Lee was used to it and found his balance at once, but the force took Grumman by surprise. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We shall storm the office very shortly, thereby surprising the foe when his senses are still subject to the psychic mists of early morning.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Yet I am neither thrilled nor disappointed by the news that they might let a colored man into Ole Miss, just surprised. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

But as the balloon drifted closer, Lee was surprised to see that they were children. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

“And anyway, nobody has any bail. I’m surprised they let me off that easily.” The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z

She started to float out in the cloud of noise and energy created by people who affected the world, and was surprised to hear someone say her name. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z

My shoulders and neck instantly relax, surprising me. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

“You sound surprised, as if you never imagined these people capable of such things.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

It was no surprise that Dad wasn’t there. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

It shouldn’t have surprised me that peculiar children have peculiar eating habits, but between forkfuls of food I found myself sneaking glances around the room. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

After all the talk about how smart she was there was a lot of surprise and some people were saying that maybe she wasn’t as smart as people thought. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Her gaze rested on Rosa, the oldest of her living daughters, and, as always, she was surprised. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

I look up in surprise to see Patrice and the others have arrived. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

My dad looked genuinely surprised by the news. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

He was hiding down by the bayou, in Old Man Martin’s crawfishing shack, and Martin got a nasty surprise one early afternoon when he found that Sanders boy sleeping in his cot. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z

“We will in a minute,” Mamá answered, “but first, we have a surprise for you.” Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

Or maybe he could just sit on the porch, surprising whoever came out to pick up the paper that next morning. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

I shouldn’t be surprised that the leader of Candor is this forthright, but I wasn’t expecting a public announcement. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

“Not all my hopes, Kate, no. That would be rash. But the world can surprise you. I am a younger man, but this much I do know.” Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z

“Mr. Milton met us in Olney last night and loaned us his horse and buggy to drive up here today. We wanted to surprise you; we had hoped it would be a perfect homecoming.” Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z

I’m surprised my tear ducts still function at all. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

"It doesn't surprise me that you have a thing for redheads," his grandma said. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

A known enemy is less dangerous, less able to surprise. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

“I was surprised they didn’t expel him,” said Henry’s mom. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

To his enormous surprise, she readily agreed, and even lowered her lashes. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z

Her reaction was even more troubling than he anticipated: she didn’t seem surprised. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

The guard surprised me by making the same gesture to the bird. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

“Rich with dark sweetness, and a surprising kick of spices.” A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

Tyrion had hoped for a few more days without Cersei's interference, but he was not too terribly surprised by her return to health. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

“You continue to surprise me, Amari. I had no idea my desires were so obvious. You watch and you learn. That is very wise.” Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Henry huffs a little in surprise but returns it fully. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

I’m surprised she hasn’t got it locked up in padlocks and barbed wire. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

Then I did something which took me by surprise. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

When the money was used to pay for The Vermeer Dilemma, she was surprised but could hardly complain, given her request. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

He opened the door and she jumped back, surprised. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

I was surprised to see how my hands trembled opening it, so much that I was obliged to turn my back on my mother and grandmother in the living room and go to the kitchen. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Uncle Kufa knelt beside her and tried to wipe her face with a cloth, but she threw him back with surprising strength. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

She wanted to be surprised later to find more familiar clothes and treasures waiting in her bags. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

The goat seemed surprised to see visitors this late, but she relaxed at Rupa’s familiar touch. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z

The innkeeper simply stood, and in that moment his expression held no fear, no anger or surprise. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

“I had to finish your surprise. I wanted to. It look very nice. I wish I had more money, I make you many skirt. More skirt than you can wear.” A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

In a surprised voice she said, “Oh, where?” Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

He looked up and saw with surprise that faint stars were appearing overhead amid the strands of hurrying cloud and fog. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

The book was eighty-nine pages long, and this surprised Palmer. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z

But none of it surprises me, just confirms what I already knew: Brian is a way cool person and he and my brother were in love. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

I have a tiny clothespin at the bottom of the calendar pages, so I don’t cheat and peek ahead — I want each month’s flower to be a surprise. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

No one was surprised when Frankie and his sister enrolled in a different school or how now that Frankie was healed, he was leading a new team to victory. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Perhaps he had sounded surprised, now that he thought of it, but it was the same surprise he would express if a similar discovery were made in England or anywhere else in the world. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

I dive backward, thrashing through a cluster of surprised onlookers. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

It seemed to surprise her as much as it surprised Ekon. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

On the third Sunday after Snowball’s expulsion, the animals were somewhat surprised to hear Napoleon announce that the windmill was to be built after all. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z

Shawn surprised everyone when he announced that he wanted me to operate the crane. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

And now she did a most surprising thing. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z

The blades both cut into Sorrento’s right side, creating a shower of sparks, and to my surprise, they actually did some damage. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

He seemed surprised and hurt but didn't linger on it. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

He leaned back in his chair and looked at me in surprise. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

He pulls his wrist free and, to my surprise, rests his hand on the side of my face, his thumb skimming my cheekbone. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

He had practiced this, pulling the water with the broadened end, and he knew how it felt, so the resistance didn't surprise him. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

“Me and Mom are going to be surprising you for your birthday tomorrow, and I know how you hate surprises, so act surprised.” A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

When Osh didn’t want to talk, he didn’t, so I was surprised when he answered me. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

“I wouldn’t be surprised if there wasn’t a game down to Thayer’s haymeadow this afternoon. You could get to know some of the boys.” Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

Looking at herself in the mirror, she was surprised to find a pretty girl looking back at her. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

Before the day was over, there was one more surprise near the campsite: Kermit found a walking stick. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z

Of course, when Jeremiah heard he was being handed a family fortune, he was very surprised. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z

When he looked up, surprised, I put a stack of nonfiction down in front of him. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

The words that I had spoken surprised me to my very core. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

Not surprising; pictures from Chiefs parties were always splattered in the weekend papers. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

Downstairs, she was surprised to find her mother awake in the sitting room, her hands folded over her lap, looking out the window. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z

James really liked the surprise I had for him. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

It surprised Matt to see how poor the man’s writing was, when his speech was so intelligent. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

I went out into the cold, annoyed both by his lack of surprise and by the short, clipped manner in which he'd spoken, but I started out, taking my own time. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

Until she finds another surprise: the red box. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z

The rest of the lineup was assembled with no surprises. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

They rang the bell, and Nob came to the door, and opened it a crack and peeped through; and when he saw them standing under the lamp he gave a cry of surprise. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

For one brief moment, the surprise made me forget everything else. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z

Save up my skill to surprise the Court when Madoc gives me permission to seek a knighthood. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

Britt-Marie and Laury both draw back in surprise, then look at each other before shifting their gazes between me and him and starting to smirk and make their eyebrows dance. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z

I fingered the ends of my long, tangled hair, and was surprised to feel some of the tightness in my chest ease up long enough for me to take a deep breath. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

Do you know, I shouldn’t be surprised if that man turns out to be a murderer—one of these train robbers you read about. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z

It is too soon to say that all the Viking microbiology results can be explained by inorganic chemistry, but such a result would no longer be surprising. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

When the Germans launched their surprise attack on June 22, 1941, Marina, too, tried to sign up to fight at the front. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

“You’re not stocking the shelves in the store! Don’t plan it all. Let life surprise you a little.” In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Gyrfalcons advance against the Phantoms, the Castle Raiders beat the Windwalkers, the Cloud Knights destroy the Sorcerers, and, much to everyone’s surprise, the Zombie Vikings defeat the Sharpshooters. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

I was kind of surprised that it was on the shelves, actually. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

“Poor Cristiana, to lose her love, though he was unworthy,” I say, surprised that I feel pity for my erstwhile enemy. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

Hazel greeted him and was surprised to be answered in a few words of halting, broken Lapine. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

Daniel and Catalina had promised to update Grace on Peach’s progress every month for the first year via emails and pictures, and Grace wasn’t surprised to see the first update. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

To our surprise Sass decided to go with us. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z

After all, they almost always lead to something special; it’s just that Axel would prefer a surprise either be something he gets to help plan, or he doesn’t have to wait to find out. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

However, here and there was a tent so obviously magical that Harry could hardly be surprised that Mr. Roberts was getting suspicious. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

When Emily walked in the front room of their apartment, she was kind of surprised to see Matthew sprawled on the couch, waiting for her. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

Hazel didn’t think it was so impressive compared to the powers of a guy who could reanimate skeletons and bring people back from the dead, but it felt good to surprise him for a change. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

I was surprised by his candidness and said so. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

The bitterness in his voice surprised me, because Luke seemed like a pretty easygoing guy. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

I'm angrier than ever, but my voice surprises me, bursting out so fierce and strong. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

A child whose parents are highly educated typically does well in school; not much surprise there. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

I wouldn’t have been surprised to learn that they had heard it in Imre. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Tidings spotted me—he didn’t seem the least surprised to see me. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

In the garden, Dede is surprised to hear the radio in the outdoor kitchen announce that it is only three o’clock. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

He had never been in mountain country before and was surprised. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z

Marco looks so surprised that she adds, “I said I would be honest, didn’t I?” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

I’m surprised when he closes his eyes, fingers Grandmom’s rosary beads, and starts to mouth words. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

She doesn’t want to spring it on Vivian just yet—too many surprises at once. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

“Trust me. Speaking of surprises, have you told your mom about the band?” The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

“It surprises me that Sam would be taken for a thief. I thought he was a man of greater patriotism than that, but people fool you.” My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Come on, Henry,” he said, with an anger that surprised me. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

He sounded surprised, as if he were unable to imagine something that Forks couldn’t offer. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

The policeman looked surprised and then quickly led them out the back exit and pointed to where the outhouses were. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

That surprised me, I guess, because I couldn’t really imagine Calista hating anything. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

To her surprise, she didn’t see the village at all. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Will took out the knife and looked in that direction, and he heard the dæmon hiss with surprise. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

The golden eyes glared at this new surprise. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z

His death was still a surprise—we knew it was coming, but not that particular day. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z

Yes, Janine, said Aunt Lydia, surprised, but knowing she could not refuse at this point. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z

I was mostly surprised that the house even had a basement—you can’t dig very deep before hitting water in most of Orlando. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

When he finally returned, she was careful to speak only of unimportant things, for while he had been gone she discovered, to her surprise, that she missed him. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

As Otto and I blundered through the bushes, we surprised a Nile Monitor, a sharp-fanged lizard that would have been fearsome had it been more than two feet long. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

I was also surprised to hear that only a dozen kids were treated at the Tangerine County Medical Center, and all for minor injuries. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

The older children of the family would have been surprised and, according to their several natures, pleased or outraged by their father’s consideration of these two younger ones. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z

He said to Renfield in a tone which did not surprise me at the time, but only when I thought of it afterwards—for it was as of one addressing an equal:— Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

Her mother looked at her in some surprise, but said nothing. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z

She grabbed him and kissed him right, left, and full on the lips, laughing at his surprised expression. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

“Yep. At Waffle House. I want it to be a surprise, and I want to include you in this. You good with that?” Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

“I came by today to surprise her. I was going to cut down that mimosa tree she hates so much, then take her into town for lunch. Pick out some jewelry for her Christmas present.” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

Instead, I’m just surprised to hear the voice on this side of the wall. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

I know this letter comes as a surprise to you. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

He saw her, too, when he turned around, and his dark eyebrows flew up in surprise as she hurried over to him. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

When the FBI charged into his room, Burger wasn't surprised. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

She seems surprised, and it occurs to me that maybe they thought Helena was not my sister. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

For a split second, Dr. Thorn was taken by surprise, so his first volley of missiles zipped harmlessly over our heads. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

Helen regarded me, probably with surprise: I could not now abate my agitation, though I tried hard; I continued to weep aloud. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z

Mike was surprised to see that Kyle had beaten him to the coin jar. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z

Kinda surprised myself to be saying that for I didn’t know what my plans were. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I ask, surprised that I don’t already know this about her. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

In the back of his mind, evidently, he had anticipated such a collection; it was not surprise that he felt but more a sort of yearning. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z

I suppose it shouldn’t have surprised me, but the kids actually cheered when Clancy appeared in the doorway. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

"He was interested in the cabins, sir. He was surprised that there were any left." Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

Joseph was surprised to find the front door unlocked. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

The neatness, the order starded her, but more surprising was the restfulness. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

It is perhaps not surprising that he began to scream and howl. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z

You know how on TV shows, first kisses are always a surprise? P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

Most people saw this as progress toward the goal of racial reconciliation, but I must admit I felt surprised at the city’s decision. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, then,” Mom said, “I don’t want to ruin the surprise.” Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

As the buds on the trees turn to flowers, she raises her black eyebrows in surprise above her wide blue eyes and declares: bougainvillea, hibiscus, why, tree of heaven! The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

One morning, when Joseph was exploring the room by himself, he found a broken watch and his grandfather surprised him by letting him keep it. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

Their backs were a rich ul­tramarine and their stomachs snow white, colours that vanished to grey or black when they were at any depth, but which close to the surface sparkled with surprising brilliance. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

I was surprised to hear B-block was still locked down when I came to work the next day, but not upset about it. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

To my surprise, almost all my classmates had family members packed into the motel’s conference room, where, in dress blues, we were presented with diplomas and badges. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

As Bear made the sign of the cross over his heart, I said, “How did you know?” not sure which surprised me more, that he had known or that he hadn’t told me. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

He surprised her by pulling her into a hug. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

It’s sort of beautiful how a park can surprise me, and it gives me hope that I can surprise the world too. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

The thing let out a bellow of surprise, but quickly regained its composure and brought claws down on her back with devastating speed. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

It surprised him, that she could use the word “virtue” without the slightest irony, as was done in the badly written articles in the women’s section of the weekend newspapers. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

I was rather surprised by the civility of it all. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

The gorgeous blonde turned, eyes widening in surprise. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

And when I found it, I was surprised at how much it had grown. Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z

The chaplain looked down his arm with surprise at the plum tomato Colonel Cathcart had invited him to take. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

As she went along the corridor with the boys to their room, first one then the other put his hand in hers and she was surprised to find herself so gratified. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

If I got all involved, I’d forget I had lit the bomb, and then even I’d be surprised when it went off. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z

Everyone seemed shocked by this turn of events, but I wasn’t really surprised. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Nico points to me, and I surprise myself by playing along. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

He was surprised to see that there didn’t seem to be anything wrong with them. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I don’t like surprises. Well, go on—what was she doing?” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

After school today, Mom says, “I’ve got a ton of clothes in my trunk that I want to drop off at Goodwill. I might even find a couple of surprises there as well!” Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

Her head turns in surprise when she sees me, but her arms are full with a large palm she is wrestling into a pot and just as quickly her attention turns back to it. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

Zohra and I took a ton of silly shots, and I’m surprised he didn’t delete our worst selfie fails. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

He blinked at her, perhaps surprised himself, then murmured to the mare, jumped down. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

I was so surprised I let out a couple of yips and ran into the house shouting, "I'm going I'm going I'm going." The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

What if it’s Dad, who didn’t tell me he woke up so that he could surprise me—the sort of End Day miracle they make Lifetime movies about? They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

To their surprise, when they got there they found dozens of people already waiting outside, as well as a steady stream of horses and wagons arriving. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

He left the doorway to come meet us halfway up the sidewalk, and Mamá, looking beautiful in her blue Sunday dress with the ruffled neckline, seemed surprised to see him there. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

Twig’s always doing this—adding “surprise glitter” to projects. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

My “Amen” was a little delayed, a little surprised. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

Even the humans and bats exchanged looks of surprise. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

“You’d be surprised how much you two really know about each other, and how much you have in common.” Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z

I say in surprise, but he just laughs. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

Me and Cooter both were surprised at this. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

Jockey awoke on a surprise Sunday to announce his celebration and that was that. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

The platform is full of hot sticky air, and I’m surprised that my train is air-conditioned. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

He looked at me for a moment, and then, to my utter, utter surprise, he leaned back in his chair and laughed. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

I didn’t know, but it doesn’t overly surprise me. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

He had broken the Decree for the Restriction of Underage Wizardry so badly, he was surprised Ministry of Magic representatives weren’t swooping down on him where he sat. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

“Can’t we just surprise one of them in the hallway or something?” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

I ducked inside and was surprised that Phoebe was not behind me. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

Someone from the right side of the field even threw a soda can at the screen, which seemed to surprise Mr. Tushman. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

But more than that, the kindness of the surprise gift was the real treasure—a glimpse of ordinary humanity in the long, terrifying, and hellish slog of battle. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

To their surprise, John Garrett refused to take them in for the night. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ma and Dad conked out quick, no surprise since they had been driving all night. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

Armpit was surprised to find one of the doors open. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z

She was surprised at herself for telling them that, but she had to try. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

“Quick thinking. Tactics. Battle skills. You’d be surprised what you can learn in the war games.” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

The show was already on, and I hoped we hadn’t missed the surprise. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z

I was still feeling surprised that I hadn’t seen them before when Celeste, the last to be called, stood up. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z

“The glitter was supposed to be a surprise,” she murmured, in a voice far too quiet for Twig. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

But when Matt looked into Tam Lin’s eyes, he was surprised to see a glint of friendliness. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Emma surprised me by laughing, as if this struck her as funny somehow, and then she looked away for a moment. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

No, it would not surprise Sergeant Victor Maples to hear that Kabuo Miyamoto had killed a man with a fishing gaff. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

And thus he has always accomplished and organized great deeds, that have always kept the minds of his subjects surprised, amazed, and occupied with their outcome. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z

Then, when he went to sleep beneath the tree, the surprised child ran back along the path to her mother’s house. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

I am surprised to learn that Rooster, Miss Hannigan’s mean brother, is played by Michael. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

In the screen’s polished surface, his own reflection surprised him. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

Something about the song made me feel powerful, and I even started to daydream about signing up for the concert and finally getting the chance to surprise everyone with my secret. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

“You don’t know what a communist is? Such a simple thing. Everyone knows. It’s common knowledge. You don’t... Bah. I don’t know why I’m surprised.” A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z

“Yes,” I said, annoyed at his look of surprise. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

To my surprise, I’d even finished first in some events at earlier meets. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

I was surprised the quote engraved on that thick marble slab was from one William Wordsworth and not the Bible. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

"Change it?" the old man asked, surprised at the thought. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z

I have to admit, August was surprising me more and more. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

If I wait for him at the table before the sun comes up, look right at him, and speak loudly, he’ll be so surprised, he’ll have to answer me. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Hideo growls in surprise, and he pulls away from my mouth to kiss the line of my jaw. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

We danced to “It’s All in the Game” that night and, to no surprise to me, I found that I still loved her. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

Guilt chased surprise off his face when he saw me sitting there. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

The first time I got an A on a math test, my parents were so surprised and proud, they found a frame and hung up the test in their bedroom. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

No one is more surprised than I am that the little girl with the big muscles ended up on a path from foster care to an Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

I'm surprised when we get back to the nail salon and it feels familiar. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

To my surprise it opened after the first stiffness, and I went inside, bending my head because of the low door. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

I hurry to the gate, show my note to the guard, and to my surprise, he lets me out. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

It came as no surprise that he held the Permian record for the bench press with 345 pounds. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

"They gave me a job," said Alfred, surprised at how far away his own voice sounded. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

Big surprise when the thing that comes is Uncle Drum. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

“I noticed. You Snap everything, man. I’m surprised you haven’t sent me one from the shower.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

The intelligent beings in these regions should therefore not be surprised if they observe that their locality in the universe satisfies the conditions that are necessary for their existence. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

“This might come as a surprise to you, but you can’t control what I do!” When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

Through the haze of everything, I could see surprised looks on people’s faces. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

What humans were capable of came as no surprise to Roscuro. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z

He gave a final wave of his hand, and walked off at a surprising pace; but Frodo thought the old wizard looked unusually bent, almost as if he was carrying a great weight. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

Given that Mrs. Atanabi had issued such a threatening warning about being late, I wasn’t surprised that both Summer and Ximena were already there, too. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

“Mercy! Perhaps you’d better! I just couldn’t bear to get any more surprises of that kind.” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z

I ask, thinking I’m going to find out what the surprise is, hoping it’s a good one. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

Stella looked up in surprise when Helen added, “I bet Mary let Joseph know that she wasn’t very happy about that either!” Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Mostly, though, he sounded the assembly call when he was about to distribute some wonderful surprises, with the biggest and best going to the one who reached him first. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

In Chicago he found, to his surprise, that the city’s police department knew nothing about Holmes. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

I surprised everyone, including myself by shouting out, “But Bera-Bera is half rabbit!” Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

I tried not to let her surprise annoy me. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

And like, they’ve been keeping it a secret so that they can surprise us. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

To my surprise, the wick lit right up and, after shaking it a bit, I could hear that there was enough kerosene in it to keep it going for a while, maybe even all night. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

Hence we should not be surprised that modern Japanese and Korean people resemble each other far more in their appearance and genes than in their languages. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z

The only imperfection on him is his knuckles—they’re bruised, newly scarred, and surprising on his otherwise elegant hands, as if he had been in a fight. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

“I guess it surprised me as much as it did you,” he said. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

Then I looked around for the Count, but, with surprise and gladness, made a discovery. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

Anya grabbed one of his spines, surprised at how smooth it was. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

Sometimes, I surprise myself by how much of an idiot I am. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

It wasn’t until he stepped out of the sea, hearing shrieks of surprise and the chanting of his name, that he realized he’d won. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

He was always surprised at the thickness and heft of a geoduck. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

The promise of next time warmed me in a way that surprised me. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

I was surprised to see so many people milling about the yard. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

It's a very realistic baseball field dugout, which surprises me. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z

When he looked at her in surprise, she stopped and laughed. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z

“So, are you ready to see the surprise?” Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

“I have a surprise for you,” I say. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

“How could you know that?” asked Azareen, the first to recover from her surprise. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

They had to surprise the Nightbeast or they would have no chance. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

Even more surprising, in addition to the usual reporters—Zach, Lena, and Darryl—there were at least twenty kids seated at the desks. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z

For a second I’m surprised by the crack in the screen, until I remember my fall from earlier. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z

My friend Kareena's been Grandma Rose's right-hand apprentice since her freshman year, so when Grandma Rose picked her, it was no surprise. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

“No, of course not,” the captain replied with surprise. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

And she was surprised to discover that the amount of neatly folded bills Michael-Mary handed her each Saturday at noon was within two dollars of the amount real secretaries took home each week. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

I was not surprised when he became a target of the Red Guards. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

She felt joy that they had welcomed her, and sadness that they were leaving; but then she felt surprise as well. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

Then, seeing my surprise, he says, “Hey, credit where credit is due. It might not have been the best way to say it, but Alexa needed to hear it, whether she knew it or not.” Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z

Zeitoun was surprised to see them all assembled, and they gave each other looks of mutual bewilderment. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

Few find it surprising that Jim Crow arose following the collapse of slavery. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

In any case, I decide to wave at him and, after one surprised look, Gerald waves back. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

“Sara’s mom and I have a surprise for you,” she says. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

It’s surprising how soothing that sound can be. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Of all the newly minted Cap fans, the biggest surprise had to be Naomi Erlanger. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z

I hug Dr. Cooke, which surprises her, but she hugs me back. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

And when they saw the great golden peach floating past them not fifty yards away in the sky, they gave a yelp of surprise and dropped their shovels to the ground. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z

There’s only one person who isn’t surprised or freaking out. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

Much to his surprise, Zubaid found himself alone, still standing and with possession of the ball, which he quickly passed to a teammate at midfield. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

The offer did not surprise him; what other reason could Robert have had for coming so far? A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

He does a Three Stooges move when he sees me, turning suddenly and feigning surprise at missing my head with the bed frame. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

He didn’t seem surprised to see me and kicked out the chair opposite him for me to sit down. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

I was really surprised that when she had had the chance, Sister Betty X had not mentioned anything to me about it. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

I expected she would show signs of great distress and shame; but to my surprise she neither wept nor blushed: composed, though grave, she stood, the central mark of all eyes. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z

Thomas was surprised to hear it was so bad—he wished Alby would give details, describe something, anything. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

They speak about buying slaves the same way they discuss the purchase of cattle or supplies, Polly noticed, surprised at how uncomfortable that made her feel. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

But to himself he said, passing by, “It would not surprise me at all if the elder one should become a prefect with all this learning!” The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z

He rewound the tape and pointed to a moment when Renee reacted with genuine surprise to something on the screen. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

The sound still sneaked into my head once in a while and surprised me. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Dany could not pretend to surprise at the disdain in his tone. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

Now Mr. Stoker does look surprised, like most of the class. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, help him practice for this one, and I’ll be very surprised if he doesn’t win,” said Moody. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

Yet less than two years after Mrs. Leep left him, Leon surprised everyone by getting engaged to a woman he met at a celebrity pro-am golf tournament. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Nevertheless to my very great surprise, he was a corpse on the 20th,” Helmuth reported bluntly. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z

“I trust you,” I say, surprising myself, and from the expression on his face, him as well. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

“But it’s better than you think. I have a surprise for you.” Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Hrothluf looked around him in slight surprise, understood that he had fallen, and got up. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We have a surprise for you,” I said with false cheerfulness. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

I’m not surprised he brings it up; we’ve already talked about how I was dreading today. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

My father sounded unsure but not at all surprised by his wife’s foul mouth. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

Do we all have surprising capacities hidden within us? The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

Except for bald-headed By, we were all laughing and wondering what Dad’s surprise was when he opened the door. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

I surprised him at the house and found him wearing an old jacket of mine that came to his knees. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

That surprised me when Calista said that, because it sounded like she was saying I should be sneaky and not tell my mom about Captain Underpants. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

My father started back in surprise and pursed his lips. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

He jumped in as if to surprise her. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I wanted it to be a surprise,” he said. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z

Usually with strangers it wasn’t, so he was surprised when his hands relaxed their grip on the crutches a little and his throat eased open. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

“Yesterday I went back to see the girl I went to when I went out of my mind. I was told there that things like that aren’t at all surprising around here.” Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

When their father came home and was surprised to see dinner on the table, Prudence showed him the freezer contents. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

I was surprised but tried not to show it. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

The glass was like a mirror reflecting the light, and what she saw in the window made her jerk in surprise. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

To my surprise and gratification, I felt much better. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

Like me, Hugh was single, which came as no great surprise, considering that he spent his leisure time rolling out dough and crying to George Jones albums. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

The sense of relief that flooded through Thomas surprised him—he wasn’t completely alone in this place. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

It took him by surprise, but he felt great relief. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z

Mr. Crosby was at his desk He looked surprised to see me. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

In which Washington proves to be a master of deception, and help comes from a surprising source. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Leaving probably means nothing much is going to happen. We’ll have school on Monday. Just think of this as a holiday. Like a surprise long weekend.” Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z

Mr. and Mrs. Little often discussed Stuart quietly between themselves when he wasn’t around, for they had never quite recovered from the shock and surprise of having a mouse in the family. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z

He was surprised how exposed he felt staring at all those pointy quills. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

I went to him with relief that surprised me. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

The childrens are surprised by what they see, and at first they are suspicious. The Unfinished Angel 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z

She thought to herself with surprising calmness, “Maybe he’s leaving for good.” Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

It has changed, certainly, and it is now experienced in all sorts of ways that would have surprised, for instance, Edvard Grieg, the Norwegian composer who died a few months after that historic transmission. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z

“Oh, it’s a surprise. But it’s very interesting. You’ll be interested.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

A pedestrian way of saying that something was no surprise. foreseeable future. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I lied, I did have service at that point. But I was supposed to surprise you, so I couldn’t really say that, you know?” I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

That shouldn’t have surprised me, but it did. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

To my surprise, a lot of hands went up. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

“Blimey...No wonder they don’t look too happy these days.... I’m surprised they don’t tell him to stuff it...” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

Thomas asked, surprised at hearing his voice for the first time in his salvageable memory. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

It will be the best surprise ever when I make it for my parents. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

After such a lousy weekend, it is no surprise that Monday starts out bad too. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

The satyr stopped short, obviously surprised by the cloud of salt. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

I’m surprised to see Pouncey and Jordie among the crew, and I question whether I was wrong to put them on my suspect list. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z

“I wouldn’t be surprised, honestly,” Esperanza said, removing her glasses with her free hand and setting them in her lap. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

In it were some people I was surprised and somehow touched to see. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

It is no surprise that towards the end of 1599 Tycho spent several weeks at a secluded Imperial residence in the countryside to avoid an outbreak of plague. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z

Then they all dropped to their knees and he was surprised to hear them begin another song at this point, one he had heard off and on all his life. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

The majority had careers that could only be considered ordinary, and a surprising number ended up with careers that even Terman considered failures. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

I don't expect her to answer, but to my surprise, she unbuttons her uniform jacket and pulls up the shirt beneath to reveal a stretch of pallid skin. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

There was a surprising touch of sympathy in her voice that contradicted her stern, dark eyes and hard-set mouth. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

I followed it hastily, my hood pulled close around my face, becoming surprised, as I nearly ran through the trees, at how far I had come. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

If they have heard many symphonies, they also would not be at all surprised if the first movement is in sonata form and the third movement is based on a dance. Understanding Basic Music Theory 2018-01-28T00:00:00Z

‘There one thing I haven’t told you yet. A surprise. Buddy going to be here as well as Hamilton. Buddy just come back from Mobile. He helping out on the farm now.’ The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

But if I were Januka, with a job and some money, no sister, and a place of my own, I might think this was a nice surprise. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

To her surprise, she came upon a gingerbread house that smelled of cinnamon and cloves. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

When I arrived at the address, I was surprised to see that it wasn’t a residence near the Plan B Go-Go Lounge—it was the Plan B Go-Go Lounge. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

His question took her by surprise, and she realized that, of course, she was a stranger asking for admission to see the King's Huntress on the first day of the season’s first grand hunt. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

His election to the presidency, however, did not surprise me as it did my father. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

I was not prepared for this question, and she must have seen the surprise in my face for she laughed lightly, and squeezed my arm. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

There’s a cold sun coming through the window and I’m sure it must be warmer outside and wouldn’t my brothers be surprised if they woke and found me there with more bread and jam. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z

I stared at Mrs. Turton, and she lifted her eyebrows, surprised. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

The class went back and forth like that day after day, and when the bell rang it was always a surprise and an intrusion. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z

Storm clouds gather as we explore Paris's famous university, and a sudden downpour catches our group by surprise. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

The only surprise had come weeks earlier when I made a quick obligatory phone call to introduce myself. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

Everyone was surprised, because they had been childhood sweethearts, as the expression goes. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z

In with the pies and the blanket and the fan from the National War Savings Day parade was something that would no doubt surprise everyone at the picnic. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

To his surprise, Mr. Sir held the canteen under the stream of water and filled it. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

The scythe offered no response to the man’s awful surprise; she said nothing to him at all. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

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

It was the smell of the fen, once he was out in it, that surprised Beowulf most. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z

She looked at Mo. The little trick with the burning match didn’t seem to have surprised him. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

With so few major crops in the world, all of them domesticated thousands of years ago, it’s less surprising that many areas of the world had no wild native plants at all of outstanding potential. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z

He wasn’t surprised by what had just happened. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

Once you got it gripped good, and believe me, you gonna be surprised how strong one them cats is, grab his tail right at his butt and stretch him out. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z

“It’s no surprise to me,” said a woman I recognized as the housekeeper from Number Nine. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

There are a surprising number of places to hide something that size even in any ordinary modern house; you don’t need secret panels and extensive cellars in order to make something hard to find. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Any planning that I did in those early days was such a surprise to me and so successful that I was delighted with even a small plan. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

If an experiment turns out precisely as predicted, this can be very nice, but it is only a great event if at the same time it is a surprise. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

The block tower, too, seemed to leap in surprise. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

Thomas looked toward the voice, surprised to see Alby standing at the edge of the graveyard, a mere phantom in the fading light. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

But then I sprang forward and surprised him. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

A cleaning woman answered the door and when I came into the room where he was sitting, he looked very pleased and not at all surprised. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

To her surprise he was sitting forward, his eyes demanding and urgent. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

"Oh, I'm surprised you noticed," I say, abruptly pivoting on my coldness toward him. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

I picked him up in the minivan and then we drove to Ben’s house, figuring that a surprise attack would be the only way to wake him up. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

The other prentices looked at one another in surprise—or was it alarm? The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z

I could tell from her voice that she was surprised that I was asking. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

“Holy mackerel!” said Snowbell, who was almost as surprised as Stuart Little. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z

But, I guess, what surprises me most is how captivated everyone is. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

“I will confess I am surprised, Mister Brekker. Surprised but delighted.” Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

But what really surprised me was that Joey had both of her shiny, shiny black shoes in her hands. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

To his great surprise, Hermione did not appear either excited or intrigued by the news. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

Everyone likes a surprise, and the Folk like one more than almost anything else. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

“You may well be surprised, Miss Bennet, at such an assertion, after seeing, as you probably might, the very cold manner of our meeting yesterday. Are you much acquainted with Mr. Darcy?” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z

I saw them look up surprised and bewildered from the hall below. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

I’m not surprised Coach West would know my costume is for one of the Black Panther activists. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

As a surprise for Harry, they had painted a large banner on one of the sheets Scabbers had ruined. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z

I don’t know why I was surprised to find out that Drew was on financial aid. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

Which is why I’m not entirely surprised when Garrett says: “Henry’s gone!” Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

I am surprised at the thought of his sitting with the rest of his retinue before a fire, but I recover quickly enough to remember to bow. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

Taken by surprise, the bats broke out of their formation and zoomed down, only to find themselves with no one to capture. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

I look up at him with mock surprise. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

I am thankful for surprise phone calls and birthday wishes. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

I am surprised he has not bitten through the wood yet. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z

“Good morning,” said Hermione, and as Harry crept past, still carrying Griphook piggyback under the Cloak, he saw Tom look surprised. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

Concealed at the top of Figure 19.2 is our first surprise, a big shock for Eurocentric believers in the superiority of so-called Western civilization. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z

Finally Lem settled down, and he learned so fast that he surprised even Nat. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

Milo looked up, very surprised, and noticed for the first time, in the half-light of the room, a pleasant-looking old lady quietly knitting and rocking. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

The next surprise in Figure 19.2 is a seeming detail on which I didn’t comment when I just told you that distinct peoples tend to have distinct languages. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z

“I am surprised at my industry,” he said. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

When their parents finally made their big announcement, it really wasn’t that much of a surprise. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

“I thank you for coming and suffering through my show. I’m surprised you even turned up, I was beginning to give up hope. I’ve had that box reserved for you the entire week.” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

The most surprising thing about it was that those ragged pants he was wearing had any pockets left that would hold anything. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

The birth of the PAC did not come as a surprise to us. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

His hand passes through a woman’s shoulder and she turns, surprised, but continues walking when she sees nothing. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

“You are full of surprises. A rally is just the boost this town needs. But I’m still calling to warn people about that scout.” Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

I guess I shouldn’t be surprised, since Balekin heads the profligate Circle of Grackles. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

But no, she mustn’t spoil the surprise by giving any hints. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

I rocked from it, my cheek burning and tears welling in my eyes from the surprise of it as much as the pain. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

When a sparkling hand emerged from the ocean, Sierra nearly toppled over with surprise. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

There was a very small stir; shoulders turning slightly, quick glances, expressions of surprise. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

When we get to the movie, we got us some popcorn and then we got us a surprise. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

Thomas felt a burst of warmth in his chest, reached up and actually touched it, surprised at himself. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

“You think we care? All I care about is my next meal. And ... maybe something nice dropped in our laps today. A little surprise for me and the boys.” The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

Thomas had almost reached the front door of the shack and the small group of boys congregating there when he was hit by a sudden and surprise rush of anger. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

This did not suit Jo at all, but she accepted the place since nothing better appeared and, to every one’s surprise, got on remarkably well with her irascible relative. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

It is hardly surprising that Tycho, now in his fifties, didn’t make any significant observations here in the short time that remained before his death. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z

I’m not surprised someone so boldly living his End Day had a funeral. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

He steadied it on his palm and thought back to the battered cookie tin he’d found at his grandfather’s, the one with its heap of soldiers guarding the surprising photo. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

“I know who he is. They call him the Honest Cop. The party has its eye on him. It wouldn’t surprise me if he was put up for Assemblyman.” A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

A hint of surprise flashes across his face. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

She does not sound upset or even surprised. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

I find a seat next to a table of serious, frowning, silver-haired men who use words so long I’m surprised they don’t choke. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

Though this might surprise some first-time students of Magizoology, the problem might come into clearer focus if we take a moment to consider three types of magical creature. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Over the following days, however, I came to learn not to be surprised by such remarks from my employer, and would smile in the correct manner whenever I detected the bantering tone in his voice. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z

Claudette had lit the fuse to a powder keg of protest, but her rebellion had caught black Montgomery by surprise. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z

To my surprise, I noticed Mrs. Williams sitting outside the courthouse on a bench, alone. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

For me and Barack, this was as surprising as it was disappointing. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

“But ask them to play along. Act surprised and shocked if Mrs. Malvolio tells them we’re missing in a dangerous cavern underneath our even more dangerous school.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z

Like he’s surprised and self-conscious and a little bit pleased with himself. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

“Short, brown hair, looks like she should be really nice, but I’m not totally surprised to know that she isn’t.” Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

But when I got home, Mother had a surprise family party waiting to bid me farewell and I couldn’t leave. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

It perhaps comes as no surprise that the plant was harvested to extinction by the first century ce. Circumference 2008-11-25T00:00:00Z

I am surprised you have nothing better to do than stand in corridors all day.' The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z

He looked at me in surprise, his eyes twinkling with mischief. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Once we had loaded everything into his Land Rover, it was so full I was surprised it moved at all! My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z

I remember pulling the trigger and watching Bob go down, the sheriff's face as the buckshot hit him in the throat, the look of surprise and then nothing. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

On her own now, Hanako delicately placed a seedling into the mud and was surprised that it stood straight up. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

It wouldn't have surprised me at all if she sent him packing in the middle of the night. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

She caught him before he fell and was surprised by his weight. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

Joaquin had seen her composed face many times over the past year and a half; surprising her felt like a weird sort of victory, a Pyrrhic one. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

He didn’t look surprised that I’d told my father the truth. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

I was surprised by how much that bothered me. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

He jumps up, turns, opens his mouth in surprise. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

“Slow? But he’s all twisted. He can’t walk any other way,” the blind man said in surprise. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z

That night, as I climbed into bed, Osh surprised me yet again by handing me a small wooden box that had once held spice from the mainland. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

And still the robot’s hands formed the stirrup, nor did he betray the slightest atom of surprise at the grotesque figure into which Powell had been converted. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z

So it was a surprise to me when I hit the first wrong note and I realized something didn’t sound quite right. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

She actually looked at them and seemed surprised, but she walked on past them. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

Folks were furious when Violet broke up the funeral, but I can’t believe they were surprised. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

Julian’s eyes widened with childish, theatrical surprise; not for the first time, I thought how much he was like Henry, that same strange mixture of chill and warmth. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

I was surprised that I was looking forward to the long walk from Sequoia Middle School over to the district offices where I had my second meeting with Mr. Dell Duke. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

I fight to keep my surprise from my face, but I ain't very successful. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

Because they came in the late evenings, she was surprised to hear the doorbell ring one afternoon, a week later, when Odenigbo was still at a lecture. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

He says, “I’m going to tell you something more. More of this puzzle. Something that I know, and it might surprise you that I know it.” The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

I am surprised they don’t know it already. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z

The question caught them by surprise, for there was a moment’s hesitation; but then a full-throated roar filled the hall, and hands were clapped in the air, fists shaken, voices raised in excited clamor. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

He was not as surprised then when the customer got slapped. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

“Everyone in Grand Rapids does, I’m surprised you can’t remember him. He’s quite a big fish there.” Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z

Instead Moon Orchid hovered over the unwrapping, surprised at each reappearance as if she were opening presents after a birthday party. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

But there are a surprising number of good stories too. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

To my surprise, Julian took both Henry’s hands in his own. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

Hastily scooping it all into the cauldron he saw, to his surprise, that the potion immediately turned exactly the shade of lilac described by the textbook. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

He was surprised by how far out the holes extended. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

I have been here before choking in solitude, but this time when all the earth is hollow as a bell, I hold one end, ring it, and you come— a pale-skinned surprise, a friend. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

He was surprised when Beatrice Leep ditched her teammates and sat next to him on the bus. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if they leave me the place in their will. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

Wez surprised a vixen drinking at the stream, and Walder flushed three rabbits from the underbrush and managed to put an arrow in one. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

“Find a side street. We’ve got to take him by surprise. We mustn’t let him spot us ahead of time. We have to catch the first look on his face.” The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

‘Charles, dear...' His mother turned round from the sink, a little smile on her mouth, ‘Charles, I am very surprised at you, and just a little ashamed, I must say. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z

On the other hand, he had been known to walk halfway across town, knock on a door and say sweetly to a surprised parent, “I hear there’s a birthday boy in here.” Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z

I could tell by the way he asked that he was surprised. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

Everybody was surprised when he served the meat. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mary Anne dropped her books and ran with surprising speed for their house which was situated at the far corner of the rectangle formed by the Lawn. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

She acted as if she were surprised that someone that old still needed to be called to Stuyvesant’s guidance office. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z

To my surprise the screen door doesn’t fight me as I pull it open. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

But Bien fired a shot instead, surprising everyone, including the Blue Springs keeper. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

It is hardly surprising that after that I became a very witch-conscious little boy. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z

He fought back, yet somehow this fact caught Blue Team by surprise. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z

So Call was surprised when, on a Tuesday, I proposed that we wind up the crabbing an hour early and pay a visit to the Captain. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Despite the fact that I’d watched it at some length, I was still surprised by how quickly the huge animal could move. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

I miss its halls, and all the girls, and, most of all, you, but have so far been much too busy—and too surprised!—to feel sad. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z

He stepped onto her carefully, his weight taking her by surprise. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

“We should check out both rooms. We don’t want any surprises.” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

Startled, I looked at him, and he laughed at my surprise. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

To my surprise, I saw Birdie and Mae slowly climbing the steps. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

They even surprised navigator Tatyana Sumarokova on the morning of her birthday after her night’s bombing missions, presenting her with a bottle of champagne and singing her a song they’d made up themselves! A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

It was also a surprise to see that she was not alone in her frame. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

Don’t be surprised if they pay you a visit. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Otto tried hard not to let his surprise and confusion come off as insulting. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

The flash surprised both of us, I think, and he blinked at me through the darkness for a white-hot moment before running off into the night. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

“I’m sorry for the surprise, Mrs. Bradley. I’m happy to finally meet you.” Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

Park's mom didn't seem surprised to see Eleanor the next day. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

I could not help inquiring then how many staff were employed there, and I suppose I was hardly surprised to be told there was only himself and a cook who came in each evening. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z

The mainstream media, however, treated the event as big news, and many pundits seemed surprised that the black congregants actually applauded the message. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

There’s Just Dance, which Dylan usually wins, and I wouldn’t be surprised if Arthur has moves. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

Penelope was so surprised, she had to sit down on the toy trunk. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z

She surprises me with a jar of ghee. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

Grace Windsor Wexler was no longer surprised at the odd assortment of heirs. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z

And now he is the one who seems surprised. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

And to my surprise, he was also giving me an award for my campaign for girls’ rights. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

She was surprised that he was so well-informed. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

“Oh, that was the other reason I wanted to see you last night. I wasn’t supposed to tell you—it’s supposed to be a surprise.” Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

While his mouth was still forming an O of surprise, Althea’s hand latched onto the front of Caul’s pants, and the O broadened into a grimace of shock. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

No one, to my surprise, was crying yet. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

The voice on the other end of the line didn’t register any surprise. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

This was a surprise, and I’m not finished being grateful for it. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

While he was disappointed at my response, he was not surprised. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Some people watched, horrified and weeping, from their windows, but a surprising number kept their heads and were forming a bucket line from the town’s cistern atop the city hall to a nearby burning building. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

The young soldier half turned in his seat, surprised that a woman should interest herself in such things. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I wiped the fog from the makeshift mirror and was surprised. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

But her surprise was mixed with a pleasure so like the joy that flooded through her when she had put the fruit to his lips that she couldn’t protest, because she was breathless. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

Her voice rang clear and high, surprising me—then again, Nana could seem small and weak, too, until she decided to tell you about yourself. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

A hand on her back and over her mouth startled her so, she was too surprised to protest. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

The great butlers are great by virtue of their ability to inhabit their professional role and inhabit it to the utmost; they will not be shaken out by external events, however surprising, alarming or vexing. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z

“No surprises there!” yelled Ron as a storm of applause and cheering swept the Hall. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

When his father disappeared, his mother did not show any surprise or any violent grief, but a sudden change came over her. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

From time to time he even tried being a fish, and once joined a school of dolphins, to their surprise and pleasure. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

I was surprised when this magisterial explanation met only with a look of pity and impatience. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

When Newton performed his experiment in 1666 it was probably deliberately designed to produce the elongated spectrum, an effect he describes as if were a complete surprise. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

Since we were caught by surprise, we didn't have a plan. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

He looked over his shoulder and walked back toward me, surprised. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

George had never been in the principal’s office before and was surprised by how bright it was. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

I gazed down the avenue, wondering what Mr. D had meant by nasty surprises. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

What I found most surprising about Mr. Birkway was that he increasingly reminded me of my mother—or at least of my mother before the sadness set in. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

“I mean, I really like him, too. I don't want to sound mean. I'm just surprised. She usually goes for, um, the dumb, hot ones.” An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Williams, our principal, winks whenever there’s some big surprise coming. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

His mouth stayed shut, and it was nothing more than a quick click of the tongue, but that little noise took me by surprise. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

Big surprise: My mom’s never once spoken to me about sex. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

In addition to the chocolate chips, there were walnuts in the cookies, and that was a surprise. Louisiana's Way Home 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

The surprised giantess glanced down as the sword of the Boread pierced her gut. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

At the surprise on my face, she snorts. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

The engineers had built a stone fortress with an iron portcullis, guard towers, scorpion ballistae, water cannons, and no doubt many other nasty surprises for the defenders to use. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

“They will indeed be surprised to see you.” A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

I think she was surprised at me for saying this. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

I shouldn’t be surprised—he must be busy. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

But to Ericsson and those who argue against the primacy of talent, that isn’t surprising at all. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

He kept waiting for his fingers to start their tapping, to find their rhythm, but to his surprise, they didn’t. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

When he turned around he seemed surprised to find me. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

Around the age of ten, I was held by surprise listening to my best friend tell me one day that he ‘hated’ his father. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

I wanted to someday be an artist for VR environments, create the spaces where you jump in free fall and spin and fire into surprising gulfs. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Turning from the stove, she pretended surprise at seeing Mary Alice and me there, though she had eyes in the back of her head. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

The girl surprised me by remembering my name. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

Upon reflection, however, the prevalence of white drug crime—including drug dealing—should not be surprising. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

The fire went down for a moment, as if crouching in surprise, then the flames shot up taller than before. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Luke was so surprised, he lost his balance and almost fell backwards off the trunk. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z

Then I started to cry, which surprised me because I didn’t even think I was going to. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

Everybody was surprised at Janie playing checkers but they liked it. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z

So it was no real surprise when Mr. Ostrowski motioned me up to his desk after class one day, saying, “Malcolm, have you given any thought to your future?” X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

No surprise on his face, no emotion in his eyes. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

Johnny was surprised that Revere would tell Church nothing, for he was in the very inner circle. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

To my surprise, the door to the boys’ locker room swings open when I kick it. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z

He nearly dropped the Snitch in surprise and excitement. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

He smiled in greeting, which for some reason surprised Piper. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

His mouth stayed open in an O of surprise. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

I expect him to look surprised, but he isn’t. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

Butler woke up, which was a surprise in itself. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

The Chancellor put his face into his hands and rubbed, then looked up and surprised me with a wry smile. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

I figured the real reason he didn’t want anybody to see the rose blankets, it would spoil his surprise for the funeral. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

Even Mom seemed surprised that she meant it. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

“But what if she follows us? Goes and gets her friends? Ruins our chance at surprising them up ahead?” The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

With a suddenness that took them all by surprise, the woman gathered up her skirts, turned, and fled. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z

“Her name is Byrd,” Axel said, loud enough to surprise even himself. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

I had a lot of stamina and I was pretty fast, which surprised people since I was kind of overweight. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

“You’d be surprised how much people are willing to reveal when they think you can’t understand them. But with each day that I pretended to not know anything, being around you became harder and harder.” Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

I took the candle, more than a little surprised. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Then she surprised even herself by leaving her lips by his neck for a sweet moment. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

Then Pa gave Miss Marva Hendrix a real smack on the lips, and instead of being mad or sickened, I surprised myself and laughed out loud. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z

Johnny, remembering the gawky, callow, but upstanding young leather-dresser of Fish Street, was surprised that anyone could value him so highly. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

I was surprised he’d come back after trying to talk to me the day before. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z

Then, to my surprise, Pollux whistles a few notes of his own. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

Cora was surprised at her difficulty in mustering the words. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

It isn’t merely coincidental or surprising, as when the newscaster thoughtlessly reports, “Ironically, the jewelry store was burglarized on the same date last year.” Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

It shouldn’t have surprised me, but it did. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

A surprising number of them responded favorably to the Klansman's overtures. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

The next day, I was surprised that Jessica wasn’t her usual gushing self in Trig and Spanish. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

“I’m sure he wanted to surprise me. It’s a great surprise.” A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

Tali blinked and let go of the wooden spoon in surprise, and it fell into the fire. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

The magistrate was taken by surprise by my action and asked me with some incredulity, “Have you anything more to say?” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ruth, Midge, the rest of them, they all looked at me, maybe a little surprised. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

Taisin felt a fierce protectiveness for the ice, and it surprised her. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

The boy’s pace was picking up, but Thomas stayed on his heels, surprised at how familiar he felt with the directions, usually even leaning into turns before Minho showed the way. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

“You be surprised what you can save if you like me and don’t drink, smoke, gamble or tithe.” Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

He sounded surprised, as if I had agreed beforehand to stay. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

You tell your parents about it, and to your surprise, they are as furious as you. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z

Then Daddy says, “Your big sis came to surprise you, Rae!” Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z

His agility is surprising, because he’s so big he makes gardening sheds seem tiny. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

We were not religious people, far from it, so I was a bit surprised. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

I’m not sure how I phrased it—just a general question—but Jimmy Cross looked up in surprise. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

She didn’t seem surprised or relieved, the way I felt. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

She takes me off guard for a second, and I laugh, surprised by how up-front she is. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

She was too accustomed to dream logic to be surprised by any of the trappings, but not too jaded to find them beautiful. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

It gave a loud squawk of surprise as it sailed out. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

I don’t know what I expected of them, but I am surprised by how normal they seem. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

Until this point, of course, I had believed myself quite alone and I turned in some surprise. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z

“What are you on about?” said Ron in surprise. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

When I asked her why I’d want to take my subjects’ money, she was surprised. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

When you consider that more than 100 million Americans live within a day’s drive of the Appalachian Trail, it is hardly surprising that 2,500 sleeping spaces is sometimes not enough. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

They were surprised to see a knot of people, many in dark blue police windbreakers, clustered outside their apartment door. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z

“A surprise, apparently! You were not aware then that Dumbledore had left you anything?” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

To my surprise Tommy’s response, when it came, was calm and considered—the side of Tommy that was to emerge more and more in the years ahead. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Dolphin blew some sand from her nose and gave a start of surprise. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z

He looked closely at the owl for a moment; then, to Harry’s and Hermione’s great surprise, he held him out for Crookshanks to sniff. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

Room 40 was where she and James had social studies with Mr. Quisling, so she shouldn’t have been surprised when she stepped inside to see him there, grading papers, but she was. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

What could he have meant by a surprise for Mr. Popper? Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z

I also know that President Ratcliffe would be quite surprised to find out that Chief Powhatan thinks Captain Smith is our real ruler. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z

To the person who expects every desert to be barren sand dunes, the Sonoran must come as a surprise. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

Jeanne watched them and, to my surprise, she was grinning, too. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

It was no surprise that Sarai had become the Muse of Nightmares, a vengeful goddess to haunt their dreams. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

I’m surprised by how loud I think it. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

The Room 402 gang is surprised to see all of us. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

She seemed surprised to see Ash there and said, “Are you lost, madam?” Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

“BaiMa reared suddenly. It’s not like him at all. Something unexpected must have surprised him.” When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

He looked up, seemingly surprised again that someone was talking to him. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

For a large man, he danced with surprising grace. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

The sound echoed through the tunnel like cannon shots, and I figured we would not be catching anybody by surprise once we reached the bottom. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

“In his last letter, when Marcus told me he’s innocent, were you surprised?” From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

Big Rose spun around and eyed all of us like she was surprised to see us sitting here. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

I asked pointing to myself, jolted upright with surprise. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

“I’m surprised you remember what my mother looked like,” Celia says. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

The Spaniards who captured him were equally surprised at their success. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z

The surprise of that makes me dizzy, I guess, because the next thing I’m on my back in the sawdust and I can’t breathe. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

There was resignation, not surprise, on his face as he said, “It’s your life, and you have to be who you are.” Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Finally he spoke: “What a surprise,” he said softly. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was no surprise that Mrs. Baxter kept her hair short. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z

I’d only told her that I wanted to hang something in Nana’s room at the nursing home as a surprise, and convinced her to delay bringing Nana back after spending Christmas with us. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

And, taking her hand, he would have given it to Mr. Darcy, who, though extremely surprised, was not unwilling to receive it, when she instantly drew back, and said with some discomposure to Sir William, Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z

SapphicDerrida, one of the most frequent posters, wrote: I’m a bit surprised by how personally I am taking this. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

I was surprised to hear how light their conversation was. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mary Toy heard only that Grandpa had “a surprise” for her, but Miss Love wrote other girls about a dress or pattern or a bolt of poky-dot material or some such. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

Conrad and I thought it was a nice surprise, and we were happy to see him. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

Joseph had laughed, but as a surprise for Blink, he’d snuck into his mother’s room during a visit home and copied down his uncle’s address, which he proudly handed over when he returned to school. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

George was surprised at how easy that question was to answer. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

“Ah, nothing these children do surprises me anymore.” The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

Tyrion was surprised at how desolate it made him feel to say it, even after all these years. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

And it’s curious, when we were older and the guardians were giving us those talks, nothing came as a complete surprise. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

I was kind of surprised no adult stopped me from walking right up to the church. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

Once I’m over my surprise, I slouch down into the cushions. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

He stood in the doorway, blinking drunkenly around the room, and I was so surprised and glad to see him that it was a moment before I realized that he had a gun. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

The surprised stares weren’t accompanied by gasps that time. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

That night at supper Tyrion surprised his sire by walking the length of the high table on his hands. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Somehow, it surprises me every time I see a picture of him. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z

The woman seemed honestly surprised anything was wrong with this. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

Much gratified, Jo rushed back to tell the good news, and Amy looked both touched and surprised by the report of May’s word and manner. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

The request surprised me, then I was ashamed of my surprise. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

“Dude, trust me. You will not want to have diarrheaed yourself for this surprise,” Lydia said, cutting him off. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

In the letter, my father had said we would call her from the hotel once we arrived, so this is a surprise, that they’ve come to meet us. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

I stared at her in surprise thinking she meant me. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

My visitors are often surprised when they see the TV Mack put in my domain. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z

If so, then she was obviously a surprise to them, by the suspicion and downright hostility with which the deacons’ wives were surveying her from feathered hat to slippered toe. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

Pattie is surprised that a man wants to speak to me. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

“All right, children, I am all done shopping, and now we will have a most delicious surprise. Children?” The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z

"I did not know they were going. But the news still doesn't surprise me." Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Why am I not surprised?” groaned Root, burying his face in his hands. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

I’m surprised to hear him not take my side—especially against Jacqui, and especially on the subject of violence. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

It surprised me how my heart jumped when I heard he’d been hurt. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

Perhaps the biggest surprise was learning about cold weather. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

The hill was definitely way harder to walk up than to walk down—or fall down—and Genie was surprised at how out of breath he was. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

The sheriff’s words cut through my reverie and draw my gaze up in surprise. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

No one was more surprised than Jerrie, and the announcement fueled her belief that she would someday go into space. Women in Space 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z

I was pretty surprised you had her at all. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

We greeted each other on sight with the outstretched hands, the demi-hugs, the cries of surprise and delight that women are supposed to make who haven’t seen each other for a while. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

When she sees it’s me, she doesn’t look completely surprised. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

To his surprise he noticed that the great block was shaped like a heavy door, and was less than twice his own height. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

The Tonists were disappointed, yet didn’t seem all that surprised that she wasn’t actually one of them. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

I wonder if I should mention it’s a boy, because I don’t want her to be surprised when she gets home. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

When we arrived at the airport, I was surprised to be at a gate for a large airplane. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

I was surprised by how little I remembered of Mississippi. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

I wave her praise away, even though I’m a little surprised it got this big of a reaction. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

He could not wait to see the surprise of his children when they saw the marvelous bird which he had found. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

When he turned to warn the others, to his surprise he sawGurgi in water up to his waist and heading toward the center of the lake. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z

She had never spoken another word, even to Mercy or Kit, after that first surprising disclosure. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

"Home? That reminds me—I have a surprise for you." You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

“My father got me one. As a surprise. So I guess he wants me to learn clamming. So I’m asking you.” Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

Still unaware that the FBI was watching his every move, he surprised Gerda with a marriage proposal. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

Looking down, I was surprised to find a heavy red roof tile in my hand, ready to throw. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

They charitably consider many alternatives, including the surprising possibility that the source lies within the solar system. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Brother Jack didn't sound at all surprised upon receiving my call. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

It wouldn’t surprise me to learn he’d been singing when he died. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

Later, she read his online posts on Nigerian Village, all of them sour-toned and strident, under the moniker “Igbo Massachusetts Accountant,” and it surprised her how profusely he wrote, how actively he pursued airless arguments. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

Once we were dressed, she seemed very surprised to see I was wearing a black tie and she asked me if I was in mourning. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z

I realized he wasn't surprised at Noodles's performance either, and was just as prepared for it as I was. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

“Can you bring Rosie to my dressing tent? I have a surprise planned.” Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

“I’m going to give them birds the biggest surprise they ever had in their lives. “I’m going to send Seabiscuit right out on the lead.” Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

They looked at her for a long moment expressionlessly, without surprise, as though she had not been there at all. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We were just going to meet you outside, but the back gate wasn’t locked. Figured it would be a fun surprise. We found your friends, by the way!” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

And then, because it's Effie and she's apparently required by law to say something awful, she adds "I wouldn't be at all surprised if I finally get promoted to a decent district next year!" The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

“Oh, I think he’ll keep that as a surprise, don’t you?” The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

Julia uttered a tiny sound, a sort of squeak of surprise. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

But it was his sister who really surprised him. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

Booth had taken all the actors backstage by surprise and rushed past them. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Why—I’m—I’m surprised. I didn’t even know you knew it was my birthday.” Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

We were surprised when Granddad walked over and wedged himself between Gat and me. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z

My mind had recorded the moment in surprising detail, and I replayed it, over and over again. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

The everyday world had surprises, too, like hot showers in the dorm. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

I couldn't figure out why my cousin would want to exchange his Yiddish name—which in English means Joseph—for the Polish version, but the teacher's rebuff didn't surprise me. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

“Ha! I will be surprised to squeeze any words in,” I say back. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z

To my surprise, she offered it to me. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

When I get off the bus, I'm surprised to find that 1440 North Main Street is a busy office building. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

Not surprising, considering it's way the hell past its expiration date. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

To my surprise, she never failed to respond. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

I’m surprised that she would know that, but maybe I shouldn’t be. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z

“But in that case—I mean, if you are known to be slow—it wouldn’t be surprising if, say, you voluntarily gave up your five hours with the Bodleian alethiometer....” The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

She saw my surprise and quickly added, “Chinese! Of course, he must be Chinese. ‘Citizen’ does not mean Caucasian. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

I must have looked surprised because as soon as he hung up, Pefla leaned towards me. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Hoping I could cheer him up, I said, “Hey, I have a surprise for you.” Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

You’d think she would have gotten used to these surprises, but she hadn’t. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

They were surprised because he had not told them the reason for the meeting beforehand, so when people arrived they were not sure what it would all be about. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

Thursday night, November 7 Today we had a surprise visitor. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

It wasn’t so much that he was taken by surprise. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

Its inhabitants evidently had been caught by surprise. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

Coach Whit nodded, poked her bottom lip out, not in the sad way, but in the surprised and satisfied way. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

“Say! This is for two hundred,” he said in stagey surprise. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

She looked not merely betrayed but surprised that she had been betrayed. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

“You were a surprise,” he said, “but don’t worry, we’ll get you home soon enough.” The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

Then he looked down at his clean hands and was momentarily surprised to see the cloth he was holding in them. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

This time I was in for a surprise. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

Part of him wanted to attack Phorcys now—at least that might give them the element of surprise—but they hadn’t found out any useful information yet. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

“Ricky has a surprise planned for me,” Doreen told Annie, taking her hand and leading her inside the apartment like they were a couple of friends rushing to gossip in the bathroom. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

Mama looked surprised, but was too happy to say aw shah. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

Most folks were surprised and more than a little curious when Mrs. Larkin stayed behind for the quarantine instead of leaving town with the rest of the people of means. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

When Mrs. Parks walked out of the dim courthouse and into the cool, bright morning, she was surprised to find several hundred cheering supporters waiting for her. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z

I knocked so firmly on the door that I was surprised at the loud noise I made. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

So I decided to surprise him with the oatmeal he had never gotten the day before. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

Confident as they had been, the Washington boys were nevertheless surprised at just how easily they had won. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

It surprised me when she said that, reminding me that I had told Phoebe nothing about my mother. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

I was kind of surprised because the way Momma and Dad were talking I could tell they were most worried about me. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

She was surprised to see us, but she didn’t seem sorry. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

“Way to take the drama out of the surprise, sweetheart.” Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z

It should be no surprise that now Josef Stalin was determined that his own Red Army was going to invade and capture Berlin, Hitler’s capital city in Germany. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

“Such a surprised face you show,” he said. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

The second thing that surprised me about camp was how empty it was. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

Wouldn’t surprise me if actual bees lived in there. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

“I’m actually surprised the Thunderhead didn’t see me push her,” Citra said offhandedly. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

Wolf was caught by surprise, his hands coming free as he plunged into the swirling night air. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z

It did not surprise her to learn that Robb had struck at the heart of Lannister power, clearly he had been contemplating just that when he sent her away to treat with Renly. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

Ralph surprised himself, not so much by the quality of his voice, which was even, but by the bravado of its intention. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z

She was dressed pretty much the same as at school, which didn’t surprise me. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z

She wasn’t surprised the day she heard the door open and close and she saw his brown shoes under the door of the toilet stall. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z

She handed me the bag and left me alone, while surprise, relief, and dismay stirred inside me like the ingredients of some strange, unsettling elixir. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

Then she did something that really surprised me. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

His moves were so clean and strong I couldn’t help but be surprised he was willing to waste his time here, with our little club. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

Her mother opened it, and her eyes were wide and surprised to see me standing at her door at nine in the morning. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

He wasn’t surprised—he knew the classes were connected to the hidden messages—but he did wonder exactly how it all fit together. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

Even though she is so weak, I’m surprised by the steadiness of her hand as she writes on the “Do Not Wear” list: “Gray, shapeless, mannishly tailored pants.” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

“Keep taking care of it and you’ll see. One day it will surprise you.” When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

When he finished basic training, he had an unhappy surprise. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z

She brought him home to New Jersey, prepared herself for battle, but in fact, to her enormous surprise, her parents were relieved. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

When the other two looked surprised, he added, “Orbs make a different sound when they're close to going out. And they flicker, very faintly. I saw it happen tonight at the Light Market.” A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z

She was so surprised, she gave them each a cream tart as a reward. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

But I can see he's surprised when I divide the rest of the stew and rice and hand a heaping plate to him. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

He was surprised to see they were not state patrolmen at all. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

With a delicacy surprising in such a big man, he dabbed at the blood welling from her broken lip. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

“You surprised me yesterday, George,” Ms. Udell said, her reading glasses perched on her head. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

He’s surprised to find himself hauled up to Henry’s mouth and kissed hungrily. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

For the most part, Jus isn’t surprised when a pair of cops approach him and Mama after Bras Preps commencement ceremony. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

I had to clap my hand to my mouth to stop a yelp of surprise from escaping. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

“It came rather as a great surprise to us that a story...,” Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z

Which isn't really surprising, I suppose; this was also the age of ecclesiastical mazes - which may have served as metaphors for pilgrimages to Jerusalem - such as those at Chartres and Lucca Cathedrals. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z

Without a sound, it turned and began to slither away with surprising speed. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

Ash realized with a jolt of surprise that this was the woman she had seen in the Wood that autumn afternoon. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

I’m surprised to find a smile on my face. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Matt was surprised to feel sorry for him. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Other drivers, washing their wagons, were surprised to see a lady driver. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

What I hope is to get to Judd’s house before he’s wide awake, take him by surprise. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

She looked surprised, but I was already walking forward, reaching hopefully for the phone. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

I could recall being surprised that I would come to think of such a place as home. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

“You just surprised me,” Fela said, as she brushed her dark hair back over her shoulders. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

The boy leaped backward in pain and surprise. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ash turned around to face them, and her stepmother was standing beside the carriage, the look of surprise on her face turning into anger. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

I shouldn’t feel this surprised to see him here. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

The boy looked just as surprised to see her. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

I was surprised he hadn’t already said it was my idea. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

But I am surprised myself by what’s in these stories, of separate colored refrigerators at the governor’s mansion, of white women throwing two-year-old fits over wrinkled napkins, white babies calling Aibileen “Mama.” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

It surprised me no end how much I missed our ordinary, routine life—the simple act of pouring wax into a candle mold or repairing a broken hive box. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, no, but you don't have to sound so surprised about it! Katrina was on the Court, though.” An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z

I tense up as I wait for Christina to agree with her, but to my surprise—and relief—she doesn’t. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

Mr. Poe’s eyes widened in surprise, and his coughs echoed in the dark room before he spoke. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z

I'm not surprised she has a million friends here already. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

Kaede unhitched the dogs, who seemed both surprised and excited at being allowed to roam free at this time of day. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

They don’t even look down as they chop, and I’m surprised they don’t cut off their own fingers by accident. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

“I’m surprised you noticed, actually. Not many do.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

I am surprised, however, at what he is carving: fat Buddhas hanging on the Christian Cross. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Like their reveal tradition—a surprise dinner they threw for Emily and her older brother, with clues indicating their next destination. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

And when I reached the back of the tombstone and shined the light on it, I was barely surprised. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

“Him and me got a surprise for you.” The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z

I was surprised when she suggested that I help. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

I was surprised at such affection after all these years, but then, in the stone walls I had built between my present and my past, I had forgotten how close we once were. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

She started to walk fast, past Odenigbo, and when she got home she lay down in the guest room and was not surprised when the Dark Swoop descended. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

I was surprised the morning I saw him, unescorted, walking by me on the flats with a group of inmates headed for the gym. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

It burned on her lips so fiercely she was surprised Mo didn’t see it there. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

To Ranzi's surprise, in his home state of Acre—Brazil's westernmost region, a ranching center—PRONAPABA discovered half a dozen large circular ditches carved into the newly cleared land. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

It was an elegant demonstration of how to organize applied science, and for this reason it would have been a surprise if it had not succeeded. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

In the Cow’s Guts a person could have green wings and purple horns: no one would be the least surprised. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

I could understand it if he was surprised at first, ain’t no one gonna expect to get throwed up on by a baby boy in a girl’s dress and bonnet. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

My grandmother, displaying a theatrical flair akin to her hypochondria, registered complex emotions: surprise; initial delight; second thoughts; prudent near refusal; and then, to the applause already starting up, dizzy acceptance. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

“No, I want to surprise him and Mr. Crawley. I don’t want them to know anything about it.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

“Oh. And you didn’t try to make me look like an idiot, opening your desk for some dumb surprise that wasn’t even there.” The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

My attempt to make the doctor laugh surprises me as much as it does him. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

It wasn’t until a few hours later that the nurse came in and said, “We’re all so surprised you haven’t had any visitors yet!” Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

“Okay,” I say, “but I sure want to surprise Alice when she comes home. Let’s eat fast.” On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Ghohg came to rule us from beyond. We do what he demands. He is very powerful. Also, very surprising.” The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z

How he was surprised I didn’t say yes right away. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

One of the most surprising and perhaps dismaying revelations was that Chicago’s chief of police, in his prior legal career, had represented Holmes in a dozen routine commercial lawsuits. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

“Mr. Jackson, I’m sure you’re surprised that I even know your name, seeing as how you’ve never been in a class of mine.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

When the brains are selected, I’m not surprised to see Gale’s name on the list. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

Like there was no way in creation that anybody could know what he and Miss Love had been up to, Grandpa said, “We got a surprise for all y’all.” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

But I wasn’t surprised about it one bit. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

It surprised Nathan that she cried because they had been divorced for a year. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

“You’d be surprised at how many of us want justice in this case,” says Uncle Carlos. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

“Well, I was surprised at your reaction,” she said, giving him a questioning look. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

Mother looked as if she was surprised he could ask such a silly question. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z

My face crumples in surprise, but I try to smooth out the creases before Shoji starts to feel bad. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

To my surprise as well as his, I hugged him. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

I remember sitting straight up in bed, more surprised than anything. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

Her eyebrows rose and her lips parted, like she was so surprised by what I’d said that she didn’t have time to roll her eyes or sneer. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

I was surprised and concerned to see Beck, Stuart, and Lou unpacking brand-new mountaineering boots that, by their own admission, had scarcely been worn. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

This dynamic often comes as a surprise to those who have spent little time in ghettos. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

This time she could feel his cold surprise. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

“I wouldn’t be surprised if I got a promotion out of this when the Commissioner hears.” A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

To my surprise, everyone was awake and gathered in the living room. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

And I was, to my own surprise, largely successful. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

She did not like death but she knew it existed, and when it came it did not surprise her. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

Both were three or four years older than he was, and he was sort of surprised they knew his name. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z

“Got a surprise for you, Sonny,” Tex said, his eyes widening a bit at my tie. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

All in all, this had been quite the morning for surprises. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

Three years ago for her birthday, my dad surprised her by hiring part-time help for the store so she wouldn’t have to go in every day. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z

“Oh, a secret surprise! Will you ask the cook to come in as you go by the kitchen?” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

But I had already figured out he was a surprising guy. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

The Weylin house surprised me too when I saw it in daylight. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

This wouldn’t be surprising—it was as if lately I’d been losing track of myself. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

I’m surprised that she pulls over into the tall grass. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

To his surprise, Jonas rose from the bench and called to Mentor. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

He and Father talked about man things.The doctor was surprised about the Jimmy Crow boys being in our village. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

In his surprise, he seems to have forgotten to put it back down. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

His near-expulsion actually seemed to shake something loose in her brain; she was maybe more surprised than anyone that Ocean had voluntarily broken someone’s nose, and, suddenly, she was asking him questions. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

Nor was it that he spoke loud or long; the surprise of the man was his understatement, the quiet and kindly intimacy of his acquaintance. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

What he fished out of that pocket didn’t surprise me one bit: stainless-steel brass knuckles. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

She stopped by the petrol station near the hospital and was not surprised to see the sign scrawled in chalk: NO PETROL. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

Well, imagine my gobsmacked surprise when one of the king’s ministers told me they needed a historian to visit the goblin court of Ghohg the Evil One. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z

“So, with that in mind, we have another little surprise for you. Come, come.” Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

“We haven’t seen him in a while. It came as a surprise.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

Anansi yelped in surprise as the burning hole appeared near where he sat. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

Much to my surprise, the debils did not shoot us or chop off our limbs. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

To his surprise, the old man asked him a question which seemed unrelated to the seeing-beyond. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z

But she was surprised when she saw they were nearing the edge of the Wood, and the stag leapt ahead of them into the open meadow where, in the far distance, she saw Quinn House. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

The FCC also heard from those who had not been tricked and were surprised that anyone could be so gullible. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z

I have to admit, I was kind of surprised that the Pastor had come to the Kites for help. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

At rehearsal this week, Mrs. Walton announces a big surprise. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

I grinned at him, my sudden confidence surprising me. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Pilate was surprised that they were successful, but the captain was not, because there could hardly be many people with such a name. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

“The things I know how to do might surprise you,” he replies. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

Cora looked at him in surprise, and I could see she hadn’t told him of her own physical pains. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

Harry wasn’t surprised; he could see that it was crammed with at least a dozen large and heavy books. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

Taken by surprise, I backed away from the picture. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z

He began by saying that he hoped we would all come with him too, “for,” he said, “there is a grave duty to be done there. You were doubtless surprised at my letter?” Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

Probably seemed quite sullen—not surprised, really, but Penn was so frank it felt like being hit in the face. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

Both the detective and Mama jump in surprise. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

We had all been surprised when accused number eight, James Kantor, had been arrested and grouped with us. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m not surprised, coming to your house like that. How is your mother?” The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

She sneaks out to bookstores, surprised when her father does not inquire as to where the piles of freshly bound volumes came from. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

“So, do you like it? I wanted it to be a surprise, which is why I didn’t consult you....” From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

To Kamen’s surprise, Lawrence agreed—but on condition that he not be subjected to cross-examination. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

It wasn’t surprising when a departed family member bestowed her blessing on a descendant. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

Then I throw myself at Molly, hoping the force of the impact will surprise her and knock her down, but before I can do any damage, cold hands close around my waist. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

"My good blockhead, I swear to you that it was put back in my drawer. Greatest surprise I ever had in my life when I found it there." And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z

It was lying on the brick path at the bottom of the stairs with a surprised look on its face—which was now several inches away from the rest of it. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z

I did that so she wouldn’t look surprised, in case anyone was watching. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z

It meant that there was no surprise, and no disappointment, about anything. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z

“Good and tired and a little cold ” While this wasn’t unexpected, it was still a little surprising considering the fact that we were only feet away from a blaz ing bonfire. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Nali, her face first surprised, then relaxed, patted the woman’s shoulder. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

“Anyway, I don’t fit in at Dartmouth,” he said a little later, surprising us again. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

It’s the exact same thing Oliver asked, but the way she says it, she sounds less surprised and more annoyed. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

He arrived at the palace at eight o’clock and was surprised to see the great square completely empty and a large detachment of soldiers stationed at the gates to the seat of the government. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

The best part was the surprise he had hidden on the front porch, a brand- new television set with a big screen. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Vincent called him that evening, and Obinze was mildly surprised, because Vincent had called him only once, months ago, when he changed his bank and wanted to give him the new account number. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

In fact, I was rather surprised I had managed to carry it as far as I had. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

The contents were surprising, but the cloth was even more so. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

That would have been fine, but she took me by surprise. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

I back away, surprised at the sudden rush I got from that quick minute of banter. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

They were: a mathematician, a natural philosopher, and, to no one’s surprise, the alchemist, Thyon Nero. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

He didn’t seem in the least surprised to see her. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, that doesn't surprise me at all. But this is my vaccine, not his, and I happen to know for certain that this is the genuine article.” Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

He took my hand as we walked to the river, which surprised me, as he’s normally reticent to show affection in public. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Any moment I had him square in my sights, he’d surprise me with a dip, a shake, a move from the street that I’d never heard or seen. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

To her quiet surprise, she found it was going to be the easiest thing in the world. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

I looked up, surprised by her sudden interest in my brother. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z

Then with fake surprise he holds up a bit of paper and says, “Well now, what is this?” Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z

Even though they were out of the wind, the room did not feel much warmer, and Pinmei was surprised by its starkness. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

“Well, Alfred, I think we’ll all be extremely busy before we sail. I don’t think I’ll have time to take a walk. Honestly, I’d be surprised if you had time either.” Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

I shouldn’t have been surprised anymore by Mom’s absence, but I still was—every single time. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

He looked up and was surprised to see the trees and the sky above him. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z

“So how are you surprised this has gotten so big?” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

We drove over to Fifth Avenue, so warm and soft, almost pastoral, on the summer Sunday afternoon that I wouldn't have been surprised to see a great flock of white sheep turn the corner. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z

The Specials might have expected her to turn off on another river, but the sudden appearance of an old railroad track had surprised them. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

I’m surprised to realize that I don’t hate cooking as much as I used to, at least when I’m in the kitchen with a friend. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

To Bailey’s surprise, there are almost a dozen rêveurs waiting in the restaurant downstairs, some who will be following the circus and others who are remaining in Boston. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

The question caught me by surprise and it seemed to me that I would have been very embarrassed if I’d had to ask it. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z

“This part is pretty interesting,” I said, “if I understand it right. About a surprise attack.” A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

At first he thought in surprise that people were singing. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z

“I’m surprised I haven’t noticed,” I mused as I watched her talking to one of the other women in the crowd. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

I closed the case and was surprised by how light it seemed as I carried it into the hallway. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

I didn’t mean to sound so surprised, but I’d never seen an old demigod before. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

As Ben walked toward his father, he was surprised to look up and see the universe shivering with starlight. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

One would have expected her to look surprised, as you or I would have done had we discovered a small girl sitting on our window-sill first thing in the morning. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Before he leaves the table, he says that Dray will be dropping something off, then he has a surprise for me after he closes up. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

Ashley had been around these parts for far too long to really crack, but I was still surprised to see her so frazzled and at a loss for what to say. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

He would fall through to the other side in a din of breaking glass, surprised and disappointed. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

On Wednesday, May 23, a few days before the end of the school year, Miss Scalapino took me by surprise. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

“I am surprised you have not asked me before,” he said. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Bet that crippled blacksmith was surprised when he netted a couple of stupid kids. You looked good on TV” I shoved his shield at him. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

To their great surprise, both he and Ron passed with good marks; Hermione, of course, had the best grades of the first years. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z

Thomas asked, surprising himself at how nonchalantly he said it. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

He shrugs, and I’m surprised he doesn’t give me a big, in-your-face NO! King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z

I was surprised to hear this, because of all the blind dates I'd had that year not one called me up again for a second date. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

For as fast as the water monster ran, Nathan was surprised at how quiet he was; his feet made almost no sound whatsoever. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

“Though I must admit, Mr. Barris, I am surprised at how accepting you are of all this.” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

My eyes widen in surprise and I sit down across the aisle, a safe distance away. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

A closet door cut off one corner, and Emily was surprised to see the inside was a triangle instead of the expected square. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

It had been a surprise trip to the cinema on a school night, to a film Conor had already seen four times but knew his mum was sick to death of. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z

He doesn’t get right to reading, like he had wished; instead he checks his email for any surprises from Dr. Martin about the release. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Rocky Gustano held one eyebrow higher than the other, as if he hadn’t expected the picture to be taken just then—Chess always looked surprised in pictures, too. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Uncle Martin turned, and Adelaide looked at Hazel in surprise. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z

“Why are you disturbing these people? Minerva, I’m surprised at you — I asked you to stand guard over Barty Crouch —” “There is no need to stand guard over him anymore, Dumbledore!” she shrieked. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

Insisted on being in the back, said he wanted to protect everyone from surprise attacks. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

“If you don’t mind my saying so, we were all a little surprised when he showed up with you,” said Francis. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

When she passes with flying colors, I'm not surprised. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Most of them had been cleared out of sodas and beer, but there was a surprising amount left—and no wonder. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

He looked surprised to see me still there. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

It’s not that I expected a ton of Bibles stacked on the backseat, but I was surprised to see that, inside, it was like anybody else’s car. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

But, to her surprise, his face, awake and animate, conveyed none of the brutality that had been her first impression. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

Once again Dicey was surprised to see the backdrop of water that lay at its foot. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

Newton’s modern biographer, Richard Westfall, concludes that we should regard Newton’s claim to have been surprised by the oblong image cast by the prism ‘as a rhetorical device which is not to be understood literally’. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

I was surprised to see how little clothing she had; I’d always thought of her as an elegant woman. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I think he wants a story,” I said, surprising myself by speaking. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

“Well, that was a surprise,” said the bard at last. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z

They are tiny things, each with a rather surprising amount of bright red hair. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

As the pilots climbed out of their planes, they were surprised to discover that Tamara and Raya had taken off while they were away. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

I nodded and told him I was surprised. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

Always putting her at a disadvantage somehow, and yet, now and then, surprising her, letting her peek through a door that always seemed to slam shut again before she could actually see inside. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

Miss Brent's eyes looked at her in surprise. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z

So she was not surprised when Major John André, an officer on Howe’s staff, ordered the Darragh family out of their home. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We know you don’t like surprises,” Zach Oh says that night. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

It took a lot to surprise Mark these days, even more to make him blush, but Trina had the ability to do both. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

I was surprised he knew how much we each had. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

And off would come the wrappers from three suggested dancing dolls or three suggested pairs of roller skates or this very night, three wonderful surprises! How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

I'm surprised at how civil I sound, as if I'm asking her about a book she's read but that I have yet to finish. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

The question seemed to take her by surprise. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

Who knows what surprises Titan might have in store for us? Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Going through the cold seeking a telephone booth I realized that I had committed myself to bring her some kind of surprise, and as I walked I became mildly enthusiastic. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

The words surprise me when they come out. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

It’s surprising how often people forget to say it. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

In 1955, Moore was surprised to learn that his former timid classmate from BU was leading a bus boycott in Montgomery. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

She turned quickly and, acting surprised, called out his name. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

But when it finally happened, it took her by surprise. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

The thought surprised him, as if its source had been founded in actual memory, a wisp of light in the darkness of his mind. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

There are no recorded Memories, but to my surprise, the gift receipt tells me that it was sent from Tremaine, with a single line written on the card. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Your letter came in the morning, but you said nothing about a parcel, meaning it for a surprise, so I was disappointed, for I’d had a ‘kind of feeling’ that you wouldn’t forget me. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

He got another pleasant surprise when a van from the Trace Middle School Athletic Department rolled up and Beatrice’s soccer teammates piled out, some of them carrying posters. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

The great surprise was on the wall next to the computer desk: bookcases as tall as me and twice as long, filled with vinyl records. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

That evening, when my mother and I got back to the hotel, Milton had a surprise. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

“You said he was surprised when she didn’t wake up!” A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z

He was a surprise baby, born two decades after his brothers, when the Janssens were already stooped and gray. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

I shook my head, surprised that I couldn’t hear all of them yelling from down here. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

At the campfire, everyone kept looking at the stars, as if they expected Leo to come back in some dramatic, last-minute surprise. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

Several of the men look at me, with surprise I think rather than lust. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z

She had a way of never seeming surprised by her children’s questions. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I guess I’m not surprised you figured it out. But yeah, because of the cigarettes.” We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

What came out couldn’t have surprised me more. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Even after my weeks in the North this was surprising. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Is it another surprise for the wedding? Oh, Papa!” The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

To my surprise there was a relief in speaking. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

His eyes widened with surprise, then slowly took on a look of understanding. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

And the second comes as no surprise, either. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

She shows surprise, but it's followed by disgust. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z

Mam says she’d better take me home and put me to bed and my pals look surprised that anyone can go to bed when there’s a collection to be made. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z

Mr. Ollivander had been very surprised that Harry had been so compatible with this wand. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

As soon as I think they're gone, I wave to the surprised man at the desk and slip out. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z

The guys were big and cut up, but they weren’t really that good, which surprised me. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

Mundín's eyes blinked with surprise and hope that there might still be a way out of our fix. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

He was pleasantly surprised when Galt of the Stone Crows informed him not an horn later that the powdered man was at his door. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

“Badly,” said Hizdahr, “though perhaps they will surprise us. More like they will shriek and run about and try to climb out of the pit. That is what makes this a folly.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

He was surprised to find that he immediately liked her. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

To the complete surprise of both the hobbits it came loose. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

“What a lovely surprise. What can we do for you?” Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z

In the spring of 1940, at the end of a busy school day, Katherine was surprised to find Dr. Davis, the president of her alma mater, waiting outside her classroom. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

So common you weren’t even surprised when they happened. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Whoever heard of someone being told about a surprise before it happened? I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z

Not surprising, therefore, that Charles continued his Not Marty list with “—to have the expense & anxiety of children— perhaps quarrelling.” Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You’d be surprised,” came a voice from the floor, gruff and rich and slow. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

I hug her tightly more out of surprise than anything else. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

He’s both surprised and pleased to see us, but his response is muted. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

That shouldn’t surprise us, since Polynesia provides only a small slice of the world’s geographic diversity. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z

It's not that I think he deserved to get shot or anything; I'm just not really surprised it went down like that, the way he was always hanging with Brick and the Kings. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Her eyebrows lift before she shakes the surprise from her face. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

The Sunday after the futile dusting, Mr. Randolph surprised everyone by refusing seconds. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z

It shouldn’t have surprised me that Liam threw himself back into watch duty, but it took a generous amount of coaxing from the others for his mind to refocus on the camps. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

I remember this one time after lunch, when Stan and I went to class and Mr. Thorp, our math teacher with the huge head, sprang this surprise quiz on us. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

He was such a refreshing surprise in my life. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

To my surprise, she kisses my cheek before retreating into the house. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

This is not a surprise for her, apparently. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

It is hardly surprising, therefore, that we are now aware of an alarming increase in malignant disease. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z

What’s surprised me most about seeing my sister dead is the lingering smirk on her face. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

Chris submitted to Walt’s authority through high school and college to a surprising degree, but the boy raged inwardly all the while. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

One of my best teachers in graduate school seemed surprised that I always brought up the subject. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

But there was a much bigger surprise waiting in the courtroom. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

I’ve traveled across the country doing interviews about my experience, and the surprising thing—compared to other book publicity I’ve done—is that I don’t get tired of it. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“He’s on his way here. Well, he shall have a surprise.” The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z

It surprised her, because the man had seemed to be stuck in a sort of time loop, living the same moment over and over. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

From his surprised expression, it was obvious he had observed the wolf-girl-bird, too. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Her oldest brother, Uncle Fred, surprised her and us by boarding the train at Sacramento. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

Izzi and I exchange a glance, and I’m surprised to find my heart thudding uncomfortably fast. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

Big surprise when I got home from school today. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z

“The good folks at The Corporation there are gonna give y’all a little tour and let you test our new beauty products, and then I have a super surprise for all my Teen Dreamers.” Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

No amount of surprise would make up for the cruel pretties’ superior strength and reflexes. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

‘They all do that, to make their tails grow longer. I’m surprised you don’t know.’ Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

He hugged the cat, who uttered a surprised mew, and released her with a rushed “Bye, kitty.” Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

She was drawn up and tense, which in her language said “people,” so I wasn’t surprised to hear a voice call from across the stream, “Hi, Daniel Boone. What are you doing?” My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ignatius was surprised to feel a small rock bounce off the back of his head. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

When she brings out the computer he acts so surprised and happy, maybe he really is surprised. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z

When Molly turned and caught Jack’s eye, he surprised her with a smile. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

I had grapnels. / had darkness on my side, and surprise. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

No big surprise that cats are far superior beings. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

Lord Asriel was so surprised he stood up involuntarily, sending billows of smoke swirling around the angel. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

She didn’t seem surprised that I was crying. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

She hadn’t been surprised at all last year when I’d told her my friend Tyson was really a Cyclops. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

But what most surprised her were the photographs. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

He was surprised: it was easy to tell, after all. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

Although the press in South Africa and around the world had been speculating for weeks that my release was imminent, Mr. de Klerk’s announcement nevertheless came as a surprise to me. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Meanwhile, Burr seemed surprised and regretful at the outcome of his shot. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z

I’m surprised by how tight my throat get. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

The day we were surprised in our hiding place, I had no idea that it would be my good-bye to my country. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z

We went into the gym, along a marble hallway, and to my surprise we went on past the Trophy Room, where his name was already inscribed on one cup, one banner, and one embalmed football. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

So when I heard about Big Joe’s funeral it didn’t take me by surprise. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m surprised he didn’t break you in half,” she says. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

He wouldn’t be surprised if he had detached retinas. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

It was a surprise how good I was at it. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

Are you surprised that the augmented fourth and diminished fifth sound the same? Understanding Basic Music Theory 2018-01-28T00:00:00Z

“What have we here?” he asked with surprise. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Fishmonger shook his head sadly and did not look at all surprised. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z

“We have a special surprise for you. You don’t have to worry about upsetting any other movie watchers.” Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

Rabi, who believed they were making a social call, was surprised to hear them launch into a promotional spiel for a huge program to develop a hydrogen bomb. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

They were discussing him as though he weren’t there, but that didn’t surprise Neel. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z

After his auxiliaries were routed at Ravenna, the Swiss rose up and chased out the victors, to the surprise of Pope Julius as well as everyone else. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z

The challenger spun around in surprise, and Pax charged him headlong. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

“I have to go,” I tell the man next to me, who looks a little surprised but nods sagely. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Where have you been, and what are you hiding behind you?” asked Meg, surprised to see, by her hood and cloak, that lazy Amy had been out so early. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was his second great surprise in as many moments. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z

I’m really surprised he told me that and I decide to never tell another soul about it. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z

I watch his expression turn from pain to surprise to rage. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z

To my surprise, my mother has laid out one of her own lovely dresses for me. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

Sam, not used to being waited on, looked with some surprise at the tall man who bowed, holding a basin of water before him. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

He was surprised at how readily everyone agreed that it was time to do some more in-depth exploring of the Maze and stay out there overnight. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

I take a deep breath and prepare to act surprised when she tells me she’s nominating me for the study abroad program. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

Matt felt feverish, but it wasn’t surprising, being full of arsenic as he was. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

He turned with surprise to face a stout, pugnacious colonel with a large head and mustache and a smooth, florid skin. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

“I don’t know. Edmund is such a simple soul. I never thought I’d be surprised at anything he did or said, but he and I had a very odd conversation the other day.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

The crowd “ooohs” and “ahhs” appropriately, but a few in the front gasp in surprise when the massive sign above the gates begins to sputter and spark. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

Good soldier, I thought, taking advantage of the element of surprise. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Oh, my darling!” said Mom, kind of surprised. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

Ash glanced at her stepsisters, but they seemed as surprised as she was. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

I replied, surprised by the vehemence of her reaction. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

My mother’s acute senses sometimes surprise me, but now they chide me. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

Now Lieutenant Scheisskopf had confidence enough in his powers to spring his big surprise. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

Rufus looked surprised—as though it had never occurred to him that there might be anything special about the undersized runny-nosed child. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

To my surprise, I see no virtual letters, colors, or numbers anywhere in the house. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

When I say the words, they surprise me. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z

It is surprising how my mother and father hardened so differently, when they turned to stone. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

It’s a mystery to me how his stick-like legs supported the weight above them, but they did, though they moved in surprising ways at times, as if his knees could bend in any direction. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

To his surprise, his father began very carefully to direct the needle into the top of the newchild’s forehead, puncturing the place where the fragile skin pulsed. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z

Obviously Gaia had kept some surprises in reserve. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

He’d been surprised by that too; he’d glanced down at her and then back at Redemption, but he squeezed her hand tightly and didn’t let go for a while, forgetting even how strong he was. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

Pelor lifted his head, glaring at the Weapons Master with surprising brazenness. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

I had never been near enough to the king to know whether he also had a sprinkling of freckles across his nose, surprising on such a dark face. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

His eyes widened, surprised at first, but then he wrapped his arms around me and pulled me as close as I could go. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

When she woke late in the afternoon, Lucy’s first movement was to feel in her breast, and, to my surprise, produced the paper which Van Helsing had given me to read. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

I’m surprised he doesn’t follow it up with a hand gesture just to be absolutely clear. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z

It took people by surprise because most of the women dipped snuff and of course had a spit-cup in the house. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z

He seemed both pleased and surprised to be asked the question. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

He stood in the door of her tent and looked at her with surprise. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

But his voice was so quiet and kindly that people were surprised when he spoke. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

The new subject caught me by surprise and I almost said Los Angeles. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

Iorek looked at them briefly, and she knew that if his face could register any emotion, it would be surprise. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

And Crane-man produced yet another surprise to add to the meal: two chicken leg- bones. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z

I said, hoping to achieve success by a surprise attack. Louisiana's Way Home 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

So when I went back and opened it the only thing that surprised me was it was a money order not a check. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z

Raymie was not surprised—she was only happy—when Louisiana won the contest and was crowned Little Miss Central Florida Tire. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z

Billy was surprised to find himself following, throwing punches. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You may not be surprised to see me appear one morning in my nightshirt. I find it rather comfortable.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

As they approached it, they saw to their surprise a large crowd jostling outside the doors, trying to get in. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z

Inej was surprised to feel a pang of pity for him. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

I stood by Nan and was surprised by how much she chatted with the ladies next to her. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

All of them looked gleeful, and none of them looked surprised to see Professor Grubbly-Plank. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

To no one’s surprise, Permian had just trounced the Bobcats 41-7. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

He had a grudging respect for my tenacity, and he had been surprised that I noticed something odd about the air in his room. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

He was surprised, therefore, to find someone already in the steaming water, a young man who introduced himself as Alex. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Don’t worry,” I said, laughing, “it’s quite simple really. But Maxim would tease me, and I’ve promised to give him the surprise of his life.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

The girl stopped and looked as if she might pull back in surprise, but instead stood regarding Montag with eyes so dark and shining and alive, that he felt he had said something quite wonderful. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z

Their tabletop haircuts that sat on their heads like tall hats surprised him, but perhaps it was part of their hip image, to have retro haircuts. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

He pulled himself up, foothold by foothold, crag by crag, until he wriggled over the top and lay panting and surprised by his feat. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

To a surprising extent the ordinary criminals ignored the Party prisoners. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

There was surprise in her look, and a guarded triumph; he was aware that their bodies were nearly touching and that he should move away. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z

He stopped talking to give me a look of hurt surprise. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

"You'd be surprised at what I can do with my makeup kit." City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

I couldn't understand why his trial records made no reference to mental illness, but after the George Daniel case, nothing surprised me. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

“We don’t bargain with kidnappers,” said Holly, surprised. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

In April of my senior year, a letter came from Constantine that said, I have a surprise for you, Skeeter. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

I think it caught my mother by surprise. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

Tommy thought about this, then said only half jokingly: “Maybe Madame can read minds. She’s strange. Maybe she can see right inside you. It wouldn’t surprise me.” Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

I was always surprised at how many people from such a small town had been in prison. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

“I do not make surprises,” he said gruffly. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You did incredible, Moss. It’s that reporter’s fault for surprising you like that.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

To my surprise, it's a guy wearing a football jersey. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

She gaped at me, obviously surprised that I was out of bed. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

She was a good student, quiet and polite, but she had a sense of fun as well, and it didn’t surprise him that she was working with Asher today. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z

I was surprised at how young and peaceful he looked and how small he was. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

We stopped in a hollow among the roots, and High John surprised me. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

She looked round tin room and saw the damage and saw the children, but you could not guess from her face what she thought of either or whether she was surprised. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z

Did she imagine it or did his face fall, in disappointment, in surprise? Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

Is it surprising that one of them is dead and the other is on trial for his life? Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

Then came hooves and the twangs of bows, and arrows were suddenly falling amongst the Death Eaters, who broke ranks, shouting their surprise. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

Fadi looked at him under his eyelashes and was surprised to see a deflated expression on his father’s face. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

Mr. Gore seems surprised too, especially since I never talk to him about anything important. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mary Jackson was connected to so many computers in so many different ways that the only surprising thing about her arrival at Langley was that it had taken so long. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

Not an especially hard push, but it caught Travis by surprise and he stumbled backward a couple of steps. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

Mr. Bartlett looks a little surprised by the sudden attention, but he waves. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z

The sign had surprised Carla since "forgive us our trespasses" was the only other context in which she had heard the word. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

So he was not totally surprised when, a few mornings later, he turned a corner and ran smack into another early-hour cruiser. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

They rose with surprising speed into the clear North Carolina air until the din of Lakewood was a distant murmur and the entire city of Durham lay beneath them. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

She had done well—maybe better than good, even— and it surprised her, this thrill she felt over his small compliment. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z

I said, not bothering to hide my surprise. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

I was surprised at how helpful and cooperative everyone was with each other. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

They were too eager to be surprised at the remarkable way in which the cuts and sores of their captivity had healed and their vigour had returned. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

I don’t say anything to this because ain’t that a surprise. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

“Well, nothing in the world would surprise me now,” said Mr. Hardman with quiet resignation. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z

He looked at me, and to my surprise, I saw tenderness in his eyes. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

To his surprise, the man was completely quiet, unmoving. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z

So it wasn’t really all that surprising, then, that she’d taken a liking to me, especially after we discovered our common love for Dr. Seuss. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

It surprises me to hear this, because black people generally don’t go to the Irish Pride Pub, although Rod did play ball for Coach back in the day, so they know each other. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Not like Tobias, who is almost shy when he smiles, like he is surprised you bothered to look at him in the first place. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

Hornet looked up into his face with surprise—and now she recognized him too: Victor, the snoop, with a new beard! The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

He sounded as though he was giving me a choice, which was surprising because he didn’t have to. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

“Nothing, really,” I say. ^t was just thinking, I’m surprised the factionless agreed to work with Dauntless so easily. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

So, after we finished filming the first scene and Sahil dropped me off at home, I had a surprise waiting—an e-mail from N! From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

No one who knew Robert Oppenheimer was the least bit surprised. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

What was surprising, though, was how enormous that range was. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

"And what do you propose to do to me?" asked Yvaine, but she was not entirely surprised when the woman did not reply. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z

What I see surprises me: Ma is sitting on a mossy log with her eyes closed. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z

But I’m surprised to see Miss Skeeter got something close to a smile on her face. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

Syl looked back at the cap’n and the surprised face he made showed he was really seeing him for the first time. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z

My voice cracks a little when I say this, and it surprises me. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

“We’ll see how long I can stay. You might be surprised.” It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

Melissa surprised herself when she noticed her reflection in the glass in front of a display of exotic, glowing jellyfish. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

By now I'm sitting up on the bed and he's making me put on my clothes and the weird thing is, none of this is a surprise. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z

His face took on a mix of surprise and pain. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

Mr. Daniels looks up from his work, surprised. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z

“With my help, and the help of these brave knights”—that description surprised Fabian and his comrades, I can tell you—“Jacob’s magic can overcome the dragon.” The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

And when you said "Sorry” to them when they choked or tripped or encountered misfortune, they replied, eyes wide with surprise, "Oh, it’s not your fault.” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

“Then again, I don’t know why I am surprised that you love basely.” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

He did not want them to surprise him. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

“They’re good people. It will be a surprise, yes, but they couldn’t hate you just because of what your parents were.” Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

Jus looks at Mr. Rivers, who has his jaw clenched so tight, it wouldn’t surprise Jus if his teeth were cracking. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

In fact, she was mildly surprised that she did not float away, she felt so light and drowsy. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

It made me surprised and guilty to find how glad I felt to get out of the house where everything reminded me of my sister. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

“You know he dropped into Enugu campus for a surprise visit some days ago? It looks like it’s our turn!” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

It surprised her, which blog posts got attention and which were hardly clicked on. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

Not wanting to show I’m surprised that she seems to be able to hear my thoughts. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

Even Darwin, among the strongest original proponents of the fundamental mutability of nature, would have found this rate of mutation surprising. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z

Jeanne saw this and then—in a surprise even to herself—burst into tears. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

This is not surprising, because they are usually opposites in almost all ways. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

But it was full of surprises: Andrew, TaShon and Spot, and Miss Johnson saying I could be an engineer. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z

At his look of surprise, she said, “Other people want to get close to God and the Fates. People saw you come out of the ship. No one gets luck like that.” Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

Whatever surprise he felt seems gone, replaced by something else. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

Lawrence was more surprised to hear his deuton theory come under sustained attack from other European delegates. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

I was surprised I could eat, but I was ravenous. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

But I stopped, waited, and was surprised to see her slam to a bottom-dragging stop three feet in front of me, eyes bright on my eyes, tongue hanging to the side in a happy smile. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

One day Father surprised them by coming home early for lunch. Rickshaw Girl 2007-02-01T00:00:00Z

Then the man moved with surprising quickness to the corner where the bed was. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z

There are many examples of animals coming to surprising living arrangements. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

But to his surprise, several dozen ghostly skirmishers nocked arrows in unison. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

I was surprised to hear myself ask, but once I had, I really wanted to know the answer. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

“I know you don’t like big surprises, so it’s just a little one for now.” A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

“Beastly rotten to surprise you like this. But one isn’t able to arrange such meetings ahead of time, you know.” Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

“I wouldn’t be surprised,” Grandma says as they glance at Jay. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

“It was a long time ago,” Celia says, surprised by the genuine sympathy. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

But to my surprise, no one mutters in dissent and no one laughs. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

He didn’t know why she was on the roof, but he wasn’t surprised. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

Her warm embrace, fragrant of expensive perfume, took me by surprise. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

I was surprised that he gave his real name to a stranger. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z

Fearless hobbits with bright swords and grim faces were a great surprise. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

He was surprised to look up and see the girl standing in front of him, looking down at him like he held her life in his hands instead of shards of ice. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z

I turned to the place where I had been strung up and whipped—and jumped back in surprise when I saw that someone was hanging there. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

Afterward, Turner rowed all around the island, and his mother was surprised by how sure he was on the water. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

I crept to them slowly, wanting to surprise them. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

But it can also show skepticism or surprise. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

He had shown surprising tact until now, but if he said the wrong thing to Mom, he could really freak her out. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

“Oh, you’d be surprised how many people will pay for a flesh-eating horse. They make great garbage disposals. Wonderful way to terrify your enemies. Great at birthday parties! We rent them out all the time.” The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

First, I’ve told him not to call me “Cath,” because it sounds too much like he’s calling me a baby cow, and second, why’s it such a surprise I have a friend next door? Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Caught by surprise, Marco only manages to stammer something he hopes resembles his standard impartial agreement. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

Falconer gave a gasp of surprise and drew back. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z

This look of surprise quickly appears in my mom’s eyes. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

I had slipped into his mind to confirm my suspicions, but even I was surprised at how easy it had been. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

Fadi gulped down his mouthful of pie and sat back in surprise. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

That day he had been so surprised that he rushed to a delicatessen, flung wide a case, and ordered a tripledecker beef sandwich. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z

Lucas was one of the smartest and strangest people I knew, and so I wasn’t very surprised by his choice of topic. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

I was surprised that he said it, because, naturally, I was just starting to work my way into that subject matter. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

It would not have come as a surprise to Gregor if she had not come in, since his position was preventing her from opening the window immediately. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m not as strong with metal magic as Da is. So he could always pull the threads back from me eventually. I had to surprise him.” Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

“Nah, we could start our own shop,” Leo said, surprising himself. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

"Oh, I don't know, I might have a surprise for you." Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

To his surprise there was an elderly dishwashing machine beneath the sink, and he filled it. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z

His eyes were wide with surprise, and Ophie immediately knew that she had done something terribly wrong in blatantly ignoring Aunt Rose’s advice. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

George Pocock, surprised, said, “The sophomores looked like something today for the first time in weeks. It surely looked like a crew that is coming.” The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

He didn’t think anything could surprise him any more. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

She looked up in surprise as Ivy rushed in. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

Then I was surprised again when he leaned over and smoothed down one of my flyaway curls before getting out of the truck. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

“Now,” Reynolds said, “let’s go surprise Harry Heth.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

My tears started then and they surprised me. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

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

I shake her hand instead, and she meets my gaze, surprised by the gesture, and maybe a little disappointed, but she understands the necessity. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z

No other officer, in my entire state service, would ever ask me a question about my past, whether employment or education; the lack of curiosity surprised and relieved me. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

When he comes back to the hotel he is surprised to see the taxi driver standing in the lobby, hands deep into his pockets. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z

Baba will probably surprise her with a small gift he saved up for—and she’ll probably tell him he shouldn’t have. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

“Oh, yeah! I really wanted to go, but no one asked me, surprise, surprise. Taryn’s going with Drew, right?” Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

He had wide eyes, which generally gave him an expression of fear or surprise. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

Luna turned her protuberant eyes upon him in surprise. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

He still wanted to be a Runner— which surprised him, considering what he’d just gone through out in the Maze—but becoming the Keeper right away sounded ridiculous. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

For a moment, he looks surprised, but that’s quickly replaced by even greater malice. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

It did not sound like the kind of thing that he would say at all, and he blinked with surprise. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z

Alyce stood outside for a minute, surprised at having been asked for and not knowing whether to be pleased, until the boy nudged and pushed her to the door. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

Now it welcomed her like a familiar friend, the contrasting trim above the top windows like raised eyebrows surprised to see her again. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

I was surprised when I found myself in my own yard, with Mr. Whiskers there on the steps, curled up next to the sunflower I’d planted in a coffee can. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

My cousin’s wife answers the door in Lezajsk, surprised and a little suspicious, but within thirty minutes I’ve made double what I could have gotten at the secondhand shops in Przemyśl. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

Horses permitted people possessing them to cover far greater distances than was possible on foot, to attack by surprise, and to flee before a superior defending force could be gathered. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z

This bird, which usually sang in the morning, became mute, and as this surprised him, he went up to the cage and looked inside. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z

By the time she arrived at the bakery, Isa was surprised to feel her heart pounding. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

“I’m surprised there are still some in the river,” Ivan piped. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

Kainene stared at him, and he saw surprise on her face and then something else he was not sure of. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

She wasn’t surprised when his character revealed itself—if you waited long enough, it always did. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

Brought up by the Dursleys, there were many things that wizards took for granted that were revelations to Harry, but these surprises had become fewer with each successive year. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

“Who are you?” looking at me with surprise and a sort of alarm, but still not wildly. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z

“Seems to me most people could use a third wheel,” I said and was surprised by the catch in my voice. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

What surprised Leo most was the surge of anger he felt. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

After these long weeks of stress, I'm surprised by how at peace I feel here. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

His activism surprised Ifemelu—he seemed a little too urbane, a little too cool, to be in the students' union government—but also impressed her. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

Lee’s position in the community surprised him as much as he could be surprised. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

I think, like the rest of us, she was surprised that Stephanie had decided to be social. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

For, through the twilight sounds of crickets and sighing trees, a faint, surprising wisp of music came floating to them, and all three turned toward it, toward the wood. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

I was surprised that Gertrude, who had not seemed to notice me at all, in truth understood me well. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

He bends down to retrieve it, and when he straightens and offers it to her, she seems surprised to see that he is smiling at her. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

“But I figure it ought to be like a surprise party. And how we going to make like it’s a party and not just us bringin’ over a jug of whiskey?” Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

The conviction surprised me, but I honestly believed that whatever came next, I could face it with both fists raised. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

However, when I did the calculation, I found, to my surprise and annoyance, that even non-rotating black holes should apparently create and emit particles at a steady rate. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

In the few seconds after he said this, I realised I wasn’t surprised by it at all; that in some funny way I’d been waiting for it. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

My mom’s bright pink cheeks tell me it’s surprise time. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

She took the hand he held out to her, surprised by its roughness, as his skin looked like satin in the dim light. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

We ride in silence apart from the nineties hip-hop mix he’s got playing, and I’m panicking a little—I hate surprises—but the smell of his cologne is definitely helping. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z

“Humans can surprise you sometimes. An unpredictable species, Homo sapiens.” The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z

To his surprise, the caretaker shrugged and took the bag. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

Grandpop put his hand on Genie’s shoulder—which was still such a surprise to Genie, that Grandpop could know where it was—as the old clock repeated itself. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

They all looked at him in total surprise. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

But at the same time he realized that the two men weren’t surprised to see him there. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z

“I’m up front, the prefects have got two compartments to themselves —” “Oh, are you a prefect, Percy?” said one of the twins, with an air of great surprise. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z

The sister pressed the starter and to everyone’s surprise, the engine fired. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z

She sounds all surprised, like she’s been betrayed by life itself. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z

The bubbles adhered to each other, and to the branches of the willows, with surprising strength. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

Confidently I entered and was surprised to see a white clerk behind the desk. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

To my great surprise he cursed loudly and slammed down the receiver so hard that it jangled. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

A closet door cut off one corner, and Emily was surprised to see the inside was a triangle instead of the expected square. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

She was surprised to find that, as she said this, tears formed in her eyes. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z

My skill, greater in this one point than theirs, surprised and charmed them. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z

I played a few bars, surprised at how easily the notes came back to me. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

The words simply popped out, which surprises me. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Somehow, I felt surprised that the room was still the same—except that Mary had changed the bed linen. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

The studio door swung open and silent under her hand, surprising Jam. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

The school sent the end-of-the-year report card, and I read it, surprised that I had passed some classes I had rarely attended. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z

“What a surprise. Service is so stellar, I thought the place would be packed.” Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

“I’ll write Granny tonight,” he said, his eyes lit with surprise. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

I don’t want to go, but he clamps a chill hand on my arm and pulls me behind him with surprising force. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

She would also be very surprised to see that a commoner is our president. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z

My mom stopped, looked up at me, laughed a little, and surprised me with a quick hug. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

I look up into his face, surprised at how near he is to me, at the fire in his gaze, the life, and my pulse quickens. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

Captain Smith does not seem surprised, and I realize he has already guessed that this might be a trap. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z

At this point, it would hardly surprise him to discover he must enter the building through a basement window. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

Only the tremendous surprise created by the Spaniards' firearms provided the opportunity to escape. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

And Lazlo was surprised by the strength of his gratitude—to be believed, even by a tomb raider from a family of assassins. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

A little before five Aureliano Segundo came to fetch Meme for the concert and was surprised that the house was prepared for the funeral. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

That plan failed, but it would not be surprising for Arsinoe to convince Ptolemy XIV to conspire with her against their sister. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z

Mom looked Dr. Morales up and down with surprise. I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z

Something about my words seems to surprise Zero. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

As for Tom, the fact that he "had some woman in New York" was really less surprising than that he had been depressed by a book. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z

When I try to move the leg a little, I notice with surprise that the pain is far less than before. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

I was surprised to see how old he looked, how small and trembling. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

The news anchors came back on, showing off their best surprised faces—mouths open and eyes wide, like the emoji. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

I’m surprised when he doesn’t tell us to be quiet while we try to keep solving it. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z

I was kind of surprised it didn’t scream or cry or say, “Curses, you got me!” Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z

Emmett’s death had been a surprise, just like Gramma’s had been, but his was a brutal murder, not a quiet slipping away in the middle of the night. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

To my surprise, her stony expression crumbled, and she began to cry. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

Nailer had told her what had happened on Pole Star, and was surprised to find himself crying, and then he had simply stopped. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

Nothing terrible happens—no spills, no surprise loud noises—yet I still count in my head how many times I chew before my sandwich is gone. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

During a European sojourn, he surprised a colloquium at the University of Leiden in the Netherlands by delivering a lecture in Dutch, which he had taught himself. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

That part took Matty by surprise because he had not thought it through to there. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z

And maybe it’s a good thing, the way we never stop surprising each other. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

Three turned and looked at Ultima with surprise written in their eyes. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

He is altogether selfish, she thought in some surprise, the only man I have ever sat and talked to alone, and I am impatient; he is simply not very interesting. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z

He would have been very surprised if anyone had told him he would end up caretaker at the Marengo home. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z

He didn’t look especially surprised to see George. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z

He looked up in surprise, wondering what he had done wrong. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z

Harry looked around, and with a jolt of surprise saw an old wizard with large, pale eyes standing quietly by the window. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

Later, when she saw the plastic flowers in a kitchen cupboard, she was not surprised. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

They have weapons—nasty ones—which isn’t surprising. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

I am surprised—the sound from the end of the horn is sweet. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Just before the engine caught up, Miss Love leaned forward and whispered, “Will, your grandfather has saved the best surprise just for you!” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

“We always suspected you imprinted on me. It’s not surprising after all you went through.” A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

He was surprised at having such a morbid thought. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

“Oh, he’s very high up, very important. I wouldn’t be surprised if he had something to do with the law. Or the government. Was he very grand and proud?” The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

"But we heard it," insisted Daisy, surprising me by opening up again in a flower-like way. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z

No one else looked surprised by Mother’s news. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z

“I myself am often surprised at life’s little quirks,” Westley admitted. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

Angie looked surprised to see us—Mother rarely visited her sister—but she smiled warmly and invited us in. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

Some people are surprised by this advice, because they think of the claim by speed-reading companies that skilled readers go directly from print to thought. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z

Her apartment was located in one of the better sections of the city, and I must have revealed my surprise upon entering the spacious living room. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

Fortunately, Dullah and his family were home, but they were more than a bit surprised to see us. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We’re afraid of too many. But a bird from the air would be awkward, especially if it came fast. It might get the better of even a big rabbit if it took him by surprise.” Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

She thinks that the man who offered the chair expressed surprise that Lou had a wife. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z

The old man beside her looked up, surprised, and she offered an apologetic look. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

“That shouldn’t surprise you. If you drank as much as he does, I daresay I would have been to bed with you, too.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

And to the man’s surprise he answered with seeming carelessness, “Now I do not need them in the fields and they may as well learn a stomachful of characters.” The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z

And Harry knew, by the fact that Fleur showed no sign of surprise, but rather a determined resignation, that he had been right: Madame Maxime had told her what was coming. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

The sound surprises me—it’s genuine and boyish, so unlike his distant demeanor from our meeting. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Off the trails, we surprise animals—a gray fox, black-tailed deer. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

He had one leg too short, and the makings of a humpback, but he moved forward toward her with surprising speed and nimbleness. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

He had become the convention's surprise dark horse. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

She also surprised me with a plaid dress she’d made from one of Gran’s old ones. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

For audiences reared on the regular, predictable patterns of Haydn and Mozart, the Eroica’s many noisy surprises would have been both titillating and bewildering. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z

I look up and am surprised to see Pascagoula standing right next to me. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

This city is far from the region where that language is spoken, but when one of the daughters answers her in Kikongo, she does not seem surprised. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

It’s no surprise that Luce’s theory of gender identity was popular in the early seventies. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

Within the gates I saw the courtyard and I was surprised. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

Tiny, wide-eyed, with a surprising amount of hair for an infant. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

“It belongs to my boss,” said Shadow, surprising himself with the fluency and ease of his lies. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z

It was hardly surprising then that we assumed the woods would be central in the plot to abduct Miss Geraldine. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

I couldn’t have been more surprised if Boomer had lunged over and bitten me. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

He was taken by surprise as much as I was. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

Something glittered on her cheek, and he saw to his immense surprise that tears were flowing from her eyes. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

We are all equally surprised that we have been designated civil rights icons who changed history in the eyes of historians and the American people. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

She looked over and was surprised to see Besa, who had worked his way as close to her as he could in spite of his chains. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Some people had small surprises—a potato they had saved or something they had pilfered. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

I figure Trouble and I will get back into the transporter, but he surprises me by asking, “You hungry?” Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z

Curly heard a cry and watched in surprise as the policeman burst from the doorway of the latrine, leaping off the flatbed like an Olympic hurdler. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I just wanted to get it warm—and get breakfast. I was going to make pancakes, for a surprise—” Marly said. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z

To another question he replied that he had been surprised by my calm the day of the funeral. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z

“It was gerrymandering over football,” said Gomez, who had not been in the least surprised. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

It wasn’t until Nina pushed one of their hands away from her chest and told them sharply, “Don’t touch!” that they realized, with surprise, she was a woman. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

Now he’s standing here smiling at me like this is just the absolute best surprise ever. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z

I walked over and cupped the bird in my hand; to my surprise, he perched on my finger. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

He will probably be surprised when he sees all of us, a diverse group of teenagers in front of him. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

His actions weren’t his own, but his thoughts were, and as he moved to grab Minya by the wrists, he was surprised to find himself conflicted. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

And Scout doesn’t seem to care, which surprises me even more. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

If it surprised Jimmy, he didn’t let it show. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

I’d never noticed what an unpleasant, nasal voice she had, and I was surprised by the malice in it. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

“Nashville. The rest is a surprise,” Lydia said, exchanging a knowing glance and smile with Dill. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

The coach says he’s surprised at how fast I am for being so big. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z

We pass eighteen, nineteen, twenty; I’m out of breath more because I’m surprised at her than because of the stairs. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

I make sure to cover all the pots so that my Thanksgiving meal is a surprise. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

I don’t know which of us is more surprised. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

“I heard when I was out there doing my business,” I said, feigning surprise. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

But if you can question something that people really care about and find an answer that may surprise them—that is, if you can overturn the conventional wisdom—then you may have some luck. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

“I’m very surprised,” Papa continued, glaring at his kids. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

Inside the third surprise was waiting for me. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z

So when you don’t have any alternatives, I don’t know why society would be surprised at what happens in public housing today. Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

When I finally found the room for my first class, I was surprised to find it resembled a small theater. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

And then the song turns into a call and response, with Tiny singing his surprise that I knew he was gay and me singing that it was obvious. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z

“I don’t think I want no more surprises, Aunt Queen,” Gerald answered quietly. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

For a split second, Barbarossa couldn’t hide his surprise. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

When Prosper lifted the basket he heard rustling inside, He nearly dropped it again in surprise. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

Another thing that surprised me was how the coffin wasn’t locked or even nailed shut. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

I explained to Grandma how surprised I was. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

But he felt no trembling now; his calm did not even surprise him. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z

Two other island women emerged from the cabin door, and then, to my surprise, a man. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Even while she stood there grinning at my surprise and pain, I felt a kind of satisfaction. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

“An invisible! What a rare surprise. And an American, too,” he said, nodding at me. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

I open the door to my room, surprised to see Stella backing up against the wall on the other side of the hallway. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

I was surprised, and even a little disappointed, at how small the crater was—only about fifty yards across. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

It takes a little time to acquire a taste for wild foods, so Bando surprised me the way he liked the menu. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Maya, your mom and I are giving you permission to go to NYU, but don’t think this means you can go behind our backs again. No more surprises.” Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

It did not appear to be very large and could probably be surprised. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

But it would not have surprised Adam Smith. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

In the third hour, Teresa surprised him, speaking in his mind from back in the Glade. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

With a look of surprise and anxiety on his face he asked the Lady Nii, “Where are you to take me?” Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

He barks out the same surprised laugh he made when I threw my knife at the desk. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

Taken by surprise—for I was sure I hadn’t been told I belonged there—I made no protest but came down the steps. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

And I’m surprised that instead of saying something back to me, she just stomps off. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z

I managed not to shout in surprise, but my heart beat like ten drums. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

What surprises many of us today is the fact that so many women were opposed to women gaining the ballot. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z

“Plant Healer is surprised you can see it.” Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

Alyce knocked at the midwife’s door, surprised at how the French roses had grown since last she was there. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

He frowned a moment before surprise passed over his face. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

No one had ever witnessed my mud ritual, and I prided myself on being aware of my surroundings so that I wasn’t taken by surprise as I just had been. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

She got up to see why and was surprised to see that Papa was using an electric lamp. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

I was surprised to hear something in his voice that sounded like pride. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

You’d think a reasonable person would understand that turnabout is fair play, but you’d be surprised how quickly reason goes out the window when the bugs start spraying back. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

He saw it at once and said with pleased surprise, “Why, little mother, how gay we are tonight. Do you expect company?” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

I began a folder of questions with both answers and hypotheses and was still absorbed in my detective work when the police arrived for a surprise visit at 7:30 am. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z

I stopped for a moment and looked up at my father; truthfully, I was kind of surprised he hadn’t smacked me yet. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

Now I’ll have to take him by surprise, before he can warn them, he thought. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z

Javier didn’t seem to know who to look to, and yet Moss was surprised when he locked eyes with him. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

That Greek jokes fell flat on Latin ears should not surprise us; Shakespeare’s jokes don’t cause most modern audiences to fall about either. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z

I have to hide my surprise when the door opens to reveal Lily standing there, holding her huge makeup bag. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

“I’m going to hide these parts in the cowshed until we can get the whole setup in order. Then we’ll surprise my ma.” Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

I was surprised, since I was certain that she knew my name. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

She came up to me without surprise, and hugged me. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

Matt described the bones, and to his surprise, the little boy recognized them. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Lieutenant Scheisskopf unveiled his epochal surprise that Sunday with all the aplomb of an experienced impresario. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

I kicked myself with the back of my right shoe, much to the surprise of the fellow walking behind me, who laughed uproariously, as if I had meant it as a joke. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

“I love these stormy, windy days. Home with my girls and now a surprise visit from the two of you.” Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

It is no surprise a god would fall in love with her, given our family. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

He gave a wide smile, and she was surprised again, for it was Yishan’s grin on the old man’s face. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

Then he looked up and addressed my father: “Paine, I’m a little surprised to see you out and about. The sheriff told me you were under house arrest.” Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

I was surprised when I saw only three. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

By this time Will was hardly surprised by anything, and he said, “I don’t know. We can’t see them. No, wait!” The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

No one knew what the press conference would be about, so how could they prepare for a surprise? Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Roy walked along the outside of the fence, scouting for Beatrice’s stepbrother or any clever surprises he might have left for the pancake-house people. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

One surprised Chiron with a glancing blow to the back legs, and he stumbled and fell. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

Isabel tells me that when they learned his name, the nuns wept with surprise and joy. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

One might also at first be surprised that the Americas evidently filled up with humans so quickly that people were motivated to keep spreading south toward Patagonia. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z

It’s surprising—once you’re listening for it—how often people bring up dying to try to scare you. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z

Harry wasn’t surprised to see that the Bloody Baron, a gaunt, staring Slytherin ghost covered in silver bloodstains, was being given a wide berth by the other ghosts. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z

But Cristiana surprised me by appearing at my side in her stealthy way. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

Darius looks surprised to see me in there, and he quickly looks away. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

Dad slips the blindfold off and Mom seems surprised. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z

I turn to Bill, whose eyes are wide and surprised, and then back to the girls. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

A rush of surprise heats my face, and my heart fills with happiness. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z

“Obedience school,” she said breathlessly, and I was surprised to see there were tears in her eyes. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

One of them had fallen off; it was surprising that Ugwu had forgotten to remove it. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

It may be sad but not surprising to learn that experts like Snyder can be self-interested to the point of deceit. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

But their surprise had given Dustfinger just enough time to disappear down one of the alleys. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

Then, to Taran’s surprise, Doli took a deep breath and held it until his face turned scarlet and he looked about to burst. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z

Jasper Jr. seemed surprised that I didn’t fall down. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

“A man’s plumbing is like his mind: simple, very few surprises. You ladies, on the other hand...well, God put a lot of thought into making you.” The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

They admonished him when he followed in their wake during surprise inspections. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z

I am surprised to see her alone, with just her grandmother. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

He was so surprised to see it sitting there, he actually stopped and got out.' The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z

Leo hadn’t even noticed, which surprised him, since he liked food. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

They saw clearly by now that unless they could get their Army into the city and take the Trojans by surprise, they would never conquer. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I have found him most delightfully full of surprises.” Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

He sounded so surprised that I looked ’round the clearing expecting something peculiar to be going on. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

We arrive at the mayor’s estate safe and sound, which is somewhat of a surprise, what with all of Katherine’s talking and what I am certain is impending doom in Miss Anderson’s treacherous eyes. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

The Keeper didn’t seem surprised, but argued all the same. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

So he wasn’t surprised to see a black shoe lying on its side just off the path. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

Max’s head jerked up in surprise when Bigger laughed. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

Walking on campus one day with my mother and father, I reEshed the surprised look on their faces when they saw some Hispanic students wearing serapes pass by. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

And, to my surprise, I got a reply. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

For once, I went a few minutes without looking at the clock, so I was surprised by the bell ringing, and took longer than everyone else to get my backpack packed. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

The neighbor lady who had driven me to the hospital was surprised that I didn’t run in the opposite direction from any fire I saw. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

“And were you surprised at what Dr. Malone showed you?” The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Keisha invites Albert and me over to her house for a “surprise.” Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z

It surprised Toby, not because he didn’t know—he’d spent his entire life trying to be different. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

“We found to our surprise that our preschool audience didn’t like it when the adult cast got into a contentious discussion,” he remembers. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

When day came at last the hobbits were surprised to see how much closer the ominous mountains had already drawn. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

He has a gun pointed straight at my chest, but to my surprise, he doesn't fire it. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

“I think it’s a load of hooey. But I can’t say I’m surprised. If this school was full of geniuses, I’d have a lot more company on the chess team.” Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z

She answered without looking up, without a trace of surprise. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

The darkness was black, complete, and Ugwu imagined the spider’s hairy legs, its surprise to find not cold underground soil but warm human flesh. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

He didn’t want to surprise the satyr with any loud noises. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

To her surprise, she saw that he was moving. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z

“Given how little time you had to learn the water monster songs, Wind Being and I are honestly surprised.” Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

A few minutes later an exclamation of surprise revealed that Irwin hadn't really believed me. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

Birds sang in the bushes, a bumblebee droned past, everything was surprising in its normality. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

“I’m sorry, too. But I’m not surprised. Amelia hasn’t been a good friend to either of us for a long time now. I only still hung out with her because you wanted to.” I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Percy wasn’t surprised that she had come back from the Underworld. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

I was not surprised when nobody agreed with her, and once more I was grateful to Frank for turning the conversation away from me. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

But I remember being surprised, because it was a nice tree house, with walls all around the top. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Thomas felt a rush of different emotions: relief that it had worked, surprise, excitement, wonder at what it could lead to. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

It is not surprising that the studies are not always in agreement, for soil types vary so enormously that what causes damage in one may be innocuous in another. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z

The contamination of milk and of farm produce in the course of the gypsy moth spraying came as an unpleasant surprise to many people. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z

The newspaper is splashed with headlines about the surprise attack and the announcement that President Roosevelt has asked Congress to declare war on Japan. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

“No? It was a surprise? How did you manage that?” The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

Strangely enough, the baby screecher didn’t seem particularly surprised, either. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

I think we’re both surprised that Mrs. Murphy seems to be warming to me so quickly. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

And so the day Kainene did not give him the usual goodbye kiss and instead pressed her mouth to his, lips parted, he was surprised. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

“You’d be surprised at the lengths people will go to avoid responsibility,” Wanda replied, and her voice was rough, but certain. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

The announcer stares at their pick in his view, blinks a few times in surprise, and then waves his own hand once. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Her words surprise me, for I did not think she noticed me or knew of my illness. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

Well, maybe not smoothed out, but at least there were no more surprises. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Most surprising were several pieces of sailcloth with charcoal drawings of a woman’s face. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Hence it’s not surprising that climbers are typically wary of joining forces with those whose bona fides are unknown to them. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

All that day, Ash felt an underlying sense of surprise: She had never imagined the possibility that she might leave Rook Hill. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

I saw her lips part in surprise, her many earrings jangling as I shoved past her. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

The howl of protest that went up all around the building surprised even me. Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z

“I did not say I was surprised at you,” remarked Dallben. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z

I’m surprised to see Haymitch moving around his kitchen so early, though. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

The Mask blinks, some foreign emotion flickering across his eyes—surprise or shock, I can’t tell. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

Quickly I look away and notice a surprising thing that I cannot stop staring at. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z

The girl, seemingly surprised, looked up and gulped back her tears. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m surprised he didn’t just kill you,” I say. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

“I am surprised you have remained here so long,” said Voldemort after a short pause. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

There was sky above them, blue and clear to their surprise, for down under the Forest-roof they had not been able to see the rising morning and the lifting of the mist. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

The old man looked out of his door and was surprised to see the people standing there. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

She wears the plastic gloves that come in the box and there are black splatters in surprising places for weeks after. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

I took a sip, and the burn of it surprised me. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

I look up, suddenly, too surprised to hide it. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

"Fancy suit. But to tell you the truth, I'm a bit surprised." You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

If these basic principles can be misinterpreted, it shouldn’t be surprising that more esoteric mathematics can be, too. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

He was starting to feel that nothing would surprise him. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z