| 单词 | tucked |
| 例句 | I spot them all over the country, standing on the far side of playing fields, little white prefab buildings with a row of windows unnaturally high up, tucked almost under the eaves. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z To me, it seemed like if my arms were tucked but my legs weren't moving fast, then I wasn't gonna be beating nobody. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Emmett had my door open before the truck was stopped; he pulled me out of the seat, tucked me like a football into his vast chest, and ran me through the door. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z It was late that night when Katherine and Jimmy tucked the girls into their beds and collapsed onto their own bed, but they stayed up even later laughing and gossiping, recapping the family gathering. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Nina was drowsing on a stool tucked into the corner by the table, Inej’s hand grasped loosely in her own. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Four wore the coats, breeches, powdered wigs, and hats of merchants; one had papers tucked under his arm. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z There the boy stood, with the gun brandished, which he slowly untucked, tucked, then untucked once more, and in his small eyes I saw a surging rage that could, in an instant, erase my body. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Papa Joe nodded, picked up the money, and tucked it behind his cooking apron. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “His name is Doc,” she says, her thumbs tucked into the waist of her pants, either to hold them up or so she can easily get to her piece. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z “Well, talk started that Blue had some Louisiana gal tucked away in that little cabin of his. But the question was, why wouldn’t he bring her around none?” Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Cora tucked her hair under the red cap. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Sparrow found a feather that could only have been Wraith’s, and tucked it behind Sarai’s ear. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z He tucked his tail and lit out in a yelling run for the woods. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z I washed my bleeding shoulder in the creek, tucked the torn threads of my sweater back into the hole they had come out of, and set out for my tree. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z A bunting on a grass blade tucked its bill into the feathers on its back, fluffed, and went to sleep. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The officer wrinkled his nose and tucked the box beneath one arm. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I tucked the stone from Andrius under his hand and told him that the sparkles inside would heal him. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z A bitty, sandy cove—the tiny beach—is tucked in at the bottom of a long wooden staircase. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z I made a note to try those houses again the next day but left flyers tucked in mailboxes just to be safe. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z I pulled the jeans up and tucked in the fraying seam of what used to be a dress. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I find his phone tucked into one of the boots, but it’s completely dead. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “We’re tucked away so safe and sound that he’s practically fading into the woodwork.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He was sitting in a fairly normal position in his chair now, except that he had one knee tucked under him. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z She tucked him tenderly into an old wooden cradle, and he lay in sleepy contentment, his dark face incongruous against a doll’s pillow. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z By the time we’d each taken our last puff, her toes were tucked under my leg. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z She pulled it up on to her belly, and it lay curled there, butt in the air, feet precisely tucked one under the other. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z She turned her head and tucked her beak behind her shoulder. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Ma kissed them both, and tucked the covers in around them. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Chiron tucked his bandages back into his pouch. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z I smiled and tucked into my second pancake. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z My hands rest on my pocket where my map is tucked inside. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z He keeps his elbows carefully tucked into his sides and out of Alex’s space. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Smiling with his hand tucked behind him, he looks just like he did when he stole my Easter candy from my basket and thought I didn’t know exactly where it was. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z A woman in a blue wrapper with a bag tucked under her armpit bought the whole basketful of snails just before Father Amadi came to pick me up. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z She went straight to the ladies’ room and combed her hair and tucked her shirt into her jeans. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z There was a noise, like a door being tucked closed. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z There was a tall hedge in front of one of the gardens, with a low wall at its foot, and she sat there tucked closely in under the privet. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She crossed her arms and tucked her hands in under her armpits to hide her trembling. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He showed Andrew the card that had been tucked inside the front cover. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z Clayton put on his baseball jacket, tucked his blues harp in the jacket’s deep pocket, and then sat by the window. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z Polly was not sure how to answer him, but she nodded as she quickly folded the paper and tucked it into a pocket of her apron. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He scooped up Hester and tucked her securely into his breast, buttoning the canvas coat up close to keep her in. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Your mom tucked an extra blouse in your bag, just in case. Catherine knows what to do.” Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Sayle was staring at him, his damaged arm tucked into his side, supporting himself against one wall. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z She tucked a lock of straight, shiny black hair behind one ear and laughed. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Naomi sat on the blankets with the tip of her braid in her mouth and her doll tucked under her arm. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z When I tucked it in properly at my waist, it was hard to walk, and it kept slipping off my head. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Finally, the last soldier shuts the door behind him and reaches for something tucked at his waist. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Miig reloaded his handgun and tucked it back in his waistband. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z She was on the couch with her legs tucked up, watching something on television. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Ronan is now leaning against a fence in the parking lot with his fists tucked underneath his armpits. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z Trotter leaned over and tucked a tissue into his pants pocket. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z He is tattooed with TJ, a symbol of the Mexican mafia; a teardrop, signifying a dead gang friend; and a spiderweb, tucked next to his right eye. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z With a last nervous glance around the clearing, One-Eye tucked the arrow and the sword on the stretcher beside the bodies, and then he and the rifleman marched back into the woods. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z That she was dating a handsome white man in a BMW coupe, her hair an Afro, a red flower tucked behind her ear. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Kaz tucked his cane under his arm and took the heavy lump from Van Eck’s hand. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Dany kicked them off and sat with one foot tucked beneath her and the other swinging back and forth. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z But there was a generous decorative lettuce leaf under which much of the goopy meat and greasy rice could be tucked away. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z I tucked the second half of the cookie back into its foil wrapper to give to Otto once he woke up. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z She achieved something like her natural sleep position—curled on her side, her hands tucked under one cheek. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Alex tucked his knee and slid for home, throwing up a huge cloud of dirt. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z I ride on my daddy’s shoulders, dandng high in the night, with my feet tucked back under my father’s arms, holding to his shoulder blades. Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Like maybe the words she needs to show that this is fair—or she is right—are tucked inside. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z They were trying to talk over the loud music blaring out from a large black speaker tucked into one of the corners. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Her cavalry helmet was tucked under her arm. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Tenderly, as they walked along, the bird plucked up a strand of hair that had fallen loose from Omakayas’s braid, and then he tucked it behind her ear. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Sometimes they were lying down, tucked into sleeping bags that glowed because they were covered with tiny fireflies, like a hundred little night-lights. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Jake doused his flashlight, tucked it into his belt, and grabbed Grace’s right hand with his left. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z I thought of the photo tucked in my suitcase. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z A small note card was tucked under the decorative red lace ribbon. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z This being told, he tucked his long shirt up inside his belt and strode into the pens for two young porkers. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The place was empty except for some crates tucked in the corners and a floor-to-ceiling section of wall stretching ten feet along the center of the room. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z I quickly tucked my face into his shoulder blade, under my own arm, and squeezed my eyes shut. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Lily is sorting through the bottles and sticks and containers that she’s spread out all over my bed, her hair tucked neatly behind her ears. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z She tucked a stray curl behind an ear, and his eyes followed the motion. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z I turn around to see her hurrying toward me, a package tucked under her arm. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Holly tucked the Hummingbirds close to her torso, dropping into a controlled dive. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z “The tourist industry has found this place! Too bad. It used to be so quiet and tucked away. Now the meals have biblical names.” Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z The sheer parrot green sari she pleated and tucked into her petticoat had been laid out for her on the bed by her mother. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z The spy tucked himself behind a boulder and began counting flags. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Some migrants climb on board with a toothbrush tucked into a pocket. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z It’s the ironing room, tucked in between a storage room and the laundry room. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I have Edith Graham’s letter folded tight and tucked inside my deepest pocket. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Alice tucked her head down and plunged her hands back into the water. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Art tucked another stick of Juicy Fruit between his teeth and wished this was not his responsibility. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z She tucked a strand of hair back under her turquoise headscarf, and then did the same for her mother. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z She came up to me, her notebook tucked under her arm. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I lifted up the bedsheet, looked under it, then tucked it carefully back into place. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Grace said as they tucked into their sandwiches. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Her hair is tucked into a mauve kerchief tied behind her head. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z It was mostly Mamas prayer group members who plucked flowers; a woman tucked one behind her ear once—I saw her clearly from my window. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z The corners are tucked in tight like a paper football we might have flicked through straw goalposts last year. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Du Bois took the letters and tucked them away in his briefcase. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Jan Sorensen leaned against a plywood garbage bin; Marty Johansson stood with his feet planted wide, his forearms folded across his bare chest, his T- shirt tucked into his pants waist. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z I turned once to see Slopper, eyes wide, blankets tucked around his face like a giant baby. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z He listened, his lids closed, blue, his head tucked down in quiet bliss. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z The man tucked the squeegee and chamois in his back pant pocket, picked up the bucket and brush, and headed toward the van. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z I tucked the paper in my pocket, tied it tight, and slipped it under the waistband of my skirt where it could not be seen. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Ophie tucked her head inside the collar of her coat as much as she could and prayed for the trolley to hurry. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z I tucked her in next to me, her hair tickling my chin, and fell asleep still smiling, knowing that if I studied hard, one day I’d not only be a rootworker, I’d be an artist. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Philadelphia was the smell of the summer sun, of burnt asphalt, of sizzling meat from food carts tucked into street corners, foreign brown men and women hunched inside. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The fellow must have grown up in a truly remote location, probably tucked far back into the mountains. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I tucked my hands into the front pockets of the sweatshirt. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z The bald man leaned over and tucked his ration under Mother’s hand. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Even this woman is not entirely naked, as she has a sheet draped over her left thigh and tucked in between her legs: no hair shows. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Naturally, we were glad the cash register and the typewriters had been safely tucked away in our clothes closet. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Even Audrey pays me a visit with a newspaper tucked under her arm. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Harry glanced quickly up and down the corridor, then tucked the map away again, hoisted himself into the hole headfirst, and pushed himself forward. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Her big ol’ eyes flashed straight ahead, and her upper lip was always tucked inside her bottom one. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z He was aware, in his sleep, of being curled up in a chair, his hands tucked between his thighs. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Joe tucked his other hand into his coat pocket, where Finn had seen him hide a remote. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z “I wonder if you tell each other stories,” said Nhamo to the elderly baboon, who was dozing with her paws tucked under her knees. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Susie pulled her top back down quick and tucked it into the waistband of her skirt. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I said to Adele when she tucked us in that night. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z There were never any potato chips tucked into his food vaults, no chocolate bars or marshmallow figurines. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z I was sitting on the dirty asphalt of an alley, tucked into a corner between a brick wall and a green Dumpster. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z When everything was done I took out the money, counted it and tucked it in securely at my waist. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z She tucked her legs underneath her and snuggled in next to her mother. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Simon asks, returning with the ball tucked under his arms. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Twirling it between his fingers for a moment, he tucked it into the top buttonhole of his shirt. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z The evidence for it lies tucked away in her files, on a yellow scrap from a legal pad. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z I catch glimpses of modern-looking mansions tucked within the forest: the reflective glint of a window, the edge of a smooth wall. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z With Stick’s gun tucked secretly under my dress clothes, I was one of them, wasn’t I? The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Embarrassment flared up in my chest, but he grabbed my hand before I could pull back and tucked it under his chin. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I have my little knife with me, cold iron, tucked into one of the pockets of my skirt, and more salt than I reasonably need. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I should have tucked it away, but I guess I felt brave. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z I became just a little uncomfortable as he tucked the lock behind my ear. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Ivy started crying even harder and tucked her chin into Layla’s shoulder. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Her back was to Ivy, but she was tucked into herself and her shoulders were shaking. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z It looked unnatural on someone who seemed to always have a grin tucked in the corner of his mouth. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z A man walks up behind her, napkin still tucked into his shirt. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z My hand rested against my pocket, my fifty from Tamika’s mom tucked safe inside. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Then Mom hooked me up to the BiPAP and tucked me in, and Dad kissed me on the forehead, the kiss all stubble, and then I closed my eyes. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Boots tucked her arm around his knee and leaned against him. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z They are big and clumsy, the breeches are tucked into them, and standing up one looks well-built and powerful in these great drainpipes. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z She swung her backpack to her front and tucked her chin to hide her nervous swallow as she unzipped her bag. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I reach the bottom of the stairs before I realize that I’ve still got L. Roy’s book tucked under my arm. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z I tucked a handkerchief into one of the big pockets of my funeral dress, just in case I needed it later. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Ophie walked back to the house, kicking a plate tucked under a nearby rosebush. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z He tucked the pouch back under his tunic and slung the sandals, the food bag and the drinking gourd over one shoulder. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z The woman tucked a dry gray curl back under her bonnet. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z She took off her black T-shirt and put on a white top, then slid the wig onto her head and tucked her hair inside. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I woke up in the middle of the night, tucked Abuelo’s box under my arm, and snuck out of my apartment. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z He tucked the packages higher up under his arm and realized that be was also carrying the book he had taken from the undercover agent. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He turns to me and smiles, whispering that he's tucked a little something extra into my packet for me to take to my family. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z He tucked them hastily into his waist pouch and darted back to the cart. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Now that same sheet of newspaper was carefully folded and tucked inside Penelope’s volume of poetry, serving as both bookmark and, she hoped, lucky charm. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z A frayed scandal sheet called Madam Solaina's Secrets is tucked between two pages. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I did not wake her, but tucked her up warmly; I have taken care that the door is locked and the window securely fastened. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z I show them my sign, which I still have tucked under my arm. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z I shook out my towel and carefully tucked it into the bike’s front- hanging basket. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z I tucked that in my pocket to think about later. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z I carefully tucked the photograph back in the book. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I kept my feelings for Papá tucked away, like a tiny rosebud hidden within the pages of an old forgotten book. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z There were two sides of me, right then, the old Natalie, who would have tucked her head down and walked into the classroom, and the new Natalie, who walked right up to the car. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z ‘There’s a tidy bit of money tucked away up there, I hear tell,’ said a stranger, a visitor on business from Michel Delving in the Westfarthing. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z On four, I glance at Mr. X’s door and see the gum wrapper tucked neatly into the doorframe. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The Man with the Torch scrunched up his mundu and held it tucked under his balls, in his left hand. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z And to her amazement, the camera was tucked inside, carefully wrapped in the plastic bag. I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z I tucked Leda’s icy feet against my tummy. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z It doesn’t help that she looks obnoxiously cute—striped shirt tucked into a red skirt over tights, hair clipped back with bobby pins. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z The maid nodded eagerly as she left the room, the bank bundled in her apron and tucked under her arm. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Frankie returned, holding a bottle tucked in the crook of his arm and a tumbler in either hand, each filled a quarter way with golden liquid. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I count at least three different hats stacked on top of his head, which he keeps tucked in close to his chest. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z We were at first allotted a tiny plot of land tucked away behind the tennis courts, next to a toolshed. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z The nets hung from the ceiling, and we tucked them in under the mattresses each night. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z He’s tucked into the corner of his seat, his knees up to his chest and his camo trucker hat pulled down so low that I can’t tell if he can see. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z I tucked the scrap up under my head, hoping to use it as a bit of pillow against my ear, but there was something hard inside it. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z She looked up from her book, raised a slow, bored hand, and tucked her red hair behind her ear. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I might be three years younger, but he's the one who is tucked away in a university. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z The old dog took another reluctant step forward, whining piteously, his expressive tail tucked under. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I tucked her in my pocket as I looked at the clock, then raised the bedroom window. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Once I heard Mama tell a neighbor that I didn’t read comics, but I knew I had close to two hundred tucked safely away under my bed. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z He raised a skateboard up and tucked it behind his head. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She was tucked under the bow, her eyes calm and broody. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Fie lit a cigarette and tucked it between the remaining two fingers of his left hand, the one resting on the steering wheel. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z She tucked me into the blankets and then burned more incense in the room. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The waitress looked a little surprised, since most of the machine was tucked under the table, but she was cool and acted as if she got orders from Medi-Talkers every day. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z She touched the women on the head, straightened collars, tucked blankets. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z But Natalie would never see that picture, because it was tucked away in a shoebox on the very top shelf of Chess’s closet. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I was still shivering, and soon he gathered me against him, and Stew Cat came back to be a warm ball against my feet I could now smell Timothy, tucked up against him. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z She stood there with the sunlight in her hair, her white skirt fluttering around her legs, a basket of grapes and fresh-baked bread tucked under one arm. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He loosened his belt and tucked in his shirt-tail and tightened the belt again. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z The other goods, tools, cake-mix boxes and so forth were tucked out of sight in our pockets and under our waistbands, surrounding us in a clanking armor. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z She sagged onto the sofa and tucked her legs up under her tatty pink bathrobe. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Mr. Johnson carried Peach, who had his eyes closed and his head tucked under Mr. Johnson’s neck. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z She tucked her chin in and looked at the riverbank. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Ishmael tucked the flashlight under his armpit and sat down again on the edge of the bed with the envelope held between his fingers. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z It felt hot and cramped and smothering in the car, like I’d been tucked in with a giant itchy wool blanket, and suddenly I couldn’t breathe. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The blue-green room, the orderly apartment, the meals cooked, and the blankets tucked in cozily at night—all this gave her a feeling of comfort, almost luxury. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Just this perfect Now. after g’reenville #1 After the chicken is fried and wrapped in wax paper, tucked gently into cardboard shoe boxes and tied with string . Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z You don’t keep spare mobile phones tucked away in gym bags unless you’re hiding something. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z He kept a small pouch hung on a shoelace around his neck and tucked into those sweaters. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I stuffed the letter back into the envelope and tucked it underneath my purple comforter. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z He would possess a picture of the two of them, eating fried onions under a magenta umbrella, which he would keep, he decided, safely tucked between the pages of his Russian grammar. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z She fed him once more, and then he tucked his head in his back feathers and went to sleep. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Some were lowered in the front and painted in bright metallic colors, like candy apple red, and had tucked and rolled upholstery in white or black. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Her four-poster bed and my smaller cot were tucked into a corner of our apartments on the seventh floor of Maison Rouge de la Beauté. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z He’s wearing jeans and a button-down oxford, tucked in. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Shin took off his sandals and tucked his bare feet underneath him on the hotel sofa. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z He shook his head—not an army uniform, but a brand-new three-piece suit, his paycheck from his office job tucked in his coat pocket. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z She climbed into my lap and tucked her sleek head under my chin, against my throat where she could hear my pulse and I could feel the small thunder in her chest. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Port Tallon itself was at the very end of the cliffs, tucked in against the sea. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z I tucked it inside and licked the envelope shut. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z He lay down, tucked his fore hoofs beneath him, shut his eyes, and with a hard effort managed to formulate his thoughts. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z Before I knew it, I was lying down with a sheet tucked so tightly over me that I couldn’t move. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He had approximately one thousand dollars tucked in his boot. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Before emerging from cover, I made sure my shirttails and tzitzis were tucked in and smoothed down my shirt and waistcoat. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He’s got two bottles of water tucked under his arm. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z He had his hands tucked up into his armpits against the cold. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Old Cob tucked away his bowl of stew with the predatory efficiency of a lifetime bachelor. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Like when she and my mom had the big falling-out that ended their friendship, it was like Crystal tucked her head and tried to plow my mom right over. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z He tucked his legs under the covers and lay down. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z I open the door that says ELLIOT’S ANTIQUES, tucked between the two storefronts, and climb the wide staircase. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z When the prayers were finished, Robin pulled on the faded hood, tucked the leather thong inside it, and followed the friar. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z Because he has tucked his nose into a fold of the old rug and closed his eyes. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z Finally, he tucked the pistol he had taken from the guard into the back of his trousers. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z One section of the old city, tucked against the western walls, becomes a firestorm in which the spires of flames, at their highest, reach three hundred feet. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z He is, instead, bathed dramatically in a sweeping and resplendent sunset, wearing a crisp black jacket and riding pants tucked into tall leather boots, looking every inch an actual fairy-tale prince. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Then, standing one on each side, Laura and Mary straightened the covers, tucked them in well at the foot and the sides, plumped up the pillows and put them in place. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Maya plopped down on his other side with a sigh, then tucked one of her legs under her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She tucked a pudgy hand into her mother’s warm crotch, saying “Tell me a story, Mommy, so I won’t be afraid of the spiders.” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Kaz could see himself as he was then, walking the Stave with dazzled eyes, hand tucked into Jordie’s so he wouldn’t be swept away by the crowd. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Dilsey came with a blanket and spread it over her and tucked it around her. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z She reached under her pillow and touched the notebook she’d tucked there before she fell asleep. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z The Fifth Cohort assembled at the very end, in front of the principia, since their barracks were tucked in the back corner of camp next to the stables and the latrines. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z I was holding Marcus’s letter, and I tucked it under my chin, address side down, while I put on my rain jacket. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z Bianca unfolded her arms and tucked her hands in her back pockets with a shrug. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Without another moment’s pause she tucked it into her bag, relishing its new weight. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z As the four of them tucked into their pancakes, Radar sat at Alex’s feet, staring at him intently. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z She neatly tucked her long braids under his red baseball cap. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z Celaena pushed back the heavy folds of the work and tucked it behind a chest to keep it aloft. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z She tucked three extra candlesticks into the pockets of her cape, which she wrapped tightly around herself. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z She tucked a curl behind her ear, and he saw her hand shake a bit. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Doha was tired, and his mother tucked him back into bed. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Hazel lined up her boots against the wall and tucked her mittens and hat into her jacket. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Then he put the pad back in his pocket, and tucked Stuart’s card away in his wallet. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z He stopped the honey wagon beside a cluster of twenty hives tucked in a thicket of trees, where the bees could have shade in the summer and shelter from the wind through the winter. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The boys were -well dressed, their pants ironed and shirts tucked in. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z She peeled away the tape, balled up the bandage and tucked it into her pocket. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z One at a time I flex my feet at the ankles, extend my legs, and point my toes to check that the ribbons of my pointe shoes are tied and securely tucked. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z In front of the altar she bowed deeply with her head tucked between her upraised arms, and then placed her fingertips on the Crocodile Stone. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z They let their conversation lapse as they opened one of the many empty rooms on the second floor, undressed Chronicler, and tucked him snugly into bed. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Her short hair was tucked into this hat, except for two perfect curls on her forehead that faced each other like black lacquer carvings. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z When she tucked Morrie and David into bed, she would sing to them in Yiddish. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z When he finished, he tucked the notepad with the address onto a shelf under the counter and turned to Emily and James. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She tucked the pouches of seeds and the small smooth stones between the folded clothes, and she rolled bundles of cattail reeds and willow twigs in a skirt. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z There is nothing to comfort her in the off-white tiles of the floor, the off-white panels of the ceiling, the white sheets tucked tightly into the bed. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z The tubes were tucked into individual slots inside small canvas pouches hand-sewn by a local Baltimore woman. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z I noticed that she had her arm tucked through his. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z It was the size of a walk-in closet, tucked off a hallway near the main office, but it had a couch where kids could sit and talk, take a breath, regroup, relax. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I tucked my thumb and Papa’s wedding band into my palm. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z But instead, I tucked the book under my shirt and left the room. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He saw Darnell’s feet and legs in one spot of light, tucked up tightly to his body, but his face was hidden. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He liked the feel of her hands running up and down his back, so he tucked himself into her as close as he could. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The sail bags, which had been tucked neatly up in the front comer of the bow, had come loose and were scattered all around, wet but seeming to be undamaged otherwise. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Some could barely walk; some were so weak that they had to lie down on the benches with their coats tucked under their heads for pillows. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z She gives a small, private smile as she glances to the side, her chin tucked down to her shoulder. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z It was like being swept under a bird’s wing, and that’s how we stayed for a while, rocking back and forth with me tucked under there. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She handed a blanket to the man, who tucked it in around me. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z One of them bellowed loudly and charged across the marsh with its tail tucked between its legs. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Yes, I thought, it has to be—not the letters of Emerson, but a letter, tucked inside Emerson’s book. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z I laugh, reaching up to touch the rose tucked behind my ear. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z He stood up and tucked the chess book under his arm. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z When he turned around, Lizzie was sitting on the floor, her legs tucked up beneath her. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z But I did rest, tucked into her trundle bed, and thought about lots of things as night slipped toward morning. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z She laughed, rubbed her nose against his beak, and tucked him into the hood of her parka. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she stuffed her pack and tucked Tornait in the hood of her parka. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She seemed even taller than I remembered, and she was now wearing her shiny black hair short and asymmetrical, with one side tucked behind her ear. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z At the market stall he bought a loaf of bread from Jean, who tucked a chrysanthemum blossom into the wrapping. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z She only weighed ounces, and she kept her claws in when I tucked her in my arm and carried her back to the house with the gum boots. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Inside, I was wishing that she were tucked away in a portable pocket, or that she’d also had an invisibility suit. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z Her hair has staged a full-scale rebellion and more of it has escaped her mangled braid than remains tucked inside. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Lyddie took off her worn shawl, tied it about her waist, and tucked up her skirts under it. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z A manila folder is tucked inside the box, along with loose papers, envelopes with broken seals, postcards with bright illustrations. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z She blew out the candles and grabbed her mother’s shoes and tucked them under her arm. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z As I crested the hill, I saw Trebon sprawling out below, tucked into a low bowl made by the hills. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He smoked his cigar and paced the length of the cell with the folder tucked beneath his arm. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z The pigeon tucked its head under its wing and began to tremble. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z But she looked over and saw the bishop’s daughter, Julie, tucked between the edge of the wall and the piano, sobbing. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Pax found Bristle tucked into the earthy ball of its roots. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z June gathered up all her loose papers into a neat little stack and tucked them inside the journal while Ivy watched. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z As Cole’s gaze drifted among the branches of the tree, a small bird’s nest tucked into the fork of two branches caught his attention. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z About ten yards away, near the ravine, something white was tucked into the hollow of a tree. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z He was tucked in like a child, the white sheet folded at waist level, his arms resting on either side of him. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z But they could never afford the list of extras that she kept tucked inside her mind. Rickshaw Girl 2007-02-01T00:00:00Z “Would it be better to leave you here, tucked in bed, to wait for me to come back, or would it be better if you came with me?” The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Fred slumped to the floor and tucked his head between his legs. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z As I leaned back against the counter and tucked one leg up beneath me, I saw my mother’s coat lying on the floor. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Her mom wiped her hands on the back of her jeans and tucked her hair behind her ears, and Eleanor was struck, for the ten-thousandth time, by how beautiful she was. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z He could see the men in the boat next to his; one of them had lit a cigarette and the glow of its tip was visible, though he’d tucked it down inside his cradled palm. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z He pulled an extra blanket out of the closet and tucked it around her. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I did so; then I tucked the letter down inside my shirt and left, slipping out the back way and through his pasture before I cut back onto the road. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Now he was wearing sunglasses and had a silk ascot tucked into his shirt collar. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z Under his right sleeve, he tucked a cigarette pack. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z I ran over to my mother, who had them tucked in her purse. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z As he spoke, he noticed the plastic tarp had blown off his wood stack, so he walked over and tucked it back around the pile. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z He left with the book tucked under his arm. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z She tucked her legs under her and tilted her head at June. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The old couple tucked me into a bed just my width. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The nurse tucked it into her dress, and sighed again. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z I was halfway to Delaney’s, body wired, brain tripping, when I slipped my hand into the pocket and found the forgotten Gandy’s Rock flyer, tucked inside the denim folds. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Like her, I dressed my hair in a long braid, which I sometimes tucked under a coif that I embroidered, rather crudely, with pansies. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Before she slipped a fresh pink linen dress over her head, she sprinkled violet sachet powder on a square of cotton and tucked it inside her brassiere. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I’d wrapped and tucked it over and over, but the skinny part kept sticking out the bottom. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Mama’s got a full laundry basket tucked under one arm, but she reaches out with her free hand. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z The aunts led us over to the automobiles, where Henriette, in black puttees and with a stiff-brimmed cap tucked under his arm, was standing at rigid attention. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z But then he came again on the following morning with a yellow legal pad tucked beneath his arm and, a cigar between his teeth, settled down on Kabuo’s bed. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Toys and even garden hoses are tucked out of sight lest the subdivision homeowners association issue warnings and fines. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z Tonight they work a section of the old city tucked against the southern ramparts. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z I’ve tucked my hair inside the collar of my shirt and wrapped an old scarf—now soggy— across the lower half of my face. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Without a moment to lose, the ladies tucked their wings close and knifed toward the ground. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The same gun that was tucked in the back of Rob’s jeans. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z She had another two tucked under her arms, and one held between her chin and her chest. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z It was a secluded valley tucked into the bluffs. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He picked her up, tucked her in the breast of his coat, and opened the telescope again. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Riddle’s burnished gold shield was tucked away in a corner cabinet. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z I could hear the warm, sleepy smile in her voice, like a child tucked into bed. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He picked up the newspaper, tucked his pencil behind his ear, and looked out at the downpour. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Mom must have been here, because someone has taken off my shoes, and the down comforter is tucked around me. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z They patted my hand and they tucked my blanket in around my knees, and they left. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He pulled the pieces of the broken wand out of his pocket and, without looking at them, tucked them away in Hagrid’s pouch around his neck. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z There were no planter boxes or benches tucked next to the building, and the entry alcove was tidy and clear of anything booklike. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She rolled six socks into balls and found some old birthday cards tucked beneath them. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Before Harry could say or do anything, she tucked the enormous book under her arm, and, still sobbing, ran toward the staircase to the girls’ dormitories and out of sight. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z “Get out! Get out of here!” yelled the man, brandishing his broom so menacingly that the terrier tucked his tail between his legs and fled, soaking and miserable, towards his waiting companions. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally, Little Arliss nodded, then tucked his chin and looked away. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z Friends tucked a sheet over him and went on with the party. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I climbed into the back of the car and lay down with my legs tucked under me. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z He was a short, stocky man dressed in khaki pants and a short-sleeved shirt, half tucked in. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Liddy tucked the slip of paper with the number in his pocket. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z They remained there, tucked into his memory, deep within a cave of abstract thoughts: information and ideas about pawns and squares to be used, discarded, or ignored—all in perfect cadence and synchronicity. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Not all negation words begin with n; many haye the concept of negation tucked inside them, such as few, little, least, seldom, though, rarely, instead, doubt, deny, refute, avoid, and ignore. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z She looked ridiculous, everything rolled up and tucked in. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z His hair had grown and was tucked underneath a faded black baseball cap. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z He sat down, tentatively, on the extended leg attachment of his chair, facing Nicholson, and tucked in his T shirt. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z I watched as the old man tucked his beard out of the way and adjusted himself in his seat. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Keep these four fingers over the hilt, and your thumb flat. Both your elbows should be tucked in, legs apart...” Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z “So, I went to the reference section, opened up the ‘M’ encyclopedia, and—ta-da—there was a key to the back door tucked inside! Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z She tucked the fabric into Ned’s shirt pocket like a handkerchief. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Choppy, muffled words from Mom tell me she’s tucked into Dad’s chest now. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z In one hand she held an enormous suitcase, and tucked under the other was an old and evil-tempered bulldog. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z There was a table, too, of course, a kitchen tucked into a corner and a bench to sit on. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z I tucked my books under my arm and went to the door and tried it. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z Maybe if he searched through every kitchen cabinet, he’d find an unexpected box of something or a can or a five-course dinner tucked away under a spare blanket. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z She had this cool trick where she got them into perfect squares, with the sleeves tucked into the center. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z When Mom tucked me in that night, she could tell that something was on my mind, and asked if I wanted to talk. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z But sometimes taking a break helped her see a puzzle in a new way, so she tucked her pencil back into her hair and went downstairs. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I quickly tucked the letter into the pocket on the inside of my rain jacket. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z I got tucked between Styx and Pixie, our legs dangling over the brook. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z We’d be tucked in our beds or lying under blankets in the desert, the world dark except for the orange glow from his cigarette. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z But then I notice the faint sound of two voices at a table in a far corner, tucked behind a pair of bookshelves that make them almost impossible to see from the stairs. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z They ate pulled pork and cornbread in Davis Square, a paper napkin tucked like a cravat into the collar of Dev’s shirt. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z She tucked a braid behind her ear, picked up her bag from the table, and headed for the front door. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He tucked his hands into his long sleeves and began to pace again. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She turned off her phone and tucked it into her little tennis skirt. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z She tucked him into bed and stood guard over him for the rest of the day. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She tucked her long, wavy hair behind her ear. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z His cellular phone, which must have been tucked somewhere in his blazer, kept ringing but he never heard it. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z It was a secluded location, tucked away in a hidden curve of a walking trail. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z All along, Byrd had secrets locked away beneath her blue shirt, under her canvas hat and gloves, tucked into her cold, stone bones. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z She muttered a quiet blessing and tucked a lock of hair into my cap. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He wore a pressed sky-blue button-down tucked into his jeans. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Even Hilly had tucked back a smile before steering me away, like we hadn’t heard her. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Miles looked like he was keeping himself from saying something nasty, but he shook his head and tucked the fifty into his back pocket. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z All at once she pulled it off, wadded it all up and tucked it under her arm. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z I tucked my sketch pad into the waistband of my shorts, stuck the pencil through my ponytail, and ferried Dad and Mr. P to the carcass. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Pa tucked in the robes around them, and Grandpa and Grandma and Uncle George stood calling, “Good-by! Good-by!” as they rode away into the Big Woods, going home. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z I tucked the flower carefully in my jacket. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Then, oh happiness, she saw her mother give Spoon Man ten pennies for that purple glass bracelet, which Mama then quickly tucked into her apron pocket. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z In the far back corner, tucked under the only remaining undershirt. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z He had a rugby ball tucked inside his sling. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I had felt loved, love pouring from their fingers when the adults tucked red money in our pockets. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z She’s got a rectangular piece of metal tucked under her arm and what looks like a screwdriver in her hand. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z The nomination is tucked inside my jacket pocket. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Her hair is tucked beneath a colorful satin scarf, and her wide gold hoop earrings almost touch her shoulders. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Instead, we’re upstairs, tucked in some dark corner of the balcony overlooking the space, and he has me pushed against the wall. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z This was a dream I could never share, one I carried deep inside my heart, tucked so far down that I hadn’t even realized it was there until it sprang out of me, fully formed. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Frankie slid open the box and unfolded the receipt tucked inside. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Then she walked out of the building with the handbook tucked under her coat and called an end to the picket. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Harry spun faster and faster, elbows tucked tightly to his . sides, blurred fireplaces flashing past him, until he started to feel sick and closed his eyes. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z She is tucked into a pretty blue frock with a big flounce in the back. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I tucked my knees in under my chin and tightened the cloak around my face, afraid that he would pull me out of the crowd. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z In the dark these majestic houses feel creepy, hidden away in all the trees and tucked behind alcoves. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z There was another, more reasonable bed tucked in an alcove behind the dressing room. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Her upper lip tucked into her bottom one. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z “Well, it’s not like we’ll have a choice. This is big,” Juanita tucked her shirt into her shorts, as if that was going to make a difference. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z My hands slipped free, and I tucked them under my arms. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I raise my hands, exposing the gun tucked in my belt. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z He has his arms folded across his chest and a pen tucked above his ear. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I wondered how many times in my life Abuela had tucked me in. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Already he felt more secure when they were tucked under his arms. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The food was gone but her needles, ulo, and boots were tucked in the pockets where she had put them. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I fold it into an envelope and make my way to her house, the gifts tucked under my arm. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z At the same time my free hand caught hold of the edge of my cloak and tucked it behind my back. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I hope she’ll feel the same way about pretend walls on imaginary stages, I thought as I tucked her hall pass into my pocket. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z My dad squeezed into a suit that was too tight, and even Carl tucked in a collared shirt. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z The wind ripped a few strands of hair from her braid, and she tucked them behind her ears. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z It was tucked away in the hollow, as if someone had hidden it there. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z What was left of my hair was tucked into a plastic shower cap, though not tucked in enough to keep it from drip, drip, dripping. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z This was impossible, as he toted the gangly cat with him everywhere, tucked into the bib of his overalls. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z I sat down alone in a seat, with my head kind of tucked down into my sweatshirt. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z It was tucked into a thorny hedge near Mrs. Sharpe’s house, and torn along the bottom. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z They don't find the knives tucked in my boots. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Dr. Finch clenched his hands and tucked them under his chin. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z He folded the pink piece of paper in half and tucked it somewhere behind the counter. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Then she put a wild hand inside the seat of his trousers, startling the boy considerably, but almost immediately withdrew it and decorously tucked in his shirt for him. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Nhamo rolled rocks around it for a windbreak and tucked her jars, a half box of matches, and supplies into a crevice between two boulders. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Come on,” she said, and she tucked her hand through his arm. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z I wrapped my mother’s things in the falling-apart paper, tucked them back in the hatbox, and put the lid on it. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z But Gwen had been so kind to her — an unexpected friend — that Ash did not want to disappoint her, so she pulled on the shirt and tucked it into the breeches. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “The young eagle tucked his head in his wings and scratched in the dirt sorrowfully. The mama chicken walked in that funny chicken strut over to him. ‘ Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z A battle helmet shaped like a bear’s head was tucked under his arm. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Her mother tucked her hair behind her ear and nodded, worry creasing the skin around her eyes. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z I cut my jet-boot thrusters and tucked my avatar into a ball. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z This unnamed secret was something passed silently among the three of them, like a pebble one of them always kept tucked inside a pocket. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z She tucked her chin into her neck and pulled the corners of her mouth down, but still the smile twitched back up. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z She turned to look at me, her curly hair wild around her round face, half tucked into her too-small parka. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I attached both studs to an old envelope I found in the car and tucked them safely into the glove box. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z He chose his books and tucked them away tightly in his knapsack to keep them dry, they agreed when he should come again, and he went out into the damp, dark evening. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z This spyglass was tucked in her breast pocket, and she took it out now. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z His shriveled right arm is tucked into his lap. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z She got a sheet and tucked one end underneath the box. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Her throat constricting, Celaena tucked the piece of paper into her pocket and hurried back toward the great room, the Wyrdmark drawn on the paper burning a hole in her clothing. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Those four, they'll steal anything that jingles, even your hands if you got them tucked and they're making too much noise. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z He’d tucked Pax into his sweatshirt pocket and brought him home, and said—not asked, said—“I’m keeping him.” Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Instead he’s in what I’ve begun to think of as his resting position: bouncing lightly on the balls of his feet with his hands tucked into his pockets. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Oh they looked tough—unshaven and dirty, wearing swords and pistols, and muskets tucked in behind their saddles. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Roger’s daemon, tail tucked firmly between her legs, shivered against him and gave a little quiet howl. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z She burrows underneath my arm, lays her head on my chest with her nose tucked right beneath my chin, and drapes an arm over my waist and a thigh over my thigh. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z She was wearing a dark blue suit, with her blouse tucked in, and lipstick, stockings and loafers. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m not sure which of them looked more stunned as I took the Fleece letter jacket from Annabeth, tucked the cash into its pocket, and put it in Clarisse’s arms. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z When Will nodded, Dolores took his hand, squeezed it tight then tighter, and led him back through the station, while Sally tucked herself into her favorite spot around Will’s neck. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z One of them picked up the bottle; the others covered Winky with a large checked tablecloth and tucked the ends in neatly, hiding her from view. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z All of Europe, and he aims to find one pebble tucked inside its folds. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Mother pulls the pad of paper from under the covers, tucked in the invisible pocket she’s had sewn in every garment, where she keeps antivomiting pills, tissues. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Laughing, Thomas and Kira gave him the smooth bar of soap, which he tucked solemnly into his pocket. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Dad’s arms curled so gently around Laleh, who had her little legs tucked up under her stomach, and her face nestled in the hollow of his collarbone. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z She buttoned the waistcoat snugly over the shirt and sat down to lace on her boots, then pulled her hair back and tucked it beneath the high collar before tying the cravat around her neck. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Inside, ancient pictures and clothes and knickknacks were tucked away like secrets. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Their prize possessions are scraps of paper, wrapped in plastic, often tucked into a shoe. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z I tucked it underneath his arm as he lay in the cart. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked at her closely, with an intimacy and seriousness that did not seem to embarrass him—this somber man—then tucked a strand of blond hair in behind her ear. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z I want to be tucked under my mother's arm. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I get a few odd looks when I emerge from car 48 dressed in a tux with my other clothes tucked under my arm. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z We gathered cuts of springy moss to use as pillows, Emma drying the rain from them with her hands before we tucked them under our heads. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Rosetta tilts her head to one side, her chin still safely tucked into her neck. The Unfinished Angel 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z She swallowed, and tucked a strand of her unbound hair behind an ear. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Seeing her, he had tucked up one bottom end of his apron into the belt, signifying that he was off duty for the moment and had come from behind the bar to meet her. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Granddaddy tucked it under his arm, looking like he had overgrown armpit hair. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I slip my hand into Amma's, where it feels safe tucked inside her palm. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Hyacinth tucked the kitten against her chest and sprinted inside with Franz close behind. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The shop itself is tucked back farther from the street than the shops next to it, so it already has more natural cover. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Her knees were down, and her feet were tucked up under her dress. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Prosper leafed through the compartments but there were only a few one thousand lire notes tucked in between crumpled receipts, restaurant bills, and used vaporetto tickets. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z I tucked her in my sweater and leaned against the cliff, facing the bulletlike dive of the falcon. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Maddie shook her head and tucked a loose strand of hair behind one ear. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “In that museum of a house? There’re rooms upstairs that...oh! Jamie, the statue is only two feet tall. She could have tucked it into any corner.” From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z “What girl wouldn't? You'd look sweet, Mrs. de Winter, dressed as a little Dresden shepherdess, your hair tucked under a big three-cornered hat.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Its citizens were tucked into bed, and the noisy market was still. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z He took the little flower and tucked it carefully into his breast pocket. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 Sarai followed them in a state of fascination, and they went into a tiny shop tucked under a bridge, leaving their creatures at the door. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Takes a step closer to the tall tree with the nest tucked into its branches. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z I folded Astelle up, reduced her to a thick square and tucked her in my wallet, so she could ride around in my back pocket like some cursed charm. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z My backpack was somewhere tucked under the front passenger seat. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Meeks sighed heavily and tucked his dreadlocks away from his face. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Zach showed up a few times just to visit and found me in the lawn chair with my legs tucked under me, reading back over my notebook. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z From the sidewalk it seems only a door, tucked between two downtown shops, but behind the door and up a musty-smelling staircase is a sign: ELLIOT’S ANTIQUES. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Ammu tucked her naughty daughter in and switched off the light. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z His hands are tucked into his pockets, and suddenly I wonder if he’s got a weapon in there. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Papa tucked in his shirt and brushed a speck off his shoes. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Instead he tucked it under his arm and made his way up to the house. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Tools are tucked along the tops of my boots, too—sticks of dynamite, lock picks—and an assortment of knives are strapped to my right thigh. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She tucked her needle into the widow's embroidery to retrieve in the morning and left for bed. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Andrew flipped through the pages until he found the spot where Sierra had tucked in her library card. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z I pull back the covers, tucked tightly around the mattress, and slip between the sheets. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z His own daemon, a seagull, had her head tucked under her wing on the capstan. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Old Man Snow had the first tractor in town, and he drove it to the store like it was a car—newspaper tucked under his arm, his hounds Cadillac and Dan baying beside him. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z I tucked my hands in my shirt for warmth. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Not bothering to wait for an answer, I flipped open the pamphlet Mr. Hanson had tucked in with my purchases. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Looking harder, I’m able to make out a girl tucked into the shadows directly beneath the window. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z He circled and curled himself up on the pine-needled ground underneath, his nose tucked under his brush. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Between the first two rows is a long wooden table with chairs tucked beneath it. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z So fate had found its way to me across the ocean, tucked in an envelope. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I sat in a love seat for a while, my oxygen cart tucked by my feet. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z I could tell because he had tucked his green polo shirt into his pants. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z I dressed in a gym sweat suit with a towel tucked around my throat, and Finny in pajamas, ski boots and his sheep-lined coat. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes I sat by the roadside, head tucked within my folded arms while waiting, I knew not for what. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z “You’ll be the prettiest fairy there,” her mother had told her, and Ash grinned as her mother tucked a cloak of white rabbit fur around her chin. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Alex shut off the light, then pulled up the covers and tucked her in. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z They passed right by Sor Hilda with her hands tucked in her sleeves and her head bowed before the statue of the Merciful Mother. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She served him a plate of pork chops, butter-drenched green beans with bacon, and mashed potatoes with brown gravy, and she got out the piece of lemon cake she’d tucked up in the cupboard. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z With a small smile, she tucked the blanket under my chin. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z My outfit is tucked in all the right places, showing off curves that I ain’t never had before. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I tucked the coins away and tied my purse firmly underneath my shirt, then gave him a meaningful look and patted it. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Almost at the end of the bay, where the tide slammed a sunken boat, we jumped on the main street with our goods tucked under our arms and began the final walk home. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Before she fell asleep, she tucked the alethiometer under the pillow, just incase. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z He tucked one foot under his behind, then leaned forward, balancing himself as he brought his other foot up and straightened out. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z He was dressed simply: black long-sleeved shirt tucked into black pants; black pants tucked into soft black boots. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He tucked it into his shirt pocket and sent pennies, nickels, and dimes skidding across the floor as he concentrated on quarters. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z If he tucked his tail and ran away, he’d have just enough juice to make it back to base. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z She tucked the letter in her apron pocket. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z She tucked a few strands of hair into her scarf and looked around the parking lot. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z She tucked Matt in and lit the holy candle in front of the statue of the Virgin of Guadalupe. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Laleh flounced onto the couch on Dad’s other side and tucked her feet underneath her butt, disturbing the gravitational fields on the couch so Dad leaned away from me and toward her. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z I was tempted to write my story, how I had washed ashore in an old skiff, a ruined letter and a ruby ring tucked into my swaddling. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z He hugged me and kissed my forehead and tucked me under the covers, all tight and snug and warm. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z Her note—telling me to come immediately to her chambers when I am strong enough—is tucked into my dress. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z My father tucked the peanuts inside his breast pocket, saving them for later. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Besides, I have lots of memories tucked away in my head and in my photo albums. Doing Time Online 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The scream had come from a little house tucked back in the woods. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Yuki stopped walking and looked at me, her ears tucked back and her stubby tail between her legs. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z I tucked it into my T-shirt and patted it against my chest, nodding to Miig, then ascended. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Helena has been sitting on the floor beside the stove, legs crossed, feet tucked under her knees. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I found it, yanked it out and tucked it under my arm, closed the drawer. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Neel tucked the map into his pocket and swung his satchel over his shoulder. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z He tucked the boot box under his arm and ran like he had never run before. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z Smith tucked Seabiscuit away in the barn and waited for a break in the weather. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Ophie searched the entire house and found Penelope tucked into a chair in the library. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z His trousers were black silk tucked into black boots. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Curfew is over, and I have the sweater money already tucked inside my coat. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z There’s a bench in the middle, and Abby’s sitting on it sideways with her legs tucked up. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z I nodded, leaned down, and shook hands, whereupon she came around me, tucked into a perfect heel against my left leg, and gently push-nudged me up the porch steps to the screen door. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z That night when she tucked me in, Mama said, “Will, sugar, try to be a better boy tomorrow. Hear?” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z The hearer can carry it tucked away without it taking up much room. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I was tucked in a small wooden bed beneath soft covers that didn’t reach my feet. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z As I poured out my concerns to her, she tucked a napkin under my chin. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z After a long pause Tamika fiddled with the flower tucked behind her ear. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z High John noticed my eyes and smiled, then tucked the pouch back inside his shirt. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Layla was tucked in on Ivy’s other side, her fingers moving slowly through Ivy’s wet hair. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He tucked it into the bottom of one of the cabinets. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Nina and Inej were tucked up against the base of the biggest dome, a filigreed skylight that overlooked the embassy’s entry rotunda. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z There’s an old radio tucked up against the left side, plus some matchbooks and a few postcards. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z Max and I are tucked against the side of a looming archway, our backs to the traffic of people. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I hung it around my neck and tucked it into my shirt. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z When they were done, Officer Kelly tucked it back in the envelope and then inside his notebook. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z He ripped some soft hide from the drakon’s frills and tucked it in his belt. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z There was a small bookstore tucked between the milliners and the shoemaker’s shops. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z They were probably all tucked into his shorts. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z As the boys tucked into their dinners at the police academy in Kopenick that night, they were jubilant. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I tucked it behind my ear, blinked, and slowly swiveled, the carousel music creating a perfectly surreal, magical backdrop. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I locked the door and washed Helena’s face and hands, gave her one of the antibiotics and an aspirin, and tucked her into my bed. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I curl into him, arms tucked under his, legs pulled up, my head against his chest. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z My journal is tucked safely into Gram’s satchel, and all day, I’ve been itching to pull it out and examine the new chapter. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z She picked up Jaime and carried her into her own bedroom and tucked her into bed. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The spare key was still tucked under its foot. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z With his suitcase tucked tightly under his arm, he ran up behind his uncle and tapped him on the shoulder. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z He’d grabbed the pencil tucked behind his ear and made a sweeping motion across the image. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I tucked her into bed and watched as she drifted off to sleep. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z “Did you see that?” he exclaimed as Paulette tucked the money into her purse and headed across the street to her school. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z She tucked her elbows against her, pressing her arms against her ribs, making herself a tight line. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Thankfully, Dad was still tucked away in the family room, focused on the laptop. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Ivy’s stomach growled again as she ran her hands over the soft cotton and tucked a few shirts under her arm. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Pop’s white hair is tucked behind his ears and falls to his shoulders. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Pull back farther, and you got a sense of where Clarkston sat in America—tucked in a green corner of the country beneath the gray ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Petra crossed her legs, tucked a wayward strand of hair behind her ear. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z She tucked a loose hair behind my ear and handed me a tissue from the front pocket of her housedress. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z He is my brother’s friend really, but I know he has two cousins and that his T-shirts never stay tucked in his pants. The House on Mango Street 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z Dill accepted the dollar and tucked it in his shirt pocket. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z He tucked the branch under his arm and poked around through the sparse undergrowth, looking for more. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She had her pencil tucked in her ponytail, of course, but she was hoping Mr. Remora would have to move somewhere else to retrieve one for her. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She tucked down her chin and made a stem face. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I’ve seen kids with house keys tucked between their knuckles throwing punches at each other. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z A loaf of fresh bread had appeared on my windowsill, a large wad of rubles tucked under the edge. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z The moonlight glints on long knives tucked into their belts. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z My mom stands onstage with a clipboard tucked beneath her arm. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Once she was tucked into the warm bed, Aunt Rose patted her on the leg. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z He rolled close to his little brother and tucked the edge of the coverlet under his body to keep out the cold that seeped up through the straw ticking. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z She had her pencil tucked in her ponytail, of course, but she was hoping Mr. Remora would have to move somewhere else to retrieve one for her. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I tucked it under my shawl before heading downstairs to return it. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Riptide was tucked in my jeans inside my gym locker. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z I thought of my father’s maps and pictured Kiel, tucked within a crease of northern Germany. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Denna came unsteadily to her feet, and I tucked my water bottle back into my travelsack, watching her out of the corner of my eye. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The now-dry panda is tucked safely under her arm, her face peaceful as she sleeps. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z The last barrel was tucked behind the others. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z He tucked the pages away and, back in London, continued working on the problem of finding a place for his growing family to live. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z It was a small place tucked away at the edge of the vast Jongwe estate. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She put it on, as she did always and only at night, tucked her hands under her cheek, and waited for sleep to take her. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z The spy wondered at it, and then the rain began again, bringing more lightning but at least some • cooler air, and he tucked himself in under his hat and went back to Hamlet. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z They sat within the graceful slopes of dunes, tucked away from the road and the few cars and jeeps going by. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z I don't mean actually tucked me in, but just came and checked on me. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z As it passed his boat, Pong looked down, and the white mist swirled into the shape of a baby tucked into a basket. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Guffawing, several of them strolled in closer, carrying their lunch buckets, their helmets set back on their heads, pants tucked in hard-toe boots. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z A high leap, and then he tucked his paws over his nose to dive just as Bristle had. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He mopped his forehead with an old rag he kept tucked in the back pocket of his overalls, then put it away and rolled his sleeves down. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Harry did as he was told; Dumbledore covered Moody in the cloak, tucked it around him, and clambered out of the trunk again. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Two queen’s men stood shivering on the steps, their hands tucked up into their armpits and their spears leaning against the door. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He swallowed hard, his gaze shifting to where my hand was tucked under my coat. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Tally’s fingers went to the gloves tucked into her belt. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Her long, shiny hair, with its gray strands here and there, was tucked into a neatly pinned bun at the nape of her neck. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z By the time I buttoned my clothes and tucked in my tzitzis, I felt a bit more in control. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z They fought amidst the grass and dirt and falling ashes beside the dead horse, until his brother rolled on his back in submission, tail tucked low. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Just after the start, Pollard tucked Seabiscuit in behind early leader Biography, who cut a brisk pace. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Mo looked at the book and tucked it back under his jacket. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z There’s a bright yellow paper tucked in the cover, the flyer for the International Festival. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Why should we, tucked away in some forgotten corner of the Cosmos, be so fortunate? Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Marcus’s picture was tucked inside my journal, so I took it out and snapped a photo of it with my phone. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z He tucked the toy soldier into his cheek and set out after the two foxes. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z My index finger tucked itself around the trigger. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z One of his hands was curled in my shirt, warm against my stomach, and the other was tucked beneath his chin. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z She was leaning against the counter with her back to him, the desk phone tucked under her chin. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z No thrifty child had tucked a wad of gum under the table. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z He heard men complaining of the cold in the cellar and he was glad of the coat tucked around him, and felt a fatherly pride that he had stopped the corporals throwing theirs away. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z From the four walls of his bedroom to the rushing creek and deer-spotted trails tucked behind his house, he wanders and wonders. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z But it also had a baby tucked under one leathery wing. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked all right, but Eduardo had him quickly tucked under his arms. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “Thanks for letting me borrow these,” I said as I tucked the laces back inside my borrowed cleats. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z My hair, as usual, is tucked inside an old newsboy cap. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Sometimes pilots or stewards tucked the tubes in their shirt pockets, to keep the cells at body temperature as if they were still in an incubator. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z He wore the typical junior engineer’s uniform: a canvas shirt with baggy khaki pants tucked into brown leather miner’s boots. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z The confessionals were tucked away in one of the side aisles. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z She used it to dry her perspiring hands, then tucked it into her sleeve. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Was it the voice of the Hamadryad, or their Mother s voice as she tucked them in, on her usual nightly round of the Nursery? Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Uma nursed the baby, tucked him into their furs, and softly sang him to sleep as the fire began to die down. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Landlord calls it an apartment but it ain’t nothing but a room tucked in between and on top of a lot of other rooms. Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z He skulks out, hands tucked under his armpits. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z He tucked the purse under his arm and walked. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Mama folded the paper and tucked it into her skirt pocket. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z The door to Marco’s office, tucked discreetly between a pair of Persian columns. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Why did June feel like a spy, and why was she tucked in bed when all she wanted was a friend? Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Styx bounced it gently and caught it in his fist, then tucked it away. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z A large envelope was tucked under his arm. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Rishi reached out and casually tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear, and without meaning to, she sucked in a breath and leaned in to his touch. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He tucked the shell under his arm, and crouched back on a rock. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Some kids tucked the bread under their arms and walked home brazenly letting all the world know that they were poor. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z It wasn't in his pocket, or tucked into his belt. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The hair was woven in an intricate braid down her back and was tucked into a belt at her waist. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z But then there were things like his necklace, which he always tucked back into his undershirt every time it fell out. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z It waits on the table tucked against the chimney. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z I glance at the science fair rules, which I tucked into my binder way back in January. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z She tucked her hands up into her sleeves, studying me. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Navid brought me water, gave me medicine, and tucked me into bed. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z He tucked the card into a row on the blanket. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z She tucked into a roll, turned the impact into a somersault, and came up standing. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z She tucked into a ball and stared at her feet. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z It was like a street tragedy with spontaneity tucked softly into the corners of a highly formal structure. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z “I found a magazine, tucked in with the books the missus likes to read,” Ophie said, speaking slowly so that she could see how each word landed. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z She was wearing a man’s shirt tucked into a yellow skirt that hung below her knees. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z He tucked the silhouette card into his pocket and hurried back to the lobby to memorize more book covers. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z Pax dropped and tucked his paws under his chest, but it was hard to keep from leaping onto the tree to try it himself. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Stan strolling out of Jefferson’s back parking lot, a basketball tucked under one arm, a beautiful girl under the other. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z She tucked the bed covers around the tyke. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The words to every single book my father ever read to me are forever tucked inside. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z It was dark out, but there were still men and women working, tucked away in their cubicles, their eyes glued to their computer screens. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z During the first week of school, I was in the locker room, changing into my gym shorts, when Julius Olsen tucked his hands into his armpits and started flapping his arms like wings. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Visitors tucked teddy bears and dog tags at the foot of the Wall. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z Ranofer tucked the third loaf into his sash for midday and went on, more slowly now, toward the shop, eating as he walked. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z He lifted the kitten from the straw and tucked it into the bib of his overalls, where it looked at home and produced a rumbling bass purr remarkable for something its size. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Girls started wearing their jeans tucked into sheepskin boots. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z He had his hands tucked up beneath his armpits. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I tucked the book under my arm, obscured by my shawl, and hurried to my room. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z It gets hot sitting in Mama’s car with no AC, so I cross the street to a supernatural newsstand tucked inside an alleyway. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z He took his arms down from the armrests, and tucked his hands, as if to keep them warm, under his thighs. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Mother didn’t open her eyes until we tucked her into bed. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z So he tucked her in and said he’d check on her in a bit. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z They were at the highest point of Manhattan, not far from the river, in a little corner tucked away behind the West Side Highway. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z He took napping so seriously that he eventually staked out a secret nest on the track roof, tucked in behind a chimney. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Bronwyn yawned and walked off with the boulder tucked under one arm. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z She plucked Rita from her seat and tucked her under one enormous arm. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z He folded the newspaper sheet exactly in half, put it into the file folder, and tucked it into the drawer. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z The rescue teams had gone up, through the raging storm, through the darkness and the danger, and they’d found him tucked in a little empty space under a snow ledge. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I tucked it in my pocket, a little nervous, because I was famous for losing pens at school. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Matty tucked him inside his jacket, curling the ungainly legs and feet, and the puppy nestled there against his chest. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Her feet were still tucked beneath her chair. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z If she kept her eyes closed, she could almost fool herself into thinking she was nine years old again, curled up in her bed with her stuffed crocodile tucked in beside her. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Then the doctor said, “Now here is something none of you anticipated,” and he opened a small door tucked in beside the tall front door and stood back, smiling. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z The dead man was tucked in a four-poster bed. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z I grabbed a newspaper from the garbage and read as I walked back to the Hollows, my board tucked into my backpack straps. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z But he didn’t stop until we’d tucked every last shred of seaweed underground where it could do its work. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z We cross bridges standing on stilts over water inlets, red barns tucked deep within rolling meadows, a giant wood-carved bear standing at the edge of the highway. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Betsy tucked her chin into the T-shirt Mom gave her to wear as a pajama top. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z She had tucked the blade in the folds of her skirt. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z I braced an elbow against the door as he steered the old minivan past the Dumpsters to the cramped employee parking lot tucked away in a dead-end around the corner. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Some were framed, singly or in groups, but plenty were tacked in place with tape, or pinned up by clothespins, or tucked into whatever corner would hold them. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z And Richard’s letters were still tucked away in his lawyer’s briefcase. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I looked toward Stick, but his bed was empty, the blankets tucked in and smoothed. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Then he gave the kid a slip of paper with his phone number on it, which Alex carefully tucked into a nylon wallet. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Maybe I’ll watch it, he thought, and he moved over to the tiny desk tucked into the corner to his left. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z That’s when he sees the sawed-off shotgun tucked beneath the edge of the coffee table. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z When he arrived with Mom, he was carrying a large plastic garbage bag and had a small brown paper bag tucked under his arm. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Even so, she's having trouble keeping the blouse tucked in at the back. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Then my parents tucked him away in a bedroom in our home. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z She smiled slightly, tucked the card back into her pocket, turned to the security guard, and said, “Clarence? Will you do the honors?” Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z I wanted to know why there were pearls tucked inside some of the Cuttyhunk oysters but not others. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z In the past, he’d had the necklace tucked into his shirt, but now it swung freely. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I tucked them into my shirt, then gathered my fabric scraps in a sack, slung it over my shoulder, and scampered up the tree. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She tucked it under her chin and displayed it over her flat chest. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z He would be tucked into a crib at naptime, when the big rooms lights were dimmed. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z It was the ground floor of a house, the inside decked out with beds and Jacuzzi tubs, the medical equipment discreetly tucked away. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z With towels around their middles and their hair tucked up, Grandma and Mary Alice rolled out endless pastry on big breadboards. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z They straddled the river and tucked into the foothills on both sides, for at this point the valley narrows and then opens out again. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The way her blouse creased from the waist down, having been tucked in all day. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z “Ladies to the left. Gentlemen over here. Shirts tucked, please. Have your forms and money ready.” Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Calypso tucked the flower into my T-shirt pocket. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z For as long as I could remember, Abuela’s hair had always been brown and tucked into a perfect bun. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Byron had tucked the blanket between him and Dad down into the cushion of the couch to make sure he couldn’t be touched. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z The blowing wind was full of choking dust and so I walked up the path with my head tucked down. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she smoothed her skirt down over her thighs and tucked the hair back behind her ears. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I tucked my phone back into my pocket. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z Then he quickly locked the cage, which Hugo had always feared somuch, and tucked the key back into his pocket. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z She runs her fingers over the jewelry, tracing her fingertip across the tiny places where needles poke out, and the hidden chambers tucked inside the crested jewels. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Almost without thinking, she observed the dusty path below: Aunt Chipo’s footprints were short and wide, with the little toe tucked under. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He’s wearing a Holy Cross jersey and has a basketball tucked beneath his arm. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z And my Friday afternoon at the Hideaway feels like a memory tucked deep into the past. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Mama folded a handkerchief that was sitting on her lap and tucked it into the pocket of her apron. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z She marched across the room, with me tailing her neon pink flats, to a huge copier tucked away in an alcove. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z She pulled a cloth surgical cap over her head and tucked her hair up into the cap while looking in the mirror. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I tucked the jar under my arm and went through the kitchen. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z With Miss Maggie’s help, I wrapped pieces of it in newsprint, tucked them into plain little boxes with no return address, and sent them off to orphanages far and wide. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z She made sure the pearls were tucked away out of sight before she left. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Then I tucked into the lunch I’d packed, sipping cool well water from a glass jar. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “My school chum, Charlie,” I answered the question in his voice, then tucked the letters in my lunch basket. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z "Maxwell, please turn around. And keep your shirttail tucked in." Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z She smoothed some of my wayward hairs back in place and tucked them into my coiled braid. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I spotted a tiny toolshed tucked away by some snow-covered pine trees. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Once, sleepless at dawn, she had watched from the window of her cubicle and seen four Products, tucked into baskets, loaded into a two-wheeled cart attached to the back of a bicycle. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The captain wore striped pantaloons tucked into high boots of purple leather, a white silk shirt, a vest of golden rings. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I run my fingers across the golden carvings before lifting the lid to reveal a medley of instruments tucked inside endless drawers and compartments. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Three small hairs were embedded in the crack, and Art Moran carved them free with his pocketknife and tucked them into the sheath in his wallet that also held his driver’s license. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z I shoveled tea from the bright orange tin into the filter basket, topped it with two scoops of rock sugar, and tucked it under the spigot. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z He’s handsome, wearing polished black shoes and a neat orange button-down shirt tucked into his ironed pants. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Until one gave up and tucked its tail between its legs in surrender. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Her gaze was glued to the Madonna tucked under my arm. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z Courtney tucked the video under her arm, grabbed my hand, and ran me back to the parking lot, where she jumped into her car and sped off, waving for me to follow. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z He took back the letter and the photograph and tucked them inside the pouch around his neck, so as not to have to look at her and give himself away. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Below these pillowcases, which are red, their clothes are ordinary: a leisure outfit, a pair of gray flannel slacks with a white shirt tucked in, the bottom of a conservative navy-blue suit. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z My red shoes are off, my legs tucked up underneath me on the chair, surrounded by a buttress of red skirt, true, but tucked nonetheless, as at a campfire, of earlier and more picnic days. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Tyrion told him to be quiet and kicked feebly as a huge bald sailor tucked him under one arm and carried him squirming to the hold, where an empty wine cask awaited him. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z A teetering collection of weathered horse carts was tucked beyond the brush, a sober portrait of the trek toward freedom. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Mr. Ray tucked his lips into his mouth like a man with no teeth and tried to hold in his laughter. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z She tucked the grocery bag she had packed for me under my arm. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z I had my camera, tucked in my sweatshirt pocket, but that wouldn’t do me any good. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z But the girl was lying down on her side, one arm tucked under her chest. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z The next day, after school, Canton, with the broom dog tucked under his arm, slowly walked up to the corner to watch his mother—to guard the crossing guard. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z When we had work crews at every mound from which there was a voice—about fifty people in all—we tucked our clubs into our belts and joined them. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z He whirled the rings on his finger tip, then tucked them away, patting his sash complacently. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z I watched him breathe for a while, his identity papers still tucked under his torso. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z For several hours one night, he tucked it into Madame Manec’s geraniums in a window flower box, then convinced himself the geraniums were wilting and dug the stone out. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z I watched as he tucked his hands in the back pockets of his pants, his shoulders slumping with his thoughts. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Her large, black-brown eyes observed the forest, the cascading stream, a town tucked into a steep valley, and rolling mountains as far as she could see. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Perilee tucked her arm through mine snug, as we walked through a rainbow of wildflowers. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z It was so deep she found herself nearly lying down, but she sat up again and tucked her legs under her to look at the portraits on the walls. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Their pants were tucked inside their boots and their shirts were tucked into their pants. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z The land here was hilly and green, forests tucked in close beside the road, and the air smelled of pine. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z I could feel my own .32 resting against my ribs where it was tucked under my belt, beneath my coat. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z When I finally make it back to the dormitory that evening, I find a note from Tobias tucked under the glass of water on my bedside table. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Officer Reardon closed his little notebook and tucked it in his pocket. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z I ran over to where Sal was lying very still with his arm tucked underneath him in a way that was not right. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z Fred skittered out of the doghouse with his tail tucked between his legs. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z There are two wide windows with sheer curtains, a closet with an ironing board tucked inside, a mini fridge, a mini wastebasket. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He tucked the tobacco in his mouth, between his cheek and jaw. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Driving back into remote corners of the woods where there were barely roads, we would come upon twenty-five beehives up on slats like a little lost city tucked back in there. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z We then rolled each pile into the middle of a piece of oilcloth, tucked the ends of the cloth over, and tied the bundle with plenty of wire twisted with fishing line. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z I went and opened it and saw, tucked in her bag, a five-hundred- piece puzzle with a picture of Mount Rushmore on it. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z It had fallen on its right side with its forelegs tucked under its belly; the hind legs were curled under to the left as if it were still sleeping in the grass. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Val was clad all in white; white woolen breeches tucked into high boots of bleached white leather, white bearskin cloak pinned at the shoulder with a carved weirwood face, white tunic with bone fastenings. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Joon grabs the pillow out of my hands and falls back on it, one arm tucked under his head. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z She tucked everything back into her bag and continued her mission. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She tucked one strand of long brown hair behind her ear and sat down across from me. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z In her apron was tucked a small piece of chocolate Cook had given her, and Ophie pulled it out to savor it slowly as she took a moment for herself. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z It’s been tucked away so long, I almost forgot about it. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The station was tucked in a deserted area, surrounded by dark woods. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Lauren was tucked under the shade of an umbrella, but Maya was sprawled out on the cement by the pool, sunglasses over her face and her feet in the water. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She shuffled to the bookshelf and tucked Martí back into his place. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z When I’ve read until the very end, and Jack and Sarah are tucked once more into their own beds, I creep out of mine. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z She kissed him and tucked herself against him and felt how much he wanted her. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Seeing this crisp green bill tucked so neatly in Caitlin's letter made me think this may have been true. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Lydia kicked off her boots, flopped onto the couch on the other side of her dad, and tucked her feet up under his leg. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z She tucked her silky black hair behind her ear, revealing large squash blossom earrings. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z It was colder now, but another blanket had been placed on top of him and tucked in tightly, outlining his body like a mummy. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Her heart a red cup of fierceness tucked among ordinary things. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Ophie’s thoughts were thick with questions about Aunt Rose’s husband, about the cookies tucked under the rosebush, about so many other things to do with ghosts. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z When her mother turned around, the young woman quickly grabbed another leg quarter off the cutting board and tucked it into a box. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z The bowls of raisins and walnuts we share tucked under a comforter on winter days. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z A major stood in front of them sucking on his pipe stem, with his right elbow tucked into his left palm. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Carrying the dog tucked under her free arm, Kira leaned on her stick and followed Thomas; they edged their way around the crowd and back into the quiet of the building’s corridors. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z After he left, I tucked it into a drawer. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z As he turned, a few scattered rays of sunlight caught the metal handle of the gun tucked into the waistband of his jeans. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Grandma tucked some errant strands of hair behind her ear. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z I stood there looking gawky, with one foot tucked behind the other. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Fred was giggling from the story he had told five minutes ago about the time I walked halfway to Gloucester with the back of my skirt tucked into the waistband of my underwear. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Carefully, he tucked a strand of hair behind Petra’s ear and let his hand rest for a moment against the soft, wide plain of her cheekbone. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z I tucked the ear pendant into my pocket for safekeeping. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z She kissed his cheek and tucked in the sheets one more time. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z A ragged Kleenex poked from her other hand, which was tucked in front of her, balled into a tight fist. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z So I set my duffel bag on the floor, squatted down to unzip it, the bag of chips tucked under my arm. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Miss Maggie dropped to her knees beside him and tucked the blanket around the man, who was shivering, though the day was warm. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Michael said nothing, but as he brought Barbara back and tucked her into bed he was sniffing uncomfortably. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Later, when I went in to see Gram, she was all tucked up in bed, pale and sleepy. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z He might have been able to pass as a twenty-year-old with his facial scruff and solid build, but he didn’t fool anyone while tucked away in sleep. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Me and Coach bounced around the track, him telling me to keep my arms tucked, which was actually hard to do. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Yazd stretched below us, stray pockets of fog tucked into the shadows where the morning sun had yet to burn them away. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Teenie tucked a colored piece of fabric into the packet and closed it tightly with a drawstring. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Maybe I was racing through King’s College, the Discourse on Inequality tucked under my arm. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Then she wheeled the suitcase down the hall and tucked it next to the ice machine. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Lupin picked up the Invisibility Cloak and tucked it safely into his pocket. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z This was also the first night in a long time someone tucked me in. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z Atticus put his hand to his lapel, where was tucked a fresh scarlet bud. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z I picture her face from the other night, the white rose tucked carefully behind her ear. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z She wrapped six gingersnap cookies in wax paper and tucked them into the top of my lunch sack. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z And then I see a box tucked in the corner. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Ms. Blinny’s desk is the last thing, tucked behind a bookcase by the window. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z His last thought was of the cub, curled into the cave with his milky vest tucked beside her. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z My grandfather tucked the butt of the fishing rod under one arm and took out another old photograph to show me. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Genie wondered if it was uncomfortable for Grandpop to sit with a gun tucked in the back of his waistband, or if he was ever scared about accidentally shooting himself in the butt. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Secretly she tucked some buttered rolls in her pockets for later. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z He didn’t lift a finger, not even when Mosca tucked his little brother under his arm like a parcel. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z He folded the map and tucked it inside his robes. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z It was still tucked, unopened, inside his jacket. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Raheem tucked something along my spine into the waist of my pants. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Her blond hair was tucked into a ski cap and her gray eyes were the same color as the ocean. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z When he heard the first explosion, Kutti whined and tucked his tail between his legs. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z With the eggs carefully tucked in my basket, I moved on to Mr. Owens’s stall. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z When she’d finished, her pockets bulging ridiculously, she unscrewed the handle from her bucket and tucked it through her belt. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Genie took one hesitant step forward, then another, until he saw, tucked between all the foliage, five birdcages all made of wood and wire and set up like small castles. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Just as I kept my sidelocks trimmed short and tucked behind my ears, he favored the narrow beard and generous mustache of the Stockyard bosses. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z One of them pats down Tobias’s legs while the other takes the gun tucked under his waistband. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z She tucked a down comforter around me and stuck a feather pillow under my head, but I didn’t even look at her. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Out from between furs and chests, tucked where they hadn’t seen him before, a man unfolded and stood, moving stiffly. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z He has a laptop in his hand and a long roll of paper tucked up under his arm. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z After mumbling subdued hellos, Joe stood at the edge of the dirt court with Larry’s hand tucked tightly into his own, reluctant to step out and begin. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Luckily my tastes hadn’t matured much since the age of thirteen, so I tucked right in. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z He stood up and tucked the chess book under his arm. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z I tucked the money away, making no reply, and I went back with a lighter step than I had come out. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Anyhow, he headed for the timber, running with his tail tucked. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z Then I see Miss Leefolt’s pocketbook on the sofa, and she got it tucked inside. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z My mother placed the slim brick of cash beneath her skirt, tucked tight against her belly, and I followed her out looking all around for any sign of trouble. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z By the time Styx and I got it tucked away, Bobby Gene was already walking toward the house. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z The two of them stood close to each other feigning the movements of boxers, their heads weaving, bobbing, tucked tight behind ready hands. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z It was small, only thirty-two feet, but it had everything possible on board, and everything tucked away into its own place. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z And then she sits, with her legs tucked up and her arms around her knees. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z So, perhaps, was music, both vocal and instrumental; excavating Caral, Shady discovered thirty-two flutes made of pelican wingbones tucked into a recess in the main temple. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z But they hadn’t, and she tucked the folded page back into her vest. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z She saw the whistle at the bottom of the bag and tucked it into her jacket pocket where she could get it quickly if she needed it. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z He shivered and shuddered and she tucked him into herself, though she was a very small girl. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z He writes me notes in code, which he leaves where I’ll find them, under my pillow, tucked into my top bureau drawer. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z She placed the kitten in the box, removed her own scarf—a rainbow-colored piece she had knitted herself—and tucked it around the kitten. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The man fell back, and his pinscher dæmon, who had been baring her teeth at the mild-mannered golden monkey, instantly cowered and tucked her tail stump as low as it would go. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He tucked the berries in the pouch back in under the overhang in the cool shade and found a couple of sticks. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z By the time they had gotten Elizabeth’s ponytail tucked inside her Nefertiti headdress it was almost 7:00. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Statues of Mary, Jesus's mother, are tucked into corners with candles flickering at her feet. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She sighed, coming out of her trance, and tucked the hair behind her ears, feeling the first warmth of the sun on her face and shoulders. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z She sat with head tucked under a wing. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z I smoothed my sparse hair, tucked my shirt in, flicked some dog hair off my navy jacket. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Mom tucked her in and returned to the table. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Alex wakes up to find his bunk empty and made up, the pillow tucked neatly beneath the blanket. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z A new small brass oval frame was tucked to one side of Conner’s shelf. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z I’m wearing long black sleeves inside a striped black vest, slender black pants tucked into boots, and a long black robe that wraps around my shoulders and covers me like a blanket. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z I read him two chapters of The Trumpet of the Swan, tucked him in with his stuffed-animal pet dog — cleverly named Dog-Dog, by the way — and walked downstairs to the dining room. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z I tucked myself under the covers, as if going inside could protect me from the ideas in front of me. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Rather than arguing, I picked up the last three bundles of supplies and tucked them on the raft, securing them with straps. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z She tucked her braids up underneath a man’s hat, a white man’s hat with a heavy brim. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Stuyvesant was in decrepit condition, tucked all the way downtown, nearly an hour’s travel from Harlem. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z Purr laid himself down, tucked his front paws under the white spot on his chest, and looked at her with his gooseberry eyes. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z The cages are behind the building, tucked into pine trees and landscaping. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Needles had his yarn and needles tucked under his arm while he forked through the spaghetti noodles, slurping the red sauce. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Tamika faced me, her bright white flower tucked behind her ear. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z “As sure as this is my girl!” and Laurie tucked her hand under his arm with the air of a man whose every wish was gratified. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z When the program ended, the twins brushed their teeth and tucked themselves in. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Stuart tucked his skates into his shirt, stepped gingerly onto a tuft of lettuce, and took a firm grip on Margalo’s ankles. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z Angeline was tucked neatly into her blanket on the other side of the door. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z She has a paperback tucked into her back pocket. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “Tough business,” Freckles says, stepping back, wiping his hands on a bar towel tucked into his little waist; no adult man where I’m from has a waist so trim. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z I came across her picture tucked under the blotter on my father's desk in his home office. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z He leaves it safely tucked within his pocket. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The tall man tucked his flashlight under his arm and held out both hands, palms forward, in what was meant to be a comforting gesture. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z He licked his lips and tucked his hands into his camo jacket. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I tucked my passport back into my borrowed messenger bag and snapped the clasp shut before following Dad. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z She tucked the ends behind her ears and looked at Shae, whose face was open, waiting. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z She has bluish-white hair, beautifully waved, and wears rustling, silky mauve dresses with a lace-edged handkerchief tucked into the sleeve. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z We were tucked between two banks of a long-ago river. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z My mother, small, had tucked her knees to her chest and nestled into her chair—the only cushioned one—like a child. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z She tucked away her powder puff as the house-elf straightened up. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Then he made his way back to the stern and tucked his flashlight into his pants waist. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z I removed my glasses and tucked the white hat carefully beneath my arm and walked away. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z His pants, tucked into the boots, had a stripe down the sides. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She tucked it under her arm as I approached. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I check to make sure I've tucked my pendant beneath my shirt. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z He was dressed in a black suit, with a binder tucked under his arm. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z She had a blanket tucked around her, and her head was thrown back. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z “I don’t see how we can. The computers are below the Whispering Gallery, tucked away beneath two feet of metal and stone. There’s no way....” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z He took a packet of matches from the box and tucked it inside his shirt. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, I forgot to give this back,” I said, and handed Carmen her book of poems, which I had tucked into my apron so I would remember to return it. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z I knotted it twice at the back of my neck and then tucked the ends of my comrows underneath. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z The cassette is tucked down into her pack, where she keeps her private stuff. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Stella tucked her toes under the edge of her blanket. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z A wooden table stood in the exact center, eight chairs tucked in around it. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Around his cuticles, tucked in the corner on his left thumb and forefinger. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Candice stretched out on the couch with her eyes glued to her dad’s old iPod touch and her feet tucked underneath a frayed throw pillow. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z There was a photograph of a woman tucked in the corner of the mirror above the sink. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z He tucked it into the back of his pants, just like Genie had seen it on that first day. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Connor is already asleep in his booster seat; his chin is tucked against his collarbone, his mouth hanging slightly open. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He tucked the candied chestnuts under his wing, then picked up the collar and lead and beckoned to Matthias. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z She placed it carefully inside the envelope and tucked the envelope inside her satchel. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z And then, he tucked my phone into his pocket and walked away, taking the one lifeline I had to my family with him. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z In a swift motion she tucked him into her furs, and it was like being wrapped in snow. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z When he finished, he tucked the notepad with the address onto a shelf under the counter and turned to Emily and James. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Frieda came toward us, her brown stockings straining at the knees because she had tucked the toe under to hide a hole in the foot. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Cool Papa sat First Guitar on her stand, and Clayton shook the spit out of his blues harp, wiped it with his pajama sleeve, and tucked it under his pillow. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z Grandma tucked our quilts around us, then turned out the light and went back to the bathroom. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Last of all, I tucked two apples in among the hot rocks of the fire. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z We took our food into the damaged building tucked into the other side of the hill. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Wearing my tzitzis tucked into my pants and a newsboy cap instead of a yarmulke, I was indistinguishable from those in the crowd. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z They slept beneath a set of stairs in an alley behind a tavern, tucked between a discarded stove and bags of kitchen refuse. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z She tucked a lock of hair blown loose by her violent sinus eruptions back into her headscarf. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z She sighed, fatigued, and tucked a curl behind her ear. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z It was small, only sixty people who were more likely to leave than bring others, and it was difficult to find, tucked high up in the mountains. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z She tucked the covers up around my armpits, even though I was way too old for tucking. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z I dodge through the sea of red blazers like a running back, my arms pumping, head tucked. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Sefia nodded and tucked the wand into her belt like a sword. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I tucked one under each arm and traveled across the wide hallway to my room. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z She locked the door behind them, tucked a chair under the knob. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z He stripped down to his underwear and then lay there on top of his bag with an open beer beside his pillow and a fresh wad of chewing tobacco tucked into his lower lip. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z Just then a parakeet squawked, making my brother jump, and he closed the box, tucked it under his arm, and carried it downstairs to Desdemona. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z She saw the book immediately, tucked against the back wall, but as her fingers grappled onto the cover, a glimmer of candlelight traced a white line across the floor beneath her bed. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z My black trousers are tucked into my boots and I carry a pair of gloves and a black handkerchief in my pockets. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z The Second tucked her hair back, exposing the perfect folds of her ear. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Then he had tucked the blanket around her and waited there beside the bed while she resumed her sleep. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z In- side, I sit on the red velvet sofa, my skin damp and goose- bumped, my feet tucked under me. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Trip tucked his juggling stones into various pockets without so much as a flourish. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Fred’s music was tucked away in a storage case, except for a smaller case on top of the stereo that held maybe a dozen CDs. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z He said the meeting had gone well, but the next day, he’d found a note tucked in with the morning paper. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I had only half my bread left, tucked into the waist of my pants. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z But on that night as I tucked her in, I whispered to her that this would be one of the last nights we could be together. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z And so when he was on a dangerous bureau assignment, he sometimes tucked a six-shooter in his belt. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z I scrambled to free my hands—tucked into the waistband of the jeans I hadn’t bothered to remove—but Stan was way quicker. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Her little hands had been tucked inside to keep them warm and a fold of blanket had been drawn over her head to shield it from the wind. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z And there was also that draft notice tucked away in my wallet. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Hilly’s still got her hand tucked in the crook of Johnny’s arm and she gives it another pull. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z If he’d had a tail, he would have tucked it down between his legs. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She was exactly the kind of business lady I’ve always dreamed of becoming, one who wears finely embroidered, shiny white blouses tucked into soft black anacos hemmed with silvery trim, and thick, gold-beaded necklaces. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I tucked in my filthy blouse and tied my faja around my waist and ran my fingers through my tangle of hair. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Shorty straightened up, removed a hunting knife from the leather belt-sheath tucked into his back pocket, quickly skinned the coyote, and walked back to the horse with the pelt tucked under his arm. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z And Sarai, remaining just as she was—tucked into his shoulder, her forehead resting against his jaw—told him. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z “You takes this piece of cloth, you hear, boy? Keep it safe, ’cause all my memories be tucked in it. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z She crossed the street again and tucked the note in the screen door. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z She told Mrs. Sharpe about finding the third letter tucked neatly into the bushes. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Milkman handed his knife to Guitar, who closed it and tucked it in his back pocket. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Moss had grown over the edges, and they were all tucked in with grass. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z Over the preceding weeks he’d sat, tucked away, next to the couch in the living room, listening while Habib and Uncle Amin called their relatives and friends in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z She opened the heavy door and saw him standing on the other side of the screen door with two quarts of milk tucked into his arms like marble statues. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Pong tucked one arm around Somkit, who was coughing continuously now, and pulled him down the walkway. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z But after a series of switchbacks, twists, and turns, they stood in front of a three-story redbrick building, tucked behind the Science and Engineering Library. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z He wrapped the catfish in a piece of newspaper and tucked it under his arm. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z When I was a baby, someone tucked me into an old boat and pushed me out to sea. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z After Washington listened to the unanimous advice of all his cabinet officers and reluctantly agreed to serve a second term, he tucked away Madison s draft for another day. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z He found a pack of matches tucked behind the cash register and lit the candles. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z And she was happy, too—she laughed and kissed his forehead like his mother used to do when she tucked him in at night. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z And I definitely spent the last seven hours of my life as a normal person tucked underneath it. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z So he turned down into Tramps’ Alley, crunching with relish through the clear, slightly crusted snow, so that fragments of it clung in a fringe to the trousers tucked into his boots. The Dark is Rising 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z He tucked himself in the corner of the couch and gave me a worried look. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z She did not look at him but smoothed the sides of her dress and tucked the fabric around her thighs. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Nok must have known he was looking at her, but she kept her head tucked under her arm, like a pigeon using its wing to shelter from the rain. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z A pair of green suspenders, more decorative than useful, gave the finishing touch, for he was shoeless and there was a twig tucked between the toes of one foot. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z I folded her hands together and tucked them under her chin like she was thinking seriously about the future. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The legs pushed out between my fingers, I gathered them up, together with the thrashing wings, and tucked the bird in one piece under my chin. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z My father just stood there, all cool, telling the story with his thumbs tucked in like a ghetto cowboy. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z He tucked an errant curl behind her ear. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He tucked the blanket up under my chin when he thought I was asleep. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Lifting a finger, he touched the green feather she’d tucked into her hair, and she watched the smile light up his face like a candle batting against the night. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z She yawns and leans back flat on the platform with one arm tucked behind her head. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z She couldn’t shake the idea that Cofield might send people to her house to steal her mother’s Bible or the lock of hair she kept tucked inside it. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. Hidalgo jotted down our order then tucked her pencil into her apron pocket. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z As construction continued, Oppenheimer was often seen strolling the streets of his growing town in jeans and a Western shirt, his thumbs tucked into his belt. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I, meanwhile, lived for the shelter of home—for the sense of completeness I felt each night with Sasha and Malia tucked into their beds and the dishwasher humming in the kitchen. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Old ones she kept all tied up in a cloth pouch and tucked away in her tinker box. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z He wore a yellow shirt tucked into white pants, and something about the way he moved reminded me of Jorge Negrete, the Mexican movie star. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z “It fit so nicely I just tucked it away and kept it.” The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z She tucked my little Korean Fire plant into the soil, and so I told her about its name and its story and about how it blooms, always, even in the winter. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I was wearing nothing but a slip, and all the money I had in this world was tucked inside my bra. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z The bearer of this letter now folded it and tucked it into his pocket. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I tucked the jot into my pocket and thought about what Derrik had said. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He laid Harry gently on the doorstep, took a letter out of his cloak, tucked it inside Harry’s blankets, and then came back to the other two. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Their purchases are tucked into cute little bags, and she and Heather join me in a sort of floral cloud. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z He felt a warm blanket being tucked in around his neck, and he opened his eyes. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z A small treasure of a book hidden inside a big common one—like...spells printed on dragonfly wings, discovered tucked inside a cookery book, right between the recipes for cabbages and corn. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z We usually find a place tucked away far from others, though it’s mostly sand and dirt as far as the eye can see. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I did, however, stumble onto a life drawing class being taught in one of the studio buildings off the main campus—a building with one whole side of it tucked into thick old-growth trees. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z She'd tucked her legs up onto the seat like a little kid, and she peered at me over her knees as she directed me. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Nathan sat down on the stiff mattress that was tucked against the wall underneath the room’s window. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The girl had tucked herself behind a tree, not hiding, but also not beckoning me forward. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I find a gun tucked under her hip, where she fell on her own wrist. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z She has a tiny stuffed-animal puppy tucked into that collar, right under her chin. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Her short brown hair was tucked behind her ears, and a bit of leaf clung to it on the right-hand side. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I could make out about fourteen beehives tucked under the trees in the distance, the tops of them postage stamps of white shine. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Then I grabbed a trowel, tucked it into my waistpouch with my notebook, and headed down to the village. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z He was still coiled with his nose tucked down. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Other trunks were tucked away under the eaves, so it took us all morning to go through everything. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z She tucked a finger under the gills, a red so bright they made her vermilion seem pale. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z She tucked the little dog in her pocket, relieved. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z With a sigh, Victor placed Bo on one of the beds, tucked him into another blanket, and then crept out of the room; Hornet, Mosca, and Riccio were at the door. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z She tucked her hair behind an ear and half smiled at me. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She had perfect skin, and a perfect outfit: white T-shirt with some kind of logo, tucked into her belted jeans. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z By the time the corporals caught up, he had tucked his shirt back in and was pretending to study the map. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z He tucked the stilled heart into his overalls. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Hagrid picked it up and tucked it deep inside his coat. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z My mother must have just stripped off my filthy outer ones and tucked me in bed. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He sat on one of the stools bolted to the floor in front of the big front window and watched me with his arms crossed over his chest, his hands tucked under his yellow-stained armpits. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z I tucked them in and went to Mom’s room to take one of her pillows. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z All strapped down and/or tucked into weird cushioned crevasses. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z Bill nodded then, and reaching down, tucked the quilt about Jethro’s shoulders. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z As the train lurched to a start, Will tucked himself neatly into an overhead luggage rack and curled into a tight ball, doing his best to rub some warmth into his muddy toes. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z I started thinking about the world loaded with disguised Marys sitting around all over the place and hidden red hearts tucked about that people could rub and touch, only we didn’t recognize them. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I laid one hand on my wallet, to reassure myself that the hard-won script was still safely tucked within. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z She lived alone in a little house tucked back in the woods, not far from us, and came every day to cook, clean, and be my stand-in mother. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The cricket was a similar move; my body weight was still balanced on my elbows, which I’d tucked into my torso; the difference was that you moved around in a circle. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Neel’s vest was still tucked into the waist of Rupa’s sari, and she yanked it out. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z The insects and tree frogs, Stella figured, had tucked themselves into some muddy place, just trying to keep warm. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He frowned, grinned, wiped his mouth with the good hand, the right arm folded across his chest, a bloody rag tucked in his armpit. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I didn't realize the sweet perfume came from the star-shaped flowers tucked into her braid. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z I tucked my body incredibly close into his, so my nose pushed into his armpit. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z She settled next to me and tucked her feet under herself. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z I tucked the quilt around her and stood up, quickly changing into my clean day shift. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he folded a sheet of Kleenex, tucked it in the box, and put the cricket in. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z He handed it to her, and she unfolded it, scanned it quickly, and tucked it in the pocket of her cardigan. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z The seated ones were large teapots, their spouts tucked under their wings. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He tucked them one under each armpit, and crushed them fiercely to his sides; a great stifling hand was clapped over each of their mouths. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z He’s standing behind me with his tray in one hand and a basketball tucked inside his other arm. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z That night, after their dinner of snails and a quick story by the fire, Jinny took Ess back to their cabin and tucked her into bed. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He tucked the journal back into his bag and nodded. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Instead, her hand drifted to the bed, where she found a piece of paper tucked just under the pillow. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Two weeks with the shirt under my freaking pillow, and I had no idea what was tucked away inside of it. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z Pong would have thought it was all a bad dream if he didn't still have the faded glass orb tucked behind his mat in the boys' bunk room. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Along one wall was a chest of drawers and a mirror, on the other a writing desk with a chair tucked underneath. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z I have long fingers, but his grip makes me feel small and tucked in. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Blond, blue-eyed white dude with a deep side part and comb-over, wearing a blindingly white polo tucked into plaid shorts, and a pair of tasseled loafers. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Berendht folded the paper up meticulously, then tucked it back into his pocket. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She was wearing a nightgown and had a blanket tucked around her waist, and she was staring straight ahead. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z When they got back to Megan's house, Jessie tucked the receipt in her lock box, right next to her comment card. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z They refolded the letter, placed it neatly inside a sandwich bag, and tucked it into the Geographer’s box. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Then Melanie had taken Marshall back to his bed and tucked him in. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z He coughed mean and violent, and spit something thick into an old handkerchief he had tucked in his shirt pocket. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z “Soon,” she assures me, and with the radio tucked back under my arm, I begin the walk home. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z I got my rocket book and tucked it under my belt. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z She had tucked it under the mattress of her bed for safekeeping. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I was in the living room, my feet tucked under the lip of the couch, firing through a set of fifty crunches when I heard Ma’s actual sleepy voice drift up and over the room. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Lydia tucked a lock of her hair behind her ear. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z He sitting, I tucked my shirt into my breeches and, trembling, moved to assist him. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z She kept her coat on, but took off the scarf and tucked it into her left pocket. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The monkey quickly tucked the money into its collar and snapped its teeth when the owner tried to take it. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Instinctively she tucked and rolled, absorbing most of the impact as she hit the stone floor. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Several small islands tucked up inside great banks of coral that made navigation dangerous was what I finally decided on. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I pull out the sea daisies that I had tucked into my shirt's sleeve. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Back in her cabin, Jinny found that someone else had settled the two small kids into her bed together, tucked them neatly in. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z There is steak, and there are baked potatoes tucked into foil sleeping bags. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z But this place, tucked inside a pocket of the Kingdom of Death, didn’t have that foresty feel. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z But the bird merely tucked its head in its wing and fell asleep. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z He tucked the jar into a pocket in his cloak. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z So she stood on the street with her glory tucked under her arm. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The pigeon kept its head tucked and didn’t respond, so Miss Peregrine pecked it again, harder. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z He said it as good morning or tucked in between sentences. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z These crews—always, in my experience, made up of young black men—were watched over by tough- looking armed COs wearing wide-brimmed hats and leather boots, their pants tucked in at the top. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Just in time Lyra tucked her head down, and then Iorek bounded over them, roaring orders to his bears to go left, go right, and crush the enemy between them. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He unfolds his long coat that has been tucked in the seat beside him and throws it over the woman. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z A little later he came back on and rasped in a slow, horribly distorted voice, “Hi, my sweetheart. I hope you’re tucked up in a nice warm bed. How are you doing?” Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z Her note to Mr. Larson was tucked inside the front of the book. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z The moment my feet touched the floor, I checked under my mattress where I’d tucked my mother’s things—just a temporary hiding place till I could bury them back in the orchard. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “See that number tucked into the corner? Type that in the next time the home screen asks you for your password.” Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z He tucked the paper under his arm, edged out of the crowd and walked southward, looking for an empty flat. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z I noticed she carried a musical bow tucked under her arm like a riding whip. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She tucked a curl behind her ear, feeling that pinch of realization again, just like when she was twelve. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Sarai was tired and she wasn’t terrified, so she lay down in her bed, tucked her hands under her cheek, and slept. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z He never thought to feel underneath, but that was where the men were, each tucked under the middle ram, holding on to the great fleece. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Those days, she’d just stay on the couch, legs tucked underneath her, and doodle in her sketchbook while I watched cartoons. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z “And your mother’s got some tucked away. We’re going to change it into silver. That’s what people will be wishing they had soon, silver and gold.” Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z She swung her backpack to her front and tucked her chin to hide her nervous swallow as she unzipped her bag. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z For a second, I got a peek at the handle of a pistol, tucked into his waistband. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z One was wearing a soccer uniform, shirt neatly tucked in, socks pulled up to her knees, like a peewee soccer player who had been carefully dressed by her mother. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Fluffy sweaters the color of lemon drops tucked into skirts with pleats so orderly they astounded us. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z I reached for what was left of my half loaf of bread tucked into my pants, but it wasn’t there! Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z Her dark hair is parted neatly in the center and tucked behind both ears. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I stayed tucked into my secret place all that night and woke late the next day to find my body had stiffened into a tight knot of pain. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Her legs were tucked under her, which always seemed like the most uncomfortable position to me. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Soon I’m on my bike with my headphones, my backpack, and my dad’s chain tucked under my hoodie, headed to Clover Street. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Jule took out her hoops and tucked them in her bag. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z The shards of marble gathered into a miniature tornado, spiraled back to the pedestal, and reassembled into a complete bust, the note still tucked underneath. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He was level-eyed and calm and had a book tucked under his arm. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He has lines around his eyes and on his forehead, and his lower jaw is tucked under the rest of his face like a drawer that’s been pushed in a teeny bit too far. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z She tucked the hair behind her ears in the swift movement he loved and took out the black velvet bundle. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z At the wilted palm from Palm Sunday that’s still tucked behind the picture of the Virgin Mary. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z He had his shirt off and tucked into his back pocket, and I couldn’t help but notice the definition of his muscles. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z He was thinking of his green worm, which had been behaving oddly, refusing to eat and hanging from the side of its box with its chin tucked in. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z All the ugly pieces blended in just fine, like a few bad memories tucked into an otherwise happy life. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and grabbed my arm. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The letter she folded up and tucked into the back of her sweater drawer, right where her favorite sweater was, the one she had worn when she was pregnant, its knit soft and warm. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Serena herself sometimes takes a few days off, tucked up in bed. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z I sighed loudly, put my dishes in the washtub, and tucked my hair into my mob cap. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I touch the small packet of letters tucked in the pocket of my dress. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z But Stick checked himself, visibly tucked in his temper in favor of something else. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Her next plane was a Skysleeper, where the “hostess gave me hot chocolate and cookies and tucked me in with two blankets and two pillows.” The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z His skinny legs were tucked up against him, and his arms were crossed protectively over his chest. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z August had May’s note with her at all times, tucked in her pocket or slipped under her belt if she had on a no-pocket dress. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I tucked the lunch bag up against the tree trunk, baited my hook,and cast out into the middle of the river. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z Håkon stood behind him, dressed in simpler clothing that actually fit him: a white rubakha over black pants, which were tucked into brown boots. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Henry’s in a Burberry button-down tucked into dark jeans and a navy cardigan that the royal shoppers squabbled over in Harrods for hours. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Taylor came and tucked a blanket around his knees and Lee did not argue. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Quickly she ran to the washstand and tucked a towel inside the seat of her pants. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z JP stood up, leaving the ball at his feet as he tucked his jersey back into his shorts. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Her mother tucked Taylor’s hair behind her ear softly. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z No stains, all tucked in, and only wrinkled on the shoulders because of my backpack straps. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z The one who tucked her in at night. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z I noticed Mother’s coat tucked into his bed of straw. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z The agent slowly removed his glasses and tucked them into his breast pocket. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z She shoved the bloody clothes and wipes into the black garbage bag, tied it shut, and tucked everything into the backpack. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z As she looked at all her stormy treehouse drawings, all those pictures with her tucked away inside with some nameless girl, she noticed something else. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Everything was in order, everything inside was dry and safe, and Bonneville’s rucksack was still tucked under the seat. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z That night Fern got out of her bed after she’d been tucked in. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z It has a big chumley prep social awareness club sign tucked into the clear plastic sleeve on its cover. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z She paused and tucked a piece of hair behind her ear. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z And he sets off for his house, mail tucked under his arm. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z When it finally reached the fence, the dog trembled, keeping its head low and tail tucked. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z Her black shirt was tucked neatly into her jeans, and a black utility belt was there to keep them both in place. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He was lying on his side with his knees tucked tight to his chest as if he was already working at not freezing to death. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z In the sitting room she shook Aron’s letters out of Volume II of the Memoirs, folded them tightly, and, raising her skirt, tucked them under the elastic which held up her panties. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “Feed the Birds, Tuppence a Bag!” said the Bird Woman, as she put a bag of crumbs into his hand and tucked the money away into the folds of her huge black skirt. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z There was a box fan tucked into the corner, so I dragged it away from the wall and turned it on. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Lelia especially liked the tiny secret room that was tucked behind a false panel in the closet. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He lies on his back, tucked into bed between Hans and Gerhard. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z I jotted down the assignment in my notebook, tucked it in my bag and tried to keep quiet. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z It had something to do with how he had tucked that little piece of paper back into that cruddy wallet. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z He pulls the napkin from where it’s tucked into his collar, folds it, and places it next to his plate. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Picture these white boxes tucked under pine trees. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “Thank you,” Mr. Spencer said as he folded the receipt and tucked it into the bib of his overalls. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He had been keeping his hands tucked under his legs again. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z When my mother washed her long, black hair she tucked in the collar of her blouse and I could see her shoulders and the pink flesh of her throat. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z As I close the root cellar door, I find a piece of paper tucked in one of the leather hinges I made from my brother Jake’s old belt. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged, tucked the laptop under his arm and headed out to his car. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z She had her thumb on her right hand tucked in and was counting. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “Like this,” he said to Joaquin one afternoon, and had tucked his thumb carefully around Joaquin’s small hand so that it was a perfect, solid fist. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She picked up a baby goshawk and tucked it into her backpack. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z When Lord Asriel handed him the paper, he saluted and hurried out, his terrier dæmon close at his heels with her tail tucked low. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z She tucked her dress under her legs and bowed her head like she was praying. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z All of them, except Mordred, had wives of their own tucked away somewhere—but nobody ever saw them. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He wore black breeches tucked into tall black boots and a full white shirt. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z My mother’s face tightened as she did everything she could to hold it together, but she couldn’t keep her leg from bouncing like she always does when she’s trying keep her emotions tucked in. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “Emily scrunches herself up in the top half, with her legs tucked tight to her chest,” says Tim, his voice shaky. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z Small light bulbs are tucked between the ceiling tiles. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z While I thus cleaned myself, Dr. Trefusis hunkered down, his thin shanks tucked beside his neck, and he fiddled with the lock at my ankles until my feet were free. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z They wore steel bracelets on their black arms, and loose, flapping cloths tucked half hazardly around their waists. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The transmitter remains on, the microphone tucked into the bell of the electrophone as the needle traces the outermost groove. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Her mom had a glass of red wine and sat with her feet tucked under Lydia’s dad’s leg. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Searched through all the cells and found a shiv tucked under D’s mattress. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z Lyddie scrunched her body into itself and tucked her bare feet under the low stool, fearful of seeming in the way. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z He tucked his left leg up to his belly and began grating the top and bottom of his beak together, a quiet sound that told me he was preparing to sleep. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z I pictured her in bed, reading Lassie Come-Home, her little bear tucked in safely beside her, so cozy, so comfortable in her room. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z But Timothy had been right It was tucked back up in the Devil's Mouth. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Styx did that wary thing where he tucked his neck back and looked Dad up and down. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z It was 1932, in the little town of Bumblebee, North Carolina, tucked in the rocky bottom of the Blue Ridge Mountains, miles of stone-clogged farmland and forest all around. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He noted that I sat with one leg tucked under me. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The tiered compartments fan open, exposing a medley of beauty instruments tucked into nooks and crannies. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I tucked the laces inside and lined them up perfectly parallel at the foot of my bed. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z The music room is tucked into its own alcove at the end of the hall downstairs. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z I imagine it’s different for him now, no lazy Saturday sex or scrambled eggs, instead a different sort of joy, a little girl tucked up between him and his wife, babbling away. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z But sometimes taking a break helped her see a puzzle in a new way, so she tucked her pencil back into her hair and went downstairs. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Perchance was tucked in a valley surrounded by wooded hills like a baby in a green cradle. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z The answer was always there, tucked away within the brittle pages of that closed book—Papá. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Faith tucked a strand of curls behind her ear, but it sprang loose again. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z At her forecastle stood a grotesque figurehead, some worm-eaten wooden eminence with a constipated look and a scroll tucked up under one arm. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z So della Porta simply tucked the thread back into place and pretended there was nothing wrong. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Sonia is tucked under her father's strong arm, and Tara is squeezed between her parents. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He tucked the rope under his body and started paddling. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z From down the hill we heard the sound of breaking glass and rough, coarse laughter, and then six demon soldiers walked by, their blanket rolls bulging with loot, valuables tucked into their belts. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z He sat on one of the stools bolted to the floor in front of the big front window and watched me with his arms crossed over his chest, his hands tucked under his yellow-stained armpits. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z There was a faint ray of light from the street lamp outside, and Stuart could dimly see Margalo, asleep in the fern, her head tucked under her wing. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z She carefully tucked it back into her pocket. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z She tucked her towel under one arm and gave me a flat smile. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Cluny also made a wager with himself that the plans would be back, safely tucked under the pillow, by morning, and that Sela would have an accurate copy of them hidden away somewhere. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Blankets that were thin and too small to fit around them both, so his mother tucked him in and curled around him. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z I tucked my shirt in as I walked down to Siaka Stevens Street to the address that Leslie had given me. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z My hair is tucked into a baseball cap; my old-school Wayfarers cover half my face. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z The sun was coming down and had just tucked itself behind the brownstones. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z I tucked the letter into my bodice and kissed him good night. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z They glitter like fallen stars tucked in place. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z He peeled off his gloves, tucked them through his belt, tied one end of his rope around his waist, the other end around Jon. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I shivered and tucked my mittened hands under my arms to warm them. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z The foldaway bed he usually slept in was tucked behind the refrigerator. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z The story of soldiers closing down the Standard was tucked into the middle page, next to advertisements for womens shoes imported from Italy. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z He tucked it tightly under his arm and swung across the creek as gently as he could. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z They hugged us until we stopped shaking, and Bronwyn tucked the headmistress under her shirt for warmth. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z I could tell that Betsy liked it, because she tucked it carefully into her folder, and then she looked up at me and said, “Thanks, Albie.” Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z He tucked his elbows in, stuck his chest out. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z So he turned down into Tramps’ Alley, crunching with relish through the clear, slighdy crusted snow, so that fragments of it clung in a fringe to the trousers tucked into his boots. The Dark is Rising 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z I kept ten of them tucked into my moist palm. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z She tucked her head up under his chin. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Besa was now a memory, tucked away with all the rest of the things she had lost. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “I must say the old fellow’s well tucked away here,” whispered Fflewddur. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Malcolm thought about it, and then lifted them all gently away and tucked them down beneath the frail velvet the skeleton was lying on. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z After several minutes’ thought, Harry tore the obituary out of the Prophet, folded it carefully, and tucked it inside the first volume of Practical Defensive Magic and Its Use Against the Dark Arts. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Not really hidden, just tucked away in an unlikely spot. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z She has a gold pin on her perfectly ironed blazer, in honor of the current tournament season, and a clipboard tucked under one arm. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “You probably didn’t notice it, but the box in the attic was labeled FOR CANDICE. The letter was tucked in one of my old puzzle books.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z They talked about the monkey house, and then Nancy picked up Jaime and carried her into her own bedroom and tucked her into her bed. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z When we screeched up to the museum, Jude was sitting on the sidewalk, her head tucked into her knees. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Now Eleanor fixated on all the small luxuries strewn and tucked around the house. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z At last Sticky nodded, settled his glasses on his nose, tucked away his polishing cloth, and passed through the door. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z They’re tucked neatly under the bed, as if waiting for their owner to slip them on again. The Fourteenth Goldfish 2014-08-26T00:00:00Z Digger wore a nice polo shirt tucked into a pair of clean, belted jeans. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z In a tiny window seat, tucked low in the alcove so that it was set deep in shadow, sat Cassiopeia. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z I tucked the papers into my satchel and went back to the front room. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Later Abuela wrapped my hand in a white rag and tucked me into bed. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z I walked him to his room and, as if he were still a child, undressed him and tucked him in. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Last night before dinner I tucked the letter I’d written into Father’s pocket. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z When Rob appeared again, he had a long black object tucked under one arm, and he was holding another by its barrel. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z They stand outside and watch as four SS men exit the front doors, green files tucked under their arms, striding toward Grevenweg. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z She tucked the egg into the basket and handed it to him. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z It could be his Christmas gift to her, two airplane tickets tucked into the back of the guide. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z People didn’t smile at each other, or if they did, you wouldn’t know it because their mouths were tucked under their scarves and their collars. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z With the twins’ help, Harry’s trunk was at last tucked away in a corner of the compartment. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Zeitoun tucked himself into the tent and fell into a fitful sleep. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z I keep these memories to myself, tucked away in a dark, secret place in my mind. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z His shirt is half tucked in and he’s staring at his phone, sneaking looks around every two seconds. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z Then she reached in and tucked a tiny package into Travis’s suit jacket, where it made a slight bulge. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Why is he wearing a lumberjack flannel shirt with pearly snap buttons tucked severely into high-waisted dress pants today? Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Somkit had one small sun orb tucked in the cloth satchel hanging from his shoulder. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z She must have tucked it away there before the war, suspecting perhaps that there would not be any more for a while. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z When I got to the sand, I tucked the pad into my armpit and grabbed Mr. Patterson’s elbow and Dad’s hand. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z I tucked the magazine under the elastic waist of my pedal pushers and pulled my shirt over it. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z His hair is combed and his jersey is tucked into his jeans. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Unfortunately that just reminded him of Nemesis’s fortune cookie, tucked inside one of the pockets. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Perilee nudged me into the wagon, climbed up herself, and tucked us under a huge woolen blanket. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I had an important keynote scheduled at an Islamic conference in Chicago, so I was happy to find some modest options tucked in the racks of elegant dresses. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z It didn’t stop them from insisting that I share the Tim-Tam cookies and Jelly Babies that Aunt Louise had tucked into the box. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z She stood opposite Seven in the circle of Witchlings, scowling, her hair tucked behind her ears and her hat sitting haphazardly on her head. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Her black hair, which was normally coiled in two careful braids tucked against the nape of her neck, was coming loose as though she had rushed through her morning rituals. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Moreover, he had tucked his dream into their pages like a bookmark and been content to leave it there for too long. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Jam flipped some of the books open to the pages where she’d tucked the glittered bookmarks Redemption gave her on her last birthday. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z She’d been living here since the night after Papa died, when Mr. Grasso carried her upstairs and tucked her into bed with the two little girls. I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 2019-09-03T00:00:00Z They stay tucked under the sheets on the Castro convertible, in no rush to do anything, giggling with each other. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z So they all got into the big bobsled, cosy and warm, and Pa tucked the last robe well in around them. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Everyone wears the same gray pants and shirt, the shirt tucked in at the waist. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z And now I'm wearing the costume—the breeze is making the perfectly pleated and tucked green silk cling to my body. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The street light picked up the gleam of his silver-knobbed cane as he tucked it under his arm. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z A phone is tucked between his ear and shoulder. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z When I woke later on, I opened the lunch bag Mameh had packed for me and inside, tucked between the knishes and matzoh balls and chopped liver, was her Polish passport, with her picture inside. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z It wasn’t hard to see why he’d tucked his dream into his books for safekeeping. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Unwrapped it and tucked it into my mouth. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z Hazel was tucked into the furs like a baby cub. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z My body bumps down onto the tile, back against the door, tucked as small as I can. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z There were Sikhs from the Punjab who never cut their hair but tucked it all up under their turbans. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Harry tucked the photograph into his pocket with Lily’s letter and continued to look for the second sheet. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z With the exception of a few stacked newspapers and tied-off plastic grocery bags tucked under the rear seat, the inside of the minivan was pretty well kept. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z When I staggered out of the bathroom ten, fifteen minutes later, Astelle was leaning against the wall, one leg tucked up under a short plaid skirt. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z But Jinjoo picked out pieces of fish from the soup that she tucked in the middle of the little rice balls she made out of the barley and grain rice. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Speaking of the weather, as we sat there tucked away all afternoon I watched the thick rain clouds I’d seen earlier creep slowly toward shore and us. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z You held your body weight up on your hands—your elbows tucked into your torso—and you walked. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z She folded up that skin and left it tucked up near the base of one of the largest trees. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z A woman with a yoga mat tucked under one arm stops and joins the other two ladies. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Mama smiled and grabbed her large bright-red umbrella and tucked it beneath her arm. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z “Is luck,” she whispered, and tucked it into my dress pocket. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z She stared at the bag of jewelry until it was tucked underneath the counter. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z While they tucked into porridge and eggs and bacon, Harry and Ron told Hermione about their embarrassing conversation with Hagrid the previous evening. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Her bag was tucked under her legs, protecting her notebooks, all she had left. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z When she let him go, Sucker tucked his tail and walked slowly down the street. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z He wore tight breeches tucked into tall boots and a puffy white pirate’s shirt unbuttoned to his navel. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Fred tucked in his tail and slunk over to the corner, where he’d be far away from all the other dogs, many of whom were staring at him and shaking their heads. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z So I took Annie’s note and tucked it inside my heavy coat and headed up to the locker room, half an hour early for Conditioning. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z She held it up to me with a smile, and I tucked it into her hair. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The next day Miss Hattie decided she had to disguise me as a working man—wearing coveralls, a denim jacket, and hair tucked up in an old, floppy hat. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z In the upstairs room of the crumbledown Calvin sits on the bed tucked under the low part of the ceiling. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z While everyone scattered, I crept into my favorite hiding place, the little closet tucked under the stairs. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He glanced at a photo of his dog, tucked into the instrument panel. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z Then, leaning against the wind, with Asta tucked tight into his breast, he fought his way onto the bridge and looked down at the racing water. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z I let my body relax on top of his, my head tucked into the crook of his neck. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z Still, it was hard for Aru to go to Mini’s house and see how she was fussed over and coddled and always tucked in at night…. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Off he went down the empty hallways of Permian High School, happy and cheerful, the mailgrams from Nebraska tucked safely away in his knapsack. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I gave my cousin a defiant look as I lifted up my cowboy skirt, tucked it under my chin, and yanked my panties down. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z There’s a fierce expression in his eyes, tucked behind a thick layer of contrition. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Thighs together, heels tucked underneath me, pressing up against my body. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Nora is tucked into her corner of the couch reading Macbeth. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z Tamika said, her smile as big as the white flower tucked behind her ear. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Instead, floating about two and a half feet off the ground, lying wrapped in a tight little ball with her nose tucked under her tail, was a small black-and-white border collie—dozing in midair. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z She let out a long sigh through her nose and tucked her hands beneath her head. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I’m wearing a blue plaid button-down shirt, half tucked in like a J.Crew model. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z She pulled a few photos and tucked them into her pocket. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z After she had tucked me in, she sat on the bed for a while. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He put her to bed at night, and tucked her in all soft and warm, as little girls do their dolls. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Her hair was tucked behind a squared- off, ruffled, netted cap of black lace. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z “Oh,” he said, and tucked the phone in his pocket. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z She tucked the soft blanket around him; he sighed and drifted beyond the memories of the day. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Sal, do you detect any signs of lunacy? There doesn’t ap-pear to be any place he could be hiding a gun. His jeans are really tight. Maybe he has a knife tucked into his socks.” Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z I was tucked in, surrounded by all my favorite pillows, and a glass of milk sat on my bedside table. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z A few minutes later, his face was in Laila’s window, nails tucked in the corner of his mouth. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Then Farrow tucked his slip of paper back into his pocket and stepped out into the hallway, leaving my door standing open. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z His hair was messy and his shirt was half tucked in. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Fiona tucked the money into her purse and asked no more questions. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z He tucked the cookies into a net string shopping bag. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z On the White House roof, tucked into a corner of the Promenade, there’s a bit of loose paneling right on the edge of the Solarium. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He and Tony were asleep on a mattress tucked into the corner. I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 2019-09-03T00:00:00Z As Matthew Stirling and his team were dodging ticks and unearthing stelae in Tres Zapotes, they found a cache of fifteen upside-down pottery bowls tucked into the ground six feet below the surface. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z There was an order of misery, misery tucked inside miseries, and you were meant to keep track. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z A speaker tucked into a corner of the ceiling started to cackle and hum. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z My hair catches in a hinge, but he’s careful to be sure the glasses are tucked over my ears. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z In her sleeve is tucked a lace handkerchief, over her nose and mouth is a gauze nurse’s mask. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Bundled against the cold, my face free of makeup, my braid tucked carelessly under my coat, it wouldn’t be easy to identify me as the victor of the last Hunger Games. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z A family enjoys a day of water rides, followed by a meal and a hug from a raccoon mascot, and then the kids are tucked into bed by very happy parents. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Duke scooped up all the puppies, tucked three under each arm, and stood on his hind legs to ride the rickety raft like a surfboard on the crest of a thirty-foot wave. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z I strap on my weapons: both Teluman scims across my back, a brace of daggers across my chest, and one knife tucked into each boot. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z They help me under the covers, and after I’m tucked safely inside, my mother brushes back my hair and kisses my forehead. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z On the stable roof, Ella roosted in a pile of old Roman scrolls, her head tucked under her wings. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z She snapped a brown leaf off of a plant on the windowsill and tucked it into her pocket. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z She kept her chin tucked coyly downward, sending her hair into a beautiful cascade of shimmering black, but her eyes peeked up at him. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Eight months after Roza arrived, Sean showed Finn the tiny ring he bought—not an engagement as much as a promise—a ring that he tucked in a box in a dresser drawer. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z His jeans are half tucked into his boots and his baseball cap is fraying and trimmed in sweat stains. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z As we tucked into big slabs of sour cream raisin pie, Grandma observed, “They’re putting on a talent show. We might look in on that. We won’t have to stay till the end.” A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z The lady tucked a strand of black hair behind her ear. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Annabeth and Porkpie swerved madly to the left, while Blackjack tucked in his wings and plunged. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Mariam lay on the couch, hands tucked between her knees, watched the whirlpool of snow twisting and spinning outside the window. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z She was curled up, as though she had long ago decided to take a nap tucked into the space and never awoke. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z He grabbed at the grass, his spear tucked under one claw. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Radar tucked his tail and slinked off the chair. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z Jamie grabbed it, tucked it under one arm, and crawled to the refrigerator, where he took out the milk. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z “You said they always come home,” I said to Mama each night when she tucked me in and kissed me. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z It was the silence of one who has taken cover in a dark place, curled up all the edges and tucked them under. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “Those are weapons?” she says, looking askance at the blades tucked in the ties at my waist. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I tucked a loose one behind her ear, then cleared my throat. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Ma is lighting an incense stick at the small altar of statues tucked in an alcove behind the kitchen counter. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Maxie tucked her chin into the thin collar of her coat. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z The monk stood up, keeping his chin tucked down. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z The school bus’s flashing lights have stopped, its stop sign is tucked back in, and traffic starts to move again. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z Shoulder to shoulder, we hid with our backs against the wooden slats and our knees tucked to our chests. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z We stayed until they reached the sand, tucked their boards under their arms, turquoise and gold against their wet suits. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z His mother’s sacrifice medal was tucked in his pack. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Then I felt around my neck for Mong’s tooth necklace tucked inside my sweatshirt. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z The smell of hair spray and gel and perfume clouds the air backstage, and the girls ask each other, “Do I have lipstick on my teeth? Is my blouse tucked in evenly?” The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z We knelt clumsily at the railing and tucked our hands beneath the white cloth that stretched over the top. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Trying to read his expression when he saw the money tucked between the pages. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z “Still, let this serve as a reminder,” she thought, as she made her way back to the nursery, her now- full notebook tucked under her arm. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z On either leg she could hop up onto a rock slippery with damp moss and stand balanced there with the other tucked up like a waterbird. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z It remained safely tucked in one of the yearbooks. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z On certain days a birch or maple leaf was tucked into a pocket. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Her hair was tucked behind her ears and her face was very pale. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I glanced behind him and noticed a bottle of amber liquid tucked up on a shelf. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z I sit, and Leah slides down the wall next to me, leaning against it with her legs tucked awkwardly to the side. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z Lu and Ghost had their arms up but tucked their chins, almost as if they were sniffing their pits, when really they were just sneak-looking at me. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z Perhaps he’d tucked in another magazine article, as he had a few letters back. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z While Irene pretended to study the label of an Idaho Spud candy bar, taking her time, I grabbed two packs of the Bubblicious and tucked them just inside the band of my shorts. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z He ushered his mother into her seat at dinner, turned in at seven, and tucked his alarm clock under his pillow so as not to wake Louie, with whom he shared a bed. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z Miep immediately picked him up, rolled him in a towel, tucked him in her shopping bag and brought him to the dog-and-cat clinic. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Her hands are crossed in front of her and the frilly blouse she wore to school is tucked inside her overalls. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z After all this research, he had worked up a slightly unnerving spreadsheet and kept a copy tucked into his wallet. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He folded it carefully, tucked it inside his robes, then, heart beating fast, both excited and apprehensive, he set off. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Lina tucked one foot underneath her and pulled part of the blanket over her lap. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He was standing by the front door, dressed in white, hands tucked under his armpits, breath puffing from his mouth. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Sure enough, tucked behind the cabinet and the wall is a box wrapped in newspaper. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z When I went home that night, I tucked the index card into the back of my sock drawer. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z He was smoking a cigarette; there was a newspaper tucked under his arm. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Deciding he needed to get closer, Haukelid tucked his pistol into his belt. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The diamond was tucked inside a scalloped silver setting. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Before he could protest, I tucked the blanket around him tight, flipping it over his head. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Often I reached down to assure myself that the rupees were still tied carefully in a corner of my sari and then tucked securely into my waist knot. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Then Mom made Ivy change out of her wet clothes and tucked her into bed. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z As the day grew hotter the river looked cooler, and finally Alyce tucked her skirt up into her belt and waded in. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He has a thick book tucked under his arm and is juggling another cup of coffee and what might be a bagel. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z Dimple blew out a breath, and with her free hand, tucked a curl behind her ear. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z At any gathering of four or more Persians, it was certain at least one would have a deck of cards tucked into their breast pocket. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Her uniform is pressed to perfection, and her pants are tucked into mirror-bright black boots. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z She lay on her belly, arms tucked under her and held close against the relative cool of the night. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Fiona quickly tucked the coins into one of her large pockets. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I folded up the letter and tucked it back inside the envelope. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z He had his arms around her waist from behind, and she was tucked into the curve of his body. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Out-of-work men play cards on the street, drinking beer from cans tucked in paper bags. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z “Thanks for the tip,” she replied briskly, and her head popped straight up and she tucked her smile away with one lizard lick of her lips. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z It’s the way that she has been tucked into her enclosed little bunk-cave. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z He gently lay them on the mattress and tucked them in so they wouldn’t be jostled. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z As I watched Sohrab through the doorway, he seemed younger somehow, swimming in his pajama pants with his shirt tucked in. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z The red light filled the hut, encasing all of them in its warmth, and she tucked her face into the crook of her elbow to keep out the searing brightness. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z She reached for the handkerchief tucked in her sleeve. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z At the table, the young waiter tucked the chair in for her. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z I slide up so I am sitting at the head of the narrow bed with my feet tucked under me. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z That night Lili could hear her son muttering his lines as he tucked himself in his corner of the room and drifted off to sleep. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z She stared into her gray eyes and tucked a strand of black hair behind her ear, summoning the words of her oath as if they were an incantation. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Gone her neat bun; her hair hung loose, tucked behind her ears. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z They were bent and neatly tucked against its twisted torso. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z There was a framed paint-by-number of the three wise men, against a black velvet background, tucked in the linen closet. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Bud yelled at him to stay up on the balls of his feet and Donatelli told him to keep his chin tucked against his chest. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z With her curly hair gathered into a messy bun, and her sweatpants tucked into her boots, she looked like she’d rolled out of bed and stumbled into a bad dream. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z A half hour later, Professor Ezeka’s driver came in to take her to his house, tucked onto a hidden dirt road. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The vial of physician’s cure was still wrapped in its chamois cloth, tucked in her belt pouch. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The road is getting a little rougher, and I do my best to stay tucked into the small space under the grill. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The baby had been tucked in a cardboard box, wearing several sets of clothing and cocooned in blankets against the January cold. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He didn’t see the rocket-launcher boxes, but tucked against the back wall was a strange contraption like an artist's easel, fitted with rows of missile launchers. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She wore a black tunic that had seen better days, and old brown leggings tucked into scuffed work boots. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Fred tucked his tail between his legs and dropped his eyes. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z I whirl around in my coat, and she’s right beside me on the curb, her starched white shirt tucked into black pants. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Inej noted the glint of knives tucked into their belts, lead pipes, weighted chains, axe handles studded with rusty nails, and here and there, the oily gleam of a gun barrel. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z She sat back down with him, her legs tucked beneath her so that she seemed taller than Colin. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z Sergio put a hand on either side of the turnstile, pressed down, tucked his knees to his chest, and in one smooth motion lifted himself to the other side. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z She eyed the book in my hand, my fingers tucked into it at the page she’d flagged. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Now his coat was properly buttoned and his breeches tucked into his boots. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z But I pushed my hands into my pockets, kept my hunger tucked under my skin. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z But when Mom was there for bedtime, she tucked me in, even though I was way too old for tucking. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z There was a limp flower bud there, tucked behind a clump of grass—the only splash of purple anywhere in sight. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z But with the bases turned inside, they had to be jammed and tucked against each other. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z His fat, mottled cheeks were so pouched at the bottom that it was dif-ficult not to believe that he had little stores of food tucked away there. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z I tucked my lips in, closed my heavy eyelids, and held tight to the edges of the wooden bed. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z I pull her shirt out from where it’s tucked into her pants and begin to loosen the buttons. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z When I was eleven, however, my treasure had to be tucked away again, because my sixth-grade teacher allowed us to use only school pens and inkpots. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z He tucked Boots in the backpack and picked up his share of the food. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She tucked her hair behind her ears, pulled up her hood, and scrunched it shut with a drawstring; the streetlight lit up the sharp features of her pale face. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z “Nonetheless”—Uncle tucked his pistol into his belt—“the superior man tends his own garden.” Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Even the clams that were tucked away in the muck could hear him curse. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z So I tucked the postcard into my back pocket, in case we saw a mailbox. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z I carried my bowl to a table tucked in the back of the kitchen. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Popping a last bubble, Maria Gonzales tucked her gum safely behind an ear while Joseph gave an extra stroke to his hair. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z He got up and tucked his helmet under his left armpit. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The survival kit did have soap, it turned out—a few disposable packets tucked into a comer of the knapsack. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He flipped through the sketched pages until he found where he had tucked another folded-up comic book page. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z He tucked her back inside the baby pouch. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z An hour later, I’m tucked into a booth at a steakhouse in Buckhead, next to Mom and across from Wells. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z By the small beam of light, August plucked out the tiny green leaves stuck in the plaits in May’s hair and tucked each one into her pocket. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I tucked this away, afraid to admit how good it was to hear it. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z First, while sorting Nancy’s clothes, Mrs. Elaine Selsor, her aunt, had found tucked in the toe of a shoe a gold wristwatch. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z Bruno scampers off with his tail tucked between his legs. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z She buttoned me up the front as I buttoned my cuffs, then I tucked my shirttails in. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He then gently lifted the baby and tucked the hat over her like a blanket. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z With the tassels of my tzitzis tucked into my pants and my newsboy cap pulled low, I was indistinguishable from any Christian. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Like Enrique, she stands slightly knock-kneed, her pelvis thrust out, her bottom tucked under. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Miss Maggie, walking backward, waved at me nervously and then tucked her hands beneath her chin. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z She tucked the bar back in her backpack and started to sneak in the opposite direction. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Even in the little adverts for videos or whatever tucked away to the side, I checked each model’s face before moving on. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z He tucked my feet into a pair of something black with buckles. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I picked up the few loose squash and tucked them into the bag that had fallen open. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Today I'm out on my own—Tess is keeping a low profile several streets down, tucked away on a hidden second-floor ledge. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z “It’s easier to believe we’re all tucked into bed safe and sound.” Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I have a few quarters in my pocket and a key to our house tucked into a pocket my mother has sewn into the inside of my jeans after I lost my third key. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “You move in with Michael if you want,” Fuchsia looks up at her mom from where she has tucked herself farther into the corner of the kitchen. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z They would leave with the bag tucked out of sight, sometimes drawing furtive, disapproving glances from those who knew about the store’s reputation for such transactions. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I tucked her under my arm and guided her to the street. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z He helped Cathy in, tucked a blanket around her knees, and put another around her shoulders. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Each hawk or falcon stood in the silver upon one leg, the other tucked up inside the apron of its panel, and each was a motionless statue of a knight in armour. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I tucked her under my arm and went for the first time alone into a white neighborhood where there were wide clean streets and big white houses. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I tucked my shirt into my pants, planted my palms in my armpits. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z I tucked my head into my arms and my teeth chattered. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I shook my head and poured out the rest of my powder, then tucked the bag into my pocket. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z It was a windy night, and I tucked my head into my chest as we walked, but when I glanced over at Davis, he was looking up. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z Their mother pushed them into their room and tucked them back under the blankets. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z She made little holes and tucked something that looked like a small onion in them. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z I pulled the sheets up to my chin and tucked my head between my arms. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z My dad tucked the sign under his arm and held out his hands till they were about two feet apart. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Mama took two fingers and tucked wayward strands of my hair under the brim of my baseball cap. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z She unfolded her dirty tunic to reveal several light brown nuts tucked within its layers. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I tucked my remarks into the pocket of my new dress along with a freshly folded Snowberger’s handkerchief. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z They wrapped the body in a canvas cloth that had been discarded in the corner, and Kaede tucked the bloodied rag inside. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z He stepped forward and tucked the barrel of his shotgun under Wash’s chin. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Tess is dozing on the edge of the bed with her head tucked into her arms. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z JimmyTrotter tucked the bills in his wallet after making his deliveries. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Once Gulliver was tucked safely away, Virgil pulled the straps over his shoulders. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Not when he wrapped her in his camouflage T-shirt, tucked her hair into a clay-bowl helmet, and slid the stick into her hand as a rifle. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Miig's hair was tucked up into a grey woolen toque, and with the wide grey scarf wrapped around his neck several times so that his entire mouth was obscured, he looked much older. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Curly tucked the card into the breast pocket of his foreman shirt. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z One of them, standing behind her in line, pulled her blouse out of her skirt where it was tucked in and lifted it high. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z We went out for ice cream and she made me a special congratulations card that I still have today, tucked in a box of cherished things under my bed. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z We head to Sasha’s, a clothing store that Rabia and I discovered a couple of years ago, tucked into a corner of the mall. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z He pushed the glasses back up on his nose, straightened his hat, tucked in his collar. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He never tucked in shirttails, not even in the Army, he said, where he spent a month in the brig for it. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z He tucked away the keys in his waistcoat, hands trembling giddily. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z So I pulled his damp socks off, tucked them into his shoes, which I placed on the floor at the foot of Blake's bed, and shut the door very quietly. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z The sugar cube tucked in his cheek made his voice sound funny and his cheek puff out like a squirrel’s. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Mama tucked the celosia stalk under her arm. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Lips tucked, she was skipping in that way that she always did. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z He yelps and runs off behind the trailer, tail tucked down, belly to the ground. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z All of a sudden, a row of animatronic geese tucked into a corner of the room started honking and singing. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z Mama Oji swiftly raised her blouse and tucked the soap into her threadbare bra. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Sighing, he tucked her foot back underneath the nice warm blankets. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z When Laura and Mary had said their prayers and were tucked snugly under the trundle bed’s covers, Pa was sitting in the firelight with the fiddle. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z It was an immediate comfort to be upright and balanced, with his injured foot safely tucked up. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Then the road would round a corner and there would be a small, perfect field of golden wheat tucked among the trees, or nestled into a valley surrounded by dark stone bluffs. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z My mother tucked me into my jacket and put my wool cap on my head. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Papi kept his back to her as he tucked a blue shirt into his pants. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z He tucked the card back in his pocket and switched off the torch. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z The shrieking shack was an old skeleton of a house tucked away in a field near the railroad tracks. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Grandpop’s voice sounded different without teeth, and his top lip tucked itself behind his bottom like a bulldog. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Chase tucked the book carefully inside his coat. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z So the trumpet case was hidden inside a huge urn and Jamie’s book bag was neatly tucked behind a drape that was behind a statue from the Middle Ages. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z I hadn’t remembered to make it that morning so I got up and tucked the sheets in and fluffed up the pillow like Momma does. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Carefully I tucked the letters and the check back in the lunch basket. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z "My thanks," Ned said as he ripped off his riding gloves and tucked them into his belt. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I fetched them and watched from the kitchen as she disappeared, tucked under my brother’s arm. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He stretches out beside the wall and pulls me toward him, curving his body around mine again, his arm tucked under my waist. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z And tucked along the third-base line, facing away from the school, an empty dugout. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “Thanks for saying that,” Stephanie said as she adjusted her headband, making sure her long brown hair was tucked behind her ears. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Florida tucked her chin inside the blanket to try to stop its quivering. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z As he turned to leave, he saw one of Isabelle’s books tucked into a corner of the booth. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z I tucked Mechtild’s bag of herbs into my pack, which I fixed behind the mare’s saddle. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z It was a tough thing that didn’t want to go with me, but I pinched off a number of new blooms and tucked them in my pockets. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z The apartment was sparse; there was a dining room table for one with a chair tucked into it, a worn sofa, a crooked side table, and two standing floor lamps. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She examined their bottles and resituated the flasks tucked under cushions and behind books whose words were printed in two columns. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He burned Hall’s handwritten pages, tucked the newspaper into his travel bag, and got on a bus headed back to New York. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Jubilant, he tucked one of them into his sash, along with half the loaf. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z She tucked her wool scarf closer to her neck. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Mark noticed something tucked away in the corner of the farthest shelf. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z I longed to have a bite of my bread, but it was tucked into the waistband of my pants behind my back, and I couldn’t reach it and carry the boy at the same time. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z Some of these notes are discarded as fruitless, while others are tucked away to form a storehouse of motifs and studies for later use. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z I blush, pointing at the rose tucked behind my ear. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Nicasia held my hand above the baby’s face and tucked my thumb, ring, and little fingers into my palm. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Basil Stag Hare strode the parapet with a swagger-stick tucked beneath his arm. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z When Richard turned back to face Du Bois, he tucked his head into his shoulder like a bird wrapping itself in its own wing. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z |
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