| 单词 | tug |
| 例句 | Felicia opens the rear door of her vintage American car and slides across the backseat, gently tugging Ernesto with her. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z “Ow!” he shouts, and lets me tug him under the table. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He tugged the folds of cloth of his pants and undershorts free from his crotch and gave Yossarian a limp hand to shake. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z He looked down at himself, then tugged at an ivory button on his doublet until it came off in his hand. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Others tug at their blouses and rattle their chairs as though the temperature of the kitchen has gone up. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z After another tug, he comes out of his daze and follows me. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z He tugged on Jam’s hand, then let it go, his head oscillating between her and Pet. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z He saw it quiver and then jerk a little, as though an invisible fish were tugging at a line. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z It’s a long, nasal and softly whining Hellooooooooo, with the ooooooooo reaching for me like a tap on the shoulder or a gentle tug at my pants. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z With a mighty tug, my black grandmother lifts my brown grandmother to her feet. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The man behind the counter tugs on the strings of a heavy trash bag. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z It took a long time to pull, tug, and twist two of them loose. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z He tugged on Henry’s red-and-white-striped T-shirt until Henry bent down to Beans’s height. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z His eyebrows tug together, and he bites the corner of his lip. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Emma reached back and tugged on Chess’s elbow, throwing him off balance. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He pulled the bark tight, then looped it under itself and tugged on it once more. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z As per training, she checked the gauge before tugging the vulcanized cowl. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z The ghost of a smile tugged at the corners of my mouth. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z A stone beside the window seat drew his eye, but all his tugging and prodding went for naught. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I tug a string on the wall, and a woman appears from behind a panel. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Ray and Leda drag their feet; holding their hands, I tug them out the door and down the hall. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z The Old-Green-Grasshopper and the Ladybug gave the Earthworm’s tail an enormous tug, and like magic the Earthworm disappeared into the tunnel. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z “Your hair is stupid,” she told Florida as she tugged it. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z I take a few steps with her toward the car, but something tugs at my insides. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Chronicler reached inside his shirt and tugged something from around his neck. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I grabbed the flashlight, tugged on my hoodie and cargo shorts, and stepped into my sneakers. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He reached out and gave her braid an affectionate tug. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z A small smile tugged at the comer of Ekon’s mouth, and he went back to looking more like himself. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Trip tossed her her T-shirt and she tugged it over her head, suddenly shy at the thought of his eyes on her body. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z A woman in front of us kneels in prayer, touching her head to the ground while her baby tugs on her shirt. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z He repositioned the bar again and pressed down with one hand while he tugged on the knob with the other. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I tug up my sleeve and hold my arm next to his. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z “We've given our word not to tell anyone about it,” Prosper muttered, nervously tugging at the filthy cloth that was holding up his arm. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z As James and Maddie tugged the book back and forth in front of Emily, the bar code waved like a black-and-white flag until it finally got her attention. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The wind that tugged at Cole’s tattered clothing seemed distant. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z The faint taste of blood blooms on his tongue, and he smiles as he opens up to it, pushes it into Henry’s mouth, tugs at his hair with both hands. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z In my bedroom I tug open the top drawer of my bureau to pick a bathing suit. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He tugged on his ear and glued his eyes to the radio as if assessing it. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Doc shrugs as he tugs the stitches from my hip: "Why not?" Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z The tug of war ended almost before it began as the sack ripped and articles of clothing spilled everywhere. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z She pulled at Yishan, tugging him with all her might to lead him away. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Henry isn’t looking at him, but staring at a point on the mantel somewhere, tugging at his own hair in exasperation. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Ben twitched the reins and Alpha and Beta tugged the wagon into motion. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Pardon me,” he said, tugging at the man’s sleeve and holding the sheet of figures up for him to see, “but it’s going to take eight hundred and thirty-seven years to do these jobs.” The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z The wind coming off the sea ruffled their hair and tugged at their clothing. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He gets up then, and he goes over by the TV set, far enough so the rope is tugging at me. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z She tugged on the sleeve of a thin young woman. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z She tugged at the biggest knots, near the beast’s neck, with all her might, but they wouldn’t budge; then she tried using the dagger without luck either. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z When one was not spitting out food, another was tugging at her skirt, while the third screamed for his car, which had rolled underneath the sofa. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z Mr. Loomis was going very slowly and limping a little; Faro was tugging at his short leash. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z I slip on one shimmering ruby shoe and, tugging on the other one, hop over to the control panel, where the stage manager is calling cues into her headset. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z He slips his small hand into hers, tugging for attention. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z But he catches my eye and grins, and when Bram and I walk over, he tugs my sleeve. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z After the meal, little Siegfried Fischer, no older than five, walks around the table and tugs Werner’s sleeve and hands him a photograph he has torn from a newspaper. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z She tugged the book out of Harry’s hands, looking a little alarmed by his expression, and closed it without looking at it, as though hiding something indecent. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Something tugs at my belly and I turn to the back window, looking for that lady again. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z She hands me a robe and tugs the curtain around the bed. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z She turned and said something to Zu in Japanese, who, in turn, shook her head and reached up to tug the girl’s braid. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Naomi laid the photograph back down and gave the drawer another tug. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z But let it be her shoes I worry about instead of the other thing tugging at my mind now all the time. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Remora twisted the dead bolt and tugged the door open. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The computer’s frantic beeping woke me from a dreamless sleep, tugging at me until my eyes drifted open. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Zu gave us an apologetic shrug before tugging Hina away, back to the circle of younger kids who were engrossed in some kind of card game. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z She steps off the curb and into the street when I pull her back with a tug on her backpack. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “Yeah,” I said, and tugged absently at my sweater. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z To make room, he tugged down a couple of other notices without looking at what they were. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z The wind tugged at my baseball cap and ballooned inside my hoodie as I raced down the streets of Stokum trying to outrun my life. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Tight curls frame his ivory forehead; he tugs off his leather gloves one finger at a time. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z He gave me a contemptuous look that turned to a stare when Camilla—hair tousled, tugging at her skirt—stepped out behind me. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z There is a shyness in his eyes now that makes him look so young, an expression that tugs my heart closer to him. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Just as he raised a gloved hand to wipe them, Leanne made to grab hold of the package Katie was holding; Katie tugged it back and the package fell to the ground. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Kyle recognized only one of the projected images—a greenish bald guy wearing bifocals and pants cut off at the knees and tugging on a kite string. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z “Yeah, let’s go already!” hissed Gum Baby, tugging my arm. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z She tugged at his hand, yet he hesitated. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z The Hispanic landscaping crews are out with old Ford pickups tugging eight-foot flatbed trailers. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z He gave a sharp tug as if against some obstruction, and looked up into the buffeting dark before looping the rope around a cleat on the suspension ring. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z “Right,” he said, and then I grabbed the sword’s tip and tugged, but Ben refused to relinquish it. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z Sierra tried to turn her head, but Bennie tugged her back. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Kyle tugged the envelope free and heard the unmistakable sound of Velcro strips separating. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z The expression tugged at my lips, taut and mirthless. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I tugged him down to the ground and we walked hand in hand for a ways. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z She was forever tugging my arm and saying, “Look!” Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z The key fit into the door nice and easy, and with hardly a tug, the door swung open wide. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z I tug the silk threads from a nearby tapestry. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Ms. Tannenbaum nods thoughtfully and tugs on one of her earrings. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z She tugs open the zipper and yanks out my clothes, my games. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z She grabs them and tugs on them hard. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z After a few tugs, it popped right out. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z “Perfect is an impossible standard,” Jenna said, tugging a strand of her blue hair. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z The foot Ivan tugged on kicked out at him and then withdrew. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z The man tugged on a smaller loop at his end of the four-foot pole. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z From the way he tugged at his beard and hemmed in his throat, I knew he had other matters on his mind. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Something about the girl tugged at him, and he wished the witch were there to kiss him on the forehead and make it go away. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z During my long hours of travel across the Atlantic, I worried about how this gross display may have been tugging at my mother. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z A grin tugged at one corner of her mouth. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z She tugs me forward to a large table overflowing with piles of tattlers, beauty pamphlets, and scandal sheets. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Mom tugged on my jacket, and I sat down. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z He tugs the first transceiver from its case and unscrews the back plate. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z I pushed the needle and felt a slight tug when it pierced the skin. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I duck back inside my room, closing the door behind me and tugging at the neck of my T-shirt. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z But the fact was, I suppose, there were powerful tides tugging us apart by then, and it only needed something like that to finish the task. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z James hastily slid his binder over his cipher pages before clamping a hand on the book to tug it back. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z His lips tug upward at my stunned expression, but there is little warmth in his smile. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z A gust of wind tugged at his old green cloak. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z She ran forward despite Artemis’s protests, and tugged at the chains. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z “Your brother is very angry with me right now,” Father said, tugging at his shirt buttons. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z I tug my hand back, but his grip tightens. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z The Assistant tied up the parcels, while Maia ran round him, pushing at the paper, giving a tug to the string to make sure that it was firmly knotted. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z If I ignored a request, he pulled my arm, tugged my hair, or did something so annoying that I pushed him away. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z I backed away, tugging on a lock of hair. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z The glimmering palace tugged at her, and Hazel gave herself to it, even though she was nothing. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z She didn’t answer, just tugged cruelly on a handful of my hair. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z It was a new ugly, awkwardly exploding into unfamiliar height, tugging at his dorm uniform like it was already too tight. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Finn rubbed his fingers together, feeling the tug of the honey drying on his skin. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z I grip the end of the bag and tug it. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z Her skirt caught the cool evening wind, which tugged her away even fester. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z I brought the scale and stone up in front of me until I could feel them tugging at each other. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She came over to the bedside and began tugging frantically at the blanket. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Hazel inhaled and stepped into the trees, and though the gaze of the witch tugged at her she did not look back. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z He slid his fingers through his gnarled hair, tugging at a knot. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z She tugged at her IV; she uprooted her feeding tube. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I liked the boy, and from what I’d heard of early nineteenth-century medicine, they were going to pour some whiskey down him and play tug of war with his leg. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z “What a great photo of you! I’m going to make sure I get extra copies of the paper,” she chatters cheerfully as she tugs on my socks before putting on my sneakers. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z A smile tugged up the corners of her mouth. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z I heard a pop, saw a flash, felt a tug on my ear. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z Alvin Hooks tugged at the seams of his pants, rose and swiveled around the edge of the table, then settled in his chair and pressed his palms together. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z “You heard what he said, Vanessa. He’ll call the police on us. I can’t go to prison,” Simon said as he tugged at his Green Teens shirt. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z But the tug came again, this time sharper and more impatient; irritably I turned, and almost stumbled backwards into the blonde. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Even when, without taking her eyes off him, said clerk tugs the sleeve of a different clerk, whispers something to him, and then he looks in Scoob and G’ma’s direction. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z Roger tugged Billy Costa’s arm and soon all three of them were together in a maelstrom of running children. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z The gutter water tugged at the half umbrella. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Before long, Tom was tugged away from her. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z In our time together he does not pace or tug his hair; he moves slowly, gently, with great deliberation. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I was suddenly lost for what to say and just sat there tugging away at the clovers. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I get nervous and tug at my ponytail. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z She tugs her shirt down and then folds her arms up under her chest. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z Alex tugged him by the neck to the other side of the room and settled him in the corner; then he headed back in to finish dinner. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z I tugged at Otto’s nipples, and he gave a complex confused grunt. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z I tug at the strands of hair, and they fall down to her waist. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z For a few moments she struggled to get back to the edge of the pool, but there was a current in the water and it tugged at her limbs. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z I tugged on her nipples and she moaned. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z They were reaching for her, touching her, tugging at her cloak, the hem of her skirt, her foot, her kg, her breast. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z She ran her hand down my hair and tugged lightly on the tips. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z They watched in astonishment as the little knight tugged his sword out of its scabbard and began brandishing it violently, hopping up and down in rage. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I tug on the bottom of the shirt. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z Using both hands, she tugged one of the heavy wooden doors open, revealing a large, high-ceilinged room filled with long tables. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Hanna, the little one, ran up to me as soon as I entered, tugging at my tzitzis like I was a dog on a leash. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z “No, I Boots!” said the little girl, tugging at his beard. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I tugged Jonas over to the side of the building near a dirty window. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “Yeah,” I said, digging my hands into the grass and tugging at the blades to pull them free. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z “But—” She tugged on one of her curls and narrowed her eyes. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z The flesh cloven along the bones, the ligaments dried to tug and taut as wires. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z I heard Osh yell behind me, but I kept on, the wind shoving me off balance, the current tugging at my legs, and my nightshirt heavy with water. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z The wind was blowing wildly about her, tugging at her skirt, tilting her hat rakishly to one side. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z I felt the warm tug of the past and the melancholy of absence—all of it a little jarring, accustomed as I was to the hermetic and youthful world of college. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z I rub my face and tug my phone out of the charger. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Her daughter sat stiffly on the sofa, tugging at the red ribbon that held her braided hair up in a ponytail. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z He began to teach Grover to growl on a certain tug of the leash, a rewarding enterprise. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z After clearing his throat and tugging at his collar, the Reverend continued. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “There,” said the roommate, giving her ear a last hearty tug, “you are cured. Now tell us what happened.” The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Next to the door was a cord and Prosper gave it two strong tugs. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z One tug and I was whipped across the ground. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z In the citadel and in the city, Sarai and Lazlo each felt the tug of the other, like a string fixed between their hearts. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z “This is your amazing disguise?” asked Pong, tugging at the handkerchief at his neck. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z A muscle in Henry’s jaw moves, and something soft, almost like a smile, tugs at his lips. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z As they crossed the street and entered the woods side by side, Gen tugged at Renee’s sleeve. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Major Major submitted meekly to Milo’s tugging and cowered in disgrace at his private table throughout the whole meal. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z He tugged at the handcuffs, wondering if it would be possible to break the chair. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z As I helped Father tug off his boots, I asked him something else that had been bothering me. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z I tug Ben’s sleeve, whispering, “These are graves, too. Holes where the towers collapsed, where people died.” Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z Someone tugs a seat belt over my shoulder and it clicks. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z I could fee1 warm ooze soaking into my sock, little dying snake heads tugging at my shoelaces. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Her voice drifted away as her fingers tugged at the individual petals. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z The robot started to tug on a quill, but it snapped off in her fingers. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Annabelle was wearing her big puffy coat and braids and a baseball cap, and Will tugged one braid playfully and said “Pippi.” A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I slip out of my jeans and wriggle into the gown, tugging the zipper up in back. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Nick and Leah end up talking about Doctor Who, and Leah tucks into the video game chair, tugging the frayed hem of her jeans. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z He had a black silk cord tied around his left forearm, and now he was tugging at it with his gloved right hand. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z I tug the tail ribbons and open the back to retrieve the note. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z They tugged at the loose threads in his sweater. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z She tugged at her mom’s coat and whispered, “Let me talk to Jack,” once, and then again. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z I tugged myself free, coming up from the inky pool with a sharp gasp. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I start kicking at it, and the crack spreads horizontally, and then Radar and I get our fingers inside the crack and start tugging. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z It’s like a gnawing, the tug of a rope wrapped around the end of my esophagus. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z I tug on the silver sheath of arrows, but it's caught on something, her shoulder blade, something, and finally yank it free. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Then he hoists the backpack onto his shoulder, already tugging his keys out of his pocket. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z For a moment they were both tugging, and then the handle came off. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z The one who was tugging at the little boy’s leg was thin and palely blond, and her hair was arranged in a straggly pile on the top of her head. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z The drakon tugged its head from the brick wall and screamed in rage. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Matty scolded his puppy, who had jumped to grab and tug at the frayed edge of the woman’s skirt. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z His finger caught the stretched-out collar of my shirt and gave it a tug. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I felt a tugging sensation in my gut, but I .had nothing around to help me. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z In the remaining free minutes, hopeful students often took turns tugging at the door, which remained stubbornly closed. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z But when I looked beyond our life on the islands, he became the moon itself, bent on tugging me back, as if I were made of sea instead of blood. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z He started tugging at the hem of his shirt again as if he were trying to drag himself down through the earth and disappear. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The woman stuck her leg out again and tugged up her cuff to assess the wooden post. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Pearl tugged her armful of bed slats higher and led Moody into the larger bedroom, which held nothing except a faded but clean twin mattress leaning against one wall. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z No matter which way I go, it seems like the other side is tugging harder. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z Simon squeezes my hand and tugs me forward, inhaling sharply. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z I had already put the firebox, the heaviest part, on its masonite sled, so with some tugging I soon had it aboard the cart. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z He tried to land on top of his bag in an effort to keep it from the men, but Clyde tugged it free. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z “We should really go, Mom,” I said, tugging at her pocketbook. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Parthia and Rome had been engaged in a tug of war for decades as provinces along the eastern border of Rome’s territory changed hands and shifted loyalties. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z He was lying back on the settee now, tugging a sock over his foot and trying to sound casual, but I knew he was anxious for my reaction. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I tug on my skirt, willing it to be longer, wanting it to cover the knocking in my knees. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z She grabbed Mama by the wrist and pulled her toward the back of the house, putting all her weight into tugging her mother along with one hand. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z The slate gray sea roiled, scraping the narrow strip of sand rhythmically, tugging at beach grass, digging and sucking loose the rocks at the shore's edge. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I notice a faint smile tugging at his lips. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z She tugged Ess up over the dunes, onto a pile of low flat rocks that baked all day in the sun. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z She set aside an evening, and the two of us sat at the kitchen table, scratching at bits of paper and tugging our hair. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z His hand lets go of my mouth and tugs at my pants, pulls them past my hips. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I pulled the pink woolen cap down over my ears and tugged my coat closed near my throat. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z When she came closer, I grabbed the tiny bow at her collar and yanked it off her dress with one hard tug. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z The sound of it tugged one corner of his mouth into a wry smile as he sank into the deep chair in front of the fire. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Bing starts to walk over and then something tugs on my father’s line and he’s reeling as fast as he can. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z As Z grabbed a fistful of wires and tugged them another foot or so out of the ceiling, Frankie stepped toward the window to see what was happening. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Grasping the point with his copper pincers, he began to tug it toward him, his muscles knotting. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Once in my half-sleep it seemed to me someone was tugging at my arm, but when I woke it was only Nathan clutching at me in his sleep. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z “Hey,” I say, tugging his ear the way I did when I was a kid, “I’m sorry I made you worry.” Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z When I stopped walking, she tugged at my arm. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “For instance,” she hoarsely whispered, “take the way they have one another here. Mad, I tell you, absolutely mad. Everybody belongs to every one else—don’t they? don’t they?” she insisted, tugging at Lenina’s sleeve. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z His mouse paws tugged at the hood until her mouth was freer, and she gulped at the frozen air. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z I steal away down the back hall, step out the door, then tug my shoes on and head toward a black sedan that is idling in the driveway. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Of yourself. I had to give you a little tug, but that happens.” Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z But I never got to see what the big guy was going to do, because as soon as he started digging in his bag, I felt a tug on my shoulder. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z I tugged at Otto’s ear and he, in response to the improvised game, swung his hand in the air, making a random Z. Bouain froze. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z The Ancient followed, however, giving a tug on his donkey’s lead rope. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z The bus rolls onto Lansing soil, and I don’t feel the tug I was expecting. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Cora hesitated and he tugged her roughly forward. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Angelica was beside the leading boy, tugging at his arm, urging him on. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I clear my throat and tug the napkin from my collar. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z There was a deep, insistent tugging, as though someone were trying to pull the very core of her out through her mouth. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z They demanded explanations from his father, raised their arms to make their points, tugged agitatedly at their beards, and moved back towards their room quite slowly. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z Rowan grabbed the man’s heavy, multilayered robe, tugging it over his head, and both he and Tyger helped the High Blade up to the surface, where he gasped, coughed, and sputtered. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Muhammad grabs my arm like some backward, uncouth man and tugs me. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z "Mom,” said Toby, tugging at his mother’s arm, "look at Bunnicula. How did he get out of his cage? He looks scared.” Bunnicula 1979-03-01T00:00:00Z On the surface, the line tender, the family, the police, and the paramedics wait for four tugs on the line. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Mama and Aunt Rose laughed, and as Aunt Rose began to run water to wash the plates, Ophie tugged on her mama’s sleeve. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Anointing her hands with cornmeal and oil, she rubbed and kneaded, pulled and tugged, and turned that baby from both the inside and the outside until finally he was in a position to come out. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Stick stepped away, tugging the lines of his jacket back into place. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z It wasn’t the wounds that kept us bent, that tugged at our shoulders, so much as it was the fatigue. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z The vine around his ankle tugged at him, bit into his flesh, anchored itself there, and sent a new shoot upward. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Harry tugged the cloak up again, but the damage was done. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I tug it out of the bag and decline it—but then I feel bad, so I text her. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z The corners of Father Masego’s lips tug into a deeper smile. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I felt a constant tug and pull, this sense that every time I opened my eyes, I was reaching for her through the dark. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Remora twisted the dead bolt and tugged the door open. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z And with a few tugs at the knot, the rope fell away. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z “You okay?” she says, brows tugging together in concern. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z “I was out on the cliffs and went without my lunch, and I know Mr. Crawley was there earlier on. What will happen to her? Will tugs get her off, do you think?” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Needles twitched and grunted, as if his clothes had become full of tiny, invisible knives, shanking him with every tug of a pant leg. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z They found the likeliest path down and began tugging at the dead wood. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Chess tugged on her arm, trying to pull her away. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z There was a boy in her class who tugged at her heart—the quiet boy in the back—but he was from one of the important families. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z So man tugs on a sock, And this is sheep. Neighborhood Odes 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z A guy in front with his hand on my chains, tugging me so that I have to either fall down or tiptoe hop. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I tugged my black veil down to my chin and strode in through the wrought-iron gates. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z They tugged at my clothes, trying to pull me back, but I felt compelled to walk forward to the very edge of the chasm. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes, mounted on the sawhorse in the harness-room, with collars and hames and tugs hung all about him, Jody rode out beyond the room. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z It made a high thin sound as it shivered through the stones of the ringwall and tugged at the tent ropes. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “Ron, catch—and GO!” he yelled, throwing one of the wands to him; then he bent down to tug Griphook out from under the chandelier. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I was trying to follow the sound, but then Jacob Black was there, tugging on my hand, pulling me back toward the blackest part of the forest. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Rocky squinted at Chess, then yanked on Other-Finn’s arm the same way Chess was tugging on Finn. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z She was shaking even before his fingers worked her shirt buttons, tugged at the drawstring of her trousers. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z It don’t come out the first tug, or the second. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z The kid pulled at my fingers, tugged at the camera. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Between the two of us, we push and drag and tug that coffin out the narrow door, upend it, turn it around, and put it in the room next door. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z His face darkened and he tugged at his collar to help himself breathe. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Jay pulled and tugged her hair back into place while giving me sidelong looks. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z "Sugared spaghetti with glazed meatballs and honeydew spinach. Sweetie," she taunted, tugging away in play. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z I could stay all day, but Olly eventually tugs me back to shore. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z But at that moment Faro gave a small, impatient tug and a small bark, which came clearly up the hill to my ears. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z Then she tugs my arm closer, pushes my sleeve up, and cups my hand between her own. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z She tugged it clear on the third try, and held it up for him, a gory four-inch stiletto of irregular steel. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z He knocked and waited what seemed like an interminable while until the door was opened with a tug on a string that ran from the door-knob to the top of the stairs. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I tugged on my hair with both hands, turned in a full circle to make sure there were no cameras on the houses or the lampposts, and set off down the sidewalk. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z She grabbed it, he tugged, she pulled, he growled, she giggled, and Jello called Kapu home. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt something tug at my shoulder—no more than a tug—and I dashed onto the slope, and then began staggering upward, zigzagging from boulder to boulder to keep protection at my back. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She dragged the best dress onto Lyra’s skinny frame, tugged it straight, fished a bit of red ribbon out of the tangle in a drawer, and brushed Lyra’s hair with a coarse brush. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z The plastic sheeting on the roof rose here and there, tugged by the wind. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z Despite Sasuke’s protests, Hideo forces him to stand still while he wraps the blue scarf around his brother’s neck and tugs his collar up higher. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The rigging for the horses was so perfecdy balanced that the team turned at the slightest tug of the reins. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z By tugging on one at a time, he rolled the log down over the rocks until it slid into the water. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z It was not an especially strong tug, and it was not the sort of tug that Miss Mallory usually felt with her orphans. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z The line was taut as a banjo string, and the merest tug would snap it on and blind the shivering quarry in a blaze of light. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Otto bounced against my back as Songololo followed us, the stake in her hand so it wouldn’t tug on her wrist anymore. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z He blinked in the breeze that tugged at his slicked-down hair. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z The cold began to tug at her, it whispered promises in her ear. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z And both of them felt the strangest sensation, as if little ghost hands were reaching inside and tugging at their ribs to make them follow. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I adjust my wristband, fix my helmet, and tug on the bottom of my jersey. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Baba tugged at my sleeve and something glowed green in the dark. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The woman’s lips press into an unfriendly line, and I tug at Mom’s arm to leave, so they won’t get into an argument. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z Henry looks up into his eyes, speechless, and Alex tugs him down into another all-consuming kiss, and Henry bears down on him fully, pressing him into the bed. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z The rangers parted to let him through, though one mare whinnied and shied away till Rory gave her reins a sharp tug. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Blackberry looked up, tugged out his paws and ran back. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z It tugged on her sleeve and elbowed at her thoughts. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I tug my hair over one shoulder and bend over. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z My heart tugs to go there, but Toño’s tug is stronger. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z Here it was as though the riot was gone and I felt the tug of sleep, seemed to move out upon black water. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Once again, I felt off balance, as if I was playing tug-of-war and the person I was tugging against let go. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Koffi felt a tug, felt her taking back the splendor with a viselike grip. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z “Mark my words, you’ll pay for this!” he warned viciously as he tugged at the ropes some more. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z She clicks and tugs until the horse finally steps onto the gravel. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The hinge had been well made and did not give way until they had put it to a great deal more tugging and biting. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z In the chaos, Rachel tugged on my sleeve. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Without saying anything, she tugged gently at his mane and led him round to the end of the big barn, where the Seven Commandments were written. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z “The rest of you hold on to Silkworm so I don’t pull her over with me, and later on, if you feel three tugs on the string, start hauling me up again!” James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z Arya tugged at the Weasel's matted hair, thinking it might be best to hack it off. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z But I got a hold of the emotion, and just gave Tommy’s arm a tug. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z If only he could reach out and tug at her lips to remove the sad smile on her face. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “What have I done to her?” he moans, tugging his hair. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z He tugged off his muddy sock and tossed it clumsily away from him. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He pinches my jacket at the elbow and tugs just slightly. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z I run outside and around back, but he isn’t sitting at the river, patiently waiting for a fish to tug the end of his line. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Not long after Naomi began looking through the enormous racks of children’s coats, checking the prices, Cari and Beto tugged at her sleeve. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Suddenly, with a burst of strength and a wail that surely reaches down to the basement, Ma gives a fierce tug and then a hefty shove. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Don’t feed the cat at the table,” said Mother, tugging me back to earth. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Read to me, I say, my eyes and scalp already stinging from the tug of the brush through my hair. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z And the next day, and the day after that, Ess scrambled down from the bed each morning and immediately began to tug at the blankets, squealing when they toppled over onto her head. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “Keep still,” he says to her, tugging at his hair. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z A mother tugging a toddler along the sidewalk froze in place when she saw my trunk. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z When I hear birds beginning to chirp, I get so angry, I tug at the sheets and arrange the pillow over and over again. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Margo tugged on my jeans leg; I looked down at her, and she was smiling goofily. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z I shiver, tug my scarf up higher over my mouth, and wipe a few snowflakes from my lashes. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She cut through the last strand, gave a tug, and the string fell off. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z I hand him the bag of fudge Granddad and I bought in Edgartown, and the way his face lights up at the chocolate tugs at my heart. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z I tugged it free and the window came open easily. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He just sat there and laughed while Lady went crazy barking and tugging on her chain. Doing Time Online 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I tug my pants down, trying to hide my toes. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z She tugged harder on his arm, pulling him back to his feet. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z A sudden breeze tugs at the layered paper sails. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z She tugged at my braid and put her forefinger over my trembling mouth. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z The wind ruffled their fur and tugged at the grass, which smelled of thyme and self-heal. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I tugged away, but Mama took hold of my arms. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z I pull and tug the back of the frame until it creaks open, and then slide the photo out gently, so that it won’t tear. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z For a moment, I don’t speak, though I feel a tug of curiosity. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Her voice is extra polite, and she tugs nervously on her work scrubs. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I take a step back and tug, trying to wrench free of his grasp. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He tugged at the collar of his shirt as if it choked him. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z Emily tugged on the straps of her backpack and assessed the building and street. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The old man’s shrill cackle sounded as he tugged his donkey to its feet. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z The right shoe kept tugging him along, but not as fast. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Tonight in the palace, she was still awake when the vision began to pull at her, like fingers gently tugging her toward a deep blue pool. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z A line of barges hauled by a tug moved upriver. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z A very fashionable toddler in a peacoat gives us wide eyes and tugs on her father’s hand. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z I tug on the pool cue, and we walk through the atrium toward the main lobby. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z “Maybe there’s something hidden behind these shelves,” Natalie said, tugging on the wood frame of one that held boxes of granola bars. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z After a moment he pointed across the room and tugged at Jonathan’s leg. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z She reached up and tugged on the curtain and studied the dust as it rose up in the air and swirled and swooped. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z Finally he tightens the bandage, tugs my shirt back into place, and pulls away. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z But they kept slipping, especially on the hills, and I would have to tug and pull at them to keep them going forward. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Fetterlings snapped cuffs around their wrists and ankles and tugged them out the door. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z They struggled for a moment, tugging, till the woman wrenched the weapon from his fingers and clouted him across the temple with its butt. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z When she sees me, she tugs the sleeve of her dress down, but I see the edge of a white bandage on her arm. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z As in a dream, Matthias gave the door a gentle tug. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Ever so quickly I reach out my right hand, grab a sleeve, and give it a swift tug. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z His eyes were smiling and he seemed almost to be rocking in her arms, and she felt again the tug of love for him. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I turned to walk out of Wilfrido’s office when I felt a tug at my shoulder. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Baby Girl tug on my dress, say, “Tum-my hurt,” and she rubbing her belly. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z She made a few slow jokes about my feet getting cold, and tugged me along to the now-strange building. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Otto was being a total brat, though, sitting on my face and pulling at my ears, then ignoring me when I tugged his ears back. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z The Amagqirha’s face had gone pale, and she gripped my wrist and tugged me to the door. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The tugging caused her necklace—three rows of big, multicolored beads—to clack. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z She slipped it into my jacket pocket, then tugged on my coat like she was about to button it, but instead pulled me dose. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z We held the rose of Sharon branches in our open arms, held them close to our chests while the cold black water swirled all around us, trying to tug us back into the current. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Someone tugged on his sleeve, breaking him from his thoughts; Chuck had come back. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She held it boldly in both hands, close to his mouth, and tugged it while the cub growled playfully and braced his big, covered feet. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Finally, we head back to the car, and as we walk, I catch up to Mustafa and tug on his arm. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Her Twiggy bun is gone, and Baba tugs gently on her braid. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He reached over and tugged one of my braids. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z But after a few tugs on the sheet, I figured, why bother? City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z The pony boy leading the colt to the post tugged him on his way. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z When Mama asked if she would drink Fanta, she shook her head, still tugging at the ribbon. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z My face feels hot, and my eye is tugging hard into a corner. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I pressed my thumb against the edge of the piece of glass and felt an unpleasant tugging sensation followed by a sharp pain. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I stare through the glass, tugging at my backpack straps, although they are fine. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z Anya hooked her hands under his shoulder and tugged him, trying to prompt him to sit up. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Palmer kept tugging at his parents: “Look, there’s one!...Look at that one!” Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z He tugs me sideways to let a woman and her kid go by. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z I tugged them open and felt cool, dry air brush past me. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He tugged back the collar of his shirt. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z In case of attack by an inmate—or any violent situation we could not control—we were to pull the pin out of the top of our radio by tugging on the lanyard. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z It tugged and drew at him as he slogged out of the surf, keeping the food high. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z “No,” said Frank, “and I don’t think it’s a job for the tugs either. It’s a ship-breaker who’s going to make money this time.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Even though they’re high above us, I duck and tug at the belt on Ma’s overcoat to pull her back from the edge of the cliff. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z The wind whipped around the boy, tugging at his clothes, making his hair ripple. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z He wants to escape, wants to catch up with his brothers, but Mutti tugs back. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z She was being pulled along by two policemen, each tugging at one of her arms as she dragged her feet. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z The city man looked faint, but Honor and Hunter had not only watched the common and counted-on birthings farm people see, but had tugged and twisted newborns from all sorts of canals. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z One of them tugs the woman by her long braid, and the rest lean forward, eyes leering to catch her reactions. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I tugged at the edge of my towel to demonstrate. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “I guess it’s time to go,” I said, waiting for a voice to tell me otherwise, or invisible arms to tug me back. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z We both stand, and he tugs me with him to the open door of the train car. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z As though something was pulling at her, tugging at her hem. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Noah was tugging on Stephanie’s folder, but I pushed him away from her. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z And he motioned to the Chief Courtier, who presented himself smartly before the Red Cow and began to tug at the star. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Another smile tugged at the corners of her lips. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z His fingers were long and bony, always moving, scratching at his beard, tugging at an ear, drumming on a table, twitching, twitching, twitching. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I tug her hand so that Mama looks at me instead of at Ma. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z I felt a tug of sadness—I’d nearly forgotten this memory. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The commissioner tugged ever so gently at his French cuff. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z I started to step forward, but my friend tugged at my dress, and I stopped in my tracks just as Auntie Fatmata called out the family name: “Suma.” Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Then I stroked grease into the leftover bush-ball, tugging it straight, then letting it go, watching it shrink back into dark brown cotton candy. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z I shut the closet door and tugged my shirt over my head. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z “All right, choose your guys,” Coach Johnson ordered as he tugged at his belt buckle. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z "Cleaning up the graffiti," said Mr. Khan, tugging at his beard. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z I hold my breath and tug at the book; Phil teasingly pulls it back. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z She tugged on it, but it was tightly locked. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z In my peripheral vision, I see the blond, freckly-faced girl on third base take a quick peek at her coach, who tugs at his right earlobe, and then brushes a finger beneath his nose. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z Pollard tipped back in the irons and Seabiscuit tugged on his hands, picking off six furlongs in 1:12X, marvelous time. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Otto tugged lightly on the fur he gripped, turning it in a different direction. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Mudd stood at one end of the sofa, took firm grip of the heel and sole, and tugged. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The first sight I see when I open up my eyes the next morning is the glum upside-down face of Chou against the background of cloudy skies as she tugs at my hair. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Matthias had merely tugged the lead sharply and quickened his pace. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z The whole way, I tug at my hoodie strings and wipe my palms along my jeans. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Zane tugged open a dresser drawer and rifled through the contents. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z My father tugged thoughtfully at his beard for a moment. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He tugs at the collar of his flannel shirt. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z My heart wants to make it true, even as something darker tugs it away. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z “Seventh,” I say, tugging on Boomer’s leash to get him to slow down. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Henry takes his hand, one corner of his mouth tugging gently upward. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z With fingers weakening in the cold, Anya tugged futilely at the barbed rope on the outside. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z They had started off up Orchard Avenue in a sprawly column when Marshall suddenly stopped and tugged at Melanie’s arm. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Shay drifted slowly past, letting the breeze tug her along. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Moon Orchid tugged at the first shirt for half an hour, and she folded it crooked, the buttonholes not lined up with the buttons at all. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z A smile tugged at her lips, even if she tried to hide it. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Hassan sat down on the bed and tugged at his stubbly second chin. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z But his words were carried off by the stiff wind, and the others, tugging and twisting at the coarse ropes, didn't hear him, didn't reply. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She tells her mother to remember to listen for the buzzer and then tugs on her coat. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Miss Mallory had a Talent for matching orphans to families—she felt a tug, deep in her chest, she said, when she sensed that two people truly belonged together, and she just knew. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z He was dead weight as she tugged him forward. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z It floated on the water, and the breeze tugged it out away from the dock. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z I lunged for it, tugging away blocks so hard, the small section of wall tumbled to the floor. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z He was tugging at the chain of the Horcrux around his neck: Harry was visited by a desire to seize it and throttle him. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “Love you, Sunshine,” she said as I was tugged away by Mrs. Moss. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z A smile tugged at the edge of her mouth. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z It was a hard struggle, but she tugged out the little scarlet flower with her strong teeth and laid it by his right hand. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He wasn’t necessarily sorry for what he was about to do, but...the old want still tugged at him. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I tug lightly on the strands, forcing her hair to grow, and soon it tumbles over her shoulders in coiled ribbons. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Meera knelt, undid a twist, pulled at a corner, tugged deftly here and there, and suddenly the direwolf was bounding free. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Thunder rumbled, and a rainy gust of wind tugged at his jacket collar. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The galaxies would tug on one another, eventually pulling the fabric of space-time together; the balloon would begin to deflate. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z I have to tug hard to open the fridge door, and the only thing inside is a head of wilting cabbage and a six-pack—of root beer. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z He tugged gently, walking his fingers up to my elbows, easing me down. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z I tugged open the outer doors of the Archives and stepped into the entry hall, my eyes adjusting to the red tint of the sympathy lamps. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I tugged on the ends of my newly cropped hair. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z “Perhaps the tugs will get her off when the tide makes,” I said. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z He tugged up his jeans to almost cover his boxers. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z With a reluctant tug on Traveller’s reins, he turns back toward his men. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z There was a tug, but I kept my chin up. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Their little bodies twitched and stiffened; their limbs moved jerkily as if to the tug of unseen wires. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Constantin's room had a balcony, and the balcony overlooked the river, and we could hear the hooing of the tugs down in the darkness. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z Cassiopeia burst into fits of laughter while Penelope, eyes modestly shielded with one hand, walked across the room to give the bellpull a tug. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z A passing dog lets out a small yelp and tugs his leash in our direction. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z A girl I’ve never even seen before looks into the library and tugs at her friend’s shirt to get her attention. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Then she reached up, tugged, felt the tips of her fingers graze a slip of paper. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z The more I whimpered, the harder she tugged. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He tugged up the legs of his trousers a bit, as though to preserve their natty crease. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z We’re almost all the way back to the subway station before he finally stops tugging me along. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z In fact I was laughing because the dentist had to tug and pull and strain so much and it seemed really funny to me. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Hyacinth climbed down from her bunk, shoved her feet into her bear slippers, and tugged on her favorite fuzzy sweatshirt, which she had stolen from Oliver. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Her voice tugged at my will and someone pushed from the rear, so I was freed. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Carter tugged harder and there was a clatter like a bag of flat river stones upended onto the tabletop. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I tugged up the corner of my shirt to show my bandage. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Lily tugged down her hat and I held my breath. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z I was tugging at my arm but he wouldn’t let go, and I couldn’t get my cannula on with only one hand. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z I saw the smile tug at his lips again. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Just then, I heard a toilet flush and Rose stepped into the living room, tugging on her hair. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z At the slightest tug, Liam turned, his blue eyes lit up in surprise. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Not too close but on its way, like a wingbeat, like the cooling of the wind, the slight initial tug of an undertow. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Since it has no knob, she tugs at the bars over the window until the heavy door creaks open. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z When he began to wipe his exhaust pipes, he discovered they wiggled, loosened by all those tugging paws. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z Now, however, the snowdrifts tugged at my wool skirt as I wobbled my way along a packed and icy trail. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z He tugged off his sweater and his shirt and wrapped a large towel around his shoulders, huddling near the range, rocking back and forth as the cold gradually left his body. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Lissa tugged at the dog’s collar, trying to pull him away from the tree. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z They had left dinner defrosting on the counter for her, and seeing the Tupperware sweating on the countertop made something tug at Graces heart in the most painful of ways. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The tugging sensation became more intense, painful even, but there was something exhilarating about seeing all that salt water. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z She owned herself for a few hours every week was how she looked at it, to tug weeds, pluck caterpillars, thin out the sour greens, and glare at anyone planning incursions on her territory. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z She looked as if she might collapse at any minute, but she still had fight left in her and tugged the bag back toward her—surprising Z, who let go. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Malik tugs at the strings of his hoodie. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z She tugged at its hand, but it was like trying to pull a planet. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z A desperate smile tugged at the corners of his mouth. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Now I sighed, tugged on it, and managed to get it open. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z The sand tugged at her toes, making her sink in. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Jinny turned a somersault and felt the extra weight tugging at her skin, the odd heaviness of her wet clothes. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I tug as hard as I can without losing my balance, but the crystal doesn’t come out of the cliff. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z After we eat, I take his hand and tug him toward the water. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z When I was finally up near the front, I felt a tug at my arm. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Twin forces that tugged at us first in one direction and then in another, and which was the stronger no one could say. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z I skidded to a stop and tugged down the brim of my cap to conceal my face. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I shut my eyes, and Abby’s fingertips tug softly next to my eyelid. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z When she was opposite our house, Lily gave Oscar a tug, crossed over, and stood facing her. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z “The office of the King’s Huntress has many secrets,” Kaisa said, a smile tugging at the corners of her mouth. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The tug bore down on their shell, belching black smoke, its whistle shrieking, its horn blaring. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Beatrice’s stepbrother rose stealthily, tugged off his new sneakers, and crept forward. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z But when he looked at Lizzie, there was a sickening tug down deep in his gut. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z “They’ll argue a bit first no doubt, like all foreigners. Here come the tugs.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z An invisible thread tugs me toward sleep, but I want to be awake. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z The ropes tightened; the steeds labored; Taran heaved and tugged at the immovable cauldron. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z When Pollard, who called the horse Pops, sat outside the stall, reading the paper while Seabiscuit was cooled out, the horse would tug his hot walker off course to snuffle his jockey’s hands. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I tugged her arm again, and again she shook me off. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z She tugs again, and I run with her, and we jump into the car. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z With a thumping heart, I carefully slipped the dress over my head and shimmied it down, tugging at the bottom with my toes. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z He waited patiently for the tide to come up, tugged the Bayliner off the bank, and towed it back to Caloosa Cove. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z I twisted my braid, tugging till my sore scalp hurt. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z Ron came to an abrupt halt, but Hermione took him by the elbow and tugged him on up the stairs. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He’d tug at my father’s pant legs during church sermons, roam the shadows of restaurant tables, publicly address his mother by her given name: all these spoils of our American life. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z A smile tugs at the corner of his mouth. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z She tugged against the night riders who gripped her tight. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Inside we could hear the faint rasping as the two mice tugged on the bolt handle, working it back. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z He tugged at the skin of his neck and then fished out a damp roll of bills and peeled off several. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I tug a pretty long board out of the heap. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z Then came a tug and a soft rustling as the new face was pulled down over the old. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The man in my stomach is back, tugging at me. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z He tugged the beanie off his head and ran his hand through his hair. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Way up in the sky, along with the sea gulls, my kite, tugging up and up to catch the last gold flash of sun. Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Kasim looks around and I tug at the sleeve of his coat. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Father Damian tugged at his collar, adjusted his glasses, and rubbed his nose, and she wondered if he was thinking of something, anything, to do since he had no answers for her. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z It resisted; he tugged harder, bracing his shoulder against the door. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z As Frankie and Bailey rushed on ahead, Harry tugged me by the sleeve. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I reach up my hand and lightly tug at his pant leg. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The second mate tugged sheepishly at the ends of his dreadlocks. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He pulls the undershirt up out of his belt and tugs it over his head, exposing his bare furry chest to the entire train. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Cathy is tugging my arm and I know whatever I do next will make her mad forever. The House on Mango Street 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally, wordlessly, she grabbed for her clothes, tugged them on. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z She stopped tugging at her rope when he entered the house. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z I tug open one of the heavy blue curtains so that a bit of light slips into the dark room. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Ophie sat on the cold floor and let her mother tug at her hair as she considered the day before her. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Zu jerked when she felt the warm skin of my hand against hers, and tried to tug away. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z The car pulled away, and Henry tugged at his sleeve. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z He gave a sharp tug and held out one of his molars. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z With that tug, I finally opened my eyes, looked up and, to my relief, saw a perfectly symmetrical and hole-free canopy above me. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z The picture tugs at my heart and knots up my stomach. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I tugged on the grate, and it lifted a few inches before catching on something. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The storm door clanked fiercely like murderers were at the door, tugging and shaking to break in. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Gilly shoved and pushed and tugged the heavy chair to a place opposite the red encyclopedia. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z For one moment, he watched, satisfied, as the glider tugged at the string in his hand and the poem fluttered. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z She reached a large wooden door at the end of the hall, and the tug in her navel grew more pronounced, more insistent. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z A long line of peasants like Anya waited at the windowed building’s huge doors, nervously tugging at shirts or hats, holding long scrolls of paper, or talking in hushed voices to a person beside them. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z “Come on,” she said, tugging him up again. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Pastor Tom tugged at his beard and shook his head. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z The goat screamed, feeling its beard tugged painfully, and it jerked back. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z To emphasize his point, he tugged at one of the tassels hanging from the garment’s four corners. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Rani tugs at me and shouts, "Come on!" Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z The anchor had bitten deep as he slept, and he strained on the rope to pull the Frog forward and tug the anchor loose. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt a slight, promising tug and then the line was unexpectedly light. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Tucker’s face lifted, a smile tugging at his lips. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z The word is tugging at a recent memory. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Bigger heard someone near him; then someone was tugging at the shovel in his hands. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z A vague memory started tugging at her—the way Reyna brushed her hair behind her ear, the silver ring she wore with the torch and sword design. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Miss Mallory put a hand to her chest, where an unwelcome tug had been growing all morning. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Sender gave another tug of the rope, sending me under. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z At Mr. P’s Tommy O’Brien had snuck up from behind to tug a braid. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z That maybe if I tug this hat on hard enough, down over my entire face, it might make me disappear, or turn me into a rabbit. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Lesser waves dragged at him, trying to tug him back down the sand in their outgoing rush, and the mist parted and closed above him, and later a sleety rain beat on him. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z Anyhow, I put my hand on the line and give it a tug and then a weird thing happens. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z The idea that had tickled and tugged in her mind since Mark’s mom first called was alive and in her room with her. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I could just see it: the winter’s day, the crowds on the rooftops, the balloon tugging at its ropes. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Mini tugged her arm, trying to pull her into the portal. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He tugged it out, jerked the cloth away impatiently and went numb all over with the shock of what he saw. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z With an impatient yank, she tugs another sari off the line. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z However, a smile began to tug at her lips—and she soon found it reflected on his face. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Once out of North Hampden I walked slowly, extremely puzzled, an undertow of anxiety tugging at my thoughts. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z The tension in the air was as taut as the glass string I was tugging with my bloody hands. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The corners of his mouth tug down, and he gives me a grave look. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Father Time tugged at his sheet of a beard. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Ashe paused, and a tiny smile tugged at his lips, “Say, did any of you ever carry on a thought conversation without knowing it?” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z I tug on the drawer, hard, but the lock is too strong. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z There was a moment’s uncertain pause before the energy responded with a tug, somewhere near her navel. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z The master studied my sister, then tugged his waistcoat over his belly. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z And as Miss Mallory did so, she felt yet another tug in her chest. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Coach’s brow creases for a sec before a smile tugs at one corner of her very thin lips. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Four tugs from the bottom of the quarry signal that the child is found. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Mouse Girl tugs on my raggedy T-shirt to hold me back as she elbows her way ahead. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Her fingers wove the sweetgrass in her lap, twisting and tugging the strands into perfect place. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Seth tugged the handle, but the door was locked. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z I tug at the fingers of my fuzzy pink mittens. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He began snoring even as we tugged at him. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The aunties loved to tug on our tightly braided cornrows, because it hurt so much but left no evidence of their abuse. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt the night leash tug on my wrist. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z She tugs at the hem of her shirt, then clasps her hands in front of her. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Victor tugged the false beard from, his chin. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z He gave me a long stare, and something tugged inside me. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z He tugged a cord tight and knotted it before he answered. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z I smile and motion for her to tug it forward. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z “You two have certainly gotten dose,” Mom said the following weekend while she helped me tug the roll-away cot from the overstuffed hall closet. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z The force of the Underworld tugged at her like dark gravity. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The redbeard moved a little closer to the mirror and tugged at a particularly stubborn hair. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z I call to Ruby, but the wind tugs at my words and I know she’ll never hear me. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z Slowly Brand stooped and tugged at one end of a steel tier. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Zu tugged the sleeve of my jacket and pointed through the trees to our left. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He seems to decide on the bench, gives his trousers a tug and sits down. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z “Besides,” he said, tugging at the collar, “I don't think I can get another thing in here.” Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Hands returned to hair, and the yanking and tugging began all over again. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z I unhook my bra and let it drop to the floor, and then I grab his hands and tug so he stands. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Then he marched back to Laxmi’s cousin and tugged at a pocket of her overcoat. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z "Madam, the queen's post arrived through the back entrance," a servant announces as she tugs the glistening ribbons of a gold-and-white post-balloon. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Aaron tugged on her sleeve and his eyes were full of mischief. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z But Alice was tugging at Malcolm’s arm and making him stand up, so he turned away from the dæmons for a moment. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z And all that tugging and all that smoothing makes me think about your dress, too, wondering if it is too short or just right. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z He tugs my foot and bounces his eyebrows at me, and I giggle like a teenybopper. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Rishi watched as the corners of her lips tugged upward in spite of herself. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Then not just a tug, a real pull. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Sam got up and tugged on his leash, but Mole would not move. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z He grabbed for her arm but instead tugged at her blouse. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “You let go first,” I said, tugging back. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z He tugged at the wheel, trying to remember which way to turn it. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z I let the words out, each one tugging and pulling at my lips as they fight to stay in. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z We come to another crosswalk and he tugs me back from standing too close to the edge. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z She dropped to her knees and gave the tail a tentative tug. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z She tugs a pocket pack of tissues out of her purse and hands me one. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I tug on old Mr. Juarez’s sleeve and ask what happened. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Courtney tugs on his arm and he slips off behind her without having found me and so I turn back into a person. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z She lifted the strap of reindeer hide holding the latch in place, and tugged hard against the frost binding the door shut. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z As James and Maddie tugged the book back and forth in front of Emily, the bar code waved like a black-and-white flag until it finally got her attention. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I kept my eyes down as I tugged on my other sock and boot, too embarrassed to look her in the eye. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He wasn’t much of a match for his colt, who tugged away at the bridle, begging to run. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I wormed my way up to the auto-mobile and tugged on Granddaddy’s coat as the owner shouted “Sorry! She’s not for sale!” and climbed out of the machine. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Then there was a thin, painful tug on his neck—he realized with horror that it was the strap of his weapon. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z The cop moved behind Moss, and seconds later, he felt a gentle tug on the chain. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z A tug and several small motorboats headed out toward the Tern, but it was useless. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Such was a man whose sleeve I tugged. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z He tugged at his lip again and frowned. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The collar was not tight, but by no amount of tugging, twisting or shaking was I ever able to get it off. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z Nailer clambered through a service duct, tugging at copper wire and yanking it free. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z But he just squeezes Simon's shoulders, and then tugs him closer. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Matthew tugged her ponytail as he passed by and headed down the stairs. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The Polish girl tugged at my sleeve and gave me a concerned look. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Cabinets opened fine with a little extra tug, and they could lift Grandma’s biggest, heaviest pot from beneath the counter when they worked together. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z She ran over the snow and tugged at his sleeve. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Hazel tugged on his arm and Jack wriggled his way up. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z He tugged at the thin metal railing of her verandah, as though to check how durable it was, how safe, and she liked that he did that. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z She winks and tugs at his tie, which matches the deep maroon of her suit, just like they planned. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I don’t think she’s talking to me until she tugs on my sleeve and says it again. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z I'm about to move to another rack when I feel Darius tug at my dress. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I feel a gentle hand tug on my little finger and I look to see Geak’s face staring up at me, her eyes big and wet. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z But no matter what I do, and despite myself, I am pulling on my snowpants, wadding my skirt in between my legs, tugging thick woolen socks on over my shoes, stuffing my feet into boots. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I tug at my ponytail for lack of anything better to do while I think of a response. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z That’s when I see the legitimate sadness tugging at the corners of her mouth. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Mr. Stone tugged the shutters open and then screamed, nearly falling over himself as he stumbled back. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Every few seconds she would give it a tug, and I had to tug back—undoing what she’d just done—so that she could know I was OK. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z I began to tug and twist with renewed fervor. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “But I look so peculiar,” she said, tugging at the neckline. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z He stuck his right index finger into his mouth and began to tug at the nail. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z Ten feet of soaring, plunging sailfish, it leaped, arched like a rainbow, dived, sank deep, tugged the line taut, rose, flew, fell, rose. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z These clumps grew so large, particularly in the absence of oxygen, that they tugged the membrane of the red cell until the normal disk was warped into a crescent-shaped, dysmorphic “sickle cell.” The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z Beto’s sheet caught on the scarecrow’s pointing finger, and he blushed as he tugged it carefully off. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z One of the tugs steamed away while the other still stood by. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I bent down to pull the shoe from under the concrete and tugged and pulled at it but it felt like something was pulling it back. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z As she tugged the boy along, he swingled his head around to see me. The Unfinished Angel 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z A pink balloon is tied to someone’s mailbox, bobbing and tugging through the air. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z A smile tugged at the corner of Percy’s mouth. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Audrey squealed fifteen minutes later, and tugged me into the house. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z She tugs her hand out of mine, rubs her palms together, and settles in to explain. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z He heard Koffi's tentative steps beside him, felt the unease lapping at him, but he still couldn’t ignore that tug, the irresistible pull leading him on. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Only Fern could get away with tugging on Pa like that, although I also wanted to know. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z And that ever-so-slight tug holds me to the finite and mortal world below. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z I gave the quilt another tug, and finally, gradually, I had the monkey in my hand. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Molly tugged her along, squeezing hard, and Cora enjoyed being led. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z She was wary of how sometimes when the music tugged, you might suddenly be next to a man and you didn’t know what he might do. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z I feel tapping and tugging and a vague sense my skin is being stretched beyond the limits of its elasticity. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z "It's the heat," I say, tugging my collar. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z A memory tugged at Chess’s brain, one that was so painful and from so long ago that he could only reassemble bits and pieces of it. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I tugged at one of my damp pigtails and nodded. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Before I can answer, another hand tugs on my sleeve, a woman who has overheard the conversation. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z She took a deep breath and tugged her cart across the field, glad there were trees to hide her little house from the road. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z In spite of his delight in Bilbo’s company Frodo felt a tug of regret as they passed out of the Hall of Fire. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z The line tugs again, then almost goes whipping from his hands. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Her eyebrows tug down, and she slowly pulls her arm away and rights herself. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z Uncle Jet tugged on his shoulder and Nathan hoisted him up. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The small boy ran over to his mother, who was inspecting one of the ubiquitous Santa Clauses—OVER 6000 ON DISPLAY! the signs said—and he tugged urgently at the hem of her coat. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z My mother tugs my shirt before I can get out the door. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Harry felt a great tug, then the cloak slid off his face. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Chaol moved them out of line, giving her chain a fierce tug. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Chief jokingly tugged at the satin lapels of his black jacket. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I try to yank and tug away, which only makes his grip tighter. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z This was what her tugging had foretold—the world breaking to bits, the sky falling. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Noodles and I got up to see what the fuss was, but before we could get to the window, Ms. Janice came dashing from the back, tugging at her shirt and buttoning her skintight pants. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Without any further ceremony, he drops to his knees and starts undoing Henry’s belt, tugging at the fastenings of his pants. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Every few steps, Anya had to tug gently on the rope to get Zvezda away from whatever plant he was nibbling on. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z “His wet diaper’s frozen solid. Should I tug it? Will it tear his skin off?” Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He tugs at the waistband of my tights. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Lefty gives a tug on the rope, then another. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Coraline knelt and took the cold ring in her hands, and she tugged upward as hard as she could. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z He tugs on a lever and a section of the ship falls open, becoming a short staircase. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z He reaches over from the passenger seat and tugs on my ear. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z I tugged her pink hat down and straightened it. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z She tugs at the sleeve of her tunic. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z He stopped her and tugged her in a different direction. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z I shifted my shoulders a little, feeling the dull tug of the stitches across my back. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “You carved a perfect circle,” he said, a soft smile tugging at his lips. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z The cousins tugged the rope tight between them, prepared to pounce. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He tugged on a small round medallion that was suspended from a silver chain around his neck. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Without warning, he skittered back up the giant web and tugged one of its strings. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z To my annoyance, my heart tugs sharply at the sight of him. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Even from the edge of the valley, Annabeth could feel its power tugging at her soul. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He wrapped the hairs around a thumb and tugged. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He tugs me closer—so close that our chests are mashed together, which is actually pretty unnerving. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z She tugged at the scarf; the embroidery at the edges felt coarse and uncomfortable against her neck. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He gave it a tug and it slid back toward him easily. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z We had just turned down one of many ravaged cleaning supply aisles when she gave my arm a tug. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Kote slowly removed his shirt, grimacing and sucking his breath through his teeth as the dried blood stuck and tugged against the wounds. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Florida thrashed and kicked and tugged her way out of the thicket. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z And in spite of the pain I tug my body around, screaming, because if I can throw this guy off balance, his shot will go wild. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z But now he tugged at the pole, spiked down into the ground extra hard by Mr. Lucas. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Then, Milagros discovered a rope dangling down, she gave it a tug, and a little cowbell jingled above our heads. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Ignoring my command to leave the drowned man alone, Juanita tugged at the dead man’s left boot and yanked it off his foot, almost falling back in the process. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z His flying shoes sprang to life and started tugging his legs in the other direction as he shouted, “No! I just got to a new level! No!” The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Her fingers brushed Mini’s, and that familiar pull of the Otherworld tugged at Aru. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Lily’s eyes filled with tears as Petunia succeeded in tugging her hand away. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He tugged on the bottom of his shirt once more, trying to pull it past his belt. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He tugs harder—and the whole side, half-molten, rips open, spilling water into the fire. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z I tuck them into the compartments inside the balloons, light the post-charcoal, then close them again and tug the balloons out to the balcony by their ribbons. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z We shook the coins out and tugged out the bills with hooked fingers. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z He tugged on Byron’s ear a little, pulling his face back. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Jinny reached up with one arm and tugged at Loo’s leg, so that he lost his balance and toppled over beside her. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z She raced upstream and tugged at the boat, flipping it over. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Looking at her, Leo felt a tugging in his stomach that he couldn’t quite explain. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z She reached up for a board and tugged on it to make sure it would hold her weight. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He couldn’t see him, but he felt the tug of Gulliver’s teeth against the stem and heard the faint munching as he chewed it down. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Nate crawled along his uncle’s vegetable garden, tugging up weeds and flicking away fat green worms. I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z “It’s just a book that’s been written on!” said Harry, tugging it out of her grip. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He was still holding my hand, and he tugged on it, drawing me closer to him. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z James yanked his backpack zipper closed with a ferocious tug. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She tapped our plastic face shields, tugged at our coats, inspected our gloves. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z As we approached the Eolian the doorman tugged at the front of a wide-brimmed hat and made a nodding bow. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Growing increasingly frustrated, I grabbed the grate and tugged on it hard, again and again. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Hassan and I stand ankle-deep in untamed grass, I am tugging on the line, the spool spinning in Hassan’s calloused hands, our eyes turned up to the kite in the sky. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z And then, after I ceased to be amazed with the pleasant sounds of my voice saying new words, I tugged Amah’s sleeve and asked: “Who is the Moon Lady?” The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z There were events like tunnel ball and tug of war, but the real highlight was the sprints. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z I tugged the crusty bits of sleep out of my eyes and managed a mumbly “Fine.” The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She tugs his hands, and he springs up, beaming. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z Even though I just got yelled at, I feel a smile tugging at the corners of my mouth. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z He tried to tug on his missing whiskers, and sighed with exasperation. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He hauled me past the crowd of onlookers, tugging my arm and walking so fast that my feet flew off the floor. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Michelangelo tugged at the fat under his chin. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Boomer lays his head in my lap, and I rub his ears, tugging them gently the way Gram used to. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z “You could give it to her some other time,” I continued, tugging on her coat sleeve the way Summer sometimes tugged on mine when she was talking. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z I don’t know how long I'd been standing like that, gawking, mouth agape, when Jules suddenly tugged my arm and dragged me into the crowd after her. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z He gently tugged and guided me until I was able to let go of the branch and clamber into his room. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Kamau was already shaking his head, a renewed grin tugging at the corners of his mouth even as he tried to look serious. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z You tug at it, pull it down, like maybe you have decided you actually want to cover your knees after all. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z From her pocket he tugged a huge bunch of rusted keys on an iron ring like a mediaeval jailer’s and ran back up the hall with the two women behind him. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z He gave the rope a good tug, testing its worth, and presented it to me. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z He gave my braid a little playful tug. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z With a gentle tug, he pulls me closer. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “Maybe he didn’t die. Maybe he is alive, and he has come to visit me for my birthday,” I declared as I tugged at her arm. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z My breath falters, and my body, traitor that it is, tugs me forward until there are only inches between us. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z The innkeeper tugs at the fat of his neck. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z He went down a step or two and tugged hard. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z He sees me looking and stops scratching, tugging the edge of his sleeve down again. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z She tugged my hair hard and tied it in a green and gold ribbon. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I tug her forward, wanting to kiss her, but she stops me. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z As one, the Weasley boys and Harry stuffed their fingers into their ears, but Hermione, who hadn’t bothered, was soon tugging on Harry’s arm. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z He looks down at the magazine and feels the corner of his mouth tug upward. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z She told him about her childhood on Randall where she had picked cotton, tugging a sack. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Jake, who is still holding on to my elbow, gently tugs at my arm, a warning that I’m digging a deeper hole for myself. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z There was a tugging at my sleeve, and I realized a woman was standing in the dark in front of me, four or five other people-shaped figures behind her. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Mrs. Griswald, her stringy, gray-streaked hair falling halfway down her back, stood up and tugged a snug blouse over her wide hips. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z I looked at Carmen through my rubber mask and tugged at her dress to get her attention. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z She sinks down on the couch and tugs off her boots. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z I tug on the straps on my backpack. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z I want to believe him, but my fear is a tide tugging at my ankles, pulling me under. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Max tugs at the hem of my shirt. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Miss Marva Hendrix tugged at Pa’s shirt, looked up at him while batting her heavy eyelashes, and said, “No time like the present, Lou.” P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Olive was tugging at the thick padded flight glove on her left hand. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “Oh yeah? I think for being over here, y’all owe us some of that candy,” the first guy says, and I feel a tug on my backpack. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z The youngest children tug his sleeves; the older ones are deferential. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z I looped my arm through his and tugged him back toward the table. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z They now were tugging him down the steps, and he glanced back over his shoulder, as if sharing a confidence. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Behind him, he heard the soft metallic slither of the lordling's ringmail, the rustle of leaves, and muttered curses as reaching branches grabbed at his longsword and tugged on his splendid sable cloak. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He threaded his fingers through his bangs and tugged. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z A stiff breeze tugged at the hem of her dress. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Instead of tugging on his leash, Lumpy sat down and looked at me, his tongue hanging out. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z Radar has walked away from the raccoon and is tugging on the handle of one of the four locked steel doors. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z “Brothers, they are a pull. They tug at the heart.” Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z Even with Emma tugging on him, Chess kept moving his arm forward. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Crawling with the thing was like trying to swim while tugging an anchor. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z And beyond proving himself to Caroline and her gang, beneath the curiosity, there is that need to return tugging at him. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “It’s this way,” said Lyra, tugging at Will’s hand. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I waited for him to say something and when he didn't, or couldn't, the guard tugged me forward and I turned away and followed. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z Papá took my hand and tugged on it gently, pulling me in closer to kiss me on the cheek and caress my hair. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z He tugged the canvas away from the resin with trembling fingers. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z I started to chase after her, but someone tugged me in the opposite direction. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z I don’t get very long to decide how I feel about being surrounded by ghosts because Elsie whoops and tugs me by the hand, behind the mass of people moving along the street. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Even when I tugged on both ends of the fabric, I had trouble getting one hook into an outermost eye. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Father had told me to, and the curse was tugging at me to obey. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z I unzip it, stepping carefully into the skirt and tugging it up over my hips. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z I'm half asleep, dreaming a cat is in the other room, mewing for milk, and I'm still thinking about that cat when something tugs me. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z Archer felt the big man’s hand on the crook of his arm, but he tugged away. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He pulled on Finn’s arm, then Other-Finn’s arm, too, tugging them both along with him. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z The colonel tugged at his coat as he sat down. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z But she felt a quick tug in her fingers, like a bite on a fishing line, and Jason’s blade flew out of the water and into her hand. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The cotton gin meant bigger cotton yields and the iron tools to harvest it, iron horseshoes for the horses tugging the wagons with iron rims and parts that took it to market. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Awaking at dawn, he immediately tugged on irrigation boots and a sweater and plunged outside to dig worms from the rich damp earth along his irrigation ditch. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z His daughter is still in his arms, but Anna is at his side, tugging at her. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Alyosha lifted their combined hands upward, tugging her closer to him. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Silenus tugged his yellow polo shirt over his belly and adjusted himself on his rosebush throne. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Then strong arms were tugging at her, pulling her off the older woman, hauling her back. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z However, reflexively, he opened the cage and tugged the false animal out. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z When a bus pulled alongside the curb, Rondell hopped up like we were gonna get on it, but I tugged the back of his sweatshirt, told him: “We gotta walk it this time, Rondo.” We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z When Sander made no move to comply, Nick tugged at the bodice. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z She felt a tug of endearment and coughed to cover it up. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z She tugged an oven mitt onto each hand and opened the oven door, then set the cake pans on the center rack. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z The two men shook and tugged and pulled while the children jumped up and down on my father’s chest. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I tiredly pull my Harpy’s cap on over my head and tug my ponytail through the back as I take my place on the register. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Most of our exchanges are innocent, strictly business, but sometimes—when our chats happen late at night—I feel the tug that reminds me of the moment during our dinner when he’d leaned close. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Just then another man tugged at his arm distracting him. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She reached out and tugged my sleeve, then pulled her hand back. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She tugged at his good arm, helping him, lifting him. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Little Pinch was tugging on Mama’s legging, whining for something to eat. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Then I tugged on the handle with all my might. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Swirls of incense reach me, hovering like a blanket, tugging me in. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z He gave the prince's sleeve a quick tug, and the prince reached out for Jemmy's hand. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z I tug at the blind so that it rolls up a bit. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Anna sighs and tugs the ends of her hair. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Wash tugged on Naomi’s skirt with a grin as soon as the twins were gone. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Diallo is in the hallway, tugging at something in his pocket. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Susan came back and tugged at him but he didn’t want to leave and when he opened his mouth, he wasn’t sure what he was going to say. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Mama tugged at her ear and touched her diamond stud earring. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z The rest of the spectators watched Maniac poke and tug and pick at the knot. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The house across the street tugs at me. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Father Cham stopped and tugged Pong's arm to halt his steps. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z He turns away and busies himself tugging the rug back in place. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z The other winged shoe tugged itself off, circled around us angrily and kicked our heads in protest before flying off into the chasm to join its twin. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z The wind returned as a whispered threat, cold and damp, brushing over his cheek, flapping the wet sail, swirling and tugging at Moqorro’s scarlet robes. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z When the aunties tugged on my cornrows, I squeezed my eyes closed. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z He wrapped his little fingers around her thumb and tugged. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z By sundown, both Ellen and Jethro dragged down the length of the field with weariness lining their faces and tugging at their bodies. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z It takes a few tugs but it comes out and I drop it to the ground. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Then I’m on my back, and his hand is tugging at my dress. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z When he got back I waited a minute, then tugged on his paper so his pencil left a streak across the page. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z Dinah squeaked as I tugged her hair too hard, her mouth in a thin, hard line. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z They will remember the way the wind pulls them, tugs them, scolds, and carves them. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z The dorado exploded out of the water, tugging on the line so hard I thought it was going to pull me off the raft. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Standing awkwardly, still gripping the hilt of the man’s sword, the scribe tugged harder and the sword pulled slowly free. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Prince Hamlet joined the charade, tugging upon the jester until he rebounded like a tennis ball and jumped upon the king’s table, where he commenced singing. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Aru was so distracted by their arguing that it took a while before she felt Mini tugging on her sleeve. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I start to bend my knees when, with a pinch, the new jeans stop me, tugging at the crotch. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z I tugged at my mom’s purse, trying to find her phone. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z Then she tugged the dogs to heel and waddled off back toward the house. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z The long bones have risen to the surface of her face, the skin tugged downward on them as if by irresistible gravitational pull. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z He tried to land on top of his bag in an effort to keep it from the men, but Clyde tugged it free. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He must have been heavily entangled, and maybe when the Columbian Guards had tried to tug it off him, the rope had only tightened further. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z She tugged hard, and the chicken’s neck cracked. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Even when he tried not to, his head still swiveled as if tugged by a magnet, inevitably dragging his eyes over. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z We tugged and tugged and the shoe started coming out an inch at a time. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z His dark hair was sticking out in wild spikes, as if he’d been tugging on it all day. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z The other girls hung back, but I pushed to the head of the fine, tugging a nervous Mabinty Suma behind me. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z That the sea anchors, miraculously, were not lost—they continued to tug at the lifeboat faithfully—was a consolation that had no effect. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z She tugged on her brother’s ear before swiping a cookie from his pile. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Her creature felt the tug at the bridle, and whether or not he understood her words, he came to a halt. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “A dum-dum cart,” cried Puli, and he echoed after the man, “We need not buy, let us only stop and watch,” and he tugged at my sari. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z It was like a wreck on the side of the road—it tugged at her eyes like a magnet. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She reaches up to tug on my ear, and I exhale. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z They tugged at the chair with loud grunts and tried to force it free, but it was completely stuck. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z She wore a blue scarf on her head and she tugged at it as she came toward me. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z There’s ink smeared all over one corner and the silk’s all perished down the middle, as though she and Engel have been playing tug of war with it. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z Something tugs at the back of my mind, a nagging little worry. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I walked at the front of the group, feeling for hollows, but it was really the pigeon who led us, tugging on its leash like a bloodhound after a scent. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z A distant memory tugged at her—something about Tartarus and fire. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I keep tugging at my sleeves, trying to magically change my clothes into something nice by straightening them repeatedly. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She tugged at them, and though Otto scrunched his eyes up at the pain, he allowed her. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z The boy was a stranger to me, but something about his dark hair and the shape of his features tugged at my memory. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He tugs me closer, pressing his lips to each bird in turn. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Chris pulls back with a gentle tug to my bottom lip. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z He tugged on the chain and, reluctantly, the star began to get to her feet, leaning first against Tristran, and then, as if proximity to him disgusted her, on the crutch. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Matthew tugs it open and takes a bite out of the apple he’s holding. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z There was a tug in her chest just as she reached her hand into her pocket. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Even babies could catch a string of elemental magic and tug on it. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Then each aunt, pulling my pink blanket back patting the crop of thick curls tugging at my new toes touching my cheeks. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z Martin crosses his arms in front of his chest and tugs on his elbow, and he just radiates the stink-eye. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z My mind keeps tugging me toward my memories of Lynn, in an attempt to persuade me that she is actually gone, but I push away the short flashes as they come. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z “The key to getting to the Otherworld is reaching. You must grab hold of something invisible. Imagine it’s a string of hope. All you have to do is find it and tug. Simple.” Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z She tugs at my arm, but still, I don’t move. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z The spell to pull or tug on something, usually an object, never ever used on a person. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z As the thing reached her, Coraline put out her hand and closed it around the thing’s remaining button eye, and she tugged as hard as she knew how. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z It sounded like bells I’d heard in St. Anna Bay and in the Schottegat Small boats and tugs use them to tell the engineer to go slow or fast or put the engines in reverse. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z They seemed to understand and tugged at their collars. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z An intense tugging sensation filled his gut, and the Tiber obeyed his will. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z But something tugs on me — the position of his lips, the extra effort he takes to swallow—and I know before Castor tells me. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z I loosened my grip and tugged on the string, dipping and dodging the green kite. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I tugged on my cap and forced a cough. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z She spun the dial and tugged the door open, ducking her head inside under the pretext of sorting things into and out of her backpack. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Helmuth's classmates shift uncomfortably in their seats and tug at their neck collars, eager for dismissal. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z Theon gazed at them silently while the wind tugged on his cloak with small ghostly hands. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Marly tugged at the window, but it wouldn’t budge. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z The crazy thing was April was tugging a small animal on a leash behind her. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z She tugged at his arm and pointed into the woods. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I carry them around because they are long and detailed, because they remind me of my worthiness, because they tug at my feelings. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z I tugged at a loose thread on my bedspread. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z But each time Lelia picked up a shirt or a pair of shorts the woman gently tugged it away and quickly folded it herself. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He felt a little tugging at his back, and he turned and looked in Juana’s eyes, and when he looked away he had renewed strength. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z But after another minute she felt a faint tugging in her bracelet, like a ghost pulling her forward. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z She grabs me by the wrist, tugs me forward. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z And after a burst of hot red fire in the sky, Freak tugs my hair and screams, "Copper! That's copper powder combusting with oxygen!" Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z I bite my lip, tugging self-consciously at my dress and cursing my decision to wear this thing. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z But just as we’re leaving English, she tugs the sleeve of my cardigan. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Rosemary guides my arms into my good shirt, and few minutes later leans over me, tugging the edges of my bow tie. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The gravitational tug is so strong that you ’d be torn apart in a fraction of a second. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z “I think we’re almost ready to put the stuff away now,” Roger says, giving the loose string one last firm tug. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Then the loud cry of the seagulls turned into garbled gibberish as they tugged at his shirt and shoes. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z He takes my hand and tugs me closer, until we’re both horizontal. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z I lay flat on my back and the rushing winds tugged at the adinkra charms on my wrist. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Somebody tugged at his sleeve, and when he looked over his shoulder, Hornet was standing behind him. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z She pulled and tugged with all her might. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z The awkward silence that followed was mercifully broken by Piper, tugging on Maniac’s arm: “Where’s my birthday present? Wha’d you get me?” Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Now that I have lost that position, I can feel the tug toward resentment, as strong and sure as a hand around my arm. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z The domovoi tugged on his long beard with one hand, and with the other he pointed a stiff finger at Anya as he bared his teeth. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z The idea tugged at his head all afternoon. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Wrapping it around his hand, he yanked on it with a sharp tug. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I don’t know if they float up to heaven, but as he tugs at my pants, the doorknob rattles and Fizz’s mom’s voice comes down. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z She tugged on my earlobe and said, “He’s cute.” Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z And I grabbed her crescent flukes and tugged, inch by inch, until the water lifted her enough so we both slipped back suddenly into the sea. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z After a few minutes we hear the first shuffling and tugging. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z With a quick, sharp tug, Loo yanked at the leg...and pulled it right off. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z The man tugged at the short bill of his cap so only the lower half of his face was visible, like a crescent moon, and he turned away. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z In a deft maneuver Cora tugged off a crispy ear, Molly’s favorite, and presented it to the girl. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z She was tugging on it, winding it around her hand so that her fingers went white, as she stared down at that word. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Everyone I pass stares at the bruises, and I can’t help feeling self-conscious to the point that I tug my collar up to my ears. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z She was in tow, the tug nudging along under her quarter, trailing smoke, but the ship herself was like she was moving without visible means. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z He tugged at the cat once more and managed to get it down. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z At sunrise, I had gotten up and tugged a comb through my hair, then my best to part it down the middle. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Tad juggled the bag and tugged the zipper down as Rashid grabbed the side and pulled. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I gripped the edge of the table and tugged till my fingertips paled. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I dress quickly, the movement tugging the scabs in an uncomfortable, but not painful, way. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z In his sleep, his fingers tug his shirt ruffles loose. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z He tugged at her apron, but the woman did not move. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The saplings shuddered with every tug he made, and they all grew taller and thicker, doming inward, until they touched at the top. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z I tug on a book that pulls back like a handle, and the entire shelving unit swings open. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Pita tugged at her wet shirt, squeezing out the water and pressing it down over her round belly to smooth it out, while Velia and Delia tried in vain to straighten out each other’s clothes. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Howard tugged a single chrysanthemum from the blanket. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I always tugged at Grandma's arm, wondering why she would just step aside. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z My father stood for a second or two looking off into space and tugging at his lower lip. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Hermione had seized the collar of his jacket and was tugging him backward. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z We continued walking, with Oscar tugging at the leash and our little bag of pastries to eat on the way. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z I glanced down to where her hands were tugging at the edges of her shorts, moving so fast and frantic that I almost didn’t see the angry red marks that circled her wrists. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “Come on,” Pita said, taking Velia’s hand and giving it an encouraging tug. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z And then she nods and tugs the other eyelid taut and starts on that one. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z During the next half hour they tapped, they studied, they pressed, they poked, they leaned, they tugged, they opened, they closed. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z I saw him smiling, tugging my hat in the ration line. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z The warm, lifeless flesh squished between my fingers as I tugged her forward and held her ruined hands under the water. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He tightened some things here, loosened some more over there, tugged and patted and shaped. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Rupa brought the water while Neel tugged a chair into the shade. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z James hastily slid his binder over his cipher pages before clamping a hand on the book to tug it back. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Toby reached over to tug it back onto the seat, his eyes drifting from the road for just one moment. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z The fabric plumes around my legs, but down at the ankles I have to tug to get the tight cuffs over my long feet. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z At that moment, I felt a tug on my own line, and so I just watched as Johnny came running over. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She tugs a series of braided cords that dangle along the wall, and a tapestry lifts back, revealing a complete wall of rose-porcelain portraits set in a curling network of brass tubing. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z But the boy simply blinked, then looked back down at the sea star and tugged again, harder. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z The rope to the lifeboat tautened with a jerk rather than with a tug, and the rocking of the raft became more pronounced and erratic. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z She tugged on the cuffs of her leather jacket. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Yet again, something tugged in her core, compelling her to turn away from the Night Zoo and toward the open fields beyond. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z They both started working on the dead girl’s rings, tugging them from the cool flesh, trying to get them off. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z She came out onto a small balcony in the evenings and tugged petals off flowers in the window box. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “Let’s go set up the sprinkler in the garden,” Gus said to me, tugging on his dirty baseball cap. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z I have this sudden mental image of her as a kid, which gives me this tug in my gut that I can’t quite explain. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Finally, I bit it in my teeth and tugged at the backpack with my hands until it pulled stiffly open. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The horses tug us forward, their hooves clip-clopping against the cobblestoned square. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z He tugged on some Levi’s and an army-green T-shirt, then reached for his favorite pullover before remembering he didn’t need it. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z It’s only when I feel her tug at my hand that I let myself be pulled back up to the surface, where we break out of the water and fill our lungs. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z The whistles on tugs and ferries and nearby ships began to shriek. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z A hand tugged at the back of my sleeve, near the elbow. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I felt a familiar tug in my gut. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z It’s a passing remark, really, about how she couldn’t get shrimp for a party, but it tugs at me. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He tugged the at.oow tightly around his shoulders and circled the fire to keep away from the drifting smoke. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z I draw his shirt into my fists, tugging him closer, and sigh his name against his mouth. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z She turned around and tugged Zvezda with her, and the goat followed without a fight. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z He eased himself onto the stool and began to tug; the warm milk pinged into the pail. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z He tugged her away from the cook shop. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z She tugs at my left arm and hooks it around her right arm. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z A hand wrapped around my bare ankle and tugged me back across the ground—but not before my fingers closed around the handle. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z She gives it one hard tug and it finally opens. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z He took Harry by the elbow and tugged. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z The wind from the open door behind him tugged at his dark hair, causing it to stand on end. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Cold fingers grasped her shoulder and tugged, rolling her to her back again. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I reached up and tugged the yellow cord, and the bus hadn’t even stopped before we were running to the front, lurching and swaying with that giant hunk of metal. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Mr. Stone walked over to the shutters and started to tug them open. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z She carried the milk to the front steps, and on her way back to the culvert she gave the mower another tug. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z “Come on, Joey,” Mom said, and tugged at my arm because the elevator doors began to close. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The mud and plants seem to have imprisoned him and I finally have to give a gigantic tug to break him from their clutches. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z When Jonathan gave no reply, she pushed a slip of hair beneath her cap and slapped away a tugging child’s hand. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z These old roofs make me feel the pull of Señor Santos and his tejas, but more the tug of home. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z I pulled everything off Joey’s foot and gave her die boot while I reached my hand inside to tug on the shoe. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He tugged harder on the door, but he couldn’t concentrate enough to make his hands work together. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z My hands joined Stick’s, tugging to loosen the man's grip. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Pima tugged him closer and they huddled together, sharing heat, waiting for nature’s violence to pass. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Not long after they sank from sight, though, I had a strong tug on my line. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z A gentle tug on the corners of her lips is all the answer she will give me for now. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Then she tugs her hands away and pats him firmly on his bicep. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Captain Black tugged himself erect and began scratching his scrawny long thighs methodically. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Naomi tugged back the quilt to reveal an old push-pedal Singer machine. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Her black—and perfectly sculpted—eyebrows tug down. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z He tugs me by the elbow, steers me through a paneled door. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Koffi tugged at her tunic’s frayed neckline, trying to temper a moment’s guilt. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He might have tugged on her hair, because she cried “Ouch!” and walked away. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z He crosses his arms, then tugs at the string around his throat with his thumb. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z In amongst the tobacco tug, Georgia Penn very kindly handed me what was left of her own cigarette. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z A trace of a smile tugged at the corners of her mouth. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z She turned abruptly from Harry and Ron’s table, breathing rather heavily as she tugged her gauzy shawl more closely to her. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He gently tugged at the knot until one end of the string was pulled out, forming a small lasso. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z In his stern presence, I could never recall the pleasant way his lips used to twitch, before they were burned away, when a memory tugged tears from his eyes. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He tugs his hand out of mine, moves a small distance away, studies the terminal. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I dust it off and tug it on behind an old screen. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I inhale, letting the air fill my lungs the best it can, the discomfort tugging at my chest, but I also feel relief. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z This time when Tad tugged on the bag, he leaned his whole body back. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z There was this one stunning portrait of teenaged Mom looking over her shoulder toward the camera, tugging her headscarf toward her face. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z She tugs my hoodie so it covers my eyes. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I could not withstand the tugging at my leg and my fingers relaxed. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z We were nearing the lunchroom, and Ignacio slowed down, tugged on my arm, and whispered, “It’s all because of politics.” When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Other children tugged on the hands of the ladies, like dogs on leashes. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z Hazel scooted forward quickly, though her heart still tried to tug her back. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z I pass two toddlers tugging on their mothers' arms. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Nigeria became where she was supposed to be, the only place she could sink her roots in without the constant urge to tug them out and shake off the soil. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z At first, she thought of taking the skeleton’s dress and making a bag out of it, but one tug on the fabric was enough to tear it. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Will could almost see the bond between them, the dæmon tugging and the girl responding. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The moment the Minister had passed out of sight, Harry tugged the Invisibility Cloak out from under his heavy black cloak, threw it over himself, and set off along the corridor in the opposite direction. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z "We can build it just here between the bathing pool and the platform. Of course-" He broke off, frowning, thinking the thing out, unconsciously tugging at the stub of a nail with his teeth. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z My fingers were striped red and white from tugging at her laces. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z I’m guided by the pure Anne within, but on the outside I’m nothing but a frolicsome little goat tugging at its tether. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Something tugs inside my chest, like there’s a hook pierced into my heart and Mom’s words are reeling me back to her. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z To open the drop-down front, you had to tug on the bluebird’s beak. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z She tugged her sleeves down over her hands. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Jake, who is still holding on to my elbow, gently tugs at my arm, a warning that I’m digging a deeper hole for myself. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z There was a tug on her elbow and he was in front of her, smiling the bland smile. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z So I put down my cup and tug at his arm. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z The likeness of the warrior mouse was jiggling about as though it were being tugged in some way. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z The first period bell rings, and Simon stands, tugging the straps of his backpack. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Cesar, a Doberman pinscher guard dog that had a soft spot for me, started barking and tugging at my diapers, trying to drag me off the road. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z She froze, but Pet tugged at her hand. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z She tugged on it but it wouldn’t close, so she pushed it open again to free it, and then it seemed the most natural thing in the world to enter the yard. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she remembered Loo beside her, and turned to discover that he was methodically tugging on one arm of a red sea star. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I pushed myself up on the bed and tugged her to roll and face me and she did. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I missed Mamá’s gentle tapping on my shoulders and tugging of the blanket to wake me up. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z I had completely forgotten about the little boy who had accompanied me, because the whole trip back he hadn’t said a word, so I was surprised to feel him tugging at my sleeve. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The boy tugged off one of his boots, then the other. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z However, Lyra’s eyes were keen, and she fumbled inside her furs and tugged out the black velvet bag. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z His blood ran out copiously, and he sought to worry himself—thirsty for damage—even as we tugged on his arms. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Dr. 09-01 was very pleased with this, and laughed, tugging upon my lapel, saying, “Indeed! Or a third of the way to the moon!” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z So, half drunk and wounded I made my way up to my window, tripped the latch and tugged ... but it wouldn’t open. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He was also squinting at me in the cold sunlight, waiting for my response, and he finally tugged a pair of sunglasses out of his pocket and put them on. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Only the regular tugging of the rope at the raft told me that I was still attached to the lifeboat. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z The white space nipped at Nicole’s heels, tugged at her hair. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z I tug out of the headset and turn around. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z She flinched as her feet began to tingle again, and this time she felt an internal tug just beneath her navel as something shot through her once more. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I’d been trying to tear open a seam in a leather jacket last night and I’d tugged a little too hard; the seam ripper slipped and sliced open the back of my left hand. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Rishi felt a tug of affection that he attempted to cover by scratching the back of his neck and looking away. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z If there was a God, He’d guide the winds, let them blow for me so that, with a tug of my string, I’d cut loose my pain, my longing. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z But the lady started flipping through her clipboard, tugged a sheet out and handed it to the guy. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z In her mind she was back on the path, heading north, and now she realized there had been something tugging at her, so gently it was barely a whisper. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Every now and then, he tugged on the bill of his cap or swatted at mosquitoes. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Carefully she tugged at a thin side branch, broke it loose, and tossed it aside. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She tugged at their sleeves and poked their shoulders and stomachs. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I reached up and tugged on his ear. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z She climbed over my tangled legs to get to the rear seat, grabbing my shirt collar and giving it a hard tug. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Sometimes she brushed his jacket free of hair and dandruff; he adjusted her worn quilt robe in return, tugging at the shoulders, buttoning the rhinestone buttons. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z He pinched his lower lip with his thumb and index finger, and pulled it back and forth in small tugs. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z I tugged off my pants and slid into my pajamas. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Especially one who looks at me with those youthful, longing eyes and tugs me to talk about my feelings. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I felt his hands at my waist and I took a sudden breath; he tugged me backward, gently, pulling me close. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z The golden monkey darted from her side in a flash, and tugged Pantalaimon out from the mesh cage as Lyra fell out herself. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z He’d turned his back on her then, giving each of his gloves a sharp tug. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He said, and tugged against the ropes restraining him. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She nodded and tugged her hat down over her ears. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z He grinned—his first real grin in days—and I felt something tug at my belly button. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “We only have an hour before Daddy comes,” Jean said, tugging on Tommie’s arm. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I touched the handle, tugged on it cautiously. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The hatch slid smoothly shut, all the way shut, and I was able to lock it without a great deal of tugging. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I tug the tie out of his hair and run my fingers through it. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Azar gave the rope a quick tug, and out in front of Bunker Six, the white sandbag lifted itself up and hovered there in a misty swirl of gas. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Finn unplugged the charger and tugged on the other end of the cord, which went under the back of the dresser. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z The bear followed Whitten up his tree, clamped her mouth around his right foot, and slowly and patiently tugged him from his perch. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z I tug at my hair like it could make my head bigger and some smart could get inside. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I started to follow her, but Miles grabbed my sleeve and gently tugged me back. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z “Today’s the day,” he told his ferret, Sally, as he tugged at the dumbwaiter’s chain, hand over hand, pulling the two of them slowly down through the walls of the building. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Butler planted his foot just above the creature’s haunches and tugged the weapon free. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Bieber tucks a bow between his paws, and he nips and tugs on it, and everyone’s just kind of draped over various pieces of furniture. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z I couldn’t know one way or another, but I also couldn’t bring myself to stand in the way of his aspiration, that thing always tugging at him to try for more. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z As they reached it, Pinmei tugged on the arm of an elderly woman. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z She tugs wires toward her, attaching them to me, to her, to the machine behind her. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Her heart tugged as she thought of the one thing she’d been trying to avoid thinking about all night: Poppy. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z The Undying were all around her, blue and cold, whispering as they reached for her, pulling, stroking, tugging at her clothes^ touching her with their dry cold hands, twining their fingers through her hair. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z As Mama walked me into the Academy of Music, I tugged at her hand. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Even I could feel it, a tug from something that had been in my family for generations. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “It is,” he says, then tugs on my earmuff band. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z “What time is it?” whispered Katie after she had taken a tremendous tug on the sheet; a tug that made the sweat stand out on her face again. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt tugging and then the relief of a good swell allowed to spread out, then heat. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I tugged my overcoat a little tighter around myself. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z She removed her coat, tugging at the sleeves with reluctant fat gloved fingers. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z At the second tug an onion shoot came too, and glancing to see if Judith had noticed, she guiltily thrust the tiny root back into the earth and patted it firm. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Right in front of Jinny’s face, staring deep into her eyes, Loo began to tug. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He gave the cable two quick tugs, and then he stepped off the ledge. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z A smile tugged on Dorian’s lips, but he kept his face straight. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Pong tugged at the edges of his cap. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z I feel a thread tugging me again, but this time I know that it isn’t some sinister force dragging me toward death. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z I hook my index fingers into her two front belt loops and tug her closer. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Anticipation tugged at Jesper, a fizzing mix of fear and excitement that made it hard for him to sit still. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I felt the soft tug of her hands finishing a plait. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z Jack tugged at the wavy hair that flopped on his forehead, like even the memory was stressful. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She felt the tug of her last obligation to him. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z They kept yelling and tugging and pushing and grabbing his legs. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He got off the handlebars and tugged at his jeans, which had ridden up the crack of his butt. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The one on the left grinned, tugging at his ill-fitting shirt. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Zu tugged the other glove off her hand and spread all ten fingers out along either side of the appliance. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Will tugged Drew off me by the collar of his jacket. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z He surfaced, spluttering and tugging off the blindfold. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He tugged on his unfortunate mustache absently, his whole body trembling. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z The liquid stretches into a long line, as if it's a rope being tugged forward. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I tug at my hair with both hands. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I glance briefly back to the end of the alley, but Ollie firmly tugs on my hand. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z But it was a tug all the same. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z I watched him kick off his shoes, tug off his socks. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Meggie tugged him along the corridor so impatiently that he stubbed his toe on a pile of books, which was hardly surprising. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z The cast was jabbering, tugging at their clothes, too excited about themselves to pay attention to anyone else. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Finding my way back to the dusty room of his mother’s, I take off her gown and tug on yesterday’s clothes. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Grandpop tugged the tip of his nose as Genie came back into the kitchen. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “He is my son, too,” he said, gently tugging at the mother’s close-enfolding arms and holding Robin at arm’s length to look into his face. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z The wind tugged at his blanket with gusts sharp as talons. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “So strong they gripped my own thumb fiercely and would not let go. Feeling that fierce tug on my thumb, I could not let them take you away. I simply told them no.” Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He faces me and tugs his tie from side to side, as if it’s been too tight this whole time. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z After quite a struggle and a tug of war with a balky zipper, we finally got the suits on, and our helmets and gloves locked in place. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z These numbers, pulled by the tug of both zero and infinity, spiral around on the equator forever and ever, never able to escape the grasp of either. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z I see Dziusia tug on a stranger’s sleeve and ask a question. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z She was sitting to tug her gum boots on now, and she was already wearing men’s pants under apron and dress. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z She tugs at the scarf tied around my head as a headband. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z The house feels strange with no little boy babbling or laughing or whining or crying or shouting or tugging on my skirt or reach- ing his arms up to me. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Who cares,” Pork Chop said, tugging at the collar of his shirt. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z I tugged at the front of my own shirt to make my point clear. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I fall into bed while I’m still chewing the last bite, and she tugs off my shoes and snuggles in beside me. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z So thinking, he sat down upon a chalk boulder in the fire's light, and he tugged at his boot. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z The maester tugged at the chain around his neck, as he often did when he was uncomfortable. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z While Ron kept watch he tugged and twisted, and at last, after several tense minutes, the paper came free. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Jaimito wanders through plants taller than he is, tugging with all his might at the vegetables and dropping them, with clumsy toddler hands, into the sack. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The tug of war between the two elderly men reached a climax one winter day at noon. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z She sees me staring and tugs at the white trim of her shorts. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Inspector Becker tugs open a desk drawer, fingers through several files, takes out a slim folder, spreads it open on his desk. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z I felt a tug from a different direction—from the string that bound me to my body. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Some baby or other in my arms, another one tugging at my dress. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z A violent throb of desire tugs at me, followed by a frantic alarm bell. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Mr. Weasley, smiling slightly, leaned over to Ron and tugged the hat out of his hands. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z The thought makes me tug harder on my sleeves. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Finally, she tugged our little circle over to the edge of the road. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Even though I knew it was useless I tried tugging at the bars but they were the real McCoy, solid steel. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z “It’s not like I can escape my head!” she said, tugging her hair. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Crying, he tugged at the fringe of the woman’s blanket. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z “That Mrs. Clarke,” Penelope thought with gratitude, as she tugged the dress over Cassiopeia’s freshly shampooed head. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Henry tugged on his ear and rubbed at his neck. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I waited a moment, and then, very gently, I gave all four of my ropes a little tug. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “He maybe likes her,” she whispers, tugging on the ends of her hair. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Before I even tugged down the covers on Monday, I knew it would be a day not even donuts could solve. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z I tug my jacket closer and contemplate going inside to the lobby, where it’s warm. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z She tugged the sleeve of a nearby sailor. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z She spun the dial and tugged the door open, ducking her head inside under the pretext of sorting things into and out of her backpack. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She handed him the comics, then tugged nervously at the green ribbon wound round her wrist. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z He ran right to the Sports Family’s door and tugged at the screen. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z I had bundled myself in three layers of clothes and tugged on my warmest fur hat, but even that wasn’t enough to keep out the wind. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I let him take my hand and tug me to the dance floor, right up front, near the emcee. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z She pulls and brushes and tugs at my hair, and when she's finished, it's pulled back in a bun so tightly my eyes look even smaller and I can barely see any hair at all. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z He was tugging the Time Suck’s hair the way a cowboy tugs the reins of a horse, directing the beast toward one particular Clock Watcher. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z And, everywhere he looked, Milo saw little men no bigger than himself busy digging and chopping, shoveling and scraping, pulling and tugging carts full of stone from one place to another. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z My hair whips across my face, and the fabric of my T-shirt tugs and flaps against my torso. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z A strange little smile was tugging at the corner of his mouth. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The woman's hairnet tugged her painted eyebrows up, which gave her a look of permanent surprise. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Emily tugged on the straps of her backpack and assessed the building and street. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Behind me, I feel a light tug as Safaa holds my shirt. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z Tiller tugged at his jacket, as if that could release the weight against his chest. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Her head was aching and the hair at her temples, even though Aisha had not twisted too tightly, still caused a tugging discomfort, a disturbance of her neck and nerves. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Will it be the tug on their heartstrings that makes it all too much, that makes them turn to a convenient comedy to take their minds off the harsh corners of the world? How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “We have to get this guy back,” he continued, tugging at the yellow eye of my sweaty Cleveland Monsters T-shirt. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I shout at Friday to stop, tugging on the reins. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Instead she perched atop a wooden piling twenty yards away as the blustery wind tugged at her cloak with ghostly fingers. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She heard him crying out to the birds as they rose higher, like ten thousand hot sparkles, so many red-yellow fireworks in the heavens, tugging the canopy like a flower petal, burning through the wind. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z This time, when Mama tugs my arm, I sit down beside her. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z He reached across, tugged lightly at the sides of my lips. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z A little girl with a fountain of beaded pigtails tugged on Vola’s overalls. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He gave the sword another fruitless tug, tried and failed to mount the fat pony, gave up, and cried, “On foot then, good sirs and gentle lady! On! On!” Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He turned back to the bed, and before Anya could stop him, he tugged on the foot closest to him. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Ser Rodrik tried to tug at whiskers that were not there, but before he could frame a rebuke the serving boy came scurrying up. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I felt the faint tug of her gaze on the back of my neck. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z Scoob wedges a fingernail behind it and tugs until a little flap pops open. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z I was wondering what and where it could be when I felt a hard tug on the leg of my blue jeans and a sting of pain in my right ankle. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z With two tugs on the strings he unties my hospital gown to expose my left leg, and then he draws lines into the back of my hip with something. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z He tugged the blade out of the knife bed, pushed the point into the arm of the rocker, and carved out little chunks of wood, taking his sweet time to explain. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She leaned over to tug at the laces of the wet, sandy cloth shoes, but Ess gave a cry. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Luke tugged the great front door open and wheeled the big vase to hold it; “Fresh air,” he said thankfully. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z At this moment Hatsue came through the door, her face reddened by the cold outside, and tugged the scarf from her head. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z I tug at Max's elbow as I feel a rumbling giant pass beneath us. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z My hair was still wet, so I sat and combed it, tugging at the last of the tangles till I was sure no sticks or leaves clung to it. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z A brisk November wind tugged at his jacket, and he pulled his cap down over his forehead. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z He tugged mightily, causing the cumbersome tower to sway dangerously as it bumped over grassy hillocks. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z It tugged the floating carton toward the ocean, which, at high tide, had crawled across the beach and was making the far side of Atlantic Avenue foamy with surf. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Funny thing was, as soon as I gave in, a lovely drowsiness tugged me downward. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Her wrist tugs against the handcuff, just enough that the metal carves a line into her skin. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Macy shrugged and reached up to tug her hair into her mouth. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z There was a final, wrenching tug on my backpack. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Jack tugged at the wavy hair that flopped on his forehead, like even the memory was stressful. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He tugged at one of the straps of Pearl’s book bag. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z After a half dozen hard tugs, the motor spluttered to life in a burp of purple smoke. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Matthew tugged her ponytail as he passed by and headed down the stairs. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I felt a tug of affection for her, despite everything. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z So when Emma began tugging on his arm and pulling him back, he almost fell over. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z A pair of bats tugging at each other. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z My hands go straight to my hips, and I’m so about to let Stacy Chin have such a big piece of my mind, it’ll flatten her, when Julia gives my elbow a tug. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z He got to his feet, walked to the storeroom and tugged open the door, feeling the saliva pour into his mouth as the fragrance of grain and salted fish came out to meet him. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z I had just hit the last landing when he tugged on my backpack. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z I turned to Jenna for support, but she was already tugging off her shirt and jeans. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z He was tugging at this ratty blue bathrobe, trying to cover his gut, but I was so revved up I just started rambling. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z For a moment the boy gazed at Jonathan, and then began to tug at him. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z She tugs my hand down from my neck and holds on to it. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z I pull on a baseball hat, tugging my hair through the loop in the back, and run out with Ayesha. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Fear no longer tugged at him; he was itching to do something. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z I was still tugging it downward when we lined up on the stage. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Ash blinked, and the tears spilled over; she felt as if the greenwitch were tugging them out of her one by one. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z We pulled at our ties and tugged at the tight fitting jackets. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Once we reached the building, I tugged him to the side, away from the gateway with its concentric arches and ornate repousse facade. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z A breeze sprang up and tugged more leaves from the trees. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z Javi kept tugging me and talking, drawing me across the street. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z He tugged his arms free and glowered at Percy. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Rishi watched his little brother’s face fall and then settle into its usual nonchalant mask, and he felt a tug of sympathy. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z This states that every object in the universe exerts a tug on every other. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z When the water receded, it would tug at us, and Timothy’s strength would fight against it. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z We told him, and Grover started tugging at his leg fur. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z “It’s a nice place to visit, but, you know . . .” He tugged on the door, making sure it wouldn’t swing closed. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I gently lifted the bonobo’s hand, but he tugged it away, turning his head to stare quietly out the window, his fingers making knitting motions over his rope. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z “Sorry,” I said, and turned away as I tugged the blood-crusted handkerchief from my nose then jammed it into the back pocket of my jeans. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He could have stayed there forever, but Boots was tugging on them. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I tugged at the fake Hulk muscles squeezing my real chest, and desperately hoped the costume would break and we would have to go back so I could change into regular clothes. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Maddy tugged off the doctor’s interface ring and dropped her to the floor, then pulled Shay inside. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z The corners of the goddess’s mouth tugged into a small smile. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z The current gently tugged at the plants growing in the water. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z That comparison, as I say, tugged something inside me, and so maybe, once we were up in his room, it was as much me feeling resentful as the other way round. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z He tore himself free of the clawing fingers, half-fell, half-threw himself out of the alley, and by the time the last shivering wail had died away was tugging at his own gate. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Bigger moved forward slowly, feeling Max’s hand tugging at the sleeve of his coat. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Anyhow, the little freak is tugging it backwards, a few inches at a time. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z Robb glanced over at where Stiv lay sprawled in the stream, his ragged black cloak moving fitfully as the rushing waters tugged at it. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Minya gave the ghost’s invisible leash a tug that felled him to his knees. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z She tugs the black mist of her veil back down over her face. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Chess reached down and gently tugged Mom’s cell phone out of Emma’s grasp. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z My mom tugged my dad’s sleeve like some kind of warning that he’d better not get too carried away. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z A child near you tugs on her mother’s sleeve, begging to know what it says. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z She takes Cordelia by the arm and gives a small tug, to start her in the right direction. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “Come on, Mama,” the boy said, tugging on his mom’s arm. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z I tugged harder, screaming until my voice cracked and my throat was raw and sore. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z But to our total amazement the huge dog opened his huge jaws and clamped down his huge fangs on the apple, which he firmly tugged from my trembling hand. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z I tugged the reins, struggling to keep the chariot upright as I turned it to face Idiptu. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z She tugs me closer, hands falling to my waist, and I still can’t believe it. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z He threaded his fingers through his bangs and tugged. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She had put Lyra down on the grass and was tugging La Belle Sauvage out of the bushes, so Malcolm dropped the rucksack in the canoe and joined her. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Gilly smoothed her hair and tugged again at her shirt as she went down the stairs. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z And Blanchard’s yellow silk balloon that tugged against its ropes, hungry to escape the confines of the prison yard. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She took hold of the red tablecloth and tugged on it. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z It was there, while she was standing in a shopping arcade surveying jackfruits and persimmons, that she felt something tugging on the free end of her sari. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z He tugged at it with one paw “Don’t touch the thread, ” barked the second hood. “\\eah,” echoed the first hood, “don’t touch the thread. ” The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z At a girls’ school you didn’t have to be so vigilant about keeping your knees together or your skirt tugged down. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z A faint sense of longing tugged at her, but she couldn’t be sure what she longed for. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z A child near me holds on to his mother and tugs on my shirt. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z Scipio turned his back on Barbarossa and tugged his earlobes, just like his father always did. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Two figures, the larger one tugging the smaller along, kept to the top of the cutbank. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Outside, I took Rosaleen’s hand and tugged her down the sidewalk. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I tug my hand from his to adjust my backpack. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z The lion pelt slid off one shoulder and she tugged it back into place. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Phoebe tugged at her doorknob, but the door was locked. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z With one more tug, Dad was able to reach over the side and catch the opening of the kayak with his hands. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z He reaches out to the fallen tree, tugs at one of the leaves, which pulls away easily from its branch. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z He liked her sense of humor—and the way her shirt tugged against her teenage curves. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Matt was still tugging at her, and Kira leaned down so that he could whisper what he had to say. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z As plain to feel as the heat on a hot day, or the tug of a fish on a taut line. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He was proud, I think, to know that he’d turned things around, that he’d saved our fortunes, and that he had tugged my mom back over to his side. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Then I carefully tugged the bags of treasure out from under my bed. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Sunday morning, the phone rings and stops, rings and stops, slowly tugging me out of sleep until I’m awake enough to wonder why Dad isn’t answering it. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Her cheeks were staining a dusky purple as she tugged the hem of her dress, as if she could will it longer simply by sheer physical strength. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He felt a tug at his leg, looked down: Sorrel. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “All right. So here you can see us harpooning the whale. Oh, Jesus—here we go! Feel that tug! It’s awesome. Totally awesome. Okay, this is what they call a ‘Nantucket Sleigh Ride.’ Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Gravity pulls my mouth into a smile and tugs my eyes open. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Lily comes and tugs on the blanket, like it’s a game. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z “Sorry,” Arul said, tugging at the piece left in his hair. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z She holds my hand and tugs me around the party, introducing me to all of her friends. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Overhead, the autumn breeze tugged more leaves from the trees and sent them spiraling slowly down around us, yellow and red, as quick as little fish gathering in pools. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z My father continued to tug on his beard, but his face was more reflective now, his eyes far away. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z They both jumped to their feet and tugged Håkon to his. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Lupita tugged at his sleeve until he glared down at her. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z Laila sensed anxiety in the way she tugged at her sleeves, adjusted her hijab, pushed back a curl of hair. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Karen tugged at her father’s arms, while Ben tried to pull his legs off the bed. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Malvolio tugged down on the canary-yellow blazer that matched her canary-yellow blouse. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z She tugged at his arm, but Harry was not paying attention. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z In a moment, there was a sharp tug. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z But she tugged at the sleeves of my shirt, carried my hands to her belly, slid them under her shirt. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “What happened?” she says, already starting to tug away the rolls, getting one off his face and leaning down to see if he’s still breathing. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Horse looked skeptical, but Gerry nodded sourly and tugged at one of his fraying sleeves. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z She tugged the knife from her leg and pointed it at him. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z They rustle in the ditches, they tug and hang on the hedge. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z A smile tugged at the corners of Koffi’s lips, wry but not unkind. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z "You know, I could always just cut it all off for you," she said, tugging on what my mother calls my mane. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z “Where are we?” he asked, peering around at a fresh mass of trees as Hermione opened the beaded bag and began tugging out tent poles. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z But he’s down there making me dizzy and tired, giving extra tugs as I pass restaurants that smell like fat and grease. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z She chuckled and shook her head and tugged at the half of a yellow sun around her neck. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z She dug into her pocket and tugged at something awkwardly shaped. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z And, there, I tug my shirt aside to reveal my shoulder, and I start drawing. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z When it met, he tugged the line two times to make a tight seal. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z “Did I?” muttered Harry, tugging at the chains binding her arms. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He tugged on his messy, light brown hair in a nervous way. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Two pairs of jeans that fit without tugging. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z He pulls his visor from his back pocket and tugs it down on top of his head as he jogs into Harpy’s. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z I reached up to rub at my face with my hands, and winced as the motion tugged sharply at the stitches all across my back. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z They must have climbed a long way up; Tally could see patches of moonlight rolling slowly across the low hills around the city, pushed along by the fight wind that barely tugged at the clouds. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He tugged his boots off and peeled down his socks. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The tug swerved hard to port, grazed the bow of the shell, and narrowly missed the boy in the water. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Finally Moch gave a little tug on the cup and it popped free from Burke’s hand. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z He tugged the cloak over his head, clutched the rucksack to his breast, and fell asleep in a moment. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I tug on Coop’s team sweatpants and hoodie from last season, pull the hood up, and turn to look in the full-length mirror on the door. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Cynthia tugged at the collar of her T-shirt. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z "You're talking, so you must be," she says, tugging at my sheets. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z After a few minutes of that, Cari finally latched on to the nipple, tugging at it greedily. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I tug the zipper on my jacket up and walk over to his window. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z I stared at the animated snowscape, and my heart tugged at a memory. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z The trees were sparser up here, and the wind blew more vigorously, sharp gusts that tugged at her clothing and pushed her hair into her eyes. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The wind stirred, and Hazel felt the cold tugging at her, trying to pull her to it. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z He tugged me to a sort of fort he’d made with an old patchy quilt tied to his and Karim’s bunk bed. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z Cecil straightens up and adjusts his checked waistcoat, tugging the hem with both hands. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The first thing I notice is the way you tug at your clothing. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z He had been peering through the doorway, the shadows under his eyes darkening, twisting and tugging on his curly hair. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Yet something else pulled, a tug low in his stomach as he looked over Anatsou’s shoulder and down the crooked path to which he was gesturing. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z And when I carried and tugged the trees up three or four or five flights of stairs, I laughed. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z I tug my dress down and stare at my knees. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z The need for escape tugs at me harder than ever before. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I don’t realize I’m standing in a total daze until the secretary gives me a tug to keep moving. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z It’s a weird, singular constant, the hook in his heart that’s kept tugging him back to earth his whole life. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Freak is tugging at my leg and he goes, "Option Two is now in effect." Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z She scurried across the drawing room and tugged repeatedly on the bellpull that hung by the door. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z I tugged the iPod out of my pocket and hit pause. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z He tugged at a clear plastic tubing on my left side. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He tugged it from side to side, then up and down. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z His old belt holster tugged at his stomach too much. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z My mouth was too dry to answer, so I simply shook my head and tugged her sleeve, urging her not to linger. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z She tugs a cord on the wall, then turns to me. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Trans-earth injection meant igniting the command module’s engine to cause us to speed up enough to break the moon’s tug of gravity and send us on our way back to earth. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Zu, in particular, as she twisted her hips and threw her arms in the air—at least until she ran up to us and began to tug on our arms. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z She fidgeted beside me, tugging at her skirt and her buttons, watching me laugh. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Her eyes tugged at my conscience, trying to pull out the secrets. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes this short, straight-backed young girl hummed under her breath, or sang, while she hoed the com or tugged on the reins when a refractory mule refused to budge. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Eleanor, tugging, got the great front door open; it was just as heavy as it looked, and she thought, We will really have to find some easier way to get back in. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z “It’s the same lever as before,” Natalie called, even as she tugged back on her mom’s arm. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z It was like tugging a boat in to dock on a thin line. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I tug his hand up to my chest, lacing our fingers together. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z “I didn’t know angels wore spectacles,” he said, tugging on one of Phoebe’s curls. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z Will felt it blocking him, tugging at him every time he had to leave the house. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z There’s this little loop of hair hanging awkwardly over my ear, so I give it a tug. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Celia looks at him, a slow, sad smile tugging at her lips. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Artemis paused, his gaze tugged momentarily upstairs to the converted loft. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Richard and I got back to talking till Shetora tugged on my sleeve and said, “Read me a story, Jump Daddy. Story, Jump Daddy!” Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z There was a tugging sensation in my gut, and the waterspouts exploded like the world’s largest carwash. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z All the way up the aisle, people stood up and shook their fists and tugged at his robe and cheered. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z A skittish pony, tugging up grass in front of a church. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z As Tally and her escort made their way down the hall, she tried to pull herself together, tucking in her shirt and tugging at her hair. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He tugged the glove off Zu’s other hand and pulled it over his own, then all but ripped her arm away from the metal. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Now he was tugging on my underpants and I was realizing how drunk I was. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z With a baby still tugging at my breast, a girl just filling out, and my young-man son behind bars, I wasn’t ready to enter His Kingdom. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z But even as I sit, listening to Warren crack jokes about the guys on the courts and other people we know from around our way, I can feel something tugging at me across the street. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Part of her did not want to go, but part of her experienced this tugging with a kind of intellectual detachment. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z I feel nervous and start tugging at my hair. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z In their descent, her braid had been flung over his shoulder; he now pulled it with a teasing tug. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z It was almost like he was tugging in a line, or at least motioning someone forward. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Prudence tilted her head to the side, tugged at her hair in exactly the same way Phoebe does, and smooshed up her mouth into a little pout. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z She caught it and tugged it back in place. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Taran wrenched and tugged until he sobbed for lack of strength. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z I take her tugs as little warnings, reminders that she is here, staying in our life, and choosing to let me go to his house in Woodside. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z "What kind of children's center?" he asks, giving a gentle tug on the German shepherd's leash. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He tugged at the end of his sleeve. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Sweeping the cue under the balloon, I grab the string and pull the balloon out of the water, noticing a tug at the end as something on the bottom of the pool weighs it down. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Several tug at the stitching upon their shirts—Liberty to Slaves—which they believed talismanic, as the inscriptions of the African mallams are said to protect against all injury. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z She was tugging at one ear, which made me suspect it was infected. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Suddenly, there came three sharp tugs on the rope. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z The tug in Miss Mallory’s chest jerked a little harder, but she said nothing. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Now he turned to the blind man again and tugged at his sleeve to be certain he was paying attention. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Tom stood up and tugged Pooky away from me, turning him around and pointing him across the street. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z The cold wind tugs at my hair, and I put my hood up, watching her face as she types. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z He felt a light tugging on his sandals and looked down. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Mother tugged at my bodice to straighten it. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt a small tug on my bra and I realized he was examining the clasp. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Bryce tugs at my jeans and whispers, “Where are we going to sleep?” The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z I felt a tug at my belly and looked down to see one of the physicians pull the cord which was attached to the stomach node, jerking me forward. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z He’s just sitting in the chair with his eyes closed and a slight smile tugging at his lips—I swallow and say, “Thanks for the gift,” and he opens his eyes to look at me. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z She tugged on Rowan’s sleeve, bringing the unsavories to his attention but not to Scythe Faraday’s. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z So I just stand there and look at her until the edges of her lips tug upward. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z The whining sound filled the hall, and Ayanna tugged at my arm. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z But Ofglen has hold of my arm, she tugs me with her, and now we’re in the second line, with only a thin hedge of bodies in front of us. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z I turn toward him, stopping on the path, but he grabs my hand and tugs me out of pedestrian traffic. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z As I tug off the ribbon and rip at the paper, I’m suddenly six years old at Christmas. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z She felt a deep tug of homesickness inside her. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z The squirrel answers in her own language and keeps tugging at the knob on the cupboard door. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Pickup Truck had his rifle in one hand and the collar of Zu’s shirt in the other, and he was tugging both in the direction of the truck. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He reached under the librarian’s desk and pulled outa purple flower-petal swim cap, which he tugged down snugly over his curly white hair. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z Ron waited for him to vanish, then tugged the Frisbee from Hermione’s grip. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Then she showed me how to pull and tug and guide the kite into the winds. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z He grins and tugs my hair, and then he collects Garrett for pictures. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z “Here, shrew! You are smaller than I am! Climb through, then see if you can tug me backwards by my feet. Come on, move yourself if you want to live!” Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z “What do you think about this Daylight Saving Time plan?” she asked, tugging on the yarn ball to free up more yarn. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z He knew that he sat, paralyzed, while Lydia and Travis stood, whooped, and tugged him out of his chair, pushing him toward the stage. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z For Neville had been tugging on the sleeve of Harry’s bathrobe for the last minute. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Except, as I say, every now and then, things would get out of hand, with students grabbing and tugging, sometimes fighting. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Guards clasp metal cuffs around our wrists and tug us forward. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z A smirk tugged at one corner of his mouth, and he began to rise from his seat. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z After a few tugs and grunts, Connor was able to slide the door open enough that we could squeeze through the opening. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z The water tugged at her overnight case, bending the tree dangerously close to the raging waters and threatening to bring them all down. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z The result of this tug of war was a curved path through the sides, and a constantly changing speed. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z "My lord, my lord," he sang, tugging at her wrist, "here's the weasel who made the soup!" A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Then he felt a tugging on the back of his robes. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z I take her hand with my sweaty palm, and her fingers feel burning hot in my own, like she has a fever, and she immediately tugs her hand away from mine, surprised. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z She looks back at me, tugging on the pool cue and nodding to them. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z It is tugging at him harder, drawing his feet toward the wheels. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z A grin tugs at the corner of Dakari’s mouth, and his lips brush mine. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Startled, the three men stared up at the top of the waterfall and tugged on the rope. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z I ran along- side her, breathless from Manuelito’s weight tugging down my shoulders. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z His expression more puzzled than angry, he tugged at it. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Once she stopped and turned to face me, her hand tugging absently at her scarf, then moving lower to cover her mouth, and finally dropping to her side again. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z She screamed and screamed; Leanne started to scream too and seized Katie’s ankles, trying to tug her back to the ground. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He tugged on the rope with his hand. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Then I grab his hand and tug it. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Mary Toy caught aholt of his knotted sleeve and tugged at it. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z The more I pulled, the more he pushed, until he was on top of me and I felt his fingers tugging at my shorts. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z The woman’s hair was damp and askew, and a little kid, maybe two or three years old, was tugging at her skirt. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Someone was tugging at his waist, maybe a friend trying to help him up? The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He tugged at the chain around his own wrist, but it, too, held fast. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z I feel like I could cast a fishing line out into the sky and reel it in, tugging as it bobs through the currents of stars. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I gave the shoe one more hard tug and it popped loose from a frilly white sock. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt a tug on my fingers where they were wrapped in her hair. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z We made it another few steps before I tugged on Frankie’s wrist, stopping him. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z “You call that quiet?” she asked, tightening the loop with a tug. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I could hear a bee buzzing nearby, and I tugged on the straps of my backpack, hurrying up the porch steps. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Mashed between their tugging fists, the Whopper splurted sauce and cheese and pickle chips; then it split. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I tug the sweatshirt over my head and bunch it up in my arms, handing it back to him. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z His hands went behind his back first, and then he tugged at his earlobe. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z She threw on a thick winter coat, pulled on a knitted cap, wrapped a long scarf around her neck, and tugged on a pair of snow boots. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z But Mags tugs on my sleeve and babbles on until I’ve given the awl to her. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z I tugged on Miles’s white shirtsleeve with two fingers as I said it. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z I threw them to the ground and tugged them all apart, dumping the pieces into a pile. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Jemmy tugged on the prince's hand, and they scuttled along the wall toward freedom. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z The streets filled with kite fighters, jerking and tugging on their lines, squinting up to the sky, trying to gain position to cut the opponent’s line. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Pima tugged at the man’s pants and ran her fingers through his pockets. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z She gave the crown a final tug down over Marshall’s ears and turned to face the altar of Set. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z He tugged at them, but when a spot of blood appeared at the end of one he shrieked and ran up my torso. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z I tug Boomer through the church gates and into the grassy graveyard. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z He helped me tug my wet coat off—the fining was all stuck to my sweater. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z I stood and tugged the cord that ran above the seats. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Mami tugged on my dress here and there, pulled down her skirt, and grabbed my hand tight. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Shay shrugged as the wind tugged her farther away. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Koffi looked up, a genuine smile tugging at her lips now. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z It tugs at every single part of me, my chest and my arms and my fingertips. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z The roots of my hair screamed as I tugged on them. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Nick straightened his shoulders but took a step back, tugging at the hem of his dirty T-shirt. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Ash heard her speak the words, but it was as though she heard them very distantly, for the dress was still pulling on her, tugging her mind’s eye back to Sidhean. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, thanks . . .” Outside, Snuffy seated himself on the porch, smoking a cigarette and tugging luxuriously on his beer while O. J. Martinez counted and recounted his newspapers. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The little man shrugged and tugged at his threadbare collar. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z It will be difficult to break the habits of thinking Abnegation instilled in me, like tugging a single thread from a complex work of embroidery. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I tugged on one of the braids Mama put my hair in to sleep. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He tugs a string by the doorway and the movement reverberates throughout the room, the entire model circus sparkling as bits of metal catch the firelight. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Suddenly there was a tug in my lower back. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z They lugged Matthias off without further explanation, tugging cruelly on his lead. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z She tugged it toward her knees, but it slid right back like a piece of elastic. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I ran inside, combed my hair, washed my face, and tugged here and there so that the bodice of my dress lay flat against the bumps on my chest. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Like a beacon tugging in a way I haven’t felt since...I don’t remember ever feeling this way about a place. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z They tugged at each others hands and arms and then finally embraced. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z I sucked in my stomach, walked slow to make sure nothing jiggled, and tugged down on my shirt, like I could really hide my extra pounds under there. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He tugged on his last set of clothes, grabbed the phosphor grease, found the silver earring and the luck bag of rice that he’d been given. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Two sons had tugged at them with their gums and lips, and her breasts appeared different to her now. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z I’m kicking, trying to get back to the surface, fighting the steady tug on the line. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Back in his room, Alex quickly tugged on pants and a shirt, suddenly anxious to get out there. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z He vanished and reappeared in front of her, tugging at her arms to get her out of the well. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Hooke also did away with the vortices, introducing the idea of what we would now call ‘action at a distance’—gravity reaching out across empty space to tug on the Moon or the planets. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z She set the stack on the floor and tugged Ivy’s pillow out. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “If I’m working he comes up to tug at my jacket or works his way up my leg until I take him on my lap.” Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z I felt a sharp tug on my arm, and turned toward Zu, who was holding up her notebook for us to see. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I put my arm around his shoulder and tugged him close. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He tugged at the bottom of his tunic. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z As I walk, I feel a tug on my skirt and glance down, expecting to find it caught beneath someone's boot. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I roll the sleeves up neatly to my elbows, then tug the shirt as straight as I can. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Her instincts were tugging on her in a way she had never experienced before. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Victor just stood there, tugging on his beard. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Water several indies deep swirled around us, but was not tugging at us. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z James yanked his backpack zipper closed with a ferocious tug. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Louis drove in back of the shed, and Adam helped him take the horses out, tie up the tugs, and halter them in the shade. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Will tried to pull away, and his feeble tug woke a response from the man, whose hand hadn’t loosened. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He wraps his hand around my elbow, his thumb pressing to the soft skin above my forearm, and tugs me toward him. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Yuki yipped and tugged on her leash, pulling me out of my thoughts. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z He took my pants leg in his teeth, tugged it, and then rippled softly back to the boulder. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z I tug my sleeves over my wrists and twist my fingers together. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z He tugged his greasy hat farther down on his head. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z But there were new threads now, tugging and insistent, which tied her just as firmly to the Tucks. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Before he can get his head out of the car, he feels a tug on his shirt and is yanked backward. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I reach down, tug a flower from my mom’s flower bed, and twist it around in my fingers until it’s limp in my hands. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z She tugged her pencil free, and soon she’d translated his message: What are you doing? Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He motioned to the Lion, and together they tugged and tugged until the old man came flying out. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z Every now and then a passing star gives a tiny gravitational tug, and one of them obligingly careens into the inner solar system. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z But I gave the paper a tug and it came free, as if Dad had already given up. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z When she turned the corner I ran up to her and tugged on her arm. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The thread tugs harder, and I stoke the flame with names. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Nadia laid her shopping bag down at my feet and tugged at Ginger's leash. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes when I watch him, I’m aware of a kind of a tug at my conscience. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z The man is tall and has a baseball cap tugged low over his face. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Valley tugged hard anyway, pulling Seven deeper into the mud. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Kelly tugged at the elbow of her best friend’s shirt, but George stood, stuck in place. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z Then he tugged off one of his boots, stripped out the lining, and removed a tightly wrapped bundle of coins stuffed deep into the toe. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Dari mumbled a response, but I tugged on her hand. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z My scalp must've been numb, because I could no longer feel her tugging on the hair. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z I tug my scarf down and let out a sigh of relief. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z But Cora never joined her, tugging her arm away. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Pita asked, as she watched the boy tug at the goat. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z She looks embarrassed, tugging at the low front of her dress, trying without success to pull it up. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I pulled my pantleg up over my knee, gritting my teeth as the motion tugged on my back. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Ma tugs at the straps of her bag and looks around to see if anyone’s listening. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Then she stopped, looked at herself in the mirror, and tugged at the snug waistband. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z I tried to tug my hands away from Mama. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z She tugged her pencil free, and soon she’d translated his message: What are you doing? Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z “Your mother tugged on my hand and said, ‘We tried, Donnie. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t want the nice lady to die,” Poppet says, tugging gently at Celia’s skirt. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Miss Lucy moved to another cabinet, tugging open a series of drawers, but came up empty. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z The Captain tugged in his coat front, produced a sheaf of papers. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He tugs at the collar of his thick sweater. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z He grabs my hand, but I tug away and rush forward. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z “I am finding it difficult to discern between asleep and awake,” Tara says, tugging at her lace cuffs again. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z But a minute later, the corners of his lips tug upward. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Turtle, too, complained of the chill, but her mother tugged off her coat to reveal a fluffy, ruffly pink party dress two sizes too large and four inches too long. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z She promptly returned to the bedside and resumed her tugging of the blanket more determinedly. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “I mean, decency is cool, too,” she says, and the corners of her mouth tug up. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z They tugged at our clothes, pulled our hands, wanted us to listen with more than our ears. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z My teeth tug once, teasingly, on his lower lip. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I feel something tug in my chest when I hear the word “surgery.” Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z I'm going so fast that the water is up to my chest before Freak gets my attention, he's tugging at my hair with both hands. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z I tug at the neck of my hoodie. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z |
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