| 单词 | unexpected |
| 例句 | When the project was complete, I came up against an unexpected obstacle: I was unable to transfer Rosa to the new tomb because the del Valle family objected. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “But he also taught me how to fight, which was an unexpected fringe benefit.” A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z The device worked very well, but had an additional, unexpected benefit. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z Bram sticks his phone in his pocket and leans back on his hands, and I feel this wave of unexpected shyness. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z The heavy summer rains had more than enchanted everyone; the days that followed had brought forth a most unexpected, spectacular surprise. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “No, but I am only a doe who has never been out of Efrafa. Suppose something unexpected happens?” Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z But an unexpected fear mixed with it; the stone looked like something enchanted, not meant for human eyes. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Fenoglio looked as pleased as a tortoise who has found a fresh lettuce leaf somewhere entirely unexpected. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Everyone seemed to be moving very slowly, unsure what to do in the face of so much unexpected death after such a lovely party. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z “The other group’s finishing their tour, and apparently our Recruiters have brought in some unexpected new arrivals. They’re being admitted right now, so we’ll start a few minutes late. Okay?” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Someone murmured about “the unexpected and sudden deaths of sixteen fine men during the night ” Earth pounded down on the coffin lids. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z “I must say this is unexpected. Thank goodness.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Rae continues with the lesson, trying to prod us to share our opinions, but an unexpected blanket has come down on us. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z “That’s its name,” Jam said, her voice unexpected in the kitchen’s air. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z “Your old friend Mr. Flux. I’ve had some unexpected distractions, but I’ve been looking forward to this visit for a long time.” The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Tam Lin, who let Matt do quite a few dangerous things, had discouraged swimming here because the bottom was murky with unexpected depths. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Islam became a part of her life after the unexpected death of her oldest son, and religion became the only way she coped with the debilitating grief. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z Even the smallest and subtlest and most unexpected of factors can affect the way we act. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He was trying to create a base, pushing back against Luke with an unexpected determination. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z James Fisk, who supervised the American side of the talks with a diplomatic skill unexpected of a scientific appointee, brought home an agreement designating the detection of nuclear bomb tests as “technically feasible.” Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z She spends the twelve minutes of our ride to school humming, and I spend the rest of the day peeking around corners and flinching at every unexpected sound. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z He is continually placing some unexpected thing into her hands: a lightbulb, a fossilized fish, a flamingo feather. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z A baptism would lift Lourdes’s constant concern that Diana’s unexpected death will send her daughter to purgatory. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z I decided that Aucamp’s unexpected appearance was a singular opportunity to present our grievances to the man who had the power to remedy them. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “This is unfortunate, but not entirely unexpected,” the governor says. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z The unexpected encounter with her father had rattled her, and she needed to shake it off. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z The difficult terrain of the ramp was unexpected, but it looked no worse than other terrain he routinely navigated. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z He passed through the stuff, and the unexpected light nearly blinded him. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z “Interesting,” Hecate said, as if Hazel were an unexpected result in a science experiment. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The night after our third unexpected and frenzied encounter, while the taste of her is still on my lips, I have a vivid dream. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z “Eugenia, march upstairs and brush your hair down, what if we have an unexpected visitor?” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z “Bring with you the limes you have in your desk,” was the unexpected command which arrested her before she got out of her seat. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z By the time Cole dressed and carried the ancestor rock, the sun had peeked above the trees.Then he heard an unexpected noise: the unmistakable buzz of Edwin’s outboard engine floated over the trees. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z The fitful, ghost-powered trolleys were always making unexpected turns, shut- ding her off into unknown parts of the city. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Somehow Daniel knows it’s time for something unexpected, not an eyebrow or a dance move, not a plan for what they could find in the woods, but a friendly dose of the truth. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z His comment is offhand and so unexpected that it takes a moment to sink in. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Don’t use this word to refer to something unusual, uncommon, odd, unexpected, rare, exceptional, curious, irregular, offbeat, or surprising. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Controller! What an unexpected pleasure! Boys, what are you thinking of? This is the Controller; this is his ford- ship, Mustapha Mond.” Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z The next few seconds were endless and brought about an unexpected dilemma. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z The gem was a delicate red, though it picked up unexpected jags of color from the room around it, suddenly broadcasting them. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z He stood looking down at his unexpected victim, unwilling to touch it, waiting for his father, who presently came, panting and anxious, calling as he ran. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The radio station is tuned to the news, which is unexpected. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z I feel her in unexpected moments, her Assumption into heaven happening in places inside me. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z It was so unexpected, it was like sudden immersion in ice water. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Some men go about their daily business prepared for the unexpected tropical snowstorm, it seems, while others wear shockingly little—a pair of shorts only. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “Now then, wooden head!” said the woman with exceeding sharpness, and Wang Lung jumped at the sound of her voice, so unexpected was its shrillness. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z He was apt to cross streams, climb fences, make any number of unexpected detours. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z At the same time, it brought an unexpected sadness. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z “Very unexpected, but what can we do with youth today?” Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z The unexpected fright sent Chickenhound dashing back through Cavern Hole with the outraged Friar’s shouts ringing in his ears. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z The kindness, the steadiness, the warmth that had an unexpected heat behind it. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Fremantle thought, startled, he likes me, and flushed with unexpected pride. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Because as unexpected as Mabel's kiss had been, and as nervous and unsettled as I'd felt ever since, I knew that what we did wasn't wrong. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z But then, I never knew when an unexpected question might wind its way to me from the shaman. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z And there’s an unexpected bonus: when the Doctorita comes home from school with the boys, he yells at her about her stupid houseplants. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Yet when she looked into his eyes she found there a strange humility, an altogether unexpected kindness. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z Perhaps going north would be the unexpected choice; no one went north in winter unless they had a death wish. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I found their presence comforting, like the unexpected company of old friends. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z It was a truly hilarious moment, but all I seem to have achieved this time is a totally unexpected collusion between Engel and Thibaut. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z There was something horrible in the sudden torrent of words, something horrible and unexpected. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z But gradually Tally grew accustomed to the darkness, the roar of water below, the unexpected slap of cold spray against her face. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Early one morning, about two weeks later, the doorway of the kitchen was suddenly darkened by the unexpected shadow of Mr. Derby. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z On a Saturday morning in late 1949, he called an urgent staff meeting to outline the concept, unnerving not a few staff members roused from their slumbers by the unexpected weekend alert. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z She made Ifemelu think of that word, with her shapely slenderness, her tiny waist and the unexpected high curves of her breasts. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Felicia squatted, examining the shells as if they were unexpected gems, then rearranged them on the sand. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z And he got what he wanted, from an unexpected source: Sir James Jay, a British doctor who lived in London and dabbled in chemistry. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z When it finally came to rest, he smiled at me in unexpected pleasure at what he’d accomplished. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Today he was supposed to be working quietly at home, but here he was, come in for an unexpected visit to his staffers. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z The newspaper I pick up at the Clipper Mart bears the unexpected news that there are no apartments in Portland. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Cape Town was thirty-five miles to the southwest, but because of the unexpected crowds at the gate, the driver elected to take a different path to the city. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s a way of saying, “Be alert for the unexpected.” The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z “Well, if we was different, you know, been born with money...It’s just...making good art and music ain’t really expected of us. That type of work is unexpected.” The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z The obvious is sometimes false; the unexpected is sometimes true. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The wave of joy and relief was so unexpected that she almost lost her balance, but almost instantly it drained away and left a new fear. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Again, the Augurs have preyed on the unexpected fear, the one I didn't realize I had. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z In October any wonderful unexpected thing might be possible. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z But what I have sensed is an enormous frustration with the unexpected costs of knowing too much, of being inundated with information. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Opening the front doors was pulling the ribbon off the unexpected gift. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “There may be decisions to make, and surprises in store. Life takes us to unexpected places sometimes. The future is never set in stone, remember that.” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I bounced out of the theater as if I’d been given an unexpected present. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “Unexpected, unexpected,” the parrot says, “but not irreversible.” Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z Tall trunks bore unexpected pale flowers all the way up to the dark canopy where life went on clamorously. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Sitting down on one of the bleacher seats, Archie found a sudden and unexpected peace in the deserted gymnasium. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z In fact, his voice holds a totally unexpected fondness. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I pry the box open to reveal a new and unexpected wrinkle to my current situation. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z “Of course, we’d have the advantage of surprise,” he said, and I felt an unexpected thrill at the coldness of his voice. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Wind blows in unexpected downdrafts and updrafts as it moves over mountain peaks, and this can slam a small plane into the ground. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z And when he’s moving at a trot to catch up, I make an unexpected dart through the front door of an apartment building. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Just as he reached them, Luciana gave him a forceful, unexpected shove that carried them both well beyond the table, so that they were still alone. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Of course they did not even remotely suspect that the missile, when it was fired, the one that would annihilate the family’s Good Name forever, would come from a completely unexpected quarter. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z At one garden party, he had an unexpected encounter with Robert Oppenheimer, who was in Geneva on other business. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Tantalizingly, it suggests another and quite unexpected method. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z My brother Kiyo, three years older, would wait for me at the door, where we would decide whether to run straight home together, or split up, or try a new and unexpected route. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z Bilbo was very rich and very peculiar, and had been the wonder of the Shire for sixty years, ever since his remarkable disappearance and unexpected return. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z In the days after the unexpected loss, the family mourned, but Elizabeth’s father, Judge Daniel Cady, was inconsolable. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z The golden-brown eyes looked steadily into his, and then the dog did an unexpected thing: he lifted his right paw and placed it in the man’s hand. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z That was probably a sound idea, since I couldn’t imagine giving another interview, the first one having been so unexpected and terrifying. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Here was when the unexpected could happen, as the children received their Life Assignments. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “This is wholly unexpected. I had not an idea of it.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z He kept trying to be nice to me and, in an unexpected turn of events, his kindness left me angry and confused. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Together, they could find happiness, in the most unexpected places. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Hannah jumped at the unexpected knock, then a small hope suddenly warmed her. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z The shock of cold, totally unexpected, almost knocked her senseless. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes that desire would subside, and Taisin thought she might succeed in preventing her vision from happening, but then her feelings returned at the most unexpected moments. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z He was cracked in the head many times when a length of iron bucked at an unexpected angle. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z And then he gives me a smile that seems so genuinely sweet with just the right touch of shyness that unexpected warmth rushes through me. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z And then we were outside, in the cold night air, ready for this last, unexpected phase of Operation Egg. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The results were so unexpected, in fact, that the three scientists at first thought they had to be wrong. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z As I turned a corner, the white blossoms of an unexpected hydrangea—luminous clouds, floating pale in the shadows—brushed against my cheek. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Consuela pressed a button, and a door slid open to show a scene so unexpected, Matt wondered whether he was dreaming after all. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z A rapid rattle of musket shots came from a completely unexpected place. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z During the winter most of them regarded anything unexpected in a student with suspicion, seeming to feel that anything we said or did was potentially illegal. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z The thrill of an unexpected late-night visit was just the thing to knock all those melancholy musings out of her head; it held the promise of adventure. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z “This coming is most unexpected! What happened next?” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Oppenheimer is more unexpected: he’s handsome, with piercing eyes. The Fourteenth Goldfish 2014-08-26T00:00:00Z And the most unexpected person of all comes flying toward me, her arms flailing as she shrieks, “SURPRISE!” I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z As Otto’s breathing slowed; I realized an unexpected miracle: I might sleep tonight. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z He surveyed his meager possessions with wonder over the unexpected course of his life. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Rowan had, in fact, tried to find her, but by the time Citra entered the rotunda, Rowan had already been set upon by unexpected admirers. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z He suffered from asthma and would snort at unexpected intervals. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z The image that appeared on my computer screen hit me like an unexpected blow to the body. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z The comment is so unexpected that I have to look away from her. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z He had long made up his mind to Jane Fairfax’s going out as governess, and could talk of it cheerfully, but Mr. Knightley’s going to London had been an unexpected blow. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z When you start stringing symbols together to get equations, you can wind up with something unexpected. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z “The finest of pleasures are always the unexpected ones,” Tsukiko replies. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “We can make it to Rome in three days—assuming, you know, nothing unexpected happens.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Hearing her fear verbalized by Maddie, that her friendship with James was over for good, had the unexpected effect of making Emily realize how silly it sounded. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Her concern is unexpected, in stark contrast with her hostility toward us. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z With an unexpected burst of excitement, Mark sprinted for the door of the cargo room. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z “Oh. Yes. Someone I’d been relying on to back our funding application withdrew his support, I don’t suppose it was that unexpected, anyway.” The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Indeed, it brings us to a discovery which is strange and unexpected. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Well, that was unexpected....“Not in a way that could ever amount to anything.” Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z A noxious, unexpected wind filtered through his clothes and he began to walk, rubbing his hands together. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z The violence she witnessed frightened her, but it wasn’t wholly unexpected. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z The handwriting was practically illegible but words here and there stood out with unexpected clarity. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z “You have a habit of turning up in unexpected places, Potter, and you are very rarely there for no good reason....I suggest the pair of you return to Gryffindor Tower, where you belong.” Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z An unexpected, a singularly noncombatant, note came into Mrs. Glass’s voice. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z Nothing would stop them, short of some unexpected catastrophe. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Soojin’s brow furrows, and she backs away from the unexpected invitation. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z Chamberlain’s curiosity was natural and friendly, but there was a reserve in it, an unexpected caution. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Stranger things have happened at la maison Lefèvre than unexpected entertainment, and the pianist does sometimes send a replacement when she is unavailable for a dinner. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Rosemont’s surge, unexpected and sudden, may have eluded Pollard until very late in the race. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z But there was another journey too, an unexpected trip, that took place at the same time. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Luma’s habits wore off on her young players in turn, in unexpected ways. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Nevertheless, searching for the concept of evidence pays off in unexpected ways. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Plenty of marches have been written that don't have a trio section, and the development section of a sonata movement can take unexpected turns. Understanding Basic Music Theory 2018-01-28T00:00:00Z Still, it was unexpected, and I welcomed it. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Perhaps it was the unexpected closeness she felt to Scythe Curie after seeing her feed the grieving family and listen—truly listen—to their stories about the man she had gleaned. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Hearing wild barks in the middle of a city had been jarring, unexpected, but now they were soothing. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Barely an inch of snow means that all the schools in the county are closed, including my high school and the middle school where Dad works, so it’s an unexpected day off for him, too. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Still, the sensation’s so unexpected and sweet I cling to it, if only for a few moments. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z “To what do I owe the pleasure of this unexpected visit?” Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The thought crashes over him like an unexpected wave, but quickly he reminds himself that he is the one sitting beside her. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z “At least promise me that before you consider surrender, not only will you tell me, but you’ll at least try something completely unexpected with your life instead, since you’ll have nothing to lose.” The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z “You’re never where I look for you, then you appear all unexpected. Like a rainbow.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Stick and I exchanged a glance at this unexpected twist—Dr. King's wife calling to see if we were okay. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z “If this thing in the swamp is so unexpected, why are you so ready to chuck me out into the wilderness today?” The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z The feeling was so unexpected that it took a moment to recognize it as hope. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z The bell rings, offering rescue from this very unexpected conversation. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z Earlier in the year, Comrade Pillai’s political ambitions had been given an unexpected boost. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Because his unexpected absence from the head of the line had a bearing on the day’s outcome, his decision to short-rope Pittman provoked criticism and bafflement after the fact. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z There are few moments in all music as dramatic, as unexpected and as moving. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z Feared one of them would up and die, unexpected, like her mommy and daddy in the flash flood, if she let them out of her sight for too long. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z Even now, the memory of that first day still crops up at unexpected times. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z More than that, the effort to understand events after Columbus shed unexpected light on critical aspects of life before Columbus. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z You have seen how throughout my life, I have often known unexpected drastic changes. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z The brush along the road stirred restively under a new and unexpected population of gray tigers and gray bears. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Vincent panics: “I don’t know how you intended those words, nor can I know. Your letter is too brief, but it gave me an unexpected blow right in the chest.” Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z And in reply, the Count did a genuinely remarkable and unexpected thing: he turned and ran. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Never was any dog more heartened when its enemy turned tail than Sam at this unexpected flight. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z To some, the Jews' unexpected return was not welcome. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z Olanna looked down at the long red tin and nearly burst out laughing from sheer unexpected pleasure. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z This unexpected kiss feels like a bon voyage blessing from both of my parents. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z A short time after the birth of their daughter, the unexpected jubilee for Colonel Aureliano Buendía, ordered by the government to celebrate another anniversary of the Treaty of Neerlandia, was announced. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z A real laugh bubbled in Koffi's throat, followed by a shot of unexpected pain. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z But when crossed with each other, Mendel found, they yielded an entirely unexpected result. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z By having our own electricity supply, my family has made itself the unexpected envy of the neighborhood. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Blows were random, unexpected, and undeserved: a rubber truncheon across the back, a gun butt to the ribs, a kick in the rear or the stomach. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z ‘Have you, upon your honour?’ said she; ‘well, that is quite unexpected. Do let me hear what she says.’ Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Even Lady Isobel recoiled at the unexpected ferocity of these visitors, until the men were pushed aside and a woman dressed in hunting gear threw back her green hooded cloak to reveal a smiling face. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z His breath was warm across my cheek, an unexpected touch. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z There is only one minor mishap of sorts, one unexpected occurrence. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z On the third day of this seemingly unending bash, there were two unexpected party guests—or at least unexpected to Rowan. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z My mind is spinning with him and with the unexpected Almost of today. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z For the past two weeks I’ve had all kinds of unexpected visitors. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Gregor wanted to drag himself off, as if the unexpected and incredible pain would go away if he changed his position. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z Then just as he was putting his hand to the hilt of his sword, there came an unexpected relief. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z I give her a big kiss as a flash of inspiration pushes out the heavy thoughts in my head and fills me with unexpected hope. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z He had begun to see a great deal of unexpected talent in some of his other boats. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z “They’ll be talking about this one for years,” he said hoarsely, “a really unexpected twist, that. . . . shame it couldn’t have lasted longer. Ah yes. . .. yes, I owe you . . . how much?” Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Was some scientific hypothesis, well on its way to validation and ultimate public use, discarded because of unexpected findings on that cold winter day? Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z My unexpected success came from using a powerful rotating anode X-ray tube which had just been assembled in the Cavendish. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Belknap found it bleak and strange, with passages that struck off in unexpected directions. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z But according to the letter William wrote, she said something else, something unexpected. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z And we had other help, unexpected but most welcome, from a daughter of Bear Island. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Soon afterward Holmes brought an unexpected but welcome gift to the family of his assistant, Benjamin Pitezel. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Then she added something about a surprise, the unexpected appearance of someone I care very much about. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z I run my thumb over the screen to wipe away an unexpected pang of guilt. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Jack Allen’s exactly like a floating house—unexpected. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z Chuck continued talking, taking a completely unexpected turn. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I draw a sweeping abstract something that’s a cross between an amoeba and a manta ray with eyes and mouths in unexpected places. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z Walking down the passage, I told Maurice how his unexpected appearance might have prevented Rosy from assaulting me. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Just once, I wanted to do something unexpected. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z It was his job to price the unwanted and unexpected. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Bill Ferny’s poor old pony was developing an unexpected talent for picking out a path, and for sparing its rider as many jolts as possible. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Then she did something so unexpected Nico would later think he dreamed it. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “Not alone, no. Athena watched over me, guided me toward help. I made a couple of unexpected friends who took care of me, for a short time, anyway.” The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z She has moved on from Katrina in many ways, and yet the residual effects arrive at unexpected times. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Mr. Curtain was beaming as if he’d been given a marvelous, unexpected present. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z It gave me a wonderful feeling when I looked into his dark blue eyes and saw how bashful my unexpected visit had made him. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z “It is a long and tragic story full of dark alleys and twists and turns and many unexpected happenings,” I said. Louisiana's Way Home 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Hearing her fear verbalized by Maddie, that her friendship with James was over for good, had the unexpected effect of making Emily realize how silly it sounded. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z And then just four hours later she was announcing an unexpected business trip. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Then after the brief and unexpected sickness, it had become the body of Katrina, still containing the lingering spirit. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The eu-phoria, the overwhelming sense of relief, that had initially ac-companied my return to Petersburg faded, and an unexpected melancholy took its place. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z There was such a gusto about the landscape which stretched before their window, such a riot of unexpected people and things, that you hardly knew how to begin describing it The Dark and Middle Ages! The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Shock generally hits like a blow, sudden and unexpected. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Mine was about veggie patties from the Concourse Jamaican Bakery—they represent me because they’re spicy, unexpected, and completely addictive. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z With an unexpected shove from below, I ended up tumbling into the storage room, overturning a galvanized bucket with a god-awful clamor. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z But one thing made them an unexpected difficulty. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z It was the first that he had touched me since he had been sent to the Center, and it was so unexpected that I involuntarily pulled my hand back. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “My dear gel,” said Uncle Andrew, “you don’t understand. I shall have some quite unexpected expenses today. I have to do a little entertaining. Come now, don’t be tiresome.” The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z I was stunned by the unexpected electricity that flowed through me, amazed that it was possible to be more aware of him than I already was. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The cold winter of 1957-58, when freezing temperatures gripped northern Florida, gave an unexpected opportunity to start the program while the screw-worm populations were reduced and confined to a small area. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Then he ruins it: “Days like today. Problem-solving, thinking on your feet, dealing with the unexpected—these are the life skills that will help you find success in your future.” Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z This was an unexpected response, and Reynie, startled, opened his eyes. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z There’s no phone, but Scoob does make an unexpected discovery in the hidden space behind the kitchen TV: rubber-banded piles—four of them—of crudely stacked green paper rectangles. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z I now had unexpected spare time, which I used for reading, preparing my speech for the conference, and hiking the wild and beautiful hills above the town. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Looking at the huntress, Ash felt a surge of happiness within herself, as if she were unwrapping an unexpected gift, and the realization of it sent a blush of pink across her cheeks. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The flowers had come back for another unexpected visit. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z I rushed to his side and tried to describe my unexpected flight in the sky world. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z The sensation of his bare skin under my hands was so unexpected. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z You feel the centrifuge for hours after you get off it, in a way that is totally unexpected: if you turn your head suddenly to the side, you feel quite dizzy. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z It wasn’t clear whether he was more taken aback by William’s size or the unexpected hue of his skin. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Maybe it was because the voices of women calling to each other in the night above them were so unexpected. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z Then the lane curved to the left and fell away, sloping steeply down a hillside, so that they had a sudden, unexpected view of a whole valley laid out in front of them. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z And the extra money would also come in handy for unexpected expenses. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z That night I did something quite unexpected, I think because I was so sad. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z The unexpected early arrival of the Murray twins has complicated his schedule already, but if the lighting of the bonfire proceeds as planned, that should be enough. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Events in the days and weeks following Walter's release were completely unexpected. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Testing my hypothesis that music could change one’s mood hadn’t even made round one before screeching to an unexpected demise. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z The judge's outburst was so unexpected, Sandy had a hard time keeping down the last swig. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z But he refused to travel by airplane or accept packages COD, lived in fear of unexpected visitors, and had not been abroad in eight or nine years. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Or was there some other, more sinister reason for his unexpected presence in the shrubbery? The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Its music was sonorous, rambling, some of the turns unexpected and lovely. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Others changed their character with the addition of an unexpected bass note beneath them. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z As evening drew in, bringing with it an unexpected gust of chilly rain for the first time in weeks, there occurred one of those inexplicable moments when they appeared to have seen something interesting. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I was pondering these things, when an incident, and a somewhat unexpected one, broke the thread of my musings. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z “But at least you are too. You’re the one thing I never imagined, all those times. An unexpected ally.” Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z The dog yelped and leaped back with the unexpected shock of pain, and the porcupine ambled away, looking almost outraged. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead, Richard Parker did the most unexpected thing: he jumped into the sea. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Even now, I would not go so far as to say it is a bad staff plan; after all, it enables a staff of four to cover an unexpected amount of ground. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z No he wasn’t ill, they say; yes, it was completely unexpected. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Odenigbo unnerved him, the way he would brood for long moments and then abruptly ask or say something unexpected. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I asked, terrified at the unexpected sound, and incapable now of deriving from any occurrence a hope of aid. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z All day she prayed, “Lord, I’m going to hold steady on to You—” There was always danger on the road, always the unexpected, but the Lord had never failed her. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z And then, something unexpected happened in history class, and my classmates had an opportunity to understand something about me. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z I'm still amazed by this unexpected gift for Starry. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Nearby, Gabriel played happily on the floor, babbling his baby talk, looking with glee now and then toward Jonas, obviously delighted to have him back after the unexpected night away from the dwelling. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z I took his pack from him and sighed at the not entirely unexpected discovery that it was light. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z Reynie watched them leave the room with an unexpected pang of sympathy. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I don’t know where it has come from, this unexpected and stubborn truthfulness. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z The unexpected halt in the moving line caused the children to press upon each other, and whispers of no small intent reached my ears. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The next day, while Mom went for lunch, I got an unexpected visitor. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Yet the bombing was a success, in an unexpected way. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Her unexpected yell reminded Nathan of slamming doors and long nights of silent solitude in his old room playing video games. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z As unexpected as it had been for him to be sent home, there was a bigger surprise when Shin got there. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z He lived alone, which was cool and unexpected. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z You sense their eyes on you before you realize where the unexpected gaze is coming from. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The deal was that if this thing would go away, I'd repay the world by performing some unexpected act of kindness. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Doors creaked open and families gathered on the landings, pleased and amazed at the something unexpected being added to that moment of their lives. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z A number of unexpected people entered my life that summer. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z Of course, it was not only childish defiance and her recent very unexpected and hard won self-confidence which led her to this demand. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z He ran to his room, shocked and angry at this unexpected turn to his perfect day. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z I say “too much,” grandchildren, because one of the unwritten rules of war is to expect the unexpected. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I have read that there are two fears that cannot be trained out of us: the startle reaction upon hearing an unexpected noise, and vertigo. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z It was fast and unexpected, but it did happen. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z A ruddy-faced young man gave an unexpected sweep of his arm, striking me on the side of the head. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z The ship was on its side, so crawling through its passages was a bit like being in the ducts, an unexpected familiarity to something that should have been so different. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z It was so sudden and so unexpected that it took every one's breath away. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z Alex was sitting on the living room sofa, taking advantage of unexpected electricity on a Sunday afternoon to illuminate his Latin textbook. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z Most of Trout’s novels, after all, dealt with time warps and extrasensory perception and other unexpected things. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z This was more than I had hitherto endured, even from her, but the swift lash of his reply was unexpected. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z When jockey Kurtsinger launched War Admiral in his final drive for the wire, Pollard said, do something completely unexpected and probably unprecedented: Let him catch up. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he sprays another line, making an X. I curse silently under my breath and start to turn away— —but then the soldier does something unexpected, something I've never seen before. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z But then something unexpected came along, an unforeseen roadblock. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Jane, at least, turned out to be an unexpected mercy, a tidy bouquet in her arms, even if conception proved yet another humiliation. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z This seems to us an obvious thing to do, but in the twelfth century it was both daring and unexpected. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z The scene was too unexpected to be true. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I try to get past the unexpected interruption of saving a life and return to the business at hand. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z We had to come forward and welcome the unexpected guests. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z As Meggie was going through the dark garden behind the house she suddenly heard unexpected music. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z I liked the curves of the Cyrillic letters, their unexpected sounds. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s so unexpected that I look out of pure curiosity. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z The question is so unexpected that I’m startled into the truth. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z A tear in the outer layer revealed something unexpected in the lining. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z How would Hamlet treat me, coming upon this unexpected scene? Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z This was not unexpected, for we were then not even permitted reading glasses. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “But we will see each other, patron. Life is long and full of unexpected turns.” The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z These unexpected jolts from Larsen were difficult to prepare for, but Bobby’s continuous study of the old masters left him relatively forearmed. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Perhaps the sense of magic lay in the unexpected transformations. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z The ship rocked violently as a wave took it from an unexpected angle. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z But we didn’t know just how tough, and unexpected, things would actually turn out to be. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z He and Luna hurried up the staircase, which was long, lit by torches, and turned corners in unexpected places. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z We had survived something terrible—an unexpected, surprise flood that we had found ourselves in the middle of together. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z He was a master of the sudden change of register—a joke, or a phrase of unexpected intimacy. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z Hearing Philippa call her by her name sent an unexpected burst of pleasure through her. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Moreover, the exposition had entered that precarious early phase common to every great construction project when unexpected obstacles suddenly emerge. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z The sensation of the meeting was the unexpected appearance of Linus. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Its slated turrets, conical in the French fashion, crowded from complicated battlements in a hundred unexpected aspirations. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z My chest tightened with a surge of unexpected anger at the way my countrymen were destroying their own land. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Which probably meant that the “unexpected new arrivals” Jackson had mentioned were... The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z It’s called the Rule of 150, and it is a fascinating example of the strange and unexpected ways in which context affects the course of social epidemics. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z There were so many sharp needle points sticking out at unexpected angles that it was like juggling a porcupine. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z What did he hear that made him know something unexpected had happened some two miles—perhaps more—away, and that that something was a different kind of prey, a bobcat? Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Jam whirled through the door just in time to see both Aloe and Bitter sit up, sleep slithering away from them, leaving that unpleasant disorientation of an unexpected awakening. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z The car was late meeting us—the driver had to avoid an unexpected patrol—Paul and I stood for half an hour shivering and stamping around in the drainage ditch where we hid the bicycle. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z Under the unexpected weight it crumbled and broke! Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z The question brought with it an unexpected feeling of release. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z It never occurred to me to eat this unexpected treasure all by myself. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z I might have — should have — flinched away from his unexpected closeness, but I was unable to move. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z But if Citra became a scythe, they never needed to fear an unexpected visitor again. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z There was no single reason for the sudden turnabout, the surprising upswing, the unexpected rash of sales. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z By mid-day, when even the best-fed were out and about again, there was a large crowd at Bag End, uninvited but not unexpected. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z My reply was so unexpected, that Mr. Jaggers put the handkerchief back into his pocket without completing the usual performance, folded his arms, and looked with stern attention at me, though with an immovable face. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z Dorian had left, but having Perrington show up was an unexpected surprise. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I have to admit, this is an unexpected part of the process. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z Then came the news of unexpected progress at the Paris talks. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z It was nice, and unexpected, even if they did spend the whole time laughing and running, acting silly, mostly ignoring me. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z At Lyra’s question the woman ran a hand through her hair and said, “Well, you’re the second unexpected thing that’s happened today. I’m Dr. Mary Malone. What do you want?” The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She also felt the unexpected, dizzying sensation of someone pushing into her mind. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Besides the revulsion running through me, I feel something unexpected—gratitude. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Her eyes went wide, and she clamped her jaws down on the unexpected gift. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z After scouring the yard for half an hour, Kendra and Seth had come across various articles of furniture from the house or porch in unexpected locations, but they had found no other life-sized painted statues. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Hearing wild barks in the middle of a city had been jarring, unexpected, but now they were soothing. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She was about to go to him when the knock came at the door, loud and unexpected. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z At unexpected times, Horan would be ordered to grab his gear and load into a waiting helicopter with five or six other Marines. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z “I checked the national employee staffing schedules through the computer. Let's just say several of the Population Police got some unexpected days off.” Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z It was so loud and unexpected, that scream, that everyone in the room just looked at one another. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z It was just one of those unexpected tragedies, that just smacked me over the head as soon as I turned around. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z Once, his mother told Ifemelu, “Your lashes are pretty,” abrupt, unexpected words, and then sipped her Bellini, as though she had not heard Ifemelu's surprised “Thank you.” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z This was an unexpected solution to my trouble. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Riding a cyclone to the bottom of the ocean definitely gave him some unexpected turbulence. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “Luna, my love, if you should feel any burgeoning talent today—perhaps an unexpected urge to sing opera or to declaim in Mermish—do not repress it! You may have been gifted by the Gernumblies!” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z The gesture is startling, atom-splitting, because it’s so unexpected, so tender. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Each time they completed one leg of their journey, the next unexpected segment commenced. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z She barely had time to enjoy the unexpected warmth, however, before Hermione’s silent Stunning Spell hit her in the chest and she toppled over. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z In the last few millennia we have made the most astonishing and unexpected discoveries about the Cosmos and our place within it, explorations that are exhilarating to consider. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z It reminds her of their life together, of the unexpected life he, in choosing to marry her, had given her here, which she had refused for so many years to accept. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Should my life be brought to an unexpected end, it will be her hand, not mine, that bears the blame. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Sure, most cars contain nothing but junk, but I manage to acquire a few unexpected assets that would otherwise go to waste. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z I mean, that thing with the old man was pretty unexpected. Twelve Angry Men 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z I can only hope that the sound is too unexpected and my mom’s room too far away from the door for her to hear it. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He remembered years later that “the number of thoughts which passed through my mind during this very short, but sudden and wholly unexpected fall, was astonishing.” Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z This is what he was doing when his life, as it often seemed to do, took an unexpected turn. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Also the rain seemed to discourage the bugs which was an unexpected plus. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, I will go by all means,” I answered: and I was glad of the unexpected opportunity to gratify my much-excited curiosity. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z That thought, along with everything my dad said and the obvious toll this has taken on my parents, hits me in the gut like an unexpected punch. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z An unexpected wave of anger surged through me. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z And yet her past had a way of catching up with her in unexpected ways. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z The applause and yelling went on for a few minutes, and I smiled as my cheeks warmed from the unexpected attention. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z “Ah! mon vieux, but this is an unexpected pleasure,” said a voice behind him. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z Lord Asriel sighed, almost with satisfaction; it was as if he’d come to the end of a long and complex calculation, and reached an answer that made quite unexpected sense. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Sometimes Ray forgets to stay with his humans and goes off on unexpected adventures, leading to much worry. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Across the track, Smith lifted his binoculars and watched as War Admiral pulled around the far turn, meeting with unexpected pressure from Masked General, who carried twenty-eight fewer pounds. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z On this unexpected, casual holiday he felt happy, as he always had on holidays; but with a deeper happiness than ever before. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z Holly had achieved nothing and this was entirely due to the unexpected unfriendliness of the Efrafan rabbits. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z As the adrenaline left my body, it left an unexpected feeling behind: loneliness. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z With unexpected speed, he reared back and threw the knife at Thomas. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Instinctively, I swung at the hairless boy, catching him on the jaw with a wicked, unexpected left. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, Natalie, I’m sorry. That flower—it wasn’t magic. It was just an interesting, unexpected anomaly.” The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Snape, too, was looking at Harry in an unexpected way: It was a shrewd and calculating look, and Harry didn’t like it. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Maybe it was enough to have learned that love was the unexpected weapon, that it was the knife I’d needed to cut through the Kevlar I wore every day. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Her throat, full of aching, grieving beauty, told only of her unexpected joy. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z It was an unexpected gesture of concern that allowed Shin to recover. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z However, a few days later, despite his care, they had another unexpected encounter. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Stephen, Thomas thought, feeling an unexpected but detached sorrow. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She wondered what the crew was doing on this unexpected vacation. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z It seemed we had slept the day away and nighttime had descended upon the spacious house like an unexpected guest. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z They exchanged a look that made me feel a little wobbly and off balance, like I was standing in a train that took an unexpected curve. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z This look was so unexpected and so unprovoked I was taken aback. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Earlier, Kaede’s mind had been a closed box; that was not unexpected for an ordinary human, but no ordinary human should be able to resist the wine. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z I sorted through clothes, a medical book, the fork she had eaten the potato with, and then I pulled out something unexpected. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Sometimes, to get people used to combat conditions, they’d have unexpected drills in the middle of the night. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z I left Stew Cat to his unexpected meal and made my way slowly back to camp. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The memory of Scythe Faraday’s unexpected intrusion into their home was still a dark specter haunting them. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z The most unexpected feature of this list of African domestic animals is again a negative one. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z “So, unfortunately, were going to have to end here for the day so I can deal with this. I know this is unexpected, and I apologize to all of you. We’ll pick back up tomorrow.” Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z They stopped, with an unexpected grace-note on the portative, and Lancelot said: “Your voice is good. I’m afraid mine is getting rusty.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I knew she was kind, but this generosity was totally unexpected. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z All at once he turned and smiled at Kit with the same unexpected sweetness that had warmed her heart that first day in Saybrook harbor. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Jonathan, hearing unexpected kindness in the voice, stopped eating and looked up, puzzled. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z I have my mother’s thin blood, the kind so easily forayed by a chilly draft, an unexpected rain. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m a couple of days into the plan, making good progress, when something unexpected happens. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z An unexpected swell knocked him off his feet and even as he put out his hands to break his fall the black lake sucked him down. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z After each of her Idaho runs, she is sore in unexpected places from the strain of the upward climb—through her chest muscles and abdomen, the back of her neck. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z There were horrors enough, but it was the unexpected detail that threw him and afterward would not let him go. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z This conversation has taken an unexpected turn, and my head is going back and forth like a Ping-Pong ball. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z It was new, this sudden unexpected sensation of being important, of having Giles, and Beatrice, and Frank and Maxim all looking at me and talking about my dress. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I guess I should have expected the unexpected with this one, but it’s closer than I imagined. Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Being of simple mind, Dana probably had thought only of his unexpected good fortune as the laundry basket was loaded into the laundry truck, which was then driven out the gates of the detention center. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The idea, in his words, was for the place to be a kind of “work lounge” for those of us on assignment in the city, or for “associates” of ours having unexpected layovers. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “And superstition. They are one and the same, anyway. We stop for good luck and because everyone enjoys an unexpected holiday.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z This was unexpected and inconvenient, but it changed nothing. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z It was a first, and so unexpected that I stumbled backward and fell. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z She recited the facts about the date of Mr. Caston's conviction, and then something quite unexpected happened. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z But like most families in Harlem we could not tolerate unexpected financial burdens, and in the summer of 1951 we experienced two. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z While musicians and instrument-makers were finding ways of expanding the expressive range of what they could play, historical destiny was going to hand the bass line an unexpected boost. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z A band of orange and yellow ignited the sky, glorious and unexpected, as spectacular as fireworks, but changing at a stately, barely perceptible pace. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He held out his hand to me, an unexpected gesture. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He spoke at each birth, funeral, and wedding, as well as at unexpected special occasions like this. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z It seemed to him and his gyptian companions that the inundation had a stranger source than the weather because it had begun to cause curious illusions and to behave in unexpected ways. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z “It’s kind of spooky. Not creepy, but unexpected.” Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z The article, which detailed Mayor Swaney’s ban on soccer in the town park, prompted an unexpected response. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z It was such an unexpected remark that he blinked. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z It was at this point that something very unexpected happened. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z And soda isn’t a good choice either, because girls her age are trying to make sure they don’t get no unexpected bumps on their faces.” The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Serendipity happens when a well-trained mind looking for one thing encounters something else: the unexpected. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z But the world of the Tipping Point is a place where the unexpected becomes expected, where radical change is more than possibility. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Johnny had never worked steadily but there had been the unexpected Saturday or Sunday night job with the three dollars it brought in. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I hope one day you will get to do the unexpected, Arturo. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z To my dismay, things in the island nation began to change in an unexpected way. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z "These honors are all so unexpected. May I have some time to consider? I need to tell my wife . . ." "Yes, yes, of course, tell Catelyn, sleep on it if you must." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The Cyclops choked, trying to swallow the unexpected pill. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z “They sense the elation, the unexpected release. Few of us have shared any life as close as those ‘on location’ in the Civil Rights Movement. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z It had been more than a month and some of us had almost gone through the withdrawal stage, even though there were still instances of vomiting and collapsing at unexpected moments. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z It seems too early for snow, which makes this night even more beautiful—like an unexpected present. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I am rusty in my shorthand—see what unexpected prosperity does for us—so it may be as well to freshen it up again with an exercise anyhow.... Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z It is so unexpected, then, when the angel comes to my bed that night. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Then, to make matters worse, Bradley delivers unexpected challenges to our westward journey. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z The third recent extension of GGS’s message to the modern world was to me the most unexpected one. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z He’s a former acquaintance of our parents, so his presence is not unexpected—but why right next to me? Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z "Ideas for new trends and unexpected looks for you to try. Especially one for the upcoming Declaration." The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z So, a visit not wholly unexpected, only last night it was not “as usual”—he was alight. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z The other heirs were too stunned by the unexpected legacy to bother him with questions. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z For a moment an unexpected look almost of envy passed over her face. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Finally, two unexpected phone calls were placed, one from England, the other from Washington, D.C. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z An unexpected memory of Mama smiling politely at Mrs. Shainmark in Bean Heaven crosses my mind. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z But Gwen had been so kind to her — an unexpected friend — that Ash did not want to disappoint her, so she pulled on the shirt and tucked it into the breeches. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z When he suggested it to Julia she had agreed with unexpected readiness. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z The sight of Leo coming in through a side door isn’t entirely unexpected, and June rises from her chair and meets them both in a quiet corner of the room on the same instinct. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z And just about as unexpected as seeing the dead. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z He knew that would be a silly thing to say, so he held his tongue, but that was his impression all the same: it was unexpected that something so small should be so perfectly formed. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z But then a lot of unexpected things happened at once. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z This unexpected piece of information deflates him, confuses him. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Her words contained a confidence that made Ash feel an unexpected thrill of pride, for of course, Kaisa herself had taught her. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Without warning, coming as a complete and unexpected shock, she felt a pressure she had never imagined, as though she were being completely flattened out by an enormous steam roller. A Wrinkle in Time 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z “BaiMa reared suddenly. It’s not like him at all. Something unexpected must have surprised him.” When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z And then, when the president announced his unexpected decision to send a new American peace delegation to France in February of 1799, Jefferson apprised Madison that this “event of events” had been forced upon Adams. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Contagiousness, in other words, is an unexpected property of all kinds of things, and we have to remember that, if we are to recognize and diagnose epidemic change. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Maybe if he searched through every kitchen cabinet, he’d find an unexpected box of something or a can or a five-course dinner tucked away under a spare blanket. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z I think of all those people in Savannah the moment Hurricane Noah made that unexpected turn and barreled straight toward them, instead of heading back out to sea like it was supposed to. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z The scene on the other side was completely unexpected. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I glanced at him, caught him watching me with unexpected intensity. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z She had said every day that something bad could happen, something unexpected, and now she had been proven right. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z We’re seated in a circle on the stage, and she is putting on an unexpected show for the drama club. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z In a strange and unexpected way Ob’s saying this exhilarated me. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z Though this mind-set prevented the Indians from contributing much to geometry, it had another, unexpected effect. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Or maybe quick and unexpected would be better. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z This unexpected vacation was supposed to be enjoyed with my friends. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Some words take on new, unexpected definitions that you can’t find in the dictionary. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z It was this: you knew that Leon would always do the unexpected—wasn’t that being both predictable and unpredictable? The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He entertained these thoughts awkwardly, as a man entertains unexpected guests. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z It was the kind of thing she did, turning up in unexpected places, and now that she was a messenger, she could go just about anywhere. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z This year, the strange, lingering winter, combined with the unexpected spoilage of much of the Kingdom’s food stores, had led to growing panic among the people. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z But other aspects of her job continued to be dangerous, and sometimes the peril came from an unexpected direction. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Tally’s heart pounded fiercely, her blood spreading unexpected warmth throughout her body. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z And then an unexpected gift comes to him, something he hadn’t even thought to hope for. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z However dissimilar, we feel like an unexpected family. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z He had also been through two marriages at that point, one to a girl from Odessa, the other to a girl from Houston, and then an unexpected element entered his life: his son Don. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z No matter how much you know on the subject, if he just starts asking all sorts of unexpected questions, your mind and brain seize up like a pump in the winter. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z It could be a birthday that triggered the new cycle or something more unexpected, like finding something in a drawer that belonged to her. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z The trip from London was an unexpected gift from his boss, Professor J. T. Randall. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Letting poetry speak for me was the most unexpected thing I had ever done. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Then one afternoon, about eight months later, we got home from school to a familiar but unexpected face. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z The unexpected weight shift had not spelled disaster. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z For the CIA, unexpected news from Moscow cut short celebrations over the end of the standoff with the USSR. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I was so exhilarated by the realization that I did the most unexpected thing in the world. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “The unexpected is what makes life possible,” he said. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z Since everything about the new baby was backward and unexpected, my parents decided to reverse the name they’d chosen. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z It will come in the most unexpected way, from the least likely person, someone I never would have suspected. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z When she opens the door into the church, an unexpected wave of chanting stops us. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z It was this spaciousness–this resounding, unexpected roominess–that had Rutherford scratching his head in 1910. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z The host, a Frenchwoman, glanced at her American husband, a slyly pleased smile on her face; the most unforgettable dinner parties happened when guests said unexpected, and potentially offensive, things. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “What was the first unexpected thing that happened today?” The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Good and tired and a little cold ” While this wasn’t unexpected, it was still a little surprising considering the fact that we were only feet away from a blaz ing bonfire. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z "Lady Stark, what an unexpected pleasure," he said. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z A solution appeared in the late afternoon in a most unexpected way. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Then, about a week before the exams were due to start, Harry’s new resolution not to interfere in anything that didn’t concern him was put to an unexpected test. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z But as I take the next step, and the next, something unexpected happens. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z With each discovery of something new or unexpected, she watched the city come to life. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z “You see, I find myself in an unexpected situation,” he said. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Between deliberate burn-off and a bit of unexpected explosion, I'm back on track. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z A dead bird is an incongruity, more startling than an unexpected live bird, sure evidence to the human mind that something has gone wrong. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z But occasionally, in small, unexpected moments, the corners of my mothers mouth would turn down and she’d say, “Really? Is that so?” and sound exactly like a Pickford. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z I sidle a glance at the red-haired fighter, to find his attention fixed on me with an intensity that sends an unexpected flutter through my chest. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I moved even more slowly than he had, careful not to make one unexpected move. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z If you made unexpected movements they yelled at you from the telescreen. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z The voice I heard now was as unfamiliar as it was unexpected. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I meant nothing in particular by this remark but it was taken up in an unexpected way. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z Livermore defended its flop as the not- unexpected product of vigorous innovation, on the theory that one can often learn more from mistakes than from easy successes. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z As he walked to the kitchen, he tried to figure out the real reason for Mrs. Malvolio’s unexpected weekend visit. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Dazed by the blow and the completely unexpected reaction he had provoked, Ranofer could only stare. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z |
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