| 单词 | walk away |
| 例句 | I removed my glasses and tucked the white hat carefully beneath my arm and walked away. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z He shouted at me, but I was already walking away. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z He shook his head as if he wanted to shake off the whole encounter, and then started walking away, pulling his sister by the hand. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He walked away from Beat Box, whom he liked. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z I nod, but I have to admit that I’m getting awfully tired of walking away. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z He saw the man approach another corner boy and then walk away. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z They walked away from the empty train cars. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z She watched him walk away with the tin of milk. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z They gazed at each other for several long moments and then she turned and walked away. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z As we walked away, Kutti gave a little whine, but he didn’t try to follow. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Red mumbled something and walked away, again brushing Alfred. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’ll see you in Jury tomorrow at five,” he announced, and then walked away. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Tears stream down my face as I feel him walk away, much farther than the five feet that we agreed on. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z He gives my hand a squeeze before he walks away. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z The figure is walking away, his back to the viewer. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z “Are dogs allowed in the library?” she asked Miss Franny as they walked away. Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z I can feel their eyes on me as I walk away. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z But then I saw one such body climb out from under the pile on a wagon and walk away. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z Of course, unlike leaving a hat, one cannot walk away from memories, and those memories stayed with me every day. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z Some were completely whole, as if crazy sea captains had simply decided to steer the kilometer-long ships onto the sand and then walked away. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z He walked away from the mirror, unbuttoning his shirt, guilty at what he had had in his mind, as he was always guilty. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z I frown at her back as she walks away. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z He replaced the cork and started to walk away, then called back over his shoulder, “But don’t think I won’t still have my eye on you, boy.” Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z I walked away from the death and destruction of the Gilo River. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z And, also like yesterday, he touched my face wordlessly — this time with the back of his cool hand, stroking once from my temple to my jaw — before he turned and walked away. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Very sweetly, and in a way no one else could quite detect, she took my arm and half supported me as we walked away from the ledge. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z She gives me an apologetic look, then turns and walks away. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z He walked away, his self-made light the last thing to fade in the dark forest. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z He walked away and motioned frantically: “I order you to stay away. I order you to stop!” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z But even as we walk away, I can still feel her doubtful eyes following me. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Angie walks away, and I grip the bag until my knuckles turn white. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I walk away from the lake and toward the forest and surrounding shrubs. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z “There’s something on the back stoop,” she repeats before walking away. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z Shawn was the only one I ever saw walk away. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I start to walk away but turn back. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z And yet Tool had walked away from many masters. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Again we tried to walk away from them, and again the kid named Eddie cut us off. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Luma shouted to him to keep himself under control; he took a deep breath and walked away. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z He touched the side of her face with the tips of his fingers, then, without a word, he walked away. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Joey and Vivek kept saying stuff about “beginner’s luck” and how she must have cheated, so the girl started to walk away. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z She walked away, and then I heard a car start. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z “We are in Pursat province. You are to wait here until the base people come to take you to live in their village,” a soldier tells us and walks away. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I asked, stomping up to Miles as soon as the kid had walked away. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z But then they broke apart and started to walk away from me as if I had never been there. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z The man scowled, then turned and walked away. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z She wasn’t talking to them, just looking at Conor as she walked away. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z Noticing this, she sighs and finally walks away. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Laura stood at the window and watched Pa, big and swift and strong, walking away over the snow. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z It be like trusting your heart when it tells you who to love, who to walk away from. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z "You could have just packed up and walked away," Matilda said. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z I’m—I’m sorry— The boy shrugs and walks away, gesturing for me to follow him onto the battlefield. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z The three of them start to walk away. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z When I turn back, the man is walking away. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I could feel her staring after me as I walked away. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z We lapse into silence again, then walk away from each other at the same time, Caleb returning to his cot and me walking down the hallway, following Caleb’s directions. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z I rolled the last ball and walked away without bothering to see where it landed. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z “Sure,” he said, before walking away from the open window. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Given that recent history, and the promising look of some of the freshmen walking away from the shell house that evening, Ulbrickson had plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the upcoming season. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z If you are the eyes in the trees, watching us as we walk away from Kilanga, how will you make your judgment? The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I tried to walk away, but he held my hand and pulled me back alongside the tree. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I nod that I understand, and Sandy’s walking away before I know it—but then he thinks better of it, and turns around to face me again. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z When I walked away, I realized that was the first time I had cried in years. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He reached for it, but his gun had gone—he couldn't remember where—and the lieutenant was already walking away. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I watch as she continues to comfort Emily, feeling unwelcome, but unsure whether it would look worse if I just walked away. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z When we walked away from her house and started to climb the hill with the goat in tow, we dared to turn around and look back at it. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Then he got up and walked away, and called Sam to him. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z And he tied his cloak around his shoulders and walked away, leaving his mother behind in the shadows. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Chess didn’t say anything, and the four girls had walked away, all of them with hair rippling down their backs like they were princesses in some Disney movie. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He walks away, taking the whole carton with him. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z “Now come along. Just walk away from this. Don’t sink to his level.” Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Two figures walk away from the city into the nearby countryside. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Malik kisses his mom’s cheek, says something about hanging out with Shana, and walks away from us. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I started to say, “No,” but didn’t, turned, and walked away a few steps. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Should Gold ever get the idea of walking away from the Soviets, Fred assured Gold that his boss would get an anonymous note all about Gold’s illegal activities. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I too pushed to the window to see, but then I remembered the rhythmic snores, and coolly walked away. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z And then I done the worst thing of all: I walked away from her and she was crying and calling out for me and I did not even look back. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z Then, they would see me and walk away. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z And with that, she turns and walks away. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I left the locker open and walked away. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z “Then I guess the Mouse House has to be smelly too,” she said, and walked away. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z She walked away from me, leaving me alone with my anger and resentment. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Before she could tell him that she just wanted to drop off Park's stuff, he walked away. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z The moment she had insulted James Potter, his whole body had relaxed, and as they walked away there was a new spring in Snape’s step.... Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Mr. Ward was kind enough to lock my guitar up in his office in the morning so I wouldn’t have to worry about it walking away before then. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I slammed my locker closed, spun the combination, and walked away. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Their weapons drip with blood as they walk away. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Luis pokes my shoulder and walks away before I have a chance to respond. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Olanna turned to walk away because she was sure he was one of those men who claimed to have met her before only to have a chance to make a pass. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Another pause, and Noa’s voice began to fade as she walked away. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I just kind of tapered off and walked away, went downstairs, and played on my practice pad. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z And there comes Officer Berdecki, glancing up at my window before he walks away down the street. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I throw my Styrofoam coffee cup in the bin with my sausage- roll wrapper and begin to walk away. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z She watched him walk away, a thickly built man in khaki trousers and a short-sleeved shirt that looked crisp from ironing. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I started to walk away again, but then when I had all but reached the doors out to the corridor, I heard Miss Kenton say: 'Mr Stevens,' and thus turned once more. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z As I walk away, my stomach feels awful, which is weird because I didn’t even eat anything. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z She walked away, very erect, a little stiff in her movements. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z I walked away from the event that night even more inspired to do more, more committed to standing up, and more determined to raise my voice. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z He walked away and searched a boy standing next to me instead. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z He imagined not only walking, but walking away, as far as he could from the place in which he was born and in which he had nearly died. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I walked away from my little adventure without any permanent damage. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He was trying to back up and walk away. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z As they walk away, I open my hand to show Jason my last card. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z When I returned, she was angry with me for walking away. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z This had never happened—no matter how mad she and Redemption were, they always talked about it, they didn’t walk away from each other. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Before the shock turns into chaos, Mr. A. H— gently removes the silver-handled knife from Herr Thiessen’s chest and then he stands and walks away. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z There was no coming back from that, even if he did manage to walk away later on, which he wouldn’t. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z “I’m just a few seconds up the hill if you kids need anything,” she says, and walks away with a wave as we all thank her. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z I stop walking away as she pulls her own wallet from her purse. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z He missed his father fiercely when the woman walked away. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The assailant had simply walked away in the confusion of the crowd. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z When Jenna and I split off at the corner, I stopped for a moment and watched her walk away. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z She looks at me but doesn’t come close, stares for a long time, yawns, and then walks away. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I didn’t need that and I would get up and walk away. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “I didn’t think you could stand walking away from basketball.” Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z I turn away from the Stop sign and walk away. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z The girl ran upstairs giggling hysterically while the boyfriend walked away down the street whistling, “When I Get You Alone, Tonight.” A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I look back at the house before we walk away. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Britten walked away from the trunk, running the fingers of his left hand nervously through his hair. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z The two men walked away, their places taken immediately by two others. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z The man began to walk away with his head swiveling, seemingly searching for someone else to get drugs from. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Journalists' had been hounding him for a specific number, he said, and he hadn’t wanted them to walk away empty-handed. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z The conductor is walking away from us now, shaking his head and muttering to himself as he plods through the empty train car. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I walk away, quizzing myself: twenty-eight stools in the room, ten buttons on Mr. Landau’s shirt, four pencils and two pens in the cup on his desk. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z And then walked away while the neighbor registered a double take. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he walked away, folding his hands behind his back. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “I’ll finish off this business, and then we’ll stroll across Capricorn’s square and walk away like an innocent pair of lovers.” Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z “Well, I tried to talk to you in school. You walked away.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z And then he turned and walked away, disappearing into the woods and leaving Virgil alone. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z He walked away very quickly down the aisle, and towards the big door, but the footsteps came behind him, and the voice. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z He and his brothers walked away, but not before Frank tossed one last glare over his shoulder. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z I was about to give her both barrels, but she walked away, heading down the hall toward our next class. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “Make friends!” she said through the rolled-down window as I walked away. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z They walk away, heads leaned close together, and Celia is alone again. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Everything in my body feels tight and heavy as I walk away from the car, as if my skin and bones know that something is not right. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z He turns and walks away, and for the first time, I see him not as a priest. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z I step out and see two men walking away from me, their backs turned so they don't notice that I've just climbed out of La Casita. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She walks away, and I am too stunned to follow her. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z “Imagine that,” said Mrs. Baker, and walked away. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z We said good-bye to the boys, but as we walked away, I thought of something. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z As much as he couldn’t wait to be done with this whack, he couldn’t walk away. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z “If we yield, we walk away?” said the one-armed man. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Let’s go,” I said, and turned to walk away without waiting for a response. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z So he knows exactly what he’s doing by just walking away like that. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z And I walk away from his hands, from all their hands, and turn the lock on the door. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Trading in her dress was somehow different from burying her shoes in a heap of sand and walking away. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He walked away, leaving Harry feeling worse by far than he had at any point in Snape’s office. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I scratch at the frizzy mass of my hair and watch her walk away. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z “But see how the guy is walking away all alone?” Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z I begin to walk away, to create a little distance between me and Elizabeth’s friends. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Having said that, I knew the last thing in the world I wanted right now was to be seen with her, so I started walking away from the window before she got back outside. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z But for exactly that reason, I exhale, and with everything in me, I turn and walk away. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z “I pay attention. And, Ophie, you helped. You listened. That was exactly what they needed,” the boy said before turning and walking away. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z “You guys are going to regret this,” I said as they started to walk away. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Tongue-tied, Justyce watches her pivot and walk away without looking back. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z But we couldn’t simply walk away—we were surrounded by water. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Addie and I start to walk away when we notice how quiet the cafeteria has gotten. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z His tongue lolling to the side as he watched me walk away. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I turned my back and started to walk away. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I watch her walk away, and I realize that maybe I have more in common with Claire than I think. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z As we started to walk away, Mr. Tushman gave me a quick, tight hug but didn’t say anything. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z I stand up and walk away, as tall as I can, even though my legs are quivering. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z As he watched the boy turn and walk away, he couldn't for the life of him figure out why anyone would want to be called Armpit. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z He unbuckled the sheath and laid it on the rock, and then he and Lyra walked away and sat where they could see the Gallivespians. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z In the end I really thought I could just walk away from it, a little bruised, but no real harm done. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z “Eat them anyway,” Grandma says as she walks away. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z The last Reb infantry walked away over the last rise. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z They’d walk away from me if they saw me walking down the road coming toward them, and if they came into the store, they wouldn’t even look at me. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z She walked away, and I stayed there for a bit, trying to catch up with my brain. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z And the people who were sitting on the seats got up and walked away because he was a policeman and we sat down facing one another. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The man waved his hands in disgust at our group and walked away. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I drop the unwrapped Butterfinger into it, unable to imagine my stomach holding down anything solid, and walk away. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z Mr. Lyons sighed one of his deep sighs and walked away. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z When he turned and walked away, she understood that she was to follow. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The first game got so heated that Jay walked away from the table and disowned both of us. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z “Yeah. That way, he knows exactly when to pull the plug before you walk away with any winnings.” X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Many, many were sick The chief was given all his storebought utensils and forced to walk away from the village forever. The Color Purple 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The kind of space you walk away from, not into. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He spit on her chest and walked away. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z But as the messengers walk away, he says in English, “Except the guns and swords. I will throw in some extra gifts instead.” Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z She flips her hair again and shakes her little narrow behind as she walks away. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Mami’s screams got louder and more shrill as we walked away from the house, as if she could feel us leaving. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z A reasonably adept teenager, working quickly, can insert a toothpick into a lock, snap it off, and walk away in approximately three seconds. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The magistrate boiled over and exclaimed, “You’ll pay dearly for this!” and then walked away. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Then the star and her true love walked away, toward the wall. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z The strong old woman was walking away, and in her step there was the sadness of parting with an old but dangerously foolish friend. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Hazel took one step back, then another, then, moving as slowly as possible, she turned around and began to walk away from the wolf. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z “Screw you,” she said, and then she turned around and walked away. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z Hana stands there for a couple more seconds and then walks away. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z She looked at him, and he reached out to squeeze her hand as she walked away. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z We both watch the soldier walk away, hearing the congratulations of other passersby who overheard the exchange. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z As we walked away, he erased the map with his foot and waved us off with a raised right hand and a nod. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z My heart pounds rapidly, and I walk away as fast I can before anyone notices. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z One of the group clears their throat and walks away nervously. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z The word “had” stings my eyes, and I walk away without reading the rest. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z “Not unless you can answer my riddle. Answer on your first guess — I let you pass. Answer wrongly — I attack. Remain silent — I will let you walk away from me unscathed.” Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Back in the county, he walked away from Dundee Village, trying to kill time on a lazy Saturday afternoon. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z I watched him walk away, rain dripping off hair as dark as Izio’s. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z As the waiter walked away, Ifemelu said, “Those frozen things taste horrible.” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z And finally, the figure walking away, the crowd waving, the box on his back now closed. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I point to a wider crossing with fewer whitecaps a short walk away. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Lexie had gone home in a borrowed T-shirt, and Pearl, watching her walk out the door in her own clothing, had had the eerie feeling of watching herself walk away. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Then he shook his head and walked away. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He walked away to the nest with a full gorge, leaving them to do the round again. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I looked over at the coach and he was walking away. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z He popped Luke on the thigh with his towel and walked away. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z La Llorona walked away from me then, and I watched as she disappeared into the darkness. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Brian turns and walks away in the direction of the register. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z “I think so. She was with some other women and they were laughing as they walked away.” Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z He turns to walk away, but something else about his last statement paws at my brain. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z George just turned his back and walked away from me. Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Waiting for that ax to fall so I could walk away with no forgiveness in my heart. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Turning to walk away, Benton was stopped by a voice, the voice of God. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z She walked away, pausing twice to peek back over her shoulder at us. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Freckles takes his own coat off and hands it to this man, calling me an inspiration as we walk away. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z “Remember what I said, Miss Amin. I see everything. I will keep this camp safe. You can rest assured of that,” he says, then walks away, threats lingering in the dust of his wake. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Toby laughed nervously and tried to walk away. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z As she started walking away, she added, “Go ahead and get started on these boxes. I’ll check on you in a bit.” From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z Catherine rolls me to my position, makes sure I can easily reach the buttons, then she gives me a quick hug and walks away. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Sam and Merry got up and walked away from the fire. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z My eyes go extra wide because I can’t believe she is just going to walk away and leave this big pot of bad feelings behind. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Pa walks away with a soldier on either side of him. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she stands and walks away, leaving me the same way she found me. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z I walk away from her, pulling on my glove. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z She looked back at Ash and smiled at her, then rose to her feet and walked away, her tread so light that Ash couldn’t hear it. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He had risked his world, and now it was walking away from him, hand in hand with a ruffian prince. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z I do not like people laughing at me, so I turned and walked away. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He was walking away from her, and she willed herself nearer—no sooner wishing it than she was right behind him. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z That afternoon, as Esther walked away from where I sat on the rock, she continually turned around to wave at me, until she disappeared behind one of the halls. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z For a brief irrational moment, she wished she could walk away from him. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z A long leg stepped over the rope, and the person it belonged to turned and walked away. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The three of us walk away, arms entwined. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z Just thinking about taking apart that knot makes me put the lid back down and walk away. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z So she’ll just keep chattering on or asking questions until the person walks away. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z So instead, I just watched him walk away, my head all muddled and swimming. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He walked away, leaving me on the ground with Mother. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “Then why walk away? Why throw this all away?” A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z He turned and followed the soldiers, walking away without a single glance back. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z When he was in the streets, he’d ask autograph requesters if they played chess, and if they didn’t, he refused to sign and disdainfully walked away. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z It was the last thing he said to me before he walked away, leaving me rooted, astonished, beside that grand chapel. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z When Valencia turned her back and walked away without seeing him, he didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Pullum stepped forward and took the microphone, putting his arm around my shoulders and squeezing so I wouldn’t walk away. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z She saw his face as she walked away. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Around the opposite sex, especially back then, my tongue twisted into knots even a Boy Scout would walk away from. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z We reach the watchtower, and the sentries stationed there turn and walk away, as if following a silent order. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I have fought battles I should not have engaged in, and walked away from causes that needed and deserved a champion. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Where anyone else would walk away, I’m pulled closer, drawn to the scene with a gravity I find hard to resist. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Then, just before I turn to walk away, I add, “I’m really sorry about cutting off your eyebrows.” Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Whoever it was, they shut the lid and walked away. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z I sat on the retaining wall and watched her walk away. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z "You are to hold this until it is needed," the Old Man told us, and then slapped his book shut and walked away, ignoring our words of thanks. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z I clutched my papers and walked away from the desk. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z “You know, walking away from the ’hood and the good.” 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z And with that, she walked away and down the steps, stopping to chat with Reverend David Okonjo, who had managed Blessed Way for as long as Moss knew the place existed. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z And then, in full view of all watching eyes, flagrantly disregarding ancient rules about women and men touching in public, I take Amit's hand and walk away. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He messed up her hair again and walked away from her, Ghost moving silently beside him. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She didn’t know what to call it, so she walked away and didn’t look back. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I watch her back as she walks away. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She managed to walk away, but her youngest child did not. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z When Mom starts to go too haywire, Abuela gets up from her swing and walks away. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Thomas turned to walk away, but Newt called out to him. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I heard Link shout as he walked away from the car, toward them. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Go on home now,” he shouts to the crowd as everyone begins walking away. Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z As we walked away, I said, “Jon is gray. He’s sick.” Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z He walks away with his head sort of down. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Then he looked back at me and bounced his eyebrows before walking away. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Just then, Xenocrates noticed the girl standing at the threshold of the room, lingering there, not sure whether to enter or walk away. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z She walks away, and Anise laughs loudly, then begins to demand to her friends, “What does she think she’s doing? Who does she think she is?” Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He walked away without another word, as slow and deliberate as he’d been before. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z We began to remonstrate; but he walked away, calling orders, and we heard Olakunde’s drum bidding us fall in. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z She starts walking away, and I’m forced to hurry along beside her, struggling to fall into step. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z We can’t just walk away from that building and let it self-destruct. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He took the blow stoically enough when Harry told him, merely grunting and shrugging, but Harry had the distinct feeling as he walked away that Dean and Seamus were muttering mutinously behind his back. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I turned and walked away from the arguing children, feeling tired and disgusted. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Only Beaudelet remained behind, tinkering at his boat and Mariequita walked away with her basket of shrimps, casting a look of childish ill-humor and reproach at Robert from the comer of her eye. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z As the woman walks away, Lola whispers, “I would have taken five.” The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z Amaka glared at me for a moment longer and then walked away. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z I yelled back, dusting off my clothes and walking away. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z I turned to walk away and it followed me. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z As I walked away, I overheard another coach commenting to someone behind the stage curtain about my lackluster performance. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z The first twin said, “S’meggs?” and the second stiffened and said, “May the best egg win,” before they took their cereal and walked away. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Neither of us hugged or kissed him, but as he walked away towards his fellow donors, he paused and gave us a big smile and wave. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Yossarian continued walking away at the same listless, unhurried pace, hands buried in his pockets. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Unique walks away, twitching her small, muscular butt. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z She has walked away from Byron, five, and Melissa, ten, as well as her ten-year-old sister and eleven-year-old brother, whom she had been raising for her ailing mother. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Just as I started to walk away thinking, “I thought so,” he appeared. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I push past him, walking away from the mirror cave and the sculpture, and start down the sidewalk. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Well, call me if yore appetites ain’t satisfied,” she added, walking away. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z In such cases he launched into hissing Chinese, brandished skillets, and then turned his back and walked away. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s enormously pleasing to me, this act of walking away. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Did you hear I’ve tossed and turned without you since you walked away from me? From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He jogged up to us, and I kept thinking, All I had to do was turn and walk away, what the hell is wrong with me? All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z In fact, I was beginning to believe that walking away from Ocean now, at a time like this, would be the greatest act of cowardice. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z After the drink, as he wiped his mouth with his soiled shirt-sleeve, I heard him say, amid a rasping cough, as I was walking away: “This water sure smells funny. But it’s crisp and refreshing.” Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Still, when she tried to hand me the pen, I just smiled and walked away. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Then he turned and walked away I stared after him until he was gone. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He looked at me with no trust at all, then turned and walked away without answering. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Josiah held his hand as they walked away from the graveyard. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z I turn, walking away, stunned that Arden Jones is an old man. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I get to my feet and walk away from her. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z We were walking away from the car together when Margo reached down for my hand, laced her fingers in mine, and squeezed. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z Then she blows her whistle one more time and walks away. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z As she walked away from his office, she recalled what Link had said, “Something bad will happen, something involving the whole family.” Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Jacob hesitates for a moment and then decides his best bet is to try to simply walk away. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z As they walked away, they could hear her arguing with the nurse. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z I grab my tray and walk away as fast as I can. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Nick walked away without shaking anybody’s hand and the rest of us followed. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z He had turned and walked away from me. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z I didn't want to make a fuss about it, so I just walked away and went looking for another girl to talk to. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z I handed the book back and walked away. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Didn’t I do well?” asked Jo, with a satisfied air as they walked away. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z When she saw Michelangelo and the children begin to walk away down the street, she picked it up in her mouth and trotted proudly after them, carrying her kill high for all to see. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z The nearest water was the pond, of course, half a morning's walk away. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Luma walked away from her players and the boys sat quietly for a moment, heads bowed. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Her mouth dropped open when I said that, and pretty soon, I felt pretty stupid standing there with the ball in my hand, so I tossed it behind me and tried to walk away. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z “She wouldn’t accept a superficial ‘Yeah, you’re right’ and walk away. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z Lazlo tried to get a look at his face, but he was already walking away. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Mr. Helm had seen them knock on the door of “the office,” seen Herb step outside and talk to them on the lawn, and, possibly ten minutes later, watched the strangers walk away, “looking sulky.” In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z I ruffled Jeffrey’s hair, told him to be good and not to play too much WWF Wrestling Live with his fragile mother, took a deep breath, and walked away into my big night. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z She walks away, and I’m left staring at a solid brick wall. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z Often I walk away from their chatter, but sometimes I just sit quietly and listen. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The matron smiled at her and walked away. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “I thought I would rescue you,” Al says as we walk away. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z And, in that moment, the person that needed me most was the one walking away. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I averted my head and continued my labor, and directly he walked away without speaking. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The shooter, who had been walking away, stopped and turned. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z I’m walking away faster now, my blood jumping and Manchee’s getting excited from the roar of my Noise. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z I thought about walking away and leaving the whole thing right there. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z When she walked away, Daniel still hadn’t learned to talk. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z But then, after dinner, as I was helping Willy with the last of his math homework, I realized something worse: It wasn’t only that I could walk away—I already had walked away. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I watched her walk away, her back hunched a little, and I wondered how it was, when I swore I wouldn’t connect with anyone, that she already meant so much to me. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z “I hope you’ll want my input when the time comes. No Bobcats. I feel like everyone is a Bobcat these days,” he said before he walked away. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Then I take her hand and we walk away together. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z I like to think that it could have allowed me to speak the needed words to the woman and then walk away. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z He pauses, and I’m just about to try and walk away, but then he keeps going. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Stunned and defenseless, the male delegate turned and walked away. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z I notice as he walks away that his limp is getting better. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Dad walked away cursing, exasperated, but probably thinking that Shawn would get tired and go back to being foreman before supper. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “I don’t know,” she wailed in a whisper and walked away. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z “Do you really mean that?” he asked anxiously, following her as she walked away. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z I wait for the waitress to walk away and then I say, “Yes. What makes you want to do this?” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I wasn’t going to let Papa walk away without explaining more. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “Think of somebody walking around the world. You start out walking away from something and end up coming back to it.” Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z He blinks a bunch of times and walks away. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z People in the crowd are losing interest and walking away. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z But Ching could answer nothing, only he walked away weeping and weeping without stop. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z And I was about to turn and walk away when she said, “I have a grandson your age.” The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z She removed the empty glasses and walked away. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Every time they try to talk to me, I walk away. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z There are no more magazines, no more films, no more substitutes; only me and my shadow, walking away from the two men, who stand at attention, stiffly, by a roadblock, watching our retreating shapes. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z “Read this to your mother, ” he said, and walked away. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z God had turned his back and was walking away. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z A bald man in a very long purple coat had actually shaken his hand in the street the other day and then walked away without a word. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z He was walking away when I said, “But Grandpa, Miss Love’s got the horse. She’s so excited about the horse. She don’t even care what folks say anymore.” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z We thanked him, asked no questions, and I rolled my eyes to Lucas and Mena as he walked away. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z But then he got to his feet and began to walk away, saying, “Follow me.” Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z “I punched this big guy in the face. And he just walked away. And now I’m afraid he’s going to kill me.” The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z When his mom came to check on them, they were sitting with a hundred cassette tapes between them, and as soon as she walked away, Park leaned over and kissed Eleanor. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z Then, I saw Patrick say something, and he looked pretty angry as he turned to walk away. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z Their owners had simply no longer been able to afford fuel for them, so they’d just parked them and walked away. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z The one picture I had of her showed my mom and dad walking away from someone’s car. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z “Talk turns to gossip and I walk away.” The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “Not today,” I told him and turned and walked away. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z But as I walked away from the district headquarters parking lot, I decided I would come back and see him again. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z She ran toward the crowd like she was getting ready to start swinging on folks, and people started walking away pretty quickly. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z He did not want to walk forward; he did not dare to walk away. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z As federal judge Prentiss Marshall explained, “The average person encountered will feel obliged to stop and respond. Few will feel that they can walk away or refuse to answer.” The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z “Remember, we must all stay together. Do not walk away or stray. Do you understand?” Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z An hour later she got up and walked away. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z I walk away, my hands shaking, and sit down next to Caleb on the floor. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z She walked away as it landed safely in place, next to a lamppost. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Once Clary had walked away, she ducked behind the toolshed. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t know you had company,” she said, walking away with her eyes upon Jan and Mary. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z I could walk right up to the front gates of the camp and walk away. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z When he walked away, he didn’t have the package anymore. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z She smiled at Grace; then she and Rachel walked away. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He could have walked away without a problem. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z We smile a last smile, and I walk away. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z “So why not take my gold and walk away?” Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z “When I walked away last time, more than seventeen years ago, I never looked back. I just kept walking.” A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z She walked away from them, back around the house. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Suddenly he turned around and began to walk away. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z However, by the time he put those thoughts together Tatiana had already walked away. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z Mr. Franklin closes the door and walks away. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z She screams into my face and walks away. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I was about to walk away when I realized he was still holding my pomegranate. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He turns and walks away, moving so quickly that the candle flames shiver with the motion of the air. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He walks away without letting me respond, and it’s probably better that way, because I can’t think of anything to say that is equal to my anger. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z I walked away before Mom could say anything else. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z I could have easily walked away, but I wouldn’t let her, or my nerves, scare me off. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “You’re going to find more and more hope the farther and farther you walk away from this sad, sad, sad reservation.” The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z He ducked my head into the bucket, dropped me on the floor, and just walked away as if nothing unusual had happened. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she turned and began to walk away, head down, toward the path past the kitchen. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I know Maxine says there are some friends who are worth fighting for, but sometimes it’s just easier to walk away. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Met Bong leads me to another camp an hour’s walk away. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she said, “You know what? Do this yourself,” and walked away. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z Here it was, after the fact, and I was still trying to walk away. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z I hear her deliberate and heavy steps as she walks away and down the stairs. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Then this man—or should I say angel—simply walks away. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He hadn’t yet found a boat that would walk away from the others. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I’m about to say goodbye and walk away when Nora starts talking again. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z I couldn’t believe she was going to just walk away. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z “I’ll meet you by the track,” he said, walking away without further explanation. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Outside, she began walking away and did not look back, though just before she reached the end of the street she heard her stepmother shouting her name. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z She doesn’t hug you or even really say goodbye, but you can see her watching you, standing at the window with her arms crossed, until you walk away. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z I nod, giving the man something close to a smile before I turn and walk away. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “He shouldn’t be fine! No one walks away from an accident like that. What if it had been you? Or you?” The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z She drove home slowly, parked the car, and walked away from it like she had never seen it in her life. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z They walked away leaving him staring after them. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Jason walks away from the dining room table and goes into the living room. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z For as long as I remember, crying makes Papa get either angry or just walk away. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Then he walked away from the foot of the stairs toward the kitchen and I closed the door of his room very quietly and went into my own room. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Or the baby left in the forest, whimpering piteously as they walked away. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z As soon as she walked away, Gran’s face split into a huge grin and she hugged my shoulders. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z And as Adam lay unconscious on the ground Charles kicked him heavily in the stomach and walked away. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z They talked about me right in front of my face and walked away. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z To watch her husband retch up filthy foot water in front of the people, to stand by his side while others laughed, to support him and walk away from Uncle Turu and his stories. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Just as I look up, he clicks a picture and then walks away. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Don’t try to enter into the life of the oasis,” he said, and walked away. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I crouch against the wall, straining to hear, but the voices fade as the men walk away. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z JonPaul took my letter when I found him near his locker, but as I turned to walk away, he said quietly, “I gave your concert ticket to Greggie.” Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z He sticks his hands into his pockets, walks away, whistling. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z I stayed on the ground for a long time after Rowdy walked away. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z If they just dropped their dough in her basket, then walked away without saying anything to her, ignoring her and all, she'd quit in about an hour. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z We started to walk away when I realized we’d forgotten to close the trunk. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I watch her feet as they turn and walk away beneath the yellow pajamas. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Goeth looked into our faces, daring one of us to react, then walked away laughing. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z He nods again, as if confirming what he just said, and walks away. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z In exasperation she glared at him, then turned and walked away. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z Some of the guys who had been walking away stopped then and turned, all of them looking at me and waiting for an answer. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z I freeze for a moment, turn, and walk away. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z After everyone else walked away, two black girls stayed. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z But then he turns and walks away, leaving me alone on an empty street with fingers still tingling. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z He walks away as if he’s invisible and we aren’t surrounded by teachers and faculty, including Principal Wertz, braying into his phone. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z In 1918 he had plunked down $5,000 at an auction and walked away with the most extraordinary creature the sport had ever seen, Man o’ War. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I watch the light trickling in from under the door as a pair of feet stand there for a moment before slowly turning and walking away. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z She sets the plate of toasted brown bread and a small crock of red jam in front of him and walks away without another word. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z He walked away, and each step brought a new jolt of shock. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He stood for a moment, still looking in Teddy’s direction, then walked away, out of sight. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z She hurried up the steps, smiling a little at this fancy: it was because he looked so young and defenseless as he walked away, and yet so jaunty and strong. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z Then she turned her back and walked away, her heels clicking on the hard polished floor. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z They exchanged small smiles before James walked away. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The two stood there a few more seconds, and then they walked away without a word. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I walked away from the motel and sat on my Samsonite, waiting. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Ms. Eisen begins walking away and then turns back and says, “Don’t you need your hajeeb right now? Five minutes till bell rings, so go get changed now.” Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z “It’s not nice to walk away and leave a dirty table.” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z As Harry, Ron, and Hermione drew closer, the barman drew his cloak more tightly around his neck and walked away, leaving the shorter man to fumble with something in his arms. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z When the men came to a body, the crows usually walked away. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z He called after her as she walked away on the path. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “No, I know where they are,” the soldier said, and walked away. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z “I’m here to testify. I’m not walking away.” The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z As she walks away, I still feel her Ups on my skin. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z I’d like to walk away, too, but she grips my hand so tightly I would have to pry off her fingers, and I don’t have the strength for that kind of cruelty. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z It broke my heart a little to see her walk away. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Radar and I walk away from the building to join him near a shallow drainage ditch. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z I shake my head and walk away from him. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z And then I walked away, making my way down to Banner Lake. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Once I got in I waved at him and he waved back and walked away. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Like maybe he’d realized that I’d fallen, hard, and that this wasn’t easy for me, that I didn’t actually want to walk away. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z His footsteps shushed on the dirt path as he walked away. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z My legs brushing fragrances off the vague bushes, the dark growing deeper as I walk away from the lights of the house. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z When they walked away, their friendship was broken. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He just walks away to his chamber of emptiness. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I glanced behind me to see Mike’s back as he walked away. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z She says to Miss Barry, I hear a certain upstart from the lanes walked away from the post office exam. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z She made a face and walked away stomping her tiny feet. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z When at last the man tying them had walked away, Harry whispered to the other prisoners. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z At length he prolonged his remark into “Pip, I do assure you this is as-TON-ishing!” and so, by degrees, became conversational and able to walk away. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z She made both her hands into little fists and walked away with her arms straight at her sides. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z As he walked away from Levy’s house, Wes pondered other reasons to be doubtful about Job Corps. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z “Good night,” he said, and walked away, up the path and into the building, his flashlight bleeding a yellowed, diffuse path before him. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z But as Izzi walks away, lonely and miserable, I hate the fact that it’s me who has made her feel that way. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I closed them, and could hear her quickly walking away. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Aristide walked away with 67 percent of the vote and wasted no time promising to deal with the vast inequalities of his country. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z “Then get it right,” he said, and walked away. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z I got up and walked away from her. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z The girl thanked me and walked away, beaming. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Then he flashes me a half smile and walks away. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Cullen shakes it, noting this to be the first time, and motions them toward the table, staring down at Russell’s working legs as the two walk away. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z When Dex and Faris walk away, I rappel to the desert floor, where Helene sits cross-legged in the shade of the cliffs, her feet buried to the ankles in the hot sand. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Nya s uncle, the chief of their village, knew of a medical clinic a few days’ walk away. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z They all sat in silence for several more minutes, and then the Huntsman stood and walked away. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z I quickly walk away and leave them with the boy screaming until he passes out. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He showed a thumbs-up sign in the window, then walked away. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z “I hope one day I can become someone important like Richard Riley,” I said to myself while he was walking away. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z He walks away from me, heading back into the shoe repair shop. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Helena takes my hand, and we walk away. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z And then the kid who was being bullied just walked away. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He began to walk away as the trembling blackness threatened to crush Annabeth. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Dimple inhaled deeply as they walked away, leaving the noise and the heat and the laughter behind. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z One Eastern European woman, Iloba had told him, had asked the Nigerian man, an hour before their court wedding, to give her a thousand pounds extra or she would walk away. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z If Eleanor's clothes weren't in that locker, if she were wearing anything other than this gym suit, she would have just walked away. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z He saw the wall builders walk away from their work. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z And so he walks away from Bretons studio, not even trying to meet the man he came to see. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z You want to tell her about this morning at the copy shop: the man in the suede shirt walking away, checking his phone. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z The chief spits into the dirt in front of us again and walks away. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He got to his feet and circled the desk, walking away from me. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z And then she walked away from him, out of the garden and toward her small house. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z He stood up and walked away, an impossibly tall man. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z He’s muttering something I can’t hear and conducting a symphony with his hands as he walks away from me toward a counter that has a hot plate with a kettle on it. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z All it would take was the courage to walk away from Ember and into the darkness, and then to keep going. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “Seventy-five cents an hour,” he said, walking away. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z I don’t say a word or even nod, but she walks away like I’ve agreed to it. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z Behind her, the Beatles sang of Father McKenzie, walking away with the dirt of a grave on his hands. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z This time she didn't just set it in the wagon and walk away. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally, he put his hat back on his head and walked away. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z Bodega left my words hanging and walked away toward a small wing that had an exhibition of wooden religious figures. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z The longshoreman gave her a queer look, shmgged, and walked away. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Stick slipped on his shades, tapped the side of my arm with his fist, then walked away. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z The female stood by pecking at something on the ground and then, after a while, it walked away, indifferent to the males great flare of feathers. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “I don’t have time for this now,” Tatiana said, then walked away. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z He held my arm for a moment, then walked away. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z His feeling of regret was so strong that he actually felt pain walking away from the school building, but he’d made a decision and he knew he had to stick to it. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z “He bothers you again, you walk away, understand?” Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z I worried that if I walked away he’d think I was a coward. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z He walks away backward, almost knocking over a freshman. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z He nods, puts his head down, and walks away quickly. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z Crying piteously the whole time, he held his arms out for me to lift him, even as he was walking away from me and toward the man. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z When Ophie had begged him to stay, he’d taken the arm of a pretty white lady and walked away, his hat at a jaunty angle. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z He walked away towards the edge of the green. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z I walked away, but stopped a moment to look back at him. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z When I come back from my mind movie, Albert has already walked away. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z Then it started walking away, and of course Shasta followed it. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z “Forget it,” I said, beginning to walk away. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I had to pinch myself as I started to walk away from these domestic competitions with gold medals around my neck after training with Akhi over the summer. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z “I hope you have fish for dinner,” said Edna, as she started to walk away, “but don’t do anything extra if you haven’t” “Run and find Philomel's mother,” Victor instructed the girl. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z I try to hold on to it—the part of me that’s calm and sober and willing to walk away. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Papa reaches for a few coins in his pocket and hands them to the thief, who looks at him in disgust and walks away. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I see my mother delivering her painful words, almost gouging my face with them, until slowly I walk away, nearly right into the camera. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z She looked at him long, full in the eyes, until he wanted to drop his gaze, and then she walked away toward her class. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z And when Patrick started to get upset, Brad just closed his locker and walked away. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z He’s already walking away backward, and Liam is rolling his eyes in an annoyed but fond way, not in a this-is-why-I-stopped-talking-to-you way, so he keeps going. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z She waited a few seconds before walking away. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z She smiled as he turned, but when he walked away her eyes were flat and directionless. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “If you care about him,” he said, “then walk away. Don’t destroy his life.” A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z As she walked away, Wilbur saw a new lamb following her. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z He stood by her, however, for some minutes, in silence; and, at last, on the young lady’s whispering to Elizabeth again, he walked away. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z “Come on,” Moss said, turning to walk away. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z In a blink of pure fantasy, I suddenly saw myself walking away from Dell Duke's grimy car with a tiny glass vial of her blood sample for genome sequencing. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z Once she realized I wasn't going to back down, she just walked away. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z As Cal watched his brother walking away from him there was a small sure smile on his lips. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z After a conversation, she would walk away slowly and sit somewhere private to think over what she’d heard. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z She pressed the pad of her thumb into the shaking center of my hand, then let it go and walked away. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z He kept walking away from me, opened a door, and was gone. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z He patted Harry on the shoulder, released him, and walked away to look for more bodies. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z James asked as they walked away from school. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She gathers the paper into her fist and shoves it back into her pocket as she walks away. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z If we were far enough away from the child, we just walked away as though we didn’t hear him. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z I walk away and leave him standing there, waiting and wanting more of me. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Richard watched him walk away, a straight-backed courtier, and thought how different he was from the mercenary. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z When you were done and walked away from the boat, you had to feel that you had left a piece of yourself behind in it forever, a bit of your heart. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z And: People can walk away from their devices. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z "Don't waste my time with trash," said Red, getting up and walking away. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Powell caught at his elbow as he walked away, “Sir, is the ship still restricted ground?” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z Brokk walked away, leaving Loki with his mouth sewn up tight, unable to complain. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z As Birch walked away, Colon angrily scooped water from his toilet bowl with his hands and threw it out into the hallway. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z If I thought walking away from Paul would make me not think about him, or what he had done for me over the years, I was an idiot. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I let the girls start walking away and before anyone can stop me, I charge past the receptionist to the closed door behind her and knock. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z “Okay,” I venture, “thanks for, uh, sharing—” I start walking away. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z I started to salute but the marine corps guy just walked away from me. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z She would’ve bet all her pocket money that no one had ever walked away from them. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z People walked away with nothing but the clothes on their backs and their kids in their arms. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z She turned and walked away, and I finally started to breathe again. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “Sure I’m sure. When you see what I have stashed inside the garage you’ll know why,” he replied as he stood up and walked away. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z But I could still hear him as I walked away, the hard twang of his answer, almost joyous, When and where, Harry, when and where. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, when the elephants had walked away, the two boys ran to their home and told their weeping mother what they had seen. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z Poppet asks as they walk away from the Paramour toward the courtyard. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “Manny...This is my family. You can’t ask me to—” The Domino King shook his head and walked away without another word. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z I tried to hold it until she walked away. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z I spotted Maddie and Lewis then, walking away quickly toward a grove of trees on the far right, under which was parked Lewis’s Range Rover. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Mami raked her fingers through my hair with a sad smile then walked away, the hem of her dress swinging in rhythm to her rounded hips. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z I could feel him watching me as I walked away. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z I threw him a grin and he sucked his teeth and walked away. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z But they didn’t, and he didn’t, and I fell asleep dreading what Mami would do to me when she found out that I had walked away and let Raymond get hurt. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Claudio walked away from the stream, carrying her into the sagebrush until they could no longer hear water, until the land—the mountains, the mesa leading off to the gorge—was very quiet. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Across the other side of the house, walking away from her, were Leon and Cecilia. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Finally, she gives Mama a stern look and walks away. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z He messed up her hair again and walked away from her, Ghost moving silently beside him. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z After a few frustrating attempts to get help for mental and physical problems, they often walked away, convinced the government didn’t care. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z “I’m killing everybody, and if you don’t walk away I will shoot you first.” Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z “Time to go,” the big girl says before walking away. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z She walks away from us without saying a word. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z He just stuck his head in extremely quickly, said something I didn’t understand, and walked away. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z As he walks away into the crowd of people, I watch until his figure disappears. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Without a struggle, she walks away with him, the Prawn holding her tiny elbow the entire time. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z “Sure did, and he didn’t say nothing. Just walked away.” Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z Pita whined out an incoherent sound, and I smiled as I walked away with it without feeling even a little bit guilty. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z My mom walked over to the couple, said hello, and then turned to walk away, smiling uncomfortably as she tried to get Abuela to follow her. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z I could just walk away from it all like a ghost. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z There was an ironmonger’s in Walton Street, about five minutes’ walk away, which was one of Malcolm’s favorite places after the chandlery. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z “When he walked away after sassing Mr. Crane and my daddy, he said it’d take an explosion to make us see.” Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Luke didn’t want to joke, didn’t want to leave Toby in the woods alone with some woman he didn’t know, would never trust no matter what Toby said, but he still walked away. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He had a wild impulse to turn around and walk away. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Ivy walked away from downtown, away from the inn. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He turned around and walked away from me. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z Ice shook his head and the thin man at his side rubbed his hands together, nodded, and walked away. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z The chemistry was undeniable, and neither of them was prepared to walk away from it. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z He laughed again and both men walked away. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z We walked away from the firepit, over behind the tents, Clarence peering into each one as we passed looking for missed bodies or weapons. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z And when you walk away from the sorry testimony of the State's witnesses, you have nothing else from the prosecution. Monster 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z Without permission, he had walked away from the cement factory, where he had apparently done something wrong. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z Mrs. Trenton mouthed “So cute” to Mrs. Baxter before walking away. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z He leaned to the fire and blew on the coals and he put on more wood and rose and walked away from the camp as far as the light would carry him. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z He just got quiet and it was only when we were walking away that I saw the tears rolling down his cheeks. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “Mark, stand up and walk away from me.” The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z I wanted to get up and walk away. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z A woman who’s just gotten her clothes bagged walks away from the table, and as the next person comes up, the bearded man’s eyes roam the room and land on Courtney and me. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z I stuff the map deep into a bush and walk away. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z He dragged a hand down her side before he walked away. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Before I could respond, he dropped my hand and walked away. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “There are a lot of streams in the forest,” the lieutenant had said, walking away, leaving the corporal to finish what he had started. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Every single day I still find myself wishing I hadn’t left, reliving the moment of walking away, my legs like cement blocks, being pulled like a magnet back to her window. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z He quietly walked away from the girl, toward the closest pen. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. Peterson gave a little shrug and a smile and said, “Okay,” and walked away. Fourth Grade Rats 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z “I told you she walked away from me.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z He walked away, his thumb over the neck to keep the whisky from sloshing out. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “Let’s get out of here,” Jack said to me quietly, and he pulled me by my sweatshirt sleeve and started walking away from them. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z They all walked away, and even before they got to the front door, I heard a squeal of joy. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z “Bye,” he said, and turned to walk away. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z The elderly man began to walk away, at first slowly and uncertainly, his hand rubbing the cheek where he had been slapped; then he broke into an unsteady run. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z They have him walking away in half-profile, from the back, from the side, his suit jacket unfurled, suggesting flight. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Dyedka patted the goat he was done milking on her rump, and she walked away. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Probably few men have walked away from larger flashlight explosions than those Dad set off as a matter of routine. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z “Good day,” Ash replied, and then, because it did not seem polite to watch her walking away, Ash turned down the path toward West Riding. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I saw Davey Cantor kick again at the wire screen, then walk away from them to the third-base line, his hands moving nervously against his dungarees. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z He wanted to turn and walk away and yet he only stood there, smiling and mashing his nose with his thumb. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z I take a last look and walk away, chanting the names so I don’t forget. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z I wish I could walk away like that. Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He stepped forward and whispered something in the horse’s ear, then walked away. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Will could see her getting up and walking away. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z Mina nods, and starts to walk away, back in the direction we’ve come. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z She walked away with Will, back along the grass under the hornbeam trees, and turned at the first corner they came to. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I bowed my head to this final tribute, and now walking away in the sun I tried to erase the scene from my mind. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z The man and Kanei walked away, and when they returned, they brought with them two men, who carried a wooden stretcher. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Park turned to walk away from the house, but the little brown truck whipped too fast into the driveway, jumping the curb and nearly clipping him. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z She had turned to walk away when Alice opened the door. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “Char’s the kind of friend that will get you locked up or shot up,” he says, walking away. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z Maybe the courage I need has nothing to do with telling the truth and everything to do with walking away. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Dustfinger walked away again, but when he was a good way from the parking lot the boy was still behind him. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z I saw him walk away looking back at me over his shoulder. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He stood there looking bewildered after the third swing, then slowly walked away. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z I was staring at Travis, begging him with my eyes to just walk away, to leave me alone, but Travis was lost in his own panic. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z And after she walks away we look at each other and go, ‘Yuck’.” The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z He walked away, his footsteps echoing into the distance. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Hazel smiled in the way people who have superior information do, and walked away. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z “Tell me about it,” I said as we walked into the shadows beyond Mary Lyon, walking away from everyone who was still lingering out front waiting to see if anything else would happen. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z He walked away, and I continued working as if nothing had happened. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z When I wait in line for the bathroom, I ask the cute guy in front of me who the funny-looking man on his shirt is, and he just mumbles something and walks away. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z He turned and walked away, the fog swallowing him whole. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “Come and see me whenever you feel like it,” she said, smiling, as she walked away. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z I did not tell him about the stories we read, but turned and walked away. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z “I don’t have time for that. These are fine girls, they’ll go quickly. Give me half an hour’s time on your front steps, and we both walk away with heavier pockets.” Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z I walk away, leaving the drunk man yelling and cursing. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z As he walked away, I saw the tool clutched in his fist. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Without another word, Lorren turned and walked away, his long strides making his black master’s robes billow out behind him. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He turned abruptly and walked away from her. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Or, at least, Miyoko would be the only impediment if it weren’t for the U.S. government, which, ironically, may walk away from this chess match with the best score. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z But Valencia had turned and was glaring at the snakebite victim as he walked away. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z I felt numb as I walked away, felt stupid and humiliated and numb. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z And she walked away, leaving Ron chortling, still clutching the Gurdyroot. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He looks uncomfortable and starts to walk away, but she pulls him back. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z But as she walked away, Inej saw Nina had another reason to depart. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z They looked at each other gladly, then walked away side by side. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z There was a cinema near the city center, ten minutes’ walk away. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He had walked away from a firing squad. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She flashed her impish smile again before turning to walk away. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Good-bye, and long live the Rancheros!” shouted Louisiana as she walked away. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z Then, the older kid walked away with the little boy. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z And with that, Dill turned and walked away. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z He says, '"Sup, Tiny," and then walks away. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z Coach jerks upright, stands ramrod straight, and walks away. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z After the hostess walked away, Mei-li said: “Why don’t we just get one big pizza and share it? Pepperoni okay with you guys?” We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z But beyond my head, the most I ever did was ignore it and walk away. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z I want to reach out to him, but instead I turn and walk away. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he arose and walked away from the stunned group around Hathaway. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z How many new recruits have walked away when Ma needed their help? Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z "You require passage for a hundred Dothraki, all their horses, yourself and this knight, and three dragons?" said the captain of the great cog Ardent Friend before he walked away laughing. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Up ahead, a group entered from a farther entrance and turned to walk away from them to the opposite end of the station. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z But she ignores me and, even as I’m trying to explain, she walks away. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z It was tough walking away from the resort. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z They waited in silence, the emperor’s figure getting smaller and smaller as he walked away, the snow slowly veiling him from view. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z When some of the Carter players were asked what they were saying, they just smirked contemptuously through their green death masks and walked away. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Joe walked away from the murder scene, dropped the knife in a nearby alley, and headed to a pay phone to call his father, but the police had beaten him to it. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z So your dad, he shook my hand, gave me the rifle, and walked away.” The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z So he gave them a look of contempt and walked away. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z The leader laughed as he walked away down the ramp. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I walk away, sure that will be the last time we’ll ever laugh together. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He had to stop the takers from walking away with his grandpa’s treasures. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z I shake my head and walk away, past the boys—without looking at a single one of them. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z Mrs. Newman walks away, muttering “Delicious” as she eats her ice cream. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z It was twenty minutes’ walk away; she could see it clearly, towering high and tossing its great head in a dialogue with the urgent wind. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z We walk away from the nurse’s station and toward the exit like the last living Lockwood man in his generation isn’t all alone behind us. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z He struggled to his feet: the terrier released his hold and walked away, his back turned arrogantly but his eyes slewed slyly in his flat head so that he looked almost reptilian. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He was already walking away, and I had the feeling that he wasn’t particularly interested in my profile. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z If I tell her that I don’t have one, she might just walk away from me right here, right now, and never speak to me again. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z “I don’t get it. He was walking away from her. How could that be scary?” A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z I could drop the string, and walk away, on and on. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z Then, he closed his locker door and walked away. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z The conversation with Jeremiah settled Luma’s mind on the question of Ashton’s: it was time for her to admit her failure and walk away. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Angel dumps her tray and walks away without saying anything else. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z They walked away from Dickens and into a different section of the museum. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z She walked away and he called after her, “Wear your sweater!” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z And they walk away, chanting “Geek, geek, geek, geek.” Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He walked away from her, fast, leaving her behind. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z And out of the corner of my eye, I watched Tyler Down start walking away. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z Then, taking one last look around the yard, he turned around and walked away. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Matt struggled to say something but his tongue failed him so he jumped down off the porch and walked away as mad as he could be. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z I’m walking away from the steps, backward, increasing the space between Jeremy and me, with Soon-Lee the monkey in the middle. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z As we walked away, you and Muthu started playing a game, tossing a bit of concrete into the air like a ball and trying to catch it again before it fell. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z He's walking away from me, and I try to stand my ground, but then finally chase after him up the steps to school, because I've got a burning question. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z He began to walk away, but I held him tight and yanked him back. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z “Okay,” the girl said in a singsong voice as she scooped up her animals and walked away. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z And then, he tucked my phone into his pocket and walked away, taking the one lifeline I had to my family with him. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He pivots and walks away from me to the end of the porch. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z He walked away from the bear and stood on a rock from which he could see across the whole valley. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I expected him to turn and walk away, but there were six stinging blows on the backs of my thighs, each accompanied by a whistle of air. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z “Uh, see you later,” Armpit said to her, but she didn’t turn around as she quickly walked away. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z He peered at us with an acknowledging frown and nod, then quickly walked away. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I wanted to win the tournament, to walk away from the streets I had been raised in with my head high, a winner. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z His footsteps echoed in the darkness as he walked away. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z I was walking away toward town with visions of buying something good to eat, and this older white boy I knew, Richard Dixon, came up and asked me if I wanted to match nickels. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z He asked me if I needed any cigarettes, and when I said no, he patted my shoulder and walked away with this boy. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z “Great—I mean, no problem,” Liam turned to walk away, only to turn back again, as if thinking of something else. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Carrying the still sleepy Pantalaimon, she walked away from Will and sat down on the slope of a sand dune a little way off, so their voices wouldn’t wake him. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I started walking away from the barge at an angle to cut Louis off. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Actually, she looks like she could punch a champion boxer in the face and walk away unharmed. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Lived here twenty years, and I've never known a gunman in Underhill to walk away that easy, no matter the circumstances. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I shove my hands into my pockets and watch for a few minutes, then walk away again, trying to match my footsteps to my heartbeat, or to avoid the cracks between the tiles. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z I wasn’t about to walk away from the challenge, but it didn’t feel right to go it alone. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z “Shut up,” I say, pushing the basketball against his chest and walking away. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z I hated how I was forced to walk away from him, hated that he didn’t know the truth, hated that he told me he loved me and I’d just ignored him. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z After giving Ellie the note in front of everyone at the table, Maya turned around and started walking away. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z They shook their heads, and then turned and walked away. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z He nodded very slightly, pushed off the lockers, and walked away to attend his first-period class: The Care and Feeding of Pectoral Muscles. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z “Good night, Ben,” she said finally, then turned and walked away. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Bod stared at Scarlett as she walked away, hoping that she would turn and look back, that she would smile or just look at him without fear in her eyes. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Janie and Rachel walked away, and Grace hitched her thumbs under her backpack straps, which suddenly felt like they had betrayed her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The corners of his lips twisted up right before I walked away. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z He walked away and began instructing my traveling companions how to pick up a hand of bananas and carry it on their shoulders instead of their heads. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Watched them walk away together, talking and laughing and rubbing each other’s shoulders. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z And for the first time in my life I don’t want to be. the dishes you miss number fifty, he says, walking away. The Crossover 2014-03-18T00:00:00Z “I’m no storyteller,” she told him as she walked away. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Without words of goodbye or good luck, he turns and walks away from us. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He walked away with Alby, hoping the Tour had officially begun. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z “I don’t know,” he said, and he walked away toward the fireplace where his mother stood watching. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z True to their word, they walked away and were never seen again. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z I watch Sis walk away with the staff in her hands, wishing I had the courage to blurt out a promise—I will return your dragon! Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Her words quieted everyone, and the woman walked away. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Something huge and hot swelled right Up inside of him, and if he hadn’t jumped out of the chair and walked away, he would have smacked her. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z I walk away from the stand, trying not to picture the kind of explosion that would have killed forty people. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Yes, I said, and he gave me the same stare and walked away. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘So I could have just picked a daisy myself and walked away.’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z When they walk away, The dime of sun Pavs them back With laughter And the juice runs To their elbows, Sticky summer rain That sweetens the street. Neighborhood Odes 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z The magistrate stared in dumbfounded silence as the Old Man of the Moon walked away up the mountain. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z He lightly slapped Mark’s shoulder and was about to walk away when Deedee said one last thing. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z We walked away from the harbor and the enormous ships. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I almost got into a fight with him myself, but luckily, he walked away. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z Poppet turns without a word and walks away. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The new arrivals started walking away, their footsteps heavy, as if they wore boots. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Right in the middle of a prayer, he walked away. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Chuck flicked Radar off, slammed an open palm against the locker next to me, and walked away. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z Harry kept walking away, keeping good on his promise. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z CO told me to shut up!” he crowed, completely jazzed, as I walked away. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I’d pull his hands off and walk away without saying a word, and that horndog would return to the television as if nothing had happened. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Hynning finally just turned and walked away without so much as a good-bye. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He points at something in the distance and then walks away, leaving the car. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Hundreds of people around, dozens of police, and they let him walk away. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z It must have been the wrong thing to say because he just got up and walked away. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z He walked away before I had a chance to say anything. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z “Pick you up about six fifty, the show starts at seven fifteen,” Lucas said, walking away in reverse. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z And since the face in the casket did not look like Samuel’s face, Adam walked away to be by himself and to preserve the man alive. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The female lion walked away, but the male stayed. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z “Sorry, girl,” George says, as he watches Mack walk away. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z But it feels like he’s walking away from me. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z That if he walked away after the evening work session, he might not be missed until the night ration. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z So I walked away and left him standing there in the moonlight--watching over nothing. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z Before I could walk away, he shot the ball toward me, a chest pass like a bullet. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z And as he walks away, he tells the other guys about my dad. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z I wipe the blood off and smile at Roamer as I walk away. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z And with that, he turned and walked away, leaving Thomas to wonder why in the world a Gathering was needed just to talk about him. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I worried that I was being a coward, letting him walk away the way he did. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z The two guards nodded, then walked away, Teresa in tow. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z “All right then,” said Gloria Dump, and she turned and started walking away. Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Johnson signed for it, took it by the handle, and walked away without even looking at it. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “Chelsea, if I spoke up every time someone at this school said a micro-aggression against me, I’d always be saying something. Sometimes for my own sanity, it’s just better to walk away.” Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z The pastor walked away from the pulpit, closer to the congregation. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z With a miserable gesture, Harry got up, turned his back on Ginny and on Dumbledore’s tomb, and walked away around the lake. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z And then he starts to walk away, a pathetic wobbly thing. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z He saluted, “Adios, old pal,” and walked away. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z I walked away from him and carried the purchases back to Madam’s house, wings abuzz in my ears. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Other times she pinches my stomach and walks away from me without saying anything. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I walked away, thinking furiously about Manet’s advice and what he had let slip in our conversation. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He comes to the door, swings around, and walks away. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Alicia takes the arm of the younger man, and I turn and walk away fast. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He snapped one picture of me, walking away from the camera wearing my dumpy winter coat, my shoulders up around my ears. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z All I know now is that I cared enough to show up here, and I’m walking away completely clueless on what’s next for my future. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z Kim is already walking away from us with his eyes looking ahead and his back rigid. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I saw newsreels of long lines of defeated German soldiers, just peacefully walking away from the battle, guarded by only a few Americans. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z He walked away, thin, awkward, long bony strides. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Dad walks away from the ticket counter, his face scrunched into tight wrinkles, then, without warning, he smashes his fist into the wall right next to where I’m sitting. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z And don’t even mention slavery, he throws his hands up and walks away. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z But I turn and walk away from her. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z When the nurse walked away, I quickly unfastened the Velcro and threw it under the bed. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The So-Called Gym Teacher said something to him again, and then he walked away. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z She got up irritably and walked away, toward the swimming pool pavilion, an open structure supported by three fluted pillars. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z He turned and walked away and the black boys gathered to watch his tall form disappear down the aisles of wet bricks. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z “C’mon,” Albert says, looking at us before turning to walk away. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z He could have jumped up, grinned, and walked away. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z And he remembered how Guitar glared at her as she walked away from the car. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s dark, and there’s a man walking away from me. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Harrison walked away looking wounded and Ugwu did not bother to call him; he went back to watching the children. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He walked away in the dark, clutching my drawings under his coat. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z The men shook their heads and walked away. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z As we started to walk away, I decided I could not let my aunt handle the fight solo, so I turned around to face Lateshia while keeping an eye on her older brother. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z He throws my hand off but doesn't walk away. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Then I walk away, my mind buzzing so loud with thoughts I’m sure even Ruth can hear them. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Edward just nodded, looking at me intently before he turned to walk away. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He simply carried the buckets to the Locktons’ gate for me, then walked away. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z If she left her soap in the bathroom it would walk away. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The two of them began walking away from the Berg, weapons hefted in their arms, marching toward the madness and chaos that waited down the street. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z But light from the hallway seeped into the room, into the closet, and his footsteps walked away. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z Suddenly she worried that when the waitress walked away and she and Sherm were sitting across the table from each other with no menus between them, they would have nothing to say to each other. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z Slowly Dad pivoted his shoulders and began walking away. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z I didn’t have much money with me, just a twenty and some ones, and I thought about “accidentally” dropping my bag and walking away. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Ruth put an arm around my shoulders as we walked away. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she pads over, slips a copy of The Panther & the Lash on my table, and walks away without saying a word. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z It takes me a moment to realize that the police are walking away with their new captive without even looking in my direction. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She kissed me on the cheek and walked away. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z He bit his lower lip and walked away. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z What if he walked away from us again? Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Jessie had spun around, her backpack full of thick science books smacking Jefferson in the ribs, and walked away. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Vonetta opened her mouth like she was about to say something, then shut it and walked away. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z She punches in a number, and I start to walk away to let her talk, but she grabs my forearm and keeps me with her. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z After another few seconds, I tear my eyes from the billowing flap and walk away. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z “You killed Westley, did you see his face in the Fire Swamp? When you walked away and left him? That’s what I call killing.” The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z But then as we walk away, she adds, “But one more thing—I’d like the two of you to introduce Mrs. Peck at the event.” Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Russ looks into my eyes the way he did when he first came to Bellmont—like he’s communicating with me—then smiles sadly and walks away. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Mom wrapped her housecoat tighter around herself and walked away from me. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z He would have preferred to say, So be it, but instead he walked away and called over his shoulder, “I’ll talk to them.” Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I went to walk away from him and he jumped in front of me again. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z He didn’t bother to tie them before he walked away. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I pick up the colorful jar, place it back on the shelf, and walk away. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Before Mom walks away, she says, “I’m going to pick up some groceries after I get off work tomorrow. Anything you need me to get?” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I hoist her up onto my hip and start walking away from the trailer park. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z And I said, “O.K.” and I walked away and I thought, “I wonder what he meant by that?” Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z A shaggy-haired teen walked away with Cool Papa’s showtime alligator boots—the ones he always wore onstage with Show Guitar. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z As he walks away, I hear two voices call to him, “We love you, too.” Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z They walked away, and two other people stepped up to wash their own hands. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z If you see one, ignore it and walk away quietly. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z He went to jail for me, and now he walks away with a few last words. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z I walked away from the hut with him in my arms, and at length his sharp cries sank into soft whimpering and finally into silence. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z “You don’t get to just walk away!” he shouted. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z She turns and walks away, only pausing for a moment to shoot Lily a stiff, cold stare. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Anton and Sully looked even more confused, but after a second, they walked away, too. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z With that, she turns and walks away, leaving me speechless. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z She turned and walked away, pretending like she wasn’t interested at all. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z It seemed like someone had stuck it up there and then walked away and left it. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z He could, he knew, simply walk away and be free. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z “There are men coming,” she said, “on foot, with weapons. They’re only a few minutes’ walk away. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z She walks away, and I am left with her apology and the scent of her lingering perfume. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z 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 Quite soon, a stout woman carrying a lunch sack pushed open the door and walked away. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I could not move as I watched her walk away. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z They swarm around my framed art, hovering at the wall like bees, making bids for the silent auction and walking away, then coming back again to see if anyone else has made a bid. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z But he didn't walk away for a couple more minutes. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Once, when asked to describe Seabiscuit at length, he replied, “He’s a horse,” and walked away. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z She feigned ignorance and walked away, even though, she would later say, she remembered taking his money and his television set, too, back when she was on drugs. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z As they walk away, the girl turns and looks at me like I’m a zoo exhibit. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z I shook my head and started walking away, said over my shoulder: “You ask me, that’s some straight-up gay talk, man.” We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z The doll mender walked away, turning out the lights one by one. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z I turn, tuck the vial back onto my belt, and start to walk away. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z My suspicions are confirmed when the guy walks away to greet the new customers, leaving the rack of jewelry in front of us. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z As we walked away, Winky shouted, “Always a pleasure doing business with you, Beans!” Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Layla glanced at Ivy’s ankle one more time before walking away with Aaron. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She walked away bom him, to the door on the right. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Then she walked away to start dinner for us. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z I know that watching Brandy walk away will stick with me for a long time. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z I walked away as quickly as I could. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Maybe tomorrow I could go to him quietly and say, This is for you, and then walk away. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Instead I walk away from the platform, away from Day. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Then he took two water jugs and walked away from us toward the main path. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I couldn’t see his face, just his back as he walked away from me, leaving me in the blackness. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Some said they had never seen them; and some said that they had seen them walking away west, and some said east, and others south. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Laia has returned to the dance stage and is watching the redhead walk away from her. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Then I forced myself to turn and walk away. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z When I turned, I saw them—Danny the K and Ellis Carter, but Ellis was walking away from him, like he didn’t want to be anywhere near his friend. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z He walks away, and even though I’m a huge idiot, I’m smart enough to know better than to follow him. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z I remember her standing there watching me walk away, her face a mix of sadness and pride. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z “You paid way too much for that,” Zohra mutters as we walk away. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z A light was on already in the farmhouse and the dogs were in a frenzy as they walked away. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Harry had such a bad case of Twitchy Ears, he had to hold his hands clamped over them as he walked away from the class. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z He came into the showers, talking as if I hadn't walked away from him before. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z It was hard, but for once in my life, I didn’t want to walk away. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Uncle Jet was still walking away from them. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z He walked away, and the hobbits made a lane for him to pass; but their knuckles whitened as they gripped on their weapons. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z I put the backpack down and turned and walked away. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She walked away from the porch and found something to busy herself with in the back of the store so she did not hear Jody when he stopped laughing. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z But as they walked away, he was pretty sure that the girl had been singing. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z She started to walk away, but Moss shouted her name. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “It's cool,” I said, as she was walking away. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Then she shook her head and walked away. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z She handed the globe to Raymie, and then closed the suitcase and picked it up and walked away. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z He kissed me again, and then walked away across the room. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Soon, the crowd of gnomes in the field started walking away in a straggling line, their little shoulders hunched. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Somehow, I manage to whisper “Thank you, comrade” and walk away, praying that I won’t fall and spill my food. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The kitchen fell silent as the master walked away. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z He walked away with his harp in his pocket, and his empty school bag on his back. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z And watching him walk away, I felt that I had missed part of the experience because of my eyes, because my eyes were made in Baltimore, because my eyes were blindfolded by fear. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Their footsteps as they walked away had a lonesome sound and he felt weak and tired. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry I bothered you, Susan. I’m just having a tough time. That’s all. Have a good one,” I said and walked away. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z You think, as you walk away from Le Cirque des Rêves and into the creeping dawn, that you felt more awake within the confines of the circus. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z She hands the phone back to her mother, then turns and walks away. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Without smiling or even waiting for a response, Newt walked away, yelling at people to finish up and get inside the Homestead. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z We heard Oskar singing from around the comer, his voice was getting louder, the old man said, “He’s a good boy,” and walked away. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t even turn around once as I walked away. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Then, as I walked away from the office to do so, the ringing phone summoned me back again. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Ron and Hermione, now talking softly behind him in the tent, could walk away if they wanted to: He could not. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z As they walked away escorted by border patrolmen, Lupita overheard an older woman complain. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z “Props on hitting number one on Dat Cloud,” Supreme says after Mr. Barry walks away. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z “Believe me. You don’t owe me anything,” I say as I turn to walk away. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z “I think it was him. He really did look like a tourist, but when he walked away I—" Bo interrupted his brother, “What detective?" The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Watching her walk away, it’s her legs that sadden me. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z “That’s not what I mean. Stop translating the words on the crates. I can’t bear to know what were carrying anymore,” Mother said as she walked away. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Ugwu walked away from the door and stared at the pot on the stove. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He walked away again immediately, and she was left to fret over her own want of presence of mind; Charlotte tried to console her: Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z She is completely still, her features plain—if we walked away right now, I would not remember her. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z The Corporal, momentarily flustered, started to say something, stopped, and walked away. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z Hitching her backpack up on her shoulders, she walked away. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She quickly turns, ready to walk away, and it's this more than anything else that makes me speak to her. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z And then I would walk away, because I knew if I saw her, it would be torture. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z He lifted his cup in a toast as he walked away. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z “I want to forget about you, I do. I think if you hold me I can start, Hatsue. Hold me once, and I’ll walk away and never speak to you again.” Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z He was walking away from the sort of glory Hufflepuff House hadn’t had in centuries. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z And then, because he really is giving up, he shakes his head and walks away. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z We were both dehydrated, but water was a day’s walk away. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z And then he releases her and walks away. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Happy tourists walk away festooned in silver and gold, their new jewelry jingling like Christmas bells with every step. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z Eventually he lifts a hand, shakes his head, and walks away. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z But he keeps studying me as I walk away, like maybe he knows I’m lying. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z “Have I ever let you down?” he asked Brian and me and then turned and walked away. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z She had looked at the young monk's left wrist as he'd walked away from her in the village, but it was completely covered with string bracelets. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Mostly I remembered the look on Ocean’s face as we walked away. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z When I turned and walked away through the litter and broken glass of the empty, middle-of-the-night street, they were following close behind. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “Okay, let’s get out of here,” said Jack Will, walking away. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z “See you next summer,” he called back as he walked away. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z It was only then that I glanced back and saw Dad, still standing at the checkpoint, watching me walk away, his hands in his pockets, his shoulders slumping, his mouth slackened. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “Be careful of the bears!” shouted Henry, and he and Miles laughed as they walked away. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Sadhu only seems more pained at that thought as he walks away. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z I watch her walk away, and then I see a small blond girl appear at the end of the hallway. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Mostly, the other kids laugh, or walk away and pretend not to see it. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I hummed a carol as I walked away, finally feeling at peace. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Chamberlain walked away, stopped, looked back, saw the eyes already closed, turned his back for the last time, moved off into the gathering dark. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She quickly put them down on the table and shyly walked away. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z And this I know for sure about my husband: You don’t dangle an opportunity in front of him, something that could give him a wider field of impact, and expect him just to walk away. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z The prosecutor turns, walks away from the judge and officer. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z I walked away front that haven which held the pond and the swimming waters of the golden carp feeling a great weight in my heart. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The elf started to walk away but then stopped. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z But he stood well back where he could not hear the words, and when the sons filled in the grave he had walked away and strolled in the paths where the white violets grew. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I turned and walked away, trying to keep my composure until I reached a safe distance. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z He just started walking away, pushing past everyone, many of whom must have put two and two together and figured out that he was the kid onstage, the one whose life had just fallen apart. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “No, I don’t,” whispered Dorian, and walked away. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z What he did not do was walk away from his new job. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Mig watched her father walk away, the red tablecloth billowing out behind him. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z I feel like doing something bold, but I could just as easily walk away. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z When that time came, I could walk away from the agency not owing anybody. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z When I walked away, he was turning blue. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z I was delivered the moment I walked away from him on Water Street. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z She walked away, leaving me rubbing my arm. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z He might have tugged on her hair, because she cried “Ouch!” and walked away. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z She pulled her shawl around her and walked away Mam said, God, it’s getting very late for The Collection and you’ll never see James Cagney. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Edd walked away shaking his head, his sodden black cloak shedding rain behind him. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z And the address truly is only a five-minute walk away, just like the map app says it is. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z I walk away but he keeps following me and poking me. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z As they watched him walk away, Dimple said softly, “Do you think he’s going to be okay?” When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “Take a picture. It’ll last longer,” she said as she walked away. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z She said, “Of course,” and then turned and walked away, conscious of them watching her as she entered the ticket hall and crossed it. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z She walked away from me again, marching up the path back toward school. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z And he walked away from the gods of Asgard, into the dark. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z As Mrs. Park walks away, I look at my friends, who are still staring at me, which means they aren’t done talking about Nico yet. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z I didn't have a problem with saying good-bye to old friends and walking away forever. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z I’m about to walk away when Laia looks up at me. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z She comes slinking timidly down the hall and I walk away from Armelio without a word to go up to her. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z She turns to the others and murmurs something as I walk away. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z She bent and flicked away a green aphid that had perched on her dress before she walked away. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z You pay for the drink, I thank you graciously, and everyone walks away happy. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He raised his hand stiffly in goodbye and began to walk away toward the elevators. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z As he walked away, I noticed his shoulders shaking. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z I saw his back walking away from Miigwans, out of the safety of the woods and into the unknown of the city. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z She slung her purse over her shoulder and walked away, her stride made uneven by broken sandal thongs, thin elbows showing through holes in the oversized sweater, her jeans faded and baggy. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z As soon as the principal walked away from the podium, the noise level in the room rose, like a boiling kettle that suddenly started to steam. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z Still breathing very fast, Harry heard Snape walking away down the corridor; Filch handed Moody the egg and disappeared from view too, muttering to Mrs. Norris. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “Another dreamer,” said the ticket seller to his assistant, watching the boy walk away. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Dozens of families had simply walked away from their homes and farms in Sequim that fall, many leaving dogs behind to fend for themselves. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z He mumbled something else as he walked away. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z For her sake and mine, now is the time to go, to walk away from them both, from all of it. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I turned and walked away, not looking back when Frankie said my name. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z In real life, he turns and walks away. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z But I did not walk away thinking that things were hopeless. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t know what else to say, so I walked away, back toward the band’s planned meeting spot. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z I said, “Thank you,” and I walked away. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “Just back off now, and everyone can walk away with all their limbs still attached,” Brian said. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z As I walked away from our house, I thought about the Coriolis effect. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z And she walked away, leaving the doorway orange and empty. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z I wanted to be in the system that I was walking away from, but I didn’t know how to get in. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z “What was the point waking me up?” the Fat Lady called grumpily after him as he walked away. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Mr. Levy shakes his head and walks away. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z “I just sat there looking at them, until they walked away among the shadows. Then I climbed down out of the tree and came home.” Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z “You walk away from me, Dana, you’ll be back in the fields in an hour!” Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Slowly, and then more quickly, they turned and walked away and then started running, scattering from the scene. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z "That's not what I meant," he said, but she was walking away. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z When he walks away, Yolanda sort of hisses at me, “That was rude.” A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z So Paul Singh explained to Nick Farthing just how and why he wouldn’t be paying him any longer, and walked away while Nick Farthing just stood and didn’t say anything, clenching and unclenching his fists. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z The men next to the butcher harrumphed and walked away, while the blue-eyed man swung his bags around and left the store. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Before they could be forced to sit back down at the table, I got up with my tray and walked away really fast. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Within two weeks, the original intent of the engineer who walked away from her, whatever it might have been, was moot. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z We thank her but I can tell she’s hesitant about walking away, almost as if she wants to scoot down next to one of us and just talk some more. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z The man in the grey suit lifts his hand to knock again, but then lowers it and walks away instead. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He grunted again, lifted the pump onto the back of the truck, turned slowly, and walked away. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I press my nose against the glass and watch her walk away. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z Mother Fletcher said as she started walking away. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he would reopen his umbrella and walk away in chocolate robes and comfortable sandals, like a high-stepping camel with an appointment to keep. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s Anna—the sight of her and the feeling I got when I saw her walking away like that. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z She walks away to the next group, leaving her sweet smell lingering. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z “Papa?” said Mig, when her father was walking away from her with the hen in his arms, a cigarette in his mouth, and the red tablecloth draped across his shoulders like a cape. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z I didn’t think I could bear to watch him walk away from me. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z As we walk away, Violet says, “That was awesome.” All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He looked at me, and then he turned and walked away without saying anything to me at all. Louisiana's Way Home 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Today the puppy was left at home, whimpering behind the closed door as they walked away. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z The guards gave each other high fives, the inmate trusties walked away silently, and Joe sat motionlessly in his chair in the middle of the room, looking down at his feet. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I’m pulling it on as Bren sighs, walks away, and comes strolling back with a giant pair of black Beatles boots. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z It was a temptation to leap into clear space now, but he was a man of the world and he could walk away, and wait. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I walked away from the door and into my bedroom. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Then I stood up with the rifle and sword and walked away. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The guy just rolled his eyes and walked away, and Margo’s hand lingered for a minute and I took the opportunity to put my arm around her. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z She walks away so fast, I can’t ask her what she means by that. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z A place I had to walk away from because of the reality of life. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I looked back, just once, and saw him staring at me through the window as I walked away. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z To the relief of Frodo and Sam, the dogs walked away and let them go free. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z I walked away to finish your story, but your bedroom light has been out for some time…so I’m back now. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z As she walked away from her coach, I asked her what was wrong; all she could do was shake her head. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z He does not see himself touching her but the picture he does imagine is himself walking away from her a second time, climbing into his carriage and leaving her a second time. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Just put the phone down and walked away. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I cannot just walk away from him, from this valley, from all that I had hoped for, without a word. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z “Right,” I said, and watched him walk away, tall and lean in his black caftan and black hat. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z There had been a fierce auction and they’d been thrilled to walk away with it for fifty thousand—really a bargain. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The mayor, who had started to walk away, came hurrying back. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z “You aren’t supposed to be able to just walk away from your patron.” Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z “I hope you have fish for dinner,” said Edna, as she started to walk away; “but don’t do anything extra if you haven’t.” The Awakening 1899-04-22T00:00:00Z I couldn’t believe what she’d just done—saved Rachel’s life, landed a helicopter, and walked away like it was no big deal. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z I disappear into the folds of onlookers on the other side and speed walk away from the race. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “Yeah, because you won’t be seeing me again,” says Nia, and Smitty gives her a disbelieving look as she walks away from him, stomping down the hall, slamming her shoes with each step. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z He slapped Darryl on the arm, and the deputy gave Toby one last nod before he walked away, joining his partner, who was talking to Lily. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z “Good luck, Harry,” Hagrid whispered, and the four of them walked away in different directions, to station themselves around the maze. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z The old man shakes his head and walks away. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z He had shrugged his hand free and walked away, strangely sad at the thought that she would end up with another stranger in her bed. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z And these were the strangest moments, for Bridge, everyone standing up and walking away from their desks without the usual screech of a hundred chair legs against the floor. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z And his clothes—I was amazed they didn’t get up and walk away on their own. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z The beat went to thirty-seven, and Washington simply got up and walked away from the field. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Then, still shaking, she locked the car and walked away. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I watch them walk away from me, holding hands. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z As Miss Anderson walks away, I ask a servant where the comfort room is and hurry off down the hall. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I grabbed his arm and we started walking away. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z They walked away from her across the bridge, oblivious to everything but their own conversation. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The cup-bearer nodded and walked away, returning in moments with a long horn. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z I watched him walk away and, mechanically, as if I weren’t making the decision, rerolled them. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z As I walked away from my old life, I wondered if it were true, what my uncle had said, that I was changed and could never lift my head again. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Former slaves literally walked away from their plantations, causing panic and outrage among plantation owners. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z Howard walked away with the Buick franchise for all of San Francisco. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z There was a trace of a stagger as he walked away. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z And then he turned his back on me and walked away. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “Hey, I think it’s cool. The dyslexia. And you really are a good artist,” she says, and then turns to walk away again. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z “The fairies are just going to give us this gold and walk away?” Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z I feel bad because all I ever seem to do is walk away from Marv these days. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Mom squeezed my shoulder before she and Dad walked away from our table. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z So now that guy had two choices, fight Popcorn or say something tough and funny and walk away. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z James asked as they walked away from school. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Trusting to the fact that Hagrid wouldn’t miss him, with the attractions of four dragons and Madame Maxime to occupy him, he turned silently and began to walk away, back to the castle. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “What if you could smash them all together?” his friend said as they walked away. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z “Don’t worry, Pa, it will be all right. I will survive,” she says and walks away, waving. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “I am sorry, the strawberries won’t be ready to pick until then,” the foreman responded, shrugging his shoulders and walking away. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Jonathan, not wanting to explain, simply walked away. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z “I told you I have. You’re getting crazy too. Tried to talk to her three times. She walked away.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Gradually, they gave up, and we walked away. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z I think that maybe lunch is some secret component of our final score because there is no higher achievement for a southern woman than the ability to eat barbecue and walk away stain free. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z They exchanged small smiles before James walked away. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z “He fears anything he can’t control—and he’s not above hacking my legs off if he thinks it will keep me from walking away from him.” Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z The most petite sheet-wearing person touched my arm and gestured for me to walk away from that gathering toward another patch of bushes. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He closes Natalie’s fingers around the baseball and fast walks away. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z So I walk away, but something pulls me back. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z “Then I’ll stop by sometime, since I just live down the street?” he says as he walks away. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z When I said to him, “Hey, August, you mad at me or something?” he shrugged and walked away. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z As he walked away we could see his round pink scar spying back at us through the trees like a small, laughing eye. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Nor did he walk away or bid me leave, so I stayed. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z If I were even a little bit guilty of anything, I'd just walk away. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z As Conor watched Harry walk away, walk away without looking back, walk away without doing anything, Harry moved past the digital clock. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z He would never walk away and just leave us here. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Shaking his head, he turned and walked away. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I think he’s going to walk away, but he turns back and slaps me hard across the face. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z The man walked away, not before asking where he could find food and water for his stallion, which was called Svadilfari, which means “one who makes an unlucky journey.” Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z I watch him walking away, which takes forever on account of his sloth pace, and want to say something more to him, but I don’t know what. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z The trick was to recognize a good thing when you saw it, no matter how odd or worthless it might at first appear, no matter who else might just walk away and leave it behind. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z “I don’t like it anyway. It’s ugly now that I really look at it. How can anyone wear this color?” she says and walks away. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Suit yourself, sweetheart,” she said through her gum, and walked away. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z As he walked away, I was still shaking my head. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She smiled, turned, and walked away, not as people in portraits usually did, out of the sides of their frames, but along what seemed to be a long tunnel painted behind her. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z "Take my backpack and just walk away. They're not even paying attention." The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He walked away across the room, his cowboy boots echoing like pistol shots. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z The bogatyri walked away, heads together, speaking to each other softly. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Martin said he would take one for the team, and so Moss watched him walk away with a nearly full bottle of urine to dump somewhere discreetly. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The Buddha walked away and his look and half-smile remained imprinted on Siddhartha’s memory forever. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z The chief was given all his storebought utensils and forced to walk away from the village forever. The Color Purple 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z My lips pursed, I walk away from Rita and the roof’s edge. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z But it doesn’t seem right to just walk away. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z He reached into the bag and threw a piece of wood at our shins, walking away before we could say anything. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z It’s not just that Tom never mentioned going anywhere in the car with her, it’s the fact that when I saw her, walking away, getting into the car, she wasn’t carrying the baby. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z He had worked for Lucky Strike and Richard Lopez, had worked for Sadna, had worked to protect him and Lucky Girl, and then had simply walked away when it no longer suited him. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Without saying another word, I turned around and walked away. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Soon as the couple walked away, the guy already opening up the bag to stare some more at the tooth, Genie asked in awe, “You can really sell teeth for twenty bucks?” As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z As he turned to walk away and back to his car, he heard the door behind him open. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z And she said, “OK, buddy. I’m going to take that as a no,” and she stood up and walked away. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I called to his back as he walked away, “Thank you, Anatole.” The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I grab hold of Ma’s hand to keep her from walking away. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z I wanted desperately to text him back, to tell him that I loved him, too, but I worried that if I reached out to him, I wouldn’t be strong enough to walk away again. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I decided to walk away from grief, if only for today. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z He slowly walked away from me to stand in front of another painting. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z As he walked away, he wondered whether the entire family had eaten some sort of strange medicine, taken leave of their senses perhaps? The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z “Because it looks like he’s in love with her,” he said, and walked away. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z It wasn’t snappy, but I tossed my head and walked away. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z He swallowed hard and looked at her walk away. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z He stood there dumbly as she walked away from him, barefoot across the lawn, and he watched her darkened hair swing heavily across her shoulders, drenching her blouse. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Chuck Parson walked up to me just as Cassie walked away. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z I watched him hang the shears on a peg, then walk away. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z If I hadn't told her my name, and that my mom works for the university, if she had no way to trace me, I'd just walk away. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Without a word, the man turned and walked away. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z That’s all I can think to say, over and over again, as I walk away, keep walking under the hot sun, kicking up dust on the dirt road. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z The washerwoman gave him one last glance, picked up her basket, and walked away. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z And she would put her arm around Cathy’s waist, and Cathy would put her arm around Alice’s waist, and they would walk away—best friends—and tiny as the head of a pin. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z So the answer to this question begins with finding someone who did live among the drug dealers and managed to walk away with the secrets of their trade. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z This was the moment she had realized how much easier it was to walk away: what a poor trade it was to swap an entire family for a single sister. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I watch her walk away, and I don’t stop her or follow her. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Once the file cabinets were walked away from the wall they could see that actual slivers of sky shone through it, lustrous and white. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z I walk away from Judd’s trailer in a sort of zigzag line, half expecting a bullet in my back any moment, even though I’m pretty sure he wouldn’t. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z As we were walking away, I whispered to Chiron, “Quintus seems kind of—” “Mysterious?” The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z The woman looked at me with an arched eyebrow and walked away. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z People hooted and hollered as they walked away, but Lily didn’t let go until they were in the parking lot. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He stands over me to see what part I’m reading, nods, and walks away. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z With a heavy heart, I turned and walked away. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z She laughed like she was chortling at the clouds and walked away. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z As he turned to walk away, dragging his broom behind him, he mumbled that he guessed the Epsom salts hadn’t worked after all. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Bye,” I say, and start to walk away, but Tyler walks next to me. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z “Wherever it is you walk, just be sure to walk away from the fighting.” A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Bailey walks away from the house buzzing with energy. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “This whole day just stinks,” she said, and she walked away. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z “Don’t you ever walk away from me again!” he said. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z The confusion in Nyame’s golden eyes as he watched me walk away nearly made me laugh. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Train Ear pushed the manhole cover over the hole and started to walk away. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z I walk away from her, guilt on my hands, absolving myself: I’m a good person. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z But I can’t walk away, or the guilt, the weight of Will’s life, and my parents’ lives, and now Marlene’s life, will break my bones, will make it impossible to breathe. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z The baker’s wife stepped forward and took the flowers as the villagers turned and walked away, leaving her to sort out what was the Devil’s work and what the baker’s. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z But he just bent over and cried, and I didn’t know what to do, so I walked away. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z As she walked away, he turned back to me, still chuckling. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Of course, she might decide to walk away instead. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z I was afraid of walking away from my own life, my friends and my family, my whole history, everything that mattered to me. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well,” she exclaimed, “the colored dishwasher reads the American Mercury/” She walked away, shaking her head. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z She starts to walk away, but I stand my ground and ask, “What if I changed my mind? What if I really want to see this now?” I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I started to walk away, wondering why Sapo wanted to know why I didn’t paint anymore. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z She walks away from me and I follow her upstairs to the small room. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Nok twisted the hem of her tunic as she watched Dee walk away, taking their imaginary future friendship out the door with her. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Caleb squeezes my hand one last time, and as he walks away, casts a long look at me over his shoulder. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z “Jack, you’re right. I’m sorry,” she says, but he is already on his feet and walking away. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Grace rolled her eyes and walked away, muttering something under her breath in Spanish. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z The mute woman had been walking away toward the back door. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z She walked away from him, stopped, turned back. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z As I walked away the coach said something in Polish, and he and Dagmara shared a laugh. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z I walked away from him and took up my position near the base. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z I was relieved when Wishbone just walked away. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Up ahead, a group entered from a farther entrance and turned to walk away from them to the opposite end of the station. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Gabe gave his friend a wave and turned again to his work as the other boy walked away. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z But simply punishing the broken—walking away from them or hiding them from sight—only ensures that they remain broken and we do, too. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z As I walked away, I heard him say softly behind me, “That’s okay.” Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z It was good to see you, but it also felt good to walk away. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z When the old man saw there was no use talking he and his two men turned and walked away. In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse 2015-11-10T00:00:00Z Lion himself, who had a large belly which needed a great deal of water, took only a few mouthfuls and then walked away. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z Annemarie shrugged, smiled, and walked away, saying, “See you in a minute.” When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z The people waited for him to say more, but he only turned and walked away. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z The news guys just walked away from him, and then they started talking to Brunner, who talked a good five minutes. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z He patted me on the head, turned, and walked away laughing. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “Harry—” said Hermione, stretching out a consoling hand, but he shrugged it off and walked away, his eyes on the fire Hermione had conjured. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z That was altogether too much from a lad younger than herself, and Meg walked away, saying petulantly, “You are the rudest boy I ever saw.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z I walk away not knowing when I will see them again. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I watch her walk away, and my spirits sink with each step. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z I set him down near a blue willow full of hummingbear nests and walked away, hard as it was to do. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Abruptly he turns and, without a word of comfort or bidding us good luck, walks away. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He warned us that it was hot and walked away. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z He let me out and I started to walk away. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z I walked away from the children, step by step up the stairs, trying to focus my eyes on nothing but the Diamants’ door. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z “Charlie’s a cop, remember? I was raised to abide by traffic laws. Besides, if you turn us into a Volvo pretzel around a tree trunk, you can probably just walk away.” Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “Cuz a black man put a bag down and walked away.” Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z “Bleeding Scream,” I whispered in his ear, and then walked away. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z When other boys wanted to fight on the playground, he always walked away. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z She let go of my hand and walked away. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Then he’ll shoot him once in the guts and walk away.” Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The girls yank my flat strands, walk away. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z The judge moved on and Ned and Jinx walked away from the scowling man and his monkey. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z How many times had I tried walking away from Miles? Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z I looked forward to those walks to the river, for I was walking away from Sass and her scolding. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Even if they didn’t know Rashad, even if, for some reason, they hated Rashad, they couldn’t just ignore what happened to him; they couldn’t walk away. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z And the way he walked away you could see he wasn’t even going to try. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z Ben winced and, without another word, turned to walk away. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He motioned to Clay, and the two walked away. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Esther walked away from them, shaking her head and humming loudly as if to drown out the sound of Rivka’s voice. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z He shook his head wearily and walked away from us toward the empty trailer. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z He had a habit of walking away when anyone asked him questions, and he avoided social gatherings because people expected him to speak. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I walked away from them into the night. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Then the driver got out of the van, took the keys, and walked away, leaving us there to be attacked. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z How is it right to slip free of an old skin and walk away from the scene of the crime? The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I could hear that she didn’t walk away. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z “You are so weak. You must learn to be strong,” she shouts at me and walks away, leaving me standing in the sun with my head down. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Dill said nothing in reply, but he turned and walked away fast, adrenaline coursing through him, making his legs rubbery, sickening him. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z And it was the King’s Huntress who nodded to Ash and said before walking away, “I am sure you will ride well.” Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “If I can manage the young one, I can the old one,” muttered Jo, as she walked away, leaving Laurie bent over a railroad map with his head propped up on both hands. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she walked away and sat on the end of her bed. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z Everyone who gave him their money walked away a little happier from having met him. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z She walked away and refused to talk to me. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z He hung his head and walked away behind the wire screen. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z They walked away from the group for a second, then returned, shaking their head. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Lauren, who was almost a full head taller than Maya, patted her sister’s hair as she walked away. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Javier slipped his hand in Moss’s and they walked away from the campus, the impossible now real. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She ignored me, walked away, and flipped on her CD player. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z “I just—” Before Toby could say anything else, Lily walked away to a booth at the back. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z To turn and walk away was not easy. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z I walked away from them, down to the end of the driveway. Louisiana's Way Home 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z The depot man glanced at a gold pocket watch and walked away. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Krum had already started walking away when Ron burst out, “Can I have your autograph?” Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z As Neville walked away, Harry looked at the Famous Wizard card. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z “Let’s go,” she said, and began to walk away. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z It’s her name, not my lingering attachment to him, that draws me after him when he starts to walk away. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z The praises of caseworkers who should have known better infuriated me so much that I had to walk away to calm down. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Then he let go of Conor’s hand, turned his back, and walked away. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z Daddy starts to walk away with the other escorts, who will return to their seats in the audience. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He flashed me a sympathetic smile and walked away. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z Pa does not look the soldier in the eyes as he hands the watches over. the soldier orders and then walks away. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I turn around and start walking away, but he brings me back. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z I stared at his back as he walked away. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z And she walks away, down the hall, opening each door and oohing and aahing, until she opens one door and calls the Lord’s name in vain. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z “But how can you walk away from something and still come back to it?” Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z But he doesn’t, he walks away from her, rocking the child, whispering to her again, coaxing her back to sleep, and then Anna starts to scream. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z He turns from the other boys and walks away. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z He walks away from us and into South’s pub. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Every time she saw her sister, she didn’t know whether to hug her, cry or walk away. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z And she closed the door behind her, stepped around the men and began to walk away. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Inigo stood and walked away, surveying the terrain over which they would battle. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z He wished with all his heart that Aron had not walked away from him out of the wagon shed. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z They both got up from the table and walked away. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z As he walked away from the house, he felt his senses had been honed and heightened. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z It began to walk away, head and tail held high and proud. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z “It’s time to go,” she said and walked away, not looking back. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He ached to go back almost the moment he walked away. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z She kept turning and waving as she walked away across the pavement. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z As he walks away, he throws the match at Papa, and it singes a hole in his shirt. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “Kiss your mama for me,” he whispers in my ear before walking away from the tent. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z I didn’t imagine him walking away from me quickly, his fists clenched. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I don’t know what she thought, I don’t know what she understood, or what she wouldn’t allow herself to understand, I turned around and walked away from her, I didn’t look back, I won’t. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z When the job is done, the villagers walk away to the next hut to dig the next grave. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “You promised you wouldn’t go,” she said, and she walked away from me. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He turned to walk away and saw the familiar, muscular figure moving toward him with that rolling swagger. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z The next village was two days’ walk away, over a spur of mountain. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Alone in the rain, Marco regards the space where Celia had been standing for some time before he walks away into the night. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The Maple Grove projects are a fifteen-minute walk away on the west side, or as Grandma calls it, “that ol’ rough side.” On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z “Good-bye, Twinkle,” he whispered, and then he walked away. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He grabbed his knife, got up, and walked away. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I watched him walk away slowly up the aisle. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z I close my curtains, suppressing a smile, and walk away. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Meg calls after me, and I can hear her laughter echoing through the lunchroom as I walk away. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z I had my suspicions about Eric, who was walking away, his back toward us — in the wrong direction for his next class. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I remember walking away to the other side of the park and then turning back and looking through the fence to where he was. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z Some days, shelves at the commissary were bare long before day's end, leaving hundreds to walk away with nothing. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I promised he was going to be able to walk away from the Court and all its manipulations. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I walk away, and he leaves a minute later. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z “Teach girlfriend how to use chopsticks,” she says, and walks away. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z He waved and walked away and I was not too proud to watch him go. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Just like that, he walks away, and I feel like the biggest idiot in all of Bushwick. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z “Up to you,” he says as he walks away toward his room. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z Then he turned his back and walked away without another word. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z I turn to walk away, hoping she'll just let me leave. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Tobias walks away, and it takes a few seconds for me to breathe again. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z The day does come, finally, when a daughter can walk away from a man such as that—if she’s lucky. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I watch her walk away and think that she’s not that bad after all. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Mom laughed as she walked away, but I was too relieved I wasn’t going to miss the show to get upset about her jokes. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z All she knew was that she didn’t want the man to walk away. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Robert started to walk away, but the queen was not done. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z And she walked away along the wet path toward Tracy’s Lane, leaving Stuart alone with his broken dreams and his damaged canoe. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z Then I stared at the floor where the tile was all cracked and worn out and listened for the sound of somebody’s shoes walking away. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Harry and Ron walked away, hardly daring to believe that they’d avoided detention. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z But as I walk away, I catch sight of another screen, showing a dark-haired woman pacing back and forth in an office in Erudite headquarters. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z I shouldn’t have walked away so abruptly after I said that, but I did. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Men in their cells could see the crowd outside and started shouting encouragement to Walter as he walked away. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Ma lowers her head and thanks the woman and walks away with her food, Geak trailing behind her. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Lurvy picked up a pitchfork and walked away to get some clean straw. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z She scrubbed extra hard, as if to rid her thoughts of Ess, walking away from the table. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Then, one morning, a North Korean officer summoned Blake to accompany him to a village nearly an hour's walk away. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z How could David walk away without helping her? The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z His footsteps shushed on the dirt path as he walked away. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z And for all he knew, she had friends nearby, or was just playing weak so that they’d walk away and leave her alone. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z How many times had he walked away or ignored things the team was doing because he didn’t want them to turn on him? Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I tried to walk away with my head held high. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z But when I opened my mouth, he just shook his head and walked away. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Imagining that the worst had already passed, I began to walk away from the bus and the girls stuck their heads out the window and spit on me. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z As she walked away, Alma began to think of all the things she hadn’t said to him that she should have. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z Or when Claire was walking away, lifting her bike off its side, swinging her leg over, and leaving. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z I watch him walk away, wondering if his life changed just about the same time mine did. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z We watch them turn and walk away, vanishing around the corner. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z No matter what I said to Heather and her entourage, they would still walk away thinking it was my race and not my high school record that got me into college. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z But the cat made no answer, simply stretched luxuriantly and walked away. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z I felt my ears burn as I walked away. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z Quietly, Sanders looked at me for a second and then walked away. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The women walked away, giggling, and he watched them until they were off the bridge. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I get up from the table and walk away from him before I say something stupid and get myself into trouble. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Before I was half through my spiel, the last person was walking away. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z That was all he said; then he smiled and walked away, asking the other soldiers to strip us of our military equipment. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z But before Thomas could answer Gaily’d already turned to walk away. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z And now if I don’t know what someone is saying, I ask them what they mean or I walk away. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Sender walked away before I could ask him more. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Let him have the fruit and walk away. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z “Come with me, Janae,” I say as Mama starts to walk away. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z As I watched, the small girl rose with her tray — unopened soda, unbitten apple — and walked away with a quick, graceful lope that belonged on a runway. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z When he walks away, I swallow the lump in my throat that contains the last bit of emotion I had toward Friday night and Adam, and I push it all away. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z He turned and walked away, joining the other mourners at the graveside. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z It is only in this last version that my lovers end well, standing side by side on a South London pavement as I walk away. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I walk away from Bartley, Max's bag a little heavier with the weight of the walkie-talkie. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I reached through the open window, dropped the ring in his lap, and turned and walked away. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Quickly, I turn and walk away, but the smell of death still clings to my clothes. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z "Try what again? Your Karate Kid thing? I think that would be less fantastic. You've got to know when to walk away. . . " Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z Thomas swore two things to himself as he walked away for lunch break. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I nod, and wonder what will happen if I start walking away. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I want to talk to her about Mother, tell her I’m getting worried, but before I get too close, Elizabeth turns, head down, and walks away. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I walked away quickly, before I had to lie to her again. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z I know what I said earlier about goodbye scenes and how it’s best if you can just walk away and move on. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Lorena walks away and gets lost in the crowd before I can follow her. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z As much as he couldn’t wait to be done with this whack, he couldn’t walk away. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Then she walks away and disappears into the elevator with the Girl, leaving the rest of the soldiers to stand guard. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Then he starts to walk away, and Max follows in his wake. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She walked away from me with a funny look in her eyes. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z The old man gripped his grandson’s hand tighter, picked up his suitcase, and walked away. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z He wanted to walk away, to make a dramatic exit, but he couldn’t move. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z As she sat, and before she could issue a greet ing in her gentle southern cadence, the man gave her a silent sideways glance, got up, and walked away. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Then she smiled at him serenely, squeezed his hand and, with a whispered regretful “Addio,” pressed herself against him for a moment and then straightened and walked away with unconscious dignity and grace. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z She walked away, looking suspiciously back at them. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Then she turns and walks away on long bare legs, her devil tail swishing back and forth. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z As I walk away, the students behind me ask, “What’s in the red folder?” Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I start to walk away, intent on leaving her alone in her chair. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z With that, she walked away from the two of them, drifting off toward the windows on the opposite side of the train. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “No one will believe us when we tell them this,” Alhaji said as we walked away. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z I hug her one last time at the door, then watch her walk away into the blinding afternoon sun. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z And with a bow, the goldfish man walked away; his bowls of goldfish cast pieces of rainbows in the air, making him sparkle in the sun. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z When he descended the stairs he did not carry the sack of beers any longer, and he walked away thoughtfully without seeming to notice where he was going. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z “Don’t you dare walk away on us,” Cordelia says behind me. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z He would have had an excuse to turn around and start walking away from Marcus. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z She kicked sand at me and started to walk away but then turned and came back. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z I start walking away, but she pulls my sleeve and pulls me back. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry, but I can’t do that,” I say, turning to walk away. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Then the woman in the funky glasses walks away from her true love in the suede shirt at computer terminal #3. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z He flips me the bird as he walks away. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z She smiled and motioned for me to join the breakfast line as she walked away, looking for other children without name tags. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Ma leans heavily on her cane, and for a moment I think she’s going to walk away. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z At that Alby turned and walked away, not saying another word. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Then she turned and walked away—but not before I saw why she’d been wearing them. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z I walked away while her mouth was still hanging open. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z That way they could alert the crew that cops were creeping, but if the cops questioned them, they could simply say they were calling for a friend and walk away unscathed. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z The highest-ranking KGB official ever to defect to the CIA had simply walked away. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I’d inserted the image of Anna, walking away from me in her blue dress, into another scenario: Tom and a woman getting into a car. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z And I say, “I don’t get out of work until five. Tell Addie and Joe I’m sorry. Maybe I can get my days switched here and next Friday—'” Skeezie walks away, shaking his head. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z In fact, I was not sure it happened at all, because before I knew it, he had hopped down the steps and was walking away. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z She walks away from me and answers her phone. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z And with that he lifts his ’at as perlite as a lord, and walks away. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z I could walk away because he’s clearly annoyed with me right now, but if he doesn’t want me here asking him a bunch of questions, then that’s exactly what I’ll do. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z To be sure, if you turn your back on Mishnory and walk away from it, you are still on the Mishnory road. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z She was still crying when he finally let go of her hands and walked away. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He was walking away and I kept calling him but he couldn’t look back. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z |
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