They were neither invited nor welcome at Mess Night. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

A clever hare realized that the lion was always welcomed by the other animals. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

When the musicians wound up their number, a small man in a suit stepped up to the microphone and welcomed everyone to the meeting of the Invisible Empire, Knights of the United Klans of America. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

“Oh, ye won’t be welcome in the settlement,” the woman says. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z

“Moby Dicky to be precise. Good morning, class. I see you’ve had ample time to meet your new classmate and welcome her with tales of dead bodies and dens of iniquity.” Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

"Beautiful Belles, welcome to my court and the beginnings of your divine service to our world. Without you and the gods, we would be nothing." The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

“Welcome back, welcome back, son,” he said softly as he held me. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

“Whether or not she feels the ship’s pain is important to know. ’Tis a question for which I would welcome an answer.” Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z

Those suffering from consumption, bronchitis, malaria, kidney, bladder, or prostate problems, asthma, or rheumatism would be welcomed with open arms, according to a promotional pamphlet. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

These drinking sessions sometimes led to fistfights, which my father welcomed like sport. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z

If Sister Mukumbu had met us at the airport, we would have felt welcomed as she stepped forward to claim us. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

The family went out of their way to make me feel welcomed, at home. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

“This is your home too, and you are always welcome here. And in the meantime, I want you to do something for me,” Thaya Jaan says. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

The warmth and welcome resurrected her good spirits. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

“And if I may continue,” Mr. D says over his glasses, “we also are pleased to welcome Claire Wilson and Rose Spencer.” Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

She would even welcome kimril soup in all its comforting dullness. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

There was a welcome breeze blowing through the open window. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

Roosevelt suggested it was probably some monkeys or big birds, but either would be a welcome meal. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z

The pastor’s friend, who was informed of our situation, welcomed us with open arms. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

“Turns out,” High John answered, “that despite Anansi’s ultimate insult, the bearers of his mark are welcome beneath the branches of the Mmoatia.” Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

Many white students went out of their way to make me feel welcome. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

At night they slept in a haystack, so grateful for open air even the field mice and the ticks were welcome bedmates. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

She welcomes us in the same singsong fashion every day of clubs. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

The old rough streets that love me welcome me back. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

They were all different sizes and shapes and they welcomed me to join them. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

Mollie welcomed the verdict, but, as White knew, there were some things that no successful investigation, no system of justice, could restore. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

I said you have to respect other people’s privacy, there’s such a thing as not being welcome. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

“She is a giant. I have seen the great cauldron with my own eyes. And as my mother’s son, I will be welcome in Hymir’s hall.” Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z

Ordinarily, I would have enjoyed the festival of Capac Raymi, when the conch shell was blown loudly to the sky to welcome the spirit world on this shortest of nights. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

And in early 1941, Gold got some welcome news from Sam: “They had decided to drop me entirely.” Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Madam,” Luke said somberly, “you are no longer welcome as my guest.” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z

"It would seem that a welcome is in order." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

The red light faded, and the panel turned a welcoming green. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Nixon welcomed the men, thanked them for their heroic service—and couldn’t resist getting in a shot at Daniel Ellsberg. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

“Anyone who disturbs her will be given to the Shadow to welcome him here.” Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

It had been the night of the welcoming feast, when King Robert had brought his court to Winterfell. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

On one visit to a southern city, Anderson, who was traveling with her accompanist and manager, found a big welcoming committee when they arrived at the train station. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z

“The rest of you must help this aristocrat see the error of his ways. We do this because we love him and want to welcome him into the hive.” The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

When we finally turned into the dirt road with the hand- painted sign that read welcome to aokpe apparition ground, all I saw at first was chaos. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

Pushing away the pangs of guilt, I approached the librarian at the welcome desk. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

With round- the-clock pressure to test the airplanes queued up in the hangar, engineers would welcome the additional hands. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

“You are welcome to come meet her, if you can find it in yourself to bend a knee.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

From its beginning, the United States and its citizens have welcomed, solicited, bribed, and forced people from other places to come to lands it said were “cleansed” of their Indigenous inhabitants. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z

"Welcome," he says in a cautious voice that makes me wonder if I'm truly welcome at all. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

The first day of school she’d gone right up to the other kids and started talking to them and they’d looked at her like she was offering to welcome them to the Lollipop Guild. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z

The glow from the windows was my best welcome. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

“You’re welcome. I was so excited when I found it at a tag sale. Doesn’t she remind you of the clown we saw last summer?” Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

“Do you realize that three summers ago the most exciting moment of my life was welcoming guests to The Children’s Home?” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Within minutes Dr. Spires burst in with a booming, “Welcome, welcome.” Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

The board whirs and glows, and then a welcome message appears on the screen. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

“You are more than welcome to wait out there,” she says, pointing to the bench sitting outside the entrance. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

“Your Kindness is—” “You are most heartily welcome.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

He was surrounded by several generations of relatives, all of whom welcomed us enthusiastically. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

It was a welcome change from the chilliness of the attic, although Ophie was beginning to wonder if it was the weather or the many ghosts of Daffodil Manor that made the rooms so cold. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

I straightened my supplies on the coffee table and sat, careful to avoid the pins, and smiled at the idea that Arletta would be the first friend I welcomed into my new place. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

After he welcomed everyone and thanked a long list of sponsors and volunteers, he announced the first team. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

We poured out, expecting our welcome to be mortars and machine guns. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

His voice is so matter-of-fact now when it was welcoming and happy a few minutes before. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then, looking pleased with himself, he puffed out his feathers, gave a great braaawk, and waddled into the Paqo’s home as if he were a welcome and expected guest. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

Five hundred enthusiastic fans were preparing to rise early and come to the track to give the hometown hero a noisy welcome. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

He welcomed all the callers, but he had not much more to say than before. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

That appearance felt like our official welcome to the games. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

“If you want to take some of your things back to school this afternoon, you’re more than welcome to borrow the car,” he said evenly. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

“I don’t want to go. I am quite ready to stay behind. As fur as I am concerned any one’s welcome to my place.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z

The Nazi government had told them they were no longer welcome, that they were unworthy to live on German soil. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

After we sang a welcoming song from the Catholic Hymnal, Mother Lucy read Matthew chapter five up to verse eleven, and then we sang the national anthem. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

The traders got her cold eye, the missionaries her hard glare, the few other white visitors who chanced onto the island received from Old Tallow no welcome. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z

They headed toward school, but Moss welcomed the sight of Memo, the man who made fruit cups from his cart on MacArthur. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

“You should have gotten this in your welcome packet the nurse gave you.” It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

The biography kicks in, a welcome gift from the not-me part of the mind. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z

Reg asked as the news began to report on traffic conditions, a welcome respite. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

There were no welcome posters, no murals, no candy stands. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

Arguably the greatest social change that the speakeasies brought about was the way that so many of them welcomed both black and white clientele. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z

Everybody welcomed him and gave him a warm room next to Tar Baby’s and waited for him to tell them whatever it was he wanted them to know. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

Ron said he would wait, so Harry reentered the tent, which somehow looked quite different now: friendly and welcoming. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

Either Cecile wouldn’t come back to Brooklyn or she wasn’t welcome. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You’re all welcome to crash with me. But I don’t think I can make it to Columbus, Vancouver, and Japan in the next thirty-six hours.” Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

How can you plan where to go, and if you do know of a place you think will welcome you, where is the money to arrive? Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

Even hearing Sapo’s mad crazy snaps would have been a welcome relief. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

If Clovis was not first, the archaeology of the Americas is wide open, a prospect variously feared and welcomed. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

An occasional Methodist is welcomed, and once in a while a Democrat infiltrates, but on the whole the Establishment is composed of right- wing Republicans of the Presbyterian and Episcopalian faiths. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

The hens, said Napoleon, should welcome this sacrifice as their own special contribution towards the building of the windmill. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z

The guard led Stanley into the building, where he felt the welcome relief of air-conditioning. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

She was one of the new ones, and he remembered her from the recent welcome. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z

The new school chairman, who had replaced the old principal, was giving us a welcome speech, but we had too much to catch up with among ourselves to pay him much attention. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Every day she opened her arms and welcomed riders aboard. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

When new residents arrived, there was always a ceremony of welcome. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

He proudly introduced us around his glass factory, and he always welcomed David and me at his work. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

I turn my light off, welcoming nighttime, when most sounds sleep. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Third Wife welcomed me warmly and allowed me to carry one of her packages. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Smith steps out onstage to welcome everyone. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

The plane door opened, and George Blake appeared at the top of the staircase, looking out over the large crowd of reporters and well-wishers gathered to welcome him home. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“I was very welcome at Norfolk,” he said, “but I reckon, mostly for my beef.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

When Colonel Aureliano Buendía returned in the midst of exploding rockets and ringing bells, a children's chorus welcomed him to the house. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

And yet, despite all that, part of me welcomed their honesty. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

The enthusiastic welcome in Tarsus matched others along his route. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z

His horse’s hoofs, however, had no sooner clattered on the cobbles than she came flying from her tower room to welcome him with delight. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

In other circumstances, Pax would have welcomed the good-natured little fox’s company. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

Not wanting to know the answer, he gathered his schoolbooks and decided facing the wrath of Father Mulrooney would be a welcome diversion. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

As a way to welcome me to the classroom, she asked the students to make new name tags for our desks. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

He was welcomed; and when they sat all at table in Merethrond, the Great Hall of Feasts, he beheld the beauty of the ladies that he saw and was filled with great wonder. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

“Do you have to be in a certain line of work to welcome Earth Men!” The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z

Someone who doesn’t open her door wide and welcoming like Big Ma does when the doorbell rings. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Four years later, Dorothy Vaughan and her twelve fellow teachers were welcoming 301 education-hungry youngsters, urged along by parents who wanted more for their children than a life of work in the tobacco factories. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

“She was the gatekeeper. It was up to her to keep out evil, but she welcomed it in!” The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

From all the movies I’ve seen, bouncers are normally stubborn in their ways and absolutely intimidating, but here at Clint’s Graveyard there’s a young woman wearing a fitted cap backward welcoming everyone. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

Even with Tats there with us, it would’ve been a truly welcome scenario. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

When I turned sixteen on the lunar new year, Huang Taitai told me she was ready to welcome a grandson by next spring. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

I was always happy to return to the warm, welcoming space after I had run free. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

The warm welcomes and instant paternal relationships became an essential component of his cleansing and rebirth as he traveled throughout Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, culminating in his great pilgrimage to Mecca. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

She could easily have welcomed Leon with another of her stories, but it was the news that her cousins from the north were coming to stay that had prompted this leap into a new form. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

They left the apartment unlocked, with a cheerful note of welcome. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

Then I hummed a few bars: Welcome into this place . .. welcome into this broken vessel. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

I was welcome to stay and gave it some thought. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

There were months when Hagar would not see him, and then he’d appear one day and she was all smiles and welcome. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You’re welcome. Okay, kid, you take care of your head. I’m going to get out of here so you can sleep.” The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

“I welcome you home. And these, your friends—” Annabeth didn’t mean to, but she surged forward. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

He perched himself on the edge of her kitchen chair, as if unsure of his welcome. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

The tiles made the rooftop welcoming and soundproof. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

“In that case, I would welcome some company. There’s little enough aboard this ship.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Last of all what sea-toil brought him to the Phaiakians; their welcome; how they took him to their hearts and gave him passage to his own dear island with gifts of garments, gold and bronze . The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

Demolishment was an excellent sport for me; I welcomed the savagery of axe and beetle. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

To some people, this might have looked like a gesture of welcome, but Harry knew it was because Uncle Vernon wanted to look impressive and intimidating. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

The room was windowless, but well-lit and filled with the scent of lavender, a welcome change from the smell of the alley. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

“You’re welcome. Now leave. I have little patience for humans, even if they do represent one of my children,” Mother Water Monster said, diving back into the waters and disappearing from Nathan’s sight. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

“You’re welcome again. I expect great things from you guys now.” When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

“Thank you, those of you who came to give welcome. It is one of the most important things we do in Village.” Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z

And your welcome is our blessing, was what he said. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

The sight was a welcome relief for my frayed nerves. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

It’s your job to make our new students feel welcome and comfortable in their surroundings.” Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

I wanted to picture welcoming looks on their faces when they saw me come back to them in my widow’s sari. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z

The new people were looking lost and confused and shy, so many of us came up on ’em and patted ’em on the back and shocked their hands and welcomed ’em to Buxton. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

Through the rough and welcome hugs, Petey snaked a hand free for a shake from TimeStar, who asked, “What happened to you?” The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

A small fleet gathers to welcome them, to tick their names off a list at a podium, to lead them to their table. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

There is not the welcoming roar I am expecting. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Her mother’s voice was soft, so welcome to her ears. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z

At home, the relief of those who had waited was obvious in the excitement of their welcome. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z

He drank from it, and it tasted like what it was, ice-cold lemonade; and welcome, too, because the night air was hot. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

‘And I’m glad to welcome another writer into the family.” Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z

Alma Ember was beginning to become less of a welcome distraction and more of an inconvenience to me. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

“Munch, your father and I are visiting Ms. Rosalie in the morning instead of going to church. You’re welcome to come if you want.” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

Once they were in her office, a small room with a large, welcoming fire, Professor McGonagall motioned Harry and Hermione to sit down. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

“You have made me feel so welcome, as though I were the same as you and no servant at all; you have never offended me.” Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Sometimes she felt bad about this: Her real family would have welcomed her. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

We took a cab to Bonetti Ranch, where we were welcomed by a torrential downpour and a pack of bony stray dogs. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

Father had planned a big old prayer meeting as a welcome ceremony, to prove that God had ensued us here and aimed to settle in. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

It felt familiar and welcome there, as if a friend had come to visit. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“So we’re going to have to work together to make sure he doesn’t overstay his welcome.” A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z

Under a brilliant blue sky Wethersfield held far more welcome than on that first foggy dawn. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

He trotted over and joined the game, and Runt welcomed him as though they had played together since birth. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

“But I suppose somebody ought to welcome you to the Regiment.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You’re welcome to dance and sing with us,” the woman said. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

I approached to take it: a welcome gift it was. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z

My legs and lungs burn, but I welcome this pain. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

On these occasions, a human audience was welcome, but entirely incidental. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

There was no welcome for her at this chill Saybrook landing. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

Theseus, the King of Athens, received him with all honor, and the old man died rejoicing that he was no longer hateful to men, but welcomed as a benefactor to the land that harbored him. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

My parents killed a chicken and steamed it whole, as if they were welcoming home a son, but I had gotten out of the habit of meat. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

At seven o’clock, the principal got up and welcomed us all to an exciting new year of growth and opportunity at Washington Irving Junior High School. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

“You are welcome, Katherine,” he said gravely, and took her hand in his bony fingers. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

Everyone is welcome to this prescription; it costs nothing and is definitely useful. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

“Yet, if I read it well, you are of the few I would welcome here. Indeed, you may stay if you choose. Surely you can entrust your task to your friends.” The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z

Phelps told the mayor that he had it on good authority that if Grabarek wanted to speak at a rally planned for that evening at St. Joseph’s Church, he was welcome to come. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

Some of the guests the house had met before, and he welcomed them back into favorite bedrooms even though they’d been gone for far too long. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

There was a warm murmur of welcome from everyone. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

He kicked the welcome mat aside, and there was another key underneath. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

Nowhere, perhaps, was the hero’s welcome as warm as in Hampton Roads. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

We had always worn our black panties instead, to tell him that he would be welcome to visit us. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z

“When the marchers arrived from Selma, we were there to greet them,” said Gladis Williams, a Montgomery high school student and member of the welcoming committee. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

There, as always, we were welcomed, fed, and housed for the night; the next day we went on afoot. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z

“One day, you’ll see it my way, and I will welcome you, daughter.” Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

The wind was still, and so Nicole sensed that she was welcome. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

In October 1948, as Frank was preparing to accompany physicist John Williams to Berkeley to discuss the construction of an accelerator at Minnesota, Lawrence abrupdy informed Williams that Frank would not be welcome. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

Before they left, many East Wing staffers would leave handwritten notes on their desks, giving a friendly welcome and a standing offer of help to the next person coming along. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

“You’re welcome. So, now that the science fair is finally over, you want to come to my house this weekend? Mom bought me a new trick.” Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z

There had been no parades, no celebrations to welcome anyone home. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

You are more than welcome to pull her records. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

“This camp isn’t for me. There’s a reason they didn’t put a cabin to Hades here, Percy. He’s not welcome, any more than he is on Olympus. I don’t belong. I have to go.” The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

As hard as I tried, I could not put such looks on their faces, nor could I feel their welcoming embraces. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z

With Darren’s hair gelled and spiked high, the picture screams mosque website welcome page. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

Her look plainly announced that not only had I lost my spot, but I wasn’t welcome to pull up a chair and squeeze in either. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z

“You are welcomed at our festivity. Tell me, how do you know our family?” Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

In spite of their fear, they reacted to an oppressive oddity, or what they called evil days, with an acceptance that bordered on welcome. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

I was welcome to use the stove as long as I left it as I found it. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

When he sees none, he takes my backpack and skateboard, then welcomes me. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Maddie glanced down at the flare path far below, three pinpoints of light beckoning, welcoming, calling—and she made up her mind to try to land. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

“Now, you’re welcome to stay for a little while if you’d like. But she is not leaving this house. Jade has some cleaning to do.” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

It isn’t warm and welcoming, but it’s a lot nicer than what I have planned. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z

So dear and welcome to Odysseus the sight of land, of woodland, on that morning. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

He says, I’m just having a bit of supper and you’re welcome. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z

Harry found the hot drink as welcome as the firewhisky had been on the night that Mad-Eye had died; it seemed to burn away a little of the fear fluttering in his chest. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

Then, suddenly, there in Alice Manfred’s doorway, she stood, toes pointing in, hair braided, not even smiling but welcoming him in for sure. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

With tears in my eyes, I said, “You’re more than welcome, old fellow. In fact, you could’ve stayed here as long as you wanted to.” Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

My stuffed animals are in a tidy row on the top shelf above my desk like welcoming hosts. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

He holds up a picture of kids sitting in trees, singing to welcome the Prophet to Medina. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

When I got back to the district a small group of youth members stopped their joking to welcome me, but I couldn't break the news. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

I’ve got two weeks here—I need to make absolutely sure I don’t outstay my welcome. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

It was all as neat and welcoming as if Nature herself had swept and tidied up her best room, figuring on guests coming to call. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

Now it welcomed her like a familiar friend, the contrasting trim above the top windows like raised eyebrows surprised to see her again. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

They’re dim but still a welcome relief after the blindness of before. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

My firm belief, immodest as this might sound, was that Mr. Grady wanted to welcome me to the school. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

The little yam-breasted shuddering birds were everywhere, exciting very small children away from their usual welcome into a vicious stoning. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

“You have spoken well with the world today, New Voice. We have been welcomed to Wiñay Wayna. Our journey is over. We have arrived at the Gathering.” The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

The Austrian townspeople welcomed the Nazis, greeting the soldiers with flowers and swastika displays. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

They can start anew, welcomed into the arms of the only families they’ll ever know. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

Most of the pictures she’d Scotch-taped to the walls were of TV stars, good-looking guys that Alex was pretty sure wouldn’t be welcomed at a convent, no matter how open-minded the sisters might be. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

At the end of the hunt, one of the older men shouted, pointing at us, “We are going to feast tonight, and the strangers are welcome to stay.” A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

While the women cooked, the men stood around in the yard welcoming each other with firm handshakes, laughing, each man clearing his throat as loud as he could before he started talking. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

But up north the friendly welcome had vanished. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

Instead, they welcomed me with open arms and accepted me as a member of the McCabe family. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

Wallace said he didn’t feel that his father would welcome any efforts to help him. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

I am on the phone, talking to Lee Lee, telling her everything that did and didn’t happen at the Woman to Woman welcome meeting. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

“You must come and enjoy it. Indeed, you’re perfectly welcome to stay as long as you want,” she added eagerly. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z

“You’re welcome. I like to be helpful. It’s sort of a Nebraska thing. My pageant sponsor says I’ve got a real good chance at Miss Congeniality this year.” Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

Even her picking a switch off the forsythia bush and stinging my legs would have been welcome. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Although the staff explained that they couldn't talk back to her, she was welcome to talk. Women in Space 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z

In the fall, the girl dashed off to school once again during the day while her mother welcomed people from the community into their front room. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

People were very willing to help, but Eva felt she would soon run her welcome out; winters were hard and her neighbors were not that much better off. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

That same day, in a posh Berlin neighborhood near the Ministry of Public En-lightenment and Propaganda, Joseph and Magda Goebbels welcomed a new daughter into the world—a little brown-haired girl they named Hildegard. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

“Good afternoon, and welcome to Busboys and Poets!” he says. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

Also my good Sackville-Bagginses that I welcome back at last to Bag End. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

The welcome hiss of wind washes in, or maybe it’s the sea and the wind, her ears unable to unbraid the two. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

“We don’t threaten people here. We welcome them.” Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

He welcomed it with relief, because it was, at last, the punishment he deserved. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z

If the others wanted to join us, they were welcome. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

Then that smell of jet fuel, that smell that welcomed me before, and leis and the scratchy blanket wrapped twice around me, and why does the window seat matter when the shades are drawn closed? Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

I thought they were coming to welcome me back, but then I saw they were chasing someone—Zoe Nightshade, racing toward me like a cheetah, dodging campers with no trouble. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

“You’re always welcome here to work on your music. How are you finding ‘Pirate Medley’?” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

He stormed out, telling her he regretted ever marrying her daughter and that she and the baby were not welcome in his house. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

And I knew that I would not be welcome, as a black, at many of the parties to which Eric would be invited. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z

Questing kept me busy and served as a welcome distraction from the growing loneliness and isolation I felt. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

“Goooood morning, West Oakland High, and welcome to the start of a brand-new year,” he said, and with that, Moss tuned out. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

They prepared to welcome her, even as they waited for her to be carried back out to the hungry sea, a distant head dipping out of sight once more. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

She would even have welcomed the conversation of Illyrio and her brother, but they were too far below to hear her. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

“This is a ceremony for the young brothers to be welcomed by the old, not for captains and officers.” Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

We explained my presence and he welcomed me. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We will go upstairs and see who would like a good deed done today. Visitors are always welcome here at the Golden Glen.” Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z

“Nothing will go wrong! It’s a good plan, Lina. We’ll be there ahead of everyone else—we can welcome them when they come, we can show them around!” The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

A train car or a shantytown by the railroad tracks seemed a more welcoming place. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

“But,” he said, “we don’t want to steal your does. All four of you are welcome to join us, bucks and does alike. There’s plenty for everyone on the hills.” Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Come in quickly, and welcome. But you had better not stay long.” The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Hello, beautiful people. It’s your girl, Gervean Campbell, and welcome to another edition of Black, Vegan, and Proud.” Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

The Athenians agreed and welcomed the poor hero. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

The other crew members hailed from everywhere—South Africa, Turkey, Nigeria—and welcomed him warmly. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

The ANC was the one organization that welcomed everyone, that saw itself as a great umbrella under which all Africans could find shelter. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You know you’re always welcome. And thanks for taking care of Moss.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

When two new students came for the first time, one from Ghana and the other from Nigeria, Mwombeki gave them what he called the welcome talk. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

If you want to move to a nice neighborhood, do you worry that you might not be welcome because of your race? Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

When the Americans arrived, the villagers seemed glad to see them, welcoming them and offering tea and food. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

But even the seasickness was welcome, this being wholly herself again. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

Use emoticons and acronyms only if Dr. Chomsky will get them—and welcome them! Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

At the store a skinny man with a big red nose welcomed her with a smile. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z

They got the picture that they weren’t welcome in our house or the whole village probably, in Father’s humble opinion. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Abbouds had been down to welcome him with molasses cookies that afternoon. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

He welcomes us with Mr. Brady's confident smile, speaking slowly, enunciating each word clearly. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

You’re welcome, she replied, hoping it couldn’t sense her returning fear. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

"Blood of my blood, go ahead of us and learn the name of this city, and what manner of welcome we should expect." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

Are these the sorts of guests you would want to welcome to your inn? Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

“My father and Maria are coming to me in March,” added Charlotte, “and I hope you will consent to be of the party. Indeed, Eliza, you will be as welcome as either of them.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z

“There is one more thing before you can go and get ready for the welcoming banquet,” he says. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

The coolness, at first so welcome, was beginning to get uncomfortable. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

There was no welcome for him there, or anywhere. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z

She knew the people who lived in the farmhouses, knew which ones would welcome her and offer food and a night’s lodging, knew which ones would set after her with guns and hounds. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

Friedrick replied that of course he did not mind in the least, and she would be welcome at any time. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

In spite of the welcoming greetings and looks of excitement on the faces of the villagers, the strangers did not smile. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

The woodcutter and his wife made them welcome and shared gladly what they had. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z

The word welcome had meant nothing to him then. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z

“Yes. And maybe their great-great-great-grand-children will be there to welcome us.” The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

Across the way, a woman who looked a little younger than my mother welcomed us into her tent. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

"Hello there, dearie," called a welcoming voice from the open doorway. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z

The receptionist welcomed us and told us to have a seat. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

“You betrayed me! After all I did for you—welcomed you to my Institute, soothed your fears with my Whisperer, offered you a role in my Improvement—after all this, you chose to defy me?” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

He didn’t know what he had expected to see, but it wasn’t this: two handsome men, one of them impressively tall, staring back at him with pleasant, welcoming expressions. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

I welcomed the Church’s attempts at reconciliation with other religions. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I doubt they would welcome me,” Hannah said, again dryly, “even if I chose to go. In Massachusetts we Quakers had our own meetings.” The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

I buzzed long and hard in a way that was supposed to say “you are extra welcome to be here.” When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

“You are more than welcome—you seem very tired....” Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

They are glad to have a neighbor they can talk to in Spanish and they tell him he’s always welcome to come over for a Cuban coffee. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z

Instead a slighter and far more welcome figure was chasing after me. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z

Through a second door Kit stepped into the welcome of the great kitchen. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

“But my conscience forces me to go against this decision. Anyone else whose conscience drives them toward the city is welcome to come with me.” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

But Luke had welcomed me into the cabin. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

Amanda stared at him without smiling and made no sign of welcome. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

In Cathy’s flat I always feel like a guest at the very outer limit of her welcome. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Welcome, Reynard Muldoon, and welcome, all of you! Welcome to the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened!” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

The last garden roses are blooming in the corner of Gram’s yard, forming a little crowd of pink, cheerful faces to welcome me through the white gate. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

I welcomed the pain that came with the tears. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

But if you ever need a warm place to sit and a home-cooked meal, you are welcome to visit. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

He spoke first to the new ones, welcoming them. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z

The vastness of the night beyond the house, the dark trees, the welcoming shadows, the cool new-mown grass—all this had been reserved, he had designated it as belonging exclusively to himself and Cecilia. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

Hospitality is gold in this City; you have to be clever to figure out how to be welcoming and defensive at the same time. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

The kid slammed the heavy door in her face, like, “Not welcome.” Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

The president, a small, thin man with paper-white hair, gives the official welcome from a balcony above us. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

She seems to welcome my presence because she lets me stay there instead of telling me to scram, like in the old days. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z

The subdued babble of children mounted to excited shouts of welcome. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

Funny how a word could be welcome in one way and horrible in another. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

Momma pulled herself back from being ten feet tall with eight-foot arms and said, “You’re welcome for nothing, you varlet, I wouldn’t waste a killing on the likes of you. ” I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

I used to be afraid of new stitches and techniques, but now welcome each new challenge—pencil-sharp pleats, sequins, delicate lace. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

But his photo clashes with that theory: he’s smiling and he has welcoming eyes. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

As Borgenicht puts it, the Jews “bit deep into the welcoming land and worked like madmen at what they knew. ” Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

“You know you will be welcome as long as you like.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

But this new apartment felt homey and welcoming. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

Late in August he’d gone to Logan to welcome Ruth home. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

Then the bells rang at noon to welcome her, singing from all comers of the city. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

When Smith proved more welcoming, the reporters virtually moved into Barn 43, forcing the trainer to wade through them to get to his horse. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

They regretted his failure, but they welcomed his damaged return. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Inside the city, the welcome for Milo grew louder as the truck slowed and eased deeper toward the middle of town. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

"What I mean is, I want you to feel like you have a standing invitation. You're just . . . welcome, okay?" Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

Tonight it was she and Frank, as usual, with Percy and Nico and their centurion Dakota, who sat there, Hazel figured, because he felt obligated to welcome the new recruit. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

She gave me a mint from her purse and welcomed me to the United States. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You are welcome to our feast. Today we have killed a goat to celebrate your coming. Soon your bellies will be full with our fufu pili-pili.” The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

But it troubles me more when people welcome those from an opposing team. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

In that moment, my teammates reassured me that they welcomed the diversity of our team and wanted to show the world what the United States truly stood for: inclusion and diversity. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

While we were standing up behind our chairs listening to the welcome speech, I had bowed my head and secretly eyed the position of the bowls of caviar. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

“Lord Crow is welcome to steal into my bed any night he dares. Once he’s been gelded, keeping those vows will come much easier for him.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

I sighed, counting the available bodies to go out with the welcome party now that Rose and I were gone. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

Even if I could get in touch with my parents, it wasn’t like they would welcome a girl they considered a stranger back with open arms. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

Hoist the hoar sun to welcome morning’s minions. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

“He says Syrians are not welcome in Turkey,” the young man says to Baba. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z

‘Dangerous or not, a real sunrise is mighty welcome,’ said Frodo, throwing back his hood and letting the morning light fall on his face. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

"We are far from lost. I should welcome the chance to try my own steel against this Stark boy." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

But today, just the simple handshakes we shared was a welcome addition to my sensory deprived life. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

She told Mrs. McCraw she wasn’t welcome in our home ever again. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

I don’t speak Spanish, but I know that means “welcome.” Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z

Although he no longer ran a freighting business full-time, he still moved some goods and welcomed my assistance. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

The existing clubs are still the preserves of the old wealth, but new clubs are springing up to welcome newcomers, as well as some longtime residents who grew impatient with waiting lists. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z

We begin decorating the house to welcome the baby Jesus. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z

But it was also his duty to make his houseguest feel safe and welcome. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z

“But then my mom found out. She saw the welcome packet. She was so proud of me for entering. And now...” Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

But whenever they ventured outside it, it was without welcome. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

The attention was welcome at first but then quickly became oppressive as I perked up. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

He had been made welcome, fed and succored: the omen would prove fortunate. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

Despite the sudden warmth of their welcome, Taran glanced at the enchantresses with uneasiness. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z

Woodhull’s successful speech before Congress, coupled with her pledge of $10,000 to the organization, made Woodhull welcome among the suffrage leaders—most of them, anyway. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

Saucepan Lynn says, “All I know is that Henry says he’d be welcome to work aboard the Reel. That tells you something.” Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

Then, keeping the same taxis, we drove on to the grandparents’ house, where an emotional welcome awaited us. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was like we were being welcomed into the country by capitalism and obesity. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

“You’re welcome to stay with us as long as you need to. Especially this winter. Do you have a safe place to sleep?” Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

“I’m just calling to welcome you,” she said, “and to let you know that we’d like to invite you to join something very special.” Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

The teachers welcomed me back as smoothly as they could. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

They make no move, no gesture, no sound to welcome him. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z

Nothing had ever been so welcome as that glimpse of land, that pale sand beach, the cliffs above. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

The fifteen minutes seemed an hour, but they came to an end at last, and the word ‘Recess!’ had never seemed so welcome to her before. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

But once their fear was past they made the strangers very welcome, and there was no end to their questions. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z

He always slept better with the great white wolf beside him,- there was comfort in the smell erf him, and welcome warmth in that shaggy pale fur. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

Goodness, she thought, Joe is welcome to all outdoors this morning! Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z

A man standing near the entrance nodded at them in welcome, while adjusting the large headphones around his head. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

Lord Manderly had brought musicians from White Harbor, but none were singers, so when Abel turned up at the gates with a lute and six women, he had been made welcome. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

We are welcome to continue our conversation in the principal’s office, or we can stay and be quiet. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

“You’re welcome to travel with my family as far as the village. Farther if you wish.” Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z

“You’re welcome. But don’t get too excited yet. You still have a lot of work to do. Working in a bakery is not easy.” From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

Everything must be in harmony to welcome the New Year. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z

The extra light was welcome and put to good use. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

But she was always welcoming to all visitors, known or unknown. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

The lord and lady welcomed the knights warmly. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

But that early autumn morning, the trees still heavy with bronze leaves, he welcomed the image for the first time. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

“Welcome home! Oh, welcome home!” my grandmother cried. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

She thought about giving the jacket back, but the warmth was too welcome to deny. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

Their bodies were in the way of everything she had to do, but as they worked they talked, and the talk was a welcome window into the world beyond the tavern. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

The Muslims were crying out their adoration and their welcome. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

Her smoky voice and welcoming smile all enticed Bernard. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

She had been welcomed at the White House, where she sang for the president and first lady, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z

This made well temperaments particularly welcome for players of difficult-to-tune instruments like the harpsichord and piano. Understanding Basic Music Theory 2018-01-28T00:00:00Z

While we welcomed anyone brought into the struggle by the PAC, the role of the organization was almost always that of a spoiler. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I hadn’t detected that enthusiasm behind her effusive welcome. Simple is best and most believable. We want to be friends. Boom. Done.” Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

Stepping into the foyer, I felt the welcome blast of cooled air. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

It was a warm day, Ifemelu had walked past students sprawled on green lawns; cheery balloons were clustered below a welcome freshmen sign. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

When he sees us approaching, he spreads his hands as if to welcome us. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

The welcome feast had made them as sick as volcanoes. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

I’d been thinking a day at the fair would be a welcome change, but I just shrugged and went on stemming gooseberries. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

The green welcome to abba town sign that led off the expressway would have been easy to miss because it was so small. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

The Mother Jaguar welcomes me to her cave home, and I play with her children. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

Rachel, Kit suspected, welcomed the peace and relaxation of those moments as much as the reading itself. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

My mother was welcomed into the hospital, but she’s viewed as more of a nurse than a doctor, despite her lifetime of healing. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

For a moment, Harry saw, by its brightness, somebody welcoming it back .. . raising his hand to pat it...someone who looked strangely familiar...but it couldn’t be... Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

“You’re welcome, Miss Grabby Hands. Aren’t you the science whiz? Don’t you know about forces and equal and opposite reaction and all that?” Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

“I wanted you to come around before you start on Monday so I can welcome you personally,” Aunty Onenu said. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

The welcoming ceremony had taken place on the station platform. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z

Sohrab waited for me in the doorway, staring at the welcome mat, with his hands behind his back. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

“In which case, you’re welcome. I just got you his last name.” What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

“Madam is more than welcome to bring her gown in and try it on with the necklace,” the man said. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z

But when she smiled a welcome to me, I thought her an equal to Bebe Daniels, my favorite film star. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

“One must assume that we are waiting for word from Lord Dunmore’s agent with the Iroquois Confederation. He is supposed to sweep down with them from the northwest and provide us with most welcome assistance.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

“Revenge,” said Dr. Trefusis, smiling widely and stretching his hands around his knees, as he could not be more delighted by this welcome turn in the narrative. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

A sense comes from it that it does not like or welcome humans. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

A door slammed at the house below them, and they saw Jody’s mother standing on the porch waving her apron in welcome. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z

It just reinforces for Pete that welcoming his own workers’ families was the right decision. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

Afterwards, we were taken into an assembly hall and given all sorts of welcomes. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Lourdes would welcome her father in her party dress and search his suitcase for rag dolls and oranges. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mole, when he returned from some long journey, desperately tired, had found the familiar waiting for him with its simple welcome. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z

She says, “You are more than welcome. Just thank me by making some great art.” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

The ANC was a mass liberation movement that welcomed all those with the same objectives. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

She welcomed every cut of the knife and the scars it left behind. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

And yet here he is, night after night, a welcome addition to the Ratliffs’ universe, doing just that. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

After he welcomed me into the “true knowledge,” he gave me something to think about. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We are honored to welcome the son of a man such as yourself into our family,” he said. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

For some reason, though—perhaps because I have an appointment and haven’t worn out my welcome yet—I get taken to an inner office where a young woman interviews me absentmindedly. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

He then introduced the student body president, who welcomed us and told us that our school mascot was a saint. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

“Already? You’re welcome to wait here. You don’t take up much room.” Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z

Sometimes, I didn’t feel welcome there by some folks, but that was home. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“My mockery offends you? My people would welcome your laughter in place of this barbarity.” Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

They are not overly intimidating, but they are definitely not welcoming. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

She’s smiling sadly in a disappointed way; her hands are outstretched as if in welcome, and her heart is on the outside of her chest, with seven swords stuck into it. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

The heat swells and gathers like a hot-air balloon up here, not exactly welcoming others. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

Then the smile-eyes, the turn of the head—all so welcoming, light and playful. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

This isn’t exactly the welcome I was hoping for, but it’s a welcome I understand. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z

When this was my mother’s room as well, I was allowed inside at any time—but when it became only my father’s room, I knew that I wasn’t welcome. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

I replied that I had nothing to hide and that in fact I welcomed the presence of General Steyn and the colonel. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Olanna had felt a fondness for them; their welcome made her feel protected. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

Already the tarry, rubbery travel smell is wrapping itself around me, but I don’t welcome it. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

His manner was that of one gladly welcoming a friend. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I thought a Patriot such as yourself would welcome the chance to contribute to the army.” Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Well,” said Miss Franny, “maybe you wouldn’t mind waiting. I am telling India Opal a story about my great-grandfather. You are, of course, more than welcome to listen. It will be just one minute.” Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z

A smile that conveys as much welcome as regret. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

He was in luck this time, for there could not have been pleasanter people or a more welcoming house for miles around. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

"No, Ma. I don't. But you do. Baba would have welcomed all three of us." You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

He watched in amazement as the statue of the queen raised her arms and welcomed back her repentant husband and grownup daughter. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

Even though they didn’t expect a warm welcome, no one was to be seen at the station, not even the attendants. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

After graduating our first class of twenty-seven Allies in the spring, we welcomed a new set of forty in the fall and continued to grow from there. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

“I hacked into Interpol. Not too difficult, I can tell you. They might as well have put out a welcome mat....” Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

As the young women came running across the airfield in relief to welcome her back to earth, a smiling Marina climbed out of the plane. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

Only a short while ago, drüskelle would have been gathered in this niche of the wall to welcome their new brothers ashore, but now it was empty, the iron grating chained. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

“Yet students like me do not feel welcomed here, Dr. Cook. Are we just dollar signs to you all, or are we actual human beings?” On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

“Nonsense,” the young man said, raising his arms in exaggerated welcome. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

I could not believe they heard my welcoming speech at the Murphey Awards and saw me dance at an event several months earlier. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Coming up to my room, throwing the door wide like she was totally welcome, settling onto the bed. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

He pulled the covers around him, took a last look at his room—which somehow seemed very different than he’d remembered—and then drifted into a deep and welcome sleep. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

Eventually they had voted to remain what they had become: a sanctuary, a place of welcome. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Henry puts his arm around my shoulder and whispers: "You're welcome." Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

"Be welcome, friends, and share this harvest with us." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

“We are about to sit down to dinner,” Chandresh says with a frown, “but you are welcome to join us in the dining room, to do...whatever it is you do.” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Lovelace looked momentarily startled, then went over to Freddy, shook his hand, and welcomed him to the class. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

“The scarred and aching teachers received a hero’s welcome.” Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

He wants to be welcomed back into that intimate bond. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

The proposal was welcomed by all; and they sat down on the upper steps, dim figures in the gloom. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

She was welcomed with garlands and cymbals the way people welcome the “barefoot doctors” today. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Would I even be welcome in the North? The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

Anderson was not a person who enjoyed controversy or welcomed confrontations. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z

Back in my troupe, my father occasionally made us pull up stakes and leave a town despite the fact that we were welcome and the crowds were generous. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

They were careful to respect our privacy, but also were always open and welcoming, and gradually we became close. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

Stanton’s father told her she was not welcome in his home wearing bloomers. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

A burly man wearing jingles on his forehead is a welcome sight at such times. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

Her legs felt slightly wobbly, but she told herself it was from the wine, and the cold air was welcome on her skin. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

She wanted to hug him but wasn’t sure the gesture would be welcome. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

I could scarcely tear my eyes from the symbols of death that "welcomed" us. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

It had been up to Bran to soothe him and bid the Freys welcome. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

He came to sitting on the ground and waited for the knife to strike him, almost welcoming the mortal blow for the peace it would bring. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

The iron gate creaked quietly as she pushed it open, almost as if it were welcoming her home. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

“Tomorrow we will begin the formalization process. But for now rest, relax, meet the people here. Inez will take good care of you. You are indeed welcome—even your dog,” he added with a smile. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

I wish the University of Alabama welcomed black students and made them feel as comfortable as I feel here. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

“Wait till you have been here for thirty years. Then you’ll welcome the pain. They were once as pleasant to me as they are to you.” Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

And she would not welcome new recruits in her home. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

As the opening draws near, apprehensions of small business owners rise, while others welcome the employment opportunities and shopping conveniences a SmartMart promises. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

Because our ideas are welcome, more than welcome, and we are to think of our managers not as bosses but as “servant leaders,” serving us as well as the customers. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

They were Muggles who hated and despised magic in any form, which meant that Harry was about as welcome in their house as dry rot. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

Arletta Paisley had recently become the national spokesperson for SmartMart, and with both of them greeting me at the city limits, I felt double welcomed. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

It was obvious he wasn’t welcome to come again because of Ray. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

“It’d be nice if everyone helped Carlos feel welcome here in Chicago.” Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z

“Chedu is always welcome, of course, but we don’t like strangers. They bring contamination.” The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

The class did not welcome this proposal as eagerly, but Mrs. Rappaport went ahead anyway. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z

‘Any Elf that comes with you will be welcome,’ said Treebeard. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

He assured himself that we hadn’t gone to bed, and was welcomed in. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

The relieved squadron leader grinned and nodded tolerantly as he welcomed them back. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

Father Mulrooney welcomed everyone back and said that, once again, attendance at Mass was mandatory. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

While Bobby knew of Jackie’s reputation for truculence and tolerated him nevertheless, he was careful not to include him in all areas of his life, knowing instinctively when Beers wouldn’t be welcomed by others. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

In Iran, when a guest comes, you tell them they may be angels, they are welcome and the whole house is filled with the joy of their presence. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

The other Hunters didn’t like being around campers, especially boys, but they didn’t shoot any of us, which for them was a pretty warm welcome. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

So, when she did make her small request, after having spared him so many tears and welcomes, what could he do but seek her pleasure? The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

The elegant company was welcome, but Roy kept his eyes fastened on the creek. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

She thought Grandpa would welcome her opinion, but he just laughed. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

“We must go to Murugan. He has a good job—I am sure he will welcome his parents.” Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Flagg would have welcomed the chance to dote on him for a few days. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I know I shouldn’t think that; I know I should be grateful for the way we have been welcomed. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

Ernest called MIT’s bluff, informing Evans that he was welcome to hire experienced cyclotroneers from Berkeley to do the job, but warning that the good ones would demand at least an assistant professorship to move. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

When I arrived, the kids in the family welcomed me, treating me like any other kid. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

Hugo gazed up into his eyes, which looked more gentle and welcoming than he had ever seen before. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z

Ms. McCrea spent the whole class period trying to get us to open up about whether we felt the school was a safe and welcoming community. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

“You’re most welcome. It seemed like it was even—let me see if I can find the right word—fun?” Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

“You’re welcome. My little entrepreneur,” Dad says as he hugs me back. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

“The mayor of New York is a supremely important man, could well be the next Royal governor. It is hardly appropriate to welcome him into our home without offering refreshment.” Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

Let Ned work it out in his own mind; her voice would not be welcome now. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

“Abnegation would welcome you hack; I’m sure of it.” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

Eumaeus welcomed the poor stranger, fed him well and lodged him for the night, giving him his own thick mantle to cover him. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Allies were getting closer, and I was going to be there to welcome them when they got here. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

The uncle was a kind man, and he welcomed his sister and her sons. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z

“When Miss Liberty appeared through the fog holding up her hand in the harbor, I felt she was an old girlfriend welcoming me. I’d seen so many pictures of her.” Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

It was mid-October and toward the end of our school year, so this was a welcome surprise. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

At the end of the shop, behind a jewelry case, a man in a visor looked up from his work and said, “What do you want?” without a trace of welcome. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

“You may, and welcome,” said Serafina, who was glad to have her company. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

So he was courteous then and he said, “Well, and my cousin, welcome to your home again.” The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z

He said, “Ruth, your Aunt Mary made it clear that you’re not welcome up there.” The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

The people tolt us we was welcome to stay with ’em. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z

The comical little painted man looked so genial, so ready to welcome anyone, that Johnny stepped in. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then he shut off the light again, and spoke words of welcome in his elven-tongue. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

They still hanged black people as a form of punishment for the smallest of deeds, but at Bethel AME, every member of the church was welcome and loved. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

“She has obviously inherited my ability to communicate with the spirit world. She has been trained by the njuzu. I am pleased to welcome her into our family.” A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Once Seabiscuit recovered, he would welcome a race at Belmont held merely on a sporting basis. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Fellow “garden-lovers” and even some distinguished natural philosophers welcomed the work of this “ingenious woman,” for many of these metamorphoses had never been observed before. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

When Faxe took my hands in the rare Karhidish greeting and welcomed me as his friend, I could make some response to his warmth. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z

The Fugees offered a welcome opportunity to get out of the apartment. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

Its face lit up, showing a welcome screen that required a numerical password for access. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

A number of fashionably dressed young men, as well as the usual dockhands and porters, were crowding about to welcome her. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Or I was so used to lying instead of telling difficult truths that I welcomed the chance to deceive her. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

“Your mother is welcome to call me if she wants any other suggestions. Brandon’s mom has my number.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

I told her I welcomed her decision, but that I had to warn her about the seriousness of her action. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Listen, we are going back to the farm tomorrow morning. Would you like to see it? You are all welcome!” Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z

Mr Morgan expressed regret concerning my 'misfortune', assuring me all would be well in the morning, before going on to say how welcome I was in the village. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z

Holly came by with the check, an unsubtle reminder that we’d overstayed our welcome. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

Always among the first to welcome new parishioners, Katherine strode forward and offered her hand in welcome. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

Instead I was welcomed by the hum of generators and the glow of TV screens behind cottage windows. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

But the open door presented a welcome opportunity. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

It was their grandmother’s house and they were not welcome. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

And Luke had been there too—good again, welcoming her home. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

He got so desperate, he asked Mother if she’d thought about going over to visit the new neighbors, to welcome them to the area. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z

“You tell Raleigh I said You are welcome,” Hilly adds, and it hits me, then, what’s being said. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

Slowly, using her stick, she limped toward the path that led back to the village, holding on to a small hope that she might still be welcome there. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Wayne’s big voice and presence are especially welcome in the bigger auditorium. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z

When he told her who he was the Queen received him with the utmost graciousness and welcomed him and his company to her city. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

The White House, with a fanfare of international publicity, “approved,” “endorsed,” and “welcomed” a March on Washington. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

They drank, in large gulps at first, and then, when their stomachs had welcomed the first eager swallows, more slowly. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

Hazel found herself lying down on the cushioned white bench that sat among them, and their fragrance reached up to welcome her. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z

Her birth had been welcomed and, in spite of recent troubles, everyone would rally around to make her future as pleasant as possible. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Arryns kept the only dungeon in the realm where the prisoners were welcome to escape at will. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

Ferula came out to meet him with a sad grimace of welcome. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Dany tired more easily as the child grew within her; in truth, a night of rest would be most welcome. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

Though the West was afraid of the void, the East welcomed it. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z

Its square tower stood above the trees in sign of welcome to the travelers, who were most grateful for the hospitality of the abbot. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z

“Richard,” Julian said, in a tone which simultaneously welcomed me and let me know that I had come at a bad time. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

They can’t tear their overlarge eyes away, even when President Snow begins to speak from his balcony, welcoming us all to the Quell. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

They were happy to see me, but they would have been happier still welcoming home Justice. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

The treetops swayed in the breeze, and she imagined they were nodding their welcome to her. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z

Though they kicked up more dust than proper notes, the Circle town band was warmly welcomed by the crowd. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

Everyone welcomed her cheerfully and said they’d be glad of her help. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

They were now ruling the country and of course were rejoiced to welcome Aeneas and his men. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

The principal welcomed “parents and friends” and asked the Baptist minister to lead us in prayer. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

Soon the houses sat closer together and the welcome sight of a small shopping center placed on two sides of a crossroads greeted them. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

Now, in his eagerness to hear his news, the guano smell seemed almost welcome. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

The whispered words seem to welcome Tobias, to embrace and then discard his darkest secret. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

This was another reason why I amended my view of Communists and accepted the ANC position of welcoming Marxists into its ranks. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

When he comes to school age, the magnificent buildings are already there to receive him; the ample staff of teachers welcomes him with open arms. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

Katz and I welcomed them with smiles and started to pitch in, then paused and put back the bowls when we realized the couple were mumbling grace. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

I cracked my eyes open and saw there was nothing like affection or welcome in their expres-sions, only cold curiosity. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

It confounds me when people don’t assist or even welcome those on their own team. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

Father met him with a welcoming handshake, and led him to my brothers. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z

Jack’s beautiful mother was not welcomed by the women in the village, who wore shapeless dresses and hid their hair under scarves. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z

There Kava and Romeo, our two giant schnauzers, would always be waiting for me, doing their welcome dance, which entailed wagging their whole bodies and jumping up and down at the same time. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

She would have welcomed sundown for the cooler temperatures, except it was also their deadline. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

The surge in carol composition around this time, notably in northern Europe, was partly inspired by an earlier Italian tradition of tuneful sacred songs welcoming the Christ-child’s nativity. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z

The soldiers swept the compound, washed their clothes, lined themselves on benches to welcome him. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

What sort of welcome would he have, limping as he was on crutches? The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z

It was quite possible he would get no welcome at all—and he knew it. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Still, no one is really smiling or being all that welcoming. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z

The first thing Toby saw was Jesus, bloody palms outstretched as if he was welcoming him into the new day. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

It was her own idea, not Dad’s or Mother’s, but they welcomed her. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Not today, Mrs. Clarke. In fact, it is a rather melancholy German poem, which we are reading in translation. But you are welcome to stay nevertheless.” The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z

Johnny wanted to stop—tell that fellow—that Rab—of his great connections, but decided to wait until he was sure of his welcome into the Lyte family. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

From then on, Matilda was a welcome visitor to The Red House every single evening after school, and a very close friendship began to develop between the teacher and the small child. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z

My legs and lungs burn, but I welcome the pain. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

There was still the welcoming scent of chlorine and Coppertone and hot dogs and mustard. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

We sat against the wall while the cook stoked the welcome flames of the breakfast lire. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

The singing heat lay over this desert country, and ahead the stone mountains looked cool and welcoming. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z

A lot of people do say hi and welcome me back, but a lot more don’t. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

Mama Joe welcomed me as though she had been plaiting my hair all my life. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

All eyes turned to me, because in a world without any playthings other than a ragged ball, a new game is always welcome. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

No soft blanket of grass welcomed them.here, only the hard dusty ground, bare and strewn with stones. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

“You’re welcome to stay here and work. The house is quiet—” “It’s a science experiment,” Beatrice cut in. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

The welcoming group was uncertain how to react. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z

The breeze welcomes them, skidding over the surface of my skin, raising hair after hair, tingling, awakening every exposed inch of me. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

Principal Rivera walked onto the stage and welcomed the audience to what she called a “very special celebration.” The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

"I have enjoyed my lunch," he said, "and I'm going to run off from you two young men before I outstay my welcome." The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z

We waren’t even off the steps good when she said, “He told you two you need to work harder in Latin. He didn’t say anything that you should answer with ‘you’re welcome.’” Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

Ma Charles, who had been sitting on the porch in the pine rocker her father made, called out to the bloodhound and joined the noisy welcome, shaking the tambourine that she always kept nearby. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

He will be the first elf welcomed within those walls, surrounded by those goblin hordes and given a free pass to walk among them. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z

“I confess I am, and so much else besides. I welcome you to our great city of learning and hope that we may be of service.” Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

I welcomed every stumble, for it brought blood. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

And the white people all around them seemed to welcome them and treat them as equals. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

In early January, an African American woman had asked if she could participate in the parade, and Alice Paul assured her that she was welcome. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

He asked me what did I expect when I came to a place where I knew I wasn’t welcome. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You’re welcome, Bailey,” the girl says, and this time when she turns away he does not say anything, and she disappears behind the corner of a striped tent. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

So, the day I was supposed to be a welcome buddy, she dropped me off in front of the middle school. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

A woman was hurrying out of the kitchen door to welcome the passengers, who were climbing stiffly from the coach. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

Frightened and weeping, the boy had attended his mother’s burial; frightened and gloomy he had listened to Siddhartha greeting him as his son and making him welcome in Vasudeva’s hut. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z

Like if maybe he wants those around him to feel welcome and safe. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z

“You are welcome to stay here if and only if you can abide by our rules,” she says. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

At six o’clock, the guests would arrive at the ball, with trumpets playing and drums beating a welcome. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

The brothers’ eyes seem wide and welcoming to her. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

Their chief, or Awoamefia, who could be spoken to only through a member of the council of elders, invited the guests to sit, and they were formally welcomed with wine and prayers. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

The first night we stop at the Warraskoyack village and are welcomed as guests. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z

The oldest, richest part of the city was east of the river, but sellswords, barbarians, and other uncouth outlanders were not welcome there, so they must needs cross over to the west. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Mismatched remnants of other carpets were positioned in front of the sofa and chairs, like individual welcome mats anticipating where a person’s feet would contact the floor. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

Its meat would make a welcome change from mice and termites. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

I felt welcome enough to give a saucy bump back. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

I wasn’t welcome in my aunt’s room across the hall, which was fine by me. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

They hadn’t been welcomed into this house, no matter what Pet said, no matter what words it spun about helping and hunts. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

I welcome both the toxic masculinity and the...piggy's death rattle. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Word had spread that Mrs. Cybulskis had gone into labor, and everyone saw it as a good sign that their First Annual Homecoming Celebration would also be welcoming a new life. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

“I welcome you today like a chief. Your feet may touch the ground when you lose your chieftaincy, which begins now,” my uncle said, laughing, as he set me down. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

To return home and be welcomed there without the burden of dishonor. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

The interruption when Jamison knocked on her door was welcome. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I will not say that you are welcome. Nor will I deny that I have hoped that you might come. You are here for my sword”. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

I smiled, took a deep breath, and proudly gave the welcome. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

‘For the words of one whom my son so befriended will be welcome indeed.’ The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

“Tell them lunch will be at one, though they’re welcome to come early.” Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Elizebeth also knew that the Navy was not a welcoming workplace for women. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Since the Jongwe family was suspicious of white people, they probably wouldn’t welcome a Matabele woman either. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Now that the word is out that I painted the first swastika, I can’t picture myself being super welcome inside any synagogue. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z

People saw me coming and welcomed me, he thought. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, I just want everyone to feel welcome.” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

It was in the strange, the welcoming faces, it cried up to him from the altar, it sat, as he mounted the pulpit steps, waiting for him in his seat. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z

“I’m not interested in performing in his play, but perhaps we’re all worked up about nothing. Maybe Count Olaf really is just trying to welcome us into the family.” The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z

They were both too dazed, too wired to sleep, and that first day at Yuko and Ahmaad’s house was full of welcome distraction. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

“We were the front desk security team. We greeted visitors, signed for packages, important mail, and, most of all, welcomed the workers. Thousands of them. Each day, they’d swipe their badges and we’d say ‘Hello.’ Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z

“I want you all to know that your feedback is welcomed here. This is your program, and we want you to get the most out of it.” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

Double doors stand open, welcoming us into the first room we encounter. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

Mary could almost feel them welcoming it in their poor parched throats, which were so perfectly shaped for it, and which had been starved for so long. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

“Mr. Pip,” he returned, “you will be welcome there, in a private and personal capacity.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z

Angela, too, wanted to hug her in welcome, but closeness was not possible for either of them. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z

Burnham rose to offer the men a formal welcome, but he did not seem at ease. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

‘Snow’s all right on a fine morning, but I like to be in bed while it’s falling. I wish this lot would go off to Hobbiton! Folk might welcome it there.’ The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

Mostly, though, it was the way the field looked so welcoming, as if it were inviting him in. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

Dede’s heart was beating away as she stood to welcome them. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

They brought us food; they looked after us, took us in, welcomed us home. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z

The drawing room was a welcome change for Betsy, but the move came too late to help. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

Shrill and clear he crowed, recking nothing of wizardry or war, welcoming only the morning that in the sky far above the shadows of death was coming with the dawn. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

He bellowed something Hazel didn’t understand, but it obviously wasn’t welcoming. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

I’d invited him in, but he still stood on the welcome mat outside the door, his hands stuffed in his pockets. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

“So you’re welcome. Now kindly move out of our way so we can do our jobs.” Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

It was so familiar now that he almost welcomed it, in spite of the difficulty it caused in seeing things behind it. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

I'd never been a big fan of the medium but welcomed them as an opportunity to bone up on my English. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

They went swiftly back the way they had come and were standing in welcome at the head of the great staircase as the company entered. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z

I survived, and unlike Juliet’s parents, my parents didn’t welcome me with tears falling down from their faces. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

There were no lights, no sound of Fang scrabbling at the door, his bark booming in welcome. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

“You are welcome to stay here as long as you wish,” Haiyi said. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

They raise a toast, and Alex feels more welcomed than he ever has before, even at his family’s victory rallies. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

She could not read the faintest sign of welcome in his thin stem lips or in the dark eyes that glowered fiercely at her from under heavy grizzled eyebrows. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

It was the guest you welcomed and then couldn’t be rid of. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

“We were not expecting visitors so soon, but you are most welcome to come in, of course.” The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z

In spite of this, they appeared cheerful and they welcomed the twins. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

She knew William's family wouldn’t welcome her with open arms, either. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

“He's welcome back,” Hugo assured her, “once his tantrum's blown over. If you don't mind, Jace? Nigel didn't mean what he called you.” Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z

Rufus wearing my glasses is a welcome intimacy, like we’ve known each other for so long that this kind of silliness comes easily to us. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

I said, “You’re welcome, sir,” and once he had his fill I went down the line watering the other men. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

Telemachus saw her waiting by the threshold and was vexed to the heart that a guest should not find instant welcome. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

He knew how well the provincials were arming, preparing to welcome him. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

They welcomed the old routine, the surge of adrenaline associated with pageant nights. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

“You must forgive my Hunters if they do not welcome you,” Artemis said. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

There were no Nazi flags to welcome them here. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

“You’re welcome to bring the children over any time, but... well...” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

The world is dirty, no matter how much they clean, and we know they will not welcome our grubby little questions. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

As Father and I crossed the lonely field and made for our house I couldn’t help but think about that earlier night and the welcome feast, all the tastes and sounds of it. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Quite. That’s why there was no hullabaloo to welcome us. They merely tolerated what, to them, must be a constantly recurring psychotic condition.” The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z

I thus welcomed Herman’s suggestion that I go that spring to the Zoological Station at Naples, where he had decided to spend the months of April and May. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

Even now I can see the whole house, inside and out: a welcome mat at the door, a red kettle on the stove, the million stars shining in through the skylight at night. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z

Ralph was so astounded he couldn’t talk, so astounded that in springing up to welcome her, he knocked her over, so that she fell to the sidewalk and sprained her ankle. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

That was how I knew Sister Mukumbu was a real teacher, aside from her welcoming smile and her blackboard penmanship. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Turning the corner, Francie saw that both doors were hooked back hospitably and she imagined that the large, bland dial of the swinging scale blinked a welcome. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

I'm so excited to hear that you will be coming to see me, you're welcome any time. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Welcome, all of you, welcome to Hill House—although perhaps that sentiment ought to come more properly from you, my boy? In any case, welcome, welcome. Luke, my boy, can you make a martini?” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z

Even so, being welcomed by the White House and applauded by royalty weren’t enough to open the doors of the most prestigious auditorium in Washington, D.C.—Constitution Hall. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z

She would welcome even the Bible reading at this moment. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

“Don’t get up, Daddy. I’m sorry, but I’m busy today, Stuart. You’re welcome to sit out here with Daddy as long as you like.” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

“I might even welcome the chance to stop missing Jen. But it would be a mistake. I swear to you, in the name of everything that’s sacred—in Jen’s name—I’m on your side.” Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z

It was like welcoming someone with open arms, only to have him walk straight past into someone else’s. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

That left me a welcome moment in the pasture to rest before we started up again. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z

Foliage arched over their heads, casting a welcome shade made denser by the stands of tall reeds. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z

And although it was their underpaid labor that transformed Durham into the Jewel of the New South, their presence in the “better areas” of town was not welcome. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

There are only two boys, even though the flyer Mama spent so much time on specifically said everyone was welcome. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

The day was chilly, autumn fully arrived, but her welcome swept over Tree-ear like a warm breeze. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z

The people of Village prided themselves on the welcome, many of them leaving their regular work to go and be part of it. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z

“What is wrong with being a good host? Giving out goody bags? Back home we always welcomed our guests with a treat, no matter how old they were, fifteen or fifty!” Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

“You are both more than welcome to accompany Samuel and me to the theater,” Emma Lee said in her strangely formal manner. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Yeah, well, welcome to the club, Lucky Girl.” Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

What a welcome this was, thought Lupita, feeling awkward and embarrassed. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z

Penelope dreamed of presents and awoke thinking how a nice hand-monogrammed handkerchief always makes a welcome and appropriate gift. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z

"Nobody welcomes a mouse in the kitchen. If they see you, they'll squash you to death." The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z

“You’re nice young man but your father, he’s crazy. Not welcome anymore.” The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

The swearing, the straight razors, the shaving brushes, all these were my welcome to the masculine world. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

Secretly, Octavian probably welcomed this negative publicity aimed at his rival. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z

Now they were singing their welcome to their guests in the winter night. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

If it had been Beatrice who had done this thing instead of me she would have put on her other dress and gone down again to welcome her guests. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

He slowed to a walk now, the welcoming party and newcomers falling in behind. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

The first day trekking was like a cleansing—little talk, the white hush of the north welcoming Matthias back without judgment. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

I welcome the blizzard, with its ferocious winds. and deep, drifting snow. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

It was the fourth hour of the welcoming feast laid for the king. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

I didn’t know what kind of welcome I’d receive in North Carolina, but I figured on Duke’s campus I’d be in a safe environment where I would surely be able to find my “people.” Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

He’s still sound asleep, completely unaware that his son won’t be around to welcome him home if he ever wakes up. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

A welcome breeze blew in, laden with the smells of damp vegetation. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I told him that I would welcome it, but I thought to myself that the authorities would never permit it. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

How to thank someone and say they were welcomed. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

Her husband was just as welcoming, possessing a magnanimous Texas spirit that seemed to override any political hard feelings. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

There she rolled a moment in the shallow surf and lay panting, with the welcome grit of the beach on her cheek. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

The trucker, wearing a welcoming smile, the standard-issue baseball hat and a plaid shirt, was pint-sized behind the wheel. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

Many, having made the lonely haul from Mexico City, would welcome company for the remaining 380 miles to the border. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

Shin discovered a Korean family that was open, welcoming, and loving. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z

Owen’s plan was to welcome everyone, even to the point of encouraging workingmen to visit in the evening, and to devote most of the museum’s space to public displays. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

But young women who spoke their minds were not always welcome, even at college, and at times she found herself seething with frustration. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Shortly after dawn, when the sky turned not rosy and welcoming as it does in summer but merely a lighter shade of gray, the midwife kicked her awake. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I am so happy to welcome you to the show.” The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z

As he looked out at the rows of men welcoming him, he felt the old shame of poverty, failure, and purposelessness melt away. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

Actually I didn’t have to sneak into Frances’s house because I was always welcome there. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

“How welcome the hearth and fire will be,” declared Brother Luke. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z

The woman greets my grandparents respectfully and they welcome her and the boy in. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

“Most people wander on land between the time they die and the kugadzira ceremony, when their family welcomes them home,” the fisherman explained. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

I flash on the scene of the students welcoming me. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

But the afternoon was so hot, the breeze on my arms so welcome. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

“I didn’t know whether I was still welcome,” Dad said. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

Every muscle in my body aches, so even this stupidly hard bunk mattress feels welcome. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

"Well, you're welcome. And I hope you can fix this blanket problem of yours." Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

They believed that in their mathematics they had glimpsed a perfect reality, a realm of the gods, of which our familiar world is but * Although there were a few welcome exceptions. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

“At the mercy of the winds, at the mercy of the sea, to the quarters of the New World, we came. Transients. Nomads. I bid you welcome.” Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z

So alone that anyone, anything, no matter how loathsome, would be welcome. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

A doormat—welcome—is on top of a roof. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z

“Well, kids, welcome to Ninety-three Little Hobart Street!” The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

Dussel welcomed her with the words “Come into my bed, my child!” The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

At the end of our seclusion, the lodges and all their contents were burned, destroying our last links to childhood, and a great ceremony was held to welcome us as men to society. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

There was enough room, and he was welcome to have the house. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z

Vermont’s mountains are comparatively soft and rolling, and its profusion of dairy farms gives it a more welcoming and inhabited feel. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

American spy John Champe swims to a welcoming British patrol boat after out-running pursuing Americans, who think he is a deserter. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You be’s welcome, Mr. Will. You know dat.” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

He came at once and bade them welcome. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

He lifts his hand, pulling it back and unfurling his fingers over the card, welcoming her to make the next move. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

Then in words of exultant joy she bade him welcome. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

I left Mrs. B’s house and decided to head to the place that always made me feel welcomed and loved. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

When every guest had been welcomed and was finally inside the gate, there were songs, dances, music, games, and, of course, food and drink. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

He’s joyful I’m back, and he’s lickin’ me, welcoming me home. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

Nestor made them heartily welcome, but about the object of their coming he could give them little help. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

They ran to the gates, expecting to see them wide open and Mr. Wonka standing there to welcome his workers back. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z

The kind Mexican people like my gramps hang on the front of their houses to bring good luck and welcome guests. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

"Better not. If he's mulling over some problem in a play, he won't welcome the interruption." The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z

The hobbits had no welcome for that light; unfriendly it seemed, revealing them in their helplessness — little squeaking ghosts that wandered among the ash-heaps of the Dark Lord. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

He couldn’t have said why; it was very similar to a dozen others, with its first-floor balcony laden with flowerpots and its tables and chairs on the pavement outside, but it welcomed him. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

My sisters could no longer run up to him, as he came through the door from work, and welcome him with a hug or a kiss as other children did their fathers on Fridays. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

Her eyes flashed liked a pretty’s, and the lines of her face disappeared into a welcoming smile as she gathered her son into a hug. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

His room was not cleaned and prepared, but I was welcome to use it until mine was ready. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

Inside, the rooms were sumptuous, as befitted the first foreign delegation ever welcomed beyond the Cusp. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

She had always welcomed the opportunity to appear before an audience that wanted to hear her sing, particularly where large numbers of blacks were included. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z

It was a warm, welcoming place and I was often there either to sample a political discussion or MaSisulu’s cooking. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

She never welcomed us when we went in, and the only times she spoke were when she said things like, ‘I’m watchin’ you so keep yer thievin’ fingers off them chocolates!’ Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z

Booth and Herold welcomed him, and the food he brought, with open arms. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

We also held weekly meetings to talk about current issues, and everyone was welcome to come and ask questions. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

“All right, let’s welcome our first contestants: Riverview Middle School and their upstate rivals Farragut Middle School.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z

It is a venue that welcomed them always. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z

“If circumstances were different, we’d welcome you with open arms. But as it stands, our entire civilization and way of life are in danger of being snuffed out. So it’s rather bad timing, you see.” Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

It was locked fast; and the rain blew in their faces, and in the darkening sky low clouds went hurrying by, and their hearts sank a little, for they had expected more welcome. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

“Dear mountains! my own beautiful lake! how do you welcome your wanderer? Your summits are clear; the sky and lake are blue and placid. Is this to prognosticate peace, or to mock at my unhappiness?” Frankenstein 1818-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was difficult not to feel jealous of Ron when he thought of the Dursleys and the sort of welcome he could expect next time he turned up on Privet Drive. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z

“A church group is going to welcome them at the airport and bring them dinner tonight.” Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

The increasing river of traffic for New York carried me along, and suddenly there was the welcoming maw of Holland Tunnel and at the other end home. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

None of the professors who had welcomed them to graduate school were around when it came time to take them to the infirmary or to the airport. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Danielle stomped the snow off her shoes on our welcome mat. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

But I was supposed to get older and tell Penny stories of her world-saving mother and chill father and welcome her into my home when I was financially secure and emotionally prepared to do so. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

With the four officials beaming, he wrung my hand in welcome, a young, tall, powerfully built man. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

“On the house. A ‘welcome to San Francisco’ gift for a budding Poe enthusiast.” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

If she gives her body to me, she is welcome to my soul, small and stunted though it is. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

There they were welcomed again with joy and renewed hope; for now there were men enough to man both the burg and the barrier wall. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

Colonel Fitzwilliam seemed really glad to see them; anything was a welcome relief to him at Rosings; and Mrs. Collins’s pretty friend had moreover caught his fancy very much. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z

I used to wonder if convention and good county manners would brave the surprise, and whether a smile of welcome would be summoned to the frozen face. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

I was always welcomed back as soon as he tired of the attention and allowed my mother to “talk some sense” into him, but what about now? The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

Rahim Khan had warned me not to expect a warm welcome in Afghanistan from those who had stayed behind and fought the wars. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

Part of me wants to drop the guitar on the welcome mat and jump into the shrubs, but before I can move, the door opens. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Lupita wrote slowly and carefully with a pencil stub, trying to give the impression that they were welcome and had found good jobs. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z

"I want to welcome the prettiest, smartest bunch of young ladies our staff has yet had the good luck to meet," the plump, bald master-of-ceremonies wheezed into his lapel microphone. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

Gloria asked them to stand up and identify themselves for a welcome. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

I had come to almost welcome the hard work. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

When Franklin D. Roosevelt appeared on the platform before them, his cigarette holder angled jauntily upward, the crowd roared its welcome. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

Arthur would say: “You are welcome to Cariion, Sir Belleus, and may I ask which of my knights you have yielded to?” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

This was not the welcome that Haupt had expected from his Fatherland. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

You could never call her a welcoming woman, but today her mind was truly miles away. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

Mr. Clyde had a certain paternal quality that Ignatius liked; the old man, the scarred and wizened mogul of the frankfurter, would be a welcome new character in the Journal. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

A man around my mom’s age steps up to give a welcome speech. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z

Those who were failures, near death, didn’t like working, bad with money, or cheap politicians were specifically not welcome, the same pamphlet said. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

After slipping inside the tiny hiding space, I closed myself in, welcoming the darkness as the only safe companion to my despair. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

Somehow, in the broad, shadowless light of noon, the water looked amiable and welcoming. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

She smiles at me and shakes my hand and tells me I’m very welcome in their home, Which is nice. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

They’d bleat in bliss, and the chickens and rooster would cluster around his feet as if they, too, welcomed him home. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z

Except for the golden eyes, he looked just the same as he had four years ago when he’d welcomed me into the Hermes cabin. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

At the top of the hill, a youthful Tonantzin, the Goddess of Sustenance, the girl who had saved us from the nagual, lifted her arms to welcome us, her beloved daughters. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

When he entered her, she welcomed him with whis-pered endearments and small, shuddering gasps of pleasure. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

Following the piece, they invited themselves to my apartment and I welcomed them, hoping that somebody still had some drugs. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

“I just remembered. The gorgon’s blood—maybe it’s starting to heal my mind. The Sea of Monsters. Hylla... she welcomed us at the docks, took us to see her boss. Hylla worked for the sorceress.” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

Shy of forces to execute the demands of the Communist party, we welcomed him. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

Those workers who wanted to join the strike were welcomed into the union. Fannie Never Flinched 2016-11-21T00:00:00Z

The letters simply informed the people of Mattru Jong that the rebels were coming and wanted to be welcomed, since they were fighting for us. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

Though the official class convened on Saturday morning, kids were welcome anytime. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

Which always ends in my mom reminding him he’s welcome to head back home anytime. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

But even the festive display and large welcome sign couldn’t distract from the cloying stench of melted hooves and decay. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

Negroes might not be welcome at the white theater, but I didn’t think there was a rule against whites going to the Negro theater. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was a pleasant, comfortable, welcoming place; and he found himself wishing that he was really coming here to settle down in quiet retirement. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

I am welcome to eat from the Drinkers’ fridge and pantry. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

Jacqui kicks him—not hard enough to hurt him, but just enough to make it clear his input is not welcome anymore. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

It was always like this: the first day alone afforded a welcome sense of calm and quiet, but slowly the missing would begin. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

He bid them welcome in the name of his brother, the King in the North, and asked them to thank the gods old and new for Robb's victories and the bounty of the harvest. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

“Your Grace. Castle Black welcomes you and yours.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

“Grandma wants to know if you’ll stay for dinner, Brady. It’s just BLTs and corn because we’re going to the hospital after dinner to see Daddy. But you’re welcome to stay.” Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

We didn't pass any of them not only because it was dangerous to do so but also because we welcomed their red tail lights as a guide. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z

She was glad her parents had been married, but shamed that Mother hadn’t been welcomed by the Jongwes. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

I sensed from the very first moment of consciousness that I was living in a place where I was not welcome. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

He didn’t know Gordy Adam and Don Hume well, but both made a point of welcoming him aboard. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

Texas was home, but 1 didn’t feel so welcome there when I got back. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Surely, the emissary would see that Min’s work could both honor tradition and welcome the new in a way that was worthy of a commission. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z

Thank you, my dear friends, for your spontaneous welcome to these gentlemen. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

My reason is different: I don't trust Ma to welcome my best friend. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

"Welcome to our community, Mrs. Das. Please sit down. Sonia, my dear, welcome. Do you have a nickname?" You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

“We should all be in position at eight o’clock. Petunia, you will be — ?” “In the lounge,” said Aunt Petunia promptly, “waiting to welcome them graciously to our home.” Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z

“Hello, and welcome to your American heritage. I’m Debbie. Let’s begin your voyage!” Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z

Having a teacher who didn't know I had an older brother would be a welcome change. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z

The light and warmth and the Count’s courteous welcome seemed to have dissipated all my doubts and fears. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

I jumped over the log and took off after her, eager for the excitement of a welcome party expedition, where you didn’t know if you’d find blood relatives, poachers, or strangers. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

He welcomed our friends and family and then held up our wedding bands for all to see. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

The boys were welcome to \\ them so far as Theon was concerned. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

“Please her? Has Illyrio taken leave of his senses? Why does he imagine that Her Grace would welcome the service of a self-confessed kingslayer and betrayer?” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Less welcome did the Lord Denethor show me then than of old, and grudgingly he permitted me to search among his hoarded scrolls and books. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

Why else did the class, which had welcomed her so warmly at first, ignore her so now? In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z

“Slammed the door in my face when I went around to welcome her with a batch of homemade Cauldron Cakes,” says Bathilda Bagshot. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

When I got to Syracuse, John’s mother and sister cooked for me for the first few weeks, to welcome me to the family. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

‘I am Kekrops, the first and eternal king of Athens. I would welcome you to my city.’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

Hamlet greeted the young tumbler with an embrace and welcomed all the men, slapping their backs and shaking their hands. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

Closer, crowned with her own sunrays and dressed like a classical Greek, the Statue of Liberty welcomed them. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

Now it welcomed her like a familiar friend, the contrasting trim above the top windows like raised eyebrows surprised to see her again. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

They were rich in vitamins and minerals and her starving body welcomed them. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

At least the flesh was tasty and unfishy, and the crunchiness of cartilage was a welcome respite from so much soft food. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

While I was thus engaged, Ernest entered: he had heard me arrive, and hastened to welcome me: “Welcome, my dearest Victor,” said he. Frankenstein 1818-01-01T00:00:00Z

If Dust were a good thing...If it were to be sought and welcomed and cherished... The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

“You kids would be welcome to join us,” Grandpa said. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

He later sent a letter describing his welcome, his new position at a building company. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

We went a couple slow, dark miles without seeing another vehicle or any welcoming roadside establishment. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

The middle-school director had called us at home to ask if I could be a welcome buddy to some new kid in school. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

But I couldn’t disappoint everybody after they’d made me feel so welcome. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z

Welcome was such a—such a welcoming word. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

It was a clear winter night and somehow even the stars looked more welcoming here than from elsewhere on the continent. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I welcomed the feeling, let it fill the void in me. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

“I merely sought to greet you,” said Travers coolly, “but if my presence is not welcome...” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

The pages sucked it up as greedily as if they were welcoming their own end. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

Perhaps the eyes of the men in Roanoke, Petersburg, Newport News, had not been bright with welcome and admiration. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

There will doubtless be thousands of ribald failures, but in the world’s history artists have always been drawn where they are welcome and well treated. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

Maybe in a few days, if I remained patient and prayed, it would really be that way—white students would welcome me and smile and treat me like an ordinary human being. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Richard felt slightly overwhelmed by the warm reception, by the neighbors who trailed in and said, “Good afternoon, nno, welcome,” as if they did not even think about minding that he had come uninvited. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

We had to come forward and welcome the unexpected guests. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

The minute I became somebody, I risked no longer being welcomed as nobody. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

He betrayed too many of his fellow Death Eaters to be sure of a welcome back into the fold.” Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

He darted furtive, guilty glances back as he fled in defeat, afraid the old woman might now start following him, and he welcomed the concealing shelter of the drizzling, drifting, lightless, nearly opaque gloom. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

But then he cleared that up, and he was welcomed to the human race. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

For Grandpa, that was a sign of love, because usually he did what he wanted to and never noticed that Granny might welcome a little consideration. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

When Jody appeared around the bend, Grandfather waved his hat slowly in welcome, and he called, “Why, Jody! Come down to meet me, have you?” The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z

He opened his eyes before many of our people did, Papa would say; he was one of the few who welcomed the missionaries. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

The slick, savvy streets of Harlem welcomed me. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

Never was the sight of a man or woman more welcome to me. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

Carla and I are to play the parts of two Indians welcoming the Pilgrims. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z

“Ah, her friends. Then they are welcome. My dears, pray be seated.” Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z

“Well, I would wear out my welcome by a year if I could, but I have to get back to work soon after Christmas.” My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

Leaving my basket, I ran to him, dirty hands and all, with a glad, welcoming heart. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

But the freeze was good, for it made the warmth of the little apartment all the more welcome. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You are welcome to all my confidence that is worth having, Jane; but for God’s sake, don’t desire a useless burden! Don’t long for poison—don’t turn out a downright Eve on my hands!” Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z

He had expected to be welcomed by cheering supporters, but no one was there to meet him. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

"Tell me of your father. Will he welcome me kindly to his castle?" A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

No one seemed to be paying them much attention, and most of the literature they were handing out turned into a big One Drum welcome mat at the front gates. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

“They are welcome, being yours,” said Wang Lung’s eldest son, “and we will prepare a meal so that they may eat before they go on their way.” The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z

But he nodded in welcome and her brief irritation faded and was forgotten. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

But on that Sunday afternoon when our two little temples assembled, perhaps only two hundred Muslims, the Chicagoans welcoming and greeting us Detroiters, I experienced tinglings up my spine as I’ve never had since. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

When they arrived in England, they found a church that welcomed them. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

He was linked to them by the same grief, and he knew he would be welcomed in this valley if he chose to stay. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

So different from the darkness of the Transkei, which seemed to envelop one in a welcome embrace. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

She knew there was no chance of it receiving a suitable welcome now. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z

If they could learn to speak correct English and dress in proper clothes, if they could Anglicize and civilize themselves, one day they might be welcome in society. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

We waved to the crowd, offered a few vague welcomes and hellos, and hurried across the quad. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Like most of the Jews in Suffolk they treated me very kindly, truly warm and welcoming, as if I were one of them, which in an odd way I suppose I was. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

His mother, a widow, lived not far off, in a house she thought too spacious and silent; the grandchildren were always welcome. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

When the sun started peeking over the trees on Belle Isle I knowed I had to welcome Hope to Canada the right way, the same way growned folks do. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

“On the house. A ‘welcome to San Francisco’ gift for a budding Poe enthusiast.” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

He thought he’d at last come to an oasis—ugly and uncomfortable, but still an oasis—where he could feel welcome. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

As he lost his aloof, thorny manner, he was welcomed by the fashionable crowd. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z

She welcomed him a little more warmly than necessary. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Mrs. V returns to me and helps me change the original welcome message from the very mechanical- sounding “Welcome to Medi-Talker” to Trish’s voice saying, “Hi! I’m Melody. Talk to me!” Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

Laughter covers indiscreet glances of welcome and promise, and takes the edge off gestures of betrayal and abandon. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

Customers quitting the island for Astoria or Cobble Hill would claim to welcome the change of pace, saying it would be nice to finally have a garden or live a little closer to the airport. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

What a welcome sight a leper must have been! Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

Dr. Abdic’s welcome this morning seems a little halfhearted to me. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

The White City had drawn men and protected them; the Black City now welcomed them back, on the eve of winter, with filth, starvation, and violence. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

And I think that President Wingfield is right; the Indians have been very friendly and welcoming to us. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z

“Wine is our family trade. My father owns extensive vineyards back in Dome, and wishes me to find new markets. It is hoped that the good folk of Meereen will welcome what I sell.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

It was a chilly reception, especially in light of the welcome I had just received from my non- Arcanum bunkmates. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

“But, as I say, you welcome. We can always make a place under this roof.” I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ged lay sprawled on his back, his arms flung out as if they yet kept the wide gesture of welcome and invocation. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z

“You’re welcome to have at it, like I said. Just go on out to the house.” Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

“Come in! Come in! And welcome!” called a loud, cheery voice from inside. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z

Finally he says, “Well, I know when I’m not welcome,” and then he turns and walks back into his mini-mansion. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

Mr. Jimmy tapped me on the head three times with my recorder and said, “Arise and welcome to the band, Mr. Sleepy LaBone.” Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z

When she had entered the village for the first time, like so many others, she had been welcomed, years before. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Her gasps and giggles would make a welcome respite from this silence. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

And though it was a welcome break from the monotony of lecture, this most recent activity had a sinister element too. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Through the glass I could see a fifty-year- old woman with long, gray hair worn straight down her back, clad in a dress right out of the sixties, smiling welcomingly from behind the counter. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

“Outstanding people left because the atmosphere at the Radiation Laboratory. . . did not make people who dissented feel they were welcome,” observed David Saxon, the future university president. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

“He welcomes everyone to the school, even new ones who have no learning, who can’t even speak properly.” Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z

But all I can say is, welcome home. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

Since black performers were not welcome at most of the country’s concert halls, he sang mainly at black churches and colleges. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z

Finally, when he knew that he could bear it no longer and would welcome death himself, he opened his eyes and was once again on the bed. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z

However, it’s Haymitch who welcomes everyone, and by his words I understand that they have come at his personal invitation. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

Not until Grandma says, “No. I won’t take a penny. He’s a friend. He’s always welcome here.” The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

Approaching the welcoming entrance and the busy processing of the new ones, a small group of people Matty recognized—with Mentor leading them—came forward, chanting, “Close. Close. No more. No more.” Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z

She made it clear that neither he nor Nicholas was welcome until they got themselves together, got their high school equivalency diplomas, and started taking care of their kids. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z

Using one signal or another, each form of life announces its proximity to the others around it, setting limits on encroachment or spreading welcome to potential symbionts. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Mr. Tanaka welcomes you on board,” one of them says to me. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

“You want to browse. It’s all right. Demigods are welcome. Take your time. You’re not like those awful monsters. They just want to use the restroom and never buy anything!” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

‘The meaning of it, fair people,’ said Frodo, ‘is simply that we seem to be going the same way as you are. I like walking under the stars. But I would welcome your company.’ The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

While the women in Hampton Institute’s Engineering for Women courses were preparing for their new careers as computers, Mary Jackson managed the USO’s modest financial accounts and welcomed guests at the club’s front door. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

She informed me that a double room at the front was available, though I was welcome to it for the price of a single. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z

They tried to make me feel welcome but I could see how anxious Burt was to take Algernon, and I turned him over. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

“I ain’t got time right now. I reckon Miss Love knows how to make a stranger welcome.” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

“There was no sleep for us until we heard the welcome sound of rain against our windows. How our hearts did rise in thankfulness to heaven for rain!” The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z

“My wife and I are very glad to meet you, sir. Please remember that there is always a welcome waiting for you over the way.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

Suffice to say I welcomed the next stretch of trees. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

The parents in the green house refused to welcome the new family. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

She welcomed him and made him an evening meal, just as any mother would do with her child. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

Nico wasn’t exactly a sunshine person, but for once he welcomed the warmth. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

Nhamo had been away from humans so long, she felt like a wild animal who might be hunted instead of welcomed. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

“A jar of rowan berries in the window—if there’s no rowan in the window I won’t be welcome.” Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

“So do I,” added her husband, who welcomed the thought of a chance for trying the Socratic method of education on modern youth. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was a low, steel-roofed cage where the whole family would creep and wait, huddled together, from the time when we heard the air-raid warning until the welcome sound of the “All Clear.” My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m trying to make him feel welcome, Cari. He’s been through so much.” The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

Tendai, for a moment, had actually been in the clearing, listening to the shrill, welcoming cries of the women. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

As night fell, the leader of the captors ordered small fires to be made on the beach, and Amari soon smelled the welcome odor of food cooking. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Someone yelled, “Well, welcome to the club, brother.” Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z

They were all escorted to the steps of City Hall, where the Mayor of New York made a speech of welcome. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z

Not only were men welcome at the American, the group elected a man, the Reverend Henry Ward Beecher, to be its first president. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

“Hail and welcome,” the door says, swinging open to reveal one of Balekin’s faerie servants. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

Mom welcomed my presence with a grim smile. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

We arrived home to a very special heroes’ welcome: the town had been starving outright for good scuttlebutt. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

May the blaze and blast be glorious, and the universe welcoming. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

But there were other, more welcoming things to discover in those first few weeks as well. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

“You are most welcome, New Voice. I will see you tomorrow.” The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

More welcome than this queen, if truth be told. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

The cold seeping through my coat, and the brick punishing my feet: These feel like welcome pains, much easier to deal with than the empty ache in my heart. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

The city had welcomed Bo and him like a great, gentle animal. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

My smile will be welcoming, my mind frantic as I scramble through the past, trying to locate their names. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

It was such a welcome relief to have someone who not only rooted for me, but also believed in me as well. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

I couldn’t wait to see my teacher’s welcoming smile, open to the next page in a book, or start marking a clean work sheet with a sharpened pencil. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

That was not news that Eddard Stark welcomed, but it was true enough that they needed help, and Littlefinger had been almost a brother to Cat once. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

Garrison Griswold here to welcome you to the wonderful world of Book Scavenger. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

It was Helene who never turned her head in church when latecomers arrived; Helene who established the practice of seasonal altar flowers; Helene who introduced the giving of banquets of welcome to returning Negro veterans. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

They were always so welcoming and nice to me. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

“You’re welcome. It’s only a cookie. Now, Mr. Patel, we were wondering if you could tell us what happened to you, with as much detail as possible.” Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

And among the Brahmins’ sons in the towns and villages, every pilgrim and stranger was welcome if he brought news of him, the Illustrious, the Sakyamuni. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z

Bristle and Runt parted to welcome him into the space between them. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

I stood in the driveway reading as Kava and Romey did their welcome dance around me. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

They welcomed me because I was one of them. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

“This place is inspired. Erica wants everyone to feel welcome here and really means it. I love working here ’cause...’cause it don’t feel like work. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

On this strange sort of school-but-not-school day, and with the snowy vista outside, Emily Sue’s kitchen seemed twice as welcome, and warm, and fun. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

After about a week, his welcome wore thin. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

“You’re welcome, boy. They gave you things for your body. I gave you something for your soul.” Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

It welcomes all who embrace freedom to participate in the making of a democratic, nonracial South Africa. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

The queen welcomed them warmly, then summoned Missandei to see that the girls were fed and entertained whilst she shared a private supper with the Green Grace. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

If I were a little bummed out, I’d probably welcome the distraction that is Ducky’s charm and the ridiculousness of Steff as a high school senior in an oxford unbuttoned to his midriff. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

I thought that because of her sharp tongue and unloving ways, she would not find a welcome in her brother’s home. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z

I wanted to turn and run back to my own neighborhood, where people would welcome us and where I felt safe at least some of the time. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

The victims, all African Americans, had welcomed an unemployed twenty-one-year-old white man—a stranger to them all—into their Bible study group. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

He thanked them for their welcome and said they felt like family to him. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

The man said, “Please, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, help me welcome Madame Sabbar, and perhaps she will show us her dexterity with these deadly slingshots.” Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

Again, if Fiver was right and the whole warren was in imminent peril, then of course they ought to welcome any rabbit who was ready to join them. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

After St. Louis, with its noise and activity, its trucks and buses, and loud family gatherings, I welcomed the obscure lanes and lonely bungalows set back deep in dirt yards. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Kill me, then, Voldemort, I welcome death! But my death will not bring you what you seek....There is so much you do not understand....” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

“Throughout history,” he explained in the Library Olympics welcome packet, “too many books have been burned by people who didn’t like what was written inside them.” Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z

It’s true that quality cosmetics and clean lights were a welcome addition to our troupe. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Then I heard an owl cry its welcome to the night, and I was reminded again of my purpose. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

If Zeitoun happened to make it over there, there was a generator in the garage that he was welcome to if he needed it. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

Something that would press him to Its hideous heart and make him welcome as Its own. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z

Later Champlain, too, stopped at Patuxet, but left before wearing out his welcome. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

If I may say this, I have always only ventured where I was invited or otherwise welcomed. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Thee is welcome any time, child. I’ll keep it safe for thee. Now show me what thee has learned today. What letter is this?” The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

He said, “They spend extra money just to tell us we’re not welcome.” Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

Her bangles jangled about her wrists as she welcomed us back into class. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

His chestnut skin was wrinkled and thoroughly spotted, as though age had been welcomed as a friend instead of an adversary. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

“I welcome you all to the new school year.” Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Chrysanthemums and Belle-roses adorn the welcoming foyer, creating garlands around marble pillars. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

They welcomed the midwife and shooed Johnny out of the place. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

“He be the one who welcome y’all officially, find you place to stay, and get you registered down in St. Augustine.” Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

On the present occasion a highway patrolman welcomed them. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

I know I need to welcome the chance Celina Aunty is offering me. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

He’s got Noise pouring outta him like a bright parade, all full of unwelcome welcome and pushy good feeling. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z

So even if Cecile showed up on Papa’s welcome mat, Big Ma wouldn’t swing the front door open. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

She had made cassava leaves with chicken just to welcome me. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

It's welcoming, and kind, and I don’t want it to end. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

I slipped out the door, welcoming the cool air that brushed against me. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

She was welcoming and perfect in his arms. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

The least sideways glance, the merest toe stub, could pitch them into those creamy haunches spread wide with welcome. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

She did not say welcome or that she had missed him. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z

A feast that was especially welcome at Small Eid, which marks the end of a month of daytime fasting for Ramadan. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

"He interrupted me. I did not welcome his company," I lie. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

She, who, unbeknownst to Clayton, loved watching a baseball game at the stadium, was always welcome to join them. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

Many of his own lords thought him weak and would have welcomed open war with the Lannisters and the boy king on the Iron Throne. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

And when I saw their faces the words of welcome I had ready died unuttered. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

The company of these two young foxes drew him, whether he was welcomed or not. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

Dean Wilkins clears his throat, stammers for a second, and then says that yes, by all means, I am welcome to return and sit my exams. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

“See you in an hour. You’re welcome,” he said with a snort. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

The doors of Target opened with a welcoming swoosh, and I was instantly distracted. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

Upon our arrival at the village, the women and children clapped to welcome us. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

The flavors are rancid on my tongue, but the sustenance is welcome in my stomach. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

‘My father does not welcome me in his court,’ Kym said. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

“My husband and children will be happy to see you. We shall be glad to welcome you in our house.” Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

She had not thought about this, had thought no further than knocking on Jane’s door and being welcomed. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

I had little doubt I’d not be welcome if he discovered I was close. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

“You’re welcome to join us for dinner, Georges,” she says when the door opens. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

Bobby went less frequently to sit in the Kidwells’ tiny, cozy parlor, and when he did go, Sue seemed not as welcoming. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

Down the stairs, the natural cavern beneath the barn welcomed her with a cool breeze. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

“Sit down, my lord. You are welcome home. Make yourself easy and tell the story—if you am not too tired?” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

I did welcome them, he told himself, resentful. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

If they begged forgiveness for their treasons and promised to serve loyally henceforth, Joffrey welcomed them back into the king's peace and restored them to all their lands and rights. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

There are even wings at the sides that welcome my head to rest into them. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

“My point exactly. Now come along, everybody. We need to hurry—you’re to join the other new arrivals for Mr. Curtain’s welcome speech. Constance, stop dawdling. You, too, George, hustle it up.” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

“And how will she welcome you, this just queen? A warm embrace, a girlish titter, a headsman’s axe?” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

And she vaguely remembered the big, soft hug of an elderly woman who pushed her inside a welcoming house. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z

On welcoming me aboard he told me that I was first to work in the bookkeeping section, sorting and filing checks according to some intricate accounting system. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

How can you always be welcome if sometimes you cannot stay? The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

Her voice wasn’t welcoming at all, like she didn’t want me here. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

After the darkness of the drain, his eyes welcomed the dim light that let him see everything there. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

It was empty now, but sweetly expectant of clean, white, well-behaved children and parents who would play there above the lake in summer before half-running, half-stumbling down the slope to the welcoming water. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z

“What a good girl. For being so unselfish, you can open the door for the prophet and welcome him in.” The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

Cypress trees decorated the edges, their branches and roots leaning over as though welcoming them. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

That moment, if not the whole evening, affected me quite strongly, like a welcome gladly given, one you didn’t have to earn. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

When they finally arrived back in war-devastated Germany, instead of being welcomed home, they were called traitors. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

He welcomed them gladly and begged them to help him. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

I came to this place thinking I’d find some big home in the country, with a mother who’d welcome me with open arms and rescue me from Daddy. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

At first glance, it didn’t look like a welcoming space for three Black girls with something to prove. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

Everywhere Magdalys turned, there was a reminder that she wasn’t welcome, she was an outsider. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

“I am become persona non grata in that quarter. I am no wise welcome in the stateroom imperial.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

An ancient fig tree spread its branches over the path, as if welcoming all who wandered by. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z

It was a wonderful welcome, but we thought our aunts were the kissingest kin in the world. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was a dismal welcome for the strangers. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

Momma’s voice was light and soft, welcoming almost, like her singing voice. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

I felt a fountain of hope bubbling up as I read the words out loud one more time: musical acts welcome. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

At Pollsmoor I got to know Gregory better and found him a welcome contrast to the typical warder. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Any teacher, even a strict one, would be a welcome change from Mrs. Moss. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Their mom seemed worried that the girls wanted to spend so much time with us—sometimes they would fall asleep in our house at night—but my mom welcomed their presence. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

Phil stood up and welcomed the guests, and then Gay made a few remarks. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

When he landed safely, he turned and laughed at the animals, saying that they were perfectly welcome to kill his skin if they wished. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

“She said we were always welcome in her home.” The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z

“Zeus asked the gods to give the woman pres-ents—to make her feel like a welcome guest.” Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

“They say that King Jerrold is going to hold three royal balls to welcome him. They say the prince will pick his wife at the balls. Ouch! Be careful.” Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

She spent her free hours in the library, so wondrously well lit; the sweep of computers, the large, clean, airy reading spaces, the welcoming brightness of it all, seemed like a sinful decadence. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

We were supposed to pass it around that anybody who was a Communist and who wanted to change and be on our side was welcome to come. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

Soon afterward Holmes brought an unexpected but welcome gift to the family of his assistant, Benjamin Pitezel. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

In the final round Bobby had to face Walter Shipman, the man who’d first welcomed him at the Manhattan Chess Club. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

“You’d sit on the porch, and you wouldn’t be able to talk, but somehow you always felt welcome,” she said. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

A red, white, and blue welcome banner unfurled at the end of the dock: Welcome Pastor Buckminster! Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

"The red stallion was ever a welcome sight in River- run," she said to the trio by the fire. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

Each and every one of these changes weakened the position of the philosophers and strengthened the position of the mathematicians, who, unlike the philosophers, welcomed new information. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

Brangwain Spurge looked confused, as if perhaps he didn’t feel comfortable and welcome yet. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z

They thought it would be enough, that some time would pass and they would be welcomed back as if nothing had happened. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

“The owner of the Afghan restaurant near here donates meals to welcome new families. Let’s go there,” Salma Auntie agrees. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

Seems the gas station man was a real card and liked to welcome dumb rookies with his little practical joke. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was pleasant, floating there, a welcome change from lying in bed waiting for the next dose of Dilaudid. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

The reporter asked a glowing Ms. Owens questions, her answers filled with words like bonding, welcoming, trusting. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

"The game probably ran a little late. Make yourselves at home, please. My house, your house," she says, reciting the traditional Dominican welcome. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

I only wanted a few good French friends in Bayonne to make me welcome in case I should come back there again. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z

She wanted to keep this moment when Adelaide thought she was someone she would like to welcome in. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z

Anyone in the Settlement that hears the ringing quits doing whatever they’re doing and conies to the schoolhouse to welcome the new people. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

Had she been a man, she probably would have had her pick of positions, but at the time few workplaces welcomed women. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

‘He has been much occupied. Our orders came from Treebeard, who has taken over the management of Isengard. He commanded me to welcome the Lord of Rohan with fitting words. I have done my best.’ The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

Before we reached the border he rolled down the window, and the fresh air, which was welcome, was uncomfortably cold. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

The music fades in, right on cue—enchanting the crowd—and then the sparkling Emerald Gates open, welcoming humanity back to the Happiest Place on Earth. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

“And yet you must have moved fairly quickly to prepare such a welcome for us at such short notice,” said Dumbledore. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

“I think it’s going to be a very emotional time for Vietnam veterans. We’ve been freeze-dried now for a long time. This is the big welcome home we’ve all wanted.” Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

The day may come when Mr. Marsden would welcome any excuse to let you go.” Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

“They’ve made an effort to make us feel welcome,” I say. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

“Welcome, welcome,” said the grandmother, spreading her arms wide. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z

Word had been sent that he had landed, and the townspeople joined in a great welcome to him. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

When he was finally able to concentrate on what he was reading, he liked the book better; the burial was on a snowy day, and he welcomed the feeling of being cold. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

I loved the quietness that fell as shops and businesses closed, a welcome respite from the weekday routines. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

The instant I do, the previously blank desk lights up soft stripes in our team colors, with a welcome message for me over it in white text. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

There’s nothing about that I want to welcome. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

It was my duty to take care of Mala, to welcome her and protect her. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

There could be no doubt that Dumbledore’s detailed knowledge of those with whom he was traveling was even less welcome to Voldemort; however, he rallied almost at once. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

They would have welcomed her bees for free, but August paid every one of them with five gallons of honey. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

“It is good to have you with us again, Ultima. We welcome you, our house is your house.” Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

He wasn’t welcomed in Olympus except on the winter solstice, so he’d built his own Olympus underground. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

“Ladies and gentlemen,” I shout, “I would like to welcome you to my death!” All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

The copper sun and the piercing paleness of the sky, which were so welcome in the captives’ homeland, imprisoned them each hour. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

And Wang Lung was exceedingly angry and the more angry because he must bury it all in his heart and answer with smiles and welcome his relatives. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z

“So welcome to the sweet torture of reading An Imperial—” I stopped when I heard violent sobbing on the other end of the line. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z

“Just something to welcome you back,” I tell her. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z

Wilfred then said that I was welcome to listen to his vast collection of classical composers, mostly German, in his living room whenever I wanted to. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

You would think that this week of having actual food, prepared by a human cook, would have been a welcome change. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

The job, for her, was a welcome shift in routine, and for our family it was also more or less a financial necessity. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

I leave the office and walk down the hall, where Bobby is leading a new recruit on his welcoming tour—a black guy with wild teeth and a stained blue sweatsuit. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

The man had hope, that he had taken the necessary steps, that this apology was welcomed, that his world would eventually return to normal someday. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

The flames blazed up beside him, welcome heat beating against his face as he dressed. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

He almost welcomed the coming of night, for then the world seemed less pale and empty. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

“Well, we wanted you to know you are welcome to sit with us anytime you want,” Luke says. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

“Yeah, but I saved you right after that. It was basically at the same time. How about we’ll both be welcome?” Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

“You’re more than welcome to have get-togethers here. Without alcohol, of course.” Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

“If some crow wants to slip a knife between my ribs whilst I’m spooning up some supper, he’s welcome to try. Hobb’s gruel would taste better with a drop of blood to spice it.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Of course, not everyone has welcomed the meltdown between classical music and the diverse forms of popular music. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z

“It was ever my lord husband’s wish to grant sanctuary to these savage peoples. So long as they keep the king’s peace and the king’s laws, they are welcome in our realm.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Cal’s bellyaching was not a welcome sequel to the morning with Naomi. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

“You are so welcome. Take care, sweetie. Be careful on this trip.” The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

Finally, with a shrug, a shake of his head, and an affectionate smile, he said, “Reynie, my good young friend, you are most entirely welcome.” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

He had come to the veranda rail, looking down at them in the dusk, and now he bowed with a deep welcoming gesture, “‘These being dead,’” he said, “‘then dead must I be.’ The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z

“You can’t stand out here all night. If you don’t mind sleeping on the floor, you’re welcome to come with me,” he said finally. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

We were going to Uncle’s house, where he planned to throw a little welcome party for us that night. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

I saw them as games, saw myself as being in a contest against a mythical adversary, and welcomed the challenge. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z

Gale’s touch and taste and heat remind me that at least my body’s still alive, and for the moment it’s a welcome feeling. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

To my amazement, they said only words of welcome to me and words of gratitude to Mr. Packer, the man who had brought me home. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

“I’m sure they’ll be along soon,” answered Miss K, and she welcomed the visitors. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z

Finally I saw a dark wooden sign saying welcome to turners station in the parking lot of a fire-scorched bar with pink tasseled curtains. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

“Next up, help me welcome contestant number eight!” Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Even without much work, Shay’s face was already welcoming, vulnerable, healthy... pretty. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

For years Marianna Farm provided a welcome refuge for Marian when she returned from a concert tour. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z

The truth was it was a welcoming place for the whole family. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

It was her opinion that the reason Seema was as withdrawn as she was, was because Ritu auntie hadn’t done a good enough job making her feel welcome in her sasural—bridal home. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

She wanted to welcome the reader into this strange world. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

I still had the welcome packet in my hand; I gave it to her to put in my room. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

Colored folks couldn’t live just anywhere, but the Hill had always welcomed Pittsburgh’s darker-skinned residents. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

In fact, they welcomed the mayhem that emanated from the talking box as if it were a plague of locusts at harvest time. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z

Their tight smiles were not convincing, did not welcome us. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

Whenever I went out, I heard on all sides cordial salutations, and was welcomed with friendly smiles. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z

“It’s just some tips to make our little island welcoming for the tourists.” Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

Although he had no friends he was welcomed by his obsequious class mates and took up a natural and cold position of leadership in the schoolyard. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

The old couple had welcomed Mary into their little vine-sheltered farmhouse, had plied her with wine and cheese and bread and olives, and now didn’t want to let her go. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

The people of her khalasar had welcomed,the chance to recover from the ravages of the red waste, but now that they were plump and rested once again, they began to grow unruly. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

I opened my mouth to say “you’re welcome,” but no words came out. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

After the heat of the day, the evening came as a welcome relief to all. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z

The placid voice of the autopilot welcomed us aboard, then told us to strap in and prepare for takeoff. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

These fierce creatures, however, welcomed the Argonauts, and helped them with good gifts of food and wine and garments before they sailed away. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Thank you for the magnificent welcome home. I’m glad to be back. God bless you.” Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

He was stern, as an elder should be, but always welcoming. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Khrushchev viewed a new alliance with Cuba as a chance to extend Soviet influence to America's backyard; Fidel Castro welcomed the chance to bolster his defenses against his aggressive American neighbor. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Welcome, welcome, make yourself at home, browse at your leisure. We’re not a library, but feel free to pull up a chair and read as if we are.” The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

When her husband left, they welcomed the chance to take her back from the in-laws; she could live like the little daughter for just a while longer. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

I also welcomed the chance to see the plays of this famed troupe, which had not visited Elsinore in several years. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

Leaves rustled around him in welcome like fragrant green stars. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

Her mother welcomed me with a delighted grin, as if she never wanted to see anybody more in her life. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

Our neighborhood had welcomed many families from faraway. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

Her welcoming expression turned into one of nervous surprise. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

"That looks like our other guest. Let us welcome him." The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z

Throughout the years, Pittsburgh had welcomed all—anyone who wanted to work hard could come to the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

Your friend Stanley R. Smith The letter was a welcome relief; it took my mind off my brooding over the second-class pass. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

Another reason I welcome the change is that Mama’s always carping at me, especially at the table. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

A little over five minutes later, a brick sign surrounded by colorful shrubs welcomes us to Brook Falls. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

But that had been some years ago, and Tree-ear welcomed the chance to hear the old yams again. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z

And always he met his guests at the door with a welcome smile. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

There was a welcome cry of success—they’d just stopped the spread on the left side of the house! Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

On July 24, the athletes shuffled from the ship to a train, stopped over in Frankfurt for a welcoming dinner, and reboarded the train toting quite a few of their hosts’ priceless wine glasses. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z

I hadn’t spent much time in New Hampshire, but it didn’t strike me as a place that was ready to welcome me with open arms. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

It had been laundered by the palace servants, and now she wrapped it around herself, the scratchy fabric a welcome contrast to the cold silk. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

If now and again Shelob caught them to stay her appetite, she was welcome: he could spare them. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

After making endless announcements, he welcomed visiting Rotary Club members from other cities and began introducing invited guests, who stood up as their names were called. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

Mrs Phelps, slightly taken aback at the arrival of such a tiny girl unaccompanied by a parent, nevertheless told her she was very welcome. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z

Finally Dr. Spires burst into the room with a booming, “Welcome, welcome. So.” Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

Among them were several British intelligence officers who appreciated the Friedmans’ warm welcome and friendly wit. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

“I am Dracula; and I bid you welcome, Mr. Harker, to my house. Come in; the night air is chill, and you must need to eat and rest.” Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

“A special welcome to the cabdrivers of this world.” I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z

I got a firsthand taste of the athletic campus visitation process, complete with young and attractive “tour guides” who showed me around and made me feel welcome—and wanted. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

“All right. We’ll go to the warfront and find out where Eden is, then cross the border. The Colonies will probably welcome us—maybe even help us.” Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

“You’re very welcome,” I say, and I turn to him and kiss him on the mouth, “but she wants to see that thing with Sandra Bullock, SO . . . “Say no more! The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

And my Mom said: “Maybe he calls all the new students to welcome them,” and my dad said: “That’s a lot of kids he’d be calling.” Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

The weed guy is always welcome at the party. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

He would have welcomed a fight — with not too many enemies at a time — rather than this hideous brooding uncertainty. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

Pastor Dames continues, “Now, for the welcome you’re waiting for—ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, I introduce to you our musical guests for the evening, Billy Eckstine and Miss Sarah Vaughan!” Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

“You’re very welcome. So get out of your funk before I throw my bedpan at your head.” Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

I sat at the fire and received nods of welcome from the men camped there for the night. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

His voice quavered like the bird’s voice when he spoke, welcoming Ged kindly. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z

I sniff, approach, strut a bit, but the others don’t welcome me. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z

Why should she—it’s not like any of us locals went out of our way to make the egglets feel welcome. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z

“You’re welcome. And...you can tell Rishi he isn't going to be kicked out. I'm willing to look the other way so long as this doesn’t happen again.” When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

The slopes and low hills that fell gently toward the river only appeared welcoming; underneath vines, carpet grass, wild grape, hibiscus and wood sorrel, the ground was as porous as a sieve. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

She didn’t waste one minute telling everybody that my name was Charlie Reese and please welcome me to their church family. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

So if it only has sixty knots in one centimeter of carpet, then you’d see that rug on the floor of a tea house in the bazaar, and you’d be welcome to step on it. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

“I have never known a dog that cared for hard candy,” said Miss Franny, “but he is welcome to try one.” Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z

The bus stopped at the welcome center and unloaded. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

But slowly it dawned upon my love-drunk skull: he had only welcomed me there after devising his program to make me whole! The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was a welcome break from his daily routine, which offered few opportunities for real surveillance. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

The road raced ahead in a series of gentle curves that began to look familiar, and off in the distance the solitary tollbooth appeared, a welcome sight indeed. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

“The Protector, whom my husband appointed, is bound to be welcome to the Queen.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

Telemakhos made answer: “No two ways about it. Will I pry you from our gunnel when you are desperate to get to sea? Come aboard; share what we have, and welcome.” The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Yes, Jo, your little friend is very welcome, and I hope Meg will remember that children should be children as long as they can.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

"Our next guest is Dr. Irene Shields, flight psychologist for the Ares missions. Dr. Shields, welcome to the program." The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

But perhaps, she thought, Einar would be in the meadow, tending his creatures, and would welcome her company. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

It was dawn before the pain ended and, in six voices, his older brothers welcomed Septimus to their ranks. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z

Mary kissed Lyra warmly and then came forward to welcome Will. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

They are happy to see Vincent and happy to welcome friends who stop by to see him, too. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

“Let us hope we shall be as welcome.” The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z

It cast a welcome shade against the hut in the afternoon and formed a convenient nook for someone who did not wish to be noticed. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

I would have welcomed dropping down on a bit of sidewalk, but I didn’t know what was allowed or what bit of sidewalk was spoken for. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z

“Pip is that hearty welcome,” said Joe, “to go free with his services, to honour and fortun’, as no words can tell him. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z

He sees us and his face twists into a welcoming smile, his gaze lingering on Katherine perhaps a moment too long. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

She has soured her niece’s welcome, scolding her the minute she gets out of her car. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We can leave again, if you like. You’re welcome to stand our watch.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

"The throne is his by rights. I would welcome his ascent." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

One time, seven free slaves came into the Settlement all at once and the Preacher took it on hisself to welcome ’em. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

Amid the welcome confusion of cups and cakes a certain physical decency established itself. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z

It must, surely, surely . . . and Robb would welcome him, for a certainty. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

“And welcome, teachers and students from. . . the Beecher Prep School!” Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

“Come here, boy,” Grampa said as he opened his arms to welcome me. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

Another lab director might have been inclined to fend off poachers from rival universities; Lawrence welcomed them, or at least refused to stand in their way. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

The refreshment of alteration is welcome after the staleness of inactivity. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

I am welcome to hang out in the Drinker house. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

The guard opens the door, probably to yell at me for overstaying my welcome, but I’m already making my way out. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

It’s ridiculous and I know it, but right now, the compulsion is to get away from them before I wear out whatever welcome I still have. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z

“You are all welcome to stay here as long as you like,” said the robot as the animals rubbed sleep from their eyes. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

After welcoming their sisters, they triumphantly displayed a table set out with such cold meat as an inn larder usually affords, exclaiming, “Is not this nice? Is not this an agreeable surprise?” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z

I looked into my own brother’s eyes; I told him he wasn’t welcome among Muslims, and he turned around and left, and I haven’t seen him since. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

Possessed of an inner confidence that attributed no shortcoming either !o her race or to her gender, Dorothy welcomed the chance to prove herself in a competitive academic arena. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

She put an arm around my shoulder as if she welcomed me, as if good friends were supposed to share bad times. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

I had heard reports of the bravery of Patrick “Terror” Lekota, a leader of the South African Students’ Organization, and sent him a note of welcome to Robben Island. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

They had stood up as if to welcome a guest, and now they sat down again. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z

“And I really am sorry about your friend Reg. Give him my regards and tell him he’s welcome here any time.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

We only had to walk down the street and enter through the cafeteria's big welcoming doors, with its famous treasure chest just inside. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

He scrambled to his feet and peered shortsightedly down the trail, his tail curving his hindquarters from side to side in welcome. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

There was a safe, secure welcome in opening the kitchen door and being greeted by the warm aroma of cooking, and my mother and Ultima. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was the sound of hope to Harry. . . the most beautiful and welcome thing he had ever heard in his life. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

The delighted widow welcomed her to share in her incredible fortune. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

Purring with restrained pleasure, the cat walked in, suffering a boisterous welcome from his old friend before investigating the empty bowl. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Miss Volker will need you there at six in the morning,” Mom said casually, “but she said you were welcome to come earlier if you wanted.” Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

“You are not welcome here,” said the gods. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z

When she originally snuck into her foster parents’ room, looking for something to steal from Francis, who gave her the weakest welcome, she spotted Jenn Lori’s bedside dumbbells and gave lifting a shot. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

Garrison Griswold here to welcome you to the wonderful world of Book Scavenger. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

"Welcome morning as you can. You sound like my toothache, but welcome's no worse for that." Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z

She says, “The dog is welcome here. Until...” The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

When he arrived, the women made their special calling sound to welcome the wise old man and to show how much his people loved him. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

His job was to walk calmly into Death’s welcoming arms. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

And a mountain of debt too, though that’s not nearly so welcome. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

Conservatives argued that, having welcomed blacks migrating from the South, these cities “were repaid with crime-ridden slums and black discontent.” The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

I say, “And let’s welcome Strawberry Girl, ladies and gentlemen...” The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

On the doorstep I traced out a colam, a pattern in white rice flour to welcome them. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

I took out the purple-and-gold welcome packet and held it up like the holy grail. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

Kaisa paused before going toward her horse and said to Ash, “You are welcome to ride with me, but I cannot wait for you.” Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

On July 22, a group of friends gathered in Detroit at a “blind pig,” an unlicensed bar, to drink and welcome two black servicemen back from Vietnam. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

"Bran, your lord brother will not have time to see you now. He must greet Lord Karstark and his sons and make them welcome." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

A welcome visit that would be, I thought with scorn. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

Perhaps, having heard all she had, Bonnie welcomed their swift approach. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

‘You are welcome to it; it came from the flotsam of Isengard.’ The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

“K. welcomed me most warmly,” Gold later reported. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

If whoever lives here, because I have no idea whose party it was, wants to come out and ask me to leave, I welcome it. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

She formally welcomed the Amazons, thanking them for their help. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

It gives them a sense of peace and purpose, a place to belong when no other place feels welcoming. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

“That’s better. Participation is welcome, but one at a time. Let’s do talk about baseball!” In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z

He was smiling around at the students, his arms opened wide in welcome. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

“We must welcome our guests, then, Amari. We would never judge people simply by how they looked—that would be uncivilized,” her mother told her. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

"All right. Now repeat this prayer after me, and go under again. This time, welcome holiness upon you." What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

It faked happiness, faked welcome, but it did not make her feel generous, this juke joint, barrel hooch, tonk house, music. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

“The worst of winter, snowmelt, spring flood. Two moons, perhaps, and the bridge will welcome us back!” A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z

“Ah, welcome back, Hugo Cabret,” he said, holding the boy’s head in his lap on a bench in the Station Inspector’s office. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z

They spoke of the history of Village, how each of them there had fled poverty and cruelty and been welcomed at this new place that had taken them in. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z

The pain was welcome; he deserved far worse. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z

There was something welcoming about Sister Mukumbu, whom I liked right away. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You’re very welcome. Do you think you can figure out the answers while I write them down on the sheet?” The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

“The terms of surrender were most favorable. One of which was clearing the streets so I could welcome you here myself.” The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z

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

“That was quite a welcome,” I tell her. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z

It welcomed her hands as if they were the very ones that had worn down the golden case over centuries and smoothed away the knurling of the wheels. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

Still, it was unexpected, and I welcomed it. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

He was perfectly welcome, she’d assured him, her father and stepmother wouldn’t mind. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Number Seventy-six. All are welcome. So I’m told.” Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

He had said it with acceptance—almost with welcome. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z

He thought that one day he’d come here by right, and be made welcome, and stroll among these gardens with happy companions and feel at ease with life and death. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

But everyone was so generous and welcoming that I tried to keep an open mind about my potential as a Christian. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

That must be why he welcomed me into his circle of trust, why he gave me so many opportunities. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

Welcome, parents and grandparents, friends and honored guests, and most especially, welcome to my fifth- and sixth-grade students. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

After a day of pelting rain, the lights of the inn were the most welcoming sight she had seen in her time on the Earth. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z

A man in a rumpled linen suit took the stage to deliver a brief welcome. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

By the time me and Cooter were done, there were already some people standing outside the schoolhouse waiting to welcome the people that Pa was walking in. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

“I hope you haven’t made a big deal about this at home,” I tell them, “like balloons and ‘welcome home’ banners and stuff.” Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z

Distraction would have been welcome, because he found he was beginning to hope. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

They stopped in the center of the village, and the others, who had seen them coming, gathered around raising their trunks and speaking words of welcome. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

Pastor Dames opens the evening with a welcome that sounds more like a sermon. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

“And what is death but a long sleep, a most welcome forgetfulness.” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

Jam exhaled when they sat in their seats, welcoming the dark of the large room, the artificial light of the screen that stretched from floor to ceiling, curving in on them. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

“Anyway. I’m sorry I wasn’t more welcoming at the party.” Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z

Cain appears from the shadows, as welcome as a plague. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

I would like to welcome you, gentlemen, to the best squadron ever assembled. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

He caught up and they booked it to the side of a three-story mansion, the shade a welcome relief as always. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

“Are you kids the welcoming committee?” he asked with a smile. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

‘No doubt, no doubt! But you did not, and so I am able to welcome you home.’ The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

Ride to good fortune, and ride back soon to our welcome!' The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

Still yelling, the khaki babies were loaded on to their dumb-waiters and wheeled out, leaving behind them the smell of sour milk and a most welcome silence. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z

I felt worse when I remembered that I had to clean the Western Union and be at school on time to welcome the incoming freshmen at the school assembly. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

“We are hoping to get her tags on those sharks any day now. You’re welcome to come out on the boat with us.” The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

This was a blessing, bright, vivid, and exhilarating;—not like the ponderous gift of gold: rich and welcome enough in its way, but sobering from its weight. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z

Some bands even welcomed people to sing along into the microphone. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

As much as he welcomed food and the chance to rest, Taran was silent throughout the meal, and continued so when he retired to his nest of straw. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z

It was the welcome that had brought me back. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

His lordship had been entertaining two guests, a young lady and gentleman, in the summerhouse, and had watched my father's approach across the lawn bearing a much welcome tray of refreshments. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z

August turns out to be a pleasant, heavyset fellow and Bailey’s first impression is that he resembles his house: a squat sort of building with a porch wrapping around the front, warm and welcoming. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

The eighty men of the Connecticut 5th welcomed him. I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z

When we’d finished eating, Chiron made the customary toast to the gods and formally welcomed the Hunters of Artemis. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

This great feast would be interrupted by a small speech of welcome from my grandfather, and the grown-ups would raise their long-stemmed wine glasses and say ‘skaal’ many times throughout the meal. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z

“There’s an old shed that’s falling down behind the MacGregor place. I’m going over to gather up some scrap wood. You’re welcome to come along.” Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

He neither welcomed it, nor warded it off. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I know King’s Landing will welcome him most warmly.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Pressing down the faucet, cool water rushed against my hands, a welcome reprieve from the stifling heat. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

“But it was a silent crowd. There was something oppressive in those thousands of watchers without a sound, either of welcome or hatred. I think we would have welcomed a yell of defiance.” Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z

The mouthy man said, “If you look out of that window, you’ll see there’s a welcoming committee gathering in your honor, and it’s growing by the minute.” The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z

The president of the club, Dr. Edward Lasker, welcomed everyone, thanked them for coming, and then began a litany of Bobby’s many accomplishments. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

“But let me be the first to welcome you to the troupe.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

She left the door open behind her, revealing a rectangle of welcoming light. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

She was a welcome sight, but a terrible one. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

This new-comer would not welcome intrusion, I felt certain of that. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

“The soup’s always on, and you’re more than welcome to join us for a meal. You and your brother need to put some meat on your bones. You’re so thin and pale, both of you.” The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z

I would have liked to bring myself back as a boy for my parents to welcome with chickens and pigs. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Monsieur and Madame sat on their terrace and welcomed the coming afternoon by sipping the sweet out of my sour-sop juice. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z

“You have to at least give us time to welcome you back.” Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

You are welcome to Shem, Shun, when he returns Home decorated — his feet like Hives a-weeping Honey. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

"You would be most welcome, my prince. Then or now." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

“This boy is going to San Luis. I want you to make him welcome, but don’t push him if he wants to be alone. He’s just been through a terrible loss.” The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Rachel, and Matthew in his own way, looked upon her as a daughter, but even a daughter, though welcomed and loved, could come to be a problem. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

I read every book I could get my hands on and welcomed the challenge of better classes. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

He was welcoming the crowds with folksy numbers he played on the instruments—washboard, harmonica, drums, cymbals—lashed to various parts of his body. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

Wyn ran and maintained the library in the Tower, which welcomed all visitors. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z

“I didn’t see you come in. Welcome, my dear boy, welcome—and good night!” James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z

As Charles had arranged, when they got home to Gower Street, the fires were blazing in welcome. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We would like you to feel welcome in our house.” The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

He just stands there looking at me until, finally, he extends his hand as if reluctantly welcoming me to his humble abode. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

All six White Swords were there to welcome their newest brother. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

“You are welcome,” Ash replied, and opened the gate for her. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Still, after all that flying, the enthusiastic welcome was nice. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

But I pull open the door for him, which is welcoming. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

I parked at an information center at its base and set off into the welcoming green woods. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

Bill sat on the top of the back seat as if he were a returning hero being cheered by a welcoming populace. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

Despite their welcome, I could not bring myself to speak much at our meal, so sensible am I of my youth and inexperience, so anxious am I for their approbation. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

“I’ll search for a place where there are other people, people who will welcome me. To stop me, you will have to kill me, too.” Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z

“Yes, of course. I’ll go, too. It’s important to welcome them.” Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z

This was a surprise and at first a welcome one. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

We lap up His love and He laps up his welcome. Neighborhood Odes 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

Still, Shin understood that he was only welcome in the farmer’s house because he was cheap labor. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z

“Child,” she said, “as long as this is my garden, you’re welcome in it. But that tree ain’t going to have changed much by tomorrow.” Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, you’re welcome to join us, Ms. Brennan, or even just to keep observing. But in this dojo we do ask that you remove your shoes.” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

‘How should I know? He’s welcome to go where he will, so long as he pays in the morning. There’s Mr. Took, now: he’s not vanished.’ The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

I welcomed it, using it to keep my emotions disciplined, under control. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Over the years, she had hosted many of them at Winterfell, and been welcomed with Ned to their own hearths and tables. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

Most of the white students gave Katherine a cordial welcome; some went out of their way to be friendly. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

The father opened his arms wide and welcomed them in his broken English: "This is your home, and never you should forget it." How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

"Lady Catelyn," he said, "you are fair as ever, a welcome sight in troubled times." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

“I’m happy to welcome Percy into the legion. But when the election for praetor comes up, I hope you’ll remember—” “Jason isn’t dead,” Hazel snapped. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

Those who overstayed their welcome were forcefully reminded of the limited duration of Indian hospitality. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

There were media vans in front of the school and the first thing I thought to myself was they were there to welcome the Freedom Writers back and to write an article about us. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Rooster Jim welcomed Albert, June, and Rose back to the fold. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

Part of my success as the tuck-shop guy was that I was welcome everywhere, and I was welcome everywhere because I was nobody. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

You’re welcome to join us in the attic, or wherever we are. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

Everything shook, and although the people were frightened they thought it meant rain and welcomed it. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

“Not at all, my lord. You are most welcome.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Some of the faces lining the streets on that morning had welcome smiles, others were indifferent, while still others were undeniably angry. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

That seemed like cause for celebration, but the only welcoming committee was a flock of wild, hungry harpies who attacked the ship. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

When she knocked on the door of a farmhouse, a place where she and her parties of runaways had always been welcome, always been given shelter and plenty to eat, there was no answer. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

They showed him great kindness: they welcomed him to their feast, and the maidens dancing to the sound of flute and lyre paused to get for him the gifts he sought. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

Even on a creepy night like this, the park’s darkness seemed welcoming somehow, its shushing leaves beckoning her from across the street. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

You must make a good effort to welcome him and be friendly.’ I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z

William and Mary actually gained the throne as a result of a full-scale invasion of Britain, seizing London by force, even if it was largely bloodless and welcomed by many. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z

“Thought you would’ve had that fixed by now,” Mr. Sager said, leaning out from behind the school’s welcome sign. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

Then they went back to the village, where all the people were waiting to welcome the old man back into their midst. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

She spots the always welcome sight of the RV, parked in the driveway of the Squilchuck Mobile Home Park. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

“Easy to do, I suppose,” Fiona says, turning a sarcastic eye toward the big, bold welcome back banner in the Greek theater. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

One of them later remarked, “It just shut you up. The strangeness of it. Going out there, where we’d always had such a welcome.” In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

As the darkness came, some welcome reinforcements arrived. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

He had seemed—actually—to welcome the idea! And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z

“Last but not least, let’s welcome Tiara Swan, Miss Mississippi. Fun fact about Tiara: She thought you could get pregnant from swimming with a guy.” Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

They tell of an older woman who welcomed a migrant into her home and was beaten to death with an iron pipe. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

It was as though the window through which their father disappeared had been kept open for anyone to walk in and be welcomed. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

"You are most welcome here, Lady Stark," the girl said, all soft courtesy. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

They went down to the quays, where the Harbormaster came hastening to welcome Ogion and ask what service he might do. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z

I was to lead the flag salute and give the welcome at the graduation ceremonies. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

They’d initially welcomed the Argo II, since any enemy of Boreas was a friend of the South Wind, but they seemed to have forgotten that the demigods were their guests. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

Whatever form her dismissal might take, she would welcome it. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

To some, the Jews' unexpected return was not welcome. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

In a great slow gesture he stretched out his arms, the gesture of welcome that opens an invocation. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z

I welcome him into my home and lead him to the living room. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

Moon Orchid remembered many of them from the village; the cigar store owner, who looked like a camel, welcomed her. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

You might think that those who think that the idea of discovery is a fiction would welcome such cases, but no: as far as they are concerned, multiple discoveries are fictions, too. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

The pair we spotted when we first escaped the fog felt like a welcoming committee. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

She welcomed responsibility and kept her head in every crisis. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

Dicey welcomed the music, but she had wanted to avoid any further contact with them. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

I breathed in the welcome scent of pine. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

I do not have Isabel’s faith that welcomes everything, even Death, with joy. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

She felt as though her arms might rip themselves out of her body before she was done, and she might even welcome it. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

Larissa’s life Elsewhere would be quiet and serene as befit the Old; she would not welcome the responsibility of nurturing a newchild who needed feeding and care, and would likely cry at night. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z

She had tears in her eyes as she watched the veterans welcoming themselves home. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

When he was close to the man, he said, ‘Ah, welcome, welcome. We are delighted to have you. ” The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z

He rested his jutting jaw on his hand, and welcomed Beowulf without much confidence. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z

His claws curled into my shoulder reassuringly as he landed, his bird body a welcome weight. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

The captain of their ship laughed and welcomed him aboard. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

There’s no welcoming committee on the platform, just a squad of eight Peacekeepers who direct us into the back of an armored truck. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

There were other times when I’d be awestruck by the white magnolias blooming outside, the everyday bustle of government business, the majesty of a military welcome. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

Apparently the dull hours among the cutting tables make a visitor doubly welcome. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

He made it his business to make sure everyone felt welcome. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

“I named you after a monster, Mira. I’m sorry. If you don’t like your name, you are welcome to change it.” When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

When he had talked with me a little, he said to Mrs. Pocket, with a rather anxious contraction of his eyebrows, which were black and handsome, “Belinda, I hope you have welcomed Mr. Pip?” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z

Say what you will about my fellow traders in the Hob, but I don't think they'd welcome him back there if he let me die this way. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

Indeed, it seemed to open quite smoothly, as though welcoming her home. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

He welcomed the weary Hungarians, inviting them to sit down and have some iced tea. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Now...to our new students, welcome, to our old students, welcome back! Another year full of magical education awaits you...” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

The children welcomed it, because the air was very cold now, and then came something even better: a haunch of something that might have been goat. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

And we had other help, unexpected but most welcome, from a daughter of Bear Island. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

The residents, for their part, assured Boori Ma that she was always welcome; they never drew the latch bars across their doors except at night. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

“Everyone in this building has been really welcoming.” A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

Many of us stayed after school yesterday to make welcome signs to decorate the walls and several students got to school really early to help set up a big buffet. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

In Lake Windsor Downs, the people were inside, welcoming the freeze with hot cocoa and fake logs and Christmas CDs. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

A welcome relief spread through my chest, out to each arm and leg, to the tips of my fingers, even under my dirty fingernails. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

In fact, they were welcomed as the Tallises began to understand that the baby of the family possessed a strange mind and a facility with words. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

The history and character of Mr. Bilbo Baggins became once again the chief topic of conversation; and the older folk suddenly found their reminiscences in welcome demand. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

The artist looked up and made signs that they were welcome to enter, Francie frowned and shook her head, “no.” A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Smashing the window would not make me welcome, but it would say that I was there. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z

So she was unprepared for the homely little house beside the pond, unprepared for the gentle eddies of dust, the silver cobwebs, the mouse who lived—and welcome to him!—in a table drawer. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

A wife does not go where her husband is not welcome. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

"I'm so sorry, my dear. How could I have been so thoughtless? I should have told you to expect this. Don't be afraid. This is—Well, darling, welcome to womanhood." What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

“I pictured myself talking to him about literature and art, I gave him a warm welcome.” Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

So I don’t welcome him or offer him a chair. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

The two weeks would be a welcome relief from trudging back and forth to school. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

I handed this paper to the old Sudanese man behind the immigration counter and he looked up with a smile and said, “My son, welcome to the Sudan.” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

A party at school, to welcome him back. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

“It’s good to be back on the job!” he said cheerfully to all the teachers and kids who welcomed him. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z

At our house, number 8115 Orlando West, a large party of friends and family were there to welcome us back. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

"Seven. The children's room is in that direction, and we have a section for teenagers there also. Enjoy yourself, dear. And welcome to the library!" You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

“I should welcome death, but I cannot—not yet. And neither can you.” Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

The county fair was a welcome time for all. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

A walk up to Warren Street on a sunny day such as this would be most welcome. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

When he glanced to his left and saw the young nurse, his kindly look and tilt of the head expressed both welcome and curiosity. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

And I even dared to hope that maybe, by the time I got there, college would extend a welcome to me, which no one had done for Mother Lois. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

“Come with us. Once we get through, you’d be welcome back at camp.” The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

“Mrs. Frisby—are you perhaps aware of this?—your late husband was one of our greatest friends. You are welcome here.” Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z

He seemed to take pleasure in not being welcome here, in infecting this female atmosphere with his half-grinning, masculine irreverence. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z

They welcomed Meggie down to breakfast with invitingly opened pages; they kept boredom at bay when the weather was bad. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

She’d comforted him at the shrine of Neptune and made him feel welcome at camp. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

“You don’t have to sound so surprised,” I say, but then I see Yolanda looking at me and I add, “I mean, you’re welcome.” A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

For Catholics, this moment signifies you have been fully welcomed into the Christian faith community, and that you have pledged to let God’s love and grace guide you always. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

“Students of East Shoal, welcome back for another year of school.” Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

The hubbub and confusion of the scene was a welcome distraction, and during the next ten minutes buses one, two, and three filled up and pulled away with their noisy loads. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z

Then she smiles and says, “Georges, I want you to know that you are welcome here anytime. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner.” Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

“I should have thought, young man, that the presence of your father would have been welcome instead of inspiring such violent repugnance.” Frankenstein 1818-01-01T00:00:00Z

Naturally I was delighted when Maurice said I would be welcome at Rosy’s talk. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

I welcomed the numbing cold and even the jolt of my falls on the hard, wet ice. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

We walked toward the thrones, and a woman’s voice said, “Hello again, Percy Jackson. You and your friends are welcome.” The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

“Maybe it reminds you of your mama or papa, but you mustn’t be unhappy. Tonight is when we welcome them back, to let them see how we’re doing and to offer them their favorite foods.” The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

The others were welcomed back as national heroes. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

I welcomed the opportunity to be by myself, to plan, to think, to plot. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

On this day Arkansas Governor Billy Clinton, who in less than six years will be President of the United States, greets us warmly with a welcoming smile as he extends his hand. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

"Is that warm welcome for everybody, or just me?" You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

“I have great pleasure in welcoming you all to Hogwarts. I hope and trust that your stay here will be both comfortable and enjoyable.” Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

Her mother would welcome her help around the manse and with the tutoring of the farm children in the parish Sunday School. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

Would we still be welcomed in our little social group? The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

He began by mentioning something else she had told him, about seeing a friend on the West Coast who had welcomed her warmly but who seemed to be living a rather empty life. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

“Ladies and gentlemen, Silvers and Reds, welcome to First Friday, the Feat of August.” Red Queen 2015-02-10T00:00:00Z

Midas welcomed him and entertained him for ten days. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

I didn’t know whether to curse it for my own sake or welcome it for Kevin’s—not that it mattered what I did. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

My mother stomped on the welcome mat to shake the dirt from her boots and went inside with Uncle Darnell. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

With his big gut and barrel chest, his flat nose and bristly black jaw, Noye did not make a pretty sight, but he was a welcome one nonetheless. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

It’s like Nazi contempt for the Occupied country taken to extremes—as though they welcome the locals to come and ransack their own heritage so no one else need bother. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

The reports they come back with are encouraging: They have met lots of natives and have been welcomed into their villages, invited to eat with them and watch their dances. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z

They welcomed me and made me feel right at home. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

They bought up girl babies so that many poor families welcomed their visitations. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Her aunt welcomed him cordially, and in a few moments put her head in at the parlor door, her understanding glance taking in the two silent young people. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

"Be seated," the queen said when she had taken her place on the dais, "and be welcome." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

It was so full of cheer, so welcoming. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

“I will, if I receive the slightest sign of welcome.” The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z

He was welcome to whatever solace he might find between battles. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

Any occasion for visitors was a cause for excitement, so after the initial amazement and curiosity at the strange men, the village bubbled with anticipation as preparations were made for a formal welcoming ceremony. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

They surrounded Odysseus, weeping and laughing and welcoming him home until they stirred within his own heart the desire to weep. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

But you are welcome to all I’ve heard since then at home; I have no reason to keep it from you. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

It certainly wasn’t the welcome I’d been hoping for or expecting, but I tried not to let the lack of warm smiles and encouraging words from my teammates deter me from my mission. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

“Not characteristic of my people. Syrians are welcome here. I’m sorry, but he wouldn’t change his mind. He’s angry about a lot of things.” Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m sure you made her feel quite welcome.” The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

So hip hip hooray, welcome home the pitiful Prices! The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, there’s nothing to see, really. Just a school, like any other. But you’re welcome to stop by. We’d be pleased to have you. Where you from again?” Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

Like standing in front of the class is going to make you feel welcome. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z

At the same time the palisade was also intended to welcome the citizenry—anyone could freely pass through its dozen or so wide gates. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

Alex felt a familiar wave of resentment, which he ordinarily fought to keep under control, but this morning welcomed as an old, reassuring presence. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

When they reached Evander’s home a warm welcome was given them by the King and his young son, Pallas. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

At the welcoming feast, the prince had taken up his silver-stringed harp and played for them. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

The rest of her teachers had just welcomed her to the school and left it at that. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

Every day there are newspaper pages and television newscasts to be filled, and an expert who can deliver a jarring piece of wisdom is always welcome. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

There was some giggling because he didn’t say it the right way—welcome to the sixth grade, class six-three—but also because he spoke with two accents. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z

The tardy bell has rung, so she heads to the front of the class calling, “Good morning, everybody! Let’s welcome Jessica back!” The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

The detectives found Thomas Ryves to be a charming Scotsman of considerable age, who welcomed them with enthusiasm. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

Some spread their arms as if welcoming an embrace. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

Snape was looking right at him, and the bell that rang ten minutes later could not have been more welcome. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z

The Lord Saruman is within; but at the moment he is closeted with one Wormtongue, or doubtless he would be here to welcome such honourable guests.’ The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

The Baudelaire orphans walked back to Count Olafs neighborhood and stopped at the home of Justice Strauss, who welcomed them inside and let them choose books from the library. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z

I had not expected to be made much of, but so far there was little welcome in the Mehtas’ greeting. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z

It was run by an elderly couple whose faces I still remember vividly, and every year they welcomed us like old friends. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z

And it seemed that Beregond got as much honour from it as his guest, for Pippin was very welcome. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

The grass was a welcomed bed, the space a luxury. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

A welcome wave of noise and good cheer. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

When she returned, she got a hero’s welcome. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

From the forests and fisheries and farmlands of an Arcadian state dawned a powerful military capital, a nerve center that had welcomed residents by the hundreds of thousands since the start of the conflict. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

I had the comfort of Chandra, for we were as sisters now, and each evening after my work was finished, my books were there to welcome me. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z

“You’re welcome,” he said, swallowing my hand with both of his. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

The terminal is dotted with greeters—Hawaiian women in long, flower-patterned dresses holding welcome signs and strands of purple-and-white-orchid leis draped over their forearms. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

She’s a tall, slender woman with light hair and dark roots, and she always makes me feel welcome. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z

But it was clear that we were no longer welcome in the palace. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

The man and woman, who looked to be the age of my grandparents, welcomed me and allowed me to take a bath. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

The principal welcomes us all to another great school year. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Amid all the hecklers taunting me, two girls had smiled and waved a welcome. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

White wrote back that she would be welcome at the prison. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

A violent welcome to the afterlife, but at least there is one. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

Miss K was not in the room to welcome them, which did not help. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z

It was like someone had written over the grocery store door, over each package of food, you are not welcome here. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

It was worth it, for though he was numbed and scarlet, the welcome he got thawed him thoroughly. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

But Kaisa said, “If you would like to ride with us, I would welcome you.” Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then, then, you are welcome to call me hysterical. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z

“Ladies and gentlemen . . . welcome! Welcome to the final of the four hundred and twenty-second Quidditch World Cup!” Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

I try to make my mouth move to say you’re welcome, but it stays shut, so I give a little smile. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Uhmma puts down her spoon and says, Grace Church is just starting and the minister is a very welcoming and understanding man. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z

It was something they did every year to welcome people to Stockton High. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

I knew the Chavezes were trying to make me feel welcome, yet I also knew the day would come when their hospitality would end suddenly and I would find my stuff in garbage bags again. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

He came forth, and going to Pentheus again he tried to persuade him to yield to what these wonders plainly showed was divine, and welcome this new worship of a new and great god. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

"Well, as to that," Yoren said, "if he can get it off my shoulders, he's welcome to it." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

At most, terrestrial men fancied there might be other men upon Mars, perhaps inferior to themselves and ready to welcome a missionary enterprise. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Francis wanted to talk to Dorothy Hodgkin, the best of the English crystallographers, while I welcomed the opportunity to see Oxford for the first time. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

Now you say I am no longer welcome. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

I welcomed the years that were slowing bringing me closer to her. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z

“Well, welcome to the neighborhood,” he said, sitting down at the table. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

As she welcomed him silently to the human race, the stab of discovery made her tremble a little. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z

Israel Israel could be an important part of the power structure during times of distress, the voters seemed to be saying, but he was not welcome there when things returned to normal. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z

‘You could have got away free. The giant has been tracking me. If you had just left -’ ‘You’re welcome, cupcake,’ the coach grumbled. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

One night after the Hail Marys, August said, “Lily, if you wish to touch Our Lady’s heart, you’re welcome, isn’t she, June?” The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

He was being courteous, even welcoming, but there was an edge to his manner that put Will on guard. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

When we get to the front steps, Camille purses her lips and ignores me, but Breanna has a big smile for me as she tells me welcome back. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z

Bobby welcomed their arrival since he was starved for companionship. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

As long as he lived, as long as she returned, Mr. Fred would be here with his . . . simple welcome. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z

When people are engaged in something they are not proud of, they do not welcome witnesses. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

Helmed Tizerkane drew them open, welcoming their leader and comrades home with solemn gladness. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

Accustomed though I was to him, the brusque words, his short manner, dashed the welcome from my lips. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

He looked at them with fear and suspicion; but when he saw that Gandalf was there, and that his companions were hobbits, in spite of their strange gear, then he brightened and wished them welcome. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

It had seemed so gentle and welcoming when seen from high in the sky. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z

I’m compelled to push, but why invade a space where I am not welcome? The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

The trees stood in front of her like sentries, and she could not tell whether they intended to welcome her or keep her out. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z

But Bill, like the rest of us, felt happy and warm inside because of the welcome. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

I couldn’t believe I would find the place, but in a hundred yards there was the great old house of Miss Eleanor Brace, and there she was to welcome me. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

I said, “You would be welcome at our lunch table tomorrow.” Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

He didn’t say nothing, but the look on his face showed he wasn’t feeling welcoming to my questions. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z

And to her oft-repeated question, “Are we almost there?” the welcome answer came at last: “Only a few more minutes now.” Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

Unlike her husband, she welcomes her adopted language, its possibilities for reinvention. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

Lunch was a welcome break to the long morning. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

“My friend,” said Somkit, slapping Pong on the shoulder, “welcome to the Mud House, the finest burned-out tenement building in the whole city.” A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z

Mother said I was welcome to come to the house, that she prayed for the day when I would run through the back door, shouting, “I’m home!” Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

Like the other villagers, she bundled herself against the increasing cold as each winter approached, and welcomed each new spring. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

From the kitchen across the hall Kit could hear the voices of the family as they sat cozily about the fire that was still welcome on these cool May evenings. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

“If your queen’s knights want those girls o’ his, they’re welcome to them.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

She groaned, wincing as the drapes were thrown back to welcome the morning sun. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

It was Alfheim, the home of the light elves, where he was always welcomed and acknowledged as overlord. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z

She shook my hand and welcomed me to the college. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

“Hogwarts would have been glad to see you back again. Our greatly increased security notwithstanding, you will always be welcome to visit, should you wish to.” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

The man’s full-teeth welcome smile remained frozen in place, but the room had flooded with the bitter scent of deception as he answered her. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

After two hours of fumbling through the dark, Chronicler saw light flickering through the trees and abandoned any thought of making it to Newarre that night, deciding a farmstead’s hospitality would be welcome enough. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

“There. If you can find your name on that list, you are welcome to peruse the stacks at your leisure.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

“Whoever lives in there surely heard us coming. If they aren’t out to welcome us or fight with us by now, then I don’t think anyone’s there at all.” The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z

But then again, politeness is about making a guest feel welcome, which the government man certainly was not. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

So I welcomed the arrival of lunchtime, when Francis’ cheerful prattle temporarily shifted my thoughts to why undergraduates could not satisfy an pair girls. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

Now it is a divisive national issue, pitting those who welcome cheap labor against those with concerns about border security and the cost of providing social services. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z

I rushed out to welcome the Americans with a bottle of excellent brandy and a basket of flowers. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

“Neither have I. This was my great-grandfather’s time. Seventy years ago, we returned to Russia and were welcomed back by the tsar. My family has lived there ever since, but.. Yuri sighed. “ The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

He gestured for her to go on, the cheer and welcome erased from his face. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Then they show some very staged- looking shots of concerned citizens welcoming grateful refugees into their homes. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

Kappe welcomed them and stressed that their secret mission was just as important as any big battle on the front lines. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

“What a welcome sight. You know, it’s funny how often people forget that presidents need to eat, too,” President Snow says charmingly. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Y’all are welcome to come if you want,” Moss said to the group. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

“I’m sure that could be arranged. Sir, you would be considered most welcome in my country, a most distinguished visitor.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was from the blue-collar mechanics, model makers, and technicians, many of whom hailed from local “sundown towns” such as Poquoson, where blacks were not welcome, that they usually caught hell. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

The Hillside welcomed all guests, and most particularly wanted to provide upwardly mobile blacks with the same kind of vacation experience their white counterparts enjoyed. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

Mr. Curtain, however, did not welcome the interruption. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

Doctor Copeland could not remember if he had welcomed him or not. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

And she would reply, “Sirs — you have gravity enough without me. And when I return, comet-like, to your orbit, you will welcome me all the more for my rarity and dazzle.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

Mr. Lewis welcomed her into his office and sat down behind a big desk. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z

The red brick brownstone welcomed them home with the warm glow of lamps in the ground floor, first floor, and second floor. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

The chief’s messenger welcomed them at the entrance to the village. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

“And I don’t think Charlotte would have called him that, even if Mr. Tushman hadn’t asked her to be a welcome buddy.” Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

Shouts of welcome greeted the newcomers, and the circle shifted to make room for them. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

His arms were as thick as bridge cables, his expression as welcoming as a brick wall. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

Pittsburgh welcomed all, but the people of the city tended to draw lines. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

But, of course, most of the things were given where they would be wanted and welcome. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

“When I am not there, this is where you’ll find me. You are welcome any time, day or night. Should you ever be in the mood for a distraction.” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

Well-wishers to the farm had to be welcomed. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

So he smiled a welcome, and the friar explained how he had happened to know that Robin needed help. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z

Imam Malik continues to explain that they want to expand services beyond the welcoming of families, to include English classes, job training, tutoring, and more. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

I make a picture of Joy to welcome her back when summer vacation is over. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z

The unearthly, discordant wail of a welcoming Siamese rent the air. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

The house-elves gave them a very cheery welcome, bowing and curtsying and bustling around making tea again. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

“Tramps, vagabonds, ladies, and lords, welcome to Dolly Parton Night at the Hideaway!” Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

Business that had been refused a few days previously was now welcomed. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

"I welcome you to our fires," Bran said stiffly, "and offer you meat and mead in honor of our friendship." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

He and Lyra had slept in servants’ rooms under the attic, not feeling welcomed by the stately four-poster beds in the grand rooms farther down, and it was a long unsteady walk. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

The rest of her teachers had just welcomed her to the school and left it at that. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

His voice was like thunder, but the warm rolling of a welcomed summer storm. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

Each new family—black or white—was welcome and was given a key to the pool and a copy of the rules. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

“If he means to try and take you, he is welcome to try.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

The cohorts mingled freely with the Amazons, jumping from couch to couch as they pleased, and for once the soldiers of the Fifth were welcome everywhere. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

The vixen will never welcome you, because you have lived with humans. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

"Yes. So Mrs. Gershom informed us. Father believes that with the college nearby, many visiting parents will welcome such a place." The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z