| 单词 | whine |
| 例句 | The music in the hall rose to a crescendo, the beat of drums and the whine of the nadhaswaram so loud, we could catch the sound. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I heard a bullet whine past me and flinched even though I knew it was already gone. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z His eyes were uneasy and watchful, the hairs still stood upright in a ridge on his back, and from time to time he whined in perplexity. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z And when I say whine, I don’t mean like your little cousin when she’s complaining you won’t let her give you a makeover. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Again it whined and opened right back up. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z I sometimes hated hooping with Vega because he always liked to check too hard, but when you checked him he would start whining. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Yelping and whining, he crouched forlorn between the rails, yearning towards us but not moving. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z There was screaming, high- pitched whines that died slowly as the life drained from the body. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z The insects buzzed, whined, hummed, stridulated and droned as the air grew warmer in the sunset. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He whistled his new weapon through the air and struck the ground experimentally while the dogs leaped aside and whined with apprehension. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z “Mateo pushed me!” a girl’s voice whines from inside Carlos’s apartment. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Another woman lay awake under the moon, listening to the wind and the occasional whine of a police siren. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Then by some deep spell the growl becomes a whine. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z The dragons have started to screech and whine, but Ma ignores them and takes out the gold pocket watch instead. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z He dashed into the bathroom, lifted the toilet lid, and there was Furball, so waterlogged and exhausted, he’d been able to utter only the faintest whine. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Then they could hear it coughing and whining on its single belabored engine. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z As soon as his hand passed they settled again, whining in the darkness, and after a bit he just let them eat and kept paddling. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z The little stream of water whined into the mossy tub. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z “I want to play with her,” he whined. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Ah, no thanks.That puny Celtic whine.You people love your alcohol. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z A year ago, Jeffrey would have been good for about another half-hour of whining, but now he just sat back with a sigh and sipped his juice. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z And across the wide silence of the bay came the sound of their engines, tiny but clear, an insistent mosquito whine. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Sweets said the master must have water,” he said in his best whine. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “I probably whined a little at your age.” A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z There was a whine above the other sounds. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z The hard drive whines to a stop, the screen gives a static crackle and goes dark, and it hits me that it's so early. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She kept looking at me all pitiful, whining and sniffing at the crate. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z The dog sniffed for a moment, whined, sidled toward him and allowed him to stroke her head and ears and licked his palm and lay down. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z They like the fire-eater because he's like them—he whines, he's sly, and he bites.'' Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z At this, the creature set up a loud and piteous whining, rolled his eyes, and beat the ground with his palms. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Alex watched him circle the big lounger again, sniffing at it furiously and whining in frustration. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z He whined, a quiet but urgent whine, and nudged me with his nose. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Suddenly a swarm of bluebottles rose into the air with an angry whining buzz, revealing the rotting corpse beneath. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z When Jim Don Cooper whined that he just couldn’t get excited over literature, Mr. Loring brought in the varsity cheerleaders and had them lead exuberant cheers for Charles Dickens, William Faulkner, and J. D. Salinger. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z As they walked, the whining of the saw grew louder and louder until it seemed to make huge circles of sound through the woods. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z “But if I go, I’ll die,” I said, my voice half a whine. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z A little later there was a whining outside my door. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z His stomach full, his energy replenished, his mind thankful for a few moments of silence, he decided that from then on he’d quit whining and deal with things. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z A static whining came over the telephone line. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I tellCharlie that in Daddy’s stories, the beans and rice have magical powers, and she eats it without whining. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z She tells me stop the whining, I’m going to secondary school and we’ll all manage somehow. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z “I have to go/” He was beginning to whine. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Sounder was already across the road into the stalk land, whining, moving his head from one side to the other, looking back to be sure that the boy was following. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Apparently, Mom isn’t up to the drag ’n’ whine mall gig either. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z A low-speed blender hum kicks in and levels off to a high-pitched whine. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z They were back in the con, under the peep and whine of radar systems after Captain Candless had ordered Dauntless onto a course for Bright Sands Beach. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z My high school friends would still have been whining over boyfriends and fighting for carhop jobs at the A&W. Their idea of a dog-eat-dog world was Beauty School. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z We ran forward, desperately searching for something to get behind as the bullets whined about us, kicking up dirt and snapping branches. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s cool being as loud as we want, with no Antwan to worry about, and no Charlie whining about not getting a turn. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z But as she left with Robin, she glanced over her shoulder at the front window and whined. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z He whined placatingly, squirmed and wriggled to show his good will and intentions, and even ventured, as a bribe for peace, to lick Buck’s face with his warm wet tongue. The Call of the Wild 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z He was lying on his stomach, and Winn-Dixie was sitting on top of him, panting and whining. Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z She was hysterical, running up and down the bank and whining. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Oriana has a little silver leash she attaches to Oak’s wrist, which strikes me as not the worst idea, although he whines and sits in the dirt in protest, like a cat. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He squirmed and whined, but I only squeezed harder. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z She whined, turned, and trotted downstream to search again for the lost trail. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He fussed and whined, never full-on crying, but never settling down either. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The faint vibration has already been drowned by the faraway whine. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z Rough voices, thin as an insect’s whine, were cast across the black river, the dark town, the shapes of ships on the water. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z It actually wasn’t about her child at all, although the fact that the child never stops whining did make her hard to love. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z As the skiff motored from the bay, the fading whine of the engine floated out across the choppy waters. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z “I want to stay,” I said, not caring about the whine in my voice. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Cha-Cha whined, “Then how will they blow-dry my fur?” Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The sound of air being sucked upward through the furnace mingled in Bigger’s ears with the faint whine of the wind outside in the night. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Then she snapped on the radio, and as it crackled, whined, and picked up music, she opened the door and softly closed it behind her. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Every few minutes the insects' piercing whine is supplanted by the boom of distant thunder, rumbling over the taiga from a wall of thunderheads rearing darkly on the horizon. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I could tell Mrs. Abbott kind of wanted to be rid of us as well so she could do some serious shopping, unburdened by Jennifer’s whining. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z This morning, he does not blow air out of the side of his mouth at her whining. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z He was now half across the street, but the roar from the beetle's engines whined higher as it put on speed. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z He whined a bit: “Why do I have to go? It’s hot in the car.” Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z He knows we are going long before the suitcases come out, and he paces and worries and whines and goes into a state of mild hysteria, old as he is. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Arrows whined, and skipped on the stones about them. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z At a second, louder whine, several cats appeared from the barn nearby and glared at him with tiger-eyed resentment. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z She shifted and Aaron whined, but she managed to dig a folded piece of paper out of her pocket. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z When something moved at night, the whine was louder, but it was still just a whine. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Zu’s fingers had only brushed against it, but the camera began to let out a high-pitched whine. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z His terror—his whining—must have frightened her because she clutched her robe together and gave him a quarter to forget what had happened. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z The man spoke again to the wolves and the animals crowded around him, whining and wagging their tails. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z The young dog became frantic now: he whined, as he stretched at the edge of the rut; then nudged and pushed with his nose, doing everything in his power to rouse the huddled, unresponsive body. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He wasn’t exactly a bum, he was just a weak man who whined all the time. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The dogs were shedding their winter coats, whining and restless to be off the ship again, and growing hungrier every day. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z Bodily weakness made his indignation sound aggrieved and whining. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z We finish eating, and Mama goes to wake Charlie up, which means lots of whining is about to start. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z The sword whined as she drew it from the stand and held it in her hands. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I say, my voice rising in a whine. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z “We just got one two weeks ago, Dad,” Ben whined. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z And in the background, the constant, high, whining mewl of local disapproval. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z When he heard the first explosion, Kutti whined and tucked his tail between his legs. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z It was Winn-Dixie, whining and butting his head against my bedroom door. Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z As night came on—the eighth night of the monsoon—the winds increased, whining and howling around our hut as if seeking to pluck it from the earth. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Oh, the music of evil sang loud in Kino’s head now, it sang with the whine of heat and with the dry ringing of snake rattles. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z Pita whined, wiping at her eyes with the heel of her hand when they finally freed her. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z I remember how I cried and whined about the hot sun and how the touch of Pa’s hand on my head soothed me. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Just as I turned, I saw Little Ann throw up her head and whine. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Other than the hyena’s whining, I heard very little from the animals, no more than claws scuffing against a hard surface and occasional groans and arrested cries. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z “Whatever. That what you came here for? To whine about me being mean to you?” The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Kennedy has a small tantrum because we don’t have time to wait for a fresh batch, and the whole ride back she whines about how she’s wasting her calories on something she doesn’t really want. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Zizmo roars again, and now the engine is whining, the ice is whizzing by underneath the car. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Kino could see them in his mind, slipping along the track, whining a little with eagerness, and behind them, dark and half disinterested, the horseman with the rifle. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z Cats’ ears and tails may twitch as they sleep, and sleeping dogs may whine and growl and paw the air, as if they were having a fight. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z They whined as he climbed through the window. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z The great dog would wag his tail and whine. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Thick clouds of them, whining, filling their eyes and ears and nostrils. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z Finally, after much begging and whining, Circe got a Negro blacksmith to solder a bit of gold w*re to the box. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z And at night he always whined to come inside, where he could listen to his human’s breathing. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z In the middle of the night Charley awakened me with a soft apologetic whining, and since he is not a whining dog I got up immediately. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z The door make a whine when I push it. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z The Permian fans got tired of the incessant whining of the Odessa High fans, of hearing that the Bronchos’ ineptitude on the football field was always somebody else’s fault. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “You never trust me with information,” he whined truculently. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “He tried to steal my shoe,” she whined. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z I couldn’t help the whine in my voice, the tightness that closed my throat, making it difficult to speak without pain. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z I knew how my door would whine as I closed it. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Even an oil-burning car slipped through the broken streets, its engine whining and grinding. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Beau whined and shifted from foot to foot. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The wind swept against the windowpane and the building, whining, then whispered out into silence. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z The fan whined as he navigated his way to the Bloodfall forums. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z “She could have whined and moaned all night, but she said nothing.” The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z He had been ready to kick and punch Hooper, anything to stop him from whining and nagging and blaming. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z He whined for me to bring him some toast. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z She’d heard something, and now Reynie and the others heard it, too—down in the main passage, growing louder by the second, an electric whine, a shifting of gears.... The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “How long do we have to do this for it to count?” whines a girl named Gabrielle. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z The house feels strange with no little boy babbling or laughing or whining or crying or shouting or tugging on my skirt or reach- ing his arms up to me. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “You boys got me between a stone and a hard place,” Palmer said, his voice a whine. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z But there was only the ceaseless whine of air-raid sirens, and below that a series of dull cracks like rolling thunder. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Behind it, a printer is producing something, whining and clicking. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z Felicia used to burst in on conversations between Lourdes and her father, whining and stamping her feet until they included her. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z I don’t want to hear him beg, don’t want to listen to the whine in his voice, the self-pity. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z We stood against the chain-link fence in front of the dead man’s neighbor’s house watching the gargantuan canine panting and licking his chops and whining inside the car. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z A plane rumbled past him, whining overhead, explosions and an ambulance bell ringing in the distance. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I called to him and he answered with a low whine. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Jabir was standing on the other side of the tent, looking around, as his dogs surrounded him and whined. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z “I'm hungry,” Sekani whines not even five minutes out the parking lot. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Rows of lathes, mills, shapers, and drill presses whined, ground, and hissed at us as O’Dell and I stepped inside. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z It landed on its feet with a long whine, then began to rub itself against Bigger’s legs. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Mutt crept into his own little house and whined softly to himself for a long time. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z When he talked, he had to shout over the ugly whining of the saw. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z As always, she’s suspicious, but I’m able to convince her after some coaxing and whining. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Runt whined and backed away toward the den again, and again Bristle stopped him. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Little Pinch was tugging on Mama’s legging, whining for something to eat. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z After a few more tanks Penny gets tired and starts to whine, so we leave the aquarium before we even get to see the penguins. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Tilly whined because she was waiting for me to throw the ball again. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Miranda whined to the girls about how Gibbler dragged her around in the back of his Packard whenever he went to check out a strike or stare down an unproductive tool pusher. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t care. It’s my favorite dress, and I’m wearing it,” Pita whined as she slapped Delia’s hands away. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Harsh sounds of chains and pulleys, like the workings of an ancient steel factory echoed through the room, bouncing off the walls with a hollow, tinny whine. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She advanced on the creatures, who backed away with nervous whines. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Hannah could hear her voice beginning to rise into a whine she couldn’t control. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Sounder panted faster, wagged his tail, whined, moved from the dooryard to the porch and back to the dooryard. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z He accelerated with the gentle serenity of the Buddhist Zen master who knows nothing really needs to be done quickly, and his brakes whined like metal machine music, and I loved him. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z There was a blink of bright light beyond the forest and the thunder exploded again so that a littlun started to whine. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z I couldn’t believe the way the cap’n was almost whining when he said, “Ain’t there even no white man I can talk to?” The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z He spoke with less hissing and whining, and he spoke to his companions direct, not to his precious self. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Bertha told me he stood at the door and whined for me when I was gone. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z A few moments of clarity and then panic again whined in my ears. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The girls started whining, and she herded them inside. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z But then there was the whine of a bullet in the air, here and past, gone away, death sliding through the air a few feet above him, disappearing behind him. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, over the whine of the sub, I heard it—a high, shrieking call. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z He parks in front of me and hops out the minute the engine whines to a stop. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z “You promised us voodoo,” a girl by the brooms whined, fingers twined in her stringy bob. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z As we tried to come out of it the tires whined, kicking up fresh splatters of mud, and we fell back into it with a jolt. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Agravaine whined: “But it is our business. It is at us more than anybody, and it is not right” “How dare you to say that our mother is not right?” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z She limped into the clearing, whining as if she’d been injured. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Winston whined and grizzled, made futile demands for food, fretted about the room, pulling everything out of place and kicking the wainscoting until the neighbors banged on the wall, while the younger child wailed intermittently. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z He yipped and whined and ran back and forth in the show. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He heard the hovercraft whine as it prepared to lift off. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Now the smoky air was alive with subtler sounds: water gushing from broken mains, the whine of a trapped dog, hoarse voices moaning for help. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z His voice was a whine that sounded like an untuned fiddle. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z As if what Joe said had started the sound, she suddenly began to hear the whine of a saw. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z “That’s weird”—I paused to lick my finger—“because she was whining all last week about being flat broke. Girls, go figure.” Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z So I convince my sister, who’s whining that her feet hurt, to keep on walking, but I don’t tell her why. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z Pong ignored her, entranced by the orb’s shrill whine. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Pax had whined and chewed at the rope the rest of the afternoon. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “I don’t want to go to sleep,” Pita whined as she watched me and Juanita making ourselves comfortable on the bed of clothes. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z "That's what I said! I said about our meetings and things and then you said shut up-" His voice lifted into the whine of virtuous recrimination. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z “Stop, you\\” A shot rang out, whining past his head. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “Fred? We’re secure in here. But I hear some nasty barking in the other room. And Duke’s whining and whimpering. I have a feeling he’s in trouble!” Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z There were sounds from inside that came clearly even over the storm and the rage of the water: hammering, drilling, a turbinelike whine. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Ron put his foot on the accelerator and drove them upward again, but as he did so, the engine began to whine. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z My mom had no time for my whining. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z “No,” Bud whined miserably, emptying the last portion of his bladder with some semblance of order, “I’m okay.” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She gets to whining and rubbing herself ’gainst my legs, acting cattish! The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z Then his fists went down, his shoulders drooped, his voice whined: “What’s the matter with you?” Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z After I whine about my need for cultural enrichment and go on and on about how this neighborhood is going to suffocate me—both emotionally and intellectually—she finally lets me go. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z He never was to them the mean whining deity of the Iliad, but magnificent in shining armor, redoubtable, invincible. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z I could hear the echo of my mother’s whine when trying to explain herself to Mary Miller the last time I had seen her. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Ice clung to their eyebrows and beards and eyelashes, and I’d hear them whining and groaning as they walked. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z “Mama,” I whined hungrily, envious of all those people eating, “may I have something to eat too?” Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z The bullet whined off into the gulch, but she didn’t move a muscle. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The blades whine, and the engines chug in a rhythm. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z "Fifteen!" cried Arsheesh in a voice that was something between a whine and a scream. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z My boat cried and whined against the piles, and plunged like a frightened calf. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Her muscles had locked up; a high whine of terror filled her head. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z The notation “7, 7, 14, 10, 11, 11,” for instance, means that in one six-second stretch, one member of the couple was briefly angry, then neutral, had a moment of defensiveness, and then began whining. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z The dog whined and growled and backed away. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z “He’s only whining for attention, you see,” explained Mrs. Horsepool-Worthing- ham. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z As she waited for sleep she listened to the polar wind whistle, and the dry grasses whined like the voice of the old bent lady. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, the door on the left swung open with a low whine, and the face of a plump, middle-aged man appeared. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Huge dark clouds of them appeared, their high-pitched whine filling the air. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Alex stood on the corner, listening for a bark, a whine, anything. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z Muffled barks, whines, and howls rushed into the room as the door closed behind her. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z The first sound I heard seemed like a low whine or whistle. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z “But this whole thing is good for them,” Devine almost whined. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z As I neared the tree, Little Ann came to me, reared up, and whined. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Uncle yelled over the high whine stacked on deep bottom notes. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z "Now I only got one eye. Just you wait-" Jack mimicked the whine and scramble. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z “This was all your idea. You don’t get to whine, flyboy.” Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Then the squall struck whining from the west, with gale force, breaking both forestays, and the mast came toppling aft along the ship’s length, so the running rigging showered into the bilge. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z There were so many switches to so many things, like the machines that churned and whined all over the house. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Thunder rumbled above and there was the distant whine of the vast clouds of flies, but this little patch of Manhattan echoed with Belet's laughter. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z He could see that Julie had lost weight, but he never asked her if she was hungry, and if she was, she didn’t whine about it. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z “I don’t want to leave Atlanta, Mama,” Ben heard his younger sister whine to his mother. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “What did they want to do that for?” he whined miserably, ashamed at having fled. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The wheels churned and churned, echoing with the scrape of metal on metal, the hiss of steam and the whine of brakes. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Kwang must have heard the whine of the machine and looked in. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z It would be truly awful to hear Furball whine right now. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He stood on the far bank, barking encouragingly, but the old dog whined in such distress, the cat yowling in chorus, that he swam across again, paddling around in the shallows near the bank. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Fig whined and shimmied until he wrestled from my grip. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Arrows whined and whistled down the corridor as he sprang back. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z The mule moved out slowly, the joints of the wagon whining and rattling as it moved across the Meecham lawn and went over a curb to reach the small lane that led to Eliot Street. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z And when Mamá would get upset because we weren’t helping, we’d whine and then scrub out a pan or two before we’d take off again. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Summer gave a piteous whine, his legs kicking against the cords that bound them. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Sherlock gives me a hopeful nudge and lets out a soft whine. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Every time you turned around she was threatening to go tell on you or was whining about something or being just a plain old pest. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Or he looks at you, gives a tiny whine, and wags his tail. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z “Make it move,” he whined at his father. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z I woke to the sound of a mosquito whining in my left ear and my mother screeching in the right. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “We have someplace to go today, so stop whining and put on your pants.” Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z "I'm barely out of bed and haven't had breakfast," she whines. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Moss made a high-pitched whine and twisted away from them, darting out of the kitchen. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z “Uncle, I told you to wake me up,” he whined, jogging alongside us to speak. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Something started whining like a rusty hinge, and I looked up to spy another seagull circling the dinghy. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Pomp said, “I reckon it’d be ‘I wish them roaches would stop their whining. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z It was dark and hot, and the alien whine of a million manic bees reverberated through the room like something out of a nightmare. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z The silence of the forest was more oppressive than the heat, and at this hour of the day there was not even the whine of insects. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z After two hours of brutal labor, during which I whined a lot, I got it all loaded in. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Within a minute the crack of rifles, the whine of ricocheting bullets, the smash of pulverizing rock echoed and rang the length of the mountainside and along the hollow gulch behind. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z They could hear Fang scratching at the door, whining, but it didn’t open. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z The sky is turning as dark as the circles under Grandma Knife's eyes when Mouse Girl starts whining again about the heat. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z With the choke out, the engine whines, gives a little cough and dies. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z But Zeus looked at him sternly and told him he was as intolerable as his mother, and bade him cease his whining. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z She’d put me through lessons, of course, but like most kids, I whined until she let me quit. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Navid whined all day, even though he was given the simplest task of making mashed potatoes. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z “Don’t you believe it! She had the time of her life whining about us. ‘You’re all going straight to hell, yesss,’” the She Elephant said in a perfect imitation. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z His ear focused on the howl of the aircraft and an unformed prayer arose in him that this engine retain its demon whine, its savage articulation. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z She couldn’t wake Lorenz by whining or scratching the door—her usual way of asking. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z Winnifred, the girl who beat you in the elementary school spelling bee, raises her hand: Ms. Hardwick, wasn’t Nick supposed to present a malapropism to us today? she whines. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z By the time Smith got settled in and the train whined into motion, Seabiscuit was fast asleep. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z It was moving very slowly, the engine whining in low gear. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z His shots roared then whined away down the river. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Her friends are slowly covering her up, and I can hear her whining, “Why can’t one of you do this instead?” Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z I heard the rounds whining and buzzing around my head like angry bees. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “But, that one doesn’t have the cart with the steering wheels,” he whines. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z The room had the whining, whistling anticipation of a falling bomb. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Disgust, for example, is 1, contempt is 2, anger is 7, defensiveness is 10, whining is 11, sadness is 12, stonewalling is 13, neutral is 14, and so on. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z We eat without complaining or whining or asking our mother when there will be syrup, butter, milk . Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z I couldn’t do anything to protect myself from it, so I whined. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z She whines like a baby and throws herself across his lap to get it back. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z “Now I’ve begun to like him in spite of all his whining and complaining.” The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z A dog whined, shivering, on the front porch. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Bonnie wasn't much of a shopper, but after a pronounced bout of whining, she decided she wouldn't mind adding to her lifelong angel collection. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z “But I already did all that research,” I tell them, aware of the whine in my voice. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Henry drove, rather fast as he always did, the tires whining on the wet black road and water spraying high on either side. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “Officer Short,” he whined, his face a mask of regret. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Taryn seems to notice the way my gaze snags on a child whining to her mother. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z They boo’ed in the tubes of the corkscrew stairs, rattled the wooden shutters, whined shrilly through the shot windows, stirred the cold tapestries in frigid undulations, searched for backbones. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z A truck shot past in a whine of spray. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z The swarm enveloped the body of the plague god in an opaque cloud, its buzzing reaching an ear-piercing whine. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Harsh sounds of chains and pulleys, like the workings of an ancient steel factory, echoed through the room, bouncing off the walls with a hollow, tinny whine. The Maze Runner 2009-10-21T00:00:00Z If you cry and whine like a girl, who is going to listen to you? A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z We glared at each other until Lumpy whined. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z A dreadful, chilling whine is heard as the bombs are released overhead. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z He kept pacing around, whimpering and whining the way he does when he's nervous about something. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z “Ummmm,” she whined, and when Sister turned around she narrowed her eyes and showed her white teeth. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Other times I could hear the answer in a low whine or feel it in the soft caress of a warm flicking tongue. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z One morning, annoyed by my whining and begging, Mamita snapped, “Fine.” The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The dragons—bigger than the last time I saw them—strain against the plastic, whining pitifully. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z His frustration at the meagerness of his thanks was like the small but constant whine of a gnat in his thoughts. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z The machine whined back to life, and she peered upward into the shimmering disk. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He let out a little whine, soft and pitiful. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z A few of the dogs followed, whining pathetically as the tent flap closed, and Kaede said, “Oh, let them in. We’ll be warmer with them inside.” Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “God, that was easy. Lauren would just whine and whine until I finally said yes.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The library’s air conditioner whined against the summer heat streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z “I want you right here, now, this minute,” he whined happily, thrusting his hands up under her sweater, but she wrenched loose, trotting a few yards away like a cocky pony. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Lowry whined like a kicked dog as Luke drove his shoulder to the mat. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z The whine of a motor launch, someone burning biodiesel to reach the ship. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z The caretaker, cutting dry weeds a hundred yards away, heard a whining carried on the wind. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “I am not a worm,” he whines sleepily. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z Eli is whining to the teacher that his lab partner stood him up, so he’s missing half the prep work for the experiment. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z The Demerol had set off some kind of weird Doppler effect in my head, like the whine of car tires speeding past and receding in the distance. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z The whining didn’t stop with the engine and seemed to be coming from somewhere behind me. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z They’re fighting about their popcorn and candy, and whining about going to the potty. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z He whined again, and then let go of my pant leg long enough for one high bark. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z At the shrill whine of the bomb everyone cowered on the ground. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Gaheris protested: “Arthur has always been good to us. Do stop this whining for once.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Now that the saw had ceased to whine, the silence seemed immense and wonderful. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z I whined and then kicked my foot a little when I couldn’t stand it anymore. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z But this only made me plead for more attention, to whine at a higher pitch, to beg extra hard to work in the fields with her. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z It was a sad, pitiful, almost musical whine. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The sand slid whining under; the blue hills drifted by, drifted by, leaving their home behind, the raining pillars, the caged flowers, the singing books, the whispering floor creeks. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Out on the front porch, something was barking and whining and thumping like a drum against the front door. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z It might be that his dreams and his longing, and his outlets for that matter, made him feel unworthy, drove him sometimes whining into the hills. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z That thin whine sent a shiver down her back. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z As he pushed us out of the house, sniffling and whining, Doña Lola took down the curtain that divided the room in two and rolled our hammocks out of the way. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z But never a sound beyond a deep whine came from him. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z In her mind, Kira prepared her defense, but even as she did, she felt that it would be weak and whining. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The engine whined as Lydia pushed it, going twice the speed limit most of the way. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Aaron whined louder and Ivy bounced him around the room. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Cole was sitting in the cabin reading a book when he heard the high-pitched whine of an outboard engine along with the deep growl of a second engine. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z He’d been calm after dinner, but now he was agitated again, pacing and whining constantly. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z “You didn’t say she was leaving,” I whined, and it seemed that Papi finally realized that all our talk about Margie was not just my natural curiosity but something more. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z The gate swung open with a high-pitched whine. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Jello whined an undulating note and Kapu turned back to the den. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The hot wind whined in the black tossing grasses on the hill. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t want him to leave me alone, but I thought I had done enough whining for one morning. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z He didn’t whine when it was time for silent reading, even though he knew practically every word in chapter two, “The Call to Adventure,” by heart. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z He turned into a tough little guy who never whined or cried, even the time I accidentally pushed him off the top bunk and he broke his nose. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z The water whined softly into the trough all the year round. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z One of the dogs whined and went to lick her face with his rough, wet tongue. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z It did no good being nice to that ungrateful child, never satisfied, always whining about something or other. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z The field was alive with the whine of insects, and briefly, that’s all we could hear. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Feather circles my feet in the grass, whining. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Despite my selfishness, despite my whining, despite my stupid dumb luck in being the only one left and my inability to appreciate it, when they—they have nothing. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z “The building whined. Inside it felt like there was an earthquake shaking the foundation, the walls, windows, and ceiling. “‘Take me down, please, James.’ Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z I knew she hated when I whined, but I didn’t think she hated it enough to come over and grab me by the arm again. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z That’s because Goofy is the only Disney dog character who talks—Pluto just whines or yips. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Even last night when I went over to Hudson’s, he was just listening to me whine about Arthur and Dylan. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z I whine and cry too much, and I always want to do everything myself and always my way. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The high-pitched whine of air through a vacuum fills my ears. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z The dog raised his good ear and whined. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “What do you want from me?” he yelled at her in whining and exasperated confusion. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Make a pitiful whining sound when you drop it on the floor. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Several critics wrote dis- missively that these were just spoiled middle-class children whining about their privileged places in life. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Then I turned around and left them there, whining and fighting again. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z I barked once, like a dog, then let forth a high whine. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “Come on!” she whined, banging it a couple times on the ground. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z That kind of bullet made a very high-pitched whine, almost like a scream. In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse 2015-11-10T00:00:00Z Feeling the bite of the strong liquid, she whined and licked at my hands. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z It got so bad that he had to be stroking her all the time or she’d start whining piteously until Osbert shouted from the other room Will someone make that dog shut up! How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z If he were a girl, maybe he would have pleaded or whined more. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z The pup whined in his arms and he put it under his coat. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z So he gritted his teeth and plunged the paddle into the water with his trembling muscles and tried to ignore the whine of the motor, which was not intermittent anymore, but constant and getting louder. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Repeated them until they became his blues riff and he could hear Wah-Wah Nita’s hot electric licks whine in between his lyrics. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z He cooed at her, but it turned into a whine. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z His whine opened my ears, and I heard the angels still singing. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He was a proud and independent man who was opposed to unemployment insurance and never hesitated to whine, whimper, wheedle, and extort for as much as he could get from whomever he could. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Once or twice the travellers heard the rush and whine of swan-wings, and looking up they saw a great phalanx streaming along the sky. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z A whining sound comes from Ma’s purse, and more pigeons flock to the guardhouse. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z “I hope she doesn’t get us arrested,” Pita whined scooting over to sit next to me on the plush sofa. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Beau whined back and slid a couple more terrible inches away. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Dogs barked and whined and horses screamed in terror. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “You may choose nine stones from my hoard,” he said at last, his voice hissing and whining in his long jaws. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z Ms. Keen’s voice fades to a mosquito whine. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z Whichever it is, one evening when I am darting from a hiding place back toward The Beast, two shots whine by my head. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z Actually, she was whining considerably less than she had when things were normal. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z I didn’t remember much about it except Jackie whining and complaining on the way there until Mama slapped her legs and told her to hush up. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Cyril, whining a little always, pulling at her hand. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z Wishbone sat outside the gate and whined to get in, but he wasn’t allowed because of his digging. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z He would wait to be waved in and not whine or plead for a solo. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z I put a whine in my voice when I said Tasha's name. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z She might still have been whining about that, except her cousin’s bat mitzvah had been so much fun. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z Charlie whined and pouted but grabbed the chess piece, scrambled off the bed, and hurried out the door. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z He heard the clunk of a heavy metal door opening and closing, then the whine of machinery. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z Poor thing, he whine and give her one a those pitiful people-dog looks, his head turned funny, his eyebrows up. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z When he tells Daniel to stop whining, lots of people at the lunch tables start laughing, and you bet that makes Daniel get a big frown on his face. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z As the children filed out the door—some weeping bitterly, some stunned, some whining in complaint—Reynie approached the woman. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Sherlock whines softly, and my eyes begin to burn. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Finally Dragon, protesting with only the sleepiest of whines, was picked up and deposited on the back porch. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z “I’m the one who isn’t good enough to be in the Army,” Dunbar whined jealously. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Amid the sounds of tortured wood were the howls and whines of the dogs. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z It’s a long, nasal and softly whining Hellooooooooo, with the ooooooooo reaching for me like a tap on the shoulder or a gentle tug at my pants. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z He whined a little, and Ivy did her monkey face at him, puffing out her cheeks and pulling on her ears. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The coyote whined as the terrible teeth came out of its leg. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Joey whined a little more while Momma put her boots on her. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “Stop whining. Do as I tell you, and don’t make a noise.” The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z The drumbeat of the rotors became a loud, high-pitched whine as the chopper circled lower. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z “No. Yes. I don’t remember,” Hannah said, surprised at the whine in her voice. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z The sun was scorching hot, and near her ear a gnat whined. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Before the aromas of the delicacies were captured in our most ornate box, they floated in the air, causing all the neighborhood animals to whine at our door. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z “But I do know it. I just got nervous,” Benton began to whine. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z Sure enough, the tapping stopped outside my bedroom door and a little whine started. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z “Stop whining and be quiet,” I said after a few seconds of further complaints. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z He got to the camp still hearing the whine of the engine, and one stick of wood still had good flame. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z Alex could hear the engines, whining in unison, coming up fast behind him. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z Does he bark or whine at the door while looking at you? My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z Still, I whined and argued and whined and argued, but here I am in Colby, North Carolina, staring down at this “Getting to Know You” paper. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z The trackers whined a little, like excited dogs on a warming trail. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z When she whined to the policeman, verifying Milkman’s and Guitar’s lie that they had ripped off the sack as a joke on an old lady, she had to look up at him. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z “He was pulling on my dress and whining a bit, and this store owner comes over with a wooden paddle and says, ‘This little n-word bothering you, ma’am? Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z They took bowls from the kitchen and filled them with as much ice as the refrigerator could give, until it sputtered and whined and groaned. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z The whining creature skimmed the ceiling the entire distance to the wall, where it impacted with a revolting crunch. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Sounder always scratched before he whined, and the scratching was always louder than the whine. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z But when I shoved him back under the rock where he’d be out of the hot sun, he started whining. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z “Better to go out with a flourish than a whine, don’t you think?” Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z She whined and retracted her body frame under the blanket. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z He whined again, his breath hot in my face. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She’d made such a scene, bursting into the café to whine to Mamá that the girls were picking on her again. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Thomas was in no mood for whining—they had to do something. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z The lead guitar whined like a siren as the house rocked with Kaira’s biggest hit. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z His tongue had gone back in his mouth and he was making a tiny whining sound, but he was still laying on his side with his eyes shut. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z "Mosquitoes tormented me," he remembered, "whining round my head in a continuous swarm: I swatted and cursed them, and one by one the minutes ticked away." Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z One of them was playing the bagpipes, prompting the corporals to begin their own nasal whining parodies. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I caught them complaining about the humidity outside and in the same breath whining that the air-conditioning was too cold inside. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z It answered her kick with a tiny whine before it sneaked open again. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z The whole ride home, I whined about my disastrous day. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z The cows lowed it, the dogs whined it, the sheep bleated it, the horses whinnied it, the ducks quacked it. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z An animal whine of unequivocal desperation and absolute hopelessness rose in his throat as he ran and ran and ran. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z She opened the bedroom door to let the dog out, and when he jumped and whined joyously, she picked him up and hugged him. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z “Please, let me stay,” she whined like a lost puppy. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z This time, while his friends cried for help from somewhere far away—so far away they sounded like whining mosquitoes—Reynie had been sitting in the Whisperer, incredibly happy and content, grinning in triumph. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z "What I hear is whining, and you seem perfectly fine," said Belet, expressing zero sympathy. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z I had no idea how long he’d been there—probably as long as the high-pitched whining had been sounding over the bellow of the engine—certainly minutes. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Just as I touched it, Faro, his nose in the entrance, whined, and at the combination of the noise and the touch, he opened his eyes. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z And yet I address him, whispering, whimpering, whining. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z The whining of the millions of insects intensified, rattling the windows overlooking the alley. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z “Well,” Fructosa whined bitterly, “it’s worse than when you left. Welcome back to nothing.” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She whined and saved me a wash job on my face. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Outside the windows, a steady roar was interrupted by sharp sirens or the insistent crash and clang of garbage cans, the whining motors of cars, and the faint sound of babies crying. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z I heard Beau grumble behind me in a growl that turned into a whine. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The wind whined, its cold breath freezing them into two scowling statues. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Only his skull resisted; and the resistance increased the pain to a shrill whine. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z My sister puts on a face to match her whine, but Mom won’t allow it. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z He knows not to bark, not to whine, not to follow me. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z Ten minutes later, when I need to leave for school and Charlie starts whining that she’s hungry, my page looks exactly the same. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z The dogs coaxed and whined about him, but he could not go. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Many whined overhead or struck the water nearby; but there were no more hits. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Beau whined, and I kicked once more, and for the first time I got my shoulders clear of the water for a second, before my legs were washed out from beneath me. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I’m always extra tense until I hear the whine of the plane’s wheels coming down. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z I whine and sigh with every bite of food. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The sound of shouting continued to rise, then another green and white patrol car was whining around the corner and speeding past me, heading for the block. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z The high whine of Betty’s horn shook the sleepy landscape awake. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He opened it temptingly and placed a chunk of hamburger inside.The dog whined and drooled as he watched. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Brenda shut up her whine halfway out of her Rose Lustre lipsticked mouth. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z Jam squeezed her eyes shut, the dresser like dream-wood under her hands, all the sound blurring into one raucous whine in her ears. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z At Hampden she was thought something of a beauty but I loathed her lolloping, spaniel-like walk and her little-girl voice—very affected, it seemed to me—which degenerated frequently into a whine. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z You can believe we sisters wailed and paled, whining to go home. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z The chaplain did not dare raise his eyes until the closed car had lurched from the area and the speeding wheels were whining on the bumpy blacktop road. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I heard him whine a little at the end of his plea. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I cry, whine, and lie, but in the end I am forced to leave. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Just find what's true, hold it up, and take the consequences without whining. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Inside, I hear the people praying—whimpering, whining, mumbling, pleading—to their numerous sticks and stones. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z When he caught the whiff of rot and decay, his hackles rose and he whined. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z But he never dared do more than trip him—and then whine out of it. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Not even when Boomer whines and scratches at the door. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Traffic, people talking, sounds all the time— the hum and whine of the city. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z She isn’t cranky or whining, almost as if she knows to give her mother a break. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Kapu sniffed the meat, gulped, licked his jaws, and whined for more. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “The house will not always be so clean, the cooking may be a little hasty, and the whining children will sit on my lap and I’ll sing to them while I work.” Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z The fresh wind across the big lake blew away the smoke of cooking fires and vanquished the mosquitoes that came out in whining droves and had plagued them in town. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z The old dog took another reluctant step forward, whining piteously, his expressive tail tucked under. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z In the distance a police siren is whining, but it’s a pretty peaceful night otherwise, and I always enjoy being on the roof, getting a different perspective. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I became so used to her noise—chattering, whining, pestering, laughing, crying—that my ear went on hearing it even when it stopped. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z Beau shook himself and whined and clambered on top of me. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z At my feet, Beau shook himself and whined. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z But then he whines to come back in. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z From experience I knew that an “indefinite” grounding could be negotiated favorably—if only Abbey would quit whining. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z He began to back away, slowly, belly to the sand, giving that same singsong whine. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Then he saw the sun streaming in the open doorway of the shelter and heard the close, vicious whine of die mosquitos and knew. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z The gun fell back into place with a well-oiled click and the dog whined. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The night was full of noises: bursts of drunken laughter, two raucous voices raised in song, the clatter and whine of some badly oiled machine in a basement. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z He was so eager to join her I could hear him whining as he swam. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Running here and there along the bank, she kept sniffing and whining. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Shiloh whines and nudges his nose under my shoulder, working to roll me over. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Allen was also listening for the reassuring noises of animals: the whine of mosquitoes, the whir of crickets, the scurry of rats in the underbrush. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z Hours later I heard a faint, momentary whine, scarcely louder than a mosquito. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The chief who proposed to marry my sister surely didn’t dream Father would actually hand over his whining termite! The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The dog was immediately outside, scratching eagerly, whining and throwing up loose straw as it sniffed along the foot of the bales. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z In my room we shared mean gossip about our friends, giggled over boys and whined about school and the tedium of life. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z When I acted like this back in Raleigh, Mama would say, “Quit that baby whining before I jerk a knot in you.” Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Before I could aim, shots rang out from the other side of the road and the van screeched to a halt, the long whine of the horn like a solid alarm. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Soon Dove was whining and admitting that a little of the tea had happened to ‘splash’ into his breeches. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z When El-ahrairah spoke, he put his head on the ground between his front paws and whined for joy. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I’d have missed him, hidden there under that rock slab, if he hadn’t whined as I walked past. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z In the preceding minutes its whining had been rising in volume to a scream. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z “I still have to go to the bathroom,” Matt whined. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He occasionally made a whining sound, and his shoulders jerked up and down. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z A shot whined through the air, pinged against the wall; then another and another. Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Then we hear a shrilling whine before another rocket ruptures nearby. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Outside, I can hear the vacuum purr and whine. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Now she held up her hand, imperiously, and silenced Hagar’s whines. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z “C’mon, Dad, get off us,” Bull imitated in a high-pitched whine. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I beg and whine and even cry a little. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z I was having trouble sleeping, so I heard clearly the whine or whistle as it grew louder. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z The sound of the whining engine grew until the bus could finally be seen. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z She looks up when she hears the screen door whine. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z And in between these noises, if I listened very carefully and stood completely still, I could hear a tiny whining noise inside my ears and the air going in and out of my nose. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z In fact, the generator sputtered and whined so loudly nobody could hear a word Ray said during the entire proceedings, but that didn’t seem to matter. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Quit your whining and carrying on. Ye all knew this was the most competitive specialty.” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z “But when I’m afraid my nose blows a gasket,” I whined. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The craft were small and flew low, banking back and forth in lazy zigzags, and the noise of the surf had covered the subtle whine of their propellers. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z She tried to shake me a bit, whining softly under her breath, but I snored again, loudly this time, like Mamá does when she’s really tired. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z A little of his voice came back, so that he no longer had to whisper but could bring out his words in a slightly reedy whine. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Even Lion’s roar was now like the whine of a mouse. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z The kettle gave a faint whine as she set it back on the hot burner. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “What about me? I want to go to the playground,” Malia whines from her spot on the couch. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Fiona had her own version of Lambeth Cockney, and with heartless exaggeration caught the ignorance of some patients, and their pleading, whining voices. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Why you cry? till Mam is at me again.Your sister is sick in my arms and you’re there whining and whinging. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z He griped and whined as he sat up to wipe the snow from his eyes. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z I hear a whine come out of me. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Pecola rubbed the cat’s head; he whined, his tongue flicking with pleasure. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z But I wouldn't go on whining, like you. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z Wes whined that Tony was ruining what was supposed to be a nice family gathering. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z There was a long, nagging argument that went round and round, with shouts, whines, tears, remonstrances, bargainings. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z She whined in pain as she tenderly wrapped the bandage loosely. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Bullets whined through the air above Crazy Horse, like angry mosquitos. In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse 2015-11-10T00:00:00Z “Good afternoon, ladies,” she says, and there is an instant and earsplitting feedback whine from the PA system. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z He laughs and whines and I laugh, too, keeping the speedometer on seventy-two. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z He whined and licked his lips and wagged his tail so hard his butt shook. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Two metal antennae waggled at us—no, it waggled at me—and started to whine. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I could see Papa knock, and his tapping sound drifted out into the night followed by the whine of a hinge from the opening door. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Besides, after swimming in the River Cocytus, Annabeth had heard enough whining and moaning to last a lifetime. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Viper whined, bumping his pointed snout against Gran’s leg. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z The glory of elfdom shall not be dimmed by the whining of a few crybabies. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z “Unbelievable. I thought I had a team of young men, and what do I have? I have a bunch of whining crybabies. I should have us forfeit. Is that what you all want?” Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z She would wiggle and twist, cry and whine, and pretty soon she would figure it out At first they were afraid of water. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “Lucy volunteered us to work in data entry,” Windy whines. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I said, “I’m okay,” and we crowded onto the ride, shoving past some preppy parents who dragged their whining, disinterested brats alongside them. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z The sun goes down, night comes, the shells whine, life is at an end. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Longridge picked up the receiver, and presently the breathless voice of Mrs. Oakes was heard, accompanied by a high-pitched, whining note in the distance. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Another girl whines that “Brain” is just too gross a subject for her. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z I was probably a stupid little kid whining because I wanted a toy or ice cream. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z He lifted his muzzle to the sky and a whining scream ripped from his throat. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The air conditioner began to whine in protest. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z The hyena responded with a whine, a wavering, high-pitched whine, a sure sign that trouble was on the way. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z “If I have another jacket potato, I’ll turn into a jacket potato,” Olive whined. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I move through the house like an armored beetle, impervious to Mrs. Grote’s sharp tongue, Harold’s whining, the cries of Gerald Jr., who will never in his life satisfy his aching need to be held. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z ‘A bunch of dead losers waiting for a free handout from Gaia, whining that the world owes them something?’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The whining sound filled the hall, and Ayanna tugged at my arm. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z When the machine started winding down, making funny groans and whines, we all three laughed like children. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z The girl beside me makes a low noise like a dog’s whine and slips her hand into mine. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Back in the old days, when we always had food in the house, I would whine if we were out of my favorite stuff. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z I had my foot raised for another stomp when I heard Beau whine from the duffel. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The boy listened for a yelp, a whine, a thump, thump, thump under the floor. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z She turned down the cover and pressed the blunt end of the ivory against Faye’s flabby breast with a steady, increasing pressure until the sleeping woman whined and writhed. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Pita whined out an incoherent sound, and I smiled as I walked away with it without feeling even a little bit guilty. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “Ai, Chihuahua,” Joe whined miserably, withdrawing his hand from under hers and resting his chin unhappily in both hands. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Most days, he and Cotton ended up in some kind of wrestling match, throwing sofa cushions at each other until Cotton ended up whining to Mrs. Odom. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Then the boy thought he heard another familiar sound, a faint whine on the cabin porch. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z In all that terrible madness, I heard a whining in my ear. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She knew the difference between whining and actual distress. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “I work here all the time,” he whined, yawning. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z There was the fear and awe I felt when Grandpa took me to a sawmill to watch the giant whirring steel blades whine and scream as they bit into wet green logs. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z While the dog whined, pawing uselessly at the fence, she stood rigid, staring at the toad, wiping her hand again and again on the skirt of her dress. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z We would laugh together when we heard him plucking it and whining out old Japanese melodies. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z He holds his stout, closes his eyes, and song comes out in a high whine.The words make no sense and everyone wonders why tears are seeping from his shut eyes. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z “But you’re never home anymore,” I said, trying to keep the whine out of my voice. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z “Do stop whining, Colin! It doesn’t help matters, and keep your voice down. There may still be rats about. Try to be brave like your mum and dad.” Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z “On a raft or inside some rusty old barrel?” whined Duke. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z It whined to life, and the thick metal screeched as it bent upward. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z It raised the whip, and the thongs whined and cracked. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Every morning I renewed his flag, and he wore it all the way west while bullets whined and whistled around us. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z The incoming freshmen whined and fretted; everything was the most important thing ever. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z With their high singing whine constantly in his ears, Salva slapped and waved at them in frustration all night long. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, whining, he turned and crawled back to solid ground, tail between his legs, and commenced begging me to come back, too. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Outside, Roman laughs again and the swing set whines with the weight of him. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z He was trying to look cool but I said to him anyway, “Man, I hate taking all that stuff off Joey when we get to school, she whines and cries the whole time.” The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “Amy wants me to sleep over at her house for her birthday, but Abu said no,” I whined, willing my mother to make my father change his mind. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Chuck Muckle instructed him to quit whining and take it like a man. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Gitney was crying on the floor, the whine pitched high. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z A high-pitched whine came from the nearby shore. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Dozing, listening to the whine of them around his head in the dark as they tried to find a way through the jacket, he thought, it was the way. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z She listened to the rattling of automatic gunfire and counted the rockets whining overhead as the house shook and flakes of plaster rained down on her from the ceiling. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z There were scores of buzzing steel saws biting into green wood with loud whines. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘Eurymachus, you whining coward. You never stood a chance with Penelope. I remember you blubbering and pleading for your life with Odysseus, blaming everything on me!’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The wind and the snow had scoured everything clean; there was the sound of snow crunching under Ishmael’s feet, the whine of the wind, and nothing else. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Small artillery fire whined around them, and grenades exploded, throwing plants and dirt into the air. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z The saw whined to a stop in his hand. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Ollie sits next to me, staring, whining every now and then. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z As if in answer, the room suddenly filled with a low, whining snarl, which gradually slid higher in pitch. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Maybe I even whine, from the supposed pain. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z A funnel of mosquitoes, like an inverted dunce cap, whined over her head. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The high whine of biodiesel engines firing live carried over the storm’s rush. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z “But it’s Amy’s house. They live across the street. You know them,” I said, trying not to whine. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z The deafening whine of the turbines made conversation out of the question. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z His tail was twixt his legs and he was staggering ’round and whining and looking like he waren’t seeing too good. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z He slept quietly all night; I wish I could say the same for Faro, who kept dreaming and whining in his sleep. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z As we walked away, Kutti gave a little whine, but he didn’t try to follow. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Under the house, the dogs yawn, whine in the heat. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z A bullet whined into Oshiro’s radio, ricocheted off, and plunged into his neck. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z But I took the opportunity to whine and complain. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Ash moving over the road and the sagging hands of blind wire strung from the blackened lightpoles whining thinly in the wind. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z The pitch of the metallic whine coming through the walls increased in intensity as each minute ticked on. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Provides an illusion of reality—puts together all their facts with a gluey whine of connectedness. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z “But I may change my mind if you do not leave off that whining and sniveling.” The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z The dog heeled, whining quietly to show that his feelings were hurt. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z He stood and whined and walked up and down. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z When I leave of an afternoon for Judd’s, Shiloh goes with me just so far, then he gets to whining and turns back. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z When her energy ebbed, and she started to whine, Babou turned around and took her hand. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Then one of them began to whine and plead, pawing at Julius’s arm. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z He whined for me to tuck in his blanket. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z The whine of the engine rises and we launch into the stratosphere. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Anyway, I'm exhausted from lifting rocks and whining about lifting rocks. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z The whine of the engine was earsplitting, and the static charge inside was making everything, including us, glow a neon blue. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z All through the operation the door leading out of the kitchen to a back room had shaken and rattled to the accompaniment of piteous whining. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z She could keep trusting Mom and Dad, and keep being my whining, chess-playing, crusading Charlemagne. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z A coyote whine was the only sound he made. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z “I want the story,” Oak whines, sounding confused. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z |
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