| 单词 | wince |
| 例句 | Other times, she winces and just changes the subject. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z But she winces every time Christopher and Zach have to fold themselves into the size of a bag of groceries to fit into the rear storage compartment. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z She winced as her movement panicked the bees and she felt another sting. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Suddenly, the familiar pangs of guilt hit me again, and I winced. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Moss used the armrest to give himself leverage and pushed himself to his feet, wincing as the pain laced through his left leg. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z On the track, while other riders flailed and winced and scratched their way around, the Iceman “sat chilly,” as loose as water, his legs and hands supple and still. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He grins, but then his scabbed lip cracks, and he winces and looks away. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I have such a sharp pain behind my left eye, I wince. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Here was the kitchen and the table—she winced as she stubbed her toe on one of its legs. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z His voice held its familiar thunder, but he pressed his hand against the side of his body, wincing as he spoke. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z And so Chess saw in stark detail that Mom was staring straight at him, her desperate wince full of not just anguish but hope—and maybe even faith as well—as she pleaded, “Kids, please.” The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Colonel Cathcart winced at the words “black eye” and, without any apparent premeditation, hurled his slender onyx-and- ivory cigarette holder down viciously on the wooden surface on his desk. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I wince at the sound of the wood against his skull. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z She splashed her hands with the dipper and winced, but somehow the pain felt right, good. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Several times I would covertly watch him frown and wince as he read, but he never again asked for any change in what he had originally said. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z The man winced, but just as quickly a pleased expression crossed his face. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z I winced, because Ray would be super insulted if Kyle’s dad took out any money. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z He paused his rolling and winced apologetically at me. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z I clapped my hands over my ears and winced, and Tarrypin moaned. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I say, pressing the rag with my fingers and wincing from the smell. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z He scooted farther down, wincing as the spiky durian rinds jabbed into his skin. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z They knelt down, and Sir Urre winced, and it was no good. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I winced, touching the stitching in my forehead again. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He had watched her rub on the salve and wince, and he had winced in sympathy. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z He winced and took her hands in his. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z The piercing look she had given him had made Fadi wince. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z He'd take a bite, and the rest of us would wince at the unnatural silence. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Even Dr. Thorn winced and growled when he saw it. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Lindsey saw me wince and touched the top of my knee, left her hand there for a second longer than it took to ask if I was okay. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z “In the first war, Olympus and Othrys were the two rival capitals of the world. Othrys was—” She winced and held her side. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Once Wielaf was panting and wincing on the floor of the upper level, Anya gathered up her bones and lifted him to standing. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z “But they’ve used you as a knife sharpener,” said Ron, wincing slightly as they passed a lamp and Neville’s injuries were thrown into even greater relief. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z At this the two men stirred and picked their way to the door and out, and sat down at the altar, looking around with wincing eyes as though the sword’s edge hovered still. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Though my touch made me wince, the pain banished the remaining dizziness. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z He’d be looking out the window, and wincing whenever Violet or I talked out loud. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I give her a big hug, trying not to wince when she rubs against my G-tube. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Nhamo stretched out, wincing as the marks of the lash met the floor. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Asha peeled off her fur mittens, wincing as she flexed her fingers. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Celaena almost fell out of her chair as she removed her feet from the table, and winced at the pain that shot through the wound on her leg. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He winces, as if to say Leave me out of it. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z She winced when he put two heaped spoons of sugar into his extremely milky coffee. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The boy winced but did not cry out. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Ben winced and, without another word, turned to walk away. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He let the moment at the cliff’s edge come to him again, wincing with the hurt of it but watching his father’s face closely. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z He sighed and eased the door open, wincing as it creaked loudly. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z She takes a sip of tea and winces, detecting a faint film of dishwashing liquid on this section of the rim, chiding herself for being careless about rinsing. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Marina threw her arms around Dobrynya then, and he winced against his injured side. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Jonas carefully washed his injured knees, wincing as he rubbed at the raw flesh. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z Burnham shifted his leg, winced, and waited for more news. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Sean winced at the creak of the metal frame dropping into place. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z She winced, then turned her eyes toward the class and said, “Now I want everyone to settle down. Take a deep breath, let it out slowly, and prepare to do some math drills.” Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I winced, shaking my head, and stomped back to the sofa. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Yossarian winced and closed his eyes so that he would not have to look at his brother John. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I wince inside but force my face to light up with gratitude. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z They were wincing as they dabbed essence of dittany onto their many injuries. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He holds nothing back, and I see Claire wince at some of the information. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Bargh winced at the memory and the strangeness of it all. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z I shift, and wince as something digs into my back. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z He opened the window, wincing at the sudden invasion of sunlight. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I drink it in one gulp, wincing as the bubbles burn my throat. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z I could see him wince with each click of the chains being tightened around his waist. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Harry saw Aunt Petunia wince slightly as specks of tea and drool flecked her clean floor. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Her body winced again and for some reason she started up, screaming, and screaming, and never wanting to stop screaming. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z "I was experimenting on chemical fertilizers," Theo replied, wincing as the doctor probed his shoulder for a glass shard. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Though Quin Veturius is seventy-seven years old, women blush when he looks them in the eye, and men wince when he deigns to shake their hands. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z His smile pulls at the piercings in his lips, making the holes they occupy wider, and I wince. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z For the briefest moment Maddie winced, but with a shake of her motionless hair, she said, “Sounds like someone who’s afraid of losing.” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z A fly settled on his wounded ear and he winced and shook his head. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Nat winced as her claws dug rapturously into his coarse homespun trousers. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z She pulled out the wooden bench, wincing at the loud scraping sound it made. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He stood there, twitching nervously, dead in the water, while my siblings and I winced and held our breath to keep from laughing. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I wince and try to focus on his calm face. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I looked down at Pita, who was clutching her ankle, wincing. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Then he winced in pain and clutched his lower back. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Jam clapped her hands to her ears, wincing, and Pet cleared its throat. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I wince as she gently touches the inflamed red skin, and she mumbles an apology at my reaction. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I wince, useless fury coiling in my belly. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z She winced when it stung but Johnny said that stinging meant curing. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Mark, still wincing from the pain, straightened out his legs, trying to see who had spoken the simple but effective command. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z This was an innocuous question but, unexpectedly, Bunny winced. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He bent down to rub at it, wincing as he did. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I wince at his handshake, wondering if my own will ever be as intimidating. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Ernie immediately winced and tensed, his hands closing into tight fists as Dr. Maris pushed the first tooth back into his gum, like a plug into a socket. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Archer pushed himself into a sitting position, wincing a little. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z She winced, taking on his language only to convince him. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Held her so tight that she winced, her shoulder still a sack of broken bone. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z “You said you needed a messenger,” Barry hissed into his cell phone, wincing when it brushed the gauze taped over his split cheek. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She winced as the log crumbled around her, sounding like an avalanche to her heightened senses. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z “It happened late last night,” she said, wincing. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z When I sit down, I wince, scrunching up my whole face. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z “It’s starting to hurt me,” Snowden cried out suddenly with a plaintive, urgent wince. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z He stood up and stretched his back, unable to keep himself from wincing. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z But once, I grabbed his side, cause he was shielding me from the ball—and he winced. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z He winced, tucking his head down to escape the noise, even as he jumped up from the bed. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z With a muffled grunt, I throw my whole body toward the grate, wincing at the pain lancing through my torso. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I obediently take a step forward and wince as I become aware of the pain behind my right knee. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z “I am come down to see your third strata,” he said, tottering and wincing. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Even today, as late as now, I have a tendency to wince when I remember that I brought a dinner suit up to Les Amis with me. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Charlie said, but he smiled, then winced and held the ice bag to his lip. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z The demigods winced, and a man’s voice boomed: “You should not have come home.” The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Out of the corner of my eye, I see Morgan wince. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z And every time she winced or flinched Tristran felt guilty and awkward, but he calmed himself by thinking of Victoria Forester's grey eyes. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Hazel had a flash of a memory—Jack’s mom standing in front of her on some long-ago summer day, gently putting peroxide on a badly skinned knee, wincing along with Hazel. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Mama took one look at the lifeless body and winced. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z And in this way, the years passed: a lonely workshop; solid, beautiful things; customers who praised his work but winced at the sight of his face. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z She caught the judge's arm and the grip of her athletic fingers made the old gentleman wince. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z She winced at her own awkwardness and pointed to the screen. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z She tried not to wince as his hairy, meaty fingers rubbed her pristine skin, and instead delicately inclined her head toward him. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “FUG!” shouted Colin, wincing, and he looked up and saw her round, brown eyes blinking away sweat as she worked. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z I reach for the top of the car and wince as I carefully lower myself to the seat. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z She winces and laughs and keeps embracing me. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I have shot it, but I tend to wince when I pull the trigger, and that throws my aim off. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z Anthony’s wincing, either for me or at me, I can’t really tell which. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Adjusting herself in the bed, she winced at the sunlight. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The branches tightened around my wrist, as proof of what they could do, and then they loosened enough so I could talk without wincing. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “You said you needed a messenger,” Barry hissed into his cell phone, wincing when it brushed the gauze taped over his split cheek. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The hare slapped his “injured” leg, winced, then laughed aloud. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z But I wince thinking of all the food meant for us, gobbled up by the Collective. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Grace could barely say their names without wincing. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She dipped each beheaded rooster in the water, then plucked it so savagely Herbie winced at each tear, at the sound of damp feathers popping from thick puckered skin. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Tyrion pulled off his steel gauntlet and let it fall to the ground, wincing at the pain that stabbed up his arm. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She hesitates, chews it for the longest time, winces as it goes down. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z The impact jolted up the length of her leg, making her wince. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z She tried to throw her arms around him, then winced as she remembered her busted ribs. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The warrior was stoic but couldn’t entirely hide his wince, as though the name caused him physical pain. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z From the corner of my eye, I see Tess wince as well. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z I drank the last of my coffee, wincing at the bitterness of it. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Ned pushed himself up higher, wincing as his leg trembled with pain. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Soft as the sounds were, they echoed off the stone so loudly that Jon winced with every blow, certain that the wildlings must hear them too. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z They saw her and winced and looked away. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z But even her lightest touch made me wince with pain. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Her body was swollen and distorted and he couldn’t look at her without wincing inwardly. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I winced, but how could I be upset that he would check on his real friends first? The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Against all my better judgment, I put my feet over his, waiting for him to wince at my weight. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Brer Fox slipped over the side of the raft with a wince, then grabbed the other rope that Ayanna tossed to him. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I reached up to rub at my face with my hands, and winced as the motion tugged sharply at the stitches all across my back. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Newcharlie winced, and I wondered if it was because of his hurt eye or what I was saying. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z When the boys saw me wince, they laughed. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z She winces as she breaks up some frozen corn kernels with the flat edge of a knife. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z He winced and even yowled once, but John let me clean him up because he had his mind on better things. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z When he grabbed the top bar instead, he balanced himself and winced. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Helmuth winces, doesn't want to think about the punishment that dust brings. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z I wince, half expecting the entire building to fall down if he pulls too hard. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z “Ivy, I think you need to go home,” Dr. Somerset finally said, then winced. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He winced, thinking of what had become of the building, a rickety thing to begin with. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Slowly, he opened his eyes and looked around the horizon, wincing again with the new movement. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I winced at the reminder that most of this was my fault. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Claire swung her bare feet to the floor and winced at the cold. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z They grit their teeth and wince when the monsters throw them against the mountain, but they always, always get back up, retie their red scarves and laugh. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z He laid his hand on Jethro’s shoulder, and his big fingers clutched so tightly that the boy winced. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z “Baubles,” said Ron confidently, when they reached the Fat Lady, who was looking rather paler than usual and winced at his loud voice. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z It took a conscious effort not to wince at the various twinges and aches. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Break into a Gringotts vault?” repeated the goblin, wincing a little as he shifted his position upon the bed. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z A splinter dug into his hand, but he wasn’t about to wince. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He winced as the nurse stuck the needle into him and blinked a few times to push back tears. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z “It is all true,” said the prince, with a wince of pain. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Below, in die galley, Tyrion was rinsing out his mouth with rum and water and wincing at the sting when Penny found him. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z As she took her first sip, an almost imperceptible wince crossed her face. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z He bathed his face in cool water, and winced and rinsed his mouth out, spitting red into the basin. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Claude’s nose was swollen and bruised, and he winced every time he tried to talk. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z My voice was angrier than I’d intended, but he didn’t even wince. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z For the briefest moment Maddie winced, but with a shake of her motionless hair, she said, “Sounds like someone who’s afraid of losing.” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Whenever a child within his reach took too large a mouthful of food, Dad’s knuckles would descend sharply on the top of the offender's head, with a thud that made Mother wince. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z Each time the name is uttered, he quietly winces. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Cas winced as she shifted her injured arm and was glad for the pain, because it was better to focus on that than on the ache growing in her heart. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z They left the glade at a hobble, the star leaning heavily on her crutch and on Tristran's arm, wincing at every step. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z I hold the rabbit foot so tight that I bet some distant, footless bunny must be wincing or shouting. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z I wince and drop my head into my hands, rubbing my temples. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z I hand Violet my camera and do as she suggests, wincing as I move my left arm. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z James started to shake his head, but winced. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Great-uncle Edisto extended a knobby hand to me and winced as he pulled me to my feet. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z When I reached the peak, I crept up the driveway, wincing each time a bit of gravel snapped beneath my tires. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I tell them I hardly notice the pain anymore, but Flavius still winces as he drapes a robe around me. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Her mouth went dry as Fedu’s fingers fettered her wrists, no different from the ropes that had once bound her hands, but she resisted the urge to wince. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Stumbling across the room to my CD player, I wince as markers jab my bare feet. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I wince and recoil—my lashes are still painful. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z He winced and tried to move away, but his arms and legs shoved only silken air. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z I laugh, and then wince, covering his hand to steady my rib cage. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z She winced as a low chuckle filled her ears, and when she took in the familiar smell of spicy cologne, her blood ran cold. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I winced as my mother softly pressed at each finger, which, believe me, did not feel good. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Pedalian was squeezing between two nearby tables, where students were wincing and crying out as he passed. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “What? What did you see?” demanded Ron, whenever he noticed Harry wince. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I wince in pain and grip the seat. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I wipe my face on my sleeve and wince. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z I wince at the pressure on my wound. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He struggled to raise himself from the ground, winced, and fell back again. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z I wince, remembering the conversation I had with my parents. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z He attempted to make a fist and winced. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z As for the boom, it had become a faraway blur, a kind of confused, powerful, contradictory dream that made some people chuckle and others wince in the retelling of it. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The grooms were walking around with their faces fixed in permanent winces. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Seven winced at the mention of rat beard. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Thomas winced in fear every time he heard something. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z “Absolutely nothing, sir I” Colonel Cathcart responded sprucely, wincing in extreme pain and gingerly rubbing the spot where Colonel Korn had just jabbed him again. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z When she tried to repeat them, she saw the nurse wince. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I was wincing at every word coming out of my mouth. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He threw back his head and laughed in the sun, then winced. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z The booming sound of his voice made Thomas wince; he shut his eyes again. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Harry winced as his squire toweled his feet. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I winced as he dressed the wound, but the ambrosia square helped. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z She watched their eyes slide again into an unfocused memory, the slight wince that shuddered under Bitter’s skin. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z “If your memory improves, I will expect—” Suddenly the Titan lord winced. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z He winced as one nurse started dabbing at his face. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z She was finally beginning to feel the sting of her stepmother’s slap across her cheek, and when she prodded at the corner of her lip with a careful tongue, she winced. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Van Eck winced slightly, but simply said, “Will you accompany me, Mister Brekker?” Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I feel her nails as her hand comes to rest against the back of my neck and wince. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I see a blue patchwork quilt under my head and wince as I tilt my head to see where the water sound is coming from. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z He twisted his head, wincing at the grate of sliding vertebrae. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z He felt around the edges of the barn, wincing at the splinters, searching for...for what? Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z He winced again and brought his hand to his throat as if to clear whatever was blocking his voice. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I wince at how I sound: like a typical bumbling male, denying wrongdoing to his woman. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z “A dozen births,” Nicasia says, which is wrong enough to make me wince. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I shook his hand, winced as he nearly crushed it, then grinned. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “It’s supposed to be really beautiful there,” I said, suddenly, then winced at how awkward it sounded. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Grace winced as her hand throbbed under the cold towels. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He winces while saying her name, and now I see why he's given me a pass on the newspaper mistake. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z A short while ago he had fallen from a horse onto his hands, and when he pushed himself up from the table Longstreet saw him wince. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I winced, remembering how old and decrepit my father looked. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Her elbow prods one of my sore muscles—I have more sore muscles than not-sore muscles, this morning— and I wince. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z She groaned, wincing as the drapes were thrown back to welcome the morning sun. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He winced when he spoke again in that husky voice, barely above a whisper. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Helene says this without a trace of irony, and I wince at the sheer idiocy of the idea. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z But I’d seen the way he winced and rubbed his wrists on damp days. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He limped inside, wincing, with a duffel bag hiked up on his shoulder. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Each stroke of the distant bell seemed to make her wince. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z Now there was a constant odor, and Brian took another look at the pilot, found him rubbing the shoulder and down the arm now, the left arm, letting go more gas and wincing. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z My flesh winced, in cowardice, from such a death. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z He winced and said savagely, “It’s the meat.” The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z She winced after saying it and stumbled a step backward, holding a hand up to her temple. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Jinx winced as Finn’s words hit their mark. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z She grabbed a burrito in her clawed feet, but before she could escape, the blind man swung his weed whacker and smacked her in the back so hard, Percy winced. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z The mate winced but didn’t pry any further. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He winced when the clerk banged the bell on the desk for Matt, even though Matt was standing right there, waiting to carry the guests’ bags. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z Percy winced as cinders sprayed from the river, curling around his face. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Getting the thorn out was not easy, for the foot had become so tender that Pipkin winced and pulled away even from Hazel’s tongue. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She winced again as someone stepped on the back of her feet. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z The boys winced at the bright light, but approached Mr. Flux slowly, still unfrozen. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z When he moves to take an inkpot from a satchel, I see him wince. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Celaena tried not to wince as she slid backward in the saddle. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I have to dig the stingers out of his tracker jacker lumps, which causes him to wince, but the minute I apply the leaves he sighs in relief. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z As they reached the barrier, Albus winced, but no collision came. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Her shrill voice—and her tiny feet beating on my skull—made me wince. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Thomas sat quietly in anticipation as Minho struggled to stand up, wincing with every move, his whole demeanor just screaming exhaustion. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I say, wincing at the question in my own voice. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Finn watched Joe’s face: His eye twitched, he winced, then the corner of his mouth moved just a little higher. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z At last, when Ess seemed calm, Jinny stepped out of the tide pool, wincing at the barnacles under her own feet. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z As he told his tale, from time to time a drop of bright red blood would patter against the marble floor, and Dany would wince. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Sorry,” he muttered, wincing at how stupid it sounded. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He winces, but doesn’t apologize for his change in tone. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z The nurse jabbed the needle in, and I winced, savoring the tiny hurt. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z At least Gay did not spice my portions and stopped wincing when I dumped steak sauce over every meat. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z She winced as his claws dug deeper, stabbing through her dress and poking holes in her skin. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z The boy followed, wincing, but he made it. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I hit my chin against the stone and wince. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I wince a little from the sourness of his breath, and then just say, "Hey." Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z She winced; her fingers were raw and bleeding from the ice. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z It’s sweet enough to make me wince, but I don’t mind. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Finn folded his arms across his chest, then winced as a bolt of pain rocketed around his torso. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z The next morning, I watched her wince as she spread a bright green herbal remedy on her face, which had been bruised to black, one eye swollen shut. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Mark winced as the hinges of the ramp squealed open, and he looked over at his proud partner. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z “I think that’s about right,” said Holly, wincing as Silver resumed licking. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Natalie winced and finished in a hurried mumble, “At least, there’s nothing wrong that she isn’t trying to fix.” The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z She gives an apologetic wince and says, “I have to report your unexcused tardiness.” The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He closed his eyes and breathed deeply, wincing a little as his ribs expanded. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z “True, but my brothers were going, and since you were sick and I didn’t have anything else to do . . .” I winced. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z When Auntie Fatmata raised her hand to strike my face, I didn’t wince. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Ayesha playfully punches him in the arm, but it was probably a bit harder than Soheil expected, and he winces a little. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Oliver stuck fingers in his ears and winced. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Dimple punched him in the ribs, lighter than she wanted to, but he still winced. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Dad didn’t wince when I poured rubbing alcohol on the wound. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Looking at it made me wince, but JoJo was done being embarrassed by it. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Each time he passed the mantel he winced, dreading the raised eyebrows of his guests as they viewed the flickering ceramic saints, the salt and pepper shakers designed to resemble Mary and Joseph. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z She winced as I unbuckled the vest and gently spread it open. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Earlier this morning, in the pitch black, I bathed and washed my hair in the wooden shack out back, crouching, shivering, wincing beneath buckets of frigid water. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He winced as he pulled out a chair and slowly sat next to Roberto. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Papá winced as he got up from the chair and shuffled back to his room. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z She was sitting on top of me, kneading into my chest with her claws like a cat, laughing when I winced in pain. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z She sat up too quickly and winced; she was not used to riding a horse all day, and her muscles were paying for it. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z The writer of the slogan We get the job done, not make excuses presumably did not anticipate how customers would wince at the bad coordination. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z Stella nods, a small gesture that makes her wince. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z I wince as soon as I’m done speaking. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I wince, sliding the card into an empty pocket in his communication book. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He winced at the sound of her voice, looking pained. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I laugh, but it turns into a wince. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z She returns her prosthetic arm to her stump, wincing at the momentary pinch of the magnetic fields that hold it tight. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Boobie jolted upright, as if he was wincing from the force of a shock. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I wince and he says to me, “Hurts, doesn’t it?” Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z She winced as I turned her head from side to side. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z The Ghost barely winces at the contents of his acorn. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z She applied another coating of termite mud, turned the boat over, and winced when she saw the damage caused by the spur of rock. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Before I could say no, not ever, unless you boil me in oil, he left the kitchen scratching his underarms and then—I winced—his butt. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he painfully stood up and winced when he put weight on the bad leg. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Play was stopped, and Qendrim was taken to the sideline wincing in pain. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Mr. Friedman jumps up to hug Jus, who winces a little from the pressure on his shoulder. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I did not know what, besides love and death, lay between him and that brother, but I knew that whenever I bespoke him something in him winced away as if I touched a wound. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z Naomi winced with each step back to the home economics cottage. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “And that’s when you were struck by the golf ball?” his father asked, wincing at the thought. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Red Jack winces as he shifts his weight from one foot to the other, hand holding his side. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I took one look at my bare feet and winced. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z She winces while she stirs her tea, as if holding the spoon pains her. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z As I leaned against his horse, he wiped more blood from my face, one hand firmly holding the top of my head so that I couldn’t wince away. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Celaena winced as a gust of icy wind blew back her hood and froze her ears. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I jog next to the car, wincing, then grit my teeth and grab the handle on the side. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Up he went, wincing at every splintered sound. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Mom sat back, although I saw her wince when I described tossing the drill into the creek. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Now and then he winces when he moves his arm. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z I wince, waiting for Cook or Izzi to come out and discover me. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z The Titan shifted and winced as if Small Bob was clawing his armpit. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He looked in Mrs. van D.’s mouth and found two teeth that made her wince with pain and utter incoherent cries every time he touched them. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z First she tossed her bundle of bones to the upper level, wincing at the dull clatter of bone against bone inside the cloth. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z The giant's hair went up faster than dry tinder, spreading down his head and across his body until the heat of the bonfire made Hazel wince. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “I can call Gran and she’ll pick you up,” Dad said, wincing at Mom’s barrage. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z TimeStar rose, wincing, rotating his right shoulder so it made cracking sounds. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He carefully turned his head, wincing, to look at me. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z A circle of light broke over Emily, who winced and shaded her eyes with one hand. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z It was hard now to stir, to face this mage-lad, this frail enemy, at the sight of whose staff Yevaud, the old dragon, winced. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z He winced when his hands touched the bedspread, and he slid off onto unsteady legs. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z He winced, thinking back to how he’d acted like a jerk. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z I winced away, tears suddenly filling my eyes at the startlingly increased pain. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z We could send out our science, of course, but just think of the wincing at this end when the polite comments arrive two hundred years from now. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He winced, as if remembering and I knew. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z She winced and darted a sidelong glance at him. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Slowly his eyes opened; he winced, turned his bloodstained, broken face to Taran, and studied him for a time as though without recognition. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z I walked toward the closed door, wincing every time a board creaked under my feet. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z She struggled to her feet, wincing as she did, clutching the wall. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Dad’s wince was barely visible, but it was enough to make Adam squeeze my hand and Henry and Willow exchange a look. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z My eyes burn, and it’s not artifice, unlike the wincing. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z She read it, then clutched Harry’s arm so tightly that he winced. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I drew a breath and winced at a tearing pain in my chest. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z It hurts to stretch out my hand, so I let myself wince and hunch over. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Charles took a long swallow, winced and nodded. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I winced but didn’t cry; my father had warned me that men and boys never cry, ever. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z I glanced at Papá, who winced as he napped on Trampita’s shoulder. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z I found I could not keep back my tears, and I blinked a few times and winced with the pain. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z His face is all wound up, and he winces as he gets up from the couch. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I try not to wince, my body still weak from last night. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z She rubs her eyes and winces out a brittle laugh. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He gingerly lowered himself into his seat, wincing as he settled, and began scratching himself all over. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z I winced, remembered my own attempts to write when I’d been home last. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z He twisted harder at the handcuffs and winced at the pain. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z He winces at the taste, but he’s working his yellow-bearded jaws until the leaf begins to break down. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z But mostly, she winces when reminded of her past. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z She winced, but when he tried to pull away, she clutched him tighter. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I carefully unwrapped the chain, then winced as I saw the damage underneath. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Then a memory surfaces—of Dad, that night in the kitchen, wincing as Mother slathers salve on his hands, which are red and blistering—and I know what he must have done. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Tom winced and I shivered at the immensity of her criminal charge. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Sheed winced from a sharp pain in his side, and his tummy felt like the time Grandma said he shouldn’t have eaten so many shrimp. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z The head strap rubbed against the bump, and I winced. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Ralph winced, turned his attention to another man, a man drawing a woman over to his stool. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Cyrus stumped over to him and grasped him by the arm so fiercely that he winced and tried to pull away. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Tobias drops to the floor, landing first on his feet and then tilting forward to his knees, wincing. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I winced to picture them sewing the coarse material under a coal-oil lamp with fingers stiffening from the day’s work. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z She winced as she rubbed it, but she stood her ground between Kerns and me. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Once Hazel skinned her knee jousting on scooters, and Jack’s mom cleaned it up, wincing the whole way. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Even writing out the she saids, the and them, made her wince, and she felt foolish, appearing to know about the emotions of an imaginary being. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z As though it had heard its own name, she felt that extra power twinge within her and winced. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He winced as the cuffs closed around his wrists and the officer began to walk him out of the room. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z He sat up taller, and winced when the pain hit his side. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z My teeth dig into my lower lip so hard I wince. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z “Please!” added Uncle Vernon, wincing slightly as though the word was sharp in his throat. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “He keeps wincing every once in a while — I think he has cramps,” I repeated. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z He moved it in every direction, his careful wince turning into a broad smile. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I shove my feet into shoes and sprint, wincing, behind Christina on the way to the train. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I winced and shouted, “Go easy, Miss P!” Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I resist the urge to wince at each of our loud footsteps. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z I use my good arm to prop myself up and wince. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Connor yelps and covers his eyes, blasting me in the ribs with his elbow, making me wince. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He winced, but then began to brush himself off. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z If I ignored the limp and the wincing with every other movement, she looked great. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z A little sharp wince of pain goes through me, as it did when I watched my brother cut his finger once on a piece of glass. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z She nods once, winces, and puts a mug of water into the microwave. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z “Owwww,” he said, wincing at the shift, and even moving his mouth to speak made his face hurt. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z She winced and swayed once she was on her feet. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Len stirs and winces in pain, but the fear I see in his shuddering chin is the hardest thing to watch. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z “Um, well...nobody,” he said, wincing a little as he met her gaze. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z These must be the customers, and I’m glad to have learned the term in advance so I won’t wince or gag in front of management. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I winced at the sight of the raw skin hanging from his shoulder. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Samuel winced and gripped the chair arm with his good hand. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Kelly winced as she dropped her orange tray onto the long table. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z Dunbar asked plaintively from the floor, wincing at the vibrating pains in his temples that his voice set up. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “Very funny,” Joe growled, patting his bloody lower lip, wincing with each pat. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Frankie winced, knowing that if Diana was in trouble, she wouldn’t be the only one who could hear Tad yelling and the two of them approaching. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Watney opened his eyes, then winced at the pain in his chest. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z With each swallow he winced, which in turn caused him agony around the missing muscles of his face. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z As soon as he touched her she seemed to wince and stiffen. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Sam winced at every blow, but Jon Snow watched the swordplay closely. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He closed his eyes as dust from above showered down on top of him, and he winced as something scraped his skin. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “No, dear,” he said, and winced at the sound of his voice, “they won’t allow robots at the visivox—but you can tell him all about it when you get home.” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z It hurt Nailer’s stitches and Nailer winced in the man’s grip, but he didn’t fight the embrace. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Turner caught sight of me, wincing at the sag of my stockings. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z She pulled the door closed, wincing at the noise, hoping no one had heard it, that no one would check. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Fully understanding the racial implications of Parsifal’s message and its pre-eminence in Nazi ideology, it is uncomfortable for us to hear Wagner’s sublime music without wincing. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z He winces a little as he pulls himself up. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z William winced as each book landed, as if each were a sleeping infant being dropped. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z He nodded, wincing at bit at the name like a remembered wound pinching at a nerve. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Ash knocked against the bench, wincing where it struck the backs of her knees. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z She gently lifted an edge and the corporal winced. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The catcher threw the ball back, and I winced at the pain in my wrist. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Chase winced as I daubed ointment on his raw cheek. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I look up at the comet and wince. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Jason tried to laugh, but it turned into a painful wince. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z My dad winces a little, like my words have struck him. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z When the doors burst open, light flooded in, and his friends winced. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z "I hear ya, kid," he said, wincing, stretching out his right leg, bending it, then straightening it. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z So Roger, wincing and gasping at the heat, got in and washed. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Frank patted Leo on the back so hard it made him wince. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “Anyway, I’m okay. I’m sorry. I’m on a quest—” He winced. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z I scrub my hands and feet clean, wincing as the tanroot sinks into the scrapes I picked up in the catacombs. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z We both wince as a fire truck races by with its lights flashing and sirens wailing. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Annabeth didn’t mean it to come out so harsh, but Percy winced. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z We drank and winced and waited for the lesson to begin. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z The young woman winced at the mention of the Russian. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z She picks up the fallen blossom and trims the stem, wincing. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The kid winces as she presses the gun harder against his forehead, a lot more terrified of her than he was of me. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Even through the stab and sting of the juniper needles, his wincing flesh was aware of her, unescapably real. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z I reach out to touch her hand and wince at the pain that shoots up my arm. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z I winced in pain and shouted a stream of profanity. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I winced and wished I could move Rufus out of his reach. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z We slipped in and out of wakefulness, wincing at the soreness in our muscles, and thirsting for more of that tart lemonade. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “He’s the star,” Sue Ellen announced and Ben winced with a small pain and an exquisite, consuming pleasure. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z She winced, for she had been so certain that today she would eat. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry, I didn’t hear that apology,” Brian says, whipping one so close to Fry’s head it makes me wince. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z “Lousy,” croaked Ron, wincing as he felt his injured arm. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He pushed himself up from his knees, winced, and reached out for the picket gate, not caring much whether he got blood on Mrs. Cobb’s grandfather’s work. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z The wool was rough, and she winced every time it scratched against her damaged skin. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He winced and shook his head, hoping now that no one was there. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I try not to wince as he presses the last pad just below my knee. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “Oh, tosh,” her grandmother said, leaning heavily on her staff and wincing again. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z But she immediately winced, shaking me off, saying, “Oh, no, no. I despise that stuff. It tastes like rotten vodka. Just some water for now.” Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I pulled it out as fast as I could, wincing as the sudden pressure drop dizzied me and made the wound in my side scream in agony. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z He winced, his fingers opening and closing helplessly. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z It's gone in a moment, but after years of rejecting her Light & Lovely skin-bleaching cream, I know what makes her wince. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I’d wince and watch, tempted to step in, but always stopping short, always held back by something. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Cas unfastened the sling from around her neck and winced as she slid her injured arm through the opening. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I winced a smile, thinking of my long ride back from Monday’s house. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I can see Shiloh wince and pull back on his leg where it hurts. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged and winced at the pain again. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z I smell smoke twice, wince when glass shatters on the floor, and listen in on the other phone to his conversation with the turkey hotline lady. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z “There’s a ‘best part’?” the Crown Prince said, face caught between a wince and a smile. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He winced when she told of the attack by the bird. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I wince as my G-tube rubs up against them, but I hold on tight, not wanting them to let go. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I slowly pulled off the sleeve of my coat, biting back the wince. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I winced, sure the planks would tear her skin. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z Sticky winced and put his shoes back on. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z The little boy winces and tries to regain his footing as he’s dragged around the corner of the inn, into the yard. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z He winced and leaned against the wall, shaking with chills. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Maya knew she was hungover by the way she winced against the sunlight, the way her shoulders seemed pulled too tight against her robe. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She smiles a little and puts her hand up to the back of her own head and winces. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z She pinched her ear and winced at the pain. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Thomas winced; Frypan had gone too far with that recommendation, almost invalidating his well-stated opinion of the whole mess. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He barely winces, then shakes his hands twice in the air and winks at me. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “You know, you wouldn’t say a word at first. Your eyes were dancing around the shop, looking at all the others gettin’ their hair done, wincing if people laughed too loud. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Several grimy portraits had been scrubbed, much to the displeasure of their subjects, who sat huddled in their frames muttering darkly and wincing as they felt their raw pink faces. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z He winces, but by now the other Dauntless traitors have come forward to help. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z This time, I can’t help but wince as Mama’s gaze cuts into me, sharp as a blade. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z She catches her swollen foot on the edge of the ramp and winces. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z Justyce winces as one of the huge guys—burly, blond, looks like his name could be Lars—bumps his bad arm. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Pumping my arms, I run alongside the last car until I can grab the handle and swing myself in, wincing as pain darts through my sore body. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Finally he pulled his foot free and unlaced his boot, wincing at each motion. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The Humbug winced and Milo looked terribly concerned. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z Ophie balanced the tea tray, wincing every time the dishes rattled the least little bit. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z I winced as one front wheel scraped the wall, tearing out some bricks before I was able to steer in the other direction. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z He almost winced at the sound of his own voice. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z She winces a bit with the term double dates. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z When it fell on Pax’s eyes, he winced but he didn’t move. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I wince, then shake my head and stop talking, letting my hands wheel in circles as if they can convey my meaning. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She winced as she wiped her split lip. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z I winced as I saw Mo frowning at me. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z I’d winced at the pay cut, but on some visceral level I was just intrigued. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z His fist strikes the trainer’s arm pads so powerfully that the trainer winces at the impact. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The fox winced in pain and said through his teeth, “Please, Roz, pull them out faster. This is agony!” The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z They cut through the air, and the sound they made was halfway between a wince and a whistle. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Lupin helped him to his feet; Ron put his weight gingerly on the leg and didn’t wince. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He patted my shoulder gently, more like he rested his hand there, but I winced anyway. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Andrew had rolled out of reach and tried to stand up, making the most of the blows Malcolm had landed, wincing, limping, touching his face with delicate fingers. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Hazel put her hand to her face and winced. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Having stripped off my sock, my mother’s fingers probe the bones in my left heel and I wince. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z I wince as the cries peak and fall, and the onlookers cheer at their crescendos. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I wince—my arm still burns from the scratches I’d gotten, while my back aches from when the blast had tossed me off my feet. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Celaena tried not to wince at the pain that shot through her shoulder and leg as she awoke. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z With a thump, she dropped to the ground, wincing in pain, then scurried to hide her nakedness behind a bush. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z He closed his eyes and tried not to wince as she pressed hard against the cut. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z I close my eyes and wince, thinking about the return to Jankburg, and I sink to the bottom, below the layer of bubbles Aunt Heidi put in. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z She coughs, her face wincing in pain from the effort. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Bacchus winced and pressed his hands to his temples. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Mr. Castle smiled and winced at the same time. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z “The university?” said the bald man, still wincing with pain. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Hawkbit winced in an exaggerated manner and backed away. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I popped the next one in before I lost the nerve, and winced as it clawed its way down my throat. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Marshall winced in acknowledgment of his error, and leaned toward the twins. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I was wincing because the handcuffs were beginning to hurt my wrists, but I was also sincerely fearful about what was going to happen next. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z He got on his hands and knees, wincing from the beating he just took, and followed his friend. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He winces and hunches his shoulders, preparing for a second strike. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z I wipe my face on my sleeve and wince. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z He winced at my words, but the haunted look didn’t leave his eyes. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Plus, he’s got a whole tape all to himself… I wince. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z He winced when Thyon jabbed in his needle, and winced again, because the alchemist missed the spirit vein and hit a blood vessel instead. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Nailer bent and ran his hand through another tide pool, wincing a little at the movement but still feeling better than he had in days. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Ekon winced as the first drizzles of rain pelted his bare arms, slicking his sandals so that every step was harder and harder. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He clapped Dad on the shoulder, which made Dad wince. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z We wince, our eyes become tense, our hands are ready to vault over the side of the lorry into the ditch by the road. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z "It was my idea," says Peeta, wincing as he pulls spikes of pottery from his palms. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z The man with inky hands did too, swallowing hard and wincing at the pain in his throat. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z “She dreamed it,” I say, wincing that these words are no better. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z Dad stayed with me and winced with my every scream as they tried again and again. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z She put her arms around him and he gritted his teeth to keep from wincing with pain. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z When it was half open, he winced in pain and lost his grip on the door for a second. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Rawiya raised a hand in greeting, her eyes shut as she winced in pain. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Fine,” he told Natalie, biting off the word in a way that made her wince. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z The movement hurts my ribs, and I wince. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Somebody screamed behind me, and I winced but didn’t stop. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z She staggered down the hill—downward, ever downward—wincing with every step, letting him support her. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z We winced and turned into mummies, staring vacantly, insulating ourselves against further insults. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z They stumbled over the frozen ground, Hunt wincing from gout, cursing, disbelieving; Olmsted, his teeth inflamed, his night an ordeal of wakefulness, limping from his long-ago carriage accident. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z He opened it, took a swig, winced, half coughed, and sat down on the couch with the milk between his legs. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Papá slowly slid into the passenger’s seat, wincing and holding on to Roberto’s muscular arms. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z I wince at the dent this makes in my funds, then check my backpack to make sure both items are properly stored. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Yanking the laces tight made me wince in pain; for the past two weeks the condition of my cracked, bleeding fingertips had been steadily deteriorating in the cold air. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z The little ape sat down tiredly in the dirt and lowered his arms, wincing as his sore muscles relaxed. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z She tried to nod and winced with pain. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z A man stepped menacingly from the corner brandishing a long pole, and Kit winced as two sharp raps descended on each luckless head. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z I wince as the hot, dry air enters my nostrils. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I regarded him with impassivity, I believe; for he wished me to be sorrowful, to wince at some degradation; but I was aware of no sentiment of horror. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Powell’s eyes swept the jagged glitter of Mercury to the horizon and winced at the gorgeous brilliance. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z He put one hand up and rubbed his cheek, and then he winced. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z He knew it was coming, but Alex still winced as Nunu sang out her favorite line, just like she did every single solitary stupid night. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z He laughed and then winced at the volume of his own chuckle. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z I must have winced at the word “normal,” because he went quiet. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He wouldn’t touch anything I’d touched, whether it was a doorknob or a faucet, and he winced whenever I blew my nose. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I stuff the stapled sheets deeper inside my book bag, wincing as the papers crumple. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z It unfolds with a noisy creak, and I wince, but I don’t think either of them heard it. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z When I look toward the Girl, I see her wince at the sight of me and turn her eyes to the ground. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z When Piper described their duel on the highway, Jason winced. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Between his ugly mind and rancid hygiene, she hadn't made contact with him since that second night, but only passed him by with wincing revulsion. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z A stab of renewed pain lanced through one side of his body like fire without warning, and he winced. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I slipped from under his arm, laughing to keep from wincing. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Too quickly, though, because my hip slams into the corner of the table in the middle of the room, and I have to stop, wincing. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z But after he pours, he hesitates, gripping the counter and closing his eyes, wincing a bit. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z But the thought of Dr. Cable made her wince. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z I wince and gaze at it in confusion. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z Pong winced as if someone had punched him in the chest. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Dimple heard the wobble in her voice and tried not to wince. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He winced as he ducked out of the way. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Nan yelled and motioned to a toppled chair and a pile of pink fabric, winced, and grabbed her ribs. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z I sat there in the darkness of my hideout, wincing and waiting for the detonation. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He scootched up, wincing a bit when he bent his stiff leg, and crawled to where the hatchet lay. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z But when she stood up again and put weight on it, I caught her wincing. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z His cheek earned him a few extra jabs with the Sensor, and he was still wincing as they stepped out into the wind and sleet. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Sheryl takes a step but then winces and lowers herself to the ground. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z I grab my foot, wincing, and consider kicking her in the shins. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Nailer reached for the metal that had almost cut him down and winced as his stitches pulled. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z |
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