| 单词 | adjust |
| 例句 | But that part of him which always made him at least outwardly adjusted to what was expected of him made him now keep what his body wanted out of full consciousness. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z With the tip of her finger, she moves a strand of gray hair back into place, and adjusts her glasses. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z After a few moments, her eyes adjusted to the dimness. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z “Hello,” the boy said, adjusting his spectacles, “is this where I’m supposed to wait?” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z And there was a power there which Bull Connor couldn’t adjust to; and so we ended up transforming Bull into a steer, and we won our struggle in Birmingham. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Uncle Jet, meanwhile, adjusted the tilt so that the posts were upright and then packed the sands at the base. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z You saw them as your eyes adjusted themselves to the half-light. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z Katherine adjusts her gloves and ducks her head in respectful acknowledgment to a young fellow that can’t seem to stop staring at her. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z The meet was in Glasgow, Scotland, this time, and we got there a week early to allow our bodies to adjust to the time difference. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Mother righted and steadied herself, smoothing her skirt and adjusting her hat. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Nevertheless, the northern European tradition of work, play, and food right through the day, made it impossible for them to adjust themselves wholly to this new rhythm. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Her friend the able seaman was nearby, and he paused as he adjusted the canvas cover of the forward hatch to look out at the little girl’s daemon skimming and leaping with the dolphins. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z “Even in fourth grade, middle-class children appeared to be acting on their own behalf to gain advantages. They made special requests of teachers and doctors to adjust procedures to accommodate their desires.” Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z She went to the mirror to adjust her hijab, brushed her teeth, and left the house. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Of course, since Morrie only wore soft cotton shirts that hung loosely on his ever-shrinking frame, the microphone sagged and flopped, and I had to reach over and adjust it frequently. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He adjusted a lever and the thin jangle of mechanical music began. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Mrs. Glass adjusted her sitting position with a little evasive shift to the right. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z Some said it was tragic that he grew up so fast, but Wallace adjusted well. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Despereaux’s eyes had, by this point, adjusted quite well to the darkness, though it would have been better if they had not, for the things he saw made him shiver and shake. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z “Mr. Poe told me,” Count Olaf said, “that you appeared to be having some difficulty adjusting to the life I have so graciously provided for you. I’m very sorry to hear that.” The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z Headmaster, however, adjusted the order, taking Neel by the arm and pulling him to the back. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z “Well, didn’t you skip ahead a grade this year? That’s a lot for a student to adjust to. And no school year is ever perfect. No person is ever perfect.” Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z The frame shakes as he adjusts the lens, and after it steadies he walks backward, still peering my way. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z She adjusted a flower cage on its pedestal. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z His eyes hadn’t fully adjusted to the darkness, but he knew his mother’s eyes were full of sadness. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Oh, yes, very much,” she replied politely, like a child at a patty, unlocking her tense fingers to adjust her palla. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z She tempered the voice as her eyes adjusted to the darkness and settled on a bed at the end of the line. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Our eyes begin to adjust to the dim afterglow of twilight lingering in the western windows. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z One of them was holding a censer, and the priest was leaning toward him, adjusting the length of its silver chain. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z I take its place on the lounge chair and adjust the metal bracing until I’m lying flat on my back. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He adjusted his pants, running his right hand flat along the inside of his waistband so that it sat properly on his equator. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z In our lessons, Du Barry said our bodies all adjusted differently to using the arcana. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Looks as though she stood on the chair, adjusted the rope round her neck and kicked away the chair. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z But for those who crossed the border without inspection, adjusting status is almost impossible due to their illegal entry. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z By the time she had reached eighty-seven, the room had begun to lighten as her eyes adjusted to the blackness. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He adjusted his top hat and looked out the window; his hands moved in circles to explain better, but no words came out. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Around him, crews adjusted lights and cameras, setting up for the president’s final broadcast. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Mr. Tompkin looked up over the top of his book, adjusted his toothpick, and said, “Try breathing through your mouth.” When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z She hurries over to the radio and adjusts the dial. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “Well, find out when the expression was thought up, and then adjust for inflation.” Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z I walk out, shaking off the extra water, and adjust my scarf tight around my head so it won’t fall off again. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z “The science fair results will be officially adjusted,” Dr. Throckmorton continues. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z It came as an unspeakable relief to see that my clothes were undisturbed, but that respite lasted only as long as it took for my eyes to adjust to the darkness. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z “Yes!” says Tim, snapping back, adjusting his top hat, and flicking out his coattails. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z John Glenn adjusted the capsule to the correct reentry position and prepared himself for the worst. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z “And therefore”—she adjusted the ears so that they fit exactly right—“I’m wearing them.” Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z Given time — time not in years but in millennia — life adjusts, and a balance has been reached. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z I adjust the settings on my profile so I’ll only be visible to anyone between the ages of sixteen and eighteen; older men and women can no longer hit on me. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z He gets the claw going and surveys the case from all angles—crouches, tiptoes, shifts left, shifts right, adjusts the claw, rinse and repeat—and hits the button. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z Inside, my eyes take a moment to adjust to the dimness. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Chip adjusted the rubber band holding his hair in place. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Now he adjusted the pillows behind his back and opened his computer to his secret file. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z He adjusted his legs so that his backpack lay snug between his knees. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Sitting next to me on the plane, she kept batting her white-rabbit eyelashes and adjusting her bright pink hairband, trying to get me to notice she had secretly painted her fingernails bubble-gum pink to match. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z It was heavier, and she hadn’t adjusted her technique to the weight yet, so it struck the very edge of the target and tumbled to the sand. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z They swung around and above, the tern dæmon keeping close like a child to its mother, and watched the steersman adjust the course slightly as the foghorn boomed again. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z It did not occur to him that he was really concerned about his own suffering, since the dog had adjusted himself to frailty and old age. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z I adjusted the heavy knapsack and looked back at the woman with her rifle and her well full of water. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Their floe was soon dirty with blubber soot, dog droppings, sealskins, penguin heads, and other garbage, but the men all adjusted to a new set of standards without complaint. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z She squeezes my shoulder as I adjust my belt. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Charmion was reaching with a shaking hand to adjust Cleopatra’s crown. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z She adjusts the thin-framed glasses that are forever drifting down her nose. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Mrs. Hameed adjusts the blue fabric of her hijab and pulls papers out of a binder. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z “Toxic shock,” Farmer said, correcting the house staff’s diagnosis, and quickly adjusted the man’s medication. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z I hoist myself onto the picnic table and lie down, and as my eyes adjust to the bright four o’clock sky, I squint a little and look for planes. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z Scipio now pushed this curtain aside, adjusting his mask one last time and clearing his throat nervously. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Instead she had grabbed the radio and frantically worked to adjust it so we could hear what was going on. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I took the backs of her thighs in my hands, adjusting her legs around my waist. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z When her senses had adjusted, Mrs. Coulter looked around, alive with curiosity. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “I see you are adjusting quite well to the floor.” It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z As her eyes slowly adjusted, she could see women—dozens of them—lying on the floor, huddled against the walls, curled into balls. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He wore brand-new hornrimmed glasses and he adjusted them at the corners after each swallow. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “Finally, a good question,” Blessington said, adjusting his tie and buttoning up his blazer. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z Inside, after adjusting to the diminished light, they stare at a desk with an inkwell at its top, a soot-stained fireplace, a washtub, a short, narrow bed. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z They were all outfitted with showy uniforms that looked like costumes from an operetta, but he was unable to make them wear shoes, because they were accustomed to going barefoot and could not adjust. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He buttoned his fly slowly and adjusted his black alpaca sleeve guards and squared his green eyeshade. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The backstage lighting was dim, and George’s eyes blinked to adjust. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z These agents were still learning scientific sleuthing, still adjusting to completing their reports on a typewriter. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Ned adjusted the flame and shined it in Jinx’s squinting eyes. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z When he reached the place where the river turned he adjusted the rifle strapped-to his back and dropped to his haunches. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z I adjust my grip on my sickles and roll my shoulders. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Then she would tell the doctor when he made his rounds what needed adjusting or things like that. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z I plucked at the strings with my toes for a second and adjusted one of them. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “Hello, Princess Laney,” Benny said as Laney adjusted the crown on her head. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She tells me we’ll have walkie-talkies so that she’ll be able to communicate with me in the light booth if anything needs to be adjusted—because, she says casually, I’ll also be running sound. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z I adjusted my backpack, pulled the straps tighter against me. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Mr. Larson adjusted his reading glasses and took the pages over by the windows where the light was better. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z I had just had a little problem and freaked out and needed some time to adjust. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z Before I drove the tractor over to the cornfield I adjusted the blade on the mower to cut a half inch above dirt level. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z My eyes adjust quickly to the dim light, and I see the source of the hum. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z He’s cautious, always observing and adjusting his behavior to the situation. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Taylor adjusted the bandolier so that it fell perfectly across her chest like a winners sash. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Mrs. Levy was adjusting a coiffed black wig over the old woman’s thin hair. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well,” said Jon, “sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. Let’s give her a few more days. She seems to have adjusted.” Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z It takes a few seconds for my eyes to adjust to the darkness of the well, then slowly, thirty feet below, I make out the shape of human figures floating on top of the water. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Marlena is at the mirror adjusting her costume, and I’m trying not to stare. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I tore it off the nail and adjusted the paper to read it in the dimming light. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z “Too bad,” Lola said as she gathered her sketch pad and adjusted her skirt. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z We exited the freeway, were heading along Highway 6, cutting through the wetlands park, when Faith reached up to adjust the rearview and looked into the back. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “Sometimes you have to learn to adjust your expectations to survive.” We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Lava-lamp color splotches spun in the darkness around her and gradually faded as her eyes adjusted to the dark. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z He wiped the drool off her face and adjusted her glasses, which had fallen to one side. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z Feeling his arms around her and instinctively adjusting herself to his rhythm, Katie knew that he was the man she wanted. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I adjust my head so that I’m looking straight up at the paper, the way you must have. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z Nikki never fully adjusted to the new social and academic environment; she attended three different high schools in four years. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z He shook his head as he adjusted the lapel on his black tunic. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The boy slung the strap over his neck and put them to his eyes and adjusted the wheel. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Some of the huts had slats that could be adjusted to let the light in. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z She adjusted her dagger, and for a moment Piper thought about her own blade, Katoptris, which was now locked in her hope chest in her cabin. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z As my eyes adjust, I see the buildings on the square have been hung with banners that help cover up their neglected state. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Emery follows Francis to the counter and pays the bill, and when we step back out into the real world, I feel my eyes struggling to adjust. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Men adjust themselves to their land; they create their own laws of being; their notions of right and wrong. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z As her eyes adjusted to the light, Amari cast her eyes for the first time upon the ocean. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Alarm coursed through her as her head spun, sending her into absolute darkness for a moment, but her heartbeat steadied as her eyes adjusted. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z After a few minutes he dropped the gun and began to adjust the sails. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z I wondered how he would adjust if Mother were forever cutting his food for him; if he could live a happy life if he wasn’t able to grasp a hammer. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “I think Ivy’s having a harder time adjusting to the boys than we thought.” Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z There was a small movement as everyone tried to adjust. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Inside it’s quiet and heavy and dark, and my eyes take a moment to adjust. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He’d already found a plastic box of butane lighters and he lit the lamp with one of them and adjusted the flame and hung it back up. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z In real life, I reach up to adjust my earphones. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Generously and supportively, she adjusted her schedule and cut back on other commitments to accommodate mine. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Lyra had to adjust to her new sense of her own story, and that couldn’t be done in a day. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z When you adjust to the lights, you can see the other side in the distance just as the sound of the radio fades to nothing because the waves just can’t reach. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z I knock on his door, hear his voice, adjust my face, go in. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z She sits at my head, keeping an eye on all my vitals, adjusting the amounts of the fluids and gases and drugs they’re giving me. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “I see that. But remember when we talked to Mr. Skerritt? We agreed you’d try to adjust to sounds, to learn music.” Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z “You need to adjust your attitude,” Ms. Weber says. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z He held his hot tea to his lips, and patted delicately at his beard, his fingers slowly adjusting the symmetry after his nap. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z The children couldn’t see this right away—it took a moment for their eyes to adjust to the brilliant sunlight. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z After adjusting his wooden leg to make himself comfortable, he leaned back against White’s fence to enjoy the night. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z I blink several times as my eyes try to adjust. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Miss Alice leaned forward into the trolley aisle, causing a man to adjust slightly to give her the space, and shook her head. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z She slides out of the castle, smooths her white sweater-dress over her leggings, and adjusts her headband. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z As soon as her eyes had adjusted to the light, Lyra saw why. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z My mother helped me adjust, fluffing the pillow behind my head and pulling the sheet over me, up to my chin, which was way too far. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He was having a pretty easy time adjusting at school, which made sense considering he looked like...that. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z For several minutes I remained there, holding my head and letting my mind adjust to these new and strange surroundings. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z He kept adjusting the knobs, but I don’t think he knew what he was doing. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Ben adjusts and makes a circle overlapping the circles for New Yorkers and Americans. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z I once told you that, after years of being adored, it was hard for me to adjust to the harsh reality of grown-ups and rebukes. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Without the comfort of Room 203, they had to adjust to new environments and their newfound freedom. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z At one of these ends there was an enormous camera on wheels, and a whole army of Oompa-Loompas was clustering around it, oiling its joints and adjusting its knobs and polishing its great glass lens. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z As the unsuspecting prey went around the end, still adjusting to the slightly surreal notion of practicing football indoors on a basketball court at seven-twenty in the morning, Ivory just smacked him. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He adjusted his pace to match the roaches and soon found a comfortable rhythm. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Watch stood up and adjusted his suspenders. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z The number has grown more than 400 percent since 1980, after adjusting for inflation, while the total number of households has grown only 27 percent. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z Some of the elements of this environment created hazards to which life had to adjust or perish. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Mr. Lewis adjusts his clothes and runs a hand over his Afro. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z When she did, he adjusted his wrap, nodded to his shipmates, and sauntered across the deck to pay his respects. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “I don’t know, Mitch,” Morrie muses, adjusting his glasses as he reads, “with work like this, we may have to get you back here for grad school.” Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Most boards gave a little as they adjusted to a rider’s weight, bouncing like a diving board, but this one was absolutely firm. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He crossed the bank lobby, adjusting his tie. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “Pastor and the elders board had to adjust the budget in order to pay for repairs, so they let me go.” On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I adjusted the flame under the steam generator and changed the nylon stockings August used to filter the honey in the settling tank. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “Keep looking. It’s a special telescope so it might take your eyes a few seconds to adjust.” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z She married young, threw herself into motherhood, and had to adjust to a new culture and language when she moved to America. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z He fluffs his hair and adjusts his thick black glasses. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z He said because I’d be entering his school as a senior, I might not be able to adjust. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I remembered Paul, squatting in front of me as I stood on the bottom step, patting my shoulders, trying to adjust the seam so it didn’t fall forward over my arm. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He adjusted the glasses so they were slightly askew on his nose. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z And once they got there, they had to introduce the bonobos, make sure they were adjusting, and make their way back. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z When she heard huge, her mind tried to adjust—okay, perhaps it was like the Galapagos tortoise she’d seen in the zoo once, with a shell big enough to ride on. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Jule took a day or two to adjust but soon found herself comfortable. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z After a while, I find my eyes adjusting to the darkness, and in the gray light we start walking in different directions at different speeds. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z She wiped her hands on her dress and adjusted her hair bun. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Litdefinger took a moment to adjust the drape of his cape, but lyrion had seen the flash of hunger in those sly cat's eyes. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z She gazes upon his bent back with flattened ears and then seems to adjust her attitude, swinging her trunk and investigating the ground in front of her. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Tialys did the same with his, easing the straps around the insect’s body, tightening, adjusting. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Once our eyes adjusted we could make out lighter rectangles of grey on the far extremes of the space. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z My eyes are still adjusting, but from what I can see, there is a network of passageways worming below the palace. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Tee adjusted an invisible pair of glasses and stuck out her front teeth. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z It takes me a moment for my vision to adjust. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Most of them were southerners; for them, there was no need to adjust to living conditions that they had known all their lives. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Most of them barely glance at us, but eventually, an old man shuffles up, adjusts his dusty white turban, and leans on his cane. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z In attempting to incorporate the uncertainty principle into general relativity, one has only two quantities that can be adjusted: the strength of gravity and the value of the cosmological constant. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z She would help these six people get adjusted to life in St. Catharines, and then in a few more months she would go back to Maryland to help another group of slaves escape. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z The guy rocked left to right and adjusted the hat on his head, and his crotch. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z "Can we talk about—" I cut myself off while Mina stops to adjust Regina's blankets, and start talking again once we’re moving. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Rose appears in the doorway of her bedroom, adjusting the half-veil of her hat. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z I decided on the L-shape, stood back, adjusted the angle, and then went to get the sheets out of the bathroom closet. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z And yes, adjusting to this country has been a roller coaster.” A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z If I say no, maybe he’ll adjust the telescope again and we can stay like this a minute longer. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z She said something to Sister Pat, who nodded and adjusted the microphone down to Fern’s mouth. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z He closed his eyes with a peaceful look, then asked me to adjust the pillows behind his head. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Dimple shook her head and adjusted her messenger bag. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Beth glances past me as I try to adjust to this new feeling. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z I hadn’t yet adjusted to the time zone. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Patching tires and adjusting the bike’s brakes with a coat hanger became important parts of her mechanical repertoire. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Coach adjusted the rearview mirror so he could see my mother in the back. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Strong fingers covered with liver spots adjusted the glasses. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Eating was still skimpy, but I had now adjusted myself to the starch, lard, and greens diet. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z They had demonstrated remarkable success in moving into and adjusting to various habitats, but they did so without drastically changing those habitats. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z “All that means is they’re going to have to adjust it, try something else.” A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z As our eyes adjusted, we caught the dull gleam of theirs staring back at us—dozens and dozens of them. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Your future will depend on how you decide to adjust to the winds of change around you. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z She adjusts her glasses and asks, “All finished reshelving in the nonfiction section?” The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Just me coming into their bedroom to adjust the pillows to help him get comfortable or me waking him up every four hours so he takes his pain meds. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z The men rolled the legs of their taffeta pants, women adjusted their wrappers, and the children stared at us, their hands inside their pockets or in their runny noses. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Rashid shook his head, adjusted the bag on his shoulder, and walked across the grass that crunched under his feet. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I frown, my eyes adjusting slowly to the shadows around the room. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z A middle-aged man adjusted his tie as he stepped inside. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z “It records my distance and speed, and I can adjust it for degree of difficulty.” A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z Kathy adjusted her hijab in the front window, tucking in stray hairs—it was a nervous habit—while watching Zeitoun leave the driveway in a swirling grey cloud. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z The light was so dim that at first she could barely see the images, but as her eyes adjusted, the swirling lines and figures seemed to jump out from the wall. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z She stood by the door, partly screened by the font, waiting for her eyes and ears to adjust. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Every minute lets me know that something might be happening that I need to adjust or add to. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z “We grow up and older. We need to respect how things change and adjust.” Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z She balances Jasmin on her hip, nervously adjusting her daughter’s party hat. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Rishi smoothed his hair back, adjusted his shirt collar, and started forward. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z You couldn't lift a three-ton vehicle unless you adjusted gravity, and how could you survive piling through a building unless you were able to manipulate energy? City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z In bed, Celia adjusts her breasts so she can sleep comfortably on her stomach. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He got up, adjusted his clothing, and picked up his pouch. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Albert LaPautre drew on the pipe and frowned, tamping and adjusting the tobacco burning in the bowl. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z This time when the door opens wide, and my eyes finally adjust to the too-bright light, there are three rough-looking fellows holding shotguns. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Albert was adjusting various items on a lace-covered table, including a china teapot, a delicate teacup, a pair of green earrings, and a fan. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z He adjusted his glasses and handed it to Dill. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z “Oh, I’m a tell it,” he said, adjusting the microphone. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Then I adjusted my eyes to see my own reflection, my own face. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z At the flag, I smiled and saluted the judges, adjusted my starting position, and took off sprinting down the runway. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z He watched Mrs. Sen adjust the driver’s seat, the rearview mirror, the sunglasses on top of her head. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z I don’t want to adjust to this new future. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z She adjusted, became a quieter more subdued person. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z As his eyes adjust, he can discern the shadow of a tree. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I go in the barn where, after my eyes have adjusted to the dim light, I see a tall girl with bangs and shoulder- length soft brown hair crouched over a pig. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I could almost make out his eyes now that mine had adjusted to the dark. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z He adjusted the drape of his long sable cloak. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “Are you adjusting to your life here?” the woman asked kindly. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z She adjusts her cannula nervously as her dad hands her a microphone, before she turns to the crowd and speaks. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z There they halted and adjusted the straps of their packs. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z She knew Thorn was right and that she had to adjust her attitude unless she wanted to stay a Forever Witchling: witches who never formed a coven. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z "You're supposed to be unhappy and confused. It means you're normal, well adjusted. This is just going to make it worse, I guarantee it!" How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z “Girl, hush,” her mother said, adjusting the mask’s elastic around her ears. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Then, as our eyes adjust, it becomes visible to her. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z The glow was enough to read by, once my eyes adjusted to it. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z We adjust our chairs in front of the computer. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z “It’s not perfect, but we do the best we can,” said Mother, adjusting our clothes and hair. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Then I let my eyes adjust to the shadows before searching for my grandmother. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z He adjusts his stance until his feet are planted wide, bows his head so that his hair obscures his face, and holds the microphone up in the air in one hand—classic rock star pose. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z “Thumb here”—he adjusts my fist—“and bring your body into it. Keep your mouth closed. Use your weight...” The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z The children sat side by side on the other side of the piano, Katie nervously adjusted and readjusted the seat and the three sat waiting. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z After a few she turned to the woman and said, “Your relationship with your father is damaging your kidneys. Think of him while we adjust the chakra.” Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “Nabila is having a difficult time adjusting to the new situation.” Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z “In fact, I’m surprised they’ve kept it going so long. The Capitol will adjust by deactivating specific pods and then manually triggering them when their targets come in range.” Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z In contrast, humankind ascended to the top so quickly that the ecosystem was not given time to adjust. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z We ignited Columbia’s rocket engine once, for just three seconds, to adjust our course slightly. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I had no choice but to adjust to Barack's absences anyway, because they weren't slated to end. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z I adjust the straps of the backpack on my shoulders and make it down the steps and out of the building without seeing Ms. Raz. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I slip my arm through the other strap and adjust the backpack. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z Alys told her that it was the way of women, to tote a newborn and then adjust as it grew until by the time the child was plump and heavy, the weight seemed naught. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He adjusts his ponytail without letting his hair fall into his face. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Nurse Monica brings me into the same office that I was interviewed in the day before, to ask me how I’m adjusting. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z Rita bustled importantly around the stove, adjusting the temperature, moving a teakettle, flicking toast over with a long fork. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z She thanks me profusely while dusting them off, and then adjusts them across her nose, and a minute later we’re sitting back at the table. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z But the human body has an enormous capacity for adjusting to trying circumstances. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z They crept into the cave, their eyes adjusting to the darkness, but when they reached the far wall, they realized... Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Dub let his eyes adjust to the dark. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z When the trickle started they adjusted her aerial position. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I hear the underwear rack being adjusted on squeaky wheels. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z She adjusted her torn and filthy tunic with her free hand and held in her sigh. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z It took a moment for his eyes to adjust to the dark interior. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z He blinks and adjusts his glasses, and then he breaks into one of those face-lighting Simon grins. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z “I am—adjusted,” I say, warmth rising to my cheeks. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z He asked for the lighting to be adjusted so that it wouldn’t cast a shadow on the board. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Dad had a contract to build a milking barn in Oneida County, about twenty miles from Buck’s Peak, so Shawn puttered around the yard, adjusting schematics and measuring I-beams. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z She was close enough that I could feel the warmth of her, and when she leaned to adjust the way the cloak lay across my shoulders, one of her breasts brushed my arm. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The moderator, a slim guy with hair that looks like it has been glued into place, brushes a speck off his tuxedo, adjusts his red-striped tie, and begins speaking right on cue. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z What I’m saying is that we were all of us struggling to adjust to our new life, and I suppose we all did things back then we later regretted. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Lydia looked around the room as her eyes adjusted to the dark. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z I tugged open the outer doors of the Archives and stepped into the entry hall, my eyes adjusting to the red tint of the sympathy lamps. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I don’t want to adjust to the constant surveillance and the threatening gaze of white guards with weapons, and the permanent smile of death from the Director’s purple lips. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z I descended the creaking stairs and stood at the bottom for a while, hoping my eyes would eventually adjust, but it was the kind of dark there was no adjusting to. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z He adjusted his frameless glasses and looked the tall man in the eye. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z It seemed her mind adjusted to what she was seeing, and she could think again. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z His eyes adjusted a little to the strangely dim light, but he couldn’t get them to see anything but blank floor and empty walls. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z They sensed the difference in her when old Grandma or Josiah was present, and they adjusted without hesitation, keeping their secret. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z He then gathered himself up, adjusted his tie, and brushed his blazer. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z Since our eyes are adjusted to the darkness, when the car turns into the parking lot, the headlights are blinding. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z She adjusts her second shoe and rushes off. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Dimple adjusted her dress awkwardly, wondering if he was just as disappointed as she was. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I had to steady myself on the kitchen counter as he took off his full-face helmet, adjusted his bangs to the left, over his eyes, and walked to the door and knocked. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z He adjusted the mirror and looked at me for the first time. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z She looks at me again, adjusting her cotton-candy-pink hijab in wonder. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z She and Joe were worried about all four of them—they were still having a hard time adjusting to the loss of their mother. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z She stood at the mirror adjusting the handmade dress that perfectly hugged her tiny waist. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z But there were lots more difficult things to adjust to. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Ray nodded, but he looked unsure and adjusted a knob on the receiver. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Fulvia and Plutarch spend more time studying and less time adjusting me. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z But she didn’t give herself enough time to adjust her eyes to the dark. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z Once everyone was inside, I said softly, “Don’t turn on the flashlight yet. Give your eyes a chance to adjust.” Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z Liyana followed the soldier down a gloomy hall, staring into dark cells as her eyes adjusted. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z April adjusted Dorothea’s old fur stole, patted up some sliding strands of hair and waited—warily. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z He made sure to adjust the rearview mirror. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Then she slipped a suit jacket over her lilac blouse, pinned a hat of imitation lilacs on the top of her head, powdered her nose briefly and adjusted her thick spectacles. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z But if they are to row well together, each of these oarsmen must adjust to the needs and capabilities of the other. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I focus again on the doctor, smile, and swipe a bead of sweat from my temple when I adjust my hair. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z They were sugar-frosted flakes, and after eating nothing but onions for more than a week, he had trouble adjusting to the flavor. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z One adjusts his hair with a fine-toothed comb. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z She adjusted the pretend armband on my sleeve and kissed me on the forehead. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z She looked down the bed and blinked until her eyes adjusted to the dark. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z But the counselor has told me that he feels that Andy is adjusting quite well to the situation, and we will be discontinuing those sessions on a regular basis. Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Its lights hit her rearview mirror, which she adjusted and then said abruptly, "Mr. Singh, do you know how I chose The Souls?" The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z After gazing into the flames so long, it took her a few moments to adjust to the dimness. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She's young, and when we came in, she was still adjusting her wig. Sunny 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z She nodded, adjusting her grip on the rope tied to the back of the cart. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I was waiting for my eyes to adjust to the dark, but it wasn't happening, so eventually I had to give in to it. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z After coming in from outside, he would have expected to need time for his eyes to adjust to the dim interior of the Public Hall, or whatever this huge, ornate building actually was. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Grandma India would adjust her hat, and then we would both strut down the aisle to the seats that her friend Mr. Claxton had saved for us. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Dad just gave me a crooked smile and adjusted his glasses. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The pilot cut the speed and began the complex business of adjusting the height. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z “I know. We made it so. Me and my mother. Every day we asked the lwas to protect our family in Detroit and their house,” I say, adjusting my bra. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Marketers have had to adjust their strategies in this fluid world of consumerism. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z She sat down at a microscope, adjusted the eyepieces, and began to explore the terrain. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She then brushed my hair, adjusted the straps and buckles on my chair, gave me a quick hug, and went home. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Then we have to adjust the patient’s meds until we get the chemo regimen in balance with the patient’s liver function. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z She adjusted the tin, climbed the ladder, and tried again. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z “I’m getting there,” I said, taking a second to adjust the microphone. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes he would be proudly bearing my stick, which I had left by a tree when I had stopped to tie my laces or adjust my pack. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z "Let me also adjust your makeup to match." The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z His dæmon, the snow leopard, sprang up to follow him, and he turned to adjust something beside her. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z This is the first time I've been in a home since leaving mine, and my eyes are adjusting to the dark, and every new thing I make out fills me with wonder. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Descheeny came down to the hunters who pretended to be adjusting the harnesses and tightening the cinches. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Leo had programmed their quarters to adjust automatically to the occupant’s preferred temperature, so it was never too cold or too hot. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Abby’s mom shook each of their hands before walking out to the mic stand, and instead of adjusting the microphone to a lower setting, she used the step stool Abby and I painted. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Nathan’s eyes had to take a moment to adjust to the amount of light around him, even though it was still pretty dim. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z He waved to me from the doghouse up front, where I could see him adjusting the radar and already picking up the radio receiver. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z I stop and adjust my backpack, shifting the weight of an old clunker of a laptop. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Mr. Wonka adjusted one of the knobs and the wavy lines went away. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z Darkness hung from the canopy like black curtains, and as Tanin’s eyes adjusted, she picked her way among sprawling roots and rotting logs until she reached a clearing. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Powell had adjusted the binocular attachments, so that he seemed as eye-stalked as a snail. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z Benny didn’t respond, turning his back to her as he adjusted the display of breads hanging in wire baskets against the wall. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “The rink is operational year-round anyway, just have to adjust a few things here and there to keep other parts of the building open. So here’s the plan.” Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z When Julie’s eyes had adjusted to the dim light she could see a dozen or more young men and girls, some in blue jeans and field jackets, some in kuspucks and parkas. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Taking a bearing on them with her sinew and adjusting her pack, she gave the skin-drag a yank and walked on. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Atticus said, “Now that I’ve adjusted my ear to feminine reasoning, I think we find ourselves believing the very same things.” Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z He adjusts the thick, round lenses on his face and scratches at his cheek. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I rub my eyes, allowing them to adjust...and now I’m able to make out shapes. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z While she adjusts my pillows, I risk one question. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z While he piled the stuff on to the scale, Francie blinked, adjusting her eyes to the darkness and was aware of the mossy air and the odor of wetted rags. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z They were trained to perform a purely mechanistic job “watching meters and adjusting dials” from swivel chairs set before tall steel consoles marked only with numerals. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z His arm adjusted itself to the weight of the missile and drew back. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z The other bigfoot, the gray one wearing the suit, just rolls his eyes and adjusts his monocle. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z I didn’t know how the air tank worked, or whether I could adjust the safe-suit to fit me. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z The album was flipped through and, finally, the customer was satisfied and seated, frayed plastic hoisted around her neck, her chair height adjusted, and Mariama all the time smiling a smile full of things restrained. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I adjust my arm, make us both comfortable. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z She said something to Sister Pat, who nodded and adjusted the microphone down to Fern’s mouth. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z It takes a moment for my eyes to adjust. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “Been in this village as long as any of us,” Old Joe adds, adjusting his cap. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z At first they took no notice of the farmer standing on the edge of their circle, and as his dazzled eyes adjusted to the light, he finally noticed the musicians playing along the sidelines. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Lord Roke could see well enough in the dim glow through the thin curtains, but the intruder was having to wait for his eyes to adjust. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z She adjusted the blanket, and sat down next to Mr. Guareschi. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z "I see," the judge replied, and adjusted his glasses as he wrote something down. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z I reached up to adjust my chador, cloaking myself from him. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z They would say it would be easier for her to adjust. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z I adjust the isolation gown over the top of my disposable scrubs, and yank open the door, squinting at them through my goggles. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Then, adjusting herself on her haunches for a moment, she went back to her methodical work. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Feeling a little sorry for him, Dimple adjusted her tone from mocking to gently teasing, “This is really flashy for a non-date.” When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z She lowered the aircraft delicately onto the roof, letting its six feet find their own purchase and adjust themselves to keep the cabin level. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He leans over the car battery on a fold-up table, adjusting clamps and cables and connections to six phones. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z There was never any point when the eyes became adjusted to the dark so that she could see. Women in Space 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z She waited for her eyes to adjust, and looked around. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z He needs that; although he is adjusting, and doing his job well, he is often homesick and lonely. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Starting blocks are adjusted, and soon the JV girls shake out and get into position. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Beto tasted pineapple but focused on adjusting the scarecrow’s arms under the sheet. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Before Ben’s eyes could adjust to the light, Bull grabbed one of his legs and pulled him out of bed. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He had changed, and they didn’t seem to be able to adjust to that. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z While she watched, he adjusted the two sticks that supported him, turned, and hobbled slowly away. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. Frisby waited a few minutes until she was sure they were really gone and until her eyes adjusted so she could see the bars of her cage. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z Ophie’s eyes quickly adjusted, and she took in the contents of the attic. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z He carried the phonograph himself up to my sitting-room and adjusted it for me. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z And then it was the kind of dark your eyes never adjust to. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z Ekon’s eyes adjusted to the darkness enough to make out a small silhouette just a few feet away from him. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Mama adjusted her wrapper before she patted his back. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “Well, I saw no point in worrying him, if that’s what you mean,” said Henry, adjusting his glasses and going back to his book. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I can adjust the volume and even play DVDs if someone has popped one in the player for me. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z The outburst nearly broke Kate’s concentration, but her throw was true enough—with a perfectly timed twitch of the rope, she adjusted its path. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z He had the same nervous energy—tapping his fingers against his trousers, brushing at his white cotton shirt, adjusting the jockey cap on his curly brown hair. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The car door opens and a uniformed policeman steps out, adjusting his sunglasses. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z It took him a few minutes to adjust to the darkness, and as his eyes fixed on the red glow of the corners of his cage, he realized just where he was. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z Last night, this is what happened: He adjusted a lever on the telescope, that’s it. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Waking up with his Bible beside him, Cabot stuck a finger into his left eye to adjust his contact, stood up, and then knelt down on the floor, placing his elbows onto the bed. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z Through the topsy-turvy vertigo that slammed into me, I turned toward Zu, my eyes adjusting just enough to make out her silhouette. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He adjusted the heavy duffel bag on his lap and pulled off his knit hat. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z On top of her gray hair she wore a small hat whose placement she precisely adjusted. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “Young master Bohannon!” he said in his wheezy voice, adjusting his glasses. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z The waiter adjusted his bow tie, still looking totally lost. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z And anyway, Dimple thought, straightening her shoulders and adjusting her glasses, she didn’t need to look pretty for this...nondate. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Our house, Mother adjusting Papa’s tie in the kitchen, the lily of the valley, Grandma...Her face soothed me somehow. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Carefully adjusting my veil from time to time so that no one across the aisle could see me—I had a seat to myself, thank God. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z I eased it into the waist of my pants, then moved my hands forward like I was adjusting my belt. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z “Enter,” Grand Elder Gherland mumbled as he adjusted the drape of his robe. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z She adjusted her glasses and peered at it for a long time. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I have to adjust myself to get used to her bubbliness. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z I noticed that his necktie knot wasn’t adjusted property. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z His hand instinctively covered his eyes as they tried to adjust. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Flustered by the photographer prowling around adjusting his lens, Gordon began to read, “Mice are rodents. They gnaw things and they multiply rapidly.” Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z They are not willing to accept, to adjust, to settle for something less than their ideal of happiness. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She pumps my bag with one hand, adjusts my IV and my monitors with the other. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z There was a pause as his mouth adjusted to the taste; then he sprinted to the sink and spit it out. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Though originally adapted to hunting large game in the Arctic, they soon adjusted to an amazing variety of climates and ecosystems. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z She sat down on Ivy’s other side and adjusted the ice pack on her ankle, which had slipped and was sweating all over the floor. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I'm sure I'll have to adjust the course when I'm actually driving it. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z She glanced around and saw that most of the slaves, and some of the sailors as well, had difficulty adjusting to land after such a long time journeying on the ocean. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “It seemed like you were adjusting fairly well — especially recently. Maybe I was just flattering myself that I was making life more interesting for you.” Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z She tied her pink ribbons carelessly and adjusted her waist. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z As I hop along on my crutches, Danielle adjusts her speed so we can walk side by side. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z Her eyes were fully adjusted to the darkness now, and it took only seconds to find the fishing line tied to its usual rock. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z I always adjusted my friendliness to meet hers. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z After stretching, we went over to the benches, got our last-minute jitters out by adjusting our jerseys and tightening the drawstrings on our shorts. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z I watch him with newfound curiosity: the way he tucks the fallen strand of hair behind his ear, the few freckles he has on his nose, how he adjusts his jacket. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z “And this light,” he said, adjusting the angle of the pencil beam, “and that’s it.” Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z After so long I could not adjust to it. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I adjusted the strap of my radio over my shoulder and shook my head as I peered up at the mountain. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z “Hey,” I said, now a bed remote expert, adjusting it so that I was sitting more upright. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He coughed and adjusted the pillow behind his back. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z She won’t let herself adjust to the comforts of life in the United States such as hot water. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z He took out two green candles and poked them into the top of his cupcake, adjusting them so they stood side by side, straight and tall. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z Three waiters descended on the table, filling water glasses, adjusting silverware and plates. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z She blinked at him for a moment, as though adjusting her eyes to the light. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z England had, by the fall of 1773, gone far in adjusting the grievances of her American colonies. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Dimple said a little prayer that she’d win a thousand-dollar lottery, turned off her monitor, adjusted her ratty gray salwar kameez, and made her way downstairs. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z A farmer might plant a dozen or more different varieties at one time, adjusting the mix from season to season in order to manage the risk of a crop failure. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z Hatsue adjusted herself in her chair and brushed uneasily at her blouse front. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Holly adjusted the trim on her backpack and flew in for a closer look. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z The man in front of me, his hair slick with brilliantine, adjusted his doily, pulled it down to his neck. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z He spent a moment adjusting the microphone and smoothing his twisted speech, then he cleared his throat and looked around at everyone. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z The world around him tilted as they both sank to the ground, adjusted so that they were lying there side by side. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z John adjusts Eden on his shoulder, then kneels down and crawls into the space. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z The Breedloves did not live in a storefront because they were having temporary difficulty adjusting to the cutbacks at the plant. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z The apron was a little big, but I adjusted the neck strap and tied the belt in a bow. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z He put a glass lid on a pot of lamb, adjusting it so only the slightest bit of steam could escape. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z She adjusts her cap and smooths her hair behind her ears. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z It takes a moment to adjust to the image of me in the dress. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z It takes me a moment to adjust to the darkness. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z As my eyes slowly adjusted to the dark, I realized there was another source of light. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He rubbed his white beard and adjusted his Carhartt ball cap. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Jeanne’s neighbors were spilling into the sunlight, adjusting their brown woolen tunics, stretching, scratching their oily heads. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z I'm here on a temporary basis, but each day gives me more time to adjust to my new reality. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z It fluttered the skirts of the two women and kept them for a while engaged in adjusting, readjusting, tucking in, securing hair-pins and hatpins. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z Sir Charles adjusted something on his pistol with a soft click: the safety catch. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I put them on, and they adjusted to fit my avatar’s feet perfectly. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He put his hand up as one might reach to adjust a dimly burning globe in the ceiling of a dark room. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z She felt her neck, adjusted her scarf, and then smiled at me with a faint sadness. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Some of them make no more than the steelworkers pulled down in the 1970s—in real dollars, not dollars adjusted for inflation. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z He forced his eyes to stay open, making them adjust to the brightness. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z All of us kind of adjusted and readjusted our clothes, saying goodbyes, all long and drawn out, because we wanted to leave, but we also weren’t ready to go. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Inside this book you'll find things to help you adjust to the new challenges. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Exhibit tried his hardest, but Seabiscuit kept adjusting his speed to maintain the short advantage. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He stops to adjust the tag that hangs from the ribbon on the tent flap, so that it is more easily visible, though he is not certain why. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He used to straighten his tie and adjust the angle of his hat in the rearview mirror before pulling his sample fans and electric brooms from the trunk. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z My eyes had adjusted to the meager light and I could see details now. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z I lay down and curled into a ball, adjusting the blankets over me. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z They stood there for a moment, waiting for their eyes to adjust, searching the darkness. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z When her copilot points out that they’re slightly off course, she adjusts their direction and lets it go. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z She sags forward, but I don’t have time to adjust her. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Her eyes were all I could see at first, but as my vision adjusted, I realized she was wearing black face paint and a black hoodie. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z Jaunty adjusted his grip on the wheel, extending his index finger ever so slightly to feel the wind. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z She adjusted it against her forehead and Jam lay back against her pillow, watching her mother watching her. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z In time there were two as perfectly adjusted to their habitat as the sage. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z It’s too dark for me to see clearly, but as my eyes adjust, I see that Christina is tying her shoelaces. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Dad adjusts them with his free arm and places one of my new sisters in my hold. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z “You in here?” he asked hesitantly from the doorway, trying to adjust his eyes, the smoke from his pipe smelling nice. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z When her eyes adjusted to the darkness, she saw that a long space extended back between the boulders. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z The old mouse winked at Matthias gleefully as he adjusted his glasses. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Up, adjust, breathe, cut through an imaginary line of the undead. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I would find a house, get the girls comfortable and adjusted in their new schools, find a job, rejoin my church, and begin where I had left off back in 1971. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z As I stepped through the door and my eyes adjusted to the gloom, I discerned yellowed teeth, naked sockets fitted with glass orbs that refracted the firelight. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z She boiled teas and honeycombs, steamed open her pores, adjusted the shutters, and drank. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Frightful slowly adjusted to the noise of the jackhammers. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z I adjust Eva’s headphones over my ears and give a few experimental taps on the snare. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z He smeared the sweat from his cheeks and quickly adjusted the spectacles on his nose. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Calm as still water, Arya told herself, but even when she gave her eyes a moment to adjust, there was nothing to see but the vague grey outline of the door she had come through. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The driver adjusts the rearview mirror, and I can see he’s focused on Charlie. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z Ms. Connors says something nice to me and Nicole adjusts the strings on her racket. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z The professor turns to me, adjusting his spectacles. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z When I look back up, she's standing before me, adjusting my cape, her long fingers brushing my neck. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z It was dark inside because the only source of light was the door, and it took his eyes several seconds to adjust. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z She checks my backpack, adjusts my foot straps, and gives me a big hug. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z He put the maroon cap on his head, adjusted it so that it sat perfectly, tilted just a bit to the side. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Realizing that she hadn’t done so yet, Tally adjusted her crash bracelets to call them in. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z The coach must have sensed my nervousness because before he put his hands on my back leg he announced, “I’m going to just adjust your leg here a little bit.” Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z In his head, he was still adjusting to the move, and to life in an office tower. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I found that by the second day I had more or less adjusted to the absence of food, and the third passed without much craving at all. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t think that law applies here,” said Isa, unconsciously adjusting her neat ponytail into an even neater ponytail. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He adjusted himself and leaned against the armrest so he could face his mother. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Then he personally adjusts my makeup until I seem to radiate a soft, rosy glow. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z I adjusted the brim of my cap, my lingering anxiety giving way to a slight discomfort at being out here in the open where anyone could see us. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I kicked off my shoes and felt the cool floorboards shift and groan beneath my feet as if the room was adjusting to sudden occupation after being long empty. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z I reluctantly turn away, adjust my backpack and board higher on my shoulders, and pull up my hood to cover my head. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z As my eyes adjusted to the dim light, I could see someone huddled in a chair in the far corner. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z Marlena swings the door open, adjusts the brim of her hat, and steps outside. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z One knob to change the station, one to adjust the sound, and the other to turn it on or off. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He briefly had a job as its communications manager, but could not adjust to its culture. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z To actually volunteer to talk to one, black or white, to let him in her house, watch him adjust his hips in her chair to accommodate the blue steel that made him a man. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z It would take a long time after each day’s work for our eyes to adjust to the diminished light. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I adjust the eyescope lens, and squint to see the king, the queen, and their daughter. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Tamika wore her usual smug grin, while adjusting her gigantic white flower. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z He adjusted the wick and closed the lens, and a clear beam fell out on the grass ahead and all the way to the little jetty, where La Belle Sauvage was tied up. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z At first it had been completely dark inside but now my eyes had adjusted I was aware of a faint, pinkish light, moonlight, just enough to see by, glowing through the translucent walls. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He makes me walk, he adjusts, he makes me walk, he adjusts...and when he’s finally done, he smiles at me. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z I can only see her in silhouette and even then only after my eyes have adjusted to the light. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z We’re only halfway through health and PE when he adjusts his tight collar and says, “Time to go.” Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Lord Asriel sat busily moving this lever, checking that dial, adjusting that control; and then suddenly the intention craft vanished. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z And not long after that — mirror adjusted, brake off, blinker on, traffic clear — Ralph was pulling away from the curb, as solemn as a boy leaving home. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Presently her half-vision began to show her the pale forms that Mary was seeing in her dreams, and she adjusted her mind to resonate with them, as if she were tuning a string. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z At six-thirty, which was when the national news began, my father raised the volume and adjusted the antennas. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Once more he adjusted his grip on the boy, then he continued to move across the dark field. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z He adjusted the V-neck again and then turned away from the mirror. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I adjusted my tie and reached for my pocket watch, held it tight for comfort. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Donay, squatting, adjusts our tin can of rice, which hangs over the fire on a piece of wire. Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z It was only our family and the pilot, who was busy adjusting his earphones under his hat. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z They rebounded off, adjusted their course, and kept going. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z She snuffled and adjusted her clothes to make certain all the seams were lined up precisely the way they were supposed to be. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z I slip it into a privacy case, tuck it into the balloon's interior compartment, adjust the tiny golden compass, and send the palace-official post-balloon off the balcony. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Amah turned toward the voice, her eyes adjusting to the dim light. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z She adjusted her hair after a gust of wind blew it across her face. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z Madame Semele adjusted the last of the crystal flowers on the stall and eyed the market with disfavor. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Mamma adjusted her salwar kameez and looked at Dimple. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I adjust my wristband, fix my helmet, and tug on the bottom of my jersey. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z He adjusts his glasses on his sharp nose. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z And it worked, but then she adjusted to my adjustment and still caught my big toe. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z I reach the last light and stand for a moment in shadow, letting my eyes adjust. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Her eyes were still adjusting to the limited, gridlike visibility of the burqa, her feet still stumbling over the hem. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z The remarkable fact is that the values of these numbers seem to have been very finely adjusted to make possible the development of life. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z A faded memory flashes through my mind of Dad holding my tiny, chubby hand, the two of us looking on helplessly as she laced up her boots and adjusted her silk scarf. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “My father is still adjusting to life in America,” I said, by way of explanation. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I stepped inside and let my eyes adjust to the dim basement light. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I thought of the tuning fork I used to adjust my cello. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Africans were the true global citizens—adjusting to a new land, a new religion, even to other Africans they would never have met in their homelands. Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science 2010-11-15T00:00:00Z He was wearing three at once, and he adjusted them, frowning, as if they had gotten out of line without his permission. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Moss blinked to adjust his eyes; he was next to a tall gray building, just beyond a chain-link fence with razor wire curled around the top. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z His reflection continued to smile as he adjusted his tie. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z “Do you want me to adjust your seat, to make more room for you?” Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z East Germany's most skilled and talented people voted with their feet, choosing to rebuild from scratch rather than adjust to life under communism. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Harry straightened his tie and adjusted his sleeve cuffs. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Chalk it up to some invented disorder and adjust my meds accordingly. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z It crawled up to my shoulder, adjusted its grip, then pulled harder. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z The judge waits a few seconds to make sure the silence holds, then adjusts his glasses. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z The van bounced steadily up and down as the shocks attempted to adjust to the transition from the paved, multilane highways to the pothole-laden, dirt-covered streets of the township. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Mamma took a deep breath and adjusted her peacock blue sari. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “If your teeth are still too sore, let me know. But it’s been a few days. Dr. Ashworth seemed to think you’d be more adjusted by now.” I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Now we were back, causing them anxiety though we were simply trying to adjust to freedom and begin rebuilding our lives. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z My eyes have adjusted to the darkness by now, and across the roof I see three figures standing on the ledge, facing me. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z One week later the invitations were printed, and two weeks after that she was adorned and adjusted by countless aunts, countless cousins hovering around her. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She gives me a smile and adjusts her glasses. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She hung a mirror on the inside of her door and used it to adjust her beige head scarf. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She doesn’t change her volume to adjust for the noise. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z It took a long moment for his eyes to adjust to the dark. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z She reached out to adjust her green headgear, worn low on her head, almost covering her eyebrows. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z A man who loses his arms in an accident has a great struggle to adjust himself to the lack, but one born without arms suffers only from people who find him strange. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Lynn needed to stop to adjust her grip more and more frequently, and finally, the blanket slipped out of her hands. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z For what seemed like an infinite time they stood immobile, adjusting to the changes and the new distances, but then a sparrow trilled and everything reverted to the way it had been the preceding summer. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z And he followed us for several months afterward, as I settled into Syracuse and the other two boys adjusted to life in Pittsburgh. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z My eyes adjust and I see a domed painted ceiling, and then a gilded crucified figure. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z In the intention craft she could move lightly with the wind, adjusting her balance like a wave rider in the Peaceable Ocean. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Then he adjusts the light in the room to mimic twilight and presses a button just inside the fabric on my wrist. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Junior adjusted his wire-rimmed spectacles and seemed to make a mental calculation. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Rose’s hand reached out toward her sister as though to adjust the silver ribbon across her forehead. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “Yeah, I guess so,” I said, looking back into the mirror and adjusting the knot on my tie. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z It was dark, but after a few seconds Genie’s eyes adjusted and he could see his grandfather. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Watching her adjust the straps of her bikini top, I want to tell her I know how it feels to be split down the middle, too. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z The suitcase under her slipped; she adjusted her weight. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z He helped Robin to get down from Jenny’s back and adjusted the crutches under his arms. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z Fadi now adjusted the knobs on the enlarger, bringing the image into focus. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Moss squinted, hoping his eyes would adjust to the darkness in the back of the church. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I try to slide away, but Pi adjusts so he’s still touching me. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z A man standing near the entrance nodded at them in welcome, while adjusting the large headphones around his head. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z He stood and adjusted his gun belt over his gut. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z “Adjust my medications, adjust my medications, that’s all you ever want to do is adjust my medications!” Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z She watches him adjust his watch in anticipation of their arrival, the pale silver hands scissoring into place. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Mr Cardinal adjusted his position in the armchair so that he was a little more upright, and for a moment he seemed to be contemplating his unfinished work on the desk near by. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z By then, my eyes had adjusted to the dark. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z He ignored his discomfort, momentarily, to try and adjust to his surroundings. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z I keep thinking of how many times she stopped to adjust Regina's blanket on the walk here. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z “He’s out for the night,” the fat cop said, adjusting his hat. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z “And if my friend here”—Aru jerked her chin in Mini’s direction, who merely adjusted her sunglasses—“approves, then I’ll accept your measly and puny offerings.” Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z But the woman simply adjusted her fancy hat and ignored Ophie, as though Ophie were the ghost and not the other way around. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z When the light faded and my eyes adjusted, my heart leaped into my throat. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z While Mr. Das adjusted his telephoto lens, Mrs. Das reached into her straw bag and pulled out a bottle of colorless nail polish, which she proceeded to stroke on the tip of her index finger. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z They adjusted her blankets, set up clean cloths and towels close by, and made sure the hot water was ready in the basin. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He adjusted a few knobs on the Machine. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Besides, the pain had lessened: either the nerve had died or my brain had adjusted to its shocks. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z The strings holding them in place sometimes slipped outside the short sleeves of her well-pressed white shirts, and she had to turn her back to us in order to adjust them. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z His black eyes stared at Elinor as she bent over the boy to adjust his bandage. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Penelope wheeled to the source of the sound and stared into the darkness until her eyes adjusted. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z —Now it’s perfectly understandable that Andrew is having a difficult time adjusting to Robert’s death. Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She made me put on one of her long-sleeved white shirts, then placed one of the white helmets on my head and adjusted the netting. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z After a little, she let him adjust her in his arms and laid there for a while. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z All they did was move paper around and adjust numbers. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z All that afternoon Stuart worked on the canoe, adjusting ballast, filling seams, and getting everything shipshape for the morrow. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z It is becoming easier to see her expression through her veil as his eyes adjust to the candlelight. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z She hastily slid her calling card behind the trash can, adjusting it so it could be seen by someone looking for it but not spotted as trash. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Inside the little house my eyes take a moment to adjust to the dim light. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z Mom rubbed Ivy’s back, but her touch was uneven because she kept moving around and adjusting Evan while she nursed. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z After a while a guy wearing a Lonestar Arena T-shirt came out and tried to adjust the line so that instead of sticking straight out from the ticket window, it went parallel to the building. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z “Oh, no doubt, my dear, most definitely,” she said, adjusting her flowered bonnet and sucking at her teeth. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z He adjusted it a few times, widened the frame. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Over to my left, Mina smoothly adjusts her scarf. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z As her eyes adjusted, Hanako could see that the barrack was long and plain and empty. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z She scratched at her headscarf but refused to let Dad adjust it for her. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z With a few taps, I make the colors pop with a filter and adjust the lighting, too. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z By wiggling and adjusting the spile, we get a thin stream running out. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Bloom retrieved Sunflower and held her while the volunteer mounted up and Joe helped adjust the loose rope. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “It was gross,” Kristina says, adjusting her ponytail by grabbing two sides and yanking on them to center it on her perfect head. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z As her eyes adjusted to the dim light, she looked around. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z She slides one arm in and then the other, and then shrugs to adjust the shoulders. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z They were taken first to Jubilee Partners, where Tracy volunteered and helped refugee families adjust to their new lives. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Gradually, Arm adjusted, as one adjusts to the sound of a jackhammer, but he was never really comfortable. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z And as he had now finished his operation, he adjusted the pillow to the patient’s head. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z Alice adjusted the way he was lying so he wouldn’t wake up with a stiff neck. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z He startled a bit and turned around, blinking at me like his eyes were adjusting. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “That’s because you have bionic hearing now, buddy,” said the ear doctor, adjusting the right side. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Cleotilde pushed at her hair, a mass of tight coils, and adjusted her glasses, as though first preparing herself before she presented her passport and license. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z He stood up and straightened his disintegrating coat and then reached for me, smoothing my hair with his big hands and adjusting my bow. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Em stood straight, turned her back on Patrick, and adjusted the cat ears. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z I adjust the settings and now everything isn't all stretched and too bright. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z As his eyes adjusted, he saw a few cars. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z They had adjusted to nature instead of to man-made gadgets. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z As her eyes adjusted to the night, she gradually began to pick out the shapes along the ground, and finally she saw it: the slight signs of the beginnings of a trail. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He slung the bag over his shoulder, and then adjusted it into place while staring in the mirror attached to his closet. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I crept closer, put my head inside, and my eyes adjusted to the dark. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z We lift the weapons up into the ready position, adjust our grips, take a breath, and slash them across the space before us in time with Miss Duncan’s count. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z He hung for a moment, his armpit against the spar, and knew that his light was futile against the fog; nevertheless he adjusted the flame higher before clambering down. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z “Lemme see,” said Maria, and adjusted the focus on the scope. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z “I’ve got to register for the draft within ten days,” Ben said, adjusting the fur collar. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The prime minister lifted his finger and adjusted his position so that the cameras could get his best profile. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z He placed the hat on his head, taking his time to adjust the fit. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z As I watched him he adjusted himself a little, visibly. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z Just as “victory” had been the watchword for the past four years, now “reconversion” came to the fore, with the United States trying to adjust its psyche and its economy to the peace. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z “I switched it off so I didn’t have to listen to them fool children,” he said, adjusting the volume until it stopped squealing. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z He gets up and backs away, adjusting his clothing. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z When her eyes finally adjusted, she saw that they were standing in a line. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He adjusted his behavior to it, chose his companions on the basis of it: people who could be fascinated, even intimidated by it. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z My dad adjusted the heat on the stove. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z She paused, and I heard her skirts rusde as she adjusted her position on the stool. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z He bent under the guise of adjusting his boot, and Celaena saw a small dagger glint in the sunlight. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The body is the easiest thing to adjust to, if you’re used to waking up in a new one each morning. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z “And here, Miss Melody, is where you will sit. Right next to your teammates. I have rigged a special answer board for you, so it’s adjusted to the height of your wheelchair.” Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z And when I say yes, he stands, holding my left hand like he is adjusting the ring. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z She shuffled to one side, forcing Sciron to adjust his stance, but she imagined that the sea was still at her back. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I tossed the harness over Plug’s sturdy back and adjusted it and then the neck halter. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z He sheathed his sword, adjusted his white clothes, and took a deep breath. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Nicole adjusted her sunglasses so they were closer to her eyes. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Sandy perched on the edge of a straight-backed chair, adjusted his round wire-framed glasses, repaired at the bridge with adhesive tape, across his broken nose, and told about his children. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z He adjusted his position and sighted along the old Winchester until he had the port engine mounting plumb in view, and fired. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Let his name be cleared, then let everyone else adjust their thinking. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I adjust the level a little and give her the thumbs-up. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z She adjusts her glasses up on her face and swings her backpack onto her lap. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z She adjusted the microphone and held a piece of paper to read from. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z That was when Dad adjusted the rearview mirror so that he could see Genie. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z As Wes placed the headset over his freshly cut fade and adjusted it, he remembered this story. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Joost adjusted the set of his coat and rifle, then patted the weighted baton at his hip. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Then, adjusting her mittens in the darkness, she took a bearing on the North Star and started off. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I gradually adjust to life on the farm and let go of my dream of returning home. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Eventually, my eyes adjusted, and I was able to pick out a few distant shadows. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z My uncle Askar turned around and adjusted the rifle so that it rested on the shoulder of his seat, and still pointed out of his front window. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z “So we had to adjust, which was what I did.” Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Brown adjusted his glasses and examined the picture of Holmes. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z “I sleep better out here than I usually do,” said Henry, adjusting his glasses and bending back over the lexicon. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Just as his eyes adjusted to the light, Benton heard the voices of several children. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z I stare up at the ceiling, waiting for my eyes to adjust in the dark. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “The quicker we take them, the quicker the birds will adjust,” said Flip. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z I arm my bow with two arrows and Finnick adjusts the trident in his hand. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Mind-reading allows us to adjust and update our perceptions of the intentions of others. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z When I was done, I made my second batch, adjusting the ingredients a little. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z As a foreigner, I guessed he sympathized with Sovoy’s difficulty adjusting to the language and culture of the Commonwealth. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Here, with a few alterations, this’ll do. We’ll put a big pocket on the chest, adjust the waist, and leave the ruffle off.” Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z I can barely make out his features as he blinks several times, willing his eyes to adjust. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z She walks to the window and adjusts the horizontal blinds to let in sunlight. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Mom is not adjusting well to the smoke from the muck fire. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Logging on to my YouTube Live account, I adjust the webcam, making sure you can see Abby’s lung drawing directly behind me. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z He let his eyes adjust to the darkness, and had the usual struggle to see anything in the microscope through his faceplate. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She made Matt turn and adjusted the collar of his shirt. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She rose carefully, adjusting the now much heavier bag on her shoulder. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z "Not exactly. He's helped me to adjust myself to a certain extent, but an extensive analysis hasn't been necessary. Why do you ask?" The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z But she was just adjusting her old bones, and once she was good and warmed up she started talking. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Matty adjusted the wick on an oil lamp and lighted it. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Me and Jay have adjusted to fake shoes. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z The young woman examined their special duties passes, smiled, and adjusted her beret. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Steps, noose, mask; but before the mask was adjusted, the prisoner spat his chewing gum into the chaplain’s outstretched palm. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z “Hear that? That’s the contact in one of the coil boxes. If you don’t get that, you got to adjust the points or maybe file them.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Joseph adjusted the volume. a sad woman . . .’’was the first thing they heard. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z They wanted to know how we were doing, what it was like here, how Maribel was adjusting. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z The bright sunlight was suddenly gone, and she had to adjust her eyes to the gloom inside the structure. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “Pretty crazy, huh, Stella?” she says as the camera swings back to her and she adjusts her harness one more time. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Philip Lombard drew a breath of relief as he turned from adjusting a chair under the door handle. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z “I live with my aunt. She’s an extremely kind person. Since the death of my mother, she’s done everything within her power to make Charles and me feel adjusted.” Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z The left looked like the clearest path, but between his eyes adjusting from the classroom lit by sunlight and the dim, smoke-filled hall, it was hard to tell for certain. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Mina bends over to adjust the baby's blankets again. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z He stopped and adjusted his baseball cap, surveying the forest. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Baba stays close to his patient, adjusting the drip, checking his temperature. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z He wriggled his shoulders to adjust the pack comfortably on his back, and leaned forward to hug the blind man, who murmured to him, “Be safe.” Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Pastor Robertson turned the set on and adjusted the antennas to bring the picture in clearer. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Robbie was the last to leave the dining room and the last, he thought, to adjust to the new situation. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “Why so?” he asked, adjusting on his nose his thick, square black frames. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He took out the coil boxes, scraped the points, adjusted the gap, and put them back. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I snapped the first slide into place under the microscope and adjusted it quickly to the 40X objective. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z If this was the best, I needed to adjust my expectations. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z An important-looking man with warts all over his face was adjusting enormous light fixtures. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z Even the roof pulled itself up, like someone adjusting his suspenders. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I helped him adjust the straps and tighten the belt, and by the time he put his helmet on, I could tell he was feeling better. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z He made out Mary Anne’s outline when his eyes adjusted to the dark. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z She crouched in the loft for a long time before her eyes adjusted enough for her to be sure that he was die one on the end. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I adjust my earmuffs so my ears are completely covered, and find a seat. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z So the traveler adjusts the first clock to read twelve when it is noon where he is. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z Despite my romantic deficiencies, I gradually adjusted to township life, and began to develop a sense of inner strength, a belief that I could do well outside the world in which I had grown up. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z "Do you think the laws should adjust, and allow for smaller waistlines?" The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Someone—a man with a voice like suede—adjusted the bandages over his eyes and nose. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z When Feynman made that comment, physicists had had half a century to adjust to the strangeness of atomic behavior. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z Slowly, as my eyes adjusted to the dimmer light of the room, I made out the plastic statuettes and holy pictures of saints which cluttered the bureau top. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z I adjusted the microphone on his collar, but it kept flopping over. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Dolores adjusted her hairpin slightly and glanced at the woman’s chart again. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z He stopped to adjust the lamp’s wick, which was smoking. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z It takes a moment for them to adjust. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Franklin adjusted the humidity of the chamber using an ingenious apparatus that bubbled hydrogen through salt water. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z Instinctually she reached up to pull down her headband and adjust her veil. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z Then we’re out on the soundstage, where I seem to stand for hours while they adjust makeup and lighting and smoke levels. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z "How much fuel—" "Use seventy-five point five percent of remaining attitude adjust fuel," Johanssen said. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z She adjusts the shutters, lies down next to him, and fans her satin gown over them both. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z But she just sits there, silently watching as Vanessa adjusts her trademark racing glasses, rolls her shoulders and neck, shakes out her legs, and finally gets down in the blocks. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Then, as my eyes adjusted to the light, I realized what a perfect day it was. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Coraline leaned against an armchair, adjusted the cat with her left hand, put her right hand into her pocket, and pulled out the three glass marbles. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z I didn’t bother trying to adjust the air vents or play with the fan or anything that might have provided a bit of relief. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z They fidgeted in their seats, subtly adjusting their grips on the oars, shifting their weight, adjusting angles, trying to keep their muscles from knotting up and freezing in place. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Nick kept his eyes open wide and nodded, adjusted his glasses on his nose, and began to read. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She stopped, adjusted her glasses, and turned back to face her mother once again. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z So Will watched as the flames roared along the resinous twigs, and with streaming eyes and scorched hands he adjusted each fresh branch till the heat was focused as Iorek wanted it. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “While Mary is adjusting her ideas,” he continued, “let us return to Mr. Bingley.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z I looked at Morrie and I suddenly knew why he so enjoyed my leaning over and adjusting his microphone, or fussing with the pillows, or wiping his eyes. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Feeling confident, Milton adjusted the heat, which was a little too high. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z As he thought things over, he adjusted the shawl that was wrapped around his shoulders and gazed at the bamboo scaffolding that now surrounded his balcony. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z The undertaker was forced to adjust the clothes to fit because the president had lost so much weight since the shooting. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Milton waved the clarinet, adjusting the reed with a wink, until Tessie, finally: “I don’t want to do that anymore! Do you understand? Leave me alone!” Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I pick it up and put it on, adjusting it so that it sits at a jaunty angle. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z His eyes slowly adjusted to the dim light. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He adjusted his grip and guided her until she was standing all the way upright in the middle of the chaos around them. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z But adjusting these is not sufficient to remove all the infinities. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z The older Vaughan siblings were adjusting to the changes that had expanded their lives in some ways and contracted them in others. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Ralph threw his leg over his motorcycle, adjusted the rubber band that held his crash helmet in place, and grasped his tail so that it would not become tangled in his spokes. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z It wasn’t just her eyes adjusting to the darkness: She could see everything around her in crisp detail. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z I hear the breathing, the clearing of throats, the accidental springing up of a seat as the audience adjusts and the conductor lifts his baton to begin. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He continued on with his lesson, occasionally putting his hands on me to adjust my stance or to move my arm into the right position. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Slowly the object came into focus as the toilet paper became thin and sheer, like I’d adjusted a microscope. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z “No,” Summer repeated, adjusting the glasses so they were straight. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z It stopped so quickly that Jam had trouble adjusting, her feet tripping over each other and Pet holding her steady. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Rosie is at the far end of the menagerie, and as my eyes adjust to the twilight I see someone standing beside her. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z In a week I had adjusted, more or less. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z "And I'm sorry for not adjusting like we learned when we were doing the waltz. But I'm still figuring everything out." Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z The other boys remained calm, adjusting their ties and shirts. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z We children adjusted more easily than our mother did. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z He adjusted the tie in the mirror and now it seemed to him that his reflection was smiling at him, sardonically. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z As hard as he had tried to adjust, he couldn't accept the nightmare his life had become. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I watch him walk up the path as Mami slides into the driver’s seat and adjusts the rearview mirror to her height. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z He shook his head and adjusted his hat. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z I adjust my hijab and turn to snap a picture of the formation of rocks edging the walkway. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Red Jack pulls his arm from my grip and adjusts his hat. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Sometimes she brushed his jacket free of hair and dandruff; he adjusted her worn quilt robe in return, tugging at the shoulders, buttoning the rhinestone buttons. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z She adjusted the thick leather belt slung low across her hips. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z But gradually I adjusted to being around people who were happy all the time. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z “Let’s try again,” she says, adjusting my glasses. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z He adjusted his frameless glasses and looked the tall man in the eye. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Sorrento quickly adjusted for this, and the rockets sprouting from the head began to tilt it skyward. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “What is the news? How is your daughter adjusting?” The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She was showing me her wardrobe, gifts from friends to help her adjust to her new life. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I backed up to adjust the painting so it hung nice and straight. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I put my head through the door and waited for my eyes to adjust to the gloom. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Silenus tugged his yellow polo shirt over his belly and adjusted himself on his rosebush throne. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Isabelle adjusted the camera and the key on its chain around her neck so they hung properly. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z I adjust the knit cap, and it suddenly hits me—which Finch does Violet like? All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Malcolm’s eyes were adjusted to the dark by this time, or as much as they ever would be, but he couldn’t see more than the stone building and the lighter shapes of the shuttered windows. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z The professor adjusted the lampshade so that the light fell full on the stool, and took the instrument out of its box. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Maddie uncurled the gripping earphones and microphone and passed her headset to the pretty little blond wireless operator, who adjusted the phones to fit her head. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z He adjusts the backpack over one shoulder and takes off with a nod. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z Sometimes I get so immersed in my own company, if I unexpectedly run into someone I know, it’s a bit of a shock and takes me a while to adjust. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z One to adjust my shirt because it doesn’t really fit and it can get too revealing if I’m not paying attention, and I don’t want to be “that girl.” The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z A teenager adjusts her sunglasses; her colorful, beaded bracelets slide down her brown forearm. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Frankie adjusted the bag on his arm and pushed all thoughts of Tad to the side. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “You’re certainly qualified, and he’s often said he would like to have someone raise the birds in a natural setting. He thinks they would adjust to the wild more easily.” On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “Don’t kick the wall,” Papa said absently as he adjusted his glasses. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I kept thinking my fingers would adjust themselves back, like a train switching to the right track. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z The mist was still there, but it was brighter, as though illuminated from within, and she half closed her eyes while they adjusted to the glare. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Ear adjusted his muffs, and Eye put on his sunglasses. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z When we finally pulled into the parking lot, my body had to adjust to sub-light speeds before I could pour myself out of the Smokemobile’s backseat and follow Sohrab to the ticket office. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z She stopped oftener than needed to adjust the baby’s coverlet. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z And now the thoughts rush in: adjusting the blue prints, prepping the trailer bed, lounging on the finished deck with my friends while sipping lemonade from fancy glasses. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z I stepped outside and squinted as my eyes adjusted to the light. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z As my eyes began to adjust to the darkness, I let out a tentative sigh of relief. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z The faerie woman adjusted her silk robe and was once more decorously covered. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z “Did you know seventy-eight percent of the winners of the talent show have also gone on to win Insomnia Con?” she said, pausing the laptop to adjust her headband. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Mark’s eyes adjusted to the darkness and he pulled himself up and crawled to the wall, propping himself against it. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Laila waited for her eyes to adjust before she crossed the room. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z I stared, my mind trying to adjust memory to reality. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z When my eyes adjusted to the dark, I saw a staircase leading down. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z She hastily slid her calling card behind the trash can, adjusting it so it could be seen by someone looking for it but not spotted as trash. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Finally she slid over to the driver’s side, but spent a long time adjusting her sari and her sunglasses. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z “You look handsome tonight, my love,” she said, adjusting a gold chain across his red tunic. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z One arm reached up and touched its featureless face, as if it was adjusting something. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “How nice that would be,” said Azaz, straightening up and adjusting his crown. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z I adjusted the rearview mirror so I could make eye contact with her. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z I turn, adjusting my hijab instinctively into what I think is the most flattering shape for my face: a flop-to-the-side look. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z There was nothing I could do but go with him, adjusting my pace to his leaden shuffle. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He could not adjust to the sound of the shots. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Hie part of my brain that regulates time definitely hasn’t adjusted to being back yet, but neither has the rest of me. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z His body had adjusted somewhat to the heat and harsh conditions. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z The school schedule was adjusted so that boys and girls spent one hour in physical training before school. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z "I'm sure your group members will be happy to see you, especially since I've adjusted the rules." Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z But over time my eyes and ears adjusted, so that I began to feel at home with those fragments of my people’s history: stories of pioneers, my ancestors, striking out across the American wilderness. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z "It's not drift. They adjusted course. Instrumentation uplink shows a deliberate 27.812- degree rotation." The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z He had adjusted his habits in a dozen small ways. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z “Your function has to be different now. You have to adjust. To save time. That’s very important.” The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z When I finished voting, I adjusted my haptic chair slightly and studied the command console in front of me. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z The judges adjusted the score for the acronym question, which put Epiphany ahead. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Dicey stood inside the screen door for a minute, while her eyes adjusted to the dim light. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Crooks stared at Lennie, and he reached behind him and took down the spectacles and adjusted them over his pink ears and stared again. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Father Damian tugged at his collar, adjusted his glasses, and rubbed his nose, and she wondered if he was thinking of something, anything, to do since he had no answers for her. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The sound engineer was there, too, taking notes about when and how to adjust the sound. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z “No fooling,” replied the contratista, adjusting the scale that hung from a tripod about three feet in front of the cotton trailer. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z He dials up the RF gain, adjusts the filter. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z In his office Luce sat down in his Eames chair, looked up at Milton and Tessie, and adjusted his glasses. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z By the time Mia went home that afternoon, she had learned how to wind the film onto the spool inside the camera, how to focus it, how to adjust the lens. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He simply adjusts the powder on my face, and what little you can see of the lash mark vanishes. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z The book came out and got bombed; I stayed in and did the same, adjusting. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Without taking her eyes off mine, she adjusted her legs, spreading them slightly. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “The good thing about spice is that you can adjust it to your taste,” she says, patting her hijab in a gesture I recognize as nervousness. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z “I meant to having two strong legs. You’ll be amazed at how it feels, at how much more easily you can move around. But it will take a little while to adjust to it.” Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Once my eyes adjusted to the dark, I counted about thirty refugees in that basement. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Initially, Shin seemed to be adjusting better than most. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z Adam has about a foot and fifty pounds on Kim, but after stumbling for a second, she adjusts to the added burden. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The closer they came, the more light-headed she felt, and she only hoped that she would be able to adjust to it quickly. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Joseph adjusted his glasses and pointed down the street. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z “My husband thought they would help her adjust.” Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z He startles as he looks at me, adjusting his spectacles before doffing his hat in a lovely display of manners that I’ve seen men lavish on white ladies, but I sure ain’t used to. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z The mother gives me one of those uncomfortable smiles and turns back to her baby, adjusting the blanket around its chin. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Everything had a grand purpose, and there was nothing amiss in the universe; it was our job to adjust to whatever came our way. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I watch her artificial fingers delicately bend and adjust around the bread just like they are real. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z As her eyes adjusted to the dark, she made out a small figure slumped in a chair. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Belle adjusts her thick glasses and grins. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z She might have been waiting for her eyes to adjust. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z He adjusted the string straps of the satchel, and set off over the tussocky grass. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z I never figured out if they was embarrassed or angry, but most people adjusted. Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She understood at once and followed him through, waiting to let her eyes adjust. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Evan muttered under his breath and adjusted the position of the cup. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z Either they became stupid and arrogant, failed to adjust themselves to changing circumstances, and were overthrown, or they became liberal and cowardly, made concessions when they should have used force, and once again were overthrown. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z I fired my avatar’s jet boots just before I hit the ground, then quickly adjusted my immersion rig’s control setup, because I was now controlling my avatar instead of a giant robot. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Two years here, and I still hadn’t quite adjusted to the city’s loudness and bustle. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I adjust the mirror so I can see reflections of reflections, miles and miles of me and my new jeans. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z I’m glad that you children have adjusted to life with your new father and are participating in family activities.” The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z Master Hyrrokkin unrolled the paper, adjusted his spectacles, and read it. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Someone in the cheery interior adjusted a microphone on a stage. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Some kind of knowledge lurched inside him even before his eyes adjusted to the dark interior. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z After pouring the formulas in, we hang the bags, attach the tubing, and adjust the pump rate for how long we’ll be asleep. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z There were twenty of them, holding to each other’s shoulders or adjusting their belts. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z It did take a little adjusting to learn to drive with my fake leg, because my ankle doesn’t flex and I have to control the gas and brake pressure by using my knee and thigh. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z “We’ll see how you progress over the next few weeks, but for now we think it best for you to take some time to adjust to your new home.” Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z We gather at the foot of the ladder, waiting for our eyes to adjust to the dim strips of lights, breathing in the mixture of chemicals, mildew, and sewage. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Then the tablecloth lifts, and as my eyes adjust to the brightness of the candlelight, a masked figure grabs for my arm. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Without ceasing to speak, Transito opened her legs, casually separating the soft columns of her thighs as if she were simply adjusting her posture. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I moved slowly across to stand near the subway and wait for my eyes to adjust. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Never exceeded the speed limit, always had his hands at ten and two, adjusted mirrors before each outing, you name it. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z April was adjusting her fur stole around her shoulders for the trip upstairs. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z He adjusted the burner and tried again but achieved little improvement. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Cecil straightens up and adjusts his checked waistcoat, tugging the hem with both hands. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z But afterwards you went on remembering....She climbed up on the chair, her eyes staring in front of her like a sleepwalker's...She adjusted the noose round her neck. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z Aaron strode out from his room, adjusting his pants. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z Then the two hunters would return and adjust the numbers again. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z He adjusted his bright red cap in the mirror, ran a hand through his thick beard. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Glad to hear you say that, Viji. I’m happy to see how you have adjusted. But I’ve been thinking about where you need to be.” The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Instead, he reaches out to adjust the side mirror with his thumb. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z They checked the condition of my heart by making me walk on a treadmill that they adjusted to get steeper and steeper as the minutes went by. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “Thanks for saying that,” Stephanie said as she adjusted her headband, making sure her long brown hair was tucked behind her ears. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z His pupils adjusted, and Pax saw the man crouch to stare at him. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z A gleam lit Master Hyrrokkin’s faded brown eyes, but when he adjusted his spectacles and looked at the page, the gleam winked out. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z It takes a second for my eyes to adjust to the deceptive dimensions of the crow’s nest; tiny from the outside, huge on the inside. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z He was having a difficult time adjusting to being alone. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z She adjusts all of her mirrors before reversing out of her parking space in the middle of the near-empty lot. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z I said, brushing down my dress and adjusting the clip in my hair, which was coming loose. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She dusts the dresser with her fingertips, adjusts the mirror. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z The longer you looked and the more your eyes adjusted to the dark, the more stars you’d see, layer after layer of them gradually becoming visible. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I pulled myself up quick onto my elbows, eyes adjusting to reach into the dark. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Jax adjusts his baseball cap, and I brace myself as he opens the lobby door again, letting in cold and rain and noise until the door closes behind him. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z She adjusted the headlamp around her forehead, the thick elastic band pulling at her hair. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z As my eyes adjusted to the dim I saw dirty dishes, apple cores and soup cans littering almost every conceivable surface. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I tug my hand from his to adjust my backpack. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z She adjusted her sunglasses, flipped up her collar, put her head down and marched into the building. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z The candlelight illuminated the cup of tea and the teapot on the lace- covered table, as well as the pair of green earrings, and the fan his uncle had adjusted so carefully. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z As for the rest of the children, half of them learned to adjust their functions to the teachers’ ideas of such things and the other half became chronic pants-wetters. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Jinny stared at him as she adjusted her grip on the cushions and began walking. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Rashid adjusted the bag on his shoulder and turned to look at what they were facing. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z At least it’s clean, Nina thought, as her eyes adjusted to the gloom. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z My eyes take a second to adjust to the dim light. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z I've dispatched a Helper crew to adjust turbine output—shall require a great deal more from them in coming days. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “It does solar radiation,” he went on, “barometric pressure, wind chill, rainfall, humidity—ambient and active—even estimated burn time adjusted for skin type.” A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z She adjusted the ash pan, stoked the fire, and closed the lid. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z She reached a comfortable spot where three branches forked, tied the rope securely, adjusted her harness, and rested. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The mud oozed and adjusted itself to my shoulder blades. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z She adjusted her saree, folded her arms across her chest, and jutted out her chin. Rickshaw Girl 2007-02-01T00:00:00Z I take a deep breath, adjust the band, and step into the classroom. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z I buttoned the braces on to the trousers, six buttons in all, then I put on the trousers and adjusted the braces to the correct length by sliding two brass clips up and down. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z She leaned back, adjusting her hat, and stared long at Omakayas. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Her eyes watered as she emerged from the alleys of the slum slowly, adjusting to the new morning light. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z After multiple psychiatric evaluations and treatments, Joe was discharged for an inability to adjust emotionally to military life. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z He looked about, adjusting the loose belt of his hieb—he wore no coat. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z He was a blur of activity—pushing buttons, flipping switches and adjusting levers. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z She said she could stop a stroke by adjusting a chakra; that she could halt heart attacks using only energy; that she could cure cancer if people had faith. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He reached over and tried to adjust another setting, but his silent treatment didn’t work very well. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z It made me brave, and I adjusted my arm so that it was a pillow under her head, so that all that soft hair could cover it like a web. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Her eyes had finally adjusted to the dark, so she could see Brandon’s face. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I adjust the blade’s angle to maximize side-to-side damage. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The world just looked like a blurry mess of shadows for a few moments while she adjusted her eyes. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z He cringes and adjusts his grip on her legs. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Luma betrayed no reaction other than to adjust her tattered white Smith College baseball cap. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z He switched off the tape and adjusted the knobs on the radio. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z I look at myself in the mirror and adjust my hair to its perfect position across my forehead. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z It takes your eyes a few moments to adjust, and then tiny dots of light begin appearing like stars, lining the dark walls in front of you. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He heard the damper squeak in the stovepipe as she adjusted it. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z He leans back against the headboard, adjusting a pillow behind his back. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She lifts a hand to push back a piece of her light brown hair and adjust her headdress. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z When Linus beckoned that they must go, I told Ava Helen that I would help her son adjust to the restricted life of the Cambridge research student. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z The microphone on the podium is a little too high for me to speak into, so I adjust it just below my mouth. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z He palms it and kneels in the dirt to adjust his laces, tucking the phone in the gap between his sock and boot. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z I didn’t say anything else and he coughed and adjusted his glasses and said he was tired and frustrated and just wanted his money or an exchange so he could get on home. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I watched as the old man tucked his beard out of the way and adjusted himself in his seat. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She stood up without saying another word and went to her seat at the rear of the courthouse where, adjusting her hat, she sat down. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z From there I could keep an eye on all the grownups who were fidgeting or falling asleep or adjusting their fancy hats or singing off key. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The man spat on the curb and adjusted his soiled pants. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z I rub my eyes, yawn, and adjust the ropes we brought to tie the wood, slinging them over my shoulders. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He adjusted a spruce bough poking him in his back. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z I adjusted the mask so that it fit tightly over my face, and cool air from the tank flowed into my mouth. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z She had been interrupted in a row, and was unable to adjust her expression—the mouth open, the upper lip slightly curled—as she took Briony in. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z When her eyes adjusted, she made out the girl and her baby lying on the floor on top of a quilt. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z I adjust the napkin holder in front of me till Tony’s booth is reflected in the polished silver. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z She adjusted the paper’s date on her press, inserted the slug containing the name, city, and state of the newspaper and printed as many slips as there were items marked. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z It was hard not to stare at his involuntary movements, but Joseph smiled at the boy, and the boy adjusted the tie of his school uniform and smiled right back. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z When he turned his head to adjust the blanket over her, she raised up and sank her teeth in his cheek. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z By the end of a couple of years away from home, we had more than adjusted. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z But Dr. Malone hadn’t noticed; she was too busy adjusting switches and tapping the letters in another of those ivory trays. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z It took me a few seconds to adjust. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z Liam ran through his usual routine of checking the mirrors’ position, adjusting the recline of his seat, buckling himself in, and turning the keys in the ignition. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Ranee adjusts the necklace of golden flowers on the photo of her husband. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Perhaps he is the engineer, I thought, watching him inspect the gauges and go to another part of the room to adjust a series of valves. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z She adjusted Henry’s tie, picked invisible lint from Jem’s coat, and desired the presence of Jean Louise in the kitchen. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z His visitor adjusted his glasses and the breath whistled in his nose. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I couldn’t see anything in the still night, so I waited, hoping my eyes would adjust and that it wasn’t actually pitch-black out. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z “I thought reading the book would help Epsilon-5 adjust to the new planet.” The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I had not seen my mother for something like seven years, and I knew we would have to adjust to one another. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z I pause just past the threshold, waiting for my eyes to adjust. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z This illusion, or hope of one, was dispelled as her eyes adjusted to the gloom. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The boy leaned on the cart and adjusted the wheel. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z He adjusts his grip and then tosses a wobbling pitch that sails way over my head. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z He sees my gesture and quickly adjusts his posture. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z And there are also basketball courts in those driveways, the kind you can move around and adjust to make it low enough to dunk on. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z All of the visitors were smiling, sometimes adjusting their ties or taking notes on the writing pads they carried. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Rebecca stood at the microphone, and she reached down to adjust it, raise it higher. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z We watched him turn his head this way and that, like adjusting the dial on a radio. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z These perky, upright birds had been lost from the ice islands of Antarctica hundreds of thousands of years ago and, unable to swim back, had adjusted to the tropical heat. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z The three girls were a little younger than me, and they seemed to adjust to me pretty quickly. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z My eyes had long-since adjusted to the darkness, and I needed only the frail moonlight to guide me. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Perhaps he was having trouble adjusting to Village. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Bigger heard the soft whisper of the fire in the furnace and saw the men adjusting their cameras. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Sam shrugged and adjusted the guitar strap on his neck. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Father MacPhail watched fiercely as the pilot moved the throttle forward and adjusted the trim of the engines. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “You can do this, Melody,” she said sternly as she adjusted the earphones. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Patiently adjusting his stride to her clumsy crawl he brought her home to the pack, perhaps against Jello’s will—she would never know. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I adjust the hem of my T-shirt and straighten my hair. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Gomez adjusts herself in her chair and smiles, the lines around her mouth deepening. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z It’s the end of the set and I need to pay attention so I can adjust to Tanasia’s act on the fly. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z Even in the dimness, Malcolm could see her face, sharp and anxious and angry, and he saw her bend forward to adjust Lyra’s blankets and stroke her face. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z I could have told about Phoebe getting adjusted to having a brother, and to her “new” mother, and all of that, but that part was still going on, even as we traveled through the mountains. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z Making books fly around her room like birds, calculating how far they can travel before she must adjust her technique. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He adjusted the silverware next to his plate, delaying the inevitable for a few seconds. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z It bobbed a little as it adjusted to her weight, like the bounce of a diving board. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z All of a sudden everyone was looking off at the paintings on the walls or adjusting their collars—except for Emma, whose face was turning a certain shade of green. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Dr. Cooke adjusts the hem of her red dress. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Over the next week Palmer got better acquainted with the pigeon and adjusted his own life to take his new friend into account. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z He pushed on, adjusting himself in his seat. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Dad was always calling Alex to adjust the antenna to get the best reception. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Sierra squinted into the shifting luminescence of the moon’s reflection, trying to adjust her eyes, and then she was sure of it: A glow was rising beneath her. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z “It can be adjusted later if you still feel that way. For right now, let’s just come to an agreement to get the process rolling.” Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z It, too, adjusted so that it fit perfectly. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Welles took a long gulp of pineapple juice, adjusted his headphones, and raised his hand to give the first cue. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z And you wait for your eyes to adjust. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z She could see him quite clearly, even at that distance; the moonlight was brilliant, and her eyes were adjusted to it. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “She can take the subway home,” said Dad from the other room, adjusting his tie as he stepped into the kitchen. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z “I have an idea,” I said, adjusting the strap of my travel- sack. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Then he throttled up, turned tight, and motored west, adjusting to the north less than five degrees in the hope of stumbling across a buoy marker. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z He was rubbing against me and then he stopped and reached down to adjust himself. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “Well then,” I said, adjusting the shoulder strap of my lute case. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “How are you adjusting to Detroit?” he asks. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I lean forward to adjust the pillow at my back. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “You’re not supposed to be here,” the boy said, adjusting his spectacles. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Mr. Go rises, adjusting his pants, and right then the swimming pool smell hits him again and his curiosity gets the better of him. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I adjusted the napkins on the table so they were perfectly straight against the corners, just the way Dad liked, even though he was working late again, so he wouldn’t be there to see it. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z But as he tried to adjust it back on his head, he bumped into Johnsteve, who teetered on the edge of the pulpit. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He adjusts his arms, checks his foil grip. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Matthias adjusted the rifle strapped to his back and rolled his enormous shoulders. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Emilika adjusted the camera, adjusted me, clicked the shutter twice, and shut down the lights. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z He adjusted the pillows under his head and nuzzled into the skin of the made bed like a child. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I rest it on my shoulder and adjust my helmet. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Walter tried to adjust to Holman, but things only got worse. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z She reaches her hand to her throat but covers the gesture by adjusting the brooch at her collar. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z The shape adjusted its hair, and two pale, pebble eyes regarded me through the gloom. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z I finished adjusting the hand strap and opened the prayer book. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Once the engine was running, I adjusted the radar controls on board the boat while my father reached over to the dock and cast off the lines. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z As Seabiscuit was apt to fight any direct attempts to rate him, Smith told his riders to adjust the horse’s speed with steering. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I whisper, my eyes adjusting to the low light. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z That night, as he adjusted his tie in the bathroom mirror and made his way to the door, he was stopped by his father. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z In the days that follow they adjust once again to sleeping under a mosquito net, bathing by pouring tin cups of water over their heads. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Mother made her way up to the podium and adjusted the microphone. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z It had gotten chilly all of a sudden, so I put on my yellow Montauk hoodie and adjusted the volume on my hearing aids and leaned against my backpack and started watching. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Aunt Heidi’s cat, I see as my eyes adjust, is jet black. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Just long enough for the heart of each man to adjust its throb to the downbeat of the other. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z “This is only for a few days,” said my mom, adjusting her sunglasses. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Em waved, did a goofy kind of jazz-hands thing, and then bounced off the stage and back to Bridge, who adjusted her ears and couldn’t help feeling a little bit proud to be Em’s friend. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z Could he adjust to a communal learning process? Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I adjusted my yellow headband and glanced up at the large clock on the airport wall. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z I’m having a hard time adjusting to being underground so much. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z It takes some adjusting from a bow to a gun, but by the end of the day, I’ve got the best score in my class. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z It’s hard not to laugh, it’s the tension, and the look of irritation on Aunt Lydia’s face as she adjusts the sound. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z I blinked in the sun and waited for my eyes to adjust, sneezing at the brightness. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Claire knelt on the path at the base of the cliff while Einar leaned his walking sticks against the rock wall and adjusted the pack on her back. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Whatever conclusion he came to made him sit back with a sigh and adjust the mirrors in silence. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Dimple adjusted her body a little and tried to peek. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z At Hanawon, the resettlement center in South Korea, job counselors say that workplace paranoia, stormy resignations, and lingering feelings of betrayal are chronic problems as North Koreans adjust to new lives. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z Your world shifts, but you’re asked to adjust and overcome, to play your music the same as everyone else. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Koch had to adjust to writing radio scripts, just as Houseman had. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z It took a few heartbeats—several pulse-pounding heartbeats—before my eyes adjusted to the gloom. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z As she adjusted to the scant ambient light, she was able to make out dark hair spilled across the pillow, but little more than that. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Mala rose to her feet, adjusting the end of her sari over her head and holding it to her chest, and, for the first time since her arrival, I felt sympathy. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Once my eyes adjust to the dim hallway light, I see Christina and Will ahead of me, Will laughing, probably at a joke Christina made. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z He stabbed his sword into the dirt, adjusted his shield straps, and pulled on his horsehair helmet. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z "But the accelerometers caught it and calculated the new center of mass. The guidance computer is adjusting the engines' thrusts to counteract. We're still good." The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z She adjusted her bonnet and pulled her cloak around her against the early autumn breeze. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Moss asked Martin for help to stand up; then Moss adjusted the chain around his waist and tried his best to listen to what the man was saying. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The mule seemed to have adjusted, though, and I didn’t give it too much thought either. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z When she took them down slowly to adjust her eyes from dark to light, she saw Maycomb with no people in it, shimmering in the steaming afternoon. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Once my eyes adjusted, the first thing I noticed were the skeletons. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z He pats my knee and adjusts his toga so it doesn’t reveal too much while he sits in the low auditorium seat. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z Under the glow of the stadium lights, Ivory Christian helped Boobie adjust to a pair of crutches that was too small for him. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Sinking to the floor, he pulled his legs up tight against his body, hoping his eyes would soon adjust to the darkness. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z The lights were bright and it took my eyes a few seconds to adjust, but it was Tina! Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z He willed his eyes to adjust as he squinted toward the light and those speaking. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z The woman pumped and adjusted the fuel gauge on one until it hissed. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Bill dozed beside me, his snores adjusted to the hum of the tires. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Arms extended to either side, she walked along the tiny limb, adjusting as it wobbled. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z “So I created a new serum that will adjust your surroundings to manipulate your will. Those who refuse to accept our leadership must be closely monitored.” Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z There were very severe consequences in the community for a citizen who couldn't adjust. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The computer began to bring the lights up slowly, allowing my eyes to adjust. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z "I'm sorry I been such a time. Them fruit-" He wiped his glasses and adjusted them on his button nose. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z I could see from her demeanor that Chasca was still adjusting to her new life. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z “Morris must go to his room to rest,” Francesca said, adjusting her fake spectacles. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z At first his eyes had to adjust to the brighter but still dim light that revealed crusted dirt on the floor behind the bar. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z My eyes adjust, and bars sharpen into view in the dim light. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z A crowd materializes from the darkness as my eyes adjust. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z As my eyes adjust to the darkness, I can make out the shapes of each object in the room. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Now that my eyes have adjusted to the light, I can see that the plants in this room were selected for beauty, not practicality—flowers and ivy and clusters of purple or red leaves. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z The teachers seem to have adjusted to this by not using them much. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she shut the window, adjusted the blind, threw her things and the detached window screen into the bathroom, and closed herself in there as well. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z This tax, the successor to one enacted in 1969 to make sure the wealthiest Americans could not use legal loopholes to live tax-free, has never been adjusted for inflation. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z Her pegasus flew with ease, adjusting himself every once in a while so Thalia stayed safely on his back. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z “Do you think this would really work?” she asks, getting her dress adjusted. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z But after three days of backbreaking work, she was finally adjusting to life at sea, and today she was going to see the book again. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z My eyes aren’t adjusted to the dark, so I stare into pure black, like the backs of my eyelids. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z |
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