| 单词 | admire |
| 例句 | Some were well kept and painted nicely with tidy yards and groomed flower beds that Mom admired. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z She’s the only female student at Blackcliff; in the black, close-fitting fatigues all students wear, her strong, slender form has always drawn admiring glances. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z He admired the sycamores, rising like important ideas from pedestrian plots of short grass. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s funny, just when you think you caint admire your folks no more than you already do, something like that happens and lets you know you’re wrong. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z It was a good time, too, just to admire the view, each man with his own thoughts as he looked out at the great sweep of bay. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z I knew him well, and admired him like everybody else did. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z Mr. Flux drew closer, admiring his latest trophies. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z And while they admired the pictures, knowing the babies came from a good family, neither of them could read or write. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Lennie followed his words admiringly, and moved his lips a little to keep up. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Nabila admired my intricate orange henna designs, and Fatima hugged me and didn’t let go until she extracted a promise of a lesson as soon as our work was done. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z “All right, I’ll tell you. No. I didn’t. Sometimes he scared me. Sometimes—yes, sometimes I admired him, but most of the time I hated him. Now tell me why you want to know.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I can’t help but admire the structural linguists who have carved out for themselves a linguistic discipline based on the deterioration of written communication. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z As we gathered around the table, I couldn't help admiring the special china and crystal. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Courtney admired his self-discipline, which she felt she had in short supply. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z He both admired and was repelled by the other man’s rabid commitment to the cause of white supremacy. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z What I admired most was his flair for practical jokes. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I took off my so-called prize and pinned it on J.B., and he dashed away to admire himself in the hall-tree mirror. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z If you could for a moment rise up out of your own beloved skin and appraise ant, human, and virus as equally resourceful beings, you might admire the accord they have all struck in Africa. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I want to hate her, but I have to admire her guts. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z She and her brother, while hiding at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, had managed to solve an amazing mystery concerning a Renaissance statue, and Fadi admired her guts. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Of course, we don’t know what the music played on this lyre sounded like, even though we can strum its strings and admire its craftsmanship. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z Carmen caressed the small hud and stood back to admire it. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Everyone admired their filial piety when they arrived, and the proud and happy mother standing before the statue prayed that Hera would reward them by giving them the best gift in her power. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Remembering the painted boots, she surveyed her white satin slippers with girlish satisfaction, and chasseed down the room, admiring her aristocratic feet all by herself. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked through the rest of the book, admiring the illustrations and reading parts of different stories. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z “Come, the palace has the fairest view of the city. You will have time to admire before we dine.” Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z It was a house that we knew, having admired the large white wheelbarrow tilted down on spoked wheels and planted with seasonal flowers. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z The three step back and admire their work. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Riddle smiled; the other boys laughed and cast him admiring looks. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z For long minutes she held the comb, looked at it this way and that, smelled the fragrant wood, and admired the sleeping cat. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z A hundred years after his death, a statue of Lavoisier was erected in Paris and much admired until someone pointed out that it looked nothing like him. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z Now I understand that these people I admired weren’t exactly rich, simply better-off than the people of my village, one of the poorest in Ecuador. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She could not help admiring his caramel complexion. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z "There," she said at last, stepping back, admiring her work. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z The mourners were all up front with the corpse—admiring the roses that framed her head, I expect. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z She used the faintly singsong tones of a nursery school teacher she had once admired. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I admired her spirit; but more, I wanted to help her see the value of her adventure. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Outside the glass, Keto was leading Coach Hedge through the amphitheater, lecturing him on something while the coach nodded and admired the stadium seating. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I admired their resilience, and I wished desperately that they didn’t need it so much. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z I admired the long expanses of lawns mown in precise lines and the huge, graceful trees. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z At first when the troops had arrived, swaggering around so bold and gay, I had really admired them. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Yet it was not an unhappy existence, especially for a little boy proud of his parents, admiring of their showmanship and courage—a happier life, certainly, than what replaced it. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z He could have easily made friends with stupid Dove, for Dove was lonely and admired Johnny as well as envied him. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z At meals they chide younger children for admiring anything foreign: a British car advertisement, a French picture book. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Then she thought of how he watched her, assessing and admiring her strength, and she knew that his gaze was also that of someone who loved her. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “Man, how long did your ancient ancestor work on this project down here?” remarked Kojo, admiring the carefully crafted corridor of stone. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z The old Shaper, a man I cannot help but admire, goes out the back window with his harp at a single bound, though blind as a bat. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z As I was leaving she’d turned her head a bit and was admiring her pretty nails. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z We’d walk over to a bookcase and touch a book and stroll by a table and admire the handle on a drawer. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z As Shelly spoke, she was staring down at Lice Peeking, and not in an admiring way. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z “Abroad,” said Miss Havisham; “educating for a lady; far out of reach; prettier than ever; admired by all who see her. Do you feel that you have lost her?” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z He admired Root’s white skin and muscular arms, his stance at the drafting table. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z When he was younger, he had admired people with moneyed childhoods and foreign accents, but he had come to sense an unvoiced yearning in them, a sad search for something they could never find. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “Is it indeed? I hope Mr. Jaggers admires it?” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z Lola’s attention was drawn to the black and white leather of his brogues, and he was aware of her admiring them and waggled one foot to a rhythm in his head. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z He admires her, even resents her a little, for having moved to another country and made a separate life. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z “It’s a collector’s item. She was admiring it. You want to give it to her?” The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z I have to admit I admire Mother for the way she assumed the role of his wife and has never, as far as I know, complained or been jealous. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z They were not admiring the Giddy-Yap, Rainbow! books, nor were they browsing in the poetry section. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z They admired the way Carter had employed his fists to demolish Rollo but they felt more secure with Archie in command, Archie who was capable of surprise after surprise. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He admired the two upstairs sliding windows, even as he vaguely supposed he could ask one thing more, one small thing — that Helen might be returned to him. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Petra stood in front of it, admiring the elaborate Gothic letters. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z “They are kindhearted and generous souls whose every breath is an Inspiration to Us All. They’re so strong! We admire them so!” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z “I was hoping there might be balloons,” said Kyle as he admired the ceiling. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z She finished quickly and proceeded to bandage me with a quick efficiency I admired. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She knew her breasts were admired by the boys in Santa Teresa del Mar. Finally, Madame Thibaut insisted that Felicia remove her skirt and panties. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z I know how much my brother Salvador admires you. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z Everyone on the plantation admired this skill of Ben’s. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z So although she admired the fur of Sophonax and even speculated on what it might feel like, she never made the slightest move to touch her, and never would. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z I stand and admire it in silence and am soothed by the sight of the falling water. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z In the middle of admiring these colors, I spot something that makes me look again. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Were the Angel children their sculptures, their canvases, their creations to be put on display for all the world to see and admire? Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z He stepped back as if to admire her. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z One old woman, Italian I believe, said she'd admired my eggplants for weeks and told me how happy she was to meet me. Seedfolks 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Gone was the musical cadence I had grown to admire; his words were all ice and tempered steel, his voice as frigid as the Baltic north he hailed from. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z They admire me, but only in the way you admire something you know will soon be gone. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z She saw me admiring all the colors of the paint chips and told me I could take some, but I just shook my head. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z “I want you to know that I admire you for getting through it and turning your life around.” Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z The Chinese did not admire a bent back; goddesses and warriors stood straight. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z We consider George Washington a statesman because he spent tax money on widely admired programs and did not enrich himself as president. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z We stood at the sinks and both admired Marcus’s reflection in the mirror—his smooth olive skin and aquiline nose combine with his dimples and muscles to make him unbearably handsome. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z She had left babyhood far behind, and she was not capable yet of being one of the grownups she admired. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Boots, who loved any kind of compliment, Instinctively knew she was being admired. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Leafing past the paintings, I would admire the photographs of the artists seated in their garrets, dressed in tattered smocks and frowning in the direction of their beefy nude models. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z She admired the fact that she was a Enrique’s Journey hard worker and a fighter, a girl who thrived when her own twin died a month after birth. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z I couldn’t watch, though, so I turned around and pretended to admire one of Fulton’s many posters. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z She turned it admiringly over in her hands. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z I admired Harriet Tubman more than anyone else I read about—her courage, the pistol she wore, the fact that she never lost a passenger on the Underground Railroad. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z “Don’t admire your back—I love that!” she said. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z Bobby had triggered similar reactions at other tournaments and matches; fans often wrote him admiring letters. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z As though he admired her for having divorced him. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Everything about him felt honest and decent and I really admired him for it. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z But as an aspiring architect, she couldn’t help admiring the terraced gardens, the fountains and temples, the winding cobblestone streets and gleaming white villas. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I face the wall and pretend to admire the tapestry map of Orléans. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z She counted vigorously to herself, and admired her uncle’s ability to talk and dance simultaneously. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z He was walking back and forth, admiring the skiff from different angles. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Miss Van Campen admired family very much and came from an excellent family herself. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z I handed him the photo first, which he admired. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z He would swim the crawl stroke, up and down and all around the lily pad, while Harriet watched, admiring his ability as a swimmer. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z He read her letter another time and understood that she had once admired him, there was something in him she was grateful for even if she could not love him. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Prosperous, conventional, more like the things and people Hagar seemed to admire. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z It's a quality my father admires so much, he's able to ignore the foul language completely. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Envious of her beauty, they gazed admiringly at her; flattered by her attentions, they confided in her; and when she began to give them advice on their looks, they listened. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I pause for an instant to admire the sight. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “I admire your scholarship, but that is an elfin army on the attack. This was carved in celebration of an elfin victory.” The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z Until he pops open an eye and catches me admiring him—you are so busted, his smile says. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z In a few minutes he approached the table where she was sitting with Kitty; and, while pretending to admire her work said in a whisper, “Go to your father, he wants you in the library.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z She admired Iorek almost without limit, and she was glad to find confirmation of his nobility. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Scipio might have had the body of a child, but he could express himself like an adult, with a confidence that they couldn't help admiring. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z He was what all Greece except Athens most admired. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z She admires the material of his mother’s sari, mentioning that her mother curates textiles at the Met. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z As much as he admired Paul and was influenced by his views, Jim sometimes felt overwhelmed by his friend’s self-assurance and charisma. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z She admired, too, the charm with which he managed each transaction and how he won the business even of elderly customers loyal to the absent Mrs. Holton. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z He peeled it off and stopped to admire her bareness. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z She smooths the paper and then admires it like a work of art. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z From far and wide people came to admire the wonder, and always wreaths of flowers hung on the branches in honor of the pious and faithful pair. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z I had admired Venus even before that Christmas. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z We'd listen to Christmas music on the radio and hang ornaments, then sit on the sofa and lean back with our mugs and crumb-covered plates to admire our work. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z They both admired the gold varsity ring on his hand. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z If you admire a passage in a book or article or letter or memo, read it again. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z It was why I admired Julian, and Henry in particular. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z There were people thrice her size on the Trenton platform and she looked admiringly at one of them, a woman in a very short skirt. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z When I looked up, he was looking at me, kind of admiring. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z He flipped through the pages, admiring Javier’s use of color, the way he seemed to know how to arrange scenes in all those square and rectangular frames. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She glanced at the boys, who gazed admiringly at her. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z He took the phone and admired his post. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z I admired her lack of compunction, the courage of her bad manners, the energy of simple rage. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I remembered him telling me how much he admired and trusted his father, and I couldn’t understand it. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z For a few seconds he looked up at the moon as if trying to admire it one last time. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z Both of these people would, years later, know and admire Harriet Ross, though they would know her by a different name. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z There’ll be plenty of time later to admire all of this—for now, back to work. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He was handsome, and Moss admired whoever had done his cornrows. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The visitor mentioned by the Master, Lord Asriel, was her uncle, a man whom she admired and feared greatly. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z A little boy would often pretend to be a warrior, someone he admired and wanted to be like, but this was different. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z The younger ones admired the older boys who strutted about so tough, and they jostled with their playmates for a chance to run errands for the gangs of young men they looked up to. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He had been a private in the War, and although he hadn’t served under Granddaddy, he admired him and was determined to be of service to him when he could. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z I had admired him for his courage and firmness then. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z She had once told him, in University, “You know what I admired most about you in secondary school? That you never had a problem saying ‘I don’t know.’ Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Now you might conclude from this that I don’t much admire the Park Service and its people, and that’s not quite so. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z He turned slowly, his arms spread out so I could admire his new suit from all angles. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z This last phrase - 'no discernible traces left of the recent occurrence by that time' - my father would repeat with a laugh and shake his head admiringly. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Yet now, at the age of fifty-one, he admitted that he was a Hooper, his father’s son, and so he had come to admire the solidity and the gloom. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z The numbness that had settled on him when he saw the man he loved and admired fall off the fence; something wild ran S> through him when he watched the body twitching in the dirt. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z He was nodding slowly, admiringly, and I felt myself go warm all over, with pride, with a desire to be associated with Papa. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z I have to admire this level of enthusiasm, even if I can’t understand it. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z “Sure. I was just admiring your style. I guess you’ve had lessons.” The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z I don't have to look far for Jamie—he's one step behind me, admiring a large painting of a flock of black swans pulling a carriage through the air. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z It was as though we were on safari, for we encountered all manner of animals, including a battalion of sprightly baboons, which I followed for some time, admiring their military-like organization and movements. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s not that I think people will admire me and be my friend. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Jim, a year ahead of me and a football star, usually got several dedications every day from admiring girls. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Reyna used to dream about going there with Jason to admire their favourite emperor’s home. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I was flattered that she wanted to speak to me, because of all the older girls I admired her most. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z She admired her peonies — they were flecked with crimson — as Grover unbuttoned her blouse. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z "Hi, it's me. Sharon's boy, David. I was just in the kitchen admiring your collection of ceramic toads." Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Now that I had an opportunity to admire the Fair’s layout, I realized that there was an intentional structure to the midway. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z “I admire the women in my profession who manage to sustain singing careers and raise families. Perhaps I should have been more daring.” The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z “My grandchildren have been admiring the tame marten that boy has on a chain,” said the old man as he approached. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Granted the children could not yet read, but surely they could turn pages and admire the illustrations? The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z In a way, I have to admit: I admired Maya’s bravery. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z She slipped out of her work clothes and stretched languorously, and he admired the lean grace of her arched back. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Finally they stepped back to admire their work. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z I admired the graceful gold-and-pink rose pattern on the translucent bone china and figured that some of the trappings of civilization weren’t so bad after all. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z It’s the one thing about her parents’ lives she truly admires—their ability, for better or for worse, to turn their back on their homes. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Ralph glanced at them admiringly, and when Jack saw his glance he explained. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Malcolm X also admired The Reverend Adam Clayton Powell, in his Congressman political role: “I’d think about retiring if the black man had ten like him in Washington. ” The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z I was pleased to see that Reginald, though he said little about it, admired my living by my wits. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z He wanted her to admire him for mending the crack in the hull. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Sitting in this bed, I admired everything as if I were a princess. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Some of them looked at me with admiring eyes and answered all my questions about their work without making me feel silly for asking. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I admire Lee for knowing exactly where he stands and stating it clearly, without jargon. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z I admire them, but I don’t have time to appreciate them for long. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I wander over and pretend to admire a shawl when I notice a green-and-gold box with a curved lid. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z I called from the sofa where I was admiring how clean everything looked. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z Count Rugen did the actual pain inducing; the Prince simply sat by, asking questions out loud, inwardly admiring the Count’s skill. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z But Julius had seen her at other times, out in her carriage, Boots at her side, waving and smiling to the admiring crowd, and knew that this apparent haughtiness hid a quaking heart. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z “You’re the first,’’ he told her, admiring her from the bed. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Everybody lined up at the fence and stood for a moment admiring Wilbur and the beautiful green crate. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z Senor Leal inhales On his pipe And then admires The sky some more. Neighborhood Odes 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z There was no doubt that the town respected him and even admired him in a way. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z On the downtown streets of Kilgore, people milled about on the narrow sidewalks, looking at shop displays and admiring the strands of lights that decorated the businesses. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z While Anthony admired Shaw, she knew that Catt had the organizational skills that were needed for the job, and she chose Catt as the next president. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Still, she admired the ritual, envying the Levys the pleasure they took in one another’s company, wishing her cousins lived nearby so she could have an orchestra of her own. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z Usually when she came home from running errands for Ensenada shopkeepers for a few centavos, she stopped to admire her flowers. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z In Lockhart, after conducting our business, Harry loitered on the corner so he could admire the figures of the ladies strolling by, exhibiting the latest finery from the local milliner. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z All loved him for his goodness and admired him for his nobility, but they had no idea that he intended to try to kill the Minotaur. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Thus in both Arabic and medieval culture experimentation had an uncertain status: it existed, but it was not admired or imitated. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Then he unboxed it to bring out and admire at his leisure. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z I couldn’t tell what she wrote but whatever it was, she took a second to admire it and clunked her turtle head, congratulating herself. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z The sunlight filters through lacy hemlock needles and we stretch out on our backs, chewing the tasty twigs of a spicebush and silently admiring the forest. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z As Lupita watched her admiringly, she thought that being a waitress must be a very good job. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z I have greatly admired your feats of daring. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z The guards admired their quality as they inspected the food for vials of poison or concealed weapons. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z I admired his resilience then, and still do today. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z As my avatar slowly materialized on my stronghold’s observation deck, I looked down at my virtual body, admiring it like a favorite suit I hadn’t worn in a while. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He wants to go south, to Marseille, where Monticelli, the painter he admires so, had lived. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Kiara, who hadn’t really been into ballet, cheered as well, admiring her new friend’s talents. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Spending all this time with Aileen, I admired her even more. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z But this was, as I say, back in the thirties, when as I understand, Mrs Symons's books were being admired in houses up and down the country. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z How could he admire and trust someone who wouldn’t talk to him, even if that someone was his father? The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z We had flown the little spacecraft beyond its physical capabilities, zipped past jagged mountains and over the gouges and tears of primordial bombardment, admired all the moon’s craters, its mares, and its mountains. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “That mademoiselle has made good use of her time, and the result is charming,” replied Laurie, bowing with his hand on his heart and an admiring look. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z He couldn’t help admiring the trim appearance and bold manner of this diminutive seafaring character. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z I stayed after club last Monday to admire their weight and shape. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “My son considers the Lady Aurelia his closest friend. He deeply admires her.” Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Opinion at Booker T. Washington was sharply divided between those who admired Claudette’s courage and those who thought she got what she deserved for making things harder for everyone. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z Padva, pausing to admire one in ivory satin delicately covered with black velvet fretwork, like wrought iron in long scrolling lines and curves. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Lila is nodding vigorously and says a bad word in Spanish, which normally would make me snicker admiringly. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z I did admire his wife, Lady Bird, though, who always looked like she wanted nothing more than to sprout wings and fly away. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Straightway Young became one of the most ardent members of our organization, admired by all. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z She paused outside the phone box to admire the huge cumulus clouds piled against a pale blue sky. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z He’d admired the camera’s sleek design and its cool new features. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z After Nick had turned the gun admiringly over in his hands once or twice, he set it back on the rubber mat again. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z When I’m done, I step back to admire my work. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z After breakfast she gave me a pair of her own earrings and a matching bracelet I had admired. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He admires his frog and puts it on the table next to Mom’s frog so that their little frog feet are touching. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z She was two inches tall, with yellow hair pulled up in a high ponytail and her hands on her hips in a confident, cocky way that I admired. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Whenever he could, he always tried to stand right next to her, and then marvel at how tall and straight she was, like a fine young horse, he’d say in Korean, admiringly. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “I find I admire her more all the time.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z W... E... X. He leaned hard into the X. When he was done he flipped the dagger in the air, caught it, and stood admiring his handiwork. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She moves to the mirror, admiring the image of the pistol-wielding, gum-chewing girl that fills the small space above her hip and below her rib cage. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z The three of them stood in awe, swinging their flashlights across the stalactite-dripping ceiling, admiring the vast cathedral of glittering stone they’d just entered. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Lange’s breath fluttered while admiring the sparkling jewels amidst the golden stones. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Her beauty struck fear into their hearts and they preferred to admire her from afar, not daring to approach her. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Ten Snow had finished something very impressive, much admired by the other women, including Grandma, who took it in her hands and blessed it one cold day. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z For now, she busied herself with simply sleeping on silk, eating on gold and being the single most feared and admired woman in Florinese history. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z The next evening, I sat in the kitchen, admiring the jars of peach preserves, which were neatly lined up on the counter. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z I couldn’t help admiring her courage, but Hades glanced nervously at the ceiling. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Certainly I’m no mad exterminator bent on killing devil microbes; on the contrary, I admire them. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I admire myself in the mirror over the table in the entry hall. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z She wanted to tell him how much she admired him for what he had done. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Mr. Huxley went to the window to admire the view of the river. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z One day more than a hundred people came to stand at his yard and admire him. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z Riddle smiled; the other boys laughed and cast him admiring looks. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z But he did not pause to admire it, and turning aside he followed his master through the narrow doorway in the wall of the cave. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z He sat in a wheelchair, striped in Bayside Press colors, and admired the golden hare medallion still on display around the bust of Poe. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon...probably the demigod Hazel admired most. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z These fine things Peisfstratos packed well in the wicker carrier, admiring every one. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z For her part, Claudette admired Fred Gray as the first person she had ever met who was doing what she herself wanted to do someday. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z Being a little older than my classmates adds to my allure; they look up to me, admire me even. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Felicia could be very stubborn, too, but she had a gift that offset her stubbornness, a gift I admired very much. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Then we stood on her porch admiring it. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Surely the world is looking at me and admiring the way I rock with the float, the cool way I have with the reins and the whip. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Everyone thought Elizabeth and Marshall were just “darling,” and “adorable,” and they had to be admired and fussed over before the Egyptians could take their candy and leave. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z He admired a neutral Switzerland of seals out on the rocks. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Kids who are not frightened by differences admire Branwell for his. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The English teacher said we had to turn in a term paper or a photo essay on somebody we admired. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z Politely he admires the plaster cove moldings, the ceiling medallions, the marble mantelpieces, things he knows how to speak intelligently and at length about. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He was the first Indian with whom I had spent much time, and I came to admire him. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z “I love poetry, actually. I really admire poets who can bare their souls on the page, you know?” The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z All of them stood back to admire their handiwork. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I admire his beautiful coat, the dark lines of his eyes, his pointy ears and droopy whiskers. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Annabeth had always admired Luke, the former head counselor for Hermes who had betrayed us and joined the evil Titan Lord Kronos. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Chaol delivered each blow with such precision that Dorian had to admire him. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Mom and Lori admired the wide-planked floorboards, the big fireplaces, and the ceiling beams made from locust posts, with gouge marks from the ax that had felled them. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I keep my diary, and try to ‘remember correctly and describe clearly all that I see and admire’, as Father advised. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Elizebeth was touched to see that “my beloved Bill, or Billy as you like, was known, admired, and loved practically all over the world.” The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z And while Nehemia might be playing a game that she had no chance of winning, Dorian couldn’t deny that he greatly admired the princess for daring to play in the first place. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Like he was admiring a painting in a museum. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I couldn’t say how I admired him for not crying about his father being in prison and for trying to be a normal kid. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Johnny felt he knew him but little more than at their first meeting, but he admired him more and more all the time. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z For hours at a time I would admire my looks myself, turning this way and that before the mirror, or assuming a relaxed pose to see what I looked like in real life. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z He looked joyously at his little houses and set them on the table to admire. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z The young mouse, hiding a smile at Basil’s noble pose, said admiringly, “Oh, Mr. Hare, you do look heroic standing like that! Thank you!” Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Most parents would be proud if the mayor said she admired their son! Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z As he admired the belt, strutting in front of the broken mirror, the sparrow spoke in a normal voice. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Matt wandered around the garden, admiring the ice sculptures and a fountain of wine with orange slices bobbing in a red pool. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z By early evening the residents gathered to admire the day’s labors. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Emma felt they were friends again; and the conviction giving her at first great satisfaction, and then a little sauciness, she could not help saying, as he was admiring the baby, Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z “The youngest liked to admire himself, so I made sure there were plenty of places where he might catch glimpses of his beauty.” Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I kept the knowledge locked within myself, taking it out from time to time to admire in secret. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I admired the suspicion in the girl's statement and I now hoped that Dell Duke didn't walk through the door holding a Diet Pepsi. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z Line has traditionally been admired for its descriptive value, so that its expressive potential is easily overlooked. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z I remember his asking if I had had any heroes growing up, figures actual or imagined that I cherished, admired. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z A guy who loves his truck needs other people to admire his driving machine. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z "What do you think we stopped for--to admire the view?" The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z Stanton also admired the marriage of this forty-seven-year-old mother of six. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z I make it to the copse Rue has told me about and again have to admire her cleverness. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z “I don’t need an appointment to admire the painting, do I?” Louisiana's Way Home 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z He spends entire weekends holed up in the house, reading books from Gerald and Lydia’s shelves, admiring the sunlight that filters through the enormous unadorned windows during the course of the day. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She had taken a piece of blue ribbon from Mrs. Jones’s dressing-table, and was holding it against her shoulder and admiring herself in the glass in a very foolish manner. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z He was both a workhorse and a charmer, admired equally by his elders and the young women in town. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Did you admire the way so-and-so talked openly about his family? Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z I stared at the illustrations of molecules in my book, admiring the way they fit together. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z The Dauntless in me admires his form—perfect—and his speed- incredible. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z She tasted their food, observed their rituals, and admired their clothing. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “You sound like you really admire him. Don’t tell me you’re aiming to be the next National Lecturer?” The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Sophia starts to say, but stops to stand and admire herself. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z She admired his impeccable table manners and the graciousness of his smile. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z To love someone, I have to admire and respect the person, but I feel neither respect nor admiration for Mother! The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z People thought he was a good interpreter of the Holy Quran and admired his charisma. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Grandpa always was one to admire business sense, but he’d never been one to let somebody else tell him what to do. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Someone who was admired and popular, a student leader who took an active role in the school. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z She admired a Douglas fir’s complicated bark, followed its grooves to the canopy of branches two hundred feet above. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z The years passed, and the child grew into a maiden admired by all for her beauty and goodness. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z Joe had to admire a tomcat with that kind of balls. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Dozens and dozens of strangers stopped to stare at him and to admire his silky white coat, his curly tail, his kind and radiant expression. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z She walks in front of him and takes a seat, waving to everyone at the table but then looking up to admire Gabriel’s performance. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z They admire its perfect symmetry and pose for photographs beneath the minarets from which tourists used to leap to their deaths. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Poppy said, standing back proudly to admire his purchase. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z They were admiring him as he brandished the spear. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Have you never at any time had reason to think that he admired her, or that she admired him?” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z She had seen him look that way at a half-grown lamb prancing in the meadow on a midsummer afternoon, admiring its agile charm. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Standing in front of the hall mirror, I admired the welts on my neck. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z He admired the package for a few seconds. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He admired her for being outspoken and different, but he did not seem able to see beneath that. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Several young women looked at him admiringly—his six feet of well-proportioned body, his crisp hair, tanned face, and intensely blue eyes. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z I turn and admire it only for a moment before she swings it with shocking force. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z Kit admired the fine perfect thread that slipped evenly through Hannah’s fingers. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Caroline looked down at her finger, admiring her wedding band. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z One of the heroes admired by all, who helped Chairman Mao liberate China from oppression and defeated the Americans in Korea. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “I really admire that. I have a hard time around handicapped kids.” Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z "I grow ever more admiring of you, my lord," confessed the eunuch. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He liked George Orwell’s work, and for years held on to his copies of Animal Farm and 1984; he also read and admired Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z It turns out he just meant for them all to admire his hand. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z My father, on the other hand, seemed to admire Tamara’s obvious distrust of us, and later remarked to me that she was the last piece of the puzzle to make Matthew’s future all but certain. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z There was a vein pulsing in his temple like the one Harry had often admired in Uncle Vernon’s. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z When he returned to Veracruz, he and his team cleared the dirt around the great head, admiring its fine, naturalistic workmanship, so unlike the stiff, stylized sculpture common elsewhere in Mesoamerica. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z “Please! Please, honorable sir, I was not stealing your work—I came only to admire it.” A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z I admired the immense, steppelike expanse of the lady's wool-clad bosom as she retreated a few inches from my eye, down the creaking wooden stair, a sort of Siberian bitterness on her vivid lips. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z He grinned the way a man grins at a pig when he’s deciding whether to buy it—admiring it and imagining how good it will taste or how much money it will make him. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He would have probably admired John Kwang—at least for his appearance. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Among her women friends, Ma is admired for her height, slender build, and porcelain white skin. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z As they drink their wine and eat their meal, he admires the light on her face, the faint pale hairs that shine against the contours of her cheek. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She had admired Seer’s work and told him she would bring seeds from her own flowers. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z They admired the shiny red paint, blew the horn, tried out the seats, and of course asked to ride. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z You know how much I admire you, and only hope that some of your goodness and Father’s goodness will rub off on me, because, in that sense, you two are a lot alike. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z “I did not know Herr Thiessen as well as you, but I did admire him and his work.” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He doesn’t even stop to admire the view. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Together we greeted Neil, and for a couple of minutes the three of us just floated there, admiring two shiny silver boxes filled with moon rocks. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z After an hour I stand back and admire my progress. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Two athletes I had admired from afar were now my teammates. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z He patted his sword hilt, and Celaena had to admire the beautiful woven gold of the pommel. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He heard the voice and admired its power. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Automatically, while still admiring himself in the mirror, Lefty made a fist, too. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The followers of Reb Saunders obviously had been pleased with my performance, because I could see they were no longer staring questions at me but were glancing at me admiringly. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z He had always admired his wife’s idealism, her belief that the world could be made better, could be made orderly, could perhaps even be made perfect. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Mama and I used to walk past his furniture store to admire the window displays, but we never could have afforded anything in it. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z If you looked at each thing, you would admire that thing—the hair, the color, the shape. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Dotty, the barmaid, laughed admiringly and took a drag off her cigarette. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I admire the daughter, Ella, but she has gone to finishing school, where I fear she will be made less admirable. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z And I admire the way he talks back to the gentlemen as if they have no right to lord it over him. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z We all jumped into the hole and admired the triangular iron fragment. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Swift admired the talents of his butchers, some of whom were more skilled than Swift himself. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Despite my resistance to the hype that had preceded him, I found myself admiring Barack for both his self-assuredness and his earnest demeanor. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Aunty Em stepped back, as if to admire the shot. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z One was an old Victorian Zeitoun had always admired, and a few doors down was a house he had considered buying when it had been on the market a few years earlier. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z “That’ll do, Molly,” said Mr. Jaggers, giving her a slight nod; “you have been admired, and can go.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z This is what I most admire about Father: no matter how bad things might get, he eventually will find the grace to compose himself. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He was truly fearless, and she admired that beyond measure; but he wasn’t good at lying and betraying and cheating, which all came to her as naturally as breathing. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Dutifully she admired the golden-tipped canopy of leaves and observed how the sunlight could penetrate only here and there, dappling a lush undergrowth of ferns. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z You should be in the top of your class, showing everybody, both black and white, that E. J. Jackson’s son is somebody to be respected and admired. Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Later, Michael and I became friends, and I came to admire him greatly, in no small measure because he rejected so many of the rather foolish conventions I once embraced. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Then what about naming him after another person? Someone you greatly admire?” The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z It would be a miracle building that everybody would admire and get jealous of. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z On a certain occasion Aureliano was there working on his silver, and Pilar Ternera leaned over the table to admire his laborious patience. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z “Stewardesses,” Mami said, admiring their sleek uniforms, pressed white blouses, stiff navy ribbons tied into perfect bows in their hair. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z While Francie was admiring the costumes, she began to grow uneasy. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I used to admire her because she’s so stylish and pretty, with her wild, curly hair and wide green eyes that look forever surprised. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z People especially steered their babies away from Cleofes, afraid that if he admired the kids or tickled them under their fat chins, the children would sicken and grow humps. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z But the biggest clutch of admiring onlookers milled around something at the far end of the tent. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Every time Salva delivered a load of reeds, he would pause for a few moments to admire the skills of the boat- builders. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Nhamo went to the long mirror at the end of the hospital corridor to admire herself. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z There was kindness running beneath all of it, a genuine love of country that I will always appreciate and admire. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z It existed in many forms and was embraced both by those who hated Indians and those who admired them. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z I don’t deny that there is truth in this, but it hardly explains why Merton found the same virtues being admired by scientists in the 1940s as were admired by scientists in the 1660s. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z We walked closer and sat at the edge of the sand and stared at the ocean, admiring the display of the waves in succession. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Constantijn admired the painter Rubens, and “discovered” a young artist named Rembrandt van Rijn, in several of whose works he subsequently appears. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z She slips it onto a finger and holds her hand up to admire it. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z We walked through the narrow passages, admiring the artworks and shivering to see chunks of bone sticking out of the walls. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The works he admired most were Dante’s; those he despised most were Dostoyevsky’s. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z I was, of course, sorry there was so much poverty and disease in Haiti, and I admired Farmer for his work, but I also felt that I couldn’t be sorry enough to satisfy him. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Uncle was a very honest man and would never steal anything himself, but he seemed to admire people who did. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z They took forever to close with the hook, but, once on, they were fine-looking, and I secretly admired them. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z “Major de Coverley is a noble and wonderful person, and everyone admires him.” Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “And just ranting and raving. He admired Nixon, he was very anti-communist. So he just thought it was a betrayal of the country.” Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z As we stared at the markups on the wall, admiring the work of some of our contemporaries, Shea reached over his shoulder, pulled the backpack in front of him, and slowly unzipped it. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z During those fifteen minutes before the next worship service, church folk would talk with one another, admire the babies, purposefully compliment and encourage the youth, and visit the restrooms. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z “Why, Bert, you look fine!” she cried in an admiring voice. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z And honestly, I couldn’t tell you if it was a “nice” like you do if you’re admiring how nice the bag is, or a sarcastic “nice” like somebody just wet themselves. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Compose a haiku in honor of a person you admire. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z I admired my mother in some ways, although things between us were never easy. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z I put my hands in my pant pockets and walked around, admiring the stained-glass windows and the paintings on the warm wooden walls. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z He was not generally admired for these views, but that fact bothered him hardly at all. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z Many people would admire Odin’s horse, but only a brave man would ever mention its parentage in Loki’s presence, and nobody ever dared to allude to it twice. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z The white-gold hair that he secretly admired so much got into his mouth and he wished she was bald. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Hanging by one pa\\^ he swung back and forth, admiring the spectacle below him: the smells of the food, the sound of the music, and the light, the light, the light. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z I knew that many police admired that kind of thing. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He admired her odd, strong beauty which, unlike her regal gait, was not of the fashionable type. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I admired Arkle very much for looking after his frog so well. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z The mothers nursing their tiny infants, the females who gathered around to admire, the youngsters leaping over one another all created the bustle of a peaceful village. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I saw him once in Mom's kitchen, admiring her mural. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z The storekeeper said to Pa and Ma, “That’s a pretty little girl you’ve got there,” and he admired Mary’s golden curls. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z She said “Africa” wistfully, like an admiring foreigner, loading the word with exotic excitement. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Momma was admiring the yard, so I joined her. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Pong had been so excited that day, even though he hadn't dreamed that he'd actually get the chance to tell the Governor how much he admired him. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z I set down my bag and walked through the house, admiring the ravaged ghostly splendor of each room in its panicked disarray. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I was stubborn, but I had never been as solemn as him, and I admired the strength that his solemnity seemed to represent. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Because he was my older brother, I admired him; but because I was his sister, I felt superior. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z He admired it, turned it in his hand. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z If they stopped drinking the milk, then they would surely lose all the fat which they had put on and which made them so much admired by everybody else in that place. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z Leo could admire the intricate workmanship, but it was too much, too bright, too flashy. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I admire how she sounds nice but says don’t mess with me at the same time. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z And after dark he came into Rocinante and admired her facilities and we drank some whisky together and had a nice visit and told each other a few lies. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z The Augur looks up at the hot blue sky admiringly. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z She gazes up at me with admiring awe. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Each time they had guests Twinkle would explain how she had found it, and they would admire her as they listened. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z It taught him that everything white was good, to be admired, respected, and loved. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Still, Anthony admired all that Willard had achieved, and she eagerly accepted help from the group. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Afterwards he went for a walk along the beach, admiring the gulls who flew above him like white quill pens whose heads had been neatly dipped in ink. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Her father made a sound, of admiring respect. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z He was admired by traditional leaders, had relationships with cabinet ministers, and exuded a sense of security and confidence. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Judith had the gloves on before the sentence was finished, and stood stretching out her slender arms admiringly. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Houseman admired the “innate dramatic instinct” Welles brought to each show. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z While I watched, horrified, she held them up to herself and danced around the room, admiring her reflection in the tarnished mirrors. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z Not as well loved as Mr. Morton, but as much admired, was Miss Bernstone, the special drawing teacher who also came once a week. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z As Annabeth and I drove onto the track, I couldn’t help admiring the work Tyson had done on the Athena chariot. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z He had never admired the backs of his wife’s legs the way he now admired those of Mrs. Das, walking as if for his benefit alone. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z “Sit down, both of you. You’re not here to admire things.” Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z To compliment is to praise or admire; a compliment is an expression of praise or admiration. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “The Game of the Century” has been talked about, analyzed, and admired for more than fifty years, and it will probably be a part of the canon of chess for many years to come. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z She was afraid of her father, and she admired him profoundly, and she thought he was stark mad; but who was she to judge? The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z He admired the gentility of the city’s citizens and the cleanliness of its streets. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I greatly admired the president when he gave his televised Civil Rights speech on the night of June 11, 1963, and aligned himself solidly with the Civil Rights movement. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z She admired the older girl Hortensia to distraction for the daring deeds she had performed in the school. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z Napoleon had popularized the word, which had first been used by the French philosophe Destutt de Tracy, whom Jefferson had read and admired enormously. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z They stood outside the Nest and admired their handiwork until Mr. Beaver’s belly began to grumble. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z “It is incredible how you think of these things,” said Dr. Constantine admiringly. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z Salma Auntie carries the last steaming dish to the dining table, and then stands back to admire the elaborate feast. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z But as is true of all humans, they were stunned for one day, admiring on the second, and on the third day could not remember very clearly ever having gone to any other school. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z At times, to fuel his artistic euphoria, Dr. Lange would open a crate to admire a panel from the precious Amber Room, savoring the experience as others would enjoy a vintage bottle of brandy. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Mr. Brooke looked up and said quickly, “Young ladies in America love independence as much as their ancestors did, and are admired and respected for supporting themselves.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Finn pulled a gun from his jacket and admired its gleam. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Jody’s line is that art so far has been mostly men admiring one another. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z For an instant, I admire how pretty the bright light looks. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The Province House was a beautiful building and as Johnny hung about the front of it he had a chance to admire it for over an hour. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The Old-Green-Grasshopper became a member of the New York Symphony Orchestra, where his playing was greatly admired. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z There Day admired old farm equipment and insisted that he wanted to see his wife’s cells. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z “I know you were first brought on as an apprentice for very different traits than the ones Scythe Goddard admires,” Volta told him. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z All the glossies I’d pored over in my bedroom at home, admiring the gymnasts who’d reached the top of the sport. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z I admired Mabel’s tight stitches, feathered out in a very unusual pattern. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z He stepped back, perhaps to admire his work at a comfortable distance. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Privately, Alice admired them, the coats and the women who wore them. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Part of you had to stand back and almost admire it. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z One admiring policeman watched and wondered briefly about the dynamics of dragonfly sex, and what went into what. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Meg, in the other boat, was delightfully situated, face to face with the rowers, who both admired the prospect and feathered their oars with uncommon ‘skill and dexterity’. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z She was also a scientist, nun, poet, visionary and diplomat, and her music is still performed and admired now, nearly a thousand years later. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z I must say that I admired the efficiency with which she whipped the material back and forth under the massive electric needle. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z All the servants crowded around the motorcar, looking at their faces in the polished metal, admiring the curtained windows, the velvet seats. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Not five months ago, Hamlet and I had admired the gold-red apples there. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z And what goes on on its blocks and lots and side streets is anything the strong can think of and the weak will admire. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Sheed wrote: “Of Ezra Pound, as of Bobby Fischer, all that can be decently said is that his colleagues admire him. There is no reason for anyone else to.” Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z With her around, I'll be sure to have one set of admiring eyes at least. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The scarf with its gold and silver moon and stars had been admired by all of us. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z “Ophelia, you are a natural philosopher! If I admit that my heart still beats, will you allow me to admire your beauty?” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z “As fine as it looks on this hill, I didn’t come all this way to admire it. According to Annabeth, it must be returned to Camp Half-Blood by a Roman leader. Do I understand correctly?” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “It may be all quite true,” said I to Biddy, “but I admire her dreadfully.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z Lying there, Kiowa admired Lieutenant Jimmy Cross’s capacity for grief. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Colonel Fitzwilliam’s manners were very much admired at the Parsonage, and the ladies all felt that he must add considerably to the pleasures of their engagements at Rosings. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Tom was always perfectly groomed for these occasions, and it earned him many admiring comments from the women who came to El Patron’s birthday parties. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Many priests and the bishop admire and support Padre Leo. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z He would admire her and count her as his very best friend. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Whispers from admiring fans seemed to be echoing off the walls. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z I suppose I have a considerable organ of veneration, for I retain yet the sense of admiring awe with which my eyes traced her steps. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Elizabeth admired her cousin’s cleverness and courage as he welcomed the men and gave them permission to search the house and grounds. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z “It’s like a magic museum,” I say, admiring an antique lacquered box with swords sticking out of its sides. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z I wanted her to admire my commitment, too. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z “We both know him. I worked with him on a legal case and came to admire him. He’ll see to it that Frightful is given good care.” On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He picks up one for Italy, full of illustrations of the architecture he had studied so carefully as a student, has admired only in photographs, has always meant to see. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I was a bit taken aback, and while I was pleased at her sense of commitment and admired her courage, I was also wary. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I knew how to attract attention and be admired. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z After admiring my drawing, she asked, “What do you think of what’s been going on at your house?” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z He had to admit he sort of admired these little guys. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The woman was beautiful in a timeless, regal way—like a statue you might admire but could never love. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “Ha!” cries Señor Santos, admiring the result, “You no longer resemble a boy of the wild.” Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z I held it up, admiring the truly perfect shade. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z I opened my eyes and studied the tower, admiring the way it loomed over my bed. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Nobody asked my opinion, but I had always admired Miss Love, with all that wavy brown hair piled atop her head, and that smiley, freckledy face and those friendly gray-blue eyes. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z But there was a captain he admired, a solitary and disciplined man called Ohaeto. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z They’d admired these aspects of her personality from a distance before they actually met her, but now that she was living and working with them in the flesh, she was their ideal leader. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z I actually switched to a third-person view for a few seconds, just to admire how cool my avatar looked wearing it. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z She admired and respected him and she knew she’d be a good wife to him. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He and Ron simply sat admiring it from every angle until the portrait hole opened, and Hermione came in, accompanied by Professor McGonagall. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Having considered this matter very superficially, historians on the one hand admire these deeds of his, and on the other condemn the main cause of them. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z “It is Dr. von Braun’s. If you’re asking my permission to admire him for what he has become, you don’t need it.” October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I ran to the rock and put on the necklace and turned around for her to admire it. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z The newspaper person whom he ultimately came to admire probably more than any other was the New York Times ’M.S. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z The young lawyer, who had admired the pretty heiress from the minute he first laid eyes on her, did not have a chance to chat. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z He was supposed to be the guy everyone admired, even though no one could ever be all they expected him to be. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I didn’t have time to admire my handiwork. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z He shook his head now, admiring with genuine avidity the spread of fruit before him; strawberries arranged in turned-up cedar flats, heavy and pungent, deeply crimson and firm, a regal abundance of them. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z One hour later they both sat on the stone floor, drinking October ale to quench the dust while they admired their handiwork. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z “Mitch, you are one of the good ones,” he says, admiring the briefcase. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z When we left the dining-room, she proposed to show me over the rest of the house; and I followed her upstairs and downstairs, admiring as I went; for all was well arranged and handsome. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z “You heard when we’re going to attack the rebels, instead of waiting on deck, admiring their fine parades?” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z “I admire your vending machine and your alligator.” Louisiana's Way Home 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Mr. Barris admits that he has been attempting to track him down for some time after admiring several Thiessen-crafted cuckoo clocks, and was pointed in the right direction by a local shopkeeper. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I tilt Virginia down so they can admire her, being careful to support her head. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z I knew that the sheriff had been greatly admired. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He stood back, admired his work, gave a little nod, and left. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I took a slow turn around the shop, admiring the shelves heavy with books, business forms, proclamations from Parliament and General Howe, slates, thick paper, quills, and sealing wax. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z “And I really do love the red,” Mom said, admiring the freshly painted walls. I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z Harry said nothing but suddenly, beaming, he began rummaging around in a box, pulled out a large American flag, tacked it on the wall above the radio, and stood back to admire it. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I steam the fish and vegetables in violet leaves, and we eat by the river, admiring the kingfishers who dive into the water and come up with fish every time. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He then stood back to admire his handiwork. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z My parents were spending a lot of time relaxing in the evenings after work, admiring their miraculous lawn. Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z We settle into a comfortable silence as we admire the shimmering lights of the city. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z It took them close to an hour to accomplish the move, but, sweating and breathing hard, they admired their fortress effect. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z The suitcases are unlocked and unbound and all the gifts are unearthed, admired, tried on for size. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z After they had admired our paint job, Miss Whitlaw produced a small bottle of wine. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z They admired her and were always asking her advice about men. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z It was noisy in the room, but the girls nearby had heard, so there were soon four or five of us staring admiringly at the pencil case. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z “Everyone’s just been admiring the brooms my father’s bought our team.” Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z I walked outside and admired the trees that shaded the house and kept it cool. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “We need to get Windy a gift,” Nana says, admiring a tie-dye craft kit also in the clearance section. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z “You have thought of everything, Monsieur. I—I admire you.” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z She knew the African girl was probably admiring her. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I’d always admired Sister Sears, and been jealous of her knowledge of music. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Dad would never admit to having heroes, but the brass-balled, liquor- loving, coolly calculating Chuck Yeager was the one man in the world he admired above all others. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Emmanuel knows that scientific progress cannot be stopped, and that someone else will eventually discover gravitons, but he admires the symbolism of the act. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z “This is a pretty good tree,” he observed admiringly with proprietary gratitude. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Why, it had only been a few days before that they had read all about her and admired a picture of her lovely sculptured head. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Half an hour later, the bottle was empty and I was starfished on the hall floor, admiring the crystal chandelier spinning slowly overhead. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I notice the gaggle of girls across the hall at their lockers giggling, whispering, admiring her. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z He turned around to let me admire it. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z She admired the fish extravagantly, rewarded the fisherman with a purse of silver, and sent the pike to her kitchens. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z His status netted him a grand total of $200 a month, a stipend meted out by a few admiring patrons. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Theo wandered over to the chess table to admire the finely carved pieces. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z You will start to admire Africans who have perfect American accents, like our brother here, Kofi. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I rap my knuckles on it and admire the clang. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z I say anomalously because to Osborne, guards were not people to be admired. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z In my mail were admiring letters from right-wing politicians. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Ranofer admired his handiwork a moment, then changed the kneeling man to a sitting woman, obliterated the stroke and replaced it with a bread loaf. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z He had decided, the night before, that he would be as much an adventurer as the ones he had admired in books. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z During a trip to London, Luke admired the royal horses and asked to have riding lessons. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z For weeks I’d admired the ones that jingle lightly on her wrist. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z When Jane and Elizabeth were alone, the former, who had been cautious in her praise of Mr. Bingley before, expressed to her sister how very much she admired him. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z “Well, look at that, the sun’s finally coming out,” Delia said, stopping to admire the new dawn. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Leopard was very pleased with this, as she was a vain person who liked to wear fine dresses and admire her reflection in the water. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z Out here she could sit and take the air, read, admire the gardens near the house, and gaze at the majestic forest in the distance— “Ahwooooooooooooooooooo !” ‘Woof! Woof!” The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z He was admired by his colleagues for what Kamen described as his “knack for ingenious experimentation,” though perhaps less so for his unabashed ambition in exploiting it. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z “It’s there to be admired. It’s there to be.” American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z This Mr. Dreher has already been a great nuisance to Father, and I’ve always admired the saintly patience with which he handled this pathetic old man on the phone. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Nor did he stop to admire the staircase, with its intricate risers of crafted, polished wood that ascended in a circle to the next level. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z She flirted with them and forgot their names and let them know that she’d forgotten their names, because the forgetting made them admire her and want her to remember. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z But there was something about that city, with its white marble and black asphalt, crusted with history, ablaze in traffic lights, that showed me I could admire the past without being silenced by it. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “What a hopeful disposition you have!” said I, gratefully admiring his cheery ways. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z While I write, Lou sketches in his notebook and takes photos, ignoring admiring glances and smiles from ladies of all ages. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “The guests will be arriving soon,” Madam said, admiring her reflection. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Then my father stood up and admired his fishing pole, its grace, its strength. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Longstreet, who had never learned the art of compliment, admired it. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “It would be my pleasure,” said Dany, admiring the glimmer of the gold and the sheen of the green pearls on Cleon’s slippers while doing her best to ignore the pinching in her toes. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z In fact, much as I admired his planning and pluck, his trip seemed frighteningly ill-conceived. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Margaret did think the house very fine, but what she admired most was the architect who seemed so at ease among the cairns of sandstone and timber. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Then out of the clear blue she said, “Charlie, I really admire you for sticking up for Howard like you did today.” Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z One critic praises not only the show but the entresol itself, admiring the lack of “high class decor,” no plush drapes or gilded cornices, as in the rest of the gallery. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z The “girl” he was admiring on the other side of the room was actually a trash can. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z She arranged and rearranged her clothing at every possible opportunity, admiring the hangers and the shelving in the shallow closet. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z She admired his treasures: corals, insects, seashells, preserved animals, and precious stones. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He is stunned by the house, a Greek Revival, admiring it for several minutes like a tourist before opening the gate. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z People passing by would stop and admire it. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z I stood pretending to admire them while Buddy got a good footing on the rough soil. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z Grandfather did admire Mr. Girard, that much was true. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “I see at last a great difference between us, and yet, I admire ye, lad. You’re an idealist, praise be.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Psyche, the all-beautiful, sat sad and solitary, only admired, never loved. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z I had to admire any lady that anxious to please. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I’m bone-tired from cranking on that winch but too excited to go to bed yet, so I go out on the dock and stand there under all the stars and admire the boat. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Mami is going with me to the hospital, all dressed up as usual, with no one to admire her and tell her how pretty she is, except me. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z I looked up to and admired my big brother. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Three of the queen’s ladies sat together, attended by their serving maids and a dozen admiring men of the Night’s Watch. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Lyra knew one of them, a sixteen-year-old she admired because he could spit further than anyone else she’d ever heard of, and she went and waited humbly for him to notice her. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z “There was a time I admired the Hundred-Handed Ones. Back in the days of the first war. But people, monsters, even gods change, young Cyclops. You can’t trust ’em. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z I turn the glasses in my hands, admiring the solid-gold metal of the arms. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z When she is done, she steps back to admire her grisly handiwork and then gives a shallow bow to Eldred. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He had come prepared to admire the grand achievement of Burnham’s army of workers but instead found himself troubled by what he saw in the stark frozen landscape. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Parents and their kids swarmed through the aisles, admiring knickknacks, complaining over the cost of textbooks. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z From behind the shelter of a tree, Taylor cupped her hand into a familiar motion, waving to the moon as if it were an admiring crowd. she said. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z “Oh,” Coach says, swiveling his head to admire Boy21’s many constellations. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z They smoothed the pretty dress and admired the red flannel stockings and the gaiters, and the curly woolen hair. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Grandpa was right—many clustered around the newly refilled birdbaths and fountains, admiring their reflections. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Today Matty admired the books, as he always did in Leader’s homeplace, but he didn’t linger to touch or examine them. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Her half brother Caspar Merian, whom she loved and admired, had made his home there. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z She led him up to the coffin, where they admired the flowers. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z “We admired,” she said, “the courage it took to stand in front of us and do what you did.” When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z I have half a mind to admire his bottomless stupidity. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z “These capes must be worth at least ten million gold coins. Maybe more,” said Valley as she admired the Laroux’ matching capes. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z I’m sure it is, says Nora, and you’re admired by one and all at the St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Legion of Mary. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z We admired him not only because of his academic achievement, but because he was not intimidated by Reverend Harris. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Kainene sounded admiring, as if his ignoring her was further proof of his heroism. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z It was perfectly situated in the sheltered lowland ahead and big as a palace, with the lovely symmetrical proportions of the ancient Greek architecture Penelope had so often admired in her history books at Swanburne. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Today the weather was so cold that they could not play outdoors, but there were the new mittens to admire, and the candy to lick. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t understand how wearing a Halloween costume could become a political statement, but I admired her commitment. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z Halfway across they stopped to admire a gunboat gliding under the bridge. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z We stopped under a railroad bridge and got out of the car to admire the river that ran through the town. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z In describing black women you admire, always use the word “STRONG” because that is what black women are supposed to be in America. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I admired their piety and envied the food the monks gave them in return for their devotions, but try as I might, after only a half hour of chanting, my mind wandered. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z They stayed away from each other for the rest of Dad’s visit, although Dad never ceased to admire her from a safe distance. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z The Sunday funnies influenced me, and although I admired the strong heroes who always conquered in the end, I identified with Tiny Tim. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z While inspecting the schools in his province, Fourier discovered an eleven-year-old boy whose remarkable intellect and flair for oriental languages had already earned him the admiring attention of scholars. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z At that moment, I loved and admired the president even more than before. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z She would form these very neatly out of pieces of twig, and would then decorate them with a flower or two and walk round them admiring them. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z I stood at the window to admire the sunlight slanting over the golf course, and burnishing the bare trees on the distant hills. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z People devoured the samosas, and dutifully admired the freshly painted ceilings and walls, the hanging plants, the bay windows, the silk paintings from Jaipur. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z I slip on her high heels and let my hair loose and admire myself in the mirror. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I've always been admired for my ability to keep a secret. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z He found him back in the cockpit, sitting in the captain’s chair, admiring the weapon in his hands. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z I slid my finger beneath the envelope seal, admiring the high-quality paper she always used. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z He sat in a wheelchair, striped in Bayside Press colors, and admired the golden hare medallion still on display around the bust of Poe. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Those who admired Goddard despised Rowan, and any who had given Rowan the benefit of the doubt were already rooting for Citra. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z But I admired Paul for what he had done, even though I was not yet ready to do the same thing myself. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He’s so sweet and I admire him so much. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z He admired her good sense, and he followed her directions exactly. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z They were still flying the plane, or rather W.E. was flying it with Gilly looking on and making admiring remarks from time to time, when Trotter and Mr. Randolph came out on the porch. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z When the house was swept out, smoothed, fussily arranged, and admired, they moved in. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z She shoved thoughts of the murders aside as they strode past a fountain and she caught Dorian giving her an admiring glance from the corner of his eye. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I remember talking about how much we admired her for risking everything to care for Anne and her family. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z “I didn’t say anything about his eyes, and I don’t see why you need fire up when I admire his riding.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z You have, I cannot doubt, read this excellent article and admired its formidable merits of proof and argumentation. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Then the March family turned out en masse, and Jo exerted herself to some purpose, for people not only came, but stayed, laughing at her nonsense, admiring Amy’s taste, and apparently enjoying themselves very much. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z We all admired my dad like he was Thor or something. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Then and there, little Highton sat down and wrote to the father he admired so much, but of course nothing came of it. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z These are the qualities we admire in things that have style, for style has a way of impressing itself upon us even if we do not know what particular kind of style is involved. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes I catch an admiring glance from a well-wisher across the room, which I ignore. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Knife held the Scout knife up to admire the dragons before shoving it into his belt. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z When I told Quentin about it, he called it a “sequential approach” to problems and admired it. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “Lawrence? The way them Rebs kept coming yesterday . . . You got to admire ’em.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “I admired your integrity, standing up for that boy in front of that dirty cop, especially if you got troubles with him at home. That takes courage.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “The way she could hunt and go in the Hob and everything. Everyone admired her so.” Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z “Kiss my foot and tell me how great I am. Tell me how much you admire me.” The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The office was empty, which gave us a bit of an opportunity to admire the decor. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I had always loved and admired Dr. King, and when I read his speech, that love and admiration deepened. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Four years after Osborne left, however, a former guard from Elmira named Lewis Lawes took the helm and in twenty years on the job became America’s most famous and admired warden. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z At first I think it might be a trick of the light, but I notice it again when we pass by a bakery and admire the loaves of bread. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Legs and I hopped out of the truck and watched Dante walk around the truck admiring it. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Croft’s was the first death I mourned in America, for hers was the first life I had admired; she had left this world at last, ancient and alone, never to return. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Nobody was admired more than so- called free soloists: visionaries who ascended alone, without rope or hardware. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z He did so by reminding himself of a conversation he had once had with the older boy he had so admired. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Rachel nods and proceeds to admire the three choices I’ve set aside, asking me questions about what details I like and if my room is like this. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z He looked admiringly at the groomed bay coat, and he felt the firm flesh over ribs and shoulders. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z She was evidently very pleased, for she kept running the skin backwards and forwards through her fingers and looking at it admiringly. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Once or twice I stopped to watch, admiring and envious while the stones broke obediently to the right size under their skilful blows and the knobbly heaps before them grew. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z “I admire the activity of your benevolence,” observed Mary, “but every impulse of feeling should be guided by reason; and, in my opinion, exertion should always be in proportion to what is required.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z He admired the statue in front of the engineering building, though it was not of an engineer, but only a miner, with something that looked like a washcloth on his head. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z “I know that’s a lot of chocolates,” Brother Leon admitted, managing to keep his voice casual, for which Archie admired him. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z In a way she admired his dedication to the odd project. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z More than her art, the guests admired her duality. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z She pointed at the metallic paintwork, admiring the biggest, fastest models. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z "This is the prettiest blue," Mabel says, admiring the Persian rug between our beds, worn enough to show its age but still soft underfoot. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Mary admired the two little girls I’d brought, mixed them in with her own children, sent them all upstairs to play games and watch television. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z She bellied up to the little peregrines and looked admiringly at each individual. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z “Clever One, oh, Clever One,” said his Mother admiringly. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z I stood there admiring the work my brother and Zooey had put into creating a perfect little corner of the universe for their family. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Instead of coming back from Oxford after those twelve weeks, she’d stayed on to do a summer course, explaining that a professor she admired would be retiring after that. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She simply sat there admiring the wonderful effect of her own handiwork. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z “No need to worry,” he chirps, putting a stethoscope to Ashima’s belly, patting her hand, admiring her various bracelets. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah,” said Isa dreamily, admiring herself from different angles in the mirror, her impeccable posture making her look stage-ready for Carnegie Hall. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z It’s a jumble inspired by artists I admire and by all the emotion swirling inside me. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z They each admire different artists, Gauguin writes to Émile Bernard. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z But then I spot Dana Levinson’s gaze on me, and there’s nothing admiring about it. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z Holly paused for a minute to admire the view. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z The boat captain has a big ice chest open and he’s letting folks admire his fish. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z So I was looking at it admiringly, then caught Ruth’s eye, and realised she too was looking at it amazed, and we both burst out laughing. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Collins on his return highly gratified Mrs. Bennet by admiring Mrs. Phillips’s manners and politeness. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z He admired parts of it, he said, but he laughed at other parts. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Along the road for perhaps a quarter of a mile she had been passing and admiring a row of splendid tended oleanders, blooming pink and white in a steady row. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z Ray rubbed his stubbled chin with the back of his hand in a way I admired. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Not just for my sake, but so my pretty mami can go out and stroll around in her high heels and be admired by everybody. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z Ishmael Chambers was out walking aimlessly in the snow, admiring it and remembering. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z He stretched out his legs and admired his tanned feet. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z He liked Penny, he pitied Penny, he even admired Penny in a way, but he did not desire her. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “She’s holding it up to admire it. It’s a wood thing, all right.” A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I didn't want to join them, admiring British-born actors who loved, cried, fought, and lived while we applauded. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Maybe it’s because she’s totally drunk, but I don’t notice any shred of shame or embarrassment, which I admire in a strange way. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z But acts of small heroism are admired, not understood in all their vague complexities, but at least admired. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z This might be applauded, since we generally admire those who can escape taxes, were it not that the burden of this freedom falls with increasing weight on others. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z She pictured her little sister and the kitten she made Cas admire a dozen times, and the bubble of amusement popped. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “What I want to say is that I admire how you children have taken all of this in stride. You have adapted impressively to this unusual place.” Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z She was just crazy about every part of the Egypt Game, and she was full of admiring comments. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z They walked it in circles several times, letting the merchant and his wife admire the shiny black spikes running down the length of its back, each one sharp enough to draw blood. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He held up his hands for no reason, admiring his sharpies. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z But if Kissinger did not exactly relish the president’s company, he did come to admire Nixon’s intelligence, and his willingness to make bold moves. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Rooster Jim finished his instructions as he stepped back to admire the chicken coop improvements. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z One of the reasons that I’ve especially admired some of them, like Lionel Hampton and Sidney Poiter, among others, is that they have kept their natural hair and fought to the top. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z While the Wart sat still and admired the view, his friend proceeded to give him a lecture about flight in birds. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t agree with everything you say,” he told Malcolm X, “but I have to admire your presentation. ” The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z He had made Billy Pilgrim admire that picture several times. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z For this he had the support of several important faculty members who had taken a liking to Farmer and admired his accomplishments. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z We stopped to admire the grapes, dangling in heavy clusters from the vines, fat and purple. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I admire the intricate tiled ceilings and imagine artisans working together to create them. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z I slip it on my finger and admire it. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z She admires the sea, a calm, brilliant turquoise to her left, and the familiar pattern of royal palms dotting the landscape. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He was very cool toward Frightful until he learned that she was the best provider we had ever had in our family, and then he continually praised her beauty and admired her talents. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z They admired him, sure, but didn’t want to get too close in case something backfired. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He waited for the elf to admire the family tradition, but Brangwain Spurge just stared with repulsion at Werfel’s deflated past faces. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z I politely look away, admiring the potted plants lined up along the edge of her desk. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z This superior talent is recognized by other artists, who admire their work and seek to emulate it. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z While Shepherd didn’t play chess, he admired the idea of Bobby Fischer and what he was accomplishing. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z We ate three of the cupcakes between us and left the last one on the log, where we could admire it, for later. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z Louie admired his friend for his efforts, but found it odd that he would travel to Torrance every day, given how few Japanese lived there. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z I admired the speed the entire Korean team seemed to have and how fearless the Russians were no matter who was on the other side of the strip. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z They admired the new baby, asleep in the crook of her bespectacled grandmother’s arms. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z A group of girls were standing about May’s table, admiring the pretty things, and talking over the change of saleswomen. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z I admired him for not being intimidated by my sass. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z I have admired these myself as I stuffed them into the wastebasket: their texture, their soft colors. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z He rubbed the buttons and admired how smooth and shiny they were. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z Mr. Castellan was quite obviously admiring the girl walking next to me. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z We walk to the edge of the pond and he admires it. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Every mouthful she ate was displayed to her admiring younger cousins, half-chewed, mulched, lying on her tongue like fresh vomit. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Father certainly admired Mother’s attitude and thought she had an excellent character. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z As Fela stepped back to admire her handiwork, I saw a familiar shape leaving the Eolian through the front door. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He’d tried first with Pastor Tom, who gave him Jesus, and then with the twins, who still admired him at least a little. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z She would brush it into such a tower of beauty, people all over heaven would drop their harps just to admire it. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “There’s no telling whether those men will come back to admire their handiwork.” Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z While the dialogue occasionally falters, you have to admire daytime dramas for their remarkable attention to plot. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z I admired him in some vague way, but in the end he had to land on my jerk list. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z All those scenes I had admired on the candy boxes were even more impressive in reality. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z “One day your grandchildren will walk into galleries in France,” Catherine said, “and there they’ll admire your beautiful body.” Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z Yet at the time she admired it as politely as everyone else. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well,” said Emma, “there is no disputing about taste.—At least you admire her except her complexion.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z If anyone objected to her presence, no one said so; one admiring reporter proposed giving her a medal for bravery. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “We just want you young people to know how much we admire what you’re doing,” says one elderly lady with a European accent. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z I do so because I want you to know I have qualities that others admire. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z While my fingers worked, I studied the side of her face, admiring the line of her jaw, the curve of her neck into her shoulder. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z You have never been afraid of people, of rejection, and I have always admired you for this and always been afraid for you because of this. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z The news of the wonderful pig spread clear up into the hills, and farmers came rattling down in buggies and buckboards, to stand hour after hour at Wilbur’s pen admiring the miraculous animal. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z Now Henry watched Naomi as she took the laundry down from the line, admiring how her body moved under the thin yellow dress, the dress she’d made from his Christmas gift. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I admired her until it seemed to me that she spoke too careftilly. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z It has all the qualities we admire in language: it’s handy, succinct, and economical, and everybody knows what it means. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I can’t help but admire the attention to detail, the expressiveness in their eyes. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z “How do I look?” said Hepzibah, turning her head to admire the various angles of her face in the mirror. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z She was only a few years older than my mom, but she was living a life my mother admired. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z The first time he sees the sort of architecture he has read about for so many years, admired only in the pages of books and slides. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z The girl, who would grow up without a father, was named Theodora, after the scandalous empress of Byzantium whom Sourmelina admired. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z During the day, when the field was open, Guy would walk up to the basket, staring at it with the same kind of longing that most men display when they admire very pretty girls. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z “He looks deeper than the skin, and admires intellect in others. Milton Ashe is not the type to marry a head of hair and a pair of eyes.” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z A man with these gifts was rich and was a great spirit who was admired in the same way that the gussaks admired a man with money and goods. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Farmer admired Castro for protecting the sick and the vulnerable, for the way he managed the country’s poverty. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z They had no witch or sorcerer, and seemed not to recognize the young wizards’ staffs for what they were, admiring them only for the precious stuff they were made of, wood. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z I admire her for the nice things she did for Anne Frank. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z Even today, fine footballers and baseball players and runners and all other great sportsmen are much admired by the general public and advertisers use them to sell breakfast cereals. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z Elizabeth admired the Grimkés’ courage to publish their work, but she was even more intrigued with their role as public speakers, because at the time, it was considered scandalous for women to speak in public. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z “Oh,” She turned it around, admiring it like it was a fine piece of glass. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z He planned and waited until one time that admiring person exposed himself, and then something happened and the victim never knew how or why. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The women of the 46th Guards were liked and admired by the men who fought not far away from them. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z From being one of the most popular and admired people at the school, Harry was suddenly the most hated. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z All of us Negro girls wanted to be like Hattie, respected and admired. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Strangers turned to admire Moushumi when the hat was on her head. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z One day Jake was bopping down the freshly painted halls of Riverview Middle School, admiring the rows of shiny new lockers. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Any man who admires my body now is a traitor to the previous Adah. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z She admired the wisteria that wrapped around the potting shed, the trumpet vine on the arbor, and the big grove of bamboo in the back. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Her admired big sister, her beloved mother, laughing! The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Fascinating and brain-teasing though this limitation might be, its main problem as applied to music was that the only people who understood or admired it were other musicians. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z I saw him on my way out of Patterson’s office, massive and oafish as always, but unbuttoned, loose, someone I admired because when I asked him to be there he had been. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z But it had been founded by a man they both admired—General George C. Marshall—and it had the policies they needed. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z “Oh, what a sweet house!—How very beautiful!—There are the yellow curtains that Miss Nash admires so much.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Through the window he admires the darkening sapphire sky. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Claude understands that he ought to resent them, but he admires their competence and manners, the clean efficiency with which they move. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Quietly, he grabbed hold of his father’s hand and looked admiringly at his serious face. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z I feel I should admire these paintings, because I’m incapable of painting that way myself, and I do admire them, in monosyllables. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z The line of students was beginning to pile up behind them, so they pushed ahead, finally throwing themselves into two open seats a few rows behind the girls they were admiring. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z In 1860, when he was not yet nineteen, his devout father urged him to join a religious commune in Oneida, New York, run by a man his father admired. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I’ve always admired those reporters who can descend on an area, talk to key people, ask key questions, take samplings of opinions, and then set down an orderly report very like a road map. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z As disturbing as the rumors of Cleopatra’s influence and Caesar’s growing power were to his colleagues, Caesar was still very much admired by the Roman people. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z Reeves was a popular senior, widely admired as a talented drummer. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z All morning we sat out on the bench beside the door, plaiting each others’ hair in rows and loops, receiving the compliments of passersby and the bunch of admiring small children who gathered around us. Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Recognizing the female by her great size, I stop running to admire the silver gray body streaking through the sky. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I put on the longest string of beads, which were blue, and a pair of blue bracelets, which exactly fitted my wrists, and walked down the shore, admiring myself. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z She was seventeen, small, buxom, with a classically round face of a kind much admired among Japanese. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z His young cousin admired Henri's passion for action and rejection of inequality. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z He admiringly let his flashlight beam wander through the room. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z I picture my mother's face, and I feel her proud and admiring smile deep inside. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z We didn’t have time to admire his flying. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z My own best friend, the guy I admired so much that I tried to be just like him— “Darryl, what’s wrong?” Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z The lover smiled, admiring the daughter from a distance. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z She goes to the bathroom and brushes her teeth while admiring her hair in the mirror. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z With her magenta hair, she’s like the sun, around which her admiring planets revolve. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z She knew it, too, and in the silence when only her breath rasped, we regarded this fact, both of us, as if together admiring a portrait painted of her on the wall. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He knew he was reeling down in Mary’s estimation and he wanted her to love him and to admire him. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Dad and Grandpa Bobby stood together on Thunder Beach, admiring the telltale trail of fuchsia. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Surrounded by their admiring neighbors, they reenacted the more dramatic moments of the afternoon and speculated on how they might do things differently the next time. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z She would figure out a way to catch up with the tyke then, and examine and admire whatever he had brought. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z That I had fallen in love with a girl I didn’t even know, just because she admired the socks I was wearing? 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z I don't admire all the fancy art on the walls. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z The Dinka admired him as much as any American sports fans look up to an athlete who scores a touchdown or hits a home run. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z I would have liked him anyway, just for being called Woodrow, but I especially admired him when I read that he weighed 350 pounds and was doing the hike to lose weight. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z I had admired him for years because each term he and I vied for the best grades in our class. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Once she had loved Prince joffrey with all her heart, and admired and trusted his mother, the queen. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I circle the alcove, admiring all the bits of Belle lore. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z When he too had feasted and left, she walked over to the caribou and admired the mountain of food. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z So, still admiring themselves and each other, they moved on together through the little wood, till presently they came upon a little open space filled with sunlight. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z We walked slowly, admiring the number of cars, the Lebanese shops filled with all kinds of foods. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Pearl’s mind, it became clear, was an extraordinary thing, and Moody could not help but admire how fast her brain worked, how effortlessly. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Everyone would be masked, at the beginning at least, although most would unmask quickly so he could admire their beauty. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z They admired cultural achievements, such as the scholarship of the Greeks and the architecture of the Egyptians. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z I have no shoulders and I know the whole world admires shoulders. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z At almost every house they had to be admired and questioned and other members of the family had to be called to see them—particularly Elizabeth and Marshall. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z I shielded my eyes from the sun and admired my completed work of art. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z He loved to be in that house, admiring the craftsmanship, the great care put into the most eccentric details and flourishes—a mural over the mantel, one-of-a-kind ironwork on every balcony. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z The skill and courage she showed in parachuting was admired, and she became an early favorite for the spaceflight. Women in Space 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z They were probably admiring his nameplate, Victor thought, a handsome black shiny sign with his name engraved in gold letters. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z She sat back against a tree, held her hands up before her, and admired them. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Jo wouldn’t love him, but he might make her respect and admire him by doing something which should prove that a girl’s ‘No’ had not spoiled his life. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z “I really admire all of you for sticking with this,” Ms. McCrea said. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Ellsberg admired President Harry Truman’s response—a commitment to supporting democracies and containing Soviet influence from spreading further. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z After a refreshing ride through the countryside, they stopped to admire the scenery. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z She was sticking her head out the window, admiring her new hat in the side mirror. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Mom was standing by the sidewalk, a half horrified, half admiring expression on her face. Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z “I don’t know. I guess I admired pretty much everything about Stan. He was cool, funny, smart. He was just a good guy, you know? He wasn’t afraid of being good.” Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Despite his inexperience, they admired his courage and physical strength. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z I was very hot indeed upon Old Orlick’s daring to admire her; as hot as if it were an outrage on myself. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z As much as she admired Diana, she wouldn’t be tricked by her, or even by Betsy, to joining any protest. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z “After we harvest the plankton, the brine is evaporated and the salt is processed for sale. These are the highest salt mountains in the world. People come from all over to admire them.” The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Watching this, I suddenly had to admire this Wayne fellow. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Uncle, calmly admiring his boots—“No, my dear, not unless you want beer, that’s a brewery.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Lupita admired Linda’s pretty face, her red fingernails, her golden hoop earrings, and the scent of perfume that always surrounded her. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z The grownups didn’t pay any attention to him, but I kept looking at him to admire his uniform and I could see that he was thinking about something. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Look, you smooshed-face beast, I admire your dedication to your craft. Acting is believing, and all that. But I really don’t remember.” Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z I swipe through pictures of my heart collage and blueprint, and of women I admire who create things. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z We were never going to be best friends, but I had to admire the guy. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z Her magic was all she had, and she used it to destroy what she most admired. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z I switch off the light and admire the way the candle illuminates the steam. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z The teacher actually admired my father greatly and didn’t want to encourage him to enter a field of study that he believed wouldn’t allow my father to excel. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z “Just like a toy village,” they reported, breathlessly, to their admiring families upon returning to earth. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z He admires the colorful houses, the thatched roofs, and finds both the village and the countryside “gravely beautiful.” Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z So Voldemort went off to Borgin and Burkes, and all the staff who had admired him said what a waste it was, a brilliant young wizard like that, working in a shop. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Mr. Larson admired her energy and enthusiasm, but talking with her always made him feel tired. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z As we grew older, we organized matches against boys from neighboring villages, and those who distinguished themselves in these fraternal battles were gready admired, as generals who achieve great victories in war are justly celebrated. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Narcissus took the mirror, reluctantly, and admired himself. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z We all stood back and admired our work as the sun set behind us. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Adrian looked up and smiled, admiring his work. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z He picked up a single noodle and held it in his paws, admiring it. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z A tiny part of me admired her: she would never get Winkied. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z I especially admired his description of Daniel in the lions’ den. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Tanu and I wandered through the marketplace admiring the cinema posters with pictures of glamorous women and handsome men. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z June waltzed up with her hand stuck out so I could admire her ring. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “My word!” said Mary Poppins admiringly, stooping so that she could see it better. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z I tried not to stare at the way his muscles rippled when he moved, but I rationalized that it would be insulting not to admire them a little. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Marv admires his own humor and still persists with the key, which irritates me no end. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Sam found Frodo and his friends by the fire talking to old Tom Cotton, while an admiring crowd of Bywater folk stood round and stared. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z In another hour or two, a steady stream of people would pass by, admiring it, and reading it, and looking at Wilbur, and marveling at the miracle. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z After two years of study—the graduates of three-week and six-week courses were more admired by the peasants for learning at such wondrous speeds—my mother returned to her home village a doctor. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes Olanna wondered if she would admire him as she did if he were not so different from her mother. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “Such fire! I do admire the Negros ability to continue fighting even in the face of overwhelming odds.” Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z He proffered his hand to Bull and with a sincere but uncertain smile he said, “I’ve no quarrel with the Marine Corps. No sir. I’ve always admired and respected the Marine Corps.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Though they have the same goal—to produce really good work—they discover that they have different ideas of how to paint and whose work to admire and emulate. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Adam said, “Lee was admiring your grasp of the subject.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Nevertheless, the fish was admired and beloved by the whole village. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z I certainly had not expected to meet, for example, a plumber who was an abstract painter in his off hours and admired the work of Mark Rothko. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z She looked so fearless, and he admired that. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z That he had climbed out, many admired, for the cliff was steep and jagged and the world beyond unknown; few had the courage that Einar had had. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “Colonel,” Zell said, when he reached him, “I just wanted to tell you how much I admire the courage and professionalism of the Marine Corps.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I stand there watching him, admiring his ability to get up and slide down the tree so fast. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z This was the type of man who looked at a picture on the wall and instead of admiring the photo, looked at his own reflection in the glass. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Then I put my hands on my hips and admire the room. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The sailors maintain this ring around Lincoln as he marches through the city, even as the admiring crowd grows to hundreds. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z I find myself pausing to admire her face. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z “I think you look lovely,” said Mother, stepping back to admire the dress. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z He said he admired her for moving to Boston, where she knew no one, instead of remaining in Michigan, where she’d grown up and gone to college. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z A military surgeon would have admired the clinical fidelity of the artist’s rendition of all Christ’s wounds—the spear wound, the thorn wounds, the holes that were made by the iron spikes. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “Now you have the proper outlaw look,” said Bull, standing back to admire his work. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z Ever since she had joined the Committee, I had felt myself pulling away from her, even though I admired her more. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The four girls, still dressed in their pretty go-to meeting frocks, watched him with fascinated, admiring eyes. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He admired the new fin apparatus and said, “I wonder if we’re going to have another crowd today.” October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I admire her so much and wonder what I would have done in the same situation. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z He pulled his broomstick up a little to take it even higher, and heard screams and gasps of girls back on the ground and an admiring whoop from Ron. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Mr. Benedict admires children, but Mr. Curtain looks down on them. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z At last!’” continued Kate, who had read French novels, and admired the style. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z But as hard as it was to keep up with him, Jinny had to admire Loo. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “I am admiring the painting,” I said without turning around. Louisiana's Way Home 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z “It can be someone you admire,” Mrs. Henry said. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, Rukmani, since we have done business for a long time, and because you are a woman of spirit whom I have long admired, I will give you thirty rupees. Nobody could be fairer.” Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z For the second time this morning, two people I deeply admire have told me they’re glad to have me around. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Maids in waiting and my mother passed it from hand to hand, admiring it, engaging they would buy it. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z There were some who admired him and others who considered him a pompous windbag. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Blue Bill had imprinted on Perry more deeply than Screamer and was perfectly happy to sit on his hand and admire him. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Maybe I was admiring the shower curtain, and he came in because he spotted me from behind and liked my sweater. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Calder understood the man’s fascination with connecting things that didn’t seem related, and he admired the way Fort challenged the experts. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z He tilted it in the failing light, admiring the zed- like g, the curly b, and the curved t, like the blade of a plough. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z McCandless’s apparent sexual innocence, however, is a corollary of a personality type that our culture purports to admire, at least in the case of its more famous adherents. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z His qualities were those the Greeks in general honored and admired. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z I wondered, as I looked at this fair creature: I admired her with my whole heart. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z The women in the Delta knew I had risen above the tragedy of the church bombing, and they loved and admired me for that. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Sweating in the equatorial sun, some of the researchers admiringly fingered the plump, pendulous green fruit, each the size of a baby’s head, wrapped in clusters around the trees’ sturdy trunks. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Afterward, sleepy and happy, I rested awhile by her side, admiring the solid curve of her hips and the shudder of her snake. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z As she watched Jason work, she admired how easily he did each task, whether it was fixing a door or oiling saddles. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z When Miranda told him it was nothing to admire, that she’d moved to Boston precisely for that reason, he shook his head. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z The white boys admired him for his athleticism, how far past the fence he could send a kickball. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Carol points her out to me, on the bus, the same way she’s pointed out the twin set and the coat tree: as an object to be admired. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “Your dad sure reads a lot,” said his ELA tutor, admiring the leather-bound books lining the walls of Mr. Chiltington’s home library. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z I gazed up at the towering robot, admiring the attention to detail Halliday had put into coding it. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “Wouldn’t Shakespeare have admired that happy ending?” she whispered. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z “It’s something quite strange to me, I’m afraid. But I’d rather admire you and your friends than stones on a wall.” Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He tried out for the team every year, and although he never made it, the coaches admired his courage and spirit. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she leaned over the side and vomited and the wind from the Atlantic blew it all over us and other happy people admiring the view. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z I remember being little and watching Sam milk Old Pru and admiring him and thinking how clever he was. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Uncle sat back, satisfied, as I admired the shiny black leather. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, I admire your thoroughness,” said Bigwig, thinking to himself that his secret task seemed to be even more hopeless than he had expected. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “That’s pretty good,’’ the Colonel said, like an artist admiring another’s work. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Yes, the women liked the fanciful stories that she told to amuse restless tykes, and they admired the little threadings that she made. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She made him tell all the story of his tricks with the mist that had defeated the Kargish warriors, and she listened as if she wondered and admired, but she spoke no praise. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z “It is an invention of my own, useful for reading old manuscripts and admiring works of art painted with single bristles of a horse’s mane.” The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z William always admired the Italian boys’ way of looking up from under their eyebrows that was either totally respectful or utterly disrespectful, and you could never tell which. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Just before he left the house on Fridays, he would admire himself in the mirror and say, “Your mother married a handsome man.” A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Dr. Zamborska is admired by the people he works with, not only for the work he does but also for the kind of parent he is. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The musicians fiddled, tooted, and banged as if they enjoyed it, everybody danced who could, and those who couldn’t admired their neighbors with uncommon warmth. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z “No. You don’t understand me. You are not a person who gives up. I have always admired that about you. No matter what, you have never given up.” Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z That elicited oohs and ahhs from the twins, who put their heads together to examine and admire the instrument. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I admired that from the start, to be able to make such an entrance without blushing and stumbling and arraying the floor with your books and the contents of your pocketbook. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z I was pretty sure nobody on earth had ever admired me before. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Reverend Mokitimi, who was also Sotho-speaking, was much admired among students as a modern and enlightened fellow who understood our complaints. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z High on crystal, the gang and I would tool down the beltway, admiring the traffic cones and bright yellow speed bumps. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z “When they torpedo the troopship,” he shouted, “you can’t stand around admiring the view. Jump!” A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z In Malcolm X’s long dealings with the staff of the Harlem weekly newspaper Amsterdam News, he had come to admire Executive Editor James Hicks and the star feature writer James Booker. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Abuela is admiring the palm trees that are strung with white lights for the holiday. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z These factors—cultural, technological, conceptual, political—were absent in China, and hence the Chinese admired clockwork but had no use for it. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z She admired him for his cruelty; she loved to see the terror he spread abroad. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z “And there are a lot of others who admired Goddard,” Citra pointed out. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Omakayas and Angeline admired the intricate way that the snow trimmed the dried reeds of cattails and the brown furry heads were capped with tiny white mounds that made them look... The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z When he walked out on Rose, he walked out on selling too, and I admired him for that. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z ‘Good evening, Johnny Tremain.’The boy had long admired Mr. Revere as the best craftsman in Boston. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Lothrop Stoddard, another protégé of Charles Davenport’s, visited one such court in the late thirties and wrote admiringly of its surgical efficacy. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z “Maybe we’ll Find something valuable. I’ve always admired the plastic dishes people had in their living rooms. I never knew where they came from.” The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z We both stand there and admire Mom’s picture and her accomplishments. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z His glance lingered admiringly on my leather coat and my jeans—cowboy pants, we used to call them. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I particularly admired Jenner, who was extremely quick and intelligent. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z To know them is not to admire them, for they are vain and hysterical. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Hillary was Barack’s opponent, which meant that I wasn’t inclined to feel especially warmly toward her just then, but I couldn’t help but admire her ability to stand up and keep fighting amid the misogyny. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z I admired the fancy gold scarf draped over her head, how it was decorated with red stars. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She finishes the last braid and pats Ma’s head as she admires her handiwork. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z “In vain I have struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Finally he says, “We admire your efforts, Madame.” All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Despite the warnings and his own mounting uneasiness, Ned admired Holmes. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z It was a trophy of honor, something to be displayed on a mantle for guests to admire. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z She had been dancing ballet for three years, and I admired her. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Foaly looked up, an almost admiring look in his golden eyes. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Her afro was huge now, and he admired how well-kept it was. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Rogers and Colden admired these Indians, but not every European did. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z He admired the sky lanterns that lit the streets, strung so cleverly that they looked as if they were floating. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z The man was independent; naturally she admired that. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z He admired Kennedy’s determination to end the war, and helped the candidate craft speeches in preparation for the pivotal California Democratic primary. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z In fact, I admired him, and I was glad that he had the courage to do something about it. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Quickly glancing at Zion and Zarra, I admire their intensity, focus. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z The more she pushed, the more I admired her, the more attractive she seemed to me, and the more I “accidentally” got detention. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z And then Mother would say that she was sure the kite was flying so high that the Jade Emperor, the Lord of Heaven and Earth, could admire my kite from his palace window. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Stanton said that she was pleased that she didn’t know Phillips’s opinion before she made her remarks because “the desire to please those we admire and respect often cripples conscience.” Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z I fastened the stockings and admired the fine, double-soled shoes and their good fit. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I admired that so much, because everything embarrassed me, and that hurt me. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z A year ago, he would merely have admired the view. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z By now she knew definitely that she admired his face, which was large, weathered, and durable. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z “But maybe he doesn’t care . . . it’d probably just make him admire Crouch even more. Yeah, Percy loves rules. He’d just say Crouch was refusing to break them for his own son.” Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Carla sometimes imagined herself being driven to school in a flashy red car the boys would admire. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z I was crying the whole way and not admiring nature. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Victor walks into the building—undisclosed location, of course—with Andrea Donahue, a coworker who doesn’t stop to admire the portraits of smiling Victorians and past presidents on the yellow walls. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “Somehow the Guardians heard about my work. They came to our cott and admired it.” Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z So Macon Dead neither heard of nor visualized Ruth’s sudden terror, her awkward jump from the rocking chair, the boy’s fall broken by the tiny footstool, or Freddie’s amused, admiring summation of the situation. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z It is something I admire about her—something I should probably admire more. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z He knew that today was the day that the animal he had so often petted, and felt jealous of, and admired, was surely going to die. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z She didn’t love him, she couldn’t trust him, but she had to admire him, and the extravagant luxury he’d assembled in this desolate wasteland, and the power of his ambition. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Sullivan admired both Root and Adler but believed they functioned on a lesser plane. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z A dozen or more children were playing there, dodging in and out of the traffic with a skill and indifference which I could not help admiring. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z I lift it carefully into the air to admire the exquisite balance, the elegant design, and the curve of the limbs that somehow suggests the wings of a bird extended in flight. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z There was a purpose to the way he moved, a sense that this was all second nature to him, and Moss admired how quickly he was able to carve those pieces of fruit. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The problem was that he could not concentrate on “literature,” however much he might admire it. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Sequoyah’s syllabary is widely admired by professional linguists for its good fit to Cherokee sounds, and for the ease with which it can be learned. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z She admired the necklace of one of the women at the table, taking it in her hands. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z I wandered through a few apothecaries and bottle shops, admired the well-kept lawns and gardens. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He’d have six good friends who would admire and appreciate him, and they’d go sailing off into the sunrise to fight giants. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Glowing with satisfaction, Cole stood back to admire his new shelter. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z We walked slowly, Tica with both hands pressed firmly against her lower back, me admiring the blanket’s intricately woven patterns of leaves and feathers. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z “And why was that? What did you admire about him?” Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Usually, there would be tourists admiring the view and vendors selling umbrellas or cold drinks. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z A woman artist can get admired by them only as a sideline, a sort of freaky exception. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Elizabeth’s mind was too full for conversation, but she saw and admired every remarkable spot and point of view. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Though I respected Reverend Harris, I admired the fact that Mr. Mahlasela would not be cowed by him. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z It was a beautiful sight, and he sat down to admire it. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z “He wears a headlamp. Ingenious, really. I admire his creativity in the face of opposition. Entrepreneurship at its finest—there are no impossibilities, just hurdles to be overcome.” Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z Green, a suavely tough little septuagenarian, has an imposing reputation among his peers, who admire his stagecraft—a repertoire of actorish gifts that includes a sense of timing acute as a night-club comedian’s. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z After years of admiring him from afar, I’m not sure what I expected. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z We are all admiring our snowman, but it’s starting to get cold; I’m shivering, and I know Bobbie and Clay can’t be around all day. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z She is very happy to have other women here now, including a midwife, and children to hold and admire as she waits for her own to arrive. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z She admired the way her clothes were always so crisp and fit just so. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z “You did a really nice job with the tweaks, Dari,” Twig said, admiring the contraption in Dari’s hands. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z But I can’t help it if he keeps admiring my dimples, can I? The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z I admire the way he controls his wrists. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The chef called his staff over to admire the bright orange color of the yolk. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z But he had always admired Matty, who had tended and helped Seer with such devotion and undertaken village tasks with energy and good humor. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z We felt comfortable in our skins, enjoyed the news that our senses released to us, admired our dirt, cultivated our scars, and could not comprehend this unworthiness. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z She also admired Matilda who had sworn her to secrecy about the parrot job she had brought off at home, and also the great hair-oil switch which had bleached her father's hair. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z And when he heard Citra defend her choice for Patron Historic, he admired her more than he ever had. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z As leader, it was his fate to be punished for having the very qualities we admired in the first place. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z It was like nothing really bothered her, which I admired. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z For a while they talk about the projects they are working on, the architects they both admire: Gropius, van der Rohe, Saarinen. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He had known John personally and had admired him, hav ing worked for him as a security guard at the Bank of Kansas City when John was president of the bank. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He admired their blue canvas awning, taped together on one side though it was; also he thought the soda machine a good idea, and the ceiling fan for summer. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z She wanted them to love the music she loved, the flowers she gave them, the books she admired. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Riccio giggled, and Prosper caught him looking almost admiringly at Barbarossa. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z If I told him how deeply I had admired Mircea, his vision of me would be tarnished forever. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He learned to accept things—his mother, the situation, his life, all of it—and with the acceptance, he found that he admired her. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z At first, she admired how Gallup was able to spot her errors and correct her work. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z They must think their way into a world in which the values we now hold, the institutions we now admire, were not even imagined, let alone approved. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z And all the other housewives, when they saw it, admired it too, so that pretty soon everybody in Stillwater had two-colored kitchens. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z We may pause briefly before a famous masterpiece that we have been told we are supposed to admire, then ignore the gallery full of equally beautiful and important works around it. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z They both knew that the end was probably near as they sat and listened to the birds sing in the spring sunshine and admired the crocuses opening up. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘I didn’t know even winter apples were still so green,’ she said, and walked off toward the house without a glance for the admiring Pumpkin. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Melissa sat beside her in the backseat, admiring the swirls in her skirt. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z “I can’t tell through the mask, but you remind me of a lady I admired. She had the most playful spirit I ever knew.” Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Harry could not help admiring her spellwork at a time like this. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z A corner of his mouth winked open and a silky rumple of smoke emerged, paused as if to be admired, then drifted off past his ear. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z “Awesome,” Daniela says, admiring a basket of snacks on the table. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z “What virtues do you most admire in a man?” asked Sallie. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z He admired the columned buildings, august even in the rain. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Hence the janitor who lives in one room but sports a robin’s-egg-blue Cadillac is not laughed at but admired, and the domestic who buys forty-dollar shoes is not criticized but is appreciated. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z While we admired he brought more and the soft rich heap mounted higher--shirts with stripes and scrolls and plaids in coral and apple-green and lavender and faint orange with monograms of Indian blue. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z Suddenly, now, I was the peer of the other young hustlers I had admired. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z After Yvonne had left me alone in my room, I sat on the floor admiring some of the pieces of Harmonee that I had saved. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Finally, I went to the mirror and gave myself an admiring smile as I spread the letters upon the dresser like a hand of high trump cards. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’ve been through dozens of these,” she said, holding the magnet up for them to admire. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z They stop to admire baubles and necklaces, then enter a dress shop. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I wore the socks with the sharks on them, the ones Julia had admired. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z She still admired him, his moral fiber, his life of clean lines, but now it was admiration for a person separate from her, a person far away And her body had changed. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Whether they resented or admired me, most students held themselves apart. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z As we stood admiring the jar, Mr. Hu took it from my father’s hands and set it on one side of our fireplace. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z |
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