At the top, it said, “The Issue: What is the appropriate charge for a defendant when he is texting on his cell phone and causes an accident that kills two individuals?” A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

Soon after the grand jury proceedings began, in early January, one of Hale’s cronies—a pastor—was charged with committing perjury on the stand. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

In the face of the charge that had been leveled against him he sat with his dark eyes trained straight ahead and did not appear moved at all. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

The accusation must have been orchestrated by Goddard, because he was furious at the committee’s decision to drop the charges—and by the fact that Citra had completely vanished. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

They rattled and clacked their manacles, and then charged the paper figure. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

The charge was an exaggeration, but his performances were compromised by a wet surface. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Brought before a grand jury that was considering criminal charges against Daniel Ellsberg, Russo absolutely refused to give evidence, even when offered immunity in exchange. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

Nearly four times as many Hispanic drivers as non-Hispanic drivers in North Carolina have been charged with driving while impaired. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

In administrative court, the charge would be read by the presiding magistrate. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Right, Cornflower, get in the cart and take charge of the mothers and babies,” he said. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

I shouted, jumping to my feet and charging down the steps in front of my house. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

Electrons are electrically charged, as their name suggests. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Mrs. Trotter is not going to press charges. She wants you to come back.” The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z

The other kids drew swords and got ready to charge into the water, but they’d be too late. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

A gust of wind bowled into me like a charging bull. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

They charged ahead, building momentum, faster and faster. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

None were charged, but that may have been due to their willingness to pay a bribe to buy their freedom, says Hernandez. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

Tell me, I charge you tell me this moment what it is.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z

When I told Dad that, he said I could be in charge of loading the dishwasher instead, and that made me grouchy, because I hate loading the dishwasher. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

Even though most experts agree that forensic pathologists—who primarily deal with dead people—are not qualified to estimate survival chances, the State allowed prosecutors to pursue criminal charges. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

“Harry, you help yourself to anything you want, all right? No charge.” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

But I’ve made it clear that eating your neighbors will not be allowed while I’m in charge. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

Unlike the rainbow chaos of the East Side, the charged orbs of the West Side were all Gold. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z

At first, he had been very close to Amanda because he had taken charge of her treatment and had seen her nearly every day. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I go there all the time. I’m in charge of dinner on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so that’s where I get my supplies.” What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

Tonight, I'll charge up both batteries so I can be ready for a little test drive tomorrow. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

It barged past the panther lamassu, and its claws skittered on the cracked street as it charged straight for me. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

“You tell me the good Lord’s in charge of this mess and I’ll scream.” Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

The two of us lie under the one cow and we’re having a great time filling ourselves with milk when there’s a roar and there’s a man with a stick charging across the field. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z

“Go to Tom and tell him that Papa’s gone home. Ask him to come here and take charge of things,” Granny said. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

Among the many scapegoats chosen were elderly women living alone, who were charged with witchcraft: Kepler’s mother was carried away in the middle of the night in a laundry chest. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We would’ve been killed ages ago if you were in charge.” Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

Even when people are charged with extremely serious crimes, such as murder, they may find themselves languishing in jail for years without meeting with an attorney, much less getting a trial. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

At every turn she expected to see drüskelle or guards storming their way, but they charged through the halls unimpeded. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

“If we win, who would be in charge of the government?” Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

He took two steps forward before stopping, as if he’d been about to charge and attack Thomas. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

To ban a person, the government required no proof, offered no charges; the minister of justice simply declared it so. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Scandalized, he ordered the corporal to tie his laces immediately or face a charge. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

Saw: they were coming in groups, from rock to rock, tree to tree, not charging wildly as before, firing as they came, going down, killing us. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m not going to press charges,” he said. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

Bodies cannot be changed in a day, especially not when the real mind isn’t in charge. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z

Whites are consistently more likely to avoid prison and felony charges, even when they are repeatedly caught with drugs. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

The C.D.C. also temporarily revoked the licenses of three companies, Hazleton Research Products, the Charles River Primates Corporation, and Worldwide Primates, charging these companies with violations of quarantine rules. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

She resented her aunts shutting her out like that, especially when she had been in complete charge until they came. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Because the problem is that real life isn’t like a story—I’m not in charge, and it’s usually the good guys who get chomped. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

And in all these stories came the vague charges of drunkenness on the part of the discredited general. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z

He charged at the wall of force, but his chariot crashed against it and overturned. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

Mr. Wise has already started the movie when Abby charges into the room. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

At exactly one minute to noon, one of the Supply Droids, designation SD-03, powered itself on and disengaged from its charging dock. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

A group of soldiers tried a mounted charge. In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse 2015-11-10T00:00:00Z

Dad himself used to tell a story about one time when Mother went off to fill a lecture engagement and left him in charge at home. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Have you thought any more about entering the science fair? I’m still in charge of the committee.” October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

And some have charged that the claims advance the political agenda of those who seek to discredit European culture, because the high numbers seem to inflate the scale of native loss. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

She was leaning over to pluck a pigeon when Oksi charged her, beak open, feathers raised. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z

Hundreds of workers were intimidated, beaten, hauled from their homes, and jailed on flimsy charges. Fannie Never Flinched 2016-11-21T00:00:00Z

“I don’t think you realize how serious this charge against you is, Miss Terranova.” Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

The conductor promptly stopped the tram and hailed a policeman, who arrested us, took us down to the station, and charged us. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I charge down the path, surrounded by laughter and shouting. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

Now he wasn't the only one who twisted words to the people in charge. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

The quadroon sat for hours before Edna’s palette, patient as a savage, while the housemaid took charge of the children, and the drawing room went undusted. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z

Will watched the great insects charging fearlessly up at them, for all the world as if the harpies were flies and they could snap them up in their jaws, big as they were. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

Plant cells today have tiny molecular factories, called chloroplasts, which are in charge of photosynthesis—the conversion of sunlight, water and carbon dioxide into carbohydrates and oxygen. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

I was in charge of the picnic hamper, and it took all I had to lift it. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

Through the window, the bride and groom on the wedding cake point at me and laugh—the air becomes charged with laughter until I can’t stand it—and the two cupids wave their flaming arrows. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

The boar was less fortunate; it couldn’t turn that fast, so all ten tons of the monster charged out onto the tiny trestle, which buckled under its weight. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

And he had to admit that he was kind of enjoying himself even though he had protested when Archie approached him this afternoon, asking him to take charge of the raffle. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

The mayor, two doctors, a shoemaker, a tailor, a chandler, a gunsmith, a drummer, and a fifer were all charged with treason and a host of other offenses. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

That night, I took the bed and Farid lay on the floor, wrapped himself with an extra blanket for which the hotel owner charged me an additional fee. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

They were afraid to go into the restroom, assuming the Klan had prepared a second charge of dynamite and more deadly bombs would follow the first explosion after a crowd had formed. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

He was a kapo, he told us, a prisoner who’d been put in charge of other prisoners by the Nazis, so they wouldn’t have to deal with us all the time. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

“There’s a five-dollar service charge. What a rip-off. But the thing is, you try to sell the tickets, and all the customer’s gonna see is the face value.” Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z

As head of the commission charged with improving race relations, he’d need all the help he could get. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

A charge of“idling” in the fields could result in the loss of a whole week's wages. Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science 2010-11-15T00:00:00Z

They mean the same thing, the officer in charge of financial affairs. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

She was always in charge—even then, before you understood it, her beauty was hard to look away from: glossy dark hair and full red lips. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z

“Frankie’s right. And I’m betting the bomber is waiting for another rescue attempt before setting off any remaining charges,” Diana said. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Only Todd had been told why they were being held—possession of stolen goods was the only charge mentioned—and none had been read their rights. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

Because it was long and thick and bushy, they would charge a dollar more. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

I charged up to the front and out the door. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

He set bail at $500 for Anthony and each of the other women who had been charged. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

If the boar charged, you had to drop on one knee and present your boar-spear in his direction. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

Because of your refusal to cooperate, you are indicted on felony charges. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

One night ten of us met in an office of a leader of the party to hear Young restate his charges against Swann. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I take it then, that you will not set aside one of the charges?” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

The base of the lance, in fact, was held on the opposite side of the body to the side at which the enemy was charging. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

Diagrams of chakras and pressure points appeared around the house, and she began charging clients for something called “energy work.” Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

The inmates I was in charge of shouted out encouragement and support. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

The rabbit’s nose crinkled, and his ears slewed around now and then, investigating small sounds that might possibly be charged with danger to a brush rabbit. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

Some new charges had been filed against him and he was worried. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

Being in charge of the bathroom pass sounded like the grossest job in the whole world. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

He pulled out the cables and out of habit plugged in his phone to charge. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

It wasn’t hard to imagine what their group must have looked like: a pack of uniformed men, spears, and stern faces, charging into unknown danger. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

The detective in charge of the whole investigation— Gaskill, the one who came to speak to us after she went missing— made no comment. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

Warders generally did not treat this lightly, for when a prisoner was charged he was allowed a judicial hearing and, de-pending on the seriousness of the offense, a magistrate was brought in from Cape Town. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I had misled the court from the beginning because I knew the charge was accurate and the state’s case was solid, and I saw no point in attempting to call witnesses and defend myself. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I wish Sneaky would charge her two dollars! Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z

Law enforcement officials, no less than the rest of us, have been exposed to the racially charged political rhetoric and media imagery associated with the drug war. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

He decided he needed to go public about the calls and to respond to the charges of selling out. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

A delegation of members asked me if I had anything to do with Young’s charges. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

The MetroCard let him ride the train as much as he liked for just a one-time charge. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z

Some of the schools charge up to ninety dollars, and since I’m what they like to call “low income,” Mr. Ingman is teaching me how to apply for waivers. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

In late 1791 the War Department put Major General “Mad” Anthony Wayne in charge of restructuring the army units under his command so they could function as irregular forces in Ohio. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z

"After the excitement has blown over and not more than six months after the trial, you will be freed with full presidential pardon and complete exoneration of all charges on which you will be tried." Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

“No, but he agreed to drop all the charges. He promised not to prosecute if you promise to stop spreading stories about him. He also wants you to get some psychological counseling,” my mother said. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

The big woman who looked like a southern "sudsbuster" was in charge of women's work, and spoke in abstract, ideological terms. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

"What's the girl's name?" the officer with the voice in charge asked. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

And telling stories means I get to spend time in a world where the person in charge of what happens is me. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

California made a move, starting to sprint, going up to forty strokes per minute and charging forward again, back into the lead. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

They “load up” defendants with charges that carry extremely harsh sentences in order to force them to plead guilty to lesser offenses and—here’s the kicker—to obtain testimony for a related case. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

“This is God’s way of telling us to take charge of our own fates. God helps those who help themselves.” The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

The second week of March, nearly a month after Ophie began her tenure at Daffodil Manor, Deirdre, the Irish woman in charge of the household linens, was fired by Mrs. Caruthers. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

As he was the person most in charge of Walter's wrongful prosecution and conviction, it was hard to reconcile his immunity with his culpability in the whole affair, but there was little we could do. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Over the next two days, North Korean soldiers charged past the dividing line, scattering South Korea's military forces. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Dazed, it was all he could do to rolL His attacker charged screaming. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

His stem eye, as fierce as a goshawk’s, waited on his charge. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

He said he was charged with protecting me and he couldn’t trust no one with a little girl around. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

"These are very serious charges, Brother," two brothers said in unison. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Come on,” Max says, and charges up the winding narrow stairs, and Jutta huffs along behind, each quarter turn presenting a narrow window of blue sky, Max practically hauling her up the steps. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

If they catch me and I’m arrested, I’ll be charged as an adult. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

“He has been polite since he was left in charge.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then they turned to Riddick and told him he was now in charge. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

Piper and Jason took charge of cleaning the lower deck, which had been thrown into chaos during the monster attack. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

The Poles led the charge to the best of their ability. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

It was a liberal firm and one of the few that charged Africans on a reasonable scale. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

"I should warn you, Stark, we usually charge for that sort of thing around here." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

“Stop muttering about the drafts,” Doli ordered brusquely, “and think of some way to get us out of here safely. If you’re in charge of a way post, you’re supposed to be ready in emergencies.” The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z

These men were in charge of administering the prisons on a day-to-day basis. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

But he was still in charge of punishments, so I definitely didn't want to get reported. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Gerber was director of operations in the Soviet Union and Europe, the man in charge of all the Agency's spies in those areas. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Did you just say W? You think I’m gonna put up with this punk again? I can still press charges against him for ruining my Camaro.” The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

Before Ma and Pa could clear the cattle out, Seth Clemson thundered in with a small posse of cattle hands to round up the rest, dropping John at my side before charging into the field. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z

I put us on the list for two tickets, which was standard behavior for a junior-associate adviser and her summer-associate charge. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

I gave a brief history of the case and informed the court that both the defendant and the State were moving the court to dismiss all charges. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

“Plastic toys, colored little balls, and fountain pens charged with explosives.” A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

Somehow he found that he didn’t care anymore that Natalie had been a Lip Gloss Girl in charge of everything at school, and nobody ever challenged her. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

I wish I could go down to Kennington’s and charge her something new but just the offer would embarrass her to death. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

Several times his officers looked closely at him for malingering, but no charge was brought. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

She charged up the stairs onto the boardwalk, skipping every other step. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

In 1947, GM and a number of its allies in the scheme were indicted on federal antitrust charges. Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal 2001-01-17T00:00:00Z

Although a widow would sometimes manage her late husband’s affairs, Matthäus’s sons from his previous marriage were grown men and quickly took charge of the family business. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

In the Aurora, Benjamin Franklin Bache reprinted the old charge that Washington had been a traitor who conspired with the English government during the war. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z

So the military tribunal continued, and the list of criminal charges they were accused of were listed. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

‘To me it would not seem that a Steward who faithfully surrenders his charge is diminished in love or in honour,’ said Gandalf. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

If I were in charge, those painkillers would be gone in a day because I have so little ability to watch suffering. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

Then, at the part where Pa was supposed to pat me on the head for saying the right thing, Miss Marva Hendrix said, “Why can’t Vonetta be in charge of saving?” P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z

“Forget it. Besides, if Brad is such a baby about Beatrice, you have to wonder if he’s the right person to be in charge of a twenty-million-dollar tank.” Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z

“The Gran didn’t put you in charge,” Seven said. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

“He charged that the roses I used to decorate their party tent ruined the hem of the bride’s dress and caused her aunt to trip and break her leg. “I got threatening phone calls daily. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z

The American journalist threw out questions to El Jefe about his policies regarding political prisoners and the recent OAS charges of human rights abuses. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Now the she bear was charging across the shallows in the creek. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z

By Rail.—There is no one in charge of the box. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

A lawyer who knew nothing about any will but seemed to have been charged with organizing the funeral. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z

He was arrested in Boston, on February 15, 1851, charged with being a fugitive slave. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

He financed him for two weeks and at the end of that time Gay was in jail on his wife’s charge and he never did go for turtles. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

“And I’d like to offer my services to help your community rebuild. I can do the repairs at cost, and only charge for materials and labor.” Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

Before Bull could answer, Matt and Karen charged from the hall. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Pretty soon, I was in charge of one and Luther, he was in charge of the other one. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

‘I wish Merry was here,’ he heard himself saying, and quick thoughts raced through his mind, even as he watched the enemy come charging to the assault. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

“I’m in charge of making the dinner reservation for all of these beautiful people on prom night. So now I’m taking requests.” Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z

He looks like a bull about to charge, and his gray eyes blaze with pride. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

They charged that Bliss was more concerned about protecting his reputation than admitting the obvious truth: The body of a forty-nine-year-old man in previous good health had been destroyed by infection and starvation. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

I was reading about Mr. Gandhi’s prison experience and how he quieted his fears and directed his thoughts so that his enemies were never really in charge of him. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You are not friends. And I think it would be best if you addressed all your communications to me, Princess. I am the one in charge here. Look at me. ” The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z

As a community, we have a charge to care for the building, because this is where we come to do the Lord’s work. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

“Die!” the twins screamed as they charged in our direction. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

“Not really. She just mentions how I shouldna wiped off that blood. I’m not going to be charged with being an accessory to a crime or anything, am I?” Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

That left me standing alone in the middle of the burning gymnasium when the headmaster came charging in with half the faculty and a couple of police officers. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

Apparently Sister Rita, who was in charge of the garden project, felt the girls should learn as many different things as possible about the food chain. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

Sophia was clearly eager to get back to her own charges. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

I held to my thoughts and prayers that no matter who was elected, God was in charge. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

General William Tecumseh Sherman, in charge of the army, called for order and trust that the legal system would deal with Guiteau. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

The next day was Thursday, and that, as the whole of Miss Honey's class knew, was the day on which the Headmistress would take charge of the first lesson after lunch. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z

Captain Leonard T. Jones—soon to be Lieutenant Commander Jones—was actively in charge by the summer of 1942. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

In fact, he's probably cursing me out right now for dropping the ball during such an emotionally charged moment. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

Yutar handed in the indictment and authorized that we be charged immediately and tried summarily. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

In the back of her mind an old memory flared: the Sims boy, Anthony Bums, Shadrach, all of them arrested here in Boston, charged with being fugitives. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

The first time I tried, Richard Parker bared his teeth, rotated his ears full round, vomited a short guttural roar and charged. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

When she reached it, she jumped into space, hoping her bungee jacket still had some charge. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

"These are serious charges and we all know that the brother's work has been splendid. Be specific." Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Tongue-tied? Half mad? If we’d gone to the police they would have charged us with every unsolved death in New England for the last five years.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

The sullen innkeeper told me that he couldn’t possibly dream of charging me, seeing as how the entire town was in my debt and all that. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

I was charged and, once again, I had no defense. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

She prevailed on every charge, and she prevailed because she could mount an argument that the Munich Philharmonic could not rebut. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z

The ball would go to Comer on the pitches and the sweeps and he would lead the noble but anonymous charge trying to take out the defensive ends and the linebackers. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

“And if this new General Meade turns out to be anything like the last couple hickjops Lincoln’s put in charge, well...” Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

I remembered how the Hunters had stormed out of the woods when they fought the manticore, and I was prepared for something like that—1 one huge charge that could overwhelm us. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

“It all happened so fast, Reggie. They decided to press charges, negligent homicide.” A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

Panting like an animal, with my legs shaking and my hand gripping the knife, I attack at Met Bong’s cue, charging at my dummy, I yell, “Die! Die!” First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

And then he walked into the Soviet embassy on Wisconsin Avenue in Washington, DC, and handed the guard a letter for the KGB agent in charge. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

She did this every night, but this night she carried some extra charge. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

Kostakis Brothers Trucking sent three giant dump trucks to move everything from gym to warehouse free of charge. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z

Without speaking to each other, they split into three groups and charged toward our drawers, cabinets, and chests. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Even now they might possibly be caught, if only there were a really enterprising officer to put in charge of the search. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

He was attentive to his charges, and they, in return, multiplied, some to excess. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

So I charged back into the waves, kicking and splashing and hollering like a lunatic. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

One night he invites his friends to this bar, which charges $ 15 each to get in, and he pays for everything. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

"Aerys accused them of treason and summoned their fathers to court to answer the charge, with the sans as hostages. When they came, he had them murdered without trial. Fathers and sons both." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

“Take him in. You stay here, little girl,” he added, as the nurse moved away with her still howling charge. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z

He was made the sole trustee, charged with investing the money in the best and most profitable way he could devise. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

“Things are out of control. Things are out of hand. Not on my watch. No, sir. Not when I’m in charge.” The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z

“Crazy Horse led a charge through here, maybe right where we’re sitting,” he pointed out. In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse 2015-11-10T00:00:00Z

Americans have loaded up on expensive toys largely by borrowing and charging. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z

Soon, the army took charge, and by 3:00 PM, I was in an ambulance on the way to a helicopter that would take me to another hospital, in Peshawar. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

It only took a moment for it to recover and charge, taking off a chunk of the door as it entered. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

“But to me, I’m afraid, you will always be Tom Riddle. It is one of the irritating things about old teachers. I am afraid that they never quite forget their charges’ youthful beginnings.” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

Through the slats of the stairs he saw a huge figure charging toward the woman in black. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

It would not have been so bad if the average individual were not torn between the enormity of the charge, if true, and its sensational folly, if false. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z

But no one told me that as the years went on, I'd actually be in charge of raising him. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

“My brother’s in charge of the hot dogs, because I cremate them. Beer’s over there.” A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

Her first chalk warrior charged the throng haint and shattered against it. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

It paws the dark shore like an animal about to charge. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z

His fellow planters cherished him as a visionary for being the first in the region to switch to cotton, leading the profitable charge. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

He never mentions Kamal’s name, just says that a suspect had been detained and questioned, but has been released without charge and that the investigation is ongoing. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

He was denied because of an earlier drug possession charge for which he had pleaded guilty and served thirty days in jail. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

If she couldn't be the top astronaut candidate, Jackie decided she would be in charge. Women in Space 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z

He blew it aside with a gust of wind, then cut through a line of sword-wielding ghouls and noticed a dozen suitors regrouping by the fountain to charge Annabeth. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

He hissed, turning to face her, but before he could react, Adiah charged him from behind, headbutting him so that he went flying back, though he landed on his feet with unnerving ease. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

Jason charged at Percy, who was now on his back, his clothes smoking from the lightning blast. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Yossarian charged out of his tent for revenge with his .45, ramming a clip of cartridges up into the grip and slamming the bolt of the gun back to load it. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

And besides, you can’t possibly be in charge of people who will not give you the time of day, even in your own family. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Woozy, Sierra stepped back a few paces as the other throng haint charged her. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

Many of the people gathered around the table opposed putting a Klansman in charge of a school desegregation program, but, as Becton argued, reckless times called for reckless action. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

Only about a quarter of felony defendants in large urban counties were charged with a violent offense in 2006. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

One moment he was reeling backward, half-crouched behind his scarred shield; the next he charged. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

Then one made a charge, wings flapping, and Farmer turned away. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

Since Lori was the oldest, Mom and Dad said she was in charge. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

By 1920, he was heading up research into codes and ciphers for the Signal Corps, the Army unit in charge of communications. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

The air around us feels charged and electric, like if you were to strike a match, the air, the car, Violet, me—-everything might just explode. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

The charge of malfeasance was a serious one. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

“Those fool demons are using too much dynamite. They must have some amateurs on. Why, on the railroads we’d only have used half that charge to blast our way into a mountain.” Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

At exactly 7:30 the teacher again picked up the brass bell that sat on his desk and swung it over our heads, while we charged down the stairs, our cheering magnified in the stairwell. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mark looked at the charging weapon and got the chills. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

If a window is broken and left unrepaired, people walking by will conclude that no one cares and no one is in charge. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“So, you see, dear one,” she said sweetly, “it was her mama’s fault the law went looking for my father on the charge of bigamy.” Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

If so, this was unusual: Most professional journalists retain interview transcripts lest what they’ve written generate a charge of libel or invasion of privacy. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

The swarm of particles makes it difficult to get a measurement of the electron’s mass and charge, because the particles interfere with the measurement, masking the electron’s true properties. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z

I remember a time when I was young and I charged full steam ahead into a Coke machine. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

An outraged Curtis wasted no time in charging the eight new officers heading up the union with insubordination. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z

I say this to you because you know it and will not charge me with vanity. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

Then, although neither of them had so far spoken a word, they fewtered their spears, put spurs to their horses, and began to charge. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

According to one tradition, when the philosopher Protagoras was convicted on charges of heresy, his books were dumped in the city marketplace and burned. Circumference 2008-11-25T00:00:00Z

In August, the court quashed one of the two charges under the Suppression of Communism Act. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Smith was put in charge of training and shoeing six racehorses. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Item three: He worried about Mr. Homer Fairbain, his deputy superintendent in charge of instruction. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z

Lafayette’s reputation in the black community was raised another notch when he went to court to fight his arrest and jailing on a false charge of vagrancy. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

For the past two years he had served on the staff of Larned State Hospital, where he was in charge of the Dillon Building, a section reserved for the criminally insane. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

One of them bellowed loudly and charged across the marsh with its tail tucked between its legs. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

With high treason, the state must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt and needs two witnesses to testify to each charge. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

On each bus, two Fruit of Islam men were in charge. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

She was a princess, indeed, but in those days high-born ladies were expected to be useful, and the household linen was in Nausicaä’s charge. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

He charged ahead, then stopped at the base of the porch steps. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

With him heading the charge, they now had the courage to say to those white folks who ran Odessa that they were no longer going to accept the crumbs of their paternalism. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Gentlemen,” she announced to the troopers, “this is my jurisdiction and I’ll take charge of the examination.” Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

More than 70 percent of all criminal cases in the Chicago area involve a class D felony drug possession charge, the lowest-level felony charge. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

The floor began to tremble beneath my feet, and I felt my knees go weak as a fresh horde of fetterlings charged through the destroyed main entrance. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

Parkinson was hauled before the Privy Council for questioning and came within an ace of being dispatched in irons to Australia before the charges against him were quietly dropped. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

Later we found out that Dad probably would’ve beaten the charges because the Carmichaels had refused to come back to the Keys for a trial. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

Io moves in an orbit so close to Jupiter that it plows through the midst of this intense radiation, creating cascades of charged particles, which in turn generate violent bursts of radio energy. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

More commonly it was left to me to figure out such essentials as who was in charge, who was good to work with, who could take a joke. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You could take charge of these mind games, you know.” Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

In Thomas’s mind, Newt was in charge, but he could also be a loose cannon sometimes. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

After Pattie signed the bottom of the paperwork that gave her legal responsibility for Willow for the next twenty-four hours, the police cruiser charged out of the parking lot like a getaway car. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

As the ranking white man in charge of the lives of black tenants, the reactionary Oldham felt it was his duty to uphold the immutable Southern social hierarchy. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

“The Reds say you’re charging ’em with spiriting away the old man’s daughter.” Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

If it was me who had died, Tariq would lead the charge for revenge, I know that much. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Instead of moving past the house, beyond the house, instead of charging around Illinois by way of South Dakota, the mare walked toward the house, toward the gray windows like closed lids. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

Virginians puffed out their chests with pride now that the good old brain busters were leading the charge against the Reds. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

If I was running late, Prim even got in the habit of going to the Meadow to check if the fence was charged, to spare my mother worry. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

The girls walked in the direction of the smoke and possible survivors, chaperones or handlers who might take charge and make everything better. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

As the conference kicked off, Farmer met a woman named Peggy McAvoy, who was in charge of the United Nations’ project on HIV/AIDS for the Caribbean. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

If convicted, he faced a maximum sentence of life in prison, a punishment he would never have faced if he had been charged as a juvenile. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

It is as if our Rachel had been left suddenly in charge of everything. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Kamau swung his spear in a wide arc as something horned charged at him. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

She was handcuffed and charged with stealing $63.50 worth of groceries. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

But from the first stirrings of this project in the late summer of 2003 it was clear that the subject of class was more formidable—vast, amorphous, politically charged, largely unacknowledged. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z

“I got full charge of the numbers racket in this hospital,” he said. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

This was why William was ordered to take charge and become directly involved in breaking it. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

The black powder charge exploded and spit the bullet toward Lincoln’s head. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Supreme Court—the one branch of government charged with the responsibility of protecting “discrete and insular minorities” from the excesses of majoritarian democracy and guaranteeing constitutional rights for groups deemed unpopular or subject to prejudice. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

What if Digger was right about the murder charge? Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

Her mother left Gabi’s older brother in charge and asked the children to pray three times a day: before they ate, slept, or went outside. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

He said that in California white folks were not in charge of our people as they were here in Arkansas. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

The cop, swinging his club, gallantly escorted Sissy and her charges around the block. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

She was a grown woman with seven children, but this was the first time in her life that she was, without question or caveat, the one in charge. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

Laws that said nothing about race operated to discriminate because those charged with enforcement were granted tremendous discretion, and they exercised that discretion in a highly discriminatory manner. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

Correctional officials had plugged the electrodes into the chair incorrectly, so only a partial electrical charge was delivered to Mr. Dunkins's body when the electric chair was activated. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

“Then I call for a vote to set aside the charge of theft,” Hemme said. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

“So pretty, aren’t they? If the male feels he has to, he’ll charge you and those short little antlers will pierce you like daggers.” Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

In the mid-1950s, a woman named Helen Willey led a successful charge to have every female computer with a math degree upgraded to mathematician, a title that automatically applied to men with the same credential. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

Kaori didn’t want to admit it, but she liked having Gen as her second-in-command, which meant she was always first-in-command, which meant she needed to be in charge. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

Twyti began to reverse his spear, to keep the charge off with its butt end, but even as he reversed it the tussle was upon him. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

A large number of ANC members were charged by the authorities, and a trial was set for the island’s administrative court. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

My mom kept insisting that they take a statement and open a case, and they actually refused—they refused to write up a charge sheet. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Many Rio residents left the city during the games and rented out their homes for more reasonable rates than the hotels charged. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

He was being held without contact, charges, bail, or trial. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

In his absence, his eldest daughters, Cleopatra VI and Berenice, took charge. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z

The last place I should have been with a tracking bracelet on my ankle was a juvenile detention center, but I had to get Bobbie Lyles to drop the burglary charge. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

“His charges,” stated the King vehemently, “were always irresistible, always. Ah, what a thrust!” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

I acted like I was in charge, but, the fact is, Joe seemed to know where he was heading and I just needed to let him have his way. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

There he coined the term physical education and took his appalled young charges on brisk rambles of thirty-five or forty miles over the neighboring mountains. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

Jumping out of bed, Joe grabbed a rifle from the corner and charged through the front door. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

“A man’s got to take charge of his own life. He’s got to do what he thinks is right.” Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

He grabbed Annabeth right before they both charged off the side of the cliff. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

Suddenly hundreds of soldiers were charging over the top of the ridge. I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z

The group charged that Charles was conceited and vain, having an opinion of himself that exceeded reality. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

My water powers would protect us both, and we’d detonate the charges from a quarter mile away. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

Piper charged her voice with all the persuasiveness she could muster. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Clara returned soon afterwards, and Herbert accompanied me upstairs to see our charge. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z

She is in charge of everything, but no one knows. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

Impassive, without even worrying about making a show of his recent bravery, he listened to the interminable charges of the accusation. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

Kathy was in charge of communications, and he had thought of ingenious ways for us to pass information. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Of the hundreds of black people lynched, nearly all were killed without being charged with a crime, let alone being legally convicted. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z

He shook his head, gaining his bearings, and went to charge up the stairs again. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

“This is the best I can do, Virginia. We’ll move a bed in here for you, and a dresser. Not luxurious, but I won’t charge you for it.” The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Months after Lee was arrested and charged with capital murder, six additional pathologists examined the body and unanimously concluded that neonatal pneumonia had killed the child—it was a classic stillbirth with very common features. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

The new man in charge of the Midway, Sol Bloom, had struck like a bolt of lightning and seemed amenable to just about anything—the more novel and startling the better. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

They skirted the perimeter of the camp and took the northernmost bridge over the Little Tiber, charging onto the Field of Mars at the western edge of the battle. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

But praying wasn't going to change the fact that I got to see whole new ways in which white folks were in charge. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

But he was in charge, as he is here. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z

They decided that the only thing to do was to kill him and to leave a girl in charge of the water. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

When he talked to his mates he told them again—they were in charge. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

Fourteen young women were in charge of keeping all the 586th’s Yaks armed and flying. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

As my charges waved their flags in approval, a gust of wind snaked down the street. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

He raps the tip of his cane against the floor for attention, then leads his dozen charges across the gardens to the galleries. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

As sheriff, Emmett was in charge of the county jail, in Austin, and he moved with his children into a house adjoining the building. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

I could see that they were taken aback by my statement, and I added that it would be only proper for them to have the opportunity to reply to my charges. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

They moved forward, they bore down on the eraser from three sides, cutting off all retreat, pinning it down in murderous crossfire, the lieutenant leading the charge, the captain shouting commands, calling in air strikes. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z

Michaux’s son was severely mauled on one expedition when a bear charged him from the trees. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

Operation Forager was under the command of Admiral Nimitz, and Marine General Holland Smith was in charge of the amphibious landings. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I am thinking no one is in charge of the childrens, or else they would not be hungry and cold in the chicken shad.” The Unfinished Angel 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z

They charged him with two felonies: “aggravated mayhem” and “assault with intent to cause great bodily injury.” The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

Deep inside the atom, hidden far beneath the electron cloud, is the nucleus, generally composed of positively charged protons and electrically neutral neutrons. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Moss knew she was much better at organizing this sort of thing; he’d lost track of how many different clubs she had joined and/or been in charge of over at Piedmont High. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

The lady Cyclops hefted her club and charged at the store. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

He charged at Frank, determined to reach the international boundary. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

In 1960, The New York Times printed an advertisement titled “Heed Their Rising Voices” that attempted to raise money to defend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. against perjury charges in Alabama. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Maybe he was just scared out of his mind and charged with adrenaline. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

“We will have to charge your account for the cleanup.” Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

They whispered something to the officer in charge and he nodded. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

But Professor Matthews, who was in charge of discipline at Fort Hare, never said a word to me. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Lieutenant,” I responded, “we dispute the charge. We have been working and, in fact, we have evidence that we have been working, and it is essential to our defense.” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

For a full minute, the class practiced rising and sitting in unison as she pressed the lever of her cricket and appraised the harmony of ebb and augmentation of her new charges. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

“How can you possess something that you have destroyed? One charge or the other should be set aside.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

The police maintained that Fuller tried to prevent them from arresting the other man, a charge which Fuller denied. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

"And the wounded and the sick of the Night's Watch are in your charge." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

They settled for a charge of vagrancy and gave him the option of being expelled from the state or serving jail time. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

If Kasim is selling for Dray, he will still get hit with the charge, as she said. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

How much food would be brought to market if he insisted that only preplague prices be charged? An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z

Much was made, in retrospect, of the fact that Root, in evening dress, charged into the rock-cold night without first putting on a coat. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

“In the opinion of this court, there is not enough evidence to charge Officer Moore with excessive force, manslaughter, or murder.” Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z

In the context of 1790s Vienna, it sounds daring, emotionally charged and original. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z

The engineers, Burnham charged, “had contributed little or nothing either in the way of originating novel features or of showing the possibilities of modern engineering practice in America.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

And this Light Brigade poem started the same way—charging into the valley of death. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

“Question. In sodium chloride, which element has the negative charge?” What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

By the time Jasmine was allowed to see him, six days later, the district attorney had decided to charge Richard as an adult and his name was all over the news. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

“I remind you that the penalty for slander is heavy. A fine of thirty pounds or three hours in the stocks. Mistress Tyler would be within her rights to press her own charges.” The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

Such fees are typically charged on a monthly basis during the period of supervision. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

There’s a director in charge, telling everyone what to do. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z

“Seven hundred and twenty dollars. Talk about a rip-off. They’re supposed to sell for fifty-five a piece, but they charge a five-dollar service charge for each ticket.” Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z

In at least fifteen states, blacks are admitted to prison on drug charges at a rate from twenty to fifty-seven times greater than that of white men. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

No longer would thousands of Japanese men be thrown at the invading Americans in banzai charges. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

The lieutenant then warned Steve that he would charge him if he ever addressed him in that way again. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mom went to school to see Mr. French, who was in charge of organizing the teams for our school. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z

Now they say that Master Wingfield and some of the other gentlemen made up those charges. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z

It’s such a politically charged topic that even sympathetic pieces about people on death row usually triggered a local backlash that created more problems for the client and the case. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

In an ironic turn, I was now one of the ones in charge of them. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

Langley put a former East Computer named Sara Bullock in charge of a group dedicated to using the squat, gunmetal-gray block to solve engineers’ equations. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

I was in charge of the younger kids, having been told to stay in the yard and out of the house until Doña Ana, our next-door neighbor, came to get us. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

Isn’t the chief interest of being in charge that you can enjoy the crushed or giddy reactions of your subjects? Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

“You understand you’re not the focus of any criminal charges, correct?” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

He publicly charged that Bliss had broken the American Medical Association's ethical code, which gave a patient's regular doctor the right to see him. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

With so little housing for so many people, landlords could charge whatever came into their heads. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

At a military tattoo perhaps, or at some old piece of show-ground pageantry, you may have seen a cavalry charge. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

"Oh, it gets pretty loud down here, all right; this here's the uproar department and I'm in charge . . . Did she go over the mark?" Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

Um, don’t think so, because I certainly wouldn’t have picked her if my imagination were in charge. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

An Attendant’s job is simple: keep her charge from being killed by the dead, and her virtue from being compromised by potential suitors. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

He’s a consummate professional parceled in immaculately tailored Tom Ford, ruffled by absolutely nothing, whose affection for his charge shows in the way he tends to him like a favorite houseplant. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

He put his eldest son, John, in charge of the Brookline office and left Harry Codman in Chicago to guide the work on the world’s fair. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

I charged a dollar per assignment and guaranteed at least an A- or the customer was entitled to a full refund. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

“I have charge of his defense,” Max said. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

And this was no small charge, not a baby-waker or even a torpedo. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

For a couple of people like Gale and me, who’ve been in charge of our families’ food supply for years, it doesn’t sit well. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

“Is it your drivenness that makes you want to be in charge of everything?” Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

He clanked to his feet and shouted, “Come follow me, dear friends, and we shall find our goal, or else shall perish bravely in the charge!” Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

He's the fashion tastemaker of the kingdom, and is in charge of all garment production. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

“As soon as they come in sight, Fflewddur, Doli, and I will charge them from the flank. When they turn to give battle, loose your arrows.” The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z

“His sister is with him. He’s got to go before a judge for violating his probation, but since Marcus’s family isn’t pressing charges, he’s hopeful the judge will be lenient.” We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

He was never a political man, so it is not likely a charge of rebellion drove him out, and he was scrupulously honest, which eliminates the police as prime movers. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

Those charged included Dr. King, twenty- three other ministers, and all the car-pool drivers. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z

He charged forward, but Wielaf stopped him with a stiff arm. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

She had charged into battle against her father with a horrible cut already sapping her strength. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

For the first time Nat remembered that Lem wasn’t supposed to have charge of the guns. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

Numerous studies have shown that prosecutors interpret and respond to identical criminal activity differently based on the race of the person charged with the crime. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

She loved the library and was anxious to worship the lady in charge. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

By then, having consulted her American education, my mother decided it would be cruel to press charges. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

Pouncey refuses to work unless he’s in charge of the guillotine, and he gets pretty obnoxious about it. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z

It explained that the latest operating system enabled owners to charge their phones by placing them in a microwave oven. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z

He did learn that hospital management intended to charge patients for its use. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

A sudden charge ripples through the room, crisp and bright. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

We’ve heard that if a political complains, the guards in charge of that cell will be in very hot water indeed—maybe even shot! In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

One day in the summer of 1925, Tom White, the special agent in charge of the Bureau of Investigation’s field office in Houston, received an urgent order from headquarters in Washington, D.C. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

As a result, most people who had their cash or property seized did not challenge the government’s action, especially because the government could retaliate by filing criminal charges—baseless or not. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

Since it was against the law for private cars to charge fares like licensed taxis, the network would be paid for by donations collected at the mass meetings. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z

“Now, this pair,” he waved the shoes he held, “are new. They haven’t been walked a mile, and for new shoes like these I charge a talent, maybe a talent and two.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

We became angry and went to look for Poppay, the man in charge of storage. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

A few minutes after eleven in the morning, a courier charged into John McNaughton’s suite with a Flash priority cable for McNaughton. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

The Ministry of Health, in charge of TB control in the civilian sector, wanted most of the loan. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

She talks about who’s in charge of classroom captains and who’s in charge of publicity and I don’t know what all. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

I was sad to see that Rufino was still the officer in charge. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

"Lord Eddard has been imprisoned. He is charged with treason. It is said he plotted with Robert's brothers to deny the throne to Prince Joffrey." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

I started a small business of charging a penny to lend one out. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

In the Mess, we’re all together in an enclosed space, minders and guards everywhere, and the air is so charged with fear and anxiety, but we can’t acknowledge it; we’re too scared to draw attention. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

“On the charge of first-degree felony murder, the jury finds the defendant . . . guilty.” The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

It was almost as though, by doing that, I could push the white people far away so they wouldn’t be in charge of me or anyone else anymore. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

They hadn't yet done much investigation into McMillian, so they decided to arrest him on a pretextual charge while they built their case. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

“Your Honor, this testimony has no relevance to the charges of murder for which this court is convened, and I move that it be disallowed from jury and the trial records.” Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

If he’d lied by omission, he would have been guilty of fraud, a charge that could have been added to his sanction violation and his income tax evasion. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

I hoped Mom would be in charge of whatever the power of attorney thing was. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

In event after event that afternoon, German oarsmen charged down the course ahead of their competition, winning gold medals in the first five races. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

I’d rather be in charge of teaching cats to play hockey. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z

It’s illegal to sell human organs and tissues for transplants or medical treatments, but it’s perfectly legal to give them away while charging fees for collecting and processing them. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

She was in charge of leading the work songs for the larboard watch, singing out line after line for the rest of the watch to repeat as they hauled sheets or turned the capstan. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

It’s an indication of how much the thirst is getting to her, if she’s willing to let me take charge of a situation. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

You can’t use paper money there, you got to be a member and charge it to your account and one thing I know about Miss Hilly is, she don’t like to carry nobody’s costs. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

As usual, the fence was not charged and it was simple to slip into the woods and retrieve my bow and arrows. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

“And since I took that charge, King agreed to let me out. It made those three years worth it.” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

At the first curfew bell, the woman in charge pronounced the meeting adjourned until the following Tuesday, and the girls broke into a buzz, gathering their sewing things together and putting on bonnets to leave. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

All afternoon, the three Union divisions initiate mounted and dismounted cavalry charges against the dug-in rebels. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z

She sounded shaken, like she’d just saved Don from a charging bulletproof elephant. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

"Certain charges have just been made . . ." "Charges? Have I failed to carry out some directive?" Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

They were afraid to let an executive committee, the majority of whom were party members, pass upon the charges made by party member Young. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

But if you won’t press charges and you won’t confront him, you need to consider the possibility of moving beyond this. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

He’d just taken charge and done what needed to be done. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

I started to make a study of calculating and surveying with Mr. Heron who was kind and didn’t charge me for lessons. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

But although he speculated that the atom was mostly empty space rather than a homogenous mass speckled with charged nuggets, he had not yet conceived an alternative model. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

By the time the field charged past the fifteen-hundred-meter mark, the Husky Clipper had eased from fifth to third place. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

“What are you here to lay a charge about?” Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

They were ultimately released, only to be arrested a third time, charged with sending obscene materials across state lines. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

Some broke from the mass and charged the double doors that led to the treatment rooms. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z

This means that the mass and charge don’t go off to infinity, because you are no longer passing an infinite cloud of particles as you approach the electron. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z

They’d charge us with integration violation—I read about it in the paper all the time—they despise the whites that meet with the coloreds to help with the civil rights movement. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

“The pegasus? It’ll be fine. Someone must’ve ordered it. The shipping and handling charges are steep, but—” “You can buy a pegasus online?” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

The garden was a kind of sanctuary for him, a place where he, not Thula, was in charge, and it was a source of enormous pride. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

Lucy ignored her mother and charged our way. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z

If necessary, when the chase came too close, he could charge the cordon while it was still thin, burst through, and run back. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z

Formal police charges of dereliction of duty were brought against Parker, but once again he was acquitted. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z

At that very moment, something hit his side of the car with the force of a charging bull, sending him lurching sideways into Ron, just as an equally heavy blow hit the roof. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z

“And he’s in charge while we’re away,” she yelled, not even turning to face me. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

This new information led the prosecutor to drop the charges, sparing Ms. Lee a capital trial and, potentially, the death penalty. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Jones, Aaron- son, and Rutherford were guilty of the crimes they were charged with. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

He tried to charge through the barrage, but he couldn’t make three feet. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z

A slumped figure near the radio, which happened to be playing loud at the moment, finally roused himself to say, “What’s the charge?” A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

The interne in charge of the ward allowed Singer to stay for an hour past the visiting time. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

Since Aureliano Segundo had taken charge of the house those festivities were a common thing, even when there was no motive as proper as the birth of a Pope. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

Officer Delinko gave Curly a card with the address of the police department’s administration office and the name of the clerk in charge of filing the incident reports. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Downstairs, Dicey wrote a hasty note to James, asking him to take charge until she got back, telling him where she was going, saying she was sorry but he would have to tell Cousin Eunice. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

One of the husbands, possibly incited by the vicar, continually laid small charges against Norwood in court, causing him much exasperation and necessitating repeated trips across Bermuda to defend himself. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

It was this perfection which had convinced him that his charges had not run away—if they had been unhappy, they could have gone at any time during the months of their stay. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

At ten forty-five the jurors were told that they were released from any further duties; the charges against the accused man had been dismissed; new evidence had come to light. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

It charged against the fence, setting up a clamor that would rouse anyone in the house, Dicey thought. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

He advocated separate but equal facilities and charged that government programs to overcome discrimination amounted to special privileges for blacks. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

Hold-Your-Nose Billy, his eyes round as snowballs, went charging off into the river. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z

“On the street, you probably wouldn’t even look at that brother,” he charged. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

The lawyer didn't realize that two of the charges against Ian were punishable with sentences of life imprisonment without parole. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

And that’s exactly how Mrs. Chiltington and her League of Concerned Library Lovers would run things when they became the board of trustees in charge of what used to be the Lemoncello Library. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z

Beetee was in charge of blowing a hole in the force field. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

“An obstruction of justice charge is a felony. An obstruction of justice is when you have information and you don’t provide that information.” A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

Reggie and his team felt there was no basis for these charges—texting hadn’t caused this wreck and, regardless, it couldn’t be proved. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

Hale had once caught him stealing his cattle and, to teach his nephew a lesson, filed charges against him. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

They are generally charged with misdemeanors and typically receive sentences involving fines, license suspension, and community service. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

Then I realized that the phosphate groups in Linus’ model were not ionized, but that each group contained a bound hydrogen atom and so had no net charge. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

Before she can say anything else, I’m running straight across the minefield, dodging around people, charging through the cross fire. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Liyana felt a charge of enthusiasm as if such a dopey conversation were electrifying her. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

Prosper and Bo, as the Thief Lord's most recent charges, had so far only been allowed to tag along when the loot was sold or, like today, to do some shopping. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

So when I call, she accepts the charges anyway. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

Through Paula, Tracy met Luma, who mentioned that she was looking for a coordinator for her soccer program, someone who could handle team logistics like travel and scheduling and be in charge of tutoring. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

“We’re back to four twenty-five. They don’t charge for extra butter.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z

He was more confident now, more willing to take charge. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

Milton elbowed Chapter Eleven, kidding, “We’ll start you off as vice president in charge of salad bars.” Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

But he braced himself to the shock of Spitz’s charge, then joined the flight out on the lake. The Call of the Wild 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z

He's in charge of the hearings—and something happened to the outer covering of what he uses to hear. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

Tally checked the charge; more than half remained thanks to her slow speed and the bright sun now overhead. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

“He’s actually the police chief here. In charge of the entire department.” Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

Stanton took charge, making the back parlor of the Petersen house his field office. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was Alec—and suddenly bodies were flying everywhere.The man had charged forward and leaped into the fray, taking down half the people trying to get to Mark. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

When it’s our turn, the phone man agrees to charge and set up the phone in return for water-purifying tablets from Baba’s pharmacy back home. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z

“The airline is going to refund the charge to Dad’s credit card.” The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

As expected, Anthony took charge and strengthened the new organization, bringing in a number of wealthy women to support the mission. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

“I move the charge of Conduct Unbecoming be replaced with Undignified Mischief.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

“They are unpatriotic, for this is a national not a local fair,” an editorial charged on August 11, 1893. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

Two dozen controlled charges detonated in their chambers, driving two dozen alloy cylinders out of their mounts at over a thousand miles per hour. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

She kept a sharp eye on her charges as they waded peacefully, gathering stones or stalking lizards along the shore. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

I can’t charge them more than ten bucks, or parents will start to wonder. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z

If she could catch it while it was still chomping, maybe...They rushed forward, the other trike pulling ahead and lowering its great armored head as it charged. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

Now all I had to do was get Detective Barrone to drop the obstruction of justice charge. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

Most of the time, his mom was calm and in charge and knew what to do. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z

It seemed a fair question to me, but the pig was offended and charged her. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

Title II of that act established a National Education Standards Improvement Council, which was charged with finding appropriate organizations to write standards. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z

“Things were normal until Port Harcourt fell. I was an army contractor, and I had a license to import stockfish. I’m in Orlu now. I’m in charge of a refugee camp there.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

I heard from another prisoner that Winnie had recently been charged with violating her bans, which could lead to imprisonment or house arrest. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I turned to Lori, who was the oldest and in charge. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

They were afraid to face criminal charges, either for registering the women or failing to register them. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

Having Rachel in charge was very much as if Mrs. Donna Reed from television suddenly showed up to be your mother. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

“And this is a list of chores we can charge people money for. We can raise a hundred dollars per month, we think. Two hundred dollars in the summers.” The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

As much as he hated the idea, I could tell that the constant fighting, defending, leading the charge—it was starting to wear on him. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

She was reluctant to believe the hyperbolic and racially charged news coverage, but still, things were devolving. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

“I do not question your right to charge someone with witchcraft, it is so in custom. But you are fools, fools for drinking the devil’s whiskey!” Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

I listened silently to the charges: inciting African workers to strike and leaving the country without valid travel documents. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Baba Joseph was in charge of the animal building. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Will you and Sara be in charge of these spices, please?” A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

And then, in the shop, Milt can charge it back up. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z

Poll workers had the discretion to charge a poll tax or administer a literacy test, or not, and they exercised their discretion in a racially discriminatory manner. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

“William K. Hale is charged with aiding and abetting to the killing of Henry Roan, while John Ramsey is charged with the killing.” Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

He charges through it, and just before I smack my head against the door frame, I stick my arm out and stop us. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

The boar grunted and pawed the ground, ready to charge. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

I ran after her, told her to wait right there, charged down the hallway to the laundry room, got my drum stuff, and galloped back. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

He charges Albert and hits Albert in the stomach. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z

The Doberman charged out the opening with its metal hackles raised. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

It is extremely important, I know, and one ought to feel elated by the prospect of taking personal charge, calling the shots, running one’s cells around like toy trains. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

They charged him with looting, loaded him into the back, and brought him to Greyhound. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

They were charged with keeping the peace; looking out for his interests; and watching over his lover, Cleopatra. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z

Never, as I am a man, did I fear Death ahead, but went in foremost in the charge,n putting a spear through any man whose legs were not as fast as mine. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

In 1991 the Ministry of Tourism charged $2,300 for a permit that allowed a team of any size to attempt Everest. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

The Oklahoma attorney general soon charged Sheriff Freas with willfully “failing to enforce the law” by permitting bootlegging and gambling. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

But next to me, the Colonel breathed slowly and deeply through his nose like a bull about to charge. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z

Their personal opinions ruled us—there seemed to be no authority in charge to direct them as to what was fair. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

Mr. Marsden was sure to give her charge of at least two looms, perhaps a third. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

Theon watched them charge and wheel and charge again, chopping the larger force to bloody pieces every time they tried to form up between the houses. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

I realized I had forgotten there was always a charge for such services. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

They kept adding layers of intimacy and vulnerability to the already charged interaction between their characters. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z

He had mocked her for wanting to charge a thousand-dollar jacket to her room, but maybe that was the reason he came to San Francisco, to live that kind of highfalutin life. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z

Behind her back, the NSA secretly took charge, overseeing the pickup and delivery of the collection on December 17, 1970. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

“Free of charge. You don’t have to give us a thing.” The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

The two centaurs charged at each other full-force and knocked heads, then went staggering off in different directions with crazy grins on their faces. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

“Yours looks all right. I’m eating mine even though it’s vile”—her tongue licked a speck of cereal off the corner of her mouth—“because I need nourishment to take charge on our journey.” Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

I’m freaking out over having to be in charge of the book. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z

Their point is particularly relevant to the predicament of minority police officers charged with waging the drug war. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

But he took momentary charge of his psyche, despite his losses, and began to feel optimistic. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

I was going to take charge of my own happiness, starting now. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

Get your papers in order, with the right signatures and record keeping, and the charges will be dropped, money released, whatever. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

His greatcloak was sewn from countless layers of cloth-of-gold, so heavy that it barely stirred even when he charged, so large that its drape covered most of his stallion's hindquarters when he took the saddle. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

The woman who had been in charge came over to where Lyddie was standing with Diana. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

“Aibileen,” Miss Hilly say, “you can return those pieces to me by today, or else Elizabeth is going to press charges.” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

It’s just a little old house full of books, and Miss Franny Block is in charge of them all. Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z

Speaking from his hospital bed, Betancourt announced he has again filed charges with the Organization of American States. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

The demons gathered into packs, tensing for a charge. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

He told Serber he was about to be placed in charge of “fast-neutron research”—the study of speeding neutrons and fission. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

“She didn’t ask how much we charged. That’s always a good sign,” remarked Ear. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

As instructed, I turned a rover charging cable into a drill power source. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

Alfred sidestepped and snapped a left jab into the charging forehead, then another, pop-pop, but the head came on and crashed into his mouth, hurling him against the ropes. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

My blood is charging so hard I hear Manchee creep a little ways away from me. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z

We had become overconfident, and were reminded that we were facing a serious charge. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as Axel sees the big red barn, he charges ahead and shouts for help. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

At the new base, I stayed put for three weeks and appointed Alhaji to be in charge of my expedition squad. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

It belched a huge gout of flame and charged the fractured oak tree again, striking with its great blunt wedge of a head. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

It has been nearly a century since scientists measured the electron’s mass and charge. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z

Grinning and giddy, they watched as Smith’s charge worked over a mile and an eighth. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Captain, do you believe these charges which have been brought against me?” he asks. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z

It couldn’t hurt to let the coach be in charge for a few more minutes, could it? The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Although he began a little shaky when he first spoke to the man, he took charge. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

She’ll do everything the people in charge tell her to, even if that means she ends up broken and bloody. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

He ought to hare charged this screen of terrified men, dealing them an enormous execution. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

The air crackled with tension, charged with the crowd’s confusion and excitement. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

“That whole street was full of people,” Mark said as he and his friend walked back to the cargo room.They both carried a fully charged Transvice and had backpacks strapped to their shoulders. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

“If I open the barn, do you promise not to charge me?” Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

The Doberman’s muscles tighten, like it’s ready to charge, so I grab Garrett and race back out the door. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

She couldn’t remember being anyone’s charge when she was in the first grade. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

One of the charges was the falsification of documents. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

The mysterious third person, who is circumstantially presumed to be in charge, allegedly instructed McMillian to 'get rid of Myers,' which Mr. McMillian said he couldn't do because he was out of bullets. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

"I'm looking for the man in charge," I called, straining to locate the voice. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

Of these, two pick up and deposit mail—an operation that, as the person in charge of it fervently explains, has its tricky side. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

Barely hearing her, not quite understanding, he yelled out a roar and charged ahead to take advantage of the Grievers moment of weakness. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

When we were far away from the house, the three of us suddenly reversed direction, charged away from Zuraiq, and threw pebbles at him. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z

Helmuth feels his thoughts changing, charging ahead to a dangerous place. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z

Given the charged relations between white societies and native peoples, inquiry into Indian culture and history is inevitably contentious. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

Matt, as the new seventh grade student council president, takes charge. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

You mess with the wiring and the wiring takes charge. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z

So Washington had put him in charge of American forces in Philadelphia. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

By the time she drains that cup, she'll be charged, ready for a busy day at the laundromat, and I won't see her sit down again until it's time to review my homework. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

The man in charge of trying to keep order was General Thomas Gage, commander of all British troops in North America. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

The vachettes charged, the volunteers ran for their lives, and the audience cheered. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

I realized far too late that I was being charged not only for the texts I sent, but also for the ones I received. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

We are both in charge of our own paths, our own destinies. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

“I think this word means ‘offense’ or ‘charge,’” he said, pointing to some writing. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

The dragon keepers lowered their wands and walked forward to their fallen charges, each of which was the size of a small hill. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

The waves grew redder from his blood, but this time he rolled over and was waiting for the charge. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z

Herbie picked up a rock, but instead of running away the pig charged, and the volunteer had to run for his life, leaping high into the cottonwood that lay across his splintered outhouse. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

I spend thirteen hours every sol just sitting around while the solar panels charge the batteries. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

She is in charge of a hundred kids and does not care if her workforce is increased by two more. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Hugo charged at the old man, but the old man was quick and caught his arms. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z

When the war began, the government had put Nishina in charge of fission bomb research in Japan. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

The old man spoke with the soldier in charge. In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse 2015-11-10T00:00:00Z

The smithy said, “There will be no charge. I’ll be greatly pleased to free these people.” The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z

Whatever his personal feelings on race, one thing was clear: Butler was a Langley man through and through, loyal to the laboratory, to its mission, to its worldview, and to its charge during the war. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

Said he would lead the charge bareback on old Jack, his mouse-colored horse-mule. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

For the rest of his life, Terman watched over his charges like a mother hen. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

Last year these boys had been primarily in Tom Bolles’s charge. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

This is what has motivated me in all that I have done in relation to the charges made against me in this case. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You’re right that they might fire at us as soon as this pops open. Let’s not charge through like a couple of dumb gorillas. Get over there and wait for my command.” The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

Some other Muslim who learned of it had made charges against Reginald to Mr. Muhammad in Chicago, and Mr. Muhammad had suspended Reginald. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Can he recover? Will you take charge of him?” Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z

Yellow fangs snapped closed on his throat, but he shook off his old grey cousin as he would a rat, then charged after him, knocked him down. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

About fifty yards away from him, the grass was being flattened by the still invisible quad as it made its next charge. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z

“Jessica!” she squeals, and charges at me, her arms spread wide. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

Having a drink and an unrushed meal together has always been our pathway back to the start, to that first hot summer when everything between us carried an electric charge. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

In a few hours it would be charged up and ready to ride again. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

I'd have to take down Bull Number Two first, cut its head off before Bull Number One charged back into range. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

Hugo whirled and charged after them, grabbing a pair of them by the knees and then wielding them like clubs to swat others away. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

Speechless human sounds—spontaneous shrieks, ragged breaths, baby whimpers, one musical bit of insane laughter—dance around in the charged air. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

She charged the monster, and for a second, I thought she would run him through. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

He could no longer hear the water—not the rain or the charging of fins through the sea—only the snapping of flames as they gobbled the ancient trees and tender saplings. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

No major organs were hit, and Ray left the hospital a day later, so Wes was charged with attempted murder rather than murder. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

Previously, prosecutors wanting to charge a juvenile as an adult had to make their case in a fitness hearing before a juvenile-court judge. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

As a junior lieutenant I had been in charge of a small unit made up of boys to carry out quick missions. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

Luke opened his mouth to answer, but the tears came charging back. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

He never comprehended, for example, the transparent nature of glass, and in moments of great emotion he would charge the windows at a gallop, with the innocent intention of catching a fly. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

His brother, who looked just like him, was in charge of the chapel. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Now that she had got herself in charge, Abra looked around and inspected her conquests. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

“I think it would be best to follow Count Olaf’s instructions. After all, he’s in charge.” The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z

“You didn’t happen to see a cavalry charge?” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

A fist-sized turtle plopped off a rotting log and Ajax charged clumsily after it. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

He had to get so close that the bull saw his body, and would start for it, and then shift the bull's charge to the flannel and finish out the pass in the classic manner. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z

I put down the debit card Mom had given me—Daisy never had any money and my mom let me charge twenty-five dollars a week as long as I kept straight As. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

“You were just showing off, telling Sister Mukumbu how you and your sisters weren’t coming to the rally, like you’re in charge.” One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

"No. In these one-night amateur shows, the club in charge matches up the fighters at the last minute." The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

So thither I journeyed every morning, and when I said how many we were, perhaps half a mud pot would be doled out, sometimes a little more, depending upon who was in charge. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

The warrant officer in charge of field exercises is the commandant, an overzealous schoolmaster named Bastian with an expansive walk and a round belly and a coat quivering with war medals. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

I dropped my shoulder down and charged at the door with all my might. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z

Jones had to make two trips a day to the canneries for fish heads to feed their charges. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

Eventually, the now-unused battery will lose its ability to retain charge. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

She charged up the steps of the nearest pavilion and started running along the boardwalk. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

For an hour, I moved bolts of fabric, slammed them into place, huffed through my nostrils like a charging bull, and kept my mouth shut. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

The company charged a small monthly rent, automatically deducted from the miners’ pay. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

It’s only half the truth, but if Dad thinks he’s in charge, he won’t wait for Mom to do something. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Our leaders always look clean and refreshed at the end of the hottest day, because they work in very pleasant environments,” charged Reynolds worker Mabel Jessup. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

They condemn themselves before they are charged, and this makes them defensive always. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

The charge of the 20th Maine had cleared the ground in front of the 83rd Pennsylvania; they were beginning to move down the hill, rounding up prisoners. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

His mysterious death sixteen days later raised charges by blacks that he had been cold-bloodedly murdered by the South African police. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Maybe it is his liver,” replied the white-haired officer in charge. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

“Did I tell you about the time that Mechtild was charged with witchcraft?” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

I asked if she expected that the police officer who had shot Prince would be charged. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z

Because the police had caught him before he could carry out his crime, prosecutors didn’t have much to charge him with. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Go, they had said, or they would take her down to the station and charge her with trespassing. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

The DA initially threatened an attempted murder charge for what went down in the SUV with Kerns and me, but Dave’s lawyers were too good to let that stick. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

It is only 135 hours until we are all standing at the door of Atlantis again with our cover charge in our palms. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z

“The teacher in charge of the club is even giving me a ride home so I can pick up Bryce and Aurora on time.” The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

She wanted to charge after Pluto and kick him. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

Kit marveled at the ease and gentleness with which Mercy controlled her charges, her warm sweet voice never raised, her lovely composure never ruffled. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

Once a scientist chooses a suitably close distance, all the calculations using the “true” mass and charge agree with one another. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z

It was easy to get put in charge of his company. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z

Until this point, Zeitoun had not been charged with a crime. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

The Xi stopped only to allow their human charges to relieve themselves, and they would have continued without further pause until Con insisted that they be allowed to rest their horses and to eat. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

A cluster of boys charge Long and Tate, taking them to the ground. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

He also conducted an investigation of the police department, shining a light on racial discrimination and trumped-up criminal charges against blacks. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

I left myself open, but the second charge was the same, only to the left. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

She knew about atoms and elementary particles, and anbaromagnetic charges and the four fundamental forces and other bits and pieces of experimental theology, but nothing about the solar system. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

But Marina wanted her to take charge, because Yevdokia would be the oldest member of her regiment as well as the most experienced. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

It was a way of talking that stated who was boss, who was in charge. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Dad: "Are we charged with some crime? This is harassment!" Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

“But then we wouldn’t have any water left to do anything else, and genetic damage isn’t the kind of problem that can be solved with one big charge.” Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

I had gotten a job as a waitress, but Josie never charged me rent. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

“I hate to involve you, but since you’re in charge of the family finances . . .” Could Dede advance her some cash to be taken out of Minerva’s share of the house and lands in the future? In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

And then I’d enjoy every minute of the sweaty spectacle before me—the leaping and charging, the rippling and roaring, the pulse of maleness and all its mysteries on full display. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

We got off and I figgered out why the man called me sir; it was ’cause they’d feel guilty if they didn’t give you something for the dime they was charging to take us ’crost. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z

“He’s in charge of the Library. He makes the rules.” The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

Even clinics charge something unless you make no money at all and I’m not quitting my job just so I can see a counselor. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You in charge? Found these two in a storage room.” Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

Nathan grabbed it along with its charging cord and ran back into the store. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

But he thought a sister who gave me a “pad,” not charging me rent, not even running me out to find “some slave,” couldn’t be all bad. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

Bronwyn gagged and fell back a step, and I saw Emma’s fists clench, as if she were thinking about charging it. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

“No, of course I—” I was so committed to refuting him that I had half-denied the charge before I understood it; now my eyes swung back to his face. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

He pulled the shirt over his head and pushed his arms through the sleeves as he heard a parade of feet charging up the stairs. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

Either he was telling him to go home again, or else he was panting out a good position from which they could start their charges. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

The animals balked at such places, and the camel drivers were forced to dismount and unburden their charges. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

In front of Russian television cameras, the vice minister of justice, in charge of Russia’s prisons, would announce PIH’s new role in Tomsk. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

It first came to me watching this couple, Susie and Greg—probably the oldest students at the Cottages and generally thought to be “in charge” of the place. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

An official order was made for women pilots from civil aviation and Osoaviakhim to report to an assembly point in Moscow, where Marina would take charge of them. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

In study hall, I received a note to go see Mr. Ivan Muse, the assistant principal in charge of student activities. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

Perl was eventually tried and cleared of the espionage charges, but he was convicted of perjury for lying about his association with the Rosenbergs. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

I wanted to charge up there and strangle them. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z

He could see Mars Bar charging from behind to tackle him, even when he didn’t have the football. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

Here he comes bookety-bookety with that spear stuck out in front of him and that shield on his arm, charging, man. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

The boar’s severed right tusk fell at my feet, while the disoriented animal charged into the sea. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

Their master’s overseer was waiting to take charge of them, with a mule cart and two soldiers. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Plenty women had gotten their knots charged too. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z

But under military law, the men could be charged with violating the rules of war. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

Then he put us in charge of starting a fire. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

Though no evidence or charges were ever brought against him, the accusation cut short Koch’s Hollywood career. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z

That same month, North Carolina’s liberal governor, Terry Sanford, tried to improve race relations in his state by creating a biracial Good Neighbor Council, charged with persuading white businesses to hire more blacks. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

A moment later two men walked in, handcuffed him, and led him before an officer who was in charge of interrogating the prisoners. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

He’d overturned the chariot and destroyed several buildings, but every time he threw off a wave of attackers in his hurricane, the ghosts simply got up and charged again. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

He likes to joke that he’s in charge of car repair, compost, and recycling. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

“I’m in charge, don’t you see? This entire school is now my responsibility. The chocolate sale is ready to start and you pull something like this.” The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

We’re going to build and paint the sets and be in charge of the entire stage the night of the performance. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

There were committees for the press, radio, film, transportation, public art, and the budget, each charged with separate responsibilities for extracting the maximum propaganda value from the games. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

Magdalys, Two Step, and Mapper, now all in street clothes, charged across the rooftop, full speed. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

It charged into the middle of the clearing, and then it turned, and lowered its head, and faced its pursuer—which bounded into the clearing with a growl that made Tristran's flesh prickle. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z

John stumbled and shook as if he’d been dead center in that cornfield when the herd charged through the fence. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z

I thought the girl in charge was going to stamp her foot in anger when everyone else agreed on that “punishment.” The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

Since sugar and meat were both in short supply, and since it was rumored that infants had died from saccharin mixed into formulas as a sugar substitute, these charges were widely believed. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z

When the colonial armies invaded, the Zulu charged into battle with nothing but spears and shields against men with guns. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

A score or more broke back and charged the waggons. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

She just sat and stared out of the window, thinking what a blissful world it was and how lucky she was to have entire charge of a pig. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z

All around her, the fields crackled and hissed, laughing in Gaea’s voice as Percy and Jason charged at each other, their weapons ready. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Suit #1, obviously the one in charge, pushes my dad toward my mom, whose face is wet with tears. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

Florida is one of a few states that allows the prosecutor to decide to charge a child in adult court for certain crimes and has no minimum age for trying a child as an adult. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Alec held up a hand as if he thought Mark would go charging after the guy. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

Mr. Cunningham, a man of uncompromising rectitude, had given her a pint free of charge for having guessed his name yesterday, one of the tiny things she adored about Maycomb: people remembered their promises. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z

What arrived in New York was six carloads of horrible slop with a sizable charge just to get rid of it. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

Jason insisted he was well enough to take sentry duty, along with Coach Hedge, who was still so charged with adrenaline that every time the ship hit turbulence, he swung his bat and yelled, “Die!” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

The demonstrators were carted off to the local police station and charged. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ludo Bagman, you have been brought here in front of the Council of Magical Law to answer charges relating to the activities of the Death Eaters,” said Mr. Crouch. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

Plus, for as long as I can remember, Lolo has been in charge of walking us home. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

He explained that Brian Farm was the far end of the line that was charged by George Pickett on the final day of Gettysburg. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z

Magdalys just stared at him, her mount strutting a slow circle around the yard, head bowed, ready to charge. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

“It’s time you knew the whole story. When I brought you home with me six years ago, after the fire, your mama was tried on child abandonment charges and was sent to jail.” Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

“From a restaurant supply place. They’re only charging us 10 percent down.” Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

Etymologically, “invective” is a cavalry charge, and when Cicero hit a gallop, woe betide whoever was in the way. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z

Then farmers can charge more for their crops. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z

A consultant was taking charge and a rough triage system was in place. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

"Brothers, this man is a—a—opportunist! All you got to do is read this article to see. I charge this man with using the Brotherhood movement to advance his own selfish interests." Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

The charge: misdemeanor battery with a hate-crime enhancement, which carried a maximum penalty of a year and a half in county jail. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

What if the white people are always gonna be in charge. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I won’t take the whole store. Maybe a bolt of any fabric I want against me cleaning the rest of that backroom free of charge?” Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

Later, when Vice President Johnson arrived at the deathbed, he remained in the background and chose not to take charge. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

The neutrons, as we have said and as their name suggests, carry no electrical charge. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Women belonged behind the scenes, not enthroned and in charge. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z

—Well, if you won’t press charges, if you’re not sure if you even can press charges, then you have two options. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

So to mark his manhood, Tyrion was given charge of all the drains and cisterns within easterly Rock. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Henry has green twine and I'm in charge of that project while down below, the workers dig a huge hole because this bamboo they brought is serious business. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

“You are telling lies,” he said, and dismissed the charges on the spot. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I said I thought that one day I would be able to exchange my body for a white body, and then I could be in charge. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I waited all day for more news, for the charges to be made public: kidnap, assault or worse. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

Over time, the Meggers-Roosevelt dispute grew bitter and personal; inevitable in a contemporary academic context, it featured charges of colonialism, elitism, and membership in the CIA. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

‘And yet here is another charge on my hands, while all the time the battle hangs in the balance.’ The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

She was just charging along beside the train, her black hair bouncing behind her in a ponytail. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

This time when I charged at the door I put my hand out like Paul Robeson running down the football field. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z

So much for me being in charge, I thought. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

But at the last minute the gunman wouldn’t go through with it, and after being picked up on a robbery charge, he told authorities about the plan. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

Any municipal jail, he figured, expects many of their prisoners to leave within a day or two, through bonds or dropped charges or any number of outcomes for the small-time offender. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

Man, it didn’t matter how much my parents and Mr. Anderson had prepared me for it, I still couldn’t believe they were being charged with murder! Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

It was her day in charge of dinner and she had failed to think ahead. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We are representatives of the Federal Registrars; we are charged with hunting down deserters from the United States Army.” Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z

The charging of the battery, in which ADP and a free phosphate group are combined to restore ATP, is coupled to the oxidative process; the close linking is known as coupled phosphorylation. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z

I get up to go to Mrs. Brook time and I decide to ask her if Dad can come see her since she doesn’t charge insurance. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Once more they charged and were hurled back. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

His volt meter showed thirteen and a half volts charging, and the Susan Marie ran hard and steady, her spotlight suffused in the fog. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

It was a commanding voice, clearly someone in charge. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

People across the country were horrified by the violence and charged the government with complicity. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

He could unwittingly charge straight into a wreck. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Still, game or not, when it came to the mat, Luke was a single-minded killer put on the earth by whatever gods were in charge of taking dudes down, and hard. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

"Watch the charge and see the picador try and keep the bull off, but then don't look again until the horse is dead if it's been hit." The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z

He’s in charge of the bucket of rope. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

I shook off my daze and charged again. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

She would always charge fearlessly to Flint’s defense if he needed her help. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z

We stood in the trees in a circle around Miig, who was loading his gun while he gave us the charge for the day. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

They charged out of the woods into the yard and there she was, hands firmly on hips. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

Both men had heads harder than cement, and both charged ahead full speed with whatever they thought was right. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

Olympic team boarding this ship, they were giddy, charged with earnest excitement. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

“Day after tomorrow, Saturday morning. The man in charge, a Doctor somebody, said they had some more checking to do in town tomorrow. They’re coming with an extermination truck—cyanide gas, I think.” Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z

Young Till allegedly made the ugly remarks to Mrs. Bryant, wife of the storekeeper who faces a kidnapping charge. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

Captain Smith is also in charge of getting houses built for all of us. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z

I can drive in twilight, and save the sunny part of the day for charging. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

The charge of extortion and gouging the sick for more money was particularly painful to the two leaders. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z

Yet those charged with mounting the American offense in space saw strength in countering the Russian value of secrecy with its opposites— transparency, democracy, equality—and not a simulacrum. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

On cement-block walls, there were signs for bars, nightclubs, hairdressers, and even doctors’ offices, with the prices charged for seeing patients painted on the walls. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

The bull's tail went up and he charged, and Romero moved his arms ahead of the bull, wheeling, his feet firmed. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z

Bull charged at Ben’s cell, his hands reaching through the bars clutching at Ben’s sweater. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Old Charley Burns didn’t survive the avalanche of bad publicity, lawsuits, and criminal charges being hurled at him. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Rebeca took charge of domestic order, while the Indian woman took care of the bakery. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

He tapped a pass to Jeremiah at the top of the box, and Jeremiah charged the goal at a full sprint. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

But Matthias stood silent, unmoving, even when the gate opened, even when the wolves charged out of the tunnel—three of them snarling and snapping, tumbling over one another to get to him. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

But the reason for the class’s “ooo” had to do with his real job: vice principal in charge of discipline—in short, the school’s disciplinarian. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

She asked the angels to take charge of him. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Colonel Cargill envies you because of the splendid job you’re doing on parades. He’s afraid I’m going to put you in charge of bomb patterns.” Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

"You're nuts. I'm a dynamo of energy. I come to charge my batteries," one of the vets insisted. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then the strict lady in charge, who was Mrs. Earl T. Askew, came through the crowds, heading for us. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

The earthen ghosts chose that moment to charge. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

“The phone man charges them with a car battery,” I say. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z

“ICE will drop the charges and release your mother into the United States.” American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

If the She Elephant herself charged after them, he couldn’t react. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

She is not charged with the violation of any law of the state or nation, but with the alleged violation of Judge Dayton’s own injunction, which has been appealed. Fannie Never Flinched 2016-11-21T00:00:00Z

Bobby Moch charged in right behind him, going not for the Yugoslavian coxswain but for the biggest man on the crew. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

Why didn’t twenty-six armed soldiers, under cloak of darkness, charge two civilians hiding in a barn? Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

He knew I couldn’t successfully bring charges against him. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

He said: “In charge. In charge of what?” Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z

In a cloud of dust and sprayed stones, the truck charged past, followed by another and another and another. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

After that, it would depend on the charges. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

A plasma, a gas of charged particles, is just like a metal plate as far as the Casimir effect is concerned. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z

Her fellow warriors were scattering, running in panic as the bulls charged. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

They are typically charged with felonies and sentenced to prison. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

Human sacrifice is such a charged subject that its practice by the Triple Alliance has inevitably become shrouded in myths. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

Percy charged straight into it faster than Jason could yell, Dude, what are you thinking? Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

He seized the gun which always stood in a corner of his bedroom, and let fly a charge of number 6 shot into the darkness. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z

“We have to agree on who is going to be in charge of this operation,” the general continued. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was our job to take the cookie orders and then go down to the first floor to get the cookies and milk from the teacher who had charge of them for the day. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z

It was more like the vacuum cleaner was in charge. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z

He told me my husband would be in detention until formal charges were filed, which could take six months to a year. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

He said I was going to be a leader, and people tended to look to me like I was in charge without me even trying—my siblings, the welfare people, my classmates. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

I charged him like a bull, knocked him to the ground. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

“Yes, they’re upstairs. Makes it pretty handy. And I thought you just coming home—” “Not tonight. Maybe later. How much do they charge?” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

It gave the older ones the sense that they were in charge, when in actuality it was Mommy who ruled the world. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

Fezzik ran at a boulder and, at the last moment, spun around so that the man in black received the main force of the charge. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

But the official in charge of making the call ruled it a completed pass. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

“How was I supposed to know all the buyers would be in town for the chick-pea harvest ?” “You knew it,” Yossarian charged. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

Major General Horatio Wright, leading the 24,000 men in his Sixth Corps, charges first and shatters the right side of Lee’s line. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z

Under questioning, Davis confessed to the crime, but was not prosecuted; he was already facing several other burglary charges. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

In another section of the city, James Hildreth had gotten hold of 2,500 pounds of explosives and was setting off charges to create a firebreak. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z

“Some dumb rule. The idiots in charge think the indigenas don’t have good hygiene or something. Like they’ll make the pool dirty.” The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

I’d been put in charge of the spending money, so I went up to pay. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

This thought gave him a chill, made him wonder if a Griever might come charging toward them at any minute. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

“We’re not sure if my father is being charged or not.” In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

In January, Hilario and Vivian Ortega, who live down the street from Celia, will defend themselves against charges that they have been illegally renting by the hour two rooms of their beachfront home. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

Now I've gone the full 80 kilometers, set up my solar cells for charging, and I'm logging the wattage. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

Come to the city pier, we stepped forth upon enemy soil and charged our muskets. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

Duke was so riled up, he charged to the edge of the deck and dove off. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

A she-bear took charge of her, nursed her and kept her warm, and the baby grew up thus into an active, daring little girl. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

I can’t remember if there were other children with us, or which guardian was in charge. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

"Your gold cloaks are charged with keeping order. As to you, Tyrion, you could better serve us on the field of battle." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

Turn off the electrical charges and everything crumbles to an invisible fine dust. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

He charged through the door waving his sword. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

First, let’s consider the absence of overt racial hostility among politicians who support harsh drug laws and the law enforcement officials charged with enforcing them. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

No drugs or weapons were found during the raid and no charges were filed. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

In a resolution, which cited each of them by name, the council said, “We express our sincere gratitude for the splendid work done in the matter of investigating and bringing to justice the parties charged.” Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

Every summer, she selects a rising senior to be in charge of the summer show—to pick the script, cast the players, and direct the whole thing. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

She flipped in the air to land on the back of a charging fetterling, pulled its snapping manacle-hands behind its head, and used them as reins. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

“Here’s a charge that doesn’t look very charitable,” I muttered, still studying the bank statement. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z

Because it’s easier to freak, easier to flap your arms and raise your voice and charge around a room, when you’re standing up. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

He charges onto the ball, I line him up, go forward, and all I hear is the sound. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z

“I’m not going to charge you anything now,” she said. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

And here came Roany to meet him, charging with his head low and his tail high in the air. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z

He charges our way, but a chain keeps him near the fence. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

It was charging Sir Grummote before the Wart had recognized what it was. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

The young dog, their gently worried leader, had found his charge again. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

According to the rules of quantum mechanics, the zero-dimensional electron has infinite mass and infinite charge. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z

The demons charged, trampling through the museum as they launched themselves at the heavenly mounts. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

The giant’s laughter echoed like a detonating depth charge. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

In August 1861, he became a colonel in the Union army, taking charge of a regiment of about a thousand Ohio soldiers, some of whom were students from the Eclectic Institute. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

Horns of fire on his head and smoke leaking from his nostrils and, in his skeletal hand, a list newly charged with addresses. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

Aboard the vessel were Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, two of the most famous and influential of all the anarchists who had been charged with inciting revolution in America. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z

There was a moment of charged silence, but then Gigi went on. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

There was a little charge of electricity in the air, that feeling of pressure right before a storm. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

Bobby Fischer was the only person in the world ever known to have faced charges under President Bush’s bill. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

We learned then that war was not a quick heroic charge but a slow, incredibly complicated matter. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

“It mentions that they were investigated three times before, but the charges were never substantiated,” Gay said. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

From here on out, I'd order my students to open and close the door and let that remind me that I was in charge. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

Mr. Turner concluded: “‘It matters not how strait the gate, how charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.’” October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

She suspected that Reggie was aware that the $65-an-hour fee she charged—there was no insurance for her visits—could be a hardship on his family. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

It was warm to the touch and seemed to buzz with a gentle electrical charge. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

A year later Vincent will tell Theo, “It was indeed me, extremely tired and charged with electricity as I was then.” Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

He staggered, but kept upright, turning on one foot as he charged after her again. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

Being fourteen and only second oldest, she didn’t usually take charge. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

Henry throws the car in reverse and begins to back up, like a bull before charging a matador. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

Now the game was over and he was in charge. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

I charge around the bleachers and bolt to the top row. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

He took charge, stripping away the right to strike and appointing Judge Samuel Alschuler as federal administrator to arbitrate all disputes between the packers and the union. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

He focused on his own favorite, the man called Miller, who was in charge of grain production each fall. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

There wasn’t much to be done about Mother, but I’ve spent a lot of time in charge of Ruth May and I think I should know by now what’s good for her. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

The people in charge bring in Saigon-famous singers to raise refugee spirits, but faces keep twisting with worries. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

The back door jumped in its frame under another charge from the hulking Idiptu. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

They did such dangerous things as laying charges on the hulls of enemy ships or placing explosives to clear paths through reefs. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

But her common sense told her that Professor Allegretto should not charge fifty cents an hour and not attend to his work. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Roosevelt was in charge of one pair of canoes, and Dr. Cajazeira was in charge of the other. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z

In January, when the government was scheduled to sum up its charges, the Crown brought in a new prosecutor, the formidable Oswald Pirow, Q.C. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

The tribe fought from horseback, charging in a mass into villages and encampments. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

She was taken to Newgate and charged with returning from transportation. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z

A charge shot through Clayton, from the blood beneath his skin to the tips of his toenails. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

The attraction between the unlike charges of electrons and protons is what holds the atom together. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

The waiting warriors attacked, charging the Long Knives. In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse 2015-11-10T00:00:00Z

David’s hoverboard had spent the night hidden in the cave, and hadn’t had any sunlight for a whole day now, but it had just enough charge to get them back up the mountain. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

Reiterating that police had framed him as a part of a drive to oust Communists from Chicago, Erlone demanded that the charges upon which he had been originally held be made public. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

Some wanting charges, others not, but all of them, in one way or another, seeing themselves in Reggie, viewing this tiny moment in time as a projection of how they would’ve handled themselves, or have. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

Thanks to Abdol's connections, my dad was able to attend one of the best private schools in Tehran, free of charge. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

When confronted with the charge that, despite his position as vice president, he had paid Callender to write diatribes against the president, Jefferson claimed to know nothing about it. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z

“Reverend Hollister is the one in charge here. Let’s have him make the announcement.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

It led the charge for tougher laws and tougher enforcement, and for public education. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

Three years before I lived with Mr. and Mrs. Potts, a relative reported that their son, who allegedly had been charged with attempted murder, was living in their home while a foster child was there. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Reynie took a deep breath, hoped for the best, and charged through. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

I hear a loud buzz coming from the second fence, an electric charge. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

Now so dizzy he could barely stand, he was about to ask the first person he encountered for help when he literally bumped into his superior, the lieutenant in charge of the firehouse. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z

There was a small grocery store nearby where my father, before his arrest, had maintained a simple charge account. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

Telemachus accepted gratefully and leaving Mentor in charge of the ship he started the next day for Menelaus’ palace with Nestor’s son. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

She twisted free from his grip and charged him so abruptly that he fell back against the vestibule wall. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

I was so engrossed, I didn't hear the door swing open and Seema charge in until she grabbed me by the arm and ushered me into the kitchen. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

“I am still in charge here, Julius, so hand over those disks or I will have you detained.” Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

The jury was unable to reach a consensus regarding the felony murder charge, and a mistrial was declared on that count. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

Each charge also contained a hate-crime clause that would increase Richard’s sentence by an additional one to three years in state prison. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

It may have inconvenienced some charging bellowing officials but for us it made of Washington the most beautiful city in the world, a quiet place. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

“This legion fights worse than we did in Judea, and that was the first time we lost our eagle. Why, if I were in charge—” “Could I just eat the silverware first?” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

“Yeah, and when you do make it to Miss America, you already know who’s doing all of your styling! I won’t even charge you full price!” Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

By the end of the month, fourteen churches and four civic groups had chipped in to raise almost all of what the lawyers were charging. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z

Foolishly, the black shirts charged and fell deep into the hole. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

I wouldn’t know how much money to charge for all the good days I wasn’t having in my old high school with friends who liked me. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Lieutenant Scheisskopf cared very deeply about winning parades and about bringing Clevinger up on charges before the Action Board for conspiring to advocate the overthrow of the cadet officers Lieutenant Scheisskopf had appointed. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

Even when Pastor Ted and Dr. Cramp charged into the front hall, I didn’t move. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

“Well, to charge them less rent would be unethical.” Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

These private eyes leaked to several local officials that Morrison was working with the bureau, then went so far as to detain him on a trumped-up robbery charge. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

For almost a week he charged kids a quarter apiece for a look. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z

Modern salaries, of course, are supplemented by the employer’s pension contributions and other charges, so they cannot be directly compared with seventeenth-century salaries. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

Briony had heard her mother and sister analyze the latest twists and outrages, charges and countercharges, and she knew her cousins' visit was an open-ended one, and might even extend into term time. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

He gave a snort and lowered his head, and for half a heartbeat Jon thought he was about to charge. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

I stare at him, beseeching the aliens or Clark Gable or whoever’s in charge of soul abductions to bring back my brother. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

From the moment Mr. Carter hired him and placed him in charge of operations, the Captain began to implement the latest in mining technology. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

The proof, as the headline charged, was in the documents. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

Dany gave him charge of a dozen of her strongest men, and set them to pulling up the plaza to get to the earth beneath. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

“No, Jake—you. If the people in charge see that a student like you can come out of a place like this, maybe they won’t let those two creeps tear us down.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z

“Hen Wen is in my charge. I let her escape and it is I who must find her.” The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z

She announces the person in charge of the mummy committee this year. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

There hardly ever is, even though the thing is supposed to be charged full-time. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

Then screaming a mighty scream and swinging two swords over my head, I charged the leaders; I released my bloodthirsty army and my straining war-horse. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Tom had been no more in charge of his fate than the dullest eejit. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

In fact, there were more black men in the state’s correctional facilities that year just on drug charges than the total number of black men enrolled in undergraduate degree programs in state universities. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

When the sheriff explained the charge in crude terms, Walter was incredulous and couldn't help but laugh at the notion. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

The deuton, however, had twice the heft of the proton but not the additional charge, so it should be better at penetrating a target’s electromagnetic field. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

There was a ferry on the other side of Water Island that could take us to Saint Thomas for ten dollars, but Mister Lochana only charged us five. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

The police were called and, upon arrival, arrested the officers on assault charges. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

He lunged forward on the bleeding leg, blew past the entire field in ten leaps, and charged on, a lurid spray of blood flying out behind him as he ran. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Later, Onofre Martinez’s powerful three-legged German shepherd charged off its porch like an enraged water buffalo, jumped over the picket fence, and hung on the volunteer’s heels. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

One of them had been charged a year before with two counts of first-degree murder for separate shootings in West Baltimore. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

He is in police custody, although he has not been charged at this time. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

He left me in charge of the Nation of Islam’s affairs when he made an Omra pilgrimage to the Holy City Mecca. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

“What he did was a terrible thing,” Jasmine said after Richard was charged. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

I know that the police have twenty-four hours to charge a suspect, and they’ve had that now. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Mr. Poe is in charge of our affairs, and I’m sure if he knew how horrid Count Olaf is, he would take us right out of here.” The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z

The look she gave him was charged with an unspeakable terror—with terror and, it seemed to him, reproach. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z

Tally realized that the board still wasn’t fully charged, and took a moment to unfold it before following, in no hurry to discover what the Specials had done to Maddy and Az. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

The blade caught the charging horse in the throat with a meaty thunk, angling upward, and Tyrion almost lost his grip as the animal screamed and collapsed. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

Mark is leaning forward to help when Misty suddenly screams and leaps to her feet as if the water carries an electric charge. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

The air felt charged with the expectation of what might come next. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

The whine of the engine was earsplitting, and the static charge inside was making everything, including us, glow a neon blue. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

The visit to Dessie might carry its charge into two days more before it petered out and the little headaches came back and business was not so good as last year. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

What we did was get around the law by charging the legal two shillings for the nails, or whatever it was, and then charge a shilling more for the bag we sold them in. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

Months later, Boynton accused him of lying, telling a medical journal that "neither the President nor Mrs. Garfield ever asked him to take charge of the case." Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

They receive their instructions— and are in fact themselves constructed—on orders sent from those in charge. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

She made the Amazons think that Hercules was going to carry off their queen, and they charged down on his ship. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

I was so disgusted to find such a man in charge that I turned without a word and started back up the stairs. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

Only the charge of Dol Amroth had saved him from the red southland swords that would have hewed him as he lay. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

Even they moved hurriedly, no doubt wanting to get behind doors lest they be taken up and charged. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

Mary Elizabeth is in charge of it, just like she is in charge of the local Rocky Horror Picture Show showings. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

Shawn yanked his hat down on his head, spun the bike around and charged down the empty street. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

“I’m here to lay a charge,” she said. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Jesper fired at the two men leading the charge down the dock. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

Suitcase did his best to be friendly, and said that as a gesture of goodwill he had decided to withdraw all pending charges against us. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

When the FBI charged into his room, Burger wasn't surprised. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

A burly white man in a union jacket charged through a line of people, fists flying. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

Add that to the charges against him,” Major Metcalf directed the corporal who could take shorthand. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

She left James in charge while she went to the store. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

The War on Drugs, cloaked in race-neutral language, offered whites opposed to racial reform a unique opportunity to express their hostility toward blacks and black progress, without being exposed to the charge of racism. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

Duke leads the charge into the pet spa. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

“I would have never guessed,” Stockdale would say many years later, “that commodores in charge on the scene of action are sometimes not allowed to blow the whistle on a screwup.” Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

“Even if Ares is cleared on charges of treason, there is still the issue of his breaking of the bond,” said the red bat. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Re’lar Ambrose, in the future you will refrain from wasting our time with spurious charges.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

“The mayor’s all charged up. Got to stop all the counterfeit ticket sales! What do you think that does to my business?” Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z

In the same raid, more than two thousand other persons were taken into custody and held for a period of time without any charges being filed against them. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z

Because I knew the B-block porters to be a tight and surly bunch, I thought I’d better let the crew know right away who was in charge. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“No, I don’t think he would take it. But, I don’t know. I like to think of him in charge. One honest man.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

They wavered, broke, and fled back; and then charged again, broke and charged again; and each time, like the incoming sea, they halted at a higher point. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

One particularly impressive, silvery white hat appeared to be in charge. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

Chuck was in charge of filling water bottles and getting them out to everyone. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

The vast majority of those arrested are charged with relatively minor crimes. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

Dad seemed eager to fight, to prove who was in charge. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

“I’m in charge,” I replied like the tough man I was trying to be, “and that’s the way it is.” October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

Barely two minutes later, the castle doors flew open yet again, and Snape came charging out of them, running toward the Willow. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

I was going to ask more, but then I heard Sohrab’s mom let out a cry and charge across the sea of Bahramis separating her from her target. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

Strict controls would limit what visitors could be charged for everything—from rooms at luxury hotels like the Adlon to the bratwurst sold by street vendors all over town. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

This was true: and while he spoke my very conscience and reason turned traitors against me, and charged me with crime in resisting him. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z

“Sure was. I told Aibileen, at this rate, she needs to start charging.” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

I told the lieutenant in charge, “That man belongs in the hospital. ’ The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

That must have been exactly what they wanted to hear, because her opponents kept running away, only to freeze in confusion a few yards downhill, then charge back into the fight. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

“You admit to this charge? Do you understand this means you plead guilty?” Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

First, there is the implication, floating between the lines of the entire Report, that an authoritative new presence has appeared on the scene and taken charge. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z

General Gage from now on would be in charge. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

The lieutenant laid a charge of assault against her, and I asked my friend and colleague George Bizos to defend her, which he ably did. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“It’s pretty serious, though. My guess is that your friends will be charged with manslaughter—maybe even second-degree murder.” Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

He was in charge of the dormitory; one of the dispensations of those days of deliverance, I realized now, had been his absence. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Okay,” she said, putting her hands under Kaitlin s slight shoulders and wishing she wasn’t in charge of this part. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

But now that Judge Carter had shrewdly dropped that charge, there was nothing left to appeal that was specifically about segregation. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z

Oh, well, that’s what he gets for leaving me and Joey alone and trusting us to be in charge of his future. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

Leading the charge were two of North Carolina’s representatives to the U.S. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

“Mandela,” the officer said, “we are charging you for possession of contraband, and you will pay for this.” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Some of Yoren's other charges were sitting in front of the bathhouse, waiting their turn at a tub. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

Neither of us had ever heard of the others’ squad or base or the lieutenants who were in charge of the squads. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

The two of them are in charge of keeping her busy while we prepare the surprise. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

"Well, ma'am, if you want to file charges, we have to talk to her." How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

The Bureau, once in charge of the experiment, will now keep order in Chicago’s city limits. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

His nose was getting congested.“I mean, they tricked us. I sort of wanted to open the window too, when I saw those wolves charging. You know, in case it wasn’t fake.” Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

The ground charge will move through her body regardless, entering at the lowest point, shooting through her heart, exiting at the highest. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

Wouldn’t you be afraid if two bears were charging toward you? The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

Howitzers and mortars, naval gunfire, aerial bombing, and men on foot with hand grenades and satchel charges had done their work. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

“All we need now is somebody to take charge.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

Did they know this was going to be the charge? Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

A couple of times, the old hogs on the ground got so mad that they broke ranks and charged Old Yeller. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z

So anyway, we all chanted, "British Bulldogs one two THREE!" and charged like last time but this time I had no chance. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z

Stung into retaliation, Redtooth charged Constance with the point of his blade. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

The announcement of the new peace initiative then gave added credibility to the charge that, without Abigail, Adams had lost either his balance or his mind. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z

She was up for most of the day now and her keys hung around her waist, which meant that she was back in charge. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

If only Octavian had been the one in charge, things would have been done more sensibly. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

There’s a charge in the space between us. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

She charged up it, Adiah at her heels, and tried to push it open, but it held firm. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

Somehow the boy seemed to be in charge, which hadn’t been her intention. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

When the magistrate received my father’s response, he promptly charged him with insubordination. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

You get three charges out of it, Mars had said, so use it wisely. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

As I was running up the stairwell, a kid charged down. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

I could be shot on a daily basis for hunting, but the appetites of those in charge protect me. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

“I’m here to lay a charge against the man who hit me.” Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

“Thank you, Mr. Dalton. Now, tell me, why is it that you charged the Thomas family eight dollars per week for one room in a tenement?” Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

A completely insane man had just charged out of a house, straight at them. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

“Then you can’t be in charge of saving money if you don’t have any money to save.” P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z

He charged me, and I ran for the edge of the bridge, breaking through a line of iracaeruu. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

I am certain that if he were released he would have charged every bear we passed and found victory or death. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

He was one of those that would charge a rider when he was on the ground. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

In August, less than two months after the student revolt, Winnie was detained under the Internal Security Act and imprisoned without charge in the Fort in Johannesburg, where she was held for five months. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

The man in charge of our wagon called out to a German officer strolling down the platform, asking him to have the sick woman moved to a hospital car. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

It charges a decidedly ambitious $50 a night for a bunk, dinner, and breakfast and consequently is widely known to thru-hikers as the Appalachian Money Club. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

“On the floor—and they were still charged eleven bucks for it. How’s your chili?” A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

But Clement resisted all these efforts to silence him, and he was stung by Ann’s charges. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

In 1930 he predicted the existence of the positron, a positively charged electron. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

I want to charge into the locker room and wrap myself in the biggest hijab I can find. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

“And you drove all the way in to have me tell you that you sprained your back and charge you two dollars?” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

He often put Gimpy in charge of the shop when he had to go out, and I had heard stories of the times Donner gave Gimpy money to pay his wife’s hospital bills. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

I charged down the street, my feet pounding divots into the gravel, the angry voices gradually fading behind me. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

“It’d be worth it. Like if I was nabbed on a check charge, it’d be worth it. Just to get back in there.” In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

He tells his freshman counselor about his name change; he tells the person in charge of processing his student ID and his library card. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

He and Alec charged up the three levels, reaching the top just as Mark heard their pursuers reach the bottom. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

There was a group of people charging in from the other side of the street. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

My last few steps put me in front of the German officer in charge of the transfer. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

“I am still the man in charge of this house. You must obey and respect me, or else!” Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

“And yet he still charged because he knew, even in death, his work would live on.” The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

Finn charged forward, but the crowd surged with him, pushing him and dragging him at the same time. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

She had immediately taken charge of the situation, just as she had done in the canteen. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

But when he heard the charge, he yelled out, “Wait a minute! Arthur, is that the guy you told me about? The guy at football practice?” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

I was in charge of dinner for our group. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

On the way back to school, in the charged silence, I realized that something we had always relied on was the ability to communicate whenever we wanted. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

Once at the front gate of the Garrett farm, a charge was ordered. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I will only charge you a small amount...only five leones.” Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

He did not stop nor look at her, but charged with a clatter onto the road. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z

Maybe this is what those in charge really thought of us, India’s people, when this decision was made. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

‘You ask Lieutenant Swift. He’s in charge of us.’ Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Being tall, Theresa was in charge of the high shelves. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

The initial charge was fraud, but Swango was suspected of being a serial killer who murdered hospital patients through the administration of lethal doses of drugs. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

“Or maybe JT was mistaken. Or lying to upset you. In any case, try not to worry. The grown-ups will take charge of things.” The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Rebel horses and riders hold in a long line, awaiting the order to charge and crush the tiny Union force. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z

In some states, such as Ohio, as many as 90 percent of children charged with criminal wrongdoing are not represented by a lawyer. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

The front four of Carter was exhausted and barely charging. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

It made him feel strong and in charge of his life. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

But, stunningly, after the cavalry charges, Washburn’s infantry does not move. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z

The electric charge singed the seat of his leather pants. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

Sliding, she charged by, talking to some other Charm Bracelet, both of them moving with that lazy, confident hauteur they all had. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

It’s very likely that the Central Committee for the Komsomol came up with the idea, and Marina Raskova was the obvious person to put in charge. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

But it was Himmler, Enos said, who was in charge of the ghetto. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z

“Well... he just disliked black folks. And he cheated them. Sold ’em anything and everything and charged ’em as much as he could. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

In PE, Coach Swieteck put Joseph in charge of his own squad of kids who wanted to go out for track and field in the spring. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z

My anxiety level is spiking again, and I pace around the nurses’ station, making Dolly, the morning charge nurse, nervous. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z

At about six Fm supposed to call two motels charging only $40 a day, where something may have opened up, but I realize I’ve left the phone numbers in the car. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

But it was no longer charged with the old bitterness or distrust. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Jack was in charge of the mint and there would be time to get to the mountain. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z

Someone had broken free of the crowd and charged at Voldemort: Harry saw the figure hit the ground, Disarmed, Voldemort throwing the challenger’s wand aside and laughing. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

Stanton, just behind Welles, charged up the stairs to Seward’s bedroom. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

We were in charge of sweeping the floors and bringing the trash out to the dumpster by the drive-thru. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

While the demonstration was mostly peaceful, a racially charged atmosphere now gripped the city, with more and more people wondering if Durham would be “the next Birmingham.” The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

And the guards in charge of Camp 14, he expected, knew he had tipped them off. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z

He charges again, dives toward the sofa at me but I sidestep him, hop over the cushions and land on the other side on my back with a thud. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

“When he sees us, he’ll charge. Wait until the last second, then jump out of the way— direcdy sideways. He can’t change directions very well once he’s charging. Do you understand?” The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

The scream of a flood of charging men: the Rebel yell. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Who gave him charge of the whole world? If you have insight, hear this: Can one who hates right govern?” The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Hollow wood handles on the bottom, high- explosive charges in a steel can on top—handheld bombs the boys at Schulpforta called potato mashers. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

Something unpleasant is in the air around this place, like the electric charge before a thunderstorm. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z

An hour after that, a Griever came charging through the Maze right past them, not even pausing. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

“A Cheyenne warrior later said it was the bravest thing he had ever seen. That charge took out an entire company of soldiers—probably a big reason Custer’s five companies were defeated.” In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse 2015-11-10T00:00:00Z

The young mouse gripped his staff tightly, his back to his charges, facing down the road in the direction the hay cart had taken. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

Tyson charged at the Cyclops leader, Ma Gasket, her chain-mail dress spattered with mud and decorated with broken spears. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

Still, she sounded like she was the one in charge. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

The Twenty-Sixth Street beach was fully equipped with suits, towels, and lockers available at no charge; the beach manager proudly stated that he was looking to make it “the bathing point of the south side.” A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

After just half a day I knew I would never again complain about any price a farmer wanted to charge me for food. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z

“Also,” Mr. Peckleman continued, “you are free to enjoy the brand-new Lemoncello video arcade machines recently installed in the motel’s game room, right off the lobby. There is no charge for any of these games.” Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z

When they found the cove, they left the manager in charge of the boat, crossed some railroad tracks, walked gingerly across a narrow trestle, and headed uphill through the woods. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

Despite what some saw as the transparent falsity of the charges, Osborne was indicted by a Westchester grand jury. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Polyphemus charged after him, but I shouted, “No!” and lunged as far as I could with Riptide. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

Ellsberg had just become the first person in American history to face criminal charges for leaking government secrets to the press. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

If you double the size of the chips in chocolate chip ice cream and say on the package, “New! Bigger Chocolate Chips!” and charge five to ten cents more, that seems honest and fair. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z

“Your father said they charged the criminals who damaged your mosque,” Thaya Jaan says, which means he’s thinking of the same thing as me. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

The agency, created in the wake of the events of September 11, 2001, is in charge of implementing our country's immigration laws. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

It was about him, how he was facing charges for killing Jim and Keith, and was scheduled to go to trial. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

I’m so charged I want to rip down the walls with my bare hands. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

A simple request that suddenly feels like I’ve been charged with a sacred duty. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

The lord of the manor was in charge of this decision, and he generally chose the best land for himself. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z

So I give her Dad's name and the home number, and then she wants our Sears charge account number. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Hal sprays the tire with soapy water to locate the bubbly leak, splotches on some rubber cement, sticks in a plug, and charges them fifty bucks. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

Without a plan that says that Steve entered an agreement with the robbers, what would he be charged with? Monster 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z

I finished the charge to the bus, but the best seats were taken by that time and I had to sit down in the middle of the bus. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z

One of the warders then reported to Kellerman that Andrew Masondo and I had not been working, and we were to be charged with malingering and insubordination. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

A foreign mother and child assuming themselves in charge, suddenly slapped down to nothing by what they all saw us to be. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

I relaxed, knowing I wasn’t being put in charge of an unfamiliar gallery. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I went downstairs to my old friend the pay phone and called the number of Francis’s mother’s apartment in Boston, reversing the charges to my father. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

People think people are in charge, but they’re wrong; it’s the trees. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

After about half an hour of tossing and turning, I picked my phone up from where it was charging on my nightstand. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

Packed together into two groups, one on each side of the hallway, the people seemed to be readying for one last charge to smash Mark and Alec in the middle. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

They went charging down Park Avenue, and I imagined they would keep looking for flying pigs until someone deactivated them. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

Warren was ordered by the Selective Service, the agency in charge of the draft, to report for his physical. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

Toward evening the direct charges against Ross were made, not by the leaders of the party but by Ross’s friends, those who knew him best! Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

Once, the local director of la migra threatened to lock up the priest for several years on smuggling charges if he didn’t bar migrants from entering his church. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

At the edge of the bridge, I turned and braced the axe against the railing to receive his charge. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

I feel at times that this is the first time in the history of the world that geeks can really take charge. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

If only Julius had not been too distraught to look at the ground for signs of footmarks, he might have found his charge quite quickly, and put his own agony to an end. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z

One pack of jabbering mutts charged across a field, threatening first to deafen him, then to trample him to death, then to tear him slobberingly, teeth-clickingly from limb to limb. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Amazons lowered their spears and charged down the hill. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

The rollback has been so pronounced that some commentators charge that a virtual “drug exception” now exists to the Bill of Rights. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

“Why, I owe at least a dozen pickled limes, and I can’t pay them, you know, till I have money, for Marmee forbade my having anything charged at the shop.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

When Caesar stayed with Cleopatra in Alexandria, his role had been that of a general in charge of an occupying army. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z

“I don’t know. Karl Marx! Isn’t he still in charge of Russia?” The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

The officers in charge of it got it into working order, and in the pauses of the inrushing mist swept with it the surface of the sea. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

With his dying words he charged me to clear his wounded name. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

Mr. Gitney having alerted the captain of the vessel to our arrival and arranged for two soldiers to conduct Bono to the ship, he returned to his charge. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

Adam’s mom decided not to press charges against Grace, which was nice of her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

“We wouldn’t be getting off on any manslaughter charges. We’d be lucky if we didn’t go to the chair.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

“There wasn’t no grass in that field you could charge me for anyway!” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

Susie’s only one year old, and Dad wanted to be able to talk to his buddies freely and play cards, so he put Bobby Gene and me in charge of her. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

She charged after the enemy, yelling insults and daring them to cross her. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

A half dozen Peacekeepers come charging around the corner. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

“I am not like your weak mother, who was false to your father, as you yourself have charged,” I hissed in a low voice. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

At any rate, he needed to remind them who was in charge. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

He suddenly got the idea that there was a rhinoceros on the other side of the trees, pawing its front hoof in the dirt, bowing its head, steadying its horn, ready to charge. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

After hearing testimony,Judge Eugene Carter dropped two of the three charges against Claudette—disturbing the peace and breaking the segregation law. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z

He knocked off more salt and pepper shakers, then tipped over a table, yelping in fright, and, fangs bared, he repeatedly charged at the crazies gathered outside. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

Turning, the mercenary saw the tall boy charging. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

I went berserk, and charged into the fight. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

We were brought before a magistrate and charged with sabotage. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

If I tell what happened, the truth, then I can cop a plea to a lesser charge and pull 10 to 15. Monster 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z

When a charged particle bounces from one magnetic pole to the other, it must cross the equatorial plane of Saturn. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Because being naked outside, out here on the battlefield, it's like I've never been this charged up, this alert, this ready for anything. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Seth charged through the door and slammed it behind him. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

Rather than admitting his infidelity, he threw her down a flight of stairs and had her committed to the McLean Lunatic Asylum, charging that she was suffering from delusions. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

All of his efforts and money were used to keep his friend out of jail because of such charges as theft, committing public indecencies, and assault and battery. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

Because charging down the bank towards Rick were four of the big adult males. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z

He was charging toward us, walking straight over the top of the lake. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

Every day there are notices of folks being charged with sedition; it seems anything can be interpreted as treasonous. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

And a dozen war chariots charged into battle. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

With their goal in sight, the riders’ hair stands suddenly on end as they hear behind them the ferocious roar of a charging tiger. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z

“While you’re gone, the augur is the senior officer. I will be in charge.” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

Acererak made a final, desperate move to avoid my charge and dropped a micrometer too low. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

I was ashamed that I had charged the queen, my mistress, with so many faults. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

I held on to his arm, which was belted securely around me, feeling safe because Dad was in charge and it was his hand that pulled the sun up each morning and down at night. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

The air was charged with unreality, as if she would certainly wake up in a minute. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

This grown man, carrying a rifle and obviously in charge of the others, was squirming like a Class Two student. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z

But instead Lee Lee says, ‘You need to talk to whoever is in charge. Have you said anything to anyone?” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

The enemies’ horses would thunder up into the clearing, leaping the pig-fences, sending the cows and the pigs away mooing and squealing, and the two bands of men would charge. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z

With metal legs eating up the space between himself and his little mistress he charged down from the opposite direction. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z

The other two were acquitted of all charges. Fannie Never Flinched 2016-11-21T00:00:00Z

But if you put your ice cream in a round as opposed to a rectangular container and charge five to ten cents more, that seems like you’re pulling the wool over people’s eyes. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z

Never, in anyone’s memory, had a match approached in such a highly charged atmosphere. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

It was there, after performing a series of blood tests, that the doctor in charge of Bibi’s case, exasperated, concluded that a marriage would cure her. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

“E’lir Kvothe’s complaints are redundant. You cannot charge a student with both theft and destruction of the same property, it is either one or the other.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

The drains never drained half so well as when he had charge of them. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Before the war one of the standard charges made against the Japanese was their clannishness, their standoffishness, their refusal to assimilate. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z

The boy who I now know is Day lets out a wrenching scream and charges at the nearest soldier even as they close in around him. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

Back then, however, Elizebeth had been in charge, and Jones assisted her. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

He was charged with prolonging the war by his activity as a Volkssturm organizer. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

Otto started caterwauling when he saw the gun, jumping back to the ground and charging. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

After Alex decoded the message in the email, his mother called Luna directly and told him, no questions asked, she would grant him full protection from criminal charges if he helped her take Richards down. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

He was put in charge of organizing and recruiting candidates. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

If, for Italians, the supreme expression of their love of music was the emotionally charged operatic aria, for Russians it was dance. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z

The hall manager was in charge of the bathroom pass. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

The British boat, once it got going, also went out hard, charging furiously back up into contention. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

I’d almost say there’s hope in her eyes, but that wouldn’t make sense, so I charge on: “Jupiter, I think I might be in love with Courtney.” Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z

Facing serious criminal charges, and with her court hearing only two weeks away, Claudette feared she might be sent to a reform school as a juvenile delinquent. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z

The remnants of the Stark lines shattered like glass beneath the hammer of their charge. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

“A place called the Smoke. Like a city, only smaller. And no one was in charge there, and no one was pretty.” Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

“Chapman should just call you and say he wants to drop the charges against Walter and let him go home.” Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Suddenly two ninjas charge by, knocking me into a tree. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

He survived the humiliation of his trial and the charges against him. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

For us, it was like someone threatening to take away the sun, or charge a fee to look up at the sky. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

The Pigman explained what a charge card was. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z

Though I was in shock, I finally got out: “Does that mean the vice president’s in charge?” Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

“I think your best bet is to try to get the Lyles woman to drop the burglary charge,” she said. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

“There wasn’t enough evidence to charge him with a crime,” JT explained, “but my father made him join the army. He’s only seventeen, so my dad had to sign an extra form, but he’s gone.” The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

The judge said there wasn’t enough evidence to charge Officer Moore with a crime. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z

Will was placed in charge of the fire, and Iorek spent several minutes directing him and making sure he understood the principles he was to use. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

Aileen, the woman who normally would have been in charge, couldn’t be found. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z

The firefighters charged upstairs, heavy hoses coiled over their shoulders. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z

Far off, through the display of lights flashing before his eyes, Mark thought he could see Bruce and his red flag leading his own charge. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

Failing to obtain a satisfactory answer, he refused to leave jail, whereupon police again remanded him to his cell upon a charge of disorderly conduct. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

I could shuffle across a carpet and hold more charge. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

Magdalys yanked the reins back as hard as she could, but it was no use: Missy charged forward unabated. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

He was arrested on federal charges in 1983 and sentenced to life in prison two years later. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

Wes stood quietly, his face set, as the foreman read out ten other charges, all with the same verdict. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

The old parts are in charge of too many fundamental functions for them to be replaced altogether. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

The officers in charge of all three mints. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

She could be a woman taking charge of her own life. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

“Then we’ll test it out while we charge one up for you. Maybe a spare for the road.” The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

The blow launched Kin backwards, and as the blacksmith flailed for balance, Sigurd charged after him. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

The air seemed charged with a special calm as if someone had waited there, quietly, and only a moment before he came, simply turned to a shadow and let him through. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z

But Charlie charged the locals a fair price, and charged the brothers even less. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

Mia is in charge of any donations made or art purchased. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

He could charge in and help, but even together he and Percy couldn’t possibly fight off ten basilisks at once. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

Head down, I charged straight at the man with the stick, catching him in the chest. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

“Listen to me very carefully,” she said, and it didn’t seem to matter to her that at any moment a car or a PSF could come charging up the road. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

We stopped by the toolshed for a freshly charged car battery we’d use to power the electrified fence. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z

As Franklin charged down the river toward Wilkins, the boats came close enough to collide. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z

Work, during this time, felt like a distraction—the thing we had to do before we were allowed to charge back toward each other again. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

“Are you saying that it can be charged just by the electricity in my body?” Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

“You did what?” the chaplain demanded shrilly, and charged to his feet in an unfamiliar rage. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

If there was a chance of truth in the charge, I would not be able to live, to continue to live with Mother, and I so wanted to. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then he says, “Equality Brigade, let’s ride,” and leads the charge to the door. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

“My folks got a call this morning. Mr. Christensen is pressing charges against me for ‘assaulting’ his son.” Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

“You can then? The day after to-morrow, if you please. You are to pay all charges out of my purse. You hear the condition of your going?” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z

Having negotiated the ditch, they charged across the road. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

She charged me like a bull, knocking the wind out of me. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

He holds the cloth high, triumphant, and charges toward me, then stalls. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

No one was ever hurt when our troupe was in charge. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

These weren’t simply running or possession charges either. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

It was very different in Virginia where my father had been in charge of building a new refinery on the banks of the Elizabeth River. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

Anaxagoras, Protagoras, and of course Socrates were hauled up on charges of heresy and impiety. Circumference 2008-11-25T00:00:00Z

“Why? Doesn’t it take an electrical charge or something to make it go off?” Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

This time the women were charged with “congregating in the park,” “holding a meeting without a permit,” or “building a bonfire on a public highway between sunrise and sunset.” Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

The bull charged past her, but not before blasting the other heroes with its fiery breath. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

I liked the idea of being in charge of one thing rather than two, of not having my brain scrambled by the competing narratives of home and work. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

It was a gentle friendly shyness that made other people feel important, sort of in charge of things. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

They hope it will get them off the hook, or at least allow them to plead guilty to a lesser charge, should a critic ever try to prove them wrong. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z

The general in charge of the Manhattan Project was Leslie Groves, and he scoured the country, trying to find the right person to lead the atomic-bomb effort. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

There was no doubt now who was in charge of the situation. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z

We didn’t even have to pay for it because they just charged it to the room bill. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ivory there again, leading the swarming charge of a defense coming at him like darts shot out of a forty-four magnum. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Racially charged” means we are uncomfortable saying “racist.” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

Snowball now gave the signal for the charge. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z

They’re these foot brace things that sit on the track and let you be in a ready position to start charging down your lane. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

Thus, under physiological conditions, there would always be positively charged ions like sodium or magnesium lying nearby to neutralize the negatively charged phosphate groups. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

I was being charged with Conduct Unbecoming a Member of the Arcanum. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Nevertheless, the word “appeasement,” carrying as it did a great burden of historical connotations, became a charged one in the debate over the war. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z

“I know I kinda just took charge yesterday, but I was thinking that since I don’t go to your school, that might be a good thing.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

It felt good to be making plans—taking charge—even though his voice shook. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

That’s even softer than a crew suggestion, because the speaker is conceding that he’s not in charge. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

There were other hospitals in the region, but none was as well equipped or well managed, and each charged patients for medicines and supplies. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

Gray urged all three to consider the hazards of contesting the charges in court. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z

"File charges? What does that mean, file charges?" How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

Suddenly faced with having to run a revolution, the delegates all turned to the one man who could take charge. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

Tom winced and I shivered at the immensity of her criminal charge. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

Granny’s Uncle Lige Toy, who used to have a restaurant business feeding county prisoners, was in charge of Grandpa’s cotton warehouse, one of the biggest in north Georgia, and also the store’s cotton seed business. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

I am a “good person,” as my demented charges at the nursing home agree, but maybe Em also just sick of my suddenly acquired insignificance. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Now he was the man in charge, however, and his first task was to fill out his team. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

“The only article that has ever appeared in the newspaper didn’t appear until after you were arrested and charged criminally in 2000, correct?” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

When Friar Hugo hurried off to join the defenders he left Cornflower in charge of the kitchens. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

But that day I started to worry that the people in charge couldn’t see, either. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z

Wild accusations were flying around, including one published charge that Smith was deliberately working the horse slowly in order to get long odds in the race. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Suddenly, instead of the guy in charge, I was the one at risk, and I tried to slip by silently, not even stirring the air. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

They immediately charged down the field with a quick sequence of crisp passes through the heart of the Fire’s defense. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

Mandela charged his way through traffic, using his large frame to shield the ball, and scored a goal. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

He was unaffiliated with any street gang, and we are confident he was unarmed and innocent of the charges being leveled against him. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

The state has decided not to charge the crime in this form. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I thought I was in charge of this. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

He charged through the rails, bristled up and roaring almost as loud as the bulls. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z

“The average smartphone only uses two to seven watts to fully charge. These lenses need less than one watt.” Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

The buzzer boomed like thunder in my head, and Freddie, despite everything, charged me and knocked me back into the net. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

He knew it didn’t matter what he charged. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

She had been arrested, dragged from a bus, charged with breaking the segregation law, and jailed. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z

It’s super old, so a battery charge lasts a millionth of a second. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z

The discs sprouted thin, wiry legs like spiders and skittered into the crowd, where they affixed themselves to Mr. Flux’s troops, delivering electrical charges that sent them yelping up and out of the fray. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

“I figured to charge you exactly what I paid for it,” he says, “which was nothing.” The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

Murder in the first degree—premeditated homicide—is the most serious charge tried in our criminal courts. Twelve Angry Men 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You wouldn’t talk like that if I weren’t in the cell,” he charged. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

On January 20, 1926, Burkhart—whom the government had not yet charged, waiting to see the extent of his cooperation—told White that he was sure he was going to be “bumped off.” Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

Dad noticed and started charging me for small things. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

Milosevic was later charged with crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Tribunal in The Hague, and died in prison. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

“The police called and asked me to press charges against her for stealing church property. They say she took some of our fans. You know anything about that?” The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

The girls chuckled at the stuffed wolverine’s frozen smile, the red-tailed hawk caught mid-dive, and the lumbering black bear that charged the window. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

It didn’t take much convincing from Paul before Ezekowitz agreed that Mass General would treat several Haitian patients a year without charge. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

Woundwort formed these into a separate group and took charge of it himself. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

Whoever’s in charge doesn’t know why she dared to tell the truth a few minutes ago, but they’re reminding her whose lives are at stake. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Carter charges off the mound and picks it up. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

We found some painkillers, a Bluetooth speaker fully charged, binoculars, and of course, the diapers. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

He wanted to mount a legal attack on behalf of all black riders as a class-action suit, not just to defend protesters who got arrested and charged as criminals one by one. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z

There was the office of the timekeeper, who was in charge of the town clock. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

Those arrested could be detained without trial, charge, access to a lawyer, or protection against self-incrimination for up to ninety days. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“The charges leveled against my client are preposterous,” he said. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

When Mama and Grandma were in charge, there was a way to do things, of course, and yet there was room to make mistakes. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z

He was looking at me too and I got ready to take his charge. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Every atom is made from three kinds of elementary particles: protons, which have a positive electrical charge; electrons, which have a negative electrical charge; and neutrons, which have no charge. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

And before the landlords started charging more for apartments that look on the garden. Seedfolks 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

The principal may be in charge, but ReelTok is a celebrity. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z

But this thin atmosphere can serve a useful purpose, because it may be just thick enough to protect the surface from the intense charged particles in the Jupiter radiation belt in which Io is embedded. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

It’s true that when it happened I was the oldest one there, and I’m sure some people would say I should have been in charge. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

She yelled and raised her dagger, charging the goddess. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

Lady and Drum lowered their bodies horizontally and charged Frightful. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z

With hoofs battering the ground the stallion appeared and charged down the hill trailing a broken halter rope. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z

“He aims to charge you with meditated criminal assault. Here, you, make that gal shut up that noise.” The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z

By the 1920s they started charging for a license. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

The buildings hadn’t changed, nor had the people, or, for many of them, the work they were charged with. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

The one thing they didn’t do was drop the charges against Claudette. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z

Should the charge be less than this amount, you can return balance; if greater, we shall at once send cheque for difference on hearing from you. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

Police separated the two and charged Ms. Worthy with disorderly conduct. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z

Meliagrance went down at the first charge, and refused to get up. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then he and the other Americans jumped out of the mud and charged toward the trees. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

Lem Harvey, I’m putting you in charge of training the crew on the guns. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

And she didn’t charge him or run from him. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z

He left the room in charge of Sergeants Amen and Klages while he went out into the hallway. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Salva’s younger brother, Kuol, was taking care of just one cow; like his brothers before him, he would be in charge of more cows every year. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Not only that, but that I had also been charged with resisting arrest and public nuisance. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

Shorty and I are being charged the same, so they bring us into the courtroom together. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

Captain Smith has been put in charge of trading with the Indians. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z

“We’re releasing depth charges. There are still Russian subs prowling the area.” Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

Our answers were then given to the nurses or whoever was in charge of our individual counseling sessions. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

Possession with the intent to distribute was a charge of a completely different magnitude—with serious mandatory sentences. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

“I would never charge someone who needed help,” said Grace defensively. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z

"That's one of the images from last night. As you can see, Rover 2 is facing away from the Hab. The charging port is in the nose, and the cable isn't long enough to reach." The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

Since it wasn't really a crime we didn't get charged with anything. Doing Time Online 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

She was in charge of cataloging every single item that was left behind or mailed to Shanksville. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z

Younger kids charged with serious crimes go into unit 4, one of two maximum-security units. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

Although my parents were unhappy about the arrangement, they didn't dare question it for fear of retaliation by those in charge. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

I yank off my shirt and charge into the water. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z

Before I can think twice about it I’m charging down the road after him. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

When everything was peaceful again, he once more charged through the trees and attacked Humphrey. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z

He learned that the Keepers were in charge of people who couldn’t take care of themselves. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Nivea took charge of Clara’s trousseau, since Clara did not show the slightest interest in the contents of the sandalwood trunks, and continued her experiments with the three-legged table and her divining cards. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Backpack straps gripped and head bowed, she bent forward and charged. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

Exhausted, she knew she had done all that she could to convince the community that she should be found not guilty of the charges brought against her. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

I told the prisoner to inform the registrar that he had limited funds and would like the record at no charge. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Olympian gods came charging out of the heavens on their war chariots, trumpets blaring, swords flaming. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

And then he heard about a restaurant in the “Inland Empire,” sixty miles east of Los Angeles, that was selling high-quality hamburgers for 15 cents each — 20 cents less than what Carl charged. Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal 2001-01-17T00:00:00Z

Prosecutors tried to salvage their case by filing separate charges against Burkhart, naming him as a co-conspirator in the bombing of the Smiths’ house. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

The outside of an atom in my elbow has a negative electrical charge. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

The white man in charge has never been identified or arrested by the state. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

It’s only a teeny step from both parents watching to neither watching — each thinking the other’s in charge. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Grandpa Blakeslee was supposed to be next, leading the column of younger, gun-toting veterans who were to charge up North Main Street, playing like this was the Battle of Gettysburg. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

She has an idea that we’ll put these plays on and charge money for them. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

With one last desperate look back at Ron, Harry and Hermione charged through the door and up the next passageway. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z

He refuted Young’s wild charges, but the majority of the club’s members were bewildered, did not know whether to believe him or not. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

Or the Ninety-first Psalm: “There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.” Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

But I was only like six or seven, and the truth is, Doris would've never left me in charge that young. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

Smugglers exploit refugees by charging exorbitant fees to smuggle them across European borders, hiding them in trucks and containers, where they are at high risk of abuse, injury, sickness, detection, and even death. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z

“I think he saw a Black man being charged with murder, and saw no reason to believe he was actually innocent,” Grandma explained. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

“You’re not the only one who wishes to gawk and gape at our resident caged animal. I am considering charging admission.” The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z

Their number 5 took the ball out, threw it into Brothers, and he spun around with a big step and ran smack into Trip for a charging foul. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z

When Violet comes of age, the fortune will be yours, but the bank will take charge of it until you are old enough.” The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z

Its powerful magnetic field, amplified during the collapse, traps charged particles rather as the much tinier magnetic field of Jupiter does. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Soon after, the Gestapo arrested Burger on trumped-up charges. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

They charged the Greek and Roman ranks, taking advantage of the demigods’ disorganization. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

But what could the former slaves dor1 Every Indian who accepted the paltry wages specified in the indenture contract lowered the price an African could charge for his labor. Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science 2010-11-15T00:00:00Z

“Uncle,” one of them called out, “we could charge the Long Knives. We could surprise them.” In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse 2015-11-10T00:00:00Z

The tiny balls told him how much to charge and how much change to give. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

I screamed, “He’s not old!” and charged down the hall. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z

Friday nights were college nights at Club Victor, which meant no cover charge and a chance to dance to the offerings of a local bandmaster, Vic Meyers. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

They charged me five bucks for it, because it was so hard to get, but I didn't care. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z

“Because I left you in charge,” Ms. Morales said. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

True, this is the one job where my references were actually checked, but what if I were one of those angel-of-death type health workers, who decided to free my charges from their foggy half-lives? Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Chamberlain said, “Any man that joins us now, there’ll be no charges.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Yes, coming with you would be exciting. I can charge through the door and say, ‘Where is your wife?’ The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

His transfer of powers of self-determination to inmates provoked loud and repeated charges of coddling. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

She identified me and I was left in her charge. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

They jumped and fled a ways down the path before it must have come to them that the charging monster was only two feet tall. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

But he pulled a squad out of Devin’s line and put the young Lieutenant with corn-silk hair in charge and gave him orders. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

He speaks to her when his family is asleep, quietly in the empty kitchen, charging the calls to his telephone at school. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

The overwhelming majority of forfeiture cases do not involve any criminal charges, so the vast majority of people who have their cash, cars, or homes seized must represent themselves in court, against the federal government. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

“Wonderful, Virginia!” she says, and puts me in charge of the whole production—writing, directing, casting, everything. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mr. Hofacket looked chagrined, like maybe he was kicking himself for not charging a special plant premium. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

And they both just seemed incredulous that, with all this evidence, Reggie would contest the charges and there would have to be a trial at all. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

She reasoned, perhaps, that he did not want to pay the exorbitant rents that everyone was charging now that the world’s fair was under way. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

He yelled an angry battle cry and charged me, but I parried his blade and backed away, letting him come after me. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

Waving life jackets and car tires and thick branches, they charge down the sand to attack us. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z

It was all about how the U.S. ought to take better charge of the maverick Congo; the two photographs stopped my heart. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

This was done in a leisurely, painstaking manner; yet the people in the hall were charged with passion; a sense of human destiny lived; an atmosphere of human frailty was present. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

Vonetta was good at keeping track of things and divvying them up between us, so I let her be in charge of handing out the “new state” candy. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

Accordingly, a formerly incarcerated person living at or below the poverty level can be charged by four or five departments at once and can be required to surrender 100 percent of his or her earnings. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

“A jury will decide if charges should be brought against Officer Cruise.” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

Cynthia would jump up from her desk and charge out of the classroom. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

Through the trees, she heard Nin’s voice, low and guarded, the same voice she used when she was facing down large game, all claws and tusks, ready to charge: “So. You finally found me.” The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

“I don’t know—guess it’s always been real regular-like. One a month, every month, same day. Maybe whoever’s in charge realized you were nothing but a big mistake, sent someone to replace you.” The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

“People in the city would get fully charged orbs that will last longer. Everyone wins, and no one needs to find out about it.” A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z

The Fifth Cohort charged in behind the elephant, and the battle went hand-to-hand. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

Fewer than a score of knights remained ahorse, charging and slashing at each other as watchers and fallen combatants cheered them on. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

She herself would take charge of the 587th Bomber Aviation Regiment. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

Mom said to let go and that I didn’t have to be in charge of everyone and everything. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

That I have to skip fun ’cause my parents left me in charge. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

“You will listen to the charge against you.” The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

They would start charging a monthly fee for access to the simulation. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

“The man in charge was Igbo, and Madu said he was keen to give the contract to a fellow Igbo. So I was lucky. And he’s asking only for a five percent cut.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

“Oh...it’s just that I was put in charge of redesigning Mount Olympus,” she said. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

“Half tire Regiment charged and the other half retreated. You had your choice.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

It charges, it stops, it flaps its ears—tries to scare you. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z

The indictment charged eleven of us with complicity in over two hundred acts of sabotage aimed at facilitating violent revolution and an armed invasion of the country. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

When he sees the occasional $140 charge for having her hair highlighted, she said, “he cringes.” Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z

There was an air of utter loneliness upon her, that would have moved me to pity though she had wilfully done me a deeper injury than I could charge her with. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z

Turned out he’d been cheating folks for years, shorting their coffins and burial plots by six inches to a foot while charging full price. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

I saw Charles return for him, despite their quarrel; saw him lift the old man upon his back and charge with him into the foam. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

The purpose of a preparatory examination was to determine whether the government’s charges were sufficient to put us on trial in the Supreme Court. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

She started to run, but Gilbert was faster, shouting something over his shoulder as he charged after Beto. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Don’t blame me. I didn’t charge down the platform like Shaka Zulu and his troops.” The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

I step back in case his killer guard dogs charge. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Then he imagined the Bull charging forward, grunting and panting and sniffing him out like a wolf. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

Pond charged up a mound, and at the crest Nathan could see a huge amount of the desert. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

My ancestor's desire to join them led to trumped-up murder charges for which he was executed—or, anyway, that’s what my grandfather told me. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

Hazel saw herself riding Arion, charging through the melee and shouting—trying to stop the violence. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

Right through the charge Merry had been borne unharmed behind him, until the Shadow came; and then Windfola had thrown them in his terror, and now ran wild upon the plain. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

“Because I have no charges to prefer against him,” said Mr. Dalton stubbornly. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

Our swords met again and the air charged with ozone. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

It was the coughing roar of a charging bear. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z

According to his own rough calculations, Virginia would transfer about $3 million of debt to the federal government, then be charged about $5 million in new taxes. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z

Baby Kochamma, who had been put in charge of their formal education, had read them an abridged version of The Tempest by Charles and Mary Lamb. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

That’s who was in charge of sawing the holes in the plywood and painting it. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

Most of the buildings on this side of the camp had been put up in the early months, before they’d found people who’d been architects and contractors and put them in charge. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

Usually she was the sister who knew everything, the one who was in charge, who made up the rules for the games and decided who won or lost. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

Descending from above, and charging from all directions, fairies swarmed Bahumat. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

The charge was violation of the Suppression of Communism Act. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“To be sure, those in charge claim that they will be ready on time. Still the cold-blooded fact stares one in the face that only the Woman’s Building is anywhere near completion inside and out.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

Both men, in their early twenties, had long criminal records that included drug charges, handgun violations, and assault charges. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

She took Dr. Troy’s prescription and told me run over to O’Connor the chemist for the pills, that there would be no charge due to the kindness of Dr. Troy. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z

They felt this subcutaneous aching to let everyone know they were a spook, they couldn’t help it, it was like some charge or vanity of the culture, a la James Bond and Maxwell Smart. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

The 2 defendants you see before you will be shown to be participants in that act and are being charged with felony murder. Monster 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z

Because of my mother’s miraculous recovery, the charge was only attempted murder. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

One of the conditions for Dusty Muleman dropping the criminal charges was that Dad stop ranting to the press. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

Some of them are caused by high-energy charged particles penetrating the roof. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Good mouse. Right, cut along, young un. I’ll see you when I deliver my charges back to the Abbey.” Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

With nowhere to go and no time to stop herself, Fair Knightess charged straight into the bottleneck. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

When he died, state prosecutors changed the charges against Mr. Dill from assault to capital murder. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

I do not think he liked to empty his house of his sons’ wives, but he knew that when a curandera was working a cure she was in charge. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Coulter seemed to be charged with some kind of anbaric force. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

Annie and I used to look out the attic window and pretend the Yankee soldiers were about ready to come charging over the hill. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z

Phil clicked the car door opener, but I was too charged up to sit down just yet. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Undertakers charged the Osage exorbitant rates for a funeral, trying to gouge them, and this was no exception. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

They did, but it had no effect on the German charge. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Wielding a knife, the satyr charged straight at them. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

“It’s charging for the Chicago trip. But not with me,” I say, annoyed at her blustery intrusion. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

Our strategy was not to argue with him in the field, but to contest the charges in court where we would have a chance to make our case before slightly more enlightened officers. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

He specified that the only patients to be charged were those who could easily afford it, and that any money they brought in should then be spent treating those without money. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

"Well met, my lady. Your brother charged us to keep an eye out for your party, and escort you back to Riverrun in all haste should we come upon you." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

The spirit horse charged into the sunflowers and dissipated into vapor. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

I’d charged blindly out the door and down the hall and halfway across the school before I realized I wanted to go home. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

“I once had charge of all the drains in easterly Rock,” Tyrion said mildly. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

In the absence of Lord Furnival he was in charge of the manor, the laws, and the peasants. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

Then, with both batteries fully charged, I drove circles around the Hab until I drained them both. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You remember how awful it was. They were charged with a hate crime.” Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

The second time I was charged and spent time in isolation occurred shortly after the first. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Anyone speak German?” shouted the officer in charge of the radio room. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

I avoid being alone with him, too, because my whole body sings to be near him, because every movement he makes is charged with electricity. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z

Percy was supposed to step up, take charge, and keep everybody safe. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

He made it clear he was in charge. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

I remembered how those stories got you so excited and mad and worked up that you wanted to charge down into America and free all the slaves. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

Now think about you boys, and these boys that are charged with this crime. Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Mountain's stallion broke in a hard gallop, plunging forward wildly, while the mare charged as smooth as a flow of silk. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

We could even charge a premium because we added that layer of respectability to the transaction. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Tyrion kicked at Pretty’s haunches to speed her to a charge as the sailors urged him on with hoots and shouts. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

After hearing the charges against her, Sophie said, “What does my death matter if by our action thousands of people are awakened and stirred to action?” Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

In 2009 the city also decided to reimburse all the fines charged to black citizens who had participated in D-day. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

Neither the owner of the property nor anyone else need be charged with a crime, much less found guilty of one. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

“I let him go, then told Charles McKim that I would have to have a man who could actually take charge of it, and that I would not decide from the point of friendship.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

He wore them every day to work at the administrative offices where he was in charge of meticulous recordkeeping. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

He is held for perhaps a week without charge or bail, without the privilege of communicating with anyone, including his own relatives. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

The officer in charge softened a bit as I spoke, and said that he would release my friend straightaway. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

She was charged with violating section 19 of the Enforcement Act of 1870, which made it illegal for someone to willfully cast an illegal ballot. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

Bert was in charge of the furnace, the garden and all the odd jobs. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

The girl in charge of the Garden had left them sitting in the dark dirt like ducks in a row. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

She shrieks as he charges through the crowd. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

We are supposed to be calling the shots here, but it doesn’t look to me like we’re in charge of a thing, not even our own selves. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

After a month of being held in jail, the charges against you are dropped. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

The next morning, the day of the fatiha, a flock of neighborhood women descended on the house and took charge of preparations for the khatm dinner that would take place after the funeral. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z

Miss Throckmorton had to put him in charge of scoring 'cause we ran out of rounders balls. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z

From the very first moment I set foot in the Congo, I could see we were not in charge. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then there was a wild chorus of war cries and hooves thundering against metaL A dozen centaurs charged out of the main stairwell “Ponies!” The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

He would never again see the boy, just as he had never seen Abraham again after having charged him his one-tenth fee. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Your son has been charged with simple battery and a petty misdemeanor. His sentence is thirty days in detention or full payment of the fine, which is three hundred dollars.” Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

A man in a dark suit stepped forward, taking charge. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Happy to report that she’s fully charged and ready to roll,” she says. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z

“Do you know what some people do? They charge something and wear it, and then take it back and say it didn’t fit or something. The stores don’t give ’em no trouble.” Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z

It is heard—the thunder, earthshake, drum-fire, of the bright and battering sandals I Yes, and even then it is only a cavalry charge you are thinking of, not a chivalry one. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

He let out a yell and then urged his mount forward to meet their charge. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

Anonymously written, the story charged that Woolf admitted he had been told not to win by too much, to “make it look close” and “make a race of it.” Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

My charging cell phone rings in Mom’s bedroom and I jump. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

The officer in charge gave a sign and the doors to the mess hall were thrown open, as a band marched into the cleaned out center of the hall playing the “Foreign Legion March.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Adams team, then, was charging Jefferson with two serious offenses against the unwritten code of political honor purportedly binding on the leadership class of the revolutionary generation. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z

Normally, Ben was in charge of the cooking, as Joon was in charge of the fire, and Oz and Jak handled the fishing. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

It was the defense’s turn to refute the state’s charges. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

In Pennsylvania and Delaware, state police attacked picketers with clubs, dragged strikers from their houses, and threw thousands in jail on false charges. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z

“Tony is supposed to be on home detention for a drug conviction, and Wesley is still on probation for drug charges from a few years ago—” “I know what they were on probation for, Officer.” The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

One person was placed in charge of every car: if someone managed to escape, that person would be shot. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

"Lord Nestor, I charge you to keep a close guard on my prisoner." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

“Are you in charge of that there young woman?” The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z

Instantly they regrouped behind the blackberry bramble and charged out again—but this time in smaller numbers: first two, then three, then two again. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z

They were now only dozens of yards away, single file, charging in with a vengeance, moving surprisingly fast. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

A printing press, and friends among the judges, who forced Ridgeway to relinquish his charges on no less than three occasions. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

The main charge levied against Washington was that he had made himself into a quasi king: “We have given him the powers and prerogatives of a King,” claimed one New York editorial. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z

“His school wants to know if you want to press charges,” said Mr. Tushman. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

Being in charge of the food supply, she is able to steal a little of everything to bring to Ma. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

In July, I was penciled in for two weeks as officer in charge of the A-block gym. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

With the food going, the music blowing, 145th Street was like a huge rent party without the door charge. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Many believed the attack was related to a string of racially charged conflicts and controversies at the school, most notably the hanging of nooses from a tree in the school’s main courtyard. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

They charged into the fleeing crowd on foot while possemen on horseback chased the marchers all the way back to the black section of town and Brown Chapel. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

The electromagnetic attraction between negatively charged electrons and positively charged protons in the nucleus causes the electrons to orbit the nucleus of the atom, just as gravitational attraction causes the earth to orbit the sun. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

Now the official class leaders and politicians could be seen taking charge, assuming as a matter of course their control of these walks and fields which had belonged only to us. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

One slaver in particular, a young man with sideburns in a dark suit and a bowler hat, seemed to be staring directly at Magdalys as he charged, six-shooter raised. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

Though I was not a Communist, cynical rivalry had put me in charge of one of the party’s leading cultural organizations. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

Though Jesper didn’t think anyone would be lying in wait, some guard might be charged with protecting the gate mechanism at all cost. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

But the charged particles can damage the delicate instruments and fry the electronics. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Harrison Smith, the younger half of the defense team, took charge. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

The part of her charged with feeling was too bruised to give or receive such gifts. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

She had taken Buddy with her and left me in charge of Kermit here. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

The chilly new charge nurse eyes me from the central nurses’ station, wondering if my raised voice is a problem. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z

The Special Agent in charge, the man in a dark blue windbreaker with FBI emblazoned along the sleeve and back of the jacket, steps up to the podium. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

The protons have a positive charge and the electrons an equal negative charge. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

The study found that defendants charged with killing white victims received the death penalty eleven times more often than defendants charged with killing black victims. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

“Every day in every way, Mom,” roars Ainsley as she charges up the marble steps two at a time. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z

I could not dismiss these charges lightly, for a frantic, hysterical hunt was going on then in the ranks of the party for Trotskyites. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

I looked around anxiously to see if anyone else felt as I did, if anyone else would take up the charge, but everyone had their heads down. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

The restless dogs charged at anyone close by, grabbed children’s arms and legs, bit their stomachs, ripped flesh, and drew significant blood. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

Odysseus, being on top of him, had the first shot, lunging to stick him; but the boar had already charged under the long spear. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

The intern wrote that there were four possible charges: reckless driving, reckless endangerment, negligent homicide—all misdemeanors— and manslaughter, the one felony option. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

As long as he is in doctor-scientist mode, he is talkative and in charge. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

Prosecutors admit that they routinely charge people with crimes for which they technically have probable cause but which they seriously doubt they could ever win in court. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

So even though the wok trembled in my sweaty grip, even though I could hardly breathe for the fear gripping my chest, I charged. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

Mrs. V plugs it into a wall outlet to charge the battery, then pulls out the huge booklet of directions. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

The noise was strange, somehow more painful than receiving the blow, but Celaena thought little of it when he charged again and she met his weapon, parrying with ease. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

I should have been proud and happy to know my parents had so much confidence in me that they would leave Alice in my charge, but the truth was that I was peeved. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

They were princesses once, charged with saving the kingdom from a dragon, and whoever could defeat it would be queen. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z

Frank remembered the voice of his ancestor: At the break, you must take charge. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

Speaking to reporters outside the church after the rally, an equally combative Ralph Abernathy met head-on the charge of being an outside agitator. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

I began to make some money, but I could never bring myself to leave someone in charge of the shop; the crystals are delicate things. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

The young woman who seemed to be in charge interrupted the secretary’s droning. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

It seemed that they were in charge of the children only for the day; it was hard to believe they were regularly responsible for anything other than themselves. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

While details about the incident are being withheld pending investigation, three men have been implicated in the matter, two of whom were already awaiting trial on murder charges. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

“It’s just... I was supposed to be in charge of this quest, the centurion, and all. I feel like you guys have had to carry me.” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

His feet seemed to move of their own accord, pivoting him left as Shomari barreled forward and missed him like a charging bull. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

Then with a great cry the Riders charged from the East; the red light gleamed on mail and spear. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

In unison, the armies of my enemies let out a fierce battle cry and charged toward me. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

She tried his phone again and again, hoping he had somehow found a way to charge it. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

“You just charge it to your room. The tour will pay for it.” Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z

He charged down the stretch in front with Pollard up over his neck, moving with him, driving him on. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then the guy in charge made the next in a long series of mistakes. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

“Yeah,” I say, taking charge of things again. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z

The two bears startled a bit at the crow’s angry charge, but then shrugged and ignored him. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z

I was in charge of the PSU logbook, so I went to make an entry. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

As he approached the melee, a wolf charged him. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

After the charge had been read in full, I always advised my colleagues to do one thing and one thing only: ask the court for “further particulars.” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mounted police launched cavalry charges into the massed strikers, swinging at them with batons. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

She could stand anything, she thought—a gross guardian, a freaky kid, an ugly, dirty house—as long as she was in charge. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z

“After you call the FBI, Kojo, make sure your phone is good and charged. Can you edit together a shorter version of the video you shot down in the cave?” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z

The Connecticut General Assembly had made laws about how much you could charge for things. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I did not! You came charging out and attacked me.” The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

They were not in charge, and they had to let him do this, or they could say goodbye to the money. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

But since the men arrested at Rivonia were Ninety-Day detainees, and therefore not technically charged with a crime, this judicial principle went by the wayside. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

A large body, such as the earth or the sun, contains nearly equal numbers of positive and negative charges. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

I charged a tin of soup for a short jaunt, a full loaf of bread and a jar of pasta sauce for trip any longer than the immediate neighborhood. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

The three who were expelled were also charged in criminal court. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

“No limit, no questions asked. Just use your palm whenever you need to make a purchase, and the charge will go directly to this. Cancel it by signing your own name against your palm.” Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

He signals a charge to encircle the French. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z

To begin with, he had to spend the weary months charging against Uncle Dap, with a blunt spear under his arm. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

As with the zero-point energy, scientists learned to ignore the infinite mass and charge of the electron. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z

“What’s this about you not wanting to press charges?” she asked. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Straight up the slope they charged towards the watchers. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

Not long before my wedding, she’d been promoted to the role of commissioner in charge of planning and economic development for the city and had offered me a job as an assistant commissioner. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

Once inside, she was able to settle her three charges in a corner of the children’s section to watch the packages and flip through books. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z

As the weeks crept on, Harry could not help but notice, even through his new self-absorption, that Ron seemed to be taking charge. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

Then both hands would charge faster and faster up and down the keyboard, armor clashing, bugles blowing, and by the end, I knew it didn’t matter whether Napoleon ever fought again or not. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

My sweetheart, released after three years without formal charges, was waiting here to raise the dead. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

“The Spine Islands that way,” Redd said as they hurtled on a rambunctious charge into the harbor. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

That would be like the prince charging up to the maiden’s tower, so mad with desire that he forgets his sword and is slain by the dragon before even getting near her. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

They charged down Fifth Avenue, the whole world a series of shuddering earthquakes, the dark, burning city a blur around them. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

She’s in charge of the sets and costumes for the shows, and in a few weeks, they’re putting on Bye Bye Birdie. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

As she said that, as she took charge, part of her felt a little stream of pleasure rising upward in her breast like the bubbles in champagne. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

He spoke slowly, precisely, trying to charge each of his words with more meaning than the words were able to carry. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

He emptied the fifty frogs into it and covered it with a wet gunny sack to keep his charges happy. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

I came up with the idea of creating a skit to show how banks charged interest on loans, since we were studying how to figure percentages in Mr. Milo’s math class. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

“How much would you charge for a simple funeral?” A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

By keeping the assault charge, Judge Carter deprived Claudette of peace of mind. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z

Rattleshirt took a step backwards and met the charge with a two-handed slash. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

The authorities in charge of protecting the burrowing owls would never block construction of the pancake house based on such fuzzy evidence. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

This time, the door flew open and Bob charged past her, bumping her hard enough to knock her off balance. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

“Her accuser recanted after he was struck with mysterious boils. Some said these proved his charges, while others said they were God’s punishment for his wicked lies.” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

From its headquarters in New York it has charged every citizen of the state with being an accomplice in the crime. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

The park men charge a small ground rent plus fees for water and electricity. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

But just this once, on this field, I don’t want Edna to be in charge. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

A Russian official ticked off the charges against her. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

On our other side, Franco’s mech comes charging through the water, bent against the strengthening winds. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

But I was there, nevertheless, charged like all the others with the protection of my body. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z

Because he was stronger than most of us, he had been put in charge of our wagon. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Hey,” I say, my voice shaky from the charge running through me. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z

In the end, the kid didn’t want to press charges. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

The vast majority of those arrested for drug crimes are not charged with serious offenses, and most of the people in state prison on drug charges have no history of violence or significant selling activity. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

I charged and stabbed him behind the knee. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

Very soon she was taking charge of the situation. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z

Or else the magistrate would discuss the charges with my lawyer. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z

Enrique guesses there are more than two hundred migrants on board, a tiny army of them who charged out of the cemetery with nothing but their cunning. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

“I guess we will start there and see what happens. How much should we charge?” Louisiana's Way Home 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

After he drooled on her drawing multiple times, Laney took charge. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

Giants, six-armed Earthborn, and wild Cyclopes charged from the beach, tearing down the dining pavilion, setting fire to the cabins and the Big House. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

“I wouldn’t put him in charge. Oppie hadn’t put him in charge. Oppie knew him just as well as I did, perhaps better.” Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

Ions might charge the air, but they fell flat when it came to charging the imagination—my imagination, anyway. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

He closed his fist around it, spun, dashed its contents into the face of the charging dwarf girl, then threw himself to one side to avoid her knife. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

It needs about seventeen hours of charge for seventeen minutes of chat. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

“The way you guys fought for the ball today, the way when one of them got the ball four of you charged him, that’s what you need to do on Saturday,” she said. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

“Even so,” His High Holiness went on, “these are terrible charges, and the realm must know the truth of them. If Your Grace has told it true, no doubt a trial will prove your innocence.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

And then his eyes grew sort of dazed for an instant and he mumbled: "Female lemurs are in charge of the troop." Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

“At the offices of the State Quiz Bowl Alliance. They’re the ones in charge of organizing the event.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z

Their parents were in charge, and they understood how things worked. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

“Well, as long as he’s in charge, I guess we’ll never know.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

The attack came all down the line, a full, wild, leaping charge. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z