| 单词 | checked |
| 例句 | Since Thanksgiving, Lexie had checked the mail first thing when she came home, and at last, in mid-December, a fat envelope bearing the Yale logo in the corner finally landed in their mailbox. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I checked it with my electronics kit, and sure enough it's dead, dead, dead. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z I checked the Talmudic cross-references for parallel texts and memorized whatever differences I found. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z “My media fast lasted fifteen minutes before I forgot that I was fasting and checked my phone.” A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z “A likely excuse! You’ve been at the machine oil again. Don’t lie to me! I checked the level yesterday.” The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z He checked on Evan, squeezing Ivy’s baby brother’s tiny hand, before sitting down on the edge of his bed. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The kids in the front row follow her orders, one boy grumbling under his breath that he didn’t have cooties the last time he checked. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z It had been on his table even before he had checked into the hospital. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z An overturned mixing bowl, two plates, and a handful of cutlery set to dry on a checked dish towel spread out by the sink. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I’m wondering why Jackson dragged us out here in the middle of the night if he's already checked the house thoroughly. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I had already checked five different times that my passport was in the front pocket of the Kellner & Newton Messenger Bag. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Genie sat back down, feeling good about the fact that he had checked on Ernie and was ready to dive back in with the questions. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Merry turned towards him to say something and gave a start, and checked an exclamation. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z We checked in to a motel and he made a few calls. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z She checked the street entrance to the atrium. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “And I want to get him checked over,” he added, placing Scabbers on the table in front of them. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I checked the map, looked out the window, checked it again, looked out the window again. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Rishi speed walked over to where his phone was charging—as much as one could speed walk in a towel, anyway—and checked the phone. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He put the map back in the briefcase and checked on Derek. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z “I wanted to. But all the copies were checked out or missing and...” Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z While Madison's frame of reference was instinctively political, and idealized the dispersal of power naturally checked by the inherent diversity of diffused interest groups, Hamilton’s cast of mind was instinctively economic. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z We had quickly checked just to make sure that Ashley wasn’t here. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z Seconds ticked by, the yard buzzing as everyone checked out each other’s hairstyles, cuts, fresh sneakers, jewelry, and book bags—accessories were the only way to set yourself apart. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I checked to make sure they were still sleeping; then I examined the next page. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Border-patrol cops leaned into every car, talked to every driver, scanned tires, backseats, popped open trunks, checked under hoods. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I wiped off my wristwatch and checked the time: twenty minutes to one. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Twelve weeks before Brooke came to dinner, Jule flew from Puerto Rico to San Francisco and checked into the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in Nob Hill. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I checked the other side of the gallery. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z With his gun drawn, the policeman searched the area thoroughly; he checked the roof of the trailer and underneath it, too. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He checked behind me and said, “I want to finish our conversation, because I want you to know what’s going to happen.” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z After I petted Buckminster for a few seconds, to show him I loved him, I checked the phone messages. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z I checked his bedroom one more time, and then I went out and closed the door, left the house and walked to the church, taking the Bible with me. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z As I slogged down the hall, my mind checked through a list of excuses for why I couldn’t hang out. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z “I want to thank those of you who have made me feel comfortable or checked in on me.” Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z It was on the tip of Jo’s tongue to ask, but she checked herself in time and, with unusual tact, tried to find out in a round-about way. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z She and her family had just returned from the Amazonian city of Manaus and had been checked and cleared by Brazilian doctors before departure. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z When I didn’t hear from Bren, I checked the family group chat. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z The two men checked the money, and then stowed it carefully, each man taking half. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z The doctor thought it best if she checked into a small, private facility where he could keep an eye on her. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z “It’s been a while since I checked that shoulder,” he says. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Matty had often seen him around Village and knew that he was in charge of Trade Mart and that he checked on things after, stopping at houses where trades had been made. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z She had already checked all the teachers, but she figured she’d look again. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z “I checked the national employee staffing schedules through the computer. Let's just say several of the Population Police got some unexpected days off.” Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z “We haven’t checked on them in a while, come to think.” The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z The next morning I woke up early and checked my email first thing. lidewij.vliegenthart@gmail.com had finally replied. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Among a list of other options, “Will try again tomorrow” was checked. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z “He was in his study, last I checked,” said the boy, nodding to one of the others. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Ty checked the rearview mirrors repeatedly, making sure we weren’t being followed. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z If his foot wasn’t in the air when she checked on him, she’d whip his back with a belt. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z Now her parents lifted their glasses, and in her father's eyes, Sandi noted gratitude and in her mother's eyes a moistness that meant barely checked tears. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z He wore a thick checked wool coat with a white apron tied over it, a long scarf, and a leather top hat. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z “I think he checked out a while ago.” Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z Instead he checked the stone elephant statue in the corner—a tiny duplicate of the one in Portland. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z The rest of the women were checked next, then the men, who had been brought up on deck, were examined as well. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He pushed his fear to the corner of his brain and checked on Gulliver again. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z When he finally chose the Carcachita, he checked it thoroughly before driving it out of the car lot. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z “Last time I checked, this was a home, not a habitat.” Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z We checked each other’s appearance and then smartly wound our way through the halls. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Babies get fevers all the time,” Robin said as she walked over and checked on Evan. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “There! I checked it! See? Why didn’t Moore check those figures before he accepted them?” Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z The depot man helped him get up; he checked the tag on the suitcase. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Ms. Gievers checked her notepad and asked, “Do you recall—” Seeing Mrs. Moss’s smirk, she asked, “Is there something funny about children being abused?” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Leo checked the ancient bronze astrolabe, which was now fitted with the crystal from Ogygia. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Eleanor was trying really hard not to be overawed by Park's driving skills, but every time he changed lanes or checked the rearview mirror, she caught herself swooning. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z He checked out the stitches, checked out the face, asked about the head, gave me a couple of pills I recognized as Tylenol for the pain. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Then he checked my eyes by lifting up my eyelids. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z For a few weeks following my arrival, on Aragon’s advice I checked the room for lockers that might have opened up. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He seemed mildly content as he checked his phone and traded a few words with the old man ringing him up at the cash register. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z He clicked Send and then minutes later checked to see if she had replied. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z When he had the answer, he checked it over to be sure it was right. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Will checked the fuel and snapped a branch in two to direct the flames better, and Iorek began to work with the hammer once more. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He’d checked the Virgin Atlantic flight schedule and knew a plane was leaving for London at midnight. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z By then it had been checked out with Rosy’s precise measurements. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Bobby checked out immediately and was never seen in Pulvermühle again. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Doc Kelly just shook his head and laughed as he checked for infection. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z Coach scribbled something on a piece of paper, checked his watch, jotted the time down, met the principal, shook his hand, apologized to him for what I did, and we were out of there. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z And even though she checked “yes” to all the symptoms on the card the doctor gave her, she refused to accept the diagnosis of panic attacks because panic attacks happened only to Americans. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z She had recuperated in the Birthing Unit for the first week, tended and checked—pampered a bit, actually, she realized. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I checked it out on the Web afterwards—this at the height of my spiritual conflict with Stan’s parents. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z It took most of the walk across campus before I understood what she’d said, then I checked my course schedule and, for the first time, noticed the numbers next to the course names. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z They settled themselves in the boat, having checked that Alice and Lyra were safe and comfortable, and they fell asleep in a moment. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z She checked the base of each tree for mushrooms. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He checked Derek one more time, made certain his breathing was regular and his heart was beating steadily, and then moved off down the side of the lake, looking for wood. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z A man in a plaid suit and a checked cap called to his friends, “Come on, boys, let’s tear that thing down.” Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Most people with criminal convictions have difficulty even getting an interview after they have checked the box, because most employers are unwilling to consider hiring a self-identified “criminal.” The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z He checked his watch and saw that it was five past ten; he knew that the museum officially opened at ten o’clock, so he stepped down to walk out of his booth. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z I wondered if Timothy had checked for snakes. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z They hadn’t even checked my pockets for money. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z We checked the yard, the shed, every hiding place we could think of. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z The orange-haired doctor returned, checked the pulse of the sleeping child, and sighed to the nurse. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z When I checked my watch, it was six thirty and I still had not bought the shoes. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Lon Teter arrived in the final month to serve as, in effect, production foreman—getting an immense and complicated body of work checked, formatted, and into the paper on time. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z At least he sometimes checked whether or not I needed lunch money or what I was up to on the weekends. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z A man wearing a checked wool coat, a long scarf, and a leather top hat helped Albert into the carriage. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Even in the little adverts for videos or whatever tucked away to the side, I checked each model’s face before moving on. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Hunter checked its contents and eased the stopper in, wondering what land this queer man came from who knew so little about the rules of hospitality. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z When her mother checked the baby, her fever had broken. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Then I checked my denim bag, put in a bottle of antiseptic, Kevin’s large bottle of Excedrin, and an old pocket knife to replace the switchblade. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z "I mean,” the nurse explained, "she apparently checked out before the baby arrived.” Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z I stood to my feet and checked the photos. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “But my dad had mentioned it, and I checked to see if you were looking for me too.” What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z The log checked the speed, the lookout warned of dangers they could see, and the lead warned of dangers beneath the surface of the water—sudden shoals and reefs where they might go aground. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z I checked the text in my note pad to make sure I had not forgotten anything. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z But when I checked my index cards, I saw that I hadn’t brought the cards on which I’d written my memory. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Miss Dewey, Seven’s favorite librarian, had done the best she could, considering nearly every book Seven might need had been checked out—including every book on the Nightbeast. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z He constantly checked the phone’s battery, the signal, for missed calls. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z I checked Jennifer's driveway all afternoon, thinking they might come back early. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z The police checked the identification of anyone attempting to go near the Palace of Justice. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Although I checked it once already, I check the wrapping again. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z All night long, mechanics refueled the planes and checked the oil and water levels as quickly as possible. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z Before I sat down I checked all the beds for Tobias. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z “Last I checked, you were my awesome girlfriend Piper. Unless something has changed since I was out?” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Thank goodness, the midwife checked Mama at the last minute and lowered my arms the way you fold in a captive bird’s wings so it doesn’t hurt itself trying to fly. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He has to be checked now and then. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He took a deep breath like a man eager to change the subject and checked his gold pocket watch. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I checked her closely to see if she was all that good-looking. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z To be sure, though, Rat checked once more, very carefully, then he reported back to Fossie. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z But when I checked the electronic version of the book available on Halliday’s website, I found the same notches on the exact same letters. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Matty lengthened the wick and checked the lamp to be certain there was oil. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z She checked the door to her office once more, then leaned against it with her arms folded. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z “You all have functional brains, last time I checked,” I say. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z And he explained all about how the Firebolt was now being checked for jinxes. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He checked one sword with his stick and whirled away from a second. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Hugo checked that nobody else was in the shop. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Then my mother checked to be sure the doors and windows had been sealed against the clouds of mosquitoes outside, and we lay on our beds of cowhide. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z They checked the bus for reasons nobody understood. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z The one who grabbed the cigarettes, the one who wrestled for the gun, the one who checked the place to see if the coast was clear. Monster 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z I checked the time on my cell phone. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z After we checked in, the five of us ate a buffet lunch in the hotel restaurant. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z The proofreader ran her finger from edit mark to edit mark across the manuscript pages and then checked the other stack to make sure all the edits had been made in the almost-a-book version. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Sunny checked her phone for the time, walked across the hall and pressed the elevator down button. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Caesar checked the window and said, “I’m sorry that happened to you.” The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z I manage to brush my teeth, put a bandanna on over my insane hair and get dressed in my catering standard: checked pants and a white men’s T-shirt. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z She checked herself in the bathroom mirror and then headed for the door. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z They settled themselves in some soft moss at the edge of the forest, once they’d checked it for pellets of glass. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z Tonight, as in a beauty contest, the boys of Permian would come before the crowd one by one so they could be checked out and introduced. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He stepped into the shadows of an alley and checked his gun. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Harry guessed that he had checked her name with Percy before they entered the house. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He settled himself upright again and checked the branch. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z “Who . ..” His question died when he realized he hadn’t checked on Trina yet. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He pulled a wristwatch out of his pocket and checked it. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z From time to time she opened them and checked on Oksi. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z You checked your watch every few steps and walked over to the slide, looking all around, but never up. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z He checked inside the trailer and saw that nothing had been disturbed from the night before. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The two serpents checked each other out, touching noses, then turned their wheels in unison. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z After a nurse in a stark white uniform checked her name off a list, Cora joined the group of women. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z He took out a pocket watch, checked the time, and sighed. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Lita checked her phone and wrote down the info on a piece of paper. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Then Bobby checked his watch, stood up, and shrugged on his coat. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z When I checked my email an hour later, I learned that we had plenty of swing-set suitors to choose from. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Gay and Phil read all my mother’s letters and checked the outgoing replies to make certain I did not reveal any private information, which I would not have done anyway. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z My feet are like barbells, my voice is nonexistent, and my lungs are totally checked out. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z I checked the halls on all five floors of the apartment house. Seedfolks 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Vogel checked the position and orientation of Hermes against the projected path. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z “I checked in on him. Dead drunk. But I built up his fire and left him some bread,” he says. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He checked his arm, the gash across his stomach. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Not knowing what to do, I checked my arms and legs. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z I checked to make sure my door was closed. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Sheed checked it, no service—or really any functions at all, the screen was black. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Turtle checked her pockets: two sandwiches, Sandy's flask filled with orange pop, a flashlight, her mother's silver cross to ward off vampires. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z He checked that the knife was strapped to his belt, and Lyra put on her little rucksack with the alethiometer and the letters from Will’s father. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z At the ticket counter, an immigration officer had routinely checked his passport, entering the number: Z7792702. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Only after Dad had climbed up and checked the tree house out did he consider allowing me to sleep there one night. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z Erin took her phone from her pocket and checked it like we didn’t exist. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z He checked out the Rocky the Clown poster that hung on my wall. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Then he checked all of my cousins for signs of Lassa fever. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z I slid out of my sleeping bag and checked the hall. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z I could hear the sizzle of meat frying on the stove and the open-and-close of the oven as she checked the biscuits or corn bread or pie or whatever she was baking for supper. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z I gave her a bit of my company, and assured her that I had checked the lock, and told her that the flag on the moon was splendid. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z I pulled it out and checked the tip. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I took out my cell phone and checked the plate number Ema had texted to me. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z Everything they owned was still in the hut: the small pile of black clothes in the corner of the room, the red checked scarves, and their wooden food bowls. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Nali drove through Gallup to the main public library, where Nathan checked out a science-fiction trilogy about kids who were drafted by the government to fight an interstellar war against aliens. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z But, instead, he checked around the side of the church, found a door with a bell, and rang it. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Major-general Kallner mopped his brow slowly with a large handkerchief while Dr. Calvin checked the last details with Black. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z Luckily, drives to games are usually pretty quiet, so no one notices that I’m totally checked out. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z Backstage, Kelly took off the vest of spider arms and handed it to George, who checked to make sure that Mr. Jackson wasn’t watching. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z He checked to make sure there was nothing living in it, then climbed down into a hole. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z I checked to see what the fare would be. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z With a vague sense of foreboding, Mrs. McCullough checked the clock. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Scythe Chomsky checked the settings on his weapon. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z We checked out a bunch of stores and then sat on a curb to watch people on the streets. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Jenna’s mom had been happy reading a book on a shaded bench the entire day, letting us run around the park on our own as long as we checked in every few hours. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z It’s lucky that my hands seem to know my locker combination, because my brain has checked out. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z She twisted her hair up in a bun and checked my vitals, I guess just as a final precautionary measure. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Several times Mr. Dalton made as if to say something, then checked himself, as though uncertain. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He checked himself and turned to the others. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Teresa chatted with customers as she checked them out. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z Moving methodically he checked the last couple of ropes and climbed back onto the wagon. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “I checked for you,” Scythe Volta told him. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z At the corner he paused, checked again, and then slipped under a flap. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z They always checked for dust under the bed first. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z When everything had been checked one last time, Kaede’s father came to kiss her formally on both cheeks. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z I checked out the clock on the bedside table—it was 1:09—before locking eyes with Fang. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Khalid used to give me his half grin as he checked himself in the mirror, looking for signs of his first beard. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Stepping aside to let other passengers pass, I checked my pocket watch. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Claire checked the log to be certain it was firm on the ground. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Anya got up from the table and checked on the dough. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z But he knew that by now Kathy would have checked the value of the policy. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z I haven’t even checked to see if Ben packed me a slicker. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Every day this week, I’ve checked the journal for a new chapter, and every day, there’s been nothing. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Sometimes he takes me to restaurants, with checked tablecloths and candles stuck in Chianti bottles; sometimes to foreign films about Swedes and Japanese, in small uncrowded theaters. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “And your children have paws, last time I checked.” Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z After Ugwu left the room, she picked up a pen and signed the letter and then checked through the text for any errors. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z For the kill shot, I posted it and Crew Chrissie with a blinking red alert on the Brandywine Hollows HS community page, which the teachers and administrators checked all the time. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Rado’s dad always made sure the gas can was full, but I checked anyway, just in case. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z When we checked at seven o’clock, our doors were still shut tight, thank goodness! The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Adnan checked his rearview mirror as they sped down the rural route, trying to put as much distance as possible between themselves and the prison. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z I snapped the laptop shut and checked my own pulse. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z And from around the wagon stepped a large beetlelike insect dressed in a lavish coat, striped pants, checked vest, spats, and a derby hat. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z I think back to what Ma said when she checked her compass. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z All details had been checked and double-checked in the playing hall to ensure maximum comfort for the players. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z To avoid journalists, Bobby checked in under the name of Brown. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Even though I trusted the woman who’d guarded it for me I checked to make sure everything was OK. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z “Master, the figures remain the same, though I checked them thrice over. The weights do not tally. Again we are lacking. It is not a large amount, but still it is gone.” The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z My dad wandered around to the other side of the car and checked out the view through the driver’s-side window after smudging some frost away with the heel of his hand. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Wickersham had to send me to the ER to be checked for injuries. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “But wait a second. I checked if anyone at school had Billy’s last name and no one did.” A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z He shrugged the feeling off—what was it his dad said about feelings, something about a quarter and a cup of coffee?—and checked his watch. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I checked the caller ID and saw it was Spoon. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z Odysseus moved aside, yielding his couch, but from across the room Telemakhos checked him: “Friend, sit down; we’ll find another chair in our own hut. Here is the man to make one!” The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Piper checked the time on the helm control. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He thought it gave him a rakish daring look, especially when he wore it at an angle with his loud checked jacket and green tie. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z I checked the clock every few minutes from ten until eleven, then every few seconds until midnight. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Last time I checked, it was 3:49 a.m. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z I wrenched his mouth open and checked his throat. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z The driver saw it at the same moment; he at once checked the horses, and, jumping to the ground, disappeared into the darkness. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z “But I bet all the copies of Ins and Outs and In-Betweens of the Bureau are checked out by now.” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z As the girl walked ahead of him he checked to see, and he was right. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z He checked his compass, then pointed at a spot over Mark’s shoulder. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Mom took Emma and Chess and Finn to the library a lot, and Emma always checked out a huge stack of books. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I checked the weapons, counted the ammunition, made the required phone call to the watch commander to say that everything was okay. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “The last I checked, I had the lead.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z It was almost suppertime when me and Howard rode our bikes back to Gus and Bertha’s and checked the trap one more time. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z She checked to ensure that the men were gone. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z And I checked the hockey schedule and went to the away game at her school, too, just to see if she’d smile at me again, and she did. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z I dug for my jeans and, after finding them, checked the pockets. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “Miss Leefolt, you checked in Ross’s bed? He been sneaking things and sticking em—” Miss Hilly scoff real loud. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z “We don’t go—” I started to say, and then checked myself. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z As always, Tommy O’Brien giggled, and each girl checked her seat to see if she was his victim of the day. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z Plus, I already checked in the office today, and no one turned in any money. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z I checked everywhere: under the chairs, around the lectern I’d stood behind while delivering my eulogy, under the treat table, on the bulletin board packed with Sunday school kids’ drawings of God’s love. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z His pistol was loaded, but he checked to make sure, nervously thumbing the hammer back and in a few times. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He was horrible with messages, rarely checked his voicemail or texts. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z They waited while I checked my bags, then followed me to the security gate. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Salim looked at me over his shoulder as the guard checked his passport. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z She reached into a cupboard, brought out two packets of attachments, checked to make sure they were both the same color. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z He checked Kazi from head to toe, listened to his heartbeat, measured his blood pressure. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He checked the feeling in my toes, had me breathe, had me follow his fingers with my left eye, then my right eye. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z Kids ripped open their boxes, checked the contents, tossed them behind their chair, then attacked another. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z After we checked our baskets and bedrolls, Sass handed me my claim check and hurried me into the street, where she hailed a bicycle rickshaw. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Ma and I checked ourselves in the mirror. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z I told him I understood and I checked out. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “Hey, have you checked out the record store I told you about?” The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z The school board checked into the allegations and found no merit in them, but the investigation did little to lessen the air of suspicion, and animosity, between the two schools. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Together, they checked the fangs of every cobra in attendance, searching for the one that had killed the man. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z Nat checked his nautical almanac closely, hunting for the first night the moon promised to be in a good position for a lunar. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z I choose a blue-and-gray checked cotton, a delicate green print, and a pink paisley. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “My bad, I must’ve missed the memo that you grown. Last time I checked, you were sixteen years old, Brianna. Six. Teen!” On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z His father checked the margin of the page for the textual corrections of Rabbi Elijah—the same Rabbi Elijah who had persecuted Hasidim!—and showed Danny that he had been quoting from the corrected text. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z A warning look from her mother checked any further remarks, and the whole family ate in heroic silence, till Mr. March mildly observed, “salad was one of the favorite dishes of the ancients, and Evelyn...” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z As he rounded the corner back into the entrance hall, he checked his watch. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Once, when I checked, it had pulled itself over to the saucer and, with what seemed to be the last bit of strength it had, was licking one of the pieces of banana. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z I set her down and checked for damage. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z “I checked myself in. When did you get here?” It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z She slowed to a walk as soon as she hit the main road in San José del Cabo and checked her shirt. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z The big one checked her toes and asked after her ribs and wrist, and then dashed off for work. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z He and Geyer checked with other hotels to find out who had run the Circle House, and learned from its former clerk that the registration records were in the possession of a downtown attorney. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z She had checked her reflection in the bathroom mirror again and again and was fairly sure there was nothing different about her to the naked eye. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z We checked her friends’ Instagrams and found a shot of her and Matt Halloway holding hands on the beach the night of the party. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Powell checked his own and said: “Um-m-m. A little high. Atmosphere, you know.” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z No hand had checked their progress, and they had gone native now, rearing to monster height without a bloom, black and ugly as the nameless parasites that grew beside them. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I checked to make sure we had everything—the vegetable oil, the brown sugar. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I put the blind back to how it was, checked I'd left no other traces of my incursion, slipped out, and flew downstairs to see who it was. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z They checked the waiters with metal detectors as they left the kitchen. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z I burst into a laugh, then checked myself. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z “Thanks—thanks for saving his life,” stammered Ear as he checked Eye for wounds. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z He checked the needle in the bowl one more time and pointed Ares in the right direction. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I'd put on my red hunting cap when I was in the cab, just for the hell of it, but I took it off before I checked in. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z Jule checked in under a false name and paid the clerk in pesos. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z "I'm sure it's Windkloppel, Judge, I checked all my spellings three times over." The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Adding insult to injury, they also now had to have their flight skills checked by male pilots. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z Ruth said nothing for a few seconds while she checked carefully the faces around her. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z A young man in boots, corduroys, and a red and black checked mackinaw climbed out and strode near. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z I checked my e-mail, reading the backlog of letters from my mother, getting snippier as they progressed to the present. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I checked the liner notes to see which songs Dad had written and then I painstakingly copied down all the lyrics. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “If I’m checked out by Friday, I’m thinking about going down to the protest. If I go, you should come.” All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I checked myself out in the mirror behind my door. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z I checked out of the Y and boarded the bus for Conyers. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z This time I watched his fingers, on each number, and checked the numbers that came up in the window. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z I checked my new breakers, and sure enough, all three had tripped. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z I left the box under the floorboard for safekeeping and checked to make sure the compass was still around my neck. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z First they checked his eyes to see if he was overdosing, then they listened to his heart. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z She told my parents to take me to Montgomery to get my eyes checked. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z Tonight, though, my uncle came and checked on me. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z Lyra checked the alethiometer: Keep going, it said; this is the right direction. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Until now she had been telling herself that the phone might have been out of service, but this day she checked with the phone company. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z She checked us again, and this time she frowned as if trying to place us. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Mr. Kreuk has already checked the pockets and laid her personal effects on top of the coat. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z “Uncle Woody also checked out every single book from the five hundreds room about squirrels—all three subcategories under 599.36 for Sciuridae.” Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z I checked out the other things in my suitcase and they seemed OK. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z I dropped my backpack in my room and went to the bathroom, where I took off my shirt and checked myself out in the mirror. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Some of our neighbors checked in, like Mrs. Pearl and Ms. Jones. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z When she woke up, she checked on Aziza, felt the parched cracks of her lips, the faint pulse at her neck, lay down again. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z “We never used to need these things,” Miig commented as we wound the mechanisms and checked they were synchronized. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z He did not seem at all concerned when now and then a guest checked out without advance notice, leaving her bills unpaid. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z “Cute T-shirt,” she said as she checked out Tweety Bird on the front of the new lavender top Mom bought for me. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z She had arrived earlier and had already gotten everybody checked in. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z Frank insisted that Piper wait for him at the bottom while he checked it out. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Uncle Al floats toward us in black and white checked pants and a crimson vest. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I knew they were gone but I went to my bureau and checked the bottle just in case. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Once we were safe outside, I checked him over real careful and he didn’t look that good. Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z I checked to make sure no one was around, then asked Miles, “What’s going on?” Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z “You couldn’t pay me to,” the man said, rolling his eyes as he checked the forms of the kids who’d come up behind us in the hallway. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z I hadn’t checked to make sure that I was hitting the right side of the water bottle. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z I checked the bathroom, but she wasn’t there. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z I always checked if he was in his office, kept one eye in his direction. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z She had written it to her grandparents on Sunday, October 14, the same day her mother, along with Dessie and the baby, had checked into Geis’s Hotel. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I got up and checked to see if my brother’s forehead felt either too hot or too cold. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z He checked over the body for evidence of a second wound but couldn't find any. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Hugo then made sure the gears and levers were moving accurately, and he checked that the time was correct on the miniature dial built into the back of the clockworks. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z I leaned against the counter and checked my phone. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z I checked Brew out again, and he was praying away. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Normally Grandma would’ve checked him about being respectful, especially to elders, but not this time. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z I had pulled into the parking lot of our local pharmacy to run an errand, and checked my skin in the rearview mirror like I often did before getting out of the car. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z “Because—” She checked to make sure we were alone. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z It was best, Dad had said, to use fairly common names when going with a fake ID, something people wouldn’t really remember or, if they checked, they’d be overwhelmed with information. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z The examiner checked her identification and assigned her computer No. 12. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z Facts could be checked, experiments replicated, authorities could be set side by side and compared. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z I struggled out of bed, checked the bathroom, looked in the narrow hallway outside the room. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I checked my avatar’s stats and saw that I’d been awarded several hundred thousand experience points for clearing the gate, enough to raise my avatar from tenth level up to twentieth in one shot. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “The next gator will be mine,” he said as he checked his gun. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He checked my backside for a sacral tail. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Finishing five, he mentally checked off a bwat, which cheered him. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Dill returned to the kitchen and checked on the casserole. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z “I went and checked at the office, too, because his car’s still here.” Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I checked the connections in the blockhouse and tried again. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “It’s the first place they checked,” says Dylan. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Hanging on the handle of the door that gave access to the next compartment was a large-size checked rubber sponge bag. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z Suddenly she checked her steps and, turning abruptly, ran back up into the box. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z He checked every bone and muscle of her body by running his hands over her, noting flaws or bruises. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I checked my bags with the front desk at the hotel. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z I checked and saw that @CARSAN2121 was from Madrid and loved the beach, crime fiction, and poetry. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z “Three-two-nine-three-eight,” he whispered, then checked a scrap of paper in his hand. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z I knew that all the mail was checked and read by the Cuban censors, but how much longer would it take? The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z “It was late last night. He’s home. His doctor friend came over and checked him right away.” Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z That was when I checked Twitter and saw some DMs from Bren and Mop. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z The senora is up already, wearing her blue checked apron. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He checked himself into a hotel, and days later an employee found him stretched out on the bed, dead. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I rigged up my special effects, checked out the terrain, measured distances, collected the ordnance and equipment we’d need. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “I was with her when she checked in this morning.” Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The aeronaut checked his instruments from time to time, chewed on the cigar he would never light with the inflammable hydrogen so close, and huddled deeper into his own furs. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z He periodically checked their accuracy by taking a kind of astronomical reading called an occultation. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z Homer opened his notebook and checked his boss’s figures. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z He checked his hands to make sure no puke got on him and then he looked back and forth between us. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Nate struggled to his feet and checked himself from head to toe. I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z Dicey checked the time at every garage they passed. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Butternut was on it in a second, happily licking it while I checked the email—which turned out to be spam. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z I checked on him again before bedtime, and he was motionless, stretched full-length along his twig. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z He arrived on Friday, a day ahead of his band, and checked into a motel full of other musicians. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z I checked Vonetta’s letter and rolled my eyes about the “giant crab” part. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z “Don’t you have a father? I know you doctors are getting pretty good at making test-tube babies, but the last I checked, it still took a mother and a father to make a baby.” Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I checked them again because I think it's important to always be thorough. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z The second officer checked his list, then shook his head. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z The next morning before I left for school, I checked on Lynn. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z As part of the process, the loyalty of his entire extended family was checked. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z She checked the backseat before she opened the door. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z They checked on the speckled cattle once a week to see if they had left the canyons around the springs; but the cattle seemed content to stay there, at least for the winter. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Because ever since that doctor swooped in, with his grand gestures and his medical language and his coffee breath, I’ve checked out. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “Doesn’t matter. They got a new supervisor. He won’t know the difference. It’s a big operation. The important thing is, get my name checked off on the grid.” Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Bobby arrived in Bern at the end of October 2003, checked into an inexpensive hotel, and the next afternoon went to the U.S. embassy on Sulgeneckstrasse. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z They would assuredly have cut them to pieces if Iris, the rainbow messenger of the gods, gliding down from heaven, had not checked them. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z “All the copies in the Children’s Room are checked out.” Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z He checked some numbers and fluids, pulled back Mr. Terupt’s eyelids to look at his pupils with his penlight, and then started to leave. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z The mirror was right behind him and I checked him out against me and he wasn’t that bad. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z He checked the branch, the knot in the painter, the tree. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z When he next checked, it was four o’clock in the morning. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z This time, he actually went to take a look at the place, checked out the neighborhood, liked what he saw. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The next time I checked my watch it was 1530 hours, and we were still standing in the sun. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z She pulled a compact out of her bag and checked herself as she moved, using the mirror to look over her shoulder. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z When he did, he checked his watch again. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z After I finished moving Mom’s breakables into her bedroom and locking the door, I checked on the snack and alcohol situation. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z "Let me see . . ." Through the rear-view mirror I could see him studying a wafer-thin watch, replacing it in the pocket of his checked waistcoat. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z She hoisted herself up onto the side and checked under the bow to be sure the sails in a canvas bag were there. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z I was one of the first ones to school; I hadn’t even checked the clock in my hurry to get outside. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Hugo stuffed his pockets with little magic tricks and cards as he usually did, checked his railroad watch, and knocked on Isabelle’s door. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z Cecil straightens up and adjusts his checked waistcoat, tugging the hem with both hands. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He hooked his bad leg in the rigging, ignoring the pain, checked the sight on his rifle, and began picking off anyone in range. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He stopped and checked his feet and retied the plastic. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Bull turned and checked over his shoulder, his eyes moving up and down the street. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Benji flipped down the visor and checked his hair in the mirror. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z She checked her small notebook, then knocked on Armpit’s front door. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z I checked, and there’s only about three dollars in his wallet, including change. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z Geisbert checked all the flasks, and most of them looked the same way, like moth-eaten carpet. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I went to the library, checked out books on the moon and the planets, and read them, taking notes. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Nina could just make out Kaz’s reply: “Pretty sure most of us don’t have ’stalwart’ or ’true’ checked off on our resumes.” Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “No, definitely not the last time I checked.” The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z She checked to see if he was asleep. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I swiftly removed the cotton and checked the second layer. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z She checked her watch and said, “Gotta get the first load going!” Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Nathan got carsick while reading the first book of the trilogy that he had checked out. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z I just suited up and checked the lander. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z She checked on Herky, the parrot, to see how he was doing. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I closed my file on Morrow and checked my e-mail. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I have checked my watch at least a dozen times in the past hour, as if that will make the time go faster. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z No Agent Orange in her family, we checked the records, you can never be too careful. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z But today, the attic was the only place she hadn’t checked in which she’d felt a ghostly presence. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Finally, as he walked back to his taxi, moving across the wide parking lot in the midday sun, he checked his watch. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z I checked the scoreboard and saw we were only down by 5. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z I moved impulsively, forgetting my disguise until almost upon him, then checked myself and put my disguise once more to a test. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Armpit checked the mail when he got home from school. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z I checked on Cora often after he died. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z “Maybe I’m delirious from the heat. It’s a good thing you checked up on me.” The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z When we get to the gym, kids are lined up outside, waiting to get checked in. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z She offered to have the land checked for gypsy moths and to have any infestation destroyed by spot spraying. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z I felt a bubble of fear and it grew as I checked Lily. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Aru had checked the stone elephant’s mouth every hour, but there hadn’t been any news from Hanuman yet. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z The foreman stood by the plank and checked them off before they went to a truck. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z After everything had been checked and the money had been paid, Stuart climbed in, started the engine, and drove out onto the highway. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z After I got sick of making the paper clip chain, I checked the rest of the drawers looking for something else revealing. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z When they were checked over by a doctor, Jack, who was now eighteen, stood five seven and weighed 80 pounds. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z I checked my bed, where Duuzuu was dozing on my pillow. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z I’d barely glanced at it when she gave it to me, but before I handed it to my mom, I checked it out. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z She took the bottle, read the label, moved her glasses down her nose and checked me out. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z The exactness of the number startled me, as he hadn’t checked the ledger in the storeroom. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I checked and double-checked the plants I harvested with my father's pictures. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Joseph checked the dining room and ran his fingertips along the carved moulding on one of the glossy walls. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z He took the battery lantern and walked over the floor and he checked the walls for any hidden compartment. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Billy checked the time; it was a little after two. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Victor, the pigeon most; He cast a quick glance at the girl and checked that she was absorbed in her book. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Now he wished he had not checked it under the bus, for he wanted a drink right then. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Royce checked a second blow, and a third, then fell back a step. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “I remember the way your father checked the wind was to kick up dust with his sandal, see which way the wind blew it. He knew a lot of little tricks like that,” I said. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z It checked out the TV but did not seem interested in the program of the moment, the five o’clock news. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z I checked my rearview mirror to pull onto the highway, then reached up and shoved the mirror downward so it reflected Shawn’s face, blank and bloodied. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Finally, my mother has checked my diary and has read exactly what I planted for her to read. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z 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 checked their faces, and it wasn't hard to tell that they had no idea what that meant. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z She checked to make sure she was not backing up on any of us and then drove off without waving. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z That was in the middle of math class, while I was staring out the window as the class checked the homework I hadn’t done. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z “In orbit around Uranus,” I tell him, which makes everyone laugh, and it starts a whole round of rude puns that all sound Cirque-ish, because I’ve already checked out again. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z They checked her urine, her blood, her lungs. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z The twins checked a moment, then walked on. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z The woman checked book after book, tossing each rejected tome onto the other chair. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I checked out, T. Stared at this crack on the wall in the visitation room until it started looking like a spider. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Alex checked out the rest of the notices on the bulletin board. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z He checked the hallway one last time, then opened the door to Armpit’s suite and stepped quickly inside. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z Harry strode across the room to an open door leading off the Room of Requirement and checked the bathroom beyond. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Estelle found a newspaper in the train car and checked the radio listings. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z Improbable as it seemed, she checked it for keyholes. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z We’d checked out classrooms, poked our heads into a dorm room, and chatted with a dean before heading uptown to grab an early lunch and move on to the next tour. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z She checked to see if that was possibly one way to pronounce “Helsinki” before showing me the answer. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z When he’d checked the doors of the Monk Building at noon, they were locked. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I checked my closet, just in case there was a giant invisible possum or gopher or something lurking there. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z She clicked her tongue and checked their boarding cards, then she led him back up to the front of the plane, and pointed him to the empty seat in first class. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z “You sure? Last time I checked, Rose Park was King territory.” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z She’d checked on the computer for the warmest place in the country that week, and Miami was it. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z It had been on the tip of his tongue to say “Except the proles,” but he checked himself, not feeling fully certain that this remark was not in some way unorthodox. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z He checked to make sure that Catherine wasn’t helping me. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Apparently, she had checked herself into the hospital because she’d been feeling nauseous. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z But before putting them on I checked to see if my comrades had been issued trousers as well. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I have checked a number of the early papers describing the development of the HeLa cell line but have not been able to find any information pertaining to the race of the donor. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z He checked his reflection in the elevator doors. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z He wondered if she had checked his record and found out about his prior conviction. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z “I didn’t know, at first, whether it was a joke or not. But my brother-in-law checked up on him.” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z He hadn’t even checked into his room yet; he was so nervous he was going to miss her, he’d run to his car to get the gift and then run back here to find her. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He decided to do some reading, and reached for a book titled A Land Remembered, which he’d checked out from school. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “You should be more careful,” said Fink as he checked out the robot’s new scrapes and dents. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z "Not all of them. The weeds were doing great last time I checked." City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z I closed the file and checked the door. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z The ship’s doctor checked each one of them carefully, applying salves to their many wounds and giving medicine to those who appeared to be sickly. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z The massive gold watch lay under his handkerchiefs in the top drawer of his bureau, and he kept it wound and set and checked its accuracy against his own watch. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z He glanced at each of us and checked our names off on his copy of our orders. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “See that? It says June first at five p.m. And it is now”—he checked his wristwatch—“five twenty-four p.m.” From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He checked his phone and must have seen the million messages Tuti had sent to the group chat about the festival, because his face suddenly scrunched up and he kicked over the garbage can. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Turner checked his pistol and put it within reach. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “There’s enough to make yourself a nice dress. I checked with the lady at the fabric counter. And Mrs. Wright said you could use her machine,” Henry said. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z She started to scream, checked herself and, closing her eyes, waited for the teeth to pierce her skin. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I checked the cell phone after every class, and finally, just before social studies, I felt a buzz. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z They then checked the a-helix by visual inspection with Max’s X-ray diagrams. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z “There’s nothing to be afraid of in the whole dormitory, including the ghost room. I checked there too. I went inside just now.” The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I checked the curtain hems, the chair upholstery, inside the phone—everywhere. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z I checked out the swirls on the carpet. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z I checked my tie in the rearview mirror. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I checked the oil—it was all right. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z He checked himself with difficulty so as not to spin around, but he went off his balance again and took two or three staggering steps forward before he was able to stand up straight. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z She put her hand on my arm, and I thought of us as clashing prints, like orange paisley satin and red checked gingham. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z “There’s two village charters within walking distance—I checked the directory on the Net—and the Central Academy is just a short drive.” The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z I checked yesterday's power generation, and it was 97 percent of optimal. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z He checked her texts—avoiding the row of fake ones she’d set to send out automatically—and her email. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z My voice trembled as I checked to make sure we were in the right place. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z They left the cart in the woods and he checked the rotation of the rounds in the cylinder. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z I sat on the stone floor and checked the hole in his leg. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z When the hour was finally over—the slowest hour imaginable—I grabbed my cell phone and checked for texts. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z Otto and I sat in a chair while the man behind the desk checked something in a binder. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z The dog was almost upon her now, but something in her face checked its gait. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I checked the window: perfect sunset, balmy breeze. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z I checked my watch: ten minutes after one. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Jean Louise was smiling, and her defenses were checked and ready. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z It didn’t help that the last time she’d checked the Book Scavenger forums, rumors were swirling that Mr. Griswold wasn’t doing well. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He thought that he hadn’t checked provisions of water, but he dismissed the notions because he wouldn’t be out long. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z When he did not see any change, he checked with other sharecroppers: their plants were dying too. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z “We’ve checked for most of the usual curses, but Professor Flitwick believes the broom might be carrying a Hurling Hex. I shall tell you once we’ve finished checking it. Now, please stop badgering me.” Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He grasped Matt’s foot in a businesslike way, doused it with disinfectant, and checked the stitches. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Artemis checked his nails patiently, waiting for her to finish. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z She gave a little nod, like she’d checked something off a list, and went back to the kitchen. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z After I’d gone through it and checked the endings, I washed my face and changed my shirt and went, with my books, over to Bunny’s room. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Jamie checked his watch ten times within five minutes; he shook his arm and held the watch up to his ear. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z In the morning the men took out their maps and compasses, checked nearby landmarks . . . and realized the British plane had badly missed the intended drop target. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She had checked three times now, and the door was still locked. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I just checked my gear, making sure the radio was strapped tightly in front of me. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z He unbuttoned the top button, then buttoned it again and checked himself out one more time. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z He checked the name on a piece of paper. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Annie and I checked our bags and took off our shoes to pass through the security line. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Among them, the four tired men had “checked out” some seven hundred tips and rumors. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z “No, it didn’t. I went in and checked.” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z He carefully climbed into one of the boats and checked it out. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I checked my armpits for sweat and stuff like that. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Only about two-thirds of the little boxes on his sheets of paper had been checked. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z It would be checked the following day for evidence of witchcraft. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z After she finished I checked out her drawing. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z First, the electrical systems of all future spacecraft had to be carefully checked for possible short circuits. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Miles closed the door behind us and checked the other keypad inside the door, then motioned to another nearby door that must’ve led to the garage. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z She checked her wig in her compact mirror. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Hearing this story, I checked out some newspaper reports from the time. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z There was a harsh sound from Matthew, checked in response to his wife’s pleading eyes. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Then I checked to see if any bones were broken. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z A couple of grimy dudes with plastic grocery bags for hats checked me out as I came close. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z I really didn’t expect to hear back from him, but the very next day, when I checked my in-box, there was an email from Mr. Browne. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z Jinjoo checked the hallways several times, but there was always someone around. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z But since the sister had told him they’d be sending a schedule for phone calls to the convent, Alex had checked the mailbox daily, always finding it empty. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z Getting ready, I checked every window to see if I could find them, to know if they were starting the pen without me. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z He checked his figures, frowning, and checked them again. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z He checked all the usual places—the private prayer rooms, the memorial hall, even the kitchens—and found no one. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He then checked Galileo’s measurements and decided they were wrong. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z He checked the time by his stainless steel watch. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z On the night in question he’d checked the Islanders engine oil and quickly greased the net drum’s reel drive before putting out for Ship Channel Bank in the hour just before dusk. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z And sure enough it was not only there, but also—Bernabe having checked his watch with the time-of-day recording on the free long-distance line to Sierra Bell’s castle in the capital—right on time. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He checked the directory and dialed a long-distance call through to the biggest beauty parlor in New Texas City. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z “I checked on him this morning. He was actually just getting ready to go to Boys Market on Crenshaw. He was going to drive himself out of the neighborhood—just like that.” It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z She asked me if I had checked the lock, but she mentioned nothing about the flag on the moon. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z From then until Malcolm X checked out the next day, extra security vigilance was continuously maintained on the twelfth floor. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah, it’s mine. I was writing on my balcony and it fell to the ground right before curfew. I checked in the morning, but it was gone.” Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z The man in the gray suit fiddled with the valve knobs, checked his gauges and, when he seemed satisfied with their current position and direction, left his post to take a seat next to Zane. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Lady Constance picked up a silver serving tray and checked her reflection in it before putting it back with the others. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z He checked the blue Oldsmobile into the hotel garage and then, in the lobby, he checked himself in and was assigned a twelfth-floor room, to which a bellman accompanied him. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z But Stick checked himself, visibly tucked in his temper in favor of something else. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z The lawyer shrugged, checked his watch, picked his nose, then said carelessly, “No further questions.” Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “I may not be the most straight and narrow sheriff in town, but last I checked I’m the only sheriff in town. And no cocky city sheriff’s going to come in and run the show.” Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z We checked, and he came up all over me. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He checked Frightful and flew off to hunt. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z I opened it and checked on the cash and five kilos of hash I had taken as a tip. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z I think you should have your blood pressure checked because you got a lot of stress and your nose bleeds. Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Everything about you checked out: test results, initiation simulations, everything. But here you are nonetheless.” Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z “They stole them. Those men were not from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. I checked on them when Hughie called me. And they weren’t from the state, either.” Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z He wore a plain canvas jacket and a checked shirt, like many gyptian men; there was nothing to mark him out but the air of strength and authority he had. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Abbey checked her watch and announced that we had exactly eleven minutes to get home or else we’d be grounded until the next century. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z The McCullough home had been rigorously checked and certified as lead free. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Nat checked the stars in the almanac and made his computations. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z The King started back and awe checked his steps. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Everything is blue and white checked in the kitchen— the towels and napkins and curtains and tablecloth. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I checked to make sure it was legal to pick fruit from someone else’s tree that is hanging over your yard. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z Having learned from Julie, he checked the hall closet and found a shopping cart waiting for him. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z “The folder with all the permits and inspection notices—it’s been checked out, I guess.” Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He has not checked his mail in over a week, and among two flyers and a paycheck and a single utility bill is a small package from a veterans’ service organization located in West Berlin. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z I checked my bike for any obvious signs of damage, but it seemed fine, and besides, Trent was nowhere to be seen. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z If you’ve ever been to school on the very last day of the year, you’ll know that the teachers are completely checked out. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z "At cars that went by, at people who passed. After I checked into my room she howled for a few straight hours." We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I checked my bearings twice to make sure I had not taken a wrong turn. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z As soon as Shadowfax saw Gandalf, he checked his pace and whinnied loudly; then trotting gently forward he stooped his proud head and nuzzled his great nostrils against the old man’s neck. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z When I finished, I checked it over for mistakes, folded it, placed it in the envelope, and went to bed. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z I checked my suspect list: “jealous classmates” was too unfocused a target to dig into without a lot more information. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z When Hamilton emerged he said the hull was fine, then checked the trim of the sails. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z We checked indexes and even leafed through some of the books page by page to be sure. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z And we sailed to the next float, checked it for the mark that meant it was one of ours, and repeated the process. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z She went back into the house and checked the sock where she hid the money she saved from what Henry gave her. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I grabbed my phone from my purse on the kitchen counter and checked my recent calls. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z He dug it out of his pocket and checked the number: his mom. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z Wilfrido checked his coif and slithered out of the cell like the snake he was. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z He checked his watch, then turned back to Diego and clapped his hands together. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Seven jumped back, and Thorn held on to her arm as Valley checked out the print. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Officer Delinko returned to the gate and checked the padlock, which was secure. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z If the person whose box they checked also checked their box, both daters would be notified of the other’s e-mail address within twenty-four hours. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Harry hastily checked that the Cloak was covering him and lay very still, staring up at the dark outline of the wizard he had hit. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z They mosdy sat out every activity and checked their reflections in the lake and did their hair and gossiped. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z A gentleman had just checked out to catch an early airplane. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z I checked out the fat volume from the school library in the hopes it would help give our team an advantage in Mrs. Barton’s social studies project. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Its first moves, the first feelers of its strength, had been checked upon its western line, southward and northward. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z I knelt down and took out ten flares and unscrewed the caps and lined them up in front of me and then checked my wristwatch. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z There was still disbelief in his voice when he said he’d checked all the charts and publications on the bridge; our cay was so small that the charts wouldn’t even dignify it with a name. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I checked my suitcase, thinking of the dead man knifed up against the kolkhoz office. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Viviana rolled her eyes as she checked a pot of something on the stove. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Z had already checked the records for February and March of the year Dallas and Florida were born. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z “And last I checked,” she went on, “you’re not a baby. Or...” Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z And so, while Eddie V. went off on the chemical taste of soda in plastic bottles, Dell checked out a website that sold bobble-head baseball player dolls at very affordable prices. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z By the overhead light he checked his face in the mirror: it was moderately scratched, but otherwise not so flushed now, not that bad. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z MI6 watchers checked the signal spot weekly; his presence would flip a switch, telling them to activate the escape sequence. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z “We checked each other and we were all okay, except Josh had an abrasion from the seat belt,” Phil added. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Nothing had happened to Geography: The Story of the World, which was good because Mr. Barber checked on my book every time he passed down the aisle drinking his huge cup of coffee. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Moving with great caution, I wandered down one alley after another, spying ahead even as I constantly checked behind. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z I checked out my pop’s shaving stuff and copped some of his aftershave lotion. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z We each checked into a room, made ourselves comfortable, and then trudged back down the stairs to grab our gear and bring up the other candles. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z While Nathan powered his phone with his car charger, he checked his phone to see if either Weslee or Steven had responded to the text he had sent a few miles back. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z “I checked with Albany myself. The governor is relentless. Said the tourists were beginning to come to the Catskills, and he wants the work done on time.” Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z With the women strapped to tilt tables with their heads angled down at 65 degrees, a cardiologist checked their heart functions as an electrocardiogram recorded information every five minutes. Women in Space 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z Back inside the dark passageways, he checked the other clocks in the station, all of which were made of brass and could be maintained from inside the walls. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z I checked the talent every dozen steps or so to reassure myself that my numb hand was still gripping it tightly. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Swiftly he worked, finished it, checked it, and looked up. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z We checked with our classmates, with the mayor, with Alberto, who came from a huge family of brothers and sisters and cousins at the other end of town. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Slowly, carefully I look under each bush, marking my progress so I don’t get confused about which bushes I’ve checked and which I haven’t. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Alex checked that the quad was out of sight, then looped the rope over his shoulder and shoved the flashlight into his belt. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z It was the Hotel California of mental illness: patients who checked in rarely ever left. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z The man turned him around and checked his pulse. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z I hurried into school, checked to make sure no one was around and the ceiling wasn’t wired, then delved into my bag in search of superglue. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Another family was getting their receipt checked at the door before exiting. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z She automatically checked the angry words she wanted to hurl at him. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z But the previous searchers would have checked all of this. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z He checked the next blow, spun away from the second, de-flected the third. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Reynie hustled forward, sharpened his pencil—he felt all eyes upon him as he ground away, checked the tip, and ground away again—and hurried back to his seat. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z He checked his watch, then pushed his glasses up again. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He dropped to his knees and checked the wrist for a pulse, then dropped the arm back to the ground. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z As soon as I got myself a seat, I checked the latest on Megan’s case on my phone, and it’s the news I’ve been dreading. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I checked the woods for telephoto lens flare and didn’t see any. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z As she put on her shoes she checked for her man’s knife and matches. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Supervising this entire phase of the operation was a medical officer with a flair for accounting who okayed pulses and checked the figures of the tally clerk. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I glance at the desk clerk, the same one who was here when we checked in. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Then he checked the information on the board again. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z Before they reached their desired haven, however, a long time passed, and much happened which if they had known beforehand might have checked their eagerness. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z High John looked around one more time, then checked the sky. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Cautiously, lowering forward onto his stomach, he checked on the two horsemen again. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z At the gate the park guard checked me out. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z I wished, then, that I hadn’t checked, because, thinking of my own kids, I couldn’t talk to Van Essen after that. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Our papers and passes were checked as we entered the harbor, as we approached the ship, and then again near the gangway. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Then I went through the airlock to the rover and checked all systems. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Before starting my homework, I changed into a pair of dry sweats, pulled my damp hair up into a ponytail, and checked my e-mail for the first time. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z After school I went home and checked at my house again, nothing. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z With the red-and-white checked scarf covering her thinning oily black hair that peeks out beneath it, she looks more like ten years old than fourteen. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He checked the water on its way to his lips, and seemed to listen: he drank, and put the glass down. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z He always checked over the accounts very thoroughly. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Margaret checked the bill that was taped to the top of the box, took a ten-dollar bill out of her wallet, and handed it to Morris. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Driven to the Bristol Hotel, Malcolm X checked in, and the adjoining suite was taken by members of the police force who would keep him under steady guard for the next three days in Chicago. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z He checked Stanley's backpack and allowed him to keep it. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z There were ruffledy yellow and brown checked curtains at the windows and the same cloth was on the ceiling, glued up there like wallpaper. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Claire checked the screen of her computer periodically for incoming Hatchery messages, but nothing was urgent. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z After that, it was X-rays and chest bandages while the rest of the crew checked the ship for damage. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z In the Abbey kitchens Cornflower stirred the oatmeal and checked on the bread baking in the oven. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z The women checked into the Bird of Paradise Motel across from the pueblo-style building that housed the Lovelace Clinic on Gibson Boulevard. Women in Space 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z For the nth time, four different people checked over the ration books and parachutes and papers. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z Before every class, Felix checked the app to see if the funds were available. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z He unfolded his map and checked his position once again. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z Leon Longbridge, they learned, had already checked the cave and found nothing. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z But just to make sure, he went downstairs to the front door, checked the lock and found everything closed. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z The nurse then checked my weight and height. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Wally Schirra’s crew on Apollo 7 had checked out the command module. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I checked, and her dress was still clean and crisp and her hair trailing from under her headwrap was fluffy and soft. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Most of the soldiers thought I was the man’s son, so they checked his documents and not mine and charged him for both of us. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z “Look, I’ve got to get Ms. Wilson’s quizzes checked before the end of the period.” Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I checked my phone again for a text, a voice mail, an email, anything. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z Olive made her will—took lots of time with it and had it checked to be sure it was legal. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Layla put a few things into drawers while Mom checked the boys’ diapers and Ivy just stood there, watching her whole life spill into one creaky little hotel room. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “Unfortunately, the damage has already been done,” Abuelita said as she checked Pita’s pulse. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Things had gotten so intense, so painful, that my body just checked out. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z He turned and headed up the stairs—just like that, as if he’d checked Hazel off his “to do” list and had already forgotten her. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z I checked the phone again, but there was still no reception. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z You could be there to have your eyes checked, to meet your insurance agent, to have your taxes done. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He checked the time on the glass clocks against the time on his uncle’s railroad watch, which he kept with his tools and wound diligendy every morning. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z It looked more like a hospital on the inside, where the floors were checked tile and the walls were exactly the right shade of taupe to make you want to kill yourself. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z I haven’t checked as much over the last few days because I was starting to think I’d never see another reply. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Harry checked his watch and gave it a shake. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z “How could you have not checked the gas gauge?” Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z He turned the TV down, then checked his watch, clearly confused about why I wasn't in school. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z She checked her pockets and scrunched up her face. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z “When girls get to be a certain age, Callie, they have to go get checked.” Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z As Papá and Mamá checked in, I looked around the cramped office. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z There was a pause while everyone checked to see who had spoken, then someone asked which text the line was from, and the conversation moved forward. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z As per training, she checked the gauge before tugging the vulcanized cowl. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z “You said you checked the attic last time, but you didn’t, did you?” The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z That evening, Sasha checked out the news coverage online, but the spectacle didn’t hold their interest. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z At ten o’clock, when the jittery sky had finally settled itself into a streaky blue night, Finn checked the yard again. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z “The lady with the camper. I saw her when I checked out the place this afternoon.” A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z He says, “So you bet I checked. I was sure it was empty. I admit it, I didn’t know about the hole.” The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z You kept your clothes until they were part of you, you checked the hemlines, the way the buttons were sewed on, you rubbed the cloth between your finger and thumb. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I checked his profile automatically—it was practically a reflex—but I was surprised to find that he’d left it blank. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I checked my mask, then left my hiding place and stood with the others who observed the dance. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z In a sleepy scramble I fished the flour sack, my keepsake bag, out of my satchel and checked the contents. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z I’d checked out his photo in the summer edition of our staff directory—a less-than-flattering, poorly lit head shot of a guy with a big smile and a whiff of geekiness—and remained unmoved. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “Coming right up,” Dad said as he checked his Rolodex. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Master Watson grabbed the slate and checked the problem. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z And I would have everything checked off, everything accomplished. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I sometimes hated hooping with Vega because he always liked to check too hard, but when you checked him he would start whining. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Jack checked, vaguely irritated by this irrelevance but too happy to let it worry him. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Ky Ebright and his boys arrived in Seattle late on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 14, and checked into the Edmond Meany Hotel. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Layla checked the time on the phone Dad bought her the other day—Ivy still didn’t have one—and then grabbed a tissue to wipe Aaron’s runny nose. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z When Rufus replied that he had checked and that it wasn’t illegal in Maryland, the man said it should have been. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z They checked each others work and put red dots on the data sheets when they found errors—and there were very, very few red dots. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Uncle Al strides around in his black and white checked pants and scarlet waistcoat, slapping the head of anyone who isn’t quick enough to jump out of his way. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z We started warming up and I checked out the Trinity kids who had come to watch the game. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z We were checked into our new barracks without a word of explanation about what we were going to do there. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z But it was checked and in the end only seven thousand died of it in the army. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z The statue checked the tattoos on their forearms and called each senator by name. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z They followed their plan: checked out of the museum and re-entered through a back door. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z He had dyed his hair pale yellow and was wearing a blue checked suit. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Will and Lyra climbed up once more, and the other creatures looked closely at their balance and checked the stirrups with their trunks, as if to make sure they were safe. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z She slid down beside him, and when his eyes checked her out sideways, she gave a quiet, sisterly kind of smile and pretended to be enthralled with Big Bird. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z I bent down low and checked the basement windows. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z He checked himself in time to turn the nod into a bow of respect, then fled, leaving the scene of his failure but not the knowledge of it. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z 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 When Fern came out I checked her shorts. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z He checked the screen, though he already knew the message he would see: “CALL FAILED.” Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z I’ve checked into the Camden Hotel on 41st Street, a block from Times Square. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z He checked the map for the spot he was to meet Fuchs and marked it with a pen. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I checked the mailbox every afternoon as soon as I got off the bus and felt disappointed each time there was nothing for me. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Six hours after Mother checked into the hospital, a nurse called our house and told Dad that Mrs. Gilbreth had had a nine-pound boy. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z Obinze checked his BlackBerry often, too often, even when he got up at night to go to the toilet, and although he mocked himself, he could not stop checking. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z All night long, the chief engineer, Klavdiya Ilushina, and the other technicians checked every single aircraft as it came and went. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z He ate breakfast and checked for any other damage to the house. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z The Humbug, suddenly realizing what had happened, leaped to his feet in terror, and Tock worriedly checked to see if he was still keeping time. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z Diana walked to her mirror and checked her makeup. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Behind Doctor Nolan I could see the body of a woman wearing a rumpled black-and-white checked robe and flung out on a cot as if dropped from a great height. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z He checked the injury himself, sticking his little finger into the opening to feel if the bullet was near the surface. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I did what I do every night before I go to sleep, I checked to make sure eveiything was there. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z On a recent trip to Louisiana for her family reunion she watched every nickel and checked her balance at the automated teller machine several times a day. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z Miss New Mexico checked to make sure her bra straps weren’t showing. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z I’ve checked all along the sides of the gym, across the dance floor, out in the hallway, even past the little offices holding sports equipment. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I stripped down and he checked me from top to bottom. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z At the sink Portia was drying the dishes with a clean checked towel. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Glumly he checked for footprints and found not one. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Brew came down the line and checked everybody. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Pax checked for his boy constantly because the father was still here and because he sensed that his home was not far away, but only full-grown humans appeared. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “Last I checked, we have an entire house,” he says. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z She asked me if I had checked the lock. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z One of the deputies checked my subpoena and let me and Grampa in. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z At the end of the period, I checked in my locker again and looked all around the locker room. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z I checked the mirror to see if I could get out, but Papa pointed his finger at me and said, “Stay put.” P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z He checked on Gulliver, who regarded him with shaking whiskers. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z And then, in the eighth or ninth classroom I checked, I saw her. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z With my hands I checked the knots and lashings incessantly, trying to read them the way a blind man would read Braille. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Eventually a mysterious lawyer rescued them and checked them into a boarding school, but Nico had no memories of his life before the casino. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z “Look who checked this book out on 26 May ’64!” Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z She turned to see him jumping up and down and waving his arms by the first bench he’d checked. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z For that spring, while the crocuses bloomed, while the headmistress checked on the daffodil bulbs in the flower beds, Calliope, too, felt something budding. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I checked the house and the lights and all that. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “Ishmael,” I said, and he checked my name before I could tell him my last name. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Drove the main highway in, stopped at a filling station and checked a phone book, and by 10:00 a.m. we were on the Reverend Young’s front porch. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z And certainly after he checked his backpack to make sure he had his homework. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z “Those bones are meerkat bones. Have them checked by an expert.” Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z I created a map that covered Brandywine and the Hollows outskirts, and I checked the addresses of the Civic owners with Google Earth Street View, one by one. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Instead we are checked through, in our twos, and continue walking. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s only”—Moron checked that we weren't being overheard—“gone and froze solid! Half the kids in the village're there, right now. Ace doss or what?” Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z I lounged against the wall and checked my fingernails. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He arranged the clementines in a perfect line in front of him, then checked his phone. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Maybe if she checked word by word she would uncover more typos, or something else that would help her solve the puzzle once and for all. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z My identity was verified and my criminal record was checked. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z My dad slowed down on Water Street and we both checked out the brown and yellow Century 21 sign planted firmly in the middle of the biggest lawn on the street. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Eager to jump into what was now the hottest line of research in nuclear physics, Brady checked out a lump of lithium from the Chemistry Department storeroom. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z She checked out Dad’s bare toes, but she stayed away from Mom, who was trying to soak the spot out of the rug with paper towels and that spray stuff she uses in the kitchen. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Reggie checked his watch after the girl made it safely across the monkey bars, and that was when Siobhan stepped out from behind the tree. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Usually they sat on the sidelines, chatted, and checked their reflections in the river and stuff, but when they heard we were fighting the Hunters, they were raring to go. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z I agreed, and took off my shirt, stood on a scale, and she checked my tongue, used a flashlight to look into my eyes ... A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z But tonight, Dad checked his phone for work emails, and Audrey and Macy talked about some TV show I didn’t watch. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z One by one, Rashid checked to make sure nobody was in the bathroom stalls. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Inside the gate a big rat ran across in front of him and the dog checked at it for a moment. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z A special police intelligence squad saw Malcolm X greeted by two close friends, Edward Bradley and Allen Jamal, who drove him to the Statler-Hilton Hotel where Malcolm X checked into Room 1129. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z So then I checked on this pamphlet he had given me and discovered that it was printed by the Klan. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He checked his BlackBerry obsessively, day after day, and by the tenth day he realized she would not write back. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Naomi checked the clock in the kitchen and then went back to dusting. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I checked the time and knew that the two-hour mark was coming, and one thing about Momly was she was never late. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z I went to the parcel counter where we had checked our things and got my basket and bedroll. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Our team moved out of the Olympic Village a couple of days later and checked into the Grand Hyatt hotel. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Then he stood up, stretched, and checked the time on the luminous alarm clock on his bedside table. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Butler checked the porta-radar, muting the volume in case the equipment betrayed their position. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z I wiped my hand across my nose and checked for blood as I walked from the car to her porch. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Harry and Ron opened the door of the bathroom carefully, checked that the coast was clear, and set off. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z He had all of these clips that he had checked round by round, and he was taking it all with him. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, wow. That interview definitely has people talking. Last I checked it had almost a million views online.” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Instead, she checked Doc over, then wet a few rags with cool water and a little dish soap. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Before they reached the edge Bigwig, who was ahead of Silver, checked and crouched staring. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Glanced at Cady with her elbows on the floury countertop, and then checked his watch again. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Then a heavy blow vibrated along the length of the punt and its smooth movement was checked. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I squeezed in beside the irritated passengers, and checked to make sure that the button for level one had been pushed. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “I checked your records. Last year you passed the test for Central Middle School, across town.” The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z Her father moved to the window and checked the sky. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Michael and I had been in a rush the final morning of the hearing and hadn't checked out of our hotel before leaving for the courthouse. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Mama made the sign of the cross and checked her lipstick in the hall mirror. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Highboy, wearing a loud checked suit, moved sociably through the crowd. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z I held them up to my ears and checked myself in the mirror on the counter, all the while feeling the clerk still keeping an eye on me. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z She directed me to a book, which I checked out. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Sticky reached for his spectacles, checked himself, and thrust his hands into his pockets to still them. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z He checked his teeth in the mirror, ensuring they were free of debris or goop. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z The airport guards checked through their suitcases and backpacks extremely carefully. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Malcolm checked the canoe over from end to end, taking his time, letting his hands rest on it for longer than he needed to; it calmed his unease. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z She checked that the blackout blinds were down and then lit a candle, not wanting to put on the lights and wake her friend. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z “Oh, I nearly forgot. Mrs. Gause wanted me to give you this. I checked it out of the nine hundreds room.” Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z “I want you to finish your IV drip first, but Poe’s just checked in to room 310.” Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z First they discovered bird droppings in their detector and checked for other possible malfunctions, but soon ruled these out. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “We put in an extra beam for support. I checked the calculations over and over.” Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z After a period of time, usually less than thirty seconds, Squire would order the power turned off while he checked for a pulse. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Harry checked his watch, then remembered it hadn’t been working since it had spent over an hour in the lake. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Once they had checked in with us, we pointed them to their visitor. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The boat checked on the catches and bounced in the rough water rather than slicing efficiently through it. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z After filling a bag with me, Gay checked her watch. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z We checked in at the little hotel, washed, and then went to visit the regional commissioner, the head of government there. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z “You checked the water, you made it fizz, and then you drank it. It was healing water.” Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z At one point, for example, Sherman sat down with a towheaded five-year-old named Walker and a four- and-a-half-year-old named Anna in a purple-and-white checked skirt. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z They, too, checked and stared at the sight of the river. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z That evening, before going to bed, I checked on my pennies again. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z The next day, when I checked the backyard, the woodpile was gone. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z Again and again they checked her with their instruments, metallic and cold. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z It’s dark out, and she’s wearing a white cotton blouse with a wind jacket over it—Johnny’s blue- checked one. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z Of course, his sister first checked whether everything in the room was in order. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z In the morning Zeitoun rose with the sun, prayed, and then checked the freezer. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Then, to his utter astonishment, the lion, still on its hind legs, checked itself suddenly, turned head over heels, picked itself up, and rushed away. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z I checked the tiny writing on the shelf. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z It was unlikely Papi kept any money there, but it needed to be checked out. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z They came, checked it out, and found fifteen sticks of dynamite in the bag. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I checked my phone, but there were no texts from her. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z Mini looked inside the box, then checked her backpack again. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z “I wish I had a stone for the knife,” the old man said after he had checked the lashing on the oar butt. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. White was a security guard at the library who sat at the exit and checked the back flap of each book, a rheumy-eyed man with skin so dark it had an undertone of blueberries. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Desdemona checked her reflection in the window and fixed her hat. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z As he waited for an opening in the traffic, I checked him out, and man, he couldn’t have been over five feet. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I pulled the Daniels into the boys’ room, and checked the stalls for possible eavesdroppers. Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z He checked the battered old watch that had once been Fabian Prewett’s. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z And he must have read the whole thing, as he’d checked it out two more times after that. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z He looked inside her mouth and checked her teeth. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He stopped whittling and checked the blade against his thumb. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z I checked that out right away, but there were only pillows. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z I went to the library and checked out a book because I was getting scared. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z Luke grabbed his shoes and the heavy-duty garbage bags he’d kept stashed behind the couch, and checked on the boys one last time before he quietly stepped outside onto the walkway of their apartment. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He checked every tin and jar of food, then emptied ’em on the pile of broke-up dishes; he used his boots to stomp every chair into kindling. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z He pulled the pistol from his pocket, checked its load. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z “I didn’t have a good night, and I checked myself into the hospital.” It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z He checked my pulse and lightly pinched the skin on the back of my hand. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Four girls, I checked, three in panties, and the baby naked. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I checked the knots that held the rope to the lifeboat and to the raft. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Audrey bit her bottom lip and said, “My parents checked me into a psychiatric hospital; I spent eight weeks there and then another month with my grandparents in Jersey.” We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z A gentleman wearing a checked jacket sat at a desk. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Jazz had checked off every assignment she had done. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z After my daddy said a prayer, she draped two more of the checked feed sacks over his body and then, hesitating only a moment, covered his face. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Dr. Somerset dug a stethoscope out of her bag and checked both boys over. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z We checked in with Farrow and said good night to Joey, and I envied him for having a room to himself, even under the circumstances. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I checked out him and his brother now. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Then they checked all the cages, dimmed the lights, locked the doors and went home, leaving us alone in the still laboratory. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z We checked the eye shadows and lipsticks, swiping the back of our hands with samples of apricot ice and pink blush. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z They checked me, probed, checked again and again, Father scanning my symptoms into the Netbook several times a day, someone relaying back treatment. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z I bit my lip again and then, after I checked to make sure Mr. Paul wasn’t looking, I opened up the box. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z “I checked the story with the few people in town who I trust. They said that’s the version they heard, too.” Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z When I checked the window, T. Ray was coming out of the orchard toward the house, fists balled, head plowed forward like a bull wanting to gore something. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z At eleven a.m., she shuttled to the airport and checked her bags for the night flight to London, business class. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “Yesterday, after I checked the stairwell, I walked over and asked. Father Franco saw her on Thursday, but she left the church. He said he figured she’d be okay since the electricity was still running.” The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z Your loving daughter, Lydia Worthen She checked her spelling in Oliver. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z With a great effort he checked himself and, without speaking, turned away and sat down again by the bed. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z We checked in at the front desk and went to his room. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Then we checked the newspaper for supermarket specials and made out lists for each of the stores, depending on which one had the best buy in a particular item. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z While he struggled to get upright, Diana checked the urge to kick him and instead felt her side pocket for her phone. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “I’m glad you checked it out. Nice to know you’re a fan.” The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z And when you checked into the game your pop would check in too. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z At Sixth and Vine the detectives came to a hotel called the Bristol and discovered that on Saturday, September 29, 1894, a party identified as “A. E. Cook” had checked in, with three children. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z He leaned over their couches and checked out their food. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z We walked into the call room, to have our equipment checked prior to the start of the bronze medal match. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z As Kushal checked the cub carefully from head to tail, one of the rangers radioed a message while the other sat in front of the computer. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z He checked the bureau drawers first and then under Jessie's bed. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z I checked my computer to see if I had any Twitter messages from Bren. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z He lifted my arm, checked the bandage around my wrist. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z She told Shadow he had already been checked in by his friend, and gave him his rectangular plastic room key. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z One day when I checked 'em, my biggest one, the one I'd been watching closest, was gone. Seedfolks 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z So Butler hunkered down, propped Juliet against a tapestry behind a suit of armor, and checked his safety catch. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z I checked my bags at the Hotel Monteleone in the French Quarter and began walking. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “First we checked all the instruments and radio equipment,” recalled Tibbets. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Once he had settled down some, I checked his wound. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I was sitting in one of those baby carriers on the floor—strapped in and safe as I checked out my world of green shag carpet and matching sofa. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z She took the chair Hugo had been sitting on, stood on it, and checked the top shelves, but still found nothing. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z Entering the sparkling city of Budapest, Fischer checked into one of the most romantic and elegant hotels in the city, the Gellért, right on the Danube, and had lunch on the terrace. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Perhaps there was a way...He checked the distance between himself and the jellyfish, took a deep breath and dived down to the bottom of the pool. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z He looked back at me and checked the rearview mirror. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z I checked out of the corner of my eye, and I saw that one of them was eager to catch up to me. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z It checked at the water and reared up. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z This abnormality could be checked, although possibly not cured, by taking certain drugs. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I took out the notice and checked it out. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z I washed up in the cold water bucket, quickly pinned on a clean apron, checked my kerchief was on proper and followed Becky to the parlor. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z We took the elevator upstairs and checked out our room. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z There was one more place he hadn’t checked—the temple’s library. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z But as soon as the data were checked he would drop by Griffith’s rooms to set him straight. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Of course, she checked with the girls anyway. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Though the enemy was checked, and for the moment driven back, great forces were flowing in from the East. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z I didn’t have a room right at the time, but I had some money, so did Reginald, and we checked into the St. Nicholas Hotel on Sugar Hill. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z When he returned to the hotel, he checked out immediately. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Tom Torgerson’s high school kid had gotten the chains on his tires, and Ishmael, bending low, checked now to see that they were tightly bound. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Peeping around the tent flap he checked that there was no sign of the Chief returning. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z This ain’t who checked for monsters under my bed before tucking me in at night. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Ammu checked them for deformities before she closed her eyes and slept. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z They walked back to the rocket, clicked the mechanisms of their rifles, put thick grenade packets on their backs, and checked the free plan of pistols in their holsters. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z I went up to my room and checked to see if Bren was online. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z To feed my passion for reading, I checked out books at such a rate that the principal said to me, “Are you planning to read every single book in this library?” Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z She flinched and checked to be sure the car was empty. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Both Maya and Toot were helping look after her in Hawaii, and Barack checked in often. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Then the families talked to a local pastor, who checked that both sides had consented to the union. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z I waited while each of them checked their inbox. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I checked my watch, saw I still had over an hour until ten p.m. and pulled my journal. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Mr. Barber still checked it out, leaning down over me when I was working on the Chapter Review Map about India. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z She checked her makeup and kickboxed her own image in the reflective glass of the lounge window. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I realized I never checked to see what it was. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z He checked the address against a piece of paper, collected his things — umbrella and suitcase—and paid the driver. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I checked my messages and saw that Aech had been trying to reach me since the moment my name appeared on the Scoreboard. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Except for the stationmaster who checked my ticket and a couple of railroad workers, the station was empty, and I wished I had a book or magazine to read while I waited for my train. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z Everyone on the bus began filing off with their identity cards in hand, so the empty bus could be checked for weapons or stowaways. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z I’m just glad he finally stopped drinking and cleaned up his act before he checked out. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I checked into the hospital with a feeling of dread, but with a desire to see the pages of the calendar fly by, so that I could see what was going to happen to me. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He’d checked out; he was on some floating island made of graphite and paper where this reality didn’t exist. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He was dressed in jeans and a checked button-down shirt. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z They checked out the next morning, Sunday, September 30. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z A pleasant-looking National Park man checked me in and then he said, “How about that dog? They aren’t permitted in except on leash.” Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Her skin was jaundiced, and when she checked her belly wound, I saw that it was lined with bubbling black sores. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Then I went down in the elevator and checked out. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z And finally, when we checked into a hotel somewhere between Annapolis and Clover around nine o’clock at night, she gave them to me. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z We checked in at the front desk and sat in the waiting room to be called. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z The area code was Massachusetts, probably Boston; I checked my watch and then dialed the number, reversing the charges to Dr. Roland’s office. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I liked a dark blue one, but when we checked the price tag, Mamá and I convinced ourselves it did not fit right. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z After all, it was Gale who checked our compartment, not me. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Turning, Jemmy spied a tall boy wearing a checked cap. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z Two of his customers smiled at the camera and the last one didn’t smile but she straightened up her coat and checked herself out in the mirror. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z She checked to make sure her and her mother’s doors were locked. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He automatically checked the inhabitants of the room, a habit that had saved the detectives from more than one barroom brawl. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z He checked with his watch, counting the seconds. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z “They are all checked out. That was our last copy.” Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z And I might be wrong, but I think she checked to see if both keys were hanging on the wall. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z I dashed off a quick “Where are you?” then exchanged my books and checked my phone again. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z “We have a lead on who might’ve checked out all those books.” Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z The register showed that “Mrs. Howard” had checked in on Sunday, September 30, 1894, and stayed four nights. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z “So we checked our stuff real fast, then rushed—I mean, ran like track stars, even Mr. Dimming—down to the gate to get that early flight.” Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z He checked the aerial stabilizers and the monitor’s video feed. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “It will need to be checked for jinxes,” said Professor McGonagall. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z She shoulder checked me hard enough to make me stumble backward and almost lose my footing. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z With his glasses on, Mr. Benedict checked the watch and gave a nod of satisfaction. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z A dude knows when he’s being checked out. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z He checked the other papers from that year but found no other mention of the colony. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Every now and again, I checked the window to see if the special delivery mail truck had rolled up to our house. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z She came to me, checked the number tattooed on my arm, and moved to the next prisoner. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z I checked the hills, trying to place the fire. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z I went to the closet, checked the shelf, checked the floor. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z “They were ready to come out anyway. The wounds stayed closed. I checked them in the bathroom.” Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z “And we checked at Meijer, but he hasn’t gone in to work.” Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z She sat up in bed and checked the clock: 8:00 a.m. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z I don't mean actually tucked me in, but just came and checked on me. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z “The front door was closed. So were all the other doors. We checked.” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z The day after I checked in with Davy I walked down to a pizza parlor and called Dad from a pay phone. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z After I did all my chicken chores and my regular chores, I checked to see which of my library books were due. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z He hadn’t checked the weather and felt vaguely unsettled about that because the Frog didn’t have any radio gear except a cheap little transistor battery-powered receiver that hardly ever worked right. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Dad always made four sandwiches, checked to make sure no one could see him, then handed two of them to Luke in the stairwell. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z Bliss checked for Garfield's pulse at both his wrist and neck. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z From my pants pocket, my phone vibrated, and when I checked it William had sent me a text. “good movie. Ur mom mad?” The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z After we checked out of the E-Z Rest, Cade and I stopped for breakfast before settling in to the final leg of our long drive. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z Then I looked up, checked the line of big rocks between the sand and his blue beach house. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Sometimes he even got little patches of baldness on the back of his head, and she checked for them now, sifting through his dark brown strands with slow method. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Besides, I had checked the strings before I left the University, and again before I had come on stage. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Even when she gets checked real hard in a game. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z I checked the Scoreboard and confirmed that Sorrento’s employee number had vanished. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z At one point, he even checked into a hospital with emergency appendicitis. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z She drove with both hands on the wheel, checked her mirrors religiously, and always used her turn signals. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z “Like who didn’t get enough sprinkles, or what girl just checked us out.” Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z I walked over to the doorway and checked the sky; still clear, but for how long? Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z The next morning, we checked on the eggs. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z When she checked on Sammy she saw that he had taken off his shorts and underpants and was standing stark naked over the cucumber plants. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z She’d checked—there was nothing on the market quite like it. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He and Inspector Gary checked into Geyer’s old hotel, the Spencer House. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z They were brought into focus when I checked my email. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I checked my phone: twenty-one minutes until band. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Before the storm, she and her husband, who was eighty, had checked into a hotel downtown, knowing that there they would be among other residents and guests. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z I pretended my phone beeped, checked it, put it on the table. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z I checked out a book from the library, Dracula, by Bram Stoker. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z A security man checked us over with a hand-held machine, like a giant bubble-blowing holder. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z She checked everything—my arms and legs, my back, my face, my scalp, even my tongue. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Digory had almost picked up the yellow ring when he suddenly checked himself. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z After he checked our teeth, I would hug his right side, because he kept cigarettes in his left breast pocket. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z “I checked him myself. He’s fine. Trust me.” Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z I found the compact mirror in my purse and checked my Rock Star Purple lip gloss. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z I checked to make sure he was still safely inside East Shoal, then pulled the notebook out. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z I just checked the drawer to make sure everything was ready. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Prime seats!” said the Ministry witch at the entrance when she checked their tickets. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z The kid in gray checked out my goggles and said, “Yow! It came from Mars!” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z It was on the way to the Mud Gate anyway, and she hadn't checked that one today. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She pulled back Astelle’s lids, checked out her eyes, pushed up one sleeve of her shirt, then the other. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “Maybe he went to get some french fries for Tiger. You know he likes that cat,” suggested Monique as she checked her hair in the mirror. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He offered them to me, and I checked them quickly. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z As he removed and cleaned and checked the gear, he took the wetter things topside to dry in the sun, which was now beating down on the still boat like a broiler element. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I checked the name Kent on-line, but they must have been unlisted. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z He checked his father again, who stared at him without expression. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z We checked for scorpions before we sat down. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She read the number tattooed on his arm and checked it against a list on a clipboard the soldier carried. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z "I checked this morning. We don't have it. We have the heart-shaped one in stock." The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z I ran to the Amtrak terminal and checked the departure board. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z He crossed out his move on the score sheet, made another move, and checked Tal's king instead. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z First the guards checked my shoes to see if they were once alligators. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z They checked the condition of my heart by making me walk on a treadmill that they adjusted to get steeper and steeper as the minutes went by. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He kept his eyes on the road, because if he checked the mirror, he might see something. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z He checked his watch one last time and bent forward to speak into the microphone. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z He checked out my eyes, took my blood pressure, listened to my heart, then asked my mom to step out of the room. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z First, I checked the oil in the mower. Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z At his suggestion, she had checked out all the books with girl main characters, and he had checked out the books featuring boys. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Annabeth ran to the nearest newspaper box and checked the date on the Miami Herald. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Annie shook her head, speaking as she fixed her hair and checked her face in the glass of the window. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z She considered the issue and checked its logic, just as she did with her analytical work. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z In this zone, infrared sensors checked for movement, with strands of taut wire and electromagnetic green wire providing redundant protection. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I found them, tested the tension, and checked the time again. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The more my mother read about the Columbia High School team and the sport of fencing, the more boxes it checked off her list. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z He checked the bolt on his door and wondered when his mother would be coining home. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z She checked her hair in the reflection in the glass, then marched into the shop, setting the bell tinkling again. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z She had checked the balance in their retirement account. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The businessman must have checked his watch at least a dozen times in the last minute, and then finally he let out a loud groan. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z He was squat and barrel-chested, with thick bowed legs that strained the seams of his checked pants. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z In the early days I thought that Mary Miller was just a well-mannered woman who checked on our progress. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z The spots above my eyebrows, which were the size of pinpricks last time I checked, have now grown into real spots. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Coraline checked under her bed, looking for rats, but there was nothing there. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z The libraries were afraid their books would get stolen, so none of the books could be checked out. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Escape may be checked by water and land, but the air and the sky are free, Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z I rub my fingers along the edge of the blue checked tablecloth, feeling the crisp, fresh fabric. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I checked my pockets and made sure I had everything. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z I checked to see if the black Civic had been stolen recently. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z I lifted her eyelid and checked her pupils. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I don’t see the woman who checked us out the night I met Billy, but she suddenly appears from behind a huge stack of toilet paper. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Ivy checked the bathroom, but it was cluttered yet empty too. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The next day, like every day, security guards checked the ID badges of everyone coming and going from Rand headquarters. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z She regularly checked its status on the Book Scavenger website, but you never knew if someone might have scavenged it but not logged the find. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z My father checked my legs once a week because he hadn’t forgotten the incident. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z We finally settled on a dark green and brown checked coat that was on sale. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z She had flown ahead to Portland but never checked into the hotel. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z They checked out their books and walked outside. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I checked my father’s watch for the time, held it tight for comfort. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z As soon as she turned her back, I checked my phone. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z And four hours later, Malcolm X left his room and took an elevator down to the lobby, where he checked out. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Smooth and easy, he thought as he checked out the contents. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z These had to be checked to make sure no one was trying to smuggle out American weapons, or drop off spies, or lay mines in American waters. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z We shifted gears a little bit after that, and when I checked the clock, it'd been three hours. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z She checked for Nin’s old lock picks in the inner pocket of her vest and settled down to wait. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z “I’m sure whoever checked out Flora and Ulysses is enjoying it immensely,” said Sierra Russell. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z The teacher checked to make sure her students hadn’t heard Cora. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z The bearded soldier ruffled through my nicely folded clothes and checked all of the suitcase’s pockets. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Leo checked his compass and GPS, and a grin spread across his face. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Diana checked the time on her phone and shoved it back into her pocket. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He checked for cameras, found none, then crossed to the door. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z I checked the cupboard, actually found two boxes of the mix, and returned to the living room to report. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z I'd been worried I might get choked up at the Slater funeral, turn it into some sort of personal weep-fest for all the people who’d checked out on me over the last eight months. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Shriya climbed in first, checked the hall, and then poked her head back out the window. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Inej checked her knives, silently reciting their names as she always did when she thought there might be trouble. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I checked out his gear: black jeans, a white tank top, and a black backpack. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Or had been when the letter was written—she checked the date—three weeks earlier. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Jordan’s lawyer, a thin man with dirty fingernails, shuffled his papers and checked his watch frequently. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Once he stood up and urinated over the side of the skiff and looked at the stars and checked his course. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z As she removed Mafalda’s spectacles and put them on, Harry checked his watch. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I checked the website, though, and all the teachers have e-mail. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z We were watched around the clock, our visits supervised, even food vendors had their baskets checked at the gate. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She checked her watch and announced that supper was ready. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I checked her breathing over and over for a long time until she woke up, agitated. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z “We could get it checked in Hogsmeade,” said Ron, sitting back down. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I exclaimed joyously at the prospects of going to the tent, but I quickly checked my enthusiasm when I thought of my father’s vehement opposition to other religions, especially Christianity. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Her arms were folded and she checked on everything he did. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z He checked the place cards on the tables and saw that he was, as usual, seated next to El Patron. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Moreover, the KGB regularly checked the manholes for tampering. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Feverishly, he checked his work against his father’s drawings. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z “A few books I checked out and some articles.” Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z She tied on her hood and checked the map that she had made. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Twice during the evening Biff started to go over to the middle table, but each time he checked himself. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z He checked under the sink and found a box of trash bags. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z I only got as far as step 1.1 checked Pathfinder's connections and the negative lead was no longer attached. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Kabuo, his radio on, checked his barometer; it still held steady despite talk of rough weather, cold squalls of sleet reported to the north, out of the Strait of Georgia. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Frank propped his pilum against his shield and checked Percy’s armor. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z I think of the flashes of time with Nia, if I ever glanced down the hall or checked behind me. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z “I checked. One thing. A drawing of you and him on some weird animal. Nothing else. Not even a toothbrush.” I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z He checked out the window; they weren’t even halfway home yet. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z He checked the underbrush where the frog had landed, but found nothing. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z The woman checked the address on the door. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z I checked all the connections and made sure there wasn't any dust on them, but they still just aren't 100 percent. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z He remembered to grab Nunu by the hand as he checked for traffic and sprinted back across the street. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z I forge ahead: "We could remove the red lava rock heap. There's dirt under there. I checked. Think of it a courtyard with sunflowers." Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z I remember lice from the boat—Mam was terrified of us kids getting it, and she checked our heads every day, quarantining us when we heard about outbreaks in other cabins. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Can’t help but think it: God checked out a long time ago. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z “You need to have your emotional immune system checked out.” Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z They stood waiting by the car while Master checked the oil and water. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I walked over and checked the clock next to the sofa. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z General Dreedle waited in austere silence until the car door slammed and then demanded, “Which one is this ?” Colonel Moodus checked his roster. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I found a motel made of cinder blocks and checked in. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z “But you took it from our house. I just checked.” All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z O’Brien checked his step as though Winston had uttered the thought aloud. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z He checked his phone and smiled at me and Vega. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z After I got off the phone I went back to the motel and checked out. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z They checked the sign on the edge of the parking lot. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z One by one, and with great care, she checked off almost every program. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z Garfield teased the attendants who checked him for fever. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z She checked herself in the mirror again and lowered her voice. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z I looked up, checked my safety to make sure it was off, and waited. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z In my bespoke suit, my checked shirt, I smoked my medium-fat cigar until the fire in my blood subsided. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The tables on this side are graced with red and white checked tablecloths, silverware, and vases of flowers. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z She was wearing a limp, checked seersucker nightgown with puffed sleeves and yellow turmeric stains. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The same patient might be sent home by one doctor and checked into intensive care by another. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z "Your arcana levels will be checked and balanced. Then you will be dressed for bed." The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z She stepped into the room and checked out the snack table. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z I carefully put the cookbooks back on the shelf and checked the time on my phone. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z “We haven’t even checked to make sure he’s not being watched.” The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z The detectives checked their Nirvana guns as they sailed over the city. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Maybe the Vole woman would have checked up on him already. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z They shrugged and waved us both in and checked the ball inbounds. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z First I checked out Fang, standing in the bathroom doorway, one arm resting on the chin-up bar we’d mounted there a few years back to keep his pipes steely. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z She regularly checked its status on the Book Scavenger website, but you never knew if someone might have scavenged it but not logged the find. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She checked in on the pregnant women and gave advice to the midwives and healers and apothecaries. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z She whispered to Mrs. Hoffman, who checked her chart, looked toward me, and said, “Paul Fisher, go with this young lady, please.” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She pulled it out and checked the screen. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z I slipped out of Daddy’s arms and checked all of Dismay’s usual sleeping places, just to make sure he hadn’t found his way home somehow and gone to sleep not wanting to disturb us. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I walked back there that evening and checked on the beans. Seedfolks 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She gives me a hug and kisses my head and tells us she’s already checked me in. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Dandelion, well in front, dashed up to the gap and checked, twitching and staring. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z According to the register, the Canning children had checked out the next day, Monday, October 1. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z She checked out of the hotel for the two of them. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z There was a checked tablecloth spread out, and, smiling, the mother leaned over to take up a plate of bright fruit; then Theodora screamed. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z I checked to make sure she was gone. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I checked my SnowFlake page, but no one had posted anything not related to Space Boy. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Dad checked in with three text messages before we’d crossed the Colorado River. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z They rebuilt instruments, checked circuits, wiggled wires, dusted plugs. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z I kept after him to get it checked, but he’d wave me away. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z My mom checked her phone a few times and then called my dad. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z I half expect to kick something soft and yielding in the dark until Red Jack whispers, “They ain't down here. This is the first place I checked when I couldn't find them.” Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Barrone: “No, David. No. I checked the acid marks on the floor. I stood where Nicole was standing when she was hit, and I could see the water fountain fine.” Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Barack and I checked into the University of Chicago hospital, bringing both Maya—who’d flown in from Hawaii to be there the week I was due—and my mom for support. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z The paramedics had checked him out on the golf course, and the school nurse at Trace Middle had spent forty-five minutes “observing” him for signs of a possible concussion. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She went back into the kitchen and I checked the clock. Bunnicula 1979-03-01T00:00:00Z Now, if someone checked my camera feeds, they’d see me lying asleep in my hab-unit, not sitting up all night, furiously hacking my way through the company intranet. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z "It appears quite old," Mr. Norton said, looking across the bare, hard stretch of yard where two women dressed in new blue-and-white checked ginghams were washing clothes in an iron pot. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z We were lined up in row upon row while the Nazis checked the numbers on our uniforms against the tally on their clipboards. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z He checked himself in some confusion and, to forestall Bigwig’s rebuke, spoke to Hazel at once. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “It requires a strong will to manipulate a simulation, last time I checked. Weak- willed is mind-controlling an army because it’s too hard for you to train one yourself.” Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Jack goes inside alone to get us checked in, and returns to the car with an abnormally serious look on his face. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “I’d do your fly by hand, though,” Ron advised Harry, sniggering when Harry immediately checked it. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I checked to make sure it was empty, then punched a number into the phone. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z I’m pretty sure I missed some days, and other times I may have checked two. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z I checked his mug and he wasn’t smiling. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z We checked our gear and watched television in the afternoon. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z But I didn’t know about any of this until I woke up and checked my Twitter feed that morning. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z If I was going to keep Marcus’s letters a secret from Mom and Dad, I had to make sure I checked our mail before they did. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z She saw him give their parents a quick thumbs-up, and then he checked his pedometer. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z Any alcohol and tobacco had to be checked, and any objects which could possibly be used to attempt to harm Mr. Muhammad. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Abigail checked the small hole where the bench had been, then walked back to the larger hole. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Carl’d kept the title in his own name, held it for them, called it a lease in case they got checked. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z I checked both for errors out of the corner of my eye, then tapped ok. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “Now I’ve checked the records and I’ve found to my shock and disappointment that only one boy in this class has the grades to be eligible for homeroom office.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I said, “People read these big, fat ones as much as the little ones. They been checked out a lot.” Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She said doors would unlock themselves in the middle of the night unless we checked twice. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z We checked the schedule and my bus was going to be two hours late. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z When I checked in I asked the clerk for room 273, our old room. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z With astonishing speed and skill they checked their steeds, wheeled, and came charging round. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Bellingham knelt and checked for himself, knocking the wooden sides. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z When I had recovered, I checked the wagon. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “When I checked that one table of Maskelyne’s, I worked every figure three times, just to be sure I was right!” Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z The other two soldiers brought their guns around and checked the priming. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z Tens of thousands of inmates stood in rows while the SS checked their numbers. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Harry checked his face in the cracked mirror. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z It is most difficult always to remember that the increase of every living being is constantly being checked by unperceived injurious agencies.... The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z She checked her new room, but the notebook was nowhere to be found. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z As we looked out of the windows Momma checked her notebook, then announced, “This is the Appalachia Mountains. We’re over six thousand feet above sea level, this is higher than we’ve ever been before.” The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z When I checked my avatar’s reflection in a computer monitor, I saw that I no longer looked like Matthew Broderick. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I checked out the pictures of the family on the walls. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z First she took down Salvador’s blue jacket, then Papá’s black-and-white checked coat. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z She stood at the kitchen sink, rinsing, while I stealthily checked the scar she wore on her wrist like a badge. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Every morning, Ifemelu woke up and checked to make sure that Obama was still alive. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z A few minutes later I punched the clock and checked the schedule. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z They never checked their change, and if they did, by the time they noticed I’d shorted them five bucks, they had the kids strapped into the car and wouldn’t bother coming back in. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z While Rondon and Lyra checked out the area, Kermit decided to find out if it would be easier to travel down the other side of the river, hoping to save them some time. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z I have checked and rechecked my data a dozen times in hope of finding an error, but I am sorry to say the results must stand. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Maybe if she checked word by word she would uncover more typos, or something else that would help her solve the puzzle once and for all. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I found some books on experimental psychology and leafed through them slowly, then checked the indexes and bibliographies. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z A chime sounded in my ears and I checked the time. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I usually only checked my school email in the morning—for class assignments or announcements. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Last summer my mom and I spruced up the old cupboards with a coat of high-gloss white and threw down some chunky black and white checked linoleum. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “All right, Mrs. Gilner, since you’re here, your son has checked himself in due to suicidal ideation and acute depression, you understand?” It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z Just as he couldn’t know that when she’d checked under her bed before dinner, there were fresh chalk marks for her to wash away. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z David had never seen those, because Owen had always carefully checked the weather before taking him on trips, but he had heard of them: storm waves that tipped whole ships over and drove them underwater. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z It was in pretty good shape, I realized as I checked the binding, which is when I saw it was published by my publishing house, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z I checked my cache of wild onions to see if I had enough to make onion soup, and set aside some large firm groundnuts for mashed potatoes. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z I went up anyway, though, and brought the bag in the checkroom and checked it, and then I came down again. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z She checked the name on the work order. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z We checked a few times, but we all had our pants on, so they must have belonged to the lady who left just before we came in. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z But Zeus’s daughter Athena countered him: she checked the course of all the winds but one, commanding them, “Be quiet and go to sleep.” The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Jake checked to make sure nothing was missing from his bedroom. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Ruthanne checked by the pencil sharpener and flipped through the dusty pages of a large dictionary atop a bookshelf. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z I shoved my board in the battered umbrella stand inside and checked out the dude behind the counter. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z They checked the bars on the windows to make sure they would not come loose. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z She was wearing an unattractive checked skirt and a caramel-colored sweater that made her look as pale as dough. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Richard’s mother, Jasmine, was already four and a half months pregnant when her grandmother took her to the doctor to get checked. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I went and checked on the heater, throbbing away, belting out hot, dry air. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z She checked the screen and said, “Guys, I’m sorry, I have to take this.” Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z I checked the caption and the title: Girl Before a Mirror. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z “You checked up on me too. Maybe we can just catch up instead of getting all life updates on Instagram. Try and be friends again. Harriett wants to hang too. She also misses you.” What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z He had examined every lead, checked every hotel, visited every boardinghouse and real estate agent, and yet now he had to begin his search anew. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z He checked himself in his exultation to demand, “But is there anything the matter, Janet, that you come to meet me at such an hour? Is there anything wrong?” Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z It was not until late that afternoon that Mr. Richardson checked the voice mail on his cell phone and got the news. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I checked the fridge for milk, nothing in there except duck sauce packets. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z He checked them to make sure they worked correctly. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z There was no evidence that any worker checked on me during the five months I was there, even though they were already investigating Mr. Potts for molestation. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Holmes checked newspaper advertisements for a rental flat far enough from his building to make impromptu visits unlikely. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I left my bicycle in the mangroves and checked out the place on foot. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Her face went into a big smile as she checked her side mirror and changed lanes to get around this little Indian dude in an old beat-up truck. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z At three o’clock, however, the manager of the concession, G. F. Morgan, checked his instruments and noted a sudden decline in barometric pressure, evidence that a storm was forming. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z “And you know I’m not really into football. Besides, I’ve already checked—that ball is only valued at two hundred and fifty dollars.” Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z His dad took the bottle from Nailer’s hand and checked the level of the liquor. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z I checked my watch and it was 1000 hours. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I checked his forage, and it was the right kind, but he wasn’t interested. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z When she checked again after supper, as the sun was setting and the mist rising, he was gone and the cheese with him. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z After Henrietta checked into the hospital, a nurse drew blood and labeled the vial colored, then stored it in case Henrietta needed transfusions later. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z She has a sweet, worried face and a frilly blue and white checked apron, just like a TV mother’s. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z They drove out there, checked the chlorine shed, toured the perimeter, then trooped into a little shack that had been set up with four cots. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z As the rest of the group started filing into the gigantic circular room, Kyle checked out a display case beside the red door. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z Having completed his science schedule for the day, he checked his watch. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Blackjack looked me over with concern, then checked out Dr. Chase, Thalia, and Annabeth. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Her sleeves were full of hidden pockets, and she checked them carefully as she did every morning to make certain all her powders were in place. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z As the bus came to a stop at the intersection, Roy poked his head out the window and checked up and down the street. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She has checked the bathtub for anything disgusting. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Furtively, Anya checked the road behind her and across the bridge on the other side. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z On the day I was leaving, I had checked out of my rooming house and left all my gear on the boat. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z S.Q., already beginning to nod, checked himself and shook his head. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I checked on the cocktail wieners baking in the oven. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Then abruptly the music stopped and the laughter was checked, and everyone crowded about the newcomers. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z I thoroughly checked the family rooms: living room, hallways, library, and kitchen. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z She arranged the milk bottles around the well’s edge, picked up the fish, then checked on the bread in its bowl at the other end of the cellar. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z “Um, last time I checked the world is round. It doesn’t have edges.” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z He checked to make sure there were still four bodies. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Alex checked their closet next, rifling through his father’s pants pockets. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z While the service station checked his oil and tires, Doc washed his face and combed his beard and when he came back to the car a number of potential hitchhikers were waiting. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z “If you know who checked out all the books, why don’t you tell the police and have the guy arrested?” Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z Out of habit he checked his engine gauges and took a reading from his compass. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z He immediately checked the other earthmoving machines and found the same thing. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He made a move to look, but a whisper checked him. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He checked the tents until he was certain there was no movement around them. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He checked the valve on the tank that it was turned off and swung the little stove around on the footlocker and sat and went to work dismantling it. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z He checked her chemistry work and cleared up obscurities in the Restoration plays. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z For the tenth time, Tally checked the light on the collar of her jacket. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z She also checked her over and found that she was perfectly healthy, not injured and not sick, and that she would never nurse the twins. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z When the meal was left in scraps and ruins, Miles checked his watch and straightened up. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z So I checked in to the downtown Holiday Inn, sat on the bed, phone in my lap, and dialed Sonny’s pager. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z Feverishly, he checked his work against his father’s drawings. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z Mr. Baxter gave us both a nod, then checked his watch. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z She tells me that the week before she went blind, she checked a book out of the library called Welcome to the Monkey House. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Lefty checked to see where the man was bleeding but couldn’t find a wound. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z He put his fingers on Derek’s wrist, but couldn’t find the pulse—but when he checked his own he couldn’t find that either. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z She had checked—he was the only white teacher at the school that year. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Then we checked the latest issues of Ingenue and Mademoiselle and Seventeen and decided we’d get box-pleated skirts in tartan plaid—green—for the first day of school. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Scorpius, we’ve checked you for hexes and curses—there were none we can see—so I’m asking if there’s anything I can do — to restore you to what you were . Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2016-07-31T00:00:00Z The next day, I checked on my goldfish, Ethan, but to my dismay, he was floating on his side in his small mixing bowl. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z I checked Mother’s watch, pinned to my bodice. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z She did not know I had a youngster, for she checked her nest, saw the open mouths, and then she forgot me. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Besides, her friends had assured her that they checked driver's licenses only when you crossed into Mexico. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z Laughing, she checked the “yes” and hoped to heck they knew what they were doing. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z The whole way to the park, he never once checked over his shoulder to see if he was being stalked. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Hinkston said, “But we checked every mile of the way. Our chronometers said so many miles. We went past the Moon and out into space, and here we are. I’m positive we’re on Mars.” The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z So by the time I checked in for my flight, I was very hungry. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z My mother went straight to the library and checked out a big stack of history books for Natalie. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z At the end of the day, the contratista checked his notebook and handed my father eighteen dollars. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Nhamo checked Crocodile Guts’s rope again and the smaller rope she had made. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Akimi craned her neck and checked out all the other tables. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z Before he did, he checked the radioactivity inside the car, using a Geiger counter from the laboratory. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z “Girl, you done so good,” her father said as he checked Stella’s makeshift bandage. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Hagrid checked that they were hidden, seized his crossbow, and flung open his door once more. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Franklin checked with Washington’s counterintelligence expert John Jay, but Jay did not know anything about Bonvouloir. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Several of the more heroic forcibly checked their flight, hid behind trees, and hurled their spears at the tiger, but they were so unnerved by his furious assault that they missed their aim. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z “The vet gave her all her shots, a tick bath, checked for worms,” answered Nate. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z This was where she checked IDs, took money, and all that kind of stuff. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z I lay on my bed, completely mortified, as my aunt checked between my legs for any visible signs of trauma and permanent damage. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z “Hey, sarcasm is my job,” Maya said, tossing her bag over her shoulder as Grace slammed her door shut and checked to make sure that the car was locked. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Last time I checked, you called Yakov’s death an accident,” I said icily. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I told my brain to be quiet and checked my phone. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “Thanks a lot, Hermione,” said Harry, giving her a hasty pat on the back as he checked his watch and saw that it was nearly eight o’clock. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He and Detective Richards checked hotel after hotel but found no further reference to the children. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z When McBride checked in to a rooming house in the capital, he found a telegram from an associate waiting for him. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z But the books Seven had really wanted had already been checked out. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Barack drove four hours to Springfield on Monday nights and checked into a cheap hotel where a lot of the other legislators stayed, usually returning late on Thursday. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z I went over to the open suitcase and checked again to see if I’d packed everything. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Jan was staring at Bigger; Britten and Mr. Dalton were watching Jan. Jan made a move toward Bigger, but Britten’s arm checked him. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z His alibi—that he was with another woman—checked out, and it became clear that the forger who had implicated Brown had fabricated his story hoping to bargain with prosecutors for better prison conditions. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Quickly, Nina checked Inej’s pulse and breathing, relieved to find that she seemed to be stable for now. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z "Has anyone checked this boy's ears? I believe he's a trifle deaf." The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z He checked all the foodtins but he could find nothing suspect. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z The moment my feet touched the floor, I checked under my mattress where I’d tucked my mother’s things—just a temporary hiding place till I could bury them back in the orchard. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The boys checked the hallway to be sure it was clear. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “You should come,” she said, but he did not respond, as he carefully snapped the bracelet around her wrist, and told her he had checked the water in her car. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Plus, she’s been sewing banners, interviewing new judges, and finding sponsors for the pageant, which means she’s checked out of parenthood completely for a few months. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z One of them picked up the bottle; the others covered Winky with a large checked tablecloth and tucked the ends in neatly, hiding her from view. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z As they came out from the Crixa, two or three of the Efrafan officers checked at the sight of the murky light and increasing rain. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She checked her new room, but the notebook was nowhere to be found. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Why hasn’t she checked in with me this week? Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z But what if Freddie checked people off* the sidewalks with the force he used to smash the Hodges players into the boards? Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Ray checked his face in the flip-down mirror and wiped away a smear of cream cheese caught in the corner of his mouth. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z She checked it and put it back down on the table. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z The proofreader ran her finger from edit mark to edit mark across the manuscript pages and then checked the other stack to make sure all the edits had been made in the almost-a-book version. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Once again, we left the container in our bathroom and checked on it every day. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z |
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