| 单词 | clasp |
| 例句 | I look up, and it’s Garrett, hands clasped behind his back. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z He tried to conceal his excitement by clasping his rough brown hands in front of him. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z We sit, hands clasped, until it is time to leave. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Andrius knelt down in front of her, his hands clasping hers. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z When we told Mom and Dad about our reading groups, we paused before the word “gifted,” clasping our hands beneath our chins, fluttering our eyelids, and pretending to look angelic. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Mr. McDowell clasped his hands and folded them on top of a stack of documents. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z She nods, staring at the clasp of her purse. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z The object was mostly in shadow, but it appeared to be a large box with several metal clasps. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z One had a three-fingered claw that clasped and unclasped for no apparent reason. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He’s holding his clasped hands in pretend prayer, begging, and it’s raining, and the bus is pulling away. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z She trails off, her hands clasped in front of her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She reaches for my right hand and clasps it inside both of hers. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z A figure in a long black overcoat was standing motionless across the room by the windows, hands clasped behind the back; near one of the hands I saw the tiny glow of a cigarette coal. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z She wept 1for very pleasure when she felt their little arms clasping her; their hard, ruddy cheeks pressed against her own glowing cheeks. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z Hungry Joe laughed hysterically when he saw them, pointing in disbelief at one after the other and clasping his head and sides. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z The veins in his arms pulsed as he clasped her hand still more tightly. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Sairy’s hands were clasped tightly together, as if she were praying. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z The final clasp unlatched and she opened the book. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Taran, who had been thoughtfully fingering the clasp, stopped and looked about him uneasily. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z Doon clasped his arms together and pressed them hard against his stomach, trying to stop the queasy fluttering. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He and Minho always had knives clasped firmly in both hands. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He clasped her wrist; blood was pulsing there. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Nel walked to the dresser and opened the purse with the beaded clasp. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Already they clasped their hands over their bellies in almost the same way; their heads tilted toward one another like two halves of a drawbridge. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Without giving me a chance to decide, DeShon clasps my right hand. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z “It’s a lovely day——” began Jane politely to the other sister, who kept Jane’s hand imprisoned for almost a minute in her huge clasp. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Early stood with his legs wide apart, his hands clasped behind his back, heavy in the jaw, his face bleak and grim, black beard dirty and untrimmed. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He broke out suddenly while clasping me in his arms— Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Supported against the corner by his weight, she once again clasped her hands behind his neck, and rested her elbows on his shoulder and continued to kiss his face. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Inés’s hands were clasped in front of her, clutching a rosary. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z He rests his chin on the back of his clasped hands. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z The maid, with her hands clasped across her starched white bosom, was staring at her mistress with a look of absolute disbelief on her face. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He closes his eyes and clasps his fingers over the marks left by his spectacles at the sides of his nose. Twelve Angry Men 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Mabel was on the sidewalk, her dark hair spilling from under a knit cap, her hands in fingerless gloves clasped together. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z As she clasped the other woman's hands between her own, Catelyn could not help but smile. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z We all hugged in greeting, brief clasps of our bodies. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z He stooped to fumble with the metal clasp, then started violently, jerking upright. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Johanna has her hands clasped in front of her and her hair pulled back. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Ralph clasped her hand with the sharp-eyed equanimity of a diplomat. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z But Shorty just lay there with his hands clasped behind his head, staring at the ceiling. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z With a shout of amazement, Taran ran forward and clasped his hand. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z He spoke slowly, in a whisper, clasping his chest. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z “Yes, please, but I never will again,” and he went down upon his knees, with a penitent clasping of hands, and a face full of mischief, mirth, and triumph. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Thorn clasped one hand over her mouth, then brought her voice down to a whisper. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z As he spoke he leaned back on the throne, clasped his hands behind his head, and stared thoughtfully at the ceiling. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z She tugs at the hem of her shirt, then clasps her hands in front of her. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z It could not have been ten seconds, and yet it seemed a long time that their hands were clasped together. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z There was a feeble movement of his arms, and I knelt beside him and clasped them round my neck, holding them there, for he was too weak. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Apa leans back on his heels, clasps his hands behind him. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Tipping the strange box on its side, she studied the gold clasps that held it closed. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z As I knelt, my gaze fastened on a particularly devout man who was kneeling, hands tightly clasped in prayer. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z He stood up when he saw him, walked over and clasped him on the shoulder, without speaking. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z ‘Down, down!’ he gasped, clutching his hand to his breast, so that beneath the cover of his leather shirt he clasped the Ring. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Doha clasped his shaking hands tightly, still badly frightened and angered by the encounter. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Her hand clasped in his on the table was an infidelity. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z All my sisters have gathered around on the floor, because Mama is cheesin’ hard and is clasping her hands as if this envelope is about to change our lives. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I clasped my hands to hide the bite marks dimpling my knuckle. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z She had seen that look before, on the faces of white women, strangers on the street, who would see her hand clasped in Curts and instantly cloud their faces with that look. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I waited for more, but Nyame just clasped his hands again and stared out, wise and all-knowing, like he’d just dropped some crazy freestyle bars and the crowd was going wild. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z She picked out a pair of clustered pearl earrings with padded back clasps, clipping first one and then the other to her low-hanging lobes. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Henry opened his mouth to answer, suddenly goggled, and clasped her to him in a clinch. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z He shuffled forward on his knees, groveling, his hands clasped in front of him as though praying. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z At the conclusion of his song, Bear bowed his head, crossed himself, and clasped his hands over his chest—the image of humility. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z “It is a proper way to behave. You do this and that, so the gods do not punish you,” said Amah as she fastened my frog clasps. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z She clasped her hands under her chin and sighed. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z “Lina,” she said, clasping her hands on the desk, “it seems you prefer socializing to studying.” Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Reaching up, I pry his monkey arms from around my neck, clasping them in my hand. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z The boy just sat clasping his hands as he leaned forward on his knees, head hanging. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z With Anya clasped to her side, Marina said, “Help your brother up, boys! We need to go warm these two up before their toes start to fall off!” Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Only my nose and eyes were above the clasp of my grandmother's handbag, but I had a super view. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z His longsword was before him, the point thrust in the earth, his gloved hands clasped around the hilt. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z It was funny, when he said that afterwards, and I could see her again then, hands clasped, elbows out, sure enough like she was getting ready to sing. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z As the minutes ticked off, little girls clasped their daddies’ necks, lovers hugged as though the embrace had to last through all eternity, and an old woman got teary-eyed. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z When the last of the chocolate was gone, his mother had clasped the child in her arms. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z “There is much to teach you,” the captain says, strolling the copperized deck, his hands clasped behind his back. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z The villagers are smiling proudly, their hands clasped neatly in their laps. The Unfinished Angel 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z He had slumped to his knees, almost paralyzed, clasping the stricken elbow with his other hand. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Once the three of them were seated, she clasped her hands. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Many of them clasped my hand and told me good-bye and bid me to pray for their souls and their families at home. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Baxter is clasped tightly between the man’s legs, like the winning grip of a wrestling match. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z The clasp holds, so he ends up dragging her by the neck as she screams. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Then she drew closer to me and clasped them around my neck. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Comrade Pillai’s arms were crossed over his chest, and he clasped his own armpits possessively, as though someone had asked to borrow them and he had just refused. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I threw spitballs at him, which is even harder to do when you have your hands clasped over your head. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z She clasps her hands on her chest—she can feel her pounding heart—and nods. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z We stayed this way for some time, two sisters clasped in a motionless embrace that spoke of love, of pride, of friendship. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z My father was not a ghost; he was God with his back turned, hands clasped behind him and fierce eyes on the clouds. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He told Eilonwy hurriedly about the clasp and the dreams of the night before. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z She clasps her hand to her mouth before she nods. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I clasp my hands over my ears as more bullets ring in the air. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “You’re so tall!” her mom says instead, clasping Maya’s hands in hers. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I clasped them together, decided that was worse and just crossed my arms on my chest. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z With both hands he pries the glasses from her face, clasping the frames where they meet her temples. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I clasped the sack to my chest and looked up at Anatole sideways. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Turner’s mother sat in a chair by the window, her hands discreetly clasped in her lap; Reverend Buckminster sat behind his desk, his sermon notes discreetly covering Darwin. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z “This is a very special Christmas, mijo,” Mamá said excitedly, clasping her hands. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z He made a careful note of that in his black book and strode up and down, his hands clasped behind his back, surveying the wreckage in the market place. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z She pulls Dolly’s wheelchair a few feet back and shuffles up beside me, clasping her hands, her milky eyes flashing. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z It had a map of each hemisphere on the inside covers and a clasp that shut it like a pocketbook. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z And in the clasp was a sprig of white hawthorn — he’d been a-Maying and how I hated her, the girl he might have kissed. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z Dad clasps her arm in a movement so swift, it startles me. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z She cried until my hand, clasped in hers, felt stiff. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z She puts her hands in front of her on the table and clasps them together. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z He rolls it across his fingers, holds it between thumb and forefinger and touches it to Carmine’s nose, then clasps it in his closed fist. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z The girl nods gravely and shifts her attention to the watch, her hands clasped behind her back. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The king reached down, clasped Ned by the hand, and pulled him roughly to his feet. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Stumbling back from the table, I clasped my hands over my mouth in a struggle to contain the wave of bile that surged up my throat. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z She fiddled with the chain around her neck, twisting it so that the clasp was in the back. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z His hand is warm, firmly clasped around mine. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z I tucked my passport back into my borrowed messenger bag and snapped the clasp shut before following Dad. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z I continued to feel around under the grate, but try as I might, I couldn’t find a clasp anywhere. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z His blue over-tunic was long, quilted, and dark, with yellow clasps that gleamed in the torch- light. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Then suddenly, clasping the Ring in one clenched fist, he stood aghast. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Then she unfastens the tiny clasp in her right ear and surrenders the other pearl. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z “Off you go, move along there,” Lockhart called to the crowd, and he set off back to the castle with Harry, who was wishing he knew a good Vanishing Spell, still clasped to his side. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Thomas yelled out as he watched every extended arm of the monster immediately retract and clasp onto Gaily s arms and legs, making escape or rescue impossible. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She stays closer to him as they walk, close enough to touch though he keeps his hands clasped behind his back. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z She glanced over at Pearl, who stood quietly in the empty living room of the apartment, hands clasped in front of her, and the girl smiled shyly. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The girl’s eyes were closed, hands clasped behind her back. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z But when no one laughs, he leans back, clasps his hands, sighs. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z “Look at all the lovely gifts you brought me,” the witch gushed, clasping her veiny hands together. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z We clasp each other’s hands one more time. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z “Last night I dreamed of us all,” Adaon said, thoughtfully fingering the iron clasp at his throat. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z Zohra helps me clasp the necklace around my neck and gives me a quick hug. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z Kaede lowered her eyes to where their hands were clasped together, remembering the curl of Elowen’s lip as she said the word mother. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z ‘What in the world came over you?’ asked the ancient half-sister, clasping his hands tenderly in hers. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z She wasn't sure how she should begin She clasped her hands together. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z In the cistern the students stood with only their heads above the water, and their two hands, which they clasped as they imploringly cried and screamed, calling for their parents. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh! talk of me if you like,” cried Edna, clasping her hands beneath her head; “but let me think of something else while you do.” The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z Pomp clasped him upon the arm, as he had seen men do, and, like a man, said, “Don’t you fear.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z I said, clasping my hands to show my seriousness. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z He reaches for Sunny's hand to steady her and clasps it inside both of his. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She sat in her chair under the oak tree, her hands clasped each to each in love and shelter. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z In the center of the table were white sheets of paper fastened together by a metal clasp; it was his signed confession. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He resisted the temptation firmly, and clasped the Ring in his hand, as if to keep a hold on it and prevent it from escaping or doing any mischief. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Nyame clasped his hands behind his back and tipped his head for me to join him. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Understanding each other perfectly, the two clasp hands. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z He pulls me to his chest, his hands running down my back, clasping my thigh, drawing me closer, closer. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z His hands were clasped together, resting in his lap. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She sat with her hands clasped around her knees and her head on her kneecaps. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z Once she was seated with both palms flat against the ground, Badwa clasped her hands. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z But when she popped open the clasps, nothing peculiar happened. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z The laughter had not died on their faces and their hands were still clasped on the bench when Special Julius walked into the compound. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “Something landed in his eye,” the witch said, clasping her hands together. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Padva remarks, subtly tilting her glass in the direction of the door, where Marco is standing quietly to the side, his hands clasped behind his back. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z My hands were still clasped over my head. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z “Agreed,” she murmured, clasping her hands behind her back. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z His figure was enveloped in a riding cloak, fur collared and steel clasped; its details were not apparent, but I traced the general points of middle height and considerable breadth of chest. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z It was about the length of my arm and about a third that in width; and it had a cunning metal clasp with a ring at the end. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Gunthrie tossed the class list back onto his desk and stood at the front of the room, hands clasped behind his back, square jaw high. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z He and Stick clasped hands, then pulled together and bumped shoulders. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Chou now sits cross-legged, her hands clasping together and then unclasping. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Faith's eyes were closed and her hands were clasped on her stomach, and the more I stared at her the more certain I was that she was falling asleep. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Guards clasp metal cuffs around our wrists and tug us forward. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z He pulled a glove off with his teeth and clasped Snow by the hand, flesh against flesh. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Holly fumbled the acorn from her boot, clasping it tightly in bloody fingers. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z She laughed and reached her hand to Bodega, who clasped it like a drowning man would a life raft. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z He had curly hair and green eyes, a clasp shaped like a seashell on his cloak. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Before they eat, Brother Worbs kneels and clasps his hands in prayer. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z “Well, well, fancy that. Another moment and we’d have been buried for good and all. Never part with that clasp, my friend. It’s a true treasure.” The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z Oriana clasps her hands together and walks over to her dressing table. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z But Aunty Uju did not want to leave; she had, for as long as Ifemelu could remember, dreamed of owning a private clinic, and she held that dream in a tight clasp. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z As he came to the bank Ogion, waiting, reached out his hand and clasping the boy’s arm whispered to him his true name: Ged. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z "Fathers are like that," he admitted as he pinned the folds with a silver clasp. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z A heavy woolen cloak, dyed crimson, was clasped at one shoulder with a golden brooch in the shape of a lion’s head. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He clasped their hands to his chest, overcome with tears, and there was general acclamation. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z She put her elbows on the table and clasped her hands together and leaned one soft cheek on her hands and looked at me sideways. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z A sudden weight smote him and he crashed forward, tearing the backs of his hands that still clasped his master’s. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z I smiled at them and sat with my purse on my lap, fiddling with the clasp until the teacher entered. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z She collapsed on the porch steps, crying with her hands clasped over her mouth. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z She wrote in a curlicued hand that was like the old prayerbooks with silver clasps Sor Asuncion had brought over from Spain. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Peach clasped his hands together and watched me. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Akane clasps her hands together, showing off her yellow and blue nails. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z He stared at the soft cuffs, at the metal clasp that jangled between them. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Living physiology should be explicable in terms of physics, biophysicists argued—forces, motions, actions, motors, engines, levers, pulleys, clasps. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z All the kids in their group clasped their hands together, moving their arms in a circle like they were churning butter. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z “Well, I wouldn’t just start whacking at it or we might be dead before noon. We need to be careful. Delicate, precise hits on the clasps.” The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z She lay on her back with her hands clasped together just below her rib cage. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he reaches forward and clasps her in his arms. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Dr. Finch clasped his hands and rested them on the back of his head. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z But she held her tongue and clasped her hands. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Belet slid across the floor and clasped the tub as it tottered on the ledge. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z His cloak was cloth-of-silver too, lined with vair and clasped at the collar with a brooch in the shape of the twin towers. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He had opened the first one, a brown leather notebook with a metal clasp, in July 1837. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I clasp my hands behind my head and stand back up enough to see my teammates running down the third-base line. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Two arms clasp her and she is able to rest her cheek on her own shoulder while her wrists cross behind his neck. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z The rest of us clenched our teeth and held our tongues, but I could see Emma plotting revenge already, clasping her hands together behind her back, getting them nice and warm. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I clasp my hands over my chest and press down, hoping the pressure will make me feel safe, like an embrace. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z His garb was plain as well: old boots, brown breeches and blue tunic, a woolen mantle of undyed wool, fastened with a wooden clasp. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z It was old and worn and powder blue, as large as a small child, with three dimples near the left clasp and the words St. Anthony’s stitched on the side in silver thread. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z His hands were clasped in his lap, his eyes focused somewhere around the edge of the stage. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Every night Desdemona would disrobe down to her corset and Lefty would press its clasps and hooks, searching for the secret combination that sprung the locked garment open. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z She takes both my hands, clasping them between us. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z I clasped my hands in my lap to show I was well behaved. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z He saw her in the dim light, and he held out his arms to clasp her; but on the instant she was gone. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally she turns to me, resting her cheekbone against her clasped hands. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z He leapt for the door, clasping Lyra tight. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z There’s a thick wad of cash clasped inside a sleek silver money clip sitting right there. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z Eric clasps his hands behind his back and begins to pace, back and forth, before the line of Divergent. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z In the dappled light, I pull the little orange backpack from my arm, cut open the clasp, and dump the contents on the ground. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z His hands, still clasping her head, tensed suddenly and drew her toward him in a passionate kiss. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Dr. Zinchenko paced in front of the players, her hands clasped firmly behind her back. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z Polly clasped her hand to her mouth, shocked and saddened at the child’s question. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “This pleases me to no end,” Sandy says, clasping his hands together. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Golly clasps his hands beneath his chin and bats his eyelashes. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z His friend Theseus stood before him and stretched out his hands to clasp those bloodstained hands. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z We clasp hands and join the circle dance, leaping and laughing. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I have a wide black elastic cinch belt with an imitation gold clasp buckle, and flat ballerina shoes of velveteen that scuff as I walk and bulge out at the sides. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z He would turn on the lights and then pace back and forth for a while without taking off his coat, hands clasped behind his back, shaking his head. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He reached up and undid the clasps that held his cloak in place, and the heavy white garment slithered from his shoulders to fall in a heap on die floor. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Me, clasping tight, holding, feeling the rope burns, my aching arm. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z We all froze, except for Brother Fowles, who jumped up and held out his hand to Father with the left hand clasping his forearm, secret handshake of the Congolese. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z She stands and walks a few steps to the left, her hands clasped in front of her. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Now, having run out of things to say, she was standing at her desk with her frayed shawl clasped around her shoulders. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z At the front of the train, Mrs. Scatcherd clasps her hands together and curls her lips into something resembling a smile. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Mr. Ferro leaned back in his chair, his hands clasped behind his head, and listened while I made my request for tin. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Through the throngs of shoppers, she spied loose clasps on bracelets and jackets bulging with coin purses, but now was not the time for thievery. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z But the viselike grip against my ribs eventually lifted, and then, fingers clasping a sloping ledge, I pulled myself out into a small grotto. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z I made it without falling, but when I stood up, a woman looked at me and clasped her hand to her mouth. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Then he saw the little chain around her neck and lifted it clear and unsnapped the clasp—a small gold watch, a little tube, and two safe- deposit keys, numbers 27 and 29. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I had to clasp my hands in my lap to keep from slapping Jeannine or shaking the life out of her mangy dog. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Her dress was grey wool bordered with white satin; over it she wore an ermine cloak clasped with a silver wolf’s head. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She came forward, still smiling warmly, and clasped one of my hands in both of hers. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Once clasping the familiar shape of the blowpipe, Ranofer’s hands steadied and so did his nerves. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z She turned around and smiled, and Jaime Hugged her compulsively, clasping her to his chest and scratching her forehead with his chin, whose impossible beard was already clamoring for a shave. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Quickly rising to her knees, grunting the note of friendship, she slipped her hand over his head and clasped the top of his nose firmly in her fingers. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt my hands clasp together in front of me, then move to my side, then rise up to cup my elbows, like they couldn’t figure out what they wanted to be doing. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He clasped her back to his chest, his arm looped under hers and across her body, the way she’d been holding him only moments ago, as if she were drowning. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Biter was flinging himself against the chains, blood running down his arms from where the irons clasped his wrists. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “Ah, you are two little men,” he said, clasping one in either arm. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z My hands trembled and I clasped them tightly together, for I was about to contradict the prince. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Wires are attached to the button on my foil’s tip and behind the silver clasp that protects my hand. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Coach said, whistle still in his mouth, clasping his hands behind his back. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z He’d stood in her doorway, neatly dressed, his hands clasped, unblinking. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z They collide in an embrace that looks almost painful to me, slapping each other’s backs and laughing with their fists clasped between them. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z “You think so?” he said after a moment, looking at their clasped hands. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z "I'm going to put you both in my handbag now," she said, "but I shall leave the clasp undone." The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z She knitted most of the objects on her way, clasping her knitting needles around the steering wheel as she drove. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z I clasped the money tightly in my hand, afraid someone would take it from me. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Instinctively the clasp on his wife’s hand grew closer, till his knuckles looked white. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z “A friend of Sapo is a friend of mine,” I said, and Blanca shot me an evil look, then pointedly clasped her rounded belly. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z The circles went round and round, all the skirts going one way and all the boots going the other way, and hands clasping and parting high up in the air. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z He clasps it over his mouth and nose, and returns to the car. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z She clasped her hands together and spoke with the kind of false, high-pitched cheerfulness adults sometimes feel compelled to use when talking to children. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z I remember clasping her hand as we walked to St. Joseph’s, right in the center of Kinvara, a small church made of stone with jewel-toned stained-glass windows and dark oak pews. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z I clasped my hands and was about to pray to the heavens when the waters of the pond exploded. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Standing on the porch, he raised his clasped hands over his head and pranced like a boxer going into the ring. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Arianne touched the pin that clasped his cloak, with its quarreling swans. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Smiling, clasping hands, patting one another on the back. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Brit-Brat had her hands clasped and was leaning in like she really knew what she was doing. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z The Pink Graces arrayed themselves behind her, with eyes lowered and hands clasped before them. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z It wasn’t until I got in Mama’s car that I removed the wrapping and revealed the shoebox-sized, smooth wooden box with a hinged lid and tarnished metal clasp. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z Both of them cried for mercy, but the priest, clasping Odysseus’ knees in his agony of supplication, met with none. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z He did his impression of this, clasping both hands to his chest and batting his eyelashes like a silent film star. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I clasp my hands together to make them still. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Her head was supported by her clasped hands. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He sat with his hands clasped politely, his blond hair and beard in fashion with every other grown man in Kievan Rus’. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Finding no more keyholes, she closed the dollhouse and fastened the clasps. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Hands clasped, his arms making a triangle beneath his chin. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z There were three small dimples by the left clasp. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Susan sat next to him at the memorial service, and when parts of a speech delivered by Sir Winston Churchill were played, she clasped her gloved hands together, tightly, and leaned against him. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z She built Mr. Edwards’ face and his clothes and the word that was stamped on the metal clasp of his suspenders. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “Dear boy,” he answered, clasping my hands, “I don’t know when we may meet again, and I don’t like good-bye. Say good-night!” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z She puts on a long, fur-trimmed green coat with frog clasps. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He was sitting very straight in his chair now, his hands clasped tightly together in front of him. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally, she went over to the crib that her youngest child had recently outgrown and there, symbolically, clasped her hands again, leaving enough of an open circle for a small neck. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z She clasped her hands together and shook them in a pleading motion, begging with her eyes. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z He goes to a cupboard, pulls out a box of supplies, and hands me a long, simple belt with a sliding clasp. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Vera, the little soldier clasped in her hand, began to mount the stairs. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z “Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit,” the bishop said as I stood before him with my hands clasped. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z I clasp my hands together as if to pray. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z She clasped her hands and held them beneath her chin. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z His mother didn’t clasp her hands, but she bowed her head. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z His hands, crossed over his chest, clasp his arms so hard his knuckles are white. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z The princess clasped the assassin on the shoulder, and said something to the girl that made her laugh. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He clasped Isaac by both shoulders and then took a half step away from him. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z The singer clasped her hands to her mouth. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Nelia Zafón knocked on the door and clasped one of my hands between hers, apologizing for taking so long to stop by and assuring me that everyone was happy to have us here. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z The doublet was black velvet covered with golden studs in the shape of lions' heads, the chain a loop of solid gold hands, the fingers of each clasping the wrist of the next. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The Mellower clasped his hands until the joints cracked. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Hades clasped his hands together in the sleeves of his robe. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Longstreet reached out, gripped the young man in a metal clasp. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The muscles of his arms and shoulders bulged against a tight black shirt as he stood with hands clasped in front of him, staring at the floor. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z I clasp my hand over my mouth and squeeze to keep from screaming. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z Carefully the big badger clasped the young mouse close into the warmth of her rough coat. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z We clasp hands and tiptoe to the door, slowly opening it. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z “It’s all right, dear boy!” said Provis coming forward, with his little clasped black book, and then addressing himself to Herbert. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z The prisoners stare, gaping, at the body in the middle of the bridge, some of them letting out shocked screams, some of them clasping their hands in silent horror. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Each of these leaves clasps, at its center, an iron-containing chemical named heme that can bind oxygen—a reaction distantly akin to a controlled form of rusting. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z His arms were tightly clasped around his legs, as if they were all he could rely on. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z She sat back down with her hands clasped across her grumbling stomach. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Dalton had her hands clasped tightly in front of her and her face was still tilted, higher now, and her white lips were parted. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He clasped his hands behind his head, leaned back in the coffee shop booth and stretched his long legs under the opposite bench. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z April was being very busy trying to get her stole to stay on because the clasp was a little bit broken. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Trotter in the doorway lifted her arms, the brown purse dangling from one of them; the faulty clasp flew open as she did so. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z “Very well, I’ll untie you, but he can stay in his chains,” he said, and dropped the scarf back in the drawer before cutting her bonds with a clasp knife. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z You laugh and clasp your hand to your mouth like everyone else. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Another thing I get for Christmas is a red plastic purse, oval in shape, with a gold-colored clasp and a handle at the top end. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I drop my hand and clasp my hands in my lap. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I clasped my hands and blew upon them and watched the shore for activity. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z The photographers are readily visible when they meet in front of the Met, so they clasp each others hands and Alex says through his big on-camera smile, “I want you alone, now.” Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z How he suddenly and vehemently clasps in both arms the form he dared not, a moment since, touch with his finger! Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Friends called out to each other and strangers were introduced and clasped hands. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z I stood waiting with my hands clasped until I was picked. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Someone had closed it, penned up all the ages of history between two gold clasps. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z When he touched it, he and his mother and Taisin shone for an instant as long as one blink—and then Taisin was clutching at the child’s fists, which were firmly clasped around the medallion. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Carefully, he undid the clasps and lifted the lid. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The girl by his side stood with her hands clasped together, concealing a tendril of flame that curled stubbornly around the nail of her pinky, which happened sometimes when she was upset. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I clasp my hands as if this action will hold me together. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z I seated myself in a little side-pocket inside the bag, near the clasp, and from there I was able to poke my head out whenever I wanted to. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z His mantle was stitched together from wolfskins and clasped against the autumn chill by the yellowed teeth of the wolf’s head on his right shoulder. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Skeezie starts rocking back in his chair, his hands clasped behind his head. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z Mama bursts into our room clasping her hands, with a giant smile on her face. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z She clasps her hands and closes her eyes. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z He tousled Ruth May’s head and shook my hand in the Congolese way, with his left hand clasping his right forearm. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He turns to me and clasps my hand with both of his. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I sit down in a chair next to the empty desk, my hands clasped between my knees. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z “I shouldn’t think a clasp would have anything to do with it.” The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z His stomach felt a sort of queasy rumble as he stood with his sisters and Reverend Hughes, and watched as the entire church circled around them, clasped hands, and began to pray. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z She tilts her nose toward our hands, comfortably clasped together and not wanting to let go. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z It had three small dimples by the left clasp, and it was just large enough for a small child. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z And then there was the clasp of the key ring to wrestle with, and the perpetual risk of the hail, which for a Gallivespian was deadly: blocks of ice as big as his two fists. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Wincing at her scrapes and bruises, she struggled out of her wet clothes and climbed under her blanket, pulling herself into a ball with her hands clasped around her knees. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z For the first time she embraced him, clasping his face to her sari, surrounding him with her odor of mothballs and cumin. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z I offered it to him; he clasped and shook it firmly, almost knocking an ink bottle over with his elbow as he did so. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z It moved tentatively in her arms, and she clasped it tightly, knowing it was he, not wanting them to take him away, weeping behind the mask when they did. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She turned to Tool and clasped his huge hand in both of hers. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z He hailed me, and I went to his side; we clasped each other's hands. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z It had altered its course and was almost on him, reaching out with its clasping claw. The Maze Runner 2009-10-21T00:00:00Z Bellatrix watched, her wand upon their clasped hands, her eyes wide. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “The hands clasped together symbolize friendship. The heart is love. And the crown stands for loyalty,” I explain. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z He kept his one arm elevated and fumbled with the clasp. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z “You saw that I wore Adaon’s clasp from the moment we came here. You knew it for what it was.” The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z I throw down my crutch, clasp my hands, and I walk! Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z Grabbing the backpack, he carries all we have on his shoulder while Chou and I follow him, our hands clasped tightly together. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Flux clasped his hands behind his back, pinched his lips together, took on a troubled posture. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Women in floral prints smiled and clasped my hand, men in square black suits clapped my shoulder. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Wart lay on his back with his bearskin half off him and his hands clasped behind his head. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Anya ran to the ice furniture, clasping the oversize tunic around herself. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I sat on the floor, clasping my knees, staring at him. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I felt a small tug on my bra and I realized he was examining the clasp. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Baba clasps a gold wrist chain and neck chain on me, and even Alan wears a fine gold chain. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z We are working towards the goal of a little garden for each one, each one of you — the clasped hands again, the breathy voice — and that’s just one for instance. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z I high-five Haley again, who still doesn’t get up, but this time when I do, I clasp my hands in hers and shake my butt at Semaj. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z He stood in front of us, hands clasped at his back so that his impressive paunch greeted us first. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z And what was strange was that even when she was clasping him against her he had the feeling that she was simultaneously pushing him away with all her strength. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Chamberlain rolled over onto his back and lay for awhile longer, hands clasped on his chest, gazing at the sky, trying to see the balls as they passed. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Only the throbbing veins in her tightly clasped hands told of her torment. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Her body starts to sway, and her clasped hands rock beneath her chin until it seems she is all loose, swinging angles. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z "I shall leave the clasp undone," she said. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z He walks with his blazer clasped by a finger over his shoulder, across the Common, through the Public Garden, over the bridges and along the curving paths that rim the lagoon. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Kyril Montana said, “So—?” Bookman leaned back with his hands clasped behind his head: “So we almost served him with papers to show cause that he has water rights on that piece of land.” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z My mom clasps my hands, and my dad’s hands rest on top of hers. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z His heavy cloak was richly trimmed with sable, and clasped with the crossed hammers of the Rykkers, wrought in silver. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z A pair of golden seven-pointed stars clasped his billowing cloak at the shoulders. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Devereux was next to him, arms clasped tight around his knees. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z And I clasped my arms closer round Helen; she seemed dearer to me than ever; I felt as if I could not let her go; I lay with my face hidden on her neck. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z He took her hand in his, both clasped on the table, and between them silence grew, an ancient silence that they both knew. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “For dear Lucy’s sake,” I said as we clasped hands. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z I sat on the lion bench, my skirt spread around me, my hands clasped in my lap, my back straight, and waited for them to see me. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z Jesse sat with his hands clasped between his knees, the seat belt tight across his chest. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z They all begin to move at once, finding someone across the circle and clasping hands with them. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Sefia closed the lid and clicked the clasps back into place. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z "Of course, you don't, you poor darling!" says Octavia clasping her hands together in distress for me. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z He clasped and unclasped his hands when making a point of emphasis. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Toulouse-Lautrec wants Theo to feel as if he's clasping his hand near the coffin. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z My mother stands alone near the railing with her hands clasped in front of her. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z They’re all doing the prom dude pose with their hands clasped near their crotches while Simon’s mom frantically snaps pictures. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Minho looked down at his hands clasped to Thomas’s shirt and shame washed across his face. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She threw off her cloak, cast it aside, and sat down, staring at her white and trembling hands clasped in her lap. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I clasped my hands together to stop their trembling. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z He raised his hand toward his gaping mouth and the Humbug shut his eyes tightly and clasped both hands over his head. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z Sefia looked at the book where it lay, gold clasps gleaming faintly, on the deck. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He got the last of his papers into the envelope and sealed it with the brass clasp. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z My new teammates called out their names as I gave each of them a quick dap, an informal greeting of clasped hands and bumped chests. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z I clasp a hand in a sea of flesh and know it’s Marlena’s from the look on her face. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z And this man reaches out both hands and clasps mine. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Jack drew up his legs, clasped his knees, and frowned in an effort to attain clarity. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Our brown hands entwine beneath moonshine, clasping all the love we'll ever need— Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The monkey was unscrewing the clasp, and the President, his face a mask of grim exultation, was twisting wires together. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z And as they stood so, their hands met and clasped, though they did not know it. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Ekon closed his eyes and clasped his hands together, The images came unbidden; he expected them to, but he tried not to look away from them. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z She had reached the front door and opened it, but now, she turned suddenly and bent down, clasping hold of him, so that his face was pushed up against her breasts. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z Ekon paced between the trees, hands clasped tight behind his back. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z The large, soft snow danced about them as they stood barefoot in the icy mud, hands clasped, eyes all for each other. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z He clasped his hands in his lap, knotted and lumpy as cherry twigs, and all of him seemed to shrink in the seat as though he sucked in his outline to make it smaller. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z It was carved of ebony, with silver clasps and hinges. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z When Terese offers the scarf, Signora Mondopoco smiles broadly and clasps her scarf as if it is a lovely, new present. The Unfinished Angel 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z Dad’s stroking his beard, and Mom clasps her hands, looking slightly abashed. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z She walked with her head bowed, hands clasped lightly before her. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z Try to think of it from their point of view, she said, her hands clasped and wrung together, her nervous pleading smile. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Thomas turned to see his original pursuer still coming, though it had slowed a bit, clasping and unclasping a metal claw as if mocking him, laughing. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Hiroshi stands behind me, his hands clasped behind his back and his neck dipped low. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Alvin Hooks passed in front of the jurors with his hands clasped at the small of his back neatly. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z I did my best Mr. Neely impression, clasping my hands together while making my eyes go big and emphasizing Every. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z From the clasp on his overall bib hung a blue ribbon. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z She extended her gloved hand, and Ash reached out with her bare one and they clasped fingers firmly, and the huntress looked a bit confused. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Detective Newberg set her briefcase on the table and unlatched the clasps. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z “Excellent,” said Charles, clasping his hands behind his back and pacing around the room. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z The box is fairly small, with tarnished brass hinges and clasps. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Meggie sat with her arms clasped around her legs, her chin on her knees, staring at the dirty, white walls. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z He was polishing the metal clasp surrounding the snakestone, as gently and as carefully as an archaeologist on a dig, taking off the black and revealing the glittering silver beneath it. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z The old woman quickly wrapped one arm around the Iron Rod, clasping her grandchild protectively with the other. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Her hand trembled, and she clasped it tight over her stump. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Kin clasped his hands together on the table. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z The minute they step inside, G’ma clasps her hands beneath her chin and sighs. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z After the man went in, Mama clasped her hands and hurried back to the car. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Her hands were clasped behind her back, and one foot curled coyly around the ankle of the other. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I imagine Erudite’s staring eye, Candor’s unbalanced scales, Abnegation’s clasped hands, and the Dauntless flames. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Husbands and wives and children clasp hands, tilt their heads heavenward, and release their music. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z She clasps my hand in the air with the healthy grip of a mother holding her newly engaged daughter. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z He comes barreling into me, his bony arms clasped around my torso. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z A human heart is the size of two hands clasped together. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z He clasped his knees very tightly with his arms, and his young face was sullen. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z She clasped her hands the way she did in prayer. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He tramped steadily back and forth beneath the twisted paper and the Christmas bell, hunched, his hands clasped behind him. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z We see her desperately clasping her hands before her, her face distorted with the tension of the moment, then suddenly, dramatically, she lifts her hands high and closes her eyes. Monster 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z Every night the moment returns to him: when he clasped that pear-shaped diamond between his thumb and forefinger, made huge by the lens of his loupe, and believed he held the one-hundred-and-thirty-three-carat Sea of Flames. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z He leans back in his chair with his hands clasped behind his head as she opens it. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z I clasped my fingers behind my back, and ended up looking like some keyed-up military man. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Frankie curled over, one hand clasped over his head to protect it, the other steadying himself as he tried to rise. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He pointed at the steps, where a line of men in ornate armor and orange cloaks stood before the temple’s doors, clasping spears with points like writhing flames. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Ah!” said Mr. Corcoran, who had come back with the beers; he had them all clasped together in his hands, very clumsily, without a tray. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z We stay there for a while, our hands clasped. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z My hands slide up his wrists to clasp his. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z When I thought of affection between them, I thought of them exchanging the sign of peace at Mass, the way Papa would hold her tenderly in his arms after they had clasped hands. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Then she stands with her hands clasped behind her back. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Mr. Ostrowski looked surprised, I remember, and leaned back in his chair and clasped his hands behind his head. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z I clasped my hands together in front of my chest. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z The squirrel clasps her paws together and eagerly hops from one foot to another. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z I clasped my hands and knelt to pray. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Otis joins me, doubled over, clasping his hands to his gut. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I refused, shaking my head, my hand clasped over my mouth. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z I guess we looked kinda weird, all clasped together like that, but I did not care one little bit. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z I clasp my milkshake, draw out the silence with a long, cold sip. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z In the living room, we cousins made a circle around the coffee table and clasped our hands. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Mama hesitated, then all of a sudden smiled and, clasping her hands together, raised them and touched her thumbs to her forehead—a way she had of showing when she was happy. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I now fastened this item around my waist, clasps in front, and then rotated it into position. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z At first, Cassiopeia was confused by her reticule and started to gnaw on the leather clasp, but Penelope quickly corrected her and all was well. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z “I lost my grandmother’s antique bracelet in the trash! The clasp broke, and the whole thing slipped off!” Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z It was designed in the Western style, a long strand, each bead the same size and of an identical pinkish tone, with a heavy brooch of ornate silver to clasp the ends together. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z She clasped her hands, radiant with our phony courage. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z I put one hand on Annabeth s hip, and she clasped my other hand like she was about to judo throw me. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z She clasped my hands in hers and held me against the wall. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z The scent of decay was sweet and clasping. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Spender lay there, his hands clasped, one around the gun, the other around the silver book that glittered in the sun. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z The fingers of one hand clasped loosely around her other wrist. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I plop down onto my bed and pop the key into the tiny lock on book’s gold clasp. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z I clasped my mirror to my chest so it wouldn’t get lost or broken. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “Nothing I guess. I remember—she had little hands and she held them clasped in her lap.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z On the next switch, he let his hand slip a bit before clasping tightly. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z His armored skirt was made from thousands of blackened, twisted bones, woven together like chain links and clasped in place by a belt of interlocking monstrous arms. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “So,” I say, slouching down in the chair adjacent to the couch and clasping my hands over my midsection like I’ve got ALL the chill in the world. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z A small hand clasped tightly by a larger hand. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z Startling myself with my bold speech, I withdrew my hand from his and clasped it with my other hand, thus restraining myself. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z The cape looks store-bought and expensive, as it has a silver clasp and the material is much heavier than what might be used to make a cheap Halloween costume. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The hijinks over, we settle onto the sofa, where she clasps her hands and asks if it was hard for me to come out. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z As she expected, the second gold key unlocked another clasp. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z “You could have slain us,” Taran murmured, “and taken the clasp.” The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z And he became suddenly aware of the prince's hand clasped in his own. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z With the bottom clasp unlocked, Kendra tried to pry up the corner of the book and get a peek. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Müssner stops, clasps his hands together, rests them on the desk. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z Grace clasped a hand over her mouth and ran out of the restaurant. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Large arms and hands like hammers clasped her from behind. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z She came out with her head bowed over her clasped hands. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Danny practiced his Hebrew, which is hard to do when you have your hands clasped over your head. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z The man had actually flung himself on his knees on the floor, with his hands clasped together. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z The Owner positioned himself directly in front of the suitcase, ran his fingers over the three dimples by the left clasp. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z The boy still had the book with his monologue in it clasped under his arm as he slept. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z And then, as if she had just now remembered, she unhooked the clasp of her gold necklace and took it off, wadding the chain and the jade pendant in her palm. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z When I reached home I found my mother pacing mechanically about the shack, murmuring helplessly, desperately, uncontrollably, clasping and unclasping her hands. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z I closed my eyes and thought of Rosa: her perfect face, her milky skin, her mermaid hair, her honeyed eyes that caused such havoc, her hands clasping the mother- of-pearl rosary, her nuptial flower crown. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Her face was untroubled and childlike, and she clasped her hands in front of her. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “But how? Adaon’s clasp has given me no idea. The dreams I had of the cauldron are without meaning to me. If I could only understand them...” The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z Boots had her arms clasped so tightly around his neck that he could barely breathe, let alone speak. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Dad’s leaning on his knees with his hands clasped in front of him. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z He was smiling, as always, his hands clasped in his lap, his dark school uniform without a wrinkle. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Dad rolls his eyes and clasps his hand over Mom’s and clears his throat in that schoolteachery way of his. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z She was sitting on her knees on the bed, her shoulders straight and hands clasped in her lap. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Our bodies tense, we clasp each other’s hands, holding our breath, but then a small feline silhouette saunters lazily out of the bushes, looking for food. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The woman went before the lady and stood with bowed head and hands clasped. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z It was a very old suitcase, boxy and large as a small child, with worn corners and three small dimples near the left clasp. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Dasch reached out and clasped it, shaking it up and down. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z I clasped my forearm and shook his hand. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z She’s just sitting at her desk, catty-corner to mine, with her hands clasped in front of her, and her thick dark braid twisting over her shoulder. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I leaned back and smiled at him as I clasped his arms. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z There’s a cut on her neck, from where the necklace clasp dug into it. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z In her sleep Alcyone moaned and stretched her arms out to clasp him. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z His gray suit and tie made him look like a lawyer, plus the way he stood there with his hands clasped in front of him, all serious, as he focused on the judge. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z Anya stared at him, hands still clasped securely on the cart’s handles. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z He wrapped his arms around the boy’s thighs and squeezed while Newt put a knee on one of Alby’s shoulders, then grabbed at Alby’s hands, still clasped around his own neck in a chokehold. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She retreated farther into the shadows as Father Olufemi neared her, then stopped, hands clasped behind his back. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He stretches out, clasps his hands behind his head, elbows wide, and crosses his gleaming black jackboots at the ankles, saying, "The Führer this, and the Führer that." The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z As I entered I held my head up and smiled, and then I floated down to the chair in front of them, clasped my hands on my lap, and smiled some more. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z His father is still standing there in his room, watching expectantly, his hands clasped together behind his back, so Gogol flips through the book. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Colonel Julyan clasped his hands behind his back and began walking up and down the room. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z And I am now ashamed of the thought, ashamed of my fear, of the generational chains I tried to clasp onto your wrists. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Lawrence can be seen seated with his hands clasped on the lower pole face, near the center of the photo, with the omnipresent Cooksey at his left. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Sarah lowers her eyes, clasps her hands, trembling. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z He clasped a large sketch pad with a spiral binding. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Holly’s cloak was fastened with a silver clasp, and Frenya had a girdle of hempen rope wound about her middle from her hips to breasts. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The pearl dangling from the gold clasp—one of the two largest pearls in the world—was worth an astronomical sum. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z I sat still on the edge of the bed, hands clasped, wanting to tell Amaka that I did not own a cassette player, that I could hardly tell any lands of pop music apart. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Moments tick by, our hands clasped, electricity jolting wildly through me. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Clara clasped her hands together and asked eagerly, “Do you think we will meet him soon?” Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z She clasped her hands and then explained the extent of the injuries: broken bones, punctured lung, internal bleeding, brain swelling. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z The poor, dear lady shivered, and I could see the tension of her nerves as she clasped her husband closer to her and bent her head lower and lower still on his breast. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z She made no response whatever to the clasp of his arm; she did not even try to disengage herself. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Then he clasped both hands together and rested them on top of the Talmud. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Henry and Francis were further out: Francis talking, gesticulating wildly in his white robe and Henry with his hands clasped behind his back, Satan listening patiently to the rantings of some desert prophet. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Gabriel stood up and, though he thought about running for the door, he fell to his knees, clasped his hands, and began to pray. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z She was only conscious of clasping a little china figure. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z He clasped his hands and made pleading motions. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z These clasped hands were on a page of classic gestures. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z As she wheels me out to the lobby, I clasp my hands in my lap, fiddling nervously. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Why don’t you try clasping your hands together or putting your hands in your pockets and squeezing them into fists or one of the other things we’ve talked about instead of sucking your sleeve? Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Sam left the tunnel-side and shrank towards Frodo, and their hands met and clasped, and so together they still went on. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Then, she stood behind me and fastened the clasp. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Mr. Griswold clasped his hands in his lap, studying the Poe bust as he talked. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The sun sank beneath the horizon as we landed, and as I touched the shore I felt those cares and fears revive which soon were to clasp me and cling to me for ever. Frankenstein 1818-01-01T00:00:00Z Dana stands with her hands clasped and her head bowed respectfully, and the rest of us take our lead from her. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z I shrug and clasp my hands, feeling suddenly small in Garrett’s hoodie. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z I turned it on its side, revealing two clasps, like hinges. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z He flips the locking clasp on his tool case over and over until Marie-Laure begs him to stop. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z With hands clasped over his heart, Tommy feigned a swoon; then, leaping like the Frog Prince, he went off to entertain his older fans behind the lunch counter. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z The table held a lamp, a transistor radio, a leather change purse with a silver clasp, and a telephone. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z My hands are shaking, so I clasp them behind my back where no one will see. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Shae sat cross-legged in the canopied bed, nude but for the heavy golden chain that looped across the swell of her breasts: a chain of linked golden hands, each clasping the next. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Bree's deft fingers close a series of hooks and clasps along my back. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z At school, I walked into class with my hands clasped together up over my head like the World Wrestling Champion of the Universe. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Now he’s looking at his hands, which are clasped between his knees. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z I nodded, and Arturo walked over, shifting the bag as he clasped Maribel’s arm and put one hand on the small of my back. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z He looked all round it and saw no hinges, no clasp, no keyhole, no way in at all. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Step outside, put your shoes on, and then stand in front of your cell with your hands clasped behind your back to await instructions. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Keeping their hands clasped between them in silent agreement, Dimple and Rishi began to eat. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z The one-armed smith had left few personal effects: the cup, six pennies and a copper star, a niello brooch with a broken clasp, a musty brocade doublet that bore the stag of Storm’s End. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Once all the oxygen molecules have been loaded onto heme, the four leaves of hemoglobin tighten around the oxygen like a saddle clasp. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z Then she, waiting, caught from him the heat of his blood and she bent over and slipped, like a flower crumpling upon its stalk, to the ground, and she clasped his feet and lay there. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z The man has stopped pacing and stands with his hands clasped behind his back. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z He was fingering a pocketbook sent in for a new clasp, and his stomach was rolling from hunger. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z She walked beside me with her hand tightly clasping my shoulder. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z If this were some heroic ballad, I would tell you how she clasped my hand firmly and pulled me to safety. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He waves his hand clasping the book in the air. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z Ned unfastened the heavy clasp that clutched at the folds of his cloak, the ornate silver hand that was his badge of office. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z More robot arms and clasping grabbers will shuttle the sealed box down the line into the cargo hold of a truck waiting outside at the loading dock. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Ragged beards of ice grew down the spears clasped in their snowy fists. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Casting the pieces into the blaze he bowed and laid himself on the table, clasping the palantír with both hands upon his breast. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z With a quick clasp of Kit’s hand she was gone and Nat, shouldering her trunk in one easy motion, followed her along the narrow dirt road. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z She’s clasping and unclasping her hands, staring hard at her lap. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He gazed, he clasped his hands, his lips moved. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z An orange crate with a picture of clasping hands pasted on its side was upended on the sidewalk. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z I never before saw anything so beautiful as the way she reached up and put her left hand over the big bony hand that clasped her right shoulder. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Hatsue straightened her bra and clasped it again and buttoned up her dress. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z This time I can hug him, and the clasp he returns is powerful, many times stronger than any human embrace I will ever experience. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z A little metal clasp shaped like a sliver of the moon held the case shut. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z He half rose; I half sat; and hung thus between earth and air we grabbed at each other’s fingers—and he cackled a laugh, and clasped me to him. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z I clasp my bandaged hands together to stop them from shaking, but the Tribesman gently pries my fingers apart. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z In the silence, Tanin flicked open the clasps of the book, then closed them. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I bit my lip and clasped my hands together, interlocking my fingers, so I couldn’t do anything rash. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Chubs pulled what looked like a briefcase out from under his seat and popped the clasps on it open. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Rishi pulled away from her, but kept one hand clasped loosely around hers, which made Dimple happier than she wanted to admit. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He sat with his shoulders hunched, his eyes squeezed shut in concentration, and his hands clasped tightly together. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The one thing she chose to clasp on to? The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Two of the reporters tipped their chairs back precariously and sat with their hands clasped behind their heads, speaking casually to one another. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Unopened for years, it bore an iron clasp that was rusty and worn. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z We clasped hands in a circle and sang “Auld Lang Syne.” The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Ms. Washington clasps her hands in her lap again. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z But The Taker puts his arms around her waist, and she clasps her hands around his neck. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I undid the clasp of the gold chain and put it around my neck and clasped it. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z A clasping of hands, a rejoining of hearts. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z He sighs deeply and clasps a hand to his breast. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z His snowy cloak was clasped at the throat by two swans on a silver brooch. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He was walking slowly, hands clasped behind him. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I clasp the steering wheel, afraid it will take flight. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z He pushes back, clasps me around my back. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z The slave who had seized upon the stays of our ship stood, and, casting a glance toward the mob awaiting him upon the shore, began to climb, his knees clasped around the cords. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Nels snapped the clasps on his briefcase, turned it upright, and set it on the table. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Miss Love wiped her sweaty hands on her dress, closed her eyes, clasped her fingers tight around her knees, and stopped talking, like she’d forgot I was there. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z She leaned her forehead into her clasped hands while her lips moved. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z After that all the friends and neighbors filed by—it was still more like a funeral than a wedding party—and shook hands with Grandpa, and either hugged Miss Love or clasped her hand. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z He was undoing the clasp of my khakis: I let him. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z When he didn’t say anything, she clasped her hands around her knees and looked up at the sky through the glass ceiling. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z “It’s useless,” Alec finally said when his hands slipped off the clasps for the third time. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Of course; corsets required assistance to get in and out of—and the dresses were a labyrinth of secret clasps and ties. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Slowly Rashid clasped the outstretched hand and let Tad pull him to his feet. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He still had fingers enough to clasp the hilt. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z At Independence in 1960, Nigeria was a collection of fragments held in a fragile clasp. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Feeling vomit rise up in my throat, I turned to Lucas to see that he had his eyes closed and his hands clasped together. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z He’s got his eyes closed and his hands clasped over his stomach when I come back. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z “Farewell, Harry,” said Hestia, also clasping his hand. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Alice’s handshake was a weak clasp, as if she handled herself with much care, as if she would never scrub herself too vigorously. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z In the center of the tent there is a man in a tuxedo, suspended by one leg that is tied with a silver cord, hands clasped behind his back. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Judging from her personality, she appeared to have been reared on a diet of hardware: hasps and clasps and nails and old screws. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Her hands were clasped together, and she stared fixedly at a small stain on the tablecloth. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z The judge leans forward, his hands clasped together, propping up his chin. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z His eyes were closed, and his hands, which I’d never seen without his machete, were clasped on his chest with a rosary wrapped around them so that the large cross covered his fingers. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z She sat straight and proud on the sofa, her mouth clamped tight, her hands clasped together, her eyes sparkling with angry tears. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Dimple clasped her free hand to her heart. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He takes the last tremulous step and he’s suddenly clasping forearms with the old man who keeps saving his life. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z With the recipe clasped gingerly in her fingertips, she shut the suitcase and slid it underneath the countertop with its brothers. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z This noble war in the sky elevated my spirits; I clasped my hands, and exclaimed aloud, “William, dear angel! this is thy funeral, this thy dirge!” Frankenstein 1818-01-01T00:00:00Z She took it solemnly and clasped it to her chest. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Nyame stood in front of me, hands clasped behind his back, as he stared at the sun setting over the city. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The stone was held in place by a black metal clasp, by something that looked like claws, with something else crawling around it. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z As he led her out of the corral, Sue Kidwell ran forward; she raised her hand as though to wave goodbye, but instead clasped it over her mouth. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked as if he wanted to say something more, but then he clasped me to him suddenly and smoothed my hair, repeating my name. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He squeals and clasps his hands over them. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Her hands are clasped so tightly her knuckles are white. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Then she closed her eyes, lifted her head, clasped her hands before her, and began to sing. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z They clasp each other’s hands—they do not hug—and hold on like this, taking turns saying, “Look at you! You are so old. Look how old you’ve become!” The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Constance knelt to cradle her old friend’s head, and Matthias gently clasped the wrinkled careworn paw. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Trip was the hesitant one, fumbling over the clasp of her bra, though surely he’d unhooked many before. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I continued gasping, clasping my throat with both hands. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z I said no, and we sat silently, our hands clasped for a long time. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z She clasped me in her arms and held me tightly against the softness of her body. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z I begin to move, clasping the hands extended to me, touching the sound parts of those unable to move their limbs, saying hello, how are you, good to meet you. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Brother Jack said, extending his clasped hands across the table and looking at me with his head to one side. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z He clasps his hands, half bends at the waist, and smiles his best customer-service smile. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z She clasped her free hand around mine, sandwiching my fist between her small but strong fingers. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z The white woman listened, spellbound, her hand still clasping the doorknob as if paralyzed. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z At the sound of our country’s name, my teammates and I clasped hands and held them high in triumph as we stepped up onto the podium together. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Powell, hands clasped across his chest, watched it at long range. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z His mustache was so bushy that it covered his mouth, and the clasp that held his cloak was a silver-and-sapphire trident. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z But his skin is the same warm brown as mine, and Sophia is as pale white as the porcelain die she clasps in her hand. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z He’d run all the way to the Gran’s home, the bluebird clasped gently in his hands, and told her he’d been chosen as the next Uncle. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Kneeling on the ground before Her was a knight in full armor, hands clasped in prayer, his face uplifted toward the Virgin. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z No ordinary clasp would suffice for such a weight, so the greatcloak was held in place by a matched pair of miniature lionesses crouching on his shoulders, as if poised to spring. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She hovered over Mamá, clasping and unclasping her bony hands. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z Sensing the group’s anticipation, though not mine in particular, Josn slowly undid the brass clasps and drew out his lute with an air of studied nonchalance. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She smooths her skirt and sets her phone on her lap, screen down, hands clasped together. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z Smaller than the palm of Tree-ear’s hand, the monkey sat with its hands clasped before its round belly, looking content and well-fed. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z The Virgin Mary clasped her hands in front of her neck three times in the front room and once in the bedroom where Cecile’s body lay. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Monsters dropped their weapons and clasped their ears in pain. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z The maid gave a howl of anguish and clasped her hands over her face. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z She arched off the moss to make room for his hands, and he undid the clasp without struggling and pulled the shoulder straps down onto her arms and softly kissed her earlobes. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z A woman sat on a bench, her hands clasped between her knees. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Her hands were again clasped in her lap. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Thorn had her hands clasped and was biting her bottom lip but nodding enthusiastically. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z His hands were clasped together over his chest, skeletal fingers curled about the hilt of some longsword, but they were not Ned's hands, so strong and full of life. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Reaching back with both hands, I unfasten the clasp. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Lifting it from the detritus, she ripped aside its wrappings, revealing leather covers, edges stained with age, clasps that locked all its secrets inside. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z And then 1 saw her clasp her hands to her chest, and she said in a wondrous voice, “See, it’s because we were watching the wrong direction.” The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z She fumbled for what to say next, her head a clanging rush of noise and pain and shock, when the woman suddenly gasped, clasping a hand over her mouth. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Yes, ma’am,” said J.T., his voice barely audible, his head hanging, one hand clasped around the other behind his back. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Claire pulled her own shawl tight and fastened it with the willow clasp. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Davos did the same, fumbling at the clasp with his bound hands. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Frowning, he stood before the church doors, hands clasped before him. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z I clenched my teeth and clasped my hands together until it was over. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z The happy and sad are like two hands clasped together. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z The unbinding of one molecule of oxygen coordinately relaxes all the other clasps, like the crucial pin-piece pulled out from a child’s puzzle. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z Entering the house he strode through the hall to the hearth and sank down before the Queen, clasping her knees and praying for her help. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Matilda noticed that the hands clasping the mug were trembling slightly. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z And the monkey had the chamber open—a glass door on heavy hinges, and he was reaching inside—and there was the lock of hair: held between rubber pads in a metal clasp! The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z She clasped Amah’s bracelet, the cool stone warmer than her fingers. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Ampleforth, too large to sit in comfort on the narrow bench, fidgeted from side to side, clasping his lank hands first round one knee, then round the other. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Then I clasped my hands under his chin, and began to pull him out. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The only gold pieces left on it were the caps on the corners and two tarnished clasps that kept it closed. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Piano Fingers clasps his hands in front of his face. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z She smiled a little awkwardly with her hands clasped behind her back. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He pressed his face against her, clasping her waist with both his thin arms. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Uncle Al pauses, clasping his hand to his heart and sniffing piteously. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Positioning this second suitcase next to the other- just to the left—Zane opened the clasps. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Uncle Al takes a deep breath and turns to the window with his hands clasped behind him. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z “Participation, of course, will be purely optional and voluntary,” said Mr. Lemoncello, clasping his hands behind his back and stalking around the room. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z From the back of the church, the children from Riverside School streamed in, their hands clasped as if in prayer. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z It had a million small pockets and a silver clasp. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z She walks demurely, head down, red-gloved hands clasped in front, with short little steps like a trained pig’s, on its hind legs. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z I sat opposite her, clasping the book I had just found inside the sycamore hollow. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z He pulled the heavy silver hand clasp from a pocket in the lining of his cloak and tossed it on the bed. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z And he didn’t seem to notice when Sefia passed the book to Reed, golden clasps gleaming, begging to be opened. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z The commanding officer cleared his throat and clasped his hands behind his back. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Gaskill leaned forward, his elbows on the table, hands clasped together in front of his mouth. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I caught him, clasping my hand over his mouth before he finished the rhyme. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z But Sam did not put it on; for even as he clasped it to his breast, an orc came clattering down. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z I reached out and clasped his hand shortly before we went into the dining room. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Cradling the flat phone to her ear, she puts on the necklace, fumbling with the clasp, and looks in the mirror above her dresser. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z And then she clasped her hands to her chest and murmured, “Come back to us, Alma. Come on, sister. Come back to us.” Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Mrs. Medina tilts her head to the side as she listens to me, her hands clasped on the desk. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z “Don’t take it personally,” said Vern, clasping his hands on his lap. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z He clasped his knees and kissed his hands and as he did so Achilles felt awe and so did all the others there, looking strangely upon one another. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z As the numbers increase, a person is added to the bucket encircled by the clasped hands. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z She stood in the road, a small figure clasping the loaf of bread to her filthy little dress, her eyes still and black and unwinking. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z The sounds echoing off the walls were a cacophony of terror—human screams, metal clashing against metal, motors roaring, the haunted shrieks of the Grievers, saws spinning, claws clasping, boys yelling for help. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He'd slid his fingers into my tongue and was clasping my throat and pinching the veins that take oxygen to my brain. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z He put his hand on his lap, clasped both hands tightly together and sat very still, staring at his father. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z I ripped it off so hard, the chain’s clasp snapped. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Mr. Griswold clasped his hands in his lap, studying the Poe bust as he talked. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Tens of thousands of Americans shuffled eastward, their hands clasped on top of their heads. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z She fidgeted for a moment, then stood quietly with her hands clasped at her waist, eyes drilled to the floor. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z He clasped his front paws together and looked at his son. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z She knelt on her pallet in the darkness and clasped her hands together on her knees. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Turning around, she places one foot at a right angle to the other, as in ballet position, and clasps her hands. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Only the underwire and the plastic clasps were keeping the fabric from tearing apart altogether. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z He had held her always clasped in the palm of his mind. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I glance up in time to see Taylor charging toward me, hands clasped together like she means business. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z She clasped her hands on the desk in front of her. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Funny, seeing our palms and fingers entwined, I could be clasping Dad’s or Trey’s hand. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z He gave a gasp and struggled; but he remained bent, clasping the ball with both hands. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Each man wore a long curved sword upon his hip, and each clasped a spear as tall as he was, with a leaf-shaped blade at either end. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He kissed his knuckles as he clasped his hands to his lips and prayed. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Dr. Legs leaned back in her chair, clasped her hands in her lap, and met my silence with her own. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Kainene pushed away her plate and sat with her elbows on the table, her chin lightly supported on her clasped hands. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The angel could see the little green thing dimly through the backs of his clasped hands, and she was sinking her powerful jaws again and again into his palms. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z She unlatched the clasps and opened it, revealing two floors and several rooms full of miniature furniture. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z He pushed me away, he got up and began walking up and down the room, clasping his hands. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Adam was lying back in his chair, his palms clasped behind his head, and he was smiling at the ceiling. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z As Frodo clung upon his back, arms loosely about his neck, legs clasped firmly under his arms, Sam staggered to his feet; and then to his amazement he felt the burden light. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z "My son," she said with one hand on the embroidery and the other clasping his, "help me bring this out in the light so I may see it better." When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z The book was held shut by three sturdy clasps, each with a keyhole. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z I heard a car drive in and park in front of the flat, and I clasped my shaky hands together, certain it was Father Amadi. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z She had clasped her arms about his neck, she was calling him darling, precious one, loved one. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z I clasped my hands together like I was praying and whispered into the darkness, “Please come back, Wishbone.” Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z He wanted her hand clasped in his, not her moth perched on it. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I clasp the flask between my hands even though the warmth from the tea has long since leached into the frozen air. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z She set her plate aside and clasped her hands on the table. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z They spent that summer oscillating between childhood, which still held them in its clasp, and their awakening as man and woman. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Katie stood alone on the top of the last flight of steps with her hands clasped before her. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I looked down at her hands clasped on her small belly. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Fern cleared her throat, clasped her hands together, and lifted her turtle head high out of its shell. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z She slid back the fine filigree clasp and flipped open the box. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z She slides onto the bench opposite and clasps her wrinkly hands around a cup of water. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z Mother turned around and clasped her hands together. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z The clasp startled her as it sprang up with a loud chunky sound. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z "True," he acknowledges, clasping his hands behind his back. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He swallowed, his hand still loosely clasped around hers. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He crossed his legs, clasped his hands behind his head, feeling his skin cool as it dried. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Dressed in their Sunday best—women in high heels and white gloves, men in suits wearing tie clasps—they might have been on their way to church. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z She clasped her hands in supplication to the heavens; she presented her wrists crossed, as if manacled. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Thomas yelled out as he watched every extended arm of the monster immediately retract and clasp onto Gaily’s arms and legs, making escape or rescue impossible. The Maze Runner 2009-10-21T00:00:00Z “And even then, dear boy,” said he, pulling a greasy little clasped black Testament out of his pocket, “we’ll have him on his oath.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z Bud looked down at his own clasped hands on the table. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Then our hands separated, and he went slowly up the aisle, his hands clasped behind his back, tall, a little stooped and, I thought, a little majestic. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z He clasped the woman’s shoulder on the way out. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z They sat there in silence, old-lady hands clasped, and waited for whatever dreadful thing came next. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z “Ready, Diddy?” asked Aunt Petunia, fussily checking the clasp of her handbag so as to avoid looking at Harry altogether. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z She clasped his hand harder, and looked at him pityingly, as if he were the injured one, and went on:— Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z When I reach the bottom of the stairs, Jamie is sitting there with his hands clasped together. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z He clasped his hand as if he were holding a blade, and mimed a thrust. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z He clasps Peeta’s hand and gives him an approving slap on the shoulder. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Helmuth clasps his hands on top of his head, walks, elbows sticking out like wings. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z Ximena clasped her hands in front of her, leaned forward, and looked straight at Maya. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z Brullo stood at the front of the sparring hall, his hands clasped behind his back, watching the thirteen remaining competitors standing at thirteen individual tables. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Bree works quickly to unhook the hundreds of clasps and fan open the compartments. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z He clasped the pole and started upward, pushing with his feet, his knees sticking out to the sides. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Without further word, they clasped each other, their arms thrown around each other, bosom to bosom; they kissed, offering only, after some moments, a few endearments—as, “My darling.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z She clasped a hand to her forehead and stood up. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z It had altered its course and was almost on him, reaching out with its.clasping claw. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z The people in this church pray with hands clasped together. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z His head was bowed on the white beard and his hands clasped between his knees. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I clasp my hands together to stop them shaking. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Then his hands left her hips and traced the line of her waist and traveled along up under her dress to the clasp on her bra. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z "No doubt," Freak says, and he opens the clasp and points his little light inside the purse. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z He leaned forward and clasped his hands together, resting his elbows on his knees. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z He put his hand to his throat and undid the iron clasp at the collar of his jacket. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z I only walked around the room once, one hand clutching the wheeled IV stand, the other clasping the assistant’s forearm. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The lords clasped their bare heads as if they'd been scalped. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z Once Lee had held him in his lap, clasping his still flailing fists to his sides, until after a long time he relaxed. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “But I hadn’t meant to say so,” cried the Savage, clasping his hands in a kind of agony. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z He knelt for a while, bent with weeping, still clasping Boromir’s hand. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z They stood there like schoolboys, although some of them were taller than Capricorn, hands clasped behind their backs as if at any moment he might inspect their fingernails for cleanliness. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z The Legionnaires would invite Grandma to step into their clasped hands, then boost her up. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Her head was tilted back, and her hands lay lightly clasped in her lap. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I give it a press and the clasp unfastens. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z I clasped my hands over my mouth to keep any more words in. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Sefia ran her fingers over it and clasped it to her chest. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z She fumbled with the clasp on her bracelet. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z But just as he fathomed the bag’s knot-shaped clasp, the apartment door swung suddenly, wondrously, wide. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z He tightened the belt of his dressing gown, clasped his hands behind his back, and came slowly over to Meggie. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Her mom fiddled with the clasp on her watch. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He stretches back and clasps his hands over his massive, bricklike midsection. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Mr. Grote comes closer, then touches the raised heart, the clasped hands, with his dirty finger. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z He was grateful for the rest, and, clasping his knees, he let his head fall forward, while comfort poured all through him with the relaxation of his body. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z His arms thrust closed, hands clasping each side of Deborah’s head, palms to her jaw, fingers spread from the back of her skull to the bridge of her nose. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z “We’re praying nobody hurts you,” people used to say, clasping my hand at campaign events. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Mother smiled and clasped Liz’s hands in both of hers and said with real warmth in her voice, “It’s a pleasure to meet you.” The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She shakes her hair so it ripples over her shoulder blades and raises her hands so that they meet at the clasp of her brassiere. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z She opens the box to reveal a thin gold chain with a clasp. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z They clasped again, and one of them hissed, “I have so much longed for...” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Our hands are clasped so tight that they’re drained of blood. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Bran clasped them as he sat, his useless legs dangling. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z One knight wore an intricate suit of white enameled scales, brilliant as a field of new-fallen snow, with silver chasings and clasps that glittered in the sun. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He sat with his long legs stretched before him, his hands clasped behind his neck. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Slowly he undid the clasp at his throat. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z Across the kitchen table, Mom clasps my fingers. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Demyan slid into the chair next to her and clasped her hand in his. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z She wore a nightgown clasped at the bodice with jeweled buttons. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z |
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