| 单词 | clench |
| 例句 | “Start the merry-go-round!” he said, clenching his little fists. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z She didn’t even see him clenching his arm. Fourth Grade Rats 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z She had her arms raised, and as one of their attackers moved into view, she clenched her fist. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Aunty Uju sounded defiant, even petulant, clenching her fist tightly around her own story. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z She spun around in her chair and clenched her fists. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z On land, the old fisherman stopped to light a pipe, and then, with the pipe clenched between his teeth, he walked home, carrying Edward atop his left shoulder as if he were a conquering hero. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z Tonni, who possesses the humor of a clenched fist, stiffens noticeably. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z Dicey would have bet that her fists were clenched. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z In my room Kat lay face down on the lilo, her fist clenched up and pressed between her eyebrows. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z His lips were pulled back and his teeth clenched. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He faced Gus, his eyes red with anger and fear, his fists clenched and held stiffly to his sides. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z She had come to the edge of the steps, listening, her bony hands clenched into fists. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z My teeth clenched so tightly that pain radiated through my jaw. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Her fists were clenched and her voice harsh. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I sat on my made bed, body bouncing, teeth clenched. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z I spit and clench my teeth to form a barrier, but now a fourth crow is pushing at my feet, and a fifth crow is pecking at my ribs. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I clenched my teeth until I could go on. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z The kind of laugh that clenches your gut and works off calories like it's exercise. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “Hilly,” I clench my teeth, because it’s time I finally just said it, “you know I won’t be his type.” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z They all had scowls, and clenched fists, and pleated pants, and suspenders, and flat heads. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Roused up, despairing in that gloom, I thought: ‘Should I go overside for a quick finish or clench my teeth and stay among the living?’ The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Tyson clenched his fists and made a rumbling sound down in his throat. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z I asked, then clenched my jaw as Mr. Whitby stared at me in confusion. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The victim was seized by Hound and camera in a great spidering, clenching grip. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z He wished he could clench his fist and swing his arm and blot out, kill, sweep away the Bessie on Bessie’s face and leave the other helpless and yielding before him. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Lynn arrived and, seeing a room of bowlegged ruffians shouting at each other, fists clenched, swiping at the air, thought he was witnessing a brawl straight out of a John Wayne film. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Here the roots of the trees seemed to claw at the sandy soil like the brown knuckles of clenched fists. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z My hands clench in fists; I continue to stare at my dress. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “I grew up with Ali,” he said through clenched teeth. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I clench my teeth to keep from groaning. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Adam’s hands were clenched and the blood was driven out of his white knuckles. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Lancelot clenched his fist until the knuckles stood out, and said, “I want to go on a quest. I want to find an adventure.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z She clenched her fists at her sides, digging her nails into her palms, wondering if that was what had happened to her father when he died. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Stretched my arms behind me, clenched my hands to work out any shoulder and back kinks. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z “Noah, don’t stop,” she said through clenched teeth. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z “Will you write Mamá what very fine work Uncle Hermilio and Aunt Consuelo found for us?” he muttered through clenched teeth. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z Cole looked at the stone that had almost hit him and realized his hands were clenched into fists. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z I say and my throat is clenching and my eyes are blurring. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z My muscles ache, probably from being clenched for however long Jeanine left me with that serum pulsing through me. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I clenched the handlebar tightly and walked the bike very slowly. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z As Bolles continued, Joe clenched his fist at his side and gave it a subtle little pump, unwilling to celebrate any more demonstrably than that in front of the boys who had not been selected. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z With that, his father left the room, and Benton, anger boiling up from places he hadn’t known existed, clenched his fists tightly and, for a few moments, forgot how to breathe. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z Men we had known as kindly, generous fathers suddenly became strangers with clenched fists and wide eyes, shouting into each other’s faces. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z His hands stayed clenched—one on the crutch grip, one on the toy soldier. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The man sat forward with elbows on knees, hands clenched together, his entire visage appearing as if it might melt and drip onto the floor. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z I woke up late, with teeth clenched and every nerve on edge. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Isa pushed the hair off her shoulder and put her violin up, clenched her eyes shut, and crashed her bow onto the strings. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z This stranger's hand is still clenching my wrist. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z For the briefest moment, fear clenched his bowels. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “Please,” said Garikayi, clenching his hands until the bones stood out. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Then, ignoring the burning across my back, I set my feet on the bench and loosened my clenched fingers from the iron ring. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Frank’s hands were clenched so tight Percy thought he might break his gold spear, but he managed to grumble, “I swear it on the River Styx.” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z He looked briefly at the clenched hand on the blue afghan, then, quite gently, with his cigar in his hand, took hold of Franny’s shoulder. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z He paused when Bodega let go of Vera’s shoulders and clenched his fists. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z He clenched his fist, snuffing the lights out one by one. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Bram’s eyes are clenched shut and his chin is locked down. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z He struck her in the face with his clenched fist and she fell among the boulders, and he kicked her in the side. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z My fists clench around her biceps, tight and tighter, until she turns her head away and the cries become cries of pain. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z The blood was bright on the blade, and it made her stomach clench. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Anya licked her lips and clenched her fists, and as the red of the setting sun lit the forest, Anya plunged into it. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z “Stop being a useless idiot for once,” Felix said through a clenched jaw. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z “Did you just buy those with money that you don’t have?” she says through clenched teeth. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z The river clenched me in its fist, gritty and brown, much colder than I thought it would be. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z Dana’s clench was smothering, but Roy found he could still move his lower legs. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She clenched her fists so tightly, I thought she was going to punch me. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z “Little Miss Tattletale here was going to call Mamá,” Delia hissed through clenched teeth. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z He clenched his fingers, looking at the scabbed knuckles. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Catelyn clenched her hands, feeling the tightness in her scarred fingers where the assassin's steel had cut to the bone as she fought to save her son. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z She clenched her teeth to keep it in line. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z There was no water nearby, so he spat on his palm and wiped it as best he could, clenching his teeth against the pain. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Jus’s stomach clenches, and a bead of sweat runs down his side from his armpit. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z She clenches her hands into fists and almost spits at me, “Don’t you dare.” Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z I had been clenching my teeth so hard, my jaw hurt. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z “They’re in a clench, Louis is trying to fight his way out.” I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z My stomach clenches as I watch the girls take their father's hands to cross the busy street. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I clenched my fists and tried to hold back my tears. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z My neck was clenched as hard as a tree stump. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z When the bus arrives, I clench my hands into fists. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z He lowered his head against the driving snow and tramped through the icy streets with clenched fists. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z I nod and clench my hands in my skirts. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Ron asked in a hushed voice, as he held it tight in his clenched fist. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I clenched my fists, then looked at the corner of the dresser where the backpack had been. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Eva clenched her jaw and the wandering boy held Poet’s hand. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z And I myself could not breathe; I choked; I rose; I could not find air in that clenched tunnel, that throat of stone. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z He discovered that he was clenching his fists. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Her fists were clenched as if she wanted to hit out blindly. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z He takes the bags from my clenched fists and vaults them over the top. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Thinking all this made my stomach clench up on me. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Her hand clenched the handle of the fork. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z He came charging down upon them, complexion matching his hair and clenched fists beating the air furiously. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z In her watery eyes I drew the reflection of the commander, standing in front of her, his fist clenched. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “I didn’t ask for what you gave me,” he said through clenched teeth. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z Lyra was shaking with anger and grief, striding up and down with clenched fists and turning her tear-streaming face this way and that as if looking for an answer. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “That wine is poisoned,” she muttered between clenched teeth. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z One hand clutches his book against his chest; the other is clenched in a fist at his side. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z He braces his hat with his other hand, the lumpy cigarette clenched in his teeth. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Papá shot back angrily, clenching his teeth and giving me a penetrating look that sent chills up my spine. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z I had to clench a fist just to let out some steam. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Celaena clenched her hands into fists, pushing them hard against her ribs. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z She clenched her bow tightly enough for the wood to groan, and pulled back her final shot. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I clenched my teeth resolutely, determined not to be caught up in the play again, and set to work transcribing all that had slipped by me before. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z This time I’m the one clenching Mami’s hand in the back of the ambulance. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z She was clenching her teeth; she already knew it was useless to complain. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z And when that spray fell back in sheets to the following waves, it left Turner still standing on the top of the cliff, knees still flexed, toes still clenched. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Six minutes later, Elizabeth Manwill returned to find Mrs. Richardson back in her own seat, composed and unruffled except for one hand clenched on the arm of the chair. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Petey clenched his fist and ran through before he could chicken out. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I wipe my face fast, ready to jump up out of my seat and run out of the dining room, but my mom grabs my hand and clenches it tight. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z You could imagine the Elemental Fiends clenching their toothy jaws—but even they just crumble. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Her mouth whispered something but no sound came out, and her hands clenched and unclenched into fists. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z His breath came short and clenched, as if he’d been running a great distance. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z “No. I don’t want to . I clench his hands to the point of pain. “Stay with me.” Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z His voice had little inflection, and he always seemed to speak through clenched teeth. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Otto stuffed his notebook in his pocket, dropped his backpack, and clenched his fists. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Maybe she is a customer, Hoo thought, recognizing the face clenched in righteous anger as that of a diner not being served fast enough. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z I could see his hand on his left leg was clenched into a fist, tendons standing out under his pale skin. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “I might drop you out and try to fly home,” Maddie said casually, hopeful words spoken through clenched teeth. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z John Henry clenched a fist as he kneeled there, waiting for Brer to finish whatever he was doing. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I clenched my hat and teeth to keep from crying out. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z My hands are clenched so hard that I can feel my nails cutting into my palms. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He brings one arm up, fist clenched, as the stick comes down on it. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Well,” she says, with firmness; no, more than that, a clenched look, like a purse snapping shut. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Mary mumbled again; he bent over her, his fists clenched in fear. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Grandmama isn't with him, she realized with a clench in her heart. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z I clench my teeth as the tears come. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Axel opens his clenched fists, palms to the sky, and lets the light rain tap against him. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z At the doorway his hands signed a broken farewell and then clenched into fists. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z I purse my lips and clench my fists. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Some of the men sniggered, and she clenched her teeth. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The whites of his knuckles Munched as he clenched them. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Aiming his head directly at me, and pulling his arms straight back with his hands clenched, he stomped up to me and started yelling. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z “No!” she cried, clenching her toes, cupping the air with her palms, anything to keep herself on board. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z I see his jaw clench when I speak, and his neck go wiry. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z He didn’t notice how tightly he was clenching his teeth until they began to hurt. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z “Well, I guess we should walk to the lab now,” Dari said, his jaw clenched, his face pale. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The throbbing in my head was so brutal, I had to clench my teeth to keep from getting sick all over myself. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z My fists clench with the strength of an army ten thousand strong, hopes flying sky-high, anxiety drowning in my chest. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z The peasants hid their daughters and clenched their fists helplessly because they could not confront him. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I clench the clothes in my hands and wonder what she did after we were taken. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “You shut up,” I say, clenching my teeth. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Nothing so far had alarmed me as much as the sight of a black dog, boils riding its back like a second spine, a rat as big as Mouse clenched in its teeth. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Probably near fifty, he was built like a tank and always seemed to have his jaw clenched. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She tucks her slippered feet under our arms, clenching her muscles in pain. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z While that was going on I was curled uselessly in a ball with my arms over my head and my teeth clenched, so I missed a bit of the action. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z What I said worked, from the way he's clenching and unclenching his jaw. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Afterward he sat at his desk with his fists clenched tight. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z I clenched my hands into fists, but Wynn caught his mistake. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z I sat there with clenched teeth and counted off each second, my mind still racing. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Momma says, with one hand on her hip and the other clenching the car keys. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Charlie planted herself in my bedroom doorway with her hands on her hips, the head of a black bishop clenched between her teeth. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Her fists are clenched; her face is tight and wet from tears. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Cinder’s jaw clenched angrily for a moment, then he convulsed and cried out, sounding more like a wounded animal than a man. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Barbee stood with his head thrown back, his arms rigid at his sides, his fists clenched as though fighting desperately for control. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z He had left his father and was trying to scramble up the base of the Abbey wall with the small dagger clenched in his teeth. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z “You won’t,” he says, stepping forward, his fists clenched by his sides. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Now both his hands were clenched over his forehead so that the fair hair was kept out of his eyes. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z They looked sideways at one another, hands clenching the hilts of their swords. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z It’s unusual, Noah in my room, and my stomach’s clenching up. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z She could see Mae’s hands, too, hanging limp, clenching, then hanging limp again. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z The sight of this poverty was so cruel and hopeless that Jake snarled and clenched his fists. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z I tried to slow my breathing down from the run over and I clenched my hands into fists to stop the shaking. Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z Professor Trelawney hesitated, then lowered herself into the empty chair, eyes shut and mouth clenched tight, as though expecting a thunderbolt to hit the table. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Late that afternoon Fischer walked through our camp with a clenched jaw, moving uncharacteristically slowly toward his own tents. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z Though my heart clenched, I obeyed, inching a little closer along the floor. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z His fist was clenched so tightly his fingernails were cutting into his palm. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z I clenched my teeth, then pulled it out and opened it and rattled three of the pills into my hand. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z A group of tribal men nearby heaved their massive chests in anger and clenched their fists. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z His jaw clenched, Felix nodded to Ike and got into the passenger seat. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Mr. Fuller demanded, a stogie between his clenched teeth. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z A queer trembling made her clench her fists tight. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Ugwu cried out, then clenched his teeth and bit his lip and sucked his own blood. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I think about the word army and how it’s making my stomach clench. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z I noticed that my father’s fists were clenched on the arms of his chair. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Even Finn couldn’t miss someone that big and that red and that angry, someone whose fists clenched and unclenched and clenched again. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z His eyes were shut and his hands were clenched as his body turned, sailing through the snow. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z It was a long shot, but hope was better than despair, and Ophie clung to that glimmer of a better future with clenched fists. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Kaitlin clenched her teeth, shut her eyes tightly, and nodded as Z wedged his board in the space between the floor and the metal near the end of the air conditioner. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z The correct length is at least one clenched fist beneath the chin. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Odysseus rolled his head to one side softly, ducking the blow, and smiled a crooked smile with teeth clenched. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z My heart clenches as tightly as a fist when I think about how much she's suffered. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z From the partially reclined chair, Elouise clenches her teeth and pulls her eyes closed for a very long blink. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I clenched the steering wheel and hit the accelerator. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z He got to his feet, and with clenched fists he stared after the red car still in sight farther up the highway. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z Milkman had never in his life seen a woman on the street without a purse slung over her shoulder, pressed under her arm, or dangling from her clenched fingers. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Malcolm felt a lurch in his stomach and clenched his muscles against it; but it only lasted a few moments, and then the aircraft settled on the ground. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z My fists clenched, but I forced them to relax, and as much as I wanted to snap, to point at the burning land and scream, I didn’t. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He kicks him one last time before returning to the car with his fists still clenched. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z The clenched mass of nerves in my stomach eased at the touch, and I felt what few suspicions I had left about him unwinding. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Then suddenly, clasping the Ring in one clenched fist, he stood aghast. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z She clenches a jade cigarette holder between her fingernails. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z She clenched her teeth at its preciousness, lovely as a young calf, a piglet, a little dog. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He felt his stomach clench in, wither, become a rock. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z I throw the ball of fabric at him as hard as I can, my jaw clenched. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z She could see the boy’s eyes now, and a knot of horror clenched in her belly. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z From his spot behind the Commandant, Marcus smirks, and I clench my jaw. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Silent Sam clenched his little paws over his head. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z With both hands, she clenched the stone ball above his head. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t want to feel like I was disappointing him, not when he was giving me so much of his precious time—the thought made everything inside of me clench with fear. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I am the rightful king, he had declared, his jaw clenched hard as iron, and your son no less a traitor than my brother here. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z There was a mighty tear—Flux ripping the newspaper from O’Doyle’s clenched hands. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z She turned and waved at me, and I waved back, even though my stomach was clenching. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z With his cheeks puffed and fists clenched, Sheed said, “Are you listening to anything I’m saying?” The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I clench my left hand in a fist; my right grips my camera even tighter. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z They walked the rest of the way in silence, hers thoughtful, his a kind of clenching and uncomfortable silence in which he shot her accusing glances. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z I eyed his bandages, my stomach clenching at the thought of something happening to his skilled artificer’s hands. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Fern marched off to our room, her turtle head high, her fists clenched. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z A silver thimble clenched, for luck, in her little fist. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The beach is deserted, and it’s so cold, I have to clench my jaw to stop my teeth chattering. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Aunt Queen had smiled through clenched teeth as the lady returned to her car. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Tears poured out of her eyes and she clenched her teeth to prevent herself from making a sound. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z His ears trembled; he raised himself on tiptoe, his fists clenched. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z She could imagine her hand clenched on the end of the bow, but even that was starting to feel fuzzy. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Constance remained sitting upon the floor, her face expressionless, the mighty paws clenching and unclenching. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He clenched his teeth as anger flooded his being again. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I tossed an iron drab onto the bar, keeping another clenched tight in my fist. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z There were already thousands, spread over the country, who carried his badge of a scarlet fist clenching a whip, and who called themselves Thrashers. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z The thought unleashed a sudden torrent of anger inside her, and she ran straight at the woman, the container clenched in both hands. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Her knuckles clenched the handle of her mug. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Harry’s fists clenched as they watched Snape skid to a halt next to the tree, looking around. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I stopped and clenched my fists, then bent over, knuckling my temples and gritting my teeth. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He came storming over to the schoolhouse, face red and fists clenched. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z His jaw was clenched tight, his eyebrows pinched together. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Her fists, too, were clenched, and her face was wild, half mad with rage and resentment. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z One of them clenched a brown arm in its teeth. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Henry’s muscles quivered with the effort; his jaw was clenched tight. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Aurelia waited, her whole body clenched and trembling, for the people who would come and force her to do her father’s will. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Victor reached out and fixed his clenched fist in the middle of the circle. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Something about the way he said it made my stomach clench. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He stops at my feet, staring down at me, his fists clenched and bloody with my blood, his face bloody with his own. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z "Okay,” said Mrs. Monroe through clenched teeth, "let’s put him to bed and make him comfortable, and then we can all get some sleep.” Bunnicula 1979-03-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Redfern climbs to his feet, fists clenched and jaw locked. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Voxy clenches my hand tighter, and I get a toe on the river bottom. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z And Dukakis, by the very way he looked and acted, embodied every bad stereotype of a liberal—brooding, clenched, frowning, swarthy, hairy, a man who came across as one gigantic, furrowed eyebrow. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z My hands were clenched into fists so tight the cords that held my bones together could be seen. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z His hands, Lina saw, were clenched into fists at his sides. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Luckily, no one had found me shaking in the hallway, my jaw clenched so tight that I feared my teeth might break. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He wrapped his fingers around hers, clenched and unclenched her hand until he felt like he could speak again. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Wouldn’t try that,” Beatrice’s stepbrother warned through clenched jaws. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “The files,” Amaya said in a quiet voice clenched with rage. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z But she had been sick all the way across the ocean, prostrate, clench bellied, and vomiting. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z James’ eyes were on the floor and his hands were clenched in his pockets. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z His parents finally manage to pry the ribbon from his clenched fist. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z I looked down at where my hands had clenched into fists. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Kote stood with his back to the room, a stillness in his body and a terrible silence clenched between his teeth. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The shaded lamp catching the lenses of his glasses left half of his broad face in shadow as his clenched fists stretched full forth in the light before him. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z I clench my teeth and breathe through my nose. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z The blue-eyed man took a step forward, his fists clenched. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z John Henry and I waited, him holding the hammer in both hands, me with my fists clenched inside my borrowed gloves. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z His other hand was still clenching in and out of a fist. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z She drew her knees and elbows tight under the red cloak and clenched her teeth to keep them from chattering. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z The shape of his skull could be seen under his skin, and his jaw was clenched so hard Asha feared his teeth might shatter. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Her fists were clenched at her sides and hiding in the folds of her skirt. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Chestnutt squealed in fright, and I clenched every muscle as the tower began to lean to one side. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Her hands clench and her eyes jerk open, terrified. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z They are scarred, like he was burned, and they clench around the paper like he wants to crumple it. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I clenched my fists, but the iron monsters around me began to get closer and closer. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “I’m never going back there,” he said through clenched teeth. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “Cover me,” was all she could get out through her clenched jaw. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I clench my fists and try to steel myself. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z I clenched my teeth and turned to head back over to Melanie. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z He held his fingers outstretched and clenched them tight. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z He hated to let go, even for a second, but he focused all his strength into his right hand, clenching his fingers even tighter, then went for it with his left. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z My mother clenched her jaw as the chief spoke. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Uneven bony growths made the dino’s head look like a clenched fist with a snout poking out. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z She just stood there looking at me, shaking like an ague-fit, her hands clenched and kind of jerking. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z The air tore into his lungs and issued again in deep groans which even by clenching his teeth he could not stop. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z I realized that my breath was hissing through my clenched teeth, my Ups pulled back in a feral grin. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Mitch stands in the doorway with a brown grocery bag clenched in his fist. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Instead, he remained silent, his face hardened and his jaw clenched. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z Viola looks up to the entrance and puts her hands to her face and I can see her clench her teeth. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Through his clenched teeth, he says something and hangs up before sliding in behind the wheel. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z But he sucked air through clenched teeth and breathed hard, trapping those words inside. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z As I told Dad about being sent to the auditorium and about Selena making me feel like a freak, my insides clenched. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z I clench my fists and then stretch out my fingers as wide as they will go. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She keeps her right fist clenched around a spar of the open gate. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Momma shifts her shoulder so it’s not as close to Daddy, and his jaw is clenched. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z The magician clenched his fists, twisted his gown into screws, and began to shake all over. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He walked out on the beach to the edge of the light and stood with his clenched fists on top of his skull and fell to his knees sobbing in rage. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z The kid, his fist clenched back for another punch, froze. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Since leaving the toy booth moments ago, Hugo’s left hand had been clenched into a tight fist, which now he slowly opened like a flower. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z “No, I’m not,” said Harry angrily, his fists clenching. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z "Look at his clenched fists and the way he smiles in his dreams. Oh, he's royal all right!" Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z Whenever Mom told the story, she would hold her arms rigid and clench her teeth and go bug-eyed to show how Brian looked. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Their hands were clenched into fists or open like claws, as if they were grasping at something, and their faces were expressionless masks, their eyes glazed with frost, staring at nothing. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He clenched his jaw and added, “Mike would have been proud of what we did, I’ll tell you that.” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Her tongue was clenched between her teeth, and her eyes were fixed on the surface before her. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “This is what it feels like to drive in a car with you,” I said, and he smiled, but kept his jaw clenched tight and I said, “Okay?” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Quickly, he stooped over her, his fists clenched. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z I clench my jaw, but David’s words also pierce my heart. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Then my heart suddenly rises, rises so high I can feel my eyes popping open and my throat starting to clench, my own Noise coming all high hopeful white. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z His fists were clenched tight at his sides. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z I step right in front of Dray with my fists clenched, my body aching, and my heart broken. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I clench my teeth shut against the pain, forcing back tears as I think of the slaver's words. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Dr. Malone looked at Lyra’s desperate frown and clenched fists, at the bruises on her cheek and her leg, and said, “Dear me, child, calm down.” The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Immediately a thick coppery green chain appeared out of thin air, extending from the depths of the water into Dumbledore’s clenched hand. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z It’s not fair, he thought, clenching his fists. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z When Coach Privett concluded the meeting and the cheerleaders dispersed, Celia still stood there, hands balled at her sides, jaw clenched. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z My muscles, my heart, and everything else inside clenched up, like they all jumped and huddled together for support. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z David takes a step back; his jaw clenches before he speaks. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z I told myself to let go, and my arm jerked up as though it meant to obey, except my fingers were still clenched tightly around the ashtray’s edge. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z “I can clench my teeth against pain in a railway car as well as at home. I’ll go with her if you say the word.” Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z I yanked the rope with all that I had left in my arms, and Beau, still clenching the rope between his teeth, popped up out of the crevasse and onto my chest. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I clench my teeth to keep from crying out. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z There was a moment of dead silence, while the bishop’s hand strayed vaguely to his pectoral cross and Gawaine’s clenched itself in the bed clothes. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Mom paces as she talks, flails her arms for emphasis as if Dad can see her, clenching her cell phone like it’s a kitchen sponge after a messy spaghetti dinner. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z I clenched my fists, then forced them to relax. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I clench my fists and close my eyes. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Wood was hovering in front of the Gryffindor goal posts, his jaw clenched. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Cate looked down at her hands, and something in me clenched. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z When we were Yearlings, the Commandant ordered Helene to rappel down the cliffs again and again until she could drop with nothing but a clenched jaw to betray her terror. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z For a while she tried to keep watch, scanning the ground for signs of movement, but soon she drifted off, frowning and fists clenched, as the night melted into gray predawn. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I'm clenching my jaw, and my knuckles on the steering wheel are three shades lighter than the rest of my hands. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z "Good of you to notice, Father," he said through clenched teeth. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z One of the boys, who looked a little older and had no hair on his head, stood up, clenching his fist. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z His entire body seemed tensed, and she didn’t fail to notice the way he clenched his jaw when Perrington spoke. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Her hands lay on top of the armrests as if they needed a place to sit after a lifetime of clenching, and in fact, she seemed to be settling into stillness, quietly and crankily. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Then a tear rolls down his cheek and he clenches his teeth. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z I clench my clammy hands into fists to keep them from shaking, but I focus my mind’s eye on the Occupy encampment, their shouts and signs and raised fists. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z There was something about the Lannisters, something he ought to remember, but when he tried to think what, he felt dizzy and his stomach clenched hard as a stone. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She clenched her sweaty palms and continued toward the Great Hall. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “You have tried to steal honor from me, pig-boy,” he said through clenched teeth. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z I could see my red face, my frazzled hair, my clenched fists. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z It trembled, shuddered hard enough that I had to clench my teeth to keep from getting nauseated. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z My back lifts from the table and all my muscles clench and my throat aches from this scream that no longer shapes itself into words and will not stop. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Already, she was on her feet, fists clenched. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z The king plunged into the fire with his teeth clenched, holding the leather cloak before him to keep off the flames. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Tall she stood there, her eyes bright in her white face, her hand clenched as she turned and gazed out of his window that opened to the East. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Miss Williams clenched her hands together until her knuckles turned white. Stone Fox 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “Say, I don’t like that,” Havermeyer exclaimed, rising resentfully with his hands clenched on his hips. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z She looked even more bedraggled and busted up than Magdalys had realized, but her fists were clenched. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z She still has her hands in her pockets, but her jaw clenches. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z I clenched his arms tightly and shook him. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Under her breath Juana repeated an ancient magic to guard against such evil, and on top of that she muttered a Hail Mary between clenched teeth. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z He remembered how his gut had clenched when he was kicked awake at dawn with the big man looming over him. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Olly’s in fighter stance, fists clenched, feet planted wide and firm. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Something in his voice made my stomach clench. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z But his jaw clenches; he turns and crosses the room to the one window. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z Seven ran, standing directly in their path, fists clenched in anger. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Mr. Flux’s jaw clenched; he was clearly flustered by Sheed’s line of questioning. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I clenched my teeth and my fists, but I didn't say a word of complaint because I knew it was no use. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z She clamped her mouth shut and clenched her teeth. “—an’ that’s all there is to it. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z He says through clenched teeth, I saw you. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Harry’s fists were clenched, the nails digging deep into his palms. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z My muscles are clenched tight against the cold. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z With that thought comes a clench of my stomach. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z There was no ranting and raving, no clenched fists. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z I squeezed his blanket in my fists again and clenched my jaw to fight back more raindrop tears. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z He’s walking quickly, striding out of the underpass, his shoulders hunched over and his fists clenched, and before I can stop myself, I call out. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, as he wrapped the sacking firmly around and her mother pried the clenched teeth open, Helvi poured a little warm milk and precious brandy down the pale cold throat. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The pain of it rivals the clenched, burning throb in my knee. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I hold him, but then he is gripping me around my shoulders and clenching the back of my blouse, my hair. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z When his shoes clomped into the room, she sighed, the breath leaving her as if her lungs had suddenly clenched. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Still clenching one of Cinna's hands, I walk over and stand on the circular metal plate. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z I clenched up every muscle and held it there with all my strength. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z He clenched his fists and bit his lip. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Dad grabbed my blankets, but I clenched them harder to stop him. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z I fire, clenching my teeth so hard they squeak. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z “You are a very cruel woman,” said Michael, clenching his fist, as though at any minute he would have to strike her. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Now her hands clench with tension in the pockets of her fresh dress. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z My hands start to shake as I clench them together, so I hide them in my lap under the table. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z But I still went carefully, and my heart clenched when I hit something. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z He clenched his right fist and brought it up blindly over his shoulder, as hard as he could. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z My limbs felt frozen stiff, my muscles clenched so tightly that the tendons bulged on the backs of my hands. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z “How could you?” she says out of clenched teeth and makes her own exit, her hair twisting and winding angrily across the floor behind her. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z I clenched my hands and, like a bullfighter facing the bull, I demanded, “Why not?” Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z I clenched my jaw so hard that it ached. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I thought about Dad and my stomach clenched. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The bird squawks and my stomach clenches, but then I feel something hard and metal in the grass. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I clenched my eyes shut and held my breath as he emptied the bucket over my head. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Something happened in: María’s face—the slightest clenching of her cheek muscles, maybe, or perhaps her eyes narrowing the tiniest bit. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z His smile falls and his teeth clench harder. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Fadi clenched the boarding ticket in his fist and stared out the small round window. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z He was living on the edge of his nerves: clenching his jaw, tapping his foot, breathing fast. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. McKee was asleep on a chair with his fists clenched in his lap, like a photograph of a man of action. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z I trembled as I watched Mrs. Moss press Luke’s clenched cheek with her thumb and forefinger, making him look like a fish. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z When I wake up in the morning, my jaws are clenched so tight I have a headache. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z She’s holding her rosary, draping from a clenched fist over one hip of her printed dress, and that seems to carry some weight with my partygoers. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Nat looked aloft into the rigging, and found himself clenching his fists and holding his breath, trying to will more speed into his ship. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Khosrou’s fists would clench and his eyes would roll up to the ceiling. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Perched on top of it, ready to spring, was a villainous-looking rat with a cutlass clenched between his teeth. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Her throat felt blistered, and her stomach was clenched tighter than a fist. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z And then Penelope clenched a fist and shouted, “Yes!” The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z She clenched her jaw as Cain and Grave flew across the sparring ring, swords clanging. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Basta was standing at the foot of the steps with his fists clenched, his back still turned. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z “Wait,” Alex says, clenching his fist in the bedspread, and Henry immediately stills. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z I see muscles in his arms, neck, face clench. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z At first Mamita rolled her eyes, but then he clenched his fist and punched her in the face. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He dreamed of leaping suddenly out of an armchair and throwing his clenched fists over his head as he bellowed, “Carolina, shuttup!” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Gone for a run to Mattapoisett,” the dockmaster said through his wild beard, his long pipe clenched in his brown teeth. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z He clenched his jaw and silently asked God for strength. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z She didn’t pause her exercising as she smiled at him, panting through her clenched teeth. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I knew I could not run, so I would clench my fists and roll my eyes up to look at the ceiling as if maybe the tears would go back down into my eyes. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z She looked out at the thrusting tide, clenched her toes into the loose sand, and smelled the salty, piney air. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z I’m clenching my teeth so hard I can feel my jaw hurt. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z I turned my head sharply away from him, clenching my jaw against all the wild accusations I wanted to hurl at him. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I clenched my jaw tight and stared down at the floor, trying not to let her tears make me cry back in response. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I always knew when Uri was about to disappear: he would put his fist under my chin and whisper between clenched teeth, “Don’t let me hear...” Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z I clench my crutches and start in the direction of the track. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Finnick gives up at once, hunching on the ground, clenching his hands over his ears as if he’s trying to crush his skull. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Mom looks just as concerned as Dad, but she clenches my dad’s forearm. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I whisper-yell through clenched teeth, and try to grab the glass from her. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z He could hear what Auntie would have to say; he could see her rigid face, her jaws clenched against the things which were being said about him in the village. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Reed could feel it rumbling inside them, threatening to burst from their clenched fists and teeth. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z She clenches her hands on her hips, waiting for me to say something. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z I see the stupid motel sign up ahead, and my stomach clenches up even more. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z The fabric of Yishan’s shirt was still clenched in her fingers, and she swayed with the gentle motion of BaiMa’s walking. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Tobias opens his mouth to answer, and then clenches his jaw as if to stop the words from spilling out. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z His fingers were clenched, and the grass all around his body had turned yellow and died. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z I needed her to see how sorry I was, to understand the clenching in my chest and the nausea in my stomach had nothing to do with the fever. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Just then Kaltain’s head gave a bolt of pain so strong she clenched her fists, hiding them in the folds of her tangerine-colored gown. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Evelyn pushes her hands into her hair, clenching her fingers around the thick locks. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z In the tight, desperate clench of our fingers are all the words we will never be able to say. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z She massaged Ambuya's face and felt the teeth clenched beneath the wrinkled skin. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Marching in orderly columns, their clenched fists raised, workers began to arrive from the industrial belt on the outskirts of the city, singing campaign songs. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I clench my fist and punch her in the face. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z All I did was turn my head, clench my teeth, and fight back tears. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z I clenched my fists, but that made the trembling worse. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Dobbs yelled back and spun around with clenched fists, ready to fight. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Instead, I’m waiting with my stomach all clenched up like somebody punched me. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z I keep my jaw clenched so that she cannot see the effect these words have on me. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z How Jack and Connor cheered me on as I dug in with my bare hands, clenching my teeth against the cold as I gripped its slippery shell. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z The clench of her fists and stomach relaxed. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Something about his expression makes my stomach clench.“Did you—did you take a screenshot or something?” Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z Z clenched his fists and looked out the narrow window over the sink. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I clench the loose dirt under me and make as tight a fist as I can. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z “Isn’t that nice?” she said between clenched teeth. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z My gut clenches in fear; then there’s that rancid hate, flashing up in an instant. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I thought of the stories I'd heard all my life, the way Shaukat's jaw clenched at the mention of his name. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Kat clenched her fists and banged them on her thighs like she was a boxer fighting her- self. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z The Governor clenched his fingers into his palm. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z The sensor even read her stomach muscles, which, it turned out, hoverboarders always clenched in anticipation of turns. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He stopped and held up one clenched hand for a fist bump, which Em executed flawlessly. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z Bared teeth and clenched fists and glass shattering. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I listened from a distance for as long as I could stand it, clenching my mind on the words of the dragon, then, helpless as always, I went down. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z His breathing was irregular and heavy, he clenched and unclenched his right fist. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Spit bubbles formed and popped on the surface of her clenched teeth. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z He looked down at his hands, clenched together in his lap, and they already seemed like someone else’s against the background of his crisp new trousers. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z I clenched my teeth and clasped my hands together until it was over. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z He thought of the pretty little nursery the nuns had made for Lyra at Godstow and clenched his fists. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z He yanked the cigarette out of his mouth and clenched his teeth. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z But his eyes are closed and he’s clenching his stomach. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Out of the eastward door Sam could see him now by the parapet, panting, his left claw clenching and unclenching feebly. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z There was a loud crack, and Harry’s fist was suddenly clenched on thin air. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z “I saw all around me looks of impotent hate and clenched fists.” Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z She clenches her fists next to her ears and then opens them and raises her arms. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z “If they have no teeth, it’s too late for them, isn’t it,” the expert said through his own clenched teeth. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z I clench my fists, and my nails bite into my skin. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z My teeth clenched until I felt my jaw pop. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He stares at it, his fists clenched and face growing darker and darker. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He stood stiff and straight, staring at the wall above his bed, clenching and unclenching his fists. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z I felt my stomach clench, but kept my face neutral. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I looked down at the notebook in my hands again, feeling something clench in my chest. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He steadied himself, clenching his fists, jaw tight as a cornerstone. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z She stood for a second in the living room, clenching and unclenching her fists. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z “You want to do something about it?” she asked politely, clenching her fists. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Turner sat with his hands clenched, seeing his father’s eyes as he had gone over the ledge. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z With Abel’s anger, there was no ranting and raving, no clenched fists. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Gandalf was gazing up, his arms out and downwards, stiff, his hands clenched. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z I knew this feeling—I knew what the clenching in my guts meant. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z His hands were clenched into hard fists again. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He climbs to his feet and stands with fists clenched. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z My stomach clenched until I spotted it underneath some loose burlap sacking. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He felt his heart sink a little, but he clenched his hands into fists and made himself a promise. if they are here, I will find them. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z With a silver thimble clenched for luck in its little fist. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Except it’s kind of cramped from the clenching. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He barked the word so violently, my hands were up and my fists clenched before I realized it. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Lancelot looked with sudden misery from one to the other, and clenched his fists. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m shaking my head and my fists is clenching tighter. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I had it clenched up in my fist real good, though. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z He forces breath in and out through an open mouth and his teeth are clenched. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Joey continued to stare straight ahead, his face red, his jaw clenched. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Pita flayed her arms and grunted from behind clenched teeth, resisting the witch’s poison. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z One hand was clenched on the door handle, the other on her seat’s armrest. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I clench my teeth to suppress a groan. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Pippin pulled such a grim face that the boy stepped back a pace, but at once he returned with clenched fists and the light of battle in his eye. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z “This boy,” he said, slapping him on the back—I saw Henry’s neck clench and his teeth sink into his lower lip—“is one in a million. Isn’t he a prince, Kathy?” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Bennie’s tearstained face, clenched with fear, told Sierra all she needed to know. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z “Don’t you ever hit her!” he snarled at Jordan between clenched teeth. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z In anger he bared his teeth—a habit, Granny said, that he had formed while fighting in the trenches of the Civil War—and hissed, while his fists would clench until the veins swelled. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z How tense she’d been! — clenching her fists at night, digging her nails into her palms. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Her own hands clenched the sheets in fistfuls. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z A fist clenched inside me with those words. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Without thinking, I pulled my bloody hand out of my pocket and clenched it in my pleading. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z “Let her have her turn,” I said through clenched teeth. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Just get on with it! she thought, her jaw clenched tight. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z His fingers were clenched, the nails bloody from clawing at someone. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z When I wake up the next morning, my jaw aches like I spent the night clenching it, grinding my teeth together. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z My stomach clenched when I heard the splash. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Some, perhaps a dozen, even raised their clenched right fists in what had become the ANC power salute. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She walks to the middle of the room with her fists clenched next to her ears and then opens her hands and raises them over her head. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Out of the corner of my eye, I see Coop’s jaw clench. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z I clench my jaw and stare up at the ceiling, where globe lanterns hang and fill the room with blue light. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Dissolved in wine, it would make the muscles of a man's throat clench tighter than any fist, shutting off his windpipe. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Her wet fists clenched and a hard look came on her face as the disappointment sunk in. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I didn’t imagine him walking away from me quickly, his fists clenched. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I got my teeth clenched up and went upstairs ready to scratch J.T.’s eyes clean out of his head if I had to. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Gabriel sprung up and, with both hands clenched, lunged at the contratista. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z I sit on the wall, looking down at him as he clenches his jaw and gathers his words. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z He left his clothes on the blueberry bushes and moved to the edge where his pale toes clenched the rock. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z I stifle it in the folds of the hanging cloak, clench my eyes, from which tears are squeezing. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z “He says...we must get in the first hole,” she said, clenching her dress. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I step to the right again, clenching my teeth. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z When he didn’t reply, she clenched her jaw. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z We found our mother clenching the rope that had been hastily strung to keep the crowd back. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z I frowned, puzzled, but John Henry’s fist clenched even tighter as he pounded his leg softly. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z His hands were clenched round the polishing leather that he held in his hand. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z I clench up, dread rising in my throat. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Tony’s fists were clenched and his jaw tense as he eyed his little brother up and down. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Mark could tell his hands were clenched into fists. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Kingshaw watched him for a moment, his fury rising, and then began to run, down the corridor and the staircase, across the hall and into the sitting room, clenching and unclenching his hands. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z He puckered his lower lip and clenched his hands. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z My teeth clench, but this isn’t the time. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Hall eventually agreed through clenched teeth to send Frush a check and was granted passage through the Icefall. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z He didn’t say anything, but I saw him squeeze his eyes closed and clench his teeth. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Her face was blotchy and her jaw clenched, like she couldn’t figure out if she was sad or angry. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z A few moments later Papa came out coughing and clenching in his arms something wrapped in a blanket. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Soggy chunks of bun and meat were visible between clenched fingers—she had squeezed the sandwich so ferociously that it had disintegrated. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He gritted his teeth and clenched his fists. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z My stomach clenches, but there’s a knock on my door and Julie comes in, holding a dark-green tray with a pile of food. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I clench my hands at the slur rolling off of the lips of one of my instructors. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Horace leaned over the bed and touched the back of Adam’s clenched right hand. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z She clenched her hands in front of her and rocked to and fro with her eyes closed upon gushing tears. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “I can’t argue with both of you at the same time,” Jam said through clenched teeth. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Fathers hands clenched and unclenched, but behind the young officer we could see a squad of demon soldiers. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z After a while he hauled himself up, lurched inside, and reported to his wife through clenched teeth that he’d injured himself. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z There were several cars parked along the beach road with couples welded together in clenched silhouettes. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The fierce nestling clenches her talons on air. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Now your fists were clenched tight, like they used to be when Appa was angry. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I said, standing in front of him with my fists clenched. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Only by clenching his fists and speaking through gritted teeth did he manage to tell Kate the truth. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I clench my hands as I wait for it to land. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z She shakes her head, clenching her jaw, fury and fear flashing in her eyes. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z The lines that formed around her eyes when she smiled were smoothed out, and her jaw was clenched around whatever she wanted to say next. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I lay in the dark, fists clenched and teeth sharp, thinking he meant to do me harm. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z He throws his arms out over his head, fists clenched, and shouts: “Open your eyes and look at me! I’m right bloody here!” All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Nat clenched his hands and stared at the water until it blurred. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Her days were anxious, her nights restless, and every raven that flew overhead made her clench her teeth. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Polly clenched her hands into fists, furious at being so helpless and angry at her own selfishness as well. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z My words spilled out of my mouth at a breathless pace, and we all clenched our fists and waited for the sky god’s verdict. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “Hi, honey,” Dad said absentmindedly as he shuffled through the pile of mail on the counter, and therefore did not notice her clenched jaw. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z He barked once, but the noise was muffled by the juicy green apple still clenched in his jaws. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z I felt my body clench up, and something cold rippled up my spine. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z However, she clenched her teeth and tried to hold her chin high. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z But someone had already arrived, and Dorian clenched his jaw tight enough for it to hurt as she smiled and bowed to Chaol. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I clenched his hand back, hard, and threw everything I had into sending my other set of hands out from inside me, like a shove. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I clenched my teeth against my first choice of words and took a deep breath. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Sam watched, his fists clenched, his body tense. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z I swallowed and clenched my teeth against threatening nausea. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z He cried out and clenched it into a fist for a moment until the throbbing eased a little. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z He yelped and groaned unintelligibly through clenched teeth, his eyes rolled up into his head. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z He smiles but I can only nod back, unable to let go the clench of my teeth. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z My dad clenches his jaw as he looks away, back at the TV screen, but my mom’s eyes crinkle as she watches me, waiting for me to keep going. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z All swords out now, all shields up to the nose, all prayers said, all teeth clenched. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z I clench my fist and spit right in his face. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z I have my fists clenched so hard my nails are cutting into my palms. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Tally clenched one in her hand as she stood at the edge of the river, wearing nothing but the sensor clipped to her belly ring, shivering in the cool breeze. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He furrowed his brow and glowered at Colonel Korn through eyes narrow with suspicion, his fists clenched on his hips. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I remember how Baba’s hands clenched around the steering wheel. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z His eyes are wild, his teeth clenched and jaw tight. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Lyra saw him breathing fast and clenching his fists, and was sensible enough not to ask why; it was something to do with him, not with her. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z His muscles clenched and he released a breathless laugh. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z I clenched my jaw, suddenly irritated by how hard she was pushing me. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Grace still looked pretty shaky, though, and Joaquin noticed that she kept her hands clenched tightly in her lap. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Everything clenched up, and two moments later she remembered why. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z “I got ’im,” he muttered, his clenched teeth bared in a smile. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Carl held her up with his strong hands clenching the muscles in her legs and leaned the side of his face against her breasts and took to licking them. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z They rounded a bend in the road and Nico’s fists clenched. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He ran his fingers through his hair and forced a smile through clenched teeth. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z I close my eyes—clench them shut tight, so tight there’s red all around me, colors swirling. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z She flipped them over, clenched them into fists, and slowly reopened them. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z “Perhaps you believe you are somebody now? Somebody of importance? Werner clenches his cap behind his back to keep his shoulders from quaking. “ All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Bushra says nothing—which is hard for her—but I see her jaw clench. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z Then it was necessary for her to put him on his back and rock high with her spine arched while he, half-sitting now, his stomach muscles clenched, stroked her breasts and kissed them. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Bronwyn gagged and fell back a step, and I saw Emma’s fists clench, as if she were thinking about charging it. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z My fists clenched as I tried to suppress the feeling, but those looks they gave each other…. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Emma’s stomach clenched at the thought of going back through the strange house, back through the secret room—and maybe even back through another round of spinning. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Ben’s staring out into the park, jaw clenched. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z He coughed, clenched his jaw against the agony in his leg, and limped forward, trying to see Diana and Z in the haze. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z The corporal clenched his fists and was ready to swing at Bull’s face when he noticed for the first time that his attacker held the rank of lieutenant colonel. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z A sigh goes up from us; despite myself I feel my hands clench. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z His fists closed and his teeth clenched; then he relaxed and lay flat. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z She clenched her teeth, driving hard forward for as long as she dared and then dodging to the side just in time to avoid a burst of artillery. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z My teeth clenched and a tremendous surge of anger burst out of me. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z It takes the force of Thor to keep his jaw clenched so he doesn’t scream like a giant baby. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z I clenched my eyes and attempted to see what she meant by becoming blind. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z My hand slipped around her arm, but she pulled away, her jaw clenched in a way that made her look almost ferocious. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He clenches the steering wheel; his veins pop up against his skin. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z “Still,” Laila said, on the brink now, teeth clenched, “it’s possible you put it somewhere and forgot.” A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z If he clenches his jaw any more it will break. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Propped on her side, she froze, with the corner of a pillow clenched in one hand, and beamed her raw attention into every recess of the house. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z She clenches her jaw and stomps out into the mud. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Rathbone saw what Booth had clenched in his fist: a large, shiny knife, its blade pointed directly down at him. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Tally clenched her teeth to stop them chattering, and dipped her head under the water and out, whipping wet hair onto her back. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z I clench my fists down on the buttons on my palms, and I jerk forward through the water in a blur of motion, slicing a trail behind me. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z My fists are clenched because rage burns through my whole body. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z She clenches her jaw and huffs before going on. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z It’s enough to make my eyes sting, to make me clench my teeth. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z I clenched my teeth, tears streaming from my eyes. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z My stomach clenched at the sight of them, but when I opened and closed my hands I could tell they were just painfully skinned, not seriously injured. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Suddenly she took it and clenched it in her hand and hurried into the bedroom. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z Miles clenched his jaw, so I figured I should do the talking. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z She wasn’t afraid of heights, but the thought of being so high up with nothing but glass to protect her made her stomach clench. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Kate bit her lip, clenched her fists, and for once, said nothing. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I stand, abruptly, my jaw clenched and sore. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z He felt his arm go numb, but he clenched his teeth as he was clenching his fingers around the hilt, and the pale form seemed to boil away and melt back into the darkness again. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z It barks in my ear, and I clench my teeth to keep from screaming. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Cora sat with wide eyes, her hands clenched tightly in worry. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z As Sigurd swung his sword, Ivan lifted his hands, clenching his fists. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Beneath the tight-trimmed beard his heavy jaw clenched hard, yet he did not hector her about titles. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Still clenching the knife in my teeth, I ease myself off the edge of the platform. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Angel smiles and waves at me on my way out, and I clench my fists to keep from throwing something right at her head. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z Dad's hands were clenched on the steering wheel. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z 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 “Yeah,” Z had said, clenching his fists under his desk as everyone in the room had looked at their hands or out the window—anywhere but at him. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “Please don’t tell anyone,” he says, and he grabs my arm and clenches it tight. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z He clenched his fists tightly in his pockets. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He turned back to face the shelves, hiding his face, but I saw his hands clench at his side, bunching up the fabric of his pants. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He looks past Tats to me, and I feel that clench that I used to feel thinking about him. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z His eyes were wet and his jaw clenched. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Papá cursed and clenched his teeth each time he plowed. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z My jaw clenched and I stomped on it, so hard my foot hurt. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The iron is clenched around my body like a hard cylindrical skin. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z His eyes were wild, his jaw clenched in acute restraint, yet he didn’t lapse from his perfect articulation. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z She clenched her fists and tried to remember that she was working so that she and Mama could find someplace else to live. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Aunt Pearl's hands were clenched and her eyes were wide when he bounded into the apartment. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z He clenched his hands around the bottle until he felt a sharp snap. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Alec didn’t even seem to notice, was sitting there with his hands clenched in his lap, staring blankly at the controls. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He leaned away from her in case she decided to use those clenched fists. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z She clenched the blanket in her fists, and sighed, and breathed his name, and if she hadn’t said it out loud, he wouldn’t have known what to call himself, because everything was her. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Rishi clenched his fists against his sides and tried to breathe. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z My fingers are clenched around the hilt of the dagger Veturius gave me, and a hot anger rises inside me—at the Augurs for letting me think I was to be interrogated. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z He clenched his jaw, and I knew he was fighting back tears. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z With my hands clenched into fists by my sides, I stand there and my eyes follow his body until I can no longer see him. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z My mom walks back to her chair, her hands clenched in fists at her sides. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z “Because I said so. All right?” he says through clenched teeth. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I clenched my teeth, waiting for a bomb blast to tear us apart. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z By the time Pong finally reached the city his knuckles and back teeth ached from keeping them clenched so tightly against the vibrations of Somkit's supermotor. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z He poured me a cup, then grabbed a cube of sugar and clenched it in his teeth. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z When she saw me, she clenched her hands together and bit her lower lip. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s time you learned to stay with your own class instead of nosing around senoritas,” she said between clenched teeth. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Alex clenched his jaw, smart enough not to lower his guard. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z Marly felt her hands clenched tight with excitement. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z “I’m such an idiot for saying yes to this!” he said, his teeth clenched. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z I thought of my old doll, Dee, and my stomach clenched. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The darkness had teeth that snapped and clenched, and here was Virgil, sitting at the bottom of its throat. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z He clenched his fists and lowered his head. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z The man clenches his jaw, but he doesn’t try to make me or Kalinda leave. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I flayed with tears in my eyes, teeth clenched, stark fear making me throw every ounce of my strength behind each blow. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Harry clenched his hands to stop them from shaking. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He clenched his jaw, staring out the window. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Papa waved a clenched fist in the air, but a smile whispered on his lips, and he made no attempt to conceal the delight in his voice. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z I saw it in the way he clenched and unclenched his fists. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z The hurt in his eyes and the anger in his clenched jaw surprise me. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Eyes squeezed shut, teeth clenched, I stayed curled up in my seat, waiting for my heart to stop racing. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z She clenched her hands into fists as her eyes stung. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “Ah, man, oh man,” Minho whispered, then crumpled to the ground, burying his face in clenched fists. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z But gradually his face had hardened into the permanent threat of a scowl, and his hands clenched in fists by his sides as if itching for something to set him off. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Ralph stood, one hand holding back his hair, the other clenched. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z He fidgeted on his robot’s shoulders and clenched his fist in tight impotence. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z He stiffened and clenched his arms and legs and his eyes rolled back. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z I clench my jaw and stay quiet this time. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I clench the Artifact like my life depends on it. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z When he took her arm, she whirled and clenched her fist, cutting off the air to his throat. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z A man, standing by Johnny with clenched hands and head thrust down and out like a bull’s, said thickly, ‘They go out by “Yankee Doodle,” but they’ll dance to it before night.’ Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s a simple charm I’ve used countless times —” “Why can’t I just go to the hospital wing?” said Harry through clenched teeth. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z She watched him clench and unclench his fists, fighting the anger that wanted to explode inside him—an anger so intense that she knew he was rarely denied. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Tally started to speak, but her jaw clenched with pain. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Steve was getting off the bus, and Park clenched his fists again. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z Mrs. B said, forcing Sabrina’s clenched hand into a fist pump. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z The Director steps forward, fists clenched, sweat shining on his forehead. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z He took a step back from me, his jaw suddenly clenched. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Kingshaw had stood by the door and felt himself near to tears, his own stomach had clenched every time he heard the swish of the water. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z He gazed at it, and she saw him clench his jaw just slightly. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Thomas stared back, confused, his face turning bright red, his gut clenching. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Z’s jaw clenched, and Diana gave the guy a satisfied smile. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z She lifted his writhing, shouting body off the ground, but he was wild, strong, all clenched muscles, and hard to hold. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “Let’s maybe focus on the fitting part for now, Lydia,” he said through clenched teeth. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Amidst this sordid scene, sat a man with his clenched hands resting on his knees, and his eyes bent on the ground. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z “I’m fine,” I say, but I have to clench my jaw' to stop my teeth from chattering. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I was surprised to see that his jaw was clenched, his eyes disturbed. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z His hammer is clenched in his hand like a weapon, his hard-angled face lit with tightly controlled fervor. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Dad clenches the arms of his seat, his knuckles white. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z As soon as she moved her hand, blood flowed, so she clenched her fingers down on her arm again. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Not screaming, not through clenched teeth, not with the veins pulsing in my forehead, but calmly. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z “I got careless. I left it in the living room. Anybody could look through the window and . . . and ...” She clenched her eyes so tightly it was a wonder the tears got out. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I brace for it even, squeezing my eyes shut and clenching my teeth. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z My jaw was clenched shut around the leather muzzle they had strapped to the back of my head, and hands kept my head still as wires and monitors were hooked up. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Gonzalo is all worked up now, his fists clenched and his face flushed. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z At seven thirty, I walk downstairs, and everything inside me twists and clenches. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z “I understand,” said Mrs. Terry, though her teeth were clenched. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The woman was dressed in a servant uniform and had tightly clenched fists, mahogany skin, and a French accent. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Galahad clenched his fist and hit himself in the eye with it, an achievement which seemed to give pleasure to the women. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z But the boy did not leave the hut; he stood there, defiant and angry, stamped on the ground, clenched his fists and forcibly declared his hatred and contempt in his father’s face. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z “We hold each other’s lives in our open hands, not in clenched fists.” The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z Her eyes were blurry, and her stomach clenched whenever she thought about Peris, her parents, and every other pretty she’d ever met. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Just the sight of those weapons made Hazels stomach clench. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z I sit in the back, clenching my jaw. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z But no matter how hard I clench my fist, the memories pour out of it and disappear. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Jose marched out of the station, He greeted us with a clenched fist, And while everyone applauded, His pretty wife he kissed. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z But his jaw is clenched, and his hands are fisted together like each is a lifeline for the other. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z “Thank you so much for coming, Pastor,” my mother said, clenching Pastor Johnson’s hand. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I clench my teeth, biting back the anger. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Naomi’s jaw clenched, but she swallowed her words and walked down the hall. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z She clenched her teeth and faced the river. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He clenched his teeth and balled his fists in the air. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I look so angry, with my furrowed brow and clenched fists. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z My fists clenched, though I knew this poker party couldn’t be real. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Nearby, a body swayed and her gut clenched, her pulse pounding in her ears and temples. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z I set my hands on the back of the chair I refused to sit in and clench my fingers. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Looking up at him, I see his chest inflates and exhales deeply, and his jaw is square as he clenches his teeth. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z My jaw was clenched, the muscles there seized as though the White Noise was still running through them like a current of pulsing electricity. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z His hands, clenched into tight fists, were shaking slightly. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Volta looked down again, clenching his fists, but Rowan didn’t move because he didn’t expect to get a beating. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z I never remember my dreams, although I sometimes awaken with my fists clenched and my heart hammering. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z And I clench the knife to strike at him. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z I clench the armrests as the plane lurches into motion. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z He clenches his jaw, huddling his knees up to his chest. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z My teeth are clenched so tight, I briefly fear they might crack and break. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I clenched my teeth as they strapped a fitted neoprene brace to my knee, despite how much the pain medication had helped to take away my discomfort. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z They landed at the bottom of the stairs, fists clenched and in fighting stances. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I clench my teeth thru it but then the medicine starts to work and a flush of cool flows into my bloodstream. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z I ease up from the mattress, clenching my jaw from the soreness in my back and arms. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z One of the onlookers, who had been clenching his teeth to suppress hot speech, now spoke up:— The Call of the Wild 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z All of a sudden it gushes up, and I clench my lips, but it's like trying to hold back an ocean. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Mom clenched her jaw, and I swore for a moment she was going to slap me or start sobbing or shut down completely and never leave the driveway. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z He couldn’t see my rage tumbling through the room, couldn’t taste the blood in my mouth, couldn’t feel how tightly my fists were clenched. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z A short burst of rounds hit the side of the medevac, and I clenched my teeth and grabbed for the sides. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z April’s fists clenched but she forced herself to open them. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Miss Love swung around, her hands clenched, face red, those gray-blue eyes hard as steel, and the fanciest gosh dern words coming out of that big mouth you ever heard. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z My own hands are clenched, I note, tight around the handle of my basket. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Wes looked down at the man on the couch and clenched his fist, almost as if he was going to follow Tony’s advice, but then his fingers eased, and he simply let off a smirk. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Instead, through clenched teeth, she warned, “Stop talking, or I’m going to hex you to be my toad’s wife.” Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Franny was now facing directly into the sound of Zooey’s voice, sitting bolt upright, a wad of Kleenex clenched in one hand. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z Alec twitched and his arms jerked outward, but then he clenched his fists and brought them back down, his face strained as if he’d fought off another attack with willpower alone. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He clenched his fists to keep his hands from trembling. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z On the balcony Hitler raised a clenched fist shoulder high. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z “Well if he does watch the news, he should be embarrassed,” Juanita retorted through the ponytail holder clenched between her teeth. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z His jaw is tight and his fists are clenched. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Sometimes his belly would clench like he was trying to poo, but nothing ever came out. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z My belly clenches involuntarily, but once we get close, I see it’s entirely different. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z Redemption was asking Pet, his fingers clenching and opening into flashing fists. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Dad put a calming hand over Mom’s clenched fist. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Underneath the word was a picture of a fist clenching a wing. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z My throat is no longer tight, I’ve stopped clenching my teeth, the skin on my feet has begun to grow back, my fingers have healed partially. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z She clenched a trembling hand into a fist, paused only slightly, then banged on the door. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z And so in my cave, coughing from the smoke and clenching feet on fire with chilblains, I ground my teeth on my own absurdity. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z The model shoots him a malevolent look and clenches her jaw. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z When Kabuo approached from one side the boy had stared up at him and spoke through clenched teeth in tremulous German. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z January 5 Night Mother runs in after work, hands clenched into white balls, words chopped into grunts, face of ash. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I clench my teeth to keep from crying out, though pain from the impact went all the way down my spine. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Jus looks at Mr. Rivers, who has his jaw clenched so tight, it wouldn’t surprise Jus if his teeth were cracking. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Tad took a deep breath, and Rashid clenched his fists and waited. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z When I thought about fencing at Duke, my stomach clenched, and a wave of dread passed over me. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z I clench my hands so hard into fists that my fingernails cut into my skin. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z His forearm muscles bulged from clenching his fists, and his lips were twisted into a snarl. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z I clenched my teeth against a cry of pain, and my eyes filled with tears. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Like your heart is an engine flooded with black acid, drowned and clenched and clotted. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z The bar I’m holding shudders, and I scream through my clenched teeth as I fight to keep my grip. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z There was the clenching and release of the muscle of her heart. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z My jaw was sore from clenching, and I wasn’t sure how much more I could take. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Keeping his hand clenched in midair, Dumbledore raised his wand with the other and tapped his fist with the point. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z And then the redhead’s fists clenched and he was out of his seat with sudden frenzied energy and up against the cold, wide-curving glass. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z He clenched his fists and forced his way past Woody. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z We stared cautiously at each other for a moment, and then, as his clenched jaw gradually relaxed, his expression became puzzled. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z TeeTee squealed to Taylor, clenching her fingers into a bear paw to check her nails. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z He glanced back with a look of savage triumph, and Matt had to clench his teeth very hard to keep from running after them and pounding Tom to within an inch of his life. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I clenched my jaw as a marble of anger and frustration and fear rolled down my throat. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z After a moment he added through clenched teeth, “We won’t go back to the highway. They could be waiting there for us. Let’s go down the road and find a place to rest.” Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z She was dry-eyed and pale, her paws tightly clenched. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z It clenched and unclenched, siphoning all the ecstasy from her body into its secret flowerings. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z My jaws clenched, and my hands balled into fists. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Upon putting down his pencil, he held up his hands, fists clenched tight. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z With clenched teeth, Bigger held the skillet; he was afraid to hurl it, fearing that he might miss. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Doha sat silent, his own hands clenched in tight fists as his friend wept wildly. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z I took hold of his clenched hand, loosened the contorted fingers, and said to him, soothingly— Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z His fingers were clenched tightly around a scrap of lined paper. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Really, it wasn’t so different from waiting for her in a dream when she might appear anywhere and his whole being clenched into a knot of eagerness. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I clenched my fists so hard, if I had been holding a walnut, I would have cracked it. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z What she has in her clenched hand is a bottle of ink. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z She got up and sat with her back against the bedroom door, Abuelito’s old rusted letter opener clenched in her hand. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He bent over his trunk again, but almost immediately stood up once more, his hand clenched on his wand. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Dad clears his throat and his hands clench and unclench the steering wheel. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z I clench so hard, I feel a tooth crack. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z Scott was still breathing, barely, but his eyes were fixed in their sockets, and his teeth were tightly clenched. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z I clenched my jaw and shut my eyes and held my breath, but instead of the deafening blast I was bracing for, everything went completely, profoundly quiet. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Her brother followed, one hand still clenched hard around his sword hilt. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z They moved up and down slightly as Stick clenched and unclenched his jaw. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Someone is coming toward me, and before I open my clenched eyes to see, I know who it is. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z All of the sudden I felt my chest clench up. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z “Almost...got...it,” Bongo muttered between her clenched beak. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z “They’re in a clench, Louis is trying to fight his way out.” I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I twisted my blanket in my hands and clenched my teeth, trying to shut out the low rumble of conversation punctuated by coarse laughter and quiet, hopeless sobbing from below. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She saw him coming from the outhouse with a queer loping gait, swinging his head from side to side and his jaws clenched in a funny way This was too awful! Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z By the time I left Corvallis, Oregon, to enroll in a distant college where no ivy grew, I was speaking to my father with a clenched jaw or not at all. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z His feet were blocks of cement, his legs were rubber bands, and his mouth was clenched so tightly that he was breathing only through his nose—but it wasn’t breathing, really. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Her face was stubborn, her lips pressed together, her fists clenched. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z My jaw wants to clench, to keep the words in, but I say, “You’re her new best friend. Anyway, why do you care? You never even talk to Sara.” A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Her stomach clenching, Celaena averted her eyes from the prisoners, keeping up with the captain as they headed to a caravan of horses near the towering wall. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I slid down the flaming banister, holding tight with my blanketed elbows and legs, the wool clenched together with my teeth. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I hear a scream and clench my jaw harder, tasting blood. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z But my neck is stiff, my jaw is clenched, and my good feeling about the project has turned to acid in my mouth. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z Lyra clenched herself, but relaxed almost at once as Pantalaimon thought to her: We’re only safe as long as we pretend. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z I think of the C- on my math test; my stomach muscles clench. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I had been studying very carefully the way my hands wrinkled when tightly clenched, but I was able to bring my head up and return his inquiring look. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z He holds his fist to his mouth and clenches his jaw again, again. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “I ... will,” the older man said through clenched teeth. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z My jaw clenches with the wrongness of it. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z He got up and clenched his long hand into a bony fleshless knot, shaking it towards the East. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z But I clenched up my whole body so nothing would come out. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z He bucked on the bed, and hissed through his clenched teeth. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z She clenched her hands in her lap stubbornly, but inside, doubt swirled. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z The sound of each drop made him clench his teeth. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Her mouth was shut, her lips were pressed together, and her fists were clenched. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z Even so, his hand was clenched and he had barely reached three before he was pulling with all his strength. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z He raised his clenched fist at me, turned back, and kept on picking. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z My stomach turned over, but I clenched my jaw and stood firm. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z My fists clenched as I watched him slide his hands up and down her legs, then run his fingers under the neckline of her dress, all with unnecessary slowness and a leering grin. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z The first few minutes were sheer terror, her teeth clenched so hard that her jaw ached, her toes curled up inside her special new grippy shoes, her arms and even fingers spread wide for balance. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z I circled the lamp slowly, clenching the maybe-loaded gun, and gradually the view around the other side began to peel back. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z But it’s heavier than it looks, and I’m struggling with it, clenching my teeth as it clunks in place. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z “Go away, Papa,” Celia says through clenched teeth, trying to control herself. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Squabs are lacquered with rose jelly, the smell of their crackling skin enough to make my mouth water and my stomach clench. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Her arms ached; she clenched her teeth to keep them from chattering. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Anya clenched her jaw and said, “Better than dinner with you.” Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z “Trying,” I whispered through clenched teeth, struggling to draw in air. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z It was as though an iron fist had clenched suddenly around Harry’s heart. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Conor felt his stomach clench, like he was preparing for a blow. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z He clenches his fists and looks up again. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z I clench my hands as hard as I can and conclude that this would be impossible, especially considering Therese’s weakness. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I straightened my hoodie and clenched a fist. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z She clenched her hand around her tote bag that held her costume and makeup. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Werfel clenched his hands and started to say a prayer to Great Rugwith. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z We ran up the hill to the zoo parking lot, my clenched fist with the key by my side. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She patted my arm and moved to say more, but suddenly she gasped and clenched her jaw again. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He waited, his teeth clamped, his fists clenched. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z His hands, clenched into tight, angry fists, threatened at any moment to explode with purple rage into Jordan’s face. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Eliza spun so that her skirts flared, and clenched her fists against her head. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Her hand clenched the blood orange so hard that red juice oozed between her fingers. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Adam’s face was bent down, and his jawbone jutted below his temples from clenching. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z With his class schedule clenched in his hand, Fadi stood in the doorway leading out of the office. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Like most boats of the North and the Reaches she was clinker-built, with planks overlapped and clenched one upon the other for strength in the high seas; every part of her was sturdy and well-made. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z Lyra stood still, clenching her little human fists. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z His hands are clenched on the steering wheel and the back of his neck looks sweaty. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z In his clenched fingers the laser tube felt hard but he could not lift it and aim it. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z The sight of me standing there with my nose pressed against the glass made Mamá clench her mouth, and she cut through the crust of that pie like she wanted to kill it. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Chess clenched his jaw and kept his gaze steady. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z “If he tries any treason,” said Lancelot, clenching his fists, “I will kill him myself.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I clench my empty hand into a fist, and a tear plops onto my knuckle. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z The wood smoke still smoldering from the barn fire made Anya’s eyes water, and her stomach clenched. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Her profile was fine, marred only by the jut of her clenched jaw. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “Come, my son, come . . .” I got up, with clenched teeth. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z He stood still, his forehead glistening with sweat, his hands clenched into fists. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z She’d clenched her jaw to hold it all inside her mouth. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z It doesn’t matter that it’s dark—I can still see his jaw clench and his lips twitch. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z On homemade stretchers, in wheelbarrows, on carts, slung across shoulders, and clenched tight in arms. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Sierra realized her hands had been trembling, clenched in tight fists. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Mrs. Cobb was no longer clenching the arms of her chair, and she was no longer fussing at the organ music, and she was no longer humming to the refrain. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z I clenched my fists and whirled to face my assailant. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She clenched her fists to hide their trembling. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z My hand clenches around the edge of the table. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z He ran on the white tiles up through the tunnels, ignoring the escalators, because he wanted to feel his feet-move, arms swing, lungs clench, unclench, feel his throat go raw with air. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z Maybe I had learned a lot, and maybe I had a better grip on my abilities, but staring at him, my fists clenched and shaking, I couldn’t justify it. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z She almost dropped the lighter, but her fist clenched around it just in time. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He kept his eyes clenched tight and his hands was holting on to the cap’n’s left hand, which was wrapped ’round his throat. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z “I see!” she called back, trying to smile, and clenching her hands together under the water to keep from reaching out to the smaller girl. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I didn’t like the stabbing in my empty lungs, or the way my stomach squeezed and rolled and clenched. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z When I finished, I got back into bed and socked my pillow, my teeth clenched. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z My jaw aches from clenching it so hard. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Two lines led downward from the corners of her mouth; between them was her chin, clenched like a fist. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z He began undoing her clenched fingers, one by one. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Like studying for the college entrance exams, exams he would need to ace if he had any hope of going away, getting away, though the thought of going made his stomach clench. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z He sat down and studied his clenched hands. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z When he saw the children, something clenched inside him. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I looked down and saw him, dug into my footprints, his teeth clenched around my pant leg. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z We made clenched fists through the bars of the window, hoping the crowd could see us, not knowing if they could. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z When I felt frightened and overwhelmed, which was often, I would clench my fists so hard that my knuckles would hurt. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I wrap myself up in the sleeping bag and clench my eyes shut. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z I clench my fists around the plate rims. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z In books hatred is often described as hot, but at Capricorn's festivities Meggie discovered it was cold—an ice-cold hand that stops the heart and presses it like a clenched fist against the ribs. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z “The sheriff, he—” My mom sits straighter, clenching her hands together tightly. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z But his eyes kept darting around, his jaw was clenched, and his arms were folded across his chest. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Z again clenched his hands into fists at his side, and Nick backed up a step. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I can see by the clench of Jason’s jaw how hard he’s struggling to control his movements to not frighten her. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z At first, as they stood there, their hands were clenched together. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Tears welled in my eyes, I clenched my teeth and in my mind called him ail sorts of obscene names as he lashed me mercilessly. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z He clenched down on the revolver’s handle and steadied his right hand with his left. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z But Chaol took no notice of her as he stormed in, his jaw clenched. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The hobbits looked at him, and saw with surprise that his face was drawn as if with pain, and his hands clenched the arms of his chair. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Before I turn away I see her straighten her blue skirt, clench her legs together; she continues lying on the bed, gazing up at the canopy above her, stiff and straight as an effigy. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z And then —” He stopped, clenching his teeth together in sudden fury. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Dicey put her hands behind her back and clenched her fists, waiting for Cousin Eunice to see her. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Corcoran, leaving Hampden, walked through the crush of her old pals the reporters with her eyes averted and her teeth clenched in a brilliant hateful smile. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I clenched my teeth and tried to focus on my breathing. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Mrs. Reilly had collapsed, sobbing, on the bar, one hand clenched around her beer glass. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Anya’s stomach clenched as Sigurd’s bloody face flashed behind her eyes. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z “You just look like you’re having so much fun,” she growls through clenched teeth. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z On the podium, Hitler addressed them directly, jabbing at the air with one arm, his fist clenched. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z She clenched one of her mystery novels under one arm. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z When the hole was wide and deep, he dropped the rifle into it, and I watched him cover it with dirt, his muscles swelling from the exertion, his jaw clenched. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Yossarian clenched his fists and looked at the long bone-handled hunting knife hanging in a holster over the cot of the dead man in the tent. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z She clenched her hands into fists and turned into the wind, letting it stream over her head, loosening her hair. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z She climbed into bed and clenched her eyes and jaw and fists— held everything clenched until she could breathe without screaming. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z Grandma planted her big fists on her big hips, and her jaw clenched in a familiar way. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z I clenched my jaw and hung my head. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I smiled sheepishly as I realized his posture was identical to mine, fists clenched under his arms, right down to the eyes, peering sideways at me. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He stood with clenched fists, his eyes burning. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “You wait! It’s the turn of the wild beasts. Now we’ll really see something! Aren’t you enjoying it?” he added, looking at her pale face and clenched hands. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z I clenched my fists and managed to talk. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z “Ye don’t know the first bit of it, boy,” he says, teeth clenched again. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z I clenched my jaw and your fingers moved away. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z Emma clenched the arms of her chair so tightly that it seemed like she might leave dents. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I quietly sat in the corner of the room clenching my teeth, as I didn’t want to show my friends the pain I felt from my headache. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z He leaped into the air several times, arms held high with fists clenched. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z There was a pause after she looked my way, and my heart clenched. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z But Tayo’s stomach clenched around the words like knives stuck into his guts. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z His hand was cold and wet; he clenched it into a fist. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z As the court rose, I turned to the gallery and again made a clenched fist, shouting “Amandin!” three times. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z But this girl was alive, though her eyes stayed closed and her fingers clenched as if she still felt the splintery mast in them. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z My hands are white at the knuckles, I clench them so tightly in my longing for the fire to cease so that my comrades may come. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z My stomach clenched as I thought of Grandma leaving this morning, taking her flurry of noise with her. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “D’you know how much we lost by?” he asked Ron through clenched teeth. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Trashman, clenching the meat again in his jaws, grasped each dog by the scruff of the neck. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z I notice some bruising underneath her eyes and my stomach clenches in anger. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z “People die in hospitals,” she whispered, her fingers clenching the wheel, wraithlike. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Great tears poured from beneath his clenched lids and fell in steaming dollops to the ground. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z He clenched his fist and beat hammer wise on the red wall at his right His lips were tightly compressed and his eyes yearned beneath the fringe of hair. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z A fat Mexican gangster runs in from the backyard with his fists clenched, a smaller one trailing behind. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z With an Imperial Entomologists’ nose, and a silver thimble clenched for luck in her fist. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He has a pipe clenched in his teeth, and the smoke blurs his ravaged face. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z The muscles of his cheeks stood out from clenched jaws, a man afraid who by his will held his fears in check as a great rider directs a panicked horse. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Darin excusing himself when Nan and Pop discussed the most recent Martial raids, fists clenched. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z My advice to you—” I clenched my fists, though it was absurd, of course. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z And if he ever found out that Perrington or his father had sanctioned it, or somehow played a hand in Kaltain drugging her...Dorian’s hands clenched into fists at his sides. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I looked away quickly and noticed Hattie, hovering a few feet beyond the line, her lips clenched in a fawning smile. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z He jumped to his feet in a blazing fury, both fists clenched. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z His face grew dark, his hand clenched into a fist inside mine. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Hound had turned, clenching him in its metal-plier jaws, and trotted off in darkness, while the camera remained stationary, watching the creature dwindle in the distance—a splendid fade-out! Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z He clenched his right fist and punched his left hand. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Montag stood fixing his raw eyes to the cold bright rail under his clenched fingers. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z Will’s jaw clenched as he glared at Todd. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z He clenches his jaw and doesn’t look at me for the rest of the ride. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z He scrunches his light-brown eyes at me and clenches his jaw. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z She clenched her hands and advanced on him. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z She held up a clenched fist and the rest of the family smiled at her small defiant gesture. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z She couldn’t help it—though with a sense of dread, she wanted to know what would happen as much as Marcus, who leaned forward against the rail with his teeth clenched, breathing heavily in anticipation. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z When he sat back, it was with a grimace and clenched fists. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z And though her heart sped up and her stomach clenched, Hazel found herself staring back at the wolf. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Dany's hand, clenched hard around the reins, and she turned the silver's head. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The king listened in silence, his jaw clenched. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “I don’t understand why you won’t say just one word,” I cried, clenching my teeth. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He clenched his fists, he screamed: “I’m gonna be the best wringer there ever was!” Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z Dr. Finch clenched his hands and tucked them under his chin. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z He saw only eyes and mouths and fists—wild eyes and half-closed eyes, wet, loose mouths and clenched ones, black fists and white. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z I bit my lip and clenched my fists, glanced into the trees all around. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z My tongue had swelled up to twice its usual size behind my clenched teeth. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Thorn whimpered through clenched teeth as he watched the robot approach. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z When Hazel glanced back, their teeth were clenched and their eyeballs were bouncing around in their heads. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z So Paul Singh explained to Nick Farthing just how and why he wouldn’t be paying him any longer, and walked away while Nick Farthing just stood and didn’t say anything, clenching and unclenching his fists. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z The sight caused a clenching low in his gut, and his hands tightened on the steering wheel. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Tally clenched her fists, waiting for the crash bracelets to kick in and haul her up by her wrists. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He helped his mother to her feet while his father watched, fists clenched, still ready to fight, breathing loudly through his nose as his jaw muscles tensed and relaxed. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Again, I clench my fist, but just as I’m about to hit the wood again, a crack appears in the doorway and Audrey’s tired voice edges through it. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Cold anger made me clench my teeth, ignore the sense of evil growing in the forest, and focus on getting back Eddie’s journal. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “Who do you think you are?” she seethed through clenched teeth. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Nita gave Tool a dirty look, but her knuckles were pale as she clenched her fists. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z I clench my jaw and roll up my fists. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z His entire body tightens at my words, his hand clenching around the ice pack. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z My hands clenched at my side, all of the anxiety and distrust that had been swelling up inside of me over the past few hours coming to a head. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z She was beginning to see subtle differences in how each spirit moved—the clenching of shadowy fists on an upward flush into the sky, the curve of a spine from a life of hard labor. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Her dress had been ripped in two; she held it up with a clenched fist and walked as if every step were agony. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z And Finn had borne the weight of his brother’s clenched fists, his long silences, his unspoken blame. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z And he clenched his fists and began to plead the blood, to exorcise the hosts of Hell, but even this motion was like another motion, and at length he fell on his knees to pray. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z He clenched his fists as the spirit masses congealed and then took shape. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Håkon clung to the saddle and clenched his jaw as the horse walked forward. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z “No, I—” She clenched her fingers into fists. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z The king looked up, expecting to see another family with smiles of clenched teeth. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z “Bella, please just do this my way, just this once,” he said between clenched teeth. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Mr. Tuffett gripped the edge of his desk and said between clenched teeth, “For that bit of impudence you may remain one hour after school, young lady!” Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z "Okay, newbies. Here's the deal," he said, clenching the utensils. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z The air was cool and he sucked it in between his clenched teeth. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He strained and clenched his fist and thought about dragons so hard, beads of sweat popped up on his forehead. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z They were clenching on to the sides of their desks and looking as afeared as a horse that’s seen a three-head snake. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z “Look there! A strong hand, tightly clenched. No one could have predicted an uprising like this.” The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “Arrogant young pups!” muttered my father through clenched teeth as two youths pushed in front of us. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z So Shasta settled himself firmly in the saddle, gripped with his knees, clenched his teeth, and punched both the horse's sides with his heels as hard as he could. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z Ralph brought his arm down, fist clenched, and his voice shook. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z She bore down, her clenched fists shaking, the pain so intense it strangled her screams. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I noticed his mouth shut in a hard line, and Nan clenched her fork. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z When she heard the town was apt to fill up with newspaper reporters, her jaw clenched. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z A scrape and cry from nearby made her stomach clench. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z She has her bottom lip clenched by her teeth, but then finally she lets go of the sigh she’s been holding. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z His fists were clenched at his sides, his shoulders bunched. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z I clench my left hand tighter; my nails bite into my skin. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z My throat tightened into a pinhole, and an involuntary choking sound escaped my clenched teeth. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He knelt there, his fist clenched, gazing solemnly from one to the other. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Mr. Curtain frowned, his fists clenched, his face darkened—and yet for a long time he did not speak. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z She clenched her hands as a sympathetic pain struck her fingernails. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z “I can’t go, Viola,” I say, low, thru clenched teeth, hating myself a little as I say it, my face turning hot, which weirdly makes a bandage fall off. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z My face flushed and my throat clenched as Deborah pushed my back to get me moving. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z Her fist is clenching the bag like an anchor to keep her from falling to the ground. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Tom Yew clenched his eyes shut and shook his head. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z I don’t know how to make my dad smile when he looks at my report card, instead of clenching his jaw tight. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z Luna turns, stubbing out his cigarette in the ashtray, and Alex can see a muscle clenching in his jaw. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z At the mention of his father, my stomach clenched. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He sighed through his clenched teeth, rubbing a spot on his temple, and headed through the garden. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z She pressed against his chest and belly, and he clenched himself tight until he felt the warmth and softness of her legs and belly. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z When Ana shot her a furious look, Ash put a hand over her mouth and mumbled, “I’m sorry —” Ana stood up, fists clenched. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s not so bad,” I said through a clenched jaw. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z He saw that his mother had stood, that she had one hand against her face, another clenched into the checks of her apron. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z My fists clenched and Ayanna reached for the staff slung across her back. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Septimus would have answered her, but his jaw muscles were clenched, his teeth gritted hard together. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z I ran up to him and clenched the front of his shirt in my blistered hands. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I notice his angular jaw juts out as he clenches his teeth. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z I clench my jaw, realizing we might actually need the protection. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z I stir from my dream, my hands clenched into fists. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He clenched his teeth, looked back at Chess, and said, “Your mother knows me as Joe.” The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Immediately Bast’s arm stiffened and his eyes clenched shut in a grimace of pain. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He scowled at Nathan, and the corners of his lips were formed in a grimace like he was clenching his jaws. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z I feel my face twist, feel my hands clench. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z My voice, squeezed through my tight and clenching throat, sounded high and whiny. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He tried to hold them back, but tears of fear and worry began to escape from his tightly clenched eyes. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I slowly turn around, my stomach clenched with dread. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z The worry turned to impatient determination; his hands clenched into fists. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Waiting for him to explain, but he’s just looking at the ground, shuffling his feet back and forth with his hands clenched into fists. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z He clenched his fists, released, clenched them again. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He exhaled sharply, and she realized his fists were clenched at his sides. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z The silk sheets, clenched in Ruby’s fists, burst into flame, and an instant later the cloud burst forth rain, severing the dove-and-violin sigh and dousing her before the rest of her bonfire could kindle. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z April clenched her fists and took a step forward. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z I clench my eyes tightly, blocking out the image of the dead bodies we’ll find in the First Arrivers camp. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z The hand over her mouth clenched more tightly, shutting off her air. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He regains his balance with his usual speed and spins to face the door with fists clenched. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z When the tape got to the part where the operator says that she is transferring the call to Fire and Rescue, Branwell squinted his eyes and moved his clenched fist in front of his mouth. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He stared over her head, his teeth clenched, but not because of the pain. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z The combatants discussed for a minute, and then the woman took to the tree on the other side of the trail, knife clenched between her teeth. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z She had both hands clenched onto the edge of the counter, as if she needed to hold on. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Radar trotted beside them carrying Nunu’s backpack, the handle clenched in his teeth, always careful to keep his head up so it wouldn’t scrape the ground. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z Alex saw all this with a clenched stomach, looking out through the open door of the aircraft. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z He clenched his teeth against the pain and despair. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Some of them had separated their money, folded the bills around their fingers, clenched the fingers into fists, so the neat ends of the money stuck out in a blend of daintiness and violence. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z He faces his window and clenches his jaw. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z Moxley Sorrel was on his feet, pounding his palm with a clenched fist. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Conor’s grief was a physical thing, gripping him like a clamp, clenching him tight as a muscle. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z It swelled up and broke through her clenched teeth. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z His body slammed against the straps holding him in the electric chair and his fist clenched permanently. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z |
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