| 单词 | comment |
| 例句 | I couldn’t hide my face when I was swimming, or the fact I didn’t have normal legs, so once in a while I’d hear comments or get questions. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z I think what started it was the stupid comment I’d made the day we were planting tulips, about getting new servants. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “Mr. Tyler, Mr. Griswald, I appreciate your apologies and all of your heartfelt comments. I know that you have apologized, and I know that you have both said you didn’t mean to kill anyone.” Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z The articles and posts in the comments sections are legion—all from people who see the devil’s work in everything. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z When Bernoulli saw the solution, he commented, “We recognize the lion by his claw.” Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z While her parents and brother were perplexed and troubled by his comments, Citra understood the point he was making. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Whenever I had my shirt off, he would make up some random comment about his artistic interpretation for the meaning of the scars on my back. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z On the bus, I ignore the eighth grade boy who pretend-coughs some comment I can’t understand and lean my face against the window. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z That didn’t stop Mrs. from commenting about Vonetta’s strands sticking out. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z “You will not even comment on it in your journal, is that clear? The man’s indiscretion shall never be known.” Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z It was flooded with comments about the party, and it looked like he was going to be hosting more than just a few friends. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z He might snap at you with a comment from the last press conference. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z And I’d comment on Dr. Chin’s parenting, but my mom would’ve done the same thing, so who am I to judge? Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z She recognized some: the butcher was there, cursing as he argued with another man, and she could see her mothers brother too, in a group comparing the weights of their weapons with loud bragging comments. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Don’t come in here in two weeks asking for a transfer” to an engineering group, the human resources director said to Katherine Goble on her first day of work, a comment she didn’t appreciate. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z I couldn’t get past Callum’s stupid comment, plus all the laughing. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Dad either didn’t mind or didn’t notice—he made no comment. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z In the corner cage two tom cats started an argument and the whole cageful commented with growls and arched backs. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I would just ignore them, but after awhile, the comments were really hard for me to ignore. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z Hell, even the comments aren’t the garbage fire most YouTube videos get. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I whip my head around to see who made the last comment and am not surprised to see it’s one of the obnoxious boys wearing a red Make America Great Again hat. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z In fact, there’s little talk at all, other than to have me raise my chin or comment on a makeup technique. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z I learned, to my dismay, that the black Communists in my unit had commented upon my shined shoes, my clean shirt, and the tie I had worn. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z On ReelTok’s website, there are already more comments about our paper chain than any other topic. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z She has enough pressure without thinking about me and my stupid comments. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z “You know, someone makes that same comment almost every single year.” Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z That conversation, as Hamilton now remembered it, “consisted of comments on the political principles and views of Col. Bur...without reference to any instance of past conduct, or to private character.” Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z On a top-secret copy, shared with his colleagues, William jotted comments in the margins. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z The last comment on Em’s page was from Patrick. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z I was responding to one of Emily’s comments when I heard a knock at the door. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z However, at the bottom of the report there were a few well- chosen comments from the school nurse that not even Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia could explain away. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z It can even be the smart-alecky comments that got me voted Most Likely to Wind Up in Jail in my middle school the last two years running. Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z I asked several courts to stay Herbert's execution because of his ineffective lawyer, racial bias during the trial, the inflammatory comments made by the prosecutor, and the lack of mitigation evidence presented. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z An hour of monologue, a poem, a comment, and then without even acknowledging the fact that Montag was a fireman, Faber with a certain trembling, wrote his address on a slip of paper. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z Outside there was a crush of people waiting for their carriages, and Ash pushed through them, disregarding their comments about her rudeness. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z But the worst was the time a total stranger commented on my skin. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z “No comment,” said one of the government lawyers. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z He was pleased by the dwarf's comment, but he tried not to let it show. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “Jesus, that Post reporter just texted to ask for a comment on the speculation surrounding your relationship with Henry and whether it—whether it has to do with you leaving the campaign after the DNC.” Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z She took her glass without comment, stirring the straight bourbon with her finger, and sipped reflectively while the sheriff also sipped. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Later, as the men feasted on the dogs, Worsley commented that the piece he was eating had a better flavor than the leopard seal, and Hurley found it “exquisitely tender and flavorous.” Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z A cheer went up at such marksmanship, but Nat’s comment drew an even louder roar of approval. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z The sly arrogance of the comment rankled him. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z No one paid much attention to the final speaker, Henry himself, who went to the podium and read, inaudibly and without comment, a short poem by A. E. Housman. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z And it wasn’t even all the comments about how I was turning into a man right before their eyes. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z For hours we would laugh, point, whisper, joke, and identify our neighbors by the signs of their physiological oddities, commenting upon the difficulty or projectile force of their excretions. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Here are some of the comments I jotted down: “This is the chicken I remember from my childhood. It actu-ally tastes like chicken.” The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z “It seems like the University goes to an awful lot of expense here,” I commented. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “The gods and the dead are closest to the earth this day—they can hear every nasty comment you make!” Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z My mother smiled and would have spoken—her mouth was pursed with some encouraging comment—but I glared her into silence. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z All my life I’ve had a body worth commenting on and if living in my skin has taught me anything it’s that if it’s not your body, it’s not yours to comment on. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z All night the saxophones wailed the hopeless comment of the "Beale Street Blues" while a hundred pairs of golden and silver slippers shuffled the shining dust. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z For a week and a half following the February violence, Mayor Grabarek refused to comment on the troubles. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Lessons learned from the old folks whose milky-light eyes watched everything they did, commented on it, and told each other what it was. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z “Too many horses, not enough dogs,” he comments. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z Twig glared at him with that sleepy-cat face, as if that was a personal insult, and he didn’t comment again. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z His own mother, he said, made comments that “dulled” his “potentials and capacities.” Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He showed them other examples, and they decided that as long as we disabled comments and didn’t have any way for people to find out personal information about me, it was okay with them. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z I am so startled by his comment that I just say what I am supposed to say: “The tests don’t have to change our choices.” Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Now, as she found herself jostled by their thick, sweat- smelling bodies, as she heard their muttered angry comments and their shouts, she found herself both frightened and annoyed. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He raises an eyebrow when he sees I’m lying on the floor like a corpse but doesn’t comment. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z People express themselves more People express themselves more offensively when their comments are offensively when they deliver their delivered through the Internet rather comments through the Internet rather than personally. than personally. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z These images would have nasty comments under them from people saying stuff like, Looks like he’d rob a store, and If he’d pull his pants up, maybe he would’ve gotten away with the crime! All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I glanced at Dad, but he was too busy shoveling rice into his mouth to comment on my math grades. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z I stand for a moment and read the other comments. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z In the weeks before the event, he prepared detailed comments on papers submitted by Cockcroft and Chadwick—laying out, in effect, a direct challenge to the work of the revered Cavendish Laboratory. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Bobby’s comment at the end of the game was revealing in its honesty. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Just another one of Leo’s stupid jokes, but the comment hit a little too close to home. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He rode the school bus home with Courtney once, felt uncomfortable at comments directed at him, and told her not to expect him to ever do that again. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z Possibly the first time one of Foaly’s comments had amused him. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z At which point I turn to Joe and make some comment along the lines of, “I hope Addie’s brain does not completely rot out on us before the election.” The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z In those peaceful times, such a comment wasn't meant in a hostile way, but as an affirmation of how strange we seemed to those whose religious practices differed from ours. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z He prompted nothing; he betrayed by no comment that I should consider the courses described in these narratives. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z When the coal supplier unloaded his baskets on the roof, we advised her to smile and make a comment about the weather. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z “Sharp robes,” commented the executive, still successfully capping his fear. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Citra knew such a comment could bring forth the scythe’s temper, but she didn’t care. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z But before she could comment on anything, she noticed the magazine I was cutting. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z The mother made no comments to the media, but an uncle had spoken: Tariq was a good student and an upstanding citizen. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z He seems to have been entirely apolitical, and once commented: For my part, I am for the King in possession. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z She didn’t comment at all as we drove up to the mansion. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z I feel like I'm supposed to make some comment to underscore the ridiculousness of it all, but honestly? Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z Jones and Allen were justifiably shocked and angered by Carey’s comments. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z My comment got lost in the blizzard of new posts. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z I’m stunned, and the truth is, her comments cut deep. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z She teased students and often made comments that made the class laugh. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z “Don’t worry, guys, the next killing is on you,” another rebel commented, and laughed. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z He didn’t smirk, but with a comment like that, he might as well have. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z She didn’t comment on the risk I’d be taking, only asked, “Sweet, why go and break your heart again?” Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Jen interrupted frequently with questions and comments—“So you've never been away from your house except to go to your backyard or barn?” Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z I overheard a few comments as I walked to the bar, and realized that yester- day most of them had seen me wrapped in bandages, presumably with terrible wounds underneath. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z At lunch at the Brasserie, a reporter had edged up to the Corcoran table to ask if they had any comment to make about the “drug paraphernalia” found in Bunny’s room. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Athena stood nearby to give him bulk and power, while the young suitors watched with narrowed eyes—and comments went around: “By god, old Iros now retiros.” The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z "The craftsmanship and the technology that went into making the lens assembly was something that may never be repeated," Saxe later commented. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z They delivered the peaches to Teenie and returned to their chores without comment. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Sharpe ignored Petra’s murmured comments about how nice the house was, saying only, “Watch your step, and don’t touch anything.” Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Weeks later she might comment on the conversation, whether she had participated or not. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Anna, looking back on this terrifying time in her school years, commented bitterly that “the vigilant hawks of the Stalin regime...converted the whole great country into a big concentration camp of life-term inmates.” A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z Blossom continued his meaningless comments, ignoring her as she stood there for several minutes expecting him to answer her. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t know if I should be nervous or excited by coach’s comment. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z “The police have no comment, but if you’re just joining us, Inside News has learned that the Angels’ deaths have been termed ‘suspicious.’ Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z She didn’t need to explain what she meant with that comment, but she did anyway. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Elinor had commented when she lent Meggie a bag for the books, an old-fashioned one made of dark leather that you could sling over your shoulder. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z And I was wondering whether he’d be keeping it on his head every minute for months, just because of one innocent comment some kid had made. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Another newspaper commented, “Many indulge the hope that America’s entry in the conflict to make the world safe for democracy,’ will result in giving a new meaning to democracy in America.” A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The first meeting was tense, but I broke the ice by laying out a few lines of crystal and commenting on my host's refreshing lack of furniture. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z "What I will never forget is this," one of them commented, "the taste of my first strawberry yogurt! It tasted so good that I lived on it for a week!" Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z A police spokesman said that it was too early to comment at this stage in their investigations, but that significant leads are being followed. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z When he pressed me, I told him what his mother had said, verbatim, without comment. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z She paused after fifteen paces; they would stop here for ten seconds, in front of a Turk-owned deli, enough time for Kwang to make a comment about ethnic fellowship and shake the proprietor’s hand. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I remember Rabia’s comment about forgiveness and plaster a polite smile on my face. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z So I could be generous in my comments when my mother bad-mouthed the little girl on TV. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z The newsmen gathered by the rails, watched Pollard ride, and commented on his obvious soreness. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Meggie’s comment on her clothes seemed to be bothering her after all. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Her comments could be terse, and sometimes funny. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Coach Hedge had made that stupid comment about Leo and Hazel holding hands and gazing into each other’s eyes. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “Cullen seemed friendly enough today,” he commented as we shrugged into our raincoats. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Despite all the discussion about Bobby, including the nicknames and the petty comments leveled at him, he just continued to play and study the game that he loved. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I ignored Velia’s comment and started to undo the knots that held the blanket together around Pita’s body. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z We’ve nicknamed the mountain the Nut since I relayed Plutarch’s “tough nut to crack” comment to the weary and discouraged rebel leaders here. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Before long I heard some hopefulness in their questions and comments. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I didn’t want to understand that comment, but I did. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Now, whenever Annabeth made a sarcastic comment, Rachel hardly bothered to answer. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Mama Saedi's delicate features, stylish short hair, youthful skin, and radiant smile were regularly commented upon. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z Her only clue about the source of the strain was a comment William had once made. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z On an ordinary day, Mrs. Richardson would have opened the door, told Izzy to turn the volume down, made some disparaging comments about how depressing and angry Izzy’s music always seemed to be. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The boys tried out their dirty words and crude comments on her for weeks. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z Scrimgeour’s representatives admitted that he had met with Dumbledore at once upon taking possession of the top job, but refused to comment on the topics under discussion. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z There are mad things wrong with that theory, but I don’t have time to comment on them right now. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “We went to the zoo! I think she wishes I were still ten. But it was fun. Mom was relaxed for once. And she only made three mean comments about Dad.” Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z Of course, we weren’t a couple at all, but I still found the need to comment on our common taste. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z That night he entered his new, clean den without comment. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z My parents didn’t appreciate the other coach’s comments about my weight any more than Aimee did, but they encouraged me not to let it bother me too much. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Both he and Nali were always a misunderstood comment away from yelling at each other. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The security guy doesn’t make a comment about my size or look at Charlie funny. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z Peeta had his personal comments written on a card, but he doesn’t pull it out. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Jessica, Mike, Eric, and everyone else always commented that they hadn’t even seen him there till the van was pulled away. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z His comment is offhand and so unexpected that it takes a moment to sink in. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z The detective in charge of the whole investigation— Gaskill, the one who came to speak to us after she went missing— made no comment. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Tremaine notices my movement, but even though he casts me a brief, sidelong glance, he doesn’t comment on it. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z As one black minister commented, “It is not simply the shame of Chicago, but of the nation.” A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Her eyes roved across my face, which was smarting with pain, and then settled on your cut lip, but she didn’t comment. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z After more shouting of advice and orders and useless comments, the town escorted the carcass off. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z Everyone—even those who had not had diversity training at taxpayer expense—knew that even though it was correct to recognize a person's ethnicity, it was not correct to comment upon it in public. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Dex frowns in disapproval, a comment dying on his lips, and silence falls across our table. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z “It’s a mess in here,” he comments, looking my way. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z He commented upon Wang Lung as he shaved his upper forehead, “This would not be a bad-looking farmer if he would cut off his hair. The new fashion is to take off the braid.” The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z “No idea. I got two weird comments on my page this morning. I didn’t recognize the names—” She pulled her phone out of her bag and held it out to Bridge. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z With Judge Robert E. Lee Key's peculiar comments still running through my head, I went through the mound of records until I found the transcripts from Walter McMillian's trial. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z He had not yet commented on my looking at the books. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z People often comment on her smooth, brown skin, full lips, and particularly her large, round brown eyes with their long lashes. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Their ruthless comments shaped my personality and turned me into a shy, insecure, quiet girl. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z “It looks like one of your guests brought their kid to the party,” Rowan commented. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z “Not a lot to work with so far,” she commented. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “We were early,” one of the men commented to Mother. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “Ah, that feels like a nice full stomach,” he commented. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Whether it was comments from other fencers or their parents or being given a hard time by coaches or referees, Faizah had to deal with it all. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z I smiled, remembering Eva’s comment that he wasn’t too young for me. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z A friend of mine belonged, that blond girl who had commented on my reading. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z She tells me that I once commented that colored people attend too much church. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Townsfolk commented that they could see Gunwoo’s father from miles away just from the shine of his shoes. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z But there was a good deal of comment at the time—nine people out of ten thought Seton was innocent and that the judge's summing up had been vindictive. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z Mr. Pontellier scanned the names of his wife’s callers, reading some of them aloud, with comments as he read. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z I began answering questions and listening to comments and testimonials about Walter, the town, race, the police, the trial, and the way the whole family was now being treated by people in the community. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Every time he waffled, though, Lydia would whip out her phone or her laptop and show him the steadily increasing number of views, comments, and likes “Dearly” had. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Her comment that it was “most informative” fueled his good mood. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z That comment floated between us for a moment. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “Can you comment on your plans to respond to the incident?” The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z The air traffic controller with whom Klotz was speaking testified later that he “just took it as a passing comment.” Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z Statements like: he was in South Africa only to fight, and not to engage in politics; therefore the press should stop hounding him for comments on apartheid. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z They stood and gazed, and they made little comments on the sadness that this should happen at a time of joy, and they said, “All things are in God’s hands.” The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z “But you play football,” was his mother’s first comment. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “A strange trade for him to have made,” the blind man commented. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z “He needs more flesh on him,” he commented impersonally, addressing himself to his brothers and sisters. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z They were all gathered around gaping, she could feel their eyes on her, and here and there she heard muttered comments and titters of laughter. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Last year we chattered away about each contestant, but tonight there’s only the occasional comment. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He walked up, made small talk, commented on the beauty of the sunset, and then, gallantly, segued into the beauty of her face. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Shanti had the idea that she should be comforted by this comment and this smile, but she wasn’t, and the disconnection troubled her. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z There are no more comments about tumbled buildings, who we are, were, or the strain between us. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z At school, all my friends commented on them as well. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “I don’t know why they even need a Receiver, then, if they never call upon him,” Jonas commented. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z We passed a manse where two white women, dressed in brilliant sacques, walked arm-in-arm among the blooms, commenting upon the excellence of the sweet peas. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z But unlike many of the other violinists—who resented Izzy for making second chair her first year—Deja never joined in the snide comments, or called her “the freshman.” Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z But I’d be lying if I said the human bat’s comments didn’t get under my skin. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z An average student, or Satisfactory work were the usual comments that his teachers wrote in his Annual Progress Reports. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She nodded slightly, making no comment, yet I knew how bruised she must be by the imminent parting. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Everybody was messaging me about Carlotta’s comment, asking me what I thought, and being outraged for me. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Eventually I worked up the courage to post the only comment I could think of, which was: “THIS.” Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z Will listened without comment, but attentively, with sympathy. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z You don’t have to make a comment every time you see someone. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z As soon as I said it, I realized it was a boneheaded comment. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Houseman was generally complimentary in his comments about Welles. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z The other members were supposed to contribute, and make comments and suggestions—but they hardly ever did. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z The curtains were barely scorched, and the man had replaced them without comment. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Though her comments directly affected me, I knew better than to say anything. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z And it’s not even the what happens in Athens comment. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z From the moment the article had appeared, Harry had had to endure people — Slytherins, mainly -— quoting it at him as he passed and making sneering comments. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z There were no curator comments, other than a note that the photo had been lent for the exhibit by the Ellsworth Gallery in Los Angeles. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Mom also asked me about school and my friends, and it was so nice to talk to her—just the two of us, without my little sister interrupting with her own questions and comments. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Some roamed the rooms, reading comments aloud over people’s shoulders, calling to others. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z They follow along behind me, making comments on the way I walk, on how I look from behind. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Curtis says she’ll take one more comment and calls on me. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z Collins, a shrewd analyst, would comment on the moves that Bobby did and didn’t play. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z We’d cross paths and he would make some offhand comment loud enough for everyone in the room to hear. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The actor, still masquerading as a Confederate soldier, commented on his own crime and analyzed for the Garretts the motives of Lincoln’s killer! Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The best way to fend off their comments, I decided, would be to try and enforce the rules as strictly as I could. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z On the front page were my penciled comments scribbled to Morrie, and beneath them were his comments scribbled back. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He made a comment in English, not caring that the interpreter could hear and understand it—something to the effect that he was fed up “with these Russian pigs.” Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Walking back to the truck, neither one of us commented about what most non-Afghans would have seen as an improbable coincidence, that a beggar on the street would happen to know my mother. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “Sorry. I don’t...I swear I don’t usually comment on the size of other guys’ boxes.” What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z Octavia declined to comment, but her brother let his voice be heard. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z “No one will. They’ll love it. I wore one to Baba’s holiday party, and all the ladies said it was so elegant and commented on the fabric.” Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z People bled to death like gentlemen in an operating room or expired without comment in an oxygen tent. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “The racial comment was really out of line,” he’d said, adding, “Normally it’s not in Simone’s favor being black, at least not in the world that I live in.” Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z If I was still Abnegation, her comment would be rude and out of place, but among the Dauntless, challenges like that seem common. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I cringe at this comment, but no one else seems to notice. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z When Billy made no comment on this, the Englishman asked him, “Can you talk? Can you hear?” Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z When I once quoted this to him, tacitly inviting his comment, he told me tartly, “I don’t know if I could start one. I don’t know if I’d want to stop one. ” The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z There had been two comments posted that morning. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z In the weeks that followed, there was no follow-up, and the police did not ever comment, not that Scarlett could see. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Instead, he wanders through pathways and concourses and walks in loops around the courtyard with Marco in tow, who is taking notes whenever Chandresh finds something to comment upon. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I imagined the Augustus Waters analysis of that comment: If I am playing basketball in heaven, does that imply a physical location of a heaven containing physical basketballs? The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z He wanted the comments identified as coming from the secretary of the interior, less likely to upset the nervous CBS censors. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z But of course, that was just a general comment. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The hilarious grown-up comments he made when a child and the cavalierlike courage he showed when he was a young man and went to find, then kill, if he was lucky, his father. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z “Rutherford was an artist,” commented his former student A. S. Russell. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Whereupon Jackson commented that any judge rendering such an opinion in Georgia would be of short duration.” Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z The foolhardiness or ignorance of her officers was a prolific theme for comment whilst she remained in sight, and efforts were made to signal her to reduce sail in face of her danger. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z “Yeah, but you guys needed me too after your future-wife comment. It took away the pressure. Same with me and Arthur.” What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z He didn’t say he was sorry, or make any of the well-meaning comments Frank always hated: Oh, you poor guy. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Without comment, he gave her the manila envelope. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z The comment is so unexpected that I have to look away from her. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z He made no comment, but occasionally gave the potions a stir or a sniff. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z She felt a sudden rush of dampness beneath her arms, her heart pounding, and she wasn’t sure if it was Trip’s arm around her shoulders, or Lexie’s comments, or both. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z As I walked away, I overheard another coach commenting to someone behind the stage curtain about my lackluster performance. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Every day, he lingered by the rails to watch Seabiscuit’s peculiar regimens, following his movements without comment, then returned to War Admiral. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Trust me, I messed up and read the comments. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z His blog has 17 comments—all different ways of saying poor puppy. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z “Thank you very much,” she said, “but comments on my appearance are uncalled for. Anyway, I could be your granny. With a little stretch of the imagination.” Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z My stomach drops as I remember the Duchess's comment about the lack of Chinese in Summerland. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Every so often, Rachel directs a question or comment to me. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Just in case Gay or Phil ever thought I had been exaggerating, I pointed out that the other children’s comments were nauseatingly familiar. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z It was a brief, offhand comment, but something about it made Ekon feel just a little bit better. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Many who knew him have commented, unbidden, that he seemed to have great difficulty seeing the trees, as it were, for the forest. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Nicole had felt the comment like a crack across her cheek. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z “Then why are there so many comments posted by you on there about how gay Casey is?” Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z One of the gunners makes unimaginative comments about the smoke, a dead horse he can see at the base of the walls, the intensity of certain quadrants of fire. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z To her surprise, he was complaining about it, commenting that he found it taxing, found the culture repressed. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z On the rare occasions when they noticed my presence, my relatives commented about how “strong” and “brave” I was, about how “lucky” Jeffrey was to have me for a brother. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z “They make racist comments all the time. They hate people like you and me. Why do you put up with it?” Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z He also puzzled over the doctor’s comment, “I’m an American.” Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Each visit, the totem had a new carving, but Edwin always seemed to focus on the blank space at the bottom of the pole, although he made no comment. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z “Your armor is crooked” was her only comment, and she redid my straps for me. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z I knew this wasn't the place or time to make a speech or complain, but I couldn't stop myself from making one final comment. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “Several customers have commented on your rudeness today.” X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I nodded, trying not to look like that comment hurt me. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z She’s the one whose tactless comments and cruel jokes about matters I don’t think are funny have made me insensitive to any sign of love on her part. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Victor had chilled out some, and he started to comment on the scenery. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Would the teacher take note of my bulging eyes or comment on the thin strand of saliva hanging like fishing wire from the corner of my mouth? Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Regarding Monte Verde, Haynes told me, “My comment is, where are the photographs of these ‘artifacts’ when they were in place? 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z I wrote a reply to his comment: We live in a universe devoted to the creation, and eradication, of awareness. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z And then the comment about not being able to reveal where the book was hidden, even though they’d already found it. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Just one little comment would have had the fence buzzing, but all was quiet or one of the boys would have mentioned it to me. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z He gave nine before the match ended, not counting brief comments that were made jointly with Spassky after each game. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah, probably from Mr. Crab,” Genie threw out there, thinking nothing of it, especially after Grandma was so cool about the topsy-turvy comment. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z And Elijah himself had a further, unnerving habit, which was to ricochet his questions and comments off someone else on their way to you. The Fire Next Time 1963-01-21T00:00:00Z Nobody commented on this, except James, but Dicey abruptly changed the subject. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z You could depend on that kind of comment from Cap. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z Her father holds up a corner of the paper, and, from the way he peers at me, I can tell he heard my comment. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z The teachers would smuggle lectures over to them and they would respond with questions and comments. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z When he picks up Werner’s radio and sets it back down without commenting, Werner feels the ceiling slip lower, the walls constrict. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Papa knew that merely showing his face would draw stares and muttered comments. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z Who can comment on her strengths and weaknesses? The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z As she turned back in to Farley’s, her comments ignited everyone in conversation again. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The comments upon my personal life were uncalled for and revealed a shocking lack of taste and decency. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z If they ever read my diary, this entry will tell them how their comments are eating me up inside, probably causing more zits. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z It wasn’t just her head that went down this time—her entire body sagged after Alexia’s nasty comment. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z Normally I lay pretty low and let conversations roll around me, occasionally tossing in a sarcastic comment or two just so people don’t think I’m too slow to keep up. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z The parrot, now perched on a hanging lamp, looks at me and shakes his head sadly at the captain’s comment. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z Cal doggedly lighted bill after bill until all were burned, and then he crushed the black chips down to powder and waited for Lee to comment, but Lee did not speak or move. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z From time to time, Percy took her hand or made an encouraging comment; but she could tell the dark landscape was getting to him as well. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “Idiot,” my grandfather comments when a skateboarder executes a neat flip. The Fourteenth Goldfish 2014-08-26T00:00:00Z If they took notice of me at all, it was to comment on how fast I walked. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Then when the three of them came into the house for dinner, after washing the last of the hog smell off their hands in the mudroom, Dad handed Mother the tax bill without comment. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z Bertha had commented about him one day when we drove by. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z I remembered Perilee’s comments about the clothes on the line attracting the antelope. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “Mi amor, can you help me with the website? I forgot what I needed to do to post something with photographs. And a little girl from Andalucía sent a comment. Can you respond to her?” The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z There’s still no Aunt Penn but Edmond introduces me to the rest of my cousins, who are called Isaac and Osbert and Piper, which I won’t even begin to comment on. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z I left the studio directly and refused to acknowledge his comments from the booth today. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Anytime a stranger commented that she looked exactly like Michelle Obama’s mother, she’d just give a polite shrug and say, “Yeah, I get that a lot,” before carrying on with her business. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z He threw as much sarcasm as he could into the comment. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Thomas could barely listen anymore, anticipating the comments from the last two Keepers, Gaily and Minho. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Another boy breezes in and comments on Volpe’s attire, a frequent topic of conversation, and what looks to him like peace signs on Volpe’s belt. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z After a presentation of findings, the committee, which had read and analyzed the report in advance, let loose a barrage of questions and comments. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Hadn’t they heard the misogynistic comment that came after I had told him to do what he was supposed to be doing in the first place? From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Every time there’s something mean to be said, everyone looks to her for a comment. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z Your comments about the lecture showed a very petty jealousy I didn't expect from someone who claims to be so broad and noncommitted. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “What an ordinary little boy,” commented the king. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z Tam Lin had marked the route with a red pen and added comments using his own creative spelling, such as Ratlesnakes heer and Saw bare under tree. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Because I called him out for making comments about my sweater, and my butt? Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z She didn’t even bother writing down her comment. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z Frank figured there was a story behind that comment, but he decided not to ask. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I always said so,’ was probably the most popular comment. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z But even my mother was upset at this comment. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z No slick comments meant no quick tempers, which meant no even quicker fists. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z She dares to look at the comments after the USA Today article. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z We eat in hungry silence, punctuated by a couple comments about the snow. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Sometimes he would comment to them on the things he had seen in the villages they passed. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z As I was walking back to the prison with the captain, I commented on what I thought was the curious behavior of the two young men. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Every single day during those five war years he would write several pages of comment and observation about the events of the time. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z So I sat on his lap and told him what he wished to know; and carefully, nodding, he transcribed my answers for study, comment, and future publication. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z As the political scientist John J. Dilulio Jr. later commented, “Apparently, it takes a Ph.D. in criminology to doubt that keeping dangerous criminals incarcerated cuts crime.” Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z “You heard about the Verne Hamilton case over in Roundup? Been charged with making seditious comments, saying he wouldn’t go to war, that they’d have to take him feet first if he was conscripted?” Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “Very haunted up here, isn’t it?” said Ron, with the air of one commenting on the weather. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Yet after a week of Val’s and Murdoch’s acid comments, together with the expected unpleasantness of my sister, I emerged for dinner with a clean face. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z We used to watch together on weekends, with the Hangouts bar open in the corner of our screens, commenting on all the contestants,laughing, even though we could only see tiny squares of each other. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z “But Lou found things in the paper to comment on that made me feel he was genuinely intrigued by my ideas.” Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z The comment had been left fifteen days ago. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z They sang their compliments, their abuse, and only Alice confined herself to a thin smile, a closed look, and did not join the comments with one of her own. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Beetee’s articulated a theory far beyond my comment on the sun. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Even Piper passes it up with no comment. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z “What if some obnoxious kid makes a comment about how hot you look in yoga pants,” Ms. Platt said. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Harry rather doubted he would be able to bring off this particular spell; he was still having difficulty with nonverbal spells, something Snape had been quick to comment on in every D.A.D.A. class. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Sometimes a soft word, a reassuring comment, passes between families, but mostly we’re inside our own heads, thinking of what lies ahead. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z Justin’s head had been down on his desk for most of Sarah’s presentation, but he lifted it at that comment. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Lourdes believes that Enrique’s comments reveal a fear: if he goes back to Central America, his mother will not follow him. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z It always felt like I was waking up from the pain when something in the world outside of me suddenly required my comment or attention. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z “And your doctor—he never sent a bill. Mind you, I’m not complaining, but—” Diana didn’t comment on the doctor. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z He gave no reason why he supposed she would want to know, and made no comment on the matter himself. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z A comment: My 12 y/o daughter has been crying all day. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z They eat appreciatively, commenting on the tenderness of the meat, the freshness of the beans. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z We met in the motel parking lot ten minutes later, looking crisp and stylish, and exchanged many flattering comments. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z Joyce commented: “It was wonderful to see the good fellowship existing between those cattle butchers. No matter where they came from, it was only necessary to be a cattle butcher.” A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z When I had finished she told me without comment that she was engaged to another man. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z We have received via post your absurd comments about our trousers, the comments revealing, as they did, your total lack of contact with reality. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I handed over the front section without comment, and looked to see what there was in the sports section. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z They scrambled clumsily back down through the weeds and ferns, with Nailer’s dad’s friends all making comments. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z “You made a fried chicken comment to the only black girl in the room. What do you think?” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Helmuth has earned a high mark, with only a brief comment, Well done. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z He commented on the fact that we were surrounded by people of all classes, of all ages, of all nationalities. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z She had heard her mother make comments like that throughout the years, even when her grandmother was still alive. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He must have truly been shocked, because he didn’t even come back with a smart-mouthed comment. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z On some folks around here, a cut-up eye wouldn’t even get a comment. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Padva dismisses these comments, though she does joke that with enough silk and an industrial-strength corset she could make Chandresh himself pass for the most fashionable of ladies. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “Service personnel must cover their heads,” Militsa commented, and suggested to Marina ominously, “and something should be done about the hairdos. The permanents of many of our girls have turned into mops.” A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z The Defender commented, “NO ‘RACE RIOTS’ on the Fourth of July, what do you know about that?” A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “I wonder what he thought he’d get to see, as a boat worker,” Rolf commented. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “I see the yarmulke express made another delivery,” he comments before greeting Grandma and Grandpa. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z I don’t want to give anyone the chance to comment on anything about me, my clothes, or what else about Malala makes them feel sad today. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z And if Leo heard Dante’s comment, you couldn’t tell. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z My computer dings as comments begin rolling in. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I was still turning over the brief comment on the Cullens, and I had a sudden inspiration. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z She takes in my Election Day outfit, but if she has a comment about it, she keeps it to herself. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Hollander’s essay and the comments of Lethem and Plagens cede ground and seem to grant that art and literature are too soft to withstand scientific examination. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z People might comment, especially Saint Sarah, who makes it her business to pounce on evidences of grief, bereavement, any occurrence that mars the tra-la-la-la gaiety of everyday life. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z A combination of these drafts was then circulated to different regions and committees for comments and questions. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He became contentious and started making comments that were audible to the judge. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I forced myself to ignore their comments and kept a smile on my face. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z A sharp jab in the back cut off my comments. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The other comment, the one that seemed to sum it all up, came from an insurance agent named Michael Tingey. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z But Wilfrid Sheed, an American novelist and essayist, penned a comment just before the match ended that many would later regard as prescient. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z She isn’t amused by my comment, and her face is still frustrated, distressed. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z My teacher had commented on the black circles under my eyes. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z He had foolishly aroused suspicion when he made unusual comments about the assassination over dinner in the presence of guests. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z She might as well have been a corpse, Pima commented as she grunted and dragged the girl out. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Who sniggered or made rude comments when we walked past. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Sticky, who happened to consider himself a prime specimen of scaredy cat, moved on without comment. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I asked, remembering Papá’s comment and chuckling to myself. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z The comment still stung, but I kind of understood now what she meant. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z “Perfectly okay,” commented Finny, running forward at top speed, “perfectly okay for the ball to touch the ground when it is being passed.” A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z She does the same and doesn’t make a comment about whether it’s safe to eat. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z I look away, realizing how my comment must sound. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z The players attacked their lines as though afraid that, if they did not keep their words in close order, the audience might throw comments of their own into the breach. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z The waiter’s comment has discomfited him, making his attraction to Moushumi feel mildly illicit. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She didn’t ask me, because she was pouting about my bathtub comment. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z At least a dozen people commented on my new shirt and many asked to touch it. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “I’m sure you do,” said Cowslip, looking round at the mud-stained, bedraggled rabbits with an air of being too polite to comment. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I’ve previously made the comment that any experienced public speaker can feel his audience’s reactions. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z She paged down and read the comments again. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z “I never noticed before — your hair has red in it,” he commented, catching between his fingers a strand that was fluttering in the light breeze. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “A very nice, quiet fellow, with sad eyes,” commented one. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z He might send his sons to college without comment, might wear a vest and white shirt and tie in the daytime of a weekday, might wear gloves and keep his nails clean. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z She shrugged again, a silent comment about the inexplicable desires of the nobility. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Leo muttered some unflattering comments about numina, but he turned the wheel. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z So I waved his comment away and got down off my stool. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Guests clap and comment as more gifts are showered on the princess. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Annabeth commented on the architecture, but Percy kept his eyes open for other things. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z We exchanged a few more comments on the weather, which was wet, and that was pretty much it for conversation. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “Rain soon,” Amari commented as she clutched Tidbit’s hand, almost dragging him along. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Maybe she feels bad about the “Suck it up” comment. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z Judging from his comments to his associates, his remarks about Chicago’s infernal July weather, and his general aversion to racing in “the West,” Riddle was almost certainly not considering the Arlington offer. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The girl ignored the comments and let another bee march up her arm. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z “I received your letter last week. I have some comments.” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Men came out of barber shops with lathered faces, their neckcloths hanging, to watch and comment in hushed voices. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes when I hear that something or other is selling at a fraction of its normal cost, I comment that the fraction is probably Vz, and am met with a blank stare. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Several observers commented on Ellsberg’s intensity, the fire in his eyes. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Mr. Jimmy said, “The name Sleepy is before the board, any comments?” Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z "Foolish chatter. She meant nothing by the comment." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “The room was still as death,” Burnham said, “save for the low voice of the speaker commenting on his design. It seemed as if a great magnet held everyone in its grasp.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z “Four minutes late,” was all his comment, as she climbed in beside him. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z I could almost hear Dad chuckling at Mom’s comment in the way he always did when he was truly enjoying something. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z It is most curious to see that you have so much time on your hands that you are able to simply wander about this house bothering others with gratuitous comments.' The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z His “bums” comment made newspaper headlines across the country and brought angry crowds onto streets and campuses in protest. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z He made a comment about the pleasant weather they had been having, but Anthony made no effort to put him at ease. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z And I don’t mean her wrapping her arms around my waist, and commenting on how her fingers nearly touch. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z And what made it worse was that, instead of tactfully ignoring it, Bernard proceeded to make open comments on this revoltingly viviparous scene. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z A writer should revise in response to a comment when it comes from more than one reader or when it makes sense to the writer herself. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z Some comments amused her, because they were wildly unconnected to the subject of the post. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Bystanders commented softly to Nigro on how steadfast and serious the boy appeared. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z We were asked to write the letter grade we felt we deserved, then write a brief comment on why we thought we deserved that grade. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z Articles accused their detractors of basing comments on brief medical bulletins and newspaper reports, hardly enough to make a diagnosis. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z A lieutenant entered the room just as this comment was being made. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z It was news to the other boys as well, and apart from a few coarse comments they listened closely to what she told them. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z With a quiet motion, Calvin repressed the comment that was about to emerge from Kallner, and waited patiently. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z What I am trying to say - and I do not think this an unfair comment - is that we were a much more idealistic generation. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Delbriick’s comments were passed on immediately to Pauling, who quickly wrote off a letter to me. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z He had never noticed before, but Mother often spoke too softly to be heard from any distance, and Matthew and Mark always made their nasty comments under their breath. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z Rather than commenting on that, he lets another “snowflake” land on his palm, studying it for a few moments. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z He read the poem to the class, adding his own comments, and to several other classes as well. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z And that comment gets him what he wants. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Hana made that comment about people saying I think I am too good for them, but as bad as I am at hurdles, that sure can’t be what’s keeping us from being friends. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z It aroused no comment that thirty men of humbler rank—master workmen like Paul Revere the silversmith, Thomas Crafts the painter, or Chase the distiller—met at the Green Dragon. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The page was crowded with thousands of comments and videos of Nicole, her pageant appearances, student council speeches, tennis matches, mash-up tributes cut to saccharin music. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z But the comment was as close as he could come to capturing what was in his heart. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z He went to the regular team practice and Coach O told him to take it easy, a comment that got Simpson and his friends laughing on the other side of the mat. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z People often commented on this, but the answer was simple: the Victor Verster house was the first spacious and comfortable home I ever stayed in, and I liked it very much. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “I kind of expected to see a giant Triceratops skeleton carved halfway out of the ground,” I comment. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z The slight gracelessness of my walk, which Dr. Luce had commented on, predisposed me to join die graceless sex. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I didn’t know why, but her annoying comments kept coming back to me. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z “Oh my, hear that, Cinnamon? No comment. He doesn’t want people to know he thinks you’re cute.” Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z She also hated the “middle-aged” comment, perhaps because it hit on a sore point. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z The officer, instead of writing him up, threw it away without comment. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “If the disorder should continue to spread among them,” a very gloomy Benjamin Rush commented, “then will the measure of our suffering be full.” An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z The clerk turned red and stammered, “Y-yes sir—sorry, sir— and I hope you won’t take my previous comments as anything other than jest...” Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z “Thank you, Brad,” said Miss K, who seemed uncertain as to an appropriate comment. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z “I look forward to visiting it again with that in mind. Though I had been under the impression that your father was not in the position to be commenting on such matters.” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z And she took a second to agree with a comment I’d made a while back. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Sometimes open leads of water in all directions were wreathed with wisps of frost smoke as the water began to freeze, and Shackleton commented that the effect resembled the smoke from a prairie fire. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z This is what Kat wrote, with her own comment after each theory saying how likely she thought it: 1. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘I get that comment a lot,’ Percy said. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z To my surprise Old Granny made no comment, beyond smiling reassuringly when I muttered guiltily that our needs at home were growing. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Rush recalled that the comment “procured a transient smile, but it was soon succeeded by the solemnity with which the whole business was conducted.” Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Every passerby, every motorcar, every alteration in stance caught their attention and was commented on. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z He’s trying to make it seem like he doesn’t notice the laughter, the snickers, the snarky comments. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z But her comment still cut, reminding me of the thorns I drew in my garden sketches. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z “I know you think me and Johnny went behind your back,” she yells, and there is laughter from the front of the room over some comment, and more applause. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z But then she’d snap at me for having made some comment or other and I’d go off to school feeling completely discouraged. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z There’s no comment from the crowd, no murmur of dissent, no valiant objections on my behalf. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z When I saw him, and he commented on the rescue, I was going to say, “Yeah, it was pretty ugly.” Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Is it wrong for me to get mad at Lewis’s obviously sexist comments? From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Everybody was lying around, watching me compete with Big Rose and adding comments about who they thought would win. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Probably nothing in the way of promotion Holman’s Department Store ever did attracted so much favorable comment as the engagement of the flag-pole skater. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z “I didn’t ask Mama to make you help,” I said, but she didn’t comment on that. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I just kept watching the screen and listening to her stupid comments. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z At home, I was worried that my parents would notice the massive amount of work I was cranking out, wonder about it, comment on it. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Her eyes are serious, so I close my mouth before I make one of my usual comments and let her keep talking. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Marina filed this comment away in her head for later. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z He ignored them, ignored the stage-whispered “his dad” and “look at his face” comments that slowly disappeared once the room began to fill. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z “This one taste funny,” Tidbit commented, but he ate the mayapple hungrily. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z The comment was so like Bobby in that he tended to remember and categorize people through their chess games, not necessarily anything else. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z He had at first been excited by Facebook, ghosts of old friends suddenly morphing to life with wives and husbands and children, and photos trailed by comments. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Uncle Frank’s first ever post ended up getting a ton of likes and comments. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Peeta makes comments like this in such an offhand way, and it’s like being hit in the gut. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z But whatever keeps wages low—and I’m sure my comments have barely scratched the surface—the result is that many people earn far less than they need to live on. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z When the wise old grandfather found out, instead of raising a row as had been feared, he commented, dying with laughter, that it was the natural destiny of literature. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z He didn’t comment as he pulled up in front of the Panthers’ apartment building. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z So most people comment on his gait rather than his speed—even though he often wins, places, or shows. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Do you wish to comment on what Erlone said about your chauffeur?” Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z But I also knew, from other comments he made, that he felt guilty if he couldn’t love the ing babies of much as he loved little Catherine. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Even after Shady’s comment about Sheriff Dean and his sheriff brother-in-law in Joplin, Jinx felt strangely at ease and comforted as they made their way back to Shady’s place. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Human comprehension demands topic before comment and given before new. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z I’d had a snappy comment ready, but he hadn’t said what I expected. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Tom was always perfectly groomed for these occasions, and it earned him many admiring comments from the women who came to El Patron’s birthday parties. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z After commenting on the customer’s oddly proportioned figure—the oversized torso supported by the undersized legs—he added, “I’m afraid we haven’t anything that would fit without alteration.” In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s great to be back in America” was Fischer’s only comment to the waiting reporters. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Branson frequently commented on right-wing extremist websites with strong antigovernment rhetoric and attended meetings of the Midwestern Knights of Brotherhood in Indiana. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z The wink and the comment about her curls, though Beetle didn’t know it, were also gifts from the generous merchant, and they nestled into Beetle’s heart and stayed there. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z After a pause, Farmer says he’s a little troubled by the new PIH-er’s comments, because he has to work. with these people. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z I observed the crowd gathered around my crates, wanting to overhear their comments but feeling a deeper need to keep tabs on my mother. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z While the lady at the needle kept up a little running, contemptuous comment: The Awakening 1899-04-22T00:00:00Z Then I thought about the comments these girls had just made about my clothes and that clinched my decision. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Whatever she meant, her comment sparked instant pandemonium in the gymnastics community. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z The barely know each other comment kind of hurt, though Leo knew it was true. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z A “good old criminal trick, of course,” Elizebeth commented, “but it worked.” The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z “You do smell nice, I never noticed before,” she commented, to my extreme embarrassment. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z If a girl with a gold pin and no tesserae had not made what I'm sure she thought was a harmless comment. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Yet I went at it again, reviewing every picture, clip and comment for anything I might have missed. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Not till later, when she and Judith undressed, shivering, in the chilly upstairs chamber, did Kit dare to venture a comment. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Normally, I wouldn’t be offended by a comment like this—Mexicans are always saying that about kids. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z More and more, I tried to model myself after him, and I was pleased whenever anyone looked at the two of us and commented on how much we looked and even walked alike. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z Her father didn’t react—maybe because he’d heard that comment before, or maybe because it was true. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Mr. Muse mostly listened and peppered their conversation with brief comments. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Ever since Celia had made that comment yesterday...but no, it had started before that. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Mama always rates kids’ manners and comments on who has the best ones. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z A more suggestive comment could hardly have been made. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Sitting to the left of the Chancellor, Master Rhetorician Hemme made a disgusted noise at my comment, earning him an irritated look from the Chancellor. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I realize I could take that comment badly, but it’s a compliment. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z “Look at how many people are commenting! He has fifty- seven likes!” Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z Years later he would comment that both books struck him as religious, in the sense that the characters were searching for an ultimate power and a meaning to life. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z No one would comment on his absence, or on the fact that he had chosen this day to be away. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z At Hyacinth’s comment, the other kids’ eyes widened. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I wonder if the vanilla and chocolate comment was a joke. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She twirled a drumstick in her hand with an attitude that said she wasn’t in the mood to accept self-deprecating comments. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z When it got to be too much, I’d scoop up her junk and pile it on her bed without comment. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Elizabeth whispered as she took her key, and at the Professor’s nod there was a storm of comment. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z This is exactly the sort of thing I wanted to know about, so I waved his comment away, hoping to provoke him. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Ms. Solomon asked to keep the field guide, so she could write up comments for me. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z A group of obnoxious girls screamed such awful comments that I, an “obese” twelve-year-old girl, will sadly remember for the rest of my life. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z I’m pushing things, I know it, but the comment gives me a sense of satisfaction. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z They did not chase him out or comment about how strange he was. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked us over and made comments to the other guards. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z The post has a ton of comments from other students. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z No one dares mention it, and many seem somewhat relieved that Chandresh himself does not recall most of his comments even an hour later. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Creeksecrets is supposed to be where you can post anonymous confessions and secret random thoughts, and people can comment, but no one really judges you. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z He even repeats exactly his professor’s earlier comment. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z But I hate Effie Trinket's comment so much I make a point of eating the rest of my meal with my fingers. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z “Well, that sort of comment isn’t recommending you either,” says Jackson. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z I had no response, offered no comment, betrayed no visible reaction to the steady stream of honey-filled lozenges, the raspberry truffles, the slender rolls of sour pastilles. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z I had heard similar comments about my looks before. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Mom commented, “That’s it, Paul. We have to get you some new clothes this weekend. Definitely.” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Before he could comment, she asked, “What about you? Why are you here instead of off doing whatever it is football players do?” Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z She asked no questions and made no comment. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z There are a couple comments from Aimee, begging him to pick up his phone. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z We listened without comment, but I confess his speech cheered me considerably. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The offhand comment about bus segregation had such an effect on Ann. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z I let the comment pass; thus became implicated in the strange reform movement that followed. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Haymitch leaves the compartment without a word, and Effie, after making a few unconnected comments about this tribute or that, bids us good night. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z This was an interesting comment on the whole idea of reproduction. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z People in town make comments, wondering what Vincent is playing at. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z When she stands, I expect a mean comment. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z “I just took a bath, and I’m sweating like a pig,” he commented. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z If someone was whispering stupid comments to the person next to them about how good Mr. Jameson looked dead. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z All abridging remarks and other comments will be in this fancy italic type so you’ll know. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Soheil speaks loudly and clearly, directing his comments to the reporters. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z And after everyone remembers Mateo, whether as the boy in their homeroom or at their lunch table, they’ll rush over to his page and leave comments like a digital memorial. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z On a daily basis he commented on Haitian poverty, history, and culture, as well as the long-standing American habit of lavishing aid on corrupt dictators such as Baby Doc Duvalier. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z A plate that gleamed at visitors and invited comment. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t care what your intention was, Hailey. That fried chicken comment felt racist to me.” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z “The very first comment is a lie. Contact Public Service. We must sue.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z As I walked back to the warm-up hall, there was a throng of reporters who were clamoring to get a comment from me following my first win. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z He also told Wyche that he had circulated her letter to “others at Hopkins for comment and consideration.” The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z Aunt Nancy doesn’t comment on that because she doesn’t go beyond the front path anymore, says her darn legs won’t take her. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z He often commented on the color of a blouse or the cut of a skirt, and once he suggested that next time I wear the same sleeveless scoop-neck dress. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z “Elizabeth’s not used to hearing comments like that. Let’s get froyo and forget it.” A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Officers leered at the naked women and made crude comments and suggestive threats. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I'm getting used to bizarre comments about my biracial heritage. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Jeff was always rolling his eyes at something, usually with a snide comment to match. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z “It seems impossible to escape the conclusion that employment in the shipyards and governmental establishments in the Hampton Roads area will be drastically curtailed,” commented the Washington Post. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z And dinosaurs standing around drinking coffee, staring up at the giant meteor soaring through the air, commenting on how pretty it is. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z “I knew there was something funny going on with that bunny,” Auntie Harrigan commented under her breath to Uncle Arthur. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “However, the Oakland Police Department cannot comment on pending investigations, nor can it subvert the rule of law in this city.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “All you can do is moan and make stupid comments. Why can’t you be positive for once? Why can’t you just get on with things?” Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z “You must have had the experience where somebody comments on your expression and you didn’t know you were making it,” Ekman says. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z “Usually you’re in a better mood when your eyes are so light,” I commented, trying to distract him from whatever thought had left him frowning and somber. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z As the weeks passed, the piece of fabric on my branch drew many comments. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z “These are the rules when it comes to homophobic comments.” A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z They call each other “kid” and make raucous comments about their work, and smoke in the washroom, as if it’s naughty. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I tried reading the comments, but the fast-moving feed made my eyes dizzy. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z “And don’t you get pert with me, Calpurnia. Go to the corner. One hour. Any more comments and it’ll be the switch for you.” The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z While they were eating, teasing, commenting on the soup, flavored with low-growing juniper berries and parched hot summer corn, something happened that disturbed everyone and changed the course of the winter. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Matt stood next to the door while Raul walked around the room, commenting on the boys’ work. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He made no comment, simply nodded and returned the small piece to her. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z At breakfast, Aunt Pearl would make some comment about his huge appetite eating them out into the street, but she smiled when she said it. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z “They say hateful stuff about Asians all the time. I’ve actually heard them make comments about Koreans eating dog in front of you. Why do you let them do that?” Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z No new tagged pictures of hijabless me, but the comments have grown exponentially. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z “Whether I’m—” “You’ve made the point, Mr. Newton. Are there any other comments about drafting a recommendation to the congregation that Reverend Buckminster be dismissed from our pulpit?” Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z In a phone call with the president a few days later, King backpedaled on his comments, trying to soften them. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z “Such comments are not professional. I am disappointed by your lack of sense.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The first officer must have thought long and hard before making that comment. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z But his friends keep commenting that he’s lost in space. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z I scrolled through the readers’ comments, mostly sympathy for Nicole, anger that the cops weren’t doing enough. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z The spectators who had been considering taking their leave decide to stay just a bit longer and comment enthusiastically about the lighting of the fire. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “He is in a very sour mood,” one official commented. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z When Feynman made that comment, physicists had had half a century to adjust to the strangeness of atomic behavior. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z When they got back to Megan's house, Jessie tucked the receipt in her lock box, right next to her comment card. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z Even though Cara was rude—and the nose comment was a low blow—I am grateful for what she said. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z “We had a mirror outside once and they flocked around it,” Kendra said, studiously ignoring both the comment and the reaction. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z His comment echoed the whole flight to Chicago. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z I untag myself, horrified that it’s already received so many likes and comments. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z She is kidding, of course, though that kind of comment within families is never entirely a joke. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z “Two hundred repetitions, twice a week from fourteen to sixteen and a half,” was all his comment. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z In 1934, a visiting American reporter commented on German youth: “Children and young men no longer loaf on street corners,” noted Kenneth Roberts. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z The comments about him depicted a man who would not simply take the country in a different direction but would threaten its very sanctity, its very core. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Arthur paused again for comment or encouragement, but the magician’s face was turned away. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z This and his unpublished comments in support of Copernicanism began to draw criticism of Galileo. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z My parents don't comment much on our friendship becoming a romance. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Evelyn Cunningham, printing the item, commented, “He smiled and chuckled, but he was in dead earnest.” The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, after breakfast, after Mrs. Dudley’s entrance at ten, they came without comment, following one another silently, to the little parlor, and the doctor took his position before the fireplace. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z People came up to me, bursting with comments and questions. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z The next day, comments he made to the press were quoted everywhere. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z “The simcap being circulated is clearly a doctored fake. We have no other comment at this time.” Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Bunny made a show of fraudulent, infuriating concern, peppered with snide comments about drunkards and sots. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I felt she might be overreacting, so I mentally dismissed her comments. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t know how to respond, because it’s always so awkward when adults comment on your age. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z My teacher commented on my cover, saying that it was exceptional. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Another commented that they “could have turned their shells upside down and rowed without making much difference in their progress. It was nearly as wet above the surface of the lake as it was below.” The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I don’t know if it’s my comment about Fiona or him not wanting to leave me alone on Rigor Mortis Bend, but he stays there with me. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z The mayor refuses to comment but his commissioner of police is suddenly everywhere talking tough about equal justice under the law. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z So, too, no New Scientist, no science pages in the New York Times where the newest work could be reported, compared, commented on. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z But the agent took these periodic lumps without comment, and in this way he had survived. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He laughed at his own comments, then coughed even harder. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z The comment left me adrift in a river of teen angst. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z Someone else had commented that I was in their art class at school, though they didn’t say who they were. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Mr. Brooke made no comment as she returned the book to Meg, who said innocently, “I thought it was poetry.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Muhammad instructed that if pressed for comment, we should say: “No comment.” The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Her recurring post “Mish Mash Friday,” a jumble of thoughts, drew the most clicks and comments each week. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Normally, he would have shrugged off Nali’s comments, but then he had seen the footprint and the horned toad that wore a turquoise necklace. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z I can understand the mood changes and the comments about Margot, Mother and Father as if I’d written them only yesterday, but I can’t imagine writing so openly about other matters. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z But apparently old sow Henkel has brought it up, so I now feel compelled to make comment. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Something catches me off guard—a TV show, a funny one-liner from my dad, a comment in class—and I laugh like nothing ever happened. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Just recently, I was sitting in my science class, when I heard the girl sitting next to me making rude comments about my bad eyesight. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z The chief of police looked up, but did not acknowledge the comment. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The tulips are not tulips of blood, the red smiles are not flowers, neither thing makes a comment on the other. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z “So, you’re telling me,” Anna says, “that you’re throwing away a year of work and collaboration and everything, because of one comment?” Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z The dirt and germs bother me more than the nasty comments. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z My comments must have struck Farmer as a put-down, because when I looked across the room his pale blue eyes were fixed on me. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z She said this in a cheery voice, but afterward, in the small silence, when no one commented on her pies, she gave a soft sigh and looked down at her plate. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z At first he could get nowhere, in rooms where the proprietress would enter during the best moments of love and make all sorts of comments about the intimate charms of the protagonists. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z Blogs and video-logs, and the online arguments in comment threads and chat rooms, have spawned new tropes and figures, and new uses for the old ones. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z “Forest likes me,” he had proudly commented once to the blind man. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z One of the adults I don’t know is commenting on how much he likes the president because of his tax cuts. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Perhaps right now, Moss was more sensitive than usual and that was why her comment hit so hard. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z His sole comment on the event was a cranky meow. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z “Even in times of crisis, Reggie, Mama Bear takes the time to comment on her son’s hygiene.” Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z He had half expected his friend to laugh at him, to refuse with some biting comment that would remind Milkman that Guitar was a mystery man now, a man with blood-deep responsibilities. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Fourteen of her recordings were played with neither comment nor applause between them. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z “No. Well, not directly. She just makes comments sometimes. Basically, she makes it sound as if it were the most evil thing a person could do if they aren’t married.” I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z We're not trying to put any other clubs down, but we appreciate your comments. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z I don’t comment on any of this either—I don’t want to get into an argument. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z “There are so many ways for me to get killed,” Yossarian commented, “and you had to find one more.” Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Effie makes hushed, distressed comments like “Oh, not Cecelia” or “Well, Chaff never could stay out of a fight,” and sighs frequently. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z They are, as I should have guessed from Max’s comment, the employers’ insurance policy against the relentless turnover of the low-wage workforce. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z A smile would have meant a lot to Francie and a friendly comment would have made her so happy. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, pick my peas! A white woman as a maid and a beggar! Must not be no slaves from where she come from,” Teenie commented. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z More often than not the stories were in response to some casual comment on my part or Mama’s. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z Most writers cannot afford focus groups or A/B testing, but they can ask a roommate or colleague or family member to read what they wrote and comment on it. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z As legal scholar John A. Powell once commented, only half in jest, “It’s actually better to be exploited than marginalized, in some respects, because if you’re exploited presumably you’re still needed.” The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z LightningGirl: when I return in 18 hours I will comment on the topics discussed. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Toby started dancing, a kind of dirty two-step that drew comments and stares from everybody passing in the hallway. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z The manuscript copy which Malcolm X was given to review was in better shape now, and he pored through page by page, intently, and now and then his head would raise with some comment. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z I erased my comment, relieved that I’d only written it in pencil. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Deeper and deeper into the rabbit hole, finding pictures and comments about my family. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z As one man commented with admiration: “When the Ragens announce an entertainment it means an entertainment, and folks know it.” A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “You act mighty bright to be from there,” she commented. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z From sneering comments Harry overheard, Malfoy was certain Buckbeak was going to be killed, and seemed thoroughly pleased with himself for bringing it about. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z “If you have anything to say, bad comments, take it to God,” she told everyone who asked about Richard. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z The only interesting comment comes from Detective Inspector Gaskill, who confirms that two men are helping the police with their enquiries. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Schiem showed his true gentlemanly nature by refraining from any crude comments as he lay a thick slice of steaming meat atop her piece of bread. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Let’s see what you have in your closet She opened the closet doors and started thumbing through the clothes f had hanging there, giving little motherly comments. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z At least she didn’t comment on the fact that I couldn’t raise a beard, though her glance skimmed my chin. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Of course he is, Lain, you idiot I scramble for the note from the Commandant, hoping the smith thinks my comment is the result of being a dim-witted Scholar rat. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Normally, a case that is sub judice cannot be commented upon in public or in the press. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z One of the others barked out a comment, and the Dothraki laughed. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The comment made no sense to Frank, then or now. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z His comments about Jews and the crimes of the United States had stirred things up, but as an American citizen wasn’t he protected by the First Amendment? Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z They comment on the kind of lunch I have, how I hold my sandwich, how I chew. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Marina hadn’t forgotten Militsa’s comments about the young recruits’ lack of military polish, and the first order that she gave at Engels was for them all to get men’s haircuts. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z Visiting the East Coast or the gray capitals of Europe during the long months of winter, I often meet people at deluxe hotels who comment on my complexion. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I spat blood and he never realized that I had made my comment on such good luck. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z “Braun doesn’t like you,” comments the blond boy. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z He just accepted the things people did, without comment or judgment and maybe without being terribly concerned. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z "That was amusing, if not terribly profitable," he commented. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Ever since Mr. Daniels kept her in for recess for making fun of Oliver, she saves her comments for when Mr. Daniels is busy or talking to someone else. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z “Hm,” Lily comments as we pass, forgetting our agreed silence. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Yet another comment that Turner didn’t think needed a reply. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Sometimes she wrote some posts expecting ugly responses, her stomach tight with dread and excitement, but they would draw only tepid comments. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Kashdan responded to Bobby’s overture and later commented: “I had no real problem with him. All he wants to do is to play chess. He is a tremendous player.” Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z The villagers also look down on her white skin and often make rude comments about “lazy white people.” First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z As she made that comment a history class that met a few yards down the hall did not have a teacher. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z But with each day that passed and the more questions that were asked and comments made, he realized how different he was from everyone at home. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Foaly was so amazed, he couldn’t even formulate a smart comment. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z “Coach is pretty much the only good black man I’ve ever met,” Rod says, ignoring my comment about his sister. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I grabbed the glove and lofted it into the trash without comment. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I guess she hadn’t expected class comments to throw a wrench into her lesson plan. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z The comment about Rue has filled me with fury, enough fury I think to die with some dignity. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z I studied her as she slowly turned the pages and read some of the comments out loud—as she stopped to laugh again and to explain who had written them. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z She imagined it as a force field, deflecting all Rosa’s stupid comments. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z So while they’re ignoring me, they comment on her perfectly arched eyebrows; almond-shaped eyes; tall, straight Western nose; and oval face. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z They saw far beyond the lake a bobbing pinprick of light—a torch being carried along the drive—but they did not comment on it. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z He looks off at the other tables, commenting on people he knows. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z The patrons sometimes yelled things at their pantomimes, comments that the girls couldn’t make out but that gave every indication of rude suggestions. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z His grimness forbade any comment as he stalked across the yard behind the coffin. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z When commenting on his other enemies, Adams displayed considerable flair. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z But I couldn’t listen, not really, because Baba’s casual little comment had planted a seed in my head: the resolution that I would win that winter’s tournament. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z And not just the pretty-for-a-dark-skinned-girl comments I sometimes get from the folks at church. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Casey started it with his “nice shorts” comment at the start of practice, and now he had to endure being the object of our serenading. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z But then he told her that he had registered and commented that the FBI was "awfully nice" to him. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z She is always sucking her teeth at what I’m wearing or making some comment about my weight, even though she’s more floppy and misshapen than a sack of laundry. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Meanwhile, the young Mr Cardinal had been building something of a name for himself as a columnist, specializing in witty comments on international affairs. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z “Shay. Please keep your comments constructive,” Mr. Daniels says. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z It wasn’t a throwaway comment just to be nice. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The saddest comment on all of this is that he also happens to be our captain. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z No one bothered to comment on how perfect her form was. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z As we turned the corner, Bella commented, with some satisfaction, “It’s just like the city!” Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z So even though the media was in an uproar over her comments, I was totally on the same page as my mom. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z She placed it in Edna’s hands, and without further comment arose and went to the piano. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z I stare at all his markings, comments on the sides, question marks, whole sentences crossed out. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z He thought of Wednesday’s comment and smiled, despite himself: Shadow had heard too many people telling each other not to repress their feelings, to let their emotions out, let the pain go. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Sister Ignatia pretended to wave the comment away, but she pressed her lips together, suppressing a grin. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z “I love to shop at SmartMart,” I said, deciding to ignore the other comment. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z My social media pages were already full of unsavory comments from people who had a problem with everything about me from my hijab to my taste in movies. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Chouchou’s grave offense had been to mutter a disparaging comment about the condition of Highway 3, overheard by a soldier not even in uniform. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z At chow that evening, somebody commented that the exposure had caused “the worst pain I ever had.” Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She was irritated by his comment about an intelligent person because it was, it had to be, about his wife, and she wanted to ask why he was telling her that. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z For once he didn’t comment on my food choices, even though a second helping of rice was a classic dietary indiscretion. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z And as much as he wanted to dismiss both comments, he couldn’t. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z A serving girl came over with wet rags, wiped the table clean, and made a few barbed comments. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z They were speechless at the red morocco saddle, completely shocked out of comment. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z “No wonder you can never find a paper clip when you need one,” Jordie comments when the bell rings and we’re heading for the door. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z It contained his own notes on Spassky’s games, jotted in pencil, with comments and question marks designating poor moves, exclamation marks designating good ones. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z He was ticked off about the Keisha comment, Genie could tell. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z The third woman says she has made written comments on her form, but, perhaps inspired by the first two, does not read from them. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z He looked so peculiar that several people commented on it solicitously when the song was done. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z My house is probably nicer than yours, she’d murmur to herself while reading their well-meaning comments. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z “Students all over the country, unions, and professional schools are going to join us. The government may fall,” Sebastian Gomez commented. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Hisao Imada agreed that it was so—ah, yes, beautiful, he commented softly—and at the same moment his daughter turned swiftly forward so that her eyes met Ishmael’s in the mirror. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z A notice inviting public comment on that proposed new law would be published in the Federal Register in October 1973, just a few months after Hsu called Day. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z There are the usual misquotations, nor does my blue jogging suit escape comment. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Stoker’s comment is the only truly original 1: A parent-teacher conference requested. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z General Macarthur and the judge had been pacing the terrace outside, exchanging desultory comments on the political situation. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z Tree and Zheegwon commented on the weather getting warmer and the bugs coming back. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z He’s only just waking up and accepts the mug without comment. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Indeed, the index demonstrated a systematic determination to link ideas with their original authors wherever possible, and in the text and the index Barozzi even carefully labels one comment ‘the scholium of Francesco Barozzi’. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Annabeth remembered Percy’s comment about Frank turning into a giant goldfish, and she resisted the urge to smile. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “Oh, nobody much,” Grover said, obviously still miffed about the donkey comment. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Supporters of Garfield's doctors rushed to their defense, saying that the negative comments were not based on direct observation of the patient or of the autopsy. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Many of them comment that the senders were unaware that the great Prospero had a daughter. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Rising to my full height—a spectacle in itself—I looked down upon the offending policeman and crushed him with a comment which, fortunately, he failed to understand. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The comment hurt Thomas’s feelings, even though he couldn’t disagree. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z A stranger with a flair for cocktail-party descriptive prose might have commented that the room, at a quick glance, looked as if it had once been tenanted by two struggling twelve-year-old lawyers or researchists. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z This is a huge question, probably the subject of many a dissertation in the field of industrial psychology, and here I can only comment on the things I observed. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z At restaurants and bars, they sometimes slip Bengali phrases into their conversation in order to comment with impunity on another diner’s unfortunate hair or shoes. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z It's weird to be ushered around your own home, but I know better than to comment on it. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z “I did not ask for information. I was merely commenting on Professor Lupin’s lack of organization.” Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z High John’s comment bothered me, but I tried to push past it. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Mateo has never been good about sharing his own stuff, obviously, but you can always count on him to comment on your photo or show love to your status. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Later, I pull up the pictures from my Facebook, the Before, the comments, so many of them, all wishing me a speedy recovery. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z My mother’s sole comment was: “You could have had a dollar. But you can’t eat a dead dog, can you?” Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z And these comments are for only half a week’s supplies, because on other days I shop at different markets to avoid this very problem. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z “Mr. Jackson,” he said, “did you have a comment?” The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z It hurt to know that for the past year, she'd made comments about being inexperienced for no one's benefit but my own. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z You can imagine that twenty rats and two mice traveling in procession would cause some comment, and we did not want that. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z While the roosters shrieked, the hens scrambled helter-skelter, commenting shrilly on the action: they clucked hysterically; they cackled obscenely; sometimes their alarmed voices were like machine guns. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z In the darkness, the players spent Saturday morning as punching bags for the coaches’ derisive comments. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z And he spat a brown disparaging comment on the ground. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Neither asked about the other, even though everyone knew their veiled comments about the villains in town were attacks. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z My parents, who have no context for that discussion, have no comment. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z Then Johnny ran out and got the morning American and read the news to her, with running comments, while she cleaned up their rooms. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z It was more of a comment than a question. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Finkle and his entourage packed up their gear and left quickly, followed by some people calling out rude comments to him. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Cane was blessed with ninety-three years of healthy living, and several people who attended the funeral commented, “She didn’t look a day over ninety.” Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z “We never used to need these things,” Miig commented as we wound the mechanisms and checked they were synchronized. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z He tried ro sound casual, as though this was a throwaway comment of no real importance, but he was not sure he had achieved the right effect; Lupin’s smile was a little too understanding. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He made a strange comment at the end of the letter, that it greatly increased his wardrobe. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z More high heels and sarcastic comments, I think. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z “That was such a tiny pie,” commented Teacher gently, “to save two lives.” A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z And, by the way, what did he mean with that “young Mr. West” comment? Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The prank is my idea, inspired by a comment from Pouncey. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z Overbye notes: "Bohr once commented that a person who wasn’t outraged on first hearing about quantum theory didn’t understand what had been said." A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z The Dothraki screamed out comments on her belly and her breasts, hailing the life within her. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Dr. Barnes ignored this comment and opened the door that went directly into his office from the hallway. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z I forget to take a pill one morning and she peppers me with comments about my preternatural plotting to burden our life. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Ifemelu thought most of the decor fussy and overdone, but the post received enthusiastic comments, especially about the decor. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Here on the Stroll, one black man commented, “for a minute or so one forgets the ‘Problem.’” A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “Would you like to comment on the incident?” Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z It had caused comment that so many leading Whigs had been seen ever and anon converging upon the Observer’s office. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The doctor crept slowly to the bloody scene, observed it all, but made no comment. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z They complimented each other’s photos and ended comments with “hugs.” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Merlyn’s comments upon the black eye were of a medical nature. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He holds the phone for Henry to see as likes and comments immediately pour in. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z When a librarian at the George Bruce commented that I probably wasn’t reading all the books I took out, I began to space out my visits. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z And then the comment about not being able to reveal where the book was hidden, even though they’d already found it. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z April and Melanie looked at each other and their eyes made extravagant comments. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z I try not to let the brain damage comment sting. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z “I think it’s probably the most important job in our community,” his mother commented. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z We can make some vague and general comments about the level of carbonation or flavor or sweetness and sourness. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z It was a comment he made out of sheer exhaustion and anger. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z He felt like the bag was a comment on his massive, incredible uselessness. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z My mother, who hadn’t said much all day, finally offered a comment. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Her comment made me wonder why it was that Traft had not yet gone. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z The meal was awkward—mostly silence punctuated by the occasional comment by the scythe. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Some comment seemed to be expected of him, but he did not know what to say. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Shackleton took the tiller ropes and commented, “Pretty juicy,” and both men managed a weak laugh. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z Beneath the photo, there was a new comment from Alice Cannon, my dad’s sister. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Worse than that, he had to make comments to Mama on every item he read. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z A couple of times he even made approving comments like, “Hey! Weird!” or, “Holy cow.” The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z He never commented on the racial slurs scribbled on the pages of the used textbooks the white schools gave us when they received new ones. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z When Bobby exited an hour later, Stockhold asked him how he enjoyed it, and Bobby’s comment, which he repeated at other times, has often been quoted: “Chess is better.” Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z My mother sighed dramatically at Navid’s comment and started scrounging up actual food for us. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Bridge scrolled down, reading the comments on Julie’s page, mostly things like “Gorgeous!” and “So hot!” Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z The news anchors chuckle and shake their heads as they read other famous people’s rude comments about it. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z It was going on and on and making the country watch and comment and predict and scratch their heads—as far as I could see. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z There were still people in this town who would stop Toby and comment on the way his grandfather could sing and play—like an angel or a devil, depending. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Many times he would prolong the talks beyond the expected limit and let them drift into comments of a domestic nature. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z They’ve left comments on all my pics, wishing they were with us at the Travel Arena and Make-A-Moment and the cemetery. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “You speak quite freely of your employers,” Penelope commented. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z “I mean don’t provoke them. Don’t respond to anything, don’t do anything. Just...act like they’re talking about somebody else. Don’t be getting all on Tweeter or whatever, making comments.” On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z “You should. My friends and I would totally come. Your video had a lot of good comments on it.” The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z “Yes, and see how she guards it,” she comments to Miss Larsen. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z The comments are considered a bit of constructive feedback from the outside, and the teachers who are asked to give them take it seriously. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z Although I’m certain Mr. Fuller filled his ear about it, Dad made no comment on our abortive test. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I join Enobaria at sword training and exchange a few comments, but it’s clear neither of us wants to team up. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z This seemed an odd comment to make about Ron’s mother. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Of course they all have to comment all at once. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z And when Marian performed before predominantly white audiences in the big cities of the Northeast and Midwest, reviewers who praised her voice often commented that she did not handle foreign languages well. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z Billy commented that the clumps might be telegrams. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I thought about a comment Rahim Khan had made just before we hung up. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Well, the girls who made snide comments about her clothes and the boys who laughed at her weight could have their opinions. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Give copies to the newspapers in these cities to comment upon, it will assist the sale....” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Aspects of the performance were rated as either superior, excellent, good, or fair—they got mostly superiors—and the grades were supplemented with comments. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z “Do say, now,” Teenie replied, but she made no real comment. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “And in the city”—my mother says this louder, as if to drown out my comment—“Bea Trixie says those same criminals are out free.” Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z “It is an auspicious color,” Tsukiko comments, but she refuses to elaborate on her meaning. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z A wave of awe at Brian’s comment ripples from girl to girl. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Father shook his head meaningfully and made a comment about how careless Mother is. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z The senior girls disregarded their comments and continued watching. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z Valya Kravchenko commented, “We women wouldn’t even hear of a man coming to command our regiment!” and added, “Behind his back we called him ‘bayonet.’ A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z In the next week the first drafts of our Nature paper got handed out and two were sent down to London for comments from Adaurice and Rosy. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Officer Shrift wandered through the crowd, suspiciously muttering, “Guilty, guilty, they’re all guilty,” and, on noticing Milo, brightened visibly and commented in passing, “Is it six million years already? My, how time flies.” The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z The Bacons didn’t want to comment on the incident. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z He punctuated the account occasionally by opening his eyes, but he made no comment. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z All of a sudden, no one had any comments. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z His father's comment about awarding a medal to the murderer might be incriminating. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z I did not comment on this, though, only said: “Well, if he’s that bad off, he’ll do a lot better in the hospital, won’t he?” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Later, he told me that my comment made him a little nervous. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z An officer whose battalion included the 588th found out what was going on by a chance comment from his driver. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z “Are you asking me to comment on this as a Mexican kid? You know that’s racist, right?” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The FBI agent who was in charge of the Oklahoma field office had assured Hoover that the transfer could be handled without any “unfavorable comment” in the press. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Despite his riding-in-silence comment, Coach was blathering on, probably telling me a story, but I wasn't really listening. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Helmholtz gave it; and gave it without a reproach, without a comment, as though he had forgotten that there had ever been a quarrel. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z But suddenly he heard her make a casual comment about her handicap. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z They were embarrassed by their play, wounded by their coach’s comments, unsure what to do next. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Others commented about large clearings in the forests, some with well-tended gardens and cornfields. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z It seemed like an impossibly long walk to cross the room to them, and they began a bruising barrage of comments. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z So you can keep your Sensitive and Man up comments to yourself. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z A few months ago that comment might’ve stung, but Piper was way past that. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Or say things like “Wow, you’re great at softball for a girl like you”? Do they touch her hair without permission or make comments about her edges when she sweats and they get frizzy? Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z “Why are you here?” the man asked, as if he hadn’t heard the comments from Alec. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z She smiled grimly at her brother and, without comment, held out her fist. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Percy wanted to tell her the same thing, but it seemed too small a comment. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I keep the lights off so she can’t comment on my hair. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z A stupid comment, but it was the first thing that came to his mind. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Mother played along nicely, Father looked on stonily, and Ravi was mercifully absent because of a cricket match, which did not prevent him from commenting at great length on the event. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z I bit into a piece of toast myself, and commented that there’s some mighty rough country around Ohio. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z When no one commented on her going back to work, she sighed again and poked her potatoes. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z “I see that breakfast has not yet been touched,” Penelope commented. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z I can’t fake friendly to a bunch of people whom I know only from their Facebook pictures beside their comments about me. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z In another spymaster order, he said he wanted only “the naked facts without comment or opinion.” George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z His last comment about Bobby was “Fischer is a man of art, but he is a rare human being in the everyday life of this century. I like Fischer and I think I understand him.” Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z “If you put in these requested forces and increase air and sea effort, we can at least turn the tide to where we are not losing anymore,” commented Air Force Chief of Staff John McConnell. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Dad shook my hand without comment, scowling because he had just caught sight of Mr. Dubonnet. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z He is not questioning his father’s sexual identity, whether he really is gay—just commenting on his lonely life in the years since his marriage ended. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z Brer would occasionally drop a disappointed sigh or a snide comment here or there, and John Henry lectured everyone. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Almost no comments emerged from Delbriick as I outlined how TMV was put together. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Before I can comment about how weird he’s acting, he hands me the phone and a phone number scrawled on a sky-blue piece of notepaper. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z Reports claimed that Adolf Hitler commented on the Martian panic in a speech. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z Stuart follows me, doesn’t comment that I didn’t park in front of Hilly’s house or in Hilly’s driveway. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Plutarch and Fulvia take the bench across from us but don’t offer any comments on the state of my prep team. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z "What a lovely living room, so practically furnished," Grace commented. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z He said Dad signed the request without comment. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z They made little comments about how they had felt walking that day, and how they were surprised at how the cameras made us look. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Gramps never talked to me about surfing, but sometimes he'd make comments about the waves that showed he knew a lot about the water. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z The man in the grey suit stares at the boy without comment for some time. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “You looked like you killed and ate a wild boar,” she commented mildly. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z The air brisded with comments and questions, and by the time the Keeper finished her closing prayer that night, everyone had agreed that Garvey should explore to see whether the plan might actually work. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z And the best part is, the comments section of the article isn’t filled with trolls calling the people in the article awful names. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Afterward, Garfield commented on the importance of the students' education in helping them reach their goals. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z In spite of all her wild tales and her cholesterol-madness and her annoying comments, there was something about Phoebe that was like a magnet. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z Back in February he had commented to the Seattle Times’ George Varnell that “there are more good individual men on this year’s squad than on any I have coached.” The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z As one man commented, “Rent goes up whenever people think of it.” A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z It’s open to the comments on his previous picture. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Seeing her anywhere in the block besides the OIC office provoked comment, because Mama’s physical stature seemed to keep her from venturing very far. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z They’d greeted us warmly, even approvingly, and made no comment on the fact we were together. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z The tone of the comments and the campaign literature about him went far beyond simple dislike for a presidential candidate because he was a Democrat. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I let one suitcase and then the other fall from my numb hands; for a moment my mind was numb, too, agreeably registering these impressions without comment. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He probably guessed what had happened, but he didn’t comment. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z As for Kelton, I expect him to have a snotty comeback, but instead he just stands there, genuinely thrown by my comment. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z The ticking often begins with a derogatory comment, which can spark an explosion. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z My problems started when I began to comment on what I saw. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z He aimed that last comment at the store, but got no response. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z He read it, a few follow-ups, and comments from many other papers. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z And her comments about the necessity of someone attending to the schedule only last about five minutes. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Then we were to name ourselves for him, one by one, and thank him again with little personalized comments. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She was just crazy about every part of the Egypt Game, and she was full of admiring comments. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Everyone was talking about her, making jokes and snide comments loud enough for her to hear. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z She would make me wait hours for a response, and her comment is short as hell: It’s aight I roll my eyes. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Modifiers can add comments on the time, place, manner, or quality of a thing or an action. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z As Tal and Fischer left the stage, journalists rushed to them begging for a comment. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I remember Mr. Bender’s comment about us only being here for two weeks, too. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z The principal makes some comment, but the cheer that goes up in the hallway drowns out everything. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z All that remained on earth were the comments of the amazed crowd below and a multitude of experts, who attempted to provide a reasonable explanation of the miracle. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I don’t use it unless provoked, but then I open my mean mouth and short, devastating comments come out of it. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z It also included Gay’s comments about my cruel punishments. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z They could all just forget about the stupid comment they’d made and move on, no awkwardness necessary. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z My copies of his poems went back to him with long, complimentary comments. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z I might have commented on the beauty of the sight had I not become accustomed to reading Farmer’s face. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Doctors visited her and left without making any comment. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Harry’s feeling of barely controlled panic was with him wherever he went, as ever-present as the snide comments about the Daily Prophet article. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Then Grandma would make a snide comment about Dad being shiftless. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z That evening I told my mother what had happened, but she made no comment; she sat down at once, wrote another note, gave me more money, and sent me out to the grocery again. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z On New Year’s Day, she sits in front of the television and comments on every single float in the Rose Parade. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Usually this sort of comment, the kind that hints of his undying love for me, makes me feel guilty and awful. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z I flip through the pages until I find the first blank spot where I can write my name and the date and a comment. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Grandmother’s comment had once made Nhamo smile, but now it only aroused a dull ache in her heart. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z They did not fare very well, though each of them negotiated some skimpily favorable remark before the protesting prosecution, which contended that personal comments of this nature were “incompetent, irrelevant, immaterial,” hushed and banished them. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z While he makes occasional comments that she should be practicing more, for the most part he ignores her, spending his time alone in the upstairs parlor. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Captain Cook quickly got up on his feet again and strutted to the street ahead of Mr. Popper with many quick turns of his head and pleased comments on the new scene. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z I could see her screen from the bed—she was scrolling through comments on her stories as I read one of Alexander Hamilton’s Federalist essays for history. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z I consider captioning it with #EndDay, but I don’t need fake sympathetic “oh no, R.I.P!!!!” comments or trolls telling me to “Rest in Pieces!!!!” They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Her intelligent comment caused the two men to ask if she was a pilot. Women in Space 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z Shakespeare had—to return to Borges’s comment with which this book began—no sense of history. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z The other boys were now completely out of view, and Tommy was no longer trying to direct his comments in any particular direction. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I don’t get the joke or want Thaya Jaan to comment on my shirt, my singing, or anything else about me. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z It’s one matter over which Mum’s comments are surprisingly economic. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Jeanne and Jacob kept commenting on how they had built one house on top of another. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Adams commented to Abigail, “we are still upon terms,” meaning that the friendship endured, but just barely. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z A nonrestrictive relative clause is set offby commas, dashes, or parentheses, and expresses a comment from the peanut gallery, as in The pair of shoes, which cost five thousand dollars, was hideous. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z People would be having their meal about now, and soon there would be other children around, to stare and comment and notice. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “I still want to save up for my camera. Oh! Speaking of, I finished my script and sent it to Ms. Francis. She’s going to email me her comments sometime this summer.” A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Carmen had put in a comment section for people to send questions or share their stories. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Some have concluded from Filarete’s comments that Brunelleschi’s board was burnished all over—that he painted on a mirror. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z The nurse took it from him without comment and added out of sight. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Braying laughter punctuated the comment as the hipster Indian guy went walking by, joined by the goateed white guy Celia was paired with, who was high-fiving him. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “You really shouldn’t threaten other students,” he said with a little laugh, as if trying to pass my comment off as a joke. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z His father looked on and never commented on that, but now suddenly, Joe had the uneasy sensation that his father had disapproved of such wanton murder. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Barbed comments hurt more when they come from a neighbor or a friend. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Francie wondered why he commented so much on the health which they themselves always took for granted. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z A week earlier, that comment would have sent me flying down the dune ready to fight. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z There was a lot of laughter and comments like “Somebody’s in trouble” from the press, and Peeta dropped my hand and sidestepped away from me. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z There are lots and lots of comments, but she is not brave enough to read them. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z She also makes a lot of comments about the hygiene at Asian restaurants, but I leave that part out. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Who could believe that such creatures existed? commented a Utah man. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z And I knew exactly what JP meant by the “boys” comment. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z And then there were the comments from the other campers. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Choker-girl, our dark and miserable morale officer, has learned to fake positive comments when under the captain’s glaring eye. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z “Hm. I see your mother’s looking for a boy,” commented Evy, examining the blue feather stitching on the kimonos. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I tried to be as clear as I could, and acted as if I myself were teaching the class rather than merely acting as a springboard for Rav Gershenson’s comments. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z My friend Josh and I were the only Black fencers on Duke’s team, and we both were on the receiving end of endless numbers of “harmless jokes” and offhand comments that permeated our team culture. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Monsieur seems like a tiny general, walking up and down the line, making comments, critiques. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z She was constantly second-guessing herself, reading too much into Jason’s expressions, his moods, his offhand comments. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I had spoken with him before about inappropriate comments on campus and ways to make minorities feel more at home. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Martha would walk around from station to station, observing everything and making comments to our coaches. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z “Goodness knows what debased fantasy he’s having,” Ignatius commented. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z She stood up, choosing to ignore my comment. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Most of the heirs had to comment on Turtle's hair. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “Good enough for you,” my mother commented dryly. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z On their walk home from the restaurant, she brought it up, saying that his comments had upset her, why hadn’t he told her these things? The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z “The presence of the saloons,” one observer commented, “may be largely accounted for by the absence of decent and cheerful home life.” A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z There’s a comment from N_ABDULLAH: It was cool but practice was better! Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Would be great to have for those nasty little comments. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Of course, those had loads of comments like, Does this look like a thug? and If he were white with this uniform on, would you still question him? All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I’m too hung up on thinking about Dylan’s comment. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z For the first time in a week, I can breathe fresh air without comment. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z "Inside the Embassy, life was dominated by a terrible paranoia about bugging: often the staff appeared able to think of nothing else," Gordievsky commented. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z William nodded, a little taken aback by the banality of the comment. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z ‘I mean, for instance, you make any comment to those two-headed guys about the way they smell and . . . oh.’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z One time when I slept over at Twig’s place, her mom commented that Twig should try to branch out and find more friends than just me. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Mother praised me, but the principal dismissed her comments and said that my behavior would be observed during the year. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z “And you’re always so sharp in AP English with all your comments and questions, and Maddie just about burst with pride when you won that essay competition. You see what I’m saying?” From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He had no right to comment on what I did with Miles. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Like a rude commoner watching performers on some village green, Hamlet commented loudly throughout the play. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Mike Bogo, dejected, later commented, “I don’t care who wins. I just like to bust them bombs.” The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z “It s a fine day,” Alys commented, squinting at the cloudless sky. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “I think we have arrived in a backward world—where black skins are few and not respected and pale skins seem to rule,” Amari commented quietly. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “Fern must be part fairy, with the way she’s so crazy about picking flowers,” I commented to Chase. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “Not bad,” Styx commented as he sipped the shake. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Malloy shook his head, sort of confused, but instead of making some slick comment about how strange Jamaal was, he focused back on my hands. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z “You would be strangely incredulous if you did doubt it,” was my mental comment. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z A comment: Are we really supposed to believe that no federal funds were used to cover this up? Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Cassiopeia was content with that solution, but Penelope had to bite her lip not to comment as the little girl explained its new living situation to the attentively chirruping squirrel. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z But he was excited at his intuitive understanding of the camel driver’s comment: maybe he was also learning the universal language that deals with the past and the present of all people. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z He doesn’t comment on why I asked him about the bruises, or how long I’ve been wondering about them. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I shoved the iPod into my backpack, peeved about the deleted playlist and Mrs. B’s snarky comments. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z We could send out our science, of course, but just think of the wincing at this end when the polite comments arrive two hundred years from now. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Everything he said was true about the Capitol’s expectations, my future with Peeta, even his last comment. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z “We don’t know where Ralph is,” was Miss K’s comment, “and perhaps we should wait to write our letters until after the investigation. After all, there may be more mice in the school.” Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z “Larry Evans once said,” Bobby commented, “that I didn’t know anything about life; all I knew was chess, and he was right!” Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z “Buddy was following our site, and he could tell we were having trouble. He sent me a comment.” Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z A morning came, and he was missing from work; a few thoughtless people commented on his absence. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z The chair asked for comment from the members of the committee. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z They comment on each other’s dishes, trading tastes on their bread plates. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Journalists misinterpreted the press release as saying that the dictionary listed ain’t without comment. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z When my brother made his comment, I suddenly understood what it really meant to make that choice for myself, to take ownership over my face. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z I don’t see why this merits comment, but I say, “Yes, he’s been promoted to Head Gamemaker this year.” Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Expecting the worst, she held her head high to avoid meeting the gaze of other shoppers, but no one commented, and if anyone stared at me, she didn’t notice. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z Many people later commented on how poorly I looked, and not just because of my wardrobe. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z In the King's absence he had been able to drown himself in the passing minute—but Arthur was perpetually at Ids elbow now, as a comment on his treachery. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Jethro frowned and stared at the blue patches above him without comment. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z Even his teachers sometimes made cruel comments without realizing it. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z Sometimes he laughed aloud on reading a comment. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “This is a floral abortion,” Ignatius commented irritably and tapped the vase with his cutlass. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z While reading Plato’s Republic, for instance, I needed to keep looking at the book jacket comments to remind myself what the text was about. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z But as students and staff made the connection between Sasha and the Person Formerly Known as Luke, they absorbed the information without much comment. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z As Worsley commented, “The few minutes that it took to fetch Shackleton were among the most anxious I have ever known.” Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z Bull commented on each car that flickered past like a single frame on a long roll of film. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He would pass on their comments to her. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z The chief guardian looked around the table at the eleven others as if he sought comments or questions. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Before she had been sacked, Deirdre had commented on it one afternoon in the kitchen over day-old bread. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z “It’s rude to make comments about people’s appearances.” Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z Rusty was not exactly the word for Constance’s Morse code, but the boys resisted comment. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z The boy Mozart was ‘famous’ as a child prodigy, to be sure, but famous in this context meant 'attracting comment and wonderment for brief spells at various royal courts of Europe'. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z She turns to see what else she can comment on, but the plant and bowls are the extent of my furnishings. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Usually, all it took was some observation and a few leading comments, and his clients would practically tell him what they wanted to hear. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z My friends and their moms were always pointing out the fact that I had a pretty mom, but they never followed up the comment by saying I resembled her. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z There was still time for a few public comments. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z They couldn’t help finding these pictures funny—but still, as Burt caught the spirit and made amusing comments on the films, I was overcome with a sense of mischief. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z I found a reddit account that commented on Butler basketball and so probably belonged to Davis, but that, too, had been silent since Pickett Sr.’s disappearance. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z He would not come to the telephone, but a spokesman of his said that Muhammad “has no comment today, but he might have something to say tomorrow.” The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z “Pretend we’re pushed for time here and just explain it to me without any attitude or comments.” Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Johnny Villani, the announcer, was cheerily commenting on the snow, advising everyone to be careful, and, no, there was no announcement of any school closing. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z The next surprise in Figure 19.2 is a seeming detail on which I didn’t comment when I just told you that distinct peoples tend to have distinct languages. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Of course, it was all right to make comments at girls—particularly if they were insults—but real conversations were out, at least in public places. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Luckily, his eyes immediately travel over to see Barb standing in the doorway, and he holds back whatever comments he’s about to make. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Even the crew coaches in Poughkeepsie took time out to comment on the fight. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z No comments from any of my old friends. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Even above the ear-shattering levels of conversation that blended into a hodgepodge of unsettling noise, I could hear my attackers’ comments shouted at me. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Several make a point of commenting on his sentiments. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I bit back my previous comments and gave her a knowing grin. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Having grown up in a world of widespread antisemitism, he feared that “any demand for his rights” would lead to ugly comments about money and Jews. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z I panicked a bit over your future wife comment because my last relationship just felt very obsessive and I don’t like who I became during it or how I felt after. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z Listeners were convinced when they heard familiar names of roads and towns, as well as comments by experts and officials. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z We gave each other sideways glances when people around us got stressed to the point of mania, when partners made comments that seemed condescending or out of touch. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Never once commented on Ob being in his pajamas. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z Ayanna raised an eyebrow as I quickened my pace, but she didn’t comment. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Her blog post about him, “Badly-Dressed White Middle Managers from Ohio Are Not Always What You Think,” had received the highest number of comments for that month. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Arthur made no comment, and the young man resumed his story. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z "There wasn't any question in my mind that we hit gold on this one," one FBI agent commented. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Then, when I thought he was going to give me some deep philosophical comment to make me feel better, he said, “Can I have your apple?” The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z She had written the final post only days ago, trailed by two hundred and seventy-four comments so far. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Once the judges finish writing down their comments, Tabitha looks up. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z All of us entered into this game with great gusto, sitting in our studies and nibbling each bar with the air of connoisseurs, giving our marks and making our comments. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z “People swallowed that one for years,” commented the Spelling Bee, “but it’s not very popular these days—d-a-y-s.” The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z Hermione looked utterly bewildered, but to Harry’s enormous relief she accepted the bizarre turn of events without comment. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He shoots me a look but doesn’t comment further. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z As he hung them up on their hooks by the door, Sasha’s comment came back to him. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I stiffened for an instant, until I realized Edward was grinning — whether at her comment or my response, I couldn’t tell. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z She told Arize about the taxi driver’s comment, and Arize shrugged and said, “There is nothing that they are not saying.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Christina laughs, maybe a little harder than my comment warrants, but I appreciate the effort. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Pretty soon, stripped to my shorts, 1 was making my eager-to-join comments in the medical examination rooms—and everybody in the white coats that I saw had 4-F in his eyes. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z There was a small clamor of questions, comments, pleas, and thanks from children who had remained still as stones throughout the story. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Police won’t comment while the investigation is ongoing, but rumors are circulating that authorities aren’t ruling out the possibility of a kidnapping. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Ms. Campbell started off talking about the vegan recipe of the week and then moved on to responding to comments from last week’s episode. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z I’m about to comment on how lovely their home is when an automated voice comes on over speakers somewhere in the ceiling. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “But perhaps we are our own worst enemy,” commented Habib quietly. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z ‘The truth is, he didn’t even hold you until you were a month old. And then only to look down once, comment on your longish face, and hand you back to me.” A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Words connected only to themselves pierced an otherwise normal comment. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z “Do you want me to comment on how you showed up in her rooms last night—the same night another Champion died?” Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Not that we ever comment on what the radio brings us or on any other part of the world outside The Maids and its string of client houses. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z But Julia’s comment about not being really Black still bugs me. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Rhea Silvia giggled like it was a ridiculous comment. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Although he spoke less than the others, his comments were always worth waiting for. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Percy decided not to comment on the Hawaiian shirt. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z These private comments were more often far more expressive than those his reticent public persona allowed. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z It took me three months to stop thinking about that comment. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z “Your bow tie is very nice,” Laney commented, followed by, “Does the Beiderman like cheese croissants?” The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I mean that specifically—not a general comment about how all Monday mornings suck. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z I’ve spent a lot more time trying to figure out if she feels the same way, whether her comments about girls being “cute” mean anything. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z To the Negro who sees this element of the white man’s nature—and he sees it much more often than any other—the white man’s comments about the Negro’s alleged “immorality” ring maddeningly hollow. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I start drying my head, waiting for the inevitable comment about the length of my hair, but it doesn’t come. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z The sharpness of her collarbone is enough to tamp down my irritation at her comment. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Although Gay did not comment, her silence was almost worse than her nagging. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Camel’s remark about having an appointment with Blackie suddenly makes sense—as do various comments from my first meeting with Uncle Al. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The clerk, having seen this many times over the years, usually accepted our tender without comment. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I can tell he’s been holding in this comment all night, and he seems more confused than impressed. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z |
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