We agreed to go on Thursday night, which was the second anniversary of Dad’s death, which seemed appropriate. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

He had agreed to make another delivery and wanted to know if I wanted to come along. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z

But he understood why they needed him to comply, so he agreed. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

It was agreed that the prisons would get about half of the loan after all. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

And he certainly agreed—he’d much rather come home safe and sound to the Glade every night than ensure another battle with the Grievers. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

I agreed with both motions, and when a majority of students voted to boycott the elections unless the authorities accepted our demands, I voted with them. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

When the white men in the factory heard that we had agreed to fight, their excitement knew no bounds. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

One by one, the others agreed, until even Uncle Moshe sat down and was quiet. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

“They have agreed to let us stay till then.” Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I think we had better leave now,” said Rhyme softly, and Reason agreed with a nod. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

By the time I was done with the washing, my hands felt raw, but the dishes were clean, and the teashop man grumpily agreed I’d done more than enough. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

“No—I guess he won’t,” I agreed, realizing at the same time that Digger would miss the ceremony this afternoon, the one where we graduated from middle school. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

I agreed to ask her for him, though privately I had my doubts. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

But finally they all agreed that it was the best alternative, since they would all die anyway if nothing was done.” Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

Upon the death of Orpheus’s wife, Eurydice, he marched into the Underworld and played his lyre for Hades until the lord of Death, so moved, agreed to return his wife. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

He did so the day after my parents agreed to allow me to join the Marines. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

They agreed to set aside a large sum of money from which applicants could make loans to buy these houses. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

She later agreed with a complaining Lupita that the shoes had cost far too much money. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z

"Well, Mr. Singh, we all agreed to stand by the ruling of the panel of experts." The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z

But she only agreed because she liked Mr. Option so much, and because he was so tall and lonely and hopeful. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z

‘If you’re a god, you can look like whatever you want. If you had a twin -’ ‘I’d choose to look like anything but my sibling,’ Frank agreed. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

Farmer and Jim reluctantly agreed that all patients had to complete the standard WHO protocol before their cases could be deemed “treatment failures.” Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

The five riders liked the idea and agreed to have a second meeting at the golf club, each man bringing two riders with him. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Currie agreed that there was a terrible fever infecting the city, but he simply did not think it was yellow fever. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z

Her heels are dangling from her hand, her eyes bright in the warm light near the hotel elevator where they’ve agreed to meet. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

Fourteen months after their investigation of the kouros began, they agreed to buy the statue. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z

In April of 1787, Franklin agreed to serve as the new president of the revitalized Pennsylvania Abolition Society and to make the antislavery cause the final project of his life. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z

“Oh, well, yes,” Dr. Cullen agreed, suddenly occupied with the papers in front of him. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Both women agreed with the motto of the British suffrage movement: “Deeds, Not Words.” Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

I agreed with the earl and thought of an argument tailor-made for Father. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

He would marry her only if she agreed to allow him to execute a simple abortion. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

It would be years, too, before I understood that she had always kept my best interests in mind, even if I wouldn’t have agreed with her decisions at the time. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

And, as agreed, I was put to work, as a salesman. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

The two sides finally agreed to play the game at a neutral site in Austin at Memorial Stadium of the University of Texas. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

“For the same reason the rest of us agreed to die to keep you alive,” says Finnick. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

That was the signal she and James had agreed on when they made up their secret language earlier that day. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

The two other doctors agreed, and then all three recounted the symptoms they had seen. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z

Riddle and Howard had agreed that the chairman would be the final judge of the condition of the track; only if it was dry and fast would the race go. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

He handed me the attorney’s business card, I called him, and he agreed to take my case. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Like we’d agreed to it ahead of time, the rest of us kept our mouths shut.” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

They agreed that a gap of three stones was acceptable, if Justin left thorough instructions for completion. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

Otto’s head whipped to an almost completely faded Mr. Flux, who grinned and agreed. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

He glanced at his wife to see if she agreed with him. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z

“Yes,” agreed Phineas in his deepest and most musical tone, “there’s me.” A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

If they were agreed Poseidon could not stand alone against them. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

“If somebody agreed to rat on him, would that help?” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

You have already agreed that this letter raises questions like the rights of freedom, civil liberties, and so on? Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“And she can bark Out” “Sort of,” her dad agreed. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

The kitchen is hot, but I have to get out of my room, where all I do is worry because no other maids have agreed to work with us. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Foley wasn’t a big fan of that idea, so Mom agreed to pick me up. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

She agreed that the trip to the museum hadn’t exactly worked. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

“And who makes up the Career pack is generally agreed upon before the Games begin. Peeta barely got in with them last year.” Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

As Fabio Testosterone had been caught frolicking in an illegal Skee-Ball emporium with the hot male star of Your Blood Is, Like, So Hot, The Corporation agreed. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

After they put the bags in the trunk, Mr. Sen announced that he was hungry, and Mrs. Sen agreed, so they crossed the street to a restaurant where the take-out window was still open. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

She reluctantly agreed to spend the night at Aunt Saba’s house, folding a dress to wear the next day and her prayer rug and a towel. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

But they smiled and agreed with what Lady Constance had said. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z

For once, Flora agreed with the lamp: things were out of control. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z

Relenting slightly, Olmsted said he would think about it and agreed to meet with Ellsworth two days later, on Ellsworth’s return from Maine. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

I was invited, and I had agreed to go, more out of politeness than desire. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

“Yes,” he agreed, and now he was sitting in a similar chair across from her. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

That was another super-mom moment because after she talked to the new owner, they agreed to special-order the dish—just for me! Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

The others agreed, and, with Constance riding piggyback, they left the rock garden and walked across the empty plaza. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

It would be a lot cuter without it, but I promised to wear it this way when Mama agreed to let me get the dress. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

I could remain in the school if Mama and I agreed to put me under the supervision of a city agency. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z

Our argument ended in a draw; we agreed that the passage was obscure and that as it stood it could be explained either way. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z

And Guitar was becoming just like them—except he made no excuses for himself—just agreed, it seemed to Milkman, with every grievance he heard. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

Before sneaking back into the house, Frankie and I had agreed not to say anything about the soldiers. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z

Duke University at first agreed to host the event, but then backed out. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

They agreed, Hermione a little faintly, and now Harry could see the dragon’s wide yellow underbelly rippling in the surface of the water. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

We did meet that night over coffee, and though we did not find a way out of the impasse, we agreed that the negotiations must not founder. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

"His lord father agreed with you," said a voice at her elbow. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

The government had agreed to impose sharia if the Taliban would stop fighting. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

A judge had agreed and issued an order preventing Mrs. Thomason and her mothers’ group from interfering. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

The prosecution protested that the question was immaterial, and the judge agreed. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

“Thirty thousand names sounds like a lot,” I agreed. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

I haven't seen Mrs. Janssen since I first agreed to help, so I bicycle to her house as soon as Ollie leaves, in the twilight before curfew, to tell her everything that has happened. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

“This is the boundary I have agreed upon. I stay on my side, and they don’t bother me.” Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

Mom agreed to let me go so long as I texted her as soon as I got there. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

The people from under the tree looked down on the friend and agreed to pull him out. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

That was the signal she and James had agreed on when they made up their secret language earlier that day. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

Another woman agreed and the two fell into conversation. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Moss said she was busy that day but agreed to give them to Miles Ferris. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Fischer agreed if Spassky would drop the demand for a forfeit. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

There was still the matter of the damage to the artwork, but she agreed not to say anything to the principal until they saw things through. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

The others agreed, and so Kate fetched her rope and replaced the ceiling panel, and they set out down the corridor. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

"I guess they agreed to let him live if he acted as their guard. But he's not very big." The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

I have to say I agreed with them. Bunnicula 1979-03-01T00:00:00Z

Printing created a community of astronomers working on common problems with common methods and reaching agreed solutions. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

It was a good age to live in, everyone agreed. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z

Normally, the husband’s family would give the wife’s family a dowry of cows, but in this case, John agreed to send money worth the equivalent of eighty cows. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Too awful,” Bernard hypocritically agreed, wishing, as he spoke the words, that he could have as many girls as Helmholtz did, and with as little trouble. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Yes, let’s carve it,” Mr. Pirzada agreed, and rose from the sofa. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

“Probably not,” I agreed with a small smile. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

When the oath controversy erupted, Teller, a brilliant theoretician, had just agreed to leave the University of Chicago for a faculty post at UCLA. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

After many months they agreed to a dowry. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Vanderbilt didn’t want to be strong-armed into dismissing Milton, whom he and virtually all observers agreed had done nothing wrong in his effort to load War Admiral in the gate the year before. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

They agreed to launch a pamphlet campaign against what Jefferson called “the reign of witches.” Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z

He agreed to join a film crew back at the site of the accident. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

“You did,” he agreed, but his voice was still rough. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

I, too, had the sense that something was not right, and I agreed with Mac. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“That would be a good start,” he agreed. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

He made it sound like a business proposition, but a solid one, and after thinking it over, I agreed. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

As I sat listening to my mother and father argue, I tacitly agreed with my father: there was no way the two religions could exist side by side in the house. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

A lot of students agreed with this, but others were outraged by the idea. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

How I agreed to go not so much ’cause I wanted to but ’cause I couldn’t think up any reasons not to. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

In the meantime, both coaches agreed that a crew from San Antonio would officiate the game, with the stipulation that at least two of the officials be black. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

No, he hadn’t agreed—he nearly jumped into her arms before she could even get the words out. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

But I still don’t understand why you agreed to go away to school after you have the baby. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

The angels believed and the people agreed that there was a good amount of proper and deserved shame in history and some things were just never going to be things to be proud of. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

But when my mom told the doctor about the big concert, he had agreed to discharge Jeffrey with another specific warning to rush to the E.R. if anything didn’t seem right. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

After talking it over, he and Emma had agreed that they would begin their lives together in London, for Charles still had much to do in the city. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

We would probably have gone on and discussed the war and agreed that it was in reality a calamity for civilization, and perhaps would have been better avoided. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z

“Okay, you get them,” Johnson agreed, “then you come over here.” Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

I don’t say a word or even nod, but she walks away like I’ve agreed to it. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

And so Ashima and Ashoke have agreed to put off the decision of what to name the baby until a letter comes, ignoring the forms from the hospital about filing for a birth certificate. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

We all agreed to meet again a few weeks later. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

She approached him the night of Terrance’s address and he acted as if she had agreed long before. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

But one night I asked a guy on the sidewalk outside if he’d buy us a twelve-pack of tall boys, he agreed, and that had become our weekly routine. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

“Sure,” I agreed, even though I was a little puzzled by her request. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

“In the nick of time,” Clayton agreed, and the two slapped hands. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

“Well, Molly’s already agreed to come, and she’s bringing Cherish. Unless I’m back before lunch, which could very well happen. I don’t know.” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

They agreed that from now on they’d all better be watching one another’s backs. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

Plus me and Mong agreed we probably weren’t even that important to them in the grand scheme of things. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

But then the redheaded Avox girl comes in with a note from Effie saying that, given our recent tour, both she and Haymitch have agreed we can handle ourselves adequately in public. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

The North’s food disaster eased in the late 1990s as the government agreed to receive international food aid. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z

To this all agreed, but their retreat was now difficult. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

“Remind me again why I agreed to this?” The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z

I agreed, but I made two demands: I asked for a shawl so I could cover my hair, and I asked her to please take the picture from my right side. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

They agreed they wouldn’t change places with him for the world. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

Everyone agreed that it would be a fitting, middle-of-America backdrop for what we hoped would be a different kind of campaign—one led from the ground up, largely by people new to the political process. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

My mother would frown when I asked her, but she always agreed that Andrea was right. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Not everyone agreed with my father’s philosophy or methodology; he was considered complicated, intricate, and complex. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

Prior to rendering a verdict, jurors expressed concerns about Mrs. Colbey being subject to the death penalty, so the State agreed not to pursue an execution if she was found guilty. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

My mother is waiting on the front steps of the school, and she tells me Dr. Randolph has agreed to see me right away. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

They agreed, reluctantly, to give Erik and Arthur that second chance. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

As indentured servants, people agreed to work for employers for a set number of years, after which the agreement ended and the person was free to find other work. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z

When Uncle Jet found out that Nathan was using the cornfield for his experiment, he agreed to fix the cornfield posts. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

His message was that we must also look within ourselves and become responsible for our actions — sentiments with which I wholeheartedly agreed. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was not an unreasonable argument, but the prevailing view, with which I agreed, was that circumcision was a cultural ritual that had not only a salutary health benefit but an important psychological effect. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

"I thought we agreed I didn't have to be someone I'm not," I say, suddenly defensive. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

‘Man to man,’ Mr. Revere agreed, opening his shop door, motioning Johnny to follow him. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mom and Dad paid the adoption fees, and I agreed to use my allowance and do extra chores around the house to pay for the dog license and extras. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

Hurriedly she explained it and the young men agreed at once. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Yes,” Booth agreed, “I leave it all with you.” Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

“No. Peach’s parents. They want me to visit in a few months, when she’s six months old. We had originally agreed to two visits a year back before the adoption.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

"She was," Eddard Stark agreed, "beautiful, and willful, and dead before her time." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

The little white girl she agreed and they was friends. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

"They want to hunt," agreed Gage the cook as he tossed cubes of suet in a great kettle of stew. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

When Washington told Gist what the governor wanted, Gist agreed to guide Washington. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

For every round of Money they played, they agreed to take a break and spend money. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Mrs. Dalton isn’t a bad woman,” Mother agreed. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You can do your kneeling on the carpet in your solar once we’ve agreed on terms.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Francie insisted on going along and Neeley agreed to stay home with the baby on condition that he be told every single thing that happened. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You can serve yourselves. I clear up in the morning. I have breakfast ready for you at nine. That’s the way I agreed to do.” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z

After receiving a telegram from President Woodrow Wilson urging him to support the amendment, he agreed to call a special legislative session, but he planned to wait until August, after the state’s Democratic party primary. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

“I thought we agreed you were going to give him a ticket to the carnival so he could go on the rides,” Mom said. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

We agreed to meet at the main gate the next day after school. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

"Oh, sure," agreed Wilson hurriedly and went toward the little office, mingling immediately with the cement color of the walls. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z

She agreed with much of what Sedgwick said but was upset at his tone. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

I emphasized the latter with my parents, and they agreed to cover the costs for the program. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

“Oh yeah,” Brij agreed, huddling into his camo jacket as the wind picked up. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

“But then what is left? The Machines themselves are correct and the premises they work on are correct. That we have agreed upon. Now you say that it cannot be disobeyed. Then what is wrong?” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z

But it was to take us almost three years before we were allowed to have them, and that was only after a sympathetic physician agreed that the glasses were necessary to preserve our eyesight. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Her idea was more specific, so I agreed to go along with it. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

“It is the Lord’s will,” I agreed, but the words sounded hollow to my ear. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mother said she agreed, too, but then she proceeded to wait on the sick child hand and foot. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

Luckily, the old man, Nasser, had no moral qualms about their divorce of convenience and agreed to help. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

After a short, unhappy silence, the others agreed, and Constance took up the flashlight. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

Woods, who lived nearby, kindly agreed to show us around. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

He agreed when I suggested that some of the officers’ persistent image problems were of their own making: They shunned publicity because so often it was bad. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

They agreed to marry and go ’way up north, where Cholly said steel mills were begging for workers. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z

“She was adopted by a family about twenty minutes away. We have their information. We agreed that whenever one of you wanted to contact the other, we would let them know.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

He agreed to Atlas’ plan, but asked him to take the sky back for just a moment so that Hercules could put a pad on his shoulders to ease the pressure. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

As always, they moved in ominous circles, for if one said “here,” the other said “there,” and the third agreed perfectly with both of them. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

And most important, Chandresh agreed to let it be a secret. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

He had even been able to discuss the matter with her, in complete frankness, and she had agreed with what he said. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

And in it all was his own father, the second Macon Dead, their contemporary, who was strong as an ox, could ride bareback and barefoot, who, they agreed, outran, outplowed, outshot, outpicked, outrode them all. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

The custom, the habit of slavery is established,” Jackson observed, and all responsible American statesmen had agreed that the southern statesmust be left to themselves on this subject.” Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z

Dalgard agreed to drive over to the monkey house and have a look, but he became busy with other things and did not get there until the following week. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

But Mom had refused to have children unless Dad agreed to raise them as Catholics and to attend church himself on holy days of obligation. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

The three Dominicans, a husband and wife and their business partner, agreed because Bodega had twice helped them make their rent. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

The boys agreed with Maniac that they ought to stay the night in their own house before setting out for Mexico in the morning. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

It seems out of character for her, and makes me think about how she agreed with my father yesterday. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

The Athenians agreed and welcomed the poor hero. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

‘That would most definitely be good,’ Percy agreed. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

Thomas agreed, but was anxious to say what he’d come to say. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

And despite her misgivings about the religious ramifications, Emma not only agreed she would publish this draft in case of his sudden death, she also helped him make it better. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Everyone agreed to share the cost, and they made up a menu and a master shopping list. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z

We all agreed with Kanei and went wandering into our own thoughts, which were interrupted by a sudden burst of rain. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

The exposure could change my life, and his too, could get us both out of Stokum, because he agreed with me, this place sucked, ha ha ha. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

Trainloads of fans were pouring in for the race, and Howard didn’t want to disappoint them, so he agreed to send Seabiscuit out anyway. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

I told Maya I thought that was really dumb and she agreed, but she still wouldn’t touch a ball that August just touched, not if she could help it. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

The cilantro and carrot curlicues were my idea, from a magazine I read, and Don Walter agreed it would be a nice touch. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

They had all agreed to meet later that afternoon at Rogers Peet clothing store, where they were scheduled to pick up their newly tailored clothes. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

Under protest, he agreed to accept just eighteen dollars, the price he had paid for the boat. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

She had been expertly restored, but was still extremely nervous, and had agreed to return to her job only on condition that she was given extra protection. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

“Aye, the lad’s that,” the bodyguard agreed, his jaws full of food. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

“So Dusty agreed to cough up the ten grand,” Dad went on, “and he promised never, ever again to flush into the basin.” Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

They did so, legal analysts said, because they had foolishly signed contracts in which they agreed to be bound by North Korean law. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z

“Curtis,” my father muttered, “I thought we agreed to keep that to ourselves.” The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Half of Castle Black agreed with the Lord Steward’s views, he knew. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

They agreed that she ought to be doing hot biological work, and she got the job in the summer of 1989. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Although the Japanese emperor was ready to offer unconditional surrender, not all of the military officers agreed. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

They had been walking in silence, for Pinmei was sulking—while she agreed about the tortoise, she was still angry at Yishan. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

She and Zeitoun agreed to talk about it again in the morning, though they both expected Kathy to be packing up the kids sometime the next day. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

“But haven’t we agreed there could be a lot of explanations?” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

That had been one thing Father and I agreed upon. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

Next morning, Sarah agreed I could move my pallet up to the kitchen hearth. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

When she at last agreed to a meeting, she harnessed her full powers both as a pharaoh and as a woman to take complete control of the situation. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z

“Yes,” I agreed, tying up the purse firmly. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

It was the story he and Iloba had agreed was most convincing. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

“Apparently he won’t settle down until you’ve agreed to inflict at least a little physical injury upon him,” Ignatius told Dorian. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

He agreed at once to convey to Argaven a message stating what had become of the Envoy and where he was to be imprisoned. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z

He agreed and then also pulled out a tie. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

When Dusty agreed to move to Tampa, my mother cheered up. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

“You gave me your word, Severus. And while we are talking about services you owe me, I thought you agreed to keep a close eye on our young Slytherin friend?” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

They agreed on what to tell the employees, and what to tell the neighbors, and what to tell Chuck. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

The elders agreed that this was a very good way of choosing a new chief, although they doubted if anybody would be brave enough to try to capture that great snake. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

So even though Dad’s family seemed different, the three grandparents agreed they had to help out in every way. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z

I had made that clear to my mom when I agreed to come. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

The police agreed but pleaded short-handedness and tried for increased budget and sometimes succeeded. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

"Of course not," I agreed, watching her lug the next chair. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

The court agreed and divided the original Lacks plantation into two plots “of equal value.” The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

Thomas, returning his carved piece to the shelf, agreed with a grin. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Elizebeth agreed to the interview, as long as her children could come to the studio as well. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

I agreed to act as a witness for him. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z

The rest of the family agreed with this plan—except Aunt Tuti, who wanted to take more extreme measures, like hanging cazuelas outside of Wilfrido’s office at all hours of the day. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

The small boy was unhappy about this plan, but since the whole family had agreed on it, he could not refuse to play his part. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

Professor Albus Dumbledore agreed to provide a foreword that met the case, and we were both delighted that the book raised so much money for some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

We agreed that Pan-Africanism was the key also to the problems of those of African heritage. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

With the easy grace characteristic of Mother when she was given a chance to be magnanimous she agreed. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

“And they agreed, just as they did when he persuaded them to exile me.” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

“Could be a problem for another generation of demigods,” I agreed. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

My grandmother agreed to marry my grandfather because she never thought she’d live to see the wedding. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

The tea was utterly gone, but Captain Hall agreed that beyond that there had not been the slightest damage. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

The old warder agreed, and the following evening presented Mac with a newly bought pack of cigarettes. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Little Hangletons all agreed that the old house was “creepy.” Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

However, his owner is a very nice person, and when Graziella explained my concern, he agreed to get a companion for his dog—this time another dog. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z

“But...but you...but I only agreed to be your housekeeper!” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

She promised it wouldn't be overly religious, so I agreed to check it out. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

"We saw the opportunity and the community agreed with us. It's too bad you missed it . . ." "You see, he's sorry we missed it," Brother Jack said. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

She looked a little bit like a Saint Bernard that just lost its keg, but since she agreed to work on this, she’s gotten a little livelier and more opinionated. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z

I agreed; I’m not really so scared of burglars. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

“You know, she never told me why she agreed to meet with me.” Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

Gay told her that the reporter wanted to hear from other children who were in the Moss home, and she agreed to contact him. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

At the end of the day, they'd agreed: A good idea, but not worth it! The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z

Apparently Papi had agreed to paint 1 IF and was to use the cash to buy the paint. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

I ask, even though Missus Stein has only agreed to read one. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

As Minki and Kitae eagerly agreed, Doha seized his friend and shoved him into the pond, whereupon the others promptly splashed him with water. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

Smith agreed, and they claimed the horse and moved him in next to Seabiscuit. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Sure,” I agreed, and Gay left the room. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

I didn’t know that I agreed with her—we’d been driving all day in the hot summer sun, and we hadn’t bathed since before our swim yesterday. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

“Why don’t you let me write your name and address down on a piece of paper?” he agreed. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

We agreed that we’d come down next Saturday to get started, once Rose had talked to her gran. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

Lamphere agreed, though the request was akin to asking, "How about the key to the vault at Fort Knox?" Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

I should have never agreed to go down in the mine. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

It would be more difficult to machine and would require hand polishing, but he was willing to tackle it if I agreed. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

He agreed that there were times when a person seeking justice might need to take action that could land him in jail. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

My mom always said I could outtalk any forty lawyers—I agreed it would be a good fit. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z

Coach Warner nodded sympathetically, like he agreed this was some kind of tragedy in Dad’s life. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

A number of our friends agreed to donate time and money to the effort. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

She was asked to visit Bryan at his house, and she agreed to do so. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

The Rabbit agreed that this was very remarkable news and that somebody ought to tell someone about it with a view to doing something. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z

Rather than create a central political body to direct all the various movements, they agreed to cooperate on matters of common interest. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Against her better judgment, she agreed to help him. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

But here even Victoria was surprised, for her father agreed with her mother, saying that working in the bar at the Seventh Magpie was something that a well-brought-up young lady would not do. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z

They made me feel a pang, and I agreed. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

Under protest, he finally agreed to rent them a team of horses and a wagon, with his son Charlie acting as driver for the trip south. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I can’t believe I ever liked this stuff” “A childish game, master,” another voice agreed. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

So, I nodded enough to show that I heard what she had said, but not a big enough nod to show that I agreed. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mr. de Klerk and I spoke privately and agreed that we would not let Hani’s murder derail the negotiations. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

After Jack’s Hail Mary pass—or “Hail Molly,” as he called it—Dina grudgingly agreed to give her another chance. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

Maybe I shouldn’t have agreed to go so far. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was small, though, so they agreed to stay in a pair of rooms on the third floor that were used only for storage. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

She’s the one who agreed to the scholarship without even asking me if I minded. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

If Papi or Uncle Jimmy, or even Carlos, had suggested keeping the stuff in one of the upstairs apartments, he would have agreed. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

Bigwig and Silver agreed at once and in the end no one stayed behind. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

The oldest surviving violin made according to the design we recognise today is generally agreed to be one constructed by Andrea Amati of Cremona for Charles IX, King of France, in 1564. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z

If both races were agreed upon, Belmont’s race would be of far less interest, especially if the first event proved decisive. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

She loved eating out, so we agreed to meet for lunch at her favorite Chinese restaurant. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

And hadn’t she and Calder agreed that they needed to rescue Ms. Hussey? Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

The other kids laughed when she’d made fun of me, which meant they agreed with her. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

Hall eventually agreed through clenched teeth to send Frush a check and was granted passage through the Icefall. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

Most other scientists, however, were willing to accept quantum mechanics because it agreed perfectly with experiment. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

Reluctantly, I agreed, but I have reasons of my own. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

They agreed Henrietta would stay behind to care for the children and the tobacco until Day made enough for a house of their own in Baltimore, and three tickets north. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

“He generally would answer patiently,” another student agreed, “unless the question was manifestly stupid, in which event his response was likely to be quite caustic.” Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

They were skeptical at first, but after I described the unique nature of the quest, and what I believed the payoff for solving it might be, they finally agreed. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

The Court agreed, striking down this kind of evidence in Booth v. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

“I think that’s a good idea. And I think Stella would have agreed.” The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z

He had agreed he would treat some black people two days per week. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

Alfhercht had let them out after they had agreed that he couldn’t go into the castle looking like a feral, forest-dwelling highwayman. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

As the event shows, all of them had been told what to do and had agreed. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

I heard Miss Colette sat herself in the middle of the street and refused to budge until her mother agreed that he could come with them. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Besides, Jamie agreed with her, “I guess it is better to look for clues. After all, we’re doing something that none of the experts can do.” From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

The officer finally agreed and told us we could leave on a voluntary basis. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

When they were well away from the trading post, Uncle Kufa said quietly, “I thought we agreed never to talk about Runako’s husband.” A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Nothing, really,” I say. ^t was just thinking, I’m surprised the factionless agreed to work with Dauntless so easily. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

The boys agreed to row with a cameraman sitting first in Hume’s seat, then in Bobby Moch’s seat. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

He chose his books and tucked them away tightly in his knapsack to keep them dry, they agreed when he should come again, and he went out into the damp, dark evening. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

“What, like, before I agreed to all this?” Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

Some of the marchers were angry that King had agreed to a token march without their knowledge. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Very critical times indeed,” Colonel Korn agreed with a placid nod. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

The general agreed, and a short while later, a tailor appeared to take my measurements. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

The gods never agreed on anything, and many of them still didn’t like me, but not a single one protested. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

Scared ’em so much they agreed to put propulsion in our own little separate category.” October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

She agreed they would establish a residence here, but she was aware of the city’s dubious past beneath its splendid architecture, culture, and history. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

“I must have asked Miss Fairfax, and her languid dancing would not have agreed with me, after yours.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z

Those rules, called the Geneva convention, were agreed to in 1929 and signed by almost every major nation. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

And yet everyone agreed that to lead a huge project, involving the juggling of dozens of complex tasks, Groves was the right choice. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

The brothers had agreed that if and when Otto had a son, he would hand the infant over to Joergen to raise as his own. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z

She agreed with me 100 percent about the Eucharist thing. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

She agreed to everything, even to not telling Elizabeth until Halloween night so that she wouldn’t have too long to worry about it. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

We begged—we remonstrated—and, at last, he agreed to take Dr. Trefusis’s silk waistcoat, ruined as it was, in payment. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

To make peace, the German government agreed to sign the Treaty of Versailles in June 1919. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

She stopped, turning a little pink, fearing a loss of tact, but I agreed with her at once to save embarrassment, and I heard myself saying, boldly, brazenly, “Rebecca must have been a wonderful person.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

The others agreed; they sent their report, and two hours later Reynie was drifting away to sleep, having finished an upbeat mental letter to Miss Perumal and feeling hopeful for the first time in ages. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

We agreed to meet the next day, a Tuesday evening. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

“Aye, there is,” agreed the ticket seller, as cryptic as the platform posters. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

Secrecy in Karhide is to an extraordinary extent a matter of discretion, of an agreed, understood silence—an omission of questions, yet not an omission of answers. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z

“Twice in a day,” Princesse agreed, the wind blowing through her skirt. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z

He announced that three more restaurants had agreed to desegregate and he suggested that someone from St. Joseph’s leave immediately to verify his claim. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

Moss agreed, telling his mom that he loved her, then hung up. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

There are two characteristic forms that natural philosophy takes in the Middle Ages: one is the commentary on Aristotle; the other is the collection of quaestiones, of problems to which there is no agreed solution. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

I guess I haven’t actually agreed to help her yet, and she must have wanted them to meet me for some reason. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

But some friends I had made in the Holy Land had urged and insisted that I make some stops en route and I had agreed. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

Day’s cousin said it wouldn’t hurt, so eventually Day agreed and signed an autopsy permission form. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

A day was named for roads and they all agreed to bring axes and things like that and chop out two roads running each way. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z

Johnson agreed to send two battalions of combat troops to protect the base. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

In New York, my grandfather developed stomach ailments, and from then on all the foods in the world were divided into those that agreed and those that did not agree with Papito. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

I couldn’t go back to him without some sort of feedback, so I agreed to go. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

It was good advice, and we all agreed Mamá would be the only one who would ever believe us. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

Elizabeth Drinker opened her front door to find “a delightful, cool, frosty morning,” adding, “’Tis generally agreed that the fever is very much abated.” An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z

By signing the treaty, Germany had accepted the blame for starting World War I and agreed to pay billions of dollars in reparations to other countries. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

She’d forced her family to cut short their vacation, agreed to go to a horrible school, and flown a helicopter into a monster battle just to see me. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

“And she...agreed to that? Not to write me and tell me she was leaving?” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

Ella, with whom I stayed only overnight, had also agreed that it would be best for me to start again in Detroit. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I don’t think a tank could take out that old monster,” he agreed with another laugh. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

There were stark differences of opinion, and tempers flared, but by daybreak the group had agreed to a plan of action. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

Mama agreed and got up from the table. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

To wear Luke down until he finally—even begrudgingly—agreed that Lily wasn’t bad news. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

“Sometimes we must harm in order to help,” the king agreed. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

“Not with Pyce. That man doesn’t negotiate when he’s already won. So I told Arensman to head into the storm. I don’t know why he agreed. The sea was already high.” Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

Finally, the prisoner trusties suggested lifting the cage and tilting it slightly, which everyone agreed to try. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

An amazing percentage of the white letter-writers agreed entirely with Mr. Muhammad’s analysis of the problem—but not with his solution. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

I nodded at them like I agreed, but Connor and I gave each other knowing looks. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

They had to give in to so pious a purpose, and they agreed to wait until the work was finished. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

Gauguin is quite ambitious, and he has agreed to make Theo his sole art representative, sending him at least twenty paintings. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

And then we agreed that it wasn’t worth even talking about, it didn’t mean anything anymore. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

This past year, it was my turn, and those who could afford it agreed to join me in Paris. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

In private communication Olmsted and Codman agreed that Burnham was a man they could work with. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

We agreed that we would meet as soon as possible. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“It is too early to tell,” the doctor agreed. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

We all agreed on a meeting time and place in the terminal after our return flights Sunday evening, then we headed off to our gates. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

A month for the wedding was agreed upon. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

In any case, once a set of suitable questions becomes agreed upon, these can be approached by the most systematic methods of applied science. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

Intrigued, McKibben agreed to meet her potential employer the next day in the lobby of La Fonda, the nicest hotel in town. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

When I first agreed to sit with David so Mom could call clients, I tried to draw, but David keeps jogging the swing out of rhythm, wobbling my pencil lines. isa What’ll happen in September? Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

As far as the British were concerned, this included Cherokee territory, although the Cherokee Nation had never agreed to be part of France. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z

The transaction did occur, which meant that the officer had agreed to the terms. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

He agreed to try fencing if his mother paid him five dollars. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

On the other hand, it was hard to work up much sympathy for the volunteers who had knowingly agreed to torment a dangerous animal. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

So we stood and argued and begged, and in the end Sivaji agreed to wait. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

We tracked down a boatbuilder who agreed to come in and help. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

However, the minister agreed to help this chimp, and even came back with us, along with a policeman. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z

The State of Alabama agreed to help white landowners in the region transition to timber farming and forest products by providing extraordinary tax incentives for pulp and paper mills. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

He agreed, but grudgingly, and followed her out onto the landing and past the second door that led off it. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

Ma hated the game, but when Willy agreed to play soccer, the deal he cut, the little prince, was that he could play GTA as often as he wanted. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

He taught proudly, like a great professor, a professor everyone agreed deserved his tenure. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

Werfel agreed, “There are thousands who serve me and who are ready to rise up at my word.” The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z

He had agreed with each of them in turn, though what it was they wanted him to sanction he did not know. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

“Never,” Hannah agreed, wiping her eyes with the back of her hand and feeling stronger because of the promise. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

“It’s Tino’s group, right? We agreed to that when we joined.” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

All agreed the boys were to be told. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Another gunman was hired to assassinate Kelsie Morrison’s former wife, Katherine Cole, who was Osage and had agreed to testify for the prosecution. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

After some discussion, Judge Delucchi agreed to let them make their statement. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

At noon Lupita got the letter she had written, nervously put in the cash she and Salvador had agreed to send, sealed it, and handed it to Concha along with four dollars for the registration. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z

In less than an hour, I'm at the place where we agreed to have the third fire and I know something has gone amiss. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

“Yeah,” Horse agreed, “Red don’t know nothing about anything. He’s going to hell because he’s not a Catholic!” Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was agreed that Hyena would take on this task the first day, and he was duly left there, while all the others went off in search of food. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

A sectional understanding had emerged whereby northern states had agreed not to tamper with the property rights of southern states. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z

Even Bush, in a self-deprecating speech, agreed that these were errors. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z

Finally, reluctantly, everyone agreed to spend one more day in the laboratory and leave early the next night. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z

“Oh my, oh dear,” agreed the minister, breathing with great difficulty. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

After checking the man’s passport to make sure he was who he said, and informally interrogating him to make sure he wasn’t a reporter, Bobby atypically agreed to dine with the stranger. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

I agreed to live in his house in Kasselton, New Jersey. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

I agreed, took a deep breath, and went inside. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

Chapter Eleven heard the seriousness in Milton’s voice and agreed to start coming down on weekends and staying in his old bedroom. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

He handed over the coat and agreed to wait. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z

When Pete told her he’d drink his castor oil if she gave him a box of candy, she agreed, watched him drink it, then handed him an empty candy box. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z

“Yes, I did indeed,” I agreed, hoping I wasn’t agreeing to anything too awful. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

“Mama, I thought we agreed that you would go to Uke.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

She found an orphan home that agreed to assume the guidance of me and my brother provided my mother worked and made small payments. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

She'd already told him that as awesome as last night was—and they both agreed it was awesome—she couldn't risk sneaking out again. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

The Company did not know the words, but the tune itself was lovely, and when I summarized the story for them, the Company all agreed it was a fine song. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

“And saving me is a very noble cause,” Leo agreed. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

“We will certainly set up defenses,” Chiron agreed. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

Ptolemy may have agreed to honor his duty to Rome. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z

As the other girls arrived, she made sure they all agreed with this. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z

The logical, scientific part of my brain agreed with Dari. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

He nodded his head to show that he agreed with Maria’s demand and was about to do something. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Maybe,” I agreed reluctantly, but I didn’t think that was the case. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

An old colleague, Caspar Commelin, director of Amsterdam’s Botanical Garden, agreed to identify many of the tropical plants and provide their Latin names. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

Every man there agreed that the Unsullied were their best troops, but none agreed on how they should be deployed. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Even the man with the racing form agreed to take a macaroon. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Instead, Permian and Carter agreed to a sit-down the Sunday before the game at the Midland airport. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

We agreed that we had made a terrible mistake. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Hotter than Hades, I’ll say,” the other agreed, his bald head shining in the moonlight. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

We agreed to meet back in front of the grocery store in fifteen minutes. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

She agreed to wait outside, but only if I held a ball of yarn, which went under the bathroom door and was connected to the scarf she was knitting. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

I agreed but, because none of my speech classes ever made a difference, I still prefer to use the word chump. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

Terrified of being fired and losing his pension, the warder agreed to do whatever Mac wanted. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“The house you just left,” agreed the cat. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z

Smith agreed: There were things you just couldn’t help. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Nobody agreed to this deal: the Agricultural Revolution was a trap. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

The resolution was unanimously endorsed, and it was agreed that Duma Nokwe and I would help in preparing the case in the absence of our lawyers. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

When she agreed, they made that leap together. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

I threw up two more times before Karim agreed to stop, mostly so I wouldn’t stink up his vehicle, the instrument of his livelihood. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

Given these circumstances, it’s not surprising that so many blacks agreed with Washington. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

I’m sure my sisters all agreed with that. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

They all agreed, and their nodding shadows rippled across the trees. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

Besides, he agreed with Walt Rostow’s assessment: “The materials are so explosive, that they could gravely damage the country, whether Mr. Nixon is elected or not.” Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

Too clever and too persistent for me, because by the end of our phone conversation, I had agreed he could come to our house just for a "chat." The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

My mom said they picked it because it was the one song she and my dad agreed they’d be willing to listen to over and over, every day, for the rest of their lives. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z

“It’s unconscionable on the part of the people that leaked it,” Nixon agreed. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

Mary Miller agreed to the plan; however, the department didn’t have anyone available who could supervise me. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

I caught myself a couple of times, forgetting we’d agreed to just be friends, and I wondered if it were easier for Diego. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

I agreed, and, as the days went on, delighted in the lessons. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

Before the delegation’s arrival, Francis and I had agreed to reveal our progress in two stages. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

Everyone agreed that the reporter’s saying bad things about their school in order to sell more copies of the Cucaracha Voice was mean, unfair, and just plain sneaky. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z

“Me, too,” agreed his friend, settling next to a pot of beer. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

We also agreed that I was the coolest little sister for going through with the plan in the first place. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

And so she began to teach him mathematics—she called it “maths” and he called it “math” and so they agreed not to shorten the word. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

“That’s very true,” Talc agreed, eager to join any campaign against the figures of English history, who had been the scourges of his existence for so many years. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

The king asked if he might take the travelers back to Paris, and Michelangelo eagerly agreed. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

I didn’t want to get into a big discussion about Ruth at that stage, so I just agreed with him. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

It made the right impression, though—finding something we all agreed on. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

Though my parents differed on many things, including the usefulness of Christianity to black people, they agreed on one thing: the power of witchcraft. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Not from her current point of view,” Grandpa agreed. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

“It would tend to give you an edge,” agreed Lupin gravely. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

“We agreed you weren’t going to call me that anymore.” We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

I gave a slight nod as if I agreed, but my imagination sparked with the possibility. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

“Well, everyone I talked to agreed that you were real nice,” Bull said, rubbing his shoulder. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

He agreed that no application for bail should be made in my case. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Do seem a scruffy lot,” the colonel agreed. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

They disagreed about how to explain what they had seen, but at least they agreed that the drawings they both published were illustrations of the same phenomena. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

Lemos agreed and got two large trunks packed and on the wagon, plus a mattress and a featherbed. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z

Why had he agreed to go to Yankee Stadium, of all places, to look for his mother, who was most likely in Queens hard at work. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

By now, I know something is wrong between them, so I’ve agreed to go along. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We discussed this. You agreed it would be my way.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

He even agreed not to shave until after we had opened our presents. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

She probably agreed, but didn’t want to argue with David in front of everyone about how to run his project. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

"Yes, it is," the Warden agreed, with just a trace of disap-pointment in her voice. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

So I dutifully told Gregory my parents had agreed, and he hung up so he could call and let the people who’d found the chicken know I’d be coming for her. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

Here I waren’t nothing but a child and he saw what I said was right and agreed to go ’long with my plan! Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

"And a wonderful surprise it is," my father says, "because Ollie is terrible at chess and he's agreed to play for money." Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

Most agreed that was a pretty high number, but mention of gun control was as popular as a suggestion to change the Ten Commandments. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

We both agreed not to tell my mother. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

Everyone knows, everyone has agreed this is a crucial necessity. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

A few days before I was born, the village had held a meeting and agreed that, with grass and water everywhere, it would be a good time to move. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We agreed we’d stick with the new naming convention in front of clients.” The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

He privately agreed with Esperanza, but his heart was on Maria’s side. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

I worked hard to keep it at a pH of 6.5, but I agreed to return because he seemed to be very excited about the aptitude tests and I thought that he might be depressed. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

The sheriff listened with a distracted look on his face, but when I said I was going to see the judge, he agreed to move the child into a protected area immediately. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Pappachi agreed to let her spend the summer with a distant aunt who lived in Calcutta. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

After much discussion, we agreed that Evan Parker wasn't good enough for me anyway. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

Yes, Westmoreland agreed, the Communists were likely to match American escalation. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

Since only Henrietta’s family members were authorized to request her records, Deborah agreed to go with him to Hopkins, where she filled out a request form. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

The doctor agreed to come, but, before leaving, alerted the Gestapo of the crash. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

He agreed to come along as an observer. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

They agreed to call each other as soon they heard something. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

ICF officials quickly conferred with Chester Fox, owner of the film and television rights, who agreed to remove the camera. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

“Well," he agreed, “it’s almost December. Lots going on." Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

And to Bran's astonishment, the truculent Umbers agreed to do as he commanded, though not without grumbling. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

Bobby initially agreed to cooperate, but with the explicit caveat that the film was to be a dissertation on the evils of the United States, not about his personal life or about chess. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

The three orphans spoke of pleasant memories of their parents and about Justice Strauss, who they agreed was a wonderful neighbor and in whose library they planned to spend a great deal of time. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z

He ultimately agreed that a military campaign was inevitable. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I sat on the lower bunk while Mom opened the trunk, grabbed a stack of the biographies my dad had agreed to part with, and placed them on the bookshelves. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z

It's not that the movies have gotten any more strenuous, it's just that a lot of people are as lazy as I am, and together we've agreed to lower the bar. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

The lion was a bit unwilling to help such a small creature, but when he saw that the others were happy to do so, he grudgingly agreed. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

Everybody agreed that this was the best plan that could be suggested. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

From the Oval Office, Nixon announces US military forces have left Vietnam as agreed in the Paris Peace Accords, March 29, 1973. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

I agreed to karaoke night in the first place because Dylan assured me we would all just do group songs. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

The important thing, when you took a wife, was that the two of you agreed on what was important. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

She agreed to stop at a store selling Chinese souvenirs because he wanted to buy something for Ginny. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z

She reminded me to be grateful, and reluctantly, I sometimes agreed with her. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

But now his seventieth birthday was coming up, and he had agreed to have the celebration at Sofía's house. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

"Me," the Imp agreed, "although a more courteous greeting might be in order, for an uncle and an elder." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

Rain must have agreed with me, because she looked really worried. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z

We both agreed that American society makes it next to impossible for humans to meet in America and not be conscious of their color differences. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

In the end the state agreed I was best off with the Jesuit brothers.” Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z

To sweeten the deal, they also secretly agreed to divide up parts of Poland, the Baltic States, Finland, and Romania, as if European nations were a box of candy. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

“I think you are right,” Miss Volker agreed as Mr. Huffer reached into his jacket pocket and removed the medical examiner paperwork and certificate of death. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

You know, when we agreed to take you in, we hoped we could improve you—build you—make you a decent human being. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2016-07-31T00:00:00Z

I wouldn’t have agreed to tag along except that Mami promised we could go to the bike shop after. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

Again I was faced with choices I did not like, but I finally agreed. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

But, finally, he agreed that the boy, who spoke better Arabic than he, should do so. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

Chief spoke with a triumphant tone, mundane observations delivered as grand discoveries, while Nneoma listened and smiled and agreed. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

Both he and Mother agreed that it didn’t help matters for him to be pacing up and down the hall, and Dad’s business was placing more and more demands upon his time. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

They agreed to meet at a Chinese restaurant. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

And Jane says, "I saw you nod, Tiny. You already agreed to it." Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z

The atmosphere of the place reminded Ignatius of his own room, and his valve agreed by opening joyfully. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

She reluctantly agreed to testify, telling the grand jury what she knew of Ellsberg’s activities. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

Together they agreed that it probably resulted from her feelings when she had reluctantly dealt punishment to the citizen who had broken the major rules a second time. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z

I agreed, and it wasn’t until the mountain came into view that I wondered whether I’d made a mistake. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

The State does contend that somewhere, sometime, Steve got together with someone and agreed to participate in this robbery. Monster 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z

I certainly agreed with her on that one. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

Belmont officials grudgingly agreed to consider it, and there was talk of rescheduling the race for the fall meeting. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Yes,” I agreed, and for a long time we did not speak. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Then your mom and I have agreed that you’ll be grounded for two weeks starting tomorrow.” Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

“You were that,” Jean agreed with a laugh. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z

“Of course it is,” Ben agreed, raising a finger. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

We agreed we were all going to make it into space. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

They finally agreed, and I promised that if I went anywhere but the library I’d lock my bike up outside so they would see it and could find me if they needed to. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

He sounded surprised, as if I had agreed beforehand to stay. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

When she complimented them, they agreed with her! The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

“A fine big breakfast is what Mrs. Dudley certainly agreed to set out at nine,” Luke said, waving a fork. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z

‘People of the Graveyard,’ she says, ‘Listen to Mother Slaughter. Have you not got any charity in your bones?’ and then all of them agreed with me.” The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

"Yes," they said when they agreed with each other. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

But he agreed to take him, and helped him arrange his suitcases among the bundles of wood. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

But there was another reason I’d finally agreed to cross them off, one I hadn’t told Kat. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

I agreed with this, for the most part. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z

Anderson had agreed to the concert, but not without hesitation and doubts. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z

“That is the right of it,” agreed the friar. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z

And Toby and April agreed that that was probably true. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

Perhaps the only thing we have ever agreed upon. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

The animals all nodded at the wisdom of this suggestion and they agreed that this is what they would have to do. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

I agreed not to ask Sahara to come over, but not because Starry talks about Ma's "fragility." You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

She pushed against her sister’s resistance until she finally agreed to eat the candy. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

“This is so,” Illyrio agreed, “but the world is one great web, and a man dare not touch a single strand lest all the others tremble. More wine?” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

He agreed, in order to get away, knowing that he was incapable of going. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

“Yes,” agreed Brother Luke, “but when it is read to thee, ’twill not sound like poetry, I’ll vow. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z

Without our ever discussing it, it seemed almost as if the three of us had somehow agreed to carry one another a good long way. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

They not only agreed, they offered me a part-time job. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

The new doctors all agreed on various tried-and-true medications, and within forty-eight hours of their coming on the case, the King was dead. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

“We would never hear the end of it,” my mom agreed. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

“I mean, she shouldn’t have agreed to give up her baby in the first place, if she didn’t want to.” Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

But even then he could have borne living with her if it had been agreed that they should remain celibate. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

He would make a terrible tracker, Pet agreed. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

As agreed, the Collier’s editor had sent the story to Gey before publication for review. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

Percy agreed, though once in his cabin, he had trouble falling asleep. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

“She has agreed to play the part of the judge,” Count Olaf said. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z

It is doubtful that the other members agreed with that role; Compton was the only one who oversaw a lab where the scientists’ ambivalence was expressed openly. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

"It never is," the man agreed, to his great credit. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

Even though Walter was one of the organizers and was scheduled to defy later, he readily agreed. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Lu was giving me a stink-eyed stare, and I was looking to see if Aaron or Mikey agreed with him, but neither of them showed any sign of hate. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

“The ships will be moving again soon,” my father said confidently, and he was right I think it was February 21 that some of die Chinese sailors agreed to sail to Lake Maracaibo. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Yes,” the rest of the family agreed, except Bull. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

“It is a good way to return to the earth,” my father agreed. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

Like today, when he had wanted to keep the entry on the albatross, she had agreed to read it. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

She was sure the only reason they had agreed was because they were secretly hoping she’d meet the I.I.H. of her—no, their—dreams at the prestigious school. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

And I agreed, with probably the dumbest smile plastered on my face. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

He was surprised; he had agreed to cameras in his school, not his home. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

He agreed with all those who said middle schoolers need extra sleep to grow and develop. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z

“Pray that this secret does not come to light,” counseled the worldly voice, and ruefully I agreed. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

"Right you are," agreed the policeman, tipping his cap. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z

I agreed with everything because I didn’t want to argue with her. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

Although I agreed with this, I was nervous about joining the league and still had doubts about the extent of my political commitment. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Eager to deepen his involvement at the school, and never afraid of putting in more hours, Volpe readily agreed. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z

Finally, the contest of wills ended after officials agreed that if Bobby would play this time, they’d make the pairings in public the following year. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

I reached their hearts that way, and they agreed. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

As it was, we just skipped over it, and once we’d been talking for a while, it was as if we’d agreed to pretend none of that had ever happened. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

Strange beds have rarely agreed with me, and after only a short spell of somewhat troubled slumber, I awoke an hour or so ago. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z

They agreed on a time for him to come pick it up. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

We agreed to shout out “Black Infinity!” when Julia came on because each episode would be all about her character. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

The federal government agreed to withdraw its occupation troops from the South, allowing the restoration of white rule. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

When he agreed to move out of the working-class neighborhood where he had been happy for years and to resettle in the middle-class apartment, he had said the same thing. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Leo agreed with Nemesis about one thing: good luck was a sham. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

“We can’t let things get out of control,” the giant agreed. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

The dragon agreed and they made camp in the cave. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z

And, just like that, the three of us agreed to meet in the library after dinner that night, with Mrs. Kurtz’s approval. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

Diplomacy prevailed, however, and she agreed to attend. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

“I go in mortal terror of rabbits,” Luke agreed politely. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z

Another rebel, the only one dressed in full army gear, agreed with him. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

The others agreed, the meeting adjourned, and in a few minutes the girls had disappeared into the ceiling and the boys had gone to bed. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

We had agreed to wear white carnations to identify each other, and the porter kept my flower in the diner’s Frigidaire until we reached the small hot town. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

In a strike, workers walked off the job and refused to go back until the company agreed to their demands. Fannie Never Flinched 2016-11-21T00:00:00Z

For instance, the prosecutor agreed that there was no reason to bring in Reggie’s failed mission, and he had never intended to. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

A few weeks ago, I would have agreed with him. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

I hesitated just for a moment, and then I agreed. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

There was an Iranian doctor in Beverly Hills who'd come highly recommended, and he'd agreed to give my parents a good deal. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

They agreed passionately out of the depths of their tormented private lives. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z

She had a wide circle of friends, knew many people in the legal world, and when I went out on my own, she agreed to work for me. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

They talked among themselves and agreed that six months sounded like a reasonable amount of time for a trial period. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

According to Lettie, most of the family agreed that in the future, family members would be allowed only one funeral and they’d have to pick if it would be when they were dead or alive. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

At one time, everyone agreed that the verb get had two past participles: got and gotten. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Silas said, “You know you’re different. That you are alive. That we took you in—they took you in here—and that I agreed to be your guardian.” The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

Occasionally all five agreed that things had to change arid that Darling must be disciplined, but in the discussion of method the intention invariably drifted away. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Our task now is to help Lyra, and her task is to guide Will to his father. You should fly back, agreed, but we must stay with Lyra.” The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

One thing, though, they agreed on: Aristotle was always right. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

Although she was only fourteen, she and her mother agreed that she could pass for sixteen easily. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Almost everyone agreed that the new name was a big improvement, logically speaking. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

“Mom just nodded her head as though she agreed one hundred percent with Mrs. Grantham and was pleased as punch that Mrs. Grantham was so, so...you know, so perceptive.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

To this Gimli agreed, though with no great delight, it seemed. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

Wynn decided Nan wouldn’t be comfortable without back support, a claim she denied, but then agreed to wait for a booth all the same. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

“Yep,” I agreed, and went back to coloring my school papers. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

We agreed that we would pull over and open the box when we were far enough away, but now that we’re moving, Henry flatly refuses to stop. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

Of course, my father happily agreed just to get out of jail. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z

Sergeant Hudson was sympathetic and agreed to bring the accident report to Jackie’s office at Utah State. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

As the hill dwindled his friend heartily agreed. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

I hesitate a little bit, but my legs have already agreed, because I walk in to see how beautiful his room is. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

There were even moments when something small and huddled within me agreed with it. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

“Indeed, though she was naked, the virtuous Diana did no wrong,” Horatio agreed. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

“It would do her good to be in school,” Mrs. Ortiz agreed. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

“It certainly couldn’t be a nicer day,” agreed Milo, who was too busy looking at the road to see that the others had gone. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

“I believe I have heard that somewhere before,” he agreed dryly. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

In 1953, after sinking a series of experimental bores, university geologists agreed that the site was indeed anomalous and attributed the deformed rocks to some ancient, unspecified volcanic action. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

To everyone’s surprise, the dapper accountant agreed to attend the meeting. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

Decades later, as I talked with Rogers in his Brooklyn apartment, we agreed, only half joking, that the spinning cab was probably no accident. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

Finally, Dad and Mom agreed they should explain to my brothers and sisters exactly what was wrong with me and give everyone a chance to have their say. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z

The joint planning council agreed upon an open-ended program of noncooperation and nonviolence. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

She must have sensed the urgency because she agreed to meet me. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

Columbia agreed, and after a month they tabulated the results. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Though in a sense the choice had been made already, when I agreed to sail into the unknown with these peculiar children. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

The doctor agreed that it was probably the damp cell that had helped cause my illness. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

He smiled a lot, the kind of smile that went right up into his eyes, and maybe for this reason alone I agreed to follow them over to the cave to check out the festivities. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

Tally and David had agreed to rendezvous upriver, a long way past the ruins, where he had found a cave years before. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

“I never agreed to let you go out at all hours.” Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

The three of them had agreed never to speak of it. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

Dalgard agreed to fax him a simple letter turning the monkey house over to the Army. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Okay,” I agreed, and drove slowly enough so that the squirrels could run relay races back and forth between the wheels of the car without getting flattened. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

The crowd may have agreed intellectually with McKissick’s response—that yes, blacks had suffered terribly under whites, but that all God's children were capable of redemption—but emotionally they backed Malcolm all the way. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

Two hours later, I was standing in a fraternity house in Central Campus wondering why I had agreed to come out. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

It was my idea, but she agreed without hesitation. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

“What a son you’ve got,” said my uncle, and my dad agreed. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

“Yes,” agreed Leper after a thoughtful pause, “there you are.” A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

Grandma agreed that was an even better point. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

We agreed to pay a trio of young men to take us to the camp, and they handed us helmets. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

The two women agreed to stay in touch. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

They explained their predicament to the man and his son, who agreed to serve as witnesses to their divorce. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

“It is true that America is the country of progress,” agreed Poirot. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z

Serafina was silent, because she agreed with them, and she felt sorrowful. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

The men agreed to meet again the next month. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

The ladies buying upholstery fabric agreed and attacked my quilting display. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

Grudgingly, my dad agreed, promising that if I made the appointment, he would go. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

We agreed that the girls would actually burglarize only in special cases where there would be some advantage. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Randalls party agreed to it immediately; and after a pretty long speech from Miss Bates, which few persons listened to, she also found it possible to accept dear Miss Woodhouse’s most obliging invitation. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z

Pizarro agreed and the Spaniards publicly burned Challcochima to death in the main plaza of the next town they came to. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

When I suggested it to the teacher, the boys in class agreed—and were convinced that everyone would have died a lot sooner. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

“He doesn’t give off the best energy,” I agreed. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

We planned to meet the next evening at the One Stop and work out the details, given Colton’s dad agreed. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

Her face softened a bit when I agreed with that. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Lynn and Amber begged Uncle to take us camping that weekend, and he agreed. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

Kissinger agreed to the complete withdrawal of American forces from Vietnam. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

The government finally agreed to accept a single, elected constitutional assembly, which would adopt a new constitution and serve as a transitional legislature for the new government. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

They made themselves pay polite attention to the older art, though they both agreed they were more interested in the odd contemporary rooms. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

It was agreed without words that Jake would stay with Singer a few days until he found a room. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

The other girls agreed, touching their own distended middles. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

I agreed with him that I wouldn’t get very far at all. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z

After Jerrie promised to bring her grades up in school, her parents agreed. Women in Space 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z

I understood and in large part agreed with their arguments, but I wanted to meet with my nephew. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“All right, Isaac beat you up,” I agreed. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

More than that Mrs. Frisby did not tell; she had agreed to keep a secret, and she would do as she had said. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, that you agreed to marry him to begin with.” Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

They agreed about everything important and argued about everything else. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

“Well,” said Mom, “at least Julian agreed to help this kid out. Got to give him credit for that.” Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

“Listen, I ain’t going down this road with you again. We agreed, once you start high school, then you can have one. Now, come on, let’s go.” Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

When she finally called me back last night we agreed that she’d leave work today at 3:00 p.m. in order to make sure we had plenty of time to get across town. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

It was enough of a concession for Bobby, and he agreed to play. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

They’d spoken the night before and had agreed to meet after school, but it wasn’t the same. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

Then, out of nowhere, Fazlullah agreed to lift the ban on elementary school for girls. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

The game was resumed the next day and Bobby, feeling ebullient because he was in a winning position, agreed to play on the main stage. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

I said, glad that Arul had finally agreed we needed to do more with your bead business. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

Meliagrance, loving Guenever, flinching at his own half-hearted wickedness, and knowing the hopelessness of forcing his beloved against her will, had agreed to terms. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

In 1870, the Osage—expelled from their lodges, their graves plundered—agreed to sell their Kansas lands to settlers for $1.25 an acre. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

My stomach drops and I realize what I just agreed to. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

Meanwhile, in my life away from gymnastics, an exciting thing had happened: my parents had agreed to get me a car for my sixteenth birthday. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Companies needing the administration’s help to finance their credit agreed to sit down and talk with strikers and accept government help in reaching an agreement. Fannie Never Flinched 2016-11-21T00:00:00Z

For safety’s sake, they all agreed that Hoover would be told only what he needed to know about Elizebeth’s results. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

But one thing on which everyone agreed was the name of these invisible kidnappers. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

“Of course he knows. We had to ask him if he minds the Azkaban guards stationing themselves around the entrances to the school grounds. He wasn’t happy about it, but he agreed.” Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

“Sure does,” I agreed, pretending it was a mystery when I knew what was happening over at Miss Trotter’s. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

The supervisor agreed to let him sign up for the special plan retroactively. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I thought he agreed they were my chickens, not Ms. Griegson’s. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

After our pictures were taken, and fresh, chemical-smelling laminated ID cards were spit out into our hands, we agreed to catch up to each other again at dinner. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

The court clerk asked, “Gentlemen of the jury, have you agreed upon a verdict?” Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

The process of indemnity was scheduled to be completed by May 1991, and the government also agreed to review the Internal Security Act. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

They had agreed that it was far too dangerous to try and communicate with Mr. Weasley while he walked in and out of the Ministry, because he was always surrounded by other Ministry workers. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

“We knew we would not get past the troopers, and we agreed that we would not break through the lines.” Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

He agreed to let Roosevelt place his camp on a lesser island but would not allow any buildings, only “a few tents, some horses, camp-fire, etc.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

John Tompkins, a lawyer and part of a small minority of white professionals who considered the racial integrity laws to be unconstitutional, agreed to represent Tony and Mary to appeal their convictions. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

So it was agreed that she would take him to the test and pick him up when it was over. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

The two women agreed that if the war lasted a long time and their husbands did not return, they would help each other through whatever followed. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z

She has agreed to go away when I tell her to go. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

“I thought we were all agreed that that elf, while irresponsible, did not conjure the Mark?” said Percy hotly. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

But the opposition had still won, and unlike most African losers, Banda agreed to leave quietly and not start a war. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z

“The past is more important,” agreed O’Brien gravely. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

Benji “agreed” to the Monday lunch meeting because he didn't have a choice. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

In the days and weeks and years that followed, everyone agreed: they had never seen anything like it. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

Willis, who had stalled our return after Adele and Grandpa had agreed to undergo psychological examinations. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

He wore me down and I finally agreed, but only to prove to him that it was a disastrous idea. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

Howard passed this on to Vanderbilt, who agreed. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Truman agreed—but aside from dropping another bomb, what options were there? Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

When my parents agreed to open up with the truth, I kind of figured this would be it. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Surprisingly, the Alabama Supreme Court agreed to stay our direct appeal process so that the Rule 32 petition could proceed. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

He and Min agreed on a price for the labor, and Crane-man began to weave the container under the eaves of Min’s house. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z

The fence-line gossipers mostly agreed that my father had acted stupidly. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

Harry looked down at Ron, and as their eyes met, they agreed, silently: Black and Lupin were both out of their minds. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

In return for his scholarship, Fuller had agreed to work for at least one year for the Urban League. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

“Part of his story was probably true,” the king agreed, “for it is the Paper of Answers. I spent many long years learning how to read it.” When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

Just one week before Germany invaded Poland, Hitler and Stalin had signed a nonaggression pact, in which they agreed not to attack each other. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

But that evening, they agreed they needed more information about the injury so that they could decide how to handle it. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

Matthew had found a group of friends from his school who were going to the Flush concert, so their parents had agreed to let him buy a ticket. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

“Yes,” the dragon agreed, “I can hide at the edge of the forest and wait for you.” Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z

“I spent the entire morning apologizing to your mother for having spilled coffee all over her white chef coat. She finally agreed to let me buy her another one, and the rest is history.” The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

“Aye, ’tis an eerie feeling to be out in the cheerless dawn, not knowing at what moment an enemy may appear out of the fog,” agreed Brother Luke. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z

The inmate finally agreed to the daily medication. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Glad of the chance to do something, the badger agreed. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

“It’s not fair that you guys agreed to play ‘The Final Countdown,’ and me and Chris have spent a lot of time learning it....” Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

This was just, and the Trojans would have agreed if Athena, at Hera’s prompting, had not interfered. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

Since Sabena Airlines was one of the show’s sponsors, it was agreed that two round-trip tickets would be given to Bobby as a promotional gift. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

When the negotiations were concluded, the gods and Skadi had agreed that she would be recompensed for her father’s death in three ways. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z

If North Vietnam agreed to a cease-fire and returned the American prisoners of war, Nixon said, he would end the bombing and withdraw the remaining American troops. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

I had agreed to loan Jack Franklin my car for a few days while his was in the shop. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

“I don’t care about the master bolt. I agreed to go to the Underworld so I could bring back my mother.” The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

She agreed to try to nurse Little Jay, as we called him, back to health. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z

She agreed at once to all he said and sent him to the ship to tell Jason to meet her without delay in a certain place. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

Emma agreed to it, and with a blush of sensibility on Harriet’s account, which she could not give any sincere explanation of. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z

There is some beautiful wild country around our Tchimpounga Sanctuary, and the government has agreed that it can become a preserved area. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z

He agreed, and let it be known everywhere that this would be a voyage indeed. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

I wondered if Dad had agreed to it because of his guilt for banishing Mr. Bykovski to the mine. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

They looked at it and agreed, and then we moved on. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

“Better than jousting in a Kansas cornfield,” Percy agreed. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

At 5:30 p.m., with Fischer’s clock still running, Chester Fox’s lawyer in Reykjavik agreed to the suggestion that the cameras be removed just for the one game, pending further discussion. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

These strong children, who were also very obedient, agreed to do what their mother had asked them. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

As always, whenever I want to get rid of someone I’m not really listening to, I made it appear as if I agreed. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z

Some of it was paid back immediately because he agreed to be interviewed by a foreign journalist for a fee of $300. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

“Because I agreed with you. But my father is...I knew he’d be embarrassed if I—” Connor paused, sniffing the air. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

“You agreed. I didn’t. I just didn’t disagree. But now I do. I’m going.” The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

After that, Mama asked Aunt Rose to hold their little pile of money, and Rose agreed, locking it up in a dresser drawer in her room. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

They agreed to travel east to search for a better place to ford the Kell, and when they came to a shallow beach in the early afternoon, Con stopped. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

The workers agreed to let me collect the leftover water in a can. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

"And it seemed an interesting challenge, so I agreed to try. Unfortunately, I had a lot of other work on, so it was eight months before I could get to it." A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

We were working with the Juvenile Justice Project of Louisiana, and their lawyer Carol Kolinchak had agreed to be our local counsel in all of the Louisiana cases. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Numerous citizens agreed with such alarming views, but certainly not a majority of the people. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z

And so, on the way to New Hampshire, they stop off at Pemberton Road for lunch, which is what, in the end, he has agreed to. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

“He brought out the best in all of us,” agreed Hans Bethe. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Either he agreed with me,” Linton says he thought, “or it was just so true you couldn’t get around it.” A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

He agreed with enthusiasm to spend the feast day with his two friends, from dawn to dark, and thought no more of tombs or goblets until they parted on the thoroughfare. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z

Instead, he agreed to let me assist him in the next few captures and see how I liked it. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

Harry and Hermione felt that it was best not to stay anywhere too long, and Ron agreed, with the sole proviso that their next move took them within reach of a bacon sandwich. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

But everyone agreed that a dark corner at the top right would be perfect for Charlotte and her webs. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

Their commander agreed to let all three of them sign up. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

One thing all the stories agreed on: King Robert was dead. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

Although we were working very little at the time, he had approached us as human beings, and we agreed to assist him. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

It’s probably not what he thought he was signing up for when he agreed to be an agent for the Children’s Aid Society. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

The housing committee met and Negroes and whites alike agreed to have Negroes purchase this block of homes. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

“But your father and I agreed it’s time for you to meet him.” Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z

A Marriage to Seal the Alliance To seal the accord with Octavian and prove his loyalty to Rome, Mark Antony—who was newly and conveniently single— agreed to marry Octavian’s sister, Octavia. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z

“Yeah, sure,” I agreed, pouring maple syrup over my pancakes. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

He agreed to ferry Booth and Herold across the river as soon as he set his fishing nets. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Years later, the man wrote a letter to the Innocence Project, and they agreed to help him. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

The horses had served them well, and Herold loved animals, but they all agreed that the horses must be disposed of. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We have agreed you shall have a place. Though manhood,” he added softly, with a trace of sadness, “may not be all that you believe.” The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z

Because Harry couldn’t think of anything else to do, and because he wanted to be doing something, he agreed. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z

I said it was nice and he agreed. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z

Rob McDuff, an old friend of mine from Jackson, Mississippi, agreed to join our team for the civil litigation. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

We agreed it was best they took the car away while Pa was at work. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

Even though I’ve agreed to hang out with him, I’m not really sure what I'm getting into. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

Even at sixty-eight Harrison exuded strength and energy, and women generally agreed that he was more handsome now than he had been in his fifties. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

It had been the custom to sentence criminals to the pits; that practice she agreed might resume, but only for certain crimes. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Ada Taylor agreed to meet me at the only coffee shop in town, which also doubled as a bookstore. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

His wife, seated beside him behind the tiny glass counter, fanned the mottled skin above her breasts and agreed. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

It was agreed that the C.D.C. would manage the human-health aspects of the outbreak and would direct the care of any human patients. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

She had agreed this morning, his first of summer camp, to make him chicken nuggets for breakfast. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

Thelma looked at her quizzically but recognized the urgency in Stella’s request and agreed. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Apprised of all this, Park agreed they would escape on January 2, 2005. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z

I had agreed with Mother to look to the future, but secretly I dreamed of returning to the past. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

Most people agreed as to how they was close to useless, but I still liked them anyway. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

They explained about the map, and she agreed to take them down there the next day. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

We agreed how weird it was that Tamika now lived in his old house and how sweet it would be for me to finally beat her at the next science fair. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

I'd asked them all to come with me, and all three of them had agreed in an instant. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

We had agreed to descend the Rhine in a boat from Strasburgh to Rotterdam, whence we might take shipping for London. Frankenstein 1818-01-01T00:00:00Z

He smiled the way he had the first time, agreed that that was the best reason of all, and added, “Besides, it’s not important.” The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z

In exchange for their sparing his life, the demon king Mayasura agreed to build the Pandava brothers the most beautiful palace the world had ever seen. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

She agreed to an early dinner with Dimitri that night, sitting at the bar of the restaurant, for the prosecco had gone quickly to their heads. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

Mr. Richardson, who had two brothers himself, agreed. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

“No,” he agreed in a grim tone, “I wouldn’t.” Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

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

But there was one photograph I did consent to, the only one I ever agreed to while on Robben Island. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

And even though I’d told her I just wanted to help, she insisted on paying me, and I agreed. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

When he heard that Chuck Yeager was giving a speech at Welch High and that he’d agreed to let me interview him afterward, Dad could hardly contain his excitement. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

One of the petroleum companies, Conoco, that was exploring for oil, agreed to build a big sanctuary for the chimps—a patch of forest with an electric fence around it. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z

They were silent for a moment, and then agreed that the boy and the alchemist could move along. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

Though most parts of France agreed to this, lawmakers in Paris hesitated. Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science 2010-11-15T00:00:00Z

“Boy wouldn’t feel a thing. Nevertheless, I’ve agreed to restrain myself. I’m thinking of turning you into a dolphin instead, sending you back to your father.” The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

Liberals and conservatives, traditionalists and reformers, white-collar officials and blue-collar miners, all remained loyal to him, not because they always agreed with him, but because the regent listened to and respected all different opinions. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

But in the space of that dance, we agreed that I would get Laura home early and rush back in a taxicab. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

I agreed that this would explain Estraven’s anxious, almost frantic manner. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z

Earlier in the day, the doctor and Rondon both agreed that their current camp was too muddy and uncomfortable for Roosevelt. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z

At last the lords agreed, though with much ill will, to elect Claudius as king. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

It didn’t take much convincing from Paul before Ezekowitz agreed that Mass General would treat several Haitian patients a year without charge. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

In June, he agreed to move there as the head of Fabyan’s new Genetics Department. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

My sister Dotty would say, “I sure wish you wouldn’t ride that bike, Ma,” and I silently agreed, because I didn’t want my friends seeing my white mother out there riding a bicycle. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

She told me once that she had agreed to marry my dad and live in Paintbrush Falls as long as he didn’t make her give up her dreams. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

Harry agreed without really knowing what he was saying. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

“We’ll go somewhere more sheltered,” she agreed, shivering as she pulled on a sweatshirt over her pajamas. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

The judge agreed, and Bernard arrived shortly before Michael left. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

“Oh, yes, we must send that statement,” Miss Trixie agreed and shuffled off to the ladies’ room. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

“It’s the one weak point in the defense system around the plant,” Ronneberg agreed. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

When she laughed and said no, Crazy Joe ran and jumped straight through the ice of a frozen pond and refused to come out until she agreed to go out with him. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

She wanted to learn how to draw people next, and Ivy agreed to teach her. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

He agreed, asking her to come along an hour later. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z

But in late summer with the word of Federal reverses pouring in, many papers shouted that he stood no chance for reelection, and to Jethro it seemed that most men were agreed. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You did do the thing properly, didn’t you? Well, Nicolas and I have had a little chat, and agreed it’s all for the best.” Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z

So we were agreed; but late at night, lying in our tent, I heard Bono, outside, wrapped in a blanket, whisper his seductions to Nsia. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

It was the only reason my parents had agreed to the additional testing at the vet yesterday to find out why Fig was still sick. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

It might not have been with lafamilia, but things hadn’t been that desperate in June, and there would have been somebody trustworthy who’d have agreed to take her and protect her. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

After the terms of the Allotment Act were agreed upon, in 1906, Palmer boasted to Congress, “I wrote that Osage agreement out in longhand.” Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

My mother had agreed to cut down her hours at work so that she could be around for the kids more when I was traveling. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

He wanted them to give it another try, and she had agreed to fly out from New York City for a weeklong visit. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

After some more research, we all finally agreed on one person, and I made that call. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

He agreed to fix the leaky roof in ex-change for six jars of spiced peaches. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

As we had agreed, I joined him in a silent prayer for Allah’s blessings. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Right,” Valerie agreed, and the minute Max had shut the trap door, she clambered silently up the ladder and pressed her ear to the ceiling. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

We chatted for a while, and agreed to meet in the library the following afternoon. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z

So on the days that the radio played Ammu’s songs, people avoided her, made little loops around her, because everybody agreed that it was best to just Let Her Be. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

“This is the outside edge of nowhere ” “Now it is,” I agreed. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

“I thought we agreed to let the board out of this.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

The doctor agreed, but just before Mary was to leave the hospital, she confessed that the real reason she wanted a weekend pass was to make another suicide attempt. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z

Nevertheless, in deference to his mentor, he grudgingly agreed to a draw. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

"No more skipping school," I agreed all quick. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

Both stations agreed on one thing: The plot did not work. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z

He agreed, and refused to testify against those who had hurt him. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Si,” the older girl agreed readily, tearing at her long brown hair with both hands. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

We had nodded at one another after that punishment, which we all agreed was unnecessary. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

Garrett agreed to help them, taking them where they wanted to go himself if necessary. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

He agreed to return to the thicket to feed Booth and Herold the next morning, but he refused to bring horse feed again. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Heather’s sofa pulled out into a bed, and they agreed he could sleep there until Vivi found a job and they were able to afford a larger apartment. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

She agreed to go to fewer parties and dinners since he did not like them. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We agreed you have an excellent chance of getting some of those scholarships. Now, let’s talk about colleges.” Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

She did not know how Aunty Ifeoma had convinced Papa, but he had agreed that Nsukka air would be good for me, for my recuperation. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

So I decided I better go get that chicken before Dad comes back and Mom remembers what she agreed to. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

This meant that ordinary sentences and phrases had been given secret meanings, agreed upon in advance. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

After York’s departure for the Pentagon, Lawrence had agreed to name Teller as lab director for a single year, with the proviso that Mills would then take over permanently. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

The other hobbits agreed hopefully that it did not, but they all remained full of suspicion. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

All the old people agreed that Hiram Wallace was, in his youth, the hope of every island maiden’s heart, but that he had left Rass with his father’s money and blessing to go to college. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Daniel Ellsberg, a former State Department and Pentagon planner, and of late something of a phantom figure, agreed today to be interviewed at a secret location.” Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

“What do you mean, what do I mean? Your grandpa said you guys agreed to only cross the state line into Idaho, and then he’ll drive you back.” A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

He asked the youth to take a letter to the King of Lycia in Asia and Bellerophon easily agreed. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Affirmative, sir,” Bull agreed, aware of a stickiness under his arms and behind his knees. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

The time of day and location had been agreed upon ahead of time. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

The private detectives agreed to look into the sheriff’s story. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

She agreed to let Nina accompany her and a team of Grisha Examiners to the Wandering Isle, and despite all of Zoya’s misgivings, Nina had been a success. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

There was a terrible fever running through the city, the learned doctors all readily agreed. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z

“Let me see only the rest of the Punch and Judy, then,” agreed Robin, “and I shall be willing. For never have I seen anything so funny.” The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z

While that seems like an interesting and innocent endeavor, the land they surveyed belonged to Indigenous peoples, who had not agreed to the Doctrine of Discovery. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z

Every time I thought about how I had agreed to talk during our presentation, I felt sick. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Possibly true,” Westley agreed, “and when the moment comes, remember that: I might indeed be bluffing. I could, in fact be lying right here because I lack the strength to stand. All that, weigh carefully.” The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

Dusty had promised to drop the criminal charges only if Dad agreed to behave. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

As soon as I hang up the phone, I realize I just agreed to let Maxine come over and stay awhile. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

After Cora agreed to go with them—never had an inevitability been so politely proposed—the three men made haste to hide the signs of the altercation. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

C. J. agreed to wait before pulling the trigger, though in fact General Russell had already called the C.D.C. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

He’d been cornered by her earlier that day, and in order to escape her chattering on and on about not leaving her treasure behind, he’d agreed to help. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

But if the theory was mathematically consistent and always gave predictions that agreed with observations, we could be reasonably confident that it was the right one. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

While no one knew what caused yellow fever, the doctors agreed that foul smells were not healthy and might promote disease. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z

"She's agreed to let you audition today in the theater at three o'clock," she tells me. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

My brother said, “Yes, that’s a good idea,” and it was agreed. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z

So Mama agreed and I spread a cowhide on the floor beside our bed and we shut Old Yeller in and didn’t have a bit more trouble. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z

At the stream, Mariam waited by the spot they had agreed on the day before. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z

Then, if he agreed—he often didn’t—he’d take off like a rocket. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Thirty minutes later than agreed he breezes in. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

The Oak Ridge directors agreed to redesign the factory with this new information in mind. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Most who met Boobie agreed that he was one of those kids for whom the game of football had become as important, as indispensable, as a part of their bodies. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

‘That was a good time to be living,’ Biff agreed. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

But almost from the beginning they agreed on an approach to their relationship, a motto now engraved inside their wedding rings: “Press on regardless.” Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z

The editor eventually agreed, and on May 14, 1954, Collier’s published a story about the power and promise of tissue culture. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

A handful of demonstrators carried signs on Madison Avenue for a short while before Zannikos and his partners reluctantly agreed to settle. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z

Kind woman that she was, she agreed to let me share her bed. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

Smiling, he said, “Everyone has agreed that we should have a jackpot for the winner. I’ve been picked to do the collecting.” Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

This was one of the few things we agreed on. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

One day his gorgeous Asian girlfriend pointed out in Spanish class that I was the spitting image of Anne Frank, and he enthusiastically agreed. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

But Wang Lung would never talk of selling a foot of any piece, and he would only rent it for an agreed price for a year at a time. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z

It became apparent by the end of our argument that the three judges agreed. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

With our plan agreed upon, we decided to go by the community center on our way back to Montego Drive. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

We have seen that science is an enterprise we have invented and agreed to play by certain rules. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

McNamara agreed that more soldiers were needed to prevent defeat, but pointed out that if the United States escalated, so would the enemy. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

Jefferson probably agreed with this verdict, though his correspondence is characteristically quiet on the subject. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z

Everyone agreed that it was a very fair sentence, and the judge continued: “There will also be a small additional penalty of six million years in prison. Case closed,” he pronounced, rapping his gavel again. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

I agreed that it wasn’t a bad list. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

Wah-Ti-An-Kah said that he was not ashamed of his body, and after he and the delegation pressed their case, the commissioner agreed to end the ration policy. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

However, she agreed to Bobby’s participation only if she could serve as his chaperone. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

“Everything will be back to normal in a few days,” Bobby Gene agreed. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

But not before asking Granny to promise to be by my side at all times while we were in the white world; she agreed. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We agreed not to make the announcement until all the details —” “Oh details!” said Bagman, waving the word away like a cloud of midges. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

It had been agreed that the Jewish Council would handle everything by itself. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

“The King is agreed with me already, before ye came.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was like we’d agreed to be friends despite those topics. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

We agreed to pull it frequently to check on the treasure and to convince anyone watching that it was a true lobster trap and nothing more. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

Relieved to be let out, Jinjoo agreed and raced out of their gate. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

We agreed that Mother had, indeed, been exceptionally efficient. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

I’m glad that we agreed, because homeschool turned out to be fun. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

Margot had agreed to my project almost as blindly as I had pursued it. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You agreed to that. You’d agree to anything. Not me. I’m joining another group.” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

I agreed that the name was not good. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Corinthians agreed, and the result was a pair of middle-aged lovers who behaved like teen-agers—afraid to be caught by their parents in a love relationship they were too young for. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

Powell and Herold, Booth’s two most loyal pals, agreed to the plan. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Serena and Farmer agreed to try to get John to Boston. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

“Hm,” Lily comments as we pass, forgetting our agreed silence. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

She had already done a series of calculations, and if her parents had agreed to contribute at all she would have been taken aback. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

He agreed to it, as he agreed later on to the leash, because he thought it was a passing fancy that could be overcome in time. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

“Yes, a big responsibility you have there, Mr. Kapasi,” Mr. Das agreed. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

The two princesses bowed gratefully and warmly kissed their brothers, and they all agreed that a very fine thing had happened. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

Charles was furious at his captain, and Lyell agreed with him. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

The children agreed, and for thirty minutes or so they perused several cookbooks that Justice Strauss recommended. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z

In the end, they agreed to accept the government’s offer. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Were these the same people that a minute ago agreed that we shouldn’t care about labels? The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

When I agreed to it, I didn’t think they meant right away. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

The Americans agreed to halt the bombing of North Vietnam, and in exchange North Vietnamese negotiators agreed to sit down with representatives of the government of South Vietnam. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

But now that school was starting, we’d agreed I could work at night. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

Jeremiah lived at home with Geoffrey and their mother and often helped on the farm, but it was well agreed that he didn’t like hard work. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z

Once high school was finished, my parents insisted that I go to the States for college — and given the state of the universities in Congo, I agreed. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

It had been agreed that they should all meet in the big barn as soon as Mr. Jones was safely out of the way. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z

She both agreed and rolled her eyes at him. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

Holmes confessed to the fraud and agreed to be extradited to Philadelphia for trial. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

What point are you making here? 8TH JUROR: Now, we agreed that an el train takes about ten seconds to pass a given point. Twelve Angry Men 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

Neylan agreed to extend the contract only after Lawrence pledged not to spend any time on direct management of the Los Alamos lab, though he would have “free run” to consult on its research program. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

Zeitoun agreed that it was unusual, but he had never evacuated before and he saw no need to do so now. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

‘His conclusions agreed with where our enquiries were heading, but I have to say he got there before us.’ The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

We know we agreed to send emails regularly, but we thought our first update should be a handwritten letter for you. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

Mr. and Mrs. Pocket had a toady neighbour; a widow lady of that highly sympathetic nature that she agreed with everybody, blessed everybody, and shed smiles and tears on everybody, according to circumstances. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z

Cullivan, in appearance a cautious bank clerk with depleted hair and a face rather difficult to recall, agreed that outwardly he hadn’t changed much. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Probably,” he agreed with a short, hard laugh. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Before I was led to my third grade class, Miguelito and I agreed to meet on the playground after school and walk home together. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

The North Vietnamese agreed to accept South Vietnam as a separate country, and a cease-fire was established.On the same day, in Washington, DC, the Selective Service announced the end of the draft. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

‘The ring as well? You agreed to that, you remember.’ The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

Few people who knew him agreed with that assessment. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

Other doctors agreed with Kuhn and Devèze and put forward their own treatments, though no one claimed to have found an absolute cure, as Rush did. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z

‘Almost to the end of the Roman Empire,’ Frank agreed. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

The next day, she reluctantly agreed to press charges and testify. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

Whenever we compared notes, we all agreed: the students’ attitudes had become polarized. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Herbert agreed to bring Florence’s two daughters, Geraldine and Viola, to New York and drove down to Martinsburg in the black Ford he had bought. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z

It was generally agreed among the old guard that these were troubling times, but aside from raising objections that were repeatedly dismissed, no one took action. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

They agreed to a five-year contract, during which they were to be paid a daily wage, and were given promise of a return passage back to India. Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science 2010-11-15T00:00:00Z

Gollum reluctantly agreed to this, and he turned back towards the trees, working eastward for a while along the straggling edges of the wood. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

We have men’s hearts; she touched them; we agreed. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

The judge agreed, and for a moment Hale personally buttonholed Burkhart in the courtroom, the plot unfolding this time right in front of White. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

The junior class picked the first speaker and the seniors the second, and anyone who had ever attended a Speaker Day agreed that they were torturously boring. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z

Before the ultrasound she had asked the doctor not to tell her the sex of their child, and Shukumar had agreed. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

Mr. Quincy, flushed and happy, agreed to all this, but more seriously he warned Johnny to watch out for himself. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

“First off, they agreed to be civil about arranging these weddings—no more fighting,” I tell them. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

We went off with our keys and agreed to meet in half an hour. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

“Right! Those who don’t have good class backgrounds shouldn’t be elected,” somebody else agreed. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

But she agreed it made sense for me to come since this is Minerva’s last year at Inmaculada Concepcion, and so I would have family here to look after me my first year. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’ve told Missis often my opinion about the child, and Missis agreed with me. She’s an underhand little thing: I never saw a girl of her age with so much cover.” Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Kline has agreed to help us, so let’s all be supportive of her while she asks us a few things, okay?” Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

“He was obviously intoxicated. He agreed to a Breathalyzer and failed it when it was administered. The trooper brought him down here and we put him in the lock-up. That was about two-twenty-five a.m.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

Zeus agreed and Poseidon was as good as his word. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

“The brother agreed. He built them a wasi not too far from his parents’ home, and he and the star woman lived together happily. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

In the end he agreed not to break the link. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

Dad shuffled his feet in a clutter of Martian pebbles and agreed. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z

Delegates from twenty different parties including the homeland governments had already agreed on the ground rules for the convention. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

He had been just as vigorous last weekend when he agreed with Harrison that Jomo was foolish. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

Roosevelt agreed that those issues should be settled in advance, but no action ensued. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

“That she is, that she is,” he agreed, holding up a conciliatory palm. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

I agreed that that was a great idea. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

So who knows what she just agreed to? Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

Now I slump in Murray’s, drinking wishy-washy coffee, while Cordelia talks and I wonder why I have agreed to this. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

If the tide of bad press and angry editorials about the potential law continued, they both agreed that it would be sunk before it ever had a chance to be tested. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Cuddy agreed that the latest tip was probably another wild goose chase, but at least it offered a change of pace. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

He agreed with whatever the aide said and patted his horse’s neck. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

They said nothing while Mrs. Polstead was there, as if they’d agreed to keep a secret, though there was no need to. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

Abra in her wisdom agreed with him, feeling and hoping that this phase would pass. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

The school board agreed to suspend him for an extra week and call it a day. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

I looked past him, along the line of his shoulder, to a vast shopping mall with a prairie-sized parking lot, and agreed. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

Sarah and Daniel and I have agreed to drive to school together in the mornings. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We really would,” agreed Milo, and as the Which rocked slowly back and forth she told them this story. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

The visit had been her grandmother’s suggestion in the first place, but April agreed that it was a good idea. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

I reminded him that we had agreed to visit Charles. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

“I think we can take it,” Mr. Rowan agreed. I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z

That would be a fair supposition in the twenty- first century, but our hunter-gatherer ancestors wouldn’t have agreed. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z

At school, I consulted with the other boys and it was agreed we would load Auk XX with melted rocket candy the following Friday and fire it on Saturday. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

And if it was Dad who set the actual target of an even dozen, Mother as readily agreed. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

She clearly wanted to know more, but we agreed not to talk about them for the rest of the evening. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

“He agreed to confederation at Aburi, and now he wants one Nigeria with a unitary government, but a unitary government was the very reason that he and his people killed Igbo officers.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

“Ida and I are looking for someone. You would get half of the earnings. The other half you would have to send to Barbarossa in his new home. That's what we agreed.” The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

Knowing that the gaze was only going to intensify as we moved into the last six or so months of the campaign, we agreed, finally, that I needed real help. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

He gave me some hints on how to project my voice, and before we left, we agreed to meet a few times after school to practice together. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

We bend which ever way he blows,” Sam Watson agreed, “but at dat us needs him. De town wouldn’t be nothin’ if it wasn’t for him. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z

“No,” Piper agreed, gazing nervously down the highway. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

In that big field, the old man, whose name we learned after we agreed to buy the car was Ralph Mason, gave my dad a quick lesson in the vagaries of manual transmission. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

Very little of it is more than generally agreed upon. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

His own parents, in some mood of perverseness or resignation, had agreed to abide by a naming done to them by somebody who couldn’t have cared less. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

My sister hated her nose, too—hers was smaller but more rotund than mine—and my parents agreed that something needed to be done about it. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

Soon E. D. Nixon and two white activists, Clifford and Virginia Durr, hurried downtown, paid her bond, and took her home, where Fred Gray later met her and agreed to be her lawyer. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z

“Not much. Jordan said Christmas was stupid, and Mama agreed.” Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

I’m trying to pretend I’m chill, but then Anastasia gave me a look that might have said she agreed with her. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

I had agreed to international mediation, and on April 13 a dele-gation arrived led by Lord Carrington, the former British foreign secretary, and Henry Kissinger, the former American secretary of state. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ma said she reminded her of Halle Berry, and Daddy happily agreed. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Someone ripped one of the new red vinyl seats; she agreed that instead of using tape, they should replace it. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

When I saw Sam and Patrick at school today, they both agreed that my mom has very good taste in clothing. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

She knew that if she sat down, the men would assume she had given up and agreed to remain silent. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

But on the drive home we both agreed it wasn’t the same no more. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

Bobby reluctantly agreed, and he was driven from Bled in Slovenia to Banja Luka in Bosnia for treatment at a large university hospital. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

Everyone reluctantly agreed that allowing tourists to visit those precious nests in the hidden grove would be too dangerous. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

Not all teachers at the U., as it was called, still agreed with Dewey’s ideas, but Ms. Hussey obviously did. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

I agreed with you because I wanted you to think I was grown-up like you. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

I agreed until I put my hand in the water and got stung so bad I had a rash for days. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

It was one of the things he definitely agreed with them about. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z

“Vivian would never have agreed to start this early. She has a routine. Gets up at eight or nine, comes downstairs at ten.” Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

“It was not what she agreed to. Did you meet the amiable old retainer at the gate?” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z

When Henrietta died, Day had agreed to let her doctors do an autopsy because they’d told him it might help his children someday. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

The accounts differed in the details, but on one thing they all agreed: only a few could access its power. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

I agreed, expecting him to pull out a camera. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

“Yeah, overprotective,” Ben agreed a little too quickly. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

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

“Yes, it was,” agreed Milo, rubbing his head and dusting himself off, “but I think I’ll continue to see things as a child. It’s not so far to fall.” The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

Emma, who finally agreed that Charles would have graciously accepted the offer, only wished he could be closer to his friend Charles Lyell, who was buried in the nave of the abbey, too. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

The police commissioner agreed the seating rules were confusing and promised that the city’s attorney would soon clarify them in writing. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z

I had no idea what that meant, but I totally agreed. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

“I’m mortal,” she agreed, like it was a depressing thought. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

“It will make an excellent story,” she agreed. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

But that didn’t mean she always agreed with him. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

‘I am all that remains,’ Beryl Grace agreed. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

Cruelly, callously, admissions committees agreed to overlook serious academic deficiency. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Nobody agreed on how many big brothers she had, but there were several. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

With the Buick gone, Uncle Clarence agreed to let me use his car. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

I could tell that when my mother agreed to host my dad’s poker game at the house, she didn’t really want to. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

I can’t believe her mother is letting her go, but maybe she agreed because they’re going to double with Rachel’s brother and his date. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

The boys agreed that they wouldn’t mind a short one either. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

But then Tom Yew said he thought it'd gone on a bit long and everyone agreed that though the film was classic it'd dragged on for ages. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z

“The blame must be divided,” the first judge agreed. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

Belet ended the call and dangled the phone between her fingers, clearly not happy about what she just agreed to. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

Shortly after Johnson’s speech, the North Vietnamese agreed to meet with the United States in Paris, France, for preliminary negotiations to end the war. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

John asked, since we’d all agreed a few weeks ago—after much arguing—to play “The Final Countdown” by Europe at the spring concert. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

The city agreed and gave him an official proclamation from the mayor’s office. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

“He’s agreed to mentor me,” I reply triumphantly, not appreciating the innuendo. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

Despite his advanced age and acute arthritis, Sita was a fighter and agreed to lead our defiers. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“At first it seemed to be hopeless,” Pa writes to Theo, “but it has gradually got better, particularly since we agreed that he will stay with us for the time being, to make studies here.” Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

And he’d only agreed to go at all because his grandma was so proud of him. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z

“Agreed, agreed. I will do my best. I am making a conundrum. How will a conundrum reckon?” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z

“But we must hide our authorship of this work,” I cautioned, and Hamlet agreed. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

The girls turned to Mother for support, but she agreed with Dad. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Forest Biology Division agreed to modify the spraying program in every possible way short of destroying its effectiveness, in order to reduce risks to the fish. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z

They all agreed with him, nodding their heads. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

But after a trusted climbing buddy confirmed Hall’s sterling reputation, I enthusiastically agreed to go to Everest with Adventure Consultants. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

Brady mouthed some sympathetic words, but privately, he agreed with the boss. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

Deborah only agreed to help with the museum project when it looked like Speed and Wyche might turn up information about her mother. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

If only I’d never agreed to talk to him at lunch. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

Hyacinth agreed with Oliver’s suggestion, and even Papa seemed inclined to think this was a good idea. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

Eventually it was agreed that the man was a deserter and denner addict come to their little town just in time to go crazy. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

The experts and the students both agreed that Featherweight was number three. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z

He was suffering from high blood pressure, and the court agreed to sit only in the mornings while he gave evidence. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

So what they must do, they agreed, was go away to one of the big countries, either to England or France, where opportunities to make good would be boundless. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z

Regina reluctantly agreed, but raising enough money for his expenses was, as always, a problem. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

I was a sophomore at Galileo High in San Francisco, and all my Caucasian friends agreed: I was about as Chinese as they were. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

Govan, who had drafted the document with Joe Slovo, insisted that it had been agreed upon and felt that it was wrong for us to argue in court that it was still under discussion. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I mean," Hassan said, “it's not like we had agreed not to see other people." An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z

She’d managed to convince Papa and Mamma to let her drive up there alone, but they’d only agreed because she’d promised to come back down for the long Labor Day weekend. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

His eyes twinkling with interest, Habib had agreed that it was a marvelous concept. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

“Sure,” I say, not even knowing what I agreed to. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

The older boys agreed; but here and there among the little ones was the doubt that required more than rational assurance. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z

Hercules agreed to rescue the girl if her father would give him the horses Zeus had given his grandfather. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

Annabeth and I agreed that if we won, the prize of no chores for the rest of the month would be split between our two cabins. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

“Not as long as I have my bucket with me,” Kate agreed. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

I had the tyack dress from Lucy’s funeral, and my mom agreed to lend me her black satin gloves if I returned them before she had to wear them for the formal wear segment. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

The way the others received it, too, puzzled me; the last time we talked of the subject we agreed that there was to be no more concealment of anything amongst us. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

In May 2009, the Supreme Court agreed to review the case. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Everyone agreed that The End was near, that the Hunt was “all over but the crying.” Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

You’ve even both been up here on many a weekend in the last couple of years, and though we’ve talked and talked and talked, we’ve all agreed not to say a word. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z

And, after Eugene’s funeral, I agreed with her. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

He was surprised at how readily everyone agreed that it was time to do some more in-depth exploring of the Maze and stay out there overnight. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

Not that it would have done much good if I’d agreed with her. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

“Prophase,” he agreed, writing it neatly in the first space on our worksheet. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

The shaken Tododaho agreed to add the Onondaga to the nascent alliance. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

I couldn’t believe she had actually agreed to let me go to school wearing makeup. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

We spent the time checking as much equipment as we could, just as we had agreed to do months before in meetings with the various experts. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

As if her sister had agreed with her, Callie simply turned the page. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

The girl was pleased to have company, and so she agreed that the strange animal could come with her, at least as far as the hills near her future father- in-law’s house. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

The New Orleans Police Department had put out a nationwide request for law enforcement help, so Gonzales agreed to go, along with about thirty other officers from Albuquerque. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

Everyone on the radio and in the newspapers agreed. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was generally agreed, however, that a steel rod came up through the center of the platform at night and he strapped himself to it. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Great Miss Trotter was all I agreed to.” Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

The animals agreed to this and Elephant, who was the strongest, was given the task of swinging Hare round and round with his trunk. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

Everyone agreed that the most important issue was how to get back A Lady Writing. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

They agreed to meet again two weeks later. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

Some philosophers and nearly all anthropologists agreed: standards of rationality were, they insisted, local and highly variable. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

Now that they’d agreed to make this work long-term, it felt heavier, more serious. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

They had a complete copy of the Pentagon Papers in the apartment and agreed they’d better find a hiding place. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

Anyhow, she agreed that the three oldest of us could go back to our school at the end of the summer. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

“We agreed—” She interrupts herself and turns to me. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

I had my doubts about that, but we all agreed it was worth a shot. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

All were agreed that no animal must ever live there. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z

Zeitoun agreed to care for the dog while he was gone, and Todd was off. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

Her parents, however, could not forget, even though they both agreed that demonic possession was a sin too great for such a tiny child. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

The policeman and the fire inspector visiting the scene agreed that it was nothing more than a gas explosion. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z

The class groaned, loudly, and I agreed with the collective sentiment. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

Her labeled mason jars lined the shelves of the kitchen, in sealed pyramids, enough, they’d agreed, to last for their grandchildren to taste. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

They agreed, without any prodding, without the shadows of obligation or compromise, on Barack Obama. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

Originally, Paul had agreed to fill the clinical role if Jim would assume the managerial role and most of the diplomacy. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

“I’m with you on that one,” English agreed. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

Most commentators at the time agreed that affording police the power and discretion to protect themselves during an encounter with someone they believed to be dangerous is not “unreasonable” under the Fourth Amendment. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

Dewey called him a liar, and then, conjuring a card that in prior consultation the four detectives had agreed to play face down, told him, “We have a living witness, Perry. Somebody you boys overlooked.” In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Your Grace, forgive me. Those were not the terms that we agreed to.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

He agreed, but suggested that before I made final plans I discuss it with Mrs. Adelle Jackson, Sepia's editorial director. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

So, against our parents’ ongoing warnings to stay away from Bir El-Shami, the three of us agreed to sneak a look. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z

Today his wife and Jimmy Hoo agreed to eat with their only customer on the promise that he would help them with their clues and not take a share of the inheritance if they won. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z

That afternoon the authorities agreed to bring the young cook back into camp. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z

We had agreed that we would each bring some food to share during our outing. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

Elizabeth finally agreed that perhaps the Cape wasn’t so bad, after all. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

The girls agreed that it was very nice. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

When I called Marie to tell her I was coming back to work part-time, she told me that James had agreed to move back to day shift so my dad wouldn’t freak. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z

He gave me a key to his house and we agreed to maintain our different schedules without worrying about the usual host-guest relationship. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

Since I thought I was so in love and would do anything to be with my boyfriend without sneaking behind my parents’ back, we both agreed to wait. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

I definitely wasn’t going to start a fight with him about floor space now that he’d agreed to stop being a jerk. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

He agreed and every evening after he came home from work, he sent Roberto and me to the city dump to look for discarded lumber to build a floor inside our tent. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

“We need to get it out of there,” Ernie agreed, lowering himself down until he was sitting cross-legged. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

They agreed that it no longer made sense for him to tell the authorities about the third letter. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

Father agreed to finance me for a year and after various delays I came east, permanently, I thought, in the spring of twenty-two. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z

There was a white doctor in our town who’d recently agreed to see my people. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

The council had agreed that both he and Methuselah, plus any creature they chose to help them, were to be left to their own devices. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

Mabel said, "It's complicated enough with two," and a few other people agreed with her. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

David had expressly told her not to, and she had really meant it when she’d agreed. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

“Sure there was quite a rush for the gate, after Independence,” Brother Fowles agreed. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Obiora agreed not to go to the mortuary, but he followed the men and watched closely as they loaded the ozu into the station wagon ambulance. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

After the regent departed, Bangindawo, one of his headmen, instituted proceedings against Justice, and I agreed to help Justice when he was called before the native commissioner. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Professor agreed that he certainly was, and then there was an uncomfortable pause and April for once was at a loss for words. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

Zeleny replied funereally that he agreed but could not convince the dean. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

As a result, I’ve agreed involuntarily to the following: weekly counseling; maintaining a high B average; and participation in at least one extracurricular. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

“No, it is not agreed. Never heard such nonsense in me life. Besides, she don't make a noise like that She makes a noise like this.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

And because by then my heart was banging and my head was buzzing, I agreed. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

My father agreed, but with a gentle laugh, reminded her that cursing at a young boy wasn’t the most effective way of making a point. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

But he had stayed in the village; and his wine was good, so the locals agreed. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z

Everyone agreed that since Theresa could now see the real Mona and Callie as much as she liked, the cats should go back to being plain cats. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

The other driver was a reasonable fellow and we simply agreed to pay our own expenses. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I studied her and all that made her pretty because I agreed with Michael Foxman. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

Then she told me how they agreed to check on things. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

Our first attempt to explore how consumer product companies exploit class foundered when a major cosmetics company, which initially agreed to let a reporter inside their marketing department, got cold feet. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z

After a brief discussion, we agreed that we needed to figure out just what this mystery monster was. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

The publishers agreed to spring for the postage costs, so your total expense is the note or card or whatever. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

We got our patients to the demon doctors and found a site for a camp, and the demons right next to the site agreed to watch our things. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

Radar and I have agreed to keep drinking it until two hours before our rest periods. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

At his urging, the Royal Society agreed to engage a reliable figure to tour the British Isles to see if such a mountain could be found. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

We agreed to text each other after we asked our parents about going to Davis Square. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

She and Dr. Javid told the doctors in Pakistan that I wouldn’t survive unless I was moved to a better-equipped hospital, so my parents agreed to let me go with them. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

The British government agreed to send Oppenheimer a team of top physicists. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

But Miss Rossit and I both agreed that we might end up killing the trees in the process, not to mention other creatures. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

They agreed that in the morning Cora should return to the nook. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

I immediately agreed to take up his case. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“She probably watches every move we make, anyway; it’s probably part of what she agreed to.” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z

We followed Mom with our bags over our shoulders, rolling our eyes when we passed people to show we agreed with them: The lady with the bag on her head looked pretty peculiar. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

And Baba agreed—’God had a better plan for our family,’ he'd say. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

But the rest of them agreed, and I couldn’t very well survive out there alone, could I?” The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

Finally they agreed to let me harness them. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

I looked at the cactus, saw the needle-sharp spines, and agreed wholeheartedly that I didn’t like that piece of cactus either. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

The professor agreed it would be a good, contemporary end to their studies. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

In a way, she’s the reason the other maids even agreed to help. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

Sierra wasn’t sure if all the cars had just vanished from the road and all the night animals had agreed to shush at exactly the same moment, or she was making the whole thing up. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

Mother and Daddy agreed and gave Judy some money for dinner, and before I knew it, we were on our way. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

He waited, canny enough not to commit himself until his wife had agreed to follow suit. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z

Joseph and Eliza agreed that I couldn’t live alone, not with the deserted streets as dangerous as the crowded sickrooms. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

They agreed it was a chain of events that would have intrigued Charles Fort. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

Which was that a hardworking and respected colored maid has agreed to let me interview her and describe in specifics what it’s like to work for the white women of our town. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

Every so often, Luma has to go back to ask to extend the team’s use of the field in Milam Park, and so far, the council has always agreed. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

And since her father agreed with her, Flora stuck out her foot and tripped the man with the knife. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z

She’d ask her if she agreed that humans needed questions more than answers. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

I was desperate to make contact with American tennis players; the lure of playing in a tournament with some of the best names in tennis was irresistible; I agreed to play. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I love me so, so much,” Narcissus agreed. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Luke tried his best to fix me up, but he agreed that none of the practice blades seemed to work for me. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

All of this was agreed upon in consultation, mainly through notes because the consultation room was bugged. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Rishi had already agreed that they weren't going to be an item. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

“No, that wouldn’t show up,” I agreed, scanning the shelves. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

Science replicates itself by indoctrination, since scientific communities work most efficiently when they are agreed about what they are trying to do. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

Pressed by Halley, Newton agreed to redo the calculations and produce a paper. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

Some of the older boys had agreed to help out. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

Wells agreed with Galton’s impulses to manipulate heredity as a means to create a “fitter society.” The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z

“Yes,” White Deer agreed, warming to the idea, “some city like Oakland or Los Angeles. If you name their rival cities, it will make it twice as hard for them to bear.” Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

Flossie and her mother looked at each other and silently agreed to let him alone. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Bluesmen agreed that they could sure use a man on blues harp. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

So I agreed to meet him there after school. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

Piper’s blade, Hazel’s magical senses and Annabeth’s instincts all agreed - the answer lay here in Ithaca, at the ancient palace of Odysseus, where a horde of evil spirits had gathered to await Gaia’s orders. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

“A good suggestion,” agreed the magistrate, relieved to have an end to the matter. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

“And so Mr. and Mrs. Nielsen have agreed to meet with you.” Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

But when he asked again, I reluctantly agreed. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

Before the incident, Jake reluctantly agreed to get the note to David. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

The elders were surprised that such a short boy could be so brave but they remembered their promise and agreed to make him chief. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

They agreed that there was a great deal to be figured out in the world. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

At this bush meeting we agreed in principle on a five-year government of national unity in which all parties polling over 5 percent in a general election would be proportionally represented in the cabinet. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

The class thought the son was wrong for throwing the books, but they agreed that it was okay for him to argue with his father. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

“We agreed--cooperation in exchange for results! We agreed—” “This is entirely separate from our agreement,” says Jeanine, glancing at her watch. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

My mother had agreed to treat all of us to dinner this time, even Vega, which had made both Yvonne and Vega very joyful. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

Marshall investigated a possible injunction to stop publication of the work since according to Bobby, Darrach had allegedly violated his contract: Supposedly, he’d agreed to write only articles about Bobby, not a book. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

Although it is agreed that there were seven of them, only six stars are clearly visible. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

On the car ride home, my parents agreed: I would not be going to Amsterdam unless and until there was medical agreement that it would be safe. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z

“Nor can I,” Ash agreed, and they shared a smile. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

With emotions running high, the packing company owners and the governor agreed that the potential for reignited violence was too great to risk throwing the races together. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

Fed up with being pestered, at last the officer agreed to let Yevgeniya and Nina visit him at work! A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

“I wasn’t about to change now,” he reflected later, and reluctantly agreed to his boss’s request. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

When I’d texted him to ask for his help, he immediately agreed. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

Her mother had once told her a story about how Arjuna was so honorable that he agreed to a twelve-year exile in the forest just to keep his word. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

I agreed to let Ocean drive me to school one morning. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

"I would, if it please you . . ." "You could go ashore," Therm agreed, squeezing her breast, "but not with me, I fear." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

My father said that Gram couldn’t read maps worth a hill of beans, and that he was grateful that I had agreed to go along and help them find their way. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

Mom and Dad had agreed never to buy each other anything on the day. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z

“Yes,” agreed the repairman, “a fine day. I am looking forward to climbing my poles.” Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z

I was a little surprised by how quickly she agreed, and that she didn't issue any directions about the urn. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

“The witness is speculating as to—” “Sustained,” agreed Judge Fielding. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

Most of the officers agreed that it had not yet come to that. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

“And she’ll tell Will, one day. We agreed that we’d know when the time had come, but we wouldn’t tell either of you till then.” The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

They made arrangements to meet again and agreed to a few basic rules. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Fine, let's talk straight,'' Victor agreed, wiping his stinging nose. At least it wasn't bleeding. “How did you meet Scipio?'' The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

He finally agreed to let me stop for the day when it seemed Lassie was about to escape from the kennel and meet Joe at school as she always did. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z

As for where they took these lost children, no two stories agreed. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

At least they’d agreed to let me wear a sweatshirt to partially cover up the cuffs. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

“Sounds like a good idea to me,” I agreed as I headed up the stairs. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

After a couple of years of phone conversations and visits, I agreed to marry him. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Everyone agreed that it was an ideal choice. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

Pearson stood up and said that due to the extraordinary pretrial coverage of the Morrison murder, he agreed that the trial should be moved. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

“And beautiful and full of monsters,” he agreed, and he knew then what he would tell her. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

I was in Alaska’s room—for the sake of getting me a girlfriend, she’d agreed to iron a green button-down shirt for me—when Jake showed up. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z

“Sí, we did,” agreed Salvador, eyeing the dog. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z

The young men had seen a temporary medical staging ground set up at the intersection of Napoleon and St. Charles, and they agreed that they would deliver the passengers there. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

It was agreed that when both principals were ready, Pendleton would say, “Present”; then each man would be free to raise and fire his weapon. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z

But when I made the promise, when I agreed to come to the island, I didn’t know how it would really be. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

What we disagreed about was threatening all that we had agreed upon. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

But she’s agreed to go, since this is not a pardon but a release. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mudd agreed that, as long as they left immediately, he would still help the assassins. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

“But I did not create that image of you. Nor did I force you to help me. I asked, and you agreed.” Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

Ernie and Genie both agreed—fast, this time—but Genie could tell Ernie was already annoyed, even though they were only on rule number three. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

The youngsters agreed, and followed Justice Strauss out the door and over to her well-kept house. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z

I understood, as by inspiration, the nature of his love for Miss Oliver; I agreed with him that it was but a love of the senses. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z

Younger men, most had done no great deeds as yet, but Sansa and Jeyne agreed that one day the Seven Kingdoms would resound to the sound of their names. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

“Yeah, he seems more like a lizard or a toad,” Lettie agreed. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

She reluctantly agreed, and then climbed on top of her bed to get the dollar from the box. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

They speculated about what the Professor had in mind, and had just about agreed that he was probably bringing back all their stuff, when he arrived—apparently empty-handed. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

All agreed that she was a superb entertainer. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

On the strength of a demonstration, Paramount agreed to build a manufacturing plant to turn out prototype tubes in Oakland. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

Coach Turner and Big Dub had agreed to let this years graduates participate, but no one older. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

“Luke was most certainly scared,” he agreed from behind her. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z

The men all agreed that it was the worst job any of them had ever been forced to do. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z

A month later, in July, the multiparty forum agreed on a first draft of an interim constitution. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Someone said he refused to be called a “victim,” and we all agreed, so we came up with Voices instead. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

To entice him to stay, G.F.’s father offered him twenty-five dollars to set up his own business right there on Cape Cod, a challenge and an opportunity that G.F. agreed to take on. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

When we explained how we’d all agreed on the name, she dabbed the corners of her eyes and said in her thick accent, “Oh my God, I love you guys even more now!” Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

They have agreed to keep things simple this year. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m glad we’re finally here, finally ready to do something. And after those three kids agreed to help us, I feel like...” Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

Now, I again conferred with him and we agreed that the organization had to set out on a new course. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

It worked for a while, but Walter became agitated there, and he was out of money, so he moved back to Monroeville, where his sister Katie Lee agreed to watch him. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Charles agreed with much of what Lamarck had to say, especially that the environment in which an animal lives causes it to change. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Was that why I had agreed to the operation in the first place? Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

The leaders had agreed with Lee Scoresby that when they reached the next stopping place, they would inflate his balloon and he would spy from the air. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

I sit down across from her, for a moment watching her sleeping face and thinking of what we agreed, that night in Millennium Park: no more lies. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

After defeating Brutus and Cassius, the Caesarian generals went their separate ways to oversee parts of the Republic as agreed under the terms of the Triumvirate. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z

“Exactly,” agreed the old man pleasantly, with a hint of taunting amusement. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

We spent every single day together and let ourselves obsess over how much fun prom would be once Evan agreed to be my date. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

She agreed, provided that he promised to get good grades. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

In spite of being a newlywed, he’d agreed to come on this quest. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

I thought this rather absurd, and protested, but to my surprise she agreed with him. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

Atlas, seeing a chance of being relieved forever from his heavy task, gladly agreed. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

In order to help his sister, the young man agreed to go to her hut and to smell some of the things that belonged to the husband. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

Momma agreed that I might as well close, and I went out on the porch, closed the shutters, slipped the wooden bar over the door and turned off the light. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

"Crowns do queer things to the heads beneath them," lyrion agreed. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

Finally, with assumed reluctance, he agreed to let us look through the glasses. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I asked her why. Why she didn’t just return. She continued to cry, so I agreed to come. On the phone she gave me this address. I thought this was a hotel.” Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

“A very good thing,” Mother agreed, frowning at the idea of it. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z

It was supposed to be Francie’s room but all had agreed that the baby needed to sleep where there was air. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Worse, the agreed ages for the Earth couldn’t comfortably support the numbers of eons and ages and epochs that the past obviously contained. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

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

“A really big one. Flipping really slowly,” Mark agreed. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

“And this gentleman’s kindly agreed to lend us his boat!” Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z

In exchange, Le Duc Tho agreed to a cease-fire and the return of American prisoners of war. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

I agreed with that idea, although I didn’t think that I needed to spend hours a day exercising. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Before my conception, she had agreed to my father’s outlandish plan to determine my sex. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

After six hundred years of their own strife and a few centuries of Portuguese villainy, the warring tribes of Angola had finally agreed to a peace plan. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

The committee overwhelmingly agreed and even pitched in to the college fund for the winner. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

We agreed to look for a white buyer. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

When her husband suggested that they should all make a journey to see his uncle and his uncle's children, the woman readily agreed. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

Mrs. van Daan agreed with her, but felt it was wrong as a matter of principle to let youngsters read books written for adults. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

When we’ve all agreed and are about to say goodbye, I say, ‘And maybe you can show me what radio station you’ve got there.” I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z

From that point on, I demanded a signed and written statement from a prisoner before I agreed to take up his case. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“No,” Ash agreed, “but I think that few of them are.” Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

To his amazement, everywhere he went, people agreed on what those expressions meant. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z

I saw that even those who agreed with me would not support me. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

The villagers agreed, and so the miller who had listened to the Devil did not have his hands chopped off, but only stood one day in the rain with his millstone tied about his neck. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Yes,” I agreed, “when it is your own country you cannot use it so scientifically.” A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z

“No doubt about it,” Mr. Huffer agreed sadly, and I imagined he struck his classic one-hand-on-hip mournful pose while his other hand reached out to pat someone on the shoulder. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

Nan nodded and offered to call the businesses that hadn’t yet agreed to participate in the festival. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

Without discussing it they had agreed to take the long route, along the winding back roads, in order to stretch out these last few minutes together. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Miguel also agreed to go with her and dig up the guns and ammunition buried in the mountains, because that was what he most needed in his reckless fight. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

He agreed to stay and she put the soup on. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

In the end, every child agreed to join the team, though the decision was more difficult for some than others. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

The next step, they agreed, was to consult with Attorney General John Mitchell about possible legal action. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

The entire courtroom knew Bodega was guilty, but the officer had agreed that he was buying the hot dog and that the heroin was free. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

They argued about hot fudge versus butterscotch topping and then agreed that both at once would solve everything. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

“She may be a D-E-W-S-H, but it’s not all her fault,” Tiara agreed. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

Then, Mr. Muhammad agreed to write a column for that valuable Amsterdam News space, and my column was transferred to another black newspaper, the Los Angeles Herald Dispatch. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

I agreed to the scholarship offer from Limestone. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

Even though we agreed not to talk about Maddy today, Elizabeth’s right. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

“That doesn’t sound like much fun,” Blake agreed. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

In her enormously self-serving and revisionist autobiography, she asserted that she agreed to make the film only after Hitler promised to keep Goebbels at bay. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

And Mama actually signed the paper saying she agreed! Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z

I should’ve thought about that before I agreed to hang out with Daddy. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

From the moment I agreed to go to Nepal my intention was to ascend every bit as high as my unexceptional legs and lungs would carry me. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

In principle I heartily agreed with this, for I knew that it was impossible for working people to forge instruments of political power until they had achieved unity of action. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, that’s good, then, isn’t it ?” “Yes,” agreed the chaplain enthusiastically, as though the idea had not occurred to him before. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

Almost every man and woman agreed with Ruby’s assessment of the situation in the Miracle Valley; “Yessir, that Zopilote has got to go,” they cried emphatically. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

Dany had named him the first of her Queens- guard . . . and when Mormont's gruff counsel and the omens agreed, her course was clear. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

“We agreed you weren’t going to do that.” The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

But, hoping to shave time off his robbery sentence, he agreed to divulge to White and other agents what he knew. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

I said: “It was your idea to plant more things, and I agreed that it was right. Now surely you want them to grow.” Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z

If West Virginia agreed to vote for one or the other of the men, food was apparently going to come into the state in dump-truck loads. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

He was flattered, it was true, yet his expression clearly showed that he agreed with Reynie, that he rather thought someone should have given him such a present before now. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

It did not matter whether he agreed with her about God. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

She agreed reluctantly, then doodled all over the cover of her composition book. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

The pegasus Guido groaned and complained, but eventually he agreed to carry Tyson. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

He agreed that the US program should be ramped up to recover the American lead in nuclear weaponry, but he thought his visitors’ fancies had far outrun the practicality of the Super. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

The Earth, the meeting agreed, was a mosaic of interconnected segments whose various stately jostlings accounted for much of the planet’s surface behavior. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

“I said the lady was a light one, undeserving of their love. They both agreed, shook hands, and were friends again.” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

She agreed to keep his whereabouts a secret, knowing that Lonna would call the juvenile authorities if she ever found out. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Linda agreed that I looked like their youngest daughter, who also had red hair. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

“I’m sure you all need your rest...but there are wedding presents stacked in my room that need sorting out and I was under the impression that you had agreed to help.” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

She agreed to listen to me play, not expecting much, but as a favor to Dad, she later told me. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

“When we get back to the common room tonight, we’ll both have partners — agreed?” Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

Back in New York, Hall and Sax had agreed to set a meeting date using what’s known in tradecraft as the “book code.” Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

We all agreed we ought to back him and pooled one hundred lire. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z

“So, maybe not the best person to get advice from, huh?” she agreed, and we both laughed. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

But luckily no child appeared, and in the end she agreed to give up trying, and soon afterwards they parted. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

“It could be like a good luck charm,” Grandma agreed, the church music playing low on the radio. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

“Yes, it's a wing,” Prosper agreed after haying studied it from all possible angles. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

And I agreed with her that apathy was going to ruin this society. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

Once, she took Jeremiah to the grocery store when she agreed to babysit him for a night for Beatrice. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

She was daunted by what she had agreed to do. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

He had no intention of ever honoring the contract he agreed to during the Circle Justice meetings. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

When it was safer, they’d agreed, when the Taliban cut down on their raids, in a month or two or six, or maybe longer, they would dig the TV up. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z

Because he hadn’t read his air corps washout papers, he had no idea that he’d agreed to rejoin the corps for future service. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z

He had seen a winter once, when he was very young, but everyone agreed that it had been a short one, and mild. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

But since Chevalier had agreed on the spot that the offer was inappropriate, Oppie had put it out of his head. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

It was a little ritual the Richardson kids had developed over the past few years, one of the few times they agreed on anything. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

The Englishman agreed to send it to him, and what he received was literally dregs. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“That’s because I’m not going swimming! I agreed to sneak out and meet you in the middle of the night, fine, but just to talk, not to—” “We will talk,” she insisted. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

When a female chess columnist asked him for an interview after lunch, he agreed; she shrieked joyfully, hugged Bobby, and kissed him on the cheek. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

I was not surprised when nobody agreed with her, and once more I was grateful to Frank for turning the conversation away from me. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

After Fabyan agreed to all the conditions, they returned to Riverbank. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Dr. Burton agreed to do the job in front of a movie camera. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

Hennacy also talked her into joining the longest peace march in history, from San Francisco to Moscow, and she agreed. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

I don’t know, without her as an audience egging me on, I doubt I would have agreed to go out with him that fast. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

Shortly afterward, we agreed among ourselves not to discuss politics with the prison board. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Suitcase naively confirmed that we had been off by ourselves, and the lieutenant agreed to have a look. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Cole strained at the cuffs even though he had agreed to wear them until he was freed on the island to begin his banish- ment. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

Working conditions did not substantially improve, but the company agreed to re-hire union workers and raise wages. Fannie Never Flinched 2016-11-21T00:00:00Z

He agreed with His Excellency: It was wonderful, just wonderful. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

Smith agreed that the horse was better than ever. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

There wasn’t even yet an agreed length for a nautical mile. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

She agreed, and right when she had agreed, I knew that I would get her to buy me a video game for my new system. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

The judge agreed with the company owners and told strikers that they must stop protesting and return to the factory, or they would lose their jobs. Fannie Never Flinched 2016-11-21T00:00:00Z

He agreed at once; we found a quieter side street, and thankfully putting our burdens beside us sank down. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

Karl agreed, and he was sent to Czechoslovakia, where he was captured by the Soviet Russians and shipped to a prisoner-of-war camp in Siberia. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

We talked some more and agreed that Father would speak to him too. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

Then they went on to another tractate, fought over another passage, and this time Reb Saunders agreed, his face glowing, that his son was correct. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z

The NEC agreed to support power-sharing, provided the minority parties did not have a veto. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“He’s already agreed to attend Alcoholics Anonymous, what more do you want?” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

However, even Oliver ultimately agreed that he was not the best delivery person. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

The trees agreed, each after its kind, oak and ash, pine and beech, birch and fir, that their wood could never be used to hurt Balder. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z

It took two weeks of relentless begging before my parents agreed to lift their “no animals in the house” rule. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

Kathy agreed, but she knew she would be anxious until he called again. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

“Dylan. Dude. You agreed to take it slow.” What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

She agreed to marry Dad even though they’d been together just a year. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Yep,” I agreed as I handed him his homework, which had four problems wrong, nicely scattered throughout the assignment. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

As I sat on the floor near the hotel window, I thought about my mother, who had agreed to pay for half of my plane ticket and hotel fees. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

Twenty-one children agreed that Ralph had found a better way to run the maze. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z

I didn’t want to be there anymore, and my mom agreed that I should move out. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

So if neither food nor company nor its own shelter was important to it, Violet decided, and Joe agreed, nothing was left to love or need but music. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

So I agreed, and she put me to work. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

The instructors at Hitler's school for sabotage agreed and warned the other saboteurs to keep a sharp eye on Haupt. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

After some time he stepped back into the room and said they had all agreed we should attempt it with a medication taken orally, followed by exposure to ultra-violet rays. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

At lunch, we’d agreed to go on the U of Is website that week to look at the courses and application process. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Sure,” Jesse agreed quickly, relieved that there was no need to plunge deeper into the woods. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z

“Yes, you will die,” my coach agreed, laughing. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

When the new ABI investigators, Tom Taylor and Greg Cole, called me, I eagerly agreed to share case files and information. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

On April 19, barely a week before the election, Chief Buthelezi accepted the offer of a consti-tutional role for the Zulu monarchy and agreed to participate. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

But I agreed with Mac, and the three of us simply ended up having our teeth examined. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Finally, more than a month into the trial, a Chicago criminal lawyer who was Scoville’s friend agreed to join the defense team. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

The animals happily agreed to the robot’s truce, and then they shuffled into the warm wooden dome. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

“This isn’t gonna work, cowgirl. Once they figure out he’s not you.. “It’s a problem,” Roy agreed: the understatement of the year. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

The doctor agreed to come to Cange, negotiating the twelve-hour trip through mud and streams, for a fee of several thousand dollars, a large sum in Haiti. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

"True," Tyrion agreed, "yet you still hold his daugh-ters, don't you? I saw the older girl out in the yard with Joffrey." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

“The superintendent agreed to meet with the coalition today, after school,” Shana says. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

Finally, after another full day of negotiation, everyone agreed that Branwell would not have to go home. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Bobby grimaced and agreed not to buy it. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

“True enough,” agreed the Mathemagician; “but once you learn to use it, there’s no end to what you can do.” The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

Then, reluctantly, he agreed to withdraw the part about Davis knowing nothing. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

Paul agreed to accept a ten-dollar annual budget and not to ask for more money. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

Bobby reluctantly agreed to the terms of the deal. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

The others agreed, and Sticky was elected to send the message, he being the quickest with Morse code. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

Finn agreed with a little laugh, as if the whole idea was ridiculous. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Once again they conferred in busy whispers until all three agreed. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

Adults, older girls, shops, magazines, newspapers, window signs—all the world had agreed that a blue-eyed, yellow-haired, pink-skinned doll was what every girl child treasured. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z

Finally, we agreed to keep our postcard to our mother simple. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z

She agreed, but there were many details to work out. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Abdulrahman did indeed, and they agreed to care for the birds together. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

The small concession placated the demonstrators outside the courthouse and they agreed to leave, defusing the situation, at least for a while. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

“You have no idea,” he agreed with a nod. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

My grandmother and Uncle Theo agreed to provide for her and help her raise me. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“It’s cruel,” agreed Baba Joseph, “but one day the things we learn will keep our cattle from dying.” A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

She protested, but in the end she spoke to her parents, and her parents, as Palmer had hoped they would, agreed to take care of things. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z

After another hurried conference among the board, it was agreed that Michael Morton could read his own words aloud for the record. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z

Everyone agreed that this would be a good test, and that night a goat was tethered outside the son-in-law’s hut. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

He agreed completely but had no concrete ideas on what to do. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

The general manager sympathized with Dalgard and agreed with him that the monkey facility ought to be evacuated and shut down. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

He agreed with me, I really think that he did. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z

Elijah said, to his right, “I think he ought to think about it all the deal,” and with this the table agreed. The Fire Next Time 1963-01-21T00:00:00Z

They had all agreed to meet at Brandon’s house before heading to the bank. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Everyone agreed that Clevinger was certain to go far in the academic world. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

They challenged the sole Mexican waiter, Salomon Paniagua, a former Mexican army officer who, everyone agreed, looked Greek, to stand with them. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z

After an intense lobbying campaign, which included letters, petitions, and more picketing, Carvie Oldham agreed to meet with tenants to hear their grievances—an important first. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

We have to discuss among ourselves and put the images in an agreed timeline order. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

Even more momentously, he agreed to come to Washington to testily personally against his old friend. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

Several park managers agreed that last year one in four new housing units in the whole country was a mobile home. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

She, too, invited me to go with them tonight, and I agreed now, grasping at anything to distract myself. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Snoozing on a bench in the entrance we found an English-speaking guide who agreed to wake up and take us through on a tour. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

I agreed that it was and relaxed a fraction. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

Under Pendleton’s prodding, Hamilton agreed to a statement disclaiming any recollection of the conversation as recounted by Cooper. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z

Ishmael nodded and agreed with her; he would write a strong editorial. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

He asked whether Danny agreed with this interpretation, and Danny said he did not, he agreed with another medieval commentator, who had given another interpretation. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z

He said no, but, when I insisted, he reluctantly agreed. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

Luma called Kanue to the front of the room, pulled an iPod out of her pocket, and offered to give it to him if he agreed to carry something for her. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

April 24—Professor Nemur finally agreed with Dr. Strauss and me that it will be impossible for me to write down everything if I know it’s immediately read by people at the lab. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

“It is not unreasonable,” agreed Odin, and the other gods nodded and told each other that horses were good for hauling heavy stones. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z

I completely agreed with this, but I did not see why that ought to prevent us from fighting in the only realm in which we now could fight. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

But they agreed it would be better for her to tend the cow and horse and protect the house from the wild critters. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

I didn’t know why Emma had agreed to meet Millard at the Priest Hole, since it was in the direction of the harbor, not the house. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

His quickness and address struck everyone favorably, and so an old clockmaker eagerly agreed to take him on—especially when he told him that he had already served Mr. Lapham two years. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

I agreed to do this and wrote a report. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

Even for Kumalo that was a very large number of cattle, but he agreed with the father that he would give them to him in return for the privilege of marrying his daughter. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

In November of that year the President made a speech at Gettysburg; papers all over the country printed it, but they were not agreed upon its quality. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z

Sam and Patrick both agreed I looked handsome. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

They were trying to take the bread out of my mouth, and I agreed with them too much to want to fight back. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

Once the resolutions were agreed upon, they were sent to officials—and some were even acted on. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

Minerva argued eloquently that Mama herself had heard Lio’s ideas, and she had even agreed with them. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Rukku looks nice,” you agreed, holding your chin even higher than before. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

She protested, arguing that “feebleness unfitted her,” but she reluctantly agreed to serve with support from her vice president, Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

I thought we just agreed that this stuff was over. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

As a leader of a mass organization, one must listen to the people, and I agreed that we had been remiss in keeping the entire organization informed about the course of the negotiations. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Everyone agreed: it was the best homeroom period ever. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z

They agreed to nearly double the workers’ wages and shorten the workday. Fannie Never Flinched 2016-11-21T00:00:00Z

Truman agreed to support France’s bid to retake its former colony. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

“To tell you the truth, I’m amazed we’ve come this far,” he said, and I agreed. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

And that’s how Mr. Abbas agreed to pay my sister five dollars for every mug rug she gave him at the next Bible study, which was after the summer. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

Here is what we have agreed with the goblins: When you meet with Ghohg, both you and he will be permitted only two attendants, to ensure that there are no tricks. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z

About the only advice from the manual with which I agreed a hundred percent was: “Don’t eat toads.” Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

He could have flown them in a private jet, but no way would they have agreed to that. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

And the boy, remembering how he was always laughed at for getting to school so late, had agreed. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

Matthew refused to leave, so Emily and James agreed to meet him by the bucket man after they found their book. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

But when Mother set out from the village on foot she’d asked some of our neighbors which way led to Léopoldville and they’d all agreed, upstream was the best. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

None of this mattered now; I would have listlessly agreed to anything. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

That night we agreed on an answer, but it was immediately rejected. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

And when I mentioned what I had in mind—house burglary— Shorty, who always had been so relatively conservative, really surprised me by how quickly he agreed. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

To his enormous surprise, she readily agreed, and even lowered her lashes. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z

Bobby pondered for a long while and, with no apparent winning chances left, reluctantly agreed. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

Scientists are generally agreed that the world beneath us is composed of four layers–rocky outer crust, a mantle of hot, viscous rock, a liquid outer core, and a solid inner core.* A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

“But as I was saying, back at Medusa’s, Annabeth and I agreed there’s something strange going on with this quest. Something isn’t what it seems.” The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

“She’s pretty mad at both of us. She agreed that Granddad was from a different generation, but she also said that I can’t call people names every time I get mad at them.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Ray convinced Dexter he was innocent, and the King family agreed with Dexter. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

Day after day he marches into town, negotiating by telegram, and by the following Friday the son has agreed to meet us in Providence and take custody of the old man. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

While the congregation filed past the minister, exchanges were made, bargains agreed upon, transactions completed, and announcements announced. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

“We agreed it was a dull show,” Houseman recalled. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z

After pondering a minute, Grandpa had agreed to give her the furniture with the house. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

“Yeah. Back to the hotel, definitely,” Mr. Das agreed. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z

"Quite,” she agreed, "but how would you have fared without me? Where would you be if Kamala did not help you?” Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z

We agreed to stay together, but dates to fancy restaurants, thoughtful gifts, and a constant refrain of sweet nothings didn't allay what had now become my irrational fear about sex. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

“That I cannot reveal. I, too, have agreed to it. Also, there is much I do not know, though I have given advice on certain aspects of their—projects.” Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z

I couldn’t imagine what had made that sound, but I agreed with Osh: The man had seemed nervous. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

We agreed to set up a joint working group to resolve the many obstacles that still stood in our way. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then after a while, teacher and team agreed that they were arguing chicken-or-egg. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z

They agreed and then parted for the next period. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Because money was tight I didn't draw a paycheck and instead reluctantly agreed with Dad to be paid in room and board. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

And during the day, too, if he agreed to give up something in exchange or do her some favor. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

He agreed to meet me there, though he didn’t like the idea. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

I agreed to lead the attack and offered the motion condemning him, which was seconded by Oliver Tambo. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

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

Mary Miller, who had now been his Guardian ad Litem for six years, agreed to fill that role. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

We had to recognise that our game was up; with heavy hearts we agreed with the Professor when he said:— Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

My mind is reeling at how she agreed with Hannah, that it’s hard to see our friendship in the right light. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

When we sat down, Lacey started reading “Song of Myself,” and she agreed that none of it sounded like anything and certainly none of it sounded like Margo. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

Howard agreed to the new date but inserted a new condition: Pollard must ride. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Our grandmother is the Countess of Cornwall,” agreed Gawaine, “and the bloody King of England fell in love with her.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

In the end, we agreed on the compromise, and Mr. de Klerk poured a tumbler of whisky for each of us to drink in celebration. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

The leadership of the state senate agreed with the governor. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

“There’s more than I thought in here,” Robo agreed as we walked up. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

I explained to her that I actually agreed with her take on To Kill a Mockingbird, which was one of my favorite books. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

From what he gathered, both Ms. Byrd and Mr. Miller agreed that he had to talk to someone before he returned to school, but that was as far as their agreement went. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

She didn’t change her mind but she agreed with her mouth. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z

In the end, she agreed, as Citra knew she would; after all, Scythe Curie was a fair woman. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

“We could, sure we could,” agreed another quickly. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z

They also agreed to divide Poland and the Baltic nations between them. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

In 1948, President Harry S. Truman agreed to suspend their prison sentences. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

When his father had agreed to pay all the expenses of banishment, it was just another one of his buyouts. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

The outpost officer, who outranked Tallmadge, reluctantly agreed but insisted that a report about Anderson be sent on to Arnold at West Point—where Arnold was expecting a visit from George Washington. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

We all tried the rest of the cupcake batches and agreed. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

She said, “A storms coming,” to Coach Warner, but he just smiled and agreed with her, “Sure is!” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

I didn’t know when we’d get to talk on the phone again, but we agreed to keep writing letters. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

If more is said that Marie-Laure cannot overhear—if there is a pantomime going on between them, notes passed, stratagems agreed upon—she cannot say. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

But a year or so later, when Samira was in college, I reluctantly agreed to keep her most severe act of rebellion to myself. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

We left the meeting and agreed to meet once again before the Christmas break to make sure everything was in order. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

“Well, you know, I was surprised, of course, but once I saw her I agreed wholeheartedly—she was our daughter.” Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

And in my heart, I agreed with her, for it was a lovely thing even if the scene it depicted was all wrong. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

Throughout the nation, the press left no doubt that they agreed with Wilson and Coolidge. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z

We had agreed not to plead in the traditional manner but to use the moment to show our disdain for the proceedings. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Sometimes she thought about swimming the river, but the Blackwater Rush was wide and deep, and everyone agreed that its currents were wicked and treacherous. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

Still unaccustomed to thinking like a pig, we had agreed that raccoons had been at work on some farmer’s crop. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

When he suggested it to Julia she had agreed with unexpected readiness. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

Cleopatra agreed to make her wealth and resources available to Mark Antony in his bid to overtake Parthia. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z

The death penalty was taken off the table after Tony agreed to cooperate with the state. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

Thomas couldn’t have agreed more and once again almost broke his order to stay quiet, but stopped himself. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

After she detailed her flight experience, he agreed and sent an invitation. Women in Space 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z

“Malone has agreed to travel with us. Isn’t that swell?” The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z

Maria eventually found a place in Montgomery that agreed to take Walter for a short stay—no longer than ninety days. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Justice agreed, and the two of us decided that the only option remaining was to run away, and the only place to run to was Johannesburg. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Then for once she might be right,” she agreed. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

“One week before, we agreed ‘What is beauty?’ is a question unanswerable, yes? Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z

When this was agreed upon, Mr. Botha rose and shook my hand, saying what a pleasure it had been. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

We had agreed to leave early in the morning of the next day. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

“You can’t have luck when someone else has skill. So long time ago, we decided to invest in the stock market. There’s no skill in that. Even your mother agreed.” The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

The more he thought about it, the more he was glad that he agreed to let X-Ray have anything he might find. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

Patsy, Hannah’s one-time friend, agreed and said not only that, but she had witnessed the fact that when Sula drank beer she never belched. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

The officials agreed to consult Riddle at his home in Pennsylvania. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

“A sensible reason not to fall,” Grandma agreed, moving carefully downward. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

Thomas agreed with him—he just hoped Newt could convince the Keepers. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

They agreed to meet at a well-known place, the Tomb of Ninus, under a tree there, a tall mulberry full of snow-white berries, near which a cool spring bubbled up. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Sure,” Harlan agreed, but he wasn’t so terrified that he would let them trick him into dying. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

When I spoke to Bailey about it, he agreed that I was right, but he also informed me that Mr. Cullinan had two daughters by a colored lady and that I knew them very well. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Then you must go to the factory today,” the office manager agreed enthusiastically. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

When General Clinton threatened to kill him and cut his stomach open, Taylor agreed to take another dose of medicine and once again vomited up the ball. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Yes,” Andrew agreed, “I just wanted to see how he was. How do you feel, Tony?” Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

Tiny Qendrim volunteered to replace Eldin at keeper, a move his teammates roundly rejected, even as they agreed a change was needed in the net. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

I agreed, but I refused to allow Gay in the fitting room. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

“It certainly needs a good cleaning,” agreed Mrs. Bramble. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z

“Oh, clearly,” he agreed, self-mocking and more than a little pleased. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

The court agreed with the suffragists’ legal arguments. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

"Crows are .all liars," Old Nan agreed, from the chair where she sat doing her needlework. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

He hadn’t noticed much of a change, but everyone agreed that he had begun to smile more. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

Employers eventually agreed to government arbitration to end the strike. Fannie Never Flinched 2016-11-21T00:00:00Z

I grew ashamed of what I had agreed to do and wanted to back out of the fight, but I was afraid that they would be angry if I tried to. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Sí, Papá will,” agreed the little boy and closed his eyes. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z

He had agreed to fly with her and her parents to Calcutta, to meet her extended family and ask for her grandparents’ blessing. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

“In the darkness, I suppose it did,” his mother agreed, small bursts of laughter escaping from her lips. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

At any rate, after that April interview, everyone, including Eva, agreed that she needed a change of scene. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

Everyone agreed that the pennies were too beautiful to be spent. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

I consulted with Walter, and we agreed that this fellow was not to be trusted. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“If he agreed with me, then it wouldn’t be in your greasy hands right now. You’re probably getting peanut butter all over it!” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

He agreed to send in an army plane to pick up Eifler and Heisenberg and fly them over the open Atlantic Ocean. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Today is the day that Nora and I agreed to ask our parents for permission to walk more dogs. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

Garfield reluctantly agreed to come back for just one year. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

“Even though I agreed to have the baby, I still wasn’t sure until Charlie took the job with my father.” We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

My friend Brooke agreed that Gay had no sense of what girls our age were wearing and had terrible taste in clothes. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Kira, Holly’s mom, had asked my uncle about doing my hair and he agreed. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

“Like, what the hell was I thinking? We’ve barely even seen each other since we agreed to do this!” Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z

She knew her husband was an idealist, and in the end she’d agreed to his plan. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

“Before I stole this boat we’re in, I made many inquiries as to what was the fastest ship on all of Florin Channel and everyone agreed it was this one.” The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

Minerva said she still doesn’t know if Sor Asuncion agreed to help Hilda out of the goodness of her heart or because this was a perfect lesson to teach that fresh girl. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

And the men agreed or told them to change direction or to come back. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

By a vote of 29 to 25 the House agreed to transcribe this verdict in the permanent record. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z

The consensus in our group was that people who stayed inside weren’t being killed, but the radio had said nothing about that, and we’d agreed on it only because it made us feel better. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Or slaughtering the pigs for bacon,” Jasper agreed. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z

They both agreed they were glad to meet. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Chief Buthelezi agreed to provisionally register for the elections in exchange for a promise to subject our differences over constitutional issues to international mediation. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Colonel Jacobs pondered this and came up with a solution: I could wear long trousers and have my own food, if I agreed to be put in isolation. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Risking the safety of his family back in Germany, Burger agreed to help. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

An after- school job would be perfect for both of us, we agreed. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

We agreed he must have just come in from the garden. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z

Mr. Benedict agreed on the condition that no one venture beyond the gate, and that Milligan accompany them. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

We agreed that depending on what he had to say, Myers could change everything for us. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

At last the old man agreed to come, although he was unhappy to leave the bush in which he was living. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

“Oh, Matt. I’m sure Saint Francis wouldn’t have agreed with him. You aren’t evil, only ...” “Only what?” The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Matthew had found a group of friends from his school who were going to the Flush concert, so their parents had agreed to let him buy a ticket. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

“No, I don’t think they would,” she agreed. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

"Aye, soon enough," Osha agreed, "but we need food, and there may be some survived this. Stay together. Meera, keep your shield up and guard our backs." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

Before she realized what she was doing, she’d agreed to make her home his new headquarters. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

It was agreed that he would travel part of the way with us, then we would leave him in Peshawar. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

“By all means, if you really wanted to, you could,” the Humbug agreed. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

He should have realized that I could have spent the last few weeks spending time with her, but instead I had agreed to work with him. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

She literally clapped when I agreed to hang it on my wall. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

After I assured myself that little “Minnie” was of sound health and good moral character, I agreed. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

To Kamen’s surprise, Lawrence agreed—but on condition that he not be subjected to cross-examination. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

They had agreed that if any questions were asked Lasaraleen would pretend that Aravis was a slave she was taking as a present to one of the princesses. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z

Lawrence reluctantly agreed to meet with the corporation’s Los Angeles patent attorney, Arthur Knight. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

Julius Caesar and Pompey, two of the three generals who shared the ruling power in Rome, agreed to provide Ptolemy with the support he needed, but it came at a very high price. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z

Our bottles drained, Patrick would carry us back to what everyone but Lyle agreed was the center of the universe. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

Gabe had agreed, and watched while his friend carved his name meticulously. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

A hired boy took on a few, and Chris Beeston reluctantly agreed to don women's costume again, and for a time the sharers scheduled the plays with the fewest female roles. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z

They both got different answers to it at first, and even when they agreed I am not sure they got it right. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z

In June the Ways and Means Committee agreed that the thing should be built. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

Even college students were having trouble finding decent jobs that summer, so Dad agreed that I could take the volunteer position at the adoption center on Wednesdays and Fridays. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z

But finally, as a favor, he agreed to hear her sing one song. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z

I’d agreed to launch it close to the mine because I didn’t really think our rockets were going to work. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

They’d shout, speak their piece, make a suggestion, and then sit down, the crowd roaring to life whether they disagreed or agreed with whatever someone said. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Soon after, she and Allen agreed it was time they married. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z

Later, Father would return it to the Tang man in San Francisco who had agreed to buy it. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

Somehow Ellsworth had blundered—either through carelessness or a clerical error—and didn’t pay $480 that was owed, and as contractually agreed upon, the company had the right to dispose of the storage room’s contents. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

We agreed that we would travel together on any future trips. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Woolf agreed to do exactly what Pollard told him to do. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

In Paris, Kissinger and Tho worked out a peace deal—essentially the same deal they had agreed to in October. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

Weighing it against the alternative, that I planned to ask a colored woman for help, saying she’d already agreed to it seemed infinitely more attractive. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

Farmer agreed with some of the captain’s points. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

She also agreed to be interviewed, and she enlisted the help of her children. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

‘I pay you every month, don’t I? As we agreed.’ The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z