| 单词 | crouch |
| 例句 | On the deck where he’d been standing, a green iguana crouched next to an empty set of Chinese handcuffs. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I crouched down as far as I could and turned my camera on, pointing it toward McCoy and the woman who stood with her back to me. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z I had been standing up the whole time we were in the study and I crouched to a squat, hanging on to the arm of Vern’s upholstered chair. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Four, however, crouches and presses his back to the metal support, breathing heavily. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I’m curious to know what Nico is talking about, but as the bell rings, he crouches behind his desk and rummages through his backpack. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z She remembered him crouched in front of the stone hearth, feeding her toys into the flames. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Eilonwy still stood, though a third animal crouched in front of her. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z He draws up his legs, crouches back against the wall, and shows his teeth like a cur. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z I pulled away and crouched farther into the corner. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z I held him, crouching there in the snow, while he died. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z Soon Mr. Herd joins us in the corner and crouches down, too. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z The crouching shape backed away, terror in its blinking eyes, and yet at the same time insatiable desire. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z He crouched down at the cut ends and peered at the annual growth rings, trying to get a nuanced read on how tight and regular the grain within was likely to be. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I crouch down and dart through the hall, dodging soldiers and guns, slipping out of the hands that reach for me. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z I crouched next to him and looked back at the beach. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z "I know, Jazz. I'm okay, I'm okay," I whispered, crouching down like someone had punched me in the stomach. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z He did not have that crouching on the bat and hopping out to the pitch of the ball. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Night crouched around them, a hungry, patient animal. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z “So when the drill starts, we’ll line up, walk to the back of the room, and crouch against the wall. Any questions?” Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z He was under the hedge, crouched down, crying. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z I would crouch down, yelling at him to get away from there, but was too afraid to go over and pick him up—too afraid someone might see me and call my name. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z The lights lift in the fear landscape room, revealing Marlene in a crouch, her face streaked with tears. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Luna scrambled to her feet, keeping her knees bent in a low crouch. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z The sight of him crouched in the shade with reddened face and streaming eyes evoked from his companions not pity but ribaldry. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z So I fall back into my crouch and push. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z The ground was too damp to sit on, so I crouched down and waited. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z He crouched down with his hands in his pockets and the collar of his jacket pulled up to his ears. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z And yet he knew that it would come again—the darkness was full of demons crouching, waiting to worry him with their teeth again. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z Hooper came back and stood over him, and then crouched down. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z So I crouched lower and tightened my fingers around the wok handle. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z They were crouched behind an outcropping of rocks, left over from a small avalanche off the hill years before. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Inside I quaver like a crouched rabbit, but, as before on The Beast, I do not show it. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z The wizard crouched on the dead man’s chest and drank a cup of magic porridge, which flowed through his feet and into the lifeless body. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z Soon they were joined by Silver and Dandelion, but the other rabbits, more hesitant even than Hazel, remained crouching in the long grass on the right bank. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He had bought him a new crib and had lions and crouching leopards painted on the side panels. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Then, as she turned back into the Store, Bailey followed right on her footsteps to crouch in the shadows and listen for the forbidden gossip. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The woman crouched down, her wooden leg angled out awkwardly. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I was untied from the range and led to the door, where we crouched, waiting. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z They were crouched over the dreaded dining table, and their words were getting heated. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Ahead of him, Pollard crouched and watched Special Agent’s churning hindquarters, waiting for him to fold. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z We helped the weary surfmen and then their passengers, who crouched wide-eyed and shivering in the cradle of the hull. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z He could see the dark outline of a huge boy who was crouching in front of an open door, a very large box next to it. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z This afternoon I'm crouched behind the chimney of a crumbling, one-story warehouse. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z I ran full out, almost tripping over the huddled shape of Minerva where she sat, crouched on the ground, rocking back and forth and muttering words I couldn’t pickup. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z We crouched behind a boulder, but it was only the Stoll brothers tripping through the woods and cursing. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Alone now, Matthias crossed the sunny field leading to the barn, just as Basil had taught him: zig-zag, crouch, wriggle and weave. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z All the shelves had fallen like dominoes, but we shoved them aside and searched through the books spilled across the floor, crouching low. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Fred crouched in front of me and I leaned into the sketch pad on his back. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z By now, I shouldn’t be surprised at her utter lack of emotion, but I can’t help but stare at her from where I crouch beneath the execution dais. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z The children crouched on the limbs of a water oak that grew outside Mary Anne’s window, listened to their mother’s laughter, and tried to interpret its meaning. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “There was only one law officer in town, and when the Hell’s Angels came to town, he would crouch down in the back of his office,” Mark Langan remembers. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z Meanwhile, Jinny’s ankles, in their awkward crouch by the water, were beginning to ache. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He always started at the northwest corner of the field, crouched over like the runners he had seen on Wide World of Sports. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z We crouched in the tree line as she scanned the academic quad, looking for Cray-Cray. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z That night, the two elder boys crouched in a bush near the furthest field, waiting to see if anything would come back to wreak havoc. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z They went back through the door and pulled it shut, then crouched in the shadows of the walkway as the huge Berg descended. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He was drawing breath in sharp, painful gasps, running at a crouch.... Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I would have spent the night there, but suddenly a boy appeared, crouching in the shadows. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Pickett finished with one mighty stab, then put both hands on his knees and crouched and howled with laughter, enjoying himself enormously. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z As usual, Sophie had to crouch low in the crevice of his ear to save herself from being swept clean away. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I leave the safety of our numbers and crouch near the photograph, watching her the whole time. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z We got off the road and crouched behind a screen of brush. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Her pumiced spear at the ready, Sosie crouched behind the bush to watch and wait. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Her back hunched that way; her head to one side as though crouching from a permanent and unrelieved blow. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z On the last night of his spying he saw her empty a bucket of kitchen scraps not fifty yards from where he crouched. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z He gets the claw going and surveys the case from all angles—crouches, tiptoes, shifts left, shifts right, adjusts the claw, rinse and repeat—and hits the button. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z He looked toward the river, where the cauldron crouched like a glowering beast of prey. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z Deer and foxes come to drink from it, secretly in the morning and evening, and now and then a mountain lion crouched flat laps its water. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He waits outside in the hall and watches as I crouch down to turn on the water and fill the tub. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z She took a piece of green chalk from him, crouched, and sketched a girl in a ninja outfit. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z I crouch on the living room floor with the Maritimes fiddle music going on in the background, the Toronto Star spread out underneath my elbows, studying the picture of her on the front page. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z There was a train on it and we crouched behind it to check for any bulls. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I crouched beside him and he made room to let me look with him. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z Father crouched and got Black Dog over his shoulders and walked slowly up the steps. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z He smiles at me then and steps back again, crouching down a little so that our eyes are level. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z She crouched on her knees, leaned into him, and out it came. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z Alaska crouched down, picked up the cigarette she had thrown away, and started smoking again. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z When the other girls crouched to slap the stage, I tilted; when we were to cartwheel, I swayed, refusing to allow gravity to do its work, to draw the sweatshirt any higher up my legs. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z It was crouching on the floor holding a piece of bread in its front paws and nibbling away at it with great gusto. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z He crouched, ready to spring at his tormentor. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Thus they wandered for some five minutes, standing still, listening, clanking, crouching, creeping, peering, walking on tiptoe, and occasionally making a chance swipe behind their hacks. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z They crouched on the grass, sniffing the water smells in the cooling, sunset air: and moved closer together, each hoping not to see in the others the nervousness he felt in himself. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The girls kept a safe distance, crouched low behind the cover of plants as they watched Taylor work. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z He scooped up his pigeon and crouched behind the sofa. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z We crouched like cats at his door, waiting for him to emerge. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z When they were done and all the giants were dead, Thor crouched beside Grinder, his injured goat, and helped it back to its feet. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z The other rabbits were beginning to reach the hedge as Bigwig hopped down the bank and crouched on the verge of the road. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I was crouched on my heels when I saw it. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I get to her before Helene or Marcus and spin into a crouch, expecting an attack from one or both of them. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z My father’s wife motioned for me to sit down on the sofa while she crouched down on the ottoman. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z I lodged in a dreary overpriced inn crouching in the lee of the Towers. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z I crouched behind the counter and inspected a half wall of cubbyholes. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Garret Charles crouches low against the mirror, with Monica, and flips through the pages on her clipboard fervently. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z She sighed, bent her body into a “c” as she crouched in the chair. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Minho stared at the ground, crouched with one forearm on a knee. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I crouched down and scooped up a handful of Texas dirt. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Greyback got up and took a couple of steps to where Harry sat, crouching down again to stare closely at his misshapen features. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Her tone was casual, as if she held conversations every night with people crouching behind the car in the driveway. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z He clutched the last piece of bread in his hand and crouched in the corner; he closed his eyes when they reached for him. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z She crouched down and made the same sound over and over again: “Boots! Boots!” Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z I see it as a night scene by El Greco: a hundred houses, at once conventional and grotesque, crouching under a sullen, overhanging sky and a lustreless moon. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z She crouched down next to Jack and put her arm around him. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z The shed was tiny, with barely enough room for one person to fit in crouched over. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z At the moment, Mother’s crouching at me again; she’s clearly jealous because I talk to Mrs. van Daan more than to her. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z She’d taken a small tin of tar, and as Celaena rose from her crouch in the windowsill, her sticky, black hands and bare feet easily gripped the stone wall. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I remember wondering if there wasn’t something a bit odd about her posture, the way her head was bent down just a little too far so she looked like a crouching animal waiting to pounce. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I remember Hassan and I crouching that next morning outside my father’s study, as Baba and Rahim Khan sipped black tea and listened to breaking news of the coup on Radio Kabul. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I crouch in the bedroom, in the dark, wrapped in Jon’s old sleeping bag, listening to the wheezing sound of Sarah breathing and the whisper of sleet against the window. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Jimmy was still crouched down right in front of me. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z The catcher would have to jump out of his crouch and leap for a high one. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Near the bank of lavatories on the starboard side I crouched to peer through a small, waist-level window, hoping to catch a glimpse of some mountains. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z After going up the first few steps, I stopped and crouched down in the stairway. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Bod crouched, and peered out through the keyhole. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z It was Uncle Jimmy, crouching at the window. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z And at the very moment I fall back for good he glimpses who I am, and I see him crouch down, like a broken child, shielding from me his wide immigrant face. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Gearhart had turned around and crouched over, one hand holding his helmet. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z When Just Renee tossed the pillowcase aside to expose the snakebite, Gen stepped forward and crouched next to them. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z There were caves everywhere running into the cloud, and at the entrances to the caves the Cloud-Men’s wives were crouching over little stoves with frying-pans in their hands, frying snowballs for their husbands’ suppers. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z They crouched as close to the fire as they could, eating a supper of dried fruit and hard, round crackers that tasted, ingeniously, of cheese. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “There’s nothing to fear,” whispered Louisiana’s grandmother from where she was crouched in the azalea bush. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z We crouched by the fruit jars, our cheeks bulging, peach juice streaming from our chins. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z The eyases crouched against each other, holding their feathers at slight angles that shed the water in rivulets. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z She crouched down and peered at something on the ground, as a patch of shadow moved into the moonlight, revealing itself to be a grizzled man in his mid-forties. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z I came and stood beside him, Ira and the boys crouched near us, defensively. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z He crouched low down behind the holly bush. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z Mother found him there, hours later, still crouched on the stairs. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z We crouch low behind the old stuffed armchair. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z Rick crouched nearby, painting a black line around the edge of a hay bale. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z Mrs. Frisby’s cage hung from a metal stand in the corner on the opposite side of the room, quite high up, so that the floor where she crouched was above their heads. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z I stayed crouched between the two front seats as they boys jumped inside. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z She crouched lower in the pocket so that only the top of her head and her eyes were showing. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I crouch down in the dirt against one of the big boulders as the light sweeps by again, but the edges of the bright beam fall short of me. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Valley slung her rucksack off her back and let it fall to the ground before crouching down and opening it. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Neither could I find my way home, so I climbed down from the ledge and crouched at the foot of the cliff. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z Al’s eyes widen, and he crouches next to Will, tapping his cheek with one hand. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Silas crouched next to his chair, intently watching a quivering cherry branch. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She crouched down beside the litter pan, the scoop in one hand, a plastic grocery store bag in the other. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z They crouched under the partly cut tree, pulling handfuls of cut vines from around the track. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Jonathan, crouching on the floor to one side, looked on in terror. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z His expression was hidden behind all that hair, but he crouched lower over the wheel. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z That’s when I noticed several flashes and looked out to see a few people crouched around the stage with cameras, and some in the audience were recording the whole thing with their phones. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Little wonder that when they sat with him, there was a waterfall of affection, lots of kisses and jokes and crouching by the side of the bed, holding hands. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The others came and we all crouched in the mud behind the embankment, looking across the rails at the bridge, the line of trees, the ditch and the road. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z I look out the window and finally the crouched praying-mantis ship comes into view. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I crouch down to look through my backpack. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Leah who, even in her malarial stupor, rushed forward to crouch with the battery in the canoe and counter its odd tilt. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The tyrannosaurus had seen it, was already yelping and crouching out of the way. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z He lighted a candle and came to them where they crouched in a corner and he said, “Apolonia, see to the door, and do not let anyone enter.” The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z Tobias crouches in front of me, his hand on my left shoulder. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z She crouches down in the soft pine needles and Shiloh starts leaping up on her with his front paws, licking at her face. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z She wriggled under the briar first and waited for him on the far side, crouched low. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I feel the rain on our backs as you crouch on the road, trying to save worms. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z The wind came whistling round it and struck at the crouched wet bodies. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Hazel crouched next to the dirt where Gray disappeared. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z To keep warm, they crouched around the blaze and laughed, and Timothy saw the little letters leap like frightened animals when the flames touched and engulfed them. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z I crouch by the trunk, my fingers stroking the bark, seeking a Braille code, a clue, a message on how to come back to life after my long undersnow dormancy. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z Tyrion felt a sudden urge to leap up, brandish his axe, and boom out, "Casterly Rock!" but the insanity passed quickly and he crouched down lower. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z We crouched on our newspapers, the San Francisco Gold Mountain News, and plugged up our ears with our knuckles until he went away. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z At last, just as Dustfinger was beginning to feel he would be crouching behind this ruined wall for the rest of his life, the guard turned and strolled off. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z She crouched low for her attack, placed her hands on the young woman’s desk, and leaned close, saying, "Oh yeah? And do you love your little war?" Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z James Henry Trotter and his companions crouched close together on top of the peach as the night began closing in around them. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z My heart beats loudly, jumping at every sound as I crouch in between Pithy and Chou, praying to Pa to protect us. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She, Frank, and Percy crouched against the rock. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Several times he climbed a tree and crouched on a branch, watching and waiting. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The cat was on him, crouched half across his body. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I place the radio in the bark-spattered garden, crouch down, and press play. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z John and I are crouched together on the sofa, trying in vain to fix the radio that we’ve had in our family for years. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z He was about forty feet away, crouched in the reeds as before. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he crouched down in a corner behind a chair where he was hidden and could watch and listen. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z With minor variations, it always went like this: I’m crouched in the corner of my grandfather’s bedroom, amber dusk-light retreating from the windows, pointing a pink plastic BB rifle at the door. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Near the stream was the bear bush, which had frightened their oldest son once, when he thought it was a bear crouching there. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z We crouched low in the stem so that nobody could see us. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z The donkey’s foreleg looked swollen at the ankle, so I crouched to inspect it. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z He crouched low to the ground, tensed and ready, and uttered a high, ear-splitting scream; and, as the startled cub turned, the cat sprang. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Guardsmen crouched behind trees, holding rifles with bayonets fixed. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z She screams and cries for help, but I crouch in my hiding place. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Sorry,” I said in a small voice as I crouched down behind a lavender delphinium. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z We found ourselves in a different compartment, where the water came up to my ankles and I had to crouch to avoid bumping my head on the upper deck. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Will and two other campers were crouched in the grass, binoculars around their necks and daggers at their side. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Will had to crouch and take two or three deep breaths and put his left hand under his other arm before he could go on. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Arthur Bauer is holding the ball for him today, crouching low and spinning the laces away, just like Dad, just like Mike Costello. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He shifted his weight slowly, trying—without exposing any piece of himself beyond the outline of his small rock—to work into a position, into a crouch from which he could spring. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She crouched low, straightened up, and bobbed her head. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z He crouches next to one of the other Dauntless traitors, this one young, not even old enough to be a Dauntless member. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z He pulled himself to a crouch, then leaned in, eyes narrowed. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z At exasperatingly frequent intervals, the path was broken by steep, thickly bouldered streams, frozen solid and ribbed with blue ice, which could only be negotiated in a crablike crouch. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z A few moments before, the pig had been crouched at the roots of a tree. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Dicey crouched down where she was and buried her face in her knees. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z “We are standing. Well, crouching, anyway. And if that guy is expecting a pizza delivery, forget it!” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Tia and Plip Flapper, the Stormville witch, waited on the other side of the finish line, crouched down, screaming support for each of their toads. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z The paddleboat wobbled when she stepped aboard, and she had to crouch and use her hands to avoid falling into the water. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z The hawks circled lazily in a bright, blue sky, the jackrabbits crouched in the shade of the creosotes. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z People are crying and in shock, crouched down and covering their heads, and nothing is making sense. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Redemption lowered his voice, and Jam wanted to step inside as well, crouch invisible next to them and eavesdrop. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I crouch by his head, my knees pressing to the pool of blood, and put my hands on his shoulders. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z He sank far down in his seat, as though his crouching might make him invisible arid deny his presence there. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z In the close darkness of the Honeycomb, Hazel pushed past three or four of his rabbits crouching among the tree roots and reached the higher shelf where Speedwell lay listening for sounds from above. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z They were sitting on chairs or crouched on the ground with blankets and newspapers around them. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z But Christina just passes me a muffin and crouches in front of me to tie my shoes. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z A group of gunmen and boys emerged from under the bushes, crouched, and took quick cover behind trees. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Three or four does were crammed into the burrow itself and nearby, in a side run, Thethuthinnang was crouching with several more. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I had been crouching for a long time. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z He waited until the men had gone, then took the opposite direction, running along the side of the house, crouching low under the windows. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z Van Eck sighed and crouched down to turn the body over. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Before I had sense enough to stop myself, I was in the window—not even crouching, but every inch of me standing tall. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z The street is empty but for a band of urchins crouching over some small treasure, and they scatter at our approach. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I’m skeptical, so I climb down and move to the side of the house, crouching behind a hedge where I can see him at the front door. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z But instead of lecturing the girl about figuring things out for herself, Vola crouched down to study the elephant. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He crouched down in a comer of his cell, clutching his prize under his chin. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “An honest-to-goodness spy!” cried Lettie as the three of us crouched behind the wooden Indian in front of the hardware store. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z He crouched over the privy and looked down. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z Calder stayed crouched for what felt like hours. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Still, Chess crouched down behind Mom’s chair, so that even if the lights came back on, no one would be able to see him from the crowd. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I crouch down and take her icy hands, which clutch mine like vises. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z There was a short pause in which the men looked thoughtfully across the room at the robot, crouching in the chair by the bookcase, head resting in one hand. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z At Ellis Island when the ghost asked Brave Orchid what year her husband had cut off his pigtail, a Chinese who was crouching on the floor motioned her not to talk. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “There’s a man on the left about to shoot,” said Hester, and as she spoke, a crack came from his rifle, and chips of stone flew off the boulder a foot from where she crouched. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z And the moment it stopped, he realized it was the woman’s dæmon: a crouching monkey, turning its head this way and that, searching for something. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z A short distance behind Dandelion, in the grass, was the white-chested tabby, wide-eyed, tail lashing, crouching. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I crouched inside the sock and held my breath. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z I crouched down as low as I could. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z Emily crouched next to the bench on her hands and knees, her ponytail dipping to the ground. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The girl with the backpack was waiting for something, and that was when Barry spotted the boy crouched down, tying his shoe. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He crouched in front of Bo and put his hands on his shoulders. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Jack crouched with his face a few inches away from this clue, then stared forward into the semi-darkness of the undergrowth. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z She crawled across the rocky surface and crouched next to him. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z I crouch low to fit in the space between the bottom of the bridge and the girders beneath me. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I crouched down quickly, because Schwartzie was going into his pitch. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z I was the only civilian on the street, and I sometimes had to bypass checkpoints by either crawling in gutters or crouching behind houses. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z The boys crouched like frightened animals, saying nothing, eyes spinning, seeming to look everywhere and nowhere. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z The first few she ate still crouched there. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z James crouched in front of the teepee entrance and went inside on his hands and knees. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z They stayed crouched down for about forty-five more seconds, but being cramped and uncomfortable, it seemed like forty-five more minutes. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z People ducked where they stood, half crouching, covering their heads. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He crouches down low like a dog at his food. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z Tara crouches near Sonia on the edge of the pool, silent now. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Before he could move, Teresa was already down there, crouching on her knees. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I thought I would faint, and crouched back in a heap on the thwart. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z He crouched again, fists erect, waiting for the next instructions. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z A teacher crouches down, one hand holding the newsprint in place, and shows them how. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z “I wasn’t hiding from you” Mateo crouches and puts the books into piles. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I think Pa just liked the way the Wildcat growled and rumbled like a crouching animal about to strike. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z He may shovel there in that interminable dark, unable to stand; otherwise, crouched upon his knees, sliding upon his belly, with no air to breathe; he who should be at our side. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z She eased up the front steps, avoiding the squeaky middle one, and crouched on the porch, listening. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Her little black husband crouched like a cat by her right shoulder, and for many hours he seemed as still as she. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I felt both ridiculous and weirdly, perfectly placed, as if crouching by that car was precisely what life had in store for me at that moment. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z I just crouch in the bathroom, staring at the white tiles. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Some were still crouched around the fire, while others moved with lanterns between the equipment and the tents. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z It was cold crouching motionless next to the ground. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z He crouched in the dimness, heart pounding, listening hard. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She had no idea that I had been crouched all that time in the henhouse. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z On the brick walk, he shrugged on his sweatshirt and crouched to lace his boots. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Looking over his shoulder he saw that something was crouching beside the closed door, a shapeless clot of shadow darker than the darkness. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z “Look, look,” he implored her, crouched, slapping the pavement with both hands. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He crouched there for a long moment in the semidarkness, listening. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z We crouch among the scrub and loose rocks in a small fold among the fabric of the hills. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z The smell of burned rubber and smoke curled my stomach as we crouched down, and I was concerned the trail of sparks in front of us would turn into a wall of flame. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I crouch, listening to the thunder of wings behind me, and run my hand through the grass, just above the ground. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z After separating and turning around, I approached Eagle, which looked like a mechanical spider crouched in its hole atop the Saturn. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z There, crouched high in the ceiling’s maze of beams, is a dark, virtual figure. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z When Al Ulbrickson arrived on the float, he crouched down next to the boat and, with a cryptic smile, quietly said, “Well done, boys.” The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z There’s the new guy, crouched in my old spot, scrambling with his rag. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z When he reached the top, he crouched down and looked around the hallway. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z In another moment, they were all crouching in a thicket. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Doon crouched on his hands and knees, looking over the edge. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z She crouched down beside him to run her fingers lightly over his ears and back, and when he licked her face appreciatively, she laughed. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead of answering, Walter carries the other bottle over and crouches down beside him. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z She crouched at Mini’s side and placed a hand on her shoulder. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z In a panic as sudden as it was unreasoned, Ranofer wheeled into an alley and crouched there, trembling, until the Babylonian was certain to be gone. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Two minutes later, we were crouched behind the trees fifty feet from the Eagle’s back door. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z The boy crouched and tried to put his arms around him which at least brought a smile. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z It crouched low, snarling, and no fear showed in his eyes, only pure hatred. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The Handsome One crouched low on my shoulder and swayed slowly from side to side. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z We stop, crouching down even tho it’s night. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z She said, “Come out to the orchard!” when she ran past Harrison and Ikejide crouched under the kitchen table. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Fig released a strangled whimper and scuttled to the back of the carrier, then crouched into a tight ball. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z He walked to the top of a rise and crouched and watched the day accrue. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z “Can you imagine? I’m naked and crouching down in the water, and this Rusty machine is destroying my camp!” Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He crouched against the wall, covered head to toe in thick, murky haint ichor. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Late in the night, toward moonset, Hazel was looking up from a cut where they were crouching to a little bank above. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z We crouched down as she rocked back and forth and whispered her prayers to Lord Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z But the only time I really feel present is when I purposely knock a dish of peas to the floor and, before anyone can stop me, crouch down to clean them up. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z We all slumped immediately and unthinkingly into the awkward crouch in which God was addressed at Devon, leaning forward with elbows on knees. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z The pain made him dizzy and faint, and he lay on his side, crouched in the fetal position, his eyes closed. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z Every muscle in Ekon’s body protested as he crouched low, but there was no choice; he couldn’t be seen. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z The girl remains at the threshold, crouched among her bags and blankets, gun propped across her lap. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z My dad's gardener walked up to where I crouched, water sloshing in his can. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Newcharlie turned away from me, went over to the corner, and crouched down against the wall. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z Lady Meng and Yishan crouched next to her, and when the soldiers struck at the door of the gate, they all clutched one another. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Near the fire, on a tree limb fashioned into a crude perch, crouched a heap of shadows which Taran realized was indeed a large crow. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z He looked round for the cats and saw that, as he feared, both were crouching in front of the farmhouse a little way off. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He crouched low, examined the dirt, and headed up the hill. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z She began to scream; she lay crouched against the wall of the elevator, screaming. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z Jesper crouched down to reload and couldn’t quite believe the sight that met his eyes. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He crouched silently as if to touch his toes, then . Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z I crouched low, my breathing heavier, my heartbeat faster. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Percy crouched over the bathrobe and pulled the old man’s note out of the pocket. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z They crouched in silence while the moon shadows moved northward in the grass. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z As she rolled through the dirt, Tally glimpsed the Special crouching behind her. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z The nephew was crouching beside his uncle now, trying to protect him from further onslaughts—without risking his life by hitting the Lombard back. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z He’d crouch a few feet away from the edge of her canvas and just wait, breathing as he always did, steady and calm. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z All three of them made the seawall unharmed and crouched behind the coconut logs watching Eric Bledsoe; his knee had been shot away. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z They dashed to the stone sculpture and crouched in its shadow. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Lord Asriel’s dæmon, the powerful snow leopard, wanted to see her, and Lord Asriel crouched down to let her put her face next to the sleeping child. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z The light of the headlights fell on brambles, on vines run wild, and on olive trees crouching like bent old men beside the road. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z In Newark, New Jersey, Pierson comes upon a man crouched in a doorway. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z Pantalaimon, a wildcat still, crouched on the table six inches away, his green eyes following it round and round inside the glass. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z At the last second, Matthias dropped into a crouch, knocking the first wolf into the dirt, then rolling right to pick up the bloodied knife the previous combatant had left in the sand. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I yank the plug from the socket, throw the lampshade onto the bed, and crouch over the hard drive. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z They crouched next to Hazel and Ella behind a fallen log and peered into the clearing. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z “What happened?” my mom asked, immediately across the room and crouching next to me, her strong hands on my hair, on the bonobo, warmth everywhere. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Mom crouches over and lifts it up again, and then peers inside. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Portions of the hedge were nearly hollow, a green shell of living branches, leaving enough room to crouch comfortably. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The Town Uncle crouching close to Beefy, the baby grabbing his hat, Seven taking it from her baby brother and handing it back. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z I nearly collapse in relief as I see Hideo crouched down in the security box room, surrounded by his bodyguards and colleagues. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Percy, realizing what Harry was trying to do, stopped clinging to the body and helped; together, crouching low to avoid the curses flying at them from the grounds, they hauled Fred out of the way. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Instantly, my boarding instincts kick in—while the others around me wobble unsteadily, I crouch down in position, perfectly balanced. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The staircase swayed terribly and was so narrow that we could only proceed in single-file, crouching so our heads wouldn’t hit the steps above. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z As I stepped out of my crouch, my stomach lurched and sensation ripped back through my body, the sudden pain doubling me over. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z It is 1660, and she has just turned thirteen: too old for a proper German girl to be crouching in the dirt, according to her mother. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z The thing Wormtail had been carrying had the shape of a crouched human child, except that Harry had never seen anything less like a child. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z He crouched there and listened for many hours, saw no more visions, sank into emptiness and let himself sink without seeing a way out. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z These small details spring out from the thickest brush and shadows, but the larger pieces stay crouched in hiding, and the largest piece of all lurks in the deepest, darkest cave, pacing and putrid. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z “Boy, I am not crouching down on that ground to kiss you!” Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z He even asked her if she wanted to play it, and she snorted despite herself, imagining this tall, strange man with ice-chip eyes crouching in the boxwoods. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z The door clicked locked behind her, and Eleanor crouched against it, letting herself fall apart. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z When she woke, later in the night, aware of a lost warmth, she saw him crouched at the open window, looking out over the pale fields and the tall, dark trees below. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z At the top of a small rise Matthias dropped into a crouch. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Julius came and crouched at her side as she sat on the floor by the tiger. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z She crouches there, dying to fall to her knees but not allowing herself. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z She crouched down and summoned a gold nugget from the earth. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The patrolman took his hand off his gun and cautiously dropped to a crouch. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The old woman withdrew into the shack and crouched behind the stump again. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z “Where did you get it, Hagrid?” said Ron, crouching over the fire to get a closer look at the egg. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Behind the backseat, pressed against the white-stockinged knees of the maids, the Prime Minister crouches under a blanket. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Will and Lyra didn’t stop to look; they stumbled over the rough ground at a crouch, intent only on getting away unseen. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Hazel crouched down by Blackberry and laid his nostrils close to Bigwig’s, but a light breeze was blowing and he could not tell whether there was breath or not. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Matthias crouched low and spun, lodging his knife in the wolf’s belly. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Everyone was waiting for me now, so I crouched down and grabbed a big handful of dirt and sprinkled it onto the coffin. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z They crouch underneath the deck, ready to make their way to freedom. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He crouched and lay still, his slowly moving tail the only sign of tension. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z He instinctively crouched over Boots until he realized it was just Ripred smacking his tail against the ground. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z A few days later, Tree-ear crouched under the bridge, watching idly as Crane-man shaved another sliver of wood from the chopstick he was whittling. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z He was crouched on all fours, his hands over his head. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Moving in a slight awkward crouch, she made her way through the press of loudly talking guests and out of the drawing room door. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z One little thrush paused and looked at him and crouched, ready to fly. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z He crouched and cringed behind the sofa as if neither furniture nor darkness were enough to hide him. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z Dripping with butterbeer and crouching out of sight, Harry clutched his empty tankard and watched the teachers’ and Fudge’s feet move toward the bar, pause, then turn and walk right toward him. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z “Accident and chance and the fact that you crouched and sniveled behind the skirts of greater men and women, and permitted me to kill them for you!” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He crouched down and peered between the spines, watching for a moment before he held up a triumphant thumb. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z As he slowly caught his breath, the sound of low prayers could be heard from the other side of the room where Old Cob crouched against the black stone of the fireplace. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I rolled off the trunk and crouched behind it. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z So I hiked around the snout to the side where I thought the scar had been and I crouched in the shadow of a large fin, to see the gray side of the shark. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Al Ulbrickson arrived on the float breathless, crouched down by the boat, and found himself characteristically unable to find words. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z We dashed back through the rows of boats, crouched behind a giant crate of life vests and buoys, and wedged ourselves between the crate and a giant plastic barge. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z The light flickered over the paper as the old woman crouched down and stared at the lines demarcating the Great Wood, the river Nir, the Kell. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z And there she crouched, still as a mouse, and tingling all over. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I was crouched low enough that I could see the top of the ticket window, but not the person inside. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Some were hairy and bearded, shaggy men fierce as the wolves that crouched by their feet. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Arul crouched down with you, patting your hand as you crooned to the dead worms. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z So she crouched into the Nest, slid the stone door behind her, and sat in darkness. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z The Berg passengers had left the door of the exit ajar, and Alec crouched next to it, leaning in to listen. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z The black cat was huddled in the farthest corner of the room, the pink tip of its tongue showing, its eyes wide; Coraline went over to it and crouched down beside it. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z As he crouched in the darkness the young fox decided that the coast was now clear. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z If so, maybe he could crouch there until they passed. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Now Tally was rushing toward the slalom flags, crouching as she drew closer. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z I saw Tommy was with them— he was standing with a shoulder against a post—and was listening to a donor who was sitting crouched on the entrance steps. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z The first task was draw-ing steadily nearer; he felt as though it were crouching ahead of him like some horrific monster, barring his path. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z On the raised part of the near end Hazel was crouching, his ears drooping on either side of his head and his flattened fur completely black with rain. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z At a certain place she crouches and slides her hand along the ground until her fingers reach a latch. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Still crouching low and hidden from little Ellis’s view by the end of the bed, the doctor unfolded the towel and spread it over the palm of his left hand. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z He went crouching and feeling over the rocks but Simon, who got there first, found them for him. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Dropping to the ground, she crouched in a thicket of oleanders planted just under the window. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z He stood up then, silently; and crouched low, he threaded his way through the brush toward the road. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z Still crouched low, he held it up to the light. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He crouched down, scanning row after row of books, his finger gliding lightly over their spines, his eyes bouncing back and forth in his head. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z I crouched down beside Gum Baby and tried not to gawk at the size of everything around me. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z It was the first call, and by instinct they both crouched motionless, counting four heartbeats until the second followed. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He whipped the mare into a dead run, crouching low over her neck, trying to guide her over the rocky, uneven terrain, down the steep slope of a ridge. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z I crouched next to him, unsure what to do. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Will lit the little tin lantern he’d taken from his father’s pack, using the dry matches that he’d found with it, and crouched in the lee of the rock to open Lyra’s rucksack. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Two half-bloods crouched in the shadows—a boy about fourteen and a girl about twelve. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Like, in the stall with the door closed, crouched up on the toilet so my legs wouldn't show. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z I crouch in front of the wall and show her the Post-its. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Pantalaimon, who was imitating the form of Mrs. Coulter’s daemon, crouched on the edge of the basin making faces at her. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z She’s crouched down and appears to be helping a freshman sort through an array of scattered papers. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z He crouches beside me, outlined against the lake, a blacker patch of water. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Lewin sat at his desk on the third floor, crouched over his typewriter like a vulture dining on carrion. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z She dug her fingers in, and Pantalaimon instantly flew to the same spot and became a wildcat, crouched to defend her; but Iorek Byrnison was still, and the riflemen held their fire. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z I crouched behind the desk and examined them in the moonlight. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z I followed the sound of banging metal and found Mrs. Hidalgo crouched in front of the oven, pulling a cookie sheet out with a mitt-covered hand. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z He crouched to let her climb onto his back, then looped his arms under her knees to hold her in place. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Buddy crouched by the door and held the iron skillet by its handle, his arm flexed and poised. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z I crouch down and form a cup with my palms. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z She crouched before the fairy so that their faces were level, and her eyes never left the fairy. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Barry looked from Matthew in the kitchen to Emily on the floor to James crouched next to her to Mr. Remora. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Meanwhile I crouched with my drawn sword to keep the surging phantoms from the bloody pit till I should know the presence of Teiresias. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I thought the best course of action was to stay crouched down until the skunk scurried away, when I could give Stephanie all the privacy she needed. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z As I was crouched, preparing myself for a quick raid on the locker, a series of waves got me thinking. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z It was deep enough that she could crouch within, and she took a moment to study the other competitors. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Sumac crouched low on my shoulder, his beak open in warning. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z In battle he moved with a crouch, a fanged white ape, grinning. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Three or four of them emerging from bushes and shrubbery, running, crouched, keeping themselves low. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Me and Jay crouched down under the window. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Then it was no longer Blackavar who was crouching in front of him but Woundwort, drenched in mud and rain, glaring and scrabbling in the silt with his great claws. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z They crouched in the dry tufts of grass and watched. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z I found a vantage point behind a bush, set down my milk, crouched, and waited. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z He crouched below Newt against the lowest of the wooden boards, pressing his eye against a crack—it was terrifying being so close to the wall. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Peeta crouches down on the other side of her and strokes her hair. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z The bluffs on which it crouched were steep and rocky, spotted with lichen and gnarled thorny trees. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z She crouches to catch his ruff in her hands. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z Another memory: Morris letting Moss crouch down in Tariq’s yard while Ginger jumped all over him. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Jam stared in silence as Pet stood up from its crouch, its full length looming through the air. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z After a number of laps it stopped short at the stern bench and crouched, directing its gaze downwards, to the space below the tarpaulin. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z What good was there in crouching under a punt all evening, watching a wineshop door? The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z His pursuer, too, dropped to a crouching position, then pushed an exploratory paw into the burrow. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He jerked his chin toward a pale man with watery blue eyes who crouched over a radio microphone. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z They had slept shivering and crouching over their baskets, the baskets now empty at their feet. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z They scrambled across the road, still crouching a bit in case there was anyone left shooting. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I ran outside and crouched close to the doorway, listening to them argue about Lassa fever. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Lyra was crouching paralyzed against the wall, but Will still had the knife in his hand. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z As Thunder and Thistle began to dig, Woundwort crouched silently behind them, waiting. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She was in her fifties and her ten-year-old son was with her, crouched in a corner. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z I crouched behind the sewage tank and watched him for several minutes. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z He jumped from his crouch on the ground, the knife out of his arm and back in his hand. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z As much as every cell in my body longed for the few sips it contained, I crouched over Amil. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z A pair of fairies crouched over Dale, placed their hands on him, and then helped him to his feet. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z It took a few seconds for her to find me, crouching by the window in the half-light of an afternoon behind drapes. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Yelping and whining, he crouched forlorn between the rails, yearning towards us but not moving. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I crouched behind a big ceiba, my fist in my mouth, listening to the thud of soil hitting the box. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z They were crouching on the slope, too frightened to move. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z They moved in a crouch, hunched low under the window frames of the businesses they passed. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z She especially forgives him for it whenever she sees him write by hand; he crouches over in concentration, his arm curled and his fingers pressing hard like a child, and she loves this. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z We crouched behind a shed near the gate. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z There was not enough room; he crouched, hunched over with his chin on his knees, and waited, his heart nearly bursting through his chest. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z While the polis beat every plant in sight and shout, I crouch with the guy who called for me to follow. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z We rushed back to school stuffing pizza into our mouths and crouching down low when we passed Jimmy’s window so he couldn’t see us. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z I walk past one of the lean-tos and see a little girl crouching just inside the door, her arms wrapped around her knees. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z It would have a paddle; he had already begun carving one, crouched in his little shed during rainy days. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “Here comes my knuckleball,” he says, motioning for me to crouch like a catcher. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Then he crouched next to me, and the scent of his coffee steamed up. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z He crouched by the side of the cafe. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z I crouched in the shadows, and waited to see what would happen next. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z He crouched and stepped down again and held out the light. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Small Bob the saber-toothed crouched and snarled, ready for action. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I raised my Head & saw two ranks of Redcoats standing at attention across the Channel, & their Scouts darting before them, crouched & scurrying like Jackals, with their white Gaiters flashing in the grasses. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Lyra crouched low beside a rock, watching for a witch dive. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z But instead I stay hidden behind a chimney on a roof, crouched like a coward. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z “Go and bring him back,” she said, and the monkey, crouching low, darted from one rock to another, making for the little patch of green among the rocks. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z It slid open with just a couple of squeaks, then I was inside the Amos house crouched down like a cat burglar. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z When he did turn, he saw that Hooper was crouching over and being sick, into the stream. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z For a second, Finn almost saw her, Roza, crouched in the plants, laughing at him. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z I crouched on the headland and wondered, my heart beating fast, if the men who sailed it had come to catch otter. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z I crouched underneath the vines for shade but the heat pierced right through. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Toward the afternoon it began to snow again and they made camp early and crouched under the leanto of the tarp and watched the snow fall in the fire. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z But in most of the photographs, he peered out from behind two sixteen-ounce boxing gloves, crouched low in a boxer’s stance, his arms poised and coiled like snakes. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z At least this helped Thomas know directions—the wooden building crouched in the northwest corner, wedged in a darkening patch of shadow, the grove of trees in the southwest. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She crouched beside one and ran her finger along the interior edge. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z They found a place in the swamp land bordering the main boardwalk and crouched together, scanning the night traffic, looking for signs of Tool or of Nailer’s father and the half-men he had appeared with. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z A woman crouched next to him and repeated, “Hang on. Everything will be okay.” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The satyr slid into the bush Kendra had crouched behind earlier. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Crookshanks skidded to a halt, crouched low on his bandy legs, and started making furious swipes beneath it with his front paw. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Dobby went scurrying in after him, crouching at the hem of his cloak, a look of abject terror on his face. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Luna, who was huddled in one of Fleur’s coats, crouched down and placed her fingers tenderly upon each of the elf’s eyelids, sliding them over his glassy stare. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He got his feet under him and crouched. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Mark got to his feet but stayed crouched down, leaning against the tree as he snuck out from behind it. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Once Goat had gone, Leopard crouched down and began to stalk Goat’s children through the long grass. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z Dylan crouches over me, flicking my cheek with his hand. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z I crouched against the wall and watched them injure each other without touching each other, hurling words that had the same effect as acid on metal. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z I crouched, ready to duck, dodge, dive, weave, whatever was necessary to take this cat down. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z I crouched behind it and peered through the crack between two of the folding sections. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z There was a loud crack, and a house-elf appeared, with a snout for a nose, giant bat’s ears, and enormous bloodshot eyes, crouching on the Dursleys’ shag carpet and covered in grimy rags. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I step into the back of the truck as quietly as I can and crouch low as I pull the door closed behind me. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Not a nude, but a picture of her crouching in the garden, laughing as a butterfly flitted by. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z The golden monkey crouched on her other side, ready to seize Pantalaimon if he woke up. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z From that time on the crouching fear had always been at her side. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z From where Jon crouched, he could see the legs of their horses through the branches. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He stayed crouched and bent, hearing the sound of his breathing filling the darkness. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He crouches down a bit and, with one hand, manages to snap a photograph of the two of us together. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Libby crouches down and her jeans strain at the knees. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Securing it, he swung his father’s heavy cloak around him against the rain and crouched where he was, looking steadily at the two shadows. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He was crouching and the rest of us were down on the floor on our bellies and he was telling us to get down. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I sat sullenly, unable to concentrate on my book, while two of the men crouched beside me, in my light, and had the following conversation: “I’ve never done this before.” A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z A delicate young man in what looked like a Boy Scout uniform crouched down, reached out his arm, and laid hold of the stern. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I wasn’t so graceful, though; I fell off my bike at the bottom and ended up sprawled in the dirt as Chris crouched down behind a group of thistles. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z His tiny eyes drilled into me and he was crouched as if he were thinking of trying to jump up into my brains. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z A boy crouched at the fence line, looking no bigger than the kids who sat next to me at school. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z Officially, the derby was the boy’s show, from building the car to crouching inside it on race day. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Sierra lifted herself from the street but stayed in a crouch. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Reaching Snape, she crouched down, pulled out her wand, and whispered a few, well-chosen words. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z I thanked God she had not seen me crouching in the gallery. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z In a crouching run, Alec and Mark had made their way to the home across the street, planning to follow a zigzagging route. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Robin crouched down and rested a gloved hand on the shark’s snout. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z The ginger policeman was crouched beside a body, looking at it. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z She was crouching over a girl who was whispering for her mother. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z There were five police cars now, and a line of officers crouching behind them, pistols trained on us. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z The flashlight beam, none too steady in April’s hand, made trash bins crouch and garbage pails lurk, and a length of hose slither against a wall. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z The demon landed in a crouch and sprang at her, painted claws reaching out. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z It looks like a one-winged bird crouching in the corner of our living room. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z They stop right next to me, and he crouches by my shoulder. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z She found the nub of a pencil she’d gotten out of her locker and crouched down, balancing the notebook on her knees. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Her sister could crouch behind a drinking fountain and wait for him to get thirsty. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Ged saw a low coast lashed by rainy wind, a grey town crouching behind the long stone breakwaters that made its harbor, and behind the town treeless hills under a snow-darkened sky. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z Or a trick of the eye, like crouching shapes on dark, lonely streets that turn out to be trash cans up close. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z They passed one person after another, crouched in the hallways or in doorways, their bodies red and puffy, some of their eyes swollen shut, while others clutched arms and legs, wailing in terror. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z People milling around, standing, sitting or crouching on the ground, lying down with their legs curled up because there was not enough room to stretch out. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z After we had done the running, crawling, and crouching many times, we were allowed to have some bread and custard. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Daniel’s crouched on the ground a few feet away, babbling something, and he turns and stands when he hears Grace. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z A thousand flecks of golden light sparkled upon the dark surface of the water a few feet below where he crouched; the black wall of rock beside him was illuminated too. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I go in the barn where, after my eyes have adjusted to the dim light, I see a tall girl with bangs and shoulder- length soft brown hair crouched over a pig. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He crouched over the flames for a long time, then practically burnt the soles off his shoes warming his feet. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Soon we were crouched in a line behind a cluster of rock, taking stock of the newcomers. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Armistead jumped down, saw a boy in front of him, kneeling, crying, a row of men crouched under the far bank, an officer yelling, pounding with the flat of his sword. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Miig was crouched down in the middle of our huddle, checking the ground for fresh prints. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z The funeral was also by order of the will, the hearse and one automobile with the small black man crouched back in a corner. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Around me, everyone is crouched, their arms curled around their heads. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z He crouched down, his great head leaning close. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z I crouched there with my knees and gloves in the snow. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I saw a boy in a Greek tunic and sandals crouching alone in a massive stone room. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z There I crouched on my hands and knees. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z Kira came around the chair and crouched in front of me. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z It was very stuffy and hot where I crouched, and the straw tickled my legs. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z We crouch tight and hard in the corner, breath panting, hearts hammering. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z She and James crouched on the sidewalk to write a note and sign it. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She turns and squints but she cannot make out the figure, crouched and still, by the river. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Acorn, Hyzenthlay and two more were crouching near him on the wood, but the rest were huddled here and there along the bank. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Sitting, he had seemed a more than normal-sized man, a powerful man, with the shoulders, the arms, the thick, crouching torso of a weight lifter—weight lifting was, in fact, his hobby. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z At night we crouched at the edge of the woods and covered ourselves with palm leaves so the soldiers wouldn’t spot us. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z She crouched down by the seats, but the man came in and shooed her out, then picked up a piece of litter that the woman holding the baby had dropped and got out himself. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z At perhaps ten, we heard a great number of militiamen approaching, speaking in accents boisterous and jocular—and so we quit our position and crouched some several rods away, in the grasses by the shore. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z "Must be crazy," said Major, straightening out of his knife-fighter's crouch. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z I looked at that corner again, my mind boomeranging back to me and my mom crouching and crying, wondering if my dad would corner us. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z I crouched to the side as they passed. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z There he crouched and reached inside the sleeve of his coat for the short, heavy stick of lignum vitae he carried along his left forearm. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z The news reporters are crouched in front of the stage, cameras ready to snap photos. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Earth with thy folds, and hollows, and holes, into which a man may fling himself and crouch down. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Once again they crouched over the page, their heads close together. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Dicey was briefly worried, but he crouched down on his heels, ignoring the puddles, and looked up at them all. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z James slowly straightened out of his crouch, but his eyes never left me, his nostrils still wide. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Right when he’s inches from pouncing, he holds his breath and I can see from the reflection of the plates hanging in the dining room that he’s crouching down and about to leap. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z A tiny bit of the poison had found shelter from the fire in a new place: the statue of Shiva who had once crouched openmouthed behind it. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He crouched down and peered through the gap at the bottom of the cubicle, just in time to see a pair of booted feet climbing into the toilet next door. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Abbey crouched low in the bow, but I had to keep standing. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z We crouched down low, and I listened as hard as I’ve ever listened for anything before. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z Max crouches in front of them with his hand out, telling them to be quiet. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I see him crouching on the swampy ground, calling Lie down, you're dead. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I walk past snuffling, whimpering sounds and think of when I was younger, crouched in my bedroom, wiping my nose on one of my sleeves. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z She crouched, pressing her palm to the ground. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z They were crouching behind their eyes waiting for him to speak—just as I recognized that I was trembling behind my own. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z The boy bled to death and then his leg floated away a few feet on the waves while Ishmael crouched behind the seawall. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Cejas darts away from him, jumping jumping with care from car to car, crouching against the wind, shouting to me all the time, “Do not look down! Do not look down!” Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z Before they reached the edge Bigwig, who was ahead of Silver, checked and crouched staring. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The interior was unprosperous and bare; the only car visible was the dust-covered wreck of a Ford which crouched in a dim corner. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z Mom crouches at Connor’s side of the bed; he’s asleep on his stomach, his face turned to the side. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I crouch there, for once at a loss, unable to move. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z And in the distance Hazel could see a small, dark form crouched on one of them, perfectly framed by the window, like a piece of three-dimensional art. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z She crouched down next to Laney, who gazed rapturously at the bedraggled tree. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Behind the table where the five members of the king’s small council were seated, the Iron Throne crouched like some great black beast, its barbs and claws and blades half-shrouded in shadow. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He crouched down in the hay and listened. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Joe crouched next to the older man and studied the wood and listened intently. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I crouched, preparing to run, but I knew my muscles were too tired to get me very far. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z It was out of the question to disturb Hazel by digging, and they spent the night crouched beside him on the narrow floor. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Pet nodded at her and crouched against the wall next to the shower, its body aggressively eclipsing the rest of the bathroom. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z The cat crouched almost flat on the ground, thrusting its head forward between its front paws. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z As Eilonwy had said, the passageway was more comfortable, for they could walk side by side without crouching and scuttling like rabbits in a warren. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Seven crouched down and put Edgar on the grass. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Deeply hidden inside the jungle were a scattering of small prisons, often just bamboo cages that held one man, forced to sit or crouch. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z Roger crouched, ready to tackle me like he was a middle linebacker. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z He crouches over his table, a single pool of light from a swinging metal lamp illuminating the large sheet of paper. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I crouch down on the floor and place my ear against the door, hoping I can hear something on the other side. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z I licked my thumb and crouched down to rub some of the black marker off. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z For perhaps ten seconds they crouched tike that while the flailing fire sent smoke and sparks and waves of inconstant tight over the top of the mountain. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z I am a small ant crouched by the entrance, with the winter wind at my back. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z Each soldier crouching quietly among the ferns and bushes knew the penalty for making any sound that would betray their presence; not death from the defenders, but death at the claws of their own Chieftain. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He crouched down and began to nibble and gnaw at the thick cord. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Ajima was in the vegetable patch, crouched over with her back to him. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z There were two helicopters, and he lay, crouched in a hollow beneath a fallen tree, and listened to them pass over. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z The vet assistant crouched low, peering into the carrier. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Over the arm of the couch, I caught a glimpse of his face staring back at me through the dark beyond the window—where just a few minutes earlier I had been crouching. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Then it went down into a low crouch and moved slowly forward, two or three steps. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z He passed like a shadow under the darkness of the tree and crouched, looking down at the trodden ground at his feet. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z He sort of crouched around the gun, clearly on the verge of firing. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z From time to time I paused and crouched in the shadow of a wall or a tree to be certain that I was not being followed. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Chas stood in front of the small circle in the grass and crouched in a hitting position, just staring at me. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Nailer crouched, shivering on the deck, watching as they tore away Nita’s wealth. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Their walk was catlike, a gait that seemed constantly on the edge of shifting into a crouch. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z As the drumming and choral singing intensified, they crouched slightly and stepped more quickly, moving together with precision. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z We had enough problems with Shayla and Ashley that we really didn’t need to go crouching on their territory to add to them. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Slowly, without disturbing Zu and Chubs as they watched an endless stream of forest pass by the side windows, I crouched between the two front seats again. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I moved farther from the road and crouched in a thick growth of bushes, grasses, and young trees. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z He leaps off his own isle as it crumbles, landing in a perfect crouch on the isle Penn is clinging to. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Victor turned his back and crouched down next to the dismantled radio again. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Then Mambo had the drum beaten, but the sound disturbed the hearts of the people so much that they crouched on the ground and covered their ears. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z But the evil was all about, hidden behind the brush fence, crouched beside the house in the shadow, hovering in the air. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z She crouched in the loft for a long time before her eyes adjusted enough for her to be sure that he was die one on the end. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He crouched so that his head was positioned just below where the person on the inside would be able to see him. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z They crouched very still on top of the peach, staring at the Cloud-Men. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z Gollum crouched down and his voice sank to a whisper again. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z He crouched and dipped his hand in the water. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Now they crouched together at the edge of her parents’ yard. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z I slid over the stone wall and began to run crouched over toward the stone wall at the other side of the field which bordered the road. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m right here,” Maya said, but she didn’t crouch down. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Inhabitants all along this street are crouched in their living rooms, silently watching us. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Seven and Thorn were crouched behind a rosebush near the Dimblewits’ estate—a large, garish house with green shutters and marble statues of the couple. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z When she could see again, Tally found an aging ugly crouching next to her, against the wall. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z It was crouched on the floor, encased in ice up to its ink-black eyeballs. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Then he saw them: crouched silhouettes moving forward, a herd of men. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The cat forced himself into the burrow as far as he could go, and crouched there, unable to turn and face what might come, for the burrow was very narrow. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I remained on all fours, crouching and gasping for breath. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Tally crouched low in the water, sinking to her neck just before the machine appeared. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Then he crouched back down and studied the maps for another full minute, making some small changes to the paper version. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z The spray of it half blinded the Company as they crouched against the cliff, and when the air cleared again they saw that the path was blocked behind them. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Jule left the bathroom, crawled across the floor, and crouched beneath the window to look out. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z One of my captors is crouching to finish me! Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z I crouch down to look at her properly. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Mr. Remora dropped to a crouch, covering his head, then peeked up scanning the ground. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z We would crouch at the foot of the slope and look up—a distance of twenty- five feet or more—at the secret and fantastic anatomies of black, brown, yellow, and ivory men and women. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z It crouches low and creeps toward me, its lips peeling back from its white teeth. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z It shifts into a crouching man with a spear lifted over his head. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z One had to sit, attracting all eyes to the conch, and drop words like heavy round stones among the little groups that crouched or squatted. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z I crouched low to the ground, listening and watching, when suddenly a fat green frog hopped in front of me. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z In the hallway she made me crouch down behind her, and humped the back of the dressing gown over my shoulders. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z She crouched, looking puzzled for a few moments. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z If a train stops even briefly, they crouch by the tracks, cup their hands, and steal sips of water from shiny puddles tainted with diesel fuel. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z The chopper’s guns were sweeping everything and I ran in a crouched position. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I quickly retracted my head but remained crouched under the window, afraid of going anywhere lest I be seen. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Donna is a few feet away, crouched down with her hair hanging to the ground. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Calder rushed down and crouched next to her. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z "That's it. Who —" he halted to crouch with one foot on the curb like a country preacher about to pound his Bible—"got . . . the . . . dog," his head snapping with each word like an angry rooster's. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z The driver shifted gears and gunned the engine as I crouched down in the backseat. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She motioned for me to crouch down behind one of the middle seats. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z We crouch like bugs on top of the chest. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z At the foot of the turf cliff, Hazel and his companions were crouching under the low branches of two or three spindle trees. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Or he is crouched somewhere, cradling his head. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z He had crouched so long in the snow that when he tried to move he found that his legs had lost all feeling. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z As Cole stared into the flames, he found himself crouching like a wolf. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Then the loud cry that crouched in Mrs. Morales throat, ready to spring when she heard the expected news, died where it lay. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z There facing us he crouched and shot his bolts of groaning at us, brought us down like sheep. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The fire went down for a moment, as if crouching in surprise, then the flames shot up taller than before. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I realize I’m crouched down now, elbows on my thighs, my head braced between my hands. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z They would crouch in their foil-lined blind in complete silence, Butler repeatedly checking his equipment, while Artemis stared unblinking through the eye of the scope. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z So close, I could feel suicide girl hiding under my bed, and Stan crouching in the corner beside my desk, blood puddling at his feet. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z We crouched by the wall and sat cross-legged on the ground. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The rabbits working on the far side of the wall crouched terrified. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Bigwig stared at Holly for a moment and then crouched before him and touched noses. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I could see Ned swivel away from the window where he crouched, attempting to swing his rifle around to get in a shot at the officer. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s a big book of art, so I hold it close to my chest, put my bag down, crouch down on a stepstool near the corner, and get lost in its pages. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z As soon as he saw me, he crouched down and put out his hands toward me. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z The man crouched down, slapped his knee, whistled, and said something; I could hear the whistle but not the words. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z Shivering in only his underwear, Cole crouched and picked up a rock. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z There in the darkness we crouched with Nero and listened. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z He bulked darkly in front of Adam, shorter, wider, thicker, but still not crouched. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I crouch to see where the water is coming from, but it seems to be coming from nowhere, rising up from the box’s glass bottom. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Pet crouched by her bed, its horns outlined in the window behind it. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I felt her gaze pierce through the white clapboard and the pink wallpaper roses and uncover me, crouching there behind the silver pickets of the radiator. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z I crouched there where I had landed for some moments, hands spread upon the turf, reminding myself that I was stealing only from those who claimed to own me. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Now there was only a few yards between the line on the right and the line on the left, and Chamberlain walked the narrow corridor between, Kilrain at his side, always at a crouch. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead, Lev enters the gate, counts out eighteen steps along the side of the garden and four steps toward the house, crouches down and begins to dig with his hands. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Then she crouches in front of my chair and places her hand on mine. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Mr. Remora dropped to a crouch, covering his head, then peeked up scanning the ground. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Together they crouched over the square hold opening, out of which the odor of salmon flew up at them. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z In the half-light of dusk I see them, five of them, crouched on a hill, their naked bodies painted, arrows flying from their longbows. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z Both boys got on the raft and crouched in the middle like two birds perched on a branch. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I crouched slightly and struck an offensive pose, noticing that a timer now appeared in the corner of my display, counting down from three minutes. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z She crouched in the stern, preening her wing feathers with her teeth, which didn’t look like a very effective form of personal hygiene. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z We rushed back to school stuffing pizza into our mouths and crouching down low when we passed Jimmy’s window so he couldn’t see us. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z I remembered crouching in the gallery when the library door was open. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Brute crouched, wriggling his hips, willing himself to pounce. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z He put on his glasses, waded away from Ralph, and crouched down among the tangled foliage. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Charlotte crouched and made herself as small as possible in the knothole, so Avery wouldn’t see her. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z I charged straight ahead, crouching low so he would think I was going to roll between his legs again. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z The Masks crouched in their hideous disguises, hidden behind their tinted windows. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Leaving his bike propped against the wall, Alex ran farther into the yard, crouching down behind the wrecks. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z Two figures crouched near the base of a giant oak tree. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I crouch against the wall, straining to hear, but the voices fade as the men walk away. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z It took me a good while to heft my body into the gap, but at last, after many tries, I managed it, and crouched at the mouth of the darkness, like a troll. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z Without a glance at the sleeper, the woman stooped to bring the fire to life, and set a pan of water to heat while her dæmon crouched nearby watching over the path. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z They do, and she crouches over the stretcher. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I crouched near the cathedral altar, carefully watching the Polish girl. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z She hurries down the steps, crouches down next to him, runs her hand down his back. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I rolled behind a pile of baskets filled with rotting chickens now, and to my left, upon the littered curb, a woman and man crouched behind an upturned delivery cart. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Two black boots came into view, then a pair of knees as someone crouched on the edge of the ring. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I crouch in front of him, pulling his cuffed hands from his face. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Seven crouched down near one of the flowers and touched its petals softly. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z And there he gasped, holding his breath and crouching against the cement. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z I drop into a crouch and push my fingers through my hair. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z A shadowy form that had been crouching silently below in the darkness made a spring and landed right next to Tucker and Chester. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z He waved idly in my direction and crouched down to sit cross-legged on the edge of the roof as casually as if we were meeting for a drink in a pub. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She looked plump as she crouched there, but most of that was layers of fur and wool and leather. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z She was crouching in a narrow metal channel supported in a framework of girders and struts. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z While Claudia stood crouched down waiting, the emptiness and the hollowness of all the museum corridors filled her stomach. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z At Bacchus’s right crouched a satyr, offering up Doritos and grapes. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He’d recovered from his faint but was still on the floor, crouched and shaking. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z He was crouching behind a corner of the building. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z The food set before him he gives to the two wolves who crouch at his feet. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z The golden monkey was crouching at the end of the bed, trembling with anticipation, little black hands to his mouth. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z I crouch, my back supported by the wall, to check what Gale managed to rescue in my hunting bag. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z A wild-eyed zebra zigzagged too close to a crouching lion, who swiped, missed, and darted away, his belly close to the ground. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z She landed in a crouch, unfrozen and determined, then sprinted after the tentacle mirrors. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z They were all crouched on the dirt floor around the playing cards and glowing tobacco ends. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z “Yes, daddy,” the boy said, crouching over his pad and carefully writing. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z Resting a knee on the pew, he moved in tight so he was crouching over me and pressed the cloth firmly against the back of my head. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Just behind the cauldron crouched a huge statue of Shiva, the Lord of Destruction. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z At the black empathy box his wife crouched, her face rapt. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z Then the air rushes back into my lungs, and I set the box aside to crouch and give the monitor a push, rolling the stupid thing to its original spot. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I tried to refocus, when I saw my mom crouched over the sink next to me. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Cramp must have finally looked over and been alarmed by the way I was wobbling or something, because he suddenly moved in and helped me up out of my crouch. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Pet crouched down and slid its spine from side to side, as if stretching. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z They crouched in place, sizing each other up before carefully placing their toads on the rubber rainbow track but not letting go just yet. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z She had a little blue rucksack that she’d been carrying since they left the café, and she unslung it and held it in her arms before crouching to look through. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m crouched on one knee, preparing to enter the Meadow, but I’m still so preoccupied with the day’s events that it takes a sudden screech of an owl to bring me to my senses. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Ben crouched, ready to spring for another attack. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Before Esther got into the car that evening to go home, she pulled me aside and crouched down to look at me directly. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Pogrebins are attracted to humans and enjoy tailing them, staying in their shadow and crouching quickly should the shadow’s owner turn around. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I crouched against the wall of the gallery so that I should not be seen. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z He and his companions were a muddy handful of scratchers, crouching in a narrow, drafty pit in lonely country. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z When I saw the station up ahead, I ducked around a corner and crouched down in an alley. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Feathers has followed me partway and is crouched by the lake, brushing debris off a stone. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z With light steps I made my way through the outer courtyard and the gates, descended through the meadow, and crouched amid the rushes by the brook. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I sink into a crouch and crawl toward one of the trees so that the trunk will hide me. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z He crouched in the corner, nestled in the ivy, and threw his blanket over himself, head and all. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She chewed her lip, and darted through the doors, crouched low where the smoke wasn't quite so thick. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He shoved his phone into the bag, then crouched down. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z As she reaches the end of the bridge, her mech crouches down like a leopard ready to spring. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Her hands landed on my shoulders, and I felt her crouch to my left. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z Peachy Helen, on the other hand, crouched over the newspaper on her kitchen table, moaning over kidnappings, hijackings, and hurricanes as if each one were personal. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Instead of hitting the beast head-on, she lifted to a standing crouch on the saddle and pulled the trike to the side at the last second, hurling herself onto the tyrannosaurus’s back. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z When the sun set he crouched by the path and cooked a small supper and listened to the fire crack while he put the food in his mouth and chewed thoughtfully. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z He turned to me and crouched into the green vinyl seat. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z As I wiped at my face, Colton’s head leaned down and then he crouched beside me, quietly picking googly eyes out of the dirt. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z He crouched, pointing at a hole in the lawn. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Madame was crouching by the window, nodding to something Miss Emily was saying, while George closed up the boot and moved round to the driver’s door. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z He crouched and took great slow long breaths to calm himself. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z It sat on the hill above us, a dark shape crouched against the moonlit sky, its crooked chimneys rising like broken fingers from the roof. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z From their hiding places a horde of children—Jonas recognized Fiona in the group—emerged, running in a crouched position, firing across the field. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z The figure teetered wildly in the dim light, and then sprang forward to land in a horrible threatening crouch, right in the middle of Egypt. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z I whirled; the dog crouched a few feet away, snarling. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Emily crouched next to the bench on her hands and knees, her ponytail dipping to the ground. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She was crouched against the wall near the bottom of the staircase and came pouncing down upon him like a hawk with a glittering silver steak knife in her fist. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Magdalys pushed gently on Stella’s neck, leaning her forward into a crouch so the approaching orphans could climb on. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z They crouched behind a wall across the street and picked off the enemy one by one. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z I crouched down, trying to see through the tangled mass of leaves and branches. Doing Time Online 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Hazel did not know how long she crouched there, while the bird skittered about the cage and outside the boy chopped wood. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Someone, who from his crouching position, was even more frightened than I. It was Ben. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z The Professor and I crouched down behind our rock, and held our weapons ready; I could see that he was determined that they should not pass. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z Once there, I crouch in the shadows of a chimney and turn my mike on. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z When I crouch and look under, down at the bottom by the keel, I can see where one whole plank has come loose. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z A nightmare of me crouching somewhere listening to the enemy above. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z He got hold of the rail and pulled himself aboard and turned and crouched on the slant of the wood deck shivering. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z He crouched and wiped away the gray salt and looked in but he could see nothing. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Then the horizon seemed to slip away in front of her, and Tally crouched, ready to jump. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z The shadow-kid was still there, crouching as he skated, just like I was. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z He crouched, tightening his grip on the limb, and faced into the storm. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Holly struggled free of Bigwig and crouched on his haunches, scuffling his front paws and growling, as rabbits will when angry. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z But as she crouched there, an her hands and knees, understanding came. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z This was no easy job for Stuart, as he had to crouch down between the felt hammers so that he wouldn’t get hit on the head. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z The large luminous naked back end of her stuck out as she crouched on her knees hammering the bank to the floor. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead, his face breaking into the first smile he had worn for days, he scrambled out of his chair, crouched down by the hearth, and said, “Sirius — how’re you doing?” Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Annoyed by this sense of effeminate intrigue I got off the platform and lost myself in the mob, crouching and slouching somewhat to do so. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z Then he crouched on the wharf, the bit of rope in his hand and gave instructions about boats. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z His pupils adjusted, and Pax saw the man crouch to stare at him. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I crouch up on the toilet seat so he can’t see my feet under the door. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Swiftly the captain ducked down into a crouch and began backing away. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Quick as gunfire, Ramfis leapt to his feet and crouched between his father and our frozen tableau. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z More than once, they had to stop, so that Harry could crouch down and find the spiders in the wandlight. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Harry told her, a slight edge to his voice, and he set off again, leaving her crouched beside the old grave. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Nita nodded and crouched, teetering at the top of the pile. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z The afternoon Mama left, Ugwu found Amala in the vegetable garden, crouched on the ground with her knees drawn up, arms around her legs. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He crouched, skinny and filthy, his hair and beard overgrown and matted. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z It was clear: he was in a crouch and he was making to attack me. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z I push off to reverse my direction and fall back into a crouch. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z She crouched behind the statue, willing herself to keep still even as the footsteps drew closer. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Jack, identifiable by personality and red hair, was advancing from the forest A hunter crouched on either side. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z The baboon must have escaped, she thought, but when Nhamo shaded her eyes, she could still see him crouched under a tree. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z And she pushed him away, so that he crouched bitter and cold and frightened on the muddy ground. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z She crouched and peered into the dark opening. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He stayed still, watching, until his crouching legs began to hurt. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Edward bared his teeth, crouching in defense, a feral snarl ripping from his throat. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Noon approached in a slow crouch, pulling itself along the road, warming the air to honest-to-God spring. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Then I saw the lion crouching, its leg muscles tensing. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z In the center of everything, there’s a really big photo with Quinton and Maria crouching down beside a short elf with a head full of dark leaves and skin like mottled tree bark. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z At the bottom of a stairwell leading to the school basement, a boy crouched, furtively eating his lunch. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Sander crouched before me and tore open my doublet. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z On the morning after Ted Lavender died, First Lieutenant Jimmy Cross crouched at the bottom of his foxhole and burned Martha’s letters. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He reared up and, as he did so, realized that the enemy beneath him was crouching in a scooped-out trench the size of his own body. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The dog crouched, poised, as Alex turned toward an empty lot and hurled the stick as far as he could throw it. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z The next morning, the six knights and the two children crouched in a circle at the edge of Lord Bertulf’s wood. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z I felt pretty silly hiding behind a bunch of bongos, but I crouched beside her. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z The thin man strode over to a young woman crouched on the ground. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Nailer pushed himself upright and forced through the ferns to where the girls crouched around a newly built fire. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z I had to be real careful, even if it was the middle of the night, even if I was crouching down, sneaking along the street like Pretty Boy Floyd. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z I backed up a couple of steps, went into a crouch, swung my gun arm up, straight out stiff, left hand clamping right wrist, like I saw on TV. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z He crouched behind the counter, squinting into the darkness. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Molly sounded frantic this time, but he remained silent, crouched. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He crouched, waiting for the starting gun, which did not go off. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z The girls had taken to playing a hide-and-seek game with him on the South Lawn, crouching behind trees and shouting his name as he scampered across the open grass, following their voices. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Several of the Riders cried out, and crouched, holding their arms above their heads, as if to ward off a blow from above: a blind fear and a deadly cold fell on them. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Nugent couldn’t see what they were doing: he had eyes only for the man who was crouching on the foredeck, using a welding torch. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z “It’s me,” he muttered, crouching down between them. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z By the time I get to the living room, David’s already crouched in front of the fish tank, his smiling face reflected in the glass. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z She crouches and locates it with her fingers. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z The knight looked at him, on all fours like a dog, and stood up, crouching uncertainly. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He ignores them both and remains in his crouch. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z The old Armenian, crouching, lizard- backed, ran his yellowed fingers over my parts. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Among these repeated subjects is a crouched, blobby figure with a monstrously swollen head. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z I’ve dropped some paper clips on the floor and I’m crouching under a desk to pick them up slowly. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z Emma squeezed her shoulder, and they both crouched down and went inside. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z His posture was erect; he did not crouch or squirm or crawl. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He circled the car then stopped, crouching low, bringing his head level with the passenger seat. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z That night she made her way through the woods, crouching in the underbrush whenever she heard the sound of horses’ hoofs, staying there until the riders passed. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z He crouches before the door to the front office to make himself as small as possible and crawls on his hands and knees to the steel cabinet, takes out the bread and starts to leave. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z She crouched down—and remembered the zango, the charm against witchcraft that Masvita had tied around her arm so long ago. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Somkit crouched in front of the broken Model Nine while the shop workers stood back, scratching their heads. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z A sick feeling fills me as I crouch down beside her and turn her over. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Alex crouched down, afraid that one of the guards would throw back the tarpaulin and discover him, but the voices faded and he found himself alone. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z I crouched in the trees to wait for them to pass. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z When the soldiers leave and the door slams shut behind June, she walks over and crouches beside me. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Several foundation stones on the lee side had crumbled away, allowing Fyrian to crouch low and peer inside. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z A swift crouch, a little leap and the BFG was over it. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z When she hears the drone of a plane outside, she covers her ears and crouches. The Unfinished Angel 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z I crouched down low, spread my arms and legs high and wide, and gritted my teeth. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z She crouches against the wall of the grotto, knapsack in her lap. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z I pick myself up and run, but stay as crouched as I can so I’m halfway in the better air. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Brian pushed over the spool table and we all crouched behind it. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Once in a while, he managed to borrow a motorcycle and they escaped for a few hours, traveling at reckless speed, crouched low on the machine, with frozen ears and anxious hearts. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Fig performed his interpretation of a disappearing act—crouching perfectly still. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Abby asked, already crouched to a ready stance and eyeing our bikes. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Suddenly he realized that he could see the dark shape of General Woundwort faintly outlined where he crouched above him. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The breeze blew again, and Anya saw the dark shape of a person crouched in the branches for a breath. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z He dropped to a crouch and jabbed at my legs. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z I was holding to the hand-rods and crouching low, my feet on the coupling. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z They crouched on the floor with their hands on their heads. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z I had Frankie up against the cupboards, crouched atop him with my hands around his throat. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Bigwig, crouched close to Blackberry in the straw of the cattle shed, leaped to flight at the sound of the shot two hundred yards up the lane. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Alec stood up straight—there was no point in crouching there like kids spying—and Mark did the same. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He tucked the shell under his arm, and crouched back on a rock. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z I dived behind the car in the driveway and crouched by the rear fender. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z After a while, still crouching between my legs, Luce turned his head to search for another instrument. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z One girl, who must have been a good head taller and four years older than the others, tried to get them to crouch in a line beneath the windows, with no success. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z She crouched next to me and said, “I’m your Guardian ad Litem.” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z When I came to, we were tied up to a sapling, and Grandma was crouched over me. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z They were crammed in together; Harry could not comfortably sit, but crouched, his knees jutting over the edge of the boat, which began to move at once. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Charlie crouched in between the seats, curled so tightly I hadn’t seen her there on the drive over. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Aviators man’s head turned slightly in her direction and Taylor crouched lower. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z I crouch down and slide my hand along a cold, smooth panel—glass. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z “Did what?” asked Jinny, walking over and crouching down to inspect a line of smooth round pebbles at Sam’s feet. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Even an ant’s just got its own one life to live, and I did consider this briefly as I crouched down and dropped a partly squashed ant into an ant lion’s trap. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I crouched down, letting go of the potatoes and other items I had been carrying. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z He pulled me up, took pity on me, placed me on the footboards, and drove home with me crouching there in tears. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Redemption gasped and recoiled, and Pet let go of her hand and head, backing away into a corner and dropping into a patient crouch. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z The whatever-it-was crawled out from between the ties and into the sun, where it crouched on its haunches and leered at us with an unbalanced smile, as if imagining how our brains might taste. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I had no chance to aim again, for he crouched down, picked up a piece of wood, and hurled it at me, striking my gun, which flew out of my hand. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z And then I see Johanna, crouched beside a bush with a bowl in her hands, picking what appear to be raspberries. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z He stayed there longer than was necessary, crouched over the dense fermentation that was coming out of the wooden box until habit told him that it was time to start work again. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z Iorek had to move backward, a step at a time, and to crouch low under the rain of blows from the jeering bear-king. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z The Wildcat crouched, leapt, then sat along the Belt Parkway in spurts. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z He moved on now, his knees bent slightly, his shoulders crouched; his bare feet were wise and silent. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z I could make out the bulk of a large animal, crouched on a huge branch, dose to the trunk of the big tree. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Harry watched, amazed, as a portly ghost approached the table, crouched low, and walked through it, his mouth held wide so that it passed through one of the stinking salmon. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z They had no time to find any hiding-place better than the general darkness under the trees; Sam and Pippin crouched behind a large tree-bole, while Frodo crept back a few yards towards the lane. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Chico moved in, crouching, giving it a little upshot. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z But crouching there, he suddenly raised himself and at the same time fastened his teeth in the dog’s throat. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z After a minute or two, he came and crouched by my tent, his form a dark shadow on the fabric. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z He turned and stole silently down to the lake shore, where presently his long slim body, crouched on a rock, was seen in the binoculars of one of the men. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Over an altar crouched the body of a stuffed hyena. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z He took out a sheet from a stack of paper—a flyer with a crouching black panther and some writing on it—and held it up to examine it. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z The sparrows in the plowland were crouching in terror of the kestrel. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I crouched low, knowing that if I rose to my full height, Grigori would see me. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Monday popped out of a crouching pose, throwing her hands in the air. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Chamberlain saw gray men below stop, freeze, crouch, then quickly turn. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Cal glared at him and eased out across the log, crouching low to keep his balance. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z A tall, thin player came up to the plate, set his feet in correct position, swung his bat a few times, then crouched into a waiting stance. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Even now, look at her—just crouching there, not a peep, no screaming, no crying, no running away like any normal girl. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z While August is off doing God knows what to Rosie, Marlena and I crouch on the grass in her dressing tent, clinging to each other like spider monkeys. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z They crouched down behind the large brown truck as the taxi with Fred in it drove right on by. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z He crouched, and Annabeth vaulted over him, bringing her sword down on the head of a heavily tattooed ogre. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I pointed to the woman who was still near the tracks about thirty feet away crouched down on the ground, crying with her baby and her son. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He crouches down and creeps up toward the window, soil rolling into his loafers, hoping he guessed their destination right, until he finds the pane he’s looking for. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z A swift rigidity fell on all of them as James lurched one step forward into a crouch. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The cat and the mouse were sitting on the shelf outside, and Chester Cricket was crouched under the bell in the cage. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z One arm still raised, and following his every movement with a terrified eye, she scrambled to her feet and still crouching, still covering her head, made a dash for the bathroom. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Jonathan crouched low to the ground, certain the Hessians knew exactly where he was and that they were only deciding what to do with him. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z Ralph crouched still, tangled in the ferns, and for a time he heard nothing. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z “There is no witch here!” my father answered and crouched as if to await their attack. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She pitched the ball and glove away and crouched down to eye him, one hand wrapped around a clutch of feathers she wore on a rawhide strip around her neck. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Garret Charles is, like, at least ten years older than Dad, and if Dad tried that kind of crouch, his knees would probably fly right off his legs, across the dining room. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z He crouched to protect what little warmth his body produced. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I got down into my goalie crouch, a coiled spring ready to release. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z James was crouching close beside the Earthworm in the tunnel entrance, just below the surface, waiting for the first seagull. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z She looked desperately around and saw, crouched in the reeds almost beside her, the angry Jello. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Cats prowl around in there, we see them every day, crouching, squatting, scratching up the dirt, staring out at us with their yellow eyes as if we’re something they’re hunting. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z And so, an hour before dawn, I crouched in shadows at the rocky sea-wall, foot of the giants’ work. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z The companions crouched in the fringe of trees until the streaks of flame wound behind a hill and vanished. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Joseph crouched on a small platform on the back of the vehicle while struggling to keep his arm looped through a metal handle. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z He thought that they’d been crouching by the side of his cot as he slept and then had skulked away on his awakening. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Lyra shrank to the ground at once, covering her ears, and Will, knife in hand, crouched over her. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z They were crouched in a loose huddle behind the grass, taking turns peeking at the lighthouse. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Then he was down, rolling over and over in the warm sand, crouching with arm up to ward off, trying to cry for mercy. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z I’m not sure how long I crouched on that strip of sidewalk, freezing my sac off, waiting for that bird to croak. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I crouch as I go, suddenly certain that Papi is following me. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z She crouched down in front of me and asked, “What is it that you so desperately want, dear daughter?” Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Lidewij crouched down next to me, saying, “You are at the top, that is it,” and I nodded. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Another Huntsman, in a heavy cloak of bearskin, crouched beside them. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z “Hazel, we’ll have to stop here,” said Bigwig, coming up between the panting, crouching bodies of the others. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z We crouched in the pantry again, trying not to breathe. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z We did not say anything, just crouched and waited for daybreak. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z We crouched in the shadows, but the monster wasn’t paying us any attention. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z I dropped into a crouch and slipped from tree to tree. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He crouches before the hearth and warms himself. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z I crouched down some more to get a closer peek inside one of our girder grids. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z He crouched between the boulders and laid his head against the rock to look up at the sky. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z I go back to the bag wishing I had X-ray eyes, then crouch down and with one hand, shake it open. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z We stayed like this for some time, crouching in the stall on upturned crates, just waiting for the colt to be born. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Not long after, Jeanne was crouching in the underbrush, at the edge of the little yard behind her house. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z She reached level ground and made her way around the base of the hill, crouching low to the ground to duck under the smoke. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z I didn’t have time to move back to my room before Rose was at the door, the candle she carried throwing my crouching shadow and her standing shadow into knots on the floor. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Without even a glance my way, he hunkered into a lopsided crouch, rear haunches raised, head down. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I crouched like a linebacker at first and Aileen stepped into my hands, and I lifted her into the air. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes he would hold up his hand and halt them, while he went forward a little, crouching, testing the ground with fingers or toes, or merely listening with one ear pressed to the earth. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Your door opened and I watched you walk to the front of your car, then crouch between the headlights for a closer look. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z I hadn’t intended to crouch there and watch. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z She crouched, peered through the trees, then stood and peered some more. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Tree-ear crouched and stirred the pile with his finger, too ashamed to look up. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Maribel crouched down and ran her hand along the sand, barely skimming the surface. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Cain drew his sword, a crooked grin on his face as he crouched in a defensive stance in the center of the ring. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He crouches and then sits, back against the wall, forearms on his knees. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Oliver Wood was crouched over a model of a Quidditch field in the corner, prodding little figures across it with his wand and muttering to himself. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I could tell by the way he was crouching. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Cole crouched and gave the rock a shove. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z She turned her attention toward the Boss, and her posture suddenly transformed into something animal, crouched and coiled like a cat ready to spring. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z The opening of the cave was small, like the one in the cave under the headland, and Rontu and I had to crouch low to get through. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z Pet crouched down in front of her, still holding her hand. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Volkheimer’s technique, apparently, is this: he crouches beneath the buckled ceiling, panting, holding a piece of twisted rebar in one hand. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z James crouched in front of the teepee entrance and went inside on his hands and knees. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I crouch before her, staring helplessly at the embedded weapon. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z The thing pulled in its legs and rose to a crouch. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I crouched down to examine their shoes, hoping that my mama would be wearing pink dancing shoes. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z He crouched next to her and studied Percy. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Inside, in the light of a candle, I could make out a figure crouched over one of the property trunks, lifting some object from it. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z She closes the door completely, and I crouch there. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z And there it is, as if he is eight years old again, crouched beside his sister on the floor of Children’s House: static. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z He motioned with his head to the east of our site, keeping in a crouch and hurrying to the trees. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Cooke now crouched and sprang forward with the knife. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Nothing concealed our antagonists; they crouched in rustic garb, armed with rifle and musket, in the ferns across the narrows, firing and reloading without haste or concern. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Cole crouched and set the Snickers bar on a rock, then turned and retreated to the cabin. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z She crouches over my sports bag, one of her filthy hands on the zip, the other gripping her rifle. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z Nhamo rolled off the bed and crouched on the floor where Jesus couldn’t watch her. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He crouched down and peered between the spines, watching for a moment before he held up a triumphant thumb. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z There was a guard of orcs crouching in the shadows behind the great door-posts towering on either side, but the gates were shattered and cast down. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z I whispered, “This is a bad idea,” but I followed behind her, crouched down as she was, until we were standing in front of the still-open basement window. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z As Doc crouched down by a little wooden cage, I tensed up, and he noticed. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He dropped to a crouch, then completely to the ground. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z All this time the young dog crouched on the hillside, motionless and watchful, although every driving, urgent nerve in his body fretted and strained at the delay. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I crouched my way through a couple of backyards, getting scratched and scraped by fences and bushes. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z We huddled in the shadow of one of the half-completed breastworks, crouched in a ditch; and there situated, we watched the light infantry, alert with their danger, pass through to the outer fortifications. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z There, crouched on Maureen’s lavender blanket, a few inches away from her face, was the rat. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z “It was like a man crouched in the tree.” Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z I crouched, panting, pressing the cold, smooth egg to my lips. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z She crouches beside him and he puts the coil of wire in her hands. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Next came my socks, then my pants, and then I crouched beside the fire, so close it hurt. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Chester crouched in a far corner of the cage. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z She crouched beside her chariot and whispered several words to it. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z As a commotion began building around us, Mother took my arm, and we moved fast, sometimes crouching to avoid attracting more attention. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He peered ahead into the dark cleft, and left and right up the great, cavern-pocked, boulder-tumbled slopes where trees crouched with their roots half in air. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. D. C. Taylor, a frequent visitor to the fair, called Krupp’s biggest gun “a fearful hideous thing, breathing of blood and carnage, a triumph of barbarism crouching amid the world’s triumphs of civilization.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z He was crouching by the door, listening, and then they heard it, too: heavy footsteps hurrying toward the room. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z When the final section of the train pulls out, I’m crouched under a bunk in a sleeping car wedged against another man. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Sefia crouched beneath it, scuffling at the splintered ceiling, and unlocked the door. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z They crouch behind the trees in the old orchard, sniping at one another, shouting: “You’re dead!” Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z It then crawled, or went crouching, back into the gloom beyond the lamps. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z The rest crouch in little groups, or on their own. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z He was so sleepy that it was only as they were about to leap at him that he noticed the three small figures crouching, by the entrance to his flat. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z The passage was low, he discovered, and he was obliged to crouch almost on hands and knees. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z It crouches there, terrified, unable to move, hoping to save itself by its immobility. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z I crouched next to the coop and waited until I saw Doc leave with a basket on his arm, headed for the deeper part of the marsh. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Tally froze, but they were clueless, too busy staring into each other’s eyes to see her crouching in the darkness. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z She—he—looked strange crouching at Hades’s shoulder. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z The hunted men crouched and careened this way and that as they headed towards the cover of the motherhouse. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Amazing, DeShon, crouching, balancing his right foot on his knee, slips his boot on just fine. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z That afternoon, crouched in the stronghold of Terabithia, they held a council of war. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z All he could see was the man’s shape, crouching above him, but he couldn’t see his face. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z All he wanted to do was hide for a couple of minutes—maybe crouch between a couple of pickups—and figure out an escape route. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z When the second man dropped, she crouched beside him and rolled up his right sleeve—a tattoo of a hand, its first and second fingers cut off at the knuckle. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He stayed like this for a moment and then turned around and, crouching, began to reassemble the phone, whose battery had flown out. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z Then we immediately got up and crouched to take cover behind other trees. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Outside the Library, dark clouds crouched on the glacial peaks, and the wind blew fitfully past the windows. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Pollard crouched over his neck, urging him on and getting nothing, watching helplessly as horses flew past. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he slumped forward, into a crouch I recognized, and his pleasant smile slowly widened, grew, till it wasn’t a smile at all but a contortion of teeth, exposed and glistening. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Ishtar crouched down and gazed into the eyes of the black one. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z I crouch down to check under every bench and picnic table, and circle each tree. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z His neck was thick, his head heavy, his tail stubby, his boxing-glove knees crouched. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z She crouched down in the shadows, letting her fingers brush along the dirt floor. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He crouched over, all the muscles in his legs screaming at him, and he sat on the steps in front of Dawit’s market. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Soon Kendra had to crouch, and the walls were within reach at either side. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z The hours passed slowly as they crouched and lay on the sandy dirt, waiting. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z Another glimpse: the enemy crouched along their walls, all guns trained upon the head of the column. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z I stopped and crouched farther down with Halinka, holding her soft, warm body close to mine. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z We crouched there and watched as they marauded up and down the slack like a tornado. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Thlayli had made his way up the run and was crouching immediately below. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z None of them was searching for any money; none of them was taking the slightest notice of the small boy crouching in the gutter. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z My quads burned from crouching for so long. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Behind came Hodor, with Bran crouched low on his back so his head wouldn't hit the ceiling. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The phantom Samaritan stuck the book between his teeth, crouched down, hoisted Arnold Jones’s limp carcass over his shoulder, and hauled him out of there like a sack of flour. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z You crouch lower and count your grenades and make sure the pins are bent for quick throwing and take a deep breath and listen and try not to freak. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z But as it must, night finally came, and we made it home, crouching behind houses and jumping fences. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z The fawn had gone to sleep, but the wolves crouched at his feet and grinned happily. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z She rose from her crouch and stepped into the hallway. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Stephen and I crouch, picking up the caterpillars, which are blue-striped, and velvety and cool, like the muzzles of dogs. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z It was Reynie who noticed this—that Constance, with a look of anxious bafflement, had begun to crouch down as if to protect herself from an attack. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Kendra crouched a little more, and in the same instant that Lena reached up for her, Grandpa Sorenson pulled her back. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z She crouched down, a safe distance from the cage, and stared into the yellow eyes of the cub. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Farmer crouched down and wrapped his arms around the child. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z I cannot ignore the fact that it’s the customers’ sloppiness and idle whims that make me bend and crouch and run. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Their dæmons were very still—the monkey crouching on the chair back, the snow leopard sitting upright and alert at Lord Asriel’s side, watching Mrs. Coulter unblinkingly. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I looked up to see a boy of fifteen or sixteen, crouching nearby. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z We crouch behind every corner, behind every barrier of barbed wire, and hurl heaps of explosives at the feet of the advancing enemy before we run. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Instinctively, I crouch in my best batting position and lift my bat over my right shoulder. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Will stepped up the lead, away from the old man, crouching, ready to jump or fight or leap out of the way. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She opened the door with the utmost caution and stuck her head out just as a tiny crouched figure was moving down the hall. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The man carries him to where we crouch. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z Mother had taken my place, crouching over the VCR, groping for the wires, as Dad towered over her. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Bon and Bleoberis were crouching over a bright fire, to which the bitter wind seemed to have given the property of throwing out light without heat Even the fire seemed frozen, like a painted one. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z She stood in a crouch, both hands on her staff as the wind whipped her braids behind her. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He was too late, for as he rose from his crouch the silver edge of the moon slipped above the eastern horizon, and Kino sank back behind his bush. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z In a moment, he was crouched down against the side of the stage. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Two children, crouched behind the low-hanging branches of a hulking oak tree on the other side of the pond, watched the flickers of scarlet in the distance in fearful silence. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Cole crouched before the solid trunk and doubled his fists menacingly. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Ben jumped off the baseball players’ shoulders, landing in an awkward crouch, and then swayed a bit on his way to standing. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z He descended into a gryke in the stone and there he crouched coughing and he coughed for a long time. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Four crouches by the side of the bed, and watches me. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Anya crouched in the trees off the road by her house. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Then I see them crouching behind some boxes, blanched in the fluorescents: Hunter Marsh and two friends. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I myself, just seven years old, was crouched on the floor at her feet, wearing pyjamas, dressing-gown and slippers. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z I set the firework on the ground, and Dad retrieves the lighter from his pocket as we both crouch. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Earlier this morning, in the pitch black, I bathed and washed my hair in the wooden shack out back, crouching, shivering, wincing beneath buckets of frigid water. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Grady froze, crouched over his burger with his pinkies extended and lips spread wide. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z There was an angry roaring behind them and looking back Shasta saw a great, shaggy, and terrible shape crouched on the water's edge; but only one. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z I was doubled up, firing from a crouched position. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Her face streaked with tears, she crouched down beside him, two cups of tea trembling in her hands and something bulky under her arm. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I rearranged a few things to make room for Dad’s favorite picture, the one of me crouching next to the shark with my sketch pad. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z She crouched in the blanket and listened to the howling of the wind. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z To his left, on a high shelf of rock, crouched an enormous wolf with golden eyes and lolling red tongue. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z His face was twisted with amazement and anger to the likeness of some wild beast that, as it crouches on its prey, is smitten on the muzzle with a stinging rod. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z The boys crouched behind the couch until they had gone. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z They scuttled over the ground like animals and found a sign and crouched over it while the horseman waited. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z With the grace of a ninja, she slides through the opening and crouches under the counter. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I remember the precise moment, crouching behind a crumbling mud wall, peeking into the alley near the frozen creek. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z In the dim candlelight, her body, crouched like that of an animal cowering in fear, cast an oblong, eerie shadow on the flaking whitewashed wall. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z She was crouched down with her back to me so I couldn't see just what she was doing. Seedfolks 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Where was the old man whom they had left crouching in his chair or leaning on his stick? The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Knowing not to sit on the furniture, she crouched, instead, in doorways and hallways, and observed gestures and manners in the same way a person tends to watch traffic in a foreign city. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z I sprang from my crouched position, threw my arms in front of me, and collided with the girl, knocking her to the floor. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z A rabbit in fear of an enemy will sometimes crouch stock still, either fascinated or else trusting to its natural inconspicuousness to remain unnoticed. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “People were banging against the steel door,” Julie said, crouching behind the counter. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z The cub crouched, quivered, pounced again, and this time he got his muffled front paws on the thing, and a moment later, had bitten it off its string and was flinging it in the air. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z We assumed fight-or-flight positions, some of us crouching with fists raised like boxers, others like sprinters before the starting gun, though no one knew which way to run. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z There was a skylight about a third of the way down the roof and he made his way to it in a walking crouch. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z When he got there the boy was crouched in the road. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z He made himself as small as he could, crouching down behind the fountain. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z Takumi crouched down on the ground, lit the fuse, and ran. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z That was how the lamp felt: a small halo of brightness held out by a monster crouching in the shadows…. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z She crouched down, trying to cover herself with her hands, as her door began to swing open, creaking, the point of the greatsword poking through . A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He crouches by the three guns on the floor near Eric’s feet. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z “Behind the chair—quick!” whispered Pantalaimon, and in a lash Lyra was out of the armchair and crouching behind it. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Pointless, ridiculous monster crouched in the shadows, stinking of dead men, murdered children, martyred cows. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Dribbling three times with both his right and left hand, Bull went into a strangely graceful crouch and threw up an arcing two-hand set shot that swished through the net. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Sir Fig Newton crouched low, his ears flattened. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z My squad scattered, running from one end of the village to the other, crouching behind houses. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z The little wooden house is a bump against her ribs as she crouches. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z “Hello, isn’t it cold?” he said to an elderly man crouched on the steps of the Gomusan train station. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z Templeton crouched under the straw at the bottom of the crate. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z We crouch behind an old car and take deep breaths for a few minutes. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z Dim yellow light through The rear window of the bar showed a vast pale form crouching upright and gnawing at a haunch of meat which it held in both hands. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z He buried the jar and then crouched to watch for movement at the camp in the predawn light. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z We swam behind Bono until we had crossed the river, and then drifted silently, heads only above the water, bodies below crouched and twitching along the mud floor. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z He crouched below the end of Ellis’s bed, holding the scalpel in his right hand. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z The marching stones faded slowly from sight, but still beyond them, blacker than the gloom, brooded the vast crouching shadow of the Dwimorberg. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Mostly, I imagine I’ll crouch there at the door, fall onto him, and cry hard into the stench of his fur. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z The gutted structure crouches like a wounded animal amid a labyrinth of crumbling dwellings. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z It was still crouching a little inside the run, on a level with their heads and outlined against the light. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She crawled under the hem of the cloak and there she crouched. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The two of them crouched by the hold a moment longer in a shared hiatus from their work. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z He crouched in front of the stove, tail twitching wickedly. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Koffi gave him an exasperated look before crouching down to meet the little girl’s eyes. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z She crouched before him, licked his cheek and lovingly bit his lower jaw. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z We crouched there, awaiting orders, expecting still to man fortifications, but no order came. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Annie was crouched at the side of the curtain, peeking through it. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z As soon as Julian was clear of the other kids, I saw Froelich get into a crouch and I knew what was coming. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Kaede hung the kettle over the flames, and before night fell she had brewed tea for them all to sip, crouching close to the blaze. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Minho was still crouched over his backpack on the ground; he glanced up at Thomas with a look of disgust. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z But then, a soft scraping noise confirmed my suspicion, and Digger slowly stood up from where he’d crouched behind a grain barrel in the corner. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z We keep watching as he gets closer, stopping every few steps and crouching down. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z He crouched and rolled the ice sphere across the deck. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He crouched down for just a second, then exploded off her arm. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z For a moment, Sefia crouched, scratched and dirty, in the deep knotted safety of the thicket. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He was crouched, his back was rounded and his rear legs were spread. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Beneath the deck, the lucky ones sit leaning against the side while the unlucky ones crouch in the middle, their heads between their knees. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She dips and kicks and spins on her toes and crouches down to the floor with one leg behind her other leg. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I sink into a crouch and press the side of the gun to my head. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z After the bath, I crouched by the side of the tub and dipped my head in the water and washed my hair. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z We were crouching behind a tree, staring at the donut shop in the middle of the woods. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z “Get away from me! I hate you all!” he screams as I crouch and hide in the bushes. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He crouched behind his guards, screaming encouragement at the other Roman demigods as they struggled toward the ship, holding up their shields as if that would deflect the storm raging all around them. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z When I felt I had done all I could to prepare, I crouched and felt the chill sweep down through me from my teeth to my toes and waited. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z She had time to crouch behind one of the little islands of green that decorated the parking lot. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z During the next half-hour, things moved so swiftly and so silently that Sophie, crouching in the giant’s ear, was unable to understand exactly what was going on. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The boys lay crouched under the wagons, wrapped in hay to keep their wet bothes warm against the now cold wind, and all joked with one another while heaven fell. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes I could scarcely move through a room, I was so preoccupied with not walking or bending or crouching like them. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z She drops to a crouch, papers littering the floor all around her, and I think, She’s crying, but I’m not sure why, since I don’t see her shoulders shake. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z A few seconds later I crouch back into a squat. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He stiffened and went into a slight crouch. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z He walked stiffly in the direction of the pool nearby, passing on his way the cat, who Was crouched over something held between his paws. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z They crouched on all fours and got ready, Mark right behind Alec. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Since the doorway was of a normal size, he had to crouch and twist in order to squeeze through.“Everything will be fine,” Grandma said, placing a bracing hand on Kendra’s shoulder. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z They hadn’t looked back once since coming over the top of the ridge, but he still kept low, moving down the stream at a crouch, holding the rifle in one hand, balancing with the other. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Pong crouched inside the basket, one eye pressed against the straw, trying to see the world outside. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Then I run back to the end of the hallway and around the corner and crouch, my back to the doors, as I press the detonation button and shield my ears with my palms. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Alice works her way underneath the tree in crouch position and starts passing bags and boxes down the line, and everyone talks at once. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z But I now crouched down in front of Tommy, no longer pretending anything. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z So I crouched, watching Otto test the radius of his leash as he circled the table. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Some crouched in dark doorways of abandoned buildings, gnawing on moldy bread and the peels of sugar beets. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z They circled each other, with much crouching and thrusting, and the swordsman got in several swipes that just missed his opponent. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z At the mere glimpse of one of the nibbling, button-eyed, bushy-tailed creatures, the children would freeze to attention, stare, hunker down, and approach silently in low, even crouches until within striking distance. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z The Gran opened her arms wide, smiling and crouching down as Thorn ran to her. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z The sun was just about to set and the two of them were in the backyard, crouched under the lone plum tree. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z “Please, please, let me go,” Chencho begged as he crouched on the ground before us. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z He heard the creak of Greyback’s boots as he crouched down in front of Hermione. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Piggy crouched, his back shapeless as a sack. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z It took him twenty minutes to reach the top and sure enough K Unit was already there, crouching around three small tents that they must have pitched earlier in the afternoon. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z He wished with all his heart that he had not crouched listening at the hall door. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z We all jumped out of our seats, but Father, because of his imposing stature, had to kind of crouch over inside the plane instead of standing up straight. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Tobias crouches next to the computer and pulls the side of the case off. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Mr. Armin crouched and dropped a shilling into the man's filthy hat. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Leopard sank into a crouch, ready to pounce, and High John’s ax flared to life. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Wearied by all they had gone through, the sodden rabbits crouched without talking, incapable of any feeling but a dull relief and without even the energy to wonder what was going to happen next. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Moss ascended the steps to the stage and found his mama crouched down behind the pulpit. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z As for the monkey dæmon, he glared at Will without blinking, crouched ready to spring. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z She crouched by the trash can, but before she could place her card, James nudged her. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He walked in a half crouch to a place behind the last seat, where he urinated loudly on the floor. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I crouch in the darkness for a while, look over my shoulder at the empty streets, then push aside the board and fall to my knees. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Out of the corner of his eye, Will saw the golden monkey crouching to spring, and set his hand on the knife; but Mrs. Coulter shook her head very slightly, and the monkey relaxed. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z She turns to me and I lower my head until she crouches beside us. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z The way was cramped and twisty, and so low that Hodor soon was crouching. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z There are six or seven other pigeons on the rooftop, just a few feet over from where I'm crouched. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z A beam of light fell across the grass, hit the bottom of a tree, and illuminated its branches; there, crouching among the budding leaves, was Crookshanks. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He crouches beside our collection bucket; he murmurs a few words of thanks to the clam, for feeding his family. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z They crouched next to it, hardly daring to breathe. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Henry said, crouching down and giving him a hard look. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I lead Rosie in and crouch on my hams while I secure her leg chain. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Moving stealthily, she joined Seth, who crouched over muddy hoofprints. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z As Salva crouched on the bank and watched, a young man near him plunged into the water. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z I saw him go into a sudden crouch, and in the fraction of a second before he hit the ball I realized that he had anticipated the curve and was deliberately swinging low. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Then, without further coaxing, he mimicked her steps perfectly, and crouching low, nocked an arrow, drew back, fired. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z There she crouched among the oil drums and looked out on the sea. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I pictured my brothers crouching in the dark, their sweaty hands slipping down their rifles. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z His pace was fast and sure, and he reached the ground before Otto, turning his last bouncing step into a somersault and landing in a superhero crouch. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z She felt the anger go out of her, and her defensive pride; but somewhere, crouching, the fear remained. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z He crouches in the tub and puts my foot in his lap, dabbing at the deeper cuts with a washcloth. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Seven took the folded black robe as the Uncle crouched down to coo at Beefy. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z A small crowd from the refugee camp was beating and kicking a young man crouched on the ground, his hands placed on his head to shield some of the blows. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The darkness crouching inside me seeps through my blood. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z She backed away, careful to crouch as the rangers had warned her to. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z She crouched beside him and peered at the edges of his fingertips. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z “By catching whoever has them,” says Agent Fiona, coming around the table to crouch in front of my chair. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Easing the door closed again, she crouched with him behind an array of papery poppies as they watched Erastis enter the Library, an oil lantern dangling from his hand. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z The girl with the backpack was waiting for something, and that was when Barry spotted the boy crouched down, tying his shoe. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Piper finally opened her eyes and crouched up on her knees and she looked at me panicky and wild like a cornered animal and said We have to help them! How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z A woman crouched next to him and repeated, “Hang on. Everything will be okay.” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z “I’m okay, Mama,” I said as I crouched in a corner. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z It was a time to crouch and be silent. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z But instead of swimming back to where the twins crouched on the bank, he swam to the far side of the river. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Together they slunk off down the ditch, running crouched over to the south-east corner of the wall where it was relatively quiet. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z This left a hole in the middle of the snozzcumber large enough for her to crouch in so long as she rolled herself up into a ball. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Waiting for another plane, he crouched fetally, his arms cradling his head and eyes tight shut, and thought only of survival. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Andrew Jah crouched before me and asked, “What is your name?” Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z He ducked suddenly, then stood up, moved forward, crouched behind a boulder, looking. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She stealthily opened it a crack, her blanketed body still in a crouch, her head almost touching the floor. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z By common consent they stopped and crouched together. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Will crouched down to see where she went. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Xan stopped and looked over to the woman with the shaved head, crouched on the ground. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z The bear said, “Ride on me,” and crouched to offer his broad back, and half-clinging, half-falling, she managed to stay on while he took her to a steep hollow, where many bears were assembled. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z A shuddering old man crouched alongside the stairs, behind a garbage pail. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Stupefied with the shock, unable even to move, the sodden rabbits crouched inert, almost pinned to the earth by the rain. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I got out of bed, climbed quietly down the ladder, and crouched by the top of the stairs. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He pulled a piece of red chalk out of his pocket, crouched, and started to sketch out something on the ground. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z The night crouched above the houses, dark and cold, like an animal that eats little boys. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z We head for a structure crouching on the lip of the southern cliffs like a black toad. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Mr. Flux crouched aimed the camera, and peered at Sheed through the viewfinder. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He found Mom in the bathroom, crouched in the tub. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Lone shirtmen crouched upon the shore, firing at the fleet, then falling upon their bellies and disappearing before there could be answer to their impertinence. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z He turned and looked at the boy crouched above him blinking in the smoke rising up from the lamp and then he descended to the lower steps and sat and held the lamp out. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z They came upon the road unexpectedly and he stopped the boy with one hand and they crouched in the roadside ditch like lepers and listened. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z He crouched and then he sat and the voice of the front door spoke again, more insistently. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z Melanie was crouching behind an imaginary pillar, when suddenly she straightened up and stood listening. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Much later that night, Will and Lyra crouched in the lane that ran along beside the tree-shaded shrubbery in Sir Charles’s garden. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I crouch down to get a better look at the bottom part, which I never paid much attention to before. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z The people, the thousands of people who had dangled so peacefully and quietly, now surrounded Roza and Finn, crouching like animals, needle teeth bared. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Once she said, “Duck!” and we all crouched as a huge axe swung over our heads. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z And then, miraculously, Jesse was there, crouching just on the other side of the fence. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Already several of the rabbits were asleep, crouched uneasily between the thick stems, aware of the chance of danger but too tired to do more than trust to luck. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z It seems the only thing to do, to crouch and huddle, to not be big and tall. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z After Stepney Green Kat stooped into a crouch, like a tiger about to spring, and dragged me into a stooping position too. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z He crouched on the ground, tears pouring down his face. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The wardrobe door was open, and he was crouched there against the light. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z “Harry,” she said, crouching down in front of him and using the kind of voice he associated with visiting the very sick, “you don’t think you’ve been possessed, do you?” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Almost spider-like he looked now, crouched back on his bent limbs, with his protruding eyes. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z He crouched in the shade of a rock to drink the last of his water. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Screamer, on the hack board, saw the shadow above him and instinctively crouched. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Taran, who had been crouched against a tree, raised his head from his hands. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z They crouched together in a cluster as far away as the enclosure would permit. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Tobias turns, crouched around me to shield me from the gunfire, and shoots.. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z In the meantime, Clarence had lowered himself to a crouch and was in low conversation with the shirtless man who’d thanked Rose in Cree. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z As, with benumbed legs, he slowly left the still sleeping town at daybreak, a crouching shadow emerged from the last hut and joined the pilgrim. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z She couldn’t see them crouched against the door. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z When Marv turns to look at me, I see the fear crouch down in his eyes. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z He watched Woundwort steadily where he crouched on the earth pile, expecting him to leap forward at any moment. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he crouched down to draw a wing with his fingers. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Now there was a shape crouching beside her, looming over her, and a voice by her ear. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Barry looked from Matthew in the kitchen to Emily on the floor to James crouched next to her to Mr. Remora. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The two crouched low to the creek bed, still dripping and bare. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z I was crouching down to avoid the fist of the butcher, but was so happy to hear the voice of Mrs. Wishart letting us go first. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Jones crouched down, took a candle from his coat pocket, and told Booth to take out his compass. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z She moved away from him, crouching to refill the oil lamp. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He crouched low, growling an eerie warning, ears flattened tight against his solid head. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Her fingertips linger under my chin as she turns to the blonde crouching beside her. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z For a second I feel like everything inside me is breaking, and I crouch by a body, breathing through my mouth so I don’t smell the blood. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z She crouched on the floor for some time until the headache abated. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z He saw a white bear and one of the great jungle cats from the Southern Colonies crouching in the eaves, its teeth bared. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He crouched low, stepping as quietly as possible. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He crouched by the canoe and pulled the blanket higher over Alice’s shoulders, tucking it around Lyra’s head, making sure she could breathe. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Speaking in similarly grave tones, the Secretary of the Army pointed to another Red menace, China, calling it “a crouched tiger ready to spring on any prey that is weak and wounded.” The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Tally rose from her crouch onto hands and knees, and crawled a bit ahead. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Harry had a sudden vision of himself crouching behind a Hagridsized figure holding a large club. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I swallowed and crouched down and scratched Beau behind his ears with both hands. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z They crouched there because my grandmother could run no farther on bound feet. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Montag lay back against the wall and then slowly sank to a crouching position and began to nudge the books, bewilderedly, with his thumb, his forefinger. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z Kaz crouched down beside him and produced the folded document from a pocket that had seemed empty just a moment before. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z The girl’s eyes widened in fear, reminding Lyddie, oh cuss it, of Rachel’s silent face as the child sat crouched within herself in the corner of Mrs. Bedlow’s kitchen. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z Claudia had instructed Jamie to pull his feet up and crouch his head down so that Herbert, the driver, couldn’t see him. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z She crouched down on the hot, ashy ground, too exhausted to even cry. I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z Pax padded behind her until she stopped abruptly and dropped to a crouch. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z She crouched in the pocket and listened to the wind screaming past. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z In a dark crevice between two great piers of rock they sat down: Frodo and Sam a little way within, and Gollum crouched upon the ground near the opening. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z She crouched by the trash can, but before she could place her card, James nudged her. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Dad crouches there a minute or two, scratching all down Shiloh’s back and up again. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Will could see his silhouette in the cave mouth, crouching, attentive, and then Mrs. Coulter herself sat up, shading her eyes against the light outside. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Then I crouch by the water to rinse the blood and cat saliva from my arms. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The rage welled behind the phlegm as I rocked back on my heels and crouched forward. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z I am crouching in a bush and sweat runs down my forehead and stings my eyes. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z A few minutes later, I saw him crawling and crouching behind and among houses. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Crossing the floor in the dark, Hazel found himself beside another rabbit, who was crouching silently on the near side of the new-piled wall. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z There was a man behind her, crouching down, half in the grass, half out of it. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z I crouch to the ground and pretend to look for something in my backpack until he’s gone. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I follow them awhile, and once, when the mother’s crouched down looking at packet soups, I see her fall silently to pieces. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z And you crouched down on the floor and put your hands over your ears and you were in the way of everyone. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z We crouched into the forest and formed another ambush a few meters away from our initial position. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z He tried to remember how it had got its name: he remembered reading as a boy of naked men, crouched by fires to keep warm... American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z This new tunnel quickly became lower and narrower until Alex couldn’t walk unless he crouched. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z I turned and ran back to the house, crouched down with my back to the door. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z “Wait!”The harsh cry startled the fox, now crouching almost flat in the undergrowth. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z The boy could feel every single beat, as they crouched there side by side, listening for sounds from above. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z “Feel this,” says Hubert Bazin, and crouches and brings her hand to a curved wall which is completely studded with snails. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Hardly daring to breathe, Harry remained crouched down as Snape emerged slowly from the classroom. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z The nurse crouches down, collecting the spilled food. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I abandoned my mental letter and crouched in the supply closet, hoping no one would find me. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Then he crouches down behind it, motions for Tess and me to sit down, and begins unbuttoning his vest. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z I crouch next to Rani and mumble a prayer. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Day after day, crouching on the floor, turning the pages of the newspapers, I watch her make her way across the map, by plane, by train, by car, from city to city. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z She and James crouched on the sidewalk to write a note and sign it. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He turned, saw me, crouched—and then bolted. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z I bent down to look in one of the concrete barrels on its side, and inside were Mitt and two other boys, the three of them crouched like commandos around the micro-recorder. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I see her crouching before me on the sidewalk in front of our house, brushing tears from my face after I scraped my knee. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z He grabs a windowsill and dangles from it for a second or two and then drops back down into a crouch. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z The cow mooed, and he recoiled, crouching and grabbing the ladder with both hands to steady himself. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z He turned sideways, crouched down, and inched away from the fading light outside. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z Horse crouched protectively over Doc, who tried to stanch his wound. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z No ordinary clasp would suffice for such a weight, so the greatcloak was held in place by a matched pair of miniature lionesses crouching on his shoulders, as if poised to spring. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Kaz had crouched down, turning all the keys, trying to get all the dogs waddling at the same time, and the boy selling them had struck up a conversation with Jordie. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z At the foot of a hill ahead of us crouched the troubled home of Téllez. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Behind the locomotive rumble a few closed cars and then a machine gun in a blister, two gunners crouching beside it. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z And then, in the first light, he heard the creak of a wagon, and he crouched beside the road and watched a heavy two-wheeled cart go by, drawn by slouching oxen. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z Tad held his hands out and slowly crouched down near a classroom doorway. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z When he went skiing during family vacations in Colorado, he seldom bothered to turn; he’d simply crouch in a gorilla tuck, feet spread wide for stability, and point the boards straight down the hill. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She had crouched down in front of Joaquin upon his arrival at her house, smiled with her yellowing teeth, and said, “Do you know what iced tea is, sweetheart?” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I make my way over there, then crouch beside the bedroom's vent and look in. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z This time I stopped at the wall and waited, crouching, in the shadow. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z Pong stood in a half crouch, his knees bent, like an animal ready to spring at her. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z But the situation was not normal; her mother spoke to her from the floor of the bathroom, where she crouched, hand up under her dress. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I was crouched and still upon the floor; not moving except to heave my breaths, which gargled in the mess I had coughed into the mask. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Darius pulls my hand and crouches down on the ground right in front of the building. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z There aren’t so many families and women crouching on the slopes. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z Sophie, crouching underneath the blanket, felt strong fingers grasping hold of her, and then she was lifted up from her bed, blanket and all, and whisked out of the window. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z For a moment the orc crouched, and then with a hideous yelp of fear it turned and fled back as it had come. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Ducking aerodynamically over my handlebars, I pedaled furiously into the thick, oily exhaust of the moving column . . . . . . while, back on Pingree Street, Milton is crouching behind the crenellated olive oil tins. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z It took him a long time to reach the bottom and to crouch behind a little dwarf palm. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z She sat on a stone bench supported by two crouching lions, their faces streaked with dark stains like tears. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z We walked over the brittle grass and when we came to the pond, Maribel crouched down and laid her hand against the surface. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z The young dog braced himself for the inevitable attack; a few yards away the collie crouched low, lips drawn back, then sprang for the vulnerable throat before him. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The boy took the reins and I began to walk in a crouch, my rifle in my hands. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The attacking armies slowed, emerged from their crouched positions, and watched to see what he was doing. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z I crouch beside the horse’s left shoulder and run my hands down his leg, from shoulder to fetlock. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Up overhead, in the shadows of the ceiling, Charlotte crouched unseen, her front legs encircling her egg sac. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z She crouched beside the parapet and trailed her hot hand in the limpid water, letting the tinkle and splash of the fountain make her mind a harmless blank. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z About halfway down the path, Clary was crouching by a bed of carrots. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I rushed to the next room and crouched in a corner. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z They crouched on the carpet, staring at me with large black eyes. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z Kutti rubbed himself against your legs, and you crouched down and hugged him. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z The shutters were closed, so she crouched underneath and listened, clutching her backpack in her hands. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Nailer remembered his dad crouching over him, wrapping his fist around Nailer’s own. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z I feel I even walk like that: crouched over, my spine constricting to a question mark, my bones leached of calcium and porous as limestone. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z I wanted to do something, stop him somehow, but I crouched back and watched Azar pick up a tear-gas grenade and pull the pin and stand up and throw. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Finding the deepest shadow under the pier, he crouched in it, behind one of the posts. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z She sat crouched over, on the doorstep of her cabin, sucking on an empty clay pipe. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z She had stood behind her father as he’d drawn it, watching as he crouched over his easel, a cigarette dangling from his lips, his shoulders wrapped in a black Kashmiri shawl. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He turned his head slowly, just enough to see Rex crouching behind him, back straight, ears swept forward, tail rigid and taut. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z For a moment his body was black in the cave entrance, crouched and silent, and then he was gone. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z It was me, crouched beside the carcass, drawing on my sketch pad. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z “Leave us alone!” squeaked Dart as he crouched low in the grass. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z When I came to the further side of the cove I saw Ben crouching by a little pool between two rocks scraping winkles into his hand. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z As soon as he appeared, the dog stopped barking and crouched, fawning and whimpering. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z There he found a shadowy ledge where he crouched and listened. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Juanita ignored the twins and crouched back down to inspecting the body. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Every now and then, the pilots of the helicopters would catch a glimpse of a small girl wearing glasses crouching in the giant’s right ear and waving to them. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Kamala herself was tired, and while the boy ate a banana, she crouched down on the ground, halfclosed her eyes and rested. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z The pool didn’t seem quite so cold as the first morning they had come, but still it took his breath away as he crouched and lowered himself in. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z He crouched with the neck of the dashiki pulled up over his head and screamed as the elevator shot up. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Inside the room, Newt and Alby crouched over someone lying on a bed. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He crouched behind a chimney and looked down into the street. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z There they had to halt, crouching against a fallen log. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z I crouched down and crawled with Halinka, speaking to her in Polish. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z There’s no easy way to draw my sword, crouched as I am under a table, so I grab for the knife inside my bodice. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He pulled at Lyra’s hand, and as the dragonfly rider darted close to his head, urging them to hurry, he led her at a crouching run down the path and away from the cave. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He climbed over the blackened stones where there had once been a window, jumped down in the dry grass behind the wall, and crouched low. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Bob swept his broom around the base of the altar, occasionally crouching to study the ground as if looking for something. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Palmer spread his arms, he crouched as if to leap from a high place. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z Abruptly, she strode to the sitting room door and threw it open to find Emma crouched on the other side, her face red and streaked with tears. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Then he kind of rolls a little distance away, crouches on a big rock, and stands up facing the wind with his arms stretched out to either side. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z Then all the lights found the crouched figure. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I duck behind an elm tree and crouch to the ground. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He felt like he was crouched at the starting line, waiting for someone to yell ‘Go!’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z We crouched near the wheel, afraid to breathe. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z It was all mesarthium, smooth bunched muscle shaped for crouching and leaping. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Then she crouched low like a soldier and broke for the jungle. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z “This dude just loves disappearing,” she muttered, crouching. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z He crouched and put his arm around him and they listened for a long time. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Winnie crept out of her room and crouched in the shadows at the top of the stairs. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z A wooden match flared, and he saw James, crouched like a cat, his eyes wide, sweat bubbling on his face. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z I crouched behind the cubicle and watched Assef and the other two sprinting by, laughing as they hurried down the deserted lane. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z She crouched beside him and smoothed his hair back from his forehead. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z I tried to imagine something else, something that would take me out of myself, but the image that came to mind was of Sadie, crouching, compliant. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Harry crouched down so that Albus’s face was slightly above his own. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I was beginning to feel sore from my fight with Kerns as I crouched to get into the shotgun seat of Nicole’s Saab. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Fernando crouches next to one of the beds and takes out a box. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z |
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