| 单词 | curl up |
| 例句 | He wanted to lie down in this redolent field, curl up in the green womb in the dazzling aura of these mountains, growing warm and drowsy under the sun, abdicating all responsibilities—and sleep. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Hushpuppy shadowed the child’s every move, running with Tidbit in the sunshine, and Amari knew the dog slept curled up with him at night. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’ve got an idea! Let’s grab a nibble and then curl up in the book cabin, to read the morning away and listen to the rain. Okay?” Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z With a sigh, I curled up on the edge of the bed and slept the soundest sleep of my entire sixteen years. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z She curled up on the bed, feeling small and pink and tender as a cocktail shrimp, and let her fantasy go, like a balloon soaring into the sky until it burst. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Tyrion found Penny asleep in a comer of their tent, curled up on a thin straw pallet beneath a heap of soiled bedclothes. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Then her hands curl up into fists on her lap. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z It was the silence of one who has taken cover in a dark place, curled up all the edges and tucked them under. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I crept inside and curled up on the floor. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I was going through the motions of my warm-up, but all I was really doing was fighting the urge to go curl up in a corner somewhere and take a nap. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z When Flora came back upstairs after dinner, she found Ulysses curled up in a tight little ball, sleeping on her pillow. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z I hope he’s curled up in front of a fireplace right now, with a full belly and a cozy rug. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Håkon curled up on himself, tucking his nose inside his coils. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z She curled up, holding her head in her hands. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z She was curled up into a ball, speaking in an odd voice, though it was too low to make out what she was saying. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z I watch the commotion, safe in my favorite leather armchair, where I’m curled up with a worn copy of Life on the Oregon Trail. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z He’d done all he could, and he curled up in a ball in the water, trying to protea his left shoulder and head at the same time and let unconsciousness take him. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Dad found us like that, curled up against each other. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z They scooped out nests in the straw, uncovering one of Medwyn’s breakfast guests curled up and fast asleep. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z As he climbed into his nest and curled up with his tail tight around his body, he wished he could leave the Mountain View Inn so he would never have to face them again. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z I curl up on the sheepskin rug and drape two knit afghans over my body. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z Without saying anything, Kat curled up on the lilo and I got into bed. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z She was a ferret, and she lay very still beside his head, curled up but not asleep, for her eyes were open and glazed like his. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z She took a minute to slip off her shoes, then flopped over on the bed and curled up, one hand between her knees, the other slipped under the pillow. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z And when I say it one more time, Good night Dad-oh, both sides of his lips curl up. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z A large yellow dog was curled up next to his legs, and next to it was an open instrument case. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Riccio had curled up on the floor with the money bag. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z I would be wiser to be curled up, asleep like a bear, in my cave. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally, and worst, tall and thin Aisha Foster was hurting so badly that after the fifth or sixth time she just curled up on the floor and cried. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I can feel her, the way I could before, curled up, a seed within a pod, only this seed’s smiling. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Hassan called driving and Lindsey called shotgun, so even though it was his car, Colin was relegated to the backseat, where he curled up against the window and read J. D. Salinger's Seymour: An Introduction. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z Mary Toy was curled up in Papa’s lap in the swing, and Mama sat content beside them. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Eventually, she curled up with Mother’s jar at her side, but now and then she lifted her head to check that Zimbabwe was still there. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I curl up and try to cover my head, waiting for a machete chop to come. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z Denna rolled herself into my blanket and curled up with her back to the fire. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z My damp hair curls up a little, and I throw on a thick headband. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “Later,” he said, strutting off to curl up and nap inside the box. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z A lot of the time she spent curled up on the bed with Ruth May. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z But I stayed curled up, my chin resting on my knees, unwilling to take my eyes off him. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Ghost curled up on his rug and went to sleep, but Jon could not rest yet. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He had slept soundly, curled up on two seats, his book unread, using his overcoat as a blanket, pulled up to his chin. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Slugged him so hard that he dropped to his knees and then fell to his side and curled up in a fetal position, making high-pitched whistling sounds. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z I curl up closer to the wall, but there’s hardly any need. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z We sit somewhat formally on the love seat, but Caesar says, "Oh, go ahead and curl up next to him if you want. It looked very sweet." The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z He made the hole in the bag still larger, crawled inside, and curled up in the coziest bed he had ever known. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z He yawned and curled up next to Prosper, who was struggling with a needle and thread over the holes in his brother’s pants. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Poor Fidelito had curled up on the ground in a fit of misery. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead, the ragged tom was curled up in an egg box, contentedly snoozing. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Hot Pie went off and let her alone and Arya curled up on her pallet. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Now a whole month might pass between beatings, the bad beatings when she pounds me until I’m sobbing, until my legs collapse and I curl up, stinging and throbbing and aching, on the floor. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I envisioned Merry curled up inside an empty open casket, lying on smooth white satin and clutching her blanket to herself, snoring her little-girl snores. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z “Burning the dead. Always some who go to sleep and don’t wake up. You find them in their tents, them as have tents, curled up and froze. Toregg knows what to do.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z When I finally made it back into my room Rondell was already curled up in his bed, snoring. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z She curled up on the hard ground and closed her eyes. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I curled up at the foot of the bed, but I couldn’t sleep trying to figure out what a parrot was. Bunnicula 1979-03-01T00:00:00Z At midnight, while all the other prisoners banged away, Myers curled up on the floor in the corner of his cell, hyperventilating and flinching with each clang he heard. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Harry’s insides seemed to curl up and shrivel. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z He liked that, the way his face curled up, the wideness of his mouth, the scruff growing evenly around his chin and above his lips, the way it provided contrast against his dark skin. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Eye was curled up in a ball; Arm was trying to block out his fear. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z After Daniel leaves, Axel and Lark go to visit Ray, who is out on the porch, curled up on the love seat. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z And when I had been sick I wanted to curl up on the ground and do groaning. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Later that night, curled up in bed, I read Rahim Khan’s note over and over. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z She screamed and flopped over, curled up into a ball and held her face in her arms. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Helena is still, peaceful, curled up in the coat. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z There is a thin, peacock blue carpet on the floor, slightly too large so that one side curls up against the wall. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He didn’t need much—a blanket to curl up with and some dried meat—and Kin had a nice backpack that fit Håkon’s blanket plus Anya’s bag of clothes. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z She curled up tighter and hoped Redemption was okay. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z George turned over on his side and curled up in a ball. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Now Theresa curled up in her room by herself, trying to read. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z I wish I could crawl in and curl up between a bowl and a plate. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z Madge slipped in and curled up behind a chair as if she had no idea this might be the last night the house would exist as she’d known it. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z I crawl into the cave, secure my glasses, and curl up next to Peeta. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z There he stopped the car, ate a sandwich, drank some beer, turned out the lights and curled up in the seat to sleep. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Matt curled up on the floor of the passage. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z In its final moments, it had rolled onto its back and curled up its legs. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She recognized Nathan and excitedly ran to him and curled up on his lap. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The girl was curled up near the fire, wrapped in a black woolen cloak three times her size and fast asleep. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Annabeth wanted to curl up next to Percy and go to sleep. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I slid off of my chair and onto the floor, then curled up in my sleeping bag. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z It’s all happened so quickly that now, knees curled up to his chin as they leave the ground, is the first time Alex is able to actually think about everything. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Behind my impassive face my soul curled up into a ball, waiting until the unpleasantness was over. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Sausun is curled up on the only single chair, so I end up sitting between Saint Sarah and Aliya on the sofa. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Perhaps she would curl up outside with her dragon and her crow. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z 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 Then he’d climbed into bed again, curled up like an autumn leaf, every blanket in the house thrown over him, and lain without sleeping until dawn came. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z I was envisioning one particular spot on the floor, a pile of imported Tunisian pillows, perfect to curl up in and e-mail friends. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z She curled up on the hard wooden seat and fell asleep. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z His head and shoulders were in the room before he caught sight of the creature curled up a few feet from him, fast asleep in the gloom with its large mouth wide open. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z She smiled at him, and the squirrel sighed happily and curled up in her lap. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z I curled up on my side, facing the wall. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Sefia and Archer lay motionless at the bottom of the crate, curled up where they had fallen. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I curled up in the far corner of the alcove with the blanket over my head. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z I returned to the hotel room and found Sohrab lying on the bed, curled up in a big C. His eyes were closed but I couldn’t tell if he was sleeping. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z On the right was a unicorn, the symbol of justice; its deerlike head was lowered so that its curving horn pointed down, while its goatlike tail curled up. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “Hi,” Maya said softly, and Grace rolled over to see her curled up on the other side of the bed. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Then she curled up against him and nodded right off. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Thinking it was educational, I curled up in Mr. Potts’s chair. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z She curled up in a comer, feeling utterly lost. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z On my bed, I curl up on my side and listen to the sound of my phone vibrating against my desk as I get text after text. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z At some point Elinor nodded off, curled up on the cold floor as if trying to keep herself warm with her own body. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z When Natalie sees this, she curls up in a tight little ball on the wood slat seat and will not move. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Bob slung Percy over his shoulder like a bag of sports equipment while the skeleton kitten Small Bob curled up on Percy’s back and purred. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Then her lips curl up at the ends, like she’s real sly. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z She spent most nights curled up at the foot of my parents’ iron double bed. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z They were curled up in their cages, their eyes open, expressionless. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Princess Shireen was curled up in a window seat, her hood drawn up to hide the worst of the greyscale that had disfigured her face. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Her mom was curled up on the far side of the mattress, her breaths deep and even, and Maya watched her for a minute before reaching down and pulling the blanket up over her shoulders. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z And it’s like that dog knows to curl up and hook his paws. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z My mind does a quick inventory of my odd little hiding places, and I wind up in the supply closet, curled up against a crate of chalk. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z It seems clear then that life, at least as we know it, can exist only in regions of space-time in which one time dimension and three space dimensions are not curled up small. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z She curled up inside the blanket and slept until Wash kissed her awake. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Lucas was curled up like a shrimp with a blanket. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z I sees the palms of his hands calloused to granite, and the long fingers curled up and still. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z The left side of her mouth curls up. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z The smell's enough to curl up a crocodile's nose, especially in the summer. Seedfolks 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z His lips curl up again on the left side. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Stonesnake curled up under his ragged fur cloak and was asleep almost at once. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He held the cigarette in his fingers and the smoke curled up past his bloodshot eyes. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z The coldness curled up inside of him and flopped over. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z One side of his mouth curled up in a rueful smile. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I curl up next to her, stroke the thick cloth, and try to fall asleep, while Jay watches over us with his bright eyes. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Red Jeyne loped over to lick at his hand, and Helicent slipped under the table and curled up by his feet, gnawing at a bone. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He puts in the tape and I curl up next to him on the couch with my milk, which is really delicious with the honey and spices, and lose myself in the Fiftieth Hunger Games. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Who will lie on her back and let her last breath curl up to the ceiling as a curse upon the invaders. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z She glanced at Jessie, wondering if she should wake her, but her sister looked so peaceful curled up on the carpet. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He’s curled up on his side, fast asleep, facing us, arms reaching out and hands curled in the soil. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z She was curled up in one of the sagging armchairs with The Tales of Beedle the Bard. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z And in the center of the floor, on a bare mattress where I had once slept, was a brown-haired girl curled up into a ball. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z He still wore his hair in that funny style, his mustache seeming to curl up into his sideburns. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z When his feet grew tired and weary, he would curl up in the weeds and rest. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z In her room, she opened the window and curled up on the seat beneath it, waiting for the first drops of rain to fall. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z There he was, curled up in a pile of debbir branches, his snout covered by a paw. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Archer pulled the door of the crate into place and curled up. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Forty miles down the road, still in Kentucky, Colin had curled up against the passenger window and was starting to fall asleep when Hassan announced, “World's Largest Wooden Crucifix—Next Exit!” An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z A lump of sleeping bag was curled up on one of the benches, its dark form bold against the white fog. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Beau was curled up within the circle of light. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Last month, in another part of the forest the Khmer Rouge razed to create more farmland, I found an armadillo curled up in ball, its shell burnt and crisp. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I wrote that note on a little birch bark, curled up on my bed, and shivered. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z I stand there, wanting to curl up in Momma’s lap but knowing I’m too old for that. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z In the winter I loved to curl up in front of the fire and read. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z Right in the middle of the bed, curled up like a cushion, was a tiger cat with a white bib. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z It was only now, looking at Em all curled up, that Bridge got it: smaller bodies meant smaller targets. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z He was curled up on the floor, fast asleep, but jerked suddenly awake as they crept nearer. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Moss clung to the memory as he fell asleep, his mother curled up next to him. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z At the same instant, a dog rose from where he’d been curled up on the ground beside the barrel that held our cornmeal. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z She told him how they’d followed that little dog right to where Mark lay, curled up and almost frozen to death. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The snakes that curled up in her belly had moved into her hearts. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Her lips curl up even more as people line up to kiss our cheeks. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I was curled up in the corner of a small room. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Rocket wasn’t curled up in the chair where Mom piled clothes sometimes when even she was too lazy to put things away. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Before, when he made it this far, he spent the night curled up in the culvert with other migrants. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Special Agent Gonzales smiled, a sincere smile that made his full lips curl up softly at the corners. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z There was no blood, but Otto’s toes had curled up and refused to straighten. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z The pain from the blow on his shin made him cry out, and he curled up, an instinctual reaction, an attempt to make his body as small as possible. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z We were just content to rest our feet and curl up in a semicozy place. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Smoke curled up from the shore on the other side of the lagoon. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z “Oh no,” she whispered, and curled up tighter as she grappled with what this meant. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z To see her curled up like that and skinned of all her armor was like seeing a heart flayed from a body, laid raw on a slab, and labeled Grief. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Grace drove home, too, Joaquin curled up in the front seat with the bag of photographs between them. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z One afternoon, Julia decided to draw the little dog curled up in the corner of my domain. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z He was aware, in his sleep, of being curled up in a chair, his hands tucked between his thighs. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z The scent of Snow’s rose curls up into my nose, down into my throat, squeezing it tight with despair. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Dozer barked at the pampered pooch curled up in his nice cushy dog bed. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z “We were going to let him finish dying in public, but he has no entertainment value. He’s spent days curled up sleeping. What sort of spectacle is that? Otis, tip over the jar.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I found Macy curled up in front of the TV, even though she hadn’t turned it on. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z Amanda Wilkinson came and she had her blond hair all curled up and she looked shy and not as mean as usual, and I stood real close to her and introduced her to Gloria Dump. Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Matt was left alone, curled up in the middle of the floor, like the unnatural creature he was. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z You curled up in a tight ball again, and I threw my arms around you. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z So she curled up in a quiet corner of the combat ground with Pantalaimon as a wolverine to keep her warm, and piled snow over herself as a bear would do, and went to sleep. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z She wanted nothing more than to curl up on a pile of leaves and rest, just for a few hours. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z "Mind your own business," I say, and curl up to look at my photographs. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Then she curled up in her corner and said nothing else until it was time to go home. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z And the thought is almost enough to make me curl up and close my eyes, to let myself sink back into a familiar dark place. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Then he lies down, curls up, and tucks his hands across his chest. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Ralph was so horrified that he curled up in a tight ball to stop his trembling. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z Indeed, it has been over a month since he has had to curl up against the wall in his study and pray that he does not see ghosts shambling through the walls. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z When they found them, the little boy was on his back on the floor and Blanca was curled up with her head on the round belly of her new friend. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Things that had lain inside me, curled up like the turtle hatchlings newly emerged from their eggs, taking time in the dark of their nest to unfurl themselves. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Not only is Miss Celia still in bed, she’s curled up on top of the covers in her nightgown without a drop of her makeup on. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z His fingers were curled up into fists, hard and closed. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Closing her eyes, she curled up and snuggled into her covers. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z If only I could curl up and sleep there. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z In the darkness there was no warm, friendly other to curl up against. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z One of the fairies was lying curled up like a caterpillar on her breast, with Elinor’s hand around it. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z My friend Chester was curled up on the brown velvet armchair, which years ago he’d staked out as his own. Bunnicula 1979-03-01T00:00:00Z I let my phone drop to the floor and curl up under the duvet on my bed. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z When I’m finished, I just want to curl up in bed, with a soft pillow, and sleep without dreams. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z Sometimes I want to curl up into a little tiny ball and let them hug me and kiss me all over. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z His mouth is curled up like a little tunnel. The Crossover 2014-03-18T00:00:00Z In the top right corner I draw his mouth with his lips curled up to show he’s happy. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z I glance at my sister, curled up on the couch, sweating and reading, sweating and reading. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She would curl up on somebody's food tray with the real silverware and the china plates. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z The Countess was curled up in the opposite corner near the window. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z I drew the line in fifth grade when my mom sent me to school as the modern-day queen of England in her old yellow suit with my hair curled up high and sprayed white. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z The cover has a drawing of a girl and her dog curled up on a giant pot of red jam. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z And his lips curl up on the left side every time. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z One corner of his mouth had curled up just so. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Later when the ashes grew cold he would move to the top of the radiator, and then, sometime in the middle of the night, he would steal upstairs and curl up beside the old dog. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The effort made him dizzy, so afterward he crawled back onto the bench, curled up, and shut his eyes. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Nehemia hadn’t asked her again what had bitten her hand, but had stayed with her, curled up in bed as they talked long into the night. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Laika curled up, dejected, and shivered away from me to a corner of the living room, watching, watching. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z Tabitha and I curled up next to each other on the ground. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z “She curled up in a corner of the servants’ quarters. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z She was in bed, curled up tight, her curtains drawn, and she could not have said if it was noon or midnight. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I curled up in a ball and hid my face. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z I thought about stretching out on the bed, but I remembered Daisy Mae was outside and part of the relaxation was having her curl up beside me. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z She looks worlds away from the girl who curled up on a mat with me or waited in line for hours for her favorite author. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z He curled up under the blanket with her, trying to warm her up. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I glanced to where Maribel lay, curled up in the sleeping bag, her hair spread like a veil over her face, then I turned back to Arturo. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Matty lifted the puppy from where it had been riding, curled up inside his jacket. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Just my breath, carrying my words out, might poison people and they’d curl up and die like the black fat slugs that only pretended. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The ride isn’t more than fifteen minutes, but I wake up in front of our house, my head resting easy on her shoulder, my feet curled up underneath me. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z My camera bag banged on my hip as I walked past Oso, who was curled up on the couch—sleeping on sentry duty. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z His upper lip curled up in a sneer when he said those last two words. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z She threw herself into a chair, curled up, and started to cry. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I curled up into it like it was a lap. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z A small string at the upper end of the harp broke with a high-pitched tinkle and curled up like an ivy tendril. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Tyrion curled up in his fur with his back against the trunk, took a sip of the wine, and began to read about the properties of dragonbone. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z And then, too, she remembered Ruthie’s hands on her shoulders, guiding her back to the room, where Louisiana was alive and breathing and a cat was curled up at her feet, sleeping. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z At dawn waking he lifted his head; the rain had ceased; he saw, sheltered in the folds of his cloak, a little animal curled up asleep which had crept there for warmth. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z He was curled up on my bed, asleep. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Manchee curls up by my legs and closes his eyes almost immediately. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z The adventures of Rainbow and her young mistress, Edith-Anne Pevington, had filled many a happy hour curled up on the window seat of Miss Mortimer’s office. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z I wrapped myself with the blanket and curled up on my side in such a way that no part of me touched the water. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z He’s curled up next to Lucas the bear near the footboard, his back resting against the wall, his chin on the bedspread facing me. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z She curled up into a ball and laughed. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z I curl up with Prim on the mattress, double layering the blankets because the cavern emits a dank chill. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Nico pitched out of his chair, curled up on the floor and started snoring. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She was curled up in her bed, completely incapacitated by the amount of chelo kabob she had eaten. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Axel takes his iPad to the corner of the couch, lets Ray curl up next to him in the now-quiet house. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z The snake, on the other hand, was curled up on the rotting hearth rug, like some horrible travesty of a pet dog. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z All I needed was my school blazer to curl up under, and I could get really cozy inside a Mercedes. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Ruth stayed in the wagon, her bare feet curled up under her skirt and her thumb in her mouth. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z I got all the way to the bed before I noticed—thank God they didn’t wake up—that they were all curled up together on their left sides. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Pantalaimon seemed to accept the attention as Lyra’s due, and presently he curled up again and closed his eyes. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I curl up in bed, still wearing my clothes. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z He was curled up on his side, and when I went close, I saw that he was sweating in the heat. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z I was curled up in this ball, like doing a cannonball, but on carpeting, with my arms wrapped around my leg. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Butterscotch curled up right in front of me, making sure, I guess, that if I slid out again, she’d be there to soften the fall. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z I spent the night with strangers, curled up on the cold floor, terrified and very much alone, glad that I had not been shot. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z It took a few tries before a wisp of smoke curled up to signal the birth of a flame. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z He wanted to curl up with her in a real library, and smell the books and open them and read them to each other. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z She seemed, indeed, rather bored by the whole proceeding, remaining curled up in her corner, staring dreamily out through the window whilst the men searched her luggage in the compartment next door. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z David the beagle curls up protectively at Henry’s side, and Bea picks a Bowie song to play. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z The twins were curled up on the double bed on towels spread over a spare sheet. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Newcharlie was sitting on a bench curled up into the corner like he wanted to disappear. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z He lay down on his side and curled up. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z If she cries, he will nose his way into her arms and curl up there until she calms down and falls asleep. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z I curled up next to her and fell asleep. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z She was curled up, as though she had long ago decided to take a nap tucked into the space and never awoke. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Pedestrians were lying on the sidewalks, or curled up in doorways. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Harry lay curled up in the towel, still and quiet as the sunlight falling on the bed. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Two couples curled up with each other and two extra guys, goofing around on the rocks. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z After she helped her mother wash and put away the dishes, Stella curled up on her bed and pulled out her notebook. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I was in bed, Beau curled up beside me like he always was. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Surely she didn’t fly down here just to curl up and die. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z This morning, she woke up with that stupid cat curled up against her like it couldn't tell that she'd never liked him or cats in general. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z Nathan curled up against the corner of the truck bed in the shadows and held his breath. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Those who cannot move any farther sit at the side of the road, some curl up in a fetal position and sleep. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He curled up with a blanket in the engine room and listened to the soothing hum of the generators. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Fingers curled up into a ball so tight, I swear that at any second I could snap. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Those nights, Jule put on headphones and curled up on her bed, practicing her accents from tutorials online. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z We curl up together and don’t move until Nana nudges me awake in the morning. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z If she saw her out in the woods, Kendra worried she would just curl up in a ball on the ground and let herself be taken. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z It was just like being out freezing in the woods, how all you wanted in the universe was to curl up under a tree and fall asleep. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z She would’ve curled up and cried until she became another ghost, melting into the Cocytus. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I tiptoed back into me and Diego’s room, climbed under my bed and curled up on my side on the floor. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z It reminded her of wintry nights at the Academy, curled up in her tiny room with her bed strewn with books. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Nina blew out an exasperated breath and curled up on her side, burrowing as close as she could get to the fire. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z We climbed onto my bed, and he curled up next to me. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Faint wisps of steam curled up from the robot’s body as she trudged through the forest. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z At seven o’clock, she went down to the master bedroom and woke Jaime, who was curled up in the bed. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Anastasia charged me again, and I fell to the ground and curled up, making sure I again had Otto beneath me. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z I glance back and see the silhouette of someone curled up against a tree trunk. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z When it curled up next to me, I could feel its warmth. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z I spend the short ride back to 13 curled up in a seat, trying to ignore Plutarch going on about one of his favorite subjects — weapons mankind no longer has at its disposal. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z When she woke up, it was dusk and Archie was still curled up at Louisiana’s feet. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z A spiral of faded blue ink curls up the left side of her neck—a tattoo of some kind. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z The only people I saw looked homeless, curled up in doorways or coughing from the darkness of alleys. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z It looked small, scarcely big enough for an adult, and it lay there in the cramped, underground space quite peacefully, curled up as if it had lain down to sleep. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z “But I have tree!” said Sai Fong, and his face curled up in a smile as wide as a Halloween pumpkin’s. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z I tried to picture Mom’s old smile, the huge can’t help it smile, where her top lip curled up a little to show her gums—and I couldn’t quite see it anymore. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The back of the sea curled up and fanned out, blocking the sky, threatening to bear down on the island. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z My dog lay curled up inside it, watching me. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z Yvaine also cared for the dormouse, who spent most of his time fast asleep, curled up with his head between his paws. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Ray curled up at his mom’s feet, just waiting for a meatball to drop. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Gus had come outside a couple of times and sat with us, chewing on a toothpick and stroking the scrawny black cat curled up in his lap. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Ivy curled up on her bed and took out her yellow notebook. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I curled up next to her so we were both lying down, and that felt better. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Piper wished that she could talk with Jason all night—just curl up on the stable floor and enjoy being with him. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Now I curl up on my bed, my heart pounding from the onslaught. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z After a mildly revolting packet of SpagBol, Tally curled up in a spot where the white flowers were tall enough to hide her. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Fever kept him curled up on the cold floor, where he expected to die. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z When she opened her eyes again, she had to think for a moment before recalling how she had come to spend the night curled up in a toy trunk. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Whipping him without mercy, she chased him to the back of the courtyard, where Arcadio curled up like a snail in its shell. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z On he went like that, until Florida calmed down and curled up on the floor of her closet and fell asleep. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z She curls up into a tight little ball on the cement. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Three days later, with an anguished groan, Herbie chopped his first snake in two: it had been curled up on his sleeping bag, happily snoozing in the glow of his bodily warmth, when he awoke. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z In the darkness of their room, I could barely make out their outlines—Mom curled up against Dad, and Dad holding her gently, even in sleep, as if she were breakable. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I was surprised when I found myself in my own yard, with Mr. Whiskers there on the steps, curled up next to the sunflower I’d planted in a coffee can. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Frodo and Sam drank a little water and ate some bread and dried fruit, but Gollum at once curled up and went to sleep. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z The two small boys curl up immediately and will be asleep soon. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z To curl up in a cot in that one’s arms, or that one, or that. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Last summer, Aru’s mother had curled up on the couch, exhausted from another trip overseas. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Fadi curled up in a ball and pressed his back against the inner edge of the trunk just as light spilled inside and two faces peered down at him. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z They burned with a bright flame, and they made a great mystery for the boy: The curled ones straightened out as they burned, but the straight ones curled up. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z She curled up on her old bed, wishing she had brought her doll Nana with her, but too afraid to go out of the room to get her. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z She curled up by the wall with her back to him. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z His pug, Beanie, curls up beneath where his feet ought to be. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z He tapped his toes a couple of times on the sidewalk and then stepped forward and curled up in the duffel. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Once Aunt Queen had found Gerald curled up behind the couch sucking his thumb. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Moss curled up next to his mother and leaned his head on her arm, and Bits found a spot behind them. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I curl up so I can press my face to my knees. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z His mouth is curled up at the edges into a funny smile. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z I cross off this day with a black “X” on the calendar that covers my closet door, and then I curl up on my bed, propped against my pillows, books spread across the comforter. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He had refused their food, though he had, as usual, accepted a mouthful of water; and then he had seemed to curl up for a sleep. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z One of the stray cats that Zohra feeds is curled up on the roof near the leg of my charpoy, asleep, but I’m not sleepy at all. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z Every night when the family is sleeping, Chester goes to the bookshelf, selects his midnight reading and curls up on his favorite chair. Bunnicula 1979-03-01T00:00:00Z “Us be’nt no common urchin,” quavered the poor creature, staying curled up as tight as ever. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z And the way her mouth curled up on the right side all the time, like she was preparing to smirk, like she’d mastered the right half of the Mona Lisa’s inimitable smile . Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z A little later, when the cat had curled up to sleep, Will took a cup of coffee and the green leather writing case, and sat on the balcony. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z When Pippin had gone, he came and sat curled up at Frodo’s feet, where at last he nodded and closed his eyes. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z She curled up again into a wet soggy ball. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z As for the blue-eyed kid, he stays on the ground, curled up in fetal position, broken and sobbing, which is how I imagine he’ll spend the rest of eternity. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z She had already spent half the night curled up next to her sons. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Then Axel curls up in his bed with his book. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Then the otak curled up near his shoulder as usual, and went to sleep. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z The tall silent aide from Texas, T. J. Goree, had curled up in a bedroll, always near, to be used at a moment’s notice. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I curled up behind the table and slept a little while until in the dim false dawn Charley looked into my face and said “Ftt.” Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z He had been asleep, curled up by the fire, but something woke him—the child’s cry, the sound of snow crunching beneath black boots, a sudden indrawn breath. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z When I could curl up on your bed and watch you do homework, then casually ask how to stop a boy from liking me. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I walked out to get a snack and saw Dadi on the couch, reading Lentil Soup for the Reincarnated Soul, with Oso curled up like a little prawn by her feet. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z As usual, Sefia was curled up in a hammock strung between two trees, eighty feet above the forest floor, with the canopy creaking and swaying above her and the mulchy ground far below. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Two children that were hardly more than babies shared a blanket on the stone floor, and another was curled up in a pile of rags. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Reyna was sleeping curled up, with her two metal dogs at her feet. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He pointed at his chest, where a large lump indicated that Scabbers was curled up in his pocket. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z “I just don’t trust him,” Milo brooded in the plane, with a backward nod toward Orr, who was curled up like a tangled rope on the low bushels of chick-peas, trying torturedly to sleep. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z In the last circle are five metal bowls so large they could hold my entire body, if I curled up. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Flames and smoke curled up to form a seat. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z But Slash didn’t curl up like a little shrimp. I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z The corners of the waitress’s mouth curled up for just a second in what was probably supposed to be a smile. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Why did one time dimension and three space dimensions flatten out, while the other dimensions remain tightly curled up? A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z She curled up on the bed, clutching a pillow to her chest, and gradually the beating of her heart slowed. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Everything in her wanted to curl up under a tree—just to rest a little. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z My heart pounding, I open the front door to find Mango curled up in a tight little ball on the doormat. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Pedro Tercero was put in the trunk of the car, curled up like a package, and covered with market baskets full of fruit and vegetables. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Hermione was fast asleep, curled up under her blankets, and did not move until Harry had said her name several times. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I’m lying on my bedroll, curled up and facing the wall. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The kings and queens curl up, turn black, and disappear. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z Yes was my answer, and he asked me why I was curled up. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z If she kept her eyes closed, she could almost fool herself into thinking she was nine years old again, curled up in her bed with her stuffed crocodile tucked in beside her. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I guess she’s right—Lorena’s mom’s eye shadow is heavy, and her eyeliner curls up from the corners of her eyes. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z She found her mother’s braid and curled up on the bed, crumpled around her hurt. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He brushed some cheese crumbs off his fur, curled up in a ball, and was snoring loudly within a minute. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Instead of sitting all curled up like she usually did, her arms were outstretched like she was trying to catch the music and bring it to her. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z “Come on. This is going to make your sopapillas curl up.” Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Black squiggle tingles curled up my spine and wrapped around my eyes like a silk scarf. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z Jam crawled under the table and curled up on a blanket that had been left there. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I press a cushion over my face and curl up on my side, trying to ignore her and go back to dreamless slumber. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z But when I wasn’t on the road and had the opportunity to be home, my favorite place to be was curled up in my bed or spending time with my family. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Before he pulled the curtains of his four-poster shut, Harry set his tiny model of the Hungarian Horntail on the table next to his bed, where it yawned, curled up, and closed its eyes. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z The next thing you know, you’re on the floor, curled up in the fetal position, unable to remember how you got there. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Dziusia lies curled up, silent at his feet, smiling a little. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z In less than a minute they’re all lying on the floor, curled up, groaning and cursing. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z The first few minutes were sheer terror, her teeth clenched so hard that her jaw ached, her toes curled up inside her special new grippy shoes, her arms and even fingers spread wide for balance. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z We walked a few feet farther into the graveyard, and suddenly you popped out right in front of us, from where you must have curled up—on top of a grave. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z She curled up on her side to imitate me, looking nothing at all like a snail. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I hurried to the living room and curled up on the couch, drawing my blanket tightly around me. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z One was asleep, curled up tight and buried beneath a great mound of skins. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Occasionally I fell asleep in it after school, curled up on the couch. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Thick black smoke curls up from the other side of the Quarter, paling as it rises into the hot sky. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z After Chaol gave Fleetfoot a friendly rub on the head, the dog trotted back beneath the table, circled twice, and curled up. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z When I got there, Mama was curled up on the couch with her nose buried in How Stella Got Her Groove Back. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I have been curled up with my back against the wall for at least a half hour, listening to the roaring wind and watching the city smear past us. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z The smoke from his cigarette curled up from his fingers and slowly faded away. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z But he was still asleep, with the cat curled up at his feet, and Lyra was impatient to see her Scholar again. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z One even had a butterfly proboscis, curled up like a fiddlehead. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Malcolm kicked the boy, and he rolled away, curled up like a wood louse. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Some distant memory from the first night he’d had the journal was curled up at the back of his mind, but he couldn’t recall it. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z The sick child got the treat of being able to spend the morning in Papa’s study, curled up on the sofa while he worked. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z A lump of sleeping bag was curled up on one of the benches, its dark form bold against the white fog. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Maybe it’s because I have my boots off and my feet are curled up under me on the couch, and his arm is around my whole body. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Belet curled up as the laughter gave way to a groan. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z You curled up on our mattress with your wooden doll, Marapachi. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z He wanted to be a little kid and curl up on her lap. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z He curled up and tried to sleep away his pain; the tight thongs pinched, but his swollen hands were mercifully numb. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z The cat walked into the library to curl up on the warm hearth. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z She placed them on the bed and turned, praying Beto’s cat would be there, curled up on his pillow. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I would be small and curled up, hiding somewhere in the shade. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I lay there, curled up in a ball, and attempted to fall asleep. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z Sierra was curled up in one of the cozy chairs near the three-story-tall wall of fiction. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z I am cold and stiff from sleeping chained, curled up in a small space like a snail. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z Pan was curled up like a dormouse between cat Ben’s paws, both fast asleep. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z I could have sworn the edges of Dinah’s mouth curled up. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Maybeth curled up next to Dicey, resting her head against her sister’s thigh. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z But his lip curls up on one side. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z She could have curled up against Suri’s back, sharing her warmth. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Chewing delicately, he turned his eyes upwards then closed them, whiskers atwitch, jaws working steadily, munching away, his tail curled up holding a napkin which neatly wiped his mouth. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He went right back into the farthest corner, where it was dark, and curled up tightly, his hands held up towards his face. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z Before twilight faded to blackness, he was already in his new favorite spot in the forest corner, curled up against the ivy, wondering if he could ever run again. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z The rich green smell of tobacco curls up into my nose, and I think of my father, smoking a pipe as he drew pictures of efrits and wights for me. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z She held it to the candle and watched the smoke curl up, until the last of it had been consumed and the flame was licking at her fingers. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The smoke curled up from Miyax’s fire, and caribou strips shrank and dried. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Like a dog who has had all the fight whipped out of him, Hodor would curl up and hide whenever Bran reached out for him. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She was near him, curled up in two blankets. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Sure enough, there he was, curled up on the floor beside me. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z They slept away the afternoon, curled up around the fire pit, and even Con dozed a little. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z When I get into my room, I curl up on my mattress and shut my eyes tight. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z She set the beers on the hardwood floor, curled up beside them in front of the sofa, and motioned for me to do the same. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z On Phinney Ridge, looming above Ballard, wood smoke curled up from the stovepipes and chimneys of hundreds of modest homes and dissolved into the mist overhead. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z He’s curled up in a capsule like an unborn baby. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z Hopeless, I curl up with Lita, drinking hot chocolate with cinnamon under a Santa Fe sky. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z She had long lashes that curled up to her eyebrows, which now formed a single wiggly line from one temple to the other. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Now Jeanne’s stomach had curled up like a caterpillar in the shadow of a bird. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z I fuss with my hair, removing the silk scarf and trying to pull the mess of frizzy curls up into a Belle-bun. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z He found his mother curled up in bed reading the same Butler book she had been a few days before. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Boots’s unearthly shrieks were causing many of the spiders to curl up in cowering balls. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z A half-dozen film negatives curled up around it like dead leaves. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z They returned down a different hole and soon found a dry, empty burrow, where they curled up together and slept in the warmth of their own tired bodies. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She curled up, too distracted thinking on mothers and daughters. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z I leave it there and curl up in my chair. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z Polly watched, amazed, as Amari rushed to grab the mat on the floor, shook it out, then curled up on it quickly. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z With that, she curled up on the ground and pulled the cloak over her head. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Tendrils of smoke curled up from the burns. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Even the little tail curled up with an impudence that made Tree-ear smile. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z I don’t know how long I stayed curled up in a ball on the ground afore I started hearing Mr. Leroy over top of me. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z I wished I could curl up right there on the driveway and go to sleep. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z They were curled up, one inside the arms of the other, impossibly small. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Mom curled up next to Ivy on the bed at the Calliope Inn. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He looked down at himself, and curled up his toes, feeling the cold leaves mulching between them. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z In the attic, TaShon is a dark lump, with a flickering light, curled up reading. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z Only with animals did he relax his exaggerated modesty; he rolled on the ground with them, ran his hands over them, fed them directly in the mouth, and slept curled up with the dogs. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Ruby’s eyes glimmered red, and the corners of her lips curled up, feline. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Dark gray smoke curled up into the air. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z He curled up and tried to hide within himself. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Mam sat by the fireplace with the twins asleep on her lap, and Malachy lay curled up on the floor by her feet. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Then, each in an angle of the great tree’s roots, they curled up in their cloaks and blankets, and were soon fast asleep. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Gwin was sleeping close to it, curled up between the roots of a tree. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z He was lying curled up with his hands between his knees and he sat up and got the fire going and he set a can of beets in the embers. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Laika, who for whatever reasons had an excessively guilty conscience, immediately dropped the snake and curled up in her “please don’t kill me” pose. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z Mom is curled up in her usual spot, still in her dressing gown. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I’m hurrying along, too—mostly because I just want to go home and curl up in a ball on my bed. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z I curl up on my side and stare at the patches of moonlight on the cement floor. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He unrolled the blanket, fed Frolic a few pieces torn from the loaf of bread, nibbled at it himself, and then curled up with his puppy and drifted off. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z But I could see his fingers curl up into nervous fists. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z I can’t tell her how Madre Seal coming back makes me curl up and pull the covers under my chin at night. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z Kat curled up on the lilo and went to sleep. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z Will lay curled up fast asleep, with his head on the rucksack to protect the knife. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I turn around to see her curled up on the couch, her laptop, a mug of tea, and a bunch of papers spread over her lap. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z She has her earbud in and her knees curled up under her. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z Eyes squeezed shut, teeth clenched, I stayed curled up in my seat, waiting for my heart to stop racing. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Having her curl up against me gave me dash of comfort and a shot of courage. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z I honestly think she’s cute, and I would love to curl up with a real live pet instead of a stuffed giraffe, but Fifi wants nothing to do with me. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z Laika had curled up between my hand and my hip, waiting for me to come back, like she always did when I blanked out. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z He curls up in the back seat, one arm under his head. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Poppy had calmed down and was curled up against Lina’s chest with her thumb in her mouth. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The snakes liked to curl up in the cane and didn’t take kindly to being disturbed, so I wore boots. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z There was such a gang of them that I couldn’t do anything, I had to curl up. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z The older two ignored the sofa and chairs to settle on the floor while Chima curled up on the sofa, balancing his plastic plate on his lap. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z He circles the bath mat until he finds the perfect spot to curl up in. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z She touched her forehead and a small smile made her thin lips curl up at the edges. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z It only stopped while he ate, and when he curled up with his brother and they licked each other’s faces, and slept. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z And she’d felt it so much it had become like a constant presence in her life, curled up against her like a sleeping cat. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I curl up against the curve, back on hard plastic, knees near my eyes. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z After a while Nhamo curled up in the shade of a tree and went to sleep. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The elevator doors pulled open, and the all-too-familiar stench of death greeted them before they saw the body of their sister curled up in a ball on the elevator floor. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z When we finished we crawled back into bed and belched and joked and curled up and slept it off. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z There was the twinge, the dull ache, the sucker punch that made me curl up on my bed. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Rrm curled up on the sofa with the blanket pulled over his head. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Then I tiptoed back to the other room, curled up on the mattress on the floor, and pretended to be asleep. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z The scene switches yet again to Hideo lying in bed, curled up, silent, listening to the faint crying of his mother coming from his parents’ bedroom. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She turned to her own doorway, but not before seeing the corner of the boy’s mouth curl up in a smile. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z They were curled up, and did not seem to be either glad or sorry to be dead. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Charley, wet and shivering, curled up in his corner of the seat and offered no companionship. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z She watched the smoke from her father’s cigarette curl up to the ceiling, and suddenly she knew. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z It waren’t like a rat had curled up in a hole somewhere and died then commenced to swelling up and rotting, but it waren’t far from that. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z I dropped all the way to the floor, curled up in a fetal position. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z A stream of smoke curled up from the groundskeeper’s workshop huddled against the retaining wall ahead. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z They slept during the day, curled up next to each other, waking only at the sounds of footsteps above, holding still and barely breathing, until the footsteps faded and they were alone again. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I trace the sound to Beth’s room and find the little gray-and-white traitor curled up on Beth’s pillow. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z My little sister, Prim, curled up on her side, cocooned in my mother's body, their cheeks pressed together. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Jacob was curled up in the straw between his parents—I know this because he told me, later. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z He wanted to be back in bed, curled up under his fancy first class sheets and blankets. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z She screamed her moths and curled up in the corner with her eyes tightly closed, wishing more than ever before that she could go with them. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z His mouth curled up into something that was supposed to be a reassuring smile. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z His mother curled up her lip in concentration. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Once, Jenni found me curled up on a stranger’s lawn, halfway between campus and our apartment. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z With her belongings arranged at one end, she could curl up in the shade and feel almost as if she had a home. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I curl up like a mouse—don’t move, don’t make a noise—and wait for the echoes to die. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z He kept nibbling, spacing, arranging, and rearranging until sleep overcame him and he curled up tight and nodded away. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z “These caterpillars are by nature very timid. When they feel the slightest touch or disturbance, they curl up and stay that way until all danger is past.” The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He made them put on their pajamas, and he brought them into bed with him, and they curled up on Nancy’s side of the water bed. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z When we lined up our shoes at bedtime, I could see from the way they curled up at the toes that we really did walk the same way. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z She was huddled in the darkest comer of the bedchamber, on the floor, curled up in a ball beneath a pile of wolfskins. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I curled up behind them, bruised and weary. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z His eyes misted when he saw me curled up on Stick’s bed by the window. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z She turned the lump of gold over her in her hands, then wrapped her dressing gown more tightly around her and curled up at the end of the settee. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Osh went straight to his easel, where he’d been working on a painting of Mouse curled up in a lightship basket, her tail hanging over the rim. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z “It’s strange,” I say to Day later, as we both curl up on the floor. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z I wanted to curl up and hide from the world, from everything, most of all the visions I'd just witnessed. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z The boy we had met at the river curled up in an armchair, but I don’t think he slept either. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z Another widow was curled up there, still asleep. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Nero crept under the covers and curled up between us, soft and warm. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z I shuffle them both out the door, and when I come back into the bedroom, Helena is curled up on the bed, her knees to her chest. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Or curl up next to Dad on the TV couch and forget about everything wet and cold. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Hayley and Enrique were asleep off to Moss’s right, both of them curled up with their heads resting on backpacks, a single blanket spread over the two of them. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Sometimes at night, she would sneak out of bed, creep down the hall, and curl up in the tub. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z The Chevalier nodded, and Will curled up at once and fell asleep. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He mumbled something and curled up more tightly. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Pan slipped down to the bench and curled up on her lap. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I baked these and boiled mussels for breakfast, then I curled up behind a willow and watched the cliff. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z She slept curled up beside him, one hand clutching his fur. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z When I’m finally inside the apartment, I curl up on the couch and rest my arm on Ollie’s back. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z First, you connect your heel to the ground, then roll the ball of your feet on the earth while your toes curl up painfully. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He was curled up so tight, he could hardly move, and he was holding what he was pretty sure was his mother’s hairpin. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z He blinked as the light vanished, lowered his head to his chest, and curled up on the straw. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I curled up protectively, keeping my eyes closed. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Then she curled up in his lap and went back to sleep. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z “I can’t believe how fast you’re growing up. I remember when you two would watch a movie together curled up on blankets in our living room. Now you’re going off on your own, meeting friends.” From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z He was already half-asleep and just curled up on the ground. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Then Shadrach turned the covers of the bed back and smiled as he watched his guest burrow under the quilts and curl up into a small, relaxed spiral in one comer. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z I can't stop looking at Rue, smaller than ever, a baby animal curled up in a nest of netting. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z And for the little family curled up and asleep on a blue cross- stitch counterpane? The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She turned to her own doorway, but not before seeing the corner of the boy’s mouth curl up in a smile. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Her lip is curled up slightly, and she takes her sweet time to speak, like she’s getting a kick out of our fear. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z For weeks I’d tripped over that length of rope Uncle Chester had curled up inside the door. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z The fire steamed and the smoke swung in slow coils and the boy curled up under the pattering tarp and soon he was asleep. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z I stayed where I was, curled up near the prow. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Harry saw Luna, all eyes in her white face, and the motionless figure of Ollivander the wandmaker, curled up on the floor in the corner. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Too heartsick to cry, all I want is to curl up on the bed and sleep until we arrive in the Capitol tomorrow morning. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z I turned into the dirt path and crashed into the Ford, making the bumper curl up and shattering the window in back. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She wished desperately that she could ask her mother for advice or just curl up in her arms and not have to worry about difficult decisions. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Beau curled up beside me, right against my side, and laid his head across my chest. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Her lips curl up at the sides in a friendly way and her wee mouth is puckered as if to give a kiss or make a bubble. The Unfinished Angel 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z “Your real name is Margaret. Period. Your”—she curled up her lips in distaste—“other name no longer applies.” Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z A ratty pair of ginger cat-shaped house slippers curled up underneath a fraying sweatshirt. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z You would come into a room, and he might be curled up in a chair, but you wouldn’t see him. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z They slept soundly that night, curled up in their blankets near the Xi’s magical fire, the ghostly riders spread around them, again, in a ring. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z He explained when we were smaller that when things were very bad his soul just crawled behind his heart and curled up and went to sleep. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I tried to quiet the paranoia and curled up on a wet towel, spread out on the deck of our yard. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z Annabeth curled up on the blankets and was snoring as soon as her head hit the ground. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z By the time Sefia returned with a bundle of clothing, the boy had curled up between the roots of a banyan tree to wait. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z All I want to do is curl up on the couch and watch that angry guy news program with Frank. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z I watch him stretch then curl up again. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z The boys lay curled up under the benches near the fire, Wart with Cavall in his arms. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Virgil curled up at the foot of a weeping willow, holding a broken leg. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z She longed to curl up with Ess, to cuddle up and inhale the salty, dirty smell of her tangled hair as she slept, pretend that none of this was real. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z She curled up into a ball on the ground with grief. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He curled up underneath the fold-up table in the trailer and worried. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Instead, he curls up under the dining room table with his best friend. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z I stayed curled up till the roar of the Harriers finally sank under the hum of distant cars and nearby trees. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Mouse was waiting for me in one of the stalls, curled up in the manger. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z The sick woman was curled up in a ball as though her stomach hurt. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I turned over and curled up, and the pictures playing in my head now were better, not so violent or sucky. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Between races, Woolf climbed atop the jockeys’ lockers and curled up in the arms of Morpheus. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Stew Cat rubbed his back against the bottoms of my feet and then curled up down there. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z David finds his way onto the bed and curls up at their feet. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z We found her pigging out at an overturned hot dog stand while the owner was curled up on the sidewalk, sucking his thumb. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z The bulldog shook his face, curled up again with his back facing us, and then a horrible smell wafted up. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z One end curled up from being rolled; he weighed it down with his dagger. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z When she saw me, Laika curled up into a little ball and watched me with guilty dog eyes. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z He wanted to curl up in a ball on the hot deck and close his eyes, but he couldn’t; he wasn’t done yet. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Why should some, but not all, of the dimensions be curled up into a small ball? A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Seeing Shin curled up on the floor of his cell, a guard shouted in the prison hallway, “That little runt is really tough.” Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z Her dark hair had curled up and now hung around her face in tantalizing sproings. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z I might have curled up on the ground like a Muselmann and never gotten up again. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z Sitting curled up on Stick’s bed when I was little, when he used to read me stories from his books before we went to sleep. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z I put Frightful on the bedpost, and curled up in a ball on the bed. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z As the sun came over the rim of the desert and light flooded the little hillocks and bushes all around, Matt curled up in the shelter of a rock and cried. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Racked, gut-socked, he lay curled up in his coat, blue around the eye sockets. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z She also had Finn curled up beside her, with his head drooping against her arm—he’d fallen asleep an hour ago. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z The waves of Lake Pepin curled up on the shore at their feet and slid back with the smallest hissing sound. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z And the whole leg burned like wildfire when I so much as curled up a toe. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z I wanted to curl up in the street and burn. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z When they had finished and were curled up together, naked skin touching skin, whispering endearments, then Bolverkr sighed mournfully. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z I curl up, make myself smaller, try to disappear entirely. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Her teeth weren’t teeth at all, but tusks that curled up and out from thin black lips. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Merry and Pippin climbed on to the bed and curled up in the soft grass and fern. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z I curl up, pulling my blankets closer to my body and grabbing my panda again. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z He curls up into himself on the ground, agony plain on his face. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Hushpuppy curled up under a tree not far away. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He curls up on the edge of the blanket and falls asleep leaning against my back. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z She nuzzled my arm and then curled up, occasionally reaching out a paw and touching my chest to let me know she was there. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z When they reached their little barrack, she fell into bed and curled up in a ball. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z In the face of the hostility and contempt of almost everyone in the cave, Andrew crumpled and fell to the floor, curled up and sobbing. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z I curled up as if I were the one being showered with blows. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z They lay on the ground in different postures of pain, some reaching for their heads, the white bones in their jaws visible, others curled up like a child in a womb, frozen. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Finding him curled up in the belly of that rotted-out plane shook Luke, more than he wanted to admit. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Baba stops as he walks by where I’m curled up on the couch with a fuzzy blanket and peeks over my shoulder. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z Finally she turned her face toward them and Olanna looked at her: a plain village girl curled up on the bed as if she were cringing from one more furious blow from life. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He was curled up like a foetus in an empty room on an old mattress that the last people to leave the Barracks had left behind in the flat. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z The Kaelish rolled over on his side, curled up on the bench, and began to weep. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Conscious of an inadequate night’s sleep, and of a delicate mission successfully accomplished, M. Poirot curled up in a corner and fell asleep. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z On dreary summer evenings, Roz and Brightbill would curl up together, just the two of them, and listen to the rain pattering on the roof of the Nest. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z The moment Jon set the letter aside, the parchment curled up again, as if eager to protect its secrets. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I was curled up in an old sleeping bag in the corner of the trailer’s tiny laundry room, wedged into the gap between the wall and the dryer. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Like Jekyll I crave that particular darkness curled up within me. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Some morning he would be found curled up on the front porch. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I keep rubbing Bryce’s back until he slumps forward and curls up around Aurora. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z A thin, timid dog came close and, at a soft word from Kino, curled up, arranged its tail neatly over its feet, and laid its chin delicately on the pile. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z She had curled up on her seat and was using her gloved hands as a pillow. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Now I want to curl up in bed in mortification, imagining Jeremy’s face as I slunk away from gym. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z She opens her book to the marked page, curls up in a chair pulled close to the wood-burning stove, bowl of peanuts in her lap. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z He hoped Master would still be at the club so he could take the Renaissance from the living room and curl up on his bed in the Boys’ Quarters and read. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Even Chima curled up in a comer for much of the morning, quietly drawing pictures. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Next Ivy knew, she was curled up all by herself on the couch, blinking sleep from her eyes. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Prosper curled up in them, but he couldn't fall asleep. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Mango is curled up in a ball under my chair, and I silently thank him for bringing some piece of Grandpa back to the table, even if I’m the only one who knows it. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Then I just lay curled up on the bed, stroking the silken sheets, watching the sun set over the artificial candy Capitol. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Then I curl up on the couch and sleep until Thomas calls. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z I was curled up next to her on the couch, because Dad was working late, so he couldn’t get mad about ice cream in the living room. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z Maybe he could pull them down from the hangers and just curl up in a nest of Mom’s shirts until she came back. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Seth leaped from a stone outcropping into the swimming pool, legs curled up, and hit the water with a big splash. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z She curled up like a fetus on the floor and surrendered to her pain. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z We walk around the curled up bodies to find an empty area of our own. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z At the end of the bed, Tony’s other little sister, Marie, was curled up under a tattered blanket. I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 2019-09-03T00:00:00Z The dog had stopped crying and gone to sleep, curled up in the grass beside the porch. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z They were curled up on the couch, she reading a novel, he watching sports. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I used to curl up my tongue in front of the mirror and tauten my frenum into a white line, itself as thin as a razor blade. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “But he likes to curl up in it once in a while on a cold night.” Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Watch it curl up into a little ball at the tap end. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z Quincy stayed curled up tight, that one foot sticking out. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z “Not going to have a very good month, are you?” she said sardonically as Crookshanks curled up in her lap. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z The towering figure roared: a creature so large that a man could have bathed in the soupy spittle of its mouth and sat curled up in the chambers of its heart. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z The smoke curled up with a bittersweet odor, and soon she fell asleep and dreamt that she was back in the fairy ring. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He has slept on the ground; in a sewage culvert, curled up with other migrants; on top of gravestones. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Pantalaimon struggled against her sleepiness, but it was too strong; he curled up as a mouse inside her hood. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z My brother and sister are curled up next to me—Hermelinda on the end and Manuelito wedged in the middle—and the fleas and bedbugs and lice are crawling wherever they please. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z His dæmon, whatever she was, lay curled up on the floor at his feet. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z He’d discovered that he got through the night much better if he curled up on his bunk in the shape of a bulldog. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Still she lay curled up in the fetal position, whimpering and moaning, rocking back and forth. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z I curled up with Emma in a sleeping roll at the forest’s edge. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Mouse was curled up at the foot of my bed, as usual. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z I curled up in a ball and was almost asleep when a whippoorwill called. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z When exhaustion finally set in, we took turns curled up on the ground, trying to steal a few minutes of sleep here and there. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Even the still ones, who slumbered soulfully, who curled up neatly, even they disturbed her; she could feel their radiant presence, against which she had to stand guard. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Sure enough, Mrs. O’Leary was curled up in an enormous black furry mound in the middle of the stadium, chewing halfheartedly on the head of a warrior dummy. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Charlie kept me company, curled up in my lap, my arms around her. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z A smile curled up the ends of his ancient lips. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z She gave him that look—mouth curled up on the right side—and he said, “I swear I will text him!” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He curled up on the concrete with his head pillowed on his paws. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z I curl up and begin to fade away. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Amid tins of talc and boxes of bobby pins she would curl up on the floor of the storage room, speaking in non sequiturs. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z He lit the fire and smoke curled up over the painted wooden lintel and rose to the ceiling and curled down again. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z When I was tired of jumping, I got out some volumes of my encyclopaedia and curled up on my bed against the wall and looked at some interesting entries. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z If I were younger, I would curl up with the chocolate and tell Mama about my hard day. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z His arm goes around me automatically, and I feel like I'm back in the cave, curled up against him, trying to keep warm. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z He could see it, just how each man was, two sleeping curled up and the third squatting in the sand with the rifle between his knees. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z From where I was curled up in my igloo I could just see his work boots. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z There wasn’t even a bed in the room, just a narrow settee where Nina curled up every night. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Sometimes after, or even during a run, he will rage, throw himself against the walls of the maze, or curl up and refuse to work at all. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z He closed his left eye to aim, which made his lip curl up on one side. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Jaime got into her pajamas and curled up on the water bed next to Nancy and fell asleep again. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The tiny creature continued sucking its paw, shifting from foot to foot, its bushy tail curled up over the small back, higher than the tips of its ears. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I look to my left at Mom, curled up tight on the sofa, covered by a thin blanket. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z I curl up on the ground next to it. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Instead I ran to my mother and curled up in her arms. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Lockton removed one of the books and the map curled up on itself, clearing the desk for the plate of Gloucester cheese and rye bread and the bowl of strawberries I set there. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z After they ate their cold supper, several of the dogs curled up together, huddling against their packs, and Taisin and Kaede helped Con crawl into the tent. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z She stayed by herself in the garden curled up beside Barrabas, refusing to eat or have anything to do with the funeral. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He was at the far side, curled up into a white puff. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z She curled up in a ball beside him the way she used to when she was little, and waited for the light of dawn to come in under the door. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z “That is your tip,” I said as a thin curl of smoke began to curl up from the drab. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z After she goes, I curl up on my bed, computer on my lap. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z She wanted to curl up in the corner of her room and press her hands over her ears to stop the whispering. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The words seemed to curl up in her belly—not moths now but snakes. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Staring at the plaster death figures in the museum window, she wondered what they had been thinking as they curled up to die in the ashes. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Exhausted, soaking wet and dispirited, he curled up into a wretched damp ball and slept. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Maybe he should just climb back down and curl up into a ball. I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z He had curled up like one of his kittens underneath the sweater Hornet had spread over him. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z She was so tired that she was ready to curl up, right there in the marketplace, and let all the potion-seekers step over her. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z And Milo, full of thoughts and questions, curled up on the pages of tomorrow’s music and eagerly awaited the dawn. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z She looked so sweet and peaceful, all curled up, and I wanted to hold her, but the doctor said that was not a good idea. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z Buckminster curled up next to me, and I conjugated for a while so I wouldn’t have to think about things. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z Around him soft bright moss curled up the yellow birches, lichens roughened the rocks, and crushed needles let go their piney scent. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z With the dogs curled up around them, their nest was cozy enough. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z The scantily dressed girls curled up in the backseat, or bared breasts in the front, or fixed flat tires, bending way over. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z He curled up in his usual position then, thumb in his mouth, crying softly. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Liyana felt so tired and chilly she wished she could curl up like a mouse in a hole. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z “One time she ran away from home. I can’t even remember what she was upset about. We looked for her long past dark. Found her curled up in a drainage ditch, sound asleep.” The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I could not find my way back up again, and so, tired, I curled up in the cold weeds and I went to sleep. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z But what he didn’t see was that, curled up right in front of the first step, was a little round man in a frock coat, sleeping peacefully on a very large and well-worn ledger. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z The bitter cold outside had also chased our old tom Lucifer in, and he was curled up in Dad’s easy chair. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I rolled onto the bed and curled up in a ball. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He lay down on the blanket, and she curled up with him without protest. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Nora curls up with her laptop on the couch, and our parents disappear to their room. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z Her legs groaned as if they would have liked nothing more than to be curled up like that forever. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z I curled up on the floor, hoping Conner and his friends would stay in the den. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z One Saturday afternoon a few months before the baby was born, I was curled up on our sofa, dozing. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z When I got home from school that afternoon, Mom was still curled up on the sofa bed, a small pile of paperbacks next to her. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z |
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