| 单词 | dip |
| 例句 | He dipped a finger in it, tasted it gingerly. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z I gripped the cardboard with my best hold, dipped my knees a little, and let the Frisbee fly. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z Hollister studied her for a moment, his one tired eyelid dipping down as it always did. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She poured the water and dipped the tea bag in. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z I ate it slowly, savoring the crispy outside tingling with the tart green chutney I dipped it in. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Everyone rushes up on the deck at once, causing the boat to sway and dip heavily to one side. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I dipped into the ocean to cool off. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z With it we have army bread dipped in gravy. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z She picked up Evan and dipped him under the nursing sheet, cradling him against her chest. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Good Weasel returned as the sun was dipping toward the western horizon. In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse 2015-11-10T00:00:00Z Taking a deep breath, I dipped the sponge into warm water. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The power-up is a marbled sphere, so red it looks like it was dipped in blood. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Janie dipped up a glass of water and brought it to the bed. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z We dipped our fingers in holy water, knelt, crossed ourselves like we’d done a thousand times, and I led Helena to a pew. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z The mechanical man dipped the pen into the ink and began to write. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z As the sun dipped below the mountains, it fired a final dart at Archie’s flashing eyebrows. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z As he spoke he bobbed and dipped like a dabchick or little grebe. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z The fence clangs and twangs like a weird musical instrument, and the nose of the truck begins to dip forward, revealing a gorge like a roller-coaster drop. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z The gulls whose tedious cries woke him each morning now thrilled him as they dipped and flapped across the sky. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z The ground fell away from the woods into a shallow dip. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z We dipped spoons into the mixture and tasted it. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z Chronicler dipped his pen and Kvothe looked down at his folded hands for as long as it takes to draw three deep breaths. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Everybody was then told to dip the tips of their arrows into this powder and, when they had done this, to go down to the fields and wait for him to come. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z For a long time it was hoped that measuring compass deviation and dip would enable sailors to establish their coordinates. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z She dipped the quill and scratched out another item. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z They walked in, took off their gloves, dipped their fingers in the holy water, made the sign of the cross, genuflected to the crucifix, then found a pew and knelt in prayer. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z His hand dipped into the pocket of his vest. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z “This is nice,” she said as we took turns dipping into the ketchup. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z He unscrewed the jar, shook the water off a piece of lettuce, and dipped it in the sauce. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z I flip over and my feet dip into the hard-packed earth as I run away from Thresh and Clove and the sound of Cato's voice. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z The slaves and the Khoisan intermarried, and the white colonists continued to dip in and take their liberties, and over time the Khoisan all but disappeared from South Africa. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z She dipped a pretzel in peanut butter and chomped it. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Then he dipped the iron hissing into his half-barrel of black water. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Then she handed it to me dipped full of water. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z We dipped them in the creamy soup, thick with onions and bits of roasted meat, and jammed them between our lips. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “Don’t go dipping into the stash without me.” The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z “What’s wrong?” he asked, not looking up from dipping his meat in the bubbling lava. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Alex considers his face in profile, blinking through the booze, following the smooth line of his nose and the gentle dip at the center of his lower lip, each touched by moonlight. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Joey Witter brought in pretzel sticks, which we got to dip into frosting and red sprinkles. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Despite generations of effort, this proved illusory, because dip and deviation change unpredictably over time. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z The wind had risen, cold and biting as a winter gale, but the forest opened a little, and as the ground dipped, they found themselves in a protected hollow in a glade of alders. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z The bowl steamed up to my face, and Versh’s hand dipped the spoon in it and the steam tickled into my mouth. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z She dips down and rubs herself on my knee and thigh. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z The opening where water was dipped up was no bigger than one bucket on its side. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z As the sun dipped below the horizon and night waited high in the sky, I placed Harry’s box into the hole. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Given Brum’s interest in the dip of her neckline, she doubted his thoughts were particularly holy. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Rosaleen was setting the table in the kitchen while May dipped down in the grease and brought up the golden brown kernels. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z At first he only dipped below the surface of sleep, and skimmed along like a salmon in shallow water, so close to the surface that he fancied himself in air. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Any moment I had him square in my sights, he’d surprise me with a dip, a shake, a move from the street that I’d never heard or seen. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z You dipped into the muddy waters of the Harlem River and shouted °taste and see * that we Black folk be good at fanning hope and stoking the fires of dreams deferred. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He stood on a stool, dipping his paw into a bowl of milk and honey, sucking it with noisy enjoyment. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I let the water run, dip my cheek into the ice-cool flow. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z She dipped into the cat-shaped bank where she saved her allowance and began to carry the camera everywhere. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Breathless, she dips her pen in ink and begins to write rapidly. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z He took the pickup across the dip slowly, almost tenderly, as if the old truck were the blind white mule, too old to be treated roughly any more. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Hiroshi stands behind me, his hands clasped behind his back and his neck dipped low. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Her golden bat, which stood behind her, dipped its head down and touched her neck. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He dipped a cup into the water, dribbled some into her mouth. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z I watched her as she began to eat, dipping a green bean into the salt before taking a bite. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z We ride along the river until the sun dips behind the trees and the crickets begin to sing. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z A hundred blades dipped down into the water as the oarmaster's drum began to boom. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The cheetah licked my palm, his tongue warm and rough, like sandpaper dipped in hot water. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Vines dangled from low-hanging branches, and roots dipped in and out of the water, while the treetops disappeared into blurry white, as if some supreme cartoonist had forgotten to finish drawing them. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I dipped in a fat brush and spread the paint along the old clapboard siding in long, smooth strokes. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I don’t care if they want some chips, tell them dip. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z The temperature is steady at minus ten degrees Centigrade but the maritime office predicts it will dip even lower. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The sun is dipping below the rim of clouds, a sudden last brightness. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z She smile and I catches her fore she dip down in it. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z “This’ll set you right,” her mother had said, dipping fast, sure fingers into the grease and working it through Nicole’s stubborn curl, pulling so tight, her eyes watered. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z My father took a whole day tuning it, and now the notes move through the house, dipping down at the end like tears. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z She dipped out three ladles of batter, poured them sputtering into the other pan, then set the bowl down. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Fat bees buzzed in around us, dipping to sample flowers. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z There was a dip in the ground near the center; they rode down out of sight of the Union line. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z After the bath, I crouched by the side of the tub and dipped my head in the water and washed my hair. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Then he added a drop of cream, a squirt of soda water, and a dip of ice cream about as big as your fingernail. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z There was the speechless astonishment of seeing a hog stabbed through the heart, dipped into boiling water, scraped, split open, gutted, and strung up gaping and bloody. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z At least I tried dipping my toe in empathy. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Today, I’m trying to explain to her the difference between dipping and polishing the silver, how only the tacky houses do the dip cause it’s faster, but it don’t look good. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z A woman saunters in wearing a dress the color of sunlit honey, which dips low in the front to display three diamond necklaces. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z David knelt at the bank and dipped his head under the icy water. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z The men were scattered all through the trees, red pennants dipped down, rifles bristling like black sticks. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z For an hour now, the plane had been flying at just three hundred feet, following the Welsh valleys, dipping and swerving to avoid the mountain peaks. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z “When I’m on deadline, I cook. Do you like mustard? Try the dipping sauce. I’ll be right back with some apple cider.” When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z As I add scallions, bean sprouts, and mint leaves to my soup, Ma dips my spoon and chopsticks into the hot water, wiping them dry with her napkin before handing them back to me. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I come up from the dip in the backyard thinking about Matt and his mom. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z She dipped her spoon in it and licked it. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z She dipped a handkerchief into the water and, gently as a cow licking its newborn, cleaned the wound. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z Redemption nodded and dipped out the back door while Beloved snuck a peek under the lid of the box. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Her hand dipped into her pocket, where her fingers crawled around for something. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The deep-laden boats pull in against the coast where the canneries dip their tails into the bay. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z His top lip is extremely large and dipped with blood. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z And as the sun dips below the horizon, we send ripples across the water that never seem to end. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z The Sun dipped and vanished, and as if at the shuttering of a lamp, black night fell. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z The stars were circling the peaks of the mountains, dipping into the cane fields belonging to the sugar mill. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z It was getting late; I didn’t know how long we’d been out here, but the sun was dipping lower and Mama would want us home for dinner before sunfall. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “Attitude, girl,” she says, switching her butt around, dipping and turning like a fashion model. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z The eyes dipped away and suddenly he was businesslike. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z The resin melted; he dipped a stick into the goo and worked it into a crack in the plumping-mill box. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Ocean creatures drizzled in sauces or begging to be dipped in spicy concoctions. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z I take a deep breath, dip the tip of my brush into sky, take one long leap and... Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The road dipped now into a broad green valley and stretched toward the horizon. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z He dipped it into that same bucket I’d kicked a few days earlier. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z A dip in pressure would indicate a rip, which could prove fatal in the long term. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z On the other side his father chewed a wooden pen and dipped it in an open ink bottle and made entries in his black record book. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The crows hulked their shoulders, spiked their feathers, jerked and dipped their shrieking beaks. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I wasn’t sure if it was a leftover reaction from my dip in the Styx, or anticipation of what I was about to do. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z They scrambled to their places by the rowlocks and all in line dipped oars in the grey sea. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z We painted and painted as the sun dipped lower in the sky. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I sit as far away from the dip as possible. The Crossover 2014-03-18T00:00:00Z If they had wheels, they could take a somewhat rickety-looking bridge, followed by a road dipping into Tijuana. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He brought out a bottle of clear and pungent spirit that smelled to Lyra like the gyptians’ jenniver, and the two spies accepted a glass into which they dipped little vessels of their own. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The thermometer dipped to minus five degrees Fahrenheit. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z We both glance at each other and shrug before dipping our fingers in and smearing the Vaseline across our smiles. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z "Gerta," she says as we dip bread into a dish of olive oil, "I have something for you." What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z We washed our hands and dipped fresh naan from the tandoor into the shorwa—it was the best meal I had had in months. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z We eat lunch at our normal hilltop spot, on a bench with my favorite view of steep streets that dip like roller coasters. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z She dipped two hundred oars and mounted the largest ram in the fleet, though Davos had grave doubts about her captain. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z We walked past Jimmy Cross’s command post, past the spot where Kiowa had gone under, down to where the field dipped into the marshland along the river. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z From where we stood, we could see most of the island except where it dipped into swales or hid behind low hills and boulders. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z She snapped a papadum in half and dipped it into chutney. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Then, as Mercy stepped forward, one shoulder dipped and jerked back grotesquely, and Kit realized that she leaned on crutches. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z She dips her spoon into a container of chicken dumpling soup, swimming in grease. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z And so, the small mouse who had been dipped m oil, covered in flour, and relieved of his tail slipped out of the pantry and past the weeping ladies. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z After getting us dipped at church, our cowboy brought gifts even more often. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z He got wicked drunk at a party and passed out in a bowl of bean dip. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z I think we’re done, but Tyler dips his head down a little, clears his throat, and then looks back up, staring me right in the eyes. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z “You need to stand up straight, for one thing. You dip a little. Like a turtle peeking out of its shell. Move like you have confidence, girl! Like you're too cool.” It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z “It was the soldiers who saved us,” the first man was saying, as if he felt he had to tell his story in exchange for the bread he was eating dipped in tea. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z We expect him to eat the rats but he’ll leave them in the lane with their guts hanging out and run to my father for a piece of bread dipped in tea. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z She rushes in with a tray and sits down in a corner, drinks her juice, dips at her oatmeal. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z The sun was already dipping in the west. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z She came in the middle of the night, wearing the same white dress that the women usually wore on their trips to dip their hands in the river. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z He was dipping a large, broomlike brush into a pail and painting the asphalt with black sealer. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z I was on watch this morning when a Coast Guard turboprop passed low overhead and circled around and dipped low over us again. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z The dust they stirred floated up and hung in front of the sun that was dipping behind the hills. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “You guys are so cute,” said Ximena, dipping a carrot stick into a little tub of hummus. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z He stood on tiptoes, spun gracefully, dipped to his knees, straightened, and spun again. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Now letters to and from Philadelphia had to undergo special processing, such as being dipped in vinegar and allowed to dry. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z He dipped his paddle hard into the water. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z When everything was finished, he tossed them onto the counter, along with a small pile of salt for dipping. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z The red dirt trail winds and dips behind small foothills, shaded by tall teak trees. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z They ask us to smooth and shape and carve each slope of their bodies like warm, freshly dipped candles. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I could see Catherine in the stern but I could not see the water where the blades of the oars dipped. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z The dancing spread like a forest fire, and soon the floor was filled with couples who swayed and dipped around the Gibraltar of a wallflower, Ignatius. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I will spend the next half hour sticking the pieces of fruit with toothpicks, dipping them and laying them on waxed paper. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z The girls napped on running boards, or dipped to get a tire iron out of the trunk. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Heather dips a french fry into her ranch dressing. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z He dipped his finger in the milk and let a white drop fall on her lips. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z The plane regains its course and dips over the mountain as everyone strains to see and listen. The Unfinished Angel 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z My stepfather hit that dip at fifteen miles an hour in his ’64 Pontiac and I bounced high in my seat. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z When the rains stopped and Uncle decided it was time to head back—he did not want to dip into their larder by having lunch with them, as Miss Whitlaw urged— we made our good-byes. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z I dip my brush and prepare to paint. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Jamison’s pen scratched across a piece of paper, occasionally dipping back into the inkwell at the top of the desk. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He dipped one of the drabs into the pitch and stuck the other one to it, spoke several words I didn’t recognize, and slowly pulled the bits apart, strands of pitch stretching between them. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Nor can I complain about the lack of candy; everyone had dipped into their last reserves. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Their last teacher in San Antonio had dipped her fingers into Cari’s curls at least once a day. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z The pale moon dipped in and out of the strands of clouds so that Juana walked in darkness for a moment and in light the next. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z There it was, the world’s dumbest bird, dipping its dumb head down so its orange button eye could stare back at him. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z Using my fingers, I dip the sushi in soy sauce. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Then she dipped the oars once again into the dark water. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Since leaving Elephant Island, the six men had been accompanied by an albatross, who soared and dipped through the air. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z She reaches for a platter of strawberries and dips one into the bubbly liquid in her flute. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z He dipped the quill into the inkpot, leaned over the first parchment, paused, looked up. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He dips his head, so he doesn’t see that some people at the table aren’t in the mood to give thanks. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z We hit a swell and the ship rides high, and then dips low. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z Then she dip her spoon into her soup and held the spoon up. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z The dips and heaves of the tundra spread out all around her and still looked the same in every direction. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z After a moment she reached for the woven napkin on the table, dipped it into her tea, and wiped his leg with the damp cloth. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z That night, Dallas fell asleep quickly and was dreaming about his favorite place: a sandy patch of earth beneath a leafy tree, with a curtain of branches dipping down all around him. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Oscar’s hand is waving and dipping like a palm tree in a cyclone. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z I dip a towel in cold water and pat her forehead. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Josh carefully dipped a fry in a pool of ketchup before responding. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Sierra dipped her brush in the white paint again just as the scaffolding shivered. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z The next step is to dip the wire frames in the muck. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z “He’s gone for him,” she said and dipped the cloth she held in the basin of water. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z It dipped up and down, gradually leading up to a pass between two hills. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z So when I dip too low, I stop dicking with hydrazine until I get the 02 back up to well above 25 liters. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, with the calabashes full, she would dip her hand into the pool and take up a few mouthfuls of water before she began the long journey home. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z They carried no rattles to warn in advance of a strike, but Roy saw that the tips of their stubby tails had been dipped in blue and silver sparkles, the kind used in art projects. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I dip my head in the sink, rinse out the conditioner I left in overnight, and ring my hair dry with a towel. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I dipped our towel in cool rainwater and squeezed it over your eyes, but your forehead stayed burning hot. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z After one particularly deep dip in the road Polly was tossed across the bags of seed, landing hard against the slave girl, who opened her eyes and looked around frantically. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z The mechanical man dipped the pen into the ink and began to write. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z While visitors watch, I dip my hands in fresh buckets of paint. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z She heard his paddle dip in and out of the water, in and out. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z I spin her silly, one final time, then catch her and dip her to uproarious applause. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she dipped the plate in an acid bath. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Alex’s other hand finds that dip of Henry’s waist, and he swallows a sound at how devastating it feels under his palm. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “At what point did he realize the exact degree of your indifference?” he asks, dipping his cookie in his tea. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Like a pilot dipping the plane into a tailspin to practice pulling back out, she would deliberately take photos out of focus, with the wrong shutter speed or the wrong ISO, to see what happened. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Still, they would be impressed, he hoped, by the lovely bay windows, the shining parquet floors, the impressive winding staircase, the wooden wainscoting, as they sipped champagne and dipped samosas in chutney. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z They sail over us, zipping and dipping and spinning, their little compasses guiding them to the throne platform. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z There’s a tray of vegetables in the center of the coffee table with a small bowl of hummus for dipping. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z As Mark unloads the supplies, he wonders if Boss and his partner have bothered to so much as dip themselves in the warm waters that surround them. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z You can cross over, or do some corny dips, or even jitterbug a little, and she stays right with you. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z But if they’d only looked up, they would have seen the sweeping dips and flutters of the dark birds. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z The road dipped between rising turf-banks, carving its way through the terraces to the river’s edge, and up again upon the further side. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z He wiped out the pan and dipped it full of water and used it to clean the jars. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z He pulled off Robin’s hosen and carried him into the water, holding and dipping him where the current ran deep. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z “But these are oatmeal raisin. You can dip them in milk.” Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z What we did, and it was my idea, we dipped every horse, mule, and cow tail in that yellow paint. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z They dip down to street level just before they bend to travel east. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Ahead in the road was a dip and a stand of cane. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Henry’s hands move, brushing up to Alex’s shoulders, the dip of his throat, the underside of his jaw, and when Alex finally looks up, Henry’s eyes are soft and steady. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z She dipped her head and fixed her gaze on the table in front of her. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z How she could ward off the malocchio, the evil eye, with a prayer and the dip of her pinkie into a bowl of water sprinkled with a few drops of olive oil. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Sarah dips her head, then raises an eyebrow at me. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z They dipped through the rushing shreds of cloud, and the traffic beacon painted their windows red. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Adam lay on the bed, a sheet pulled up to his waist, and Alice patted the cuts with a linen handkerchief dipped in warm water. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I dipped the gourd into the water and raised it to the man’s lips so he could drink. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Just then, watching his lines, he saw one of the projecting green sticks dip sharply. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Landau dips a Q-tip into some blue water that he assures me is nontoxic and swabs my tongue with it. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He crouched and dipped his hand in the water. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Twenty minutes later, I’m pretending to eat paella but really eating more bread dipped in olive oil than paella. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z Eventually, however, the naysayers were forced to concede that not only did variation change over time, but so did dip. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z She dips the brush in water and wets the paper, then taps at the red square. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z I dip the rag in the polish with my rubbery arms, and begin to slather it on the barrel of the great gun, but the master-at-arms laughs. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z The only trust fund I have is this story, and unlike a prudent Wasp, I’m dipping into principal, spending it all. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I put my hand over my nose, which felt as if it had been dipped in hot spices. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z I dip two fingers in the jar and gently spread the balm over my calf. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z One strand dipped in front of Mr. Remora’s eyes, and he blew at it repeatedly, only to have it flop back down. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The vendor dipping apples on sticks into dark, sticky caramel obliges him, drizzling it over the top. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z They turned, dipped and landed in a twittering bunch. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z It blotted out the horizon, the far dips and heaves, the grasses, the pond, and finally her own frost heave. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The spot right at the dip of his waist below his ribs looks impossibly soft, and Alex might die if he can’t fit his hand into that little curve in the next five seconds. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z They are jawbreaker cookies because they are hard until you dip them in tea. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z A no-hassles guy who twirls her and dips her and rocks her. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Pax dipped his head to the little fox’s chest. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He was quite happy to touch the lions' heads by the fountain and to dip his hands into the cold water. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z We shake our heads no and she dips an already purple-stained finger inside. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z She dipped her finger into the cup, studying the purple liquid as it dripped off her nail. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z She felt the faintest dip in the aircraft’s balance as the weight shifted. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z Kote dipped his fingers into the cup by his side and flicked droplets casually in Bast’s direction. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The long, lithe body dipped low to the ground. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z A year or so earlier these same girls had been porcelain figurines, gingerly dipping their toes into the disinfectant basin at the public pool. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Time after time, it dipped in and out of the candy counter: peppermint sticks, jawbreakers, horehound, and gumdrops. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z They waded or crept in one after another while the horrible clucking continued and overhead the swallows, alerted to a feast of insects, dipped and soared. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z His hands were rough and callused, and the tips of his fingers were as yellow as if they had been dipped in iodine. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Birds swooped just below me, playfully dipping and then rising on the air currents. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z He dipped his napkin into his water glass and tried to dab his tie, completely missing the offending spots. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z From her sleeve, Lady Meng pulled out a set of gold chopsticks and dipped them into the water as if fishing for a dumpling in soup. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Her spoon dipped dutifully into her dish of ice cream. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z As soon as she arrived at the top of her ladder, Mrs. Corry dipped her brush into the glue and began slapping the sticky substance against the sky. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Behind Davos and his sons came another line of hundreds commanded by knights and lordly captains, and then the smaller, slower Myrish contingent, none dipping more than eighty oars. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Quite a few men had brought their own tortillas and cold beans, or bean dip; in the helicopter there were large thermos jugs of coffee. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Outside, horses graze in a meadow, migrating birds dip and rise in perfect formation. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z She dipped the calabash—the one the njuzu had used—into the lake and drank repeatedly. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The men with paddles dip them in the water and pull hard. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z I’m dipping my biscuit in the gooey center of my sunny-side-up egg when Mom sits down with her cup of tea. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Foot by foot, we pushed and pulled the wagon with Dragonwings up the hill, its wings dipping and bobbing as if it were tensing itself. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z That she seemed to float back and forth like a ghost, dipping cool cloths to lay on Popo’s bloated face. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z “What?” he said, with his suit now covering his lower half like he was dipped to the waist in tar. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z We awoke and dipped our handkerchiefs in the river to refresh ourselves, then poked our way along the bank. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z She tried to keep track of her and Keith’s once comfortable savings, which she had hoped to not touch until later but now was forced sometimes to dip into. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z As he spoke, he was dipping into his bag and producing the instruments for transfusion; I had taken off my coat and rolled up my shirt-sleeve. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z Blackbirds circled overhead, dipped into the grass somewhere. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Nel dipped her fingers into the bowl of water and sprinkled a diaper. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z In the distance he heard a dip in the sound of the singing, some startled voices breaking the flow, but then the song rose again, defying the darkness. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “Oh sure,” Florida said, dipping her paddle slowly into the water. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z He was dipping her almost to the floor now, though you couldn’t tell who was leading who. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z His hands trembled; it was evident that he had been dipping pretty freely into his own wares. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I dipped the cloth again and held it to my eye. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z She tried to picture how his pretty face would look dipped in tar. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The words were grudging, the dip of the chin Mace Tyrell gave the Lord Regent the most cursory of bows. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Mr. Ram interrupts my mind’s dip into that rabbit hole exclusively reserved for Flannery. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z They ripped off his shirt and pants, dipped a brush in green paint, and slapped the dripping bristles against his bony body. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The wings lifted and dipped in the blustering wind like a motorboat riding swells. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z Kino squatted by the fire pit and rolled a hot corncake and dipped it in sauce and ate it. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z They say that when the summer breeze was just so, the branches of the elm would dip down and give the face the appearance of weeping. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z With this he dipped water from the cone, which he had propped next to Derek’s head, and he put a small bit of water into the unconscious man’s mouth. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z "Your Grace," she said, dipping in a curtsy. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I don’t want to witness the submissive dip of his brow or the bend of his knee before me or anyone else. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Stagecoaches to and from Philadelphia were stopped; postmasters used tongs to dip mail and newspapers from the city in vinegar and other substances they thought would purify them. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z A bright LED beam dips back and forth across the lawn. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z She dips in two fingers, digs up a wet, soft, slippery thing. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z The figure is advisedly chosen, for if the canneries dipped their mouths into the bay the canned sardines which emerge from the other end would be metaphorically, at least, even more horrifying. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I sat on the bank, took off socks and boots, and dipped my feet in water so cold it burned until the freezing went deep and deadened feeling. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z “The boy has to eat,” Pa said, dipping the spoon into the mashed potatoes. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z “Here, Marly, dip some in this cup and set it out in the snow to cool,” Mr. Chris said. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z She seemed to have been dipped in sunlight and set here to dry. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z Finding the earthen mug in his hand, he dipped it into the water jar and drank. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z I watch it: a spike, then a flatter spike, then a dip and a repeat. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z The fishing-boats are racing for home, and rise and dip in the ground swell as they sweep into the harbour, bending to the scuppers. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z I knew what enigma meant—my mother often said I was one, especially when I dipped fried eggs in grape jelly or deliberately wore mismatched socks. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Setting it on the table, she dipped in a crisp cloth and started gently wiping my swollen lips and dabbing around my eye. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z She dipped a hand into Bruce’s box of Cracker Jack. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z He spins me and dips me and runs his fingers through my long, loose hair. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Freebie needed a flea dip, a bath, and a full buzz cut.” Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z Oliver dipped the ladle into the beef stew. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z If you weren’t careful, the plane’s nose dipped as you landed it, and then the whole plane would flip over onto its back. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z She dips and kicks and spins on her toes and crouches down to the floor with one leg behind her other leg. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Garrett is on his knees licking the boulder, catching tiny rivulets that course down its side—and then I see that there are dips and indentations on the surface of the flat stone. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z By the time the sun dips near the horizon, he’s found seven of our eight maximum the park rules allow. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z The spinning water dips in the center, revealing more layers of sea life clinging to the scarecrow’s pole, which has become its own vertical reef. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z A boy at school called Ashton had had nits in his hair last term and the matron had made him dip his whole head in turpentine. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z I stopped at the bathroom on the way back so I could wash my feet since I knew I’d be dipping them in the popcorn. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “They following us,” Vega said to me, dipping his head behind mine. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z The sun dips low, and a summit sinks into it like a thorn. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z The bed dipped as I crawled across it, wrapping my arms around his chest from behind. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Jamison retreated to a smaller table of his own, dipping a pen. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Hollister studied her for a moment, his one tired eyelid dipping down as it always did. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Some scholars believe we have long since passed a tipping point where the declining marginal return on imprisonment has dipped below zero. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z The wind rose and the long grass began to flutter and ripple in the dip between them. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z We pitch and dip on a heaving sea. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z After a slight dip the road began to rise. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z He was slicing up the ribs and dipping them in the sauce. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He dips his knees and gets a tighter grip. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z A front wheel dipped over the side of the canyon and Frankie lost control. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z And heavier than a pig dipped in mud. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z “You must speak clearly, dear,” Mrs. Weasley told Harry as George dipped his hand into the flowerpot. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z One of the birds dips in and pops up again with a fish in its bill. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z And she dips her leg up behind her as she turns away and flicks a wave at me—that counts as a kiss, I think. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z He was bending his head over and over again to drink soup, but his beard would dip in the bowl first and stop him. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z If we were feeling sophisticated, we ordered the French dip. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Women dipped their handkerchiefs in his bloody wounds for souvenirs. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z We were dipping the first shirt in a tub of purple when Miss Agnew came in to get ready for first period. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z I dip my head down and rest it on top of knees that are pulled tight to my chest. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z He dipped his finger into the comb and, lifting my veil, brought it close to my lips. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I dipped my middle finger in the water. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z I must dip my hand again and again in the basin of blood and water, and wipe away the trickling gore. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z As we neared the mouth of New Bedford Harbor, a schooner flying a long green streamer off its mainmast, its sails plump, its bow rising and dipping, came out through the channel toward us. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z We picked out a spot around the back of the house and dipped our brushes. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “Oh...no,” she repeated, her voice instantly dipping into sadness. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Arnold was a faithful supporter of Lincoln during the war’s darkest hours, and the resulting dip in the president’s popularity cost Arnold his seat in the Flouse. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z Tuck climbed in, too, pushing off, and, settling the oars into their locks, dipped them into the silty bottom in one strong pull. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Wash bent and felt for the water, dipped his stone in, and then lowered himself to one knee. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z We dip our spoons into the freezer bag full of Earl Grey ice cream with halwa pieces. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z If only she could reproduce the clear light of a summers morning, the sensations of a child standing at a window, the curve and dip of a swallows flight over a pool of water. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Then she dipped the spoon into the egg and the yolk came up golden like the sun popping out of a cloud bank. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z I blink and lurch to the side as the room dips and sways. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z She dipped slightly and let last year’s winner place the crown on her head. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Melissa dipped her finger into the slippery, shiny substance and traced her lips. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z As they dipped their pails into the water, the rhino would attack, stabbing and stomping them with its mighty hooves, until there was nothing left but bloody rags. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z His smile dipped down, then up again, then faded. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z After every battle, he ritually dips his hood into the blood of his enemies. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z It never occurred to me that he had dipped his thieving fingers in my wallet. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z He was seated on a flat rock, cleaning a wooden bowl, scrubbing the cracks in the rounded poplar with a rag dipped in fire ash. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Her Dad picked up a watch spring and cleaned it with a brush dipped in gasoline. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Boo dipped, landing on a book with a silver spine. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Some plundered their own country's rustic folk dances, some opportunistically arranged the folk music of other countries, while others dipped into the non-specific well of travelling gypsy band music. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z He then sits down again and resumes eating, dipping the last crust of pie in the big pool of sauce on his plate. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z When I came out of the wagon, he had her in a dramatic dip and was giving her a kiss. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He knows when the trail dips, when it rises, how to avoid branches, rocks, leap over boulders. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z In the morning the sun rose warm and bright and Stuart slipped into the river again for an early dip. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z After arranging them carefully, he dipped a pen and looked expectantly at Kvothe. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He busted out laughing again before we dipped inside my crib for some fruit pops and video games. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z On his deathbed, Ser Aegor Rivers had famously commanded his men to boil the flesh from his skull, dip it in gold, and carry it before them when they crossed the sea to retake Westeros. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The sun had dipped below the horizon and it was getting dark. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z But the moment the sun dipped behind the conical summit of Pumori—a 23,507-foot peak immediately west of Base Camp—the temperature plummeted into the teens. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z Papi dipped his trowel into the cement mud in the wheelbarrow by his side and slapped the mud onto a foundation block. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Three banks of robotic oars dipped into the water and began moving them forward. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Wide as the widest street in Ember, churning and dipping and swirling, the river roared past, its turbulent surface like black, liquid glass scattered with flecks of light. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I cover her nose with bei powder and dip one of my metal instruments into the pot of steaming water. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z He dipped the pen into the ink and then faltered for just a second. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z As quickly as it had risen then, the fin dipped back down, sank beneath the gentle waves. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z But now she felt strangely warm, as warm as if she had been dipped in a bath. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z The branches dip low, and I pass just beneath them. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Edwin curled his arms over his head imitating a whale’s head and began to pace around the fire, dipping his head up and down as if breaking through the waves. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z She licked the butterscotch from her spoon, then dipped it into Beto’s dish. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He strained closer, his ear beginning to dip into the water . Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z They drove through the afternoon until the sun dipped into the Blue Ridge Mountains. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Great golden bands caught his sleeves in the dip between biceps and deltoids, and his neck was dark with obscure tattoos. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z She dipped her calabash over the side and noticed that the water didn’t look quite the same. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z It was designed for pushing on, ever on, not for dipping in and out of. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z One by one the Daughters dipped their hands into a bucket of water and washed off the honey. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I go into the downstairs bathroom and dip the entire pitcher in the tub, and even after a day, there’s still some ice. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Off to their left, a shadowy shape soared past and then dipped sharply down. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z He looks off at the west cotton field where the sun is dipping into the dirt. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Then he dipped it into a cup of wine. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The car dipped and bucked every few seconds as Dad kept slamming on the brakes to avoid potholes. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “I guess I’ll see you around, then,” he says, and turns away, dipping into the crowd filing by on their way to class. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z I bent and dipped my fingertip into the water, picking my droplet, then let it fall on one piece of glass. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Her lips go light green right about the time her boys go charging down to the slippery dip. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z When they reached the harbor, Iorek Byrnison dipped his head and unfastened the helmet with a claw, letting it clang on the frozen ground. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z The air was red with flags, which dipped and lifted as the marchers ducked under the level-crossing gate and swept across the railway tracks in a red wave. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z If I couldn’t go for a dip, could I at least have a sip? Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Then a feather, black as midnight dipped in shadows, fell to the ground. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z With one hand he held the string, and with the other he dipped into his pants pocket and pulled out his penknife. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z The divining rod in my mind dipped sharply and a spring gushed water when I remembered that I was on a genuine, regulation lifeboat and that such a lifeboat was surely outfitted with supplies. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z He went off to search for more clues, and I saw Lacey’s and Ben’s flashlights dipping as they went through a Troll Hole, but I just stood there in the office, imagining her. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z He cursed, and stuck his fingers in his mouth, and I could see he’d got a little gash from the bayonet dip when I jerked it out of his fingers. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z It never went away in folk music, so whenever composers were trying to sound rustic, earthy or homesick for their native countryside, you could expect them to dip back into the modal well for inspiration. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z Mae dipped a finger into the icing on the cake and popped it into her mouth. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z And in a moment they had faded from sight as the road dipped, turned, and headed for home. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z Naima peered over her shoulder as the woman dipped the brush in a pot of yellow paint. Rickshaw Girl 2007-02-01T00:00:00Z He rubbed them bright and greased the hinges of the jaws and the springs of the pans with a feather dipped in bear’s grease. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z As the glacier inched over humps and dips in the Cwm’s underlying strata, it fractured into countless vertical fissures—crevasses. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z “They're amazing,” I correct with my head dipped low and my voice quiet. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Either way, I dip into my imagination, grab a rail and pull myself free. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Then they both dipped in a finger and sucked the grease off—delicious! A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z All the same, we have to feed the office staff, which means dipping into our stock every week, so it’s not as much as it seems. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Naomi dipped her glass in flour and began cutting out the biscuits. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I should side with my most tolerable brother, but I love a soft yolk to dip bread. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z And he dipped into his own money to pay Cornell project workers to explore the cathedral archives and the national archives of Peru and the municipal archives of Lima. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z We often dip into it, and the tough ham sausages, the tins of liver sausages, the conserves, the boxes of cigarettes rejoice our hearts. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Several nights later, I dipped a ball of crushed ice into a can of gasoline, let the oil coat the ice in a thick layer, and lit it. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Now, I see each roll and dip, each cutbank and coulee, through fond eyes. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z She rummaged through the drawers of her cabinet and returned with a handful of stationery, an inkwell, and a dip pen. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Tally planted her feet and dipped the board, and pulled up next to her friend. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Luke nodded his head with a dip of his funny black hat. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z The snack shops can turn an ice cream cone completely upside down to dip it in chocolate without anything falling out. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Mr. Lucas could dip his voice low to sing baritone and make us laugh. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z It feels as if I've dipped my arm into a bucket of snow. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Up ahead, the sun dipped behind a hazy cloud bank and the world really did darken a few shades. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Hilly looks me up and down, stops on the dip in the front of the dress. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z As they paused in front of the fountains there was a sudden roar and a propeller-driven cargo plane dipped down over the roof of the house and landed on the runway. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z Several of the men held Sutic down as the people filed by the bowl, dipping their feet, dirty from the work in the fields, into it one by one. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Lennie dipped his whole head under, hat and all, and then he sat up on the bank and his hat dripped down on his blue coat and ran down his back. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z The cab’s speedometer never dipped below ninety-five the whole way through the Mojave Desert. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Emily crouched next to the bench on her hands and knees, her ponytail dipping to the ground. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I could see myself as if from above, leaning into the wind, looking into the next dip and rise, feeling one with the roller coaster, seeing everything. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z Then she dips the first piece of meat into the breadcrumbs and drops it, spattering, into the oil. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Lena dips a baby carrot into her hummus and takes a loud bite. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I dip my head in my best imitation of Mom’s no- nonsense look. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I spin her, lift her, and dip her, showing off my skills. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Nicasia took my right hand and dipped it into a bowl of water. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z The sun had already dipped westward when Taran opened his eyes. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Peeta is still eating, breaking off bits of roll and dipping them in hot chocolate. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z By the time I dipped my feet into the water, it was so dark and murky, my skin was dirtier than before I had washed. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Somewhere in the race he stepped in a dip in the ground, nearly fell face-first to the track, and emerged with a cut hoof. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked up, puzzled, at the girl, and her eyelids dipped sweetly and mysteriously, and there was just a suggestion of a sway on her lightly padded hips. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Eventually, in a movement so small it was almost imperceptible, I saw the tip of Mother’s ponytail dip as she nodded. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I hope the little crocus buds have tiny wool blankets because the temperature dipped back down to the thirties, and our classroom was chilly when we rolled in this morning. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Dara Lynn’s dipping bread in her glass of cold tea, the way she likes, and Becky pushes her beans up over the edge of her plate in her rush to get ’em down. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Smitty and I fell to our bellies and scrambled like sand lizards to the only cover we could find, a little dip in the ground. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Her grades dipped into the regular B’s, then got worse. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z He removed his arm from Jason’s shoulders and dipped his finger in his wineglass. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Cresting the top of Coalwood Mountain, we were faced with a steep, straight stretch followed by a series of curves that dipped and turned. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z In a half sleep I watch Kat dip and raise the ladle. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z She dipped the end of her head shawl in water and swabbed the blood from Kino’s bruised forehead. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z She dipped the gourd in the water and propped the baby up so’s it could get a drink. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z He dipped his pen in the inkwell and wrote out a few more lines. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Now the spears dip, and now they are coming. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Ma lowered her head so far down that I could see the dip in the back of her neck, where she had a port-wine mark shaped like Manhattan Island. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z For the next few minutes we watched as Selena twirled and dipped and stomped along to the music, always with a big smile on her face. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z The bus took a deep dip as it pulled off the narrow road and onto a smaller dirt one. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I got a cup from the house and dipped it half full. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z Several times during the mourning period he awakened and complained and got the dipped rag again and went to sleep. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z She leaped with grace, her fur gleaming like metal; then she swept into a dip in the landscape and vanished. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The line for her lures and dip bait was never fewer than twenty people deep. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z I reached down and laid my palm over his, just for a moment, before picking up the pen and dipping it in ink. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z We dip each one and crisscross them in place. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z As the railroad yard dipped and swooped around the colonel, he tried to hold himself steady by staring into Billy’s eyes. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z She paddled clumsily to Jinny and reached out for her, dipping under the water as she raised her arms to clutch Jinny’s shoulders tightly. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z She heard Tiller’s paddle dipping in and out of the water, in and out. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z The sigil on his banner looked like a man dipped in blood. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Fried bananas rolled in crushed nuts, dipped in coconut, and topped with caramel sauce. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Fresh porgies, dipped in egg, a little cornmeal and flour, and fried in a big pot of hot grease till they were golden brown and crispy on the edges. Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z After a few minutes of dipping pH strips in water and noting our observations on paper, Justin looked up. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z It wouldn’t of been much trouble for Mama; all Grandpa ever wanted in the morning was four cups of coffee and some yeast bread, toasted hard and dipped in boiling water and then buttered. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z On the Sunday I was baptized, Reverend John Cross dipped me deep into the church’s pool of warm baptismal water. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Thinking that he probably was going to disembowel me if I didn’t obey, I slowly lifted my legs and gingerly dipped them into the bucket. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z The preacher, draped in white robes, dipped a small branch of a tree in a huge bowl of water and hovered above the head of the first candidate. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Apples dipped in caramel so dark they appeared almost blackened but remained light and crisp and sweet. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He dipped his straw into his milk, capped the top of the straw with his finger, pulled out the straw, reached it over my head, and released his finger. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z The sun dipped behind the mountains, leaving flecks of orange, pink, and turquoise. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Ruby dips her trunk in her water bucket. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z He dipped right, and tried to flick the puck to the corner above my opposite shoulder, but I snapped my head and blocked it off my face mask. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z She takes her small canister of Royal Crown Hair Dressing, dips her fingers into the pomade, and dabs it on my hair. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z There was a dip in the middle of that why, to let me know that she knew I had something to hide. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z I dipped the pen in the blood-red liquid and made a slow, careful notation. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z The plane dipped and began to head north. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z Tip: Use only green apple candies, then dip them in melted caramel and let them rest on wax paper before packaging. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z They didn't dip their socks into the hole, afraid to contam-inate the water. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z Hannah dipped her fingers into a gourd shell without slackening the wheel. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Shasta stooped and drank—a very long drink—and then dipped his face in and splashed his head. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z Genie dipped his head fast, taking another slurp of the tea, wondering what the heck made his mother tell Grandpop that. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z The reporters were almost always in tow, and Howard usually created some amusement for them to write up or photograph, including talking Smith into dipping Seabiscuit’s hoof in ink and stamping their Christmas cards. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z One more dip down a coulee and back up again and I could see the house. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z We joked a little more, I thought like regular American men, faking, dipping, juking. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Balancing awkwardly, he raised the paddle and dipped it into the water. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z But he was not too forgetful to see Wang Lung dipping the water recklessly from the cauldron into a deep wooden tub. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z The two men were squat ting on their heels, eating their evening meal, shoveling rice into their mouths with chopsticks, dipping into the large bowl of vegetables and meat that sat between them. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z A groom dipped bandages in ice water laced with Epsom salts and wound them around the left foreleg. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Though the sun has barely started dipping beneath the rooftops and trees, streetlamps are lit on both sides of the road. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z Maybe he was imagining how good it would feel to pop off our shirts and shorts and take a quick dip. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I do the breaststroke, dipping my face in and out of the water, so I don’t have to see Ryan standing on the sand waiting for us. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z The ship was starting to dip into deep water, the waves churning under it as it made its way out of the safety of the bay. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z First thing after that was to dip them in hot water so as to be able to scrape the hair off the hide. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z But she can be so cruel and it comes so suddenly and such birds that fly, dipping and hunting, with their small sad voices are made too delicately for the sea. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Dobyns had been dipping his toe into archival research for more than a decade, with results he found intriguing. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z When we dipped our hands, I thought that the dead would reach out and haul us in, but only our own faces stared back at us, one indistinguishable from the other. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z He didn’t remember any dip in the Styx. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z I handed her the towel, and she dipped it in the running water and ran it over her face. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z As long as he could keep the shoreline lights from dipping under the waves, he knew that he was in sight of shore. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z But on this morning the temperature was held in check by a biting wind that gusted down from the upper mountain, creating a windchill that dipped to perhaps forty below zero. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z He dips a hand in the water and puts his fingers in his mouth to taste the salt. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z She hooted sleepily, dipped her beak briefly into his goblet of orange juice, then took off again, clearly desperate for a good long sleep in the Owlery. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z He dipped the spoon into the paste, then hesitated. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He dipped a rag in whisky and gave it to the baby to suck, and after three or four dippings young Adam went to sleep. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Occasionally there was a ping as somebody dipped his nib too violently into his tiny white porcelain ink-well. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z They drank from cups dipped directly into an open pail of dirty water. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z It was like dodging back and forth from one dimension to another, a silent explosion of breaking through a sound barrier, a curious experience, like a quick dip into a known but alien water. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m even thinking of bottling up free samples of my dip bait.” Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z I started to dip Todd’s fingers in the water. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z I watch as her gaze travels over me, and her lips dip down at the corners when she sees the way the fabric stresses against my hips. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z He kneeled at the water’s edge and put the dead bird and his weapons down and dipped his hands into the water. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z As the sun dips low in the sky, Taryn and I unpack our baskets from home, which contain bread, butter, cheese, and plums. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The sun had dipped below Buck’s Peak but the sky still held a few hours of light. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z The boat would rock, dipping and swaying with the waves, and I’d fight the queasiness. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z My moods still dip every once in a while, but there are times I’m actually happy, not just tolerating life. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Ivanito intuited her movements, dipping her with such reluctant fluidity that the music ached and blossomed around them. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He leaned down and kissed the warm dip between them. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I pull and the boat dips to the right. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z And then, one by one, they realized that they couldn’t hear anything at all except for the gentle murmur of their blades dipping into and out of the water. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Ms. Campbell dipped into her bag and pulled out a check. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z We were in the cabin by then and Papa dipped a cloth in the bucket. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He also owned a book that told the stories of all the great operas, which he’d dip into from time to time. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z The doctor listened with his stethoscope and then painted a circle on his chest with a piece of cotton dipped in iodine. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z He opened the ink bottle, dipped his pen, and scratched something across a blank page. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z The mechanical man’s movements were so lifelike that its head even turned toward the inkwell as it dipped the pen for more ink. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z I dip my fountain pen into a pot of ink, and a Wessex helicopter crashes into a glacier on South Georgia. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z A large willow tree hung over the water, dipping the tips of its branches in the current. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I slid out on the limb until it dipped beneath my weight. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z The silk dress she wore seemed to worship every curve and dip of her lithe body, but the small sensual mouth was held tight in disapproval, or perhaps even disgust. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z He dipped his head and drank and then jumped to a rock, slippery with moss but stable. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The headset was still on his head, turned sideways a bit from his jamming back into the seat, and the microphone switch was dipped into his belt. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z “Finding them all ineffectual, I attempted to rouse the system by wrapping the whole body...in blankets dipped in warm vinegar.” An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z She traced the dips of the mattress with her fingertip, circling the buttons in each dimple. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Jupiter dips her finger into the bowl and holds it up to my mouth. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z The glitzy car dipped and reached, engine purring as it climbed the ubiquitous San Francisco hills. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Something about this didn’t feel right to her, the same uneasy feeling you had when you set your foot on a wobbly step, just before it dipped beneath you. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Diego dipped his finger into a puddle of leftover sauce and smeared it down my nose. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z The street they’d walked up dipped downhill after the cable car tracks. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The mother bustled about, putting the porridge into a bowl for all to dip into and drawing a bench up to the table. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z It fell on ground already saturated, and it filled every dip in every path. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z He dipped a finger into his palm wine and put it in her mouth. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Ivy dipped back into the pillowcase, hoping she’d just missed it somehow, tears gathering like storm clouds in her eyes. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The transporter dips and dives and then jerks to the left—hard. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z As the train dips down to street level, Edward leaps. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z We began our ascent again, and my stomach dipped uncomfortably. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The metal hoops bit into my palms as I gripped them harder each time we swerved or dipped or dove. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z A lot of people volunteered their cars for the boycott and dipped into their savings to buy gasoline during that time. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z She dipped a pen in ink and carried it and the Bible to her father. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z He dips his hand into the water, like he’s reaching for something, but I don’t know what. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z We dip our cookies in the hot tea, and they soften and taste delicious. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z I took a deep breath to calm my nerves, dipped the eyedropper into the liquid, and suctioned up a few drops. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Coulter dipped a flannel in a basin of cold water and mopped Lyra’s face, and then unfastened the sleeping bag and washed Lyra’s arms and neck and shoulders, for Lyra was hot. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z She pressed her swollen eyes with fingers dipped in cold water. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z He wiped down the counters with rags dipped in water and vinegar. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z They sat for a long moment in silence while the talk and laughter at the table dipped and soared about them like swallows. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z She’s lying on her side facing away from me, and I can see the dip of the blanket at her waistline preceding the rise that marks the curve of her hip. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z But I couldn’t dip more than two fingers at a time. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z Baachan’s head dipped as if she was embarrassed by the compliment. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Imagine that: washed by Dee’s soft hands, dipped in chocolate and left in the freezer, where no one bothers you for an hour and a half. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z They had one cook pot and three spoons, and when the hoosh was ready they took turns dipping their spoons in one at a time. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z His whole body starts sparkling as if he's been dipped in dew. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Her mother’s hand is wrapped around her shoulder, and her father is pointing at her acrylic painting—an image of a house on a lake, with several geese dipping their toes into the water. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z As we drove to the trailer, the sun dipping in the sky, its last rays reaching across the highway, I thought about the Apache women. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Otto and Sheed hugged tightly to their Time Suck’s fur as it dipped and dodged Mr. Flux’s repeated attempts to freeze them in their tracks. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z The road curved west, where the sun had now dipped low. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I dipped my finger in the gunk on the back of my hand, then massaged it into Maddy's scalp. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z “Hi, Lu,” said Bridget, dipping her brush into the polish, blowing like an oscillating fan over her nails. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z All around them was the sound of water—the murmur of waves onshore, the cacophony of water falling from the turtle’s enormous flippers as they dipped and rose in and out of the sea. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I strip off my crumpled dress, dip a cloth in the chipped bowl we use for wash water, and scrub everything I can reach until it tingles. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z The plane sailed and dipped and spread another word against the sky: GASOLINE. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He had come to a small, round tunnel dipping steeply down. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z So it must have simply astonished the dons of Oxford to hear this peculiar Italian, as he dipped and dodged, chucked and chirred, defending Copernicanism as the literal truth. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z We threw ourselves down on our sleds and, yodeling our delight all the way, flew down the dipping curves, slicing new double-runner tracks. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I dip the roller into the tray and cover the yellow with blue. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z The chopper I was trying to get on dipped down and almost knocked me off. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t want to bother dipping the quill and steel pen on his desk into ink. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Standing on it, I lean over and dip the urn in the water. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Not then, and not later that night when the Earth dipped toward the stars. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Nothing permanent or disabling; he just dipped Westley’s hands in oil and brought a candle close enough to set things bubbling. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z “That’s a beautiful rose,” he says, but his eyes are still on my exposed legs, the dip in my silky tank top. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Seen by the dim light of the dips, their number to me appeared countless, though not in reality exceeding eighty; they were uniformly dressed in brown stuff frocks of quaint fashion, and long holland pinafores. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z I looked over at Augustus, who was staring out the window, and as we dipped below the low-hung clouds, I straightened my back to see the Netherlands. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z After a quick dip in the murky waters, he made his way toward Luna, who was standing by herself in the yard. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Aunt Sonia takes off a sandal and dips her toe in the deep end. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She lost concentration for a moment, and the back of the board dipped low, sending a sheet of water up behind them. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Jacob eagerly grabbed a rind of bread and went to dip it in the cheese—and then he reared back like he’d been slapped. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z That night the temperature had dipped to thirty-one degrees. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Velutha dipped a thin cotton towel in an earthen pot of water. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z It wasn’t exactly as if silence fell all over the room, but the volume did dip significantly, and then rose again. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Thankful, Jonathan filled the cup with milk by dipping it into the bucket, then drew it out and drank it down in two quick swallows. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z “In addition, I am at the moment writing a lengthy indictment against our century. When my brain begins to reel from my literary labors, I make an occasional cheese dip.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “I try not to bring unnecessary technology onto the property,” he continued, dipping the wand again. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z He dipped his quill in the ink pot and continued to write. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z He had made himself a black armband out of what looked like a rag dipped in boot polish, and his eyes were puffy, red, and swollen. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He whooshed forward faster but his battery icon dipped down to one-quarter. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z The US fighter planes dipped below the cloud cover. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z They picked shushrooms until the sun began to dip between the mountains. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Two dark birds dipped into the fountain and splashed themselves. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Long strips of cotton fabric were hung over wooden racks so that their lower edges dipped into the water. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z According to the most up-to-date rumors, the drug he ordered from the restaurant was crack and he was caught dipping into the cash register to pay for it. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z When he did, the battery icon on the back of his pterodactyl dipped down to three-quarters. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z I’d just mixed the batter that we’d dip the Oreos in, and now I was putting some confectioner’s sugar into a shaker. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z He dipped his feather gently into the bowl before him. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Bits of bread were dipped into a batter made from flour, water, salt and an egg and then fried in deep hot fat. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z At long last, a bird landed near the bowl and soon had his beak dipped in the milk. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z She unlatched the cap and dipped her fingers into the blood, which was as warm as it had been when it dripped from the creature’s throat. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z The bow dips low from its weight, and crewmen scream and scramble. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z He had dipped his hand in its waves and licked the salt from his fingers. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z “Saracens,” Brother Bartholomew said, dipping into the word like some savory sauce. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Holding the grid with his tweezers, he dipped it into the water and brought it up slowly underneath a floating slice, like a fisherman lifting up a dip net. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, dipping the toweling into the water, carefully she bathed. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z The street they’d walked up dipped downhill after the cable car tracks. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The pink and orange block seems to have been dipped in glossy black paint and set out to dry. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z He made a complete circuit at top speed, but Smith issued no orders to stop him, so around he went again, dipping and swerving. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z It would be afternoon or evening, when the sun was dipping low. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Grace rolled her eyes, then dipped her fry in her side of mayonnaise. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The street took a dip downward, and Jim began to pick up speed. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z In Congo I was one-half benduka the crooked walker, and one-half bënduka, the sleek bird that dipped in and out of the banks with a crazy ungrace that took your breath. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z It was disconcerting when Pet dipped in and out of her head. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Eight white blades dipped in and out of the mirrorlike water at precisely the same instant. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Soon the sun was dipping low in the sky, and the cicadas were singing. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z That odd feeling he knows to be a dip in air pressure. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z He tossed the snakes to the first-comers, then dipped back into the chest for more. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z I could see the sea beyond the dip in the valley like a black lake. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z He had an almost pleasant sense of power in knowing, and he could evaluate actions and expressions, could interpret vague references, could even dip up and reorganize the past. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z They say that poor Dona Victoria dipped him too deeply in a moment of long-repressed passion. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z I dipped the rag again, breaking the balloon. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z And then I saw the crystal glow of the river as we had seen it every year when my mother dipped my hand in it. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z When the waitress brings out a basket of bread, we just stare at each other confused until we see the couple next to us dip their bread in olive oil. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z The carriages sit before the southern gate like a series of pomegranates dipped in honey and lined up on a tray. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I dipped it in the wine and then drank a glass of coffee. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z He wished he could dip the quill into the inkpot and inscribe letters and draw pictures such as Brother Luke had done. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z I rushed into the water, dipping straight past the reluctant Bobby Gene. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z The morning of the funeral, I melted paraffin on the stove and then carefully dipped each crepe paper flower. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z He was dipping his beard into the water and scrubbing the sidewalk with the beard. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z And then abruptly the street slipped into the water, dipping down. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z The sun dipped below the northern horizon for fewer than four hours out of every twenty-four, and at midnight the sky was still bright enough to read by. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z His father muttered sweet, delirious things to Roy, and his hands, when he dipped them again in the basin and wrung out the cloth, were trembling. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z Her hand dipped in and out, searching for something. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “Mm,” she said, nodded, and kept dipping and squeezing. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead of my usual Oregon Strawberry, I switch for two dips of Madagascar Vanilla Bean on a waffle cone. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z He removed one of the lids, and dipped in a great ladle, and with it filled three bowls, one very large bowl, and two smaller ones. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Finally, Shay waved her hands and pulled up, the back of her board dipping low into the water. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He dips into the Vaseline again, massaging it all over my hair. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z She dipped it into the spittle-mud and started to wind it into a complicated knot. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Smoke swirled slow from the top of a chimney, dipped at the roof line, then rose up to the stars. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Macon dipped into the safe three separate times before Ruth unclasped her hands and reached for the money. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z By the time they got to the top the sun was dipping lower, smearing the sky with color, and Rishi was trying his best not to look like he was dying. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Chronicler picked up his pen, and Kvothe began to speak before he had the chance to dip it. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z After I finished, I caught about ten of her cats, dipped their feet in the can of gold paint, and chased them around in the empty room. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z The seawater collects in a pool on the dipped floor. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z Before dark I had emptied one of the baskets in which food was stored and used it to dip out the water that came over the sides. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z She opens the soap container and dips my shirt in it. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z Poncho Man dipped his head as if pointing to his open guitar case. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z She heard it cry as she turned and dipped the knife into the water that simmered on the fire. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I dip my face down, as if I had a beak and were a sparrow drinking from a fountain. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z He dipped his hand in the water over the boat’s gunwale, and said, smiling with that softened air upon him which was not new to me:— Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z They dipped and flitted, chirping, making the little pointy sounds of small birds. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z “I’d like to see a jailbait vagrant like you trying to get the cops to believe you, especially when I tell them you been dipping into my cash register.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z It was dark now, and as we dipped under a little bridge I put my arm around Jordan's golden shoulder and drew her toward me and asked her to dinner. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z She dipped her fingertips into the water and flung droplets into grass and air. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Our ship dips low as the crowd runs to the left, and then to the right. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I am accessing like crazy, but it’s as if my synapses have been dipped in tar. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z But then Kaede reached down into the boat and lifted out a long oar, dipping it into the azure sea to propel the small craft away from the shore. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Chase dipped his hand in the pot, wetted his fingers, and sprinkled his red face with a few drops of water. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I close my eyes, let my fingers dip in and out of the divots. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z From her plate he picked up the oil stick she hadn’t eaten yet, dipped it in the soybean milk. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z If I dipped my brush in starlight painted a ribbon of night on your windowsill would you still laugh? Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Where normal people would want to cut it off, Charlie would want it to dip in his soup and let the liquid drip down his elbow. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z I bent down, dipped my fingers in a puddle, and scrubbed the spot where that woman hit me. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z When it was time to add milk, I dipped a clean spoon into the Froot Loops milk and tasted it. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z Kainene dipped a finger in palm oil and brought it to her mouth. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z She dipped it into the cool water in our earthen pot and pressed it against your bleeding lip. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Not only did variation and dip diverge from place to place, but in 1634 a group of English experimenters claimed that variation fluctuated over time. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z I molded my fufu into small balls with my fingers, dipped it in the soup, making sure to scoop up fish chunks, and then brought it to my mouth. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Wang Lung continued to dip the water to the last drop. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z Then the shopkeepers dipped their hands into their own pockets. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z One dip in the road before the old Perkins place, he said, “Just let me out at the road, Miss Edmunds. Don’t try to turn in. You might get stuck in the mud.” Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z I open the teabag, which is labeled “Swee-Touch-Nee,” a brand I have never heard of and am not convinced actually exists, and stain my water with a bunch of deep dips. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z Then I dipped his big toe in it. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z His fingers graze the white and black keys, dipping them such that they make only the slightest noise. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z My toes feel every dip and yield on the path, even through the soles of my trainers. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z Then he dipped into the passenger side of Grandma’s Buick, which now was cranked up and rumbling, ready to go. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Jumped on a log to observe Grandma’s paddle when it came up and dipped back down again. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z I dip a Buffalo wing into a cup of blue cheese. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z The Blood Banner was a flag that was supposedly dipped in the blood of Herbert Norkus and other martyrs who had sacrificed their lives for the Nazi Party. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z While Ralph planted both feet, braced himself, and strained to keep his balance, Ronnie leaned back in a deep dip, letting his thick left arm swing wide and high, his pinky finger extended. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z She filled a clean washtub with cold water from the spring, and she dipped the corn out of the kettle into the tub. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Mom turns and dips her head into the hall. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Sefia was suddenly aware of his skin, of the dips where the water pearled and the sheen of bronze on his bare arms. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z With each dip and plunge of the boat, Worsley swooped the pot up in the air lest their precious hoosh go slopping into the bilges. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z He dipped his finger in the slimy water and swirled it around. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z “Yes,” Rex Rollins says, “a short speech from—” But I want to shout out, “I know what a monologue is, you dip.” Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z He pulls the syrupy plate back in front of him and dips the toast in it. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z She cooked a small mountain of artichoke dip. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Sometimes Kapugen would whistle sandpiper songs and the birds would dip down to see which of their members had gotten lost in the grass. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “Be she princess, Overlander, be she? Be she queen, be she?” asked the leader, dipping its head in slavish devotion. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I asked as I dipped an egg in turquoise blue. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z “You were hungry,” she says as I scoop more gravy onto my plate to dip the rest of my cornbread. Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z The trick, he knew, was to stay off the brake and to keep his traveling speed low and steady, backing off the accelerator at the crests of hills and evenly gaining momentum in the dips. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z It was past dinnertime; the sun was dipping in the sky. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z The dragon- tooth point dipped toward the ground all on its own—like a dowsing rod searching for water. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Twill finds two tin cups in her pack and I dip out the tea, setting it on the floor to cool. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z While Otto’s legs dipped in the rushing water all the way to his calves, Mr. Flux fell in fully, stretching and flopping his limbs against the current. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Liyana realized she was staring at the subtle valley above his upper lip, the small elegant dip under his nose. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z “If she keeps making this soup,” Caroline whispered, “I will dip my head into the pot and scald myself blind. That will show her that there’s no magic in it.” Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z The severed head had been dipped in tar to preserve it longer. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z A second time it dipped its head, then stepped back away. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Father’s resolution was to give up dipping snuff. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z We walk hand in hand down the beach as the sun dips in the sky. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z If he has a dad, his voice will dip when he talks about him like Granddaddy. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Like some fairytale tailor, he threaded the end through the maze, dipping and doodling through openings the way he squiggled a football through a defense. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z When he shifted to dip his pen in the inkwell, the sunlight caught the gold buttons on his uniform jacket and made them glint like blades. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I dipped my brush in the paint and tried to draw a yellow circle for the sun. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z The butterfly dipped up and down, and its black-spotted yellow wings flapped slowly, as if teasing the little girl. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z “Not such a prize?” asked Shmuel, as he dipped his hands into the bowl, slopping water over the side. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z They shriek when we dip beneath a trundling wave, gasp when we crest its top. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z But most of the boats were silent except for the dip of the oars. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z He borrows some toothpaste, squats at the river, dips his toothbrush into the murky water, and cleans his broken teeth. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z His mouth dipped down at the corners, as if he might cry, too. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “Yeah,” said Ron, sweeping the jumble of scrawled notes off the table, dipping his pen into some ink, and starting to write. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I dip my crab cakes in tartar sauce, and imagine Ashley yelling at me for doing so. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z The air turned thick and foul, as if I'd been dipped into a cesspit. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z I pulled, raised, leaned forward, found the water, dipped and pulled, rowing as easily as I could. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z Ma sighs, takes a biscuit, and dips it into her tea. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Instead of the flat desert edged by craggy mountains, the land rolled and dipped like a sheet when you shook it clean. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z So I take turns dipping, every other sauce for every other bite, until they’re both gone. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I run my fingertips over the smooth hard muscles of his chest, dip them into the valleys between them. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z It swam to the surface and dipped its mouth above the waterline. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Emily crouched next to the bench on her hands and knees, her ponytail dipping to the ground. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Today, due to recent declines, U.S. crime rates have dipped below the international norm. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z He dipped, pivoted, and swung around me like he was going up for an easy layup behind me. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He winked at Sefia as she uncapped the jar of paint and dipped the brush. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I slip back down to the dip in the yard. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z He dipped his pen, paused and stared into space, dipped his pen again, and then wrote in his old-fashioned hand, The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z The train dips and slows, and I jump. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z She actually makes eye contact with me, dips her head, and mouths, Sorry. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Sitti plunged into a new story, her voice dipping and swooping energetically, hands fluttering around her face. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z He took a plastic spoon, dipped it into the purple-red stew, and he ate. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z One strand dipped in front of Mr. Remora’s eyes, and he blew at it repeatedly, only to have it flop back down. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Beyond that the road dipped towards the bridge that crossed the river. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He leans down and braces one hand against the back of the couch, the other grazing over the vulnerable dip of Henry’s throat. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z She held it out . . . and let it dip through her fingers. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z It looked naked without its feathers, which she’d yanked off in between dips into boiling water. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Up ahead, he could see where the highway dipped across an arroyo. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z He dipped the quill pen carefully in the ink and handed it to the child. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z They prepared to welcome her, even as they waited for her to be carried back out to the hungry sea, a distant head dipping out of sight once more. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z He shuffled sideways and stooped down again and dipped into the muck with both hands. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z All Chinese food — a bowl of sweet, hot soybean milk, and two long, twisting oil sticks to dip in it; also two onion cakes. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z The crack in the planks grew wider so I had to stop often to fill it with fiber and to dip out the water. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z I dipped the pen and carefully wrote the letters “D D” as if they were initials. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Then I dip the clean rag into the sweet water, give it to her to suck on, and she goes back to sleep. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z Mom scratches her nose against her forearm because her hands are turning fish in a bowl of cornmeal, coating both sides before she dips it into hot oil in a frying pan. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z The path dipped, and then again began to climb upwards, leading them at last to the foot of the steep hillside. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z She raised one leg and gave me all her weight as I dipped her. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z Tally clenched her teeth to stop them chattering, and dipped her head under the water and out, whipping wet hair onto her back. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z I fixed each of us little bowls of vinegar, melted butter, and Old Bay spice for dipping the crabmeat. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z I dipped my fingers, and there was nothing but water. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z He pokes his head up at me and barks, then dips down. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z The first is of her feeding me sweet dates dipped in thick yogurt she made. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z I dipped my fingers in the bowl, swirled them around, and flung the drops of starchy water onto the sheet laid out on the ironing board. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z The bread was rather hard so they dipped it in the oil, ate in silence sitting side by side on the grass, and then went on. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z He dipped the quill in the ink again. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z We reach a shallow puddle in a dip in the sidewalk, and Ziggy sniffs at it but then stands there. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z It tipped forward, its snout dipping between its own feet until it was in an uncontrolled roll that hurled Mr. Flux across the room. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I took hold of one of the beakers, leaned over, lowered the lid just as much as I needed to and tremulously dipped the beaker into Parker’s Pond, four feet from his back paws. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z As the deck tilted back and forth, Captain Kontoulis didn’t stumble once, and was even able to light one of the Indonesian cigarettes he favored, dipping his cap’s braided brim to cut the wind. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Doña Charito dipped her brush into a jar of water and made all manner of finicky, tidying up, tapping noises on the brim, like a nursemaid spooning mouthfuls for a difficult baby. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z The three ships, the silent hundreds gathering upon the wharf, all were dipped in the pure white light. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z They both picked up the little cups from on top of the folded cloth, then dipped the cups in the water. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Chronicler picked up his pen, but before he could dip it, Kvothe held up a hand. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Rupa readied the milky shirt, dipping it in the pail three times. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z Clippinger swore at us at first, calling us fools; and, when he saw that this booted him nothing, grew fearful as the boat dipped lower in the current. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Sometimes he’d spare a look as he dipped one in ketchup. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z The turtle turned from the ship and dipped its head underwater. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z From one boy to another he went, dipping the branch each time. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z She held her shoulders back to keep the dress’s neckline from dipping. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z She dipped each beheaded rooster in the water, then plucked it so savagely Herbie winced at each tear, at the sound of damp feathers popping from thick puckered skin. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Soldiers have a peculiar kind of honor, even those who dip their caps in the blood of their enemies. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I dip my gray hand towel into the melted ice at the bottom of the cooler and then drape it over my head. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Dinner is soup, and we’re so busy slurping and dipping bread that it takes me a while before I notice that Mom is not talking tonight, even when Dad brings up my costume idea. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z Milton’s chin dipped, fattening his neck, and his eyebrows slanted in disbelief. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I dip my hands into the sugary mixture and I sit very, very, very still. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z I don’t like the pita bread, and the bean dip is too cold. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I use ‘variation’ as a general term for both, and when they are to be distinguished I call the first ‘variation’ and the second ‘dip’. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z I avoid ‘declination’, which seems to me too easily confused with ‘dip’. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z “I will never dip my feet in milk,” she whimpered. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z In late July, I flew through a violent thunderstorm, the plane dipping and diving on its approach to Philadelphia, where I was going to speak for the last time at a Democratic convention. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z As each team passed Hitler, it dipped its flag. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z On February 17, the sun dipped below the horizon at midnight for the first time. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z We had to dip heavily into our savings. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Her voice trailed, dipped and bowed; she gave a chord to the simplest words. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z She’s wearing high heels, new ones, and a green satiny dress that clutches her hips and dips down to show the top of her breasts. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z The floor was a patchwork of odd-shaped wooden slats that rose in the middle and dipped toward the front and back doors, where they butted against shiny, worn thresholds. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Found only bowed heads, graceful pencils, dipping brushes. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z As we wound south through the canyon toward Julia’s house, the sun dipped down and the shadows of the mountains stretched their cloaks across the snaking roadway. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z “Do not go thirsty into that frat-party night!” he yelled, and we dipped back into the crowd to find another bottle. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z It is weird when his brain dips into Frank memories. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z I stand by her big desk, watching her pencil dip down, correcting my mistakes. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z I watched her pound the cocoyams, dipping the pestle often into the bowl of water so the cocoyam wouldn’t stick too much to it. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Already he could sense it weakening when he dipped the oars into the water. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z He dipped it in ink, squinted at it, wiped it off and re-dipped it. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Before that time I covered a good distance, pausing only when it was necessary to dip water from the canoe. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z The sun has dipped behind the hills, the twilight coming down, and the streets are clearing. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z The spring gurgled and trickled through mossy rocks, and she dipped her hands in it again and again, washing them clear of the mud and grime before lifting the water to her mouth. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Suddenly the agent noticed all the refuse that had been left behind, pieces of waxed paper and tinfoil, discarded Baggies, a few aluminum bean dip cans, empty cigarette packages, and some crushed coffee cups. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Liang did not realize how wonderful the brush was, however, until he dipped it into the water and painted a frog on the wood of his boat. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z He drew out a fresh sheet of paper and dipped his quill in the inkpot. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z It's covered with sprinkles and it takes a lot of self-control not to dip my finger into it for a taste. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z A servant dips a spoon into the princess's bowl, tasting it. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z He almost laughed with joy, for he now had a much greater hunger than in the morning, and he immediately dipped his head almost up to and over his eves down into the milk. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z There’s a line of blood along the hem of her white nightgown, like it dipped down into the toilet. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z She dipped the hem of her dress into the bowl of water they had set out for Frolic, and wiped the wounds. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Her voice dip down, like bees on a comb. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Yellow bamboo with a float that dipped every time a foolish fish enquired. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The princess nodded, barely a dip of her chin. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z As it sank he became less and less frenzied; and just as it dipped he slid from the hands that held him, an inert mass, on the floor. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z They pointed to the swans, which had been identical before but now were strange—one fanged and made of agates and moss, another seeming dipped in gold. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z The world dips and sways around me, and someone is on the Pit floor—Drew—screaming. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z They ate in silence for a while, molding their garri into balls, dipping in soup, swallowing. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Agent Jones dipped the darts in the liquid Mind’s Flower. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z We dipped it in the dandelion broth to soften it. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Half his face is dipped in moonlight, tracing along the sharp cut of his jaw, the easy bend in his broad shoulders. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Aunty Ifeoma boiled some yam slices, and we ate them dipped in palm oil that had chopped red peppers floating in it. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z I dip my hands into one of the indentations in the rock, scooping up water, but I barely get any; the pool is not deep enough. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z I crossed the street and dipped into a gift shop on the corner. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Every boy dipped his cup into the porridge and drank. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z It had stopped raining, and the clear sky was just at that darkening point as the sun dipped in the west. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z He dipped above Lady and dropped a pigeon. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z It tasted like burnt toast dipped in motor oil and made me want to throw up. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z There he dipped a wooden javelin into the blood of a sacrificial animal. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z Everyone danced under Chinese lanterns and went for late-night dips in the oval swimming pool. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z I ran over to the other letter, dipped the nozzle, flipped the switch, felt the heat steam up through the handle and off the sides of the can, and ignited the first ball. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Ear’s head dipped so far, the lobe of one of his ears fell into the stew. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z “Maybe if you hurry with that seven-layer dip . . . And maybe if the kid apologizes for interrupting my poker game.” The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Then he pulled a new bottle out of his bedside cabinet, dipped his quill into it, and dropped a blot onto the first page of the diary. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Poncho Man dipped his head as if pointing to his open guitar case. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Rishi was dipping his head in what he hoped was a surreptitious way to sniff at his armpit when Dimple grabbed his arm and said, “Look!” When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I heard a splashing sound as an oar dipped into water. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z A flock of birds dipped down, circled, swung up and out as though linked by invisible strings. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Dad dipped the brush in the dye again. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Then I rowed and listened to the oarlocks and the dip and scrape of the bailing tin under the stern seat. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z People ate by dipping large chunks of bread into bowls of wine, stuffing themselves, then hurrying away. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z I tear off a section of the buttery warm bread, dip it in the chutney, and stuff my mouth while gesturing for Kareem to do the same. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Runt dipped his head to sniff at a snail. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I help push him around back to the dip in the yard. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z She dipped her fingers into the jar of cream, turned back to the mirror, and then paused. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z I had never expected the Arizona nights to get so cold; the weather even dipped below freezing a couple of times. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z They dipped into a cavern that was so low, the bats’ wings brushed both the ceiling and floor. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z My stomach dips as I dare to look down. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He shaved his down to a powder with a straight edge razor then dipped a heaping spoonful into a cup of hot water and stirred it up with sugar. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z I’ve never seen all fourteen at once, and my stomach dips. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Henry’s grin goes crooked and a little shy, dipping down to brush against Alex’s jaw. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z For dessert we dip chunks of fruit in a pot of melted chocolate, and Cinna has to order a second pot because I start just eating the stuff with a spoon. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z The horse trotted forward and dipped its muzzle. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Daniela takes a dip in each pool and visits each poultice room just to take a peek. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z You can see this more clearly if you dip two oscillating pistons into a tub of water. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z When a painter begins to paint, dipping the brush occasionally to dilute the pigment, the water might initially turn blue, or yellow. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z He would listen to opera sometimes at night, closing his eyes, riding along with the magnificent voices as they dipped and soared. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Bren pretends he is dancing with someone, then twirls around and tries to dip himself. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z I don’t remember much about my early life, but I do remember this: Whenever I got the chance, I would dip my fingers into cool mud and use my mother’s back for a canvas. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z These I moisten in dew and dip in hazelnuts I pounded to a powder with a stone. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “Hello, Alexander,” she says, dipping her head in acknowledgment to the man who has appeared behind them without a sound, not even disturbing the rose petals strewn across the floor. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He went into the bar to find some matches, and when he came back she was dipping her dirty finger in the bowl of beaten eggs and licking it greedily. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z They made regular checks on the train as they flew farther and farther north, each dip beneath the clouds showing them a different view. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Me and Jay tiptoed out into the dark night, following the moonlight shadow that was slipping and dipping between the trees and bushes. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z We watch as the claw dips down five different times to retrieve the pieces of one body, torn apart. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z She came upon a bubbling stream, and she knelt down and dipped up a handful of icy water to drink. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Her eyes were shining as a twist of her wrist sent the glider dipping and then rising. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z It looks as though it has been dipped in cream. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z "The time is right now," Sansa insisted, "before the fighting starts. They've forgotten about me. I know we could dip away if we tried." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z When Mommy left for work, we dipped white bread in syrup for lunch, or ate brown sugar raw out of the box, which was a good hunger killer. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I dip the ends of her hair into the silvery pot of color and spread the color upward toward the middle. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z And he dipped the cloth in again and wrung it. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z Smith dropped far behind, frowning and dipping his head to study his horse’s stride. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally, I fill a plate with rolls and sit at the table, breaking oil bits and dipping them into hot chocolate, the way Peeta did on the train. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Reaching out one hand, Kvothe dipped a finger into the liquor that spattered the bar. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Jemmy dipped the quill in beet juice and continued scribbling. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z She came over and dipped her hand in the dog’s bucket, and held out a handful of porridge. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z Abuela dipped her fingers into a bowl at the entrance and crossed herself. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z The santero dips his middle finger in holy water and sprinkles it on the floor to refresh the shells. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z But when Rishi dipped his head down and pressed his mouth to hers, his rough stubble scratching against her chin in the most delicious way, her brain shut up entirely. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Gabe appeared in the doorway and growled, “Bean dip, Sally? Didn’t you hear me?” The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z He dipped it into a bowl of water and then examined it. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I dipped the mop into the bucket for a soak. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z I clutched frantically at my seat as the boat dipped and swayed. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z I think they dip them in grease first or something. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z Then, with a dash of theatricality, he took the bread, dipped it, and then lifted it, dripping with yellow, soupy cheese, to his mouth. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z I rearranged the food so that none of it touched and dipped my spoon into the gelatinous hill, which was firmer than I expected. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z I would try to wade out away from shore and dip the water there. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Grab my toast, dip it into the bright yellow yolk. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z He dipped his napkin in his ice water and handed it to Laleh for her to clean off her mouth, but it was a lost cause. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Like the long finger of blinding power that plays between two terminals, except that this was a thousand miles high and ten thousand miles long: dipping, soaring, undulating, glowing, a cataract of glory. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z I could feel their pity as they scooped artichoke dip with chips intended for my imaginary friends, but they needed pity more than I did: I wasn’t disappointed. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Before that happens he dips his hands in the cold water and freezes them to the oar handles so he can’t let go. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z The ceiling started to dip lower and lower, to the point that Nathan had to hunch forward. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The sun dipped low in the sky, sinking behind the trees as Anya came to a shivering stop on the road. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I wanted to jump out of the truck and run, run down the hills dipping into sandy valleys in front of familiar houses bordered with passion fruit and morning glory. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Laila sat on the edge of the stream, dipping her feet into the cool water. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Harry dipped his head in a bow, and then again when the audience continued clapping. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z The boys sat out on a rock surrounded by water, while the girls stood knee-deep in the waves, dipping and rubbing the clothing. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z So we head back to the dip in the hills. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z He is standing next to Mom, making his garlic-butter concoction for dipping. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z He dipped his razor and continued to shave. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z Her dæmon, a cat again, was dipping his paw in it, too, but he backed away when Will came near. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Once when the Store was full of lunchtime customers, he dipped the strainer, which we also used to sift weevils from meal and flour, into the barrel and fished for two fat pickles. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Shay dropped her arms and dipped her toes to bring the board to a halt. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He dipped the blade of the knife into the can. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z She tore off a piece of the pastry, dipped it in her coffee, and tasted it. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z In South Carol-liney, if there was some nice smooth water like this big pond, folks would jus’ willy-nilly pull their shoes off and dip their foots in the water, then go home. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z Then his hands tighten on my back, as if in warning, and he dips his head low to my ear, his breath a bare whisper. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z “No, I mean it,” he says, and his voice dips down the way it always does when he’s being serious, for once. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Badenhorst’s tenure, we hoped, would simply be a dip on the graph of the steady improvement of our conditions. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Across the table, Mom dipped her spoon delicately into her bowl of foraged greens, as though she were eating a gourmet meal. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Miles dipped his chin and stared balefully at me over his glasses, shoving the coin deep into his pocket. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z It dips south to include Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, and Egypt. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z By the time Penelope had made her way back to the barn carrying a basket full of fresh-baked plum cakes and a large pitcher of milk, the sun had already dipped far below the horizon. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z “I don’t mean to brag, but I’m pretty famous around here for my dip bait.” Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z He smiles and dips his chin down into his chest. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z But then I dipped my spoon back into the milk, to wash down the soggy cereal. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z Hopefully, no one would notice we’d bought the off-brand sodas and chips, no dip, and liquor so bottom shelf it was practically on the floor. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z His hand was dipped way inside and he was swirling the quarters around. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z He dipped the paddle into the last pan, and let the syrup run slowly off again. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z He squeezed her hand, and then he went to the brook and dipped his handkerchief in it and gave it to the star to wipe her forehead. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Illyrio reached for a piece of the crackling, dipped it in a plum sauce, and ate it with his fingers. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Nan’s brow wrinkled, her eyes filled, and the corners of her mouth dipped. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z She was very pretty, with almond eyes and a hairdo that was flat and straight at the top of her head then dipped into tight curls at the ends. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z The hills rose in front of us, and dipped, and rose again. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Touch not his treacherous gifts, they are dipped in fire. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z She could make out only the dip in her cheekbone of her eye socket. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z She talked and we kept dipping into the bag for more yarn while we listened. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z Above them, a quartet of swallows dipped and circled, twittering madly as they plunged after insects. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “Painting the house,” Axel says, dipping his brush into the bucket of water. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z He was surrounded by apothecary drawers, separated into little square compartments into which he occasionally dipped his fingers for a pinch or two of pipeweed. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I swayed and dipped, and in an instant, the walls around me started coming down. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z He took a rag, dipped it into the soap water, and washed Sophie’s udder. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z She warned that if the levels dipped close to zero, a Belle could faint, sicken, or even die. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z He'd stopped at the edge of her bra and only dipped his fingers into the back of her jeans—but it wasn't Eleanor who stopped him. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z She looked back down at the sheet of paper, dipped her pen again, and continued. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Lizabeth pick up her spoon and say that a princess hold her spoon pretty and dip it in the soup, and a princess would spoon away from her body. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z She looked up, and saw that Marmeluc was about to dip his bread into the cheese. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Her father scooped her up and dipped her, then spun her around. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z In the area, there were two small primary schools, a general store, and a dipping tank to rid the cattle of ticks and diseases. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Seth dipped a finger into the milk and put it on his tongue. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z It kept dipping the pen into the ink and making more scratches on the paper. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z Antinoos gave the word: “Now one man at a time rise and go forward. Round the room in order; left to right from where they dip the wine.” The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z In his state of fatigue, his thoughts dipped like hummingbirds from this to that, always coming round to the fear—the fear of the citadel and all that had happened in it. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I loosened my grip and tugged on the string, dipping and dodging the green kite. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The breastplate hissed like a cat as he dipped it in the cold water. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z One night she watched the dipping sun, trying to guess the date. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The path continued rising and falling for about another quarter of a mile, then dipped down into a hollow. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z But as I spoke, the mist took on a golden sparkle, as if the bottom of the clouds had been dipped in glitter. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I imagined myself writing longhand, an old-fashioned dip pen stabbing furiously into a bottle of black ink and then scratching with amazing precision across sheets of white paper. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z The rough, weed-covered ground of the combe sloped away below them, a long dip bounded on the north by Caesar’s Belt. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z And her feet and her hands—the tips were as black as if she had dipped them in India ink. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Every day the first girl would dip her calabashes into the pool and draw out the cool river water. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z The raft sank lower and pitched and rolled, the tips of the oars dipping underwater, but it floated robustly. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z And she bakes bread—real bread to dip into it. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Sam was dipping a water bucket into the millpond when he saw Chup leave the nest box. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z She cracked the eggs in a pot, whipped them with a fork, dipped in four slices of white bread, and laid them out in the frying pan on the stove. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z As he watched the bird dipped again slanting his wings for the dive and then swinging them wildly and ineffectually as he followed the flying fish. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z But her hands dipped into the drawer anyway and came out with a fat spiral-bound sketchbook. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z He thanked her and dipped one end of the slice into his soup. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z He deliberately cut a square piece of lamb and dipped it into the mint jelly on his plate. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z The appetizer arrives—a steaming Crock-Pot of bubbling cheese fondue with three types of breads and apples with tiny dipping forks. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z I try not to think about how many diseases could spread this way as I dip my spoon into a can of soup. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Her fingers are wet, freshly dipped in the holy water, and she raises them to my forehead. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z You said it softly, slowly, like you were waiting for them to interrupt you, like you were dipping one toe into the ocean to test the water. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I'd shout, and start running past women selling tomatoes or mangoes on the side of the road, dipping beneath the clotheslines that crisscrossed between the dozens of identical wooden slab shacks. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z The waitress brings me a bonus: two silver- dollar patties of beef and pork, dipped in egg and fried. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z The boat dipped up and down on the wake of barges as they crossed to the western shore. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z They traversed the slope of the ridge till it dipped into the head of the valley, and there, sure enough, among ferns and reeds, a spring bubbled out of the rock. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He opened the top of a pot of paint and dipped in his finger. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z And if I roll the little brush with my tongue and chew it to a point and dip it in the muddy cake, the one in the little red box, will you teach me? The House on Mango Street 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z I dip more bread into the oil and pick up my fork as if I plan to eat paella. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z He blinked, his long lashes dipping, and she thought for a second he was going to nod. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z After the television was shut off, and the dishes washed and dried, they joked, and told stories, and dipped biscuits in their tea. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z “Your secret is safe with me,” Baba says, dipping another cookie in the tea. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z It was no longer straight and flat, but had begun to dip, and now it ran at the bottom of high banks covered with green plants. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z Thus confused, my mind turned this way and that, like a paper kite dipping to every current of air, unsure of its own meanings. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Yet the way his voice dips says otherwise. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Something trotted in bouncing dips between two trees. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z It was his hands that drew her attention as he shucked off his leather gloves and dipped a cloth in the washbasin. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z The locks grated as the oars dipped and swung, but Miles was skillful. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Now, at the window, he flourished his stick with Shaw’s precise, calligraphic dips and circles. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Gay made a dipping motion with her hand. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z I gave him a sly grin and dipped my hand into my travel- sack, bringing out the bottle of brand I’d bought from the tinker. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Old Familiar dipped and swirled, snapping brand flies out of the air like they weren’t moving, the prince-turned-slave-turned-god standing atop and swinging his ax like a scythe through a field of wheat. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The pens we used had detachable nibs and it was necessary to dip your nib into the ink-well every six or seven seconds when you were writing. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z Afterwards he went for a walk along the beach, admiring the gulls who flew above him like white quill pens whose heads had been neatly dipped in ink. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Zoey brushes me with her bag and dips into the classroom. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z He dipped a quill into the ink pot and scribbled a note. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The sun was a cold steely color as it dipped below the mountain. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z The light dipped and bobbed and sent confusing shadows across the floor, but he was able to see. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z It took people by surprise because most of the women dipped snuff and of course had a spit-cup in the house. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z He listened to my heart and lungs, his bald head dipping on the long neck like that of a brontosaurus, sampling leaves. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z She dipped it back in the bucket and took a long pull herself. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Most of the time it was out of the sea, but it leaked whenever the canoe dipped forward in the waves. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z She dipped the glass pen in a pot of ink and held it over the paper. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I opened my eyes, dipped the quill, and wrote out my true name: Isabel Gardener, being a Free Negro, has the Commandant’s Permission to pass from this Garrison to whatever place she may think proper. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Mother says yellow papaya tastes lovely dipped in chili salt. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Overhead the swallows dipped down to catch bugs rising from the ground. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Only, when the noise of the radio softens and Emmett’s and George’s voices strain, Axel can’t help but dip in and out of their words instead of his own good thoughts. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Sometimes it dipped down but rose again steeply. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z Every once in a while, she stopped to dip her hand in a small bowl and sprinkle water over the shirt. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z She points to two long tables that have been pushed together to hold fruit and cheese trays, chips and dip, cookies, and drinks. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I crowded the candles in close together to give me enough light, took a deep breath to steady my hand, and dipped the quill. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z As soon as we entered the church, we dipped our fingers in holy water and made the sign of the cross. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Their conversations surfaced and dipped like mountain streams. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Miss Brown taught me how to curtsy, holding my dress out sideways and dipping at the knees. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z She had the top down, of course, and we made wind snakes off the sides, our arms rising and dipping with the rush of air. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z He opened a huge dusty book and drew it to him and dipped a foul pen into an inkwell filled with what looked like coal dust. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z “Perhaps,” her mother had answered, dipping her brush back into the pot of silver paint. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Next to him, a girl dips a piece of chicken into a small saucer of hoisin sauce while her mother cleans her teeth with a toothpick. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Several times a day, the guerrillas would stop to rest, and dip into a dirty cloth bag holding cooked rice mixed with some kind of fish or meat. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z He broke the ice in a basin and dipped his face in it with a grimace tike eating something sour, said A-a-ah, and rubbed his stinging cheeks vigorously with a towel. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Grandpa dipped the wand into the bottle and raised it to his lips. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z I smiled finally and then went to the kitchen for my favorite snack: a banana dipped in melted chocolate chips. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z She would have highly enjoyed seeing Kaltain’s face, but she dipped into a curtsy. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Goblin children fleeing griffin-riders through fields, screaming and zigzagging as the elfin knights dipped lower, hurling magic flame from their flying mounts in the black, smoke-smogged skies. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z "You can't do those treatments all at once. You must learn to refuse. You should only do three at a time, especially when you have back-to-back appointments. Your arcana levels took a massive dip." The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z His eyebrows are thicker than I remember, dipping down in a newer, sadder way. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z She invented a way of dipping the chimneys in a big can of kerosene she had in the basement. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Everything is damp, as if the whole island had been dipped under dark water and is only starting to dry out. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z They would stand on the corner of Gwynn Oak and Liberty, or Cold Spring and Park Heights, or outside Mondawmin Mall, with their hands dipped in Russell sweats. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z He had stood on the bank by the water and dipped it in, pulling it through to feel the rivers resistance. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I dipped my fingers into the cool sack of flour, sprinkled a handful across the board, and began to roll out the dough. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z His well is wisdom, and when the world was young he would drink every morning from the well, by dipping the horn known as the Gjallerhorn into the water and draining it. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z We would each roll a piece of the kaunga into a little ball, then dip it in gravy, until it was gone. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z I take my camera and film as Kareem dips a piece of bread into the cheese, spinning the melted strands around the end of his fork. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z She squealed and giggled, dipped her hands in the sink, and shook her drippy fingers at his face. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I fall to one knee on the path and dip my head to peer between the slats of an empty bench. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Stricken, he took in the pages on the wall, their cryptic lines drawn to depict oscillations in the voice, cries and dips lost to both of us. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z “Maybe we can go take a dip in the ocean?” Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead, we passed around a single bowl and each boy dipped into the food with his fingers. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Chaol watched Dorian dip Celaena, watched the way her lips widened in a smile and her eyes burst with light as the Crown Prince said something. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “In here,” he said, dipping under the branches. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z And then the hill dipped sharply again until it came to rest in the flat- lands below. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Her mouth was bright and shiny, like she’d rubbed on Vaseline, so I knew she’d been dipping into the fritters, too. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z It was made of string, but it had more contortions, ins and outs, twists and turns and dips and doodles than the brain of Albert Einstein himself. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He has potato chips and sour-cream-and-onion dip on the coffee table. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z We spent hours every day shaving bamboo for the center and cross spars, cutting the thin tissue paper which made for easy dipping and recovery. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Lucile dipped the comb in a glass of water and mashed the curls over Baby’s ears. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Aunt Shuvai dipped the cloth in water and bathed the sick woman’s arms and chest. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Like my parents, Mr. Pirzada took off his shoes before entering a room, chewed fennel seeds after meals as a digestive, drank no alcohol, for dessert dipped austere biscuits into successive cups of tea. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z He moved to stand, but she grabbed his hand, then dropped it as if it had been dipped in acid. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z “What did the Mountain look like? How do we know that this is him? They could have dipped the head in tar. Why strip it to the bone?” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I dipped a few ladles of warm water from the stove’s reservoir into the largest enamel bowl, then dropped in a bar of soap and rolled it into a lather. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z He dipped the brush into the paint and carefully painted, in brown paint, on the surface of the paperweight, the letters... The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z She dipped a finger and put it in her mouth. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z They sat at a crooked table outside, dipping their breads into the same creamy plate. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z “Cool,” I said, dipping my toes into the box and sifting through the books. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Outside I saw Mama Tataba, on her way to the kitchen house, dip in a hand and drink straight out of the bucket. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Now the man watched the dip of the three sticks over the side of the skiff and rowed gently to keep the lines straight up and down and at their proper depths. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z The train is about to dip to the ground. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z It shunted onto a new series of tracks, dipping down to a barren zone of rail yards and slum shacks, before shunting again. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Then he glides away, dipping his long oars into the water so smooth and soft, it makes me wish I could be rowing, too, out on the creek in the dark, rowing away from everything. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z But Chubs and I were perfectly content to sit by ourselves, watching, waiting, but not dipping our toes into the ocean. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Kendra dipped a finger into the bowl and sampled the elixir. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Then he dipped the torch he was holding into the bucket, took it out again, and held its dripping head of wadding to one of its burning sisters. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z A wooden platform had been constructed along its back, and the ferryman stood at the front of this holding a long rod that dipped into the river. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z The study of variation and dip evidently depended on collaboration between navigators and intellectuals, but so did the whole science of cartography. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z The hogs, some still alive, were dipped next in a vat of boiling water, then scraped clean of bristle—the bristle saved in bins below the scraping tables. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z He pointed out two cormorants that dipped and dived into the water, disappearing for ages, then reappearing ten metres or more from where they’d gone down. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z The cheesy bread is awesome ’cause it comes with two dipping sauces. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z He watched her chip off the egg and dip a spoon into the shell. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z We hear their call “Mind—wire—,” dip the knee in a half-sleep and straighten up again. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z We cut up carrots and celery and made onion dip with sour cream and Lipton soup mix. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z With a pair of thongs, she dips a piece of white cloth into the alcohol bowl, allowing it to soak through. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z My head dipped under water, and my ears clogged. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Now his gaze feels like some sort of laser beam over my bumps and dips and grooves, and it’s getting a little uncomfortable. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z But the machine dipped forward, just like a hoverboard, and moved on. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Bobby, who was becoming Collins’s pupil, had been studying past and present chess games for years and had begun to dip into Collins’s library of hundreds of books and periodicals. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z She turned around in her chair, and gripping its arms she bent over backward, dipping the back of her head to the plate. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z He removes the rag from my forehead, dips it in water, and then squeezes out the excess. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He took the sponge, dipped it in, and moistened the corpse-like face; he asked for my smelling-bottle, and applied it to the nostrils. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z I dipped a fried noodle into the little white bowl filled with duck sauce. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z The shift in weight caused the ice floe to dip into the black water, and Jack fell back down. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z He would prove to us, dipping into die science of human behavior, that the only difference between us and outside people was that we had been caught. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z He bowed as well as a dog could, dipping his nose to the ground. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z It kept dipping the pen into the ink and making more scratches on the paper. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z I see our tractor sitting in the dip. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z He was eating a samosa, dipping it into some dark brown sauce on a paper plate. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z He dipped a hand into the bowl and threw a few into his mouth. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Then he would sigh, and say, Laila, my love, the only enemy an Afghan cannot defeat is himself Babi took his seat at the table, dipped bread into his bowl of aush. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z The knife hovered over the cutting board, and her eyebrows dipped to form a V. “Why on Earth would you think that?” We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z I can stay out for ten before even dipping into "emergency" air. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z I read somewhere that the woman who posed for it was three months pregnant at the time and that it was shaving cream, not whipped cream, she was suggestively dipping into her mouth. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z The silence dipped and soared and swooped and looped in figures of eight. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z His lower lip jutted out—the morning’s first dip. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z He came down the court, broke near the foul line, dipped his knees and came up without ever leaving the ground. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z Thankfully, he stops pretty fast because he wants a go on the slippery dip. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Overhead, paper garlands dipped from the chandelier, forming a canopy of red and green. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z She cut a slice and poured a cup of coffee and dipped the bread into the coffee to soften it. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I dipped in my brush and started applying the second coat of Overtly Olive to the window frame. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z He was barely five feet tall, his overalls looking now as though he had been dipped in pitch. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Herold dipped the blades of the oars deep and pulled hard. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Making use of the readily available poisons, she soon turns the blowgun into a deadly weapon by dipping the darts in lethal substances and directing them into her opponents’ flesh. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He dipped it in the water and bent over the trembling tiger. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z I pictured myself as a pheasant flying frantically over the men with the guns, swerving and dipping as the guns exploded below me. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z The tick had for some years been resistant to arsenical dips. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Mixed in with them were orange zinnias and lavender gladiolus that dipped toward the ground. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I dip my head, my chin touching my chest. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z I devoured it, dipping the steaming bread in the remains to sop up every trace. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “Timothy Bartlett,” he says with a flourish as he dips into a hand-rolling bow. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z A dip in the waves revealed the top of a rock. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Except for the lipsticked mouth, white teeth and shining black eyes, she might have just emerged from a dip in a beige bath. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z We packed up and joined the ever growing path of people going in two directions, with a big dip in the middle of paths set about fifty feet apart. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He ate them quickly while the voices went on outside, then dipped a mug of water and drank deep. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z This cauldron he filled partly full of water, dipping it with a half gourd from an earthen jar that stood near, but he dipped cautiously, for water was precious. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z She chose a clean brush and dipped it into the pot of orange. Rickshaw Girl 2007-02-01T00:00:00Z He took off his sunglasses and faked a sad face, those green eyes of his dipping toward me. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Then she took three pins, and after dipping them into the new remedy on the stove, she stuck a pin into each doll. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z His peripheral vision showed more trees coming his way, the Berg dipping lower now so that there’d be no chance of his making it through. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Turner took the brush and dipped it in the paint can. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z “I used to teach classes before this place got so cluttered. Attendance dipped lower as I got messier. Just never started it up again.” Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Fadi avoided the plate of mantu and chewed on a piece of tender grilled chicken, watching the American couple awkwardly dunk bread into their eggplant dip. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Biddy help Lizabeth to her chair, and they dip they spoons into the soup. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z The mechanical man’s movements were so lifelike that its head even turned toward the inkwell as it dipped the pen for more ink. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z Another time, we dipped the ends of their cigarettes in hot sauce and returned them to the pack. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z |
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