| 单词 | ease |
| 例句 | “Really, I must ease the way for you.” The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z I stepped over the dog and eased the stable door back open. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Love, thick and dark as Alaga syrup, eased up into that cracked window. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Hence, for the student of world history, the phenomenon of writing is particularly useful for exploring another important constellation of causes: geography’s effect on the ease with which ideas and inventions spread. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z They led him out into the shed row and eased him into the walking ring. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z More than anything, I hoped this was what they’d carry forward into the future—the ease, the sense of community, the encouragement to speak and be heard. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z I ran on my tiptoes to the cabin and eased the door open. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z It collects and gets hard in their little throats so you have to ease it with any class of an oil. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Shay eased her board forward, ducking to pass through a gap in the crumbling wall. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z But I want to set your heart at ease as to Mrs. S.—My representation, you see, has quite appeased her.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Gray eased himself to the ground and stretched out. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The ease with which he manipulates words is his greatest talent. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z "I hope I have helped in some small way to put your mind at ease. If there is any other service I might perform, you need only ask." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Ignatius eased himself into the taxi and gave the driver the Constantinople Street address. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Ob straightened his shoulders, and his face eased up a little, and he said, “We sure don’t want to disappoint him.” Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z The women eased open the door and stepped through the silence. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z When the light turns green, he takes a deep breath and eases the car back into motion. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Staggering, she eased him onto the bed and settled him back on the pillows. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I eased over and looked up into the dark hollow. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Their attitude toward me made me feel even more at ease, self-confident; it made me bolder in asking personal questions and at the same time reveal my innermost feelings. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Keeley, the sentimental sap, was listening to the silly, bookish girl and easing up on his grip. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z Her crying had eased off now into sniffling. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Ever so slowly, we eased our way backward through the crowd, being careful not to attract attention. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I ease closer to her and put my head on her shoulder now. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z He gulped it down, the coolness easing the dryness in his throat. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Slowly, with one hand still around the ferret in her lap, she returned her foot to the gas pedal and eased back onto the highway. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z The drops of blood red wine in her mouth invigorate her frail body, seeming to ease her pain. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z As soon as she was out of sight of the Menagerie, the tight feeling in her chest and throat began to ease. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z These last few weeks, he had become tense and reclusive, but that night, he had been at ease. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I ease open the top of his bag. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z He is behaving much as he does with his parents — he reasons, negotiates, and jokes with equal ease. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z They did help, and, as the pain eased, I drifted to sleep. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I climb the stairs and ease myself down next to her. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z He eased the door open and peeped in. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z I just smell like soap, but there have been days, especially after gym class, when, phew, the odor easing out has been kinda ripe. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z Bigger eased to the trunk and peered behind it cautiously. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Roy Lee, thin and long-legged, got on the bus at the next stop, easing down the aisle until he squeezed in behind me. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z He shifted gears and eased the tractor forward again. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z We both ease down the steps as quietly as possible. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z A growing detachment stood unhappily at ease by the orderly room. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I backed up slowly to the metal chair behind me and eased down. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z Shocked by the pain her “Mother-kins” had to endure, she spent “hours pacing back and forth,” trying and failing to ease her mother’s agony. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z And apparently twenty more yards down the road is far enough away, because he eases on the brake, and pulls over to the side of the road. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z It is more manageable now that he is taller, and he climbs to the topmost branches with ease. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I have to laugh as I ease him back down. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z She held up one finger and eased off the metal stool. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Ivy's soft voice puts Princess Sabine at ease. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z That smell, and the quick laughing kiss she gave me did more to ease the dull ache of Ben’s leaving than all the entertainments combined. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She was lovely, but more than that, she was at ease. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Both cried silently as Papá braced himself on their shoulders, trying to ease his back pain. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z There they saw close beside them a great rubble-heap; and suddenly they were aware of two small figures lying on it at their ease, grey-clad, hardly to be seen among the stones. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z “Walk,?” Shay eased her board to the shore and stepped off. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z I try to determine what the feeling is between us at the moment, and hope that something has changed, that we could be, for a little while, at ease with each other. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Kit felt at ease with them as she had never managed to do with their elders. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z I eased back down in the chair and pulled up to the table again. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Then, seeing that Mr. Fleming would not relax, Granddaddy said, “Please be at ease.” The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z In this state of ease, Pauline stopped doing day work and returned to her own housekeeping. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Maya carefully pushed her fingers through Grace’s hair, easing out some of the tangles. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z While Phil eases into the spot next to me, I throw a quick, wide-eyed glance at Violet and Monica, clear my throat, and brush the hair out of my face. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z He draws himself into a train car as it passes with bewildering ease and pulls me in after him. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I eased out of bed like an old man, my body cramped and stubborn. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z I hurry forward, easing my way through the web of people, stooping to hide along the way. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Twilight is closing in and I am ill at ease. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z I always imagined my herald—their official name, not mine—would sound sympathetic and ease me into this news, maybe even harp on how it’s especially tragic because I’m so young. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “They might ease your pain too. Will you take them?” Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z In the middle of the river the current eased and the boat shot straight ahead. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Still, with proper care a man could be quite fairly at ease with them. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Hannah looked so at ease, it was like she was born confronting people. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Hamza’s legs give occasional lurches, strange spasms that ease his dead weight in my arms. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z My shoulders ease a little as I almost start to feel invisible. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Then we eased the door open and crept outside. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Her son saw my embarrassment and in his boyish way tried to ease the tension by saying that “Uncle Nelson” had always treated her as a sister not a worker. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Elsewhere, there are flaming hoops perched at different levels that performers slip in and out of with ease, as though the hoops were only metal and not encased in flickering flames. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z And, in a way, it didn’t matter very much that my parents could not speak English with ease. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z It eased him into a placid mood, at least for the trip’s duration. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z He tied on a compress and told me to ease back, then he ran off toward the fighting. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z But watching them suddenly struggle against even the J V boys, they just didn’t look like the crew that had won with such astonishing ease at Poughkeepsie. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z The tension in the parched earth eased and vanished. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z He could see them swirling around him with ease, watching him struggle through the water. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z The wind had shifted, blowing back toward the fire, filling their lungs with fresh air and easing that concern—at least temporarily. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z But I can say, ‘Please, God, comfort me,’ and I’ll get heart’s ease. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I turned to the brother behind me and eased into a smile. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The man looked up, recognized her, and eased his bicycle to a standstill, balancing it with his right foot on the path. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “While it is true, my young friend, that your size is—er—remarkable, I believe that a simple explanation from me will ease their fears. As you know, I have excellent skills at explaining things.” The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Finally, Minya emerged, easing herself slowly through the gap to stand defiant before Sarai and Feral, Sparrow and Ruby, all of whom were stunned into speechlessness. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Hazel skidded and rolled, the snow clinging to her, until the incline eased and released her. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z As the doors eased shut behind us, she turned to me. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Then, with effortless ease, as a skilled musician fits a bit of catgut to his lyre, he bent the bow and strung it. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z The noise was strange, somehow more painful than receiving the blow, but Celaena thought little of it when he charged again and she met his weapon, parrying with ease. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He was more at ease with her lately; she was beginning to seem more like one of the family. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z A car resembling a pouncing cat, with glowing green eyeballs for headlights, had just eased off the highway and pulled into the parking lot. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z When Stephen eased out the front door, he was wearing red pajamas and a gray sweatshirt. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z She gingerly eased herself out of bed to avoid waking Gwen, and dressed as quietly as possible. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The rule is intended to protect both the interns and the refugees, and ease the management challenges of the Nomad program. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z She finally eased her eyes open and took some deep breaths. I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 2019-09-03T00:00:00Z At ease with her money but not afraid to make fun of herself for it. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z As he walked home after school, there was an ease to his step that had been missing for months, but guilt still ate at his conscience. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Josn took a couple of steps back and gave a very good appearance of being at ease. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She leaned her brow into her upper arm, calming her breathing, willing her body to ease. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I eased into the bushes and spied through the window. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Habib eased his foot from the gas, driving at a safer speed as light from the headlights bounced against the mist, creating a glow around the car. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Then he saw she was completely at ease, grinning and talking with her escorts, and Leo realized that the mermaids were laughing. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The rain began to ease off and he spurred the horse to a trot. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He took her head in his hands and eased himself into the chair. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z Volpe was at first shocked to find one of the school’s top athletes among those competing for parts, then delighted by Massari’s voice and natural ease. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z But once I spoke English with ease, I came to feel guilty. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “No, the time for such treatment is past. I cannot cure her, but I believe we can ease her pain in dying.” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I saw how life had changed in the time I had been away, and because we mainly went to white areas, I saw the extraordinary wealth and ease that whites enjoyed. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘And only the heathen kings, under the domination of the Dark Power, did thus, slaying themselves in pride and despair, murdering their kin to ease their own death.’ The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z But he reaches over and eases his hand into my hand as we drive past Bad Leg, and my stomach settles, my thoughts calm. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z She had helped ease the pain of hundreds and thousands of people in preparation for that journey into the unknown. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z I tiptoe down the hall, onto the back porch, easing the squeaky screen door closed. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I tried to revive her by tapping her cheeks, then eased her bulky form onto its side and left her to recover. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z The desert was full of men who earned their living based on the ease with which they could penetrate to the Soul of the World. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z She tried to climb but couldn't, so I lifted her most of the way and Shriya eased her down on the other end. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Curled against itching nettle leaves, Omakayas eased her hand to her leg to scratch. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z A minute of silence passed, during which Sierra struggled to slow her breathing, ease her heaving chest. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z She eased the door open, peered down the empty stairway, and then closed it. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z “So,” Joaquin said, sinking down next to Maya and easing his feet into the pool. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z It seems like you don’t just end up in trouble but that you kind of ease yourself into it. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Her doctors tried in vain to ease her suffering. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z I followed him down to the parlor, where we kindled a fire for the ease of the academicians, who were retiring from the experimental chamber. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I study the ease of the fabric, how some skirts swing like a bell and some lie stiff and barely move at all. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Quicker than lightning her mother appeared, her long red curls whipping around her as Fox grabbed Seven’s cape off her with ease and precision and used it to block the spell. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Dad eases me across the room toward one of the few remaining empty pods. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I rolled it along, easing it over the rutted ground. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z When I spoke my voice was far too casual, the silly, nervous voice of someone ill at ease. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z They eased back into a relationship more like the early days of their marriage, when he asked if she were tired or wanted him to bring her something from the store. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Only when the applause dies down does Lincoln ease into the rocking chair on the left side of the box. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z He eased his way out of her arms, gave his father a slug, and walked toward the car. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z “Good boy,” I whisper, then leave a quick note and ease out the front door. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z With ease, she ran in the opposite direction. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z But as I became more familiar they became more friendly and at ease, and I joked with them that I would handle any of their legal problems. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The Gallivespian was sitting cross-legged, entirely at his ease, and neither she nor the golden monkey had seen him. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Mrs. Reilly finally asked, for she found that the silence made her even more ill at ease. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Mother is even more amazed by the generosity of the American government until Brother Quang says it’s to ease the guilt of losing the war. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z As quietly as I could, I started easing myself down the mountainside. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z But her act of kindness could do nothing to ease our feelings of loss. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Among the scientists who made the transition with ease was Glenn Seaborg, whose research would prove to be among the most important in the war. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z The emissary was slightly surprised at the ease of his task, but could find no objection, so he turned the soldiers and the box around and began to travel back to the palace. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z "Oh, him we shall take with ease. The rest, handle as we please." City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Denial is facilitated by persistent racial segregation in housing and schools, by political demagoguery, by racialized media imagery, and by the ease of changing one’s perception of reality simply by changing television channels. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z Then he eased the door shut, peering just in time to see a door in the hall opening. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “Even though that question is to test me,” the diviner said, making me start, “to set your mind at ease, I’ll answer it. But remember this: I can read all your thoughts.” Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Grant does not have the appearance of a great general; he looks awkward, ill at ease, and carelessly dressed. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z The next day Charles and Emma had a few little talks, which put them both a bit more at ease. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The drinking of birch and willow tea would ease the pain a bit but could not take it away. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Wes looked down at the man on the couch and clenched his fist, almost as if he was going to follow Tony’s advice, but then his fingers eased, and he simply let off a smirk. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z I had been easing toward it, testing the water, not sure what I wanted, except not to be everything I knew I wasn’t. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z I was vaguely ill at ease all through that long and heavy meal. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z She took and stored in her brain and her heart what she heard the midwife say and do about babies and birthing and easing pain. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Milkman was young and he was friendly—just the opposite of his father—and the tenants felt at ease enough with him to tease him, feed him, confide in him. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z With a second and eight, Winchell throws a little pass in the left flat to Hill, who eludes his defender with ease and is gone for a touchdown. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z His legs were stiff and sore as he eased down off the bench. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z It was followed by a hitched series of coughs that eased back into the haunted fit of giggling. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z She was surprised to see a “pale and rangy fellow,” a blan like her, appearing totally at ease in a town where white people were not common. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Esteban had never really loved his mother or felt at ease in her presence, but the news shook him nonetheless. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z On those days when the rocket fire eased up a bit and the gun- fighting was light, Hassan would take Sohrab to the zoo to see Marjan the lion, or to the cinema. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z On the gentlemen’s appearing, her colour increased; yet she received them with tolerable ease, and with a propriety of behaviour equally free from any symptom of resentment or any unnecessary complaisance. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z They moved with ghostly ease, but also with a severe, martial intent. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Many became enamoured of the Darkness and the black arts; some were given over wholly to idleness and ease, and some fought among themselves, until they were conquered in their weakness by the wild men. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Brent Chisholm’s big smile, put-together outfit, and ease with strangers didn’t fool me for a hot minute—those were all sure signs of someone with a well-practiced set of Relocation Rules. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Dri reached out to stop him, but I grabbed her arm and eased her away. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z A part of me resented the group’s laughter and ease. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He eased forward, and the duct creaked all around, protesting his weight. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z We both laugh, and suddenly I feel more at ease. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z But at last she said: ‘Lords, you are weary and shall now go to your beds with such ease as can be contrived in haste. But tomorrow fairer housing shall be found for you.’ The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z It would be several months before she could read with ease the “Regulations for the Boarding Houses of the Concord Corporation.” Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z The man struggled for breath and Pilate eased up on his throat but not his heart. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z But King Laugh he come like the sunshine, and he ease off the strain again; and we bear to go on with our labour, what it may be.” Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z Marco once took in Lourdes to help ease the burden on their mother, who was struggling to feed so many children. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z The ease at which Isobel accepts it makes it feel more real. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I felt completely at ease, and I somewhat brazenly smiled and nodded, as if to indicate that I had enjoyed his words, or at least the gematriya part of his words. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z A commitment to the concrete does more than just ease communication; it can lead to better reasoning. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z There was no merriment in the Lady of the Keep, she never laughed though she often smiled; yet she could put Ged at ease almost with one smile. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z Either Ice had got tired or he had eased off Brothers. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z After easing him over the bank and down into the gully, we built a large fire. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z After listening carefully for the sound of dogs or hunters and hearing nothing but the burping of bullfrogs, Amari signaled that they should ease out of the mire. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z When the clouds eased up and let loose of the moon’s light, I could see the cap’n plain and clear. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z Bach’s Lutheran Christianity, unlike the Papal Catholicism with which Galileo Galilei battled, was at ease with scientific investigation and the widening education of its laity - indeed, it positively encouraged it. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z In a funny way, my tower collapse seemed to ease me up a bit, soften my chest rock. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z I ease myself down and take a deep breath. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z He felt impelled to say something to ease the swelling in his chest. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “Good. Tell Dibdin I’ll see what I can do to ease their suffering, though I fear it will not be enough.” Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z The remaining consideration affecting acceptance of new technologies is the ease with which their advantages can be observed. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z A long grueling minute passed before the pain eased and he dared allow a shallow breath to seep past his lips. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z That was what Curt had given her, this gift of contentment, of ease. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z He made a comment about the pleasant weather they had been having, but Anthony made no effort to put him at ease. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z When I was certain no one was there, I eased my way out. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z The stroke seemed to ease tension in the family too: Deborah’s brothers began calling every day to see how she was doing, and Zakariyya even said he wanted to visit. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z It was a tradition people had on the island, to bring cooked food to people who had lost a family member as a way to ease their burden during a difficult time. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z By the time he’d finished, I felt so much at ease that I started acting normally too. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z When it seemed as if the walls themselves would start to crumble, the tension eased. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z If she heard from me with enough regularity, I thought, it would ease her worry. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Soon every student found a message slid under his door, containing an appeal from Harvard’s president, Abbott Lowell, for men to volunteer to help ease the crisis brought about by the police strike. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z As the crowd thundered, a man eased up beside a thin, pale woman with a bent neck. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z The car stopped a good spitting distance from the porch, and the door eased open. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “We must not rush it in this bald way. We must be at ease before we begin our conversation, otherwise it will seem so strained.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “Okay, here’s the first step,” Genie warned softly, easing down to it. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z It eased into the heart of every gay thought, into the care of each happy memory. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z With each step away from it, the tension in his shoulders eased. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Now he assumed command with the ease born of a long habit of authority. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z They sat for several minutes in silence as Elizabeth tried to think of something to say or do to ease her father’s pain. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z I ease up the latch and feel the weight of the big door. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z On Saturday night, Ben eased his father’s squadron car up to the main gate of Freedom Bay, the Capehart housing section that sheltered the Marines stationed at Ravenel Air Station. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Without knowing what he was doing, the cricket began to chirp to ease his feelings. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z My brother asks if there are any poisonous snakes in India, and Mr. Banerji, now much more at ease, begins to enumerate them. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z They paused at the door, then Gitl eased it open slowly. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z He eased back ever so slightly on the reins and felt the horse’s stride come up under him, shortening. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z We sheltered there for a while, and every so often a student would come running out of the fog and in through the doors of the house, but the rain didn’t ease. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z You don’t know what these towns are like, but you love what happens to the air when they open their lips and let the names ease out. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z The financial benefits of becoming a permanent resident would also finally ease the burden of college tuition on my parents. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z The leopard had selected its prey and they, with heartless ease, returned to their usual activities. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He felt ill at ease, speaking as if he himself were a war-leader in a council hall, but soon the words began to come easier. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z But out of the thousands of them where was there one to whom he could entrust the mission and then take ease? The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Kunthi was different from the other women, quieter, more reserved, and for all that we tried to be at ease with her there was a barrier which we could not surmount. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Moch told Hume to ease the stroke rate back up to thirty-eight. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Each day, Henrietta’s doctors increased her dose of radiation, hoping it would shrink the tumors and ease the pain until her death. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z He went to the trunk and eased the top down and dragged it over the rug to the middle of the floor. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “In their mouth. I smelled it when your madam and master came in to see me this morning and also when I went to ease myself.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “At least you don’t have the smell of spices attacking you as soon as you enter,” I joke, trying to put her at ease. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z My cheeks burned, but Edward seemed at ease. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z But there's one part of the service where Ma always eases up on acting like a warden. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z I ease out of the restaurant onto the sidewalk, gun in my pocket. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z She picked her up with ease, sat Angel on her lap, and just held her for a few minutes. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Just out of reach across the fence on the common land stood Basil Stag Hare, in the “at ease” position. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I maneuvered around behind her to ease her down. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z He scratched his chin, eyebrows high, and eased his own shotgun to the ground. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Pollard dove for it himself, took control of the race, then eased Seabiscuit back. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “Likely not. But if the person thinks it, then the thinking eases the pain.” Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z They know every inch of the circus, moving from color to black and white with ease. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z A dark cloud passed from her face as she eased off a tight shoe under the table. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z We all said no and then the cop eased out. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Thirty-four-year-old Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ascended the platform to address the crowd, easing into his prepared remarks. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Richard and I dig up sassafras root to chew on to ease our hunger. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z I ease it out of my pocket, up onto the bar, behind the old islander’s back. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I eased down from the horse and walked toward the terrace. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The ease of a moment ago is gone. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Gatsby, his hands still in his pockets, was reclining against the mantelpiece in a strained counterfeit of perfect ease, even of boredom. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z She eased her heels out of her shoes. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z He puffed the candy cigarette, then eased it down to his side. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I returned his greeting and watched him ease into a chair, his eyes sweeping over my desk-with uneasiness. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z I pulled the curtains, eased myself back on the bed, and lay down. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Again and again they scored, and again and again, at the other end of the pitch, Ron saved goals with apparent ease. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z A plastic door eases open and I slide in the first tape. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z He eased Sticky’s slippers from his feet and his glasses from his nose, setting them, along with the plant book, upon a bedside stand. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “For fun,” I say, and then ease the blade from his throat, slowly and deliberately. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z This time the pain was only slightly eased. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Yet I came to use these terms with ease. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Mom eased me back with her stirring elbow. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Food found along the highway, or the offerings from a friendly hand would ease the pangs of hunger. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I ease up from the mattress, clenching my jaw from the soreness in my back and arms. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z They had flanked us with ease—they fired upon us from the side—and we, enfiladed, fled—hearing cries as men fell behind us. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z He thought that one day he’d come here by right, and be made welcome, and stroll among these gardens with happy companions and feel at ease with life and death. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Slowly, he was easing back into his monologues about Nigeria. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Using a large crane, soldiers eased the five-foot-wide ball of explosives out of the truck bed and set it down on the sand. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Even Cooky, for all his tricks with vegetable peelings and bone broth, couldn’t ease the twinge in their guts. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z The house gave ground as the fire in ten billion angry sparks moved with flaming ease from room to room and then up the stairs. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Resting his hand upon my chest, Frankie eased me down again. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Everyone seemed unusually calm and at ease and I thought I knew why. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Francie felt gracious as she set his mind at ease by assuring him that she’d never betray him in the washroom. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z We’d go long stretches without talking but then pick up the thread of our friendship with ease. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z He seemed ill at ease, and his eyes blinked nervously. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Celaena eased farther up the pipe, her toes sticking to the metal. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z She didn’t know very much about anthropology, but the newcomer’s friendliness put her at ease. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z I turned and there was a black Cadillac easing up almost to the bumper of Mr. Ray’s car. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Instead, he held up a hand and eased over to the Thicket wall. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He was at his kindest and most genial, setting the woman at her ease. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z Slowly she eased her legs back up on the log. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z A small group of adults comes over and starts to ease us away from the building. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z They came off with surprising ease, showering the space around him. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z She flailed against their touch, but they overpowered her with ease, the way those white men always knew how to do. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The babysitter, who had come down with them to ease the transition, crowded into the apartment as well. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z The current carried them slightly downstream, Dicey’s strokes carried them across, the smooth water eased their passage. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z I recognized that Mom and Dad were about to go off onto one of their standard quarrels and eased back into the darkness of the yard and stood with the dogs. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I was frightened, and Hand Clap did nothing to ease my fear. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Papa eased her down onto the stool, but it was still covered with water and she stood up again with a wet spot on her skirt. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z At first, he hadn’t been able to breathe as he slowly eased Kaitlin down a few inches at a time, but the ropes held. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “At ease, dependent,” the barber replied, his shears cutting deep swaths into Ben’s hair. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z But she went on talking, in an open, careless, willful way that little by little set him at ease. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z Finally, Haymitch is being forced into sobriety, with no secret stashes or home-brewed concoctions to ease his transition. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z “Fab what?” he asks, easing closer to me. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z “It belongs to my boss,” said Shadow, surprising himself with the fluency and ease of his lies. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z She sat at her ease in the platform rocker, with her sewing basket at her feet. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z He eased the covers back; she still slept. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He hesitated then said, “You make him feel better, ease his woe and all that...but could you compel him to do something? Maybe make him forget his wife?” Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He eases his fingers across my cheek, up around my neck, toward the back of my head, and through the tight coils of my hair. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z She eased out of bed, laced her shoes, and ran eight miles through the suburb, past pubs and butcher shops that were still shuttered in the early light. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Bobby Moch eased the rudder back parallel with the hull of the boat and the Clipper finally began to run free. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Will leapt up the stairs and, with the ease of somebody who has been losing himself in curious places for six long years, Will—click-click-clackl—slunk his way aboard the train. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z She wanted to ease Taisin’s pain, but she had no idea how. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z A serious face put the smiler on the defensive, a rare smile put a nervous witness at ease. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “You Marines are nothing but trouble,” the maitre d’ said, easing toward the door. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I eased away a bit, down the Adult Fiction section. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z “To what do you attribute the ease with which you complete them?” Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z But his ease filled me with a secret pleasure, as if he was allowing me into his very special club. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Soon they were all feeding in the meadow beyond, too tired to pay attention to concealment or to anything but the ease of resting their legs and nibbling the grass. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z A yellow cab eases up to our building, and I see Janae poke her head out the back window. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z When he was younger, he thought his father might see the havoc of his body and ease up. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z The poultice felt cool and soothing as she eased it over the hot, tight skin. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I eased the square of skin out of my pocket and held it out to her. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He can lift the sledge at front or rear to ease it over an obstacle. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z He steadies the car, eases up on the accelerator. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z They had known all the angles, but beneath that surface they were poor, ignorant, untrained black men; life had eased up on them and hyped them. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z I wish my mom could have one minute of ease and peace, and now I’ve taken it all away. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z He eased a yellow football jersey over my head and began tucking my hair under a matching helmet. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z María eased open the door and poked her head in. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z As the months passed, Katherine stretched out into the office, as at ease as if she had never been anyplace else. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z They could circle him at the fastest speed he could hope to make, just loop around him with ease. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Gollum coughed and retched; but the hobbits breathed deep, and suddenly Sam laughed, for heart’s ease not for jest. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z But they were plainly so ill at ease in their new surroundings that Holly was already contending against his own belief that there was little to be hoped for from them. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z When Shepherd was on the air, Bobby would darken his room and have a one-way conversation that eased his loneliness. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I should have been happy, but instead it made me feel ill at ease. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Pa finally said, “All right, then. But just let me do one thing, one thing what will help set my mind at ease.” Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z “These clerks do put on airs,” Mrs. Bedlow whispered, but if she was trying to make Lyddie feel more at ease, she failed. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z “I thought none of the—” Atticus eased his arm on the corner of the chair. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z But Crane-man hobbled to his side and used his crutch for support as he eased himself down to sit next to Tree-ear. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z With less than 100 feet left, they saw the plane ease off the ground and begin to climb. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Slowly, I looked around to size up the others as I took a seat, easing down by a woman who resembled Mother Lois in her coloring. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z She lunged at him, a flurry of claws swiping at his face, but he dodged her with ease. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z She snorts but I feel her step ease up a bit. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “Don’t worry, it’s not as if they’ve locked me in here,” she said in order to set us at ease. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z For several years, South Korea helped fill the gap, giving Pyongyang half a million tons of fertilizer annually as part of its “Sunshine Policy” to try to ease North-South tensions. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z It would distract me from the newness of my surroundings and put me at ease. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z My mother tries to save them for those who are actually in the process of dying, to ease them out of the world. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z We were past the first full sprint of drink and talk and the pace was easing, settling in. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z The next day, most of the debate club kids are already in their seats when I ease myself into the chair next to Lydia, who’s back to drawing cats. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z When we get to the aquarium, Dad unloads my chair and eases me into it while Mom gets Penny’s stroller out and straps her in. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Margaret did think the house very fine, but what she admired most was the architect who seemed so at ease among the cairns of sandstone and timber. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z He touched the solid bottom of despair and there took ease. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z As he eased himself into his chair, she took a soft damp cloth from the basin and laid it across his brow. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z By the ease with which the man was writing, she could tell she was now making perfect sense. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z He grabbed my coattail, bringing me to a halt with ease. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Vince was the first to arrive, looking a little ill at ease. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I drank enough to ease the burning heat in my throat. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Despite these dire warnings, he still refused to be treated, and he even rejected taking pain medicine to ease his agony. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z She protested that she didn’t enjoy filling in for her husband, but her ease in front of a crowd argued otherwise. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z They lift Suma off the table and ease her back into the pod. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z He eased her down, listening to the soft rustle of her clothes. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z My skin aches for that sizzling midday Port-au-Prince sun when sweat would ease down my forehead and back. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z The ache squeezing my heart eased up a little, and somehow, I was able to fall asleep. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Girls and boys with their yards and yards of ease, each group knotted tight around their belonging. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Worry had crept on a corroding world, and what was lost— good manners, ease and beauty? East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z But he did seem surprisingly at ease with me—much calmer than I would have been at his age about the sudden appearance of a stranger in my bedroom. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z “Gods willing, they will ease the pain of your journey.” Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z According to the astrologer for the Post, “a compromise will help ease tension”; useful, perhaps, but somewhat vague. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The first gush of blood had eased now to a trickle. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z The reopening of schools led to an easing of government restrictions on black travel into white neighbourhoods, and I was able to visit the ranch for the first time in two months. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Would she be strong enough to help them, to ease their pain, to aid them in finding their eternal rest? Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z I joked—just to put her at ease, you know. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z After three years in our desert ghetto, at least we knew where we stood with our neighbors, could live more or less at ease with them. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z I ease away from the jungle’s edge and try to act casual as I move toward the largest dark spot in the mountain’s face. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Then I ease off for a minute and he thinks he can turn. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z He eased his feet in, holding the fluted steel edge of the culvert with both hands. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Aunty Ifeoma finally found a spot and eased the station wagon in. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z With the competition for seats still a few weeks off, the tensions of the year before had eased some, and he enjoyed hanging around with Johnny White, Chuck Day, Roger Morris, and Shorty Hunt. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Hot springs could ease the pain of aching joints or torn muscles. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z "No," I answer grimly, easing out of his embrace. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I went to my father and releasing his hands from their grip on the edge of the trolley, eased him down on to the carpet. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z He removes the headset and eases past Volkheimer to open the back door. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z He would inspect it at his ease and judge just when and how much to use it. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Border police were swamped, trying in vain to ease the gridlock by dividing traffic into four lanes. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z In your voice and in their desire to see in you a living proof of their belief in Brotherhood, and to ease my mind I stopped thinking about it. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Coursing through my veins, easing the pain, lightening my body so that it rises back toward the air and rests again on the foam. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z He used to come easing into bed sometimes, not too drunk. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z He eased her on down the hall and came over to see what was going on. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z The new teeth rub on her gums and make them sore and the smoke of the Woodbines eases them. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z It didn’t have to pause and carefully fit any flesh-on-skeleton mass through the gap, but flowed out with the ease of a ghost, which was what it was. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z He cried out and clenched it into a fist for a moment until the throbbing eased a little. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z I was struck by the ease and swiftness of its flight. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah, thank you,” I replied as I rubbed each wrist with the opposite hand, trying to ease some of the pain of the metal handcuffs pressing against my skin. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z He didn’t back away, but he certainly wasn’t at his ease either. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Rob, the smartest of them, made good grades with ease. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “That will not do for a compliment to Darcy, Caroline,” cried her brother, “because he does not write with ease. He studies too much for words of four syllables. Do not you, Darcy?” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z The heat of the room helped to bake out the fever in Lady Seymour’s blood and ease her cough. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z He eased himself down into a seat and put his hands together. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z There’s nothing patronizing in his voice, and yet I can’t help thinking he reminds me of a schoolteacher about to ease children into a lesson. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z At the same time, her mind was—in every sense—where she was to spend the evening, and she had to be at ease with herself. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The types rotated through the exhibits every hour to ease the monotony of pretending to swab the deck, carve hunting tools, and fondle the wooden yams. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z He eased back to a slow trot when his horse came up beside the king's. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I want to make it there as fast as possible to ease whatever problem she has. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z After he was done,Tehlu did not speak to the six who did not cross, nor did he kneel to embrace them and ease their wounds. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z From the way he dressed and the money he gave Myrta, he certainly seemed like a man on the rise, and this perception went a long way to ease the concerns of Myrta’s parents. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z There was some soda in the fridge and I eased my leg down real slow and went for that. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Papa eased himself off the rock and began walking back toward the house. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z “Has the explanation eased his gleaning, or made his suffering worse?” Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z His anxiety at the fanciness of the restaurant is eased by the casual, boisterous manner of the group. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He shouldn’t let her do this, shouldn’t show his weakness, but as his blood began to flow and his body warmed, the relief and ease that coursed through him felt too good to resist. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Mr. Curtain’s reflective glasses and protuberant nose eased toward Sticky’s face like a snake testing the air. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Scoob just sighs and puts a little star over Vicksburg as they ease to a stop at the top of the exit ramp. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z Mum used the voice she uses to put nervous people at ease. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z “A magnum,” Dad said, his voice choked with gratitude as he eased the big bottle from the bag. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z He made it with ease to the fence, glancing back to check on his companion. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He was always charming and cordial, but there were times when even these traits failed to put his business associates at ease. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I gently unzip his jacket, unbutton his shirt and ease them off him. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z He wore an elegant black suit and black tie, and his demeanor was irresistibly cheerful, which put my grandfather at ease. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z He shifted to a two- hand grip, quick enough to deliver a stroke of his own, but the big ranger brushed it aside with contemptuous ease. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z There was an ease about them, an intimacy, which had been totally lacking from the show they had put on before the congregants last week. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z But just as he had the thought, they came to a stop, and the smooth flow of their march broke with a clumsiness that momentarily eased Jonathan’s tension. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z She got a perfect score, as she was navigating intense roadways with ease. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z I begin sitting for many hours each day with Therese, for my own burden grows too big to carry with ease. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Phil eases himself back, breathing hard, his eyes fixed on Brian—who covers his face with his hands, blood dripping between his fingers. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z So take refreshment, take your ease in hall, and cheer the time with stories. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The pain made him gasp, but he eased on some of Vola’s salve and took deep breaths until it numbed. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He had hidden the money elsewhere, that’s why he was at ease. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Even though she was a girl, and kind of pretty at that, Nathan now felt more at ease talking with her. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z War Relic displayed cherubic behavior, grabbed the lead out of the gate, and never relinquished it, winning with consummate ease. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z She tried to pretend she was unyielding, but he could see she was smiling, which made the tension in him ease. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z My tension eased somewhat, but stayed with me. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Because of this ease of domestication, big-seeded annuals were the first, or among the first, crops developed not only in the Fertile Crescent but also in China and the Sahel. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z When my daddy died three years ago, Momma took to her sewing machine to help her ease the pain. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z In the fall of 1959, seeking to ease tensions with his rival, Eisenhower invited Khrushchev to make the first-ever visit by a Soviet leader to the United States. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I ease myself along, intrigued by the smooth, waterworn walls. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He eased himself deeper within her and felt the warmth close around him like river sand, softly giving way under foot, then closing firmly around the ankle in cloudy warm water. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z His uncle eased him back down and sat next to him on the bed. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Tialys did the same with his, easing the straps around the insect’s body, tightening, adjusting. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The wind outside eased, and the brownstone groaned with relief. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Yes, it all came back to him with relative ease. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z California and Navy were far out in front, with Columbia trailing them; Washington had eased past a weakening Penn crew but remained a devastating four lengths back. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I take a deep breath and reach into my bag, easing out Suma’s purple unicorn sweatshirt. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z All the hawks, and of course we are using the term loosely, for some were hawks and some were falcons, raised their belled feet again and sat at ease. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I found sewing a waste of time, and I had been easing along doing the minimum. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z In a way, they found themselves at ease in such a church. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “Dear Brother Adam,” the letter said, “I take my pen in hand to hope you are in good health”—he always started this way to ease himself gently into the task of writing. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z They thought this would cause the animals to sleep as well, allowing the hunters to sneak up on them with ease. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z Then he grabbed the windpipe and the gullet, eased them back, and severed them with one stroke of his little knife. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z He faked left and came right and I eased off of him. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z Stick shoved me into the backseat and eased in after me. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z He was plainly dressed and looking ill at ease among the courtiers hoping to catch the king's eye with their finery. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z The sky was almost clear, with small, fluffy bits of clouds moving across the blue, and he shrugged his shoulders to ease the stiffness. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Running, I regained the main street and once there began to look upon the town at my ease. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z He swallowed, easing the nausea down his throat, and his fingers danced against his side. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He closed the door behind us, then eased into one of the armchairs. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z The fish was pinned neatly and he took two more with the same ease, then carried all three back up to the fire. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z She was sitting at her ease in the little canvas chair, with a book on her lap, watching him calmly. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Do I really want to be back on the third floor with her, nowhere to go but back to my room, nothing waiting there for us that wasn't there before, no newfound ease or understanding. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I eased forward, brushing aside the sunflower plants. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He eases both his hands toward my face, pulls me in, and kisses me deep, deep. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Samuel rolled over on his side and went about his illness without ease. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Then, legs straight, she raised her body on one arm, held herself there, hovering, and then eased herself slowly down. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Thus they talked back and forth drinking tea, and the second son took his fill of what he saw and he went away, and Wang Lung was eased of his second son. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z I feel ill at ease with them, as if I am here under false pretences. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z At the park the architects eased from the carriages puffing blasts of steam into the frigid air. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Despite its uselessness, the receipt helped ease the sting of parting with the last thing I owned from my childhood. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z And his talking had eased from his shoulders a heavy burden. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z The last tribute alive receives a life of ease back home, and their district will be showered with prizes, largely consisting of food. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z I see now what I saw then, flashing by with the swift, deceptive ease of an accident: shower of gravel, windmilling arms, a hand that claws at a branch and misses. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He carries himself with a certainty and ease that make him appear older. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Her new roommate looked just like the snotty girls who had made high school miserable: pretty, beautifully dressed, somehow at ease with the world, and that first night she had cried herself to sleep. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z They joked and laughed and looked completely at ease, until the moment when the bell in the court rang. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z But this night he felt ill at ease, a choirboy among cardinals. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z My old professor was taking morphine now to ease his breathing. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “It is no wonder? your skin is so dry. Let me make a liniment that will soften it and ease the pain.” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z The surgeon closes the wound first and then eases the blood into the limb. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z He rode out my struggles with ease, the pressure of his thighs grounding me. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I ease my hand out of Mom’s and hesitate at the door. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Even though most nobles were not known for their strength, the king lifted the heavy buckets of water with ease. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z A roadway where delivery vehicles can drive with ease, without the congestion of the Capitol. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z It had been built in the 1950s and was designed as a co-op, meant to ease a post-World War II housing shortage for black working-class families. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z He turns my arm over and eases the tip of the needle into the tender skin on the side of my neck. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I look away as Eric wipes my neck with an antiseptic wipe and eases the needle into my skin. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z She could now do these things with great ease. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Noticing I wasn’t sharing in his joke, he eased up. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z The blight eased the pain of my father’s death, making it seem like a general state of affairs. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The roaring in Olmsted’s ears, the pain in his mouth, and the sleeplessness never eased, and soon an emptiness began to appear in his gaze. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z At the top, two engineers helped ease it down onto a wooden platform and secured it in place. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She unlocked the door and then the cops eased me and her back. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I move silently to the wooden gate leading to Blackcliff s grounds and ease it open. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Her only consolation was that at least her parents looked as ill at ease as she felt. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Then he was back, apple still in one hand, easing himself into one of the seats. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z I ease down into the warm water and sit, up to my neck in suds, hoping the medicines kick in soon. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Holmes told his visitors how much it grieved him, truly deeply grieved him, that he was unable to provide any new information to ease the worry of the parents. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Once when he was very ill Samuel asked, “Liza, couldn’t I have a glass of whisky to ease me?” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z He was stunned by Crocker’s question, which hinted at the ease with which he could extract funds for a device with presumed, but far from certain, medical applications. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z ‘But first, it would ease my heart, Gandalf, to hear what befell you in Moria. Will you not tell us? Can you not stay even to tell your friends how you were delivered?’ The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z He eased back in the seat and looked out the window. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z “You know what I mean. People are more at ease—a couple of days’ sunshine and we become Italians. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Just outside of it, there are two people who are completely at ease and satisfied with where they are. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Her mom captured all of this, laughing along with them, and with every click of the camera, Emily’s nerves eased. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z We could ease into dating in a couple of months, if we wanted. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z After a while, she eased me up and out of the car. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z He eases closer to me when I sit down. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z But let us come to Commodus, who held imperial power with great ease, having inherited it by birth, being the son of Marcus. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z I felt a new ease, a new ownership of my voice. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Crab was trying to ease Ernie’s hands from his face, trying to see what was the matter. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z She had pale blonde hair and a rodent-like quality to her face that was most apparent when she looked suspicious, and eased when she smiled. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Swinging her legs carefully over the side of the shelf, she eased nerself onto the floor, aware that the bellowing horn had stopped. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z There were at least two dozen figures in black; they moved in unison, with practiced ease. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z One day he eased her back until she was leaning on the arm of the sofa, and then he scooped her ankles up. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z “Son, Pastor’s here to see you,” my father said as I eased back into bed, flashing my ashy butt at everybody, including God. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Phil gets into his car and eases out of the driveway, waving as he pulls away. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z She had stopped using the leash, convinced of her husband's faithfulness, and for the first time since her return she seemed to have a moment of ease. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z We were under the streetlights in no time at all, still going too fast, weaving with ease through the cars slowly cruising the boardwalk. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z She sits on the edge and eases herself down. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z George let himself in, easing the door shut. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z The agreeable nullity of Leon’s life was a polished artifact, its ease deceptive, its limitations achieved by invisible hard work and the accidents of character, none of which she could hope to rival. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I regarded the smiling Hamlet, who sprawled on the ground with ease. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Freddie shook out of my grip as I eased up on him. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z She had to ease one shoulder in, then her face. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Then, each of the others turned with a studied ease and took a step toward Haliax, into the shadow surrounding him. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The fire in my gut had eased somewhat. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z The pilot was all business now, his hands working the controls, easing the throttle, settling the plane the last bit down to the lake. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z You will be relieved to know that the eternal thunderstorm that once lived in my chest has finally eased. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Rocco kept telling me it would help to see Adele, to ease my way back into the family after several months of sporadic messages. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Somewhere the sun eases up behind the fog. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z “At ease, Captain,” Bull said, stretching back in his chair. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Safety fears lingered, and Ferris did what he could to ease them. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I eased the shirt up over his chest and he sat up to let me pull it off. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z For all that they were so beautiful, and took their ease, she knew them, and she pitied them, who would have no covering in the great day of His wrath. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z “Good morrow, lad,” he cried out, even as his hand eased off his weapon. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z She was almost more at ease when she was rushing about nervously. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z Helvi carried the cat up to bed with her, and he draped himself with familiar ease over her shoulder as she climbed the steep ladder stairs leading up to her little room in the eaves. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The Halfhand eased himself to the ground and sat cross-legged by the fire, the flickering light playing across the hard planes of his face. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z There she stood at the stove ladling soup with the calm ease of one who feels there is certainly such a thing as grace. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z As the field straightened into the backstretch, Pollard found another avenue and eased him outward again, to firmer ground. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He undid the laces of her shoe and eased it off. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He would go out when the heat of siesta time had eased and would not return until well into the night. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z The knot between his shoulder blades eased a bit. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z His untidy hair and rumpled clothes and dramatic poetry put her at ease. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Doon turned so that his back was to the river, and he eased himself carefully over the rocks, feeling for the first rung with his foot. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z They threw themselves on their backs and caught their breath, looking up at the mist-covered mountains gleaming white in the moonlight, and sucked on handfuls of snow to ease their thirst. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z The day was too hot for most golfers, so I felt at ease speaking in the open about sexual issues with Cade Hernandez. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z He put the Doc at his ease about frogs and then a little cloud crossed Mack’s face. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z If only he knew of something comforting to say, something to ease Sticky’s anxiety—and, yes, something to ease his own. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I intended to tell him to ease up, but considering his fury, I was not about to resist one little bit. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The fog in my chest eased, revealing a warm, beating heart beneath it. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Elnora and I ministered to her with the juice of bitter roots and crushed flowers to purge her foul humors and ease the pains in her head. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I try forcing a smile to ease the tension, but it seems as if they all want to kill me right now. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Then Rashid walked backwards and slowly eased down the hall, never turning his back on Tad. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z It was a silent agreement in which each party knew what proper respects to pay, a polite farce created to ease the strain of acknowledging who owed who and what. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z By launch day, Frank and Jim were really good at “flying” the simulator, which meant they should be able to handle the real spacecraft with ease. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Apparently, there would be no easing slowly into the water. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Captain Nips eased the coach between a seller of live fowl and a juggler tossing colored balls into the bright noonday air. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z He hissed, turning to face her, but before he could react, Adiah charged him from behind, headbutting him so that he went flying back, though he landed on his feet with unnerving ease. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z “I thought I eased into it but I guess the shock...” Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z I ease back down, and it’s like the rocks in my brain shift around and let pieces of thoughts trickle out. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z Walt, in a reflective mood, has had little to say, but he appears more at ease than he has in many days. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’ll be done in a minute,” he said, and Moss was lost in the water droplets, the way his brown skin gleamed under the hallway lamp, the ease with which his muscles flexed. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Pixie eased her sparkly toes right up against the fishing poles, where we’d left them lying on the shore. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Laurie’s bashfulness soon wore off, for Jo’s gentlemanly demeanor amused and set him at his ease, and Jo was her merry self again, because her dress was forgotten and nobody lifted their eyebrows at her. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Meanwhile guests were arriving at the great lord’s house, bringing their sheep, and wine, the ease of men, with loaves their comely kerchiefed women sent, to make a feast in hall. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z It seemed to ease the ache of my breathing. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The little man sat down, quite at his ease, and yet still with a servantlike air, the air of a valet enjoying a privilege. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z But her eyes were bright with curiosity—a mirror of his own curiosity about her, and he felt entirely at ease. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z A car, I hadn’t noticed it before, had eased onto the block. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z He sighs, and eases on the brakes so the car slips to a stop by the side of the road. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z I eased my foot slowly out of my flat and ran my shaking toes over the engraved words. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “He is just what a young man ought to be,” said she, “sensible, good-humoured, lively; and I never saw such happy manners!—so much ease, with such perfect good breeding!” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Shin tried this a few times, but it didn’t help ease his hunger. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z I watch my hands unlatch the window that opens farther than it’s supposed to; I watch my body bend and ease onto the fire escape. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z Barry yelled as he eased himself over the side of the house, holding tightly with his hands while letting his legs drop. I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 2011-04-01T00:00:00Z He pushed ahead, feeling almost at peace, as if here Djel could hear him and ease his troubled mind. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I pick up one white sock and begin to ease it over her toes and heel. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z When it was decided that people needed to die in order to ease the tide of population growth, it was also decided that this must be the responsibility of humans. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z I ease into America’s free air like a tourist returning home. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z It was a conversation one might overhear at any rural filling station or feed store; but hearing it made me feel curiously happy, and at ease with the world. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Maybe it was unfair of him to imagine this, but he saw their ease, witnessed their comfort, and he wished his head were as calm as others’. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He came often, sometimes even when he was not summoned; and his presence, as much as the powders and pills he made her take, gave my mother her ease. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Kapasi eased up on the accelerator, hoping to produce a smoother ride. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Hunger drove him and his boyhood friends to try strategies that older prisoners in the camp claimed could ease the discomfort of an empty stomach. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z Soon they were seated at their ease in hall. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The plan was for Mom to ease the truck forward, pulling the piano into the house while Dad and we kids guided it up a ramp of planks and through the front door. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z The rain eases up but it’s a full fifteen minutes before it stops completely. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Those men meant to kill him, and if he didn’t soon hit on something they would rub him out with consummate ease. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘Now let us take our ease here for a little!’ said Aragorn. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z I eased to my feet, swallowed down the unease playing havoc on my guts, and approached them. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z But they have little agility, tending to sloth when they reach full growth, and most Tasmanian herdsmen have learned with ease to avoid them. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z He eased himself onto the stool and began to tug; the warm milk pinged into the pail. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z Slowly Mother eased a bangle over her hand and handed it to Father. Rickshaw Girl 2007-02-01T00:00:00Z “Well, here you go, Young,” Amanda’s dad says as he eases the car in front of my pretend house. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Afterward she rubbed sweet-smelling ointment into his calves to ease the aches, and dressed him once again in boy’s clothing, a musty pair of burgundy breeches and a blue velvet doublet lined with cloth-of-gold. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Thomas relaxed, returned to a sitting position, surprised at how easily he’d been put back at ease. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z A prosecutor said that he was now someone “whose mind is at ease because he has relieved his tortured soul of a terrible secret and now seeks repentance and forgiveness.” Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z My mother was all ease and satisfaction in discussing his coming. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z The new president lived up to his promise to ease restrictions on political gatherings and permitted the march to take place, only asking that the demonstrators remain peaceful. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The Prince warded off the attempted bites with ease, and the ape was heaving at the chest now, desperate for air. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Our conversation goes back and forth between past and present with an ease that is its own revelation to me. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z I thought I could ease that, so I took his candle and went up to the attic for my bag. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Emma gently eased the paper out, flipped it over, and smoothed it out. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z It seemed to bring about an ease in our relationship, it made everything more simple. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z She placed the soft pillows on top of the hide, then helped me to ease Old Yeller’s hurt body onto the pillows. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z Spraddle- legged, claws digging into the bark, she was easing her way down. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Grandma sprawled in her chair, the picture of ease. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z She did not resemble the patients in the doctor’s office, those who came glassy-eyed and desperate, unable to sleep or breathe or urinate with ease, unable, above all, to give words to their pains. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z I thought I’d gone too far, but then the trembling eased. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z "What help could I give him? I am no maester, to ease his pain. I have no spells to give him back his legs." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “I’m back,” he says as he passes her shed, moves over the walkway, even the wobbly stones, with ease. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z He told Mam he was very sorry for her troubles and he’d give her a prescription for something to ease the pain of the days to come. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z What could she say to this girl that would ease her burden? A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z She eases out onto the pavement and makes her way slowly down the road. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z It seemed to put him at ease, and he finally took a bite of his mashed potatoes. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z So that didn’t seem particularly homicidal, but maybe he’s trying to relax me, ease me into his lair, like the witch in Hansel and Gretel. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z She eased the board forward, bringing it closer to the wall of stone, but saw nothing. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z His stiff fingers fumbled with the pewter buttons until they released and he could breathe with ease. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I still think that, sometimes, think that maybe “the afterlife” is just something we made up to ease the pain of loss, to make our time in the labyrinth bearable. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z And it was something I could somehow emotionally manage with ease. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z I ease the door open slowly, willing the old hinges not to squeak. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z By Friday, I had memorized the introductory lines to the Declaration of Independence and could recite them with relative ease. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z He did not understand the laughter of his compatriots or their ease or anything else about them. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z I felt a pressure in my chest ease up, and I was able to breathe regular and deep. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He felt light-headed and weak and had to press his hand against his chest to ease the sudden fluttering inside. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z She eased up the spring, and the mouse dropped straight in. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Celia hopes that the sea, with its sustaining rhythms and breezes from distant lands, will ease her son’s heart as it once did hers. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Carefully lifting the latch on the property room door, I eased it open. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry to put you ill at ease,” Mr. Benedict said. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z My palms were sweating — “I can ease him.” Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z A smile that had put me at ease, as nervous as I had been. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z But instead the dress goes up with ease. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Slowly I ease myself onto all fours, but standing seems like too much, and finally I let Ollie help me sit back down on a patch of frozen grass. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Both winners seemed to ease up at the end, conserving energy and turning in relatively slow times, doing just enough to qualify. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Clement eased by a pickup truck, long broken and rusting in the middle of the road, and then we made a sharp turn into the jungle. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z I’m easing in along the shore, about a hundred yards from the Crofts’ big floating dock, when a boat pulls away from the dock. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z The foreign sounds he still made, the evidence of the Old World in his teeth, put me somewhat at ease. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z When his cigarette is gone, he eases Marie-Laure’s feet to the ground and covers her with her coat and opens the rucksack. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z I walk to the edge of the roof, dangling my feet off it and easing forward until I can jump. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I took gentle hold of his shoulder and eased him slowly ... The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z A surprising sense of calm eased his nerves; he let out a long sigh of relief. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I eased the door shut to avoid waking the others and twisted the lock. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The Road was still running steadily downhill, and there was now in places much grass at either side, in which the hobbits walked when they could, to ease their tired feet. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z We hoped our father might ease up and learn to treat himself once we all left home, but, if anything, he's only gotten worse. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z When all were completed and full expiation made for the death of his wife and children, he would seem to have earned ease and tranquillity for the rest of his life. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z I eased it off to find two rows of catgut stitches. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Even after Shady’s comment about Sheriff Dean and his sheriff brother-in-law in Joplin, Jinx felt strangely at ease and comforted as they made their way back to Shady’s place. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Chantal’s clock says it’s three thirty in the morning, and Bad Leg’s voice eases through the locked windows and thick curtains to hover above my air mattress. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I eased across, spreading my arms to keep my balance. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Still she was relieved to ease back into her life, their life, of teaching and tennis and friends that filled the living room. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I did, but with greater ease than I've known in writing most of my other books. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z Like his father’s, Wes’s grin stretched across his entire face and had a way of putting everyone at ease. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z As I was heading back into the building, an engine revved, and a battered old-model Civic, black, eased out of the lot and swerved into the empty avenue. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z He eased the bus around the curve and then, gears changing, ground his way up to us. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z On November 9, an East German government spokesman named Gunter Schabowski gave a press conference at which he stated that travel restrictions between East and West Germany would be eased. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I asked, then adding as an afterthought, as if to ease what I knew her answer would have to be, “You know, I’m Japanese.” Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z I kiss him, take his hand, and ease into the dark space of the car. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z They eased him into the back of a horse-drawn ambulance and onto a pile of mattresses removed from a train car and put there to absorb the jolts. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I eased off the steps and went back inside, onto the screened porch. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He thinks of how fearful he was when he first got involved in theater and how quickly he was put at ease. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z There was no ease, no stability in the course of their conversations, no chance to relax. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z We’d smile easy smiles as we passed, humming, in the halls, until we all eased back into the harder rhythms of life. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z He eases his arms around my waist and my whole body warms. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Without Bobby’s knowledge, the nurses applied morphine patches to his body to ease his pain. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z As a boy, I often found Mommy’s ease among black people surprising. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He gave another ground grumble and eased over on his back. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z Now, with his hands folded over his stomach, answering questions with the pacific smile of a pontiff granting dispensations, he was so perfectly at his ease that there was something palpably dishonest about it. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “Oh, Ruby, I’m so sorry. When we switch cars, I’ll be sure to ask for something to help ease your stomach.” The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z But when we moved down into the prickly-pear flats, my misery eased some. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z “They will ease your pain. And you’d better stay perfectly still for a while.” The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z I could see he was not at ease, so I took his poor old wrinkled hand in mine and asked him to speak fully; so he said, leaving his hand in mine:— Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z I would have spared myself the trouble—after all, it was for Richard Parker and he would have dispatched it with expert ease—but for the hook that was embedded in its mouth. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z They didn’t seem at ease, though, and she wondered why they had left such a good supply of food untouched before. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z It was plain and comfortable, unlike my stiff and fashionable courtly dress, and it gave me an ease of movement that I relished. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z “This is the prettiest wedding dress I have ever seen,” she answered, holding her stomach to ease the pain from laughing so much. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z They burnt the great thighbones and feasted at their ease on fresh roast meat, as in their midst the godlike harper sang— Demodokos, honored by all that realm. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “The queen has been troubled with sleepless nights of late. She wakens and cannot return to sleep, and her pulse beats fast. The barley water with crushed poppy no longer brings her ease.” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z As carefully as she can, Marie-Laure crawls to the piano bench and eases herself up. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z She headed to her own porch and eased open the door. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I ease down beside her like I'm getting used to hot water in a bathtub. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I eased into the bath, half expecting the bottom to give way beneath my feet, plummeting into an endless void. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Seeing that he could not make up ground at this stage, the jockey changed his game plan, eased up, and settled in to wait. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z When we came to the next traffic light, the driver eased off the gas a bit to look around and check the road. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Ms. Kolbinsky peels back a bit of saran wrap and eases a few samosas out. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z She appears to be at ease with the comparison, looking comically askance at Gogol. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z The dance had helped to ease the stiff pain in his hip and arm. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z I'd worried that he might score higher than me, but a series of recent events had set me at ease. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z How she’s been popping anti-inflammatories and rolling her foot on a bottle of water to ease the agony in her arch. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z She eased up the front steps, avoiding the squeaky middle one, and crouched on the porch, listening. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Aaron laughed so hard that he just had to ease his body into Nia’s, leaning on her shoulder. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z He carried her to the passenger’s side of the car, stood her on her feet while he opened the door and helped her ease into the seat. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z He stood, holding it, and placed it carefully over the wooden neck, easing it down into place. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z They were having what appeared to be a casual conversation, with a relaxed ease about their posture. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z He sighed and eased the door open, wincing as it creaked loudly. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z At the fifth vertical from the mountain shore, he eased onto the wide horizontal girder and lay down. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z But I got her to ease up as soon as I asked her if that’s what she sounded like when she used to howl like a wolf when she was a kid. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Elnora brought me a tonic of wild thyme and vinegar to ease my lethargy. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I eased myself down, squatting at first, then sitting. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Harry thought of Sirius, and the tight, tense knot in his chest seemed to ease slightly. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z The money is useful, but it doesn’t ease the anxiety Anna and Dorus feel. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z I hurried to change afterward, ill at ease, knowing the faster I moved, the sooner I would be with Edward. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I took one of Fern’s fists in my hand and eased it flat. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z His music, joyfully and abundantly at ease with the new major and minor key palette, was a gateway to the extraordinary creative possibilities opening up with the new system. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z Grandpa, trying to turn onto his back, quickly eased back to his left side, which was where the broke ribs were. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Father helped her ease it out of the window frame. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z But though the food and wine had put him at his ease, he had not lost all his caution. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Shakily he eased it into the bottle and snapped the cap—perforated by means of a needle—shut tight. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z To ease the dying man, he administered a dose of calomel and placed loaves of hot bread around his body. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z “It is a rule with me, that a person who can write a long letter with ease, cannot write ill.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z When he turned from her he had for a moment a perilous sense of ease and freedom, which was more acute because he knew that soon it was to be shattered. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z “As you might have guessed by the ease with which you were able to get through our gates. We thought it best to let you kick up a fuss somewhere more private.” Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Somehow, just hearing her voice set me at ease. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He could toss me in the air and catch me or hoist me over the fence with ease. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He knew there was no penance Father Mulrooney could demand that would ease the guilt he felt, but he didn’t care. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z They traveled for the remainder of the day, and the assassin sat in silence as she watched the forest pass, the tightness in her chest not easing until they’d left that shimmering glen far behind. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z A car eased up the road and I stuck my thumb out and it stopped. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I just feel an overpowering need to ease Jamie’s discomfort, whatever it is. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z She eased the food into the dish with a stick. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z She was just beginning her long struggle with Alzheimer's disease, and each time I entered the room, I felt the need to reintroduce myself and set her at ease. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z In addition, he was really never at ease talking with Griffith. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z So instead of risking her life and making major money as a mercenary, she slowed heartbeats, eased breathing, relaxed muscles. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z When the group suddenly came upon an Indian village, their minds were somewhat eased when they saw that it had just been abandoned. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z One kind of monetary policy, which involves the central bank buying private assets, is chunked as quantitative easing. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z She told of her life as a young bride in Washington in another letter: I go to the hospital every day and do all I can to ease the pain that is all around me. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z I’ve spoken with the witnesses, the survivors, so I know that my brother stands up, eases himself past the man in the aisle seat, saying, “Excuse me.” Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Then they eased the throttle back to thirty-four. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Dell tried to think of things to motivate her, or at the very least ease her distress, but so far, he had been a failure. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z She scanned the water carefully for crocodiles and then eased herself over the side for a bath. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I unwrapped the bar of soap I’d picked up at a liquor store, and eased into the water on the shallow end, but it was way colder than I expected. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Nonetheless, ease and peace had left this people still curiously tough. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Carelessly and at ease they sat down to the rich feast spread for them, not knowing that the goddess and the much-enduring Odysseus were preparing a ghastly banquet for them. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Usually with strangers it wasn’t, so he was surprised when his hands relaxed their grip on the crutches a little and his throat eased open. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z It eased me not a bit to discover I was being fit with a new suit of clothes for the concert. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Telling on myself saved my pride somehow, but it didn’t ease the punishment. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Despite the ease of life in the Protectorate, she had never again been so happy as she had been in the company of those magicians and scholars in the castle. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z The goddess slid down from her throne and turned to human size, a young auburn-haired girl, perfectly at ease in the midst of the giant Olympians. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z They seemed frightened and ill at ease, and somehow Jane and Michael realised that the two huge sisters were wishing that they were much smaller and less conspicuous. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Finally, he eased forward, delicately shifting his weight. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z He’d ease the handle of the cane over toward the imaginary leeward rail, and two of us would haul in an imaginary rope. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z She wants to bring them up to have the middle-class ease that still eludes her. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z But most of the men began to ease away, as if they’d suddenly found other business in town. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Kendra eased over to the table, a queasy feeling in her stomach. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z He relaxed and walked down the gangplank with his usual ease. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z She reached up and eased the handle down. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z “What shall you tell her?” asked Meg, full of curiosity to know his opinion of her, yet feeling ill at ease with him for the first time. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z I began to feel encouraged that some of the information I provided maybe eased their anxiety. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z And some men eased themselves like setting hens into the nest of death. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z With the edge of my fingernail, I eased the gun back inside the tower, uncovered. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z I wonder if all traitors feel so at ease. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Then he went to our trunk and eased the lid up, piling the things silently on the floor until he reached the very bottom. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z While I felt at ease giving my talk on TMV in shorts, the French contingent feared that I would go one step further by arriving at Sans Souci in the same outfit. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z She tried to shift her weight to ease the pressure on her flawed side. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z But I could not smile, and the ease with which he accepted the misfortune irritated me. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z She sets the plate down and then eases herself onto a chair. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Otto’s nimble fingers handled the camera with ease, aiming and snapping a photo. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z The lizard seemed to enjoy what was happening because his breathing eased a little and the ends of his mouth curled into a tiny smile. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z I eased my conscience by giving him an extra-large portion of oats before opening the stable door for him. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I decided to ease into things more naturally, to let Caliban curses come where they might fit in without any fuss. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z They lived in ease and comfort supported by huge numbers of blacks whom they kept in poverty and held in contempt. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z I supposed it was contraband because of the ease with which it could start a fire, trip the cell’s circuit breaker, burn the inmate, or burn someone the inmate didn’t like. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She eased her head out a little farther and saw a shattered bowl, the one her mother had used to serve Henry’s mashed potatoes. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z But then easing back in the platform rocker, she said, “I did.” A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z She could scale a wall with ease, and had even demonstrated by climbing up to her own balcony with nothing but her bare hands. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I eat my rice and wonder why my parents can’t speak or joke with the ease of Mr. and Mrs. Doyle. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z I glanced over my shoulder at the kitchen and quickly eased out the dining room door. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z I say and ease the booklet back into my papers. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z When Mr. Quisling looked down to read aloud from his textbook, Emily eased the note from under the desk. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z There would be trouble enough in the house now that Alice had her memory back, and somehow, it had become my job to ease troubles—first Rufus’s, now Alice’s—as best I could. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Just as some regions proved much more suitable than others for the origins of food production, the ease of its spread also varied greatly around the world. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z They found a steaming hot spring, and once they had tested it to be sure it wasn’t more quicksand, they eased themselves in. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z She eased herself onto an elbow and brought the glass of water to her lips. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z He didn’t wish to offend the woman, but he could hardly trust her now, and it was more important to know that Miss Perumal’s mind was at ease. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Though they’d been political rivals only months earlier, Barack and Joe had a natural rapport, both of them able to slide with ease between the seriousness of their work and the lightness of family. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z If an IV solution normally used in hospitals and at the scene of accidents was now being used during the halftime of a high school football game to ease complaints of exhaustion, so be it. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t know,” I told him, even more troubled and ill at ease. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z If the University of Chicago was terra incognita for Jesse, it was also unsettling for me, not a world I was at ease in. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He enquired in a friendly, though general way, after her family, and looked and spoke with the same good-humoured ease that he had ever done. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z It came as a new revelation to me: the simple ability to enjoy the pleasures of one’s home, to relax and feel at ease. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I could drink, he thought for a moment, and that would fill the emptiness and ease the hunger. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Little Ann would ease herself in and swim like a muskrat for the opposite shore. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I envied Jake and his ease with women and wondered if I would ever learn to be the same. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z She isn’t trying to catch me out, only to put me at ease. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Inside the city, the welcome for Milo grew louder as the truck slowed and eased deeper toward the middle of town. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z With that he rested a bit, eased his chest, and then set about getting a shelter squared away. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z Those who swelled their little unarmed strength into the reckoning one of leagues, clubs, societies, sisterhoods designed to hold or withhold, move or stay put, make a way, solicit, comfort and ease. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Looking back, she thinks, Ay, Mama, ease up a little on those commandments. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Ruby looked genuinely amazed, standing there fire-dried and beautiful, naked, at ease with herself, and blue. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I quickly let Shorty know how serious I was with Islam, but then, talking the old street talk, I quickly put him at his ease, and we had a great reunion. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z After his initial terror eased, the tasks had quickly become routine, yet the environment felt strange. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He eased through the same front doors he’d entered the night before, but instead of following the corridor that led to the worship hall, he took a narrower side stairway up to the dormitories. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z There is never a moment of ease, no relaxing. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Once I realized the knots in my stomach were just nerves, the pain eased slightly. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z I let go of the railings, suddenly needing to ease myself. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z After the performance has concluded, the man in the grey suit navigates the crush of patrons in the theater lobby with ease. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The gulls had disturbed his equilibrium, put him ill at ease. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z “Yes,” I said, easing my tight grip on the receiver. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z I held her mother's hand through the pains and the pushing, helped to ease her troubled breaths. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z In a few more words I eased her on her way. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z She felt his, but less of her own than she had sitting up; until, almost as she thought that, he eased his body lower. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Part of her wanted to be angry, but the ease and gratitude that came with having slept were too great for her to hold on to any sourness. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z In the heat of early afternoon, they would remove their helmets and flak jackets, walking bare, which was dangerous but which helped ease the strain. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I eased my foot out of my flat, opened the top of my bag with it, and pulled out my science book. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z She watched the car ease out of the compound and stood there, telling herself she was mistaken; there had been nothing in that gesture. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “I understand why you have such ease when killing my kind. And I don’t blame you for it.” Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z She pushes a button that eases the bed up so I’m in an almost-sitting position and I don’t have to do a thing. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z He eased me onto the floor and took off his coat and spread it over me like a blanket. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Sequoyah’s syllabary is widely admired by professional linguists for its good fit to Cherokee sounds, and for the ease with which it can be learned. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z His old total ease was no longer with him. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z The window creaked as I eased it up, and the smell of horses and other farm odors hit me, right before the wind issued a warning. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z She didn’t stop to wonder at the ease of her footing or the length of her leaps. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Now that the pain has eased, it's all I can do to reposition myself in my bag before I plunge into sleep. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z That seemed impossible to me, so Dad eased the rules. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Later I wrote more, my grief muffled but not eased by the passage of time. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Herold revealed that Thomas Jones had sent him to her, which put her mind at ease. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He wags and pants, and when I’m pretty sure we have an agreement, I ease open the front door and hop out after him. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Something about her made me feel perfectly confident and at ease. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z Permian beat Amarillo Tascosa in the first round of the playoffs with ease, 31 — 7. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He eased his foot back to the floor and bent to gather up one of the tiny children who was beginning to stir restlessly on the blanket. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z If I could, I would fling it at others, I’m afraid, at risk to their ease. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Carefully, I eased his entrails back into place. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z He waits until he can hear her faint snores before creeping to the cab of the RV and easing into the driver’s seat. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z I cannot with ease think upon him and his friend John, newly fled, telling the tale of their turkey call. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z The driveway sloped down, and I was in the street when Paul finally eased up. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I’m feeling more at ease than I was an hour ago, because these people can accept me for who I am. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z She moved with the silent ease of an assassin as she swooped in, grabbed Larry’s phone, and promptly leaned over to look straight into his shocked face. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Merry and Pippin alone could carry their boat with ease along the flat. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z She liked, most of all, that in this place of affluent ease, she could pretend to be someone else, someone specially admitted into a hallowed American club, someone adorned with certainty. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I ease my hold and rub his back to comfort him. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z He eased out of bed and crossed the attic floor to his dresser. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z They speak with the ease of people who have known each other for years, and the excitement of new friends with new stories. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z But he did make various tiger noises—growls and moans and the like—that did nothing to put me at ease. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z The pedals were in front of the seat and a child sat in it at ease, pedaled it while leaning back in the seat and steered it with the handlebars which lay across the lap. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He had imagined the descent would be very difficult, and surprised himself by handling it with ease, his confidence growing as he slid swiftly and noiselessly to the fern-covered ground. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z With a sudden loud snore he toppled forward into the attentive arms of Rhonda and Number Two, who eased him to the floor. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Tyrion eased the mushroom back into the lake of butter from which it had emerged. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He drove them home, hesitating slightly before he merged onto Osborne Road, and then easing into traffic with more confidence. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z As soon as he thought of stabbing Orr, his tension eased. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Such women knew that they were the worst threats to a home, for they offered ease and thought and companionship as opposed to neatness, order, and properness. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z We’d set our minds at ease and the Grasshopper would be ours, free and clear. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z My body starts to shake, watching that ease cross her face. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I eased it into the waist of my pants, then moved my hands forward like I was adjusting my belt. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z My shaking eased up, but only a little bit. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I dropped my school bag on the ground, eased the strap off from around my neck, and sat down. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z She looked ill at ease with the gun. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “I never dreamed I could get lost, Amaroq,” she went on, talking out loud to ease her fear. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The ease and certainty he had worn during the Talmud quiz had disappeared. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z When he surfaced, it was not always to ease the way forward. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z As the man disappeared, Ophie’s breathing eased and the warmth returned to her fingertips. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z The Special swung himself onto the roof with an ease that made Tally shiver. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z “I’ve been worried about that boat,” he says, easing himself down into his rocker. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z The ferret stood awkwardly, ill at ease, awaiting orders. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z We ease out, turn right when we hit the street, and head toward the river. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z The trip south had done nothing to ease his stress. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I felt more at ease and began the song again. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Infusion of goldenseal eased the sore throat that sometimes afflicted fishermen after long days in the boats. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Her eyes get big but then look at ease as she says, “Yes, ma’am, I can hold.” Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Wang Lung was conscious that he had money more than he need spend, and when he walked among his fellows he walked at ease with himself and with all. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z He spoke with an ease that was probably rehearsed; no one could be so composed under the withering scrutiny of twenty sets of eyes. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z The exam was painful and made her ashamed, the doctor’s cold attitude doing nothing to ease her discomfort. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z She eased it away and turned her attention to the task, still dizzy from the sense of oceanic gladness that surrounded her. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “I suppose,” Mother said as her frown eased a bit. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The only way to ease the pressure was to boost the total of paid admissions to far higher levels. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Another wiggle, and they ease into line so that the horses are now alternating black and white. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Bucky did, easing the door shut behind him as Stick and I assumed studious postures on our beds. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Seabiscuit had him beaten, but instead of pulling away, he eased himself up and galloped alongside, going just fast enough to keep Exhibit a notch behind. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Gay eased across the sidewalk and down off the curb gently because the front tires showed fabric all the way around. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z “This world is like a friend with a mortal wound. A bitter draught given quickly only eases pain.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z To ease the pain, we took turns lying flat on our stomachs in the furrows and pressing down on each other’s backs with our hands. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z We stayed low for a while, then the cameramen started getting up and easing forward. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z He dropped to the floor of the boat with ponderous ease. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z He eludes the station’s security guards and eases to a walk. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z “To help ease your transition, each block has its own minders. And the minders speak your language, for the most part. So they can understand everything.” Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Theo is still incredibly shaken, but Dries’s company helps ease his grief. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z He needed a drink of water, not only to relieve the dryness of his throat but to ease the tension of his neck muscles. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He eases back in his seat and looks behind me toward the café. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z The man's eyes are focused on me, measuring the unspoken language that will either threaten him or put him at ease. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z To hurl away, for a moment of ease, the glories of eternity! Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z The truck eased into Red Williams’ service station. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He wraps his arm around me and I ease into his frame. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z He was more at ease with formal or geometric designs where the composition was well- defined. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He sat ill at ease on one of the kitchen chairs talking to Katie. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I like the way he moves, kind of swaying along like a branch in the breeze, at ease in the world. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Shadow asked the dog, trying to put the little girl at her ease. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z At a dead-end street, I ease into the Tote-Sum store parking lot and listen to the song. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z There were a few men on stools at the bar, and they greeted my father with the ease of familiarity. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “She ran the house herself, too,” I said, smiling, as if to say, “I am quite at my ease, I often discuss her.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Choking for breath, I pressed my shirt over my mouth and nose and eased away from the second glow. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Uncle Amin eased his way into the right lane and took the Thornton Avenue exit into Fremont. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Small and slight and who knew how old, Crane-man still moved his upper body with the ease of a young man; many were the times that Tree-ear forgot completely about the useless leg. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z The boy grew to splendid manhood, a great athlete and hunter, despising those who lived in luxurious ease and still more those who were soft enough and silly enough to fall in love. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Merry, Pippin, and Sam sat at their ease laughing and talking and singing, while the Shirriffs stumped along trying to look stern and important. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Apa turns on the ignition and eases the car out of the parking space. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z I gave her aspirin to ease the aches. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Beneath it, a keyboard was set into the wall, angling out enough for someone to type on it with ease if standing. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z They are passionate about each other, but also comfortable, happy, at ease. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z He started doing mathematics and the pain eased. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z With him, she was at ease; her skin felt as though it was her right size. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z She laughs in response, but in a friendly way, and it makes Bailey feel more at ease, as though he is just talking to a regular person and not someone mysterious or magical. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “We’ll talk about it,” he said, and then he had eased her backward again. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m always thinking: How does everybody else know that? How do they know how to act? Why do they all seem so at ease?” Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z When he wiggled to ease his discomfort, the teacher whacked him with a blackboard pointer. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z So I was actually trying to ease out of the whole Star Wars thing a bit. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z After lunch, I asked Amaka where I could ease myself, although I knew that the toilet was the door opposite the bedroom. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z So much for the teachers easing up on us in time for Halloween. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He eases the bag open, its paper corners crinkling, steam bursting through the ripped opening. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Getting a good laugh out made me feel more at ease. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z The rain had finally eased, and the beginning of a blue day was percolating on the horizon. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z She was tempted to throw a few of the rocks into the rushing torrent, to ease the burden for the run back down. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I introduce myself to put her mind at ease. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z At last, he eased off and yanked himself into the aisle. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z “If you lightened her burden,” Taran suggested, “it might ease her for a while. Fflewddur can take you up behind him.” The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z Their drivers eased their vehicles under shade trees along the last few hundred meters of the racecourse, then spread picnic blankets on the grass and opened hampers full of sandwiches and cold drinks. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Their task was eased somewhat by Lawrences unassailable reputation as an accelerator builder. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z He hoisted himself up, climbed through the window, and eased himself down on the other side. I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 2011-04-01T00:00:00Z When she’s done, I count to five before I ease my hands down. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z I cried out as though from the pain of my side, and Alice came to ease me into a less agonizing position. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z It was after eleven o’clock, so I left my door ajar, hoping to hear Mother go out, or the creak of Bailey easing up the stairs. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The company has fallen in, Mittelstaedt stands them at ease and inspects. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z I eased her to the ground and looked back at the cap’n; I knowed he was no good, but who could put a bullet in someone who wasn’t even holding on to a knife? The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z It brung back memories of them times when I was a baby and sleeping would sometimes jus’ come up real sneaky and quick and ease all the wakefulness clean outta me. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z Morning brought rain to ease the cold, and the kick of a boot in Brat’s belly. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z His many scars made him stiff, and limping helped ease the pain gnaw- ing at his hip. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z "All I can do now is ease the dark road before him, so he might ride painless to the night lands. He will be gone by morn-ing." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z To ease her restlessness she crept out to her plot and sat on her maple and smelled the air and listened. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z And from the way he kisses me—easing his bruised hand around my body and pulling me in close, almost swallowing me with his whole self—I know that I've won this game. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z The cool water eases the burning, but only somewhat. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z In time, he became a good public speaker, even feeling at ease making presentations before the city council. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z He eased down the hall into the kitchen, microwaved a bowl of oatmeal, poured a glass of apple juice. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z When I ease open a drawer and pick up a knife, the handle is hidden by my fingers. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Tensions were eased; even the Abbot temporarily forgot his gloomy predictions. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Hunter checked its contents and eased the stopper in, wondering what land this queer man came from who knew so little about the rules of hospitality. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z The wolf did not move, did not release her, did not ease his fangs. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Already his breathing is easing up, and the wide-eyed panic in his face is receding. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z He gave it up and took ease from Billy’s assurance that rain couldn’t hurt a horse. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z He seemed so at ease with himself, like he was at home. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z She even went so far as to summon Irri, hoping her caresses might help ease her way to rest, but after a short while she pushed the Dothraki girl away. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Because she did not see the possibility of starting a relationship with him, Elizabeth felt at ease around Henry. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z He puts me at ease, which is better than how I felt up until now as a robot. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z Occasionally, Debbie wished Sasha would ease up a little—resist correcting well-meaning relatives who said he instead of they, for example. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z “Your mother was remarkable, Crow. To bury this for you when she might have spent it to buy whatever ease she could.” Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z The relative importance of local invention and of borrowing depends mainly on two factors: the ease of invention of the particular technology, and the proximity of the particular society to other societies. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Byron looked at me for the first time and I started easing toward the door. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I eased the shoots out of the earth and gently combed their roots apart. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z As I have related, doctors recommended a dry climate to ease Mr. Muhammad’s condition. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z He had to do better than this; he relaxed his taut muscles and stood at ease, waiting. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z It was a grammar school skill I acquired with comparative ease. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The dressmaker smiled at her new name and eased back in the chair, but not for long. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z I smiled at Danny and he smiled back at me, and we sat there for about half an hour, singing, swaying, and clapping, and I felt light and happy and completely at ease. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z The doctor gives Captain Smith medicine to ease the terrible pain and it makes him sleep most of the day. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z Those perched on the knitted glave cover released it and it eased back down, swallowing the slice of light and returning the dreamer to darkness. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z She takes off her coat and eases herself into the bed and tells him that next Christmas he can go out and find the dinner. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Side by side the two men took their ease there on smooth stone benches. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I had watched Granddaddy poke a hole in the dirt with a pencil before tenderly easing the fragile green stalk into its new home. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z I will ease off only when I reach one hundred. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He looked totally at ease, his narrow face obscured by the brim of his hat. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z So when they met, first in those chocolate halls and next through the ropes of the swing, they felt the ease and comfort of old friends. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z The wrinkles on the chief’s forehead began to ease. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Stick riffled through papers at his desk, then tiptoed to the dresser and eased open a drawer. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z I awakened the next morning to see the sun shining into my room; I felt more at ease. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Burnham rose to offer the men a formal welcome, but he did not seem at ease. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z For all the new knowledge, we still have formidable dis- eases, still unsolved, lacking satisfactory explanation, lack- ing satisfactory treatment. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Miss Montana eased herself up on her elbows and removed the small coconut shells from her eyes. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z I eased the door back shut, stood still, and waited for my eyes to get use to the dark. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z The climate itself made for an ease of living that could never be duplicated in this bleak, barren countryside. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z “Who are you, telling us to be at ease? We wanna see the police, the mayor, the president—somebody!” The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Once aloft, it soared for an eternity, pushing up against 400 miles per hour with the ease of a family sedan out for a Sunday drive. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z I take a deep breath, ease it out. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z I fingered the ends of my long, tangled hair, and was surprised to feel some of the tightness in my chest ease up long enough for me to take a deep breath. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Pulling back out of view, Kate eased her slingshot from her bucket, snugged a marble into it, then peeked around the corner again. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z It eased him to push through the crowds of people. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Big Time felt himself flushing, felt the drugs flooding through his body, felt himself easing into that state in which he just didn’t care about anything. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Lie down next to him, a wrinkle in the sheet, and contemplate his pain and by doing so ease it, diminish it. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z “The ease. Us, the children...I never realized how easily people could be trained to accept slavery.” Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z He tried to ease himself into the silvery current and wade the last ten yards to shore but was instantly whisked away like a feather. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z In contrast, Lily seemed perfectly at ease, as if she’d forgotten the whole exchange. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z I guess the sneakers are supposed to put me at ease, make me think I can trust her because she’s young at heart, or not like the other adults I know. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z She would not let herself believe it, for she worried a good deal about her own capacity for motherhood, about whether she said the right things and looked sufficiently at ease, in his presence. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z He's friendly, tries to set the nervous ones at ease, laughs at lame jokes, and can turn a weak response into a memorable one by the way he reacts. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z He moved his shoulders around as if to ease away an aching sensation. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z Everywhere at about the same time the work was easing off. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z My papers, my money and food—from the coyotes, but paid for with Toño’s hard-earned money—I keep on the window side of me so that nobody can just ease close and grab them. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z I found the apartment with ease, on a main road not far from the gate. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z After a few seconds of tinkering, she released the padlock and eased the door open with one hand. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z It was not till after dinner that I saw him again: he then seemed quite at his ease. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z She stripped down and eased into the waves. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z She was surprised at the extent of her daughter’s physical ease with him. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z If once he could tell it all to them, from the far-away beginning until this very night, the telling would ease the sharp ache in his heart. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Every part of his posture suggests ease—one leg bent, the other straight, an arm slung across his knee, his head tilted to listen. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z As they spoke together to ease the rigors of their journey, Taran soon realized there was little Adaon had not seen or done. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z Every wall on this floor is collapsed, so I can walk straight out to the building’s edge and ease my legs into the water. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z I ease my fingers out of Sunny's and she doesn't hold on. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Neel turned off the lamp and heard his sister’s sari rustle as she eased through the divider to join him. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z Dumbledore was humming quietly, apparently quite at his ease, but the atmosphere was thicker than cold custard, and Harry did not dare look at the Dursleys as he said, “Professor — I’m ready now.” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z It happened so quickly and with such ease that for a moment I felt turned around. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z “To ease the bitter sting of my departure.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I greeted her and she returned it, peering at me until she eased along up the road, leaning on her dark wood cane. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z They spotted Bod and his three new friends and made for them, dropping twenty feet with ease. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Helmuth slips the book beneath his shirt, shuts off the light, eases the door closed, returns upstairs to his desk. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z Strickland eased his sock over his blisters and up his ankle. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Reluctantly, Florida eased out from under the quilt. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Two hustler friends of Archie’s ease their way to the front of the crowd. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z As he turned the bottles in his long, graceful hands the familiar motion eased a few tired lines from his face, making him seem younger, certainly not yet thirty. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z After that, comforted, I would gradually ease back out into my games. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Sefia eased out of the boy’s grasp and settled more securely among the branches. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z But that didn’t matter; the very name Florida carried the message of warmth and ease and comfort. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Even if he’d been hungry he couldn’t have eaten a bite—he felt very ill at ease. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z She eases open the left-hand shutter and runs her fingers up the slats of the right. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Her temper had not diminished with the passing of time, and when a passionate nature is not eased with moments of compassion, melodrama is likely to take the stage. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The old woman had paid them no mind as she took Koffi from him and carried her to a large hut in the clearing's center with surprising ease. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z The pressure on my windpipe eased and I felt a delicious fullness in my lungs. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He walked up and eased himself down beside him and they sat watching the leaden sea lift and fall beyond the breakers. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Some of them chewed raw seal meat to swallow the blood and ease their parched throats. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z Blood rushes in my ears as I ease up another row. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z He never seemed ill at ease, and even when he did not speak the language, he had ways of making himself understood. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She went on, quietly horrified that another lie was coming into her head with such ease. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z None of the other Champions nearby bothered to do anything, though Pelor paused for a moment before easing around Grave. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I explained that I was ignorant of how X rays diffract, but Max immediately put me at ease. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Gerald glanced over at the helpless Angel, eased himself across the floor, and grabbed Jordan’s leg. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She worried that easing up on their demands during the war would cause women to lose ground and forfeit the modest gains they had won. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z He stopped to ease himself near a bush, but because the bush was wilted it did not give good cover. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z In truth, Pearl had never had the courage to ask Mia directly about her origins, and Mia had deflected her roundabout questions with ease. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Lefty motioned us away, and we eased back to the top of the hill where we would be out of sight. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z She was, he judged, the kind of young woman who could take care of herself with perfect ease wherever she went. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s foul stuff, but it will ease the headache.” American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z “She was my mother’s only sister,” said Kit, the tight pain easing a little. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Sam and Frodo now feeling eased and greatly refreshed were able to go at a fair pace, and with only one brief halt Aragorn led the Company on for nearly three more hours. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Not that Pilate or Reba felt the possessive love for him that his mother did, but they had accepted him without question and with all the ease in the world. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Mary Anne brought him his cup of coffee as he eased into his chair near the tree. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z There seemed to be no one about, so he made haste without regard to noise, and gradually the numbness in his hands and feet began to ease. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z Papa finally eased the car into the wide school compound and parked near the volleyball court, beyond the stretch of manicured lawn. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Matt stretched out under the sheet and let a delicious sense of ease sweep over him. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Because Freak and I are still a couple of blocks from the pond, just kind of easing our way along, when these punks start mouthing off. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z She swiped at her mouth with a lipstick, patted down her cowlick, eased her shoulders, and turned. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z He gingerly eased himself up, exhaling a slew of Spanish curses as he got to a full standing position, then swiveled his hips in a creaky circle, stomping forward arthritically. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z “So, the profits you take from the Thomas family in rents, you give back to them to ease the pain of their gouged lives and to salve the ache of your own conscience?” Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Ralph thought of the boar that had broken through them with such ease. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z For the last time in his life, Seabiscuit eased up to tease an opponent. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z It can’t be true that people are so readily tempted by ease...and money. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z The older brother moved uncomfortably, as if to ease his position, but returned to the same one from which he had started. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z She had cut off contact with Obinze, after all, and so much time had passed, and she was newly in a relationship with Blaine, and happily easing herself into a shared life. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Hours before, beneath the swaying palms of Florida’s Hialeah Park, War Admiral had logged his tenth consecutive victory, winning the Widener Handicap with ease. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He had his own wine, prepared by Maester Myles and well laced with poppy juice to ease the agony in his swollen joints. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The sky was blue, and a few white clouds were easing themselves along like they didn’t care. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z She eased the bird inside her warm sleeping skin, cut off a small piece of caribou meat, and held it out. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I smiled, trying to set her at her ease. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He eases himself down next to me and pulls out a small green bottle. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He eased the bucket on the table and sat down to rest before taking a drink. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z Slowly, we lowered the weapons, and Doc eased himself out of the cellar. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z But instead of easing forward, Mom, who had never quite gotten the hang of driving, hit the gas pedal hard, and the truck shot ahead. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Why don’t you ease your burden some, son, and set two or three of’em over here?” Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z I let go of the window and Shriya eased it closed, and in a matter of a few minutes she had Aileen out the door and into the hall and out of sight. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Then he eased his extra pair of socks over his hands and looked out again. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Wes looked him up and down again, desperate to recognize him and put his mind at ease. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z She felt the soles of her tennis shoes slipping, and eased herself down so that she straddled the peak of the roof. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z He found that the stick bent with great ease, but that once both ends were fixed, the stick was completely firm and unmoving. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z He wore a scarf regardless of the weather, because the warmth helped ease the pain. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z We all get up to make room for her as she slowly eases down near the armrest. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z He thought the American government’s plan to stabilize the local economy might help the wealthy business class, but it would do nothing to ease the suffering of the vast majority of people. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z He had promised his wife that after the exposition the pace of his work would ease. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I follow her over to a stone bench and watch as Ma eases herself onto it with a groan. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z The whole milieu was a portrait of affluence and ease, a less-than-subtle reminder of the payoff that came when you committed yourself wholeheartedly to the grind. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z He moved about the court with the ease and grace of a gazelle. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z The captain had only to look at him to see that the white knight was ill at ease. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She just eased back and murmured something like “not proper.” Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z An air force man, he could match Lewis's navy schedule with ease. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z I keep my hand on her waist and ease her forward. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Malachy says, Why are you all black? and Uncle Pa Keating laughs and coughs so hard he has to ease himself with a cigarette. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z The board eased forward smoothly, climbing the embankment to the top of the dam. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He pulls me over the railing and against his chest, gathering me into his arms, easing an arm under my knees. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I ease open the front door, expecting gallons of the stuff to pour in, but it holds its form. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z He filled his buckets with stones and sank them, and then he eased himself into the water and swam a long way down-stream, rested and swam farther down. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I gently eased her against my shoulder and patted her back. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Those sounds said: I am speaking with ease in Spanish. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Forty-five feet above me the wall eased back onto the sloping summit shoulder. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I helped Miss Love ease him back down on his side. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z By the time the field charged past the fifteen-hundred-meter mark, the Husky Clipper had eased from fifth to third place. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z As was his habit, he padded downstairs in socked feet, eased Grandma’s front door open, and plucked the latest issue of the Logan County Gazette off the porch. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Chamberlain felt an easing in his chest, a small weight lifted. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The drumming of rain on the canvas was easing up, which was a good thing; it had started to drip through on us. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Certainly, this is no hour to be at ease but an hour for positive action. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z She slowly fed the flames leaves and small sticks until it became large enough to ease their shakes and shivers. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Something that she saw seemed to ease her concern; her body noticeably relaxed. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z On the bank there was an equally gigantic man lying at his ease, with a dog beside him. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Once William was sure that his neighbors were asleep, he eased himself out of his wooden cot until he was kneeling on the cold stone floor. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z It reported, “These Indians became accustomed to lives of glorious ease. But now...their income from oil is rapidly disappearing, and that was practically all they had.” Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z I eased down opposite him and leaned my head against the tree trunk. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z We ease out of the house, then bound down the porch steps, turning right when we hit the street to head toward the river. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z I join them and ease the door open. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z The neck of her shirt was wet with it, but the flow of blood gradually eased. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z It’s comfortable enough, but it isn’t a place you want to be, so instead I linger in the living room or at the kitchen table, ill at ease and powerless. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Glerk pressed his four arms to the ground and eased his massive bottom under the curve of his spine, letting his heavy tail curl around the whole of him like a great, glistening snail’s shell. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z We ease the paper covers off the straws so that they pleat up into short caterpillars of paper. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z All I want now is a little peace, ease and comfort. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z “Sorry! Sorry!” said Pong, easing back on the throttle. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Her knife eased off Tanin’s neck as she caught sight of Rajar, his dark coat splaying out as he raised his arms, hands twisting and pulling at the air. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z This time she eased the ground skin under him inch by inch until he lay on the fur. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He spoke cheerfully: the gay tones set my heart at ease. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z They heard her laugh again as the car pulled out of the driveway, and eased onto Eliot Street. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z She made herself believe that no matter what Johnny was doing, it was all right and that his explanation would set her mind at ease. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Turner shoveled most of the time, stopping to watch Mr. Newton’s great Frisians pulling the rollers to pack the snow, their breath steaming out of their nostrils and their heads turning with ease and power. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z “I’d crush you,” he said simply, easing his legs over the side one by one, and lifting his belly over the wood with his hands. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Step by step I kept easing into trouble until I finally was standing in the lake with the water up to my knees. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z So he eased himself into the cool creek, letting the dust and grime from there to here wash away. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Playing old videogames never failed to clear my mind and set me at ease. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z With his glasses on, Frederick’s expression seems to ease; his face makes more sense—this, Werner thinks, is who he is. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z We ease into a booth, order coffee and two toasted Danishes. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z As Mrs. Taylor and her companions left the Street, she sang quietly to herself, “My Country Tis of Thee,” like a frightened child easing past a graveyard. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z All the while, Emily and Cecilia Tallis maintained a patter that surely robbed the guests of the ease it was supposed to confer. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I go from being worried, on guard, to feeling ease as more people’s skin resembles mine. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z “The boy will sleep better if his mind is at ease,” he says to my mom. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z Her breathing eases for a moment as she notices the difference in the mirror. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z So wild had their voices been that Miyax crept to her door to call Kapu to come and ease her fears. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z All was done with what seemed to be ease and leisure, as if it were the armed man who was powerless. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z She returned to New York with a throbbing conscience not even Atticus could ease. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Grover pushed her gently backward, opening her blouse more, easing it back over her shoulders so that her arms were pinned. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z He seemed to absorb the baffling paradoxes of quantum theory with ease. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z “Grief is the last,” he told her, as she eased his glove off. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z There was an ease between them that, Moody was sure, could only come from being intimately comfortable with another person’s body. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He leapt up to the strut where his dragonfly had been struggling into the world, and eased it gently free of the broken cocoon. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z When the slope eased a little bit, they lowered themselves down on their backs, kicking in heel holds as they descended for a thousand feet to the sea. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z In any case, it eased her headache and calmed her mind. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z I ease my shoulders into my backpack as we walk toward the doors. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I know that my prayers will ease my heart, so I get up. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z The pain in his arms and legs seemed to have eased. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Every morning for these six years the old man had waited for his son to bring in hot water to ease him of his morning coughing. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z Jack slowed down to a crawl at each of these, blowing the bus horn and then easing us around. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Unable to say anything, the assassin simply held her—for as long as it took for the pain to ease. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z That was enough, they eased their feelings by beating him and running him off. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z By the time I finished drying them, my stomach cramping had eased, but I didn’t feel hungry anymore. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Then, and without looking at the damaged cars, he eased himself behind the steering wheel. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z She kept shifting her weight from one leg to the other, trying to ease the pain from the swelling of her varicose veins. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Afterward, he eased his arm out from under her head, slipped on his tunic, and went down to the garden. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z She wasn’t sure which room was Ivan’s, so she started easing doors open and peeking in. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z He eased back on his arm and Mark sucked in a breath, filling his lungs.Then the pilot grabbed him by the shirt and sat up, putting all his weight on Mark’s stomach. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z I wished I had his ease of spirit. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Jo’s angles are much softened, she has learned to carry herself with ease, if not grace. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z With relief they wrapped their heads in rags, and their breasts in flannel; eased their feet into felt. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z She meant to sound funny, to ease the mood, but her words sounded sharp, like not dying was an accusation instead of a good thing. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Still clenching the knife in my teeth, I ease myself off the edge of the platform. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z And from that moment, there was an ease and friendliness between her and them, and she felt nervous no more. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z But it wasn’t enough to ease my irritation. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z My own fury makes me say them with ease. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z They wheeled and turned in macabre simultaneity; and melted through changes of formation with the weird ease of chorus dancers in Lunar Bowl. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z Stiffly, she hurried to Anya and eased the letter from her. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z He turns back as the old miner eases into his regular seat across the aisle. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z —William Cowper Innumeracy, Freud, and Pseudoscience Innumeracy and pseudoscience are often associated, in part because of the ease with which mathematical certainty can be invoked to bludgeon the innumerate into a dumb acquiescence. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z All of them were at their ease there, comfortable in their skins. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z He drew her up out of the nest and eased her to the stage, where he’d propped the child puppet beside his carved fox. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Men whose will was tempered to a sharper edge might have done much better: talked more, shared the water more justly, given more ease to the sick, and kept their courage higher. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z Tressa smiles like a cat watching a mouse ease out of its hole. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z Why, I’d even stolen church wine to ease my mother’s pains before she died. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Fadi gave a dry chuckle, the tension in his body easing a bit. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Matty climbed back down the bank, scooped wet mud with his hands, and gently coated her feet and legs, stopping the bleeding and trying to ease her pain with the thick cool paste. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Very gently he eased himself in on his side and turned slowly and laced his fingers behind his head and stared at the myriads of tiny colored dots that make up darkness. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Many educated adults would be left out of a discussion that criticized the president for not engaging in more “quantitative easing,” though they would understand the process if it were spelled out. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z Truly good manners are invisible: they ease the way for others, without drawing attention to themselves. Eats, Shoots & Leaves 2003-11-06T00:00:00Z Some states use a turgid style which can get you lost with the greatest ease. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z “So, you didn’t go out with la migra,” Papa said jokingly, trying to ease the tension. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Some of my panic from the night before eases, and the shock of standing in the middle of the opening game dulls. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Mindy Park zoomed in on the latest satellite photo with practiced ease. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Telling Bragg that we had got the organic chemistry straight did not put him completely at ease. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z His body is a paradox of mass and lightness, crafted to slip through air with the ease of an arrow. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z That put Jo at her ease and she laughed too, as she said, in her heartiest way, “We did have such a good time over your nice Christmas present.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Swimming underwater, my mom was graceful and at ease. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z He’s most at ease talking about the past, the trips, hikes, and rides. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She thrust her arms above her head again and then eased herself down the hill, one slippery step at a time. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z I might not feel calmed by the mayor’s presence, but I can tell by the way my dad’s shoulders have relaxed that the mayor’s promises have eased at least a little of his worry. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z The Corporal reached out, took Jonathan’s arm, and eased him forward. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z It came out with ease, without reluctance, as though the mere mention of her must be the most casual thing in all the world. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Maybe later Charles and Emma would move out to the country, for the ease and quiet. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z She wasn’t surprised to discover he could also handle a knife with ease. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z This truth did not blind them to the other truth, that wine was “the merry-maker,” lightening men’s hearts, bringing careless ease and fun and gaiety. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z It was Rab himself; an ease and confidence flowed out and supported those around him. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Rather, this talk of conflagration was a way of easing the despair of watching the dream come to an end. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I lift my hand to his cheek, and the tension bubbling beneath his skin eases. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z It was half across the lawn, coming from the shadows, moving with such drifting ease that it was like a single solid cloud of black-grey smoke blown at him in silence. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z It was the first pass Winchell had completed the second half, and it eased the pressure a little. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z We untied Dragonwings then and eased it down the ramp by sheer muscle power. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z They had great flocks of sheep and goats as well, and they lived at their ease. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z There had even been a furtive sound about the way the hinge squeaked, as if he were cautiously easing it shut, as if he did not want even Ranofer to know he had been gone. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z A lukewarm joke, but they laughed to ease the moment away. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z So Chris sat quietly, his body at ease, and heard about ghosts and ghouls and purple waves, and smiled at his brother with pure delight. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s nice to meet you,” says Mom, who has apparently become an entirely different person and seems totally at ease in this super-weird situation. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z With push-button ease, one may send a fog of dieldrin into the most inaccessible nooks and crannies of cabinets, corners, and baseboards. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z At the top, I eased the door open and stood on the threshold, peering down the dark hall, first toward the kitchen and then toward the front of the house. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z Glerk pulled himself to his feet and his first set of arms, bending back a bit to ease out the kinks in his spine. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z We take our ease on the sofa a while till she says, Don’t you have more telegrams to deliver? and when we sit up she gives a little cry, Oh, I’m bleeding. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Shay leaned forward and eased her board out onto the river, wrapping her dorm jacket around her shoulders against the spray of the rapids. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Leo’s new mechanical hoist system had lowered the statue onto the hillside with surprising ease. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I waited until the dark spots had stopped floating in my eyes, and tried to swallow to ease my dry throat. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Please tell me so that I can put Anna’s mind at ease. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z For a few moments, Luke was at ease. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z A taller, longer-legged man—any one of his brothers, for example—might have put his foot up, might have made the stretch, with greater ease. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z A feeling of ease spread through me, and I was suddenly comfortable despite where I was. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He lay, smiling hugely, across my bed, his hands behind his head, his feet dangling off the end, the picture of ease. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z After it was trimmed and the limber end cut off, I hung the lantern by the handle on the end of it and started easing it out on the ice. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I Went on running through the light snow, and then I came up behind the barn and eased myself around it into the barnyard. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z By the end of the Olympics, the Soviet Union, which had fielded one of the strongest teams ever, came in first and the United States eased into second. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I am the only child in a room full of women and am immediately at ease. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z For a few moments the boat eased into deeper water, and she breathed more easily, but then it crunched into another obstacle. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z A long crack eased up on the side of the other house. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Her tight frown eased, fell, and disappeared completely, replaced by confused awe as she tried to take in everything at once. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z They would, in the next weeks, ease into a lasting friendship. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I eased the oar from under the tarpaulin. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z We rolled with ease down little Daytona and through Caretta, past the minehead there, and then up on War Mountain, where again Jack ordered us off the bus to walk around a particularly treacherous curve. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Her whole life, I had watched her climb trees and scale stone walls in the courtyards in town with ease. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z It has no decency, respects no law or convention, shows no mercy It goes for your weakest spot, which it finds with unerring ease. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z “Who could have imagined a human doing this with such ease,” Mother Water Monster said. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z He shifted his behind to ease the pressure on his leg. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z To ease the pain, I lay flat on my stomach in the furrow and Roberto pressed down on my back with his hands. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z They eased themselves down from one ledge to another, and let themselves slide in other places, being especially careful with the sack. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z “Some say it eases pain to lay a knife beneath the bed.” Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z They talk with pleasure and ease, but I can’t hear what they say To be honest, I try not to. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z After the longest time, I could smell water and Mr. Leroy eased up some on Jingle Boy. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z I dropped my hand, remembering ruefully how in the last days before I’d broken my promise to him he had finally become at ease with my touch. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z It would have eased her mind if I thanked her for wanting to buy me away from Madam. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Nothing would ever exactly fit together and solidify; she would never grow calm, never feel at ease; life was a hell on earth of loose ends, uncertainty, violence. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The hilarity of the British soldiers did not ease their fears as to the fate of the prisoners. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I now won many of my matches for the school team with ease, and black players of every level and age in Alexandra became regular victims of my strong net game. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z They could ruin a publishing house with ease from their current accounts. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z It was as if the reason for the ease and attraction between us was now being explained. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “Don’t you just hate it how people say ‘I’m pressed’ or ‘I want to ease myself’ when they want to go to the bathroom?” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z They looked at me with their tired, hungry eyes, and I asked the spirits to ease their suffering, to please help them. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z At nine in the morning he eased off on the tiller, let the bowsprit come up into the wind, and the Frog slowed to a standstill. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Friday eases her gait and my body starts to relax. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She eased up the ladder trying not to make any noise, but it creaked and swayed under her weight. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z He would feel much more at ease when this whole event was over. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Kingshaw was filled with envy of his ease, in the face of the physical, the way Fielding knew and spoke and shrugged his shoulders. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z Groaning, he eased back down on the bed, turning onto his left side. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z It was one thing to boast to David about her ease with dinowrangling. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z “If there is already crime in the thought of killing, why does the deed of killing not follow with ease?” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z My time to be at ease, and let the soul seep back into this soldier. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z All these effects that continental differences in area, population, ease of diffusion, and onset of food production exerted on the rise of technology became exaggerated, because technology catalyzes itself. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z While he was speaking, the friar had been caring for Robin, easing his tired muscles, and making him clean and comfortable. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z She appeared to be not in the least ill at ease sitting on an upturned box in a bare room and drinking tea out of a mug that she balanced on her knee. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z I was too wrapped up in finding a way to ease the pain and depression—in making myself feel happy, at least for a while. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I eased down beside her, suspending my breath at the water’s sting. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I ease the door shut so Lily won’t hear, and I hurry across the lawn. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z He leaped out of the coffin with ease, and where his feet touched the floor, the marble froze like craters of ice. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z He eased the top down and fumbled in the darkness for the latch and heard it click loudly. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He eases his hand toward my thigh and rubs his knuckles against my jeans. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z “Ah, ease up a little,” Chilmark, the officer in charge, counseled. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z It took some time in silence, but I felt the air between us ease from a guarded hostility to something that felt to me like acceptance. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z And if they went by water, the clipper ship out in the bay would pursue them with ease. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z When Mr. Quisling looked down to read aloud from his textbook, Emily eased the note from under the desk. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I remember being astounded by the quietness, the ease, the peace, the taste. The Fire Next Time 1963-01-21T00:00:00Z She leaps with ease across small ravines and cuts in the hills. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z He is ill at ease and I am nervous for him. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z It would start to ease as they saw that I didn’t try to mix, but stuck close to someone on our team, or kept to myself. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z They packed outfits together, taking sad satisfaction in the ease with which they matched the tops and bottoms. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z He agreed to Atlas’ plan, but asked him to take the sky back for just a moment so that Hercules could put a pad on his shoulders to ease the pressure. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Then I settle in for the night while she gets the lights just right and eases out. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z “Fine,” Hayes said, but he eased himself down gingerly anyway. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z The chaplain was standing stiffly at attention, for the colonel had forgotten to put him at ease. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z It seemed, to Joe, a life of extraordinary ease and privilege, and it confirmed what he had been thinking—he did want something more out of life than what Sequim could offer. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Taisin slid into sleep so easily; her body was at ease, vulnerable. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z He felt, for the first time, completely at ease in her presence. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Just as suddenly, the pressure eased, and the blackness exploded into blinding white light. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Aisha and Halima told her what they wanted—General Tso’s Chicken Very Spicy, Chicken Wings, Orange Chicken—with the quick ease of people saying what they said every day “You want anything?” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The river flowed out to the land, gentle and docile, and the great floods were eased. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z He could meet with his KGB handlers with ease, since, as far as MI6 was concerned, meeting with Soviet agents was part of Blake's job. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z He eases himself onto the edge and slides carefully to the gravel. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Even his famously toothy grin failed to put me at ease. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z My plan was to try to ease him into the conversation by letting him know that we just wanted the truth. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Kit marveled at the ease and gentleness with which Mercy controlled her charges, her warm sweet voice never raised, her lovely composure never ruffled. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Bloom eased the lid down on the toilet, seated himself, released a pungent comfortable puff from his pipe. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “You all right?” said August, easing to her feet. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z If the public could only know what we knew, it might ease his re-entry into freedom. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z She set her plate on a table and eased herself onto a bench next to several others. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I watch the light of it illuminate his face, the tears on his cheeks, and try to ease that same pang in my chest. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I would let the water soften it until I could ease it from my back. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Hopefully, this little bit of a connection will help ease her through to this side. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z She made her feel at home and at ease. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He eased away and mumbled something about his stomach being upset and went into the toilet. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z When they talked, as sharp as her words usually were, he felt at ease, as if he could say anything. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Their numb families mourned in silence, with pots of stew and nourishing foods heaped into their kitchens, while the comforting arms of neighbors circled around them to ease their bereavement. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z The mutt dozed in the shade of the benches and the gigantic oak that dominated the green with majestic ease. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Darren and I luck out—he eases into a spot across from the Key Bank, just a couple of doors away. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z She jumps a little and turns around, but the tension in her shoulders eases when she sees it’s me. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z It was with relief that they reached the oak front doors and eased them open. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z But he had made David learn the feel of the boat, learn to ease her backward out of the slip gently, silently, then let the sails fill and move forward effortlessly. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z First and foremost, there was the stunning ease with which the freshmen had won at Poughkeepsie in June. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I got off the sofa, crept into my daddy’s home office, and eased the door closed behind me. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z He was perfectly at ease, comfortable in the green maze, never seeming to feel any doubt about our direction. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Some accents were better than others, but the students exhibited an ease and confidence I found intimidating. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Rhonda lowered Mr. Benedict into it and eased his head into a comfortable position. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I eased open the door an inch to make sure no one was in the hallway listening. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z His breathing eased a little but he did not raise his head. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z If frightful was at ease with Sam, so was he. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Shifting to lie on her side to ease the pain in her dressed and bound back, she ran her hand down the mattress, and blinked at the freeness of movement. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z But Miss Bates soon came—“Very happy and obliged”—but Emma’s conscience told her that there was not the same cheerful volubility as before—less ease of look and manner. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z But just when I was beginning to feel at ease, the most startling thing happened. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “Go get your baby sister,” he said to me and eased the grip on my arm. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Shady eased in after him and the two hunkered down like soldiers in the trenches, their backs up against the wall. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z “Thank you,” she whispered, feeling the moonlight sink into her bones, easing her joints and soothing her pain. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z "I am Tobho Mott, my lord, please, please, put yourself at ease." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Sweat slicked her palm as, slowly, she shrugged her bag off and eased it onto the ground. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He eased his hand, the fingers spread wide, up the center of her back and her face came toward him and her lips touched his, like something he had imagined. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z People came to her lonely, grieving, sad for no reason, and left buoyed, their anxieties eased. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I have been dwelling on latitude, readily assessed by a glance at a map, because it is a major determinant of climate, growing conditions, and ease of spread of food production. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z I eased air back into me like a bellows being pulled open slow and easy. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z With her fair skin and dulcet West Virginia accent, Katherine might have occupied a fluid racial middle ground, easing her acceptance at the center. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z It doesn’t make everything all better, but it might help ease his pain. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z Clay raised his arm as if to strike her, then lowered it as the anger on his face eased into a smile. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z For a moment I thought they were going to ignore me and come in anyway, but then August put her hand on Rosaleen’s arm and they eased out of sight. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z And I was perverse enough to be bothered by the ease. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Big Time felt himself easing out but with the pipe sucker watching him he had to fight the nod. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Ishmael had mounted a cherry wood knob on its steering wheel in order to ease the difficulties driving presented to a man with only one arm. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z I eased the car door open noiselessly, then padded across the grass and slipped through the back door, moving silently through the house, reaching my hand out to feel my way to the filing cabinet. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He could not sleep, so he had eased a hand between his legs and imagined the septa atop him, breasts bouncing. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z A subtler expression of this geographically varying ease of spread is the phenomenon termed preemptive domestication. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z He stood motionless, one hand covering his mouth as I eased my way carefully into my shirt. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I tried to ease myself back into normal breathing, but I imagined all the things that could have happened to him at war. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z He was so beautiful and at ease in the woods. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Everything eased for a second, and I felt my vision refocusing, air stinging my lungs as it rushed back in. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z He eased the covers of the bed back and slipped beneath them and stretched out beside Buddy; in five minutes he was sound asleep. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He glanced behind at Ugwu and Baby before easing the car out of the compound. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z It makes him sleepy, takes him to another world, eases his hunger, and helps him forget about his family. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Lee listened, and sure enough, there was that engine sound, easier to make out now that the rain had eased a little. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Watch careful how I casts a spell on ’em and don’t let ’em ease out of it.” The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z Suzanne’s choices sometimes seemed like an affront to my way of doing things, a vote in favor of easing up and striving less. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z That’s perfect; they slip out of the plastic containers with ease. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Kyril Montana propped his rifle against a tree, eased off his pack, and sat on a small boulder. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Midnight, and as always before, his paroxysms eased. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z He was shy and ill at ease with Nancy. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z The white man was giddy, his former authority easing into his voice. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Buddy’s questions made him feel a little more at ease; he always liked the adoration Buddy showed him. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z After the wonder and ease of flying in so real-seeming a dream, he felt heavy and trudging and trapped down here on the surface of the world. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I ease off, I don’t want to smother her, instead I curl myself around her, keeping my hand over her mouth. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z She felt guilty and wanted to push the wedding off a little bit to help ease the transition for all the Wedgwoods. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “Not feeling too well,” I said, easing into a seat. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z She saw him suffering and wanted to ease his pain, but knew that that was beyond her power. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z I thought they might ease on to another topic, but Martin was on a roll now, and there was no stopping him. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z I ease closer to the bowl, don’t dare stop talking. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Slowly he reached to his side, felt the metal container there, and removed its cap, stopping the small motion of his hand now and then to wait for the surging pain to ease. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z I eased Perilee off the mattress and slipped several layers of newspapers under the sheets. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z He sprang up to each level with ease until he reached the top. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Suddenly she wanted to put June at ease. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She eased herself into a kneeling position and stared without seeing at the ring, at everyone, at something beyond them, perhaps. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Sonnets from the Portuguese used form and meter with an ease and grace that I envied. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z Mam said, No, no, but Grandma said, He doesn’t have the pills to ease him, God help us, and a bottle of stout will be some small comfort. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Careful not to rouse my mother, Prim eases herself from the bed, scoops up Buttercup, and sits beside me. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z He liked to eat dairy products because he said they helped ease his stomach pains. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z But since her stroke, Anthony’s doctors had advised her to ease up on her hectic schedule. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z But, as of old, his smooth face fairly shone with affable ease. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z I am amaze, and not at ease then; but she is so bright and tender and thoughtful for me that I forget all fear. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z I envied Maxim, careless and at ease, and the little smile on his lips which meant he was happy to be coming home. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Oliver wasn’t handling the ball with his usual ease, but at least the game was taking his mind off his life. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z My mom had this gift for putting people at ease, treating each person she met like she’d known them for years. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z He eased down the wet socks, and what he saw made him gasp: his foot was swelling so fast that he could actually see it. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Sean was always at ease with himself, whereas I couldn’t quite figure out how to get out of my own way. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z The leiter-wagons contained great, square boxes, with handles of thick rope; these were evidently empty by the ease with which the Slovaks handled them, and by their resonance as they were roughly moved. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z Her mom captured all of this, laughing along with them, and with every click of the camera, Emily’s nerves eased. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I swung up my hammer and eased over to the barn. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z More water eased his throbbing lip but not his hunger. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z My mother eases into the room with a smile. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Her pegasus flew with ease, adjusting himself every once in a while so Thalia stayed safely on his back. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z The pigs appeared completely at ease in their chairs. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z It helped him dig his hole and ease his own suffering. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z Then he eased the door open and crept to the kitchen. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Baba eases the leaflet out of Ma's fingers. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The lie was easy enough, and it somehow made the pain of the headache ease. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Not because it’s particularly funny, but it eases some of the tension. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z “What happened to him I heard from one of the nurses,” Abdul Sharif resumed, tapping his chest with a fist as if to ease the passage of the pill. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z He held her with the ease of someone who had held her before. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z And there was something cowardly in his not telling Kosi again that he wanted a divorce, in his leaning back into the ease of Kosi’s denial. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z These particulars he already knew, but the routine questions served to put the man at his ease. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z The blue station wagon pulled away from the curb like a ship easing into the half black waters a stone’s throw from the light of harbors. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Obinze found a spot farther ahead, in front of a beer parlor, and he eased the car in. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Father was cheerfully at ease in the whiteman clothes, while Mother seemed embarrassed. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He soothed Baby with a ball of candy gum and eased the coat from her shoulders. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Moushumi, in contrast, seems enviably protected, at ease in the cold. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Dobrynya fought with practiced movements and the ease of a man who spent years learning his art. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Cal glared at him and eased out across the log, crouching low to keep his balance. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I was a little tense, but the young white man’s manner put me at ease and I sat and held my hat in my hand. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Profesora Shields had given us all pocket-sized Spanish/English dictionaries to carry with us so that we could look things up with ease. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Luckily, Jacob catches her and eases her to the ground. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Jack leans down; he eases his arms around me, and I loop mine around his neck as he lifts me from the car. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He eased to the bed and stepped over it. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Asclepius’s expression softened, like he was easing himself into a hot bath. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She eased the gourd away from the baby and said, “There now, darling. Go slow. Ain’t no point making you’self sick.” Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z She daubed some of the steaming liquid into the split, then closed up the wood, easing it together from the root to the tip. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “I speak languages with more ease than I read or write them,” she explains. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z How the Director didn’t flinch; how the guards delivered those volts with such ease. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z On the other side of the room sat seven or eight men, young, dressed in dark suits, very much at ease, and very imposing. The Fire Next Time 1963-01-21T00:00:00Z They were squashing the breath from her rib cage with savage ease. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z These efforts certainly had a calming effect on the populace, and the worst of the panic began to ease. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z My spirits were excited, and with pleasure and ease I talked to him during supper, and for a long time after. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z But there was enough to ease the ache in our stomachs. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Francie, watching, held her breath while the scoop dropped in a few more grains or gently eased some out. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z They speak of New York, of stores and neighborhoods and buildings they either despise or love, with an intimacy and ease that make Gogol feel as if he barely knows the city. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I led Diego to the bed, and we eased under my sheets, letting instinct and hormones take control. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z “I’m kind of glad,” Winnie admitted, easing her rigid grip on the butt of the pole. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z He seemed completely at ease behind the controls, as if he'd driven this boat a dozen times. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Mr. Katz eased into his chair as fluidly as a coiling viper. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z On the left shoe she had noticed that one of the crisscrossing laces had missed a hole, and this oversight set her at ease. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I eased my foot out from under Dandy’s head so he wouldn’t be disturbed and came off the steps and stood alone in the deep blackness of the backyard, the old mountains looming over me. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Slowly, we gather the world around us and ease back into the present. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Thinking of the dinner again—how artfully Mr. Marshall had put everyone at ease. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z He waited there, holding the vine rope steady, easing Kira through the mud and up the bank. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Yet it was in truth falling year by year into decay; and already it lacked half the men that could have dwelt at ease there. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z The fact that I would be back home in a few hours excited me, and it put me so much at ease that I did not think about what Tenorio might do. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m guessing you like dance, seeing how you was trying to do the Detroit Jit back at that party,” Kasim says, easing closer to me as the line moves. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z He lay back on the slope of the pit, but that did not ease the sense of burden that was on him. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z I eased off the bed and slid down onto the floor, where I rested my back against the bed. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I walked into Faraci’s class, rubbing my head to try to ease the persistent pounding in my temples. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z She turned away and said to the housekeeper: “Eurynome, a bench, a spread of sheepskin, to put my guest at ease. Now he shall talk and listen, and be questioned.” The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “Medical personnel assigned to the Sixty-seventh Group or the 312th or the Twenty-third Battalion fall out and get in those buses over there. Everybody else stand at ease.” Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Nowadays we are able to fix pitch using an electronic, measurement, Hertz, which gives each pitch a numerical value, though we have stuck with the alphabetical names for ease of use. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z Lillian listened to his labored exhalations as he struggled with the last ten pushups and remembered the years when Bull could do a hundred with ease. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The hard bed hadn’t helped, either, and she gingerly eased herself out of it, trying to avoid waking Shae and Taisin. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “I've already wasted too much time,” he says, easing the car up close behind the one ahead of us. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z When the shivering eases, I sit up and look around. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z The clenched mass of nerves in my stomach eased at the touch, and I felt what few suspicions I had left about him unwinding. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z It was his way of coping, just dealing with the realities, and the drugs helped to ease him through the days. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z But a civilization with a low population growth rate will take a long time to colonize many worlds, even if the strictures on rapid population growth are eased after reaching some lush Eden. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I can get something for it at Jefferson, he told himself, easing himself to the jolting, I can get something there. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z I found it all soothing and my mind felt at ease. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z He was dressed in golfing clothes and looked slightly ill at ease. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z It is carefully designed and proportioned, and yet it flows with graceful ease. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z Before he eased it onto the crowded market road, he looked at me and said, “You can do anything you want, Kambili.” Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z It’s so cozy and warm sitting next to her that I ease back into sleep. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Setting the lantern down, I eased the pole from under the handle. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z She eased onto the shoulder and began to slow, with the trooper behind her. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z She sat in the rocking chair bent forward, her arms folded at ease across her aproned lap. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z “Shakespeare did not write for your ease of reading,” she said. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Gradually, he put me at ease by simply listening. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z It took months for the outside world to learn of economic reforms that eased restrictions on private markets in North Korea in 2002. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z He got up and limped downstairs into the kitchen with the idea of refilling his hot-water bottle to ease the stiffness in his knee. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Gimli was lifted up behind his friend, and he clung to him, not much more at ease than Sam Gamgee in a boat. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z With my courage built up I walked around to the front and eased myself past the office. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z She put her arm around my shoulders and eased me forward. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The sliding door eases open and shut behind me, followed by Uncle Phil’s footsteps. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z The neighborhood was familiar here, which eased his fear as he walked up to Javier’s house. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z A thick wooden door awaited, covered in cobwebs and dusted with golden Alkean greetings, and I eased it open, flinching as something tickled my head. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I held her mother's hand through the pains and the pushing, helped to ease her troubled breaths. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z My breaths come in rapid shallow pants, and I feel betrayed by this body that remembers panic with ease but needs coaxing to remember friends. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z It sure would set my mind at ease if Lily were to find a way to tell us what happened. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z The locksmith brings back a shirtful of vegetables and fills a tin bucket at a spigot and eases shut the barn door and feeds his daughter in the dark. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z “Take ease, Overlander. She is not in danger,” he said, grinning. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Graham tried to ease him into a chair. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I heard of other fights being staged between other black boys, and each time I heard those plans falling from the lips of the white men in the factory I eased out of earshot. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Working quietly on one side of the window, easing the paper off inch by inch, Nadia ended up with a piece that was almost as long as the room was tall. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z I watched the others using their knives and forks with ease and slowly picked up mine. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Four eases his hand into hers, looking stiff, and shakes it twice. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Because, his brother Ahmad said, on moon-filled nights the plankton would be visible everywhere, spread out all over the sea, and the sardines could see and eat the glowing organisms with ease. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z I saw the skins of tigers flaming in his palace on the Grand Canal; I saw him opening a chest of rubies to ease, with their crimson-lighted depths, the gnawings of his broken heart. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z If the other boys were off doing something else and she saw an empty chair beside me in the auditorium in the morning, she’d sometimes ease into it and just talk about things. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z He and Caroline laughed together with an ease that Ma and I couldn’t feel. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z Five seconds ago, A-Dawg had been seated squarely in the cockpit of his F-16, guiding it with ease as it knifed through the air. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z He eases down next to me, keeping a careful distance between us. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z The North’s food disaster eased in the late 1990s as the government agreed to receive international food aid. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z Mr. Benedict puts you at ease, but Mr. Curtain terrifies you. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z The two of them balanced each other well: Zeitoun’s English had its limits, so when bills had to be negotiated, hearing Kathy’s Louisiana drawl put clients at ease. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z He was taking mostly electives, and he breezed through them with ease. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Earlier in the day, the snow had been delicate as dandelion puffs; the flakes had perched on top of each other with abandon and ease. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z We eased closer and took up a spot with our shoes in soft black soil and our backs against the bark of a tree. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z She eases her hand out gingerly and takes it, her expression startled and half broken. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Mom asked, once we had eased ourselves into chairs at the kitchen table. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z As he began to slump over, Father caught him and eased him to the floor. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Every farmer I knew was dosing liberally with bicarbonate of soda to ease the same pain in their own stomachs. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z To ease their worries he smiled good-naturedly and gave a little wave—then immediately regretted it. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Thomas’s choice of location doesn’t ease my thoughts. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Nailer started swimming beneath the boardwalk, easing his way to the buoys. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Her voice was like a comforting hand, reaching from afar, easing the winter. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z Anyway, could I return any of those powerful strokes I had seen Stan hit with such ease just moments ago? Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z He had stopped to catch his breath and ease the pain in his hip when he heard the scuff of boots on stone, and came face-to-face with Ser Davos Seaworth, descending. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The tension winding through my muscles eases as I find myself getting more comfortable with him. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Mentally, knowing I didn’t want to let down my teammates and that no matter what happened they’d have my back eased my stress level. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Outside the lord's solar she paused to listen at the door, easing it open slowly when she heard only silence. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Keenan stands just behind me, shifting from foot to foot, an animal ill at ease. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z That was when I began to think she was easing under Nathan's influence. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Contrast also the ease of diffusion in Eurasia with its difficulties along the Americas’ north-south axis. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z The deep wrinkle that had appeared between Liam’s brows eased but didn’t disappear. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He had been trying to ease his way along a row of seats at the movies. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z I felt so free and at ease with him, I started to breathe again, to enjoy life a little. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z I keep hoping that as time passes we’ll regain the ease between us, but part of me knows it’s futile. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He was typical of the students in Volpe’s productions in that his life had been composed of more struggle than ease, though his circumstances were more complicated than most. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z The addition was intended to help ease the problem of overcrowding in the main square. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z “Manman,” I whisper to the glass, hoping that my voice will ease through, fly above all those people’s heads, travel on a plane back to New York, and reach her. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z But its very simplicity and the great ease which it lent to all computations put our arithmetic in the first rank of useful inventions. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z She drives us to a wooded area outside the city; it’s a spot she must know well, because despite the dark, the car glides into a space with ease. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I scooted to the rear edge on the seat of my pants, ignoring Ayanna’s mocking look as I eased up next to her. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z But the downside of that industrialized food process is that, if we’re not careful, we can succumb to the ease of access. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z I would have trusted them and responded with ease. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Slowly, I let my body ease into his. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Carefully, I ease its roots out of the plastic cup it came in. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z “Fischer won with amazing ease,” bleated Chess Review. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z He eased open the kitchen door and set the ginger ale and crackers down on the table as noiselessly as he could manage. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z She filled the calabash with ease and then turned round to begin her walk back. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z Once on the mountain path, Tree-ear began to feel more at ease. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z “No,” she says, easing herself down to the edge of my bed, “I think it was something inside of you not allowing you to say it.” The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Once more she gazed at the symbols, once more she turned the wheels, but those invisible ladders of meaning down which she’d stepped with such ease and confidence weren’t there. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He eased himself into a chair across from Mama with a serious look on his face. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “At ease, soldier,” Grace said, and Rafe ruffled her hair before sliding back into his own side of the booth. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Just as Teece sat down and eased his tight shoes off someone cried, “Look!” The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z |
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