| 单词 | excellent |
| 例句 | “Nice to see you haven’t been brooding about that mirror ... been keeping busy... excellent...” Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z “It isn’t pretty, but there are other ways for a face to be excellent.” Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z "Sell them when you have to. If you must. But they are also excellent and natural messengers." The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z “Because you are such an excellent student, David.” The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “But is it the truth? That is an excellent question for the future ruler of Regalia to ponder,” said Vikus. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He was an excellent photographer, so Fabyan also ordered him to take photos of Shakespeare’s First Folio for Gallup’s team. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z “Unless you catch us walking out of your shop, you can’t do a thing! My father has an excellent solicitor.” Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z “A very excellent dinner, Mistress Wood. I war rant there’s not a housewife in the colonies can duplicate your apple tarts.” The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Yes, Ray is an excellent partner for walking in the woods. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z I can smell an excellent meal being prepared, but it doesn’t block out the odors of mildew and rot. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z “Most days. I have a really excellent imagination.” Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, Dale was an excellent lacrosse player in high school. Excellent.” It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z I said, curious; I had always pictured Henry teaching Greek, in some forlorn but excellent college out in the Midwest. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “Who’s Wearing Blue” is an excellent warm-up or opening activity in a music class. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z “My mother makes special vegetarian meals. Low-calorie and no cholesterol. We eat a lot of sal-ads and vegetables. My mother’s an excellent cook.” Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z It seemed an excellent deal—just a few hours of work per day for the equivalent of their rent—but Pearl was displeased. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z It was also my reward for making excellent grades and not talking to others about our mistreatment by the white people. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He had only one criticism, he said, to make of Mr. Pilking- ton’s excellent and neighbourly speech. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z “An excellent carpenter with an engineer’s mind. If it wasn’t for—” “Not worker, comrade,” Comrade Pillai said. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Listening to Springbok radio is an excellent way of learning how to speak English,” he said. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z She also became an excellent speller of words she mispronounced. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z "That is an excellent question, my friend. And I am just the man to answer it." The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Over the next two and a half years, the tape machines picked up nearly four thousand hours of meetings and phone conversations—including an excellent record of the president’s imminent showdown with Daniel Ellsberg. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z I had the most excellent room of any kid I know, and we had to leave it behind. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He disappears to get us drinks, which my mom would probably say is really excellent hosting. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z The little boy had an excellent memory and enjoyed school. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z “Oh? She made that much progress, did she? I’ve always heard it was an excellent place.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He was not a very good student, but he was an excellent shortstop. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z FBI lab experts confirmed that the women’s signatures were excellent forgeries. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Nevertheless, his vicious cruelty and inhumanity, along with numerous wicked deeds, do not permit us to honour him among the most excellent of men. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z Lee said, “I have not concurred. But it is the opinion of some excellent officers that you have let us all down.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “You have an excellent work ethic. Good help is hard to find.” Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z To outsiders, the campus seemed like a prep school where adorable children lived in cute cottages and had excellent recreational facilities. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “I had heard such excellent reports of your school.” The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z I focused on the turkey burger, which was excellent, dripping with ketchup and smothered with grilled onions. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z I thought it was an excellent opportunity to influence the head of one of the most respected and powerful royal families in the country. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “She has nothing, in short, to recommend her, but being an excellent walker. I shall never forget her appearance this morning. She really looked almost wild.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z “He is a very excellent surgeon of Milan.” A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z Even so, running away would have been an excellent idea. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z It turned out that corn was an excellent way to store and trade wealth. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z Far from being in an advanced stage of decay, the Old Finch House was in an excellent state of repair: it was a hunting club. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z The unicorn, like the fairy, has received an excellent Muggle press – in this case justified. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z "But I see now you could be an excellent mud wrestler." Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z And not only is Mr Farraday a most excellent employer, he is an American gentleman to whom, surely, one has a special duty to show all that is best about service in England. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z But she always made such excellent excuses, and purred so affectionately, that it was impossible not to believe in her good intentions. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z The hotel is drafty and the dining room is empty, but the waiter is excellent. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z “Excellent, excellent! Now, this one here...yes, my dear?” said Slughorn, now looking slightly bemused, as Hermione’s hand punched the air again. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Since Tam Lin’s departure, Matt had thought long and hard about the excellent education he’d been given. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She insisted on absolute privacy, excellent school grades, and trusted no outsiders of either race. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “Fadi,” said Noor, her voice an octave lower, “I know you’re an excellent photographer. You know all the tricks Dad taught you, but don’t be too disappointed if you don’t win.” Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Except for Bibi, no one’s ever told me I’m excellent at anything before. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z The site was excellent for Franny-observing, and also placed the observer within easy reach of an ashtray on the marble surface. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z Hazel’s cheeseburger was excellent, but she couldn’t concentrate on it. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z I think on the Collegians, returned to their gaunt house, which hath, I suppose, been barbarously used lately by His Majesty’s troops, and is like to be in no excellent state of repair. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Then he went off, after congratulating me and Francis for our excellent chemical work. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z They also had to be less than 40 years old, less than 5 foot 11, and in excellent physical condition. Women in Space 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z I can make an excellent noose, but there’s nothing to hang myself from. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Though the horse was still goofing off and pulling tricks in his workouts, his speed was excellent. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “There’s cockles and mussels alive, alive-O. And the seaweed here is excellent.” Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z “I...well, as long as Shacklebolt’s work continues to be...er...excellent,” said the Prime Minister lamely, but Scrimgeour barely seemed to hear him. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z The Furies turned, baring their yellow fangs at me, and the exit suddenly seemed like an excellent idea. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Bruises were forming underneath her clothes, but her hair looked excellent. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “An excellent device, worthy of a playwright” His praise was like honey to a bee, and I sucked it up. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Her hair reminded Leo of a place in Houston that made excellent churros. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z A musical saw would provide excellent background accompaniment, and the hero's eyeball may be superimposed upon the debate scene in a most symbolic manner. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The old man motioned me in with his right hand with a courtly gesture, saying in excellent English, but with a strange intonation:— Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z “Urn ...” “Your Mandarin is excellent, and you won several speech contests. Is that right?” Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “And he will take excellent care of the circus.” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I'm startled by his intensity but recognize an excellent opportunity for getting food, so I try to keep up. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z The adaptive unconscious does an excellent job of sizing up the world, warning people of danger, setting goals, and initiating action in a sophisticated and efficient manner.” Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z “The impressions he made upon me suggested he was not of the sagest, nor of the most excellent of men.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z He congratulates all the candidates on our excellent speeches and wishes us all luck. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z The excellent exterior acoustics recorded his rushing steps and the quick rapping of his cane along the corridor and on the first steps of the marble stairway. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z He decided it was an excellent time to go find a Coke machine, even though he only had two dimes in his pocket. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Since moving to Berkeley I’ve located a handful of excellent fruit trees—plum, apple, apricot, and fig. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z The building was of ferro-concrete and in excellent condition—almost too comfortable the Savage had thought when he first explored the place, almost too civilizedly luxurious. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z O golden rings That tap against cheeks of small magnolia leaves, O whitest so soft parchment where My poor divorced lips have written excellent Stanzas of kisses, and will write no more. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z And ’tis the excellent observation of Grotius, God has wisely appointed this way of perswading Men the truth of the Gospel, that Faith might be accepted as an act of Obedience from the reasonable Creature. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Father certainly admired Mother’s attitude and thought she had an excellent character. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z There was Uncle Zhu, a young actor who had excellent handwriting. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “The food was excellent, as usual, and we all had a good time at dinner,” I told Hayes. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z It afforded easy access to excellent rowing water on the sound. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z The song B-I-N-G-O is an excellent example in which to practice internalizing the pitch since the singer has to clap the rhythm and silently think the pitch in their head. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z Ai taught me a Terran game played on squares with little stones, called go, an excellent difficult game. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z “Roy,” he said gently, “this is an excellent subject for biology or social studies, but perhaps not for current events.” Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Freeman: “Excellent, excellent. What does this say to you?” Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z “It’s gift money given to students with excellent grades to attend college.” Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z There were no books in Elinor's kitchen, not one, but they ate an excellent supper there at a wooden table that came, so Elinor assured them, from the scriptorium of an Italian monastery. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z “Bono was a valuable gift. A most excellent valet. Possessed of surprising arts.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “What an excellent fish dolphin is to eat cooked,” he said. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z “Euthanasia” is an excellent and a comforting word! Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z Anyway, her hands and her face were excellent. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z At this, his heart melted, and he wept a tear and embraced me, begging my pardon and calling me the most excellent of beings, the most tender of grandchildren. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Closely on the heels of this failure was another talented musician who played fiddle, excellent as the two before him. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z This was, at least on the surface, an excellent episode. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z You have been living in the turrets of a fairy-castle — which is a fine view — excellent prospect—until you realize that fairy-castles, my friends, consist in their architecture of tea-cake and icing. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He would have made an excellent college butler. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “They might have been kidnapped at Mbare Musika. It’s an excellent place for it,” said Arm, draping his long limbs over the threadbare sofa. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z The Bay Area has a reputation for its sourdough bread, so I figured the air outside my house would be an excellent hunting ground for wild yeast. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z As it turned out, my family hadn’t necessarily been having the excellent week I had been imagining so resentfully. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z “Richard Lopez thought your clean blood and clear eyes and strong heart would fetch an excellent price from the Harvesters. You wish I had stayed loyal to that?” Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z When he realizes I know something about snares, he shows us a simple, excellent trap that will leave a human competitor dangling by a leg from a tree. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z I went off to England in excellent spirits. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z “One doesn’t speak of money like that. It isn’t done. Your father is an excellent provider. I am sure he would be proud to present you.” The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z “Except tea and cakes. And your own excellent perfume, of course.” The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z And he had pictures of past students, probably kids who did excellent things. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Herons have one thing in their favor: they are excellent hunters and are total opportunists. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z It could be something as small as someone being named River and being an excellent swimmer, or as significant as Valley’s name being the key to their impossible task. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z This is turning out to be an excellent day. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Robert was an excellent if rather excitable platform speaker, and his choice of analogy was unfortunate. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “You both have done an excellent job raising these children,” he added. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z I opened it immediately, careful not to rip the excellent artwork, as my desk mates leaned in for a closer look. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “The Institute’s ‘lack of rules’ is an illusion, not to mention its excellent reputation. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Listen to Side B of my dad’s cassette of Missy Elliott’s excellent album So Addictive, which—because it would not eject from the cassette player—I’d already heard hundreds of times in my life. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z To this day, I have an excellent photographic memory that enables me to remember details of the day-to-day moments of my life, indelibly. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z With that in mind, this might be an excellent time to shoot her. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z “Your mother has excellent taste in dresses,” said the tailor. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z When she opened her eyes and twisted to face him, he asked, “What you thinking on so hard, then, if you’re not listening to my excellent joke-telling?” Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z The Greeks from the earliest mythologists on had a perception of the divine and the excellent. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Aspects of the performance were rated as either superior, excellent, good, or fair—they got mostly superiors—and the grades were supplemented with comments. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z “Sumac has been an excellent messenger. He brought me to you.” The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Matt was an excellent piano player and thought it wouldn’t have hurt the man to say “Good!” now and then. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Shooting skeet eight hours a month was excellent training for them. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Mr. Kleiman relates the latest news from town, and he’s an excellent source. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z We also ate a lot of rice mixed with jack mackerel, which Mom said was excellent brain food. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z All in all, this is an excellent place to partake of morning tea, but surprisingly few of the inhabitants of Taunton seem to wish to avail themselves of it. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z “This is excellent craftsmanship, Jai,” Headmaster said, sitting comfortably in his new chair. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z California, on the other hand, would have to face Penn and Navy, both excellent sprinting crews. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z He had a pleasant little apartment, and his daughter was getting an excellent education. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “This Knife Grinder chap made an excellent job of the scissors and knives last year.” Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Bing Crosby and Lin Howard’s Ligaroti was finally coming into excellent form. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z And Father said, “Excellent, excellent. What do you fancy for chow tonight?” The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “That makes you a rotten gambler, Jesper. But an excellent friend.” Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He was equipped with an excellent diaphragm, and the presence of overtones in the sound unit robbed him of much of that metallic flatness that marks the usual robot voice. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z Indeed, by the next morning Harry and Ron thought that meeting the three-headed dog had been an excellent adventure, and they were quite keen to have another one. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z “It belonged to an officer who was an excellent shot.” A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z “Thank you for your most excellent lunch,” he said. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z It was an excellent throw, but it was also the beginning of the end. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z "This is entirely inappropriate of me. Almost as inappropriate as a nun offering counsel regarding the deaths of a spouse and a child. Marin is getting excellent grades. Marin is an excellent student." We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z They weren’t striving for perfect, but managed somehow to be always excellent, the two of them bound in a deep and mutually helpful friendship, which also made a real impression on me. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z More important than even these excellent results is the fact that the modified program worked out by these Nova Scotian entomologists is not doing violence to nature’s balance. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z In this account of the creation the gods seemed bent on experimenting with the various metals, and, oddly enough, proceeding downward from the excellent to the good to the worse and so on. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z He was forty-two years old and in excellent health, with the exception of a bout of bronchitis that had been diagnosed ten days before. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z Miss Van Campen admired family very much and came from an excellent family herself. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z Dennis was an excellent leather- maker and artisan type and he quickly became Aunt Mary’s best worker. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Even in those early postwar years, Harvey distinguished himself with "an excellent knowledge of Russian espionage and Communist activities," according to a former colleague. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Capt. Draper offered a small Sustenance & Pay for the Boy’s excellent Music, could he rally us upon the Fife. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z And this one probably doesn't have much in the way of weapons while I've got this excellent knife. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Kermit was always a good companion and an excellent outdoorsman, possessing the same relentless endurance as his father. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z He clears his throat. “...our guest off-site and deliver Miss Amin to the infirmary, where I’m certain she’ll get excellent care.” Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z When necessity demands it, I’m an excellent liar. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z There are bruises forming underneath your clothes, but your hair looks excellent. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Some style guides, such as Joseph Williams’s excellent Style: Toward Clarity and Grace, provide a formula. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z I often felt a new earth for me would be an excellent plan. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z They had made excellent progress during the day, far more than he had expected, and he saw no reason to exhaust themselves by forcing a march during the night. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z “I’m sure your friend isn’t still angry with you, either, whatever happened when she was alive. You’re a top-notch, excellent person. I can tell.” Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Their greatest difficulty lay in watching out for witnesses, but Kate and Reynie were good at this, and their teamwork produced excellent results. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Finally, we may hope the charm and pleasure of such an excursion, in such excellent company, shall interest My Lord Cheldthorpe in our continuance. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z For example, in 1808 a British sailor named Charlie Savage equipped with muskets and excellent aim arrived in the Fiji Islands. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z She discovered she had an excellent memory for important information and a knack for separating the essential from the superfluous. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z But I think it is wonderful how you have stuck with it and become such an excellent typist. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z "Mother certainly seems to be doing an excellent job of reigning." Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Karim was reassuring Baba that his brother had a big truck of “excellent and first-class quality,” and that the trek to Peshawar would be very routine. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “I got this charm when I was in Veloran. Far away, across the Stormwal mountains. It is a most excellent charm against demons.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Just keep up with your case plan. You are making excellent progress.” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Their dainty ladies were putting roses and violets in their dishes—baked mangolds still mairg an excellent flavouring for bread-and-butter puddings—-while the squires were showing their weakness for sheep’s-milk cheese. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z In 1955, as Frank Dale notes in his excellent book Delaware Diary, there was a flood that even now is remembered as “the Big One.” A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z I was puzzled by what I thought to be wastefulness on the part of white people: they threw away, still in excellent condition, things that many black people could not even afford to buy secondhand. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Or again, if you want a stronger version of ‘good,’ what sense is there in having a whole string of vague useless words like ‘excellent’ and ‘splendid’ and all the rest of them? 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z “In America there are excellent universities in an area they call New England. They say New York is quite fashionable,” said Joana. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Dr. Trefusis expatiated at somewhat galling length upon my achievements; which accolades Lord Dunmore received with kind pleasure, saying, “Faith, excellent! Excellent! You are brave boys, all of you.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z “Well, either you’re an excellent liar, or you switch bodies every day. I have no idea which one is true.” Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z He then thanked Kaylene for what he characterized as her excellent probation report, reminding the courtroom it recommended a sentence of fifteen days. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Fischer was twenty-eight and in excellent physical shape. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z After school, Mabel and I split up our science assignment on the 31, hopped off around the corner from Trouble Coffee, and went in to celebrate our excellent time management with two cappuccinos. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z She smiles and says, “Very nice, Ruthie! You are excellent at hopscotch! You are Miss Hopscotch Queen of Queens!” Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z They stopped at a sidewalk cafe and had some excellent grilled salmon sandwiches. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z And I am ashamed to say: After long delay, I answered, “She is in excellent health. She—she sends her compliments and asks me to convey her deep affection and regard.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z And I imagined that Alaska would want a smoke, and so it seemed to me that the Colonel had begun an excellent ritual. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z He clears his throat. “...our guest off-site and deliver Miss Amin to the infirmary, where I’m certain she’ll get excellent care.” Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z He didn’t allow for my excellent research and study skills. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Mr. Basner was an excellent boss and as long as I got my work done at the firm he encouraged my political work. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “You made terrible puns, cheated at dice, and criticized the meter of my excellent poems, but you were once a phenomenal healer.” Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “But you’re excellent with the bow—the way you pegged those gorgons? Forget what other people think.” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z So he was not surprised when it turned out to be excellent, with a fruity taste like eating a peach with the skin on, though naturally the skin was not so nice as the mouse. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z The temperature was well below zero, but there was almost no wind: excellent conditions for a summit climb. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z An excellent coach, he was well connected in white and black tennis circles. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Fledge also made an excellent breakfast; he tried one of the toffee fruits and liked it but said he felt more like grass at that hour in the morning. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z The drawing master is excellent, and art is considered important in the school. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z “What are you talking about, sorry? You have an excellent face,” she said, examining him. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Because I was excellent at jump rope, the “in” sport at the time, I made friends quickly. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “But I do love twists and turns in a love story. Oh, all of you are such excellent stories—I mean, girls. You do me proud!” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Mainly Dimple tried not to be jealous that not only was Celia smart and glamorous and rich and beautiful, but she also spoke passable Spanish, excellent French, and fluent English. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “But before we get into that, now would be an excellent time for you all to explain exactly what in the world is going on.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z After the excellent dinner, three films were shown. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z He had made, the record showed, an excellent soldier. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z And they did not have masters or madams who gave them books, saying, “This one is excellent, just excellent.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z His accuracy was excellent because he had spent days aiming fruit at targets. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z If he’s trying to keep me blushing, he’s doing an excellent job. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z “It will be excellent advertising for our Great Tomb Project in December.” Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z “First of all, excellent work back there. It was a close call.” Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z That only made Werfel more determined to be an excellent host. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z I think the field cricket would taste excellent if you were starving. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z With a computer brain packed full of parenting advice, and the lessons she was learning on her own, the robot was actually becoming an excellent mother. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z “I’m not judgmental. I’m just an excellent judge of character. You fall short in that department.” Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z “How much? And don’t say you don’t remember. We’re in the same social studies class. You were the first to recite the preamble perfectly. You have an excellent memory.” Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z If this occurred the Gethenians might have an excellent chance of achieving the condition of war. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z “Then you will have to use your father’s gift. Are you sure you wouldn’t like to live here instead? We make excellent lactose-free rice milk.” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z I should not be helped so soon, but it smells most excellent, and I cannot help beginning.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z “I bet it will make an excellent Molotov cocktail!” Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Chambers will put up some excellent jam,” Arthur had said, without pride. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Due to his ear and his almost maniacal sense of discipline, I always thought my father would have made an excellent musician. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z We have just received a message directly from the court of Ghohg the Evil One addressed to your excellent self. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z There were good hiding places there—excellent cover for a rat. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z She had an excellent relationship with the new government, just as she had had with the preceding ones. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z It also carried Phoebe Anne Moses of Tiffin, Ohio, a young woman with a penchant for guns and an excellent sense of distance. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z On the contrary, he probably finds suddenly that it has become an excellent day, the weather remarkably bracing, the time appropriate for a bit of exercise of the old wings, a brisk turn upwind. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The country is excellent and very rich in gold and copper. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z Will often go broody; excellent for raising chicks from fertile eggs. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z I had lots of time to cook and try mixing different plants with different meats to make things taste better— and I must say I originated some excellent meals. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z “Luckily, I have an excellent solution,” he declared. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Voyager 1 obtained excellent imagery of the other three Galilean satellites of Jupiter. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z In short, there was an excellent chance that he was a dangerous man. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z The school had excellent academic rankings as well. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I’d admit, for one thing, that I went to an excellent grammar school. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The town offers handsome, expensive residential neighborhoods, good schools, parks, golf courses, excellent day care for children. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Is Integrative: Provides excellent opportunities for integration as a natural entry or pivot point to other subject areas such as social studies, history, literature, language, and all of the arts. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z Newton was always generous to his family, and Catherine was a great beauty and excellent housekeeper. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z “In case,” he said, “the excellent Mrs. Hubbard should take it into her head to acquire first-hand details of the crime to write to her daughter.” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z But it wasn't just that he found things fascinating in and of themselves and could memorize the whole phone book because it made for such excellent literature. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z Angola evolved over time to have some excellent programs for incarcerated people who stayed out of trouble, and many of our clients took full advantage. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z The old lady’s eyes sparkled as if she’d made an excellent joke. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z “Serjeant, we yet discuss mutability. Private Williams is providing us with an excellent example. He demonstrates how change occurs, and how the senses remark upon change.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z "My savages will put your steel to excellent use, my lord," Tyrion replied. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z It was clear that as far as he was concerned, any man who could look at Harry and say “excellent” was a man with whom he could never see eye to eye. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Maya got off two excellent shots, hitting the goalpost once and just missing high with the other one. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He promised that we would soon have a satire acted upon the rebels, writ by the notorious wit Major-General Burgoyne, with curtain-tunes and airs by this same excellent sapper to please the crowd. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z “Delighted, we watched the daredevil make an excellent landing in very poor visibility,” said Léon. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z “I consider her to be a very able headmistress — and an excellent dancer,” said Dumbledore quietly. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z It’s a crime that a place with such excellent defenses would have such terrible weaponry available to the patrols. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z The four years recorded in the gang’s notebooks coincided with the peak years of the crack boom, and business was excellent. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z He asked how the Coates shows went, said he heard they were excellent. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I feel this would be an excellent way to ensure Rose Hill's financial stability. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Speaking excellent English, Ilyumzhinov greeted Bobby and handed him a suitcase of money. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z “What do you think? It is excellent news—capital news—and about a certain person we all like!” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z With Regina’s help—she always had excellent taste, and judgment—I made up a line of samples. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z Maybe I’m still seeing with my old, hero-worship eyes, but what I saw was this: He was excellent. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z "A most excellent brass, great lady," the merchant exclaimed. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Cal made arrangements in school, by doing extra and excellent work, to make up for his absences on Monday afternoons. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “Umami is a savory taste. Think of excellent Chinese food, a steak, or a perfectly ripe tomato.” Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “That was the most excellent ‘Les Furies’ I have ever heard,” Mr. Van Hooten said, wiping tears from the corners of his eyes. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “We agreed you have an excellent chance of getting some of those scholarships. Now, let’s talk about colleges.” Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z You have, I cannot doubt, read this excellent article and admired its formidable merits of proof and argumentation. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I had only eaten one qottab, which I thought showed excellent discipline on my part. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z “The Germans were excellent at deception, at keeping us in the dark,” said Ernest Light, a Hungarian Jew who was twenty-three when he was deported with his family. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z She hadn’t read it, and Branwell said, as innocently as you please, “An excellent book. I highly recommend it.” Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z "Their father and I desire them to face the highest of challenges. And Sonia wants to continue with advanced French. She's excellent with languages." You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The grasses were no shorter than we, and provided excellent protection. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “Splendid. Very well, then, I’ll come along for you about half-past three. Giles saw Maxim at the dinner. Poor food, he said, but excellent wine. All right, my dear, see you later.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z These songs are part of a potentially rich musical experience for the child—exposing them to material with inherent sociocultural meaning that can contribute to excellent lessons and, most importantly, enhance integration activities. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z “No,” Lefty laughed, “only his excellent and venerable collection of wines.” Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Her lips unfurled into a wide smile, as though this was most excellent news. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z In addition to being an activist, Ray was an excellent dressmaker. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “What an excellent father you have, girls,” said she, when the door was shut. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z The Count himself came forward and took off the cover of a dish, and I fell to at once on an excellent roast chicken. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z Darwin, as his mentors had predicted, proved to be an excellent collector and observer of specimens. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z Once through the Belt, they made excellent progress. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I rushed out to welcome the Americans with a bottle of excellent brandy and a basket of flowers. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Euler was an excellent mathematician—in fact, he was one of the most prolific and influential in history—but in this case the careless manipulation of zero and infinity led him astray. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Though I didn’t even ask for it, I was served several glasses of an excellent dark Vintish wine. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “It will make an excellent story,” she agreed. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “I have an excellent pair of specimens to demonstrate the difference.” The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Later I wrote down that menu, as it was excellent. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z He told us he had an excellent memory and proved it by taking roll and then calling each one of us by name without looking at his roll sheet. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z The Star-Telegram carried an excellent and accurate story as a follow-up to the effigy hanging. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Do me a favor and stop complaining about trying to be excellent. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z To begin with, I have been an excellent reader for most of my life. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z Finch’s Landing was used only by travelers: the steps gave the ladies an excellent excuse to swoon; their luggage was left at the cotton landing— to debark there in front of the Negroes was unthinkable. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Shasta's seat was excellent but he was sadly puzzled what to do with his reins, for he had never touched the reins while he was on Bree's back. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z His father, Dr. Han, had a reputation for being a warm and excellent medical doctor. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Merely because of the presence of the willows and the beavers that depended on them, the region was an attractive recreational area with excellent fishing and hunting. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z “Sky-ron, my friend. Son of Poseidon! Thief extraordinaire! All-around awesome guy! But that’s not important. I’m not seeing any valuables!” he cried, as if this were excellent news. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “That is an excellent question, Jane. Perhaps you would have heard how most of them were dismissed after their cowardly behavior at the lecture, if you had joined us in the sitting room.” Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I thought there were excellent materials in him; though for the present they hung together somewhat spoiled and tangled. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z They were jolly Maycomb girls of excellent character who had never made the grade. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z He says, “My very excellent mother just served us nachos,” and claims it is an easy way to memorize the planets in order from the sun. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z The questions were ranked from one–poor to five–excellent: Is this faculty member prompt? The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z This comic gave Jessie an excellent idea for something to make for Isa, and when she couldn’t get the sheet music turner to work, she created the water wall instead. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Some sense of the strength of feeling can be gained by glancing through the chapter titles of Martin J. S. Rudwick’s excellent and somber account of the issue, The Great Devonian Controversy. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z The first kind is most excellent, the second is excellent, and the third is useless. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z “Read the textbook” turned out to be excellent advice. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “She is a most excellent birthday present, Father,” Clay said as he glanced once more at the girl who huddled in the corner. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z This was to show how brave they were, and what excellent admirals they would make, when they grew up. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “I am the most excellent of crows,” the crow meant. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z My main interest was in training; I found the rigorous exercise to be an excellent outlet for tension and stress. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Sorry. The dealers don’t give me their addresses. These won’t be back either, which is a pity. The She Elephant made excellent kachasu, although the latest batch was a little rough.” The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z “Nathaniel,” said Mr.-Derby, “Captain Prince is commanding a ship of mine—the Henry—on a voyage to Bourbon. He agrees with me that you’d make an excellent clerk.” Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z “I need a excellent Christmas gift,” I said. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Renting a tuxedo seemed to me an excellent way to contract some hideous disease from its previous tenant, and I did not aspire to become the world’s only virgin with pubic lice. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z He would not realize that it was an investment that would bring him an excellent return. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z She was also eager to write Miss Charlotte Mortimer a letter, telling her the excellent news. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z “She’ll oversee everything in the east, the factories and our new oil interests. She has always had an excellent eye for business.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “Alas, poor Yorick. I knew him, Horatio; a really funny and excellent guy. I used to ride on his back all the time, and now, it’s so awful to think about!” Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z When I tell her that Safer plans to teach me the secret of truly excellent scrambled eggs, she says they sound like really smart bohemians. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Mantell was an excellent doctor and equally gifted bone hunter, but he was unable to support both his talents. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z His strong public-speaking skills, developed from preaching and teaching, earned him respect as an excellent debater. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z He plays the piano and has an excellent singing voice. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Even while grammar school nuns reminded me of my spiritual separateness from non-Catholics, they provided excellent public schooling. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He was just trying to bait me. 4TH JUROR: He did an excellent job. Twelve Angry Men 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z “Let me see—you have done fine in the sale, David. Eighteen boxes sold. Fine. Fine. Not only are you an excellent scholar but you possess school spirit.” The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Warders also gave me seeds of vegetables they liked, and I was supplied with excellent manure to use as fertilizer. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Our tier gave an excellent daylight view of the whole airport area. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z She was late for work every morning and excused herself by saying that she had overslept, and she complained of mysterious pains, although her appetite was excellent. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z The fat was excellent fuel, and gave light when burned. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z They frolicked around, slamming into each other, breaking fortifications, and generally having an excellent time. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z After a lot of research, two visits, and many conversations, we’d opted to enroll our daughters at Sidwell Friends, a private Quaker school with an excellent reputation. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z An excellent student, Phi Beta Kappa, he speaks seven languages and has a beautiful singing voice, but he has wanted all his life to be a soldier. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “But,” he quickly added, “if you get excellent grades, you can get scholarships.” Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Even though I think avocados are weird and gross, I’m excellent at choosing the perfect ones. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z This spring, He’s excellent at sleeping And no good At hunting. Neighborhood Odes 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z “All excellent examples of things we lack. Also, culture.” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Caesar's very sweet with her, complimenting her seven in training, an excellent score for one so small. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z PAC activists had done an excellent job of organizing the area. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z They made excellent ambassadors, impervious to criticism and unaware of their own fame. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “She is a tearing fine specimen. She got excellent reserve. Not so confounded get-at-able.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z But it sounded like gibberish, and everyone thought she was addled except for Mom, who understood her perfectly and said she had an excellent vocabulary. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Even if his team lost this round, they’d all just scored some excellent swag. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z It would have made an excellent spot from which to see the sky or take in the meerkats’ nightlife. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Yet, in my experience, money was really excellent, and every time I spent it, someone ended up smiling. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z Mrs. Brook says you re doing an excellent job at school considering... everything. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Regardless of their nationalities, everyone spoke in what sounded to me like excellent French. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Even excellent weather was viewed as a blessing from Allah, with corollary credit due to “The Honorable Elijah Muhammad.” The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Writing a set of variations is considered an excellent exercise for students interested in composing, arranging, and orchestration. Understanding Basic Music Theory 2018-01-28T00:00:00Z And this kind of service made for excellent customer relations. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Both Smith and Lutz were excellent singles players in their own right; Smith was in the quarterfinals of the tournament, and had once been the top player in the world. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “Friday is an excellent day for retiring,” said the mouse. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z When Mom and Jack met with his teacher for their conference, she proudly reported that Connor is a confident and popular boy, with excellent skills in spelling and math. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z It was about proudly wearing my country's colors on my chest and being excellent in the moments when it counted. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z To learn music using the Suzuki approach, the child must replicate the steps of language learning by listening to excellent recordings so that beautiful music becomes part of their natural environment. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z Didn’t she provide an excellent hiding spot for games of hide-and-seek? Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z “Oh yes, I’m getting an excellent idea,” Dad says. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z This was his plan of amends—of atonement—for inheriting their father’s estate; and he thought it an excellent one, full of eligibility and suitableness, and excessively generous and disinterested on his own part. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z The roads were good this time of year, so we made excellent time traveling north through the Commonwealth: fifteen, twenty miles a day as we searched out new towns to play. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z It didn’t matter that Matt had excellent grades and good manners. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “Ah, excellent. Anatsou finds the humans so entertaining, even if he also finds them simple.” Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z "However," as Deborah Cadbury notes in her excellent history of the period, Terrible Lizard, "this piece of work was not quite as original as it appeared." A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z I wrote this: “.November 26 “Hunters are excellent friends if used correctly. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z “Because, you see,” continued the little man, “the pipe cleaner, it is of no importance. I can myself think of eleven other excellent explanations of its presence.” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z “Have you had surgery, Mr. Bender? Or maybe you simply have excellent genes?” The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Lancelot cleared his throat and said: “Yes, it would be an excellent one.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z This wave-particle dualism may not correspond readily to our common-sense notions, but it is in excellent accord with what experiments have shown light really does. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “Are you quite all right? Shall I find you a seat?” the general asked in excellent Kerch. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Or, as excellent as she could be without attracting attention. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “You act like he hits you all the time. Today was the first time he’s touched you since he’s been home. He’s been excellent until today and even you have to admit that.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I managed to get out of taking my French exams the next week, due to the very excellent excuse of having a gunshot wound to the stomach. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “I wish I had the skill to sing of your lips, how soft they are, how much better they are than the lips of any other girl. I think that would be an excellent song.” Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z I did not know who I was become; but I knew this person would be named Augustus, and would be habited in excellent array. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z “It’s an excellent idea. You know, until Tendai and the others are found,” said Ear. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Although he had been an excellent student, college had been a tremendous social test. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Please keep up your excellent art of markers. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “You all bring up excellent points. What we need now are suggestions—a plan of action. Where do we go from here?” Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z “Are these not excellent things for a midwife’s apprentice to know?” The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Almost seven years passed, and in that time, Edward became an excellent tramp: happy to be on the road, restless when he was still. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z “What an excellent chance I had, if I wished, to kill the president on Inauguration Day! I was on the stand, as close to him nearly as I am to you.” Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z In this excellent situation for sailors Odysseus’ crew managed to bring them all near to death. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z The hands that could make jets perform exotic gymnastics in the sky had a softness of touch and an inborn surety that made him an excellent outside shooter. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “Truly excellent, guys! And you might want to practice this at home, too. I’d recommend in front of a mirror.” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z These perks act as multipliers, a doubling or tripling down on an already overflowing basket of advantages: the parents’ good genes, the family’s wealth and status, the leafy neighborhood within the excellent school district. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z I pantomime excellent health, existential angst, regret, and an enormous sense of loss, all via a single nod. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z His place was built the old way; it was a birchbark house, but it was quite warm in winter because he knew how to heap the sides with snow and he was an excellent trapper. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z “This is excellent, Harrison,” Kainene said, with a teasing sparkle in her eyes. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z No one wants to admit that Ainsley has an excellent chance at winning...everything! Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z Indians got hold of them through trade and shipwreck, and trained themselves to be excellent sailors. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z “But I make excellent tube cookies. I think it more than makes up for any freeloading.” Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Though Mr. Armin was unquestionably an excellent fencing master, when it came to a duel fought in deadly earnest, I feared that he was no match for Falconer. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z “That was an excellent breakfast, wasn’t it?” said Harry. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z But his mother, who had an excellent sense of dramatic timing, beat him to it; she executed a beautiful, flawless swoon, landing right at Despereaux’s feet. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z The toys were old-fashioned but in excellent condition. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Don was an excellent draughts player, but his style contrasted with mine. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “I think that is an excellent idea,” Mrs. Holyfield whispered back. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “Ah, but she was. And you raised an excellent suggestion earlier. I should take a walk outside.” Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z She was the daughter of a Dinka chief and was considered quite an excellent bride. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Like many inmates, he’s in excellent shape from weight lifting. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z It was considered “the most expensive, most beautiful, and largest high school in the nation” and an excellent educational facility and academically graduated a high percentage of students who went on to top universities. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “I don’t cut so excellent a figure when I’m vomiting. I bend from the waist, and it interrupts the line of beauty.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z I knew I’d made an excellent choice, and I was very proud of myself for making it. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z “An excellent bath. Thank you, my dears. The journey has been long indeed.” The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z He was an excellent ball handler, even though he was raw and seemed never to pass. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z “We do. We have an excellent soccer program—a boys’ team and a girls’ team. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She also became known for her excellent paint powders, which she sold to fellow artists. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “Quite excellent! Take ten points for Gryffindor! And so — to business —” He bent down behind his desk and lifted a large, covered cage onto it. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z “In fact, excellent, berries selling very well. Mrs. Chambers just now purchased sixteen crates.” Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z First of all, to tell you that I am immensely fond of you all, and that eleventy-one years is too short a time to live among such excellent and admirable hobbits. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z But as for study, the prince must read histories and in them consider the deeds of excellent men. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z Compare the professionalese on the left with the concrete equivalents on the right: Participants were tested under conditions of good to excellent acoustic isolation. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z “Pigs are excellent water diviners, too. I recall reading that somewhere. She could help Alice find waterfalls.” On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “A son of Jupiter tempted us with favors. A new home, he promised. Bigger and better! No down payment, an excellent neighborhood. Rome will last forever.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Playing card games, Twenty Questions and I Spy With My Little Eye are excellent forms of simple recreation. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z That she was so very good at remaining unseen made her an excellent thief of secrets, the best in the Barrel. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “His father was an excellent man,” said Mrs. Gardiner. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Both coaches had excellent crews and knew it; neither was quite sure about the other man’s crew. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z “A bath is an excellent idea, younger sister, and they need fresh clothes, too. Those rags can be fed to the metal worker’s furnace. I wouldn’t dare use them in a cook fire.” The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z No matter how many people spoke to him that day, Ralph refused to come out of the mitten thumb, which fortunately already had an excellent peephole. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z As he looked through the old manuscripts, he wondered why he had failed to send any of them off, for each was excellent in its own way. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z For an excellent discussion of form, with plenty of chances to practice hearing the beginnings of new sections, please see Professor Brandt's Sound Reasoning58 course. Understanding Basic Music Theory 2018-01-28T00:00:00Z “Glossy black-and-white...Oh, never mind. The audition piece is the most important thing. These tapestries are excellent. But the gods would require something really special—something that shows off your talent in the extreme.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “Throw this on anything, and it will freeze an enemy in their tracks. Plus, it’s an excellent accessory. Perfectly understated. Very elegant. Timeless.” Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I already make excellent fires, but I’m still pretty dependent on matches for starting them. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z The stove was one of those excellent and economical devices perfected by the Gethenians in their millennial effort to outwit cold. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z “Ours do know a lot of excellent swear words,” said Ron, “but I think Fred and George taught them those.” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z How could a black man play such excellent tennis, move about the court with such self-confidence, trash a white man and be cheered by white people? Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z He certainly did add ‘spirit’ to the meetings, and ‘a tone’ to the paper, for his orations convulsed his hearers and his contributions were excellent, being patriotic, classical, comical, or dramatic, but never sentimental. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z “He is an excellent surgeon and I would rather have his judgment than any surgeon I know.” A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z “If your project is excellent, it only proves that you’re getting a superior education right here with me” had been her reasoning. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z Unknown to him, Shin’s travel timing was excellent. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z Mercenary captains are either excellent men or they are not. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z American box turtles lived to be over a hundred, and they had excellent eyesight and senses of smell. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z “What can I say? I’m an excellent judge of character!” A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z As she had anticipated, the hunting was excellent, and upon checking her snares the next day she found three rabbits and two ptarmigan. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Her father was Cadmus, the excellent King of Thebes; her mother and her three sisters were women of blameless lives. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z It first surfaced in the midst of a scorching workout alongside Howard’s excellent sprinter, Exhibit. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z My boyfriend has taken excellent care of the car since it became his. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z All of you are such excellent stories, Aphrodite had said. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z After we came down from the trees, we evolved an upright posture; our hands were free; we possessed excellent binocular vision—we had acquired many of the preconditions for making tools. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “These fires burning off the old grass,” he observed, “in the ensuing Spring & Summer makes excellent fine sweet feed for the Horses & Buffalo, &c.” 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Although my father could neither read nor write, he was reputed to be an excellent orator who captivated his audiences by entertaining them as well as teaching them. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z In a few minutes they had reached the hilltop, where they were presented with an excellent view of the island. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “The first case operated on under the sterilization law” had gone just as planned, and the patient was discharged in excellent health, Bell wrote. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z Frank wasn’t sure how the monsters could tell he was harvesting their favorite food—maybe they just had an excellent sense of smell. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Because ammonium nitrate, the main ingredient in many explosives, happens to be an excellent source of nitrogen. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z The chief taster said that several of them were excellent and that he had already had some brought into the stores. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z My speed and ability to judge distances made me an excellent fielder. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z Not coincidentally, they were excellent teachers of basics. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “The apple juice is excellent, sir. It was a great year for apples.” Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z But he had an excellent memory, and he couldn’t remember yelling. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z His excellent manners, educated voice, and physical poise marked him as a gentleman. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Boyle and Newton believed in the transmutation of base metals into gold; but they were excellent judges when dealing with other empirical questions. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z “An excellent host who had little real enjoyment in the ball.” Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z "Good," the old man said as the tension in the common room ebbed palpably, "excellent." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Fortunately, all of us had been trained in basic medical procedures, and the Hab had excellent medical supplies. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z He talked to the guards in excellent German. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “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 We found the owner anxious and affable; Serjeant Clippinger paid him a small requisite sum for his livestock and an excellent supply of grain. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z He swore an oath in pain, then, having recovered, exclaimed, “‘Pon my honor—excellent, Serjeant.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Otus thought it would be an excellent adventure to carry Hera off, and Ephialtes was in love with Artemis, or thought he was. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z As soon as it became clear that Miss Trunchbull had completely disappeared from the scene, the excellent Mr Trilby was appointed Head Teacher in her place. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z Daphne fled, and she was an excellent runner. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Before I had a chance to answer, he added, “We have excellent vocational programs in car mechanics, electronics, and wood shop. We also have a program for future farmers.” Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Before bed Anna wrote home to her aunt in Texas to tell her the excellent news. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z And she and Ms. Erica take excellent care of us and are very invested in our team. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z “You have an excellent chance of being admitted.” The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I was becoming an expert at saying nothing by saying something: excellent training for politicians or talk-show hosts. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “And the excellent pay. I’m going to call them in the morning.” Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z A lovely river flowed into the sea there which had excellent washing pools with an abundance of clear bubbling water. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z She gave her into the charge of Argus, an excellent arrangement for Hera’s purpose, since Argus had a hundred eyes. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z “The boy will make an excellent messenger. The braver he is, the more force he will have when we break him down.” The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z He’s an excellent athlete, and Mirren is more inclined to hit the ball and then do happy dances, without caring whether it’s returning. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z Since Anna was an excellent artist, and specialized, like a lot of women of the time, in painting flowers and plants, she hung her own beautiful botanical watercolors on the walls. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z This would be an excellent time to make a joke, but I'm thinking shut up shut up shut up. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z Coming into the race with an excellent shot at winning, Granville fumed, stormed, and lathered through the post parade and bounced and shimmied in the starting gate. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The hospital employed top-notch military surgeons and offered excellent rehabilitation services, geared to handle the most devastating of battlefield injuries. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z I am only a reasonable quail shot but the men with me were excellent, the dogs were professional, keen, hard, and hardworking. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z I had for breakfast more paprika, and a sort of porridge of maize flour which they said was “mamaliga,” and egg-plant stuffed with forcemeat, a very excellent dish, which they call “impletata.” Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z It tells the time, but it also has an excellent compass and different modes. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z They are not of the finest but they met me with Humility & we had an excellent Meal, I regaled them with many Tales of our Successes. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z "Including your father was an excellent idea," the curator said, handing me my check. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z “An excellent point. As far as I’m concerned, it’s not even worth looking at. Not when you’ve got Hoosier Hill. ” All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z There’s an old joke, told in Simon Singh’s excellent book Fermat’s Last Theorem, that gives a sense of the different degree of rigor of mathematical proof. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z Starting with your own classroom is an excellent first step. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z And here was a final, joyful bonus: I had excellent maps. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z To their knowledge, the Beiderman had never experienced the joy of breakfast in bed, and they were certain that Oliver’s excellent idea would win him over. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He studied via distance learning over the TV, Tam Lin sent off the homework, it came back with excellent grades, and Celia praised Matt lavishly. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Another thing about me— I’ve been blessed with excellent peripheral vision. Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z Frightful was an excellent hunter who rarely missed. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z He was an excellent judge of beauty, Zeus told them. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z For the youngest, songs with three notes are an excellent place to start, because these children will not have much difficulty imitating or matching these pitches and can be successful from the outset. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z Up in Albany, Nigro had given me an overall evaluation of excellent—rare in the Department, he assured me. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Augustus: “I am. I didn’t cut this fella off for the sheer unadulterated pleasure of it, although it is an excellent weight-loss strategy. Legs are heavy!” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z “All you boys would be excellent spies,” he said. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Odin the all-highest said, “It is indeed an excellent idea. Well done, Heimdall. We need the hammer back, and this is the best way. Goddesses, prepare Thor for his wedding night.” Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z It all boiled down to this: Mr. Dussel had recommended the book to Margot and me as an example of excellent writing. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Mamá was pleased when I told her I got an excellent grade in typing. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z He learned how to take dictation, clean a privy, set a table, serve an excellent luncheon, and master the fine art of bread-slicing. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Some of the drawings are shockers, but still excellent. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Dead smooth landing, the plane didn’t go ’round even once—I like to think this is partly down to my excellent field selection—made the tradeoff of goods and passengers in just under fifteen minutes. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z But he also recognized that the wildness he sought would have to be tempered with excellent groundskeeping. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z We had an excellent breakfast, and when any one declined anything on table, Wemmick said, “Provided by contract, you know; don’t be afraid of it!” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z And wouldn’t those secluded Albanian woods have seemed an excellent refuge when, so much later, Voldemort had needed a place to lie low, undisturbed, for ten long years? Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “You know, Kyle, your brother Curtis wrote excellent essays when he was in my class.” Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z Using a clear, clean, straight head voice rather than chest voice will help to avoid this, and will strengthen a child’s vocal musculature for a lifetime of excellent singing. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z Like the Egyptians, the Mayans also had an excellent solar calendar. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z But since reports of the dreadful things being done to the Jews are getting worse by the day, Father decided to sound out these two gentlemen, and they thought it was an excellent plan. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z This all seemed excellent sense; an opportunity for renewal and usefulness. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z She assured Mia that yes, Shaker schools were excellent—Pearl could enroll in AP classes in every subject; there were science labs, a planetarium, five languages she could learn. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Look,” said Ron delightedly, gazing at his schedule, “we’ve got a free period now...and a free period after break...and after lunch...excellent!” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He did not need anyone, but it was an excellent idea to have someone around to keep an eye on him, button his shirts when his hands were useless, and run his house. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Though of excellent quality, his garments had seen much wear, and his cloak was purposely draped to hide his threadbare attire. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z “And it’s a good thing that I’m an excellent observer,” Claudia added. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z It was supposed to be an excellent education, but I thought I would die from the boredom of wearing the same thing every day. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Squealer made excellent speeches on the joy of service and the dignity of labour, but the other animals found more inspiration in Boxer’s strength and his never- failing cry of “I will work harder!” Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z Between meals he stored these green seedpods in damp, unclean Ziploc bags—an excellent culture for the proliferation of mold. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt as if overall we’d been doing a pretty excellent job. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “Yeah, and it's all thanks to your excellent driving. If you'd missed that pothole, she never would have ended up in my arms.” An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z “You have been an excellent host! We would be happy to amuse you, to repay the favor of passing through your territory.” The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z California sportsmen have enjoyed excellent hunting because of the concentrations of waterfowl and pheasants in the rice fields. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z “And thank you for returning him in such excellent condition. He’s in even better shape than when you stole him.” The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z “Okay, look. The structure is a cylindrical biaxial braid, so it has excellent resilience.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “Very well, everyone, an excellent lesson. Homework, kindly read the chapter on boggarts and summarize it for me...to be handed in on Monday. That will be all.” Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z “This is an excellent arrangement, I think. It gets Mrs. Dudley well away from here before dark and enables us to have our dinners without her uninviting company.” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z “I am sure Gryffindor and Hufflepuff are waiting to celebrate with you, and it would be a shame to deprive them of this excellent excuse to make a great deal of mess and noise.” Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “Maybe He wanted her to be an excellent hitchhiker,” Virgil said. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z The flower looked perfectly real, was in excellent condition, and unlike Mr. Benedict’s live violet, required no care. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “Calpurnia? Did you hear me? Go and fetch him. Mrs. Purtle, do try some of this excellent cake. It’s Viola’s special recipe.” The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z The quality of the pork was not excellent, but we ate with great stomach for any morsel. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z “This is an excellent opportunity to present yourself to the finest ladies in all of Maryland. Miss Anderson and Mr. Redfern here will be taking you to be fitted for Attendants’ wear. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Nonetheless, we have an excellent reason to encourage a person in the United States to drive on the right. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z Though the rest of the countryside is, say some, a scene of riot, we are strongly placed here in Norfolk, with excellent approaches by sea and a control of all approaches by land. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z I have several excellent ideas already, and I know that I, for one, will eventually make Mr. Levy decide to put his heart and soul in the firm. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Give him a horse and a hat and he’d make an excellent cowboy. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z His officers wrote of their regret that they had lost “such an excellent Commander, such a sincere Friend, and so affable a Companion.” George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z He had an excellent grasp of the Scientific Revolution; indeed, he was the first to survey the field. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z “You don’t know him like I do. He is an excellent liar.” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Too, the agent was an excellent bow hunter; and he sometimes went with an old college friend—the Milagro real estate agent Bud Gleason—varmint calling. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z What Lubek is doing would be an excellent way to flush out Jews. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z They both wear plain black silk dresses, which, while excellent for sneaking around and keeping slaves’ cuffs hidden, don’t blend so well into the rainbow plumage of the throng. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z He was an excellent mad scientist at heart. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z “Ponya seeds are anti-inflammatory, disinfecting, and, incidentally, an excellent source of protein. Here.” Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z There were no dog tags, but Horace had been able to obtain excellent fingerprints and make an identification anyway. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z There, in a loud and cheerful company, they ate an excellent meal. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z I was much more comfortable flying over a bonfire at 32,000 feet than I was jumping over one, even if it did deprive Stephen Kellner of another excellent opportunity to be disappointed in me. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z The adjutant general wrote to Tom’s captain, saying that Tom had “proved an excellent officer” and that he would “regret to see him quit the service.” Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z She did an excellent job of sagging from her waist down, but from the waist up she seemed to be pulling for the top of the oak tree across the road. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Note well, now, what I say, friend, and your chances are excellent for safe conduct from my father. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z This lodging quickly became known as “the shanty,” though it had a large fireplace and an excellent wine cellar stocked by Burnham himself. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I emphasized my ability to work independently, that I was a self-starter and had excellent time management skills. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z All told, I felt like Duke had given me an excellent education in mind, body, and spirit. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z “O most excellent sofa,” said one to the cushion. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Percy didn’t believe it because she always made excellent grades, but like most demigods, she was ADHD. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “It makes an excellent Invalid’s Room—warm and quiet— cozy, you might say. Anyhow, no one else cared to be without windows.” The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z “Excellent flying yesterday, really excellent. Gryffindor has just taken the lead for the House Cup — you earned fifty points!” Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Demolishment was an excellent sport for me; I welcomed the savagery of axe and beetle. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z The odds of dying were excellent, but he had to try. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “The most excellent place one could be in a lightning storm is stranded in the middle of a wide, featureless plain, chest-deep in water.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z When the cold was extreme, even the excellent insulation of the tent could not keep it out, and we lay in our bags as close to the stove as possible. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z But when they heard the first radio announcement he simply said, “Excellent, excellent,” and later he watched the dancing neighbors with a blank expression. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Food had an excellent place in the count's values. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z News flash: Invisible people make excellent spies and thieves. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Just the other day, his mom had said that Eleanor had excellent manners. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z She wished Paolo would come and put his arms around her, telling her as he had once that she was a top-notch, excellent person. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z It occurred to Flora that her father would make an excellent spy. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z To be sure, he’d been running an excellent campaign, having learned plenty from his failed congressional run. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “An excellent remedy for the more stubborn forms of acne, bubotuber pus. Should stop students resorting to desperate measures to rid themselves of pimples.” Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Jongintaba, he argued, would not only be a fine custodian of the crown but an excellent mentor to the young prince. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I sat on a plush sofa with an excellent view of the conference area where applicants and their parents come to meet with counselors. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Its college faculty was supposed to be excellent, and its rabbinic faculty consisted of some of the greatest Talmudists in the United States. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z When Fledge had quite Finished his own excellent supper he lay down. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z We were excellent fighters and were ready to fight the war till the end. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z This was good, clean fun—excellent writing, a fine learning experience. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z Dimple was excellent at arguing with Mamma, but when it came to confrontations with other people, her backbone somehow became jellylike. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “I leave an excellent substitute in my daughter. Emma will be happy to entertain you. And therefore I think I will beg your excuse and take my three turns—my winter walk.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Written by a respected art historian, it included an excellent color plate of every painting attributed to Vermeer. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z That would be excellent Right there in the hallway, I put my head in her lap. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z To bring in a new labor union, however small, in what he hoped would be his future constituency, would be an excellent beginning for a journey to the Legislative Assembly. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She had known personally but one Mexican, who made and sold excellent tamales, and whom she would have trusted implicitly, so soft- spoken was he. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z The Navajos have proved to be excellent Marines, intelligent, industrious, easily taught to send and receive by key and excellent in the field. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z “Your stew is excellent,” the old man said. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z “An excellent pretext—but a pretext all the same.” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z Most members assumed the new leader would be Anna Howard Shaw, a Methodist minister who had a reputation as an excellent speaker and was in Anthony’s inner circle. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Right before recess Mrs. Fisher tells me and Angel that we did an excellent job. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z “Let us get reinforcements,” said Bono; which now I see was but his way to distract me from my course, but which then, in my disordered state, seemed excellent advice. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z A thin plaited climbing rope rubbed with beeswax made an excellent bowstring. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z It was an excellent deal if the goat lived; I'd been robbed if she died. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z I submitted that no thought could be further from Dr. Trefusis’s intent than to incommode such an excellent hostess. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z “They say the boy will make an excellent messenger. The braver he is, the more force he will have when they break him down,” reported Ear. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Continued excellent performance in this role would certainly get him a promotion. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z It was the first book in the Giddy-Yap, Rainbow! series—an excellent present, of course, but Penelope would have preferred Silky Mischief, which was her favorite. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z It took several servants in excellent condition to work it. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z One excellent reason for living close to dassies was that they would give a swift warning of anything dangerous in the neighborhood. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z This “excellent” so-called “very professional” letter said nothing at all about Vivian’s smoking. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I did think, however, that the symbolism of the rat and squirrel or rat-squirrel or squirrel-rat was evocative and rather excellent. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “Our position right now is excellent. Reinforcements like yourself keep arriving, and we have more than enough time to plan our entire strategy carefully. Our immediate goal,” he said, “is right here.” Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “Thor’s hammer is better even than my wonderful spear and my excellent arm-ring,” said Odin, nodding. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z The newspaper contained several items that would have been excellent for current events. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Stephen Kellner, with his long legs and Teutonic jumping strength, was an excellent fire jumper. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z It is an excellent example of Ovid’s way of dressing up a myth, for which see the Introduction. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Reason, beauty, poetry, and excellent conversation were his preferred tools for settling disputes. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z The x makes this an excellent word for Scrabble. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z For dinner that night Milo served him broiled Maine lobster with excellent Roquefort salad and two frozen eclairs. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z The most excellent idea pops into my head. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z “You look like a man in all points. It is an excellent disguise.” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I knew at the foundation I was part of one of the best fencing programs in the tri-state area and receiving excellent training in a sport I had grown to love. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z I have to tell you, even though I want to be an excellent chicken keeper, I wasn’t so sure this course was going to work out. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z I learned that I would not work on Saturdays because the Diamants were Jewish and that Mrs. Diamant made excellent babka. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I did an excellent job of being best man even though when. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z She’s in excellent shape, training for this even if she hadn’t realized it, but sixteen miles a day could kill her if she doesn’t pace herself. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Unlike me, she has an excellent sense of direction. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z She convinced the woman that the men who had been sent—all of them Latino, in this case—were skilled professionals who would do an excellent job. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z He came into the kitchen, wrapped himself around his wife, and explained that unless the fishing was excellent he was coming home early the next morning, would be home, he hoped, by four a.m. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z “Fine. We’ve got several players who are excellent at solving riddles.” Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z He did have big, powerful arms, which might have scared her had she not had the most peculiar thought: those arms would allow him to give some lucky girl excellent hugs if she wanted them. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Back then, we had all been expecting him to do excellent things later in his life. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Maya said to me, in a musical voice, “That was an excellent save.” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Two excellent schools where you can study to become a lawyer.” Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z I mean, the food was excellent as usual. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z He got excellent exam results and—here’s an amazing coincidence—at the age of fifteen he actually found himself sitting next to a boy who would grow up to become prime minister of Great Britain. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z The sacrifices and the supplication of the gods were excellent—but were they everything? Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z Next in order came a few mortals so excellent in their art that they almost equaled the divine performers. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z |
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