We listen to hear if anybody’s figured out who put them on the walls, and to our surprise most of what we hear is conjecture that it's the school itself that's behind it. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

Anyway, while I was putting on another clean shirt, I sort of figured this was my big chance, in a way. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z

But I figured I did okay on it. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z

I figured it was a get-well-soon card, or something like that. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

I thought of the shuttle bus driver who figured I was a thief but who was going to stop on his own time and give me a ride home. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

I figured I would sneak in the kitchen door and listen to what was going on first. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

But Native Americans figured out a way to turn them into a rich food by grinding, soaking, and roasting them. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z

They haven’t figured out what I am asking them to do yet. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

My bags were there and all, and I figured I'd sleep in that crazy waiting room where all the benches are. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z

And Conner had figured out I had a thing for snow. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

But they weren’t in the protected section, so she figured it was fine to run her bare fingers over the smooth and fragile paper. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

Now, I figured if there was a crazy dude up there shooting at people he was liable to shoot at us instead of whoever he was mad at. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Cobb strode on in front of him, passing a stairway that rose up too steeply, and then a library hoarding shelves of dark volumes—the arts of necromancy, Turner figured. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

Gramps figured it would take us about a day in each state. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

I figured I was dumping my chances with Judy Billings out with my trash. Fourth Grade Rats 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I guess I could’ve just told you that the song was called ‘Lydia’ and you’d probably have figured out that I wrote it for you.” The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

I figured she was picturing me flattened like a penny on the trestle rails. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

I had already spent money for the train, but I figured I could always go a couple of days without eating, if I had to. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured they’d probably know I didn’t have real legs—they would have seen me around the playground or maybe heard about it from someone else. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z

So they figured that if they threw him out of the window, they could just go right back to stealing stuff again. Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

A principal at a school in Shanghai that figured into the international testing was concerned enough about the stifling atmosphere that he instituted reforms to foster more creativity. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z

Maybe he would have saved the world because it deserved to be saved, or maybe he wouldn’t have pressed it because he figured we’d only wind up finding some other way to annihilate ourselves. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

Somehow my little sister had things figured out way better than I did. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

“Don’t be stupid, Hali. Haven’t you figured it out yet? No one’s coming to help the people here! They’re probably all going to die of thirst. You don’t want to be one of them!” Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

I really wasn’t in the mood to have one more adult tell me that doing nothing was the greatest thing I could do, but I figured my mom deserved an update. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

On the other hand, I figured Mom would approve, since accepting it would make Billy feel good about himself. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

I don’t know why she hasn’t figured it out yet. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

I figured I was just a better driver than him and he couldn’t take it. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

I figured nine was a good time, because that would put us at the party around nine thirty. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

I figured Mr. Tuttle was picturing me cut to pieces and himself down at my house trying to settle, cheap, my folks’ claim against the railroad. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

As everyone got ready to leave for Temple Beth-El or Saint Adelbert’s, I figured I’d probably be diagramming sentences for the next hour and a half, since we hadn’t started another Shakespeare play yet. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

“I figured you were here because someone told you about the others. A starving man showed up a few days ago with two monkeys in a cage on his bike.” Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

I figured it was due to some vitamin I wasn’t getting, but I couldn’t remember which vitamin it was or even where I would find it if I could remember it. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

I hadn’t figured out the assigned problems to my satisfaction. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

I became gripped by a quiet unwonted urge to know a little about these matters and to understand how people figured them out. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

This prejudice figured strongly in the attitudes of the coroner’s jury that saw union families as a mob of rioters and ruled that the deputies killed Fannie in self-defense. Fannie Never Flinched 2016-11-21T00:00:00Z

“Albert here just gave Shay a whole bunch of letters that are the same forward and backward. If she wasn’t spitting-nails mad, trying to hurt people, she probably would’ve figured it out.” Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z

Somebody out hunting got a dog by mistake, I figured. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

There was no way he could sleep, anyway, not until he had figured out the message. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

Mom smirks at him with the confidence of a lady who long ago figured out how to do things without a knight in shining armor to save her. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

I figured she must have noticed what we were doing because she did things very slowly, giving us time to follow. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

The rest were more resilient, and unless a wind came up, I figured the damage was over. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

And from that day forth people figured Cleofes was in trouble up to his eyeballs. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

As the wagon worked its way up the hill, I figured I was a man now and maybe about the luckiest one alive to be able to build a levee on the great Mississippi River. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was while watching an episode of Vampire Prom 2 that Nicole saw the commercial for Miss Teen Dream and figured out the perfect solution to her problem: pageants. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

His heart rate sped up, a nervousness coursing through him, but when he saw how excitedly Javier was greeted, he figured that there wasn’t a need for him to worry. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Just what she figured on planting in that parched earth, I couldn’t reckon. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

“Ain’t nothing to me. I just figured you to have more imagination than that, you being a writer and all.” Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z

I figured he'd rather have his mane braided like My Little Pony than be back here again. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

But somehow they figured out that eating wasabi kept them healthier. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z

He still hadn’t seen her face, and he hadn’t figured out until she spoke that she didn’t have the same last name as her mom, and her real name was Natalie Mayhew. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Some of them were very curious about our culture and we figured we could at least share a little of our Navajo way with them. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I see you figured out the problem pretty quickly.” Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

A lot of girls had felt the same way because of her, so I figured it was only fair. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

Mr. T also figured if we went out and got soaking wet first thing, we’d be miserable for the rest of the day. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

I figured I’d find the right way to introduce my two best friends to my stockbroker. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured he was about to toss us into the snow, but then Thalia stepped forward and did something very weird. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

Finally I figured I’d have to interrupt her, so I did. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

He figured he’d made baseball history, and he wanted to stretch it out as long as he could. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

He hoped the knife would be enough, because they hadn’t figured on wire and had brought neither pincers nor a wire cutter. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

In addition, Amari figured out a way to catch crayfish in the shallows, the tangy flesh a delicious treat as they began their seemingly unending nighttime treks. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

When I came home that day, still so stunned I hadn’t figured out yet how to cry, my parents were transformed. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

He breaks his way into the trap more easily than I would have figured and grabs the lobster, who starts waving his powerful claws around. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

There was a long table, only one chair—hers—and what I figured was her printing machine on top of the table. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Still, I figured if that’s how everybody did things in Ohio, it must be all right for me too. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

She figured out early that nobody liked an angry disabled person. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

“Well, of course it would be in her brain, Phoebe. I figured that out when you said it was a brain tumor.” Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

Theresa has been so busy with Rocky, she hasn’t figured out this is Al’s mom. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured it might fit me well enough, so I chased away the flies and cut it offhim. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

As he approached, he figured he must’ve dealt with animals in his life before the Glade. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

I figured outside the camp borders, there must be a blizzard happening. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

I still hadn’t figured out if any of those counted. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

I wanted to tell her that technically it was still July for five more days, but I figured she knew already. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured I'd take a shower, settle down, and plan out what to do next. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

I figured it served the coach right for making me sit out the first quarter. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z

And I figured I’d have it back together long about the time I started growing chin hair. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z

I figured Shady might be feeling a little down in the mouth that day. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

I figured I still might have to walk, but he threw it into neutral, got it started again, and we took off. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

After the first few demigods took a spill, the rest figured out they’d better dismount and fight me on foot. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

“I figured that if things went well, the media would show up.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

He didn’t even come in, which I guess is good, because he probably would’ve figured out that I’m still in high school. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

I think that’s why she never really worried about me—as long as I wasn’t ritually decapitating gerbils or urinating on my own face, she figured I was a success. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

I figured her methods might one day come in handy for me. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

So I figured, why make my own logging system? The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

I put it on Margo’s record player and eventually figured out how to turn it on and put down the needle. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

“They’re here,” I whispered, because by then I had figured it out. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

But he figured now was the time to go straight to the source. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

She hadn’t even remembered her barrack number, but somehow they had figured out where she belonged. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

The damage to store windows had occurred on the march back to the church on Monday, and C.P. figured that was when something would happen this night, too. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

I figured they’d have to go down so deep to reach water that they’d come up on the other side of the world. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

Turner did not play the rest of the game, which was just as well, folks figured, since they were down to their last baseball. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

“I’ve been hankering sweets something awful. My gran used to whip up cakes out of nothing. I figured I could do the same.” Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

She pointed at my black button-up shirt, black pants, and black boots and said, “You always wear black, so I figured I should dress like you so I blend in.” The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

Rose finally figured it out and said, “Oh! You don’t like jazz? Me neither!” Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

But I figured Simon knows how awesome I think he is. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z

He figured they were going to turn him over to someone with more authority. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

Turner figured that if there ever was a time for a hymn, this was it. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

However, Archimedes figured out a way to measure the parabola’s area by resorting to the infinite. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z

The more talented individuals who should have figured prominently would have nothing to do with it. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mom, bless her, had figured it all out. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

I figured the real reason he didn’t want anybody to see the rose blankets, it would spoil his surprise for the funeral. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

I didn’t know exactly when cars were invented, but I figured that was like prehistoric times—back when people watched black-and- white TV and hunted dinosaurs. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

I was open, and I figured I had about a second or so before I’d be surrounded by Shirts. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

Till then, I figured to be working on the river my whole life. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

How spruce budworms could be essential to the war effort I have not yet figured out, but apparently they were. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

Some people were initially fooled but eventually figured out that the program wasn’t real. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z

We’d work out our feelings, I figured, when Barack came back to Chicago, when the weather warmed up, when we had the luxury of spending weekends together again. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

I figured yelling at Nan might make me feel better for a minute, but I’d feel even worse later on. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

It was written in a hurry, I figured. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

I reckon he figured if all the blood and bits of bone and brains got trapped in the oilcloth, Loma Baby wouldn’t be mad at him. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

And because I finished my homework early, I figured I might as well investigate my secret question—the question I couldn’t find the words for. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

I never saw a frill or ribbon on her and I figured she had never been pretty. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

There were so many, Frank figured the lion must be the city’s mascot. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

I figured out pretty quickly that was a stupid thing to do. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured out after our last two chats how you keep asking me questions so that I'll ramble on, and then you don't have to write so much. Doing Time Online 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured the dolls could worry about my dad, because I was done with that. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

Magic must’ve kept it intact, Leo figured, combined with really good craftsmanship. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

I know she said she wouldn’t get rid of it, but I always figured if things got really hard, we could sell it. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

I figured they knew they had lost the fight. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

First, she said, he figured he would scare his rival away. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z

He figured Chuck Muckle would find a way to blame him for the weather, too. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

As I sat to a silent supper all by myself the second night home, I figured out what was wrong. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

I answered, “So you figured it would be better if I just hated myself?” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Of course I still hadn’t figured out what he was fighting for. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

I didn’t know why she was taking it so personally, or how she knew this General guy, but I figured now wasn’t the time to ask. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

I guess when teachers figured out sitting by myself didn’t bother me, they let it go. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z

Somehow, overnight, I had figured something out: Renee was beautiful, but she was my friend now. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured I’d stay in the enclosure for a few hours, until the men had left, and then I’d go back out, forage what I could, and head with Otto .. . somewhere. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

That made solving in depth a challenge, but top code breakers figured out other ways of aligning messages with statistics and other insights. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

I always figured it out, but I was usually two or three steps behind everyone else. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

But it had been late, so she figured she’d try to look again now that she’d had a good night’s sleep. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

“If you figured it out, then say it.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Derek hadn’t said anything and I figured he was in a bad mood or something so I left him alone. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z

I figured the kata-kata had realized that the enclosure was open, and they’d headed in for the rest of the bonobos. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

But the obedient way they were following me said maybe they had figured it out for themselves. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

I took a step back, which turned out to be a really good thing, because the door suddenly swung open and there was Mrs. Windermere—at least, I figured it had to be her. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

I don’t admit that part of me is disappointed that the 4th person figured it out. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Just as she figured out that the Lysander was plunging earthward in a screaming dive, the increased gravity knocked her cold again. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

He set them on the back of a chair to dry, which, he figured, would hardly take any time in a place as hot as this. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

The air swarms with it day and night, a great, sad, sinister Ukrainian static that seems to have been here long before humans figured out how to hear it. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

“Of course I came. The moment I figured out where you were, I came.” Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

In the Party histories, of course, Big Brother figured as the leader and guardian of the Revolution since its very earliest days. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

I figured it was about how she was the type to not be still. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured it was best not to mention that we’d be inviting Styx to come along. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

Peeta must have figured out that everyone is hunting us by now. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

They must’ve figured they could, because they sat back down and opened their parcel of sandwiches. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

“I figured,” the guy says, his eyes twinkling. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

I thought he could see things the way I was seeing them, and figured we were about to say goodbye and go wherever we were going next. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z

I figured the teacher offered me the candy to shut up Claire and Molly and to make me feel good that I accidentally got all the questions right. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

We figured that if the knights leapt out and startled it, and then immediately dove back into hiding, they would survive unscathed. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

I sized him up and figured I could take him. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

And I figured out that this was a kid who knew football very well. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

I figured if I had really made the Olympic team, I would be the first to know. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

But the ferry would be in soon, and I figured I’d start with that. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

“Ashley didn’t know, but I think I figured it out,” Rachel said. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

“I just figured it was worth a try.” The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

The can had gotten low, but Genie figured he could divvy out the flies fairly, four or five apiece, and each of the Jackson Five would get enough. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

But I didn’t care, because I figured it all out, thanks to Miss Cowper’s County Literacy Unit. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

I knew that grown-ups never figured out such problems; they just looked at timetables. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

I bet she’d already figured out who would buy which car and what color, just like she knew who would buy which dress she picked out at the wholesale house in New York City. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

We both figured, though, that if we knuckled down and pretended to focus on mastering new skills, it would be just like last week. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z

If there’s one thing I’d figured out about having a family crisis like ours, it’s that the old rules no longer applied — for example, I had probably gone four months without eating a single vegetable. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

The moment he’d heard “Southwest United States,” Gold figured Fuchs must be at Los Alamos. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

He figured he’d just run the play he always ran: Toss the ball around. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z

His voice was fizzing with excitement, so I figured he was over whatever was going on with him the last time we spoke. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

It was at that moment, standing next to her, that I figured out the truth. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

Trotting behind them was a blue- ticked she dog that I always figured was one of Bell’s pups. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z

I was stupid not to have figured it out. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

My mother figured that she might know something that could help him. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

Matt hadn’t figured it out— not really—until a few minutes ago. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

I meant it in the usual way, which was sleazy, but I figured that half the men in the party had already tried their hands, probably all saying that she looks amazing. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

“It’s true. I figured: learn to talk that way, and maybe you don’t get told to shut up so much.” Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

For a short while I felt sorry for myself, and then figured my drinking was a sign that I was living in the wrong place, with the wrong sort of people. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

“Oh my God. You figured it out, didn’t you?” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

I had figured on a month’s down time at the very least. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

It wasn’t at all how I had planned our night to end, but I figured all hope wasn’t lost. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

Turner figured the prayer didn’t rise much off the table this time. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

It’s like she’s figured out how to play Beethoven and Thelonious Monk but hasn’t quite mastered the art of being a girl yet. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured Prometheus was going to blast her, but he just smiled. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

I figured the heat was terrible, and she probably had cancer, and—I don’t know. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z

And though I had prayed and figured and thought and schemed, I could not come up with a way to make those numbers look any better. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

While Mama filled out the money order and figured out how to pay some of the other bills, Ty'ree made grocery lists and school supply lists and added and re-added the cost of everything. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z

She hasn’t figured out that I don’t mind extra work, especially in art. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

The way I figured it, getting out of the Kinshasa area would be my toughest challenge. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Yeah, is that wrong? I figured it was a better speech than I could have written, and people deserved a good speech, so...” The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

I figured that if American children learned English through books, so could I, even if I was starting later. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

Next, some genius figured out that because the liquid we were squirting at each other was no longer carried in the mouth, it could be something other than water. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z

It must have been one of the other grown-ups on the floor, and I kept my head down as I figured out how to explain what I was doing there. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

I figured it was a good chance to catch up with her and all. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z

“Marjory told me all about how you tricked her into stealing that book,” said a man in a priest collar, who Kyle figured had to be Father Mike, chaperone for the Midwest team. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z

But Presbyterians know that every so often a lie isn’t all that bad, and I figured that this was about the best place it could happen. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

“I couldn’t see just how to break it to them by explaining that I ‘own’ a heavyweight prizefighter, so I figured I would maybe wait until tonight. Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z

That tardy shudder which had not figured in his forethought made his breakfast bitter. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

All I’d brought was a paperback book about chess—I figured my father ought to learn the game for real, before the lieutenant figured out he was faking it. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

I figured we’d get a little increase in altitude as a result. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

"We ain't have Vaseline, but this stuff got Vaseline in it, so I figured it's basically the same," Joey explained. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

Now I’m ready to use them because I figured out how I’m going to draw the whole complete picture. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

But then he had figured out that Mark and Linda were paying for Ana out of their own pockets, and Joaquin guessed that he owed it to them to at least go. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

I didn’t dare look away from the Hydra, but if that was who I thought it was behind us, I figured we now had enemies on two fronts. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

People were slow to piece it all together—or, at least, they had figured out the right way to keep us in the dark long after kids started dying. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

In those days, people didn’t talk about things like cancer, but Sadie always figured Henrietta kept it secret because she was afraid a doctor would take her womb and make her stop having children. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

I knew that firsthand, and I figured a sword in the face wouldn’t feel too good. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

Thomas knew why Newt wasn’t mad—the Maps were safe, the code figured out. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

I guess they figured I’d get blown out anyway, so what was the point? The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

But apparently Piper already has this figured out. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

Also, I figured it was time to start up a seed crop. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

On the plane down to Puerto Rico I figured I'd never see them again, and I'm sure they thought the same of me. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

I figured out how to deal with it. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

James and Maddie were both still into the challenge, but Emily figured it was more for the pride of winning their bet than for the homework passes at this point. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

They were sure it was going to be big, and figured up to 100,000 people would show up. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

I mean, he probably figured it out, what with the whole chasing-him-around-New-York thing. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

He figured we didn’t have enough to seed the crops next year or pay interest on the loan from the bank to cover the money he wasn’t able to pay back. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z

Plus, the Preacher had figured out a way for me to help the Settlement too, what could be better? Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

I looked at Deza Malone and figured I’d never see her again in my life so I kept shooting off my mouth. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z

I figured I was ready for the ringtails. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

The smile on Ruth’s face faded as she figured that something bad was unfolding. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured Grandma was going to thank our God for the beautiful weather and the gift of spring. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

“Poor, poor Toddy. All this time traveling with a woman and I’m guessing you never figured out what to do with one.” The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z

As for fencing, I figured that part of my life was over. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

She thinks she has it all figured out inside her safe little bubble. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z

How long before the coyotes figured out a strategy to dislodge the rabbit? This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

In order that Tucker could keep at least one of each kind of coin, Harry Cat figured out that they should bring over one half dollar, four quarters, one dime, five nickels, and fifteen cents. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z

Based on what Bo told me about him being on scholarship, I figured he didn’t live in a new neighborhood, but I wasn’t quite expecting this. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

I figured I had to quiet him down or he would explode. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Since you’re kind of...well, incapable of moving right now, we figured you might want to know what you’re unable to see.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

She and Peris had figured out how to trick the house minder back when they were twelve, when the three-month difference in their ages seemed like it would never matter. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

I memorized the whole poem because I figured that nobody would keep it safely for me. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

I figured, in case somebody got sick and wanted to see me before they died, but that would be the only reason I'd leave my cabin and come back. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z

But after a few days of itching I figured it must have been the arrow that killed him, because I recovered just fine. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

“I will allow you to ponder my vast cleverness while I sleep. Wake me when you need anything else figured out.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

“Don’t worry, I got that all figured out.” Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

There’s no way she could have figured it out. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

“It took a little while,” he continued, “But I finally figured out I had some extra numbers and letters there...” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

And the beat of my heart was not my heart, I finally figured out, but the drums. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured she was like me, on meds, not exactly compliant. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

“Right before we went onstage. It’s been happening a lot lately, not just with him, and I didn’t know what to do. But I guess I just...figured out how to speak his language.” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Along the way I said, as I always did, “So, have you figured her out yet?” Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

I figured I’d call my mother later at her office, telling her we’d need to strategize about how to force the man to take some time off. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

Turner figured the pain would come along in just a second or two, but before that started, he realized he would have to explain another bloody shirt to his parents. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

We didn’t go out for almost a week, but when I saw Captain Stewart talking to Gearhart I figured something was up. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I figured you were the only kid in the building, so it had to be you.” Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z

Mother figured that once Sam realized that his own side had captured or maybe even killed his father he’d come home and help manage things. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I figured Peaches made the first call,” he said. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

I thought about saying we oughta roast that duck and make omelets from the eggs, but sassy as Biddy done got, I figured she might stab me with her fork. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

“The designers of the hotel figured we only needed electricity for that and the stoves. Cursed bureaucrats!” The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

I’ve seen these letters in our mailbox dozens of times before but always figured it was junk mail. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

Mother has figured out how to make bread “by hook or by crook,” she likes to say, but the stove doesn’t really have a proper oven. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

When my parents agreed to open up with the truth, I kind of figured this would be it. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“But we’ve already figured out some of the clues for the game! And he was so rude at Hollister’s the other day.” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

As had always been the case, I figured that whatever Craig liked, I would like, too, and that whatever he could accomplish, I could as well. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

“We all find our own way, Veer. I’m glad you finally figured it out.” Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z

Two hundred and sixteen rings, and I still haven’t figured them out. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

I wanted to let them keep talking, because I figured everything they said would help me imagine Margo. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

“I’m sure this is not the proper protocol for applying for a position, but I figured why not. Here is my resume as well as my references. I have several years of secretarial experience.” On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

I figured I’d walk Penelope out to the parking lot, where her dad was waiting in his car. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

I was late on that project too, so I figured I'd just take care of it, and then do exactly as Mrs. Attison had directed. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

I don’t know why it didn’t change much, but I guess they each figured the other one was going to give in. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

Self-fulfilling prophecy, I figured she was saying that if you think something, it will happen. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z

But while kintsukuroi was fine for a bowl, she figured life was much more complicated. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

"Yeah, we. I figured you knew all this, and that's why I'm here. If I'm not dead, then you must have sent for me. There has to be a way to get you home." City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

If he had to, he figured, he could use it to shoot Herod Sayle. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z

I figured they’d been in my shoes before and couldn’t wait to see how Luke used me for a punching bag. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

They said they logged their speed because they figured it with a log. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

The good Lord figured I had hurt enough, and it was time to lend a helping hand. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

They fight all the time, so I figured that the movie was at least something different, which it wasn’t because it was a sequel. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

I thought maybe some Kahlua, too, but I figured the only alcohol they’d have at the hotel would be for cleaning tile. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, he figured he was supposed to get his money,” Gates said. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

She had, at least, figured out some way to fight them. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

I figured she was just nervous and didn’t know if I was going to try anything, but it was way too soon for all that. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

I figured I was as smart as Sam, but I didn’t have as much interest in school as he had. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured it wouldn’t do me any good if they knew I was dirt poor. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

I heard they both confessed right away, and I figured it was because Casey didn’t want it coming out in his trial about how he’d been chasing after Joey for so long. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

If they figured out she wasn’t Latvian, Dr. Richter would report her. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

Even Mrs. Daugherty figured that my mother needed a perennial garden. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

I had shyly managed to say hello to her in the hall a few times, but hadn’t figured out any way to hold a real conversation with her. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

“I figured it was the kind of volcano that’s dead, or whatever that word is...” I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z

I figured these books would have to live with me as cabin companions since Hamilton was so snappish. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

“I figured Drea would be easy to get by. She doesn’t care about anything.” Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

I figured out pretty quickly that a lot of the kids at my new school had learning challenges or behavior issues, which is why the classes were kept small. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Her back was to him, and he watched her while she took down a bright, figured vase, filled with flowers only on the most special occasions, and emptied the contents into her palm. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z

As far as I know, everyone thinks of me as straight, but already Abby seems to have figured out that she doesn’t have to be self-conscious around me. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

Nan’s selection of remnants was a little flashy for my tastes, but I figured she hadn’t come to hear my advice. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

I figured that if I laid off gradually, by the time I entered high school in the fall, I could start fresh, no longer be known as “the cellist.” If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

He accepted the challenge, poked around in the cars, and figured out how to fix them. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured I'd go by that little lake and see what the hell the ducks were doing, see if they were around or not, I still didn't know if they were around or not. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z

He knew he was talented and figured the Under Fifteens needed someone like him up front. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

“I figured you could use some support,” Wanda said as they ascended the steps at City Hall. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

None of them were sticking, so I figured I would do what Doris always tells me to do when her friends come over—just open my mouth and say hello. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

Maybe Grandpa wasn’t in a fighting mood that day, or maybe he took one look at Mr. McAllister and figured discretion was the better part of valor, as the saying goes. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

“I figured you live here. I mean before.” Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z

But then her face changed, and for a split second I thought that maybe she had figured it out. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

I figured the black lines with the little marks through them were for the railroad tracks. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“So why are you here anyway? No luck with the fat chick, so you figured you’d try the old one?” Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

Alex figured he had gotten as close as he could without being noticed. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

I couldn’t have been much more than six when Mrs. V figured out what I needed. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

Chiron galloped up and down their ranks, shouting encouragement to stand tough and think about victory and root beer, but I figured any second they would panic and run. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

“No one coaxed Howard to put his horse in the race because we figured something like this would happen,” he sniped. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

The third picture was of Sergeant Bickle, the woman, and a young man— their son, I figured. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

I didn’t know what her problem was with some old doll, but I’d find out after I figured out a way to haul it in. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

We all figured it was just another temporary exodus. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

And again and again, every night, collecting XPs and increasing in levels until I finally figured out where the Copper Key was hidden. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

To come out ahead after child-care costs, Generose figured she would have to find work that paid thirteen or fourteen dollars an hour. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

But most of the others felt as I did, and slowly some things became clear; we saw our problems and we figured out, as well as we could, what to do about them. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z

I was almost glad because I figured the tom would go wild at her touch. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Until we could come up with some brilliant plan to save Thalia’s tree, we figured we might as well go along with the races. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

I always figured Mama was such a good mother because her own parents weren’t there for her when she was my age. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z

I figured that wasn’t too bad a price for as much fun as we’d had. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

She figured Wash would be fine fishing alone, but it seemed unkind not to let him know that the twins weren’t coming. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

“About three hundred years ago, some Rusty figured a way to engineer the species to adapt to wider conditions. She messed with the genes to make them propagate more easily.” Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

I was seven then, and I figured, ‘Paxton,’ that’s a good name. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

“I don’t know. I figured, even if we lose, we could still hang out.” What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

It took me a while in that shadowy alley to get it figured out. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

He just looked up at Chess, so trustingly, as if he thought Chess had figured out something big, and he was waiting for Chess to explain. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Maybe because I had just had my own happy ending, I told her that I figured it was. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

Then last Sunday, my little brother was getting confirmed at church, and we figured this one time, it would be okay for me to go.” The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured I’d ration the bars later, but for now we were going to enjoy them. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

“But, Wilona, you got to admit that once you figured out how much money we’d save by not stopping you went along with it.” The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

I tell her I haven’t figured out what I want to do yet. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z

If American agents were watching the building, he figured, they’d follow him. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured he must work on the levee and I jumped out of the ditch. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

For a long time, I didn’t understand what was so important about these pieces of paper, but I eventually figured it out. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

I wanted to wait for the right moment to speak, and I figured it might be good to go at the end so I could have the last word. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

But Jason and Piper headed down the centre aisle towards the statue, so Leo figured he’d better follow. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

If any dude asked Annabeth for a drink, Jason figured she was more likely to kick the guy in the bifurcum. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

My last trip, to Tennessee, was to the east so I figured to skip that direction. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I laugh when he looks at me, all confused, like he has no idea how I figured it out. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

He was no more than a quarter of a mile from the road, he figured; it only seemed more. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

I’d never noticed what kind of skin I had so I figured this would be a good test. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

He found the man, and together they figured out that their grandfathers were brothers, making the two of them second cousins. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z

When I was six years old, I took the biggest punch of my life and I haven’t figured out how to get up yet. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured Carl was going to give me grief about not crabbing this summer and all those pots going to waste settin’ there by the shed. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

My main reason, though, for packing away that steak was that I figured I’d need it later. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

Even at eight years old, I was smart enough to realize that something was very wrong and that until I figured out what it was, I’d better not get myself in deeper trouble. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

But Dicey figured they had to risk it. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

They were basically just sitting there texting, and I figured they were texting each other talking trash about it all, but when Taylor blurted, "My mother's here," I realized who they were really texting. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

For a minute, I couldn’t decide if she was crying or dying, but then figured this must be part of her divining preparations. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

When he was leaving he was carrying the kid so I figured it must have been his. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z

Conant figured that recruiting Lawrence would eliminate with one stroke the two universities’ disparity in experimental physics. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

They could keep on hoping then, but he hadn’t figured out whether that was a good thing or not. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

And after all that watching, she figured the crab deserved a name, and so she gave it one: Zerubabel. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

He figured she was like him, running away, so he stopped and said, “Hi.” Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I know it sounds stupid. And I’m not saying I have life all figured out. All I know is that nothing like this will happen again. I know I can be a better friend.” Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z

I took three big sticks and a brick and figured this was enough. The House on Mango Street 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I was afraid if I served out my time, why, they’d pick me up again. And I figured if I waited till the end they wouldn’t expect me to run away.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

She would have calculated the mass or the distance or figured out something. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

By mid-November he figured he was two weeks behind schedule. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

“I figured this out and I’m not quite finished figuring. I thought he always felt—well, kind of crippled—maybe unfinished, because he didn’t have a mother.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

When the last bell rang, Ryan asked permission to work on the maze at home because he still hadn’t figured out how to make the partitions stand up. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z

“You put me here because you knew Clarisse would come after me, while you sent Luke around the flank. You had it all figured out.” The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

Her eyes narrowed a bit and she raised her chin as if she had just figured me out. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

I figured his mind was back in New York with his kin. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z

I figured it must have been an awful death. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

“It worked once. I figured . . .” “I got it,” I said. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

I almost went into a wig shop, just because I figured I might be able to grab a disguise. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

It was, Turner figured, as good as a baseball game on Boston Common. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

Also, after seeing the room, I figured I’d give Lucas a chance to prove me wrong. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

I figured she wanted the alone time, so I gave it to her. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

Even though I could have figured it out, I asked him where Grant Street was. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

At the end of the day, when I went out to meet him by the school bus and he wasn’t there, I figured he was walking home so he didn’t have to talk. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z

I guessed they had figured I would visit Chief Luthuli directly upon my return, and they were correct. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Actually, I think I may have figured it out,” I said. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

“I think you’ve already figured it out,” he says, “but you want me to contradict you. And I’m not going to.” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

I figured Auggie probably did most of the work, since, let’s face it, Jack’s never been what one would call a “gifted student,” but he was so happy to have gotten an A on it. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

He figured that if any rat things tried to get him, they’d have to get his feet first, and he’d wake up if that happened, and he’d be able to kick those rat things. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z

“Yeah, but—anyway, Mom put some money on your books instead of buying you Christmas presents. She figured you could get what you wanted at the commissary.” The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

“It’s easy once you’ve figured out the secret. It only took me three minutes the second time through.” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

The cans were coated with dust and starting to rust, but we figured the food was still safe to eat, since the whole point of canning was to preserve. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

“I figured it would keep till next summer,” Miss Love put in real quick. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

I had no other choice, but I figured it was unlikely that premise would hold up. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

Leo figured there had to be more to it than just symbolism. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

He knew Tom was up to something foul, but he hadn’t figured out what it was yet. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

He figured the boat trip might be educational and he wanted to be on hand to educate the children. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured she was going to march out of my life right then. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

Jason had joked about it, but Percy figured that they both harbored a little grudge. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

He figured out how much money would be saved if they reported half of their intake. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

He was such a noisy pest that I always figured he’d scare off the game. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Seems more like they figured out there was no sense in keeping on here.” Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

“Yeah, I figured,” says Namrata, throwing back a fistful of candy corn. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

He figured they were the least likely to smack him if he made bad jokes. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

So I figured that was a pretty cool thing to do. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

“No. I’ve already figured out you can’t be him. No one’s genes are that good. I just don’t know who you really are. A serial killer, maybe?” The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

I figured this could still be a worthwhile strategy for other words. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

I don’t know if he figured something must be amiss if the only two Black fencers on his team both quit, but I wasn’t interested in sticking around to help him figure it out. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

But Henry, free as he was to observe the Corcorans in their own habitat, soon figured out what was going on. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

Then all of a sudden, out of the blue, Noodles decided to break down how, over the last few days, with all the time to himself, he figured out why he loved comics so much. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

He figured it had to be eaten immediately, so he removed some hamburger for the dogs and figured he’d barbecue the rest that night. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

I figured Miss Love was the one who suggested names to him. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

“I figured you knew I’d run away like Beatrix did. You were trying to tell me that Mary was standing in for me at home, taking care of things till I went back.” The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I figured my mom out, mostly,” I said. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z

I had no idea what the Rotary Club was, but I figured it was important because Mr. Muse told me to wear a coat and tie. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

We figured he could use the money to cover some of the damage caused to the casino boat when he sunk it. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

“If you were Lucky Strike, you’d have figured out how to sneak it out, instead of wasting it. Be a big rich man now, owning the beach.” Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

He had absolutely no desire to find out what was making that sound, so he figured that must be the way to go. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

“Same way you figured out where I worked.” The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

Then I figured everybody was probably out playing squash or away on weekends, so I answered it myself. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

“Your pa was dead set on that dress. I figured—” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

I figured May must’ve made it to heaven and explained to my mother about the sign I wanted. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Dad said one of the dealers had figured out that he had a system and had put the word out on him. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

I guess it could be that she was trying to be intuitive to whatever privacy needs she figured I might have. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

The other kids took their shoes off before they squelched around in the mud, but I figured with my artificial legs, everything would be just fine. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z

I didn't know what it really meant but figured it must be huge because she had so many heavy books. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

That was how it would be; he figured it out the first afternoon he was home. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z

But we didn't say anything, and I guess he figured we were almost at the hotel so he didn't make us get out until we pulled up in front of the main entrance. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

Judging by his preamble of snorts and leg slaps, I figured he must have practiced this joke many times: “I tell my daughter, Hey, why be poor? Marry rich!” The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

I tried to find a way to bait her into a story, and I figured there’s no better bait for a storyteller than to get part of the story wrong. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

“Her letter said she figured by now we’d be needing new ones.” A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

I’d downloaded the show because it had been one of Halliday’s favorites, and I figured there was a chance that some clue related to the Hunt might be hidden in one of the episodes. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

“Hey, have you figured out the movie for your film camp application?” The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z

I figured maybe she had ended up staying in the camp longer, now that she was a counselor. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

I, myself, felt vaguely like jumping up and shouting “AMEN!” but I figured it might be wise to find out what I would be “Amen”-ing about first. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

“So I’m trying to shove her hands back into her mittens when all of a sudden Beck mumbles, ‘Hey, I’ve got this all figured out.’ Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

“Must have figured out that working muscle for Lucky Strike pays better than heavy crew.” Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

I figured that keeping my mouth shut was my best option. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

“Well, you must be a genius. You’ve figured out my whole scheme.” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

“I just figured we were on the same page here with the Abby thing, but...” Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

I figured out that each angle has to be about 51 degrees to have seven equal pie pieces. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z

Alex has always known his gay American history—after all, his parents’ politics have been part of it—but it wasn’t until he figured himself out that he started to engage with it like Henry. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

I’ve figured out that if I look at the first two letters and the last two letters of a word, I can sometimes figure it out from the rest of the sentence. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z

He didn’t think they’d have any from the fifties, but figured it wouldn’t hurt to look. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

And that was how Mr. Ferris figured out what no teacher had figured out before. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

Alex wasn’t sure whether that was good for them or not, but there was nothing else to do, and he figured they probably burned fewer calories that way. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

But I figured it was yelling at me. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

I figured we were in pretty good shape for the race, but Tyson still warned me to be careful. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

I figured we were through with Battle Mountain and that within a few days, we’d be on the move again. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

I figured we were all at risk of getting locked up. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

I figured Hilda could boil them up nice and they would make a decent dinner. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

He never would’ve known about the quiver’s camouflage power if Leo hadn’t figured it out for him. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

I figured out that she was bound to see Nathan again because there was more work my mother needed him to do. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

She didn’t know how to start decoding this—not that she wanted to solve it or would turn in her solution if she figured it out. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

And that old friend, who I had figured out wasn’t a friend at all, was kind of on her own. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

He figured that the man responsible for signing the school up for this would want to be there on the first day of implementation, but that didn’t seem to be the case. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

“By the way, you have done a great job of keeping the windows free of cobwebs. It’s hard to clean that far up, and I figured someone should tell you so.” Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

I wondered if he had figured out something about Ginger and the other ladies at the Green Lantern. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

Her iPod was almost dead, but she figured it had enough battery to last through a few songs. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

I thought about saying something to Peaches but I figured it wasn’t the right time. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I figured she’d want to see what her friends are up to. She probably misses text messages and phone calls since she’s usually too busy saving lives and delivering babies. She needs this, believe me.” They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

With just nine days to go before their first game, Luma figured her best shot at getting this group of boys to bond was to make them face a great challenge together. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

“And so he taught me how to make the rescue cages. For when he wasn’t around. I mean, he wasn’t even that old, but I guessed he figured, just in case.” As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

It wasn’t like me, and I know I looked weird, but I’d been there so many times I figured they’d let me slide by this once. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

I figured that I probably run him off. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

She figured that it had probably ended up in Grans’s attic, and she kept meaning to look for it, but by then I had gotten used to not wearing it. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

The president can make people change, I figured. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

Then I poured the chocolate chips in, and some honey, which I just added because I figured it would be a nice touch. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

“I see you figured out how to remove your disguise.” Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

They had given up and figured it would be fast and maybe not as painful to get eaten by a wild boar. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

But when that didn’t happen, I suppose I sort of got used to them and figured they’d go on forever. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z

Ophie figured it was based on their mood: most happy ghosts glimmered yellow, while sad ghosts like the one sitting next to Miss Alice were outlined in shimmering blue. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

Nobody else came near the crate, though, so I figured I must be in a storage area behind a wall or a door. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

Brougham figured the time was right to change all that. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

I admired the graceful gold-and-pink rose pattern on the translucent bone china and figured that some of the trappings of civilization weren’t so bad after all. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

“I tried to keep track of her but couldn’t. I looked for both of you out back, but after a while I figured I’d better just get out of there.” Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

But Arm knew as soon as she figured out how her face worked, she would produce a real one—-for the Mellower! The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

Proud that he could read the English as well as the Japanese, he figured he’d have an edge over anyone else applying. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z

After all, I figured I'd soon be saying the same thing to my parents. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

I figured he didn’t feel right, being in the same car with white folks, though Lord knows nobody cared right then. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

Some people didn’t like to be touched, and I figured animals might feel the same way. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

I didn’t know anyone in the class, so I figured I would wait until the end and take whoever was left. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

She was bigger than me, but not by much, and I figured that since I was a boy I could break away from her and run if she tried to stop me. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

The biggest danger, Groves figured, came from world-class German physicists. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

They’d probably trailed her from afar and then sped ahead when they figured out where she was going, sending messages to the others with minidacts. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

“But this business of his is a cash cow, I’m telling you. Listen. This is how I got it figured ...” What luck! Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

If she hadn’t done what she did, I never would have figured out what Shakespeare was trying to express in Romeo and Juliet about what it means to be a human being. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

He requested his transcripts from Radford and from Virginia Highlands Community College and figured out that he had about a year’s worth of credits. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z

“I’ve never quite figured out how to do that,” he says. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

I was just learning my letters and figured I knew just about every word ever invented, but that word I’d never seen. Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z

“They're kind of laid-back about body art. I mean, I'm salutatorian, so I guess they figured I can't be a complete mess if I'm getting straight A's.” Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

“She asked. No, correction. She begged. She said she needed me. She was scared. And I figured that no matter what I thought about the whole thing, she is my daughter. My only daughter.” The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

Anyway, whatever they were, I figured they were just a bunch of ladies talking about lady stuff and knitting. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

“You always talk of death and of us killing ourselves. Haven’t you figured it out? We’re not interested in dying,” I said. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

Leonard Vaughan and his friends had it all figured out: if they got to the pond first, it was theirs for the day. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

I knew Joey wouldn’t like this, but I figured me and By could talk her into coming and not snitching. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured it was grown stuff, which made me want to know what they were keeping from us. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z

Which was all a big relief to Maniac, finding out he wasn’t really white, because the way he figured, white was about the most boring color of all. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

And since Mississippi happens to be the worst, we figured we’d better use it. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

“She took a break from her job in L.A., went to Camp Half-Blood for the summer, because we figured—” His voice cracked. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

I figured it was the right thing to do, so I did the same. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

He would be safe in their house on Dart Street, he figured, far from any levees, with two stories, plenty of tools, and food. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

Well before me, the engineer figured out the significance of the tubes between the figurines’ feet. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

Kyle figured that was why Mr. Lemoncello wanted them all to take a break from chasing clues and read these classic mysteries. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z

He had pulled off the headset and was mouthing some words that even an amateur lipreader could have figured out. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

But right then, I figured that just about anything was possible. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

It could be a code, Magdalys figured, but it wasn’t one she’d be able to figure out any time soon, if at all. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

From the beginning, I looked around and figured what I was supposed to do. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured it out, how to live in the city and get away at the same time. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

She could show Ess the storehouse and book cabin later, but she figured the girl might need the wishing cabin right away. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

Even though I’m not good with machines, I figured out that was the throttle and the pictures meant fast and slow. Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z

She figured it was about three in the morning. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

My skepticism remained, but to be honest, I figured their enthusiasm would wear out soon enough and they’d all fall asleep eventually. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

“The way I saw it, she wound up paying you for the privilege of having you in her gas station. You think she’s figured it out yet?” American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z

I figured he had a much better change if he left town at night. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

Miss Kellog did not take sides, but I figured she must have preferred Kennedy because her eyes sparkled whenever she talked about him. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

I figured there was no reason to drag the conversation out. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

Since there were no lights up in the attic and she had the water and rags anyway, she figured she’d clean the windows. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

I stuttered, not sure if she’d mind my having figured out she was the Hungarian woman in the story. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

He had figured eidolon number three was hiding inside that thing. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Janae and I exchange looks, because we already have our lives figured out and they don’t involve these new boys across the street. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

Then he figured out he could make me slap myself, which was very funny. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

I try a Google search, because maybe there’s a secret back entrance to her Facebook page, one that requires a special knock or a three-digit code, something easily figured out. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

It was so obvious, I couldn’t believe Mr. and Mrs. Kahn hadn’t figured it out yet. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z

“I'm supposed to be in the cellar bringing up a couple of bottles of port for the men, but I saw you duck out and figured you were looking for evidence of where Lily is.” Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

Fee told him the same thing but everybody figured that Monkeyman was going to get beat up and maybe even worse. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Me and Cooter had to run near a mile afore we figured we were far ’nough away to really let our laughs rip out. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

After school, Twig invited me back to her house, which we figured we could get away with under the pretense of doing our frog lab reports. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

I suppose they figured to shed everything when it got hot later. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

He was black and would not have figured in her thoughts on such an occasion. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

I figured she was telling him about the game. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z

Gyms would pay the best, she’d figured, and she’d get a little saved and then look for something that would move her up in the world. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

Which in this case, Joe figured, was tantamount to being singled out to be a human target on the state police pistol range down in the capital. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

Aunty Em stiffened, as if Annabeth had done something wrong, but then the old woman relaxed just as quickly, so I figured it must’ve been my imagination. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

It’s a teacher enrichment day and there’s no school, so she figured, why not knock out some hours? Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

The shot had come from the side of the mountain, and I figured I had about four minutes to clean up before the poacher arrived. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

Turner figured she would have said the same thing had she thought of it first. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

And he was certain he had figured out a loophole. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

I learned to pick out tunes, figured out the different tones of each note. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

I figured she didn’t want her sister to see she wasn’t as steady as she once was. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

I just drank because I figured that it was about time to stop smoking so much pot. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

She figured they could lose him in the forest somehow. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

I figured she was just stalling till she could think up an answer. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

“I didn’t think it mattered anymore—if you haven’t figured out the Maps by now . . .” Minho looked disgusted, the pale light and fog of smoke making his face seem almost sinister. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

“And just what the hell are we going to do? Have you figured that out yet?” Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

I figured he’d find out, one way or another, that I was still sick, but I never imagined he’d seek out my brother. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

Tracy figured she could pick up a part-time job in Atlanta to make ends meet. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

I figured the car had been empty when the tree hit, because seriously, I probably would have been in the loop if someone had bitten it inside. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

I figured Mom would follow me into my room right away, but she didn’t. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

But since Elizabeth and Melanie were stuck inside, April figured she might as well be, too. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

And if there was one thing I’d finally figured out, it was that your mind is something you always CAN change. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

But at the time I was confused—I figured I must have heard wrong. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

And it was obvious from the other Gladers’ reactions that none of them had figured this out until now. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

One guy in his bathrobe was on a cellular phone and I figured he was talking to the police. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z

I should have stayed up all night and figured out how to translate the rest of Mom’s code, she told herself. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

I mean, I guess I figured Martin was harmless. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

“I figured you might need them when you get back,” she said softly. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

He figured that Javier had beaten him to their meeting place, so Moss left the phone alone, his attention focused on traffic. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

If they could fly their warship into the Roman Colosseum with ballistae blazing and not even cause a traffic slowdown, he figured they could get away with anything. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

I figured it must've been the part of the neighborhood where Doris was always talking about all the white people were moving into. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

I didn’t dare explain until I figured what kind of person Becky was. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured that would maybe count for something. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I already had a lead figured out in my head. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

Anya didn’t really want a necklace, but she figured Lena had her reasons, so she stood and reached for it. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

Of all the people he could have found, it just figured it was her. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Curly figured there was no possible way that the .38 could turn up so far from the trailer, unless an exceptionally large owl had picked it up and carried it there. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

The rest of what happened I figured out myself. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

“If I had it figured out, I would have told you by now.” Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

I figured they’d taken him away just because he lived with Captain Betts and happened to be there when the soldiers had come. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

“The electron storm that’s coming up. Do you know it’s heading straight dead center across the Earth beam? I had just figured that out when that robot dragged me out of my chair.” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z

He figured he might get there before the news reached his father. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

“You say you got it all figured out?” Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

Has Willow figured out who the emergency is? If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Had they figured out that I had something important to do? Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

She could probably have figured out the address, too, instead of looking it up in the Westingtown phone book—there it was, number four Sunrise Lane. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z

By now you’ve probably figured out that I can burst into tears almost as easily as I can burst out laughing. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

I figured it must be a rich person who had plenty of clothes to give away. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

I shrugged and figured what the heck, I might as well pass out too. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured she wouldn’t miss the box, or at least if she did, it wouldn’t occur to her to blame me. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Bath minister stepped behind the pulpit again, wheezed some to gain time, and then figured that they would conclude the service with “Bringing in the Sheaves.” Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

“I figured Brady knew those waters as well as anybody,” Mr. Parks said. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

I haven’t figured anything out by the time I get to shop, so I just stay bent over my birdhouse and ignore Tyler. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

He figured he could take this time to look for the piece of wheel. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

Seven figured if she ever did get into a fight, she’d just use the sombra spell, which made shadows look like monsters, and scare her opponents away. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

The insects and tree frogs, Stella figured, had tucked themselves into some muddy place, just trying to keep warm. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

But Maria kept frowning at me and then she pulled out a little pad from her desk and wrote down four letters I couldn’t see but figured spelled J-O-E-Y. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

I had already figured out it never hurt to give somebody a pat on the back. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

He figured if he worked at it—and Lord, had he worked—he could be the fastest runner in the fifth grade when school opened up. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z

“I figured the J-3 would be a better ride than some old Ferris wheel,” Dad replied, and looked away from Mom and toward me. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

I figured it was easier to just accept than risk another mini disaster. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

I figured I had Dad in my back pocket. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

In the meantime, Arnold and I had figured out a plan. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

“And then the C.I.D. man figured out you might have some important secret papers hidden away inside it.” Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

“He doesn’t mention you enough to say anything like that. I figured it out all on my own.” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

“I bet a lot of the Blues at Thurmond figured out how to use their abilities. They just chose not to. Maybe something to do with that noise.” The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

I figured he’d choose the big ones—like her secretly saving up for three years in a row to buy him that expensive plane saw he was coveting over at Sears. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z

The Argo II could cover vast distances pretty quickly, thanks to its magical engine, but Leo figured the Romans had magic travel methods of their own. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

They figured she would be with a cuter guy—as well as someone who went out on weekends and cut loose. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z

“I figured,” he says smoothly—but when I glance back at him, he’s chewing his lip. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

I figured it would be relaxing and fun. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

Ampai hadn't told them what the orbs were for, but they must have figured out where she was keeping them. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z

Leo had made the lounge as nice as possible, since he figured they’d be spending a lot of time there. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

“I figured it out, Jason. I don’t blame you. But if we manage to save the statue, Greek and Romans together...Don’t you see? It could heal the rift.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

“Not the real kind. But I went to Ollie’s house and told his mom I had permission to sleep over when I didn’t. Mom and Dad figured it out.” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

He figured he’d head down to the first class baggage room after they went to sleep. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z

I thought I was the one who was screaming because it was so loud I figured it had to be coming out of my mouth. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

I didn’t want Annabeth getting devoured by a monster, but I figured if the Sphinx was going to ask riddles, Annabeth was the best one of us to try. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

"Doesn’t matter. I figured you were just shy or something. They should’ve introduced themselves to you anyway." The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z

I'd figured that, on its own, my score would mean nothing—I needed someone to compare myself with—and so Hugh came along and took the test as well. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

“I figured to charge you exactly what I paid for it,” he says, “which was nothing.” The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

I figured we could use some extra income, so I was betting my dad would be really busy this year. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

Like I’d figured, it had taken her and Lisbeth till dark to get the wood dragged up and the fire to going around the dead cow. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z

If the Germans wanted heavy water that badly, he figured, they must be using it in their atomic bomb program. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Good as their boys were, they figured their chances of taking the gold were slim to none—not out in lane six and not with Don Hume looking like a dead man. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

For one thing, I figured I ought to get some breakfast. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z

I’d figured out a long time ago how to get As without trying; my secret to success was that I genuinely didn’t care. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

“Actually, I figured out that running for office is a lot like being in a beauty pageant. Look good. Smile and wave. And tell the people only what they want to hear.” Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

Inside it was another universe, and maybe if she figured out the right way to ask, someone would let her in. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z

I figured that maybe she didn’t have no tears. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z

I figured there was a bad wreck somewhere on the highway. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

I figured a cold one was better than none at all. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z

Anyway, I figured the man who killed Daisy Mae would eventually get his due without any help from me. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

“Have you figured out the word in the file?” Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

Anyway, I got over it, and I figured I'd feel better if I had something to eat. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z

Then I figured out that if a baby is bom in New York every 50 seconds, and each person has 18 locks, a new lock is created in New York every 2.777 seconds. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

The prisoners were all inside the hut, staying warm, I figured, although I didn’t think they would be doing much sleeping. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

But after a few tugs on the sheet, I figured, why bother? City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

She figured they probably did, probably went to church with some of them. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

He figured the guy was so tall, he looked down on everybody. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z

He figured he was smiling like a loon, but probably no one would fuss too much about that—probably. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

James and Maddie were both still into the challenge, but Emily figured it was more for the pride of winning their bet than for the homework passes at this point. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

He didn’t come back right away, and I figured he was having a caterpillar dessert and would come snuggle in later, ideally not waking me up in the process. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

He figured Cool Papa wore those shades indoors on purpose, just to hear her scolding voice. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

“But maybe by then they’ll have figured out a way of clearing the ash from the sky. The scientists must be working on that.” The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

I figured they might be able to guess who’d thrown that bayonet into the stockade, but nobody would be able to prove anything. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

They would not be alone now until this thing was figured out. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

Miss Wren nodded grimly, as if she’d already figured this out. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

“No? But you figured an easier and more accurate way to check longitude. Astronomers and scientists have been working on that quite a while—for several hundred years.” Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

I also figured there were a lot of white people there. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

But Turner figured Mrs. Cobb’s leaving the back door open was enough. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

But I guess they figured no one was going to let us forget it anyway. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

When they figured it was about midnight, they stopped to rest for a few minutes and to eat the last of their gorgonbladder roots. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z

And I figured I should probably be pretty proud of myself too, because Betsy and I had studied really hard, and I knew that was why I did so well—the studying. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

I figured that with enough time he would get over it, but in the end, I was the one who caved. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

Jule had figured she might have to work a long time before she got a passport. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

Ralph had noticed by then that she was pretty, or figured she must be, as about half the men with affairs to discuss with her didn’t seem to be foreign students. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

More generally, it’s essential to keep an open mind about how to diagram a sentence rather than assuming that everything you need to know about grammar was figured out before you were born. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z

“Dèja figured it out. Told us to turn the question inside out.” Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z

He figured getting the water cut off was the worst, because you couldn’t flush the toilet. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

But when Maier asked all those people to describe how they figured it out, only one of them gave the right reason. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z

I figured I was seeing the Pink Ladies. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

“So you want to hang out here and watch a movie or something? We could go out, too. I figured keep it low-key?” Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

As the year progressed, I have figured out that the others accepted me as one of their own. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Like Henry Fleming I figured when the bullets started chewing up the ground around me I'd duck and run. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

“Maybe they figured if the legend was true, the witch would get you out of their way.” Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

The more I thought about it the more I figured she must have been checking me out and decided that she liked what she saw. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z

Charles had figured out, looking at the finches and mocking birds from the Galapagos all those years ago, that certain variations helped the birds survive. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Even though I really didn’t know if Akhi would be the right coach for me, I figured he had to be an improvement over Sam. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

I figured he wouldn’t have an ounce of sympathy for what had happened. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

There were some titters in the audience, so I figured it was safe for me to start out by saying to the minister, “I was his girlfriend.” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z

I figured I could sneak in after dark if I had to. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

On that Saturday morning, with her only forty-eight hours gone, I figured she wouldn’t be home yet, but even so, I felt a flicker of disappointment when I saw the shade still pulled up. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

I figured I knew why my dogs were covered with ice. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

Probably worried about being arrested, Sheehan figured, and feeling guilty about betraying his friends at both Rand and the Pentagon. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

When I saw you were gone, I figured you must’ve decided to try out these sleeping bags and stuff. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z

Now that wasn’t my doing, but I figured if I had only a week left in New Orleans, I might as well enjoy myself and I did. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured I’d get in trouble for this no matter how good or bad it turned out. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

He figured if Darwin had written about snow, he would have said it was one of the things in the world most beautiful and most wonderful. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

“Can we at least kiss some more before we have to have everything figured out?” Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

I figured if I brought some muscle as backup, Mrs. Charles would act right the next time I saw her. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

And I figured hopefully, just because it's a MoMo party, it would be jumping by then. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

Most people wore their old clothes when they went hunting in the mountains; so they figured they didn’t have much to lose. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z

He wanted to change things, but he’d figured out it couldn’t be with the rebels. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

Even though there were lots of hints all summer long, I hadn’t really figured out that I’d been demoted to Annoying Younger Brother. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z

Singleton had figured this would be a tough interview and that Briana, being a friend of Reggie’s, may be evasive or even dishonest. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

Turner figured he had had enough of Robert Barclay’s tormenting propositions, more than enough to satisfy any human being, and he said so. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

“I figured you’d heard. Every single kid in town was there.” Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

Whoever programmed Mom made her—well, I haven't figured that part out yet. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

“I just. I don’t know. I totally figured you were kind of a country club kid.” Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z

I would, I figured, park at a likely looking spot, take a hike up into the hills, hike back to the car, drive on a way, and repeat the process. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

He figured the news would “drop a bombshell on the gathering spring storm of antiwar protest.” Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

Now, I figured that the built-up gas in most boys’ locker rooms was enough to cause an explosion, so I wasn’t surprised when the flaming dodgeball ignited a huge WHOOOOOOOM! The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

I thought about all of this as I painted, and since Jay was quiet, I figured he was thinking of Daddy too. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

“Then when the Specials came, I figured you’d picked an awfully convenient time to disappear.” Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

“Sure,” I said, being completely agreeable because I figured he was ready to pack it in. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

I had figured that pretty much everyone knew by now—that’s why they’d been ignoring me, and whispering behind my back the past few days. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

I figured it was my chance to clear my conscience once and for all. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Rondell opened his eyes a little wider and told me: “I just figured out alls I want out of anything, Mexico.” We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

“I don’t get why they haven’t figured out “Dullard” as a nickname. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

My parents fell in love, but because his family was Muslim and Amma was Hindu, he figured his family wouldn't be happy about the relationship. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

And I told him about the boy who makes mix tapes hitting my sister because my sister only told me not to tell mom or dad about it, so I figured I could tell Bill. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

Before they figured out that he wouldn’t be perfect like his brothers. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

I figured it had been at least an hour. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

Kyle figured being locked in a library with computers on Friday night would be better than being stuck at home without any gaming gear at all. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z

He figured it must have landed just seconds after he’d run out. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

I never figured out if they was embarrassed or angry, but most people adjusted. Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Adam probably figured I’d be easier to supervise while tumbling around and doing my usual backyard tricks on Bannon’s enormous spring floors. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

They figured out how many of the neutrons hit uranium atoms and caused fission. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

I hated sitting in dirty diapers, and she hated changing them, so I figured out a way to let her know I had to go, and she’d hustle me to the toilet. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

I wonder if Stephen ever figured out what futons and duvets were. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

“I really didn’t think it was a big issue. I looked up every few seconds and figured I’d be all right. That’s obviously not the case.” A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

The shades were drawn and my father’s door was closed, which was a relief because I hadn’t yet figured out how to say what I needed to tell him. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

Dimple figured she’d get anything else she really needed on that second trip. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

“I figured you might need some time. But this is absurd. A week’s gone and ... Well, then, as of tomorrow morning I expect you to start behaving like a wife. Fahmidi? Is that understood?” A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z

I figured I could talk Jimmy into letting me walk with a sandwich, and getting the extra dollar to him later. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

I figured I could hang out with her and maybe even ask her to go out with me. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

I didn’t know what kind of welcome I’d receive in North Carolina, but I figured on Duke’s campus I’d be in a safe environment where I would surely be able to find my “people.” Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

The police, I figured, were still looking for Derrick. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

I figured I'd go down and ask the desk clerk if he could give me Burroughs's room number. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

As for the learning itself, I figured you didn’t need a college degree to become one of the people who knew what was really going on. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

But he also figured out a way to get by. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

And then there was the almost-deaf thing, but I figured that was just because he was old. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

One human in the story, the hero, figured out he could identify the fallen angel-cannibal aliens by examining their naked backs. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z

I feel like I have figured something out here, something important, something that I thought was hard but turns out to be pretty simple. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

I figured in a little while she would become a regular girl and scream if she ever touched anything slimy or crawly. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z

I figured she was just depressed, thinking about Dad returning to jail and how he might never get his captain’s license and how our quiet3 seminormal life was a total mess again. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

“We’re following up with something out in Coney Island. I think...I figured something out.” Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

This close to his birthday, he wasn’t likely to mess up too badly, he figured. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

“No. That won’t work. Look, Son, if there’s one thing I’ve figured out about life, it’s that if you want to be happy, you have to learn how to be happy on your own.” The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

“Can’t work nohow. We figured we might as well drive on out to the sale.” In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

Tonight, his brother-in-law the priest, who spent his life in the fairy tale world of the Church, dressed up like Liberace, had figured things out for once. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

“Well, Richard,” she said when she finally figured out who I was. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

He figured even Coach Hedge wouldn’t mind their talking after curfew if it meant giving her information that might save her life. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Frank barked, which Leo figured was probably severe profanity for him. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

When they brought it home, Katie examined the tree and the line between her eyes deepened as she figured something out. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

She was banking on us backing down, because she figured there was no way we would show up to a MoMo party with Needles. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

In terms of mutual interests, I figured we could spend the rest of our lives discussing how much we hated the aforementioned characteristics. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

I have a feeling Soon-Lee would have figured this out before me. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

I figured why not get a jump on drilling? The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

I could have figured out how to save us. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

He would call the young man, he figured, sooner or later. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

She had a nice face and a real tough body so I figured maybe I would give her a play. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z

I wondered what she was up to—leaving Rachel alone—but I figured that she saw what I saw. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

Once I had figured that of the seven months I had spent in the army, four of them had been standing around waiting for something to happen. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

I headed north for three blocks and then I walked for what I figured to be about half a mile, but didn’t li id no Red Apple Diner. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

So when Santa gave me an electric guitar for Christmas, I figured I was ready to join the after-school rock band. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

Ellsberg didn’t know how seriously the FBI was taking this investigation, but he figured time was short. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

“I figured,” said Mother, “if you could work up the courage to tell me the truth about JT, you were brave enough to stay home.” The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

I wanted to say no, but I figured that if Annabeth was going, we couldn’t very well let her go alone. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

Frank figured there was a story behind that comment, but he decided not to ask. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

But he hadn’t quite figured out how to aim it—Ernie left that part out. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

Bill, he figured he might as well take advantage of it. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

And that was precisely when I totally figured out how I—Finn Easton—could never have been trapped in my dad’s novel in the first place. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z

"I figured you weren't allowed to talk on the phone . . . after that time with your stepdad." Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

"No, but she looked upset. I figured she'd had bad news about one of her sons. Do you want to wait in my house until she comes back?" Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

Finally, Mama figured out a way to keep Jumper from jumping. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z

“It’s not just memorization though. He understands. Half the things I’ve been meaning to show him he’s already figured out for himself.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

“You figured—what?— the crazy fat girl would know all about the crazy old Bat Lady.” Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

She had leaned over, thrust her hand in the cage and waved the end of her sari in the lion’s face, with what intent we never figured out. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

I figured my chances of getting picked were as good as those of anyone else. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z

I figured this meant she’d be around more, and we could hang out and talk, and she wouldn’t have to go to the lab so much. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

By figured that dumb story was enough to scare me off and he started walking in the direction of the public swimming. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

The sky thundered in the distance, so I figured maybe the burgers smelled okay. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

“Yeah. It sucks, but I figured it out too late. I think I’m more of a moonlight kind of girl.” From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

“Or a Chinese nun. All I’ve ever seen are white nuns,” Edwin jumped in, so I figured he hadn’t done his homework either. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

“Saturday’s tomorrow,” Finn said solemnly, as if he was the only one who could have figured that out. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

You figured you didn't want to leave any witnesses, I guess. Monster 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Now, I didn’t know what everyone liked, so I figured that some chili would be filling. It’s vegetarian, so you should be fine, Rawiya.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

It took a little bit to figure out which way they should go, but I looked at the instructions for a long time, and eventually I figured it out. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

I bet I was dropped on her doorstep, like Harry Potter, and she just hasn’t figured out how to tell me yet. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

But as I limped on home, I figured that if I read an act that night, and another on Thursday, and Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, I could have it all finished pretty painlessly. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

I figured that was the best place to get their attention. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

I know now that he wanted to protect us from war, but at the time, I figured he was keeping them for an uncle in the military. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

I figured it was for the same reason I had cut mine off. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

But I figured it would be when I ran out of food. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

When Mom finally figured it out, she sat down with me to break the news. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

After my umpteenth trip to the latrine, I figured most of her elixirs are laxatives, but so far I’m holding up better than most. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

Since the children had been present at the fumigation, Úrsula figured that Fernanda had put the ring in the only place where they could not reach it: the shelf. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

"I figured out our clues. Ammonium nitrate. It's used in fertilizers, explosives, and rocket propellants." The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z

I have figured out that most people do not get that. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

I figured whatever it was, it wasn’t one of God’s creatures. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z

“I always figured nobody else wanted to hang out with me, to be honest,” I admit. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

I figured it was eight or nine in the morning. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

I thought I had finally figured things out, but after the previous night, I felt as confused as I had when I arrived at Fullbrook. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

But I figured there had to be more to it than Sam knew about. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured it would be easiest to do the night part first so I decided to stick around the library until it got dark, then head for Grand Rapids. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z

I figured the guy with the tie must be Mr. Big Bucks Ballard, the jerk who didn’t know how to run the paper mill as well as my father and Ernie Eco could blindfolded. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

When my sister thought about it for a second, I think she figured out why she wouldn’t tell Mom or Dad. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

He said it in a way that made me see that he figured I owed it to him. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z

“I just figured out where Hazel was hiding.” Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

I figured that nobody would pay attention to me; yet, the minute I began, there was a hush. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

She's figured out that I could be out the door and on a bus by now. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was midday and I figured the better ones were already gone. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

"I figured I shouldn't dress you traditionally. It's time to modernize Belles, in my humble opinion. Du Barry has been so ancient in her preparations," he says under his breath. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

I guess they figured that it was up to Father to speak first, seeing as Sam was his son. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

Now, OK, I’ve never even shaved my face before, so perhaps I should have figured out this wouldn’t be a quick or painless procedure. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

When the boys finally figured out where we were, they refused to speak to us. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

He never said anything, but I think he figured that, as when we were kids, we both stood a better chance if we took on the world together. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

Beatrice had asked how he planned to explain his whereabouts to his mother and father, and Roy had admitted he hadn’t figured that part out yet. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Although, this reporter has not quite figured out the strategy of members of the same household bidding against each other. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

A farmer was not likely to be trouble, I decided, so I figured I would try to track him or her down and find out what I could about the war’s progress. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

He rambles on, joking that perhaps Asher Wing of the Phoenix Riders—well-known for unconventional draft picks—has figured out something that the rest of us haven’t. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

I figured all this was icky enough to make Katie want to keep her distance but not so bad that she’d wonder why I wasn’t in the hospital. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Doc kind of figured that one too,” he said. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was...well, to be frank, Scoob still hasn’t figured out how he feels about the whole thing. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z

They had been gone about an hour when I discovered that Joseph was nowhere to be found, and I figured out where he was: hidden in the back of Mr. Klein’s truck. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z

What’s the worst that can happen, is how I figured it. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

“I just figured the only explanation for being so rude is that you’re someone’s evil twin.” How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

The way I figured it, if you were getting your classwork done, it didn’t matter how many days of school you missed. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

I kind of figured it would go that way for me. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

They looked at half a glass of water and figured it was half full, not half empty. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

I was busy, and I figured he was, too, working his butt off on that chicken farm after school—plus we had final exams coming up. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

The two never figured out who had reported the stolen cloth. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z

"You know, Crow old pal, I think I figured out who the bomber is." The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z

Knowing Mama, I figured it was to vomit. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

This, I figured, could sustain me for three or four more days if need be, but then what would I do? Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

"I don't know. Something’s not right, but I haven't figured it out yet. Can you make it any less blurry? By moving the projector closer to the wall or something?" Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

“No. I don’t think people have figured out how good these things are yet,” Widget says, shaking the bag. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

Roy figured she used up her guiding skills every day at school and was too worn out to deal with Garrett when she got home. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

The fact that I liked Miss Love didn’t mean I hadn’t loved Granny, and I figured it was the same with him. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

I figured I could dive overboard and make my way to Miss Liberty. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

I figured she probably just came home from a date. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z

I had figured that out days ago thinking that it wasn’t a part of my personal history I should hesitate over if someone asked. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

It didn’t take too much time before I figured out that twenty-four hours’ worth of walking was a lot longer than I thought it would be. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z

Elementary school goes through sixth grade here, so this is our first year in middle school, and even though we’re already halfway through the school year, I still haven’t figured out the point of homeroom. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

I figured it was Mom, so I gritted my teeth and followed him downstairs to the phone booth in the far corner of the pub. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

I wasn't at all hungry, but I figured I ought to at least eat something. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z

A couple of hurricane lanterns stood at the end of the dock, and Turner figured Willis had been about to light them. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

I think she’s figured out that this smells a lot like the Ace of Clubs. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z

By the time he got home, he had it all figured out. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z

And if she was by herself she counted or figured with numbers. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

Ohio was a new state and I figured to look around. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

He figured he could scoop up the mashed remains like snowballs and mold them back into shape. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z

I figured Pandora had been completely ADHD, like me. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

As he figured out which ones to answer first, my thoughts turned to my book. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

After Nathan figured out how to shift his weight so that he didn’t roll off it, the water monster picked up his pace and was outright running. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

I always figured during those weeks she was purposely taking the foil off the ends of her braids and shaking them out for fun. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

I figured that as long as I wasn’t going over to her house, I could be friends with Anna in school. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

Ulbrickson figured he needed to repay the debt by making good on his word. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

We figured Grandma might grab up her broom to swat him off the porch. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

They figured they’d lose their jobs, or worse, if they let something bad happen to me. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

She was going to the market with Obiora, who she said figured out change faster than a trader with a calculator. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

He hadn’t slept well, but that was excitement, and he figured he’d have plenty of time to sleep on the bus. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

I figured it was best not to say that. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I haven’t seen her since I figured out something happened with Abby, and the thought of seeing her in just a few minutes is making me weirdly nervous. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

I figured if I want it to roll, I'll need to hit the wall as hard as possible. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

But after everything she said, I figured that I should just do what I wanted to do. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

Of late, when h.e woke from restless dreams-in which the red woman figured disturbingly, he often did not know where he was. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

He was out of breath and sweaty, and I figured he really didn’t want to catch up to the Hells Angels and try to arrest them with a baseball bat. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

The way we figured they had to pass him to get to the cemetery. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

Even if we’d figured out a way to make it work, we wouldn’t have known which way to sail. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Guess I do. Doesn’t do me any good. I haven’t figured them out yet.” Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z

“Twig and I are working together,” I explained, even though I think he’d already figured that out. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

“You figured out every argument we could put up against leaving and worked out an answer before we even thought of the arguments,” Bushra says. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z

“Yes, ma’am. We figured that if it was supposed to be the twelfth game, like Mr. Lemoncello said it was, there might be some clues to start us off.” Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z

I figured I could gradually lower the barrel at the screen, aim, and pick off one of the Japanese troops. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

Once we caught a wounded blackbird by throwing a blanket over it and figured we could make a blackbird pie, like in the nursery rhyme. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

What if someone figured out the truth about Toby before he had a chance to explain it to Cady for himself? A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

So I figured Lynn was just going through a phase, the same as my mother had. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

After six and a half hours on the plane and keeping up with Cecile, I figured they could use the recreation. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

And by the time they reached Frobozz, just a few minutes later, they’d already figured out what they needed to do to obtain the Jade Key. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

With twelve years having passed, he figured that as long as he stayed away from the United States, he’d be safe. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

Besides, he figured being in the military would force people to respect him. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

But I’m pretty sure you figured that out for yourself. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

Many a peddler was in jail because he had been caught with the evidence on his person; I figured a way to avoid that. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

I could tell that Sookie was in a mood, and while I wanted to bombard him with questions, I figured it was the wrong time. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

I figured if somebody lit a match next to her, she’d be in serious trouble. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

I’m sure she figured she was only being realistic. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

Then, as we got closer, we figured it out. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

Shin had not figured out how to pay his bills, make a living, or find a girlfriend in South Korea. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z

But neither the delivery boy nor the judge limped, and he still hadn't figured out she or plain. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z

He figured if Haley Daley wasted time retracing steps he and Andrew had already taken, she would find nothing new and become less of a threat. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z

Polly gritted her teeth, slowly repeated everything Teenie had said to Amari, even though she figured the girl had already understood most of it, and headed out of the kitchen and down to the river. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

When he had gone through about half of them, he figured it was time to tackle the encyclopedia A. Problem was, Amanda was always reading it. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

And then we opened up Jane Eyre and picked out words that pretty much looked impossible but we figured them out because of what we were learning about letters and their sounds working together. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

He figured he had something else working in his favor: he was happy. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z

Second, my sister never quite figured out how to zoom the lens, so everything on the tape was extremely small and grainy. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

Sometimes Sage could seem mean, but I figured he had to be nice to me if he knew it was almost my birthday. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

But once he figured out that the hands had to work off the control that moved like a dragonfly, he was able to figure out the others. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

He was sixteen the summer he figured how to make an almanac. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

She figured out how to throw knives and make poisoned arrows from the skins of frogs, to sneak up on prey twice her size and track targets in the dark. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

“Anyway, my cookies are pretty awful, so no one bought them, so I figured before I threw them out. . .” Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

For one thing, he figured Aphros could travel much faster in the water, and the guy might be able to shut off the magic that let Leo move and breathe. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

I had both, so I figured I was in good shape. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

How soon before they figured out it was all my fault? Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

It must’ve just been a horrible accident, Dallas figured, no one in the wrong, but a tragedy nonetheless. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

I figured something drastic must have happened in his life, as it is very unusual for a hound to be traveling all alone. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured she was watching me as closely as if I were a patient. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

Instead, he came up with a better idea, although he didn't have it quite all figured out yet. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

The drawing room on the second floor wasn’t a room where folks sat with paints and colored chalk to draw pictures, like I’d figured. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

Maybe they figured they were nearer to the throne that way. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured if she could find joy during those terrible times, I could give her one good thing. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

When Ty and Johnny saw me spending time with Annie, they must have figured I didn’t want to spend time with them anymore. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

We just never figured it would happen to us. Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I didn't even know people still carried briefcases, but I figured since he still was, there must've been some pretty important papers in it. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

Even if she couldn’t mention Wash, there were other reasons for not wanting to marry Henry, things she could bring up to buy some time, at least, while she and Wash figured out a plan. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

I figured she said that so I didn’t think she was sweet on me or something. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z

I figured we’d come about thirty miles, and the sun wasn’t even fully at zenith. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

“So ... I guess you figured out that the bird could fly.” A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

I figured Pops would be in on the gig in a minute, too. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z

And I figured, with the crazy adrenaline coursing through my body, I might be able to jump over the rim again. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

Our best chance was to escape before they figured out that the fence was off. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

I couldn't believe he figured it out, just like that. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

Their car wasn't in the driveway, so Eleanor figured Park's family wasn't home. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

I asked All around us, sirens wailed I figured it wouldn't be long before more cops cruised by, looking for juvenile delinquent gym-bombers. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

“You know, all this was figured out with a stopwatch,” he tells me with something like pride. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

So I didn’t, because I figured she must have her reasons, like maybe—in my seven-year-old mind, this made sense—maybe she wanted some mud in the car for a change. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

“We figured your family would enjoy the animals more if they were roaming free, like they would in the wild. So we’ve sedated them for your safety. They’re no harm to you.” Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

She is almost always busy taking care of Mrs. Forrest, a very plump gentlewoman who hasn’t figured out yet that life in James Town will be a lot harder than life in England. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z

I’d actually figured out what I wanted my last words to my loved ones to be. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

Till then, I always figured it was just as well if folks never took notice of me because as much as anything, that could mean trouble. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured my portion had been the one which stuck to the bottom of the pot. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Being an adult with a fairly steady history of supporting myself, I figured the test could do no real harm. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

I don’t know what I’m doing in the next five minutes and she has the next ten years figured out. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

Lewis and Clark still haven’t figured out how to walk on leashes. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

He figured he would just ask his mom and dad to sign him up for karate class too. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

After the long chase, I figured the animal was winded and would stay in the tree. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured the jury would be out for quite a while. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

“But the angels must have figured out how to find the ones that weren’t so obvious.” Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

I figured, even if she didn’t always know she was the woman who’d lived this life, she’d know how important it was. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

At first I didn’t know the reason why they always hunt me down, but then I figured it out, it was simply because I was of a different race. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

“You didn’t give me an answer about this weekend,” she said, “but 1 just figured, I’m going anyway. I don’t know how much time I have.” Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

All writers wore glasses and the sooner I got into them, I figured, the better. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Not till I had it all figured out. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

They had their own method for choosing us already figured out. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

His yelling bay sounded a lot more like he was just barking because he figured that’s what we expected him to do. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, I wasn’t sure, so I figured better open ’em, ’cause it could have been, well, either one. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured he had just walked up on my dogs before he realized it. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

Turner figured she had reached her peak of height sometime around the Civil War and from that time on had been folding and shrinking until someday she would probably just disappear. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

By now she's probably figured out how wrong she was to assume anything. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

He felt guilty now, winding the soft cloth around the handgrips, so he told her what he figured she wanted to hear. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

I’ll bet he figured no one had seen him and that the body probably wasn’t even discovered yet. Twelve Angry Men 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured it would save me the trouble of having to cook for myself, so I accepted. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z

I figured any shark was huge to them. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

I figured it could be a big one. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Not to mention, Needles is such a shy dude, I figured he'd most likely find a corner to sit in and knit while Noodles and I scope the scene. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

I figured to be nervous when I was unwinding the rope from the cleat. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

A long silence followed, so I figured Abbey was thinking up something snarky to say. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

It was the only awesome part about being old, Genie figured. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

She heard about the family dogs they missed, parents who were ill, fiancées they figured would no longer want them. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

Leo figured smiling was better than throwing up. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

I figured that Bodega remained in the dark right up until Nazario reached for his gun to shoot him. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

“And I think I just figured out the last line.” Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

But I figured I had as much right to make a fool of myself as he did. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

I’d told Mom to pick me up at six, and while I figured she was either in the mall or in the parking lot, I still wanted the next two hours to myself. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z

“She wanted to tell you all this herself, but I figured I’d cover some of it since the old bird hasn’t got much strength. So do you understand your gift?” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

Apparently Owen had never figured on being lost or having trouble at sea. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

Looking back, I figured Bodega must have taken a lot of pride in these favors he handed out through Nazario. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

Behind them were wagons full of boxes and bags—powder and balls and such, I figured. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

Dust and bits of dead grass flew everywhere and until I figured out the steering, the mailbox, my mother’s flowers near the front step and a small bush were in danger. Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z

I figured out that this meant she didn’t want me anywhere nearby. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

I had sort of forgot about it being Karim and Erik’s birthday, but then I figured that made sense, because of how they were triplets. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

Mr. Rice was furious, but we children figured that the mainland schools were too embarrassed to be beaten out by islanders and so made up a rule to save their faces. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I don’t know many of the alums from the fifties, but I figured it wouldn’t hurt to see if any names rung a bell.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Percy figured he had maybe five minutes before they reached him. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

The doctors had told him to lay off the caffeine, but he figured they’d make an exception for today. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z

When I did, I figured I had to make the most of it. Fourth Grade Rats 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

Thomas figured they either didn’t understand or didn’t believe him. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

They figured once she got wrapped up in the pageant work, she’d forget all about the bass and the band and her journalistic aspirations. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

He’s seen me slice up demons and leap out of exploding school buildings, so he probably figured taking a car a few hundred yards wasn’t exacdy the most dangerous thing I’d ever done. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

Hazel figured he would be huge when he was an adult—as strong and healthy as an ox. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

I figured he was dug in with the troops at Fort Washington, which seemed a good place, what with the strong walls and the cannons protecting it. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

“The producers are terrified of that new show Seal Squad Seven. Anyway, we’re going to shoot tomorrow. At the ranch. The writers figured out a way for the action to take place in our barn.” Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

I figured that out after we stopped at the bodega downstairs on our way home from school one day and she started talking to Hugo, the old man who owns the store. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

He must have figured out which woman was his mother. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

But this year I figured would be different. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z

Richard and I figured out a while ago that the more stuff Mom swipes from the office supply closet, the more she’s hating work. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

I also figured out why Theresa was assigned to be my guide. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Zakariyya and Deborah always figured that if Hopkins had found out he was a Lacks, they wouldn’t have let him leave. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

If I wasn’t going to be a hypocrite, I would have to learn to ask hard questions, I figured, and this was as good a time as any. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z

So Genie figured he and Grandpop could be the bad guys together, and he slid into the seat. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

I was peeved enough at Roy Lee to not answer, but then I figured it would aggravate him more to tell the truth. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

I tried, really hard, to stop assuming I had people figured out, especially before I’d ever even spoken to them. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

I figured maybe it was global warming or something, because the weather all across New York state had been weird since Christmas. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

I was still ticked off because I wasn’t starting but I figured that once I got to play in a game things would turn around. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z

“I figured if I could survive this, I could limp my way onto the soccer team.” Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

I know it, and still—I’m letting the hook pierce me like some dumb fish that’s been hooked a billion times before and still hasn’t figured it out yet that hooks are the enemy. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z

“I figured, let my mom pry him off me. ’ Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Yeah. OK,” said Gilly, though by this time tomorrow she figured to be in Missouri at the very least. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z

I figured if I handled some stuff for myself, that would help. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

“It was a strange thing to do, but I figured we were only talking to each other for the next couple minutes. Sometimes when I’m traveling I like to be someone else.” Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

If she had figured he had come for a place to breathe, she might have been more understanding—even if she had wondered about him some. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

“You know, you’d think you would have figured that out already” Will winks at her. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

There was an edge to his laugh, though, a hardness that I figured was leftover fear. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

Given his background, Matt figured Tam Lin knew a lot about escaping from jails. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured out later that he must have carved it late at night when the others had gone to sleep. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

It seemed she’d figured out how to use those feet, after all. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

I figured I was strong enough to keep Dad in line. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

At first I figured it was the sound of Grover hitting a tree. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

My only regret was that I hadn’t written down my obituary, but I figured Miss Volker would do a good one. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

Looking at the small firefights and numbers of enemy killed, de la O figured the United States had the upper hand. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

At the very least, I figured, I should come into their camp by the main track, so they didn't think I was spying on them. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z

Then he figured he could either run down the stairs and out of the house and let whatever was going to happen, happen, or he could pull open the door. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

I had figured he was keeplocked for a good long time. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I never have figured out why I told him, “Well, yes, sir, I’ve been thinking I’d like to be a lawyer.” The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

Shin soon figured out that most of these men were strangers to one another. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z

Not fatigued by his radicalisation of both musical texture and technique, Corelli added another flourish to his work: a musical shorthand called figured bass, or thorough bass, inherited from Monteverdi and universally adopted after him. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z

I had some worries about what my mother would of thought, but I figured it wasn’t no harm in just the being there. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured if I saved Mr. Bernoffski, if he just didn't die, then maybe my life wouldn't completely derail. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

In my dream I have somehow figured out that to catch a cloud means I’ll fly to heaven. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z

I figured we’d still get there eventually—long as we kept ducking the cops. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

I figured he was just grandstanding, sucking up the media’s attention because he could. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

“I guess he just figured he was a rat,” he said, but it fell through even for Willard. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

But I knew that day would get a million times worse if we didn’t get back to Davis Square in time, and our parents figured out that we weren’t where we said we’d be. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

No cobwebs had been spun around the workbench, so she figured her grandmother kept it in order. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

But the guards either didn’t think we would try to sneak anything back in or figured there wasn’t anything left of value in the ghetto to smuggle. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

We figured it must have belonged to the old lady who had lived there. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

Not knowing this, they figured Fielding must have taken the Ellsberg file home. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

“I’m getting to it,” said Lazlo, though in truth he hadn’t quite figured out that part of his wild and improbable theory. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

I want to show Mr. Stoker that I figured it out. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

I figured it would take three weeks for anything to reach home from Nam. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

By March 19, Al Ulbrickson figured he had found his best bet for an Olympic boat. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

“He asked me half a dozen times. But I figured, there wasn’t much point, you see....” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

Werfel figured it would take another hour or so to get out of the city. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z

Maybe my dad even figured out what I’ve been doing, that I’ve been planning on taking his boat, and they want me to give up on looking for my mother. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

I figured he’d fume more about me playing than the Lutherans. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

In the days that followed we figured out how to make soup from whatever we could add to a pot and that was much better than just boiling things one by one. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured if he stole more of our meat, Mama would have to see that he was too sorry and no account to keep. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z

He made the entire apparatus, including the box that housed the equipment, and he figured out how to rig up a long wire antenna to get a signal. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

Both of us were of a mind that we figured we could do just about anything. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You is late, so I figured you wasn't coming tonight like your letter said.” Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

This was not, obviously, how you want the world’s hottest girl to see you, but I figured she could explain to me what had just happened. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z

I’d figured he would tear the house apart searching for Dad, but he never even stepped inside. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

After three days of wearing it, Mr. Daniels told me he was going to have the nurse call my mom about my injured arm, so I figured I’d better lose the sling. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z

I spent so much time there that Byron finally figured out where I was going. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

What if she had somehow figured out that he had come back to Chattana? A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z

Amil and I figured it must mean something wonderful to make Papa look so happy. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

"I figured you would be. So, we got you a bunch of ice cream." Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

Once he was sitting up, Candice figured it was all right for her to sit on the edge of the bed. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

He was covered in mud but dressed fancy in breeches and an old coat and I figured he must have been a gentleman’s valet. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

Wes quickly figured out where Ray was heading and realized that this must be the “cousin” his jump-off was always visiting. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

“I had a couple of extra ones, so I figured I’d pass them along to you.” The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

Henry and I were given two gas cans and a lighter, and we soon figured out what to do with them. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

She got an awful pain across her face and I figured she must be my mom because no stranger would have been so hurt by what I’d said. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured my parents probably wouldn't get old Thurmer's letter saying I'd been given the ax till maybe Tuesday or Wednesday. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z

I figured out how to survive, at least for a while, and I got used to how things worked. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

My father loved being a lawyer and was a well-regarded practitioner, but the fact is he never liked the business aspect of the law or figured out how to make gobs of money at it. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z

I figured she must belong to the black shoe. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

Stuart figured that if the two of them were to walk along together, her head would come a little higher than his shoulder. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z

I don't even know when I figured it out. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

I figured it would make us descend faster and we would hit the water like a ton of bricks. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

She was walking very quickly, with her head held high and her body erect, and by the look of things I figured that Mr Coombes was in for a hard time. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z

He had twitched because he was excited about going to the Westing house again, even if he hadn't figured out the clues. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z

I had figured out that if the white people were so unwilling to share all the things like the buses, they certainly weren't going to share their bomb shelters with us. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

“I figured he was still hanging around our old village all this time.” The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

For so long, I hadn’t really heard Margo—I’d seen her screaming and thought her laughing—that now I figured it was my job. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

Joe figured maybe it would help to get her out on the water. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

He figured that in a year and a half he'd be either in great physical condition, or else dead. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

After setting up half of them, I figured out I could drag them rather than carry them, and that sped things up. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I just needed help figuring out something to say to Javier, but I got it figured out.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

I figured he was gonna circle ’round to catch me so I ran deeper into the woods fast as I could. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

“Excuse me,” she said to Alex, in case you haven’t figured out the name of the mystery man, “but which one of us are you checking out?” Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

I don’t think Mom ever figured out what I was trying to say that day. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

They built us a big driftwood fire that night, and told us ghost stories until they figured we had all dozed off. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z

So I figured I’d say that, too, if ever I got into the same kind of situation.” Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

Every day it seemed increasingly stupid to me that I’d be performing in a talent show for this terrible school, but I figured we’d just see it through. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

Most of the patients, just like the rest of us, eventually figured out that the red decks were a problem. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z

I figured he’d be safe in there till I could get back. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ernie had been looking at his muscles in the mirror, and Genie figured the lack of light might’ve been making them look bigger. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

I figured, too—and rightly—that I’d soon learn all the significant details. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

After turning over about eighty cards, most of us have figured out the game and can explain exactly why the first two decks are such a bad idea. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z

But I had already figured out he was a surprising guy. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

I just figured she would drive because she was the adult, but she was standing on the passenger side. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

I’d figured out the trick of breathing in through the woolen scarf to warm the sharp air before it stabbed my lungs. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

He has figured out that he doesn’t need to pay attention to everything that happens. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z

Prodigies can very quickly learn what other people have already figured out; geniuses discover that which no one has ever previously discovered. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z

He figured people always answered the phone whenever the church was calling. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

But my ma and pa had long since figured out that I was happier on my own. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

When I put this scheme together, I figured Air Days would be godawful boring. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

There was a big red arrow that 1 figured might of meant the station, but I couldn’t be sure. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured that if I held it halfway down, it would be the same thing as working with the short one. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

And then I spewed out the whole sorry story about how he’d run off and how I’d looked everywhere but I figured he’d rather be a stray than live with me. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

I figured it was because I knew he would have a good comeback, or maybe it was because he wasn’t a regular in the cast of misfits who hung out at Fang’s. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

“It’s true. I wouldn’t have figured out that there was a name for who I am if Kaisha hadn’t blogged about being biromantic.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

“He couldn’t let a runaway go without some punishment. If he did, there’d be ten more taking off tomorrow. He was easy on you, though, because he figured your running away was my fault.” Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

I figured he stayed up nights polishing it with his undershirts. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Not the real kind. But I went to Ollie’s house and told his mom I had permission to sleep over when I didn’t. Mom and Dad figured it out.” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

She asked it in a way that sounded like she’d already figured it out but wanted to hear me say it. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

I figured it was best to use the most recent one I could find. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

“You figured wrong, dumbbell. You know what happens to dumbbell sidekicks?” Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

Clearly, she was a mistake, which she figured out at the age of six. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

As before, he cut while Robert worked the Xerox—Robert was already involved anyway, Ellsberg figured. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

When he didn’t say anything, I figured I’d just play my part. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

A new formula emerged for criminal prosecution, especially in high-profile cases, in which the emotions, perspectives, and opinions of the victim figured prominently in how criminal cases would be managed. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

When Bernabe figured it was in possession of all its faculties, including that of flight, he threw it up in the air, expecting that it would take off. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured Charlie could use a laugh more than anything else, so far from home. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

Shadow had figured out within the first few minutes of meeting Mr. Ibis that his expected part in any conversation with the funeral director was to say as little as possible. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z

Idaho isn’t famous for many things, so I figured I’d have heard of whatever “Ruby Ridge” was. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

“It’s a shame nobody figured that out sooner,” I said. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z

Had figured he must be one of the several tuckered-out grandchildren touring the museum that afternoon. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

Soon, however, I figured out a new way to avoid those awful pills. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

On Monday, Coach Reed caught me sneaking over to the Shirts Team and finally figured out the funny business. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

Which, Magdalys figured, it pretty much was if you hadn’t watched your only home become a charred wreckage and seen someone you cared about swinging from a noose just a day and a half ago. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

My struggle as a writer was a lot like my life, I figured. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

Turner figured Deacon Hurd was getting more and more profane as the night wore on. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

I figured we would get our tickets and be on our way. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Most people in my neighborhood figured they weren’t smart enough. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Over time, we have figured out how to express and overcome our irritations and occasional rage. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

Which wasn’t exactly true, but I didn’t want to look dumb or nothing and I figured I could learn to use a camera. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z

If they were still on the body of Tartarus, Percy figured they must be on the bottom of his foot—a rough, calloused expanse where only the most disgusting plant life grew. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

“I gave him his nickname, though. I watched him face his fears and I saw how troubled he was, and I figured he could use a new life, so I started calling him ‘Four.’ Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

Besides, she was waiting to see how long it took before Evan figured it out. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z

I usually figured out that Barack had arrived home from a trip not by the sound of his helicopter but rather by the smell of its fuel, which somehow managed to permeate. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

She figured she’d have to spend the best years of her womanhood hunting up people to tell them that they were right and to thank them. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured that thought would keep me up the rest of the night. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

At least, I figured, with five players instead of four, my odds were 5 percent better of not receiving the consequence. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

He figured the library lock-in was officially over and this was the group’s wake-up call. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z

So they figured I must have gotten off at one of the stops in between. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

They were a danger; Ethel wanted them gone, but they had been his father’s and predated their residence in the house so Martin figured they could deny ownership. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

I do tell them about the journal, though, and how someone was writing to me and how we figured out that it was Madeline Mitchell. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

So I figured Roger was going to run me over with a farm tractor or combine or grain truck or runaway pig. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

Down the town wharf they tell spooky stories about fishermen who fall from boats, but I always figured it was like ghost talk around a campfire. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

Hassan slammed the door behind him, then slammed the trunk shut a few moments later, and as Colin wiped the sleep from his eyes, he figured he might as well wake up. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z

I figured, if I ran, it’d be tempting them to follow, like dogs after a fox. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured that in time everything would work itself out. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

The Underwoods both nodded and said nothing, waiting for Ob to fill in the details, which I figured he had come prepared to do. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z

How maybe she could even chill with me and Rondell for a while, until we figured out how to get the money. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

Hugo knew the Station Inspector would be making his evening rounds at the other end of the station, and Hugo figured he had a few minutes before he showed up here. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z

They were more alike than she and I, or even he and I. They both had physical beauty and personality, so I figured it figured. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured ignoring him was my best option. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

He asked Volpe, incongruously, if he “came from a dockworker family,” which he figured was intended as an insult. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z

She’d figured out who’d get the windows on each day and who was responsible for keeping paper and junk from piling up in the car. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured if I shorten it, God will hear this time, cause I’m starting to slowly fall apart. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

She figured they’d have to walk part of the way anyway, and she wanted to have some tools for camping. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured my mom was going to have enough shocks to deal with, so I should spare her this one if I could. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

Frank figured one visit to this creepy old house would cure her of that. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

He soon found it half-submerged in the shallows beneath the branches, where he figured it must have fallen. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Added to the two pennies Maybeth and James had picked up earlier, Dicey figured that they were only twenty-one cents out of pocket for food. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

Thomas figured that something about Alby’s behavior had the kid’s nerves on edge. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

Someone had put up the wallpaper during the Civil War, Turner figured—for a girl, he was sure—and it had clung to the walls for longer than it should have. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

I figured Quincy would make fun of me. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

He figured that to keep the lights on, the house warm, he needed to work at breakneck speed. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

“I think I just figured out what to get you for your birthday,” she said. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

Counting on his fingers he finally figured it out. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

From the downy feathers on her apron, I figured, she’d been tending the new chicks. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z

Noodles and I left Larry to be eaten by the wolves and headed to Atlantic Ave. We figured we could just jump on whatever bus was coming and ride it down to Court Street. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

“I figured it was important, so I rushed it right on over.” The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

“I figured it was more like the Cheese Touch or something.” Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

At lunchtime, I was afraid to go out for recess, since I figured that Mrs. Baker had probably recruited an eighth grader to do something awful to me. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

He figured he’d finish everything up by the middle of July, right after my ninth birthday. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

I guessed, because I figured nobody else could make a haiku that bad. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

“I figured my parents were the ones putting the food on the table, so it wasn’t my job to question it.” All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

He figured he’d let her stay a few days, then call up one of the social workers at the hospital, find a shelter. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

He figured she didn’t, or at least not much. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

“Last year I hit a tree once when I was very mad. I knocked it down. It was a small tree, but still, I figured that had to mean something.” The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

The Cobras were laughing because they figured the dumb, scraggly runt would get out of the East End in about as good shape as a bare big toe in a convention of snapping turtles. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

She figured that it might be July by the time we had crossed the continent, so at the end of every month she had written down how many days were left. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

He wasn’t sure whether, as a Jew, he was allowed to refer to the abbot as “father”—either in his religion or theirs—but he figured it was safest to do whatever William did. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

She figured he lost scales all the time, and if she could sell them for a decent amount of money, she’d be able to pay the taxes. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

‘We’re lost. We did what he wanted us to! We should have bided our time, talked to the enemy, figured out a plan. That always works!’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

Then we drilled more whenever they figured we had spare time. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was kind of like a game after that, and I figured maybe they’d slow down a bit. Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

And I even figured out why Wilbur is one terrific pig for Ben. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

I felt like smiling back, but I figured that the best thing was to ignore it all. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

By then I had figured out it was something awful and dirty. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I kind of figured that out when you threatened to lock me in the trunk,” Maya scoffed. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

“I figured I’d stop you from starting a brawl in the dormitory. Calm down.” Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

After all, Mr. Mwila spoke of more activities than football, and Frieda must have figured out how a list of activities made one subject. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z

“Small horned toad. Rude as it is spiky. It’s stealing my seeds for my science experiment. I figured you’re a Holy Being, it’s a Holy Being. Maybe you know each other?” Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

Nobody’s figured out a way to capitalize on an impact site that isn’t visible. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

There was a quick smatter of giggling by some people who figured the screaming kid was some part of the show, some funny animal maybe. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

I mean, I didn’t know any of these guys, but I figured me being with Lovey, and serving them all food, was enough of a pass for me to say something. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

It was near the Colorado River, founded back in the nineteenth century by some guy who figured he could get rich turning the desert into farmland. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

The lake was frozen, so I guess the dog just figured it could run straight across. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z

Or once I figured out how to travel faster than the speed of light. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

Grampa figured this would be the last day of the trial, and I guess so did everyone else in Mississippi Deputies brought in extra cane-bottomed chairs and squeezed them in wherever there was floor space. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

He figured she’d be more likely than his father to say yes, but she surprised him. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Chicago was cold and my parents figured out a way to keep warm.” Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z

I figured she got tired of trying to get me to talk. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

“I just wanted the chain back, Malik. It was my family’s safety net. I figured we could pawn it if things got worse.” On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

“He’s just a little mouse. Besides, we haven’t figured out how to make the partitions stand up.” Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z

“I figured we could mark the places we look and it will help us keep track.” Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

With all that plus the whole family’s high blood pressure and diabetes, the Lackses figured they pretty much supported the pharmaceutical industry, plus several doctors. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

“As soon as I saw that big yellow tag on the map of Texas, I figured you were up to something. Besides, I’ve overheard your Arletta Paisley enough to know where she’s from.” Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

I don’t think she planned on giving me any, but finally I guess she figured it was the only way to get rid of me. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z

I figured Luke didn’t mean to call me a nobody. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

I figured I could just stand there for a while and see what happened, though the tide would come in eventually, I supposed. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z

“Maybe they figured it out in the other world?” The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

He knows how to put God and the street in the same sentence, and I figured if I’m going to write poetry at all, that’s what I want to do. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

So he figured if he got away from me, they’d stop. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z

I figured he must be Luke’s new bodyguard or something. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

I figured she must be dripping in honey money. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Well, Stupid Horse sank into the endless depths of Turtle Lake and everybody figured that was the end of that story. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

As I got older I figured that he just didn’t feel like being around. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z

I settled into the old couch and figured this show would at least be entertaining, because as far as I was concerned, it was the furthest thing from reality. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

She figured that she and her best friend, Janie, would get dressed together, get their hair done together. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

He also figured that Nancy was going to play. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

That was a B. Which I figured I should’ve felt pretty happy about, because a B was better than a C or even a D, which was what I used to get on spelling tests. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

"Oh, come on. Don't do the 'poor little Bobby' routine. Let's get this thing figured out. What are some other ideas? There must be some other ideas, right?" Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

If I couldn’t help Betsy get her bug back, I figured making sure she didn’t get detention was the best I could do. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

Maybe Byron was getting sick of having more Fantastic Adventures, but I figured I was getting old enough to have some myself. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

So, when she finally went, I figured that some efficient angel had made Aunt Florentine’s bed and it was time for her to go. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

By now, Dad said, that old Demon had figured out that it had better not mess with Rex Walls. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

She had already checked all the teachers, but she figured she’d look again. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

He figured Shady would rather know where his demon was so he could keep an eye on him. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

I figured Pa hated seeing me torn up. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z

The ship was a lot higher than I figured. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

Mom likes shopping at thrift stores—she calls it treasure hunting, though I have never figured out what exactly makes somebody’s discarded fondue set or chipped flowerpot a treasure. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

“Aye, I’m inclined to agree with you, Jess. The Scourge has probably figured some new move. This attack may only be a cover. By the way, is there any word from Foremole and his crew?” Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

I figured this would give Zoe an excuse to start yelling at me. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

I figured I could write one about the deer. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

Plus, I figured I could maybe learn what the secret to some of that fried deliciousness was so that I could take it back to my own kitchen. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

“I mean, we didn’t know, but we figured. You’re not really subtle...about anything.” What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

I looked up and figured that the door was six feet tall, and the hut was twelve feet tall at its highest point. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I saw it on the floor plan. People can walk up to it on the sidewalk and return their books. I figured it had to lead down here.” Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z

Mom signed me up for lessons and I played with Dad a few times before they figured the monthly dues were too expensive. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

Had he figured out some of his toys were missing? The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z

Nelson says yes, everybody has figured out that He is a right good size. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, there was extra and I figured I was doing Velma T. a favor to get her elixir out among the ailing public.” Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

I mean, Coach wasn't coming until later, so I figured there was no rush. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

She happened to be an orphan, and I figured that if this much could befall an orphan, imagine how impressive I would look in such a role. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I don’t know, Darwin, maybe? The dude who figured out evolution.” The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

I didn’t know how I could explain, but I figured Tyson deserved the truth after almost getting killed. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

We finally figured out what Gearhart had in mind and put our hands up. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

There was a chance the Sixers hadn’t even figured out how to open the Third Gate yet. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

I figured that out from some subtle clues: the shape of the connection points, the thickness of the insulation, and the fact that it had "LiSOCl2 NON-RCHRG" written on it. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

And the thought popped into his mind again, like it did when he sat in the pastor’s office and figured things out with the Rubik’s Cube. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

Alex was tempted to open the can of sardines, but he figured that could wait for a day with no microwave. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

“Hmm,” Hera whirled away in a huff, but I figured our lives would be safe, at least for a litde while. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

Where I had youth and energy on my side, she had cunning, and she figured out different ways to keep me in line. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

I figured once we were alone on my turf, she’d probably be all over me. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

I figured it would be a good thing for Mr. Clifton. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

“The fact that V.S. came to see me on the exact same day you disappeared. The fact that she somehow figured out where you were. The fact that Gen had a jump rope.” Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

But I figured if I kept being an idiot, if I didn’t actually accept the truth, then the truth would become false. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

How it was awkward at first, but afterward, Grandpop was honest with Genie about everything, including him being crazy, which Genie now figured was just a family trait. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

April 21—I figured out a new way to set up the mixing machines in the bakery to speed up production. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

I figured Bodega kept him as someone to watch his back or at least to watch the door. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

I figured she was out at the barn, and she was. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

He figured this was his chance to make his own set of copies of the Pentagon Papers. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

Though its purpose was to keep bonobos in, not people out, I figured it would fulfill that new need fine. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

I figured it must be necessary to keep your feet from freezing off. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

By the time they stop again—“for the night,” G’ma says, and it gives Scoob a chill, but he doesn’t argue—he still hasn’t figured out what to say. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z

Roy figured it came from years of interrogating shifty characters—gangsters or spies, or whoever it was that his father was in the business of investigating. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You still haven’t figured out how to get in. Shouldn’t that be number one on the agenda?” Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

The salesman figured that if a man wanted to buy a new Cadillac, he could have food all over himself if he wanted. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z

The Luftwaffe pilots figured out what time the 586th had dinner, and purposefully raided their airfield when they were eating. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

Leon figured that Renault was the cause, the carrier of the disease. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

But I don’t think my mom and I have figured out how to cope together. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

Mark went up backward, just in case someone figured out another way to get into the basement. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

They figured that, with him providing a place for her to live, and with Pell grants and the other financial aid for low-income students, she could make a go of it. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z

“I figured, but you could come before...or after.” We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

He wished they would quiet down, but other than that he figured it wasn’t any of his business. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

How I got over it: I figured it was true, so ultimately there wasn’t much to be done about it. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z

But after only a week, he had not figured out much. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z

A cluster of fans have figured out where to wait, though, and as several of us step outside, they raise their posters and scream at us, holding out pens and booklets. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

She was scared, and afraid to tell the boy’s name, because she figured that her daddy just might go off and kill him. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“But 1 figured, what the hell, if I showed it to the old man he’d probably drop a nut or lose a good night’s sleep, so why bother?” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

I could imagine calling my parents to tell them what I’d figured out. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

"Well, we need clothes. And I know what you do for money, so I figured you might have some." When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

I figured any second he was going to ask me how many hit points I had, and I’d lose my cool completely, but then Zoe Nightshade came up to us. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

I figured she was out shopping or maybe she even decided to return to work, even though she wasn’t supposed to go back to Rocky’s Rubber until next week. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

"We learned together! You know the fashion industry makes more from perfumes than it does from clothes? I figured it would be a good fallback skill. Here." City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

“I always figured you belonged in a mental hospital.” We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

I figured she was as nervous around the rest of the girls as I'd once been, so I went to her cabin and dragged her out of her room. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

“I didn’t have anything to do with it. And I figured it couldn’t hurt. You’re the one who said we should team up with him more often!” The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

He was so old, I figured he deserved a knighthood, simply for surviving. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

The second floor was dark, and I figured Mrs. Clutter must be asleep—if she was home. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

There was always a point at which a detective began to question his suspects, and she figured talking to Cook was a kind of detecting. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

I didn’t catch much of that, either, except I could make out nakon, which means “don’t,” so I figured he was telling them to stop it. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

I figured he was autistic right away, ’cause he didn’t look at us or say a word. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

I knew what that meant, By’d figured out a way not to get embarrassed. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I figured. Sorry, man. Let’s hang out today.” Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

“I just figured that was something wrong with me and I didn’t have whatever I needed to fix it.” Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

“I actually figured it out just before you showed up,” said Somkit, carefully putting away the Catcher and jar. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z

I always walked home from school—guess Daddy figured I'd be safe enough with all the other kids around. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

I wanted to yell at them all to leave, but I figured that would only get me arrested. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

I figured maybe the practices would get better later on. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z

Mr. Helm figured that they had come asking for work and had been told there was none. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I don’t know. Isaac figured I was on your side so he didn’t trust me enough to tell me what they were going to do.” Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

I figured she would give him some kind of lecture, but Mom took his hand and said, “Thanks. That means a lot coming from you, Mr. Perfect.” When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

“Well,” I say, feeling a little warm all of a sudden, “most houses have art on the walls, so I figured I’d decorate the room and drew a picture of my dad in his uniform.” Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z

By figured he didn’t have anything to lose so when we got about halfway down the steps he popped me square in the ear. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

“So, this date of ours. We never figured out the details. I was thinking we could leave campus one day this week and go somewhere around Midtown for lunch.” On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

I was going to leave them on for sleeping, anyway, to avoid bug bites, and figured I could tie them again come morning. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

I figured my face was the landscape of my attitude. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

Not only did I not feel any loyalty to my own father, I figured that if I had been Uncle Willie’s child I would have received much better treatment. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

I had already figured as much, but now I know for sure. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

“I liked them. She figured it out. I’ve been sketched demographically. They can still predict things I like.” Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured my teachers must have said something about it to them or they simply forgot. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

I figured since Cecile didn’t have a mink coat or ruby earrings to give me when I grew up, she had dreamed up a name that I would grow into. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

“That was the first time we figured there was something peculiar,” said Mae. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

He was relieved none lived in his building, where he figured the fewer people knowing he and Julie were still there, the better. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

I know I just figured it out, but it’s still a shock to hear her say it. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

I figured he was probably tired after the week he’d had, so I took him up. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

More and more men was doing the same thing and I figured the train to be leaving soon. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Emma started to add, We figured out the first part of Mom’s coded message. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

He tells me that Parker Head leads to Malaga, and he figured that’s where you were heading.” Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

He rarely ate breakfast, but I figured he might need some extra nourishment. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

They also appear to have increased inequity, creating a chasm between those who have figured out how to trade and those who have not. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z

I figured she was jealous because in less than a week I was already the teacher’s pet and got to do all the fun stuff. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

It had taken a lot longer—a year and sixteen days to be exact, he’d figured it out—for a day to go by when he didn’t think about his mother. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

Then he said, “The doctors told us that you might never remember. And we figured that that was the best way to handle the situation.” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Wello didn’t say anything more than “over here” or “over there” or “good night” — I figured he was very tired. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

It was all drawings, like I figured, mostly of people. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

I had figured out long time ago that my mother must have been conceived under the brush arbor—and I blushed to think about that now. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

I don’t claim that Powell had it all figured out: American history bedevils the most earnest attempts to make sense of it. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

I figured he wasn’t really serious, he was just messing with me. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Here. I figured it’s always handy to have a backup.” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

“But I’m guessing you already figured that out. It ain’t hard to tell.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Leo hadn’t figured out how to put the two things together yet, and it was driving him crazy. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

She has figured out that I don’t say too much. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

Any worries could wait, I figured, because we were an us now, and we were happy. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

Carla figured the driver was looking for an address, just as Papi drove slowly and got honked at when he was reading the signs of shops before stopping at a particular one. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

Anyway, I couldn't get that off my mind, so finally what I figured I'd do, I figured I'd better sneak home and see her, in case I died and all. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z

Kaori wanted to explain that they weren’t merely lines, but she figured it was best to leave well enough alone, as her father liked to say. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

I figured I'd better put my face down somewhere before it split down the middle. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

I figured it was the least I could do, since he was new around here. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

“I just figured out that the whole world is on a streak,” I said. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

She figured she and Charles would go on for years, having geese by the fire and staying friends. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

After Tepper had revealed all the government's super sleuthing, I figured they were still spying on me. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

“My mama gave me this before I left Virginia, a long, long time ago. And I suppose you already figured that I’ve got some salt.” Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

I figured out how to save some money, and Annette fell down a flight of stairs. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured he’d be playing basketball right up until the first big snow. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

He did this for two weeks every April and figured he had about another twenty years to go. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

So I figured his house probably looked a lot like mine. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

His hands fidgeted with the hem of his shirt, but considering the way he studied the Romans, noting their positions and their weapons, Jason figured this satyr had been in combat before. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

I figured somebody done sent her a present. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

“I figured it would be okay,” she said. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

Thus Katie figured out everything in the moments it took them to climb the stairs. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

If I was having trouble with a subject in school, I’d go home and study it until I figured it out on my own. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

He certainly had forgiven us for anything we did over at the house or else he wouldn’t have come—so I figured he was just weak from his heart attack and the hospital. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z

I figured a caseworker would be coming in the morning and was surprised when Simon Parker, a child protection investigator, came to the door a little while later, along with a deputy sheriff. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

But then her smile returned, and I figured I must have been mistaken. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

From the money being gone from the register, I figured it was a stickup and homicide. Monster 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z

But baseball was Mack’s joint and that was where he figured to be headed. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Also, she thinks nobody has figured this out. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

I figured she was just somebody who probably had a long week at work, and wanted to crack a cold brew to get her weekend started. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

I finally figured out where I was and we made it to the dance, nearly two hours late. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

I figured we had less than an hour to save Annabeth. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

Grandpop said it took him eleven, but Genie figured that was because his legs were longer. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

Like those other writers, I figured I'd have to wait until the pain subsided and left the words behind. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

I figured the same things were running around in Bianca’s head right now. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

It was the end of March, he figured, so the rains would stay at least one more month. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ulbrickson was sure of one thing, though: he figured he had worked too hard, brought the crew program too far, to be unceremoniously dumped. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

The sound filled her with dread, so she figured it must be the right way to go. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

I figured he must be on the other bus, but then I overheard Miles tell Amos that Julian ditched the grade trip because he thought the whole nature-retreat thing was, quote unquote, dorky. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

But I figured I’d just look like a terrified idiot having an arm seizure. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

She figured that he must have stopped at a nearby drugstore to use the telephone booth when I later told her that Malcolm X had telephoned me upstate at about 3:30 that afternoon. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

He rowed hard the last stretch—he didn’t want to show how tired he really was—but when Willis threw out the line and Turner could hardly tie the knot, he figured Willis would know. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

I figured she’d just laugh and tell me I was stupid for trusting her no-good boyfriend, but I was wrong. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

But at least one good thing came from Mom getting fired, I figured. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

I’d noticed how calm he got while I was talking to Dad and figured he enjoyed the vibrations of my voice. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

I figured out I would run past the British troops and come out ahead of them before they reached Dr. Hobart’s house. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

Not sure what they meant by "long message," but I figured I better be ready. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

If Chip had to, he figured he could take Glenn in a one-on-one fight. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

“A friend on the pie car owed me a favor. I figured we could all use a little forgetting tonight.” Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

After a minute or so she figured out that what I wasn’t saying was not a happy ending. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

“I figured if I left you, the other kids would stop messing with you.” The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z

I figured I could borrow some at work. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z

“It’s not a big deal. When we figured out you weren’t going to show, we went to the Library to drink and look at girls.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Back to Byrd and Aunt Nancy, talking and sharing, and caring for the earth, well, that’s when they figured out that you can grow a family from more than DNA. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

I figured it was the best offer I would get, so I stepped out from behind the school bus. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

“I’m glad you figured it out. I guess Ivan was right about how smart you are.” Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

Felicia used all ten, but he hadn’t figured out how to do that yet. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Since I’m Mexican and Mexicans were involved in this stupid race war, I figured no one would have listened to what I had to say anyway. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

I had no idea where Susan Thomas lived, but I figured I could track her down online first, and then figure out how to get to her later. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

When we were kids, I figured R.C. was plain mean, but after what happened to Emmett, I knew R.C. was worse than mean. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

By then, the story of Sycorax and Caliban was all over school, and so we figured that tryouts might be delayed. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

“Son, I always thought I could drive a spike as good as any man and cook as good as any woman. I just figured if everybody else can learn to read, I could too.” Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

They didn’t always like hard work, goodness knows, and sometimes they figured all kinds of ways to get out of it. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z

The gate was chained like I figured, so I had to scale over the tall fence. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

It was a dime that should have gone into the bank, but Katie figured she could be extravagant once a year. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured I'd probably developed some sort of immunity to it, some resistance or something, I didn’t really know. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

The customers who saw you run past, they figured you belonged to one of the crew.” Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

“Since you got everything else figured out, I guess you know where we’re going,” she said, and there was a tone in her voice. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

When I finally figured it out I shot him; he wheeled about with his face all red storm and theater and shook his fists at me with comic menace. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

When she looked at both of us and smiled, I figured it must be okay for me to be there. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

And third, I figured this was the last school I would ever have to attend. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Once Big Tony had his dog back, he figured Jenny Yen would be much more willing to negotiate. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

“Oh, I typed in the license plate number of that black car. I don’t know what you can do with it, but I figured what the heck.” Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

Amari figured she was waiting for her opportunity to work there instead of in the kitchen with the slaves. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Eventually Piper got quiet and I figured she was asleep so I went back into my own bed and started thinking my own thoughts for a while. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured this might be the last time Paul loaned me his car. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

“I figured it wouldn’t matter if I drank it. When I swim at Cape Cod, I always drink a bunch of water by accident.” Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

I figured out how the game was played. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

Tinkering kept us going, so I figured I’d do my share if I could get a handle on it. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z

This, I figured, was one thing we could try to fix. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

Papa figured the original owner must have been an important man because behind the rear seat of the car he found a blue necktie. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

I didn’t have much of an appetite anyway, and figured that he would need to put some food in his stomach whenever he got in. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

I figured if they caught me, they caught me. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z

I knew it was stupid, because I was sick, but I figured I’d be able to scrounge up something dry to wear among our new Halloween costumes. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

As it turned out, he was just as noisy and pesky as I’d figured. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z

Stella figured sticking those leaves back on the branches would be easier than trying to move the stuff in her head to the empty blue lines in her notebook. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

I figured she must have had trouble finding a babysitter if she was asking me, the brother of the twisted criminal mind. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

Seven minutes until the Say-So show, so she figured she may have struck out this time. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

Even if I still hadn’t figured out the new strategy. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

The Muslims also claim to have it all figured out. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

Seven knows, because he met Chris at school, and Momma figured it out when Chris would always visit me at Uncle Carlos’s house, claiming he was my friend. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

From now on, in fact, they figured they had to win every race or it would be all over for them. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

“I don’t suppose you two figured out where you were in time,” Trub says doubtfully. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z

I figured she was getting some money to pay Mr. Leroy, but when she came back she was holding on to a fancy carved box. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

“All this time I just figured you liked pink,” I said. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured ’twas some personage and mayhap one of the King’s soldiers so I repaired to the house and brought out my gun. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

I thought I had finally figured this game out. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

“Oh snap! I mean, I kinda figured. But cool! Can we, uh, can we go storm the prison now?” Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

We figured whatever happened, we would not be staying another night aboard the zombie cruise ship, even if they did have million-dollar bingo. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

I had to narrow her down, and I figured there had to be things here that I was seeing wrong or not seeing. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

“I figured on getting back and getting the hired girl with the hearse, but he beat me,” the Big Hill undertaker said. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

The hospital has somehow figured out who I am. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

I figured one of them was the license plate CD case, but I dug my hand inside anyway and pulled out a strange package. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

“I’m sorry. But I figured out how to get through the Labyrinth. I talked to Hephaestus.” The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

Mr. Matney weighed it carefully—more than four hundred pounds!—and then counted out the twenty-two dollars and fifty cents he figured he owed us. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

Curly figured he finally might get a decent night’s sleep. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Until I finally figured it out: You can’t draw every feather! Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

“I knew it was you, the notes in English. Well, I figured it out after the talent show. That was the best—it’s my favorite Pixies song. I’ve wanted to say something for months.” Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

I figured she’d had enough of being apart from Fern and me and was now glad we were all together. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured he was one of the workers from another agency and forgot about him the minute we left the adoption fair. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

I figured my mom would be a bit angry. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

She’d figured out how long we could hold ourselves between going to the bathroom, how much money we’d spend on hamburgers, how much was for any emergencies, everything. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

Matt figured he’d been lucky, but he didn’t doubt that more agony was down the road. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Guess they figured I needed a winged escort.” Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z

Dicey figured they had a week, maybe two, before they had to go back to Bridgeport, to the little house and the fussing and fretting. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

“It’s a place where no rules apply, or at least they haven’t figured ’em out yet,” he said. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

I had been listening to music on the radio—Mom had finally figured out I liked the country- western station—and I was in a good mood. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

We figured out how to grow food and domesticate animals so we didn’t have to spend all of our time hunting. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

I figured this was important because people wanted privacy. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

I figured she was just disappointed in the outcome of the meet, and sometimes, when you’re not in a good place, you can say the exact wrong thing. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

There was a path there that led to the dirt road that ran to the Coalwood School, and I figured I could hide in the darkness. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

Luckily, the older guys figured out a way to go around the hill. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z

From some of the glares I got walking up the board sidewalk, I figured these folks would rather suffer through hard times on their own than have a stranger come in to witness their misery. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

“I figured. Take the thing out and I’ll tell you about it when you come back.” When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

If Pah didn’t get him first, Virgil figured one of three things would happen: he could suffocate, starve, or die of thirst. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

And I figured they were not looking for signs of friendship. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

At the rate they were going, only six years, they figured. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

He figured he would leave the house just at midnight, but he got so fidgety that he couldn’t wait that long, and around eleven-thirty he crept downstairs. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

I figured he had fallen asleep but wouldn't admit it. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

I just figured I wasn’t going to be good enough to make even the C squad. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

But I figured Sookie would think I was nuts, so I said, “What made you call the biologists?” The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

“I figured you didn’t have a dog—or he was deaf as a post. What does a minister have to steal?” Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

So when I heard the drumming, I kinda figured it might be you. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

Why hadn’t they figured out a way to come last night, as soon as they knew about the alternate world? The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

“We just figured you might like to meet some of the kids before they scatter to the four winds for the summer,” Hattie Mae said. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

Decades after first touching the Americas, London’s venture capitalists still hadn’t figured out that New England is colder than Britain despite being farther south. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

I mean, I kinda figured it, but to know it’s the truth... The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

I figured out which button opened the sunroof, and I stood up with the top half of my body sticking out of the car. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

There was something mysterious and smug in the way he spoke, as though he had everything figured out—whatever he was talking about. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured out Biddy ain’t never been to no movie show. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

I wasn’t afraid because I figured if there was a real Wool Pooh and he was in the area these little fish wouldn’t be hanging around. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured out that Kat had made her cross. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

When the dogs began to bay, Theon figured the fugitives were near at hand. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

What Maier found is that most people figured out those three solutions pretty easily. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z

I figured by her silence that I was dismissed, so I started to get up from the swing. Doing Time Online 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

I immediately figured Charlotte would get this medal because she organized the coat drive this year, so I kind of zoned out a bit again. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

The reason I didn’t read so much back in Stockton is ’cause I figured I was too busy living my own life. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

So, since they had trains in Mexico too, I figured that I could keep going. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

It didn’t last long, however, so I figured it wasn’t too serious. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

It had been years since I’d climbed a tree, but I figured that if I got high up I could see whether the van had left. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

In the early 1800s the English figured out how to build machines to weave cloth, and how to organize workers so that they could run the machines. Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science 2010-11-15T00:00:00Z

I suppose I figured if I said it quietly enough, it might not be true. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

I figured if ill the stories were true, he would have to have lived to be older than me just to eat and sleep in so many villages. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Don’t know what else I figured Dad to say. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

After two years, a typical laptop would have been out of date, but Annabeth figured Daedalus’s machine was still about fifty years ahead of its time. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

His eyes got small, and then he cried, his face contorting like a baby who hasn’t figured how his tear ducts work. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

"I found these caught in the folds of your clothes and figured you might want them for your slingshot or something." Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

We were lucky to live in Northern California, I figured. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

The Egyptians figured out how to meet that need. Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science 2010-11-15T00:00:00Z

I always figured magical girls like Abby get their selfies right on the first try. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z

When settled into our courtroom seats Tuesday morning, we figured to see the jury selection get finished and the trial begin. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

Piper figured her friend would never forgive her if she brought Percy back transformed into a sea mammal. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Around three, when I figured Augustus would be home from school, I went into the backyard and called him. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z

Ben and I figured it was Radar, so we paused the game and walked out into the living room. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

I figured he was right, but I also figured Blackjack would run himself into the ground before he complained, and I didn’t want that. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

I real quick chugged the rest of the pop down and ate the apple real slow because I figured as soon as I was done with it the questions would start up again. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z

He figured that if all these monsters breathed on him at once, their combined noxious cloud would be enough to melt him into a puddle. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

But since I was working for her she figured otherwise and didn’t really bother to look at me. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I just had this need to get home and figured if I got to California, I would make it. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was the one area not protected by fur, so she figured it would be the best place to harvest some blood. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

Lizabeth already figured out the one thing that would make Biddy feel better. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

I didn’t even know myself until this year, when I figured It out. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

People used to do that, too— have twelve or fifteen kids because they figured some would die, some would turn out rotten, and a couple would be hardworking, honest farmers. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

Most of the voters figured that since Quinn was doing most of the work he might as well have the title. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

“I guess I’m not surprised you figured it out. But yeah, because of the cigarettes.” We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

There’s no way Mister Brother hasn’t figured out we aren’t from here, no matter how hard Zohra tries to hide it. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

After dinner, I climbed into my bunk bed, where no one could see me, and tried on the watch with each of the bands, gesturing the way I figured rich people did. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia—these places represent American civilization, and many figured that the only way to keep the country together would be to rebuild it.” Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

“I figured you were running errands,” I answered. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

It was Rosaleen who figured out the mystery of “Oh! Susanna.” The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured it was okay to ask since we’d been talking about names earlier. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

But the way I figured it, if he was big enough to act like Old Yeller, he was big enough to start learning to earn his keep. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured that she hadn’t read it herself, otherwise she would never have let me at it. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

For it was Justin, along with Jenner, who finally figured out how to get away. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z

Since the booth had the “Fun & Games” banner, Kyle figured you might have to talk to the dummy to get a game. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z

Henry Ford had figured out how to manufacture his automobiles on a moving assembly line, and soon others were following suit. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

He'd figured with how depressed she was, she might argue against meeting with Jenny Lindt—that she wasn't ready, or didn’t feel up to it. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

I figured he did not believe me, because he had me stretch out my arms and walk across the room. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

And I figured, even if I didn’t get good enough for a scholarship, it would still make me stand out on my applications. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

He was a nice guy, and his apartment was filled with books, so I figured he was interesting, too. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

Maybe, I figured, Daddy would still be at work. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

When I figured I couldn’t afford college, I just didn’t want to be in Harlem anymore. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

If the eugenicist learned these laws and then figured out how to hack them—à la Plato—he would acquire unprecedented power; by manipulating genes, he could manipulate the future. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z

“Didn’t I tell you about locking the barn door to keep out animals? Never figured I’d have to lock out the likes of this here. ’ Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

She figured that since she had to work, she’d get variety in it by changing her job each chance she got. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured that after school on Tuesday, I would take Richard with me to the grocery. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then ’cause it was my brother and I figured I could brag a little, “Actually, really well. I like it. And he says I’m good at it.” The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Like I’m taking control of something, even if I don’t have it all figured out yet. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

I figured now wasn’t the best time to tell her about the band, and that I couldn’t be in a punk band with my little-kid braids. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

That’s when I figured out that the policeman didn’t make a mistake. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

Here’s what I figured out about the coffee cups at the bodega downstairs that I stacked after school for free donuts while Calista was looking at art books with Hugo. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

I figured her for something lame like “Roses are red, violets are blue.” Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, I suppose we just figured out why she stole those pages from your notebook.” Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

Since even he never tried to groom me after we joined the other groups, I figured I was still at the bottom as far as the hierarchy went. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

“The art room was quiet, and I figured no one would notice me in there. Things have been…” She shrugged again. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

When Turner wasn’t watching his father, he translated the Aeneid—he figured his father would want him to be keeping that up—or he walked along the far coast, away from Malaga Island. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

Maybe he figured he’d explain it himself or maybe it was not for me. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

She figured that since her job seemed to consist of taking trays hither and thither she would be expected to take the empty breakfast setting back to the kitchen. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

Radar obviously knew the old man and liked him, so Alex breathed a little easier and figured the old man must be okay. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z

I’ve sent you a lot over the years, but when I never heard back, I figured either you didn’t want to write me, or maybe your mom wouldn’t let you. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

“What you’ve figured out so far seems right to me,” she said. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

“Then I heard about the strikes, and I figured I’d take a note from the anarchist’s playbook, go Frick him up, if you catch my drift. I suppose you had the same idea, huh?” The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

Since I was the only kid around, I figured he was talking about me. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

“What the . . I figured I had about three seconds before his shock turned to anger. “ The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

When my husband Clyde left me for that no-count hussy up on Farish Street, one they call Cocoa, I figured I better shut the door for good on that kind a business. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

It opened really fast and a big man in a mechanic’s greasy jumpsuit who I figured must be her dad said, “Who are you?” Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

I didn’t know what would be waiting for me back at Duke when I returned, but I figured no matter what, I’d be better able to deal with it after this time away. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

I figured I would just have to sec when my turn came. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Matt figured they allowed Ton-Ton inside because they thought he was too slow-witted to understand what he saw. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

If Alaska was the land beyond the gods, Percy figured the farther north he went, the harder it would be to communicate with his friends, even in his dreams. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

As soon as she figured out a plan. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z

Then they figured what time of the month we should arrive at that spot. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

I made more money than I had ever figured to see. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

I still haven’t figured out why he’s wasting his time on me when he could easily fit in with any clique he wanted. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

He had just figured it was a coincidence she had come by when she did. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

He figured out that when you made a withdrawal from the drive-through window at the bank, it took a few minutes for the transaction to register in the computer. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

But Nate and Papa figured out that strange new tool pretty quick. I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z

“I kinda figured that one out,” said Moss. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

I could see she’d been crying and figured this hurt her, too, because it was a little like when we lost Amanda. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

She must have figured we were all right and had continued doing her own work. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I figured because you were sitting out here, and I guess guys normally go to the front door to pick up their dates.” Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

“Maybe they figured you’re too starved and tired to fight much longer.” My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

I wanted to punch him, but I figured my fist would go right through his face. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

The way my cheekbone was throbbing, I figured that Jasper Jr.’s knuckles weren’t feeling so good, either. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

“And it’s fascinating to learn about his game and everything you’ve figured out already. I’m glad you shared it with me, but that doesn’t change the fact that we need to return this book.” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

A good thing, too, because I guess he figured I was not going to fight back and his scream of anger changed to a purr of peace. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

I guess my sister saw me stretching out my shirts on the back of a chair and told my mom, and they figured it out. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

I was too afraid of being caught, and I figured getting out of prison was more important than getting high in prison. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

I liked the image of Margo as a balloon, but I figured that in his urge for the poetic, the detective had seen more worry in me than the pang I’d actually felt. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

For a long time, he’d figured that Jason or Percy stood For storm—maybe both of them together. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

My love letter had only two sentences and later I figured out I had spelled her name wrong. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z

There were plates of scones, cookies, and muffins, fresh butter and jam—all of which, Annabeth figured, were incredibly fattening; unless, of course, you were the immortal goddess of love. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

The way we figured it was this: Two lions had attacked the camp. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z

“That’s what I thought. When I looked that human in the face, I figured he was either a genius or crazy.” Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

She figured that what Katie didn’t know couldn’t possibly bother her. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Some dumb kid, I figured, so I dumped my load of pudding on the hand. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z

He was the one who figured out she was pregnant—she hadn’t known enough to make sense of the changes happening to her body. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

As a certified nursing assistant, or a CNA for short, she figured there’d never be a shortage of sick folks needing assistance. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

I started thinking about Ice playing him, and figured that Carver would crush these guys. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z

I figured maybe the dog was a seeing-eye Chihuahua, because none of the guards said a word about it. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

I figured he was going to yell at me for daydreaming all through the hour, so I tried to think through everything Mr. Neely had said during class, and I didn’t get very far. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

“I figured if he got annoyed it would distract him and he would let us through.” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

At first, I figured it was my duty. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

She seemed so stunned that Percy figured he ought to know these two. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Then he remembered how he’d been told the cost of the flashlight was going to go up to forty bucks, and he figured it out. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

And we figured someone like that would have a real crush on Julian, who looked and acted like someone in a KidzBop commercial. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

Hubble’s luck was to come along soon after an ingenious woman named Henrietta Swan Leavitt had figured out a way to do so. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

“But I figured you wouldn’t want ’em, ’cause you still got your own.” As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

I thought about it, and figured that Little Tomato must be who the song was for—the person the singer was singing to. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

Dasch figured since he was the leader, he could order the others on his team to do what was needed. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

“Yeah, hi. I, uh, I figured you were never going to call me, so I decided to call you.” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Not gonna front, I got myself a little nervous, like some old family-friend-turned-enemy is about to pop out because they figured the place was vulnerable with Mateo’s dad in a coma. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

Mom and Dad figured we were heading for the park, which is exactly what we wanted them to think. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

The point is there’s something different about you, and it’s time we figured it out.” The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

“We had no idea,” Mother said quietly then, like she’d just figured the whole thing out. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Now that I was declared a son of Poseidon, one of the Big Three gods who weren’t supposed to have kids, I figured it was a crime for me just to be alive. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

I read through the website and figured out that he was assigned to Marcus because Marcus couldn’t afford his own lawyer. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

So depressing that I figured, what harm could it do to help him one last time? Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z

Grandpa Lázaro, on the other hand, just drifted further and further away as time went on, and Sierra had never figured out how to get him back. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

Well, it all wound up about like I figured. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z

I figured she was upset and went up right away to comfort her. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

Charles never figured this out because to do so he needed to know about genes. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Besides, when I watched his shoulders tense, I figured Papa might need me close if there was to be trouble. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I always figured it was because she didn’t know too much about them. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z

Since he waren’t much of a talker, I figured he had plenty of practice on being a listener, and I was jawing at him pretty regular and fast. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

“Keep your voice down! Like you said, walls have ears and all. I already figured we’d take whoever wanted to go with us. That’s the best I can offer.” Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

As if we are something he inherited, like a Victorian pump organ, and he hasn’t figured out what to do with us. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z

She had changed her dress to a brown figured muslin which stretched tight over her rather wide hips as Tom helped her to the platform in New York. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z

I figured that if these letters really aren’t getting through to you, maybe he can give you a message in person. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

Judging by my father’s height, I figured Mr. Marshall was more than six feet tall, with a commanding presence, fair skin, and brown hair and mustache. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I figured I’d just steal the march on everybody,” he said. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

At lunch, when Link said he was Jewish, I figured he was just being dramatic about how anti-swastika he was. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z

He doesn’t know if they’ve figured out what this really is yet, and he honestly doesn’t care. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

He figured maybe this was just the kind of moment when God wouldn’t mind his stretching. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

He had figured that all other towns were as empty as this one. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z

She didn’t have her night license, wasn’t supposed to drive after midnight, and, given the weather, we figured it was going to take way more than an hour to get back to Stokum. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

Frank figured Reyna was regretting her decision to let him join. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

“I was pretending it was Lice’s butt. He’s gone, by the way, in case you hadn’t figured that out.” Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

“I figured he’d wait until the dance was over and then—” Her sigh cut me off. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z

I figured he was just trying to hide how scared he was, and I couldn’t blame him. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

I figured if I crisscrossed Florida from coast to coast as if I were tying up the laces on a high-top sneaker I would eventually stumble on something juicy to write about. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

“I got a haul all figured out,” Bigger said. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

Fie looked at me and I figured that I was supposed to say something. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

As it was, I figured I’d be attending the University of “Would You Like Some Fries with That?” Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

Soon, he figured, he wouldn’t be able to breathe. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

I figured if I left right away, I could still get some studying in back at the dorm. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

I figured we'd get in trouble for running into the pond. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z

I guess I figured no one would care. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z

I figured it out later that night, a few hours after Shoto left my stronghold. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

I knew his voice and figured he wanted me to go to the next village or hut to get some tobacco for him or something like that. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z

She convinced Mr. Samowitz to start some pre-algebra equations in Mathematics for You and Me that Albert Einstein couldn’t have figured out. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

I figured that was enough being Farmer Mark for one day. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

Jay claims he even walks like Dad, with this swagger about him as if he’s got everything figured out already. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

“I didn’t know how to find you. I only figured out yesterday that you were all—” And then I paused, realizing how strange my next words would sound. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

“We figured somebody would once Mr. Peckleman started passing out his ‘Go to College Free’ cards. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z

George hoped he never figured out that it wasn’t. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z

But I figured if I laid out the cold hard truth, that would shut him up, and maybe he wouldn’t want to be my Backpack Buddy anymore. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

That way, they figured, rather than seeming as if someone had stolen the goods, it would seem to Noble’s customers that they had simply gotten a bad batch of hooch. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

“He used a substitution cipher to encrypt his message as a backup, in case you figured out the scytale. Right?” she asked James. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

I guess I just figured he was joking. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

We also figured out a smaller percentage for me. Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z

We stayed offshore, following the lights north, and figured in the morning we'd locate an inlet where we might find a marina and rest up for a few days. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

I figured she was going to tell me a story about some lady in her knitting group or something, but she said, “I found that note.” Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

I figured he’d have a little something to say about me stashing all the books I’d swiped from the Lighthouse in his bag. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

I figured weekends had to be a common bond. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

I mean I figured everybody would be talking about me getting run over by the train instead of about them eloping. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

I figured as soon as they were through being amused, I would die. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

“I figured Pooh would show up soon as I started on dinner. Where you been anyway?” On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

A lot of my advice comes from Secrets to a Happy Life, but some of it comes from things I’ve figured out on my own. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

He had figured out how to live like a millionaire, he liked to say, even before he became one. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z

If he stayed behind in Iran, they figured my mom would return to her husband. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

After I figured out how punctuation worked, I read over all my old progress reports from the beginning. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

In my own small way, I figured I was too. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

I heard that in Indian Territory they tried to send Natives from the Five Civilized Tribes to combat schools, but they quickly figured out what was what and all ran off. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

Because he startled me pretty badly and because I figured he was probably about 43% deaf if he had been sitting there a while, I jumped up and whipped off the headphones. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

Roosevelt figured that the rising river caused the leaky canoe to sink, pulling the canoe it was tied to under as well. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z

We plowed through the waves at what I figured was about ten knots. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

By the time I figured he must consider himself quite a fine fellow and had thought up a cutting remark about how only a mother loves a fat man, he was gone. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

I figured that's what Noodles meant when he told me that Needles was "wild." When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

The sheriff looked down at Fern and then said to Ma Charles, “Should have figured those were yours.” Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

Reporters, Ellsberg figured, following up rumors that he was somehow linked to the leak. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

The people in line nodded toward me; they weren’t put off as I would have figured them to be. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

But maybe until I figured it out—whatever “it” might be—I should be more careful. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

“Kaisha found the hashtag on the trending page of Twitter. It was only a few minutes later before she figured out you were here.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z