| 单词 | firmly |
| 例句 | Shivering, I wrapped my mantle more firmly around my shoulders. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z “I’m sure,” I say firmly, and they know I mean it. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z ‘Now, boy,’ this lady said to him firmly, ‘you just show me the color of your money.’ Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Park's mom pushed him aside and laid Eleanor's head firmly back into the sink. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z She walked past them, planting her stick firmly in the ground with each step, planning to nod if they acknowledged her. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “I am lovely,” she said firmly, “and it is a lovely night.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “After you win that scholarship,” she said firmly. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z My naked hands, damp with the morning air, were firmly connected to the metal. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z He stooped over the metal tray containing the letterpress blocks and studied them closely, tapping to make sure that I had wedged each block firmly in place. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He had managed some of our earlier preliminary hearings in a suit, but today he was in his robe, gavel firmly in hand. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z The United States, committed to stopping the further spread of communism, backed the government of South Vietnam; it was corrupt and unpopular, but firmly non-communist. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z “You may have to act alone and firmly during the onslaught of these weighted times,” Pilar reads hesitantly. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z “No one needs three days,” Chronicler said firmly. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Oh, I make it a rule never to give references,” said the other firmly. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z People too firmly rooted to the center of their lives find such questions uncongenial at best, quite distasteful at worst. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I offered it to him; he clasped and shook it firmly, almost knocking an ink bottle over with his elbow as he did so. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z She focused her eyes firmly on the creamy bubbles, now resting halfway down the glass. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z Spring was firmly nudging winter on its way. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z He was a firmly masculine type; perhaps he was disliked only because he had matured before the rest of us. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z My mother pulled back the dollar bills and counted out exact change, thirteen cents, and put that on the tray instead, explaining firmly: “No tip!” The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z There, clamped firmly in it, was the bright piece of tin. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, as he wrapped the sacking firmly around and her mother pried the clenched teeth open, Helvi poured a little warm milk and precious brandy down the pale cold throat. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z My invitingly plump grandmother stood in the doorway, her hair in a light Jheri curl and a smile settled so firmly across her face it seemed permanently engraved. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z She gripped it, paused a second, then pulled it clear, firmly, but without jerking. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Meggie saw his hand closing more firmly around the open door of the van. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z “If my instructor is talking about me,” I say, as firmly as I can, “I want to know what he’s saying.” Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Holding firmly to the trunk, I took a step toward him, and then my knees bent and I jounced the limb. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z He’s more comfortable driving a car than I expected, using his turn signal to switch lanes and keeping his hands firmly on the steering wheel. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I firmly believe that people’s souls can splinter off when they die. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z She tied the grass shelter more firmly to the trees and crept as far inside as she could manage. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Holding his wings firmly outstretched, he spiraled high above the cliff. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z He set his lips firmly together and got out of the room as soon as possible. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z Dr. Zinchenko paced in front of the players, her hands clasped firmly behind her back. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z He darted around the teenagers in his path and threw himself against the bright yellow bars holding the gate firmly in place. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He spread his legs a little wider and pressed his feet down firmly, because he feared that if he didn’t he might find himself reeling, colliding with her. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Ida s wing was still firmly in its place, but only a stump remained of the other one. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Gently but firmly, she took his hands in hers, uncurled them, saw the telltale juice marks of bruised chokecherries that darkened his fingertips, then the pitiful, berry-stained smile that sealed his guilt! The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z In her soft voice she spoke firmly to Matthew, who was trying to grab a toy from his sister. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He planted his feet firmly apart, and laid his hand upon the haft of his axe. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z I jiggle the lever, but it is firmly locked. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Curving his paws expertly around a warm brown egg, he held it firmly, then cracked it with a neat sideways tap from a long incisor tooth, the contents settling intact on the straw. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z But apparently there were other people who were just as firmly convinced of the old man’s guilt. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Howe’s intelligence officers firmly believed that someone had passed the British plan to Washington. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z With every monsoon, the old car settled more firmly into the ground. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Carefully he unwound the chain, then gripped it firmly in one hand. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Resting a knee on the pew, he moved in tight so he was crouching over me and pressed the cloth firmly against the back of my head. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “This discussion is getting us nowhere,” said Ogden firmly. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Holding the hobbits gently but firmly, one in the crook of each arm, Treebeard lifted up first one large foot and then the other, and moved them to the edge of the shelf. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z The long plank snaked out and upwards, coming to rest gently but firmly on the parapet edge. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Jethro was sensitive to color and contrast; the memory of the golden kitchen and the velvet shadows of the room beyond was firmly stamped in his mind. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z The Christian concept of speciation placed God firmly at the epicenter; all animals created by Him sprayed outward from the moment of creation. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z Shady put a hand firmly on Jinx’s elbow and they both stood motionless, staring at the sight before them. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z “I’m not going to let you justify your actions by blaming the victim,” the mayor said firmly. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z Winters, with steam puffing from her mouth, she’d worn mud boots, a greatcoat, and a scarf over her head firmly knotted below her heavy chin. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z “Exactly. A stable composition is fixed firmly to the ground.” Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z She was talking to me, but her eyes, big and shiny now, were firmly on the Ziploc swinging back and forth between us. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Gardening is now firmly linked with the super poisons. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z He was firmly convinced that he was the reincarnated soul of Euphorbus, a Trojan hero. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z He pulled her hands away from her breasts, gently but firmly, then lifted her face again to make her look at him. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “If you will not wear the jacket, I will not wear the new sandals,” Tree-ear said firmly, nodding at the unfinished shoe in Crane-man’s hands. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z There was once an invisible man, the monster continued, though Conor kept his eyes firmly on Harry, who had grown tired of being unseen. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z “He will be dead before we get there,” Leale says firmly. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z When Seabiscuit began banging around to get out, Smith held his ground, raised his hand, and tapped the horse firmly on the chest and shoulders until he stood still. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s not for sale,” Armpit said firmly as he shot a glance at X-Ray. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z "Be quiet now," one of them said firmly. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z After a moment, she picked up the book, raised it chest-high, and pressed it to her—firmly, and quite briefly. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z My day-to-day life indeed felt like a car ride where my foot always had to be firmly pressed down on the gas, but I had gotten used to the speed. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z It’s too easy to look at Henry’s boots digging into the stirrups for leverage and conjure up a memory of bare calves underneath, bare feet planted just as firmly on the mattress. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “We have to make a plan,” Mom told me firmly over dinner one Tuesday. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z “Get on — there’s not much time,” said Harry, gripping Buckbeak firmly on either side of his sleek neck to hold him steady. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I pull the edges of my beanie more firmly onto my forehead. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “Step one: Fix your mind firmly upon the desired destination said Twycross. “In this case, the interior of your hoop. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z As I walk with Uhmma now, her hand grasped firmly in mine, I can feel the strength that was there in our childhood ebbing away. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Taran set himself more firmly against the ash tree and raised his knife. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z The two marks are glyphs: the oldest firmly dated writing in the Americas. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z “This is not a Russian spa, where we can lay about and take the waters all day long,” Penelope said to him, cheerfully but firmly. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Since there is no sign of hesitation in the pose, we can be sure that the artist already had the conception firmly in mind. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z But Mr. Derby ignored her as he firmly pushed each of them into the dark, windowless smokehouse. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z They each carried a shovel much like a soldier would carry a rifle, resting on one shoulder and held firmly at the bottom. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z His grandma tapped her hands together lightly a few more times, like she was testing them out or something, then she looked out of the window again, all the while keeping her mouth firmly shut. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z His long fingers wrap firmly around my ankles, pulling me closer and closer, one hand now on my thigh. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Like many of us in Vietnam, Dobbins felt the pull of superstition, and he believed firmly and absolutely in the protective power of the stockings. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The smoke must have had the same energizing effect on the water monster, who stood firmly on his legs. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z So why were the man’s feet planted firmly on the ground? A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z After Seabiscuit began winning with Smith, the renowned Claiborne Farm, which had once politely but firmly rejected Hard Tack, changed its mind. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Iris, mounted firmly within the aeroshell atop the booster, held firm. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z “Three pairs,” said Harry firmly to the wizard. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “It’s not why I’m here,” she forced herself to say firmly. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “I will remember everything about her and tell them,” I say more firmly. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z He couldn’t have known how much I needed him firmly on my side. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z “I shall wave my tail as well as prance,” said Sir Grummore firmly. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “June’s heading home.”Then he puts a hand firmly on my shoulder and guides me away from my classmates. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z The women shook pebbles out of calabash bowls into the folds of their skirts and moved between the benches, firmly placing one pebble into each outstretched hand. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z It took more than an hour, and when they’d finished they stood back, revealing what looked like an enormous military-green telescope, with its long barrel set firmly atop a short, broad tripod. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “Jamison,” he said firmly and nodded to the third man on his left. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z All our speculations about whether divalent ions held the chains together would have made no sense if there were hydrogen atoms firmly bound to the phosphates. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Above them, the intention craft hung as firmly as if it were anchored and bolted there; no gust of wind had the slightest effect on it. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “You don’t pay here,” said Fred firmly, waving away Harry’s gold. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z ‘If he’s going to Repton, madam, he must wear these clothes,’ the assistant said firmly. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z Here I met the Paqo’s gaze and held it firmly in my own. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z She did not give in; she only did not firmly oppose him, but that was enough for Cephalus. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z John rushes back to the policeman and stands firmly between the two of us. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z An expert doesn’t so much argue the various sides of an issue as plant his flag firmly on one side. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z Not until the company’s reputation was firmly established did Spaulding end the ghoulish practice. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z I wish that I had spoken more firmly. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z “Those bright mists and your gun on your shoulder and your eyes set firmly in your head?” All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z He backed off a step, spread his legs, planted his feet firmly. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z “I’m not trying to mess with you. It’s just that absolutely nothing about liking a person—or even disliking someone—is firmly logical all the way through.” Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Then he grabbed his Transvice and positioned it firmly against his chest, ready to shoot. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z But far worse than this was the fact that she was still in her clothes, for she had firmly refused the offer of Mae’s spare nightgown, with its seeming miles of faded cotton flannel. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, when she was firmly tied up, he went to a place nearby and began to make a fire so that he could cook the girl and eat her. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z “But you got to listen to me, man,” I continued firmly, the urgency returning, “because I need your help.” Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z I firmly believed that if I had picked up a rifle and gone on a murdering rampage, I would have still had the benefit of her unblinking love. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The only expression more trite than tongue in cheek is tongue firmly in cheek. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “It was a dream,” he told himself firmly. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Jenny was at his shoulder then, pouring more milk into the tin cup beside his plate, resting her hand firmly on his arm. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead, she went out of her way to be kind to the miserable child, with the result that he attached himself firmly to her. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z They were impassive whenever she wavered, and firmly recalled her to her earliest statements. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The older ones had long white scarves draped and knotted firmly over their hair. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z I said right away with my foot planted firmly in the words I spoke, “Like reading.the Bible over and over.” P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z I firmly believe that nature can bring comfort to all who suffer. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z She moved away and held her rain hat firmly. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Which might mean I’d have to revise my firmly followed Relocation Rule Number 12: Give good gifts rather than goodbyes. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z “Now standing erect without external support, his closed hands fixed firmly to his thighs, the kouros expresses the confident vitality that is characteristic of the best of his brothers.” Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z “And,” she added firmly, “I’m countin’ on Will to pick the vegetables.” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z “I want to come in, please, and bring my mother,” he said firmly. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z When her feet touched the ground her knees almost buckled, and she grabbed at the horse’s mane for balance, her other hand still held firmly in his grasp. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “That isn’t what I meant,” the chaplain scolded firmly without any fear at all. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z But for keyboard instruments, on which the pitches of each step are firmly fixed, these nineteen subdivisions were a nightmare. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z She flicked her tongue over a brass seal to moisten it and pressed the stamp firmly into the wax. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Then she leaned away, leaving his future firmly in his own hands. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z “No fancy sauces for me,” Arthur said firmly. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z There was a board over the spring and I lifted it and, knocking the corks firmly into the bottles, lowered them down into the water. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z Still, I’m firmly convinced that we’ll stick to our agreement never to quarrel. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z “Don’t make an issue out of it,” she said firmly. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The ball was held firmly in a vise as Chapter Eleven sawed. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Carefully, firmly, he connected the cable and the plug in his hands and the immediate forceful blow-up startled him, although he had expected it. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z An elaborate Canto knot holds the top of her robe firmly in place. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Judge Patterson's only remark during the oral argument came at the end, when he slowly but firmly asked a single question that echoed through the mostly empty courtroom. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I was firmly convinced that I had been helped. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He found his bunched coils jammed firmly in the tree root. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z “You must come. I have something to tell you,” he said gently but firmly. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z His tunes were firmly rooted in an easy-to-grasp, enchanting-to-sing Italian vocal style, so that ordinary folk really could leave the theatre humming. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z I firmly believe it is the most ethical decision-the risk of race extinction justifies the elimination of a few. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He took his arm from her and she mounted the steps firmly and then stumbled loudly on the wooden porch. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Still Mona pulled, giggling, until finally Ralph extricated her wet fingers and closed his mouth firmly and bounced her on his knee to distract her. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Of my muddy shoes standing firmly upon the soil of this land. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z I covered them up, pressing the soil down firmly with my fingertips. Seedfolks 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “We are God’s foot soldiers,” the Pastor said firmly. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z The old man looked at her incredulously, shaking his head very firmly. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z “I want in,” he says, planting himself firmly in both of our laps. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z “No, you can’t get in that plane,” Mom said firmly, and she meant it. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z His hand began to tremble again, just for a breath of an instant, but he said, “No!” very firmly, and the trembling passed. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z And she marched back toward the fire circle with the two smallest children firmly in her grasp. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z The ancient mouse refused to say more until they were safely inside his gatehouse study with the door firmly shut. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z “Follow closely,” he said firmly—this child who might easily have been our grandson, “or you will be lost!” and he motioned us forward. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Climbing was a magnificent activity, I firmly believed, not in spite of the inherent perils, but precisely because of them. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z “Has your master magician, your uncle, power like mine;?” asked the Queen, firmly seizing Digory’s hand again. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z His hand is warm, firmly clasped around mine. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Roger’s daemon, tail tucked firmly between her legs, shivered against him and gave a little quiet howl. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z I held on to her, clinging to her gently but firmly at the same time. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z She was clutching the plastic bag containing the book to her chest, her arms firmly wrapped around it. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z It was time for him to publicly, firmly, come out against the war. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z Mary’s fingernails tore at his hands and he caught the pillow and covered her entire face with it, firmly. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z They secured the hose firmly to the tower. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z She reached out her hand and let it hover for a moment over Baachan’s back, then laid it firmly on the curved spine. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Trembling or not, Malcolm held on to the child as firmly as he could and listened to her contented breathing. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Mr. Griswold extended his walking stick between the two men, trying to force his way through, but the tall man grasped him firmly by the shoulder. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The night before the battle was the wont All night, neither she nor Arthur slept He firmly believed her innocence, but he could not interfere with justice. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z That night, my brother boasted for our father’s benefit, “Did you see, Ophelia, how I pinned his arms most firmly until I let him go?” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z As Frodo clung upon his back, arms loosely about his neck, legs clasped firmly under his arms, Sam staggered to his feet; and then to his amazement he felt the burden light. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z And then he made up his mind, and made it up firmly. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Then Ugwu came around from the backyard, days later, and found the veranda empty and the room door firmly shut. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The hook on the jig snagged firmly in the mesh of Jasper Jr.’s ratty old basketball jersey, and he let out a howl. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z They burned the king’s palace to the ground and emptied the rest of Tilcajete, leaving Monte Alban firmly in control of the entire valley. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z He firmly believed that Richardson had not fouled Woolf enough to merit banning him from the track for the rest of the year. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z When they look at me, I nod firmly. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z “Good-by,” Mrs. Montague said firmly from the steps, and Arthur said, “Good-by, have a good trip.” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z She grasps each hardened point firmly between thumb and forefinger and pulls one breast so that its nipple points at the ceiling. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z “Not until I am well dulled with brandy,” Theodora said firmly. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z Bull never understood how Virgil accomplished the same results; he could not fathom the mystery that Virgil speaking quietly but firmly could inspire a quality of fear that men who yelled could never approach. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The rain was still coming down, but only in large individual drops visibly and firmly thrown down one by one onto the ground. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z "Well, it will always be like that," she said firmly. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z “And we’ve got a town to protect,” Doctor Snow says firmly. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Pet reached out to lift Jam, with Bitter’s obscene dead hands around her ribs, and set her aside firmly. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z As the girl’s gender identity was firmly established as female at the time her condition was discovered, a decision to implement feminizing surgery along with corresponding hormonal treatments seems correct. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “All people have a place,” my third-grade teacher said firmly when I drew a pretend older brother in the “My Family” picture to be put out in the hallway for open house. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z "Come on," I said, taking her arm quite firmly, pulling her along as she sighed, her wistful face turned toward me. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z “See you later, Tyler,” I say firmly, to stop him from following me into the girls’ locker room. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Suddenly, her mother's hands were pressing firmly on her shoulders and turning her toward the house, delivering her into Betty's care. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Ever since we first went into hiding, they’ve been tacked firmly to the windows. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z He kept his eyes firmly on the Coke bottle label, his thumbnail scraping the wet paper away. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z His attention was firmly fixed on Bob, who had just leveled the point of his spear at Hyperion’s chest. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The grating swung up towards the kitchen, and Malcolm’s numb and trembling hands found a catch above that held it firmly. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z You belong here, I told myself firmly as I walked between the small tents at the Wild West Show. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Merope stumbled across the room, but before she had time to raise her wand, Ogden had lifted his own and said firmly, “Reparo.” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Then he pressed his hands firmly and transmitted a memory of deep, contented exhaustion. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z I told them I was a South African nationalist, not a Communist, that nationalists came in every hue and color, and that I was firmly committed to a nonracial society. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Emma Wedgwood now firmly believed in a heaven and a hell. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I keep my hand firmly in his, though his skin feels dry as paper and I am repulsed by him. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z “I carried Juno across the Tiber,” Percy reminded them, speaking as firmly as he could. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Her own father had been firmly convinced that books deserved more attention than children, and when he suddenly died she and her two sisters had barely noticed his absence. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z I tucked the coins away and tied my purse firmly underneath my shirt, then gave him a meaningful look and patted it. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z But she knew that with John’s death the doors to a brighter kingdom had softly but firmly closed. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z “Well, I keep my promises,” she said firmly. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He stood waiting, his face sallow, his hands fairly low, proudly and firmly waiting for the assault, ready to do battle for his lady love. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z One by one we were taken from our cages, held gently but firmly by Dr. Schultz while Julie fastened around each of our necks a narrow ribbon of yellow plastic bearing a number. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z She stood up on tiptoe to speak to her grandfather, and he lifted her firmly into the car, talking to her. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z She flicked her head to see that wolf firmly attached to her tail. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z And their mysterious books, wrapped in shopping-bag paper, remained on the table next to the door, closed firmly behind them. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m afraid that would come under the heading of ‘overexertion,’” said Madam Pomfrey, pushing him firmly back onto the bed and raising her wand in a threatening manner. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “Come down to the tannery in the morning,” said Mr. Ames, and he closed the door firmly on the reeling caller and stood inside, listening. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Consuelo folded her arms and planted herself firmly in front of Salvador. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z I kept my hands firmly rooted in my pockets as if I were taking a walk on a chilly day. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “From now on,” Nately ordered his girl firmly, “I absolutely forbid you even to speak to that disgusting old man.” Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z He closed them firmly so they would take the pain now and would not flinch and watched the sharks come. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Everyone went to bed early, closing windows firmly on their way. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z He dealt the blunt end of the bar a smart blow, setting it firmly into the crack. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z The demon thrashed against his bonds, settling the wheel more firmly into the coals. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “This always happens when I’m tired,” Fyrian told himself firmly, even though that wasn’t true, either. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z I was firmly strapped into the back seat and received only a cut on the forehead. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z “We are not leaving that Horcrux lying around,” Harry stated firmly. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Offended by his friend’s bad taste, Amarante looked stonily straight ahead, his wrinkled old hand still lying firmly atop the gun. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z And for her, the monster is firmly on the good side. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z I follow him out the door, and he snaps it shut firmly behind me. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z A woman should occasionally be babied enough to show her the man had affection, but beyond that she should be treated firmly. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z He comes out of the house and shuts the door firmly behind him, but I glimpse a row of eyes peering through the slats of the window shutters. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z It was for a hostess position, and she wore her nice shirt, smiled warmly, shook hands firmly. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z She uncurls for one sideways rotation, and lands firmly in a burst of sawdust. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z It curves in, and the dress hugs firmly at my hips. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Such zeal was firmly in place, just as it had been for the past sixty years. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z For millennia the center of Jewish life had been planted firmly in the Middle East, but in the tenth century an opportunity for Jews arose in Spain. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Gently but firmly, using her trunk, she nudges Ruby into her domain. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z His brother moved precisely, each foot planted firmly. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “No,” said Mama, shaking her head as firmly as a door being closed. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z He left, closing the door behind him firmly as if to say, You can have this room, but the rest of the house is mine. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Then, softly but firmly, she added, “I was a total idiot. I love you.” When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z The suggestion was firmly rejected, a sergeant informing Mr. Muckle that handcuffing a bunch of middle- school kids wouldn’t be good for the public safety department’s image. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He climbed to the place over the slippery rocks, held himself firmly, and gently reached down and parted the brown algae. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z She shook hands very firmly, looking me straight in the eyes, and then she turned to Maxim, “Quite different from what I expected. Doesn’t answer to your description at all.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I glance briefly back to the end of the alley, but Ollie firmly tugs on my hand. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z I pat my bangs firmly back down so that the spots are hidden again. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z After we all have our hats and gloves firmly on and scarves wrapped tightly, we walk the short distance to the village hall, where people are gathered around, talking and wishing one another happy Thanksgivings. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z “Palmer,” she said firmly, “I am confident you will never spit in this room again. Now put down the chalk and go home.” Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z She brought her knees together very firmly, as if to make herself a smaller, more compact unit. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z He picked up the ducks, patted the dog’s head reassuringly, then “Heel!” he said firmly. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He gave it some more thought then shook his head firmly. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She puts her hands on my shoulders firmly. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z “I’m not going back,” he said, more firmly. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z After some icy staring about to detect the culprit, and several smothered sniggers from around the room, the little fat friar puffed himself up once more and declaimed firmly: “Grayling à la Redwall.” Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Dad is now firmly in command as the Director of Civil Engineering for Tangerine County. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “We don’t cash any checks of any kind,” she said firmly. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He grasped the bars of the window firmly, ready to pull, and stood poised. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she said, firmly, “Well, if Christ wants it to happen, then it will happen.” Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z Mrs. Bernoffski squeezed my knee firmly again, and by this point I couldn’t even keep up the nodding. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I kept my expression firmly under control, expecting the swift flash of his eyes to judge my reaction that soon followed. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z She must not wed, they said firmly, until the sea gave her back what it had stolen, until she knew what her life had once been. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The studio door was firmly closed, and Jam took a deep breath before turning the knob. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Pantalaimon held it firmly down with a needle-filled paw and looked up at the darkening sky, where the black wing flaps of the cormorant were circling higher as she cast around for the other. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z “Esther and Max Hartlieb.'' “And they are not our children,” her husband stated firmly, which immediately earned him an angry look from his pointy-nosed wife. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z She extended her gloved hand, and Ash reached out with her bare one and they clasped fingers firmly, and the huntress looked a bit confused. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s what you deserve to hear,” I say firmly, my eyes going cloudy with tears. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z My mother appears at my side and puts her hand firmly on my shoulder. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Catiline, in other words, is wedged firmly between a rock and a hard place. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z “I don’t know a thing about it,” he said firmly. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Beatrice had already cleansed her stepbrother’s arm with soda water, so Roy lathered antibiotic ointment on a panel of gauze and taped it firmly around the boy’s arm. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Dad tells them I’m not ready, then kindly but firmly hangs up. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Ess didn’t seem to exactly understand the question, but Jinny grabbed her mug from the bedside table anyway and said firmly, “Wait here.” Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I cannot recall precisely what I said, but I remember showing Miss Kenton out of my pantry quite firmly and the episode was thus brought to a close. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z He and Minho always had knives clasped firmly in both hands. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Felix felt firmly planted in the maybe category with the majority. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z I feel it when I sit beside her on the sofa, the remote control firmly within her grasp. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The door of the property room, which always stood open during performances to give the players quick access to their properties, was now firmly closed. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Only then did I see something lodged firmly into the crack of the windowframe. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z With all his strength he pulled away and got his feet firmly planted; then suddenly he drove his legs against the ground and with his whole force hurled himself backwards. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Heidi walks up to the casting assistant and exchanges some words, her head shaking a lot and hands planted firmly on her hips. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z “Not your fault, no, not,” he said firmly. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z But another, much larger part of the answer was first stated firmly by Henry Dobyns. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Woodall stubbornly insisted that the Everest climb would proceed as planned, with him firmly at the helm. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z Every night Julia offers to help George, and every night he says firmly, “Homework, Julia. The floors will just get dirty again.” The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z “The Court must insist,” Judge Hunt said more firmly. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z They charged out of the woods into the yard and there she was, hands firmly on hips. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z He planted his body as firmly as he could, although his heart was knocking at his Adam’s apple. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z A rat armorer set the war helmet firmly upon Cluny’s head. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I felt my feet planted firmly on the floor, and I cracked my own smile as I stood and stepped toward Headmaster Patterson, and I didn't slouch or hang my head, or even look away. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Chronicler’s face was calm as he pressed the metal disk firmly onto the table with two fingers. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “He is a boy,” he says slowly and firmly to Master Archer. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z Meggie closed the book again and put it firmly under her arm. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z I allow him to use my hands and arms to twist around, but my feet stay firmly planted on the ground. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z When at last she reached the small ledge below the tree and felt her feet firmly in place there, she took a deep breath. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z "Maybe this isn't such a good idea," says Rudi, firmly rooted on the sidewalk. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z He waited for their nods of agreement before leaving the room, shutting the door firmly behind him. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z She stood upright with her feet firmly planted as if she were going to deliver a fiery speech that would change the course of the nation. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z "But I'm not leaving," said the prince firmly. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z He believed as firmly as Arthur did, as firmly as the benighted Christian, that there was such a thing as Right Finally, there was the impediment of his nature. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “Just a joy” she said firmly, and closed the door behind her. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z “It’s not my problem,” Nhamo decided, firmly putting the idea out of her head. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Capturing a crayfish was tricky; one had to grab it firmly between its head and tail or it would wiggle free. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Myanda firmly placed the baby in Arm’s hands and touched her cheek softly. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z When Joe raised the idea in the NEC the next day there were some who firmly objected, claiming that we were giving de Klerk’s supporters a reward but not our own people. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Weasley nodded and turned the doorknob, but apparently Mr. Weasley was holding tight to it on the other side, because the door remained firmly shut. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Frank edged closer and closer, grasping his walking stick firmly. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z The sling, Taran saw, was undamaged, but the cauldron was caught firmly between the boulders. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z She believed firmly in the disinfectant qualities of vinegar and sunshine, and who’s to say she was wrong? The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z “You won’t see one unless you are totally quiet,” he said firmly. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Sadly and firmly, holding him by the neck, she told the dog what he had done. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z I shook my head firmly and took a bite of my sandwich. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z The Eagle walked up toward the couch, and I felt the Colonel start to rise, but I held his shoulders down firmly, because if the Eagle smelled the Colonel’s breath we were done for sure. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Joey leaned over between Megan and me and grabbed my chin firmly and said, “Let me see that.” Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z She set her gold wedding ring firmly, pulled the gloves back on, and faced the front. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z My work now ties me to the nuns more firmly than a pledge to share their poverty. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Sophie’s claws, all of them, were firmly fixed in the hyena’s scalp and throat. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Instead, that position was filled by Mikhail Glinka, whose operas A Life for the Tsar and Ruslan and Lyudmila had firmly established Tsarist Russia as a musical force to be reckoned with in the 1830s. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z Prescott’s thunderous cadences remain a pleasure to read, despite the author’s firmly stated belief, typical for his time, in the moral inferiority of the natives. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z I fixed the Alar firmly in my mind, put my thumb and forefinger in front of my pursed lips, and blew between them. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Francis shakes my hand firmly, showing off the full sleeve of tattoos on her right arm. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z But she took a deep breath and tried to speak firmly, to make him listen, to make him understand the incomprehensible. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “We mean to live here, too,” said Hazel firmly. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She had kept the number firmly in her mind. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z And he did touch her, firmly but gently, just as she had dreamed. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z “There’s no need, I got cut on the rock,” said Harry firmly. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He answered his ‘I will’ firmly and strongly. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z “No. I tried to peep along the corridor, but Sister Benedicta had the door firmly closed.” The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z “I think we’d best head back for the Abbey,” she said firmly. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z The Assistant tied up the parcels, while Maia ran round him, pushing at the paper, giving a tug to the string to make sure that it was firmly knotted. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z A black man who spoke the language of the white men pushed her roughly down into the sand and held her firmly so she could not move. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z When Mom kept looking at him, he finally said, his eyes still firmly planted on the funnies, “This is man’s work, Elsie.” October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Maribel works efficiently, tying the boxes of pastries firmly with string just as she was taught. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z The others laugh, and I say firmly, “He doesn’t say my name that way.” A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Then, at the end of the day, when we walked to the parking lot, he took my hand firmly in his. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z She climbed slowly back to join him and found him cutting the names of the Gallivespians on the little headstone, and setting it more firmly in the soil. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z At the time, I was firmly opposed to allowing Communists or whites to join the league. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “I am sure there is not,” she said firmly. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z On her head, firmly jammed down around her ears, shone the incredible curly wig of an opera star. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z World- conquest is believed in most firmly by those who know it to be impossible. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z “Now these are my basic rules,” she said to me, and taped them firmly to the upper corner of my desktop. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Miss Sarah folded her wings firmly and narrowed her eyes. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z There was the white rock with the golden ropes tied tightly to it in order to capture the sun and hold him firmly to the world. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z The old carpenter knocked firmly three times, and then opened the door. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Then suddenly but deliberately, as if he had all the time in the world, he put down the casket and wrapped his thin arms firmly around the Magpie from behind. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z With his thumb and index finger, Dr. Spires grasped a fold of Fig’s skin high on the back of the neck and pinched firmly, tenting the skin. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Uncle planted his feet firmly on the ground and folded his arms across his chest. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z He straddles the bike, resting back on the seat, both feet firmly planted. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z She forced herself to speak up, firmly and clearly. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “It won’t be like the others,” I say firmly, trying to convince myself as well. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z He led me off, his hand firmly on my arm. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “He looks like nobody but himself,” said Mrs. Owens, firmly. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z It’s a game to her now, refusing food, shaking her head, chin up, lips firmly closed, her little fists pushing at the bowl in front of her. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m not budging until I get an answer,” Kate said firmly. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I would watch them with an aching heart, firmly convinced that they were being duped; but if I had been asked to give them another solution for their problems, I would not have known how. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Going close to the mouse, he bent his head and spoke quietly and firmly. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Then with both sets of information firmly in hand, he considered returning the next day to Griffith’s rooms. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z “No,” Luna said firmly, and continued her ascent to the top of the ridge. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Reach with her left hand, arm stretched across the rock, under the nest and grab the handhold firmly. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Her hands were now planted firmly on her hips and there was a look on her face which seemed to say, ‘I want no part of this fiasco.’ The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “Why don’t you sit tight and let me take you?” she says, planting both hands firmly on the arms of my chair. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Jerking Prudence nearly off her feet, she marched firmly up the dirt road and disappeared in the fog. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z I patted the flower that was firmly in place and warming my heart and gave him a double okay. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z “Thank you, but I can’t accept your money,” I said firmly, despising myself for my pride. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z As I say, this moment has remained firmly embedded in my mind, as has the memory of the peculiar sensation I felt rising within me as I stood there like that. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z “You look like you need to rest,” he said firmly. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Slowly, he let himself sag, letting go with his hands but keeping his feet planted firmly in a large crack. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z But he still dreams that his children will someday join the millions who have lost their accents, gotten good educations, and firmly achieved the American dream. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z But the dog only followed them with its eyes, keeping its chin pressed firmly to the chest of its beloved master, and giving them the least suspicion of a wag from its tail. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s just something that I have to do,” I said firmly. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z “Blood family” pointedly draws a line between us and them—with the House of Windsor firmly on the other side. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z “This is a neoprene material, like what wet suits are made of. The sleeve will create a vacuum between you and your prosthetic leg that will hold it firmly in place.” The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z “This has been officially decided,” Bongo said firmly “We flipped the penny remember?” Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z His grimy hand went out and grasped the spiked halo and held firmly while the little beast struggled. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z She held Barbarossa firmly by the hand, and when everybody turned to look at him, he just stared moodily at the ceiling. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z “I’m not sending you back to that school, Julian,” Dad said firmly. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z I struggled to free myself, but his powerful grip held me firmly in place. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z “We can come back later if—” Malcolm began, but she shook her head firmly. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z But to our total amazement the huge dog opened his huge jaws and clamped down his huge fangs on the apple, which he firmly tugged from my trembling hand. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z She caught it with the tips of her fingers and fought desperately until she was able to plant her feet firmly on the riverbed and pull the craft within reach of a tree. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z At first, Koffi clamped her mouth firmly shut, as though she planned on saying nothing at all. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I felt I could drink three cups of it But he pressed the wooden stopper firmly back into die keg, ignoring me. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he struggled to get up and escape, but Gandalf held him gently and firmly. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Luthuli was a teacher, a devout Christian, and a proud Zulu chief, but he was even more firmly committed to the struggle against apartheid. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The heat had risen on her father’s face as well, but Pastor Patton firmly guided him to a counter on the far wall before he could respond. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “Yes, we are saying that,” Baba says firmly. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z He held my hand firmly to his breast, and my own heart beat with unaccustomed joy. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z The hull, covered with an armor of petrified barnacles and soft moss, was firmly fastened into a surface of stones. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z She showed him how it was firmly knotted onto the cord that hung around her neck. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z When the time came for the actual debate, however, I attacked the National Party quite firmly. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The brownstone creaked as it settled more firmly into its foundation, wrapping the kids in warmth and love just as it had for so many years past and would, now, for many years to come. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Then he removed his jerkin, and took off his shirt, which he proceeded to tear into strips which he used to bind the sticks, as firmly as he could, about her injured leg. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Just snip a length of wire, grasp it firmly in the little tongs and—careful now. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z I hadn’t noticed that Kara’s foot was still firmly on the accelerator. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z “You leave my aunt to me,” Robin said firmly. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z It existed now in a permanent state of windblownness, leaning over so far that it seemed ready to topple, although, in fact, its roots held it firmly in place. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I knocked so firmly on the door that I was surprised at the loud noise I made. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z They would hold, Dicey knew; they had been nailed into place firmly and the edges were sealed against the weather. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z It was the only gift she had to give to the woman who had helped set her feet firmly on the road to freedom. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s simply the mail. That is all. Now sit down, Carolyn. In fact, everyone back to your desks,” Mrs. Grayson said firmly. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Those things that are presented to the eyes and depicted on panels or paper become fixed more firmly in the mind than those that are described in bare words. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Now he stepped out of the house in his jacket and mittens, carrying his messenger bag, and closed the door firmly behind him. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z “That was when you were little,” said his mother firmly. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Lucia had kept the door to the garden firmly bolted ever since Ida had told her how the children had crept into the house that night. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z The She Elephant put her foot down more firmly. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z If this were some heroic ballad, I would tell you how she clasped my hand firmly and pulled me to safety. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He was firmly bound to the chair bolted to the floor. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z But there were new threads now, tugging and insistent, which tied her just as firmly to the Tucks. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yes,” I say firmly, and I shift my leg a little so her hand falls away. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z “So,” Coraline continued, both hands wrapped firmly around the black cat. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z Rosy, however, removed Maurice from his uncertainty by turning around and firmly shutting the door. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z “It’s a matter of principle,” he explained firmly. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “I’m glad she doesn’t,” I say firmly, which is stupid. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Grumman sat steady and quiet; his dæmon, wind-torn, clung firmly with her talons deep in the basket rim and her feathers blown erect. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He firmly believes they are on the threshold of a new life, together. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z He firmly said, “Don’t call me pudgy. Please.” Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The rules kept us where we were, as much a part of the farm now as the trees, more firmly rooted to its earth than the deer and foxes. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z “I’m not doing anything!” he protests, his leg firmly back on his side of the booth. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z He also firmly defended the idea that atoms moved about in a void and that there was literally nothing in the gaps between atoms. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z Spurge said firmly, “And discussing my murder. I do not feel my reaction is unreasonable.” The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z His startled shout was muffled by the hand clamped firmly over his mouth. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He wondered if, after all, it wouldn’t be better to ask his father’s advice, but he decided against that almost immediately and as firmly as he had rejected the idea that afternoon. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, almost absently, he took my hand between both of his and rubbed it firmly to restore the circulation. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Now a young, clean- cut white man rose and came up, his hand extended, and Malcolm X rose and shook the proffered hand firmly. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z “Maybe the next time they are on holiday,” Papa said, firmly. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Holding tightly with her left hand, feeling the strength in her arm, which would now briefly be her only support, she planted her feet firmly to push off and propel herself across the rock. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “Well, I’m keeping an eye on him from now on,” he said firmly. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z She stares for a moment at her callused skin and then says firmly, These are my hands, Young Ju. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z He meant to speak firmly, but his voice sounded loud and coarse instead. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z But he kept this knowledge of his fear thrust firmly down in him; his courage to live depended upon how successfully his fear was hidden from his consciousness. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He was heavier than she expected, and he clung to her, his legs wrapped firmly around her hips, his head resting against her chest. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z “I don’t see how this is funny,” Jack says firmly. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Mr. Griswold resisted the urge to hug his leather satchel firmly to his side. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Gitano only looked at him with resentful eyes, and he picked up the fallen deerskin and firmly wrapped the beautiful blade in it. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z I firmly believe that every person of color bearing witness to those events felt that God had called Dr. King and each man at the front of that church to do what they were doing. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Eventually, Mama moved to the edge of her chair, her fingers wrapped firmly around the armrests. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Her four feet remain firmly on the ground. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I relate the way the poor Tree Man’s extremities hung from him like gnarled trunks, and with that disturbing image firmly planted in my head, I’m pumped, confident, and take a bigger bite. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Although I thought Gwentshe was wrong for disregarding the executive, he was doing a good job and was so firmly entrenched that he could not easily be dislodged. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z It was the guards’ firmly expressed wish that every American without an overcoat should take one. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I kept my eyes locked firmly on the balloons. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Bull waited for a moment, staring at Edward; and then with his hands still firmly around Edward’s waist, the man reached one enormous finger up and touched Edward’s head from behind. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z He walked quickly over to Wilson and standing in front of him seized him firmly by the upper arms. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z It was a normal enough reaction, and he did not try to block it but, rather, held her firmly and let the hysteria run its course. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z He lost his grip, but Alec held him firmly, pulling him headfirst through the narrowing gap. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z “You just said—” “It was for ninety-five,” Armpit said firmly. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z Finally, Ian jogged back to the sidelines, his eyes firmly on the ground in front of him. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I smile and thank them before closing the door, firmly refusing them entry. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z “There will be no more study of philosophy or the ancients,” she said firmly. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Even Anatole had been telling us to be extra careful right now, and Anatole, I must admit, has his head firmly attached to his shoulders. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He holds out the stone again and goes to the extent of putting it in my palm and closing my hand to hold it firmly He holds my hand in both of his. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Sam nodded as he gripped the pole to see if it was firmly planted. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Amari exploded, but Clay held her arm as firmly as the shackles she had once worn as he pulled her close to the trunk of the tree. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z She pushed me in and closed the door firmly behind us and leaned against it. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Even though Papa shut the door firmly, I heard his voice, words flowing into each other in an endless rumble like a revving car engine. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z “Jack,” Aaron said firmly, “this is a place of endless sorrow. Think only of yourself and those closest to you. If you allow yourself to feel emotion, you will die quickly.” Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z She clung to the bars of the grating as firmly as she could. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry to hear you’re under the weather,” said Hermione, talking firmly over the little wizard as he tried to expound upon his problems; it was essential to stop him from reaching the street. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Gimli rose and planted his feet firmly apart: his hand gripped the handle of his axe, and his dark eyes flashed. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z She nodded her head firmly, indicating that she had finished with the topic. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z Recovering her poise, she said firmly to Fabyan, “That remains, Sir, for you to find out.” The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z We were firmly joined in the hypocrisy to play out the scene. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Her eyes were firmly fixed on Olympic Gold. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z So she walked up to the door and knocked on it firmly five times. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Then she bustled out, but not before saying firmly, “And stay in here.” Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z For the time being, however, the city still stood firmly on its wooden legs. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z “They gave me that ridiculous name—Silvertongue. And Capricorn is firmly convinced I can repeat the trick anytime, with any book at all.” Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Using the long drawstring of her reticule as rope, Cassiopeia lashed herself firmly to a potted fern. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z That night, however, we could not firmly establish the double helix. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Taking a large stick, the head baboon went up to the sleeping lion and hit him firmly on the nose. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z “Oh that, that is what we call him at home only. But his good name should be—is”—he nods his head firmly— “Nikhil.” The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Wang Lung replied firmly, “We are not yet one. It is not meet that other men see her until the marriage is consummated.” The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z Adults can never just talk to me without the distraction of some activity keeping them firmly in their own world. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Instead, it is affixed firmly to a distant time, to a place far from Pemberton Road. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She dumped the water firmly into the sink, turned, marched back to her room, shut the door tight, went back to bed. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z “I am not a boy. I am a man. And I want a receipt,” Mr. Spencer stated firmly. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “Expulsion repealed,” the Chancellor said firmly and I felt Ambrose’s satisfaction flicker and wane beside me. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She firmly believed that her son needed a voice of authority to scare him back onto the right path. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z “Honestly!” said Hermione, and she and Harry grabbed Ron firmly by the arms, wheeled him around, and marched him away. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z He rejoined the man about ten feet away and turned to see that any trace of the crying, helpless, I-want-to-quit Trina was gone, replaced with the firmly resolved woman Mark was used to seeing. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z They heard the lock fasten firmly in the latch and his footsteps as he headed back to the house. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Once again he tried pulling it out, but it was firmly in the ground. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z “It means we’re going to pretend like it never happened,” his father said, firmly, “because other things are going on right now.” A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z Devi thought about it for another second, then shook her head firmly. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He stood up and put a bare foot firmly on the pile of pebbles. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “Please wait till tomorrow night,” said Snowbell, firmly. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z We will plant our feet firmly in our earth, and no attack will move us. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Near Vaikom they had to stop and buy some rope to secure it more firmly. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I think he would probably keep his feet firmly on the ground, like me. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z He went over the story again, fastening every detail firmly in his mind. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z My hopes and desires and sympathies right heartily and most firmly, go with you. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Immediately the needle began to swing round and round, and Hannah counted six revolutions before it settled firmly on the marionette. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z But then she picked up the material and said more firmly, “It’s the most beautiful cloth in the world.” A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He resisted the temptation firmly, and clasped the Ring in his hand, as if to keep a hold on it and prevent it from escaping or doing any mischief. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Severo felt that it was time for his daughter to shake off her lethargy, stand firmly in reality, and learn the domestic skills that would prepare her for marriage, but Nivea thought differently. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Benedict firmly insisted, however, that modesty had nothing to do with his opinion that the children had been the real heroes in this adventure. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “We have a two-party system,” she says firmly, once order has been restored. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z She had a damp cloth in one hand, and with the other she turned his head this way and that, not roughly but firmly, while she dabbed at his face. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z His hands were thick and leathery—the hands of a man who’d been hard at work all his life—and they grasped the Bible firmly. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I put my hands firmly on my knees, pushing down to stop them from bouncing, and I keep serious eye contact. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z He looked down into her face and took hold of her chin and held her firmly. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z Alby didn’t respond to Ben; he pulled on the collar to make sure it was both firmly snapped and solidly attached to the long pole. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z “Yes, you’re right, let’s leave God out of this because you know nothing about God. And we didn’t find it,” she said, clamping her lips together firmly. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z He held me firmly against him, my left side against his chest; my heart had already begun to beat faster, but there was more to come. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Phil held my shoulders firmly while I clung to the towel to keep it from slipping. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Mama was sitting on the park bench across from our house when I came down the street with Mr. Lasher firmly holding my hand. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z “Solar,” I say firmly, though I don't know much about it. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z She did her best not to flinch, to look firmly and undaunted into those colorless eyes, but fear constricted her throat. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Ozwin gave her a kiss and loosened the mooring lines that kept the big silk pontoons firmly on the ground. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z With these last words he squeezed Pippo’s neck even more firmly. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z “It will only take a minute,” he says firmly. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z “That’s quite enough of that!” the fat shopkeeper shouted, pushing his way through the crowd and taking Charlie firmly by the arm. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z She firmly shook my hand and cordially introduced herself. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I firmly believed that God saw everything and duly noted all transgressions, big and small. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z As the monster’s hands gently but firmly guided him toward his mum, Conor saw the clock on the wall above her bed. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z I was thus firmly urged not to waste more time with my harebrained scheme. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z “Daddy will tie it in knots,” Tyson said firmly. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Daft Donald held Matt firmly, and Tam Lin wrapped him in duct tape. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Early medieval Jews, both in Spain and in Babylon, were wed firmly to Aristotle’s doctrines. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Friendship firmly bound the 46th Guards together, and their stretched nerves depended on it. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z Setting it firmly on her head, she deliberately pounded the piano keys, producing a hideous, tuneless sound. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z “I think it’s a mistake to go down there,” he said firmly. In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse 2015-11-10T00:00:00Z Quickly rising to her knees, grunting the note of friendship, she slipped her hand over his head and clasped the top of his nose firmly in her fingers. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Bach stayed firmly grounded, throughout his life, within the Lutheran tradition and the region of Thuringia-Saxony where he had grown up. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z “He-say-o and I are going out,” the small man said firmly. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z “But remember,” he said firmly, “cotton bolls are like roses. They are pretty but they can hurt you.” The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z I planted my heels firmly and resisted the pull of his arm. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z The agony of the fractured leg began to seem no more than a mild discomfort as The Giver led Jonas firmly, little by little, into the deep and terrible suffering of the past. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z He gave it some more thought then shook his head firmly. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z My finger is firmly curled on the trigger, when the deafening wail of the flames gives way to a scream. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z I was his most faithful servant, and I know today that I did believe in him more firmly than he believed in himself. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z I reached for him and held on to him firmly. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z Then he felt the earring loosening, and the cockatoo, the earring firmly in its beak, fell from his shoulder. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z We sailed along, wrapped wholly and firmly together, flying twenty miles, twenty miles, twenty miles, twenty miles. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z “In that case,” she said firmly, “Lady Constance will have to come out to the barn and view the situation for herself.” The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z “Cut it out,” JimmyTrotter said firmly, like he was Pa or something. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z His eyes were firmly fixed on the building where their lives had changed, so he didn’t see her watching him—studying how gingerly he was walking. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He tried to pull his hand away, ever so gently, but Jan held on, firmly, smiling. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “It goes darkly, as it always goes in war. But you have brought back light to us,” he said firmly. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Feeling as though she had something to prove, Ash reached out and grasped the apprentice’s hand firmly and said, “Good morning.” Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “It isn’t your fault, Minerva,” said Lupin firmly. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Each morning the hat was a little grayer, a little less red, and just as firmly on Dorothy’s head. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z “Georgia, this is how it’s gonna be,” her father replied firmly. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I loved the breeze blowing through, and my privileged position firmly astride the prison wall, with both sides in plain sight. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z But this distinction emerged slowly and became firmly established only during the course of the eighteenth century. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z “I said, I want to propose a barter,” she repeated more firmly. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z This time he quite deliberately placed his hand firmly on Gabriel s back, and released the rest of the calming day on the lake. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z She lighted it let a little wax pour into a saucer and stuck the candle firmly to it. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z Had Galileo belonged to a functioning scientific community, to take just one example, he would have been firmly discouraged from placing his theory of the tides at the centre of his defence of Copernicanism. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z “We live to serve,” said Mama, quietly and firmly. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z “Maybe he will know,” and he stood firmly. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z I planted my feet firmly in the dirt and fought to keep my voice polite and proper. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baylor set the iron down firmly and stood with one hand on her hip. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z He tried to run away, but Ignatius had been holding his arm firmly with the hand that was not wielding the cutlass. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I found myself on the doorstep, the front door closed firmly behind me, and when I looked up I saw them: Tom, pushing a buggy, and Anna at his side. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Lupita stood up and said firmly, “Salvador, I need to talk to you.” Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z He was firmly of a mind that any kind of exercise other than rowing was bad for rowers—it developed the wrong sets of muscles. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z In the rearview mirror I noticed with gratification that he was remonstrating quietly but firmly with Luther—threatening, I very much hoped, to take away his communication device. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z Her face was partially hidden behind the linen sheet she was hanging; she fixed it firmly to the line before she answered. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z “Inside the Maze or out of it,” Thomas added, relieved that Minho was firmly on his side. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z “Brooklyn is no different than any other place,” said Neeley firmly. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The way he shook her head so firmly almost hurt. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z So, I dug deep for courage, sat firmly in my faith, and promised to work as hard as I could to make the 2016 Olympic team. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z He pulled his shirt over his head, folded it quickly, and pressed it firmly over the injury. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “It’s certainly a strange coincidence,” Mr. Eberhardt was saying, “two different kids targeting the same location. Is it possible the Matherson boy hooked up with your friend, Beatrice’s stepbrother—” “No way,” Roy interjected firmly. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Approaching the house, holding the boy firmly by the hand, Jonathan crossed over to the porch, to the door. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z “As I understand it,” he said, sitting back, “you hold pretty firmly to the Vedantic theory of reincarnation.” Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z "You have to come with me," she told her sister firmly. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Then he cut strips from his jacket and tied the two crosspieces together at the ends so that they were pulled together and held the logs firmly in place. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z Akira started to push at Hanako to get her to move, and then she pushed him away, not hard but firmly. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z The need for deceit was a bitter taste in his mouth, but Ned knew he must tread softly here, must keep his counsel and play the game until he was firmly established as regent. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Planting her feet firmly in the grass, she disposed of her old self year by year in thirteen strokes. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z He was speaking firmly to her, and Claire could see that she was trying to decide whether to argue. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He swung his leg over my side, his calves firmly straddling my hips. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Jam got up quickly and left the studio, closing the door firmly behind her. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z “I’m not very good at this yet. Show me my GRANDMOTHER,” she said firmly. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z “Yes,” I agreed, tying up the purse firmly. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z “Then I want to take my dæmon with me when I go to the land of the dead,” she said firmly. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z "Not one word about your case!" he says firmly. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z I keep my original direction planted firmly in my mind. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z “If I pass out you may do whatever you wish,” I said firmly. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z His feet firmly on the ground, the Owner stretched out his hand to shake. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Hand Clap planted his feet just as firmly. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Calpurnia thrust her into a stiffly starched pink dress, held her chin firmly between thumb and forefinger, and raked her hair with a sharp-toothed comb. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z As I leaned against his horse, he wiped more blood from my face, one hand firmly holding the top of my head so that I couldn’t wince away. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Kelton has the kid lie on his back, and firmly holds his arm. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z As I focused on my breathing, he grasped me by the palm and elbow, and firmly drew my hand back so that it was perpendicular to my wrist. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z She wiped food from my chin and said firmly, “Katie, you know you’re not going to be able to act like that much longer.” Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Then she would retire to her cabin, where she stayed groaning and trembling until the ship was firmly tied up at the quayside in Oslo harbour the next day. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z No, I don’t think I will, thanks, said the other voice, a little more firmly . . . no, I don’t really want to. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z He closed my passport firmly and handed it back to me. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z He seemed eternally indestructible as he sat there surrounded by danger, his features molded firmly into that same fierce, regal, just and forbidding countenance which was recognized and revered by every man in the squadron. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z She looked around and spotted a couple of desks that looked like they were wedged firmly in place enough to climb. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I held the pistol grip firmly for a few seconds, first in my right hand, then my left. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “My son is no thief,” she said firmly. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z A dark-haired man in a blue coat rushed up to Hazel and put his hand firmly on her arm. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z “What? Nah,” I said with a flick of my wrist while still keeping my arms locked firmly around my torso. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Smoit, my friend,” replied Gwydion firmly but with affection, “this is a choice to be made without persuasion from you.” The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z “Adam,” he said firmly, “I’m going to ask you to go out of the room and to stay out.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Resting her elbows firmly on her thighs, she twisted round and stared at me in this incredulous manner. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z It had been Jonas, during his time as Leader, who had gently but firmly reminded the villagers that they had all been outsiders once. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Cardan tucks my arm firmly through his before striding into the entryway, and I feel a rush of warmth as I match his step. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z A few have lodged firmly in the state’s collective memory. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z But he was quickly and firmly pulled down to his seat. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z “No,” said Harry firmly, “you and Al will share a room only when I want the house demolished.” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Harry reached for the lamp on his bedside table, gripped it firmly in one hand, and raised it over his head, ready to strike. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z “No,” she said firmly, “there’s nothing to think about.” Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z We walked slowly, Tica with both hands pressed firmly against her lower back, me admiring the blanket’s intricately woven patterns of leaves and feathers. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z We’re all laughing so hard at Mitchell’s attempt to project his idea of desperation, which involves teeth grinding and nostrils flaring, that Boggs has to reprimand us. he says firmly. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z “High ground or low buildings,” Tab’s mother said firmly. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z The South was solidly Democratic, embittered by the war, firmly committed to the maintenance of a racial caste system, and extremely hostile to federal intervention on behalf of African Americans. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z Holding the small sparrow firmly with her paw, she gripped the arrow in her teeth and yanked it clear from the bird’s leg. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z The beginning of all true wisdom concerning the Farewell Address is that Washington’s core insights were firmly grounded in the lessons he had learned as America’s premier military and civilian leader during the revolutionary era. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Tentatively, Alex took hold of the grill, but it was firmly secured, bolted into the rock face. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z “Ye—” Olive began, but her sister interrupted firmly. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z She didn't resist when Mona wrapped a strip of linen around it, tucking the ends into place firmly. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Grasp your broom firmly by the tail, he thought. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He believed firmly that every illness had a cure and that all he had to do to discover it was to work harder. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z Victim-oriented reporting would have a less misleading impact if the safety index were kept firmly in mind. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “No, it must be something,” she said firmly. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z “Your stairs are equally unacceptable,” Grandma said firmly. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z She looked straight ahead, her face set firmly in its usual frown. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The soldier is trying to get Starry's contact information, and my sister is sweetly but firmly refusing him. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The ground beneath Nathan tilted and shifted his balance, while everyone else stood firmly. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Alba tried to turn her face away, but he held it firmly in both hands, forcing her to look at him. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I bend down toward the outlet, gripping the end of the light strand firmly in my hand. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z As he talked he wired the block of charcoal firmly to one end of the stone, then began measuring snippets of metal into the hollow in the charcoal. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z He took another step back, firmly pressed the butt of the weapon against his chest, aimed a little more precisely and pulled the trigger. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z But here’s the catch: The door remains firmly shut until the birds are at least five weeks old. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z She tries to pull away but the man in the grey suit keeps his hand firmly around her wrist. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He firmly believed the tiger loved these visits as much as he did. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z So Kyle kept his right hand firmly planted on the right wall of shelves and started inching his way forward. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z “Don’t think just because you give me your paychecks that you can do whatever you want,” he said firmly. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z “You got to tell me everything,” she said firmly. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z If identical twins possess a strong concordance for schizophrenia, say, while fraternal twins—born and bred in an identical environment—show little concordance, then the roots of that illness can be firmly attributed to genetics. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z Still, I kept my gaze firmly on my teacher, and his eyes held mine securely, like a strong tree trunk one could clutch in a storm. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z I keep my breaths even and hold firmly to Four’s hand. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Mr. Griswold resisted the urge to hug his leather satchel firmly to his side. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z They're firmly fixed in place, so it's not like I can detach one and attach it to the bedroom. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z "Does that mean . . . ?" "It means I shall think on what you have said," the maester told him firmly. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z But Ellen had felt no doubts; the praise was in line with what she herself believed firmly. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z He was determined to push back firmly at Lawrence, but at that moment, he was placed at a disadvantage by a miserable case of the flu. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z “He’ll never get the smell of pigs out,” Liza said firmly. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z With his ear protection firmly back in place, he started to boogie, throwing his wide brown hips out awkwardly to one side and then the other, while Ms. Banks swung smoothly in front of him. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z He grabbed the statue firmly with both hands, making sure not to drop it. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Instead, I stood straight and tall and said firmly, and what I hoped was manfully, “Yes, sir. You can count on me.” October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I planted my foot and the metal stand down firmly, to make sure I was stable, and focused on exactly where I wanted the ball to end up. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z She gripped her fingers as firmly as she could and lunged up toward the light. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z And my mother is the one with her feet firmly planted on the ground. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z In the mirror I noticed that the side of my face that had somehow been firmly planted into the wooden floor was solid red and had two creases running horizontally across it. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z “Good man,” he says, grasping it firmly and clapping me on the shoulder with his other hand. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Prosper was walking right behind him, Bo's hand firmly in his, but he kept looking over his shoulder. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z I could tell the way it sat firmly on the ground that it was heavy, probably filled with water. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z But I kept the tip of my tongue firmly between my teeth. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Ms. Byrd said firmly, “Tell yourself, ‘I must not sleep in class. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z I wrap my arms around her just as firmly as she used to wrap her arms about me when she’d tell me things were going to be okay. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z I picked up the syringe, grasped a fold of Fig’s flesh high on the neck, and pinched firmly, tenting the skin. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z ‘Like a pet poodle dog,’Johnny said firmly. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z When he touched it, he and his mother and Taisin shone for an instant as long as one blink—and then Taisin was clutching at the child’s fists, which were firmly clasped around the medallion. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “All right, then,” she said, setting her glass down firmly on the coffee table. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “You have already given your defense,” he said firmly. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She always experienced a moment of panic in the middle because she couldn’t swim, but she planted her feet firmly in the coarse sand and struggled on. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z And his gaze traveled upward from legs planted so firmly they might as well have been tree trunks to a torso carved of stone, immovable, ivory arms, up to a blanched face that— Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z “There be no beasts,” the dyer repeated firmly. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Flying out, Dunwing took a few extra turns upon the rope, locking it firmly off on the projecting edge. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z “I don’t see how you can write and act such splendid things, Jo. You’re a regular Shakespeare!” exclaimed Beth, who firmly believed that her sisters were gifted with wonderful genius in all things. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead, they pushed me down into that hard wooden chair and held me firmly—as if I were a sheep about to be sheared. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I said it as firmly and evenly as I could. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z The church had opened anew, this time firmly in the hands of Methodists from north of the Mason–Dixon line, a dangerous combination, my mother said. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z He gripped the shovel handle firmly and got back to digging. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Two sticks, used as targets, would be driven firmly into the ground in an upright position about one hundred feet apart. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Expanding my lungs with air, I straighten my shoulders and march away firmly, wondering when I will see them again. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Now a quarantine barrier in Mississippi seeks to prevent the re-entrance of the screw-worm from the Southwest, where it is firmly entrenched. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z “Next time we see each other, we’ll be free of him,” says Prim firmly. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z It was a handsome room, with a fine marble fireplace facing the long sash windows, firmly closed against the unseasonable chill. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z My forehead crumples, and I hold his hands back firmly because I need him to listen. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Kelley would do a “cut down,” using his scalpel to cut quickly and firmly into the flesh at the wrist or ankle to locate the vein—without cutting through it—to insert the needle. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z The legend of Bilbo’s wealth was now too firmly fixed in the minds of the younger generation of hobbits. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Hen Wen dug faster than a badger, her hind legs planted firmly, her front legs plowing ahead. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z That night, she had the first Dark Swoop: A thick blanket descended from above and pressed itself over her face, firmly, while she struggled to breathe. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Frowning at whatever he saw, Arwyl picked up one of my hands, pressed the tip of my fingernail firmly, and watched intently for a second or two. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z As a chocolate fiend and our resident sweet tooth, Skid lived in a constant state of bewilderment that I was firmly committed to my Reese’s and/or other peanut butter and chocolate sweets. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Lightly but firmly. Fingers—not the wrist and arm—help guide the thumb and index.” Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I faced that tree squarely and kissed it firmly. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z “Much the same,” she said, tersely, keeping her eyes firmly on the road. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z There is something intrinsically good-natured about all symbiotic relations, necessarily, but this one, which is probably the most ancient and most firmly established of all, seems especially equable. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Half an hour later Fadi was wedged firmly in the backseat of a beat-up Dodge Caravan. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z “That would have been most unjust,” he scolded firmly. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z No more talk of spiders, her stepmother said firmly. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She marched up to the midwife’s door and knocked firmly. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I was hustled out of the car and in through the front door with my mother still holding the bloodstained handerchief firmly over my wobbling nose. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z “No. I have to stay here,” The Giver said firmly. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z I firmly committed myself to killing her, slowly, horribly. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead, she trudges alongside him, and he walks with the bull hook snagged firmly in the flesh behind her front leg. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Papa pulled Hanako away firmly, and they strode quickly out of the forest. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “No,” I said, keeping my eyes firmly on the detective so that I didn’t catch Cathy’s eye. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z He was now determined to perform his duties firmly and without negligence. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “I want to say goodbye to Leo,” I tell her firmly, and before she can send me upstairs, I shake hands with him. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “That will be enough standing up, young miss,” said Mrs. Flagg firmly. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Grasping it firmly, I released the pressure of my body from the walls. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z She sounded again like she firmly believed the ceremony was going to miraculously cure him. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z “We,” said Mother firmly, walking back into the kitchen, “are going to that meeting. I was president of the Forest Park PTA, and I have a few things I want to say.” The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “Edward doesn’t want me to tell you that,” she said firmly, but I sensed she didn’t agree. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Then he left, firmly closing the door behind him. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z He wriggled slightly from side to side, wedging himself more firmly into the chair. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “No,” said Ralph firmly; and just as it had worked on the dog, it worked on his daughters. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z We squatted on the floor with our backs pressed firmly against the wall, our knees pulled up to our chests, our heads lowered and protected by our crossed arms. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Griswold extended his walking stick between the two men, trying to force his way through, but the tall man grasped him firmly by the shoulder. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Then she clapped her hands gently together as the old couple were doing, and turned firmly away and left. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z They’re just words, I then told him firmly, confidently—in the way a father believes he should—but mostly because I didn’t know what else to say. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He couldn’t think firmly or clearly about anything. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z We went back to school on a Thursday, my heart lodged firmly in my throat, but Ocean wasn’t there. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z He took his cap from Annabeth, brushed off the mud, and stuck it firmly on his curly head. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z They offered to play a tribute, but Ms. Byrd thanked them kindly and firmly and said, “No blues music of any kind.” Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z Seeing me peering in, he left it firmly clamped to the table and walked to meet me, wiping his hands on his shirt. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z One fat white cloud he helped clear to the mountain rims and pressed it firmly over, out of sight. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z And of course Pantalaimon couldn’t comfort her as he normally would, though she kept her hand in her pocket firmly around his warm little mouse-form, and he nuzzled at her fingers. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z It threaded between boulders and past baobab trees with their roots firmly tapped into pockets of water in the soil. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Just let him alone,” Mr. Levy said to Mrs. Reilly somewhat firmly. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z A community of farmers ruled over by a priest, she firmly believed, was the true way of life. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I discovered for the first time people of my own age firmly aligned with the liberation struggle, who were prepared, despite their relative privilege, to sacrifice themselves for the cause of the oppressed. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “You can,” Nicole said firmly as she spun me up into a handstand. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z “Next time, you will pull more alarms,” he said firmly. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z The boy’s screams were so loud, I wanted to cover my ears, but I held him firmly. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Kote pounded a pair of nails into the wall, twisted some wire, and hung the mounting board firmly on the wall. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She wrapped her hands around the thick branch that Einar had peeled and set firmly in place above the door. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She replaced the cap, flicked a tiny lever, placed one foot on the mower, braced the other firmly in the grass, and yanked the cord quickly. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z We picked up our possessions and walked on, more firmly now that we had somewhere definite to go, helped by the yellow flare that burned so steadily ahead of us. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z However, he had trained himself not to look at the picture very much, and always to tell himself firmly that his eyes were playing tricks on him when anything like this happened. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I press my muffs firmly on my ears. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z I was still shuddering, remembering how Rich had firmly shaken both my parents’ hands with that same easy familiarity he used with nervous new clients. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z “Dad wouldn’t hurt a flea,” I said firmly. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z But his hand was firmly on her arm and the stick was not just for show. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The forest had been hacked away in patches surrounding a few missing segments of rail, but it held the rest firmly in its grasp. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Singer reached for a wineglass, filled it to the brim, and put it firmly into Jake’s bruised hand. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Virgil imagined an alternate reality, one where he stopped—feet firmly planted on the ground—and looked Chet Bullens square in the eye. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z In 1940, Hitler’s sights were firmly set on conquering Europe, but Roosevelt was concerned that South America might be a future target. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z He looks up at me, arms crossed firmly in front of him. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z “Just be careful,” he said, more firmly this time. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z After a while Matt wanted to leave the table, and Teacher firmly sat him back down again. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Isabelle Derby cried out, “My baby!” and reached for the child on the ground in front of her, but her husband held her firmly. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z By eight thirty, Mama and Baba have gone into their room and shut the door firmly, after reminding me to keep the porch light off in the universal signal of party poopers. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z “You can and you will,” he says firmly. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Compton’s report of the Schenectady meeting to Bush asserted firmly the practicality of building a “fission bomb of superlatively destructive power” and of separating isotopes on an industrial scale for no more than $100 million. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z She took one look at him, seemed to recognize him from the train, folded her arms, and firmly turned her back on him. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Yet he firmly held the lamp as if it were as important as butter or sugar. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Most just stood there and screamed, and screamed, and screamed, the rain falling all around, the mud sucking their feet down firmly in place. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Shay looked out over the river at the spires of the party towers, placing a thumbnail firmly between her teeth. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z I learned to keep my gaze fixed firmly ahead anytime I passed a group of men clustered on a street corner, careful not to register their eyes roving over my chest and legs. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “You must develop self-control, that is all there is to it,” she said firmly, looking at each of them in turn. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z He shook Saget’s hand firmly and was finished—exiting on top as, we like to think, geniuses invariably do. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z My lower half remains firmly anchored to the ground while my upper arms burn from the effort. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z So Shasta settled himself firmly in the saddle, gripped with his knees, clenched his teeth, and punched both the horse's sides with his heels as hard as he could. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z “He was only a baboon,” said Mother firmly. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z For he had said, ‘Today shall be a holiday,’ had told her firmly that she must rest and relax, and she had given way, after only a little, formal protest. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z She gripped the brush firmly, just as the woman did, and started painting. Rickshaw Girl 2007-02-01T00:00:00Z “Well,” I heard a man behind me say softly but firmly, “if I can’t go in there, then I’m going in here. I’m not going to sit here and bust.” Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “Woman has shown equal devotion with man to the cause of freedom and has stood firmly by his side in its defense...,” she loudly read. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z They kissed often, but always with her lips firmly pursed; she did not want his tongue in her mouth. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Then she tugs her hands away and pats him firmly on his bicep. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Winter gripped the city firmly and the Midwinter Pageantry was making the streets more dangerous than usual. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Dr. Van Helsing is sleeping, Poor dear, he looks very tired and old and grey, but his mouth is set as firmly as a conqueror’s; even in his sleep he is instinct with resolution. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z “Yes, you have something more to tell us,” said Poirot firmly. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z He made sure Myrtle had her glasses well covered before hoisting himself out of the bath, wrapping the towel firmly around his waist, and going to retrieve the egg. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z And when they stepped outside, the cool night on him like a moment of grace, Annie’s hand firmly in his, he wanted to keep walking with her forever. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Harry asked weakly, and when nothing happened except that Ron and Hermione gripped each other still more firmly and swayed on the spot, he raised his voice. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Marlene, however, glares at Lynn, leans over, and kisses Uriah firmly on the mouth, her fingers sliding around his neck, under the collar of his shirt. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z In McCleskey, the Supreme Court demonstrated that it is once again in protection mode—firmly committed to the prevailing system of control. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z The worst aspect of the Velikovsky affair is not that his hypotheses were wrong or in contradiction to firmly established facts, but that some who called themselves scientists attempted to suppress Velikovsky’s work. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I force myself to look away from the madness outside and instead press my trembling hands together firmly in my lap. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He pushed firmly again at the pedal with his foot and continued riding along the road. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z Springing to my feet, I pushed myself up by putting my left hand firmly down into his nuts, and JP groaned and doubled up, letting go of the ball. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I try to run, but my feet are firmly planted and refuse to move, like the crow on my shoulder. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z He was trying to alter them so that they would shut more firmly, and, as the interlacement of such braces was complicated, be had got himself in a muddle. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Prosper started to run, keeping his hand firmly on Barbarossa's money so it wouldn't fall out of his pocket. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z It’s not going to fly with me—but his hands are firmly locked on the handle of our cart, and there’s nothing to prove that it’s ours and not his. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z “Right,” she said firmly, having come to a decision. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Which now stood firmly in the middle of his backyard. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z His hand closed around her arm, gently but firmly. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z It moves up past his knees and it’s coming faster now—he has to plant his feet more firmly to prevent them from being swept out from under him. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He firmly believed that football, like other sports, used blacks, exploited them and then spit them out once their talents as running backs or linebackers or wide receivers had been fully exhausted. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z My dad slowed down on Water Street and we both checked out the brown and yellow Century 21 sign planted firmly in the middle of the biggest lawn on the street. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z And then at least I can go back to Jankburg with the confirmation that I shouldn’t even be dreaming this dream, and just weave myself firmly back into the tapestry of local boredom. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z She believed, as firmly and as quietly as she believed that Kainene would come home soon, that His Excellency’s journey would be a success. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z She pushed the front seat up so she could climb into the rear and then, firmly and decisively, pulled the seat back into place. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z “You are the eldest Baudelaire child,” they had said, kindly but firmly. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z It was 5:30 when the Prince stood up and approached the Archdean firmly. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z The one I suspected at this moment was not of the fairy world but firmly in this one. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “Go with your mother,” Jack tells him firmly. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z With her hand still firmly on his shoulder, the Chief Elder listed the qualities. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z He put his right hand on her face over and over, gently, while his left slid around her side and gripped the small of her back more firmly. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z He eased himself deeper within her and felt the warmth close around him like river sand, softly giving way under foot, then closing firmly around the ankle in cloudy warm water. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Professor Sprout put the pink, fluffy pair over her own ears, rolled up the sleeves of her robes, grasped one of the tufty plants firmly, and pulled hard. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z |
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