| 单词 | flick |
| 例句 | The veterans usually laughed when one showed up and flicked through it quickly in a blasé way before throwing it aside, so we did the same. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Cassiopeia sat by the window, idly flicking the beads on the abacus up and down. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Kote dipped his fingers into the cup by his side and flicked droplets casually in Bast’s direction. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I stole a few car batteries with Pike until somebody saw us in their driveway at night, flicked the porch light on, and took a potshot at us. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Hubert’s gray eyes flicked to the thick wooden door and back to the children. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Then, with a flick of her paw, Nettle sent Brightbill tumbling over the ground, over and over, until he flopped onto his back and stared up at the sky, stunned. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Every time he flicked the lighter his gold rings blinged in the sun. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Crookshanks was still staring unblinkingly at Ron, flicking the end of his bushy tail. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z She was about to flick the small piece into the trash bag hooked over a cabinet door but stopped when she saw the Bayside Press logo on the building. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Thorn had kept her eyes glued to the ground like she was looking for a missing rat’s tail until Valley reached across Seven and flicked Thorn on the chin. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z It was a soft blow, all in all, a little flick of the wrist, with hardly any force behind it It did not even leave a mark upon her cheek. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z It might have stayed that way, had I not been flicking through the TV channels late one night, when something caught my ear . Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The boys at school think she’s beautiful because her hair is shiny black like raven feathers and when she laughs, she flicks her hair back like a satin shawl over her shoulders and laughs. The House on Mango Street 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z Lightning bugs flicked across the yard, teasing each other with their taillights. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z It flicked a tongue across Harris’s face and emitted a low grumble. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z He says it plainly, boldly, and his eyes flick up to mine. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z She flicks through the channels, and when he appears again, I say, “Right there!” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z I’d seen the tassel before—Eddie had used it to mark his spot, or to flick me in the back of the head—but the charm was new. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z "What is it you want? You're looking very flushed and flustered this morning. What's the matter with you? Have those little stinkers been flicking spitballs at you?" Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z I rang the office buzzer, and an old woman with brown wrinkled skin like a well-used pirate map opened the door and flicked a cigarette butt over my head. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z “Out the window. Out the window,” Mr. McArdle said sarcastically, flicking his ashes. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z At the candy counter, my father holds a toffee crunch above her flicking, disgusting tongue. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z The only thing she dislodged was a large scorpion, which she hurriedly flicked down the cliffside with the knife. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Clancy’s face flushed at the accusation, his dark eyes flicking back over to me. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Matthew flicked his bangs out of his eye and smiled. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z His hand landed right by her thigh and, building up his courage, he flicked his fingers so they toyed with Anastasia’s hair. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Clay found the overhead-light switch, flicked it on, then stepped across the puny, servant’s-size room and sat down on the edge of the bed, facing his host. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z The point sailed over him and Jason flicked his hand, summoning a gust of wind that changed the spear’s direction. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Alex flicked off the TV, then motioned for Radar to vacate his dad’s lounge chair. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z But when he flicked the computerized dice, his luck hit a brick wall. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z “We thought America would be like this,” Alex said, pretending to be a magician with a wand and flicking it at the table. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z She groped for the light switch and flicked it on. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z When he looked back at me, I flicked my eyebrows up to say, I win. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z He flicked open the tab and took a swig. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z The farmer flicked on the radio and the Supremes blared through the truck cab with “Baby, baby, where did our love go?” The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Tsukiko pulls another cigarette from her coat, flicking open her lighter with a lazy, practiced gesture. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I flicked the flashlight off and stood there, staring out over the creek. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z The snake nodded, its tongue flicking with eagerness. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z “You want me to pick up a newspaper fer you, do you, mister?” he asked curtly, flicking the lines a little on the horses’ rumps. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged, pulled out a little scrap of paper from his jeans pocket, and flicked it across the table to me. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Her long fingers scoop out the fly and flick it away. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z The thick tail of the Warlord flicked out venomously at Matthias’s face. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He flicked the reins over the horses’ backs. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z My mind kept replaying clips from all those slasher flicks I’d rented. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z He saw Bigwig and Silver and went to join them, flicking the wet off his front paws step by step, like a cat. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Yord held up one of the orbs and flicked on the switch. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z “Soda!” he said, then, flicking the wand again: “Food!” Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Salvador’s face had taken on a dark, sullen look, and his eyes flicked constantly to the door. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z The sight, bloody and black, made Bigger flinch involuntarily and lift his hands to his eyes and at the same instant he saw blinding flashes of the silver bulbs flicking through the air. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z She caught him red-handed, laughing surreptitiously as he flicked water at her. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z It wasn’t hard to enjoy being inside one of my favorite flicks. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z They went to side stepping and flicking their ears. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z With a tiny jerk of the head, Snape seemed to flick off an irksome fly. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Beatty flicked his igniter nearby and the small orange flame drew his fascinated gaze. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z The bordering Jade River constantly flooded, sweeping away the strongest of walls as if flicking a lock of hair. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Shadow felt like a pea being flicked between three cups, or a card being shuffled through a deck. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z I flicked the dead bug into the wastebasket and fell back onto my bed. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z He flicks the switch on the wall, and a rainbow-colored chandelier made of uneven pieces of sea glass lights up the room. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z The soldier flicks through them, matching them against each of us. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z I flick a little chopped herring on the water and watch it settle. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z But once the razor blade has flicked—he will remember it, and if he remembers it he can recall it. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, remembering La Llorona’s words and the effect the ear pendant had on the duty officer at customs, I reached up to my left ear and flicked my index finger against the nestling orbs. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z I flicked on the light in the oven to watch in wonderment as the cookies gradually turned crispy and golden. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z I get up and pull my dressing gown around me, hurry downstairs and flick on the TV. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Martinez unlocked Fielding’s door and flicked on a light in the small reception room. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z He might flick off a boy’s hat or knock a soda can from his hand and laugh as the stain spread over the boy’s jeans. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z My fingers flicked through the pages of A Pattern of Architecture. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z He gave it a slight flick to shake his bangs out of his dreamy eyes. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z As I throw myself onto his bed, I flick the TV on. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z The man flicked the stub at the boy in the ditch. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Dorian’s attention flicked to her two guards, who lurked in the shadows nearby—waiting, watching. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Then he flicked the cigarette he was smoking into the yard, closed the front door, loped over to the car, and told Mom to move aside—-he was driving. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z And this is because when your eye flicks from one point to another you don’t see anything at all and you’re blind. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He stretches one arm out in front of him, makes a dismissive gesture with a flick of his wrist. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z His pale blue eyes flicked over Alfred's face and body. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Though I barely move, my eyes flick everywhere. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z I flicked a tattered leaf off my skirt. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z I reach down and flick away a pebble caught between my toes. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Mom scowled and flicked the joint into the grass. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z He ate the egg in two bites and flicked a bit of shell out from between his teeth. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z His eyes flicked down to her T-shirt then back up. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He pulled on his doublet, flicked some dirt from his boots, and smoothed his stockings. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z She pulled away and flicked his cheek with her fingers. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z He watched dully as a brown lizard with a darting tongue scrambled across their blanket with its tail flicking. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Each flick of my wrist is met with a hushed whisper against the paper. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z After years of disbelief and argument from other scientists, Hay- flick’s paper on cell limits became one of the most widely cited in his field. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z When my eyes flick back just a minute or two later, Simon’s standing beneath the edge of the pavilion, alone. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z My aunt thought it would look good if I flicked the bracelet while singing. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z He giggled and flicked them while the boys laughed at his reeking palms. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Eloise went over to the light switch and flicked it off. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Kaz flicked his sleeve, and two slender rods of metal appeared between his fingers. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z She flicks the water out of her eyes. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z She flicked her attention to the other sponsors—noblemen in fine clothing—and ground her teeth at the sight of Perrington. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He had held a candle up there for hours, flicking the flame all over the ceiling, stopping often to move the table he was standing on. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He reached over and flicked a lever to right the plane, then stayed next to Alex’s side. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z Toby reached out and flicked Luke’s arm, trying to distract him. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z While you flicked your foot, turned your ankles for the admiration of the heels, I looked at your knees but I didn’t touch. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Sefia asked, her gaze flicking from the woman to the man and back again, not recognizing either of them from her Vision. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I let go of Abuelita's hand long enough to give the ear pendant a spirited flick. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z They met him in corridors, and flicked their fingers at him, sending him on messages. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z After numerous flicks, he got the fire to stay on. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Now, look. I will tolerate, for now, your little biblical menagerie in the living room. But I refuse to have this,” he said, flicking at one of the painted peanut-tears, “displayed in our home.” Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Now I go straight to The Clowns of God and flick through. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Rashid watched Diana’s eyes rise and flick back and forth from person to person, as if she wasn’t sure what to do. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z It stared around with fixed eyes, tongue flicking out of its sharp little mouth. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z "No harm in giving it a little test drive," I said, holding the reins loosely and giving them a light flick. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z His eyes flick upward, hazy and hot, and unmistakably lock with Alex’s at the edge of the stage, smiling broad and messy. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z The Uncle flicked his hand, and Seven felt as if her skin were being ripped from her body. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z She flicked her eyes to the princess, then back to her hand. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He motions me over with a flick of his fingers. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Then, flicking at the rest of the crumbs on his shirt, he said, “Must be off,” and on down the sidewalk he scurried. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Delicately, he flicked it over the edge of the counter onto the floor. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Twig asked as she flicked on the basement lights, illuminating our favorite hangout spot for the past few years. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He paces, foil flicking, and walks in a tight circle before settling into first position. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Her eyes keep flicking at me and the way I'm roped up, but mostly she's looking at him. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z Instantly his paw reached forward and flicked the stick aside. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z "M'lord, there's nothing, it's the tourney, there's no help for it, oh . . ." Tyrion Lannister pulled a coin from his purse and flicked it up over his head, caught it, tossed it again. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He pulled out his igniter, felt the salamander etched on its silver disc, gave it a flick... Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z Seeing no one, he pointed his flashlight at the barns and flicked it on and off twice. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Chamberlain turned, saw Tom’s white grinning face, saw him flick rock dust from his uniform, blinking it out of his eyes, grinning bleakly. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He let it run, then flicked the toggle for the number-one pump in order to run his deck hose. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z His fat finger barely moved on the change mat but it flicked slightly like a tense cat’s tail. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z She shivers; she likes it; it’s like Aaron said: she likes sex; her tongue becomes a jittery dart flicking in and out of my mouth. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z “I think it’s mine,” I answered, flicking the spinner. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z He licked his lips, his eyes flicking to the gun in Frankie’s hand. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The priest’s huge face darkened, and he crossed himself with a delicate flick of the wrist. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “That whole part of the forest is cursed,” Missy had said, flicking one of her curls. I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z Trying to fight off the sense of claustrophobia, he pulled out the flashlight and flicked it on. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z The cabbie flung his door open, and the pickup guy jumped down out of his seat and flicked a cigarette butt at him. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z She flicked a piece of bread to a seagull she’d begun to call Bob, because of the way he moved his head up and down while he watched her eat. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I don’t tell them about June or how in art class yesterday she kept flicking paint at my nose. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Upstairs, Kat got out the wallet of photos and flicked through them at the rate of one a second. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z Latha’s eyes flicked towards him for permission to continue with the poem. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She flicked her notebook dismissively toward the center of camp, where the rest of the faranji were gathered waiting for their dinner to be cooked for them. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z “Dorian,” she began, and he flicked her on the nose. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He flicked at flies with the official staff of his office—some sort of stiffened animal tail that ends in a silky white tassel. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The butler’s hand flicked out and caught it. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z Her mouth puckered in displeasure, but then her eyes flicked to the tray. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z “It’s only boys having fun,” he tells Gogol, flicking the matter away with the back of a hand, and that evening they drive back to the hardware store, to buy the missing letters again. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z My eyes flick back to my mother, and I glare at her. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z She squinted, a vague memory flicking past her as the emperor continued, “We cannot test the stone in the day, in any case.” When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Samson flicks his fingers and Cantos walks, perfectly in time with Samson’s movements. Red Queen 2015-02-10T00:00:00Z Now and then I flick the flashlight beam out from the skiff, but it don’t catch nothing but water. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z A final flick and the great six-fingered sword went flying from his hand. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z He dismissed her with a flick of his fingers, and she gathered up the book and wandered down to the main deck. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Robin flicked her eyes up to Ivy’s and smiled. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z One of them flicked a peanut at the animal. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Dolly tried to slide into him, but he was too quick He flicked the ball to the right, hurded over her, and came at me one-on-one. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z And then, quick as a lightbulb flicking on, Barry could see a letter hidden in the drawing. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Silas flicked an imaginary speck of dust from his sleeve with a fingernail as sharp as a blade. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z The toad did not so much as flick a muscle or blink an eye. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Chino calls to the man in khaki, who flicks his cigarette onto the lawn behind him, and approaches the car. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Its black tongue flicked this way, that way, and its mailed head with its gold-rimmed black eyes moved from Lyra to Will and back again. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z It found the latch and flicked it open. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z The ash from her cigarette looked ready to drop until she switched all the bags to one hand and flicked the butt behind her, into the parking lot. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z She then flicks the switch to the On position. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z A small, white hand reached out and flicked a bit of dust off the table. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z If he could just— Richard caught the flick of Nailer’s gaze. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Wei took a wad of bills out of his pocket and placed the twenties on the outside, then flicked past the tens and fives till he got to the ones, in the middle. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z She flicked her fingers, as if she were casting the illness aside. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z He turned and crossed the room, flicking on another light, and opened ;a narrow cupboard halfway up the wall. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Lice Peeking flicked his cigarette butt under the trailer and pulled himself upright. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Koffi flicked a wrist over her shoulder as though she was throwing something. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Kennedy kept Eisenhower’s system, flicking a switch under his desk to activate mics concealed around the room. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Major's tongue flicked out between his lips, and a bead of sweat broke out on his nose. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Her eyes flicked fearfully from him to Pima and then to Blue Eyes a little ways away. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z At the end of the stroke came a little flick of the head, a flourish. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Melina grinned, and with a flick of her hand the door banged open. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Dallas Llewellyn passes me on the way to his seat, saying “You’re it, Gorgeous,” and flicking the top of my ear with his finger. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z My eyes flicked to the backpack on the dresser—only for a second, but Gum Baby saw, and an evil smirk crossed her face. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z This would be a first for her—seeing me sobbing—and it seems to flick a switch. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z But he was stealth cool, the only one in their room that knew what Liam was talking about when he started in on Japanese horror flicks or articles from back issues of Rolling Stone. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z With a flick of his wrist he opened them and put them on. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Sting flashed out, and the sharp elven-blade sparkled in the silver light, but at its edges a blue fire flicked. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Nina flicked her wrist, and his eyes exploded in his head. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Jay Oh flicked a bottle cap at me that bounced off my chest and skittered across the table. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z The Lady Salmakia flicked the rein, and her dragonfly skimmed away from Lyra’s shoulder to land on the gunwale of the boat, where Tialys joined her. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z She bent and flicked away a green aphid that had perched on her dress before she walked away. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z She flicked the ashes of her cigarette into my pencil holder. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Bagman did the smallest of double takes when he heard Harry’s name, and his eyes performed the familiar flick upward to the scar on Harry’s forehead. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z He flicks his rubber band as his eyes scan my body, mentally critiquing my lack of physical fortitude. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Lord Petyr flicked at the dagger with his finger, setting it spinning in place. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Taylor pursed his lips primly, flicked way from a gray cuff. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She flicked her eyes to the other Champions, who were all in the middle of sparring. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z It was the star Mom had placed on my forehead this morning, which I had flicked across the room. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z The kindly man lifted his lantern and flicked its shutters wide open. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z With a sudden flick, quick as lightning, an apple left his hand and hit Bill square on the nose. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z I actually went as far as flicking the cassette on and letting its neighbour fall on it. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Heidi looks at her cell phone and musses my hair, flicking it this way and that. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Kabuo went in and flicked his inast light on: red over white, the sign of a man night fishing, not that it did any good. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Harry and Seamus swished and flicked, but the feather they were supposed to be sending skyward just lay on the desktop. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Lee Chong tilted his head back and stared at Horace through his half-glasses while his mind flicked among accounts and his right hand moved restlessly to the abacus. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Their speed had certainly picked up now, and the breeze was flicking white tips off the waves far below. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead it had raised its head up high, nearly a foot in the air, and was staring at them, its tongue flicking in and out, its eyes level and staring, straight at them. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Her eyes flicked to Sarai next, and here her gaze went beyond scorn to something more combative. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Clancy’s posture relaxed, and when he touched me again, flicking my braid back over my shoulder, there was no ill will behind it. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Game Time flicked glances at the door, as if she was considering leaving too. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z The Varangian flicked his sword at Kin, and the horseshoe spun back around, like they were tethered to rope that Sigurd had caught on his sword. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z He returned to the table with a pile of spellbooks, set them down, and began to flick through each in turn, Hermione whispering nonstop at his elbow. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Hatchet flicked the last of his scab into the dirt and squinted at the raw skin beneath. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z His tail flicked like it does when he's anxious. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z She glowered at the picture and flicked the page over so hard, it tore right out of the notebook. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Her eyes flicked from person to person before resting on the bag. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Practiced flicking his index finger off his thumb. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z Harry sat on his four-poster and flicked through the blank pages, not one of which had a trace of scarlet ink on it. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Alaska finished her cigarette and flicked it into the river. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z “Very latest model. Only came out last month,” said Flint carelessly, flicking a speck of dust from the end of his own. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Layla flicked a burp cloth in the air and folded it into a neat little square, scowling at Ivy. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The other kids’ eyes flicked around, nervous and unsure. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Joe delicately flicked the head off a small sunflower with the crowbar. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Violet gave a little cry of terror, but flicked the switch on. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z Flakes of red clown paint flicked the air. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z He had flicked open the silver buttons at my waist. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z With a flick of her ankle, Xan allowed a mushroom to enlarge itself enough to make a fine stool to sit upon. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z He reached beside him and flicked back the wet canvas shower curtain. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The corridor was steeped in viscous darkness, so Root flicked down his infrared filter. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Nero sat nearby, watching me, his tail flicking. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z I picked up a chunk of potato salad and flicked it in his face. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z His eyes were never still; they flicked and slid and darted this way and that Finally he nodded. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Assef’s eyes flicked to something behind me and widened with surprise. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z She flicked the armrest of her throne and then fixed her dark gaze on Boo. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z And with a flick of its tail, the snake vanished into the hole in the mountainside. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Then he flicked on the TV to catch the latest news on the disaster, keeping one eye on the hot dogs he was frying and one eye out for Nunu. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z Then her mind flicked back to the people with their heavy bags. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z The street- lamps flick past, like pages of light, each coming toward me and then turning away. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z His pale eye flicked to the Story Box. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Dolores’s eyes flicked to the sign just outside on the sidewalk. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z He flicked the end of the reins at a mosquito. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z He flicked it on, and a wan yellow glow illuminated the barn. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z I flick on the radio, desperate for noise to fill my ears. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Rockmouth just flicked his tail in a way that meant “Will someone please take me home now!” The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z The tall, bald man, white as fish flesh, flicked a glance at her out of his queer, pale eyes, but he said nothing. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z His blue eyes flicked back and forth between Cate and me. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z The other girls watched, tongues flicking over their braces, tasting their lipgloss and testing the wind. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z Then he got up and poured some charcoal from a bag into the cooker, then some starter fluid, and he took a flick type of lighter and lit the fluid. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z Dad flicked imaginary lint off my bed and looked up at the ceiling. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “Attention!” he announces, flicking a lock of dark hair from his eyes. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z The forebear flicked up and down, left and right, jumping from rail to rail with the slightest movement of the girl’s feet. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He flicked his pen against the desktop, leaving little blue pockmarks in the aluminum. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z In the corner of my eye, I watched him draw a match from his brass vesta case and light it with an unassuming flick of his fingers. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Their long pink tongues touched up every berry from her hands, eagerly flicking them from her fingers as fast as she could pick. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Growing ever more puzzled, he quickly flicked through the rest of the files, which covered counterterrorism, the movement of uranium across Europe, and interrogation techniques. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z With serious face and a high-held, final flick he split each side in half, quartering the pig. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yes!” says Tim, snapping back, adjusting his top hat, and flicking out his coattails. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z It flicked its tail greedily at them, circling, circling, circling. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Step, flick, pause...step, flick, pause….There was an expression on its face of such great disgust that I laughed. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z I flicked the television on and off a couple times, then went over and gave it a smack, hoping to jump-start the entire central Michigan cable network with a well-delivered blow, but it wasn’t happening. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z The mansion’s sure to be heavily guarded, under round-the-clock camera surveillance, and laced with pods that could become live at the flick of a switch. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z They kissed once more and flicked a little water at each other and rubbed noses, chuckling together, standing in about five feet of softly lapping water, enjoying the peaceful evening. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She caught a flicked warning from Trotter over the boy’s head, but Gilly ignored it. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z Nemesis flicked a finger over the slip of paper, and the letters changed to red. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She flicks her hair over her shoulder and scrunches up her face in a way that means she’s thinking. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Her eyes flick open when she says the word wife. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z He flicked his cigarette butt into the creek, stood up, and left. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Obediently, the men all stood with him, flicking cigarette butts into the damp brush and they spread out to start beating the bushes again. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I wipe the green lentils from Jaimito’s pudgy face and flick a piece of rice from the tip of his nose. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z But she flicked it on anyway, playing the beam over the ruins of the kitchen. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z I took the older iron and flicked a few drops on its surface. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Again, he held up the vial to the light, giving it a flick with his finger. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z She held a wicked-down lantern in one hand and a letter opener in the other, and her hard, black eyes flicked nervously between Emma and me. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z He indicates RON with a flick of his head. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2016-07-31T00:00:00Z The sight of orange flames flicking out of the third-story windows stopped Pong in his tracks. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z He pressed this V to his mouth and between this suggestive triangle flicked his tongue back and forth. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z She flicked her eyes to him, then back to her nails. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The light flicks on and the door closes. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z He flicks it against the wall, where it sticks. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I’d seen him around, hanging out alone behind the school, scratching at the sidewalk with a rock, flicking pebbles at the tires of the buses as they lined up to take everyone home. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z He dipped right, and tried to flick the puck to the corner above my opposite shoulder, but I snapped my head and blocked it off my face mask. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z “They broke the tie,” Otto said, his gaze flicking to their meager pair of keys; they somehow seemed duller in this morning’s light. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I dab a little ketchup at the corners of my mouth, scrape the entire mess into the garbage disposal, turn on the hot water, and flick the switch. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z Dylan crouches over me, flicking my cheek with his hand. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z I could see her ponytail flicking in the wind like a brown flame. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z His eyes flicked to the back of Father’s head, then dropped. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Emily’s eyes flicked from Mr. Remora to the fog-shrouded park in hopes of spotting someone coming to see what the noise was about. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z When I returned to my room I flicked the TV to the storm report and watched the almost-a-hurricane head our way. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z Her eyes flicked to James, and she felt shy all of a sudden, but he was smiling. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z In an effort to avoid conversation, I made a major mistake by wrapping my lips around the straw of a mega-sized Coke and guzzling the whole thing before the flick even started. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Because if you saw everything when your eye flicked from one point to another you’d feel giddy. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The driver put the bills in his pocket and flicked his cigarette out the window. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z He flicked his finger, and the pain returned tenfold. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z The sword suddenly flicked its way to the albino’s throat. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z I drop the seeds on the table, flicking off the ones sticking to my clammy palm. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z He gave a flick to the horses, and with streaming manes they ran for the open country. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z When we arrived at home, the coachman handed me out, remounted, and flicked his whip. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Hailey grabs the TV remote and flicks the game off, turning to a detective show instead. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Then he laid back, put his hand under his pillow, and pulled out a knife, which clicked open with a flick of the wrist. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z The swallow swooped down with the slightest flick of the wrist or soared skyward with the tiniest jerk of the string. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z While they were agreeing with Lee Scoresby what to play and for what stakes, his daemon flicked her ears at Pantalaimon, who understood and leaped to her side lightly as a squirrel. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Now and then the net is too quick, the lance pierces, the gun flicks and that frog is gone, but it is all fair and in the framework. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Jack crumpled the Post-it and flicked it into his locker and banged the door shut. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z He ducked his head and then flicked the lighter and swung the flame out over the darkness like an offering. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z “Mom and me. We’d gone to the Ziegfeld to see a movie on the huge screen, I forget which flick.” Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Finally the central chandelier flicked on and Father Mike, like a life-size puppet, sprang through the icon screen. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Pong frowned as the sun set and the Gold orbs hanging in the mango tree flicked on. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z He spoke in his own language, but Con recognized their names, and when the Queen’s eyes flicked over him, he shivered. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Then he flicked his hand at me, and blood flew from an open wound and struck me here, on the chest.” The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Jorgenson’s tongue flicked out, moving along the edge of his mustache, then slipped away. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z And then, quick as a lightbulb flicking on, Barry could see a letter hidden in the drawing. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z “Put them anywhere,” Abby says, eyes flicking to meet mine in the rearview mirror. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z Zeus flicked his hand, and Apollo turned into a cloud of glitter. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He bladed his finger across my forehead and flicked the sweat away. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Blowing the 02 over the sparker, I flicked the switch on the flashlight and a wonderful jet of flame fired out of the tube. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z When she gets to one, a light flicks on so bright I can see it with my eyes closed—and there’s a whirring noise. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z He flicked his wrist impatiently, gesturing for Shin to hurry up and disappear into the woods. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z His eyes flicked to her lips, and she felt an unwelcome flush. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “Yes it is,” he said, his gaze flicking nervously between me and the man. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z The lights flicked on and everybody panicked, running like roaches. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z I flick the lamp on instead, hoping the darkness will hide how sad the house is. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z The pilot only has time to blink before she flicks Kasusu across his neck. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z She flicked a piece of bread to a seagull she’d begun to call Bob, because of the way he moved his head up and down while he watched her eat. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I look up just as he flicks the cigarette. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z From her hiding place Lyra watched the Master's eyes, and indeed, they flicked toward the table for a second, where the Tokay had been. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Tongues flicking, some of the moccasins extended to their full lengths while others coiled sluggishly. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z They couldn't drink more than I did, couldn't write poetry in notebooks and read it out loud to an audience of strangers, and couldn't use the words flick, freebie, cyberspace, progressive, or zeitgeist. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z He paces the patio, lighting cigarettes he forgets to finish, flicking the butts into the ginger bushes nearby. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z The eyes of the Justice flicked to one of the men who had tied the storyteller. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The boy’s eyes flicked down to his unanswered handshake and then back to Anya. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Instead of fangs, he used his teacher’s pointer, flicking out here, there, everywhere. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I came up sputtering and saw the trout flick his tail and head downstream, where there were no girls with petticoats and no parrots. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He takes a hit from the joint, rolls the window down, and flicks it out onto the street. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z He flicked out his tongue and wrapped it around our friend like a boa constrictor. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Dill was about to win the game when Lydia casually reached out and flicked it onto the floor, scattering the pegs. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z His eyes flicked open and he started to cough. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Inspector Bryant, as he spoke, flicked briefly through a clipboard of onionskin typed sheets. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z His eyes flicked to hers, and his chin drooped in a barely detectible nod. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Papaya Tree It grew from a seed I flicked into the back garden. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z He came over to my bunk, held up his Zippo, and flicked it. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z It was a mere flick of Balekin’s blade, an almost nonchalant gesture. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z With my finger I flick the crust from the Object’s eyelashes. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Then Salva saw the telltale flick of a crocodile’s tail as it flopped into the water near the young man. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z When I told him what had happened, he flicked his cigarette lighter to see. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z I spun La Llorona’s ear pendant with a dramatic flick of my hand. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z With Midnight still bowing, she lifts both whips and flicks them. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Her gaze flicked up and down, appraising Mrs. Stockton. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z “How’s it going?” he asks, flicking his fingernails against each other. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z I reached out and flicked her ear with the tip of my finger, hard. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Dad jumps into the doorway and flicks the light switch. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z The little white goat flicked his tail and stared at her, then bleated again. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z The Trunchbull flicked her head round and looked carefully at the small girl with dark hair and deep brown eyes sitting in the second row. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z Lee was standing with his back to the group, bareheaded, the white hair flicking in the breeze. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 A bunch of jerks at the back were flicking lit matches at Cap. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z A glance at her men, a flick of her fingers. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Mom flicks the key in the ignition, and the car sputters to life with a creaky sound. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He flicks his thumb and forefinger, motioning for the station wagon to pass. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Then for himself—with a kind of confident, enabling, serene power that flicks like a razor and then hides. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z “What happened to the girl in the cottage?” said Harry at once, as Dumbledore lit extra lamps with a flick of his wand. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Grandma was slapping her hands together, flicking off the last bits of paper into the trash, but her eyes were steely and beaming right on Crab, watching him like a hawk. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “Naw,” said Bunny, brushing off this thought with a slight flick of the hand. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “I can’t allow that,” she said, narrowing her eyes and flicking them toward the dresser just to make sure we understood one another. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z He flicks my braid with his hand and I brush him away. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z The Governor flicked his fingers open and closed absentmindedly. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z She let her eyes close, and it wasn’t until Wash flicked the end of her nose that she realized she’d drifted off. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Nate crawled along his uncle’s vegetable garden, tugging up weeds and flicking away fat green worms. I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z I sensed an unease in her now, saw it in the way her eyes began to flick side to side. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “Do what I say or I’m gonna do worse yet,” she says, flicking her lighter’s flame close to my head. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z As I gradually got louder, I started flicking little quick shots at the high toms. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Carl let his eyes flick over to Bernabe, who had dropped his eyes to where his boot tips—pointing outward from being on the wrong feet—were scuffing self-consciously in the dust. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Languidly, he caressed her flesh zeppelins; a mosquito landed on his knuckle, he flicked it off with his other hand. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I stared at him writhing, his tongue flicking in and out of his mouth, foamy spit at the corners, his eyes rolling in his head, his hands moving faster and faster. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z “Yeah, and he told me he used to go to the flicks down on State Street and even asked me if I knew some chick named Thelma. ” Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z He flicks his wrist and sends his hat sailing into a corner. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z When we tried the costumes on at June’s house, she kept flicking her tail in my face, which totally tickled. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z But he only laughed and flicked his tail and turned his back on her. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z With an impatient flick of her hand, Katie tilted the hat over one eye. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Jack removes his baseball cap with a flick of his wrist, using its bill to scratch the top of his head. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Gherland flicked his eyes to dislodge the tears and pinned his gaze on the Sister. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z ‘There now!’ he laughed, flicking at their legs. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z They moved slowly, laughed slowly, but flicked the ashes from their cigarettes too quickly too often, and exposed themselves, to those who were interested, as novices to the habit. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z In one movement he hoisted her into the tower room and, with a flick of his hook, sent her rescue device clanging to the ground. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z Then he flicked his hand, and I flew across the room. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z She grabs another, and they start flicking each other. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z She lets go of the bikini string and flicks the rim of his hat with two long fingers. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z He reached a hand up and grabbed a thread, flicking his wrist up and throwing monster back in Ivan’s face. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z In the silence, Tanin flicked open the clasps of the book, then closed them. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Kaz waved a hand in front of the captain’s face, then gave him a hard flick on the ear. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z His eyes flicked to Bridge’s, then back to his sugar tower. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z They flicked restlessly from scene to scene and spent a lot of time studying boring places, like the spaces behind pillars or curtains. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Without looking for the ashtray, she flicked her ash. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The two beamed at me, though Miss Sarah’s eyes flicked back to her partner with worry every so often. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z In mid-stride, she flicked her sword, which elongated into a javelin, then used it to launch herself up like a pole-vaulter. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She lifts the other whip and flicks its tip back and forth. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He glanced up and down the street nervously, his narrow eyes flicking from side to side. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z The two female Scholars sat up very slightly, though their daemons, either well behaved or torpid, did no more than flick their eyes at each other. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z He flicked the reins and urged the horses on. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Lyra stopped beside the Master’s chair and flicked the biggest glass gently with a fingernail. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Some of his men had reached for their swords, but with an easy flick of his wrist he motioned to them to stop. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z She flicks her eyes toward one of the customers at a vendor. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z She let go with a flick that triggered the veins to fall neatly into place. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Her eyes flicked to James, and she felt shy all of a sudden, but he was smiling. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z We’re still a bit away from it but I keep flicking the flashlight over the metal. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Sleeps as Richard surreptitiously flicks a lighter and touches it to the hem of that gauzy white skirt. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z The driver climbed back into his seat, then flicked the reins on the horses’ backs. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “About time,” she grunted, flicking the throttle wide open. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z She paused and added teasingly, flicking hers over her teeth, “Tongues.” Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Amelia discards one of the head shot photos with a careless flick. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z The animals were larger than I expected, languid and sinewy, their tails flicking as they monitored our approach. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Its diseased tongue flicked out like a New Year’s Eve party blower losing air. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Seeing my focus, he plucked his necklace between thumb and forefinger and flicked it into the air. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Gerald crawled under the table then, flicking the lighter over and over again to light the way for G.I. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I remind him how much I’ve made from my little business, but he flicks that aside. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The sound of the flag flicking in the wind above them. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z But brave warriors, we brush away fear with a flick of the wrist. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The snakes flicked their tongues and writhed as if they didn’t appreciate holding up the weight of a giant. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She flicked her wrist and a ball of angry red flame sprang to life. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z The instructor had flipped open the shiny chrome ashtray in the arm of his door, and was flicking his ashes into it. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z She carried us, still giggling, into another room, where she flicked a little switch on the wall and, like magic, light flooded the space. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z The Sea King waved away his servants and attendants with a flick of his hand and motioned for the children to follow. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z The quill made horrible scratching noises, and the point, which was continually catching in the paper, flicked tiny inkblots all over him. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z His tongue flicked nervously over chapped, cracked lips. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Her eyes flicked down from my face to my bony knees, then back up again. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “Ah,” Zola says, nodding, her chip-chop hair flicking up and down. The Unfinished Angel 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z She flicked her head to see that wolf firmly attached to her tail. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z She flicked her cigarette ash self-consciously, just missing the ashtray. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z With a quick flick of his wrist, he tosses the hat onto my head. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Buttercup gives a flick of his tail that I take as agreement. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z “You look like a couple of the lightbulbs in your brain flicked back on,” Alec said, sitting down. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He tore out the stem and began to poke about in the water, while the brilliant fish flicked away on this side and that. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z With a flick of his blade, he severed its string, then lifted his fallen purse with the point of the sword. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Hosteen Mitchell gently flicked the reins to encourage the horses as they pulled us up the hill. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z This was the same guy who delighted in sticking freshmen’s heads in toilet bowls in high school, and thought flicking boogers on me was hilarious. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Still smiling, Azar flicked an eyebrow and started snapping his fingers. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z And then Rachel, our family’s own Queen of Sheba, blinking her white eyelashes, flicking her long whitish hair as if she were the palomino horse she once craved to own. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Ada shrank back, and her gaze flicked to the gate. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z With a flick of his blade, faster than Percy could follow, he smacked Riptide out of Percy’s hand and sent it flying into the sea. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Then he flicked off the ledge and was gone. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Emma held out a hand and flicked her wrist, but rather than producing a ball of fire her hand glowed a scintillating blue. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Lifting herself over the gutter with a neat flick of her bushy tail, Jess clattered across to a small slate side roof. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I flick her fingers as she pulls away. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Then the door opens and it’s my dad and he flicks the light on. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Shay reached out and gave Tally’s heart-shaped pendant a little flick. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z I flick the lid off my bottle and pour my water over his blisters. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z “I don’t care if Spielberg directed it. It’s a chick flick disguised as a sword-and-sorcery picture. The only genre film with less balls is probably….freakin’ Legend. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I rubbed the back of my neck where Darren had flicked it on the way back from the pencil sharpener. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z He seemed utterly unconcerned that someone might overhear him, eating his grapes and dribbling the seeds out onto his lip, flicking them off with a finger. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z She flicked the blade into a round leather sheath and headed for the back door. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z She flicked the blade against her arm, drawing blood. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z His eyes were large, dark and long-lashed and intense, and every minute or so his sharp, dark-pointed tongue peeped out at the corner of his lips and flicked across them moistly. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The woman drank from the water in her hand and then flicked the rest away, the droplets scattering like crystals in the slanting light, and when she looked up she saw Ash staring at her. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z A scab is something you have to put up with until the time comes when you can pick it off and flick it away. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z “Okay, so forget the rave. How about a slasher flick?” Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Without moving another muscle, the rat flicked his tail. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Izzi and I sneak across the courtyard, our eyes flicking nervously to the windows of the Commandant's rooms. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I saw Mum’s hand flicking me away like a fly. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z Mom flicked the paper back to her own eyeballs. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z He flicked a whip at them and yelled: ‘Hi, you! Get up!’ The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Aunt Saba let a cigarette burn down to a stump between her fingers and flicked it into the air when it stung her. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z She bent and flicked gently at the rough white calluses on his feet. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z The bodyguard seemed to be reading, but his eyes flicked up and back again as he took in the scene before him. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She flicked the sword down once to her left, once to her right. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z In the instant, almost of the blow being struck, the white man emitted something like a soft cough; his flashlight fell into the snow, a fast flick of vanishing light. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z I flinch, flick my fingers on the metal. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs Pratchett’s eyes flicked over and settled on my own face. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z She picked up the A-Z phone book from the shelf and flicked through it with her eyebrows pulled together. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z As news broke that the Martians had reached the Midwest, the pranksters lit firecrackers in the basement and flicked off the electricity. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z “Yes, I’ll call it...Two Heads, Bobbing in Black,” I said, flicking water at her. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z He bent over, picked up the flashlight and flicked it on. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Ghosh extended his arm out the window, flicking the glowing tip of his cigarette into the night. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She keeps opening and closing her mouth, eyes flicking toward me. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z The goddess flicked her hand again, and the cat disappeared. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Mrs. Porter flicked channels on the muted TV. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z The little man—if man he was, which Tristran found rather unlikely—sighed mournfully and reached into the pan sizzling on the fire, with his knife, and flicked two large mushrooms into Tristran's tin bowl. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z I breathed a sigh of relief when Mr. Banner flicked the lights back on at the end of class, and stretched my arms out in front of me, flexing my stiff fingers. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He flicks a light switch, revealing drum sets and horns. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z He flicked invisible ash off his candy cigarette. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z And with those words he flicked the lighter and held its flame to one of the books. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z As they proceeded, the lights automatically flicked on ahead of them. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Granny Smith let his eyes flick nervously over the dead man. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He flicks his tongue at her, and she goes, “Boy, bye!” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z He moves Uncle Al’s hand aside, and then flicks a handkerchief from his pocket to wipe the spit from his face. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z She flicks one and takes a few steps backward. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He swung the man’s weight by his suspenders, idly, ever so casual, flicking a finger in the black face. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z First he’d watch me with one eye, then flick! and it would be the other one, his throat pumping faster than any pulse. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Then his legs flicked and he was behind the nearest tree, and the man in black had not expected it and was slow reacting. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z With a flick of her fingers, she produces a card out of thin air. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z He flicked a nickel down the staircase, where it bounced off some steps and landed in Isa’s violin case, then he scooped up Laney and placed her on top of his shoulders. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I pull out my wallet and he flicks it. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Matthew returns right at the hour mark, and he sits at the computer for a long time after that, his eyes flicking back and forth as he reads the screen. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z 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 In the living room, I flick on the TV, mute it straightaway and sit down on the sota. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Hannon sits up on the left side of the float and flicks the whip to show where I’m to sit on the right side. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z The energy seems to go out of him in a rush, like a switch flicked off, and his shoulders slump. The Fourteenth Goldfish 2014-08-26T00:00:00Z With a flick of his wrists, he slapped the skimmer down sharply. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Mom flips a switch on the line from the solar panels to the enclosure, and the electricity flicks off. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z With a flick of her left wrist, she forced it open. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z He flicked a cigarette to the ground when I got closer, and before I could see who he was, he said, “Hey, sisbaby. Where you headed so late at night?” Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z Without raising his body, he reached out a nude, inflamed-pink, right arm and flicked his ashes in the general direction of the night table. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z With a flick of her left wrist, she bent the air in front of her, forcing Luna to her feet. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z He flicked through a sheaf of fifties, added a smaller stack of twenties, weighed them in his hand, then passed them over to Shadow. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Whether it was a touch of sulphur riding a breeze or a flick of yellow flame far ahead in the daylight, he could not say for sure. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Spoon played with the combination lock and flicked it open. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z “Marigold’s practicing oboe”—Cady flicked an elbow toward an upstairs window, from which faint, stilted notes of music had been puttering for the last several minutes—“but I don’t know about Zane and Will.” A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z I turned and saw the python there, its tongue flicking out at me. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Someday the rerun will come to an end and you'll see all the stars start to flick off, like a billion little flames blown out by the wind. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z She dropped the clumps of litter into the bag and jokingly flicked the empty scoop at him. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z “More even than—” He flicks his wrist in the direction of Guillermo’s studio. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Shiny, slippery rats, fat and fast, poured in and out of the basket, twitching their noses and flicking their tails. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “I know it was an accident, Mari. It’s just that you’re usually so responsible. You know”—Dolores flicked her eyes to the passenger’s seat—“I bet I understand more than you think,” she said. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z “Try to cover your face as much as possible,” she muttered before flicking on the radio. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Aiming carefully, Mary Anne flicked them on her father’s neck. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He set it down on his desk and took his seat behind it, flicking back the wide sleeves of his black robe. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z His wolverine dæmon twitched her nose at Hester, who flicked an ear in response, and then the headman spoke. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes, her mind couldn’t help flicking through an ever-changing list of what-ifs. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Jen flicked off the radio and a terrible quiet descended on the beach. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Dad flicked it a couple of times, swaying back and forth; then he held it up to the light and studied it. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z We kept walking and Lovey kept stopping to take flicks of other plants: Ivy, and something called Anemone. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Jared S. sat in the front, because otherwise he’d flick the ears of the person he sat behind. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z It flicks and dies several times before forcing itself alive. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Humiliated, I flick around on my trusty Zenith, trying to find the football game. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z She rang them up from police headquarters in Jerusalem soon after they had entered the house and flicked on lights in every room. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Noodles just sat back down on the stoop, flicking those folded leaves down the steps. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Taro comes into my room while I'm painting and flicks my ear. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z She held the ball in both hands at her waist, and then, like the strike of a cobra, her right hand flicked out and the ball smacked into Jasper’s hand. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Mark flicked an embarrassed, almost nervous glance at his friend. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z She was pacing up and down the patio, but as soon as she caught sight of me, she stopped, flicked her cigarette onto the paving stones and crushed it beneath her toe. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I flicked the light off and locked the door. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Priye gestured, a shrug, an upward flick of her palm, to show how irrelevant that was. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “It would be a shame to have it stolen before you could sell it,” the doctor said, and he saw Kino’s eyes flick involuntarily to the floor near the side post of the brush house. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z She pulled a knife from her belt and, with a flick of her wrist, shaved off a chink from just above where her ankle would have been. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The procaine needle flicked out and in, out and in. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z I flicked my fingers and the lute made a third voice as well. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She flicked at a mosquito, thinking how people considered other people. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z She walks a small circle in the center of the ring, flicking the whips in combinations of signals. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The walls flicked from black to blue to black to blue as he ticked through the TV channels, one after another after another. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z I flicked off the light and sat in the darkness. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z She reaches over, flicking the machine on and giving me a look. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z He flicks the cloth out of the way irritably before coming toward us and sitting beside me at the table in the Gathering Place. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I hear the jangle of keys, the flick in the ignition, the awakening gasp of the engine. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I flicked the leaves onto his tray with my plastic spork. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z To wake Mary Anne and Karen, he flicked on the light switches and watched as they grabbed their eyes. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He moved his own fins anti-clockwise, gave the tip of his tail a cunning flick, and was lying alongside the tench. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z She flicked her eyes toward the ceiling, and her face became grave. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The few times she happened to be directly in his path he tossed her an indifferent grin and his quizzical blue eyes flicked past and dismissed her. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Henry inhaled deeply on his cigarette and flicked it out the window. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z She flicked a switch and blinded me with the beams. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z He was perfectly still except his eyes, which flicked from the door to the dark windows, to our faces and back to the door. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z He’s been in thirty-eight dramas, twelve crime pictures and comedies, eleven thrillers, eight action films, seven Westerns, six war movies, four documentaries, three horror flicks, two sci-fi films, and a musical, among others. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She pushed a hand through her matted hair, flicking it back out of her eyes. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z My fingers flicked the lock over and were turning the doorknob before my brain caught up. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He flicks his paintbrush in my direction like it’s a magic wand he’s using against an ogre. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Robbie flicked the lighter a few more times, turning his body away from the breeze, until finally the tip of the cigarette turned red. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He closed the car door, flicked a signal with his hand to Iran, and then swept up into the night sky. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z They flicked down to the true ndoro and back up to send a message of pure hate. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z They exploded away in a hundred flicks of quick light, so fast that he had no hope of catching them that way. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z With a veil of red to conceal her stealthy, free hand, Kaltain flicked off the lid of the vial and dumped the contents into the wine. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The parry, quick, slight, made it seem like the fencer was flicking at a fly. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Edit Words, Examples & Notes“The speed, the flick of the foil. The rush inside my head.” Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z My mom flicks the hallway light off behind me. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Iggy reaches out and he flicks his fingers at Freak's nose, whack. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z “Based on the pattern, I’d say it’s our pretty little group that came through here—I can see their footsteps well enough. And ...” He flicked a nervous glance backward. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Vega was flicking through stuff on his phone. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Smith lifted the buggy whip and flicked it over Seabiscuit’s flanks just as he hit the bell. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Emily’s eyes flicked from Mr. Remora to the fog-shrouded park in hopes of spotting someone coming to see what the noise was about. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z "But then, on the night of the prom, he has a makeover, takes off his glasses, does a hair flick"—which he demonstrated—"and suddenly...Ya salam! He's stunningly gorgeous! Who knew?" City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Idly, she picks up the snake and flicks the forks of its felt tongue. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He takes a pair of small gold spectacles out of his shirt pocket and flicks them open. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z “If you were a mechanic—” she said, and got no further before he flicked her off the gunwale. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Ishtar dismissed his worries with a flick of her hand. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z The zmeyok flicked a searching tongue in her direction, and its reptilian eyes focused right on her. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z It started because she passed so close to some workmen that our fender flicked a button on one man's coat. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z “I like your bag, too,” murmurs Edie, flicking her hair over her shoulder. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z The appointment was for half an hour ago, and I’m still here, sitting in the reception room flicking through 1 ague, thinking about getting up and walking out. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Beneath the sealant, a red light flicked on. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z A panel slides away and Director Horus spins his staff until it becomes an umbrella that he opens with a flick of his wrist. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Mundín must have forgotten to flick off the outdoor switch because the backyard is flooded with light. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z I heard Lily flick the cigarette butt across the yard in expert fashion. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z The tufts hang down, and when you dance with a girl you flick your arm and make the cow hairs move. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z They also kept away from the bars, from all the fingers poking through, the faces the men made at them, and the burning cigarettes flicked at them. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z My friend had time to flick her cigarette into the toilet bowl and flush. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “Ah!” he hissed, flicking his hand around like it was on fire. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Amy flicks the corner of the tarp back to see outside. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z The customer flicked a hand toward the Owner’s legs, exposed beneath the hinged section of the countertop. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z The miniature storm swirled and stood before us like a charmed snake, flicking our hair into our faces, wrapping it around our necks, choking us—stealing our breaths. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “No way!” one of the boys cried out, and he started flicking his hand in the air like he’d just touched something hot. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Holly Deblin's got a sort of Indian goddess dance, swaying but sort of flicking her hands. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Njemile picked up the remote, flicking through a couple of other channels. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z With a flick of Mama’s wrist, the willow’s graceful, slim branches jerked the magistrate, tossing him a few feet offshore. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Her eyes flick toward the far back corner of the hold into the lab complex. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z They talked about weird Ultimate terminology, like “hammers” and “spirit of the game” and “flicks.” P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I flick on the projector and flood the dark blue sheet with a spectacular swirled sea of stars. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z The creature lifted an idle hand and flicked a finger at Ivan. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z She shook it and flicked the button with her thumb until at last a small flame shot out. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z This was all like something out of a slasher flick. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Cain's voice is cold as he flicks open the top of Helene's tunic. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z At first Mia and I would run around, flicking them on and off. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z He did so in the flick of an eye, and from a goldfinch he became a rat, a powerful pitch-black rat with red eyes. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She flicked her fingers at the kitchen staff. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z A story that I had read in prison when I was reading a lot of Greek mythology flicked into my head. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z She flicked the little metal wheel, and a tiny flame erupted. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He whipped the spatula in front of my face and little bits of hot oil flicked at me, burning my eyeball. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z She clicked her tongue ruefully and, noticing the dandruff on her shirt, began flicking away the largest flakes with her thumb. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z And then, as I flicked through the pages, perhaps because I was still struggling to find the right thing to say, I came out with: “I wonder what Madame would say if she saw these.” Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Principal Trask’s eyes flick between my armband and Bernard’s sock like they might just tell her a different story. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z He flicked it on and held it flat against the door, the screen facing him. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z She shoos Ivy off with a flick of her delicate wrist. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z “They like it when you pick them out for special favors at night. It keeps them happy, and ...” He paused to flick a speck off his waistcoat. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I flicked the reins, and the two weary, battered lamassus gave everything they still had. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z A couple of flicks of the finger and we stuffed it in our mouths. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z He flicked on the squad car’s headlights and there, on a grassy mound marked by a freshly planted survey stake, stood a pair of burrowing owls. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Lights flicked on and house-doors opened all down the street, to watch the carnival set up. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z The way his eyes flicked toward me made me think he wanted to say something, but, instead, he only gave me a small smile. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Naomi’s eyes flicked from Henry to Beto, who did not meet her gaze. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He flicked his tail twice, as if to say, What? The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He turned as Koffi came at him, raising one of his hands in a flick, and white-hot pain grazed Koffi's cheek. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Apá flicks on the light, and the roaches scurry in all directions, looking for dark corners to hide in. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z She was about to flick the small piece into the trash bag hooked over a cabinet door but stopped when she saw the Bayside Press logo on the building. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Suddenly time is a rush for the hart: his head flicks, he jerks, his front legs buckling, and he’s dead. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Hedwig made no movement as he began to flick through the newspapers, throwing them onto the rubbish pile one by one. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I mean, the dude exploded down the line in a blur, even faster this time, his silver shoes like sparks flicking up off the track. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z I flick at the penny and eye the other two women in the carriage before I go back to staring out of the window. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I flicked to the title page, which was funny, since I’d never done that before; it was always my father who’d done the handling. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Then, with a flick of her wand, she sent the smoke careening back and straight into the amulets, which began to whir and vibrate. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z They haunted the laundry lines and pub doorways of Coal’s twisting lanes, drooping like wilted flowers, eyes flicking toward us and away again. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Not by the water itself, but by the sheer power to be able to make it flow, and make it stop with the simple flick of the wrist. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z I smoothed my sparse hair, tucked my shirt in, flicked some dog hair off my navy jacket. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He ran a shaky hand through his hair, his eyes flicking back and forth over the empty rotunda. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z I knew he was studying me, his light eyes flicking over my face. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z When he took the calendar, there was still a smile on his features, but as he flicked through I could see something closing off inside him. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z His eyes flick between me and Poe, and we nod solemnly. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z The only guns on the island are up high in the towers or the catwalks, because one flick of the wrist and a gun carried by a guard is a gun carried by a criminal. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z The carter flicks both bullocks with his whip, the animals strain forward, the cart gives a lurch. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z “If that chow chow flicks her fluffy fur one more time, I swear it’s going to fly off.” Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z She closed her wings to her body and flicked her tail in frustration. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z My eyes flicked up to the sky, to the hole that burned like a second sun, and he followed my gaze. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Guillermo opens one of the doors that line the hallway, flicks on the light. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Every few seconds, someone coughed or whispered or flicked on a flashlight. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Mr. Nancy stubbed out his cigarillo, then he flicked an imaginary speck of ash off his yellow gloves. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Her eyes flicked over my clothes and face and hair. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Hester felt it too, and flicked up her ears, and turned her head so that one gold-hazel eye rested on his face. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Okay. But—” Irene started when the back porch light flicked on, Grandma Post’s squat frame silhouetted in the screen door. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z She opened up her phone, flicking to the photograph that Maya had seen the week before and holding it up for Jessica. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Ishtar flicked her loose hair from her face, and starlight sparkled within her locks. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z She wandered along the deck toward the bows, and soon made the acquaintance of an able seaman by flicking at him the pips she’d saved from the apple she’d eaten at breakfast. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Otto joined him, occasionally flicking glances over his shoulder at the self-proclaimed hero. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z The jellies exhibit, below the touch tank, where the rest of my seventh-grade class flicked water at one another, was nearly empty. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z He could block fifty thrusts; the fifty-first flicked through, and now his left arm was bleeding. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z He flicked his headlights, then backed out of the driveway. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z I jumped back in pain and started bouncing up and down and flicking my hand like Michael Jackson. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Mrs. Weasley entered the room just in time to see Ron throw the sprout knife at Fred, who had turned it into a paper airplane with one lazy flick of his wand. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I couldn’t see her freckles from the audience, but I imagined them dancing on her nose as she flicked her head this way and that. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z Sourmelina noticed her ash for the first time, and flicked it. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Leaning against the door of the bogs, Pete Redmarley flicked a Minstrel into the air and caught it in his mouth. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z She flicked them off with her fan, as if they were no more than flies buzzing about her head. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He turned his back, contempt in every line of his body as he flicked the scales from his pine cone out into the dark. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The snakes flicked their tongues excitedly and turned their gold eyes in every direction, like dogs looking out the window of a car. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I fling my scim to the sky, watching with mercenary satisfaction as Helene’s eyes flick up to follow the weapon’s path. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z The 4TH juror flicks open the knife and jams it into the table. 4TH JUROR: Take a look at that knife. Twelve Angry Men 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Her tongue flicked blackly this way and that, and the man sighed. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He flicked his fingers across the glass pad. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z The snake nuzzled her cheek and flicked its tongue. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z The cat flicked her long tail, paused to get a scratch behind the ears, then waded back into the mist. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z His mom’s eyes flicked to the side, then back to her. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Mrs. Rouse was flicking the lights on and off, but it wasn’t helping any. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z Beneath her cape, Nina flicked her fingers hard. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z She pictured her mother’s friends, flicking their cards back and forth to one another across a polished dining table. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Joe took his own sweet time about it, flicked droplets of urine all over the floor, zipped up his pants with a flourish, and turned away without flushing the toilet. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I shake my head and watch the dragons as they flick their forked pink tongues over the few peda crumbs left in the plastic bag. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Reed’s gaze flicked over her shoulder to the mate, who must have nodded. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z His gaze flicked over them, counting weapons, checking for weaknesses. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z "You knock on it and flick its skin. Hear how this one sounds hollow, but this doesn't?" Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z A light flicks on to Mark’s right, almost making him cry out in surprise. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Kaz flicked his coat sleeve, and an oyster shucking knife appeared in his hand. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z A school of tiny, glittering fish flicked hither and thither. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z I look Helene square in the face, but she only meets my gaze for a second before flicking her eyes away. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z “Escóndete,” she said with a half-hearted flick of her wrist, and the phone hid itself away in her drawer. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z From here, you see that change is as easy as flicking a light switch in your brain. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z She don’t even give the girl a chance to move before she flicks a handful of them greasy, rock-hard peas in her face, then dares her to say something about it. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z He motions me over with a flick of his fingers. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z He almost reached the woman, but her blade flicked out. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z As we watched, the breeze flicked over a leaning tower of paper cups. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z He flicks his rubber band, nods once, and lets it go. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He'd never come with us to see an art flick, though. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z She flicked it open and the wolves snarled, backing away. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Khanum Rezaei found her way to the center of the circle, where she danced with her headscarf in hand, flicking and flailing it around to the beat. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z The water was so clear that she could see tiny brown fish near the bottom, flicking this way and that. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “He’s resourceful,” I whispered, flicking the lid with my thumbnail. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z He kept pouring it on, flicking his ears forward. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z She flicked a lock of hair out of her face and he wondered what it might feel like to touch it, gently, as you might stroke a bird. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Rita bustled importantly around the stove, adjusting the temperature, moving a teakettle, flicking toast over with a long fork. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z The man looked at him, shook his head and flicked his cigarette away and walked to the center of the floor. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He leaned in to study the picture that Dimple had taken of Rishi flicking water at her. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Grabbing the emergency launch checklist with one hand, he flicked switches rapidly with the other. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Tool’s eyes flicked to the captain, and his sharp teeth gleamed in a brief smile. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z She tosses her hair over her shoulder, flicking droplets of water onto him. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “I’ll take the others but not this,” I say, flicking the pill from my hand. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I flicked my pen from side to side, each end taking turns smacking against the desktop. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z So right now, when I’m looking at these schoolgirl notes, it’s like the light in my messy room has been flicked on, just for a moment. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Giving a skillful flick, she jammed the rope in the niche of the broken stone edge. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z One of the men made a run at the cage, and instinctively, Emma flicked out her hands and sparked a roaring fireball between them. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I had to flick on the bathroom lights fast so that no small shadow would take a baby shape, sometimes seated on the edge of the bathtub, its hopes for a bowel movement so exaggerated. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He finally flicks some dirt from his fingers at me and smiles. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Every now and then he flicked water on his face, letting it wet his two- day-old beard. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z She flicked his nose lightly with her finger. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Around him brooms were soaring upward too; the long black tail of a thestral flicked past. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He gave the whip a flick, releasing all of the cables, and heard the others scream as the strands retracted. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Her large ears flicked in all directions, independent of each other. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z A kind of ripple crossed the Great Hall as a few heads turned in Harry’s direction before flicking back to face Dumbledore. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z He tore the book open and flicked the pages and felt them as if he were blind, he picked at the shape of the individual letters, not blinking. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z He got up and went to the back office, where he opened the hidden panel and flicked the switch to On. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Her fingers moved so quickly they were like hummingbirds flicking from one meaning to another. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z “Smell it,” she said, flicking her index finger toward the sweatshirt. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z She beckoned to the children, and as they came on tip-toe towards her, she gave a flick of her wrist. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z He flicks a fearful glance at Cain and lowers his gaze. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Fenoglio plucked a hair from one nostril, looked at it as if he couldn’t believe anything quite so bristly grew in his nose, and flicked it away. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Now one crept across the rump of his stallion, and the horse gave an angry flick of its tail to brush it away. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Hazel walked it over to her, and she grabbed it eagerly and then sat there, flicking it on and off. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z It was flicked on the screen near the end of his talk. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z I flick off the light as quickly as possible and try not to move or breathe. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z His eyes flicked down to her T-shirt then back up. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I mute the phone and flick a switch on the side of the walkie-talkie to OFF to be sure nothing crackles to life or starts ringing to give me away. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Taryn flicked her eyes to the locker and back to Ivy. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The women gathered around and I showed them what I had while they laughed and did the things women do: flicked lint off my jacket, pressed me on the shoulder to make me sit down. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Mordred shrugged his shoulders, flicking his coat sleeve, and made belief to yawn. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he flicks his hand, miming a magic wand. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z I flick my finger against the purple ribbon dangling from its spout. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z As he did, a forked tongue flicked out of his mouth. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z “Keep that up and I won’t let you have any of my cookies,” Stella warned, flicking flour his way. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z His tail flicked uncontrollably as he scuttled away, staring down at an oozing gash across his belly. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Pointing his wand at nothing in particular, he gave it an upward flick and said Levicorpus! inside his head. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He pulled out a diamond and flicked it aside. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z These thoughts spiraled in Emily’s mind while she zoned out, watching Liam flick open his Zippo with a lit flame, then whip the top closed. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The whole sky smelled sour green, and stray pieces of ash flicked over my head. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The screen flicked off just as Mother was opening her mouth to argue. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z He holds it in front of his face and flicks open the blade, then he leans forward and sticks the knife into the table alongside the other. Twelve Angry Men 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Eleanor held a cassette up to her dad, and he nodded, flicking his cigarette into an ashtray shaped like a naked African woman. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z Delia reached over and flicked the golden rings with her forefinger, making them tinkle against each other. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z He pulls on the bell to ring it, flicks on the lamp that sends a beam into the yard. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z His eyes fall on the graphic novel, and he picks it up to flick through. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z With a flick of my fingers, the illusion pushes the plate of spaghetti right into Lara’s face. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Like someone had flicked the off switch the moment my eyes found that dang symbol. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z Seabiscuit’s ears were flicking around; the horse seemed to be waiting for the signal to go for the kill. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Abel flicked his flashlight on again and poked his head into the engine compartment. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Toby caught his eyes flick up and down Lily. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He looked into the rearview mirror as he slowed for a crossroads and saw Mary Anne with a silver spoon catching tears as they fell from her eyes and flicking the spoon at her brother. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z His bangs fell over his forehead, and he flicked them back “No...I missed you, Henry.” We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Some were flicking lighters, but I wasn't sure what they were lighting, and didn't want to look long enough to find out. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z He flicked the lighter, but it struggled to light. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The porpoise kept sinking and then flicking her tail to come back flank to flank with the boat. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he scooped up some ice cream and flicked it on my mom’s jacket. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Uhmma, I call as I flick on the TV, do you not want to watch? A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z He flicked away some tiny shreds of gourd. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He flicked his cigarette out the open window. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z The little Arctic ground squirrels flicked their tails sideways to notify others of their kind that they were friendly. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Brer Fox stood tall, his good ear flicking and his head whipping left and right as he sniffed the air. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “What now?” he grumbled, leaning over to flick on a light. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z Somkit held up his hand and flicked his fingers in and out of the beautiful beams. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z “Yeah. Tell them, Daddy. This is our house now!” the older of the two sisters said, tossing her disheveled hair back with a flick of her hand. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Her eyes flicked side to side, taking in her surroundings. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z My eyes flick to Mom, who's working hard to keep her own fear in check while telling Eden a story. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z She was smoking a cigarette and flicking the ashes on the rug. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z She flicks on the gas burner to warm the oatmeal, pouring a little skim milk into it and stirring. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “And that, my young friends, is the story of our country, one invader after another,” the driver said, flicking cigarette ash out the window. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Ralph and Piggy lay in the sand, gazing at the fire and idly flicking pebbles into its smokeless heart. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z As he did so, he realized his mistake and tried to recover, but by this time Ben had flicked the ball away from him and retrieved it near the porch. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Hurriedly, he flicked his cigarette into a spittoon and, with twin eddies of blue smoke jutting from his black nostrils, shouted hoarsely, “Jack, I betcha two bits you can’t make it!” Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z And then, by some small miracle, the emergency lights flicked back on. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z A tongue of flame flicked out of one of its cannons. I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z Amari flicked his hand into the air, his eyes rolling up to the ceiling. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Starry flicks a look of contempt over her shoulder. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She put hardly any effort into it, just a twist of the hips and a flick of the shoulders, but the steel screamed against stone as it cut halfway through the solid marble column. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Other times I could hear the answer in a low whine or feel it in the soft caress of a warm flicking tongue. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z When is it day and when night? lime seems better measured by flashes: Volkheimers field light flicks off flicks on. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z “I shall see it on the flicks, I suppose.” 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z I flicked the negatives, as he must have done, toward the comer, heard them scratch dryly against the wall and flap to the floor. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked at it in his lap, picked it off, looked at it in his hand, and flicked it—sidearm—into the lake. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z These thoughts spiraled in Emily’s mind while she zoned out, watching Liam flick open his Zippo with a lit flame, then whip the top closed. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Hooper stood above him, his eyes flicking about nervously, his face as pale as his limbs in the dim light. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z He grasped the blade be-tween thumb and forefinger, drew it back over his shoul-der, and threw it across the room with a practiced flick of his wrist. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The Assassin’s pale blue gaze roved once over his hands and face before flicking away again. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He waves his hand in the air, flicking me away. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He pulled a piece of gristle from his teeth and flicked it to the nearest dog. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Every time she flicked her whip, red flames danced along the barbed leather. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z But I could tell by the way Mom patted my leg with one hand as she watched the channels flick by that she wanted, more than anything, to find out that I had it. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z With the tiniest flick of her finger, she made the ash drop. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She flicked her multi-ringed fingers on the shoulder of the kid in the closest corner. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “No good, then it becomes one of those noble flicks about interracial love, and they kill you off at the end so they can show it in Georgia.” Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Howard’s face turned pale as a ghost and his eyes flicked down at the ground. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z He sat down on my bed and flicked me in the forehead. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z At auctions, Frank Phillips and one of his brothers used almost imperceptible signals—a raised eyebrow or a flick of a cigar. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z “My cousin is at Harry Potter World right now,” he says, flicking his thumb over his phone screen. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z “If you like that flick and you liked Shane, you probably qualify to be a real movie freak, like me.” Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z When he said that, Jimmy’s eyes flicked to Toby briefly, as if daring him to tell it any other way. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He flicked his ashes into his palm and smiled. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z She watched one of Diko’s yellow eyes flick in her direction before he suddenly lunged, jaws snapping at Bi Mutunga’s sandaled feet. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He hung the bag on the side of a cabinet and flicked the tubing going to the needle, trying to make the saline flow. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z When she sees Rocky, her whole face seems to light up like somebody flicked a switch in her head. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z She flicked her hand, and her golden bat swept down behind her. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z One of them—a girl, maybe fourteen—keeps flicking her eyes toward the clock. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z We sit on the curb, flicking open our cans and watching some cousins play hockey. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z Holly drew her weapon and flicked it up to the second setting. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z A light flicks on in the hallway, and the person who comes padding into the kitchen is none other than Prince Henry. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z His nose twitched and he flicked his ears curiously at the sound. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z He flicked on the light and closed the door behind him, careful not to let it slam. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z His glance flicked from Mr. Cheevers to Nat and back again. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Then it flicked its whiskers and said, “Challenge her. There’s no guarantee she’ll play fair, but her kind of thing loves games and challenges.” Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z Buddy Ray flicked my cell phone on—and then his face froze. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z A bee droned above Giles’s head, and he flicked at it with his hat. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z He was holding the unlit cigarette between his fingers, flicking at it as if to get rid of the ash. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z The moment her eyes flicked to him, she was out of her seat and wrapping him in a hug. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z Finally the lights flicked enough that everyone stopped talking. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z We watch 3 movies, including a horror flick, while munching on unbuttered popcorn and the gummy bears I brought from home. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z He puts his hand up and flicks it to the right. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z “Good,” she said, and with a casual flick of her wand she slashed another deep cut into the goblin’s face, and he dropped with a yell at her feet. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z The cow reminds me of Josefa, my family’s cow in Yana Urku, and like Josefa, she quickly becomes my friend, flicking her tail happily when I rub the space between her enormous eyes. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He did not say a word, but his eyes flicked back and forth. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z He flicked it on and off to show her. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She got up and flicked the switch on the electric kettle. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z "Hold on," said Hold-Your-Nose Billy, his sharp gaze flicking from one boy to the other. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z She clanked her chains against her saddle and flicked her eyes to Chaol. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z There was a click as it flicked on the light switch, and then the soft ringing of its voice. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z After the thermometer beeps, the nurse flicks the cone into the wastebasket and writes something on my chart. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I look at Shoji—his eyes flick up from his hidden book for a sliver of a moment. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z He gives a slight nod and flicks one hand at the band leader, who slides into a Gounod waltz. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Kitty Casini was squatting on the ground growling to herself and flicking her tail fiercely. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z And with a simple flick from his brush, he changed the nineteen to ninety-nine. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Clever citrine eyes danced back and forth as Mama tinkered with the lock, and when the beast flicked his forked black tongue between the bars, a smell like smoke tinged the dry air. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Quick as a wink, the man flicked the main switch so that all the lights went off and everyone was standing in darkness. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z Dad shook his head in annoyance and snapped off the stove with an angry flick of his wrist. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z Pecola rubbed the cat’s head; he whined, his tongue flicking with pleasure. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z For a moment, grief flicked across Tanin’s face like a cloud passing over the moon. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Another flick of the wand and the sofa zoomed back to its original position. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “Well,” he said, “you mustn’t take it to heart,” dismissing the years of aggravation with a flick of his hand. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The serpent flicked its head, and Mo lost his grip and spiraled through the water. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Kate glanced after him and then her eyes flicked over the lines of bottles and containers. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I press the switch and flick the light off, and then turn it on again. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z The remaining distance it covered with a flicked tongue, mopped sloppily across Sheed’s cheek. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z His eyes kept flicking toward the window, through which he could see the road. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes land loomed where there was no land and flicked out like a bubble as the children watched. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z One of them produced a knife, and I took mine out, flicked it open, and went straight toward him. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z When the house had disappeared behind us, Emma held out an upturned palm, flicked her wrist, and a petite ball of fire flared to life just above her fingers. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z "Patty, please. Maddy already told me you got all the good luck you need," she teased, flicking one of my beaded braids. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z My stomach tightened as he flicked his cigarette into the grass and sat down next to me. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z Romero flicked his cape so the color caught the bull's eye. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z She was our Tribe’s Kehanni, our tale-spinner, and she wove whole worlds with her voice, with the flick of a hand or the tilt of her head. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z He held a baton in his right hand, and with a flick of it to the left or right he was separating the line. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z Chet tossed the stick aside and flicked the pillowcase open with one melodramatic motion. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z And she flicks him on the ear with her thumb and fingernail. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z He would stab a piece of meat with his knife from time to time and flick it onto the ground, to be eaten by one of his wolves, Geri and Freki. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Then I flicked red paint at her nose, so we both looked like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by the end of class. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z He flicks them on, and for the briefest, crazy instant, I expect to see something like a T. Rex glaring through the windshield. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Mom’s attention flicked back to me, her eyes thickened by the clouds of pain and grief she usually kept above us, out of sight. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z A field of corn in the distance looks dry and shriveled, and I wonder what would happen if someone flicked a match at it. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Something had flicked her the way you’d flick a horse with the braided string popper on a buggy whip. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Never mind that if Joey so much as flicked her with his forefinger and thumb, he’d propel her into next week. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z He popped the battery back into the phone, flicked his cigarette to one side, and stood up. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z She flicked the hem of her skirt at my sneaker, dusting it. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z He looked like he wanted to flick John’s glasses off his face. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z Artemis flicked through his hard copy of the Book and selected a passage. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z She was still looking at me, but something had changed, like a switch had been flicked inside her. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z Then he reached out and flicked it from his desk and onto the floor. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “But my in-structors—” The Giver flicked his hand as if brushing something aside. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z “Of course you do,” she said, before flicking the compass needle and spinning it round and round. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Father was standing at the bottom of the stairs and I thought he might see me, but he was flicking through the post which had come that morning so his head was pointing downward. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Mikey flicks his cigarette to the ground and sucks on his teeth. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z A warm, red tongue flicked out at it. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He glanced at Jamal, grinned, and flicked the lighter a fourth time. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z His gaze flicked down over me, from head to toe and back up again. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He flicked away his cigarette and spat a huge glistening wad over the railing. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z She shifts her sandaled feet, flicking the toe of one sandal with the toe of the other. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “Tell me your story,” he repeated, crushing a flake of ash on the neatly arranged desk with his index finger, flicking it into the trash can. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The blue knight pulled a long dirk free and flicked open Tyrell's visor. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The dress came out dry, and he flicked his hand to the side. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z I look over Will’s shoulder at the members, who are now flicking bits of food at one another with their forks. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z It was the only time she ever stopped rolling her eyes and flicking her hair, to settle down to a piece of honest work. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “Light?” said Ron, but Hermione told him to be quiet until she’d looked something up, and started flicking frantically through the pages, muttering to herself. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Her eyes flick down to my chest before she looks me in the eye, and I know I’ve got her then. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Time, time, time, thought Alfred, flicking out the jab. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z She unwraps a cube of gum, flicks it into her mouth, and says, “Although, you can do what I do when I get mad at things I can’t change. Burn the suckers.” Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Looking both ways, she flicks open the lid to a keypad and punches in a code. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Mom turns the faucet off, flicking the water from her hands before she turns to look at me. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z The centaur flicked a few important-looking switches on the main console. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z George suspected that they were more likely watching gore flicks, but either way, she was glad Scott wasn’t coming to the play. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z “Thanks for sharing,” says Carlyle from the corner, flicking a bit of wood from his knife to the ground. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z He flicked the ash off his cigarette and gave himself a self-satisfied look in the rear-view mirror. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z But Capricorn merely flicked some ash off his pants and smiled. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z I flick the switch on the coffeepot at the self-serve table, which Huey Newton watches over from a photograph, his fist raised for black power. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z She flicked her ears and said, “Don’t remember no contract.” The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z My mom flicks on the lights in my new room—good Lord, it’s too many lights in here. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z “I know who Etienne is,” said the man as he smoothed his hair across his head and flicked his ashes toward Hugo. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z The one with Mrs. Dodds’s face grinned at me eagerly and flicked her whip. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z They were half-closed, like those of a lizard lying on a rock about to flick out its tongue to catch a fly. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z “We get permits early on the rez,” Jacob said while I unlocked the door and flicked on the porch light. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z April nodded and her eyes flicked across Melanie’s in the way they always did when their imaginations were tuned in. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z The corners are tucked in tight like a paper football we might have flicked through straw goalposts last year. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z My eyes flick automatically to where my parents had been sitting, but their row is already empty. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z Marcus’s gaze flicks to our left, where the Combat Centurion is fast approaching. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z His daemon flicked a lizard tongue at them from her perch on his shoulder. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Something rustled in the walls, and her ears stood tall on her head and flicked to the door. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Python flicked his tongue out, slithered off the rock, and stretched out beside the pole. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “You realize I could kill you with a flick of my finger,” he said. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He just chewed sunflower seeds that he kept in a plastic cup between his legs and flicked the shells out through the window, which he left rolled down. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z I cleared away the episodes of Riptide and Misfits of Science I’d programmed and dropped in a few back-to-back flicks starring Gamera, my favorite giant flying turtle. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Snowflakes flick against the windshield like tiny insects, a few at first, then so many the road disappears. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z She flicked blond tresses expertly over a shoulder. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z His gaze flicked over the shirt I was wearing. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z When class began, Pauline strode to the back of the room, flicked off the lights, and, without introducing herself, clicked on the slide projector. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Sefia turned to the crate and dug her fingernail into the letters, pulling up splinters and flicking them into the sea. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z They flicked his ears and spit on his sneakers. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z Mr. Prentiss Jr. puts the knife underneath it and tries to flick it off but it stays stuck. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z The sheriff flicked his butt into the water. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s just a shot of them alone at night—the power and the glory There’s darkness, until they flick on and glow through the theater. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z It shifted its hundred-foot-long body, flicking its dappled green tail and wiping out a battalion of ogres. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z With a flick of her wrist, it expanded, flashing and shimmering. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Then the kitten executed a graceful leap out of Hyacinth’s arms and trotted inside, the tip of her tail flicking behind her. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Then her hands flicked open the metal fastenings on her black bag and began plucking out clear bottles of liquid, bandages, gleaming silver scissors, forceps, curved needles, and thread. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z And she dips her leg up behind her as she turns away and flicks a wave at me—that counts as a kiss, I think. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z She stood there for a moment, her eyes flicking back and forth from Lina to the children. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Even while he was still thinking of Sammy, his glance flicked down a column of figures and his fingers jotted the answer. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z The man flicks the brim of his hat up and checks me out, head to toe. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He was probably deep into his cowboy flick. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z He flicks his butt into the street and lights up another cigarette. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Matthew flicked his bangs out of his eye and smiled. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The smaller one croaked something at her and flicked its head toward the path again, and then they turned back to each other. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z I flick my hand a few times, dripping dark spots of blood onto the sidewalk. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z Mr and Mrs Wormwood looked forward enormously to the time when they could pick their little daughter off and flick her away, preferably into the next county or even further than that. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z When I screamed, he didn’t even flick an ear but came on, driving like an avalanche now, thunder booming from his hooves across the cliffs. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z I asked, flicking my hair back as we walked past Betty on our way to homeroom. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z With a flick of his wrist, Rajar hurled Archer into a chair and scooped the weapons out of the air before they hit the ground. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He flicked his eyes to Otto, whose face was pinched with concern, but not dire concern. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Easily one of the greatest kid flicks ever made. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z The cow swung her head up and around, looking at them, her tongue flicking. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z “Eh, already forgot that whole thing,” she said, flicking her hand at me. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Mom had been chain-smoking all morning, puffing and ashing with violent flicks. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z “That”—he flicked it and it swung from its leg between my fingers—“is a rat.” Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z In the center of one knot of elegant guests a cowboy with a little riding crop flicked the crop at one of his fans, producing a response of exaggerated screaming and pleased giggling. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z She glances at it and then flicks it over. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z But now the darkness on the other side of his eyelids shifted and there was light, like when his father flicked on the switch to wake him up for school. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z He dismissed die red-faced youth with a flick of his fingers and gestured to two of his other sons. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z When I made no signs of leaving he flicked his fingers as if shooing away a bug. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The tall one flicks out a pocket knife. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z I stepped inside, flicked on the porch light, and turned to look at him with my eyebrows raised. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He reached over and flicked on the radio. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z On the weekends, I showed old Japanese monster flicks, along with some vintage anime. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I stand watching until a light flicks on in an upstairs window. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He flicks his wrist and his Stun Stick becomes a giant ax. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z She flicks it on–so she does know how they work–and starts walking, first toward me, then past me, as if we’re already on our way. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Rosie poked her white head over the door of her stall, flicking her ears and snorting softly. I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 2019-09-03T00:00:00Z Mom flicked on the light in George’s bedroom the next morning. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z She flicks the business card onto the counter before tossing a hundred on top of it like this is some fancy restaurant and I’m a table that needs to be fawned over. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z “How did you—?” His eyes flicked nervously back and forth. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Something tiny, like a frayed string, flicked from its mouth. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z It’s almost like someone flicked a switch, because there were only a few stars here and there, and now there’s an endless supply—like a huge diamond exploded in the sky. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z He lay down and Kehaar’s head flicked from side to side as though he were looking for snails in Hazel’s brown fur. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z His eyes flicked up at the hole in the ceiling and then swept over the massive metal air conditioner wedged into the floor. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “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 In what seemed like no time, a man walked up and climbed onto the horse, flicked its reins, and we lurched into juddering motion. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z The wipers of the approaching camper are flicking madly as the rain beats down. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z He unrolled his tongue down the whole length of the pizzeria, flicking it side to side and splashing stinking saliva over the walls. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z He flicked a broken bone into the fire and rose to his full height—a massive red warrior in sheepskin and drakon leather, with dried flowers and herbs in his hair. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Chuckling, Bill and Charlie directed the tables safely onto the grass, end to end, and then, with a flick of his wand, Bill reattached the table leg and conjured tablecloths from nowhere. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z The beast flicked its forked tongue as it used its trunk to pick up the blade and examine it, two beady black eyes narrowing with scrutiny. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Several goldfish hover near the glass walls, flat marble eyes flicking in their sockets. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z She flicked it away and wiped her hand nervously on her pants. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Lars flicked his finger over one of the cables, and Nina gasped as stinging little barbs jabbed into her arms and torso. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z That tail scratched like barbed wire as it flicked across my winter-frozen face. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Then, with a flick of their tails, they darted away into the great void. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z She flicked it without much hope that it would work, but somewhere below her a bulb lit, and a thin yellow light came up from the hole in the floor. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z Bats whirred out of holes and flicked through their flashlight beams, dodging around their heads, making high-pitched cries. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Daintily she stabbed the mouse through the back and drew it wriggling to her and her tail flicked with tense delight. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Will flicks his pale hair from his eyes. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z He didn’t look back, though Lexie thought she saw his eyes flick to the rearview mirror, just once, before he turned the corner. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I flicked the plastic star in the air and watched it spin across the room. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z The woman’s pale gaze flicked past him to the crate where he and Sefia had been hiding. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z It was as though somebody had just flicked a light on in his brain. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z I wake up to Tats scraping and flicking her dried nail polish, sitting beside me on Mom’s bed. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z With a flick of the chief’s wrist, one soldier walks up to a family. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I flick two tater tots into my mouth, motioning that I can’t speak while I’m chewing. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z He felt around beside him until he found the flashlight, then flicked it on. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He flicked his tail at them and sneered. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Lynn shifts her weight from one foot to the other, her eyes flicking around the room. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z As he drives, Sam flicks a menthol cigarette onto his lips, then lights it. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z He had sat back down, and was nervously flicking a lighter that would not light. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Without showing the slightest concern for Jemmy's fate, he flicked a glance at the two outlaws. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z She flicked a drop of water off her finger onto the floor and rubbed it into the linoleum with her shoe. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Or maybe everyone had died like in one of those sci-fi flicks, and I was the last boy on earth. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z Draco Malfoy, who was Snape’s favorite student, kept flicking puffer-fish eyes at Ron and Harry, who knew that if they retaliated they would get detention faster than you could say “Unfair.” Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z He flicked it open, held it up in the air, and clicked it. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Moody pushed a tape into the VCR, and Lexie flicked open her magazine. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z A spray of blood flicked up over my hand as her face seemed to cave in on itself, staining the dark jacket I wore...and the edge of the white cuff beneath it. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He flicked his hand at Talis and sent a stream of fire at him. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z He flicked a glob of wet mud out from under a horseshoe. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z His eyes flicked back and forth, skitter quick, high and fast, looking all of them over. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z He gave a little shrug and started flicking the Band-Aid he was holding. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z To his great surprise, however, Dumbledore drew his wand from an inside pocket of his suit jacket, pointed it at the shabby wardrobe in the corner, and gave the wand a casual flick. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I expect a stranger, but it’s Nick who pushes open the door, flicks on the light. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Don’t you even want to know what the flick’s about?” The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He flicked swiftly through the dusty pages of the aged volume. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He flicked his wrist and the string circle swayed, missing the moon entirely. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z I flicked the reins and drove into the heart of the storm. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z He was fastidious about his fine black suit and stovepipe hat, extracting lint from the fabric and glaring at it as if it were a poison spider before flicking it. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Poppy jutted out her hip, flicked her hands in imitation of one of the statues, then started laughing. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z She picked a sliver of grass from between her toes and flicked it away and they watched it settle on the carpet. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z His gaze flicked down to my clothes, and his smirk only grew. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z When the flash of green came, it lasted for only a magical flick of time—so brief and brilliant and beautiful, I was afraid I’d imagined it. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z His intense gaze flicked away, and his voice softened. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He placed the pillow against the side of Stick’s bed, then flicked off the light and sat down on the floor. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z When he saw me, he flicked a smoldering cigarette butt in my direction. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z He flicked on the lighter, smacked me again, and flicked off the lighter. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z |
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