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例句 | He now folded his legs up neatly under him when airborne, directing all of his motion forward and back, not side to side. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z They wanted information—the names of friends, forwarding addresses, suggestions on where to look next. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z From that moment forward, Gates lived in the computer room. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z Kingshaw leaped up and ran forward, but as he put his hand out to the door, he heard the click of the padlock. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z As Moss crossed 12th Street, he could feel the sadness settle into his bones, pulling him forward and down. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I keep my eyes forward, not wanting to see where I was killed. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z She tried to wriggle forward, but the trap was already stuck to her abdomen. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z It hadn’t, surely, though maybe it leaned forward, like a craned neck. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Diana inched forward on the beam, using another piece of metal dangling from the ceiling to help her keep her balance. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “Now your back. Lean forward and I’ll help you sit up.” The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z The cluster of kids surged forward with a unified wail, hundreds of hands straining forward. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “I look forward to it, actually,” Mr. Kapasi said as they continued on their way. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Impulsive as ever, Jacqui reaches forward and opens up the sunroof, then stands, her entire torso protruding dangerously out of it, indulging in the high of another adrenaline rush. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z The questions propelled me forward, whipping through the cold forest, dodging branches. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Then reached forward again and gently took the ring. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z The soldiers crept forward with their ropes and chains. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Giddy with enthusiasm, Werfel rushed forward, his arms spread wide. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z Mena opened the door, hopped out, kissed my cheek, and folded her seat forward to let me in. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z Roosevelt was also looking forward to the meeting with Müller. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z The force of his own voice knocked him off balance and he tipped forward, falling thickly to the ground. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z He moves forward, back, keeping his torso upright without once shifting his weight. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I go skidding forward like I’m on a sheet of ice. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z “Oh, is it?” said the Savage and, picking up a thick hazel switch, strode forward. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z “Sir, on my way here, I was set upon by robbers. They—they destroyed my master’s work—” The assistant stepped forward in anger. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z The cat crouched almost flat on the ground, thrusting its head forward between its front paws. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I could not quiet my chest; the pitch of my heart was forward and steep; the arms quivered in fits. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z I urged my horse forward, but not with quite the same eagerness as before. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z She leaned forward a little more and exchanged a long raised-eyebrow look with my dad. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “There is the movie, but you’re right. There’s some other stuff I have to figure out too,” I admitted, swallowing and keeping my eyes forward. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Now that I have something to look forward to, my life here has improved greatly. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z “Bring your campers forward to this position and wait for my signal. Were going to drive the enemy back to Brooklyn.” The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Jon waited until the last echoes had faded, then spurred his palfrey forward where everyone could see him. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I turned around to hand the drawing back to Ben, just as he leaned forward and mashed his bps into my collarbone. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z Then, surprisingly boyish and quick, he sprang forward and seized Francis’s hand. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “I want all possible knowledge of the enemy strength. Ride forward yourself and observe. And be careful.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She leaped forward and clung to a new branch. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z I pushed forward and saw my own lopsided collar on display, the black background nicely pointing up every dropped stitch of white thread. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z She lay down and pulled herself forward until her head was over the edge. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Beyond the ticket booth the only way forward is through a heavy striped curtain. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Then I lean forward, hands on my knees, hoping to slow everything down before she arrives. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z The line moves, but my feet step forward without my say-so. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z She took a tentative step toward the door, shuffling forward until the tips of her fingers bumped against the wood. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z She leans forward, cradles her head in her hands. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Jammed up in the forward peak, where the water and wave action had taken it, was a plastic bucket. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z There is a sound like a woman laughing nearby, or perhaps it is only the rustling of the trees as you push your way forward, searching for the next door, the next room. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I move forward, then reach my hand out and open the third door. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z All I look forward to is basketball practice. Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Jack crouched with his face a few inches away from this clue, then stared forward into the semi-darkness of the undergrowth. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z The friendliness that had existed before was gone; men and women struggled to be in the forefront, fighting their way with ferocity, thrusting forward with strident urgency. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Tenorio was not a small man, but with one hand my father jerked him off his feet and pulled the cringing figure forward. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He waved his hands wildly, urging us forward. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z The Vole family taken captive; death or slavery was all the wretched creatures could look forward to. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z She leaned forward, her elbows on her thighs. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z The men say nothing, not even a single swear, and I take that to be because they’re still trying to put their best foot forward with the mysterious Katherine Deveraux, fine lady from the east. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z “You did this! Your childish anger, your tantrums, your incessant”—he lunged forward again, but I was ready for it—“need for attention. You brat! You spoiled brat!” Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Her wealth, power, and ambition were the fuel that would propel him forward. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z A well-dressed Cealdish man smiled at my approach and stepped forward to greet me. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z With a convulsive gasp, he bent forward and shut his eyes. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He threw it to the side, and as he reached for another, he was pitched forward as the school rocked with another explosion. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z At this juncture the God of Love himself stepped forward. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Slowly he brought his lips forward and sipped, then took in the whole spoonful. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z And yet, the withered mummy that held the Oracle shuffled forward until she stood in the center of the group. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Amber steps forward—eyes gazing ahead, shoulders back, slight smile on her face—looking exactly how Du Barry trained us to. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z BD, I was looking forward to winter vacation. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z In fact, at one point while I was learning, the truck jolted forward several inches. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z The cant of the ship made for hard pushing, but under their combined effort, the spool slowly rumbled forward, crunching over blistered preservative paint and loosened metal deck plates. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Finally, she threw herself forward, and, though I could not see her, I could hear the beating of her naked hands against the door. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z I was really looking forward to being in their music department. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “And mine,” said twenty-eight other voices as every single one of the Library Olympians stepped forward to hand Mr. Peckleman their orange prize coupons. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z No matter what the cost, he decided he had to step forward, “if I was to erase my name from the bombs which fall over North or South Vietnam, from the canisters of napalm.” Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z Sorrento stepped forward into it, positioning himself directly opposite us, just a few dozen yards away, on the other side of the shield. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Kendra placed a hand against the bridge and leaned forward to look down. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z He remained forward with .dosed eyes, with the mouse suspended from his beak, as if he were not sure what to do with it. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Thus in one blow Elizabeth had been saved from typical English digs, while I looked forward to a lessening of my stomach pains. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z I could see all of that as I squatted and shuffled forward, readying my punch, but Aileen beat me to it. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z She leant forward and vomited copiously on the floor. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Now Lua walks in among the words and pushes them forward. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z “Looking for you,” she said, and rushed forward to throw her arms around him. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z With a final effort he stumbled forward the last hundred yards and came to a halt. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z If you need more than one book, just call the Silver Lake Company, and we will forward it at once. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z Seeing us approach, he placed his hands on his waist and jutted his chin forward. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I took another step forward, and he raised his head to look at me. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z She leans forward, her hair wet and tangled down. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Stella inched forward, trying to get a better look. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z People look forward to weekends for connections, revisions and separations even though many of these activities are accompanied by bruises and even a spot of blood, for excitement runs high on Friday or Saturday. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z The priest saw it and leapt forward, and felt the brush of feathers on his hand. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The legs had to be shoulder distance apart with the front foot facing forward and the back foot perpendicular to the front. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z I stumble forward, pressing the plaque to my chest. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z His grip tightens a little on my shoulders; he leans forward and kisses my neck. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z She steps forward before I can react and slaps me so hard I see stars. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z “The doors must have been opened,” Thomas said, leaning forward to see. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z In the film I lean forward and, Aeolian, blow the candles out. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Father came forward eagerly to point at the motor. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z C. J. hurried forward and stopped the man and asked him what he was doing. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She tossed her new weapon up in the air, caught it again, brandished it, and urged the horse forward. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z We rowed along the shore, the barman holding the line in his hand and giving it occasional jerks forward. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z “Aren’t you hungry?” she asked suddenly, leaning forward and addressing herself to James. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z I stepped forward to drop my pack and set up, but Miig grabbed my shoulder, holding me there for a moment. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z The water crumbles on its way down as my hands and feet push me forward. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z From the banks of Lake Carnegie, the boys, their oars, and the Husky Clipper looked like a single thing, gracefully and powerfully coiling and uncoiling itself, propelling itself forward over the surface of the water. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z The boy eyed her as she came forward. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “You are moving forward, gliding across Texcoco Lake, where your mother’s people made their home.” Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z The other girl leaned forward, smiled, and did a little wave thing. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z Bigger moved forward slowly, feeling Max’s hand tugging at the sleeve of his coat. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “I have so looked forward to seeing Potter Min’s work again.” A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Workdays dragged by with nothing to look forward to at the evening bell. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z She leaned forward then, and I knew she was going to get to the point of this talk. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z She leaned forward to stare at me, standing just behind the master. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z The momentum spilled forward and Moss landed on top of the large man who had been in front of him. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Clancy, who apparently had never been taught about respecting someone’s personal space, took a step forward, and I took a step back, off the porch, my feet sinking into the sticky mud. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I sprang forward into the sea of empty metal shelves, half of which were knocked flat on their backs or leaning against others in slanted lines, their shelves buckling under some invisible weight. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Quietly, she grabbed a sharp- looking stone from the ground and crept forward. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z She leaned forward, and he lunged to grab her because he thought she was going to hit the deck again. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z A soldier dropped his rifle and stumbled forward, falling to the ground, kicking and thrashing and groaning with pain. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Her suitcase was considerably larger than Eleanor’s, and considerably more luxurious, and Eleanor came forward to help her, glad that her own things were safely put away out of sight. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z He set her down quickly, though, and the whole family huddled in a circle, their heads leaning forward, touching. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Will held the watch in his hand and looked down at the white face, the black roman numerals, and the skinny second hand ticking forward in a steady, jerking beat. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z I took a step forward, and a seam appeared in the middle of the waterfall. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I step forward, realizing Director Van Helsing may have done me a favor when he decided to demote me. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Then Kabuo went forward with his rifle and squatted beside the German boy, on his right, and the boy put his hand on Kabuo's boot and shut his eyes and gave out. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z King Ogunwe hurried forward, as did the other commanders and the engineers, who had thrown open the doors and let the light flood out over the proving ground. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The barman rowed with long strokes and on the forward thrust of the boat the line throbbed. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z I held Helena behind me and took a step forward. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z He came forward, his face livid, and gave me a loud, wet smacker just below the right ear. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Blackavar hung on and Groundsel—a heavy rabbit, like all the Efrafan officers—dragged him forward a short distance before he could rid himself of his grip. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of himself, Reed sat forward in his chair. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z This constitutes a huge leap forward in work flow. The World Is Flat 2005-04-05T00:00:00Z "Come on! Own up! Step forward! You won’t escape this time! Who is responsible for this dirty job! Who pushed over this glass!" Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z John suddenly mumbled, leaning forward, laughing, and then falling back unable to hold his head up. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z For once I was looking forward to the doctor holding my balls and telling me to cough, which I still don’t understand why they do. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z Then they set off, beating the road with their lateral limbs, and urging themselves forward down the slope until they were moving at a terrific pace. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He leans forward and adds: Before I die I want to know a perfect day. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z We were sent forward to wade into the surf and greet our transport. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Following this initial voyage, I look forward to returning to my own territory. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Anyway, during the first practice the coach kept us running patterns that were supposed to end in an easy layup for one of the forwards. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z He stood up for a moment, tense and menacing; and then he collapsed, falling forward on to all fours and crawling up the bank of the pit. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z A whistle blew, the school doors opened, and the line started to shuffle forward. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z He grabs my collar and yanks me forward so I slide again, only this time I keep my balance and elbow him in the stomach. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z I shove forward and I curse him, but he says you cannot be here, he says it in English, his voice polite but firm. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I took a few steps forward, walking blindly now, unthinking, yet my mind registering it all vividly. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Bobby Gene leaned forward and blew gently to rekindle the fire. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z “Plus, your grandmother is looking forward to spending some time with you.” Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Then too we had our first confession to look forward to in the afternoon. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He was looking forward to his first airboat ride in the Everglades. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The world spun and he was thrown forward, as helpless as a cork in a waterfall. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z She began to murmur the two words, giving them a sort of rhythm that helped her move upward and forward. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z It was hissing with malice, stabbing its head forward as it waddled heavily up the shore, and the beak snapped and clacked. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z If they tip more than a few inches forward, a fall is almost inevitable. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He leaned forward slightly, his arms still folded across his chest. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z “Let’s skip forward one day,” said Nels, raising his head from his hand. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z The ship had righted itself, continued to fly forward—though at a slower speed—and no one was reaching out of the window to offer any help. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Harry darted forward and began to hack at the ropes binding the small girl to the statue, and at last she was free. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z The Mechanical Hound rushed forward into the viewer, suddenly. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z I instinctively pulled him forward and slapped the back of his shoulders, and he pushed a tissue to his mouth and spit out a wad of phlegm. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he pulled forward his own weapon, a twenty-foot-long steel scaffolding pole that had been converted into a crude spear. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Eight bare backs swung forward and backward in perfect unison. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z As Kathy managed to nudge it forward, the wheelbarrow looked as if it would tip over, and the warders began to laugh. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Edging forward, he aimed the light down the toilet hole. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Without pausing, I shoulder-roll forward, come up on one knee, and send an arrow into one of the hanging lights high above the gymnasium floor. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z We were so frozen with shock, nobody noticed that the bus was moving, inching forward into oncoming traffic. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z And now he fell forward, screaming again, hammering his fists upon the ground, while Harry filled the ninth goblet. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z As we saw in Chapter 2, this is nonsense, in that we have to read history both forwards and backwards. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z And at first I listened to her and whenever I saw Ira trying to stand up or walk, I would rush forward and pick her up; but soon there was no stopping her. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z She leaned forward and kissed him on the forehead. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z When he catches sight of me, he trips and lurches forward. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z In the dimness, he knew how she sat, a bit forward in her chair, ankles crossed against the lowest rung, left elbow on the table. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z I told the general that while I was looking forward to the meeting, I thought it appropriate that I have a suit and tie in which to see Mr. Botha. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Shauna’s mouth opens and her eyes go wide as Lynn swings herself forward, grabbing the lip of the bridge, and shoves her arm over it. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z He missed the ball and took out the Blue Springs forward—a nasty foul. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Pop pulls two bucks from his shirt pocket, holds the money out to me, and says, “Buy Erin some flowers, will ya? Tell her I’m looking forward to the next game of War.” Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Slowly, majestically, with a faint humming of machinery, the Conveyors moved forward, thirty-three centimetres an hour. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Riker’s tyrannosaurus roared and leaned forward, chomping its huge jaws and sending Magdalys and her trike stumbling a few steps back. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Ahead of me, Laia inches forward, her hand outstretched as she feels her way through the dark. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z At one point Irene couldn’t pull her foot out and she fell forward, the melted roof burning her hands. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z He leaned forward, gripping the arms of his chair. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z “Someone who can then manipulate the simulation or even shut it down. And also . . .” She leans forward and looks into my eyes. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z ‘Why, I thought you were staying on for at least a week. I was looking forward to your help.’ The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Though Tree-ear jammed his foot forward and stretched the heel, the sandal was too small. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z His eyes rolled back, and his head lolled forward. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He was slumped down on the table with his big hand over his mouth, swaying backward and forward. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z I do not look forward to this event, as I have told Addie a whole handful of times. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z I leaned forward to unzip my backpack and rifled around inside until I found my CD player. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z She was sitting next to Odenigbo, and she leaned forward to smile at him. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He leaned forward in the chair and rested his face in the palms of his hands. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z As much as I was looking forward to my marriage, I knew how much I would miss Tanu. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Edwin began leaning into Cole as they walked forward. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z When the emergency room clerk asked Beatrice for her stepbrother’s name, address, and phone number, Roy impulsively had stepped forward and blurted his own. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Flaco came forward and knelt on the floor next to where Matt was standing. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I stopped the oxen up and walked forward a few paces. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z First Turkey leaned forward and asked, “Well, what is it?” Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Octavian stepped forward to speak, but Reyna shot him a withering look. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The fury rising in Emily propelled her up from the ground and forward. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Clancy leaned forward, bracing his hands on either side of his laptop. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z The black snake slunk forward, and Pinmei saw it slide through the air, only an inch or so above the floor. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z The man leaned forward, caught hold of Bigger’s arm and spoke while shaking him. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Ayanna had stumbled back, clutching her head in pain, but now she moved forward again, nearly collapsing against my shoulder, and pointed. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I hurry forward with Baba and Sunny right behind me. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I plunge forward nonetheless, taking a water bottle and a phone with me, and leaving everything else in the car. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z Winston, at normal times the kind of person who gravitates to the outer edge of any kind of scrimmage, shoved, butted, squirmed his way forward into the heart of the crowd. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z On his horse, the Hessian officer cantered forward, looking up the hill at the Americans. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z She gestured toward the computer, and they all leaned forward to get a better look. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z As soon as she sees me, she beckons me forward. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Leaning forward over the tub’s rim, she tried to wash but the procedure was awkward and unnatural; it was easier in the stream. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z As soon as I saw the rotten pilings jutting out of the water, the events of last April tumbled forward in my mind and my stomach lurched. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z And then, to a rising drum roll, she starts shuffling her feet, rolling the ball forward. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Their forward came over quick but he was a step late so he could have kept his butt home. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z She put one hand on the hip of her polyester slacks and took a few steps forward. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Throwing his hands forward, his palms pressed into the hot, soft sands. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The inside of the Frog was baking hot; he opened the forward hatch wide, but it didn’t help because there was still no air movement. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I rushed forward and was almost knocked over by a man fleeing. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Mark rushed forward to take a better look. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Seth went forward five feet and found the next hole almost instantly. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z She bends forward and puts her hands on the floor. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z ‘I will go forward free,’ he said, ‘or I will go back and seek my own land, where I am known to be true of word, though I perish alone in the wilderness.’ The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z My body dashes forward, back, side to side. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z They were going forward clumsily, by a series of jerks. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Now he hesitated a moment, his head thrust forward as though listening, then his hand covered the owl from view, producing instead of the knock which I expected, an icy peal of clear chimes. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z She clenched her teeth, driving hard forward for as long as she dared and then dodging to the side just in time to avoid a burst of artillery. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z “Gabriel?” the young man in the tuxedo asked, leaning forward to peer into the car again. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z David grabbed the tiller and tried to keep the stern aimed at the side of the tanker, but without any forward movement she wouldn’t steer, couldn’t turn. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Father playfully tipped his hat forward so that it shaded his eyes. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z And I had started to climb over the middle seats to tell them that much when Chubs lurched forward, throwing Liam onto his back without touching him. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I push up with my hands and kick forward hard with my legs, launching myself right at his face. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z When the refs whistle blew, Luke shot forward and took Herrera down almost immediately. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z By means of a number of outflow valves, Soulzeren could control thrust in different directions—forward, backward, side to side. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Clifton's voice came to me as he spieled his directions for making it dance, and I held it by the feet and stretched its neck, seeing it crumple and slide forward. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z It was a bit of a shock, then, when Fang jeopardized our fragile flight pattern by leaning forward and slapping a picture against my left cheek. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z She had moved forward in that moment, intending to rush to him, to greet and embrace him. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Ron hurried forward, looking hopeful, but Ginny stuck out her foot and Ron fell, sprawling in the dust at Fleur’s feet. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z That seemed like a promising sign, but I began to worry that instead of pushing my front teeth in, the rubber band might be pulling my back teeth forward. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Kvothe motioned Chronicler forward imperiously, then turned to grab two thick glasses and a bottle seemingly at random. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z With a swift movement he levered the fourth step an inch forward, exposing a long dark gap. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z When the performance is finished, the principal turns to a woman who has not moved throughout the performance and invites her forward. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z Then it calms and he’s moving forward again. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Yeah, I did look forward to seeing Jules, but it wasn't like that. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Ahead, a line of cars slowly inched forward—a traffic jam. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He padded forward warily to sniff at the gap in the stones, and then retreated, as if he did not like what he'd smelled. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Derek stepped forward, his face so red he put tomatoes to shame. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z He leaned back into the truck seat and swung his arm out the window and pointed forward. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z Looking extremely apprehensive, Krum moved forward and squatted down next to Mr. Crouch. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Ida just shrugs, and a girl on the other side of her leans forward. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z She brushed her hair forward, hiding her ears. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Ben moved forward until he heard his mother shout at him, “You stay right there, Ben Meecham. Don’t you dare move.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z She took one step forward and bumped into a wall that shouldn’t have been there. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The woman’s mouth began to move again, and he found himself leaning forward to listen. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z It was the patience in his voice that drew me forward a step. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He leaned forward blackly across the pommel of the saddle. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She winked at me, then got up on her knees and worked her hands forward like a cat stretching until she was all the way down on my bed.Click. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z The sadness, the marks of angry hands on their faces, the hopelessness that curled their shoulders forward. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z She scooped her wings back then forward and hung above him. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z It was what I would be from this day forward—my commitment, my character as long as I lived—and nothing alive or dead could change my mind! Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z All were hurrying, stumbling forward down the hill as fast as they could. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z Eventually the horse drops to its knees and crashes forward. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Aru tried to run forward, but she was kept back by some kind of invisible barrier. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I lunge forward again, counting as they pass. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Boromir leaped forward and hewed at the arm with all his might; but his sword rang, glanced aside, and fell from his shaken hand. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z At certain moments, at least, she was looking forward to it. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z My brother stepped forward and smiled at me. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z At times I run forward and then I float around and run backwards, but I’m afraid because I’m hiding something in my pocket. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Pet remained silent, and Redemption took a tentative half step forward. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z The warrior marched forward and stomped the basilisk’s head under his boot. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Rodel steps forward and swings the hose and smacks Frederick with it across the shoulder. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Liam tried to take another step forward, but I pressed back against his chest. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Armistead looks forward to the reunion with Hancock, which will take place at Gettysburg. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z When she cantered into a long ravine, Taran lost sight of her for a moment and hurried forward in time to glimpse the mare as she turned sharply around an outcropping of white stone. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z He rushed forward, threw himself on Gaily, grasping with his fingers like claws. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I noticed for the first time how strange it was that the guards hadn’t rushed forward to arrest us. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z His grip on the dagger tightened, and he took a step forward. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He watched only the forward part of the fish and some of his hope returned. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z “As I was saying, since the orphan children are not legal. Zola steps forward. “ The Unfinished Angel 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z Before he could cry out, Jesper lunged forward and rammed the butt of his rifle into the guard’s gut, then finished him with two strikes to the jaw. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “I have my lute,” I said, sliding the case forward with my foot. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The girl leaned forward, her face lit by the fire, her features suddenly cold. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z The urge to use it to scribble all over Max’s shoes was strong, painfully so, but she just set it down on her desk and looked forward. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She was evidently very pleased, for she kept running the skin backwards and forwards through her fingers and looking at it admiringly. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z He stopped in front of me, leaned forward in his wheelchair, and said forcefully, "Do you know what you're doing?" Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z She hooked a tray to the window of a Firebird, laughing lightly, leaning forward to chat with the three boys inside. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z None of them answered, but my father, who was one of those hidden among the rocks, came forward down the sloping beach. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z Instinctively he clung to Mariam’s hand, but her sweaty little fingers slipped through his just as the truck rolled forward and picked up speed. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z I force myself forward, trying to ignore the maw of grasping air at my back. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z The old couple were on the steps now, the old man holding her arm, the white men leaning forward above, and the crowd pressing me closer to the steps. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z When we came forward, she squinted to see who was there. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Maddie nudged the girl next to her and jutted her chin in Emily’s direction, which was exactly the motivation Emily needed to surge forward with the lines she and James had practiced. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z “Ow,” Viola says, stretching out her legs as she steps forward. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Hodor was leaning forward, grasping at rocks and trees with his hands as he climbed. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z They saw him looking at them and came forward. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He leaned forward, his breath tickling the side of my neck. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I propelled myself forward and grabbed her ankle. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z They began to move, the whole Corps in mass, at slow march forward through a flat farm, a peach orchard. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Dill’s father leaned forward, hands on the table, his eyes boring into Dill. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z “But I have never fixed on June or any other month—merely looked forward to the summer in general.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z They untied their hawser, passing it through a drilled stone ring; then bent forward at the oars and caught the sea as one man, stroking. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He stormed forward as best he could on his wooden legs, eye fiery with hatred. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Watching Burt perform a relatively simple forward one-and-a-half, the agent criticized: “Son, that was a sloppy tuck; you didn’t go into it tight enough.” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Now that the issue was in the works and Belmont was moving forward, Howard sensed that it was time to play hardball. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z She was inching forward, when Kapu splintered a bone with his mere baby teeth. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He leaned forward, his paunch disappearing in his shadow. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z Tonight, however, she doesn’t even get that, because before Serena Joy can speak he steps forward into the room anyway. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z “We ought to hurl you from the roof for leaving the way you did,” Harry said, but then he came forward and pulled me into a bear hug. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Nhamo looked forward to school because it got her out of the house. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He put his hands behind his back and came forward slowly, studiously. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Poor girls don’t stand any chance, Belle says, unless they put themselves forward,” sighed Meg. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Gomo leans forward and points behind her back at the spot. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z But she came on in and Mr. Flournoy ushered her forward. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I wasn’t looking forward to Friday, and it more than lived up to my non-expectations. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The boy kept walking forward but looked back over his shoulder at them. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z I held her up at one shoulder, and Shriya held the two braids in her hand to keep them from swinging forward, and Aileen let it all go. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z But the driver, Michael, was a cheerful West Indian lad who took my case and made a fuss of sliding the front passenger seat forward for me. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z As the wagon rolled forward, I kept my eyes on the floor, unable to look Frankie in the eye. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Coach Rockford bends down and leans forward so I can rest it on his shoulder. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z She’d actually looked forward to seeing him at her father’s Fourth of July party. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z By eight o’clock I was sitting on the couch with my head hanging forward, drool dripping onto my T-shirt, sound asleep. Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z I was looking forward to meeting Alec in person at the Houston National Invitational in three months. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Mom slides back onto the couch, leaning forward to really nail that uncomfortable eye contact with Ben. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z She pushed her head forward to get a better look at a woman in a glittering bikini with a crown of feathers on her head. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z Eugene Johnson sat at a picnic table at Fort Detrick, near a duck pond, leaning forward and gazing at me. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Her mother leaned forward, grasped the woolen jumper and jerked her back, smacking her down with a sharp cuff. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z When passenger pigeons found an area with grain or nuts to eat, they formed a long, linear front that advanced forward, heads peck-peck- pecking at the ground. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z She pulls her face into one of those faces that could be laughing or crying—they use so many of the same muscles—and leans forward. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z In the same instant, Falconer stepped forward and thrust at Mr. Armin's unprotected chest. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z That's right—the serpent had five other heads inside the main one, and they came forward now, all snapping and biting eagerly. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Word came that Seabiscuit was inching forward, and he relaxed a little. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Jake steps forward and moves the security detail away from me, gently pulling me back from the fridge and placing his hand at the small of my back. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z ‘He did!’ said Strider suddenly, coming forward into the light. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z But as the march began, and we trudged forward, shouting along with the people around us, “Spring-field P-D, we don’t want brutality!” All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z The council members leaned forward to look at the mayor to see where he was going with all this. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z The servant continued forward to push open the studded crimson doors. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z The man practically leaped forward and extended a hand. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Biggs sat on the edge of the canal for a moment before he leaned forward and fell into the water. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z All eyes turned to Colonel Meecham who was leaning forward on the balls of his feet, glowering with unconcealed menace at the Ivy Leaguer. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I stepped forward and faced them, just as I had seen Luis do. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z When he saw one of the protest leaders shoving his way forward with a microphone, he suggested they both climb onto the hood of the car. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Jaime called his hostage forward and asked him where to find the nearest ford, and the boy led them there. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “And by the way, John,” he continued, leaning forward in his chair and laying a hand on the Savage’s knee, “I want to say how sorry I am about everything that happened yesterday.” Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z “Of course, sir. What reason would I have to play you false? I’m looking forward to a good share of plunder, once I’ve healed you and Redwall is conquered.” Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He leaned forward, his breath wafting from his lips in cold vapors. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The mattress shot forward, and our arsenal of rocks flew through the air. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z There are at least two hands on my arms, dragging me forward, and one on my back, shoving me in the same direction, and one on my mouth, keeping my screams in. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z One of their forwards stole the puck back before I could even get set, and shot, and I nabbed the puck midair, robbing him of the easy goal. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Harry jumped forward, but too late — Lockhart was straightening up, panting, Ron’s wand in his hand and a gleaming smile back on his face. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Nailer clung to the rail, clipped to his safety lines and out of the way of the feverish work as the crew fought their ship forward. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Side by side, they pushed the second trolley forward, gathering speed. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z She bares her teeth at me and lunges forward at full speed, her fist raised. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Sunday afternoon and the work went forward with never a hitch. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z She discarded the pouch and stepped forward into the glittering dust cloud, gripping the crossbow in both hands. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Missing settled over the girls like a sudden coat of snow shaken loose from an awning, and they moved forward on autopilot, dazed smiles in place, and stated their names and representative states. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z I knew that it was stupid, that I wouldn’t get the sun off me by stepping forward. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z A sudden gust of hot September wind blew a lock of her long, black hair forward. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z ‘Yes. If Salim’s picture gets into the news stories, somebody who’s seen him might come forward.’ The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z He leaned forward and waved his cigar for emphasis. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z He sat there for a few seconds, leaning forward, with his elbows on his knees, looking at his hands. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z The Great Hall was full of the delicious smell of fried sausages and the cheerful chatter of everyone looking forward to a good Quidditch match. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z He steps forward and puts his hand on my forearm. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z He leans forward, resting his elbows on his knees, and stares between his sneakers. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Beatty leaned forward in the faint mist of smoke from his pipe. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z Calvin seemed to be arguing with Jordan, but Jordan shoved him aside, then whipped his arm forward. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z I shouted as I ran forward in my bare feet. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z She said the word “fat” slowly, funneling it back and forward, and thought about all the other things she had learned not to say aloud in America. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Her strength was in keeping us all moving forward and in holding the pieces of our sorrow together, but we were living with shards of it. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The pilot cut the engine, opened the door, and got out, balanced, and stepped forward on the float to hop onto the sand without getting his feet wet. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z They hit water and shot forward, arrowing for the sinking Pole Star. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z I shift my weight from left to right, right to left, as she leads me forward. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z “Good God!” said Will, and he screeched his chair forward. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The judge called both lawyers forward to the railing and they talked for over an hour. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “Will Mr. Henry Dalton please come forward?” the coroner asked. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z They exchanged a worried look and then started forward. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z But I fell forward instead of down, and the stars seemed to fall with me. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z It hit the thing in the back of the head, making it stumble forward. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z When she put the table cloth down again, Bill crawled forward and licked her hand. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z He slipped on a cue stick lying in the middle of the floor and tumbled forward. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “No,” Gay said, “but if they hear about your case, they can still come forward and have their own.” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z But when he began to walk forwards again, it rose up from the grass a little way off, and began to circle and swoop. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z Three of them started forward, chainmail clinking softly with each step. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Still holding his gun, he squeezed both of Enoch’s arms with his free, golden-brown hand, then slapped the boy on the back, so hard that Enoch stumbled forward. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z We collide with the chain-link fence, but rather than busting through it, it holds...and then I realize it’s slowly bending forward. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z He felt forward in the dim air and cut an opening. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Mother, I can read you backward and forward. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘You don’t mean to tell me we’ve gone right out of the atlas?’ he cried, leaning forward to look. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z They moved forward, they bore down on the eraser from three sides, cutting off all retreat, pinning it down in murderous crossfire, the lieutenant leading the charge, the captain shouting commands, calling in air strikes. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z As he spoke, he made a slight, unconscious movement of his head, an almost imperceptible nod, as if pushing the unseen pawn forward. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I started windmilling my arms forward, pulling myself through the water. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z Nina couldn’t quite make out the symbol, but the crowd bellowed, and the man’s shoulders drooped as a guard came forward to unlock his chains. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z There’s a sound of sliding, and then her hand emerges and waves us forward. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Maddie nudged the girl next to her and jutted her chin in Emily’s direction, which was exactly the motivation Emily needed to surge forward with the lines she and James had practiced. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Behind me, people who can’t see that the water pallets are empty keep pushing forward. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z I can’t roll off the foot like I can with my regular leg, but I move forward step by step until suddenly I’m at the end of the bars. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Seven stepped forward, and Valley grabbed her arm, the cold from her hand going right through Seven’s hoodie. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z I fall onto a roll of canvas, and before my head even hits I’m yanked forward again. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z She motions the guards forward, and we're marched through the dungeon. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I found later that by leaning forward I would be all right when I got up. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Close up, it's possible to see that some people in the photo are facing straight forward. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Before the wave hits, I hurl myself forward toward the locked trapdoor of the forecastle, and fumble with the key in the padlock. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z They shuffle forward on blackened feet, sliding the lids off their glue jars to inhale. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z She no doubt looked forward to his speedy return to Alexandria and began making plans. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z In the deep shade, at the farther end of the room, a figure ran backwards and forwards. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z We push forward into the heart of the storm. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z She grabbed my face in her hand and pulled it forward. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z I must have sounded reekingly blasphemous, for Granny said, “Shut up, you!” and leaned forward promptly to chastise me with one of her casual, back-handed slaps on my mouth. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He leans forward, rests his elbows on his knees, and traps me with an unblinking stare. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She steps forward, intercepting me in the middle of the lobby. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Going home to be with my grandmother India was something I looked forward to every day. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She leans forward at the waist and those glorious tits swing, so heavy, so low—a foot long, at least, wider and rounded at the ends, as though each contains a grapefruit. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z If I step aside for a second, they come surging forward, tripping over themselves to ask her to dance. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Miss McDaniels, our club sponsor, expects me to “pay it forward” and be a buddy for someone who’s new this year. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z A wave the size of a skyscraper crashed over the forward deck, washing the front crossbows and half the port railing out to sea. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z When he thought he was in the right spot, he stopped and held out the knife again, feeling forward carefully. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “If we can get three more moderate school board members elected, they can join forces with the three who walked out. Then instead of everything being deadlocked, we can move forward on reopening the schools.” The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Thomas jumped to his feet and stumbled forward. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Gitano’s whole straight body leaned forward a little. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, he jumped forward across the ditch, and took a dozen paces quickly forward, eyes closed. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z At least it gave us something to look forward to besides these wonderful dead animals we get to eat. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z From that moment forward, Loo was a lot of work. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I’m on the second nine when I feel his foot punch the base of my spine and I go sprawling forward onto the grass, the wind knocked out of me. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Before the Town House, Colonel Nesbit ordered a halt, and an orderly came forward and read a proclamation. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Moss watched as a few balls of paper were launched forward out of the surging mass. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Salt bent further forward to get a closer look. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z A young man stepped forward into the ring of trainees and presented himself to the sergeant, bowing slightly before saluting and calling out loudly, “Sir!” Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z I could see the stalled column between the trees in the rain as I went forward across from it in the field. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z I started to lower Doreen gently onto the green hall carpet, but she gave a low moan and pitched forward out of my arms. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z As I stepped forward she looked down at me and stopped. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Great. I look forward to sawing you in half.” Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z He went forward and waited for her to reach him. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “Aged forward,” said Horace, his hands trembling at his throat. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Jack looked at me, a new interest behind his eyes, leaned forward. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z We were no longer going forward but holding steady. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z He frowned and sat forward, looking mildly concerned. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z After a silent countdown from three, they each thrust a hand forward, smacking the side of the car. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Will put his hand on the knife at his belt and moved forward carefully onto the rotting planks. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z My grandfather sat forward and took one of her hands. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z He tries to shut the door, but Malecki lunges forward across the threshold, blocking the door from closing. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z He sat forward abruptly, tilted his head to the right, and gave his right ear a light clap with his hand. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z I rush forward to help him pull her limp body over his shoulder. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I think I can hop forward just on my left foot. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z He threw himself forward, shouting, bringing down the longsword with all his weight behind it. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Before meeting Styx, our best story was about the time Bo Hopkins, the Pacers’ power forward, rode through town on his way to some charity event. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Moody began to beckon students forward in turn and put the Imperius Curse upon them. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Recess at the British School was nothing I looked forward to. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z We were starting forward, but the Professor’s warning hand, seen by us as he stood behind a yew-tree, kept us back; and then as we looked the white figure moved forwards again. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z He grabs the woman's wrist, yanking her forward so she loses her balance. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z He even looked forward to the time when steam-driven armoured cars would travel faster than the cavalry. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z He smiled and motioned me forward with the hand that wasn’t holding an impressively tall tankard. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He told Swope to work on it, and if things moved forward, they could talk again. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked forward to the end of the week, January 15, when the architects would conclude their conference and go home. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z They came to look forward to it, to know when it was coming. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z All the venerable heads were craning forward, their spectacles glinting; only the Master and the Librarian leaned back in their chairs, with their heads close together. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z “I’ll see your three and raise you five,” he says, leaning forward and flinging a stack of chips into the kitty. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I hope he didn’t think it forward of me, and that if he ever thinks of it afterwards he never will have such a thought. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z He grips the iron railing with his left hand and lunges forward with his right, grasping the sleeve of Alec’s shirt before he’s swept out of reach. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z One step forward, a quick glance at Elinor, who luckily had her back turned, and she was right beside the display case. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z She leaned forward, her elbows on the table, a mischievous smirk on her face. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Unhooking the safety catch on her knife, she crept forward. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He came forward, holding two small pouches in his hands. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Not wanting to give her time to change her mind, Jonathan leaped forward, pulled on his shoes, then bolted up and began to run. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z Even if he and Annabeth reached the bottom of the cliff alive, they didn’t have much to look forward to. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He comes forward to lick my face again, the dog way of trying to make it better. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z “We don’t have any suspects at this time, but we are asking the community to please come forward with any information that can lead us to whoever committed these crimes.” Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Like Moss had another life, a future he could look forward to living. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Lady Constance lowered her voice and leaned forward. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z I reached forward, without thinking, to touch his folded hands, but he slid them away minutely, and I pulled my hand back. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Everything behind me continues to move forward, while I am stuck here. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I step forward and sit in the kitchen chair Mother has pulled up to the Netbook. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Then he fell again and crawled forward, trailing the wire through the grass with the broken peg snickering behind it. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The blond man grinned, the bull-necked man lunged, and—yes—even Mr. Dandy took several steps forward. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z His whole world jerked forward as the truck rumbled up the alleyway. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z I slink in the streets with my hood pulled forward, to catch a glimpse of the Envoy. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z It was only when I looked up that I finally saw her, sitting on the road just beside Betty, her back slumped forward, her head bowed, but alive—alive and safe. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Hungry Joe attacked the stout wooden barrier fanatically, fell back to reorganize his energies and hurled himself forward fanatically again. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z It doesn’t give me much to look forward to. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Finally, a small militant-looking shrew came forward and picked up the stone. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Sayle leaned forward and yanked the knife out of the chair. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z Rachel leaned forward to put a hand on Kit’s arm. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z The miniature Krum walked backward and forward over Ron’s hand, scowling up at the green rosette above him. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z He wasn’t like a normal forward, who everyone knows is supposed to avoid the defense. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z The advancing line of blue moves forward, slowly ascending the hill. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z The robot swung her left leg forward, then her right, and just like that she was taking her very first steps. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Riley leaned forward and gave me an insincere smile. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z “Let him alone!” cried Hazel, for now they were all pressing forward to help him. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Then Pippin, who sat in the bow looking back, caught a queer gleam in his eye, as he peered forward gazing at Frodo. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z The Escort came forwards to conduct him to Mr. Turner. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z If Sister Mukumbu had met us at the airport, we would have felt welcomed as she stepped forward to claim us. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z The horse shook her head, stepped forward, and nudged his chest with her nose. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z It wasn’t like him to put himself forward. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Then Richard Parker, companion of my torment, awful, fierce thing that kept me alive, moved forward and disappeared forever from my life. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z I felt myself tumbling forward and tried to stop but it was no use. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z I whispered, jerking forward, struggling to make my eyes sear through the dark trunks and vines. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z He just leaned forward in the chair and stared past me until he’d seen whatever he was waiting to see, and then he started talking. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z From down the hall, Muqtada moves forward as fast as he allows himself to, which isn’t very fast, sort of like a speed walk, and hands me the record. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z It was reassuring just to look at him, riding slowly forward into the sunlight on the black Irish stallion: Dutch Longstreet, old Pete. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, keeping her other arm out of the way with his other elbow, he leaned forward, picked up the hammer, and struck the golden bell a light, smart tap. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z We inched forward for a minute or two but were then forced to stop by the sheer press of bodies. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Then the crack of the reins and the cart surged forward, rumbling over the road. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z His claim was that for a great many people, the evening was the best part of the day, the part they most looked forward to. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Mackenzie leaned forward from her spot in the backseat. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z He kept turning his head and glancing back at Jonas until the group leader had to give him a silent chastisement, a motion to sit still and face forward. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z Over the front bunk there was a forward hatch and he stepped past the table and propped it open from the inside. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Harry scrambled around, threw himself forward, and managed to flatten it. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I lean forward again and switch back to the visuals, then zoom in to break down the code that generated the image of him. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “No matter what you decide, no matter what happens going forward, there will always be a place for you in our home.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The others leaned forward, munching, puffing their tobaccos. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z I could feel my father receding into the ugly floral cushions beside me as my mom pushed herself forward to perch on the edge of the sofa. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z She leaned forward in her wheelchair to scan the crowd. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z “You need to talk it out—people have these feelings, you know. You need to talk it out and put it behind you so you can move forward.” Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z He and Lina lifted it and, taking small steps, moved it forward. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Very slowly, he leaned forward to take a peek. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z My mind rolls forward and backward, running over the things I’ve been told. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The train seemed to suck him forward to where the huge wheels, each as high as his chest, blurred past. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z We clustered behind it as we pushed forward for the Mercedes. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Naomi tilted the doll back so that it closed its eyes, then tipped it forward again. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z They had fascinated me since I was a child; they were one of the only things I ever looked forward to when I had to come to Forks. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The boy guided her forward, moving quickly in and out of the trees. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z When Ms. Rochambeau finishes up a conversation with one of the girls who’s obsessed with getting a 100, I step forward. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z He leaned forward so his spittle would hit the emissary’s chicken pie. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z Parvati readjusted her bangles, beaming; she and Harry said “See you in a minute” to Ron and Padma and walked forward, the chattering crowd parting to let them through. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “It was never intended for all of us to go forward. You just had the misfortune to be with me.” Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z It was painful, but time pushed us all forward. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z High cliffs lowered upon either side, and thrust forward from its mouth were two sheer hills; black-boned and bare. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Embarrassed, I clamped my mouth shut and urged my horse forward. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Taking care to stay out of sight, Sophie reached forward and scooped away half a dozen of these seeds. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I bent forward, put my arms up, and she wrestled my shirt over my head, discarded it in the sink, while I shivered in her bright kitchen, feeling cold and dirty and sick. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z He plunged forward, eager to be up the next hill with some distance between them. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Overeager, I push forward into my shoulder as instructed, but nothing happens. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z The shadow lunged forward and grabbed her wrist, and every cell in Sierra’s body caught fire at the same time. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z There was a guard on the freight-car ahead but he was looking forward. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z The wind dragged her hair behind her, then whipped it forward across her face. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The woman in the skirt thrust forward a flimsy cardboard rectangle. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He looked me in the eye then reached forward and placed his big, soft hand on my forehead. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z She took two long strides, turned back, judged the distance, and took half a step forward. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Navy made a bid, charging forward as they passed under the railroad bridge at the two-mile mark, but Wink Winslow called for more. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z She leaned forward and held out The Tales of Beedle the Bard. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He had fallen forward and lay on the earth as though sleeping. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Blood trickled anew from his nose, and more from his ears, and then he fell forward without putting his hands up to catch himself. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z “As far as I can see, there’s only one obvious way forward. And that’s to find Madame.” Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Playing Soccer is like never hitting pause on your favorite ninety-minute movie but futsal is like fast forward for forty supercharged minutes. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Frank and Tony will be at the forwards and Nick and Trip will be the starting guards, but everybody on the team is important and everybody will get a chance to play.” Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z From the moment she began to share her mother’s room, she looked forward to bedtime with secret impatience. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The story moves forward in a series of painful unravelings—the school is scandalized; a family fractures; a gay relationship is revealed; a deep friendship between two boys rips apart. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z He checked himself with difficulty so as not to spin around, but he went off his balance again and took two or three staggering steps forward before he was able to stand up straight. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z I’d been looking forward to the magician later in this episode, but I say, “Yeah, I know,” and mute the video. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z The thought of the woods made him bold, and Wash took a step forward, then another. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z The dwarf seemed on the verge of seizing Gwystyl by his robe and shaking him, but Adaon stepped forward and quickly explained what had occurred at Dark Gate. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z One touch from the unsmiling chauffeur and the Mercedes would leap forward. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z “I won’t look,” I said, burying my face in my hands and pitching forward into the ground. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z As soon as the door closed and he heard footsteps on the stairs he would shut the book on his finger and lean forward, agitated and blinking. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “I don’t even know why I waste my time trying to teach you how to be a woman. Karen wants to put her best foot forward. She takes advice.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z As soon as the bargain is done, we shall move forward. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z I didn’t actually pitch forward, but the sudden movement this close to the drop made my head swim. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z She leans forward and touches his knee, pink fingernails on his navy chinos. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Again, the line moved forward, and now the gates had almost swallowed me; I was almost out upon the plain. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z He always told me that when you’re running a race, it’s important to look forward and not back. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z Soon, I grew to look forward to those visits as the highlights of my day. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z The man ran forward with his wife, the baby, and the two boys. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The strange man raised his palms upwards as well as his hands and the bus jerked forward and gathered speed down the high street. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z The guy stumbled forward with a ceramic pot. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z I stalked forwards, the water now risen fully to my chest. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z He introduced Miss Anderson, and she stepped forward to the bank of microphones. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z “Was that Frankie? What in the . . .” The man with the leather top hat stepped forwards and opened the carriage door. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Each time Maniac stepped back, the kid stepped forward. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z It had been a long time since I had looked forward to anything. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z But as a result of the Wall-PC-Netscape innovations, work flow took a huge leap forward. The World Is Flat 2005-04-05T00:00:00Z Every muscle in my body clenches, and I rush forward into the room. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z He stood with his arms out, like a challenged bird, and he kept moving around in jerky little circles, bent forward, peering at everything, at the tree, at the woods around, up into my eyes. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z He tore out of my grip and rushed forward. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z “Never mind that — pig snout, pig snout,” panted Harry, and the portrait swung forward. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z There was a long pause; everyone leaned forward, waiting for the father to begin with his usual, "Mami?" How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z The only thing that matters is the forward thrust and the way I feel as I hurtle toward the Great Manifesto. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He had been hoping to sleep, looking forward to getting into the new tent, but that was impossible now. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Using her cane to spring her forward, Xan sprinted through the green. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z From the front door of the yellow house, about nineteen steps forward, and twelve steps to the right. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z I said, and I felt like a mule saying it, because Gram was so looking forward to it. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z John stepped forward into the tightening space of the steps. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z So I jump, hitting the ground hard and stumbling forward a few steps before I regain my balance. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z He pushed himself forward and the wind came again, stronger now, cuffing the forest heads till they ducked and roared. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z You got no choice but to move forward, now. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Barry wished he could find the courage to step forward and say, “Get off my property!” I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 2011-04-01T00:00:00Z I drew a dorsal fin on top and an anal fin on the bottom, to prevent the shark from rolling side to side when it was moving forward. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z He pushes one of them forward to give us some room. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Hull stepped forward, his eyebrows arched, but Mr. Jacobs stuck a hand out. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Finally she came forward with two books in her hand. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He stretches his arms forward, cracking his knuckles under his gloves. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z He should have more guns ready to move forward with the attack, keeping the flanks clear. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z As the truck picked up speed, rumbling back up toward the road, he left the cover of the rocks, ran forward and pulled himself in. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z Servants rush forward to help Lady Jocquard pin her in place. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Capitalism would inch forward, without my actually having to interact face-to-face with another human being. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Attendants rush forward, bringing her medicinal chafing dish closer. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z As they did, the old soldier edged forward, the rope trailing, and yanked open the door, then leaped to one side. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z He was riding slumped forward, head down, hat over his eyes. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He felt like someone was nudging him forward. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z Dorothy had put herself and the children on a separate path forward, whereas the cycle of Howard’s life, despite the extensive travel to the exotic locations, still began and ended in Farmville. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z I landed against the wall, then fell forward onto my hands and knees. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Tad bolted forward, grabbed Rashid’s arms, and pulled him out of the way. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z When she was certain he wasn’t looking, Sefia stalked forward, keeping low, like she would if she were hunting. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z ‘Own up! I want the name of the filthy little boy who put down the sugar! Own up immediately! Step forward! Confess!’ Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z The emperor leaned forward, and the crowd murmured. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z She hunched forward, and she smelled old, vaguely like formaldehyde. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z The other attendant, a young woman, leaned forward over a crib with a sniff, and said suddenly, “Uh-oh! Thirty-four needs changing!” Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The wagon started forward and then Papa seemed to think better of that and pulled up on the reins. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z They stood around, hands in pockets and thin shoulders hunched forward tensely. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z This doctrine, of course, had always had its adherents, but in the manner in which it was now put forward there was a significant change. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z The liquid stretches into a long line, as if it's a rope being tugged forward. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I looked forward to our fifty-minute sessions on Thursday mornings, enough so that we began meeting on Mondays as well. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z All right, so neither of us are exactly in our first flush of youth, but you've got to keep looking forward.' The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Edith’s breathing was shallow and pained, but she wordlessly nudged her brother forward. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z 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 He picks up the bottle and leans forward. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I am looking forward to that, but it also scares me a little. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Then it sprang forward; and even as they ran, his Owsla could hear the General’s raging, squealing cry, “Come back, you fools! Dogs aren’t dangerous! Come back and fight!” Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The bus jerks forward, and she gives a little screech of laughter that’s echoed by the other two girls. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Noodles, now coming out of his slump, leaned forward excitedly. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z She stood up, and Lord Roke felt her move clumsily forward. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z When be swept it over Tyrion's shoulders it enveloped him head to heel, with a cowl that could be pulled forward to drown his face in shadows. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He leaned forward and hung on every word, reacting at appropriate intervals with astonishment, sympathy, dismay. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I go forward, wondering about Finnick, who saved old Mags but will let her eat strange nuts. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Katherine takes a step forward but I put her to the side, handing her the shotgun I hold. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z The person with the yellow eyes came forward, carrying a bundle in his arms. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z She doubles forward and hugs me, squishing me against her perfumed self. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z The last thing we looked forward to doing in school was the presentation of the play we had done in Miss Violet’s room. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z My legs labor to lift and drag me forward. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z She leans forward and looks her in the eye. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z He squeezes my arms and pushes me forward. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z He gunned the engine and the J-3 began to jitter and lean forward, and once it started rolling down the runway it quickly picked up speed. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z But as Grandpa bent to crank up the engine, she reached forward again and, with a chessy-cat grin at me, turned the switch back off! Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z She smiles and leans forward on her cane. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z He moved his ships forward to engage in battle, confident that size and might would enable them to overcome Octavian’s smaller ships. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z The car sprang forward again, sending my heart up into my throat. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Hunter refused to leave; he was more in the woods than in his cabin anyway, and seemed to look forward to spending his last days in the places he felt most comfortable. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He bent forward and buried his face in his hands. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z The Warlord leaped down from his rostrum and seized the trembling miscreant, booting him forward into plain view of the army. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z One of them, a stringy woman with a nose like a pig’s, stepped forward. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Prince had Tears running down his Face; he walked forwards in utter Regularity; & Shun, it was as if he had no Body & no Substance to slay. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He leaned forward, peering through a pair of binoculars, studying the boats intently. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z The captain grabbed Nailer’s shoulder and pointed him forward. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z His badger claws dug into the earth and he walked forward. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z She tried brushing it first to one side, and then the other, but decided finally to brush it forward so that the tips of it fell just above Melissa’s eyebrows. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z Then Mother took a deep breath, stepped forward, and said in a commanding voice, “Even when we’re being overcharged?” Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z We all moved forward, trying to see the path in the blue night. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Her pegasus’s eyes were wild, his mouth slathering from hard riding; but Reyna peered steadfastly forward into the storm. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Then I had to catch myself as the black man prodded the horses forward. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Just as Minerva and I were going to sit down, this young man dashes forward and wipes our seat with his handkerchief. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he tipped forward, and seemed to lunge at her. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Stick burst forward and grabbed one of the white men, pulling him off a gray-haired woman who dropped, crying, to the ground. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z It began to walk forward, and they were about to enter an unfamiliar place at the edge of the forest when the monstruo wailed and dropped Seven. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z The spell hit Krum in the back; he stopped dead in his tracks, fell forward, and lay motionless, facedown in the grass. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I follow Smitty forward, and when we come to the crossroads of the two halls, I glance down the one to my right. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z No going forward and, even worse, no going back. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z He leaned forward and his lips brushed my ear. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Joseph Ryan fumbled in his pocket and produced a business card, and after a brief hesitation, Mia took a single step forward and stretched her arm to take it. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The knight pressed forward, placing each foot carefully on the uneven ground. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He carefully estimated the distance, closed that window, stepped forward four paces, and held up the knife again. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Ah...Prime Minister,” said Cornelius Fudge, striding forward with his hand outstretched. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z The bearded man took a step forward, but he still brandished his sword before him. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z The gale blows the shuttle forward, and we skid toward the lake. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I lean forward, my gaze running over the surface of the cube. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z When I look forward, I catch Lua looking at me in the rearview mirror. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z I laughed so hard, I jerked forward in my chair and found myself facedown on the floor. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z The old people in the bed all leaned forward, craning their scraggy necks. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z Tendrils reach forward and then curl like fingers, as if they are pulling the rest behind them. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He’s watching me with an expression of mild curiosity, as though he’s looking forward to seeing what happens next. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “So you reckon you've got what it takes to be center forward for Liverpool? For Man. U.? For England?” Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Fie had walked forward, turned around, and glared into her eyes. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z His relief would come in another ten minutes, and he was looking forward to the mug of chocolatl, the smokeleaf, and most of all his bed. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I had been looking forward to playing all day and now I was just sitting on the bench. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z A brave one would take a few steps forward, hold out a hand and scream, “Cadeau!!” before running away in horrified giggles. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The Grinch cast one look at me, his top lip peeling back in annoyance, before waving the doctor forward. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z One of the medical captains said the attack had been put forward an hour. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z He saw the house rush forward, the screen door swing wide. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Ray leaned forward and rested his arms on the old table. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “I look forward to having you as a student,” said Mr. Tushman, patting my back. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Ben shook hands with a huge bearlike forward, another linebacker masquerading as a basketball player. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Like that which cycles through Pachelbel’s ‘Canon’, these sequences were driven by the direction of travel of the bass line, giving forward momentum to the music, hence the name ‘harmonic progression’. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z I’m sure it’ll take us all winter to finish the project, but I look forward to the day we catch our first breeze and go sailing down the Corsica. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z He launched himself forward, flipping her to the ground, hands fastened tight around her throat, straddling her so that his knees pinned her arms to the ground. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Annabelle feels these things right now, right this minute—the thump of her heart in her chest, her feet driving her forward. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z The great shaggy head bowed wearily as Gwydion stumbled forward. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z And she vaulted up and forward on her staffs fulcrum, sprinting away into the green. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z He strides across the lot like the leader of a marching band, ample belly thrust forward and issuing orders in a booming voice. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Madeline leans forward just far enough so her face is lit in the orange glow of the fire. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Some risk moving forward to the last of the train’s three locomotives to press against the engine. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Turner felt the mountain shift, felt himself thrust forward. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z He had stepped forward to shout his accusation, and as he did I heard Ultima’s owl shriek in the dark. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She herself was rather looking forward to going to conferences, she said. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Ten days after my return to Cambridge, Herman forwarded the depressing news, which had been sent to my Copenhagen address. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Her hand appeared atop her head, mashing down the curls, moving forward until it touched the tip of my nose. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z Barbara leans forward, unclasps my hands, and lifts one to her mouth. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z That extra half twist meant I’d have to master a very tricky blind forward landing, but it would put less stress on my calves. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z I stepped forward and gave him the meals. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z One of the men clad in wolfskin had stumbled and pitched forward, screaming as the black bog seized and sucked him down. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z Tray and beer collapsed forward into the young woman’s lap. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I therefore hit out at him and was going to hit out again, when he said, “Aha! Would you?” and began dancing backwards and forwards in a manner quite unparalleled within my limited experience. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z Then suddenly, as if some force were at work other than his own will, he began to hurry, tottering forward, his groping hands held out, his head lolling from side to side. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z “I’ll be looking forward to it, sir,” the captain said, coming to attention. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, then,” said Stuart, “I’ll catch the sloop broad on, and rake her with fire from my forward gun.” Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z A second later, Ripper leapt forward and sank his teeth into Uncle Vernon’s leg. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He looked forward to the day when his wife, Kathy, could quit her job with the utility company and stay home with their daughter, Meaghan. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z And then she was stepping forward, pulling the three of them into her arms. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Mom is looking at the door too, leaning forward as I start to leave. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The crowd rushed forward to see the burns on his arm. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He looked behind him, saw Lydia and Dill, and turned immediately back forward. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z He answers with a twist that hurls me forward screaming. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z He touched her elbow gently, leaned forward, and placed his beautiful mouth on hers. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Around and around he galloped, and sometimes he jumped forward and landed on stiff legs. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z They were galloping in a pack, their necks craned forward, their arms bent at the elbows, and worst of all, their stomachs bulging. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He wheeled his trolley forward cautiously until it was right against the barrier and pushed with all his might. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z When he surfaced, it was not always to ease the way forward. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z “I look forward to visiting it again with that in mind. Though I had been under the impression that your father was not in the position to be commenting on such matters.” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He ran backwards and forwards along the cliff, his face always to the sea, and his voice rose insanely. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Lieutenant Colonel Nancy Jaax moved forward to see more clearly, and her eyes rested on something that she had not quite anticipated. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z My insides go in one direction while my body careens forward, and I grasp the seat as we start to slow down. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z A deaf old man leaned forward with his hand to his ear. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Inside the ferry’s underbelly, the cars rev their engines and roll forward. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z With a lump in my throat, I moved forward, closer and closer to the exit, desperately hoping the guard would not reappear. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z She leans forward and waits for my response. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z He waves me forward, motions me back, tells me to keep my head down so the enemy won’t blow it off. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I catch myself leaning forward in my seat, eager to hear who they pick. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I kept my eyes on the tree as I edged forward. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He shook his head hard, as if to clear it, then bent forward and began planning the day’s march. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Alex swam forward slowly, completely blind, afraid that at any moment he would crack his head against rock. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z And with that answer, the Apex-7 concert dropped to second place of things he was looking forward to tomorrow. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z Then he crept back under the cover of the trees and started to edge forward toward the place where the dragons were. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z The judge looks at him, leaning forward, her chin cupped in her hand. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z The man with the twisted face pointed and his closest companion, a podgy, pallid man, started forward, but a moment later they had relaxed into their previous state of inactivity, looking frustrated and disappointed. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He said he was going to get married the next month and was looking forward to it. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z The world around me slows as I dash forward. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The pretty face grew sharp with tension, as the social worker leaned forward. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z “Good day,” Maya murmured, leaning forward from the backseat and resting her head on Grace’s shoulder, her arm stretching out to wrap around Joaquin. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He stumbled onto the right seat cushion—somehow still in place—and pulled his way forward to the bunk in the bow. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Smith climbed into the rear car, coming forward at each stop to check on his horse. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I stepped forward, and he tensed, probably smelling something was wrong. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Out of nowhere, someone jumps on my back and almost pitches me forward into the dirt. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z I see Hammerhead near the front and continue forward until I stand behind him. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z With fierce, sudden grace, Brent’s arms extend while almost simultaneously, he straightens his back leg as his front foot skims forward. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I sit on the cold metal and lean forward, dropping my head into my hands. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z “I said somebody might see us!” she shouted, leaning forward. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I was looking forward to seeing Grampa again, but more than anything, I was glad to be away from Dad for a while. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z Then he imagined the Bull charging forward, grunting and panting and sniffing him out like a wolf. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z “Some things just don’t change,” Ruth is saying now, tipping forward to make sure we turn our attention to her. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z And I’d been looking forward to trying out the new skate park when they got it built in January. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z When he lunged forward, she was taken aback. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z But Ms. Platt’s voice was also in my head: Take a step forward. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z When the fiery ladder stood forty feet high, the mage leapt forward and began to climb it, scrambling up hand over hand as quick as a monkey. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z My neighbor Mrs. B raved about living next door to an online celebrity and said she’d talked me up at her Mommy and Me class and forwarded my flyer to her friends at NASA. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z “This is so cool” Adam crows as he dashes forward to get a better view. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z The tweed trousers billowed around Ignatius’ gargantuan rump as he rolled forward. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z His entire concentration now had to be on moving his feet, warming Gabriel and himself, and going forward. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z Reentering the pantry, he removed a large jar of boysenberry preserves, pulling another jar forward from the second row to disguise the absence. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z With subterranean rumblings Queenie jogged slowly down the drive and turned into the street, where Luster exhorted her into a gait resembling a prolonged and suspended fall in a forward direction. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z “That’s exactly how I imagined Capricorn’s mother—that nose, the eyes set close together, even the way she folds her arms and her chin juts forward.” Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Hisao Imada agreed that it was so—ah, yes, beautiful, he commented softly—and at the same moment his daughter turned swiftly forward so that her eyes met Ishmael’s in the mirror. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z As we stood watching, Miss Peregrine brought a silver flask to Miss Avocet’s lips and tipped it, and for a moment the elder ymbryne seemed to revive, sitting forward with brightening eyes. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z The men were ordered forward and were suddenly in thick jungle. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z I shuffled forward until the crawl space came to a dead end. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z They were smiling rather brilliantly at the camera, both of them leaning forward on their evening canes, feet wide apart. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z Her body tumbled forward, hands reaching out to break her fall, the container slipping from her grasp. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z She didn’t say anything more as he put one arm on each side of her and urged the horse forward. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z After she cleared from the arena, the ringmaster stepped forward and lifted his hands, quelling the audience’s deafening applause. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Jan leaned forward and stared at the floor. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Thoughts of Blue Eyes strutted forward once again, and I beat them back. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z At that point he threw up his hands in annoyance but then sat forward and smoothed out the folds of his cassock. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z Then he grabbed Mark’s arm and started pulling him forward, walking close to the wall, his eyes narrowed. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Mary Lincoln is looking forward to celebrating recent Union victories by enjoying this popular comedy on a night that features Keene. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z Harry, meanwhile, felt a rush of excitement: This last mention of his father had reminded him that there was something he had been looking forward to asking Lupin. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z They hooked their legs over other jockeys’ knees, ensuring that if their rivals moved forward, they’d be scraped off their saddles. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, perhaps, but I’d rather wait to discuss it when both of you are present. I know I’m being terribly forward, but would you and Miss Deveraux consider joining me for the noon meal tomorrow?” Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Briares did the same with all one hundred hands, which sounded like an army marching three steps forward. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Alex wrenched the gear into first, released the hand brake, and gunned the Jeep forward, shooting over the drive and onto the grass, heading for the airstrip. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z Finally he reached into his blue shirt and pulled forward the leather thong that hung there. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I mean I really wished I had a wife and kids, somebody somewhere that loved me in a way I could look forward to going back to the World to. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Mama nods, and Drake launches himself forward and grabs the plate of bacon like he hasn’t had food in a hundred years. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z I let a few more feet of paper tumble forward so it looked like a massive document. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “Liyana, it was a real pleasure talking with you. Better than most days of my life! And I look forward to our next visit.” Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z I stepped forward, broken glass crunching beneath my sneakers. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Luckily, her manners snapped into place, and she stepped forward and offered her hand to Diane. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z As they pushed forward the squeaking increased till it became a frenzy. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z He fell forward, and his hands and knees landed on the shards of glass. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Still holding her hand, he pushed his face forward and looked at her intensely, startling her, but then he laughed. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He darted forward, through the shadows, onto the bare knoll at the top of the ridge, where large boulders stood like sentinels, guarding the mountains. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z I hold my breath and walk cautiously forward. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z I sometimes think that I am the only male on the planet that she looks forward to seeing. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He turned his head slowly, without breaking his forward movement of alternately planted poles and thrust skis, rhythmically but feebly continuous like a homemade piston engine’s. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z The leading evangelist, a short, fat, cross-eyed, baldheaded man with thick, woolen strings about his chest and neck and hands in the manner of chains, stepped forward and demanded silence. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z The graying hair on the back of his head was swept forward, a comical arrangement to disguise his bald spot. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The way Styx challenged the world to a fight—it pulled me forward, leaving Bobby Gene behind. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z He looked forward again, his iron grip tightening. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z It looked like a guard was seated in it, but he raised a hand and waved them forward. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Langley Air Force Base and Fort Monroe moved forward to integrate the housing and the schools on their bases; as federal outposts, they were bound to comply with federal law. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Was this all he had to look forward to? The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z Mr. Galanter shouted, “Goldberg, move in!” and Sidney Goldberg, our shortstop, took two steps forward and moved a little closer to third base. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Bongo bent forward, wings spread, in a sort of bow. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z The goddess stepped forward, her dark eyes glittering in the torchlight. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “Sit forward so you can see, Miss Love,” I said, feeling important. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Alec had already stepped forward and grabbed the wheel tightly with both hands, preparing as though it wouldn’t budge. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z As if his absence quickened something within her Daisy leaned forward again, her voice glowing and singing. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z I leaned forward, watching the spider so intently, my eyes began to water and blur. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Liam fell forward against the wheel, mashing his hands up against his ears. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He looked forward to an excuse to talk to her. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z Henry steps forward, and Oscar looks him up and down—the Burberry bag, the cooler on his shoulder, the elegant smile, the extended hand. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z I lean forward, into the air, holding on to the side of the window with one hand. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I take a deep breath and reach forward. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z Maybe I’ll have the luck to bring the forward half in. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’ve been watching you,” says the officer, moving forward as we move back. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z “Hands through your hair. Pull your ears forward. Mouth open. Put out your tongue, pull out your lips and cheeks.” Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Sheed stopped moving, but the beast took a bouncy step forward and poked its snout in his face, stopping short an inch. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z They lowered their spears in a bristling row and pushed forward. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The Heads of the Army and the Air Force drove forward once again in their jeep. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He made a Wait here gesture, rushed to the front gate, then motioned for the girl to come forward, one foot propping the gate open. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Once the noise faded, Judy Treankler, one of the most popular girls in our class, stepped forward and introduced her skit. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z When I saw children enter, I made the sign of the cross over my heart and went forward. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z It felt like the darkness was stroking beneath my chin with a beckoning finger, whispering to me to lean forward and know its secrets. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I only remember my thighs tensing and my pelvis arching forward with that sudden thunderous urge that is so much more powerful than any other human craving—the need to push. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “There’s a ladder. Just around the side. Lean forward and reach for it. You’ll find it.” Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Old men who didn’t know whether they were going to stagger over the boundary of the century looked forward to it with distaste. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I sit, the silhouette of my shoes dark against the red sparks, and push myself forward. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Our feet have to walk lightly, almost tiptoe, while our hips sway a little, swishing in our anacos, and our shoulders have to be held back and our chests thrust forward. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The Corporal reached out, took Jonathan’s arm, and eased him forward. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z Scythe Chomsky, the largest of them, stepped forward and, without warning, swung his fist, connecting with Rowan’s cheek so hard, he spun around, lost his footing, and fell to the dusty floor. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Burnham looked forward to evenings on the grounds when his lieutenants and visiting architects would gather for dinner at the shanty and converse into the night in front of Burnham’s immense fireplace. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z For good measure, he leaned forward and smacked the back of Liam’s head. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Jan came forward again and Bigger drew his gun. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Koffi's words echoed against the stone walls of the garden as the figure stepped forward, face still obscured. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Yet there is a big difference between the forward and backward directions of real time in ordinary life. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z She leaned too far forward, bowlegged on the pontoons. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Cooke got the cage which he knew the doctor always called for at that hour and brought it forward. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z She moved it forward, unhooking its claws from her shoulder as she did so. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z And so he scurried away from his father, stopped when his father remained standing, and scampered forward again when his father merely stirred. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z In answer the little girl shoved her slate forward. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z They had kept going forward until not just their bodies were worn out but their spirits. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I keep my head down, keep inching my way forward. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z She bent forward to kiss the scroll, then pointed for Anya to do the same. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z He leaned forward and lightly kissed my cheek, right on the branding mark. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Especially when he was being shy and letting his head hang forward. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z He steps forward, opens the trailer door, and walks out. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Now there are sounds, gasps, a low noise like growling, yells, and the red bodies tumble forward and 1 can no longer see, he’s obscured by arms, fists, feet. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Figure 3.2: In water waves and other transverse waves, the ups and downs are in a different direction from the forward movement of the wave. Understanding Basic Music Theory 2018-01-28T00:00:00Z Nathan stepped forward as Seed Collector held out its crystal fire. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z But when the person didn’t move, I drew forward, albeit timidly. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Salvador’s hand grabbed hers and jerked her suddenly forward. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z When one of the doors swung in, he grabbed at it, but it flew open again, jerking him forward. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I remember what he said about how he loved driving, the forward motion of it, like you might go anywhere. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He took Sybil’s ankles in his hands and pressed down and forward. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Another argument was put forward by St. Augustine in his book The City of God. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “Really?” said Harry, taking a step forward and gazing into the smoothly arrogant face that, for all its pallor, still resembled her sister’s. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “Follow me,” he whispered to the group of terrified Muggle-borns, who moved forward in a huddle, shepherded by Ron and Hermione. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Brian Johnson opened the season with a fifteen-yard run off the right side through a gaping hole to the Permian 47, lurching forward for every possible extra inch. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The Prince made a crablike step sidewise, then another, then darted forward, spun the great beast into his arms, began applying pressure to the spine. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Suddenly, he leaped forward, making for the open door. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z They stood looking at the building rising above us, the liquid dark of the oil simmering dully in the stray flecks of light that struck their pails, bent forward, their shoulders bowed. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z They took a step forward, for his curious deep eyes seemed to draw them towards him. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z “This is what comes from such idle behavior,” Chaol chuckled, stepping to the side so that Dorian stumbled forward. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z She leaned forward, hugged him, and kissed his cheek. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z In my head I could count to one thousand—forward and backward. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z As Rhonda rolled the window up and put the gear in forward again, all four children released deep breaths. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z That meant she had to move forward or back. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I struggled to move my leg forward, but it wouldn’t budge. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She shook her head, pointed forward, and awkwardly tried to pull me through the snow. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Even before the flagpole begins to peel and splinter, the ground underneath arches and slides forward into its own new destiny. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s all right, dear boy!” said Provis coming forward, with his little clasped black book, and then addressing himself to Herbert. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z I followed the trail as long as my anger at myself pushed me forward. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I gripped the edge of the boat and leaned forward and thought, Now. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He turned around to see where everybody was going, but there was nothing to see except their backs and hats pressing forward into the night. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z There was the loud bang of a backfire and the horseless chugged forward. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “Have you ever looked forward to something for a long time, and then when you finally got what you wanted, it wasn’t what you expected?” The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She rings the bell in the carriage, and the thing lurches forward like it’s drunk on rotgut. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Sitting Indian style, the Object leaned forward, holding the cigarette in her mouth over a green ceramic lighter shaped like an artichoke. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I saw the angels, or at least I imagined I saw them, watching us scrap, stepping forward and catching the car batteries or jagged lengths of steel tubing that Dad launched across the yard. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z She smiled and leaned forward again, I did likewise. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The entire school looked forward eagerly to Christmas vacation. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He shuffled forward another foot and waved his arm again, the sword level with my neck. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She stepped forward to the contestant’s podium, which had a skeleton in a school uniform hunched over it. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z He walked forward on shaky legs and fell onto the bench. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “I’m staying with Dad,” he says seriously, leaning forward. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z The Director steps forward, fists clenched, sweat shining on his forehead. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z He leaned forward and opened his hands, palm-up, on the table. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Spirits flurried around inside her to rejuvenate whatever damage had been done as she rose and took an uneasy step forward. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z In fact, I sort of looked forward to it. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z I wear my hijab the fluffy way, so that certain essential folds fall forward, into my face. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z She ran forward, pushed Fred aside, and pulled Percy into a strangling hug, while he patted her on the back, his eyes on his father. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I had been looking forward to college because I thought I would be meeting a diverse range of people. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Stepping forward then he entered the open doorway. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z So it was easy for Finn to shove the man away and yank Other-Finn forward. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z As it tipped forward the rear of the raft cut down into the water and came against tire submerged ledge. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z Thus we are told ‘the one and only error of general principle which the historian can commit...is to read history not forwards, as it happened, but backwards.’ The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z I leaned forward and looked through the portal. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I pressed down the clutch, shifted into first gear, and the car jumped forward. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z It was hitting the boat, was not after him—and while he thought of it the shark hit once more, then again, on the same side of the boat but slightly forward. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I inch forward at my belly, pulling my back up, trying to sit. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z Then something around them clicks softly and the carriage falls just a bit, and at the same time it tilts backward so they are looking up instead of forward. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The right leg was only three-quarters as long as it should have been and had a small foot bent forward at a very strange angle. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z I scoot forward and get my knees under. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z As if she’d conjured it from her thoughts, another slender gray creature, slimy and covered in what looked like sticky, prickly fur, blocked their path forward. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z She hopped forward, but I stood there and craned my neck as far back as possible, trying to take in the incredible aura. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z "I thought I explained to you why you couldn't date Nick," I say, and Tiny's just starting to talk again when I see Jane, hunched forward, plowing through the wind. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z As Polybotes struggled to answer, Jason charged forward and stabbed his javelin in the giant’s gut. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Marlena kicks off her shoes, crosses her legs, and leans forward to rub the arch of her foot. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He takes one long step forward, leans down, and tries to rip the necklace from her throat. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z She steps forward and bends down to meet his eyes. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z Dad started edging forward with the tarpon gaff, which wasn’t good. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z On a signal, they started moving forward in step, like a locomotive gaining speed. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The cake trembles and then tilts forward, as if contemplating the distance to the ground. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I’d feel myself falling, shove my hands forward and lock my elbows and shoulders as tightly as I could, and fall. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z He took a step—a brave step—forward and reached for the gun. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z She gave me a harmless whack on the bum, but for some reason I overbalanced and fell forward. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z “Come forward, you two,” he said, moving to the side of the room. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z She reached out and pushed a lever, slamming it forward until it couldn’t go any farther. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Then he was rushing forward, slinging his weapon to his back, diving. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He recalled that when the sun had risen that morning, he was on another continent, still a shepherd with sixty sheep, and looking forward to meeting with a girl. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z The creatures he had named came forward and he turned away eastward with them. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z That was the way forward—but it was so far down, an impossible jump. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Then I barreled forward and answered her unspoken question by telling her that at least some, and maybe all, of the workers at the sanctuary were dead. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z The Colonel hunched forward, his head between his knees and his shoulders shaking, and I put my arm around him as the Eagle came in. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Spassky concealed a black pawn and a white pawn behind his back in the time-honored fashion and then brought his closed hands forward across the board. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z They had reshaped his eyes, cutting them narrower against the light, and altered the line of his brow, drawing it forward and knitting it between his black eyebrows in a single furrow. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Tobias drops to the floor, landing first on his feet and then tilting forward to his knees, wincing. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Now to the right, now the left, now backward, now forward, moving into the darkness over ice as smooth as marble. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z As a photographer positioned everyone for the best angle, the foundation’s director pushed me forward. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Please forward us your resume, including previous research experience, graduate and postgraduate transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z Ignatius knocked over another table as he and the cockatoo lurched forward. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z We threw ourselves forward again, trying to claw our way through to reach him. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Eyes wide, Mrs. B lurched forward, her messy bun falling over to one side. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Richard and the Doc leaned forward tensely but they were watching the line of men sitting on the log. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z “I am looking forward to it,” I say. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z But a person, a woman, might fall forward and just stay there a minute looking at the cup, stronger than she is, unbroken at least and lying a bit beyond her hand. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Bigger’s body stiffened and he leaned forward slightly. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Grandpa leans forward and taps the tip of my nose gently. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z At ten or ten thirty, the kids went to their homes, all excited about the things we’d done and the stories we’d heard, looking forward to the next day’s adventures. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z He falls forward, unbalanced, and I put him in front of me as a shield just as Bill pulls the trigger. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z He leaned forward, his paw and left ear both pointing at me accusingly. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z She put her arms around him and led him still forward, though the ground heaved and disappeared beneath her feet. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z “Grab the handle and the frame,” he says, coaching me forward. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Searchlight sprang forward with such force that little Willy couldn’t hang on. Stone Fox 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The older man walked forward holding his end of the stretcher before him. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z One of them moved forward to tie rope around Sunjin’s mother’s hands. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z He stalked forward, all teeth and hot eyes. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The timing was perfect: a Blue Springs midfielder booted the ball over the Fugees defense, and to an apparently offside forward. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z She slid forward in the car seat, talking right against her mother’s neck, over her coat collar. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z Their sharp eyes carefully took in the more polished, urbane stance of Carlisle, who, flanked by Emmett and Jasper, stepped guardedly forward to meet them. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Miig moved slowly forward, introducing himself and asking for a name in return. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z We love it and we want to use it in our song,’ but no one has come forward.” Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z The blond brothers took a step forward, their eyes lighting at the challenge. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Grandpa leaned forward and blew the horn, loud and long. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z The little boy in white steps forward, holding out the box as he opens the lid. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Four days later he again prodded Hunt: “The delay you are causing us by not forwarding scale drawings is embarrassing in the extreme.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Malfoy swaggered forward when his name was called and got his wish at once: the hat had barely touched his head when it screamed, “SLYTHERIN!” Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z He was light enough on his feet that it wasn’t much of a hit, but she gave a sharp cry and lurched forward, spilling her champagne. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I craned my head forward a little and realized I was really close, only a few more steps to go. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z Keep it together, I told myself, and then slowly moved forward, heart hammering in my chest. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z In another minute the roar stopped, the rush of air slowed from a gale to a breeze, and we were able to go forward again. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z I put my hands on my knees and rock forward. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z Suddenly she saw it: something moving stealthily, slowly, stopping now and then, and waiting; then creeping forward again. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z My mother’s face darkened, and my father stepped forward. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z “Will you come forward one at a time, please,” he called out, “and bring your parents. Then show me your Golden Ticket and give me your name. Who’s first?” Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z We didn’t just think we were part of the middle class, the great engine of America powering us forward; we were part of it. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z Kingshaw walked forward very cautiously into the shed, smelling his way like an animal. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z Teddy suddenly reached forward and scratched the calf of his leg. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z The women caught each other’s eyes, then leaned forward and stared at me even more closely. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The enemy screamed and threw hand grenades and emptied their weapons as they ran forward. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z The grandmothers are leaning forward, still sitting on the sofa, trying to pick up cards, but it's tough for either of them to reach the floor. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He moved along the boom, still pulling at the main, fighting to hold himself upright in the wind, and kicked the sliding cabin top forward. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z We were all quivering with fear and joy as the driver let out the clutch and the great long black automobile leaned forward and stole into motion. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z From that day forward, for the rest of the summer, we were inseparable. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z And the great gates were ajar and the people pressed forward so tightly packed together that foot was on foot and body wedged tightly against body so that the whole mass moved together as one. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z As she passed the sick woman’s row, Lupita glanced over and saw that she was bending forward and vomiting. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z “Oddsbodikins,” said Harry to Sir Cadogan, who looked extremely disappointed and reluctantly swung forward to let them into the common room. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z The class everyone had really been looking forward to was Defense Against the Dark Arts, but Quirrell’s lessons turned out to be a bit of a joke. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z I try to balance the skiff by shifting gear to the front and scrunching myself forward, but it don’t help much. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Some of the ghost people were looking up apprehensively, but more of them were staring at Will and Lyra, and then they began to crowd forward. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Then he saw the man’s hand reach out from behind one of the pillars with one finger curled back, summoning the kids forward. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z As he started forward, some pebbles spat from the path and stung Claire's ankle. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Magister Illyrio murmured a command, and four burly slaves hurried forward, bearing between them a great cedar chest bound in bronze. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z As if someone has turned a crank in my back, I am propelled forward, one foot in front of the other. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Log-a-Log sprang forward and dealt the speaker a mighty blow, laying him flat out on his back. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z We find seats, and the T lurches forward. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z Her scouting parties had secured it as a forward base for the legion’s assault on Camp Half-Blood. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Grover sat forward, chewing excitedly on the remains of a Diet Coke can. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Occasionally, the train speeds up or slows down, smashing couplers together and jarring him backward or forward. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z I pulled the bench forward, then stopped as I heard her loud sigh. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z “Excuse me,” said Lyra, stepping forward in her best polite way, as if the housekeeper of Jordan College were glaring at her. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He has his hat pulled down low, mute-mode style, and slowly plods forward. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z Sefia cursed again and crept forward, through the clusters of barrels and old nets and other miscellaneous cargo waiting to be loaded. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Then, each time me wind dropped, the lines would slacken and the figure bow forward again, sinking its head between its knees. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z The wispy little witch beside Crouch began to rock backward and forward in her seat, whimpering into her handkerchief. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Seated in a theatre with her beside him leaning forward listening to the music. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z We are caught in that undertow now with a massive wave behind us surging forward, and the image is so powerful, and my mind so weakened, I get muddled. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z I step forward and have to catch my balance. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z I found the article online and will be happy to forward it to your attention if you would like to see it. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z My mind was swimming and my eyes had gone all blurry as I went forward to bend over. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z A Reb came over a rock, bayonet fixed, black thin point forward and poised, face seemed blinded, head twitched. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z On the screen, Kaelin moved forward to answer the question, and in that fraction of a second, his face was utterly transformed. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Shawn leapt forward and shoved Dad hard in the chest. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z To get away from the bitter regret that beset me I started to walk forward over the snow towards the ship. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z We splash forward, following the innkeeper's lurching, splayfooted stride. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z He was toward the end of the line, with the other enlisted slaves, his head bent forward, his face invisible. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z I seem to have no ability to stop my own forward motion and simply propel myself onward until I trip over their prone bodies, just one more on the heap. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z “Don’t think about the accident so much. We have to look forward, not back. You understand?” Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z Then he snapped his fingers at Sewall, who stepped forward and set four silver cups on the table before the Justice. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He walked forward and shook the centaur’s hand. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Kathy sat in the back seat, reaching forward, stroking her husband’s head. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z As the whip came down again, my right hand flashed forward out of reflex and seized the whip midswing. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The train is chugging forward now, gathering steam. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Ogden moved forward quietly and, it seemed to Harry, rather cautiously. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Then the tall one reached forward, slow and easy, and touched the bruise on my cheek. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I didn’t know where there was, but I found myself leaning forward in the car, anticipating, wanting us to arrive. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Cloke leaned forward, his long, dark hair falling in his face, and knocked the ash off his cigarette. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Ben’s head snapped back as he was jerked forward, the Keepers pushing the pole toward the Maze outside the Glade. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Clytius stepped forward, holding his sword casually at his side as if they were comrades rather than enemies. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The sled moved forward, and Jonas grinned with delight, looking forward to the breathtaking slide down through the invigorating air. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z A man sitting nearby leaned forward and touched Johnny’s arm. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I liked it and looked forward to seeing it every week. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z It’s a giant holy box of awkwardness, and I won’t pretend I’m looking forward to it. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z "Ha, ha, ha," she says sarcastically, and I feel the truck shift gears and lurch forward. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Claudius leaned forward and questioned my father in a low voice. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z She took a small step forward, keeping her hands behind her back. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z ‘Stay! Stay!’ cried Gandalf, springing forward to the stone stair before the door. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z There’s nothing problematic about that—just an anatomical variability—though it might explain why Reggie sometimes looks as though he is leaning forward. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z But now suddenly his errand returned to his memory, and he ran forward. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z There was even something to look forward to when school started— renewals of old feuds and friendships, weeks of learning again what one half forgot in the long summer. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z There were soldiers trying to move away from the forward sights of a sixteen. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Every time they shuffled forward another place, the bells on their collars tinkled brightly. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Magdalene called Lena sat forward and put her hand on her mother’s shoulder. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z The Argo II limped forward under sail power, but their plan had paid off. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I wanted one more slam and I got it when Nick and Tony, who was back in the game in Jimmy’s place, double-teamed one of their forwards. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z As the cheering continued, Rhyme leaned forward and touched Milo gently on the arm. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z I lean forward on the ledge, so far that Tess grips my arm to make sure I don't topple to the ground. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z She heaved her shovel forward with a clang. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z To summarize, the laws of science do not distinguish between the forward and backward directions of time. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Jessica and Shay smile and lean forward to look at Max. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z Caesar clapped his hands, and at once one of his own slaves, who always attended him, ran forward. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Sahar, one of the younger cousins, leaned forward and puffed out her chubby cheeks. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Only twice a week, the nights the review class meets, does he look forward to her company. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Once she came up to my level she crept forward, intent on the snare’s knot. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z “I never in my life exchanged a word with any person on the subject,” he noted, “till I found my name brought forward generally, in competition with that of Mr. Adams.” Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z He slogged forward and with the rhythm of the paddling his brain settled into numbness again and soon he was in the same trance that had led him to sleep. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z She leaned forward, her weight pressing into him, and as her feet gradually slipped down the stone, their lips met. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z When a short boy came forward and said that he wished to try, they all laughed. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z Her mouth was dry, but she took one shaky step forward. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z The sack cushioned the line and he had found a way of leaning forward against the bow so that he was almost comfortable. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Holding the orange so tight, I swore juice would squirt out, Dad plunged the syringe forward. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z He closed the book, set it on the floor, and leaned forward, his elbows on his knees. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Thomas stepped forward, eager to meet him and ask questions. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Dimple said, walking forward, looking down at her phone. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “I’ve been running a hack on Ren’s info,” I reply, pulling the email forward to hover between us as a dark, encrypted cube of data. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Several men stepped forward from the crowd to help lift the crate. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z I guess that was good enough, because she said, “Get in there for Tino. Play center forward.” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “I want each one of you to step forward, wring it like I showed, and get outta here. I’ll see you August seven. Six A.M. sharp. Let’s go.” Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z Abuela noticed and nudged me forward, encouraging me to say good-bye properly. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z He was the only bright tiring in their lives, and his evening visits were something that they looked forward to all day long. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z His graceful, leaf-shaped ears tilted forward as though he could hear their hearts beating. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z A young woman pushed forward, said she had already been there. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Neel kept kneeing and elbowing his way forward, steadying the flashlight as he pushed away branches and roots. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z As soon as Shadowfax saw Gandalf, he checked his pace and whinnied loudly; then trotting gently forward he stooped his proud head and nuzzled his great nostrils against the old man’s neck. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z She stood behind the counter, and her small malignant pig-eyes watched us suspiciously as we came forward. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z But this time, instead of jumping backward to avoid contact, Reggie stepped forward, allowing the man s forearm, not knife, to make contact with Reggie’s side. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I lean forward, trying to read it, wondering if I can sue the school if I go permanently cross-eyed. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Again, reader, we must go backward before we can go forward. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z Bridge bounced off the bed and sat in her desk chair, hunching forward to face Emily. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z Burnside, who had been a doctor, rushed forward and felt for Mr. Norton's pulse. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z She’d flip back to check something, then forward again, then back. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z We all leaned forward to hear the name. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Suddenly he leaped forward, and ran to the summit, across the great flag-stones, and up the steps. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z And then her horse pitches forward, and Jeanne screams, and the horse disappears into the foam, and the queen is bellowing now, swiftly sinking into the hungry sand. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Alice sighed a little sigh, amazed at herself as she opened the door to the only visitor she looked forward to. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z She can’t go forward, because forward is more miles of self-imposed punishment—flat back-country roads plus the heat of summer, red T-shirts, and the inconceivable and undeserving support of strangers. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Yawar gestured behind him, and two of the older boys ceremoniously brought forward a large bowl, carrying it between them, and set it down. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z “Petrificus Totalus!” screamed Hermione from out of sight, and the Death Eater fell forward like a statue to land with a crunching thud on the mess of broken china, table, and coffee. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z In the final fifty meters, the Washington boat surged forward again, quickly closing in on California. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z At once they beat their wings and surged forward, and she darted with them, surfing on the turbulence their pinions caused in the air and relishing the speed and power it added to her flight. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Going forward, our paper chain will be stored in the Chokecherry Municipal Garage. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z She could stick her hand up in the air and feel where the cold was pulling her forward. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z He couldn’t stop it if he tried, and he knew he just had to let the momentum take him forward. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The girl was tottering forward, bent at the waist, one arm draped protectively across the taut drum of her belly, the shape of which was visible through her burqa. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z The girl leaned forward, grimacing as if she was also sore from remaining still so long. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z She strode forward into the woods, then bent over at the waist and hoisted the rifle off the ground. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I looked forward to weekends, when my brother, Papá, and I worked together. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z But I carried on groaning and rocking backward and forward. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z At first, Citra had looked forward to September and the Harvest Conclave, but as it approached, she began to dread it. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z The enemy surged forward, some against the Deeping Wall, others towards the causeway and the ramp that led up to the Hornburg-gates. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Rashid glanced at Frankie, then at Z. “Get out of here. I’ll be right behind you,” he said quietly, stepping forward yet again as Diana followed his movements with the gun. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Piggy leaned forward and put a fragment of wood on the fire. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Magdalys pushed gently on Stella’s neck, leaning her forward into a crouch so the approaching orphans could climb on. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I stepped forward, took a deep breath, and poked her on the shoulder with my plastic scythe. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Shimmering white figures swish back and forth along the road, calling us forward. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z He took a step forward, and the heavy burning of his anger brushed against Jam’s skin. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Tyrion put his spurs to his horse and added one more voice to the cacophony, and the van surged forward. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He came forward and sat down on the porch steps, as one does to chat with a passing neighbor. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z I clench my fists down on the buttons on my palms, and I jerk forward through the water in a blur of motion, slicing a trail behind me. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z With a loud cheer, people surged forward to touch the names on the Wall. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z The driver slammed the doors harder than necessary and lurched the bus forward. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Thomas fell forward, blood gushing from his mouth. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z When the man began asking questions relating to Mary, the crowd leaned forward in their seats. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z But the street remained quiet as I crept forward. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Willie hung back shyly against the wall, but Highboy stepped forward and bowed formally. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Seeing my old friend and law partner was the reunion I most looked forward to. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m looking forward to your graduation,” he said. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z June leans forward, looking at the picture too. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z On the other hand, when one looks at “real” time, there’s a very big difference between the forward and backward directions, as we all know. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I would be the one to move forward and not back. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Her father, on the path below, took a step forward, and his crow dæmon raised her wings once or twice, but he stayed where he was. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He shifted gears and eased the tractor forward again. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z She sat in the rocking chair bent forward, her arms folded at ease across her aproned lap. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh Fledge!” said Digory. leaning forward to pat the Horse’s glossy neck. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z Spurge went forward to the table with great dignity and sat down. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z The kindly inspector with the granite face must have thought he had been indulgent enough, for he stepped forward to brush away Cecilia’s hand and interpose himself. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Hungry Joe spilled forward into the room like a floundering frog. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z The man let go, flying forward to land on the walkway; he crumpled to the ground with a grunt but looked okay. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z But now the doors were slamming all along the scarlet train, and the blurred outlines of parents were swarming forward for final kisses, last-minute reminders. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Ximena clasped her hands in front of her, leaned forward, and looked straight at Maya. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z One of the women in Salva’s group pushed forward and knelt down. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z I tried to keep up with her, but it was like the wind had caught her heels and was propelling her forward. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z The emperor was tossed forward and backward, his robe making him look like a golden ingot being juggled. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z To their left, three gold cloaks went down under the surge, and then the crowd was rushing forward, trampling the fallen men. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Twycross stepped forward, turned gracefully on the spot with his arms outstretched, and vanished in a swirl of robes, reappearing at the back of the Hall. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I ended with a rise up, and then fell forward into a handstand, only to arch my back and let my legs curve behind me, never touching the ground. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z The guard bent forward and told the boy to roll up his sleeve. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He stepped up to the side rail and moved forward to the mast. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I lean forward, and she raises her face, but my gaze goes elsewhere for the moment. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z The nurse took a step forward and held out her hand. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z As he took a step forward to join his friend, his body jolted to a stop. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z In no time at all she ran across the field and planted herself in front of the tractor to keep me from going forward. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z But it was there, and had been there the whole time, beckoning her forward. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Minutes into the second half, the Phoenix forwards picked their way through the Fugees’ defense and tapped the ball into the left side of the net for an easy goal. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z He shook his head, stepping forward to buy the food. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Finally, he eased forward, delicately shifting his weight. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z The rooks look like castles and travel in forward, backward and side-to-side lines across the whole board. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z In minutes I hear the water gushing down the sluiceway, bubbling and chortling along until it spills out the end and strikes the paddles of the wheel just forward of its highest point. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z As much as I hated Vonetta’s meanness, her taunting was enough to prop Fern up and move her feet forward just to show Vonetta she wasn’t a baby. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Even as Reynie thought this, the man introduced as Mr. Curtain brought his chair to a screeching stop, whirled it about, and shot forward to sit right beside him. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z But Tehlu stood forward saying, ‘I hold justice foremost in my heart. I will leave this world behind that I might better serve it, serving you.’ The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Swinging the bird forwards, Matthias pushed her through the narrow aperture, squeezing through after her with great difficulty. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z They knew the tale, but they looked forward to the ending. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Francis’ grumbles did not disturb me, however, because further refining of our latest backbone without a solution to the bases would not represent a real step forward. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Finally, at close to ten o’clock, the shuffling forward began. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z Three football players push the set forward into its place. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z He grabbed my wrist and my body slipped into the familiar posture, head thrust forward, arm coiled around my lower back, wrist folded absurdly onto itself. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He took a step forward, through the gate that took him out of the graveyard. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z He was hunched forward, not looking back, trudging his way to practice, and I wondered if there’d even be enough players there to run a play. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Tally stumbled forward, utterly exposed in the middle of the street The roar of a hovercar seemed to pass right over her head, and she instinctively ducked, dashing toward the cover of the forest. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He leaned back, then forward again, and perched his elbows on the desk. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Three servants march forward with a gilded mirror. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z A short man wearing glasses and a waiter’s apron stepped forward from the crowd of marchers. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z The car stops, and Sekani pushes my seat forward, sending my chin into the dashboard as he jumps out. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z He lunged forward, his sword out and raised. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z Still, she knew she had to step forward. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “Why, of course, my dear boy,” returned Herbert, in a tone of surprise, and again bending forward to get a nearer look at me. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z When he saw her limping forward, he laughed. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The woman, her head forward and bent, suddenly padded out from her back rooms in thickly socked feet and stood waiting for me, silent. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z So Kyril Montana lurched his car forward and hit the animal; it toppled over with a surprised squeal, scrambled quickly to its feet, and lumbered bluntly off the road. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “You know, I played center forward too when I was young.” The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I watched Frank through the door, I watched him lean forward suddenly, reach for a pencil and a piece of paper. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z They dashed forward, kicked me, and dashed back to the laughing ladies. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z I hear the door to the closet open and he leads me forward a few steps. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z There was an old man in the front yard, very old and thin and weak; he hobbled forward, glaring with feeble, toothless rage. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He shuffles into the living room, dragging his feet and slouching with his head pushed forward in a new walk that reminds me of a vulture. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Or even better, if only I could go backward to eleven, instead of forward to thirteen! Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z From the bull’s side, just forward of the flank, protruded a feathered arrow-end, which accounted for his savageness. The Call of the Wild 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z Then more screams, and the crowd outside surges forward, toward the fence. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z “It’s just a pole,” Henry says, stepping forward. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z Father leaned forward in his seat when he spotted me. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Then a meaty hand thrust someone forward into the light—rArtemis—her hands and feet bound in celestial bronze chains. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z One person stepped forward to answer the challenge, unquestionably the oldest, probably the wisest, member of the revolutionary generation. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z I press my hands into his desk and lean forward. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z We sit and they both stare at me, leaning forward. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Black Betty leaped forward, and this time I was the one that screamed. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z As we neared, Frankie narrowed his eyes and said something to the man, before striding forward to meet us. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Mark yells with a burst of adrenaline, then throws all his strength into one last assault, this time leaping up and throwing both feet forward. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z That night I lay there trying to imagine Lewiston, Idaho, but my mind would not go forward to a place I had never been. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z They were past the Teeth and out of the vortex and now, suddenly, the current was on their side, pushing them forward, taking them exactly where they wanted to go. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z After a number of turns, he was thrust forward again. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Bartsia fell forward out of the hole with Bigwig on top of him. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I saw the realization come together behind her eyes, even before the PSF stepped forward and took her arm, yanking her away from the table, and from me. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Scrambling and crawling and pushing, twisting away anytime someone tried to latch on to his limbs or clothes, he moved forward, barreling through the crowd of people. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Jon threw himself forward, bulling into the other man, and they went down together, legs entangled. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z There’s band practice, which is the thing he looks forward to the most in the day. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z The wind skips behind me, nudging me forward down the walk and then away from the main road, toward the older homes, his neighborhood, right beside the lake. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z She can’t bear to see the numbers moving forward, five to six, six to seven, seven to eight. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I took another drink of the brandy, then took hold of the two gunwales of the boat and moved forward. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z The man gunned his engine and spurted forward. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z He stepped forward and placed the shoes on top of the blankets and stepped back. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z I look forward to tending my potato farm in the wide open space of the Hab. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, I see,” he said, straightening up and leaning forward. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z The blast lifted him forward several feet and drove him face-first into the soil. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Then a raptor emerged a few blocks away, its shiny, bloodred body bent forward in a low stalking position, the hooded rider leaning all the way back to stay balanced. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I found myself caught between looking back and looking forward, mulling over one question in particular: What lasts? Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z He whispered the words to reassure himself, then continued forward. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z He moved forward into the room, allowing the door to swing shut behind him. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Mama Ya-Ya jerks and I use her motion to push her forward. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z Before she left, she added with a wink, “Looking forward to your big announcement today, Mira.” Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Charlie Begay, another of our code talkers, was with a forward patrol that walked into an ambush and was cut to pieces. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Gully stumbled forward onto me, drooling, and we both tumbled to the cement. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Then after a minute or two they’d creep forward again, naked and transfixed, thrilled by our regular habits. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He leaned forward slightly, placing his hands on his knees. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Uncle Al gazes upon her and I like his expression so little I step forward until I’m between them. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z “Who do you think you Zoe stepped forward as if to smack me. “ The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z I began, only to see him pick up two of the dolls and step forward. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z But suddenly he too stumbled forward with a cry of bitter pain, and his stroke went wide, driving into the ground. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z The queue edged forward till Winston was almost at the counter, then was held up for two minutes because someone in front was complaining that he had not received his tablet of saccharine. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z At which point everybody in the church leaned forward expectantly, no doubt thinking in unison: Ahah! The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Ivy moved forward a bit more, inching here and there to avoid the gaping holes between planks of wood and broken furniture. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Melanie always looked forward to meeting new tenants, and today was going to be especially interesting. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he picked up a rounded stone, set his feet firm with the left forward, and tossed the stone high into the air. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z I hold tight to the fence and keep walking forward. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z As she continued to type, the four of them inched forward. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z When she had disappeared into the crowd of Saturday morning shoppers entering the side doors of the mall, the three younger children leaned forward onto the front seat. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Our gazes met only for a moment, but long enough for his opponent to lunge forward. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The housekeeper came forward, and told them it was a picture of a young gentleman, the son of her late master’s steward, who had been brought up by him at his own expense. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Her great ear waves forward and she drops the hat. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He strode forward, but the old man was gone. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z I looked at the drawings of the shark teeth, the rows and rows, just waiting in line to pop forward. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Only Captain Reed kept them moving forward, seeking out sluggish currents in the still water, maintaining their course despite the blinding light and the blistering heat of the west. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Attracted by the playing, Gregor had ventured to advance a little further forward and his head was already in the living room. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z I push Boomer forward, and he keeps galloping right past the end of the meadow and into the trees. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z One of the Director’s henchmen holds me up, half dragging me forward. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z I look at my escape map, then lean forward, lifting from the seat pocket the laminated safety card. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z He read each one carefully, jotting responses in the margins so that a staffer could prepare a reply or forward a concern on to a cabinet secretary. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z They pushed forward again, and Wanda wiped the blood away from her mouth. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Håkon clung to the saddle and clenched his jaw as the horse walked forward. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Gripping a seat, he rears back his foot and launches it forward, kicking Boss in the shoulder. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Sohrab was our nominal forward, which left me de facto defender, but really, both of us played all over the field. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Sitting forward, Zooey reached for it and shot it the length of the tub, closing himself off from view. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z Genie put one foot forward, holding the shovel as if it were a baseball bat and he was about to attempt the worst bunt in history. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z If you have that, maybe you keep moving forward. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z He leaned forward and beckoned with a thin, gloved finger, “Want it?” Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z On the backstretch, he was going along smoothly when, without warning, he threw his forelegs forward and propped, decelerating rapidly and dropping back through the field. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He rammed the legs forwards, banging them on the ground again and again. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z John moved forward, hearing his feet crack against the sagging wood, to where the golden cross on the red field of the altar cloth glowed like smothered fire, and switched on one weak fight. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z I reluctantly move forward, trying to imagine how it could be of interest to me. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Every time Charybdis inhaled, the ship shuddered and lurched forward. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Taylor leaned forward, the drama of that kind of relationship seeming to send some kind of electrical charge through her. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z I had already risen in importance from my lunch with him, for as we got up from the table the little maitre d’hotel rushed forward to pull away my chair. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z He didn’t expect me to get on him and he passed the ball over my head out to where his forward had drifted. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z The bull gathered himself, then his head went forward and he went over slowly, then all over, suddenly, four feet in the air. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z The piano jerked out of our hands, sending us lurching forward, and bounced into the house, splintering the door frame. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z The car moved forward, stopped short, and I went flying. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z Like the others, the guard stood with his arms loose at his sides, face blank, eyes forward, gazing at nothing. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Father clicked his tongue and shook the reins, and Red Rabbit started forward again. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Phineas just walked serenely on, or rather flowed on, rolling forward in his white sneakers with such unthinking unity of movement that “walk” didn’t describe it. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z His eyes heavy with fatigue, Taran leaned forward and patted the stallion’s powerful neck. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z When it clanged, he bent forward to read, then paused again, wondering about the man who had just left, amazed at how friendly he had acted. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Those closest to Him began to squirm and shove to get away, while others pushed forward to see. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Four of the Freys started forward until Lord Wyman halted them with an upraised hand. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z It felt good to stretch the muscles in her back and arms, to lean back and then pull forward against the oars. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Louisiana took her hand off of Raymie’s arm and let out a strange noise—something between a scream and a squeak—and then she lunged forward and grabbed hold of Ida Nee’s spangled midsection. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z We could get trashed by women as well, for singling ourselves out, putting ourselves forward. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Rishi had been looking forward to it for Dimple, but now he wasn’t so sure. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z It cantered forward, and now the dementors scattered in earnest, and immediately the night was mild again, but the sounds of the surrounding battle were loud in his ears. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z At five foot four, she was hard to find in the crowd that surged forward to congratulate the boys. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z The woman moved forward, and Moss struggled as hard as he could to turn himself around, and she came right up to him. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z It was at least twenty minutes before the people a few feet in front of them appeared to have moved forward at all. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Pong swallowed down his fear of being spotted and soon learned to walk forward with purpose—not too fast, not too slow—and to never, ever look over his shoulder. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Coming forward as winners from World War II, a modern America began to emerge. Women in Space 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z "I'm sure these people are planning some scheme that would bring you harm," she said, leaning forward in her seat. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Bast leaned forward, bringing his face close to Chronicler’s. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Kit sat helpless, her cheeks on fire, and then the laughter and the cheering left her giddy as William stepped resolutely forward to claim his forfeit. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z “Let’s lean you forward a little bit, so that you can always be moving into the next stride, instead of holding yourself back on each stride. Lean this way,” I did. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Our men left their places at the foot of the trail and moved forward a few steps and waited, watching my father. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Corcoran—Patrick on one side, sober Ted on the other—stepped forward. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Setting down her empty glass, she bent forward, reached back, and unfastened her bra. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z The investigation crawled forward without attracting much attention. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Studies me a good long time, then shrugs as the Jeep moves forward again and on along the river. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z When they walked forward to sniff the girls, their coats rippled and shimmered. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z My dad tapped his hand on his mangled knee and Bullet rocked forward and back to the beat. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z "To go north, you must journey south. To reach the west, you must go east. To go forward you must go back, and to touch the light you must pass beneath the shadow." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Head thrust forward the way an animal might before it strikes. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z That was Rawiya, and he saw her step forward as she pushed between two reporters. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I lay panting like a wounded duck, quietly cursing as I inched the jack forward under an axle that I had to find by feel, since it was under water. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z The lodgers seemed to push forward, eager to feel more warmth, and then pull back, afraid of feeling too much. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Tommy and I wandered forward and found ourselves in what must have been the front room of the house. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I stood waiting, bent forward with my feet apart, flat-footed, till they ended their interminable orations. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Señor Rosario went forward with his family trailing him. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z I waited for her to step forward so that I could learn it. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z And then I go back to EleanorandViolet.com, search the archives till I get to the first post, and move forward through all of them until I’ve read every single one. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z People were chasing backward and forward past the door of their compartment. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I rush forward, my mind screaming at me to do something. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z It was then that Mr Harry Smith, the little man with the furrowed brow, leaned forward again and said: That Mr Lindsay, he had it all wrong, see? The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z We found ourselves looking forward to coming to school, to seeing what bizarre antic she’d be up to. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z His expression made his pretty face glow even more, and Tally leaped forward to wrap her arms around him. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z "We always find a reason for war. Keeps us looking forward to peace, I suppose." The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Harry reached forward and grasped the crystal cup, holding it steady. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z In the hallway, near a bank of windows, a pretty maid washed the glass squares before falling forward into nothing. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z He rose and went forward, trying to see, but no point in that. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The gun goes off and the girls shoot forward, finding their stride, leaping over the first hurdle, regaining their stride, leaping over the second hurdle. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Occasionally one of them started forward excitedly, as if they had seen something interesting at last, only to fall back looking disappointed. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z She drops forward suddenly at the waist, throws her head back, and shimmies. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z At the first stroke of six, Searchlight lunged forward with such force that little Willy was almost thrown from the sled. Stone Fox 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z His beard had gone almost completely gray, and he sat stooped forward, bent, as though he were carrying something on his shoulders. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z At the end of the song they step forward, revealing themselves to their opponent while acting out a pose. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Then they turned round and swayed backward and forward once or twice, in order to get their weight on their toes. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt myself shift forward on the bed, drawn to the pain there, desperate to reassure him that what had happened there in the snowy field hadn’t been his fault. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He faked a pass and their forward went for it as Trip threw up a short jumper for the deuce. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z They passed the ball to one of their forwards coming along the baseline and he passed it to their center. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z It hesitated for a moment, wobbling there on the edge of oblivion, and then pitched decisively forward and fell, tumbling end over end in beautiful balletic slow-motion. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z I could crawl or raise myself up on both arms and swing my body forward underneath me. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z Since the power production of the cyclotron was directly proportional to the size of its magnet, this would be a major leap forward. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Ophie stepped forward and gently set the tray in the woman’s lap. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z As soon as the gap was wide enough, Malcolm drove La Belle Sauvage forward and through, and into the darkness beyond. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z I leaned forward just as he turned around and slammed the door of his locker. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z Running a few feet in front of him is Sasuke—clearly the younger of the two—all grins and laughs, his boots crunching in the leaves as he sprints forward. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Sana guides me forward, and a burst of cool air washes over me, fresh as spring after the stench of the catacombs. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Jack signaled the rest of the hunt to be quiet and went forward by himself. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z She quickly leaned forward and grabbed her hands behind her knees. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He moved forward suddenly, bruising his knees on the rock. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z The Men took one step forward and stopped short. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z “I was looking forward to doing a little business with you.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Her head drooped forward into the puddle, the wisps of her blonde hair dabbling in it like tree roots in a bog, and I realized she was asleep. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z I used to look forward to that day. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I have a job to do and will not get very far forward as one half of a mutual admiration society. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z The skeletal soldiers all took one step forward, making their weapons ready. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z I could see one of the men with his machine walk backwards and forwards on the top of the bank. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z He lunged forward— Matt hurled himself at the Keeper. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 The three of them carefully crawled forward to peer over the top of the platform. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z I stumbled into one of the chrome chairs and bent forward gasping for breath, waiting for the blood to come back to my head. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z “I sincerely hope this broadcast won’t affect future ones as I look forward to them each week.” Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z Théoden had sat silent, hidden from the man’s sight behind his guards; now he urged his horse forward. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z They continued pressing forward, shuffling through the sandstorm, hoping for a miracle. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z The combined shock of solid land and cool water gave me the strength to pull myself forward onto the island. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z He was leaning forward, whispering, his tiny mouth scarcely moving as he spoke. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Florence stepped forward, bowed low and handed an empty cigar box to Horse. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Scrambling forward, I wove and dodged through the crowd, tables and stalls, just in time to see the soldiers—with Aycliffe—drag Bear through the open doors of a large building. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z I inched forward and leaned further down, to where I could see better. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z The water gushes forward, the wheel turns, and he joins me, whistling some obscure tune. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z She reached forward, then drew her hand back. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z “This is preposterous!” declared Mrs. Chiltington, striding forward to the front of the viewer gallery on the first floor. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z Billy saw the war movies backwards then forwards—and then it was time to go out into his backyard to meet the flying saucer. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The door opened suddenly, and Bull, caught off balance, stumbled forward into the room. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I tried to stop and pick him up but the surge of the crowd knocked me forward. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Then the Death Eater to the right of Worm- tail stepped forward, and Lucius Malfoy’s voice spoke from under the mask. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Blue Eyes flailed for him, trying to reach around and get hold of him, then bent forward sharply and tumbled him over her back. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z They start heaving forward on the other side of the path and snap the tape on their side. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z The last thing I see as I shut the bathroom door is a tangle of feet toppling forward onto the bed. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He looked forward, then out the window again, and then he saw it. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z "She’s looking forward to your execution, Mr. Wing. I can guarantee you that." Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Then she darted forward and clamped herself angrily over the executioner’s hooded face. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z But then Mom steps forward, in some kind of trance... Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z His hold on Sam’s mouth slipped, and Sam ducked and lunged forward again, trying to tear away from the grip on his neck. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z The people, thousands of them, crept forward, their limbs stretching, elongating as they limped and crawled and skittered like insects. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Tater lunged forward and sank his tiny teeth into the cuff of Big Tony’s pants. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The horse is mid-gallop, the knight leaning forward in the saddle, with sword drawn as though he is on his way to a great battle of some sort. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z But she nodded and said, “Okay, Jinny. Okay,” as Sam stepped forward and put an arm around her shoulder, curled her into a small hug. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “No, Todd–” He moves forward, the book still in his hand. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Uhmma sits on the bed, her body hunched forward, her head in her hands. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z “Well, I have a pretty good idea,” said the second C.I.D. man, and leaned forward to whisper confidentially. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Whatever perils lay ahead, it seemed better to float down the broad tide of Anduin to meet them than to plod forward with bent backs. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z He stepped slightly forward, putting a shoulder in front of Citra in a sort of protective stance. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z “You want to lean forward a bit. That puts you a little closer to the target.” The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Instead of letting go, he jerks my arm forward so we are almost nose to nose—or, given our height difference, nose to chin—and says, “You are not alone.” All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Only feet move, quickly, slowly, backward or forward. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Magdalys narrowed her eyes, leaning forward even further, her face just inches above Missy’s slick hide. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z The Fat Lady was snoozing and not pleased to be woken, but swung forward grumpily to allow them to clamber into the mercifully peaceful and empty common room. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Simply could not move forward up the hill. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z I should walk forward and search for a door on the other side of the room, but I am afraid to move—who knows what would happen to me here if I did? Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z The nutty curved beak looked as it if were capable of doing damage, but Archimedes looked closely at the mouse, blinked at the Walt, moved nearer on the finger, dosed Ms eyes and leaned forward. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z The front of his body was covered with mud, but he managed to slither forward. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z The waiter came forward very briefly, and left a second Martini in front of each of them. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z I opened my eyes and kept shuffling forward. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z When we got there Ma pushed me forward onto the stoop to knock. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Now, I thought—finally!—we would move forward. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z He’d taken off his shirt and was sitting backward on a chair with his head bowed and his hair combed forward. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z As we, the people, move forward, the ghosts of the Chicago riot of 1919 and of the other riots across the nation in that Red Summer whisper in the streets, calling us all to remember. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z What remained of his body plummeted toward the city below, swept out of Mark’s vision as the Berg sped forward. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Then she leaned forward and looked directly at my eyes. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z She saw Julian Singh push his way forward and then scurry down the steps and out of sight. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z “Caput Draconis,” said Percy, and the portrait swung forward to reveal a round hole in the wall. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Anyway, I was smart, and I looked forward to a college education. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I’m daydreaming, staring out the open door at the sky when the brakes start their piercing shriek and everything lurches forward. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z We moved the same way as always, Miig as our leader, Chi-Boy as the scout, but now I was with them, helping to shape our path forward. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z They lined up again and stepped forward, but this time it was Kurtsinger who reined out. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t have a “Free Huey!” chant to keep me brave and moving forward. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z The crowds on either side of us and behind us swept us forward. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Loo ran forward to poke at it with a finger, and nobody stopped him. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Allen and Kenny made better time walking—Kenny backwards and dribbling his basketball and Allen forwards but reading—than I did on the lawn mower. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z The Roman ranks moved forward, impaling centaurs and trampling wounded ogres under their bronze-tipped boots. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Brutus leaped forward, skidded to a stop, danced about, and kicked over a chair, howling back. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “You’ll age forward if you don’t reach another loop soon. We can help you—but first we have to catch a pigeon.” Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Percy stepped forward to confront the monster—then realized he’d just thrown his weapon away. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I laughed because I saw that, in some hidden nook in a corner of my mind, I’d even been looking forward to this. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I tense up at the thought but then force myself to stagger forward... Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z And she stepped forward and wrapped her arms around me. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Sophia leaps forward and scoops both of her teacup pets into her arms, giving them a flurry of kisses. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I would suggest that we move more quickly, my friend,” Glerk said, holding Fyrian by the wing and dragging him forward. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z I lean forward to look at the buildings on the other side of the bridge. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I step forward and almost touch it but pull back. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Somkit finally rammed the throttle forward, and the taxi leaped through the water so fast that it nearly threw Pong over backward. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Now that he was sure the machine worked, Dad motioned for Luke to take over, and Luke, ever eager to please, stepped forward. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z My heart races and my cheeks get blotchy as I step forward. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z She leaned forward and kissed Seth on the forehead. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z He had swum to the raft, put his head against it and was pushing it forward with heavy thrusts of his back legs. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Their trust in the world seemed infinite, their forward progress in it entirely assured. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “You know what I like about driving? The forward motion of it, the propulsion of it, like you might go anywhere.” All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z His enormous boarhound, Fang, was at his heels; Fang gave a booming bark and bounded forward. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I come forward, give her an awkward kiss. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Naturally, he looked forward to it every year. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z A satyr inched forward nervously and set a plate of barbecue in front of Tantalus. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z I step forward, my clumsy feet scuffing the floor, echoing across the stillness. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z They fumble forward in the dark, afraid to use a flashlight. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z “The time was well spent,” he wrote to Margaret, who was then out of town, “and we have come to a better feeling so that the path will be much smoother from this time forward.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z He fell forward onto his hands and beads of sweat fell from his face to patter on the ground like rain. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z At the mention of John’s name, I lean forward and instantly regret it as my leg explodes in pain. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Then suddenly, without warning, Uglúk sprang forwards, and with two swift strokes swept the heads off two of his opponents. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z A female Eleven named Tanya staggered forward from where she had been hiding. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z Ned could feel cold steel against his fingers as he leaned forward. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Cade flipped the seat forward and climbed into the back of the Mustang. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z A dozen Cyclopes rushed forward, waving little red tickets and shouting excitedly. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The reporters leap forward into the crowd that surrounds Soheil, their phone cameras capturing the chaos. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Then all at once the boy staggered and, still without a sound, pitched forward on to his face. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z She and Bilal pulled it forward to reveal a bookshelf wedged behind it. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z As they went forward the hills about them steadily rose. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z I spelled it in my head, forward and backward, chastising myself for my own stupidity. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z The man stepped forward into the light and took off his hat. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Plunging forward, my chest and shoulders scream with the shock of cold. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z A subdued impassioned murmur was audible in the room beyond and Miss Baker leaned forward, unashamed, trying to hear. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z He was happy to see so many faces he knew, and happiest to see Vetch come forward to greet him with a wide smile on his dark face. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z Mark barely has time to notice this before Alec throws his body forward and tackles Boss, the two of them slamming into the glass of the large window. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z So it was that Sticky stepped in front of Reynie and said, “May I go first, Mr. Curtain? I’ve been looking forward to this ever since my last session.” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z One of the other men stepped forward—maybe to stop us, maybe to help. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Aunt Lydia stands up, smooths down her skirt with both hands, and steps forward to the mike. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z With the last number pushed, I pressed the phone to my ear and leaned forward against the booth and closed my eyes. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z There on the porch sat Mr. Loomis in his chair, leaning slightly forward. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z A hush fell over the chamber as Scythe Curie, the Grande Dame of Death, came forward. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Two Guardians have moved forward and are coiling up the thick rope, getting it out of the wav- Others move the cushions. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z I looked around at the adults and they were all leaning forward, but were frozen as if they didn’t know what to do next. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “I do not know how you think of all those jokes,” Ranofer said as he dragged the mold forward. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z And since politics makes strange bedfellows, Alfred Lanning sat at the other side of the desk with his ferocious white eyebrows bent far forward over eyes in which chronic impatience had sharpened to acuity. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z Chhongba bowed reverently, spoke briefly to him in the Sherpa tongue, and indicated for us to come forward. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z As I lowered the main, the keel struck a solid wall of coral heads and we heaved forward and came to a grinding stop. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z I stood behind Emma, taking up the rear of our strange little conga line, and we began to plod forward across the wreck toward the lighthouse. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z “Ahneen, little brothers,” she said to them kindly, and they came forward. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Almost everyone looks forward to the first Friday of each month, when work and school end early. Red Queen 2015-02-10T00:00:00Z Keenan puts a hand on my back to nudge me forward into the narrow hallway. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Mr. Dell Duke leaned forward in his chair and dramatically said: "Chocolate." Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z I press myself down on the earth, I cannot go forward, I make up my mind to stay lying there. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z He ventured forwards, and suddenly slipped and fell down a hidden gap between the bales. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He had spent the past hour or so thinking of a way to move forward. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z I certainly did look forward to the three months we spent every summer in Peitaiho on the ocean north of Peking. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z There the mystery lingered for many years^ Then, in 1982, an English veterinarian came forward with new eyewitness information about the Marburg monkeys. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Or—with a faint blush—“Trip’s going to be starting forward on the soccer team in the fall. He just found out.” Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Well,” he muttered as we slowly approached the ticket table — he was carrying most of my weight, but I still had to shuffle and wobble my feet forward — “there are more than enough vampires present.” Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z She simply leaned forward, with her elbows resting on her knees, watching the television screen flickering just five feet in front of her. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z I leaned forward and put my hands on my suitcase. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z She leaned forward and whispered loudly, “Some said her receive the songs by magic. Nobody teached her. The songs, they just come.” Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Still, he kept his eyes focused on Diana and moved forward again, closing the space between them, keeping her attention on him. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He glared at Quentin, leaning forward over the table now, looking huge and shapeless as a bear in his swaddling of garments. Absalom, Absalom! 1936-01-01T00:00:00Z She leaned forward, talking urgently and quietly and closely. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Her eyes are bored, her head droops forward, the way it has been put. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z He pulls it forward so I can hop in the back. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z My father bends his knees and launches himself forward. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z She shuffles forward until the tip of her cane floats in space. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z And, suddenly toppling forward, she fainted heavily on M. Bouc’s shoulder. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z I lean forward on my stool to peer over her shoulder. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Twice he stumbled over loose stones in the passage, clutched at the ground, and pitched forward. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z And as Grandpa pushed her forward, it was on her that all the eyes fastened. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I stood up, felt my back, and brought forward a hand filled with bright red. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z The rotting flower petals sloughed off in my fingers as I wheeled forward, sunken to the knees in the muddy water. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z "Come in," he said from the half-shadow; then I saw him move and his head coming forward, his eyes burning. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z And then he leaned all the way forward and gave a terrible knowing smile. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z They pinned themselves between the ladders, perched precariously above the blurred ground and slept in nodding shifts that broke off at abrupt moments when the train jerked forward or slammed to a slower speed. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Samuel put his palms down on the table and leaned forward and the old young light came into his eyes. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Looking Slughorn straight in the eye, Harry leaned forward a little. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z It was very nearly impossible to make myself stand and come forward. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “But why did you wait so long to come forward?” Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z He tells us we have to know the catechism backwards, forwards and sideways. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Looking forward to watching you play later this season. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Principal Long leaned forward from her big desk. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He pulls me forward a few inches and then slams me against the wall again. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z She pushes me forward, and I must be walking, because I can feel myself moving, but in my mind I stand before Eric and he is still alive. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Four stands at the front of the pack, so close to the tracks that if he shifted even an inch forward, the train would take his nose with it. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z She would be straight-backed, face forward, and no one behind her would suspect the look on her face. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z She feels out the melody the way a blind man feels his way forward in an unfamiliar room. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Maria toppled forward, Linda yanked her upright and practically flung her ahead into the other kids, who were in a loose bunch, running well. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z But of the corner of his eye, Joe saw the Hungarian boat, two lanes over, leap forward, its oarsmen already in midpull. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z He picked a direction and started forward, then bounced off something large and rubbery. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z He went on and on about how great I was, how much she was looking forward to the dance, when I would pick her up for the dance, all the details. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z There’s a slight jolt underfoot as we begin our forward momentum. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Faith leaned forward to take a peek at the In_. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z She leaned forward, resting against the slope of the angel’s hand to peer over the edge and follow the line of Sparrow’s finger down to the rooftops. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Hastily he moved forward, stood before the man, bowed slightly, and said, “I’m Jonas.” The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z I got to forward their mail, check their expense accounts, and do word counts on their manuscripts. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z It was a part of the year everyone looked forward to because there would be cousins to play with, games in the rice camps, the pleasures of talk, feasting, more talk, more visiting and feasting. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Students in the audience lean forward, absorbed, maybe asking themselves if they would have taken such risks, and wondering how they would have held up under such pressure. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z They strode forward, talking to each other in low voices, and as they passed, the chief guard threw a quick glance at Lina. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The odd design of the place, with its high windows and box-like mass, now appears futuristic and forward- thinking. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z Gus came forward slowly; he opened the package and lit one. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Yossarian bent forward to peer and saw a strangely colored stain seeping through the coveralls just above the armhole of Snowden’s flak suit. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “Well, give me something, for God’s sake,” he said, swaying forward, pop-eyed. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I addressed the letter to my lawyer and asked him to forward it to the judge. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z “Did she?” said Mr. Jaggers, bending forward to look at his boots and then straightening himself. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah,” she says, scooting her foot forward so it’s wedged between mine. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z He had more spending money than most boys and he knew Julius Caesar backwards, forwards, and upside-down. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Despite her bravado, however, Constance was so weak she toppled forward when she tried to stand. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z He stepped forward, and the white queen pounced. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z One was rowing, so the other could look forward, and as soon as he saw Malcolm in the canoe, he said something to the rower, who turned to look. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z He shut the door and bent forward to say something to the driver. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z He carried the toolbox and one of the bottles of gas into the galley and went forward and made a last tour of the staterooms. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z I moved forward only, thinking each morning anew that we were leaving the worst behind. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The parachute took the figure forward, furrowing the lagoon, and bumped it over the reef and out to sea. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z —Natalie I try to flip forward, but the journal entries are over. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z The Pastor jackknifed forward, leaning in so close his soupy breath pressed at my face. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I started forward, but Thalia put her hand on my shoulder. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Now Wang Lung could not at first grasp what she said thus whispering and he leaned forward with his mouth agape and he said, “What, woman?” The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z A heart-shaped face that, with its large forehead, and small mouth, and slightly receding chin, seemed to tilt forward. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z By reflex, Tally tipped her toes forward so that her board would keep up. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z It’s Luz, and as she steps forward, we hug, and whisper “Congratulations” in each other’s ears. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she scurried forward and picked up the bird. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z He walked forward to a second set of gearshifts in the back of the boat and moved her up a few feet. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Mechanically, he turned toward the Corporal who, reaching out, took hold of his shoulder and shoved him forward, then spun him into position. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z He took a deep breath and charged forward, eyes shut tight as he passed through the mass. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I fell forward, barely catching myself on the snow. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Without a break in the wind and rain, the test could not go forward. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z He leaned forward, put his elbows on the counter, and lowered his voice tho’ we were the only people in the shop. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, feeling that she had been too forward, she would arch her graceful serpent neck and hide her head beneath her belly, peeping upwards from the corner of one eye. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He keeps his eyes straight forward, but something in them is familiar, something about them makes me think of chalk dust. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z He flew backward and forward across the field past blurred red and yellow shapes, with no idea of what was happening in the rest of the game. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Leaning his weight forward, he made the end fast round his waist, and then he grasped the line with both hands. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Then, as the angle of incline lessened, as the mound— the hill—flattened, nearing the bottom, the sled’s forward motion slowed. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z At dark, word came forward to go into bivouac. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He filled a glass of water and set it in front of me, then gently pushed the pills forward until they touched my arm. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Stick leaned forward, planting his fists on the tabletop. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z “Don’t use my bible to forward your dreary agenda.” I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z With his last energies he stretched forward and took hold of it. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z She stands on one foot, her entire body shaking, surely about to tumble forward any moment now. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I feel my rucksack digging into the back of my neck as I lean forward. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z With a terrible cry the Balrog fell forward, and its shadow plunged down and vanished. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z He’d actually read it in a newspaper article Grace had forwarded to his phone on the bus ride down to the campus. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z But with everyone gone, I’m not looking forward to the loneliness. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z Zoe rushed forward, but Artemis said, “Stop! It is a trap. You must leave now.” The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z He fell forward onto his chest from the weight of her and the nightmare’s fists pulling on her. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z I tug her forward, wanting to kiss her, but she stops me. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z He shuffles forward, his face bright red, and holds the rungs so tightly that his hands turn blotchy and purple. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z One of the guards waved a bomb-detector around my body and motioned me forward. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z Cautiously, lowering forward onto his stomach, he checked on the two horsemen again. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She looked beautiful, fierce, leaning forward like a figurehead. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z He stumbled forward, catching the mast to stay his fall, and light came shooting back into his eyes. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z Some of the time he leaned forward and planted his elbows in front of him. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z A girl steps forward to belt out the high notes. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z Mr. Quisling held the page forward for the class to see. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He uncrossed his legs, edged forward on the couch, and clamped her knees between his. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Now she bent her head forward, and Immie pinned up a couple of pieces on the neck that had come loose. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z This was not a place to bring Zu or Chubs—so why was Liam still going forward? The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z As the first stroke landed and the pistol-crack sounded, I was thrown forward so violently that if my fingers hadn’t been touching the carpet, I think I would have fallen flat on my face. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z He nudged Rick forward and, together, the two of them ascended by elevator to the roof of the opera house. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z Without making any noise, she pulled it a few inches forward from the radiator and setded herself into it. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z Davis said he needed to stop by the house, and I was going to wait for him outside, but Daisy shoved me forward so hard I found myself walking alongside him. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z I found my way to my elbows and raised myself up, grabbing with my strong left hand at legs that dragged me forward. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The Irish boy appeared again, helped me to my feet, and led me shuffling forward. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Francie pushed the book forward opened at the back with the little card pushed out of the envelope. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I sniff, leaning forward to take a Kleenex from the box on the table. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Despite the hope his grin provided, she couldn’t ignore the terror that welled in her heart as the king, with dark eyes, watched her walk forward. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z They shuffled up to the altar in single file, just exactly as if they were finally coming forward to be saved. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z And even though he wanted to run—everything inside him screamed to flee—he stepped forward so that he was standing shoulder to shoulder with Frankie. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “Step away from the deer,” the man demanded, and slowly shuffled forward. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z When it gets to the point at which the virtual particle/antiparticle pair appeared together, it is scattered by the gravitational field into a particle traveling forward in time and escaping from the black hole. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Daneeka moved with her children to Lansing, Michigan, and left no forwarding address. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z She had become unmoored from the present, loose and untethered, her mind rolling back into her memories, rolling forward into the future, anticipating, and then dropping again into this torturous, unbearable present. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z He let the whip fall, and the restive mares broke forward at a canter through the town into the open country. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “Will must have forwarded those guys the email,” I said. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z He came slightly unstuck in time, saw the late movie backwards, then forwards again. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Pole Star surged forward, seemingly planning to simply crush them under its weight. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Then another creature moved forward and touched her hand with its trunk. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The fact that we received this incredible honor confirmed that indeed we had taken the right action by moving forward through this dangerous task. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Suddenly the leader of the group—perhaps he was seventeen— took a step forward. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z We moved a step forward in line, toward the beacon of flashes at the photographer’s booth. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z He was leaning on his musket with his head bent forward, and I suddenly realized that he was asleep. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Slowly but surely the oxen and horses start moving forward again, pulling away from us, people still looking back but at least getting farther away. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z When she got to the front, she leaned forward with her elbows on the counter and whispered, “Lizzie, can you meet me after you’re through with work? I’ll wait for you right outside the door.” The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He charges onto the ball, I line him up, go forward, and all I hear is the sound. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Their bayonets were thrust forward ready to charge. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z And for the first time Powell’s artificial aplomb was shaken and his hands shot forward for the map. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z When he jerks his thumb at some unfortunate, Blackie steps forward to take care of it. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He got in the car and leaned forward. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z He moves a few steps forward and disappears from view, hidden by the edge of a eucalyptus grove that borders both our properties. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z She reached for his hand and started to pull him forward. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z He stood, finally, in the shallow surge and suck of water, walked forward, his feet heavy in the drenched, icy sand, and laid her there. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He was about to begin moaning aloud when Colonel Korn came to the rescue by stepping forward and taking control. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I wasn’t looking forward to it but I went in with him. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Tyrion clung to the high pommel with his short legs splayed out awkwardly, knowing he could look forward to blisters, cramps, and saddle sores. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Slide the weight from your shoulders and move forward. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z There was a long moment of silence before the man sitting at the center of the crescent motioned me forward. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I stumbled forward jamming my pitch in between the bed of the wagon and the side. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z A giant-child stepped forward, so thin he might not have been there, not much bigger than Loki or Thor. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z I pulled forward, and the wheels rolled easily over the thick grass of the yard and onto the blacktop. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z Kept her eyes forward because when she looked back she saw the faces of those she left behind. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z He looked at me uncertainly, and then leant forward, and poked me in the chest. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z The raven croaked again and bounced forward, flapping its wings. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Then his thoughts became so clear that he was able to examine them forward and backward. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z She never put herself forward, but kept her position respectfully equal with other people, and she did not say irritatingly clever things. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He simply willed himself to stand, to move his feet that felt weighted and clumsy, to go forward, up the steps and across the platform until he stood at her side. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z In fact, he was terrified, so much so that he could barely move the canoe forward anymore in case he dropped the paddle. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z As our credulity switched back to her she leaned forward with enthusiasm. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z “For three years I looked forward very childishly to the war ending at Christmas. But now I look forward till when our son will be a lieutenant commander.” A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z I jump, shoving the chair forward, and it slides onto the ledge. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I walk five steps forward and five steps back, five steps forward and five steps back, at the same rhythm, hoping it will help me figure something out. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z One of the men came forward, offering me a cloak. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z She leaned forward and gave him a kiss, way longer than a peck. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He lunged forward on the bleeding leg, blew past the entire field in ten leaps, and charged on, a lurid spray of blood flying out behind him as he ran. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z My new friend stepped forward to accept her bowl of rice. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Jello hunched forward and Silver shot a fierce glance at him. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The girl in the purple cloak stepped forward. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z But when we made a move towards her, she too came forwards, and—perhaps I imagined it—tucked her shoulders in tightly as she passed between us. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Our heat shield was forward and our heads were pointed down toward the earth. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I started to step forward, but my friend tugged at my dress, and I stopped in my tracks just as Auntie Fatmata called out the family name: “Suma.” Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Farder Coram leaned forward and gently pulled back the counterpane, and there protruding from Jacob’s shoulder was the feathered end of an arrow in a mass of clotted blood. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z I lean forward, like I’m a rocket, like I. Am. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Then a girl in a blue dress steps forward, away from the crowd. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Before I could respond, Grigori’s whip leaped forward like a meadow adder. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z When Bull reached the lights of the stage, he fell to one knee, contorted his face in the pre-agony of nausea, then threw his head forward violently, pretending to vomit. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The shimmering ghost of a woman drifted forward, and Jason felt as if his bones were turning to dust. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z So I ride forward and follow the transport truck. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Louis sank to his knees, then toppled forward on his face. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Dylan’s knees push off—he flies backward, then swings forward, his hands grasping the rope lower. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Buckley rose and went to the foot of the railing; Max also rose and went forward. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z She told me many stories until my face was turned forward, looking toward my new home in Tientsin. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I launch myself forward, over the fallen guard. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z He was dragged forward, face to face with his master. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Fina reaches down to her chest for her binoculars and takes the tiniest of steps forward. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z It was funny to think of Father Mulrooney looking forward to anything except a hot night translating Cicero. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z He was definitely looking forward to his next cake day. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z The boy himself came forward, vaulted on to the platform with his cloak flying, and peered into what to him was almost complete darkness. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z She came forward, still smiling warmly, and clasped one of my hands in both of hers. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z As he came forward, he projected the appearance of a wounded, pitiful creature. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The musicians played and she sang, and this time the audience sighed and sat forward, a few of the men stood up in surprise, and a winter chill moved through the amphitheater. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally, she chose a direction and we rushed forward. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Me and Charlie leaned forward, leaned into our brother, to listen. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z Others were crawling forward on their hands and knees, murmuring under their breaths. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z She leaned forward and shouted back, “What? I can’t hear you.” The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z What wolf waves the rest of the pack forward with its front paw as though it had a wrist? The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z When I finally turned forward it was too late. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z They walked forward, pushing on each other harder and harder. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z He lurched forward and she stepped back, only to realize that he was not grabbing for her, he was opening the fridge. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Bod moved slowly forward along the branch, until he was just below the apple. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z With a vast rush Grond was hurled forward by huge hands. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z “She looked regal and dignified as she came forward with slow steps,” Vehanen remembered. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z I look forward to finally reading your words. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z His broad shoulders round forward ever so slightly when he walks. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z They now hurried forward again, delighted with the thought of climbing out for a while above the roof of the Forest. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z There was the hunched elderly figure of the judge, the upright form of Miss Brent, and a third man—a big bluff man who came forward and introduced himself. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z Park jerked his bike forward and pedaled away. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z “You don’t—” Nina dropped his pulse, and he toppled forward. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z The Detonations grew exceeding fierce as the Patriots brought forward their Cannon & began firing at the Schooner that had been discharging at the Islands & there was fighting even in the Channel near our Hiding-Spot. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z She leans forward a bit in her chair. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z He leaned forward to shut the door, and the Baudelaire orphans were too overcome with despair to get a last glimpse of Mr. Poe. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z The king moved forward on the plain wooden bench. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z But Beatrice came forward without a word and led two of the men and their haunch of venison into the kitchen. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I forwarded the text to my phone and worked it up for a trace. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z She leans forward, humming louder when I sit on the chair beside Pop. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z The legionnaires moved forward, keeping up the pressure. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z She leaned forward, tapped a note into her computer. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z But Hanson was determined to prevent the unions from moving the strike forward. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z Another division issued forth, and we all progressed forward by some forty feet in our queue. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Someone comes forward with a trash can, and I toss the needle in. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z She steps forward a bit and says, “Yes, and I’m so lucky to work with them.” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z But Strider was now leaning forward, stooped to the ground, with a hand to his ear, and a look of joy on his face. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Mark took a few steps forward, to the side of the fire pit, and sat down. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z We ran forward, desperately searching for something to get behind as the bullets whined about us, kicking up dirt and snapping branches. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z They have two natural gaits—the gentle, lolloping forward movement of the warren on a summer evening and the lightning dash for cover that every human has seen at some time or other. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I came forward to the head of the stairs and stood there, smiling, my hat in my hand, like the girl in the picture. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z She did not see that I twisted my nose bouncing forward on a crowded bus in San Francisco. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I lean farther forward, my heart hammering in my chest, trying to get a better look, but the angle’s wrong and I can’t see her now. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I leaned forward to see Mother’s face, wanting her to look at me, to see the question I was mentally asking her, because I didn’t understand, not at all. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Sir is our starting small forward and our number one wide receiver. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The machine had enough forward momentum to be able to fly on its planes. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z They take turns leaning forward to point out their moves with shrewd congeniality, playing it like a chess match, the kind of game that allows civilized men to play at make-believe murder. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The Grievers spikes appeared again; it surged ahead and another arm popped out of its skin and shot forward, this one with huge claws, snapping to grab the spear. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z The two telkhines shuffled forward and knelt, holding up the scythe on its wrapping cloth. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Wednesday put his finger to his lips, and they walked forward. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Mark leaned forward then, putting his hand on Joaquin’s forearm and squeezing a little. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I leaned forward, to see into the canal. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z When it had its back to Aru and Mini, they crept forward. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z “What about the forward door? The one near the restaurant car?” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z He waves and walks forward, shaking hands and apologizing that Sharon’s gone off to the market. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “I thought I asked you to clean her,” he said to Captain Westfall, who stepped forward. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “If going vroom makes the car go forward, maybe saying vroom backwards would make it back up. Moorv.” Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z Dauntless surged forward, shoved by the waves toward the rocky outcrop of the island, and then they were sucking through the shallows and past the island and the Teeth. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Luke leaned forward to give her a kiss and she stepped back, looking to the apartment. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z When a piece was for starboard side forward, it would be marked thus—“S. F.” Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass 1845-05-01T00:00:00Z The ride whirled around and tilted up and down, but it never moved forward. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Now he walked forward and sat down behind the desk. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z Brutus barked and snarled, yelped, retreated, charged forward, and crashed around in circles, going insane. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He’d already plunged into the yellowing, crisping plants, dying plants, he’d already stumbled forward several dozen yards, when he began to feel stupid again, wrong again, worried again. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z I, who had always run where I wanted, could go three hops forward, three hops back again, and that was all. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z She took a step forward, whether of her own will or because the cold was dragging her now she did not know. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Then, as I played the pipe and Bear beat his drum, we two cantered forward on our journey. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z A wall panel shifts forward and Elisabeth Du Barry walks out. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Ahead of us, the caravan lurches out of the way, and the pent-up crowd surges forward. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Sam wormed forward until his hand closed over a small, warm body. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z “I read it three times,” Clancy said, motioning me forward with his hand. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I looked forward to the delicious time when “my man” would leave me, when I would “hate to see that evening sun go down . . .” ’cause then I would know “my man has left this town.” The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘Step forward, Sam!’ said Merry; and Sam stood up with a face scarlet up to the ears. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z She is in the middle of the film about The Taker, she is in the middle of her run, and there is nowhere to go but forward. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Rosie’s ears flatten against her head, and I lean forward, looking more closely. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Lee steps forward and plants a kiss on my forehead. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z “Your paper chain and your willingness to pass our stories on will be our voice going forward. Humanity can never be allowed to forget what happened.” Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z We push off toward school, Finch sprinting forward, doubling back, sprinting forward, doubling back. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z The other was holding on to his elbow, so she could catch him if he stumbled, so she could keep him going, urging him forward, forward, forward. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I looked forward to listening to my mother swap stories and sometimes a bit of local village gossip with her friends. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z It is a hob who comes forward this time, in a dapper little suit, carefully sewn. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The door swung in and a tall, big-faced man with grey eyes came forward hurriedly. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He moved forward and began to climb the big hill in the dark. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I hold my breath and walk cautiously forward. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Suddenly Woundwort leaped forward in a single bound and landed full against Bigwig like a branch falling from a tree. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I kept my head facing forward and completely still, but moved my eyes into their corners to get a better look. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z She wasn’t looking forward to the long walk north. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Instead I sit forward so his arm falls away. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Barely waiting for her to shut the door, I shoved the gearshift into reverse and backed down the street with more speed than I’d ever driven forward. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Once again, we moved forward in the waves. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z He doesn’t come out, and her head falls forward. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Those cookies are amazing, and I used to always look forward to them in elementary school until they banned any party snacks with peanuts. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z They could go no further forwards, and must turn now either west or east. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Then, to his surprise, she suddenly lurched forward and kissed him, catching him completely off guard. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z I walked forward until my nose nearly touched the wall. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z From that moment forward, Roscuro showed an abnormal, inordinate interest in illumination of all sorts. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z Bowling his body into a forward roll, he knocked Matthias down like a skittle. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He wanted to look neither backward nor forward. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z She leaned forward to grasp a microphone someone had put on a stand beside her; she had to reach with both hands, since they were bound together at the wrists. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He advanced with his spear held in front ci him, and the hounds, encouraged by their master, stepped forward with him pace by pace. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z They were bent forward and moved smoothly, almost supernatu- rally, along. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z In private, C.P. was considering conceding on the issue, just to move the program forward. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Jule punched him in the side of the neck and he crumpled forward. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z He stood with Annabeth at the forward rail while he told her about his dream. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “Let’s burn her at the stake,” he said huskily, abruptly lurching forward to stub out his cigarette. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I leaned forward, too, right up against his chest, where it was warm and smelled of pine and old books and thousands of possibilities I had never known. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Apart from seeing his son, Roosevelt was looking forward to going on a hunting trip through the interior of South America at the end of his speaking tour. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z The lights flickered back on and the train shot forward. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z “The way to move forward is through kintsukuroi. Do you know this word?” A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z As the three men descended the stairs he moved a step or two forward. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z The black horses were filled with madness, and leaping forward in terror they bore their riders into the rushing flood. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z He staggered forward and one of his friends laughed. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He leaned forward and Genie could tell that the story was about to get good, even though he was still waiting for Grandpop to tell him about the yellow house. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “You sound as if all we had to look forward to was being gobbled up.” The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Soon, he was wading through the water, the current sucking at his legs, pulling him forward. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Then I thought about the train journey, about going backwards and forwards on that line, past the house—Megan and Scott’s house- every day. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The Grand High Witch stretched her stringy neck forward and grinned at the audience, showing two rows of pointed teeth, slightly blue. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z “Sure it does ” He leans forward to point. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z It’s the next morning, before training begins again in earnest, and Hideo’s virtual image is in my room, leaning forward in his office chair and resting his elbows on his desk. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Red Rabbit swung his head back to the road and leaned forward against the harness. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Up ahead, the rider had slumped forward and now his limp body was sliding from the saddle. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z But this man could very well lean forward just as Mrs. Fanning had done downstairs. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z He taught me how to lunge forward and then scoot right back. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Guiteau moved forward until he was about six feet from Garfield. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z The old man came forward then and cut Tayo across the top of his head; it happened suddenly. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z He leaned forward, his hand smacked the desk, we flinched, he smiled. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z Castillo does not volunteer to come forward—she just sits there, radiating bad energy—and Volpe has to finally call on her after most of the others have auditioned. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z The littluns began to jabber among themselves, then one stood forward. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Officer David Delinko looked forward to getting up early to scout the construction site. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The side doors would be open as we crowded in the front seat, Patrick listening to a taped translation of Chairman Mao boasting about "the great leap forward." Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Then he lifted his feet and hung onto the vine; his body swung forward. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He loosened the reins on his horse, who galloped forward over the rocks and sand. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z As he started toward us, head down in disgust, Miss Love quick reached forward and turned the key on. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z He took a step forward, but something stopped him, something his heart was whispering. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z She came forward, slow and deliberate, and her eyes danced from one person to the next. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “It’s soft-shell crab,” Grandma said, inching forward as the line did. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z I pray this person takes the right step and comes forward should such a situation described in the question exist. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z The Strong legacy was expected to take another leap forward during my first match. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Seeing a respectably-dressed person, a lady as she supposed, she came forward with civility. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Dad pushed Layla forward, and she fought the wind to get to Ivy while Mom and Dad struggled behind. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z One by one, adults and children stepped forward for vaccination. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z Because his ankles were shackled and his hands were locked behind his back, Henry almost stumbled when the guard shoved him forward. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z The pole careens sharply forward, toppling at an angle against the wall of the building. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z As the men moved off in the opposite direction, Kaz gestured his group forward. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I bent forward and put my hands on my knees. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z But before anyone can say anything, my grandfather clears his throat, folds his hands together on top of the table, and leans forward to speak. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Then he looks me up and down, leans forward, and says, “I like ’em big.” Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z And when I come home on Saturday evening, looking forward to a day off, I discover a house full of chickens. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Then O-lan came forward and spoke, and her plain, slow voice rose above the men, “Not that—not that yet,” she called out. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z Once I’m squared away, I clutch the gray rubber pads on the arms and shove it forward until my elbows are extended, which turns out to be exactly one floor tile. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Ivan trudged forward, moving his arms through the magic like he was treading the water that slowly filled the bubble. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z She seemed to falter for a second, then continued forward, toward him. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Only the harpies were unafraid; they took to their wings and soared above, scanning backward and forward, flying back to reassure those still in the tunnel, flying ahead to search for the way out. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z With supersonic military aircraft a reality, and the industry moving forward on commercial supersonic transport, it appeared that the “revolutionary advances for atmospheric aircraft” had run their course. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Then he raised his flippers and leaned forward. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z Even though the beast stopped, Mr. Flux remained in motion, flying forward, losing his grip on the tufts of fur, shooting across the stream, colliding with Otto in midair. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Thirteen thousand students in the three cities that had moved forward with integration—Front Royal, Charlottesville, and Norfolk—found themselves sitting at home in the fall of 1958. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Then Joe stepped forward: “If you put him in the boat, Coach, we will pull him across the line. Just strap him in. He can just go along for the ride.” The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z “I look forward to it. Let’s have something to look forward to. Why not?” A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z So, endlessly, we repeated what we had learned not to do around age two: tipped ourselves forward, bodies straight, feet still, until we landed with a bam. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z It was our dark blue 1941 Chevy coupe, and you had to push the seat forward to get out. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z We talked a while, and made a date to go to the movies Sunday night—a picture all the girls were looking forward to, Blue Denim. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z As I shuffle forward, Grandma Knife cracks her knuckles. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z She saw them spring forward, barking, and continued without losing rhythm. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “The steps are just here. If you put a foot forward you can find it. There. Now I’ll go first.” The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Then he’d sink to his knees and pitch forward face- first on the floor. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z His other hand groped forward and caught the back of my shirt. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z The lightning weapon shut down a second later, but Sorrento continued to trudge forward. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He shifted in her arms, kicking his legs to help drive them forward. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Each time the blades rose from it, the boat ghosted forward without check or hesitation. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z She had a plan, a way forward, hope. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Richard leaned forward and rested his forehead on the edge of the table. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z The line began to move forward into the woods, forward toward the great yellow light of the open fields on the other side. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Dimple pushed the copy of her book forward. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He yanked her forward, almost off the ground, and the two guards dragged her across the square at an awkward, lopsided pace that made her stumble over her own feet. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I step forward and wrap my arms around him. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I do and the two grown men laugh like TaShon, jumping back, yet jumping forward enough to make sure their shirts and hair get wet. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z A gun barrel pressed to my spine urges me forward, through the front doors of Abnegation headquarters, a plain gray building, two stories high. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z With sudden nerve, I stood up, stepped forward, and picked up the biggest of the nestlings. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z “I scored thirty-two that night,” Bull said, “and ate their forward Saleesi alive.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I seemed to see the whole universe, even the sun and sky, leaping forward, then sinking away again, decomposing. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z When Matt stands up and walks to the podium I lean forward to see better. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z As the runners surged forward, he kept his stride short, letting the pacesetters untangle. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z The girl had tucked herself behind a tree, not hiding, but also not beckoning me forward. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z "And I intend to read Emerson, too . . ." "Very good. Self-reliance is a most worthy virtue. I shall look forward with the greatest of interest to learning your contribution to my fate." Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z She stands there in silence for a long time, and I am too scared of her eyes to keep walking forward. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z He surged forward with such power that it was as if, said one witness, “he were breaking from the gate again.” Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z With the tips of my fingers, I reach forward and touch the cold metal pole. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z He unhinged his jaw and leaped forward, clamping his teeth around the foremost goblin’s head. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z And I heard the bell clang and the sound of the feet scuffling forward. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z The ceiling started to dip lower and lower, to the point that Nathan had to hunch forward. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z But even as my life was moving forward, the questions about my dad were always there in the back of my mind, bubbling up to the surface now and then. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z They were strange shoulders, still powerful although very old, and the neck was still strong too and the creases did not show so much when the old man was asleep and his head fallen forward. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Instantly his paw reached forward and flicked the stick aside. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z In forward again, he drove it back into the barn and turned it off. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z A very old man, bent but active, with white mustaches that bristled forward like those of a prawn, pushed open the swing door and went in. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z More Dwarfs than you could dream of rushed forward to the Golden Tree. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z He stood under the eaves of the forest, stooping forward, as if he were listening, and peering with wide eyes into the shadows. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z She holds her head up and finally opens her eyes to take Dray’s arm, but she still stumbles forward on the sidewalk. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z His hand shoots forward and smacks the weapon out of Boss’s hands—the gun fires a wayward shot just as it spins away, clattering on the floor. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Still, in her wild- girl state, she could not resist the smell of him, and so she inched carefully forward, put her face to his neck and inhaled. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Everyone was looking forward to the third task, which would take place a week before the end of term. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z He had his large white hands folded under his chin; I leaned forward, my right hand cupped around my neck. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Ali lunges forward to grab someone in the dark. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z Most of the time it was out of the sea, but it leaked whenever the canoe dipped forward in the waves. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z I hated him, and it had nothing to do with the age-old, traditional rivalry between backs and forwards in rugby. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Just in front of him Pippin fell forward on to his knees. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z No reflection was to be allowed now: not one glance was to be cast back; not even one forward. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Mr. Grin took a step forward, flipping the knife over so that the blade landed in the flat of his hand. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z He whooshed forward faster but his battery icon dipped down to one-quarter. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z Pippin pressed forward as they passed under the lamp beneath the gate-arch, and when he saw the pale face of Faramir he caught his breath. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Simultaneously they walked forward and hugged, Harry gripping the still-sopping back of Ron’s jacket. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Addison clicked his tongue and Grunt scurried forward with a little book in his hands, which he thrust into mine. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z When Just Renee tossed the pillowcase aside to expose the snakebite, Gen stepped forward and crouched next to them. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z I leaned forward, ready to grab that same wrist, to shut the pig down cold, hard, and fast. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z For the first time in a long time, I feel myself looking forward to a meal. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z It was clearly a scream—the rictus tension in her face, head thrust forward, throat stretched taut—but no sound came out. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I would wait for him, but the crowd presses me forward, out of the stairwell and into the room where I will decide the rest of my life. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Barely containing his appetite, he inched forward, making a little squeaky crying sound. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z The boat shot forward and Washington narrowly eked out the West’s first IRA victory. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Prosper pushed his little brother aside, leaned forward, and frisked Victor. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z There was a complex moment when his body uncoiled and shot forward with sudden metallic tension. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z I walk to the edge of the roof, dangling my feet off it and easing forward until I can jump. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z The three boys rushed forward and Jack drew his knife again with a flourish. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Shay eased her board forward, ducking to pass through a gap in the crumbling wall. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z “Yeah, I’m not looking forward to driving him home later.” Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z So I run forward to pull her up, but someone shoves me over the edge, and I wake before I hit the rocks. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I countered I stepped forward and tried a thrust of my own. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Alfred lunged forward on his left foot, and spun away from the ropes. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z The three Mr. Mumbles bent forward and listened eagerly. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z Dimple asked, hurrying forward to put her hand on Celia’s arm. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z In the faint, faint light she made out the lean form and the sardonic smile of the Texan aeronaut, and her hand reached forward of its own accord, in vain. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Like the lamb wobbling forward to suckle, Bryn's baby turned its head against its mother's warm skin and its mouth opened, searching. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Each time I pull myself forward, I have to close my eyes and remind myself to breathe, that the metal walls around me are not closing in. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z And I think if this is better than that, is this what I can look forward to when I go home? Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z A clarinet was vibrating sensuously and the men were standing up and moving eagerly forward. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z He leaned forward slowly, as if moving hurt him, and shook Jule’s hand, then introduced two tubby white dogs: Snowball and Snowman. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “Here,” whispered Alice, and he leaned forward to find her hand and took the biscuit she was holding. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Ahead, a line of cars slowly inched forward—a traffic jam. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z An instant before he rang it, Specify lunged forward. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I don’t think I ever looked forward to eating cold mealie pap so much in my life. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Ralph dismissed Simon and returned to his personal hell They would reach the castle some time; and the chief would have to go forward. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z And then the arms came forward and she was flying, Janina was flying over the shadow heads and the dogs and soldiers, her arms and legs turning slowly. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z Mundín and I craned our necks forward, wanting to make sure that the bad guys were really dead. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z She delighted in his wily mind, his shrewdness and his cunning; she was always forward to help him. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z But the drone moves on, heading toward the back of the camp, which is weird because everyone else is heading forward, toward the Mess. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z The foreman and bricklayer grunted threats and stepped forward. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z “She’s supposed to be, but—” One of the boys stepped forward and prodded the light with a finger. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Those words kept him moving forward, even as the crowd pressed in around him, constantly threatening the grip he had on Emma’s hand in front of him and Natalie’s hand behind him. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z We ran forward to where the men laughed and talked in their chairs, waiting. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z And with that, he sprang forward...only to drop in a green-plaid heap at the children’s feet, where he promptly began to snore. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I stood on my skirts and lost my balance, pitching forward. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z “It’s been a great summer, thank you. Though I am seriously looking forward to the fall. I hate this hot weather.” Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z The morning of the bombing my friends and I had looked forward to a Sunday afternoon Cavalettes club meeting. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z All she could do was walk forward in the snow. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Most evenings before sleeping, I looked forward to going to my bedroom to write to God. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She flew forward and back and I watched her shadow in the white dust under the swing. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The truck came to an abrupt halt and lurched forward all at once. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z The rough rooftop scrapes my knees as his weight drags me forward. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z It gives me something to look forward to. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z He curls forward a bit and turns to look at me. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z The badger shouted mockingly, “Don’t forget to call again, rat. I’d be delighted to see you. We’ve got some unfinished business that I’m looking forward to settling. Just you and me, Redtooth!” Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z As we approach the exit gate, a cluster of people rush forward near the ticket booth and flash cameras at us. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I wave my hand at her and proceed forward while she stays back. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Celia leaned forward and stuck her head out past the door frame. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Frederick has to be nudged forward by the boy behind him. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z What’s more, their finances were in such a state that even as eldest son there was almost nothing for him to look forward to. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z They were walking in. the Egyptian manner—one shoulder forward, arms bent at the wrist—except from time to time when they had to chew off another fingernail. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, one by one, each boy and girl stepped forward to take the Hitler Youth oath. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z He bent forward so his mouth was maybe an inch away from the microphone. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z Then Tyson stepped forward, raising his hands defensively. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Almost in a daze, Thomas pulled the blanket completely off and leaned forward to shake her hand. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Dympna crawled out of her forward seat and Scottie crawled into it. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z I began to look forward to my times alone to get my fix. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Hardening his will Sam thrust forward once again, and halted with a jerk, staggering as if from a blow upon his breast and head. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z We passed through the changeover, and forward in time again— but not to a version of the tunnels I recognized. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z He moved forward rather cautiously and looked down. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z She let out a wail and, without waiting for the password, swung forward to admit him. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Again, reader, we must go backward, before we go forward. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z With every stroke forward, a giant invisible hand had pushed him two strokes backward into the bay, returning him toward the shore. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z It was as if the boat were being pulled forward by a powerful hand. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z There was nothing to be gained by putting oneself forward or revealing oneself too fully. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Skill he had, and he might have stayed there his whole life, bent over a desk, his neck growing forward instead of upright, had not the brothers taken ill one day from bad fish. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Joaquin leaned forward, and Maya felt herself reach up and put her hand on his arm, anchoring him to her and Grace. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He took two steps forward and kind of hovered right in front of me for a second, and then he kissed me. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z As he urges the horse on, he is gentle for fear the ruts and the muddy road will cause her to fall forward or brush him in some way. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z “My name,” said the next child to go forward, “is Veruca Salt.” Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z I stare through the glass at the guards on the other side—they stand erect, their guns at their shoulders, facing forward. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z If I had been there to stop Thread, he wouldn’t have stepped forward to save Gale. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He was rocking backward and forward, shaking his ugly head. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z We all sort of inched forward slowly when she did this, but then settled back to our places and watched. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z I fell face forward, cutting my knee and elbow. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z His uncle took an automatic step forward, the back of his hand raised at Redemption’s insolence, but the boy stepped forward as well, his eyes aflame. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Redemption didn’t answer, and Pet bent its head toward him, taking a soundless step forward, its voice low and echoed and urgent. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z A tall guy with stringy blond hair elbowed his way forward. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z When a blackboard was brought forward, Elizebeth gave the whole court a lesson in the basics of cryptology. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z The PAC put forward a dramatic and overambitious program that promised quick solutions. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Then falling forward, my head against his damp shoulder, I whispered, "I'll make it five dollars more." Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z The man in the grey suit leans forward and whispers something in her ear, too low for her father to overhear. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He ran forward, placing himself in front Pettigrew, facing the wands. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z On the contrary, as if there were no obstacle and with a peculiar noise, he now drove Gregor forwards. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z Engines revved all around them and the Berg jerked into motion, blasting forward in a rush of power. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z “If you are one of the Divergent, please step forward so that we can hear from you.” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z His eyebrows get close together and he leans forward. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Werfel played with the doorknob, twisting it backward and forward, listening to the click of the latch. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z Its sound rocketed forward, and the laughter that followed traveled the same trajectory. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z His churning legs slowed to a stop, and he stood there computing whether to move forward or backward. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z He pulled out his wand and moved forward between the serpentine columns. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z They both began to look forward to the calm, quiet life that the country would bring them. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Mark’s head snapped back and he fell off the pilot, who leaped forward, getting on top of him once again. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z “A mood of manic resolve to carry out our duties drove us forward,” Krogh recalled. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Just as wormholes can, in theory, send you halfway across the universe in the blink of an eye, they can send you backward and forward in time. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Now that Snowball was out of the way, the plan could go forward without his interference.This, said Squealer, was something called tactics. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z Arm in arm we girls marched forward in our thin cotton dresses with all eyes upon us. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “If you loved Lily Evans, if you truly loved her, then your way forward is clear.” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Quentyn edged forward slowly, moving the torch from side to side. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “They—they’re all looking forward to this execution,” he said in a faltering voice. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z I clap Ben on the back, and for the first time all day, the three of us are looking not forward but at one another. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z Even if my hands were tied, I could lean my head forward and bite it free. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z So Jinny took a deep breath and stepped forward, leaned in. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z The man practically leaped forward and extended a hand. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The watchers moved forward together, as if some signal had been given. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z At this rate, what will I have to look forward to in college? Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Tally leaned forward, skimming the river low and fast, trying to leave the cold feeling in her stomach behind. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Tamika broke from the crowd, pedaling forward until our bikes stood side by side. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Anger and fear welled in me as I felt what I had missed; I leaned forward and clapped my hands to my face. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z My legs push me forward, lunging me straight into the belly of the crackling sounds of punching and wailing. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Torso swiveled to the left and leaning forward. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z He brought the ball down and their forward was trailing him. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z Lili pushed her head forward as though she were holding her breath. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z “Start there, and move forward. I sort of modeled these sketches after a creative exercise comic artists like to do. It’s called ‘twenty-five expressions.’ When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z We lurch forward, narrowly avoiding a gaping hole in the road. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z He relaxes here—squatting against the wall—leaning back in a way that tilts his baseball cap with the D forward over his eyes. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z He drove it forward at a man coming straight for him, thrust its tip into his stomach and watched as his clothes ignited. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z We plunge forward, emerging in the center of the circle. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z The cliffs at their left were overhung, and they could not be seen from above; but the path made many bends, and at each bend they gripped their sword-hilts and went forward cautiously. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z At first she flinched, but there was an expectation in the creature’s eye, so she came forward again and opened her lips. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z A host of newsreel and newspaper men pushed forward. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, to show off her English that she’s learning in night school, she adds, “My darling daughter, she needs to understand it is necessary to go forward, not back.” Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z The craft hung still for some moments, slightly tilted, before she found the controls to move it forward, and in those few seconds, Lord Asriel did three things. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The rabbit hopped forward, holding his pace to match that of the mare. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Incredibly, an armored column was forcing its way against the forward press of traffic, soldiers and refugees. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z He stepped forward, whipped a napkin away from me, then threw it on the floor. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z First, I finish forwarding all my emails from my old account. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z She knelt forward, putting her ear to the grate, her forehead nearly touching the floor. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z He beckoned them forward with a crook of his finger. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z He took a step forward and studied her. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z In the meantime, they saved, and scratched, and piled away what they could in the rented hovels, looking forward to the day of property. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z The landscape jerks forward, falls away, the train casting a passing shadow on an expanse of nondescript buildings. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z My feet fill with lead, and moving each one forward feels like it takes an hourglass's worth of time. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z A dozen hobbits, led by Sam, leaped forward with a cry and flung the villain to the ground. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z "I wish I could go. We've been looking forward to this fishing all winter." The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z "Possibly a gang member, say police, though his family has come forward to refute that claim. It seems there are more questions than answers in this story, Carl." How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Activities that gave me something to look forward to. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Finn charged forward, but the crowd surged with him, pushing him and dragging him at the same time. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z She crossed her fingers and then turned forward. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z And I looked forward to pursuing my career in medicine. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z He suddenly steps forward, knee bent, and I am stuck in the chest with his blade. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z She surged forward, her arm coming down again and again, twisting and turning, loving the smooth ache within her shoulder as the blade slammed against his. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z And then, the man with the fowling-piece discharged it at us, and several of the others rushed forward. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z The top row thrust forward so enthusiastically that I had trouble closing my mouth completely, and I was always stretching my upper lip to try to cover them. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z He was glad to hear the gate clang to behind them, as they rode forward. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z He brought his shaking hands up to his face, and again the Witchlings leaned forward. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z “No, I’m really looking forward to reading this. I have a theory: Charles Wallace is a killer robot.” When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Already he had instinctively started forward to help her. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z He leaned forward and rested his elbows on his knees, his eyes on Lindsey. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Bitter leaned forward and kissed her forehead just as they heard the front door open. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z “Indeed. We all want to think that way. But the sooner you confront reality, the sooner you’ll be able to move on. Forward. We must keep moving forward.” Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z “Good,” said Moody, limping forward as he pulled the stopper out of the flask of potion. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z But after another minute she felt a faint tugging in her bracelet, like a ghost pulling her forward. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z It swung itself forward on its knuckles and snarled. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z At the same time, we yank our elbows back and thrust them forward. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I fell forward into the weeds and old leaves. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “Something for you to look forward to,” he said. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z Kapu was staring at her, his eyes narrowed, his ears thrown forward aggressively. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Beau was beside me, and the mountain was getting ever closer, and I wanted everything to never go back and never go forward from there. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I edged forward, pausing to notice doors on either side of the little hall. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Robbie yelled, and Sierra saw the tattoos surge forward along his arm and flash through the air. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z The suddenness of it sent Ma forward, like she was catching somebody who’d taken a fall. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z My face burns as Lesedi—a short, compact girl with pretty pink beads at the ends of her braids—steps forward. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Throughout the lessons, Shirley leaned forward, barely touching her seat, to catch the meaning, but the words sounded like gurgling water. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z She looked at Edward’s face, and then she let go of his ear and he fell forward so that his head rested against the counter again. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z The mower seemed to give a happy leap forward off the sidewalk and I was mowing the lawn. Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z And then, hearing his voice, I sat leaning forward, riveted upon his words. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z We had something to look forward to—a small ritual that brought relief to our gray days and dark nights. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “There’s always room for one more,” Byrd says, leaning forward like she might leap across the table at Aunt Nancy. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z He walked forward — he stretched out his hand for the handle — “Done,” said Mr. Malfoy at the counter. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Though she was exhausted, and was being driven near-crazy by her flatulent dog, Kathy was looking forward to a few days in Baton Rouge. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z She eased the board forward, bringing it closer to the wall of stone, but saw nothing. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Jason positions his hand on the joystick, and the chair surges — a foot forward, then back. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z As I did, I heard a hard thump in the bow and the boat bounced forward. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Perhaps Hermione knew how he was feeling, because she reached for his hand and took the lead for the first time, pulling him forward. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Cole forced his hand forward until his fingers touched the bear’s moist white coat. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z He sat forward, his forearms on his thighs, his hands hanging loosely between them, with a different air about him completely. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z He lay on the cold floor sobbing; but really he was pushing forward with his puny strength against a world too big and too strong for him. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He went forward quite deliberately, being sure of his way, and unafraid. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z We pulled into our driveway, and when Pa hit the brakes, the Wildcat lurched forward sharply enough to wake the nappers. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z She takes a deep breath, taking two steps back to my one step forward. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z He bent down and picked up the bill, smoothed it with his fingers and held it out to Stewart, who came forward to take it. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z “Now,” he said peremptorily, “step forward, please. One at a time, and no shoving.” Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z It left the oarsmen sitting more upright at the end of the stroke, ready to slide forward and begin the next stroke more quickly and with less fuss and bother. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I lean forward, closer to Mama’s ear, even though I know she heard me. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z She looked forward to the task— they would take turns pounding the vegetable into a wooden bowl with a stick almost as tall as Amari. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z The bike shot forward, over the rubble and out through the gates. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z My husband especially had been looking forward to the day when they would join him in working on the land; but Thambi only shook his head. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z The boys could not swim well, but they pushed off into the refreshing water, holding on to the sides of the raft, kicking their legs to move them forward. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z She smiled and leaned forward, playing with the edge of her bell-sleeved peasant top. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Now and then he drew back, examined his own efforts, and then leaned forward to correct the shape, to trim the curves. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Beside him Pippin was nodding towards sleep; but Sam was staring forwards into the rising fog. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z He took another step forward, cutting off Clancy before he could start speaking. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z But Gandalf made no sign; and drawn forward once more, half against his will, the hobbit crept up again from behind the wizard’s head. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Omer leaned forward to take both her hands in his and thanked her back, in Arabic. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Impulsively, Miss Whitlaw leaned forward and kissed me on the cheek. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z The canoe was whirled forward, with as little purchase on the water as a twig. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z But Mark had only taken one step forward when there was a click, followed by the blinding beam of a flashlight pointed directly at Mark and Alec. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z In my mind I was leaping forward, lunging at the cop. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Redemption frowned and sat forward again to take her hand. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Ranchers got used to her coming around with the petitions: some folks even looked forward eagerly to her visits. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Jonas leaned forward, his elbows on his knees, and put his face into his hands. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z On offense, the Fugees’ strength was at left forward in Josiah, whose runs down the sideline had resulted in a half-dozen goals so far. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z The sisters raised their glasses to Percy and beckoned him forward. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Thomas watched, speechless, as Gaily staggered to his feet and walked forward, dragging his right leg with a heavy limp. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Once the ship was three days out from Buenos Aires and there was no chance of returning, Blackborrow was brought forward to face a furious commander. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z The old man stepped out into the light, came forward. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z My mother stepped forward and gave my father a kind of a smile but then went to shake Mrs.’s hand first. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z I pull forward two blank cards and scrawl: Yeah, right. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he suddenly thought otherwise and took a more businesslike pose, sitting forward with his hands in his lap. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Slowly he set one foot forward to climb back up the hill, and then the other. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z Art found that he could not bring forward the least vestige of professionalism. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Finally, a few Dauntless come forward and lift Tori up. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z The Gran gestured for the Spares to come forward, and as they stood there lined up, she made a giant X over their heads, magic to seal the contract until the impossible task began. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z They only got a few steps before Luke jumped forward and blocked the door. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He stepped forward, wanting to see the Maze for himself, as if the answers were printed on the walls out there. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z His riders lowered their lances and drove forward in a wedge. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z As the plane hit the ground, she was thrown forward against the gunsight. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z The hammer whistled inches from my head, and I ducked just as a fetterling leaped forward. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I didn’t understand what was going on or why she wanted me to hit her or how I would get away, but I could hear Grandma saying, March forward, girl. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “Yes. But! We’ll pick up where we left off, okay? I promise. Sahil, I’m ready now. To take things forward between us.” From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z A Palmetto forward upended Tino right in front of our goal. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I reached for the door frame, and the next thing I knew I was falling, and Henry had jumped forward to catch me. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Mr. Cantor stepped forward and took the Post-it notes. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Instead, he was gazing at the body on the ground, leaning forward slightly, his brows drawn down, his mouth a little open. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry for that. Momma’s inside. She’s been looking forward to meeting you all.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z The tall man tucked his flashlight under his arm and held out both hands, palms forward, in what was meant to be a comforting gesture. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z He leaned forward slightly and lowered his voice, as if to confide something terribly important. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z They rushed forward, brushing aside floating mirrors that reset themselves in the air once the pair were clear of them. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z She leans forward and whispers in my ear, “Please, please, you must stop asking questions.” Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z I had to set aside thinking about Bianca and keep us going forward, the way Thalia was doing. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z “I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow.” Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He got in the car muttering obscenities, floored the gas, and the car lurched forward. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z He leaned forward again and cleared his throat. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He was tall, quick, and thickly built—the perfect power forward. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Sometimes she thought maybe he had nothing to look forward to, because he couldn’t remember being free and getting plenty of food at the same time. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He pushes me forward and says, Greet your teacher, Young Ju. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Finally the last person rose from his chair and walked forward. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Together we all backed up as the huge bosslings stalked forward. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Curtis sits forward, his arms folded on his knees. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z He leans forward in the driver’s seat, gripping the steering wheel with sweaty palms. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z He was not looking forward to the end of the training, when he would become the new Receiver. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z Then it rolled forward on its tank treads, across the bunker floor, to the armory cage at its opposite end. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Now they came forward dressed in shifts of undyed wool to receive their knighthoods from the Kingsguard. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “We’re not going to talk to them,” James said, marching forward. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z August smacks her from behind, and Rosie hurries a few steps forward. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The people behind me press me forward, away from my family, who will be the last ones to leave. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z The minute hand of the clock was a terribly slow lever, pushing the hour hand imperceptibly forward. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z The small limbs had firm floor under them; they obeyed perfectly, as he noticed to his joy, and strove to earn’ him forward in the direction he wanted. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z They’d carried the smell of wet snow into the room—it had melted against the wool in their coats—and were grateful to be in a warm place where something of interest was going forward. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z He stood between the two who had yielded, who had consented, looking from one to the other as Benderesk came forward. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z There was the sound of a meaty smack and he fell face forward across my legs, Father’s sword in his back. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z They were planning this year’s sugaring, a time everyone looked forward to with joy and excitement, as much as ricing, maybe even more. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Yes, pickle day was something to look forward to. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He stepped toward the ball, flung his leg forward, and connected, firing a low, fast shot to the goalie’s right. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Omakayas got slowly to her feet, wobbled forward, and knew that she would have to return to the cabin. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z “I should hope so,” my mom said, inching forward in her chair. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z It should have been determination pulling her forward, the surety of her quest, the nobility of her heart. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z I step forward, pulling down my collar so Mr. Gideon can stick the needle in the hollow of my neck. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z A man disentangled himself from the black-and-white mass of players and took a step forward. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z The Husky Clipper surged forward, as George Varnell reported in the Seattle Times the next day, “like a thing alive.” The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z “We’re probably both going to get in trouble,” Will said, pushing his bike forward. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z Suddenly the foremost Rider spurred his horse forward. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Only the dating of every past and future year changes each New Year’s Day, as one counts backwards or forwards from the unitary Now. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z They were riveting; it was hard to keep my eyes forward. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z As he had run forward, eager, rejoicing to be free, Shelob with hideous speed had come behind and with one swift stroke had stung him in the neck. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Then she bolted awake and gagged again, and after a few dry heaves, she finally crawled forward, away from the mess, and curled into a ball. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Will squeezed Ama’s wrist and darted forward, watching the ground in case he stumbled, running fast and low. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He meant to point at Jon, but only his shoulder moved forward. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z Over each bunk there was nailed an apple box with the opening forward so that it made two shelves for the personal belongings of the occupant of the bunk. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z We all wobbled at the top, trying to keep our balance and not flop forward into the river. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z The New York City police investigators who were pursuing the case were unhappy that Malcolm’s followers had “not come forward” to aid the investigation. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Galloping low with Woolf flat over his back, Seabiscuit flew into the lane, the clean peninsula of track narrowing ahead as the crowd pushed forward. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z A whole new kind of fear shoots through me and I yank Peeta forward, which only causes him to stumble again. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He pulled my long hair forward, around my face. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Simon squeezes my hand and tugs me forward, inhaling sharply. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Seven holds his seat forward for me and Chris to climb in the back with his sisters. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z I just stand there, not sure whether I should turn right or left, go forward or backward, get in the black car or the tan one. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z The train lurches forward, and I can see the land moving past us through the window. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Mom steps forward and shifts on her feet, a baby taking her first walk, and then puts her head in her hands, and her shoulders shake. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z He motioned Caroline to step down and come forward, which she did. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yes. Almost bought a farm there. Would have been a stupid mistake. Then a friend in Boston forwarded me Weylin’s letter. Home at last, I thought, and you...” Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z But the Fat Lady had barely begun to swing forward when the sound of racing feet behind them announced Hermione’s arrival. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z He leaned forward in his chair and took a deep breath, then looked at Newt, shaking his head in surrender. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z "Let's creep forward on hands and knees. Maybe it's asleep." Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z But I took a step, one step, forward. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z He leans forward, his arms resting on his knees. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z He steps forward and fumbles with a black box on the desk, taking out a syringe with a needle already attached to it. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t get enough height to pull off the full rotation in the air, and I came down short, pitching forward onto my knees and almost face-planting into the floor. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z It was always the pigs who put forward the resolutions.The other animals understood how to vote, but could never think of any resolutions of their own. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z Archer started forward, blinking rapidly to clear his vision. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He moved forward delicately, his right hand outstretched. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I watched Azar bend forward and fire off the first illumination flare. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The man leant forward till he was flat on the ground. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z She sits on the edge of the couch, leaning forward, her eyes blinking at the screen. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z A courtly, white-haired man comes forward from behind his desk. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z These scenes of terror and slaughter were not what they had looked forward to on that night when old Major first stirred them to rebellion. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z “It’s certainly something to look forward to,” said Bigwig. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z They had no sooner taken a stride forward than Adaon, with a great cry, urged his horse across the ground. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z Nicholson let one leg drop over the side of the deck chair, leaned forward, and stepped on his cigarette end. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Curling forward, I hug my legs and lay my forehead on my knees. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z She keeps her eyes forward, refusing to even look at the people in the encampment. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z The kennel jerked forward, tilted, fell back and struck the ground with a jolt. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She was rocking backward and forward slightly in her chair, exactly like Dobby did when he was teetering on the edge of revealing forbidden information. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z The men named stepped forward one by one. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I took a deep breath and pushed forward, trying as hard as I could to drag my left leg up and out of the mud. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z “I’m not saying it distressingly—” He leaned forward and touched the buff gold bedspread. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Again, a glimpse: The 14th Regiment still marched forward over the bodies of the fallen. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Augustus puffed out his cheeks, balanced on his leg, and twisted his hips, throwing the prosthetic forward. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z As the bin continued to pitch, the scrap at the front began to slide forward, bit by bit, a great iron glacier breaking apart. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Manet leaned forward and spoke in more confidential tones as well. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z ‘Cling to my back! I shall need my arms,’ he said and strode forward. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Rupa crawled forward as far as she could, leaning across her brothers back. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z He’s staring raptly forward, with straight posture and a smile edging his lips. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z She gets out herself and holds her seat forward. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Kicking the bucket onto its side, she hopped onto it and began rolling it forward with her feet, like a circus bear balancing on a ball. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I continue walking in a long, elaborate combination like this until I finally take twenty steps forward and stop completely. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Ashima looks forward to Christmas, the four of them being together. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z “You need to be perfectly balanced. If you put one foot forward like you do, that makes your shoulders turn and you might miss to the left or right. You feel comfortable?” The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z He looped his greasy hair back around his ears and leaned forward eagerly. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z The woman asks, “Is this going to be a problem, going forward?” Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Buttercup took a step forward and said, “If we surrender, freely and without struggle, if life returns to what it was one dusk ago, will you swear not to hurt this man?” The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Gillian leaned forward, around Tucker, and added, “Exactly, Jules. Come on. Put it away. I don’t want to see that out on the table either.” Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z He willed his dream forward, right to the surface of the jar. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z My breath falters, and my body, traitor that it is, tugs me forward until there are only inches between us. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Could hear their tongues pounding the stone floor, propelling them forward. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z If only they could keep moving forward undetected, he would see him soon. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Lyra explained fearfully about her encounter with little Tony Makarios, and looked over her shoulder at the poor caged daemons, who were clustering forward pressing their pale faces to the glass. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z The debris was shoved into the Bay and the good oysters forward until they could be sold to a buy boat, which would take them to market. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He remained on the porch, but he leaned forward, his thick arms going up on either side of the door frame. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I catch myself before falling forward and start to climb. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I will go forward into the world and do my best to be the daughter that my parents would have wanted me to be. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z But it was too short and kept falling forward. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z Amaroq’s ears went forward aggressively and she remembered that wide eyes meant fear to him. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She leaned forward and kissed him one time on the mouth, then they both looked out the window into the valley, side by side. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z I pedal, slowly, feeling the burn in my calves as I carry two people forward; it’s like running up a hill. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z As water rushed forward it weighed down the bow, and the men pumped with every last shred of their failing strength. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z Raymie shone the flashlight on the door, just as Louisiana reached forward and turned the knob. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z She leaned forward and looked at her face. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z At first it seemed to the hobbits that although they walked and stumbled until they were weary, they were creeping forward like snails, and getting nowhere. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z She moved forward stiffly, her gapped mouth open wide as she guffawed. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z The firing stopped long enough for three of the figures to rush forward, screaming, “On your knees!” and “Head to the ground!” The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z When the time came, he rose, walked to the starting line, bowed forward, and waited. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z “Let me help you with that,” the man said, moving forward. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z He grabs my hand, but I tug away and rush forward. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Mr. Larson leaned forward across his desk to take it, acting surprised. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z The train, with a terrific jerk, moved slowly forward. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z They came by at a forced march, their gaze fixed forward, their arms swinging high. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z She reached out and untucked my hair from behind one of my ears so that it fell forward. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I could see the window in an angle of the passage, the curtain blowing softly, backwards and forwards. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “I’m looking forward to it,” said Father Mike. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I caught my neck jerking forward a couple of times. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I was greatly looking forward to seeing him again this fall. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He only steps forward, places his hands on my shoulders, and looks very seriously into my eyes. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Her windsail of an ear moves forward and then back, and the trunk returns. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I watched as he slumped forward in a memory high. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z And then she reached forward and handed me a small white napkin with an apple slice on it that had already turned brown on the edges. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I take more tabs, we keep on going, no food, no rest, just forward, forward, forward. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z “If anyone can do this, it’s you,” he said, leaning forward. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He laughed, a great booming sound that rolled like thunder, and when the first wave of fetterlings leaped forward, his hammer was there to greet them. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He smirks and takes hold of the second wheel, gently pulling it forward. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Petty Officer Powell fell forward in his chair and carefully snubbed out his cigarette. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z I’m moving in toward the camera now, carried forward by my rage. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z I turned my head forward at once, quickening my pace. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “Well...” she said, and set her beaker down on the ground, leaning forward so that her hair swung down on either side of her face. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “Attention, all! You have been selected for gleaning today. You are commanded to step forward and meet your demise.” Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z The Abbot and Constance had to leap forward to restrain Silent Sam. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z |
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