| 单词 | frustrate |
| 例句 | Ekon inhaled again, but this time the exhale was more frustrated. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z The ball was still spinning, and I stumbled again just as Ethan, impatient and frustrated, finally came at me and tried to spear his foot in to swipe the ball out for himself. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Still feeling frustrated because he hadn’t been able to take Ernestine to the speed typing contest, Dad insisted on taking Martha to an adding machine exhibition in New York. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry, Holmesy, I shouldn’t say that. It’s just frustrating sometimes.” Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z You have a room filled with inebriated, frustrated men who were spending too much money on what really, in the end, was a pretty pathetic Plan B. Testosterone flowed like the watered-down drinks. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z Sometimes it was so frustrating talking to Ana, because she refused to see it from his perspective. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He growled in the back of his throat, like a beast of prey, angry and frustrated. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Inspectors are therefore frustrated in their search for residues. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z The traffic became bumper to bumper, and the officers began to get frustrated. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She gives George a frustrated nudge with her trunk, and Julia giggles. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z It must have been incredibly frustrating to know that you had such a valuable skill to share in wartime, and not to be able to share it. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z ‘You look like a negrito,' she’d say, angry, sorry to be angry, frustrated almost to laughing, scorn. ‘You know how important looks are in this country. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Every time I get frustrated or impatient about something, Abuela reminds me to take it one day at a time. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z As I searched for the words, I could see him getting impatient; frustrated by my silence, he started to scowl. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z By the end of the third day, it began to be something of a frustrating experience. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Even King, the black leader most committed to the traditional path of multiracial coalitions and nonviolence, would soon grow frustrated with the movement’s stagnation. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Other migrants, frustrated by the train’s pace, disconnect the brake line on purpose. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Alex still feels wired, but when June looks up at him, he can see some of the brightness in her eyes has started to look like frustrated tears, and he softens a little. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z My mom—who had cut her hair short for the convenience—was still messing with it in the rearview mirror, and still frustrated. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z It was a mission that would motivate and frustrate her all her life. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z She ordered me back with more exact instructions, which I followed exactly, while still managing to frustrate her true wishes. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Ever since we were young, James used to say those exact words to me every time I’d get frustrated or down. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Ernie shuddered, clearly frustrated with both Genie’s questions and the nail he was struggling to hit. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “Don’t get frustrated if she don’t say much.” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Pete was so frustrated that he considered putting his foot through the radio. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z “Don’t pity me,” I say, sharp, frustrated by Sarah. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z Long frustrated hours beside the fire brought angry movements, but the dance refused to come to him. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z But I don’t know if I’m more frustrated with the students or the system. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z As angry and frustrated and hurt as I felt, as tired as I was of all the drama, I knew it wasn’t. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I was frustrated with myself, more than anything—for hoping. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z 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 Minho pointed at the Maps in Thomas’s hand, letting out a frustrated sigh. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He keeps no running list of the whereabouts or exploits of his former students, which sometimes frustrates me because I want to know about them. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z He turned away from the door with a frustrated look, then put his hands on his hips like an old lady. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Now, under Nugent, its activities were devoted to frustrating the work of the religious authorities, and to remaining obscure and apparently harmless. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z I will take a frustrated nod in place of effusive praise. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Angry and frustrated and hungry all at the same time. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Bull was getting frustrated, and I didn’t want to push him too far. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z It was becoming frustrating and he had a momentary loss of temper—as he would have done in the past, when he was the other person. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z But Thyon wouldn’t hear it, and finally Lazlo, with a frustrated sigh, stripped off his jacket and rolled up his sleeve. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z It was an extremely frustrating and maddening process. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Nunu looked frustrated but leaned on the guardrail next to Radar. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z Bast struggled for a moment, opening his mouth, then closing it with a frustrated look, then repeating the process. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The decision was debated for some time, with committee members growing increasingly frustrated. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Marsha, still grieving the loss of her baby and frustrated by the meddling, reacted badly to the police questioning. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z It frustrated her, but she didn’t know what to do about it. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z The storm still postures on the horizon, but we get no closer, and the captain becomes increasingly frustrated. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z A frustrated tear rolls down my face and I rip the pack of tissues open. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z In a blind, frustrated rage, maddened by the cries of her cub, the mother turned for something on which to vent her fury, and saw the still figure of the old dog. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z His scar was burning: He felt angry and frustrated; he hated the idea that they were all imagining him to have power to match Voldemort’s. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Leaving such an easy trail to follow frustrates me, but what else can we do? Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z As the junta continued to rule with an iron fist, Farmer became increasingly frustrated and angry. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z C.P. didn’t add that the Klan SOS program was designed to frustrate desegregation, not implement it, but he didn’t have to. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Finally I grow frustrated and take the pillow from my face and fling it against the opposite wall. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z I shook my head, frustrated but determined not to let Jabba the Chef get to me. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z “No, of course not. I was just being stupid, but sometimes you are too judgmental. I get frustrated with you.” I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z The fish looked up from the puddle with a frustrated expression that meant “I tried, but no one was listening.” The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z “Debbie,” she said, “I’m so sorry. It’s a very frustrating situation.” Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z So the Egypt gang waited and waited and it was all pretty frustrating. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z On that night and for many nights after, they lay on the floor and held each other, bitter and thankful and frustrated, and they said nothing. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Of all the issues that hindered the peace process, none was more devastating and frustrating than the escalation of violence in the country. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He got frustrated when the days turned into weeks at the county jail. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I can tell she’s frustrated with me, because her eyebrows are so close together, it’s almost like her unibrow is back. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z “No, it’s not a Commie town,” my mother countered, sounding frustrated. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I was so frustrated that I had to walk the bike. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Everyone was fanning themselves and wiping sweat, frustrated, trapped on the bus from hell. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z There are brief moments of tension—a sister who is bored by the dolphins, a spot where Dad gets frustrated about the lack of available parking spaces. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z The absence of an Eiffel challenger continued to frustrate Burnham. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z It frustrated him to be accused of betraying his race. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z He sounded frustrated with her, but not angry. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z He seemed frustrated, anxious, as if he wanted to explode into action and was only just being held in check. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z People paid a lot of money to buy me this leg, and it frustrates me that I can’t work it right. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z The memories I had now were frustratingly faint—whispers of the past. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Even after death, the old man could be extremely frustrating. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z So, later, when we were lying in bed, I was so frustrated and sick of the silence that I actually broke down and started talking to Chas Becker. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “I understand that your old-fashioned ways are not working,” Lady Isobel said harshly, clearly frustrated. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The sight of it frustrates me so much, I flip the page back too hard and accidentally rip its corner. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z The Colonel ran his hands through his thick hair, frustrated. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Sometimes Headmaster got frustrated and crumpled up Neel’s papers, and his red pen flew like a carving knife as he made endless corrections. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z “But I’m not like you, Mom. I can’t just—I’m not always—” I squeeze my hands into fists, frustrated with myself. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I didn’t say anything else and he coughed and adjusted his glasses and said he was tired and frustrated and just wanted his money or an exchange so he could get on home. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Atoms were the ultimate particles, forever frustrating our attempts to break them into smaller pieces. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes she was so frustrated, she sat in the boat and cried. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z If art was no more than a frustrated outflinging of desire, if religion was no more than self-delusion, what good was life? The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z After my frustrating time of trying to write about my neighborhood the way I had seen other published authors write about theirs, I stopped writing for a while. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z He put his hands on his hips and blew a frustrated breath into the air above his head. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z The frustrating part is pop-tent airlocks can attach to other airlocks! The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Taisin could sense the energy around Con; it was charged with frustrated desire. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Dozer and Petunia were howling, frustrated that they couldn’t quite bite Duke. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z I know why the tinkerer is frustrated, but I don’t have an answer to his question, and just shake my head. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I became increasingly frustrated at not being able to express what I wanted to convey in letters that I wrote, especially those to Mr. Elijah Muhammad. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z No wonder they end up feeling frustrated and blaming themselves when things go wrong. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z But for now, Sophie was stuck in high school, feeling frustrated and stifled. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z But the more I think about it, the more frustrated I get. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Peaceful gatherings became violent as frustrated demonstrators threw rocks and bottles, even started fires. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z His lawyers didn't do much with that information, which frustrated Walter. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Sometimes I felt so frustrated with his tricks, tears filled my eyes. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z She looked so frustrated that I realized something was wrong. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Doppler’s demonstrations and experiments captivated Mendel as much as they frustrated him. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z It was tremendously frustrating not to be able to touch my wife, to speak tenderly to her, to have a private moment together. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The demand angered the United States, the largest aid donor, and it frustrated the monitoring techniques that the U.N. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z He tried to think about the lessons the beaver had to teach but he grew frustrated by how poorly he carved. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Mom asked, noting the frustrated look on my face. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Unfortunately for the farmers, the death rate then dropped in the second year to 90 percent and eventually to 25 percent, frustrating hopes of eradicating rabbits completely from Australia. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Those words came out of me from being frustrated. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z He liked watching his parents, especially his dad, squirm and get frustrated. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Farlen's hounds seemed as frustrated as their masters, sniffing forlornly at trees and rocks and snapping irritably at each other. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Ma was so frustrated with me in my first semester that she confiscated the laptop until my grades improved, which they sort of did because I really needed to get back to my made-up worlds. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z I remember this one day, when I was really little and getting frustrated with Uncle Phil’s “I’ve got your nose!” trick. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I know how frustrating it is to see something differently from someone else, or in my case, everyone else, and I feel sorry for her. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z And yet that, too, had been frustrating, causing her to fear that her career was somehow an indulgence, unnecessary. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z They were the actions of a man frustrated with the immorality of apartheid and the ruthlessness of the state in protecting it. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I also had a habit of overeating when I was depressed or frustrated, which was most of the time. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Black leaders continued to nudge white society for small concessions while at the same time attempting to stifle the more urgent demands of a frustrated black poor. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z She felt a little embarrassed, but it was generous, what Joon was offering to do, and she was frustrated. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Exhausted, frustrated at again having no real chance to confront the enemy, the Americans marched into a nearby village. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z "Well, I’d hate to think I was climbing through wardrobes and suffering the pangs of frustrated lust all for naught." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I could sense Zach was a little frustrated that Cap wasn’t putting on more of a show. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z Army in France and in Germany, and he was so frustrated by his treatment at Manzanar he was ready to renounce his citizenship and sail to the old country. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z It must be there, it must, it must! he told himself, ready to burst into frustrated tears. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z I was getting frustrated with my sore head and my bad memory and the tube that prevented me from talking. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z A single Confederate agent, nearly penniless, had just frustrated the frantic pursuit by thousands of men being directed from Washington by Secretary of War Stanton. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I quickly step all the way back to the far wall, putting the six frustrating feet between us. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z He was frustrated, vowing he was going to do something about the cancellation. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The failure to find Howard after so much effort was frustrating and puzzling. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Do you see how frustrating this is, by the way? Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Vilonia Kline said, frustratingly, to my father as we drove back home. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z He was frustrated that I still didn’t get it. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z They walked back out toward the sidewalk together, Dimple feeling confused and frustrated and all manner of things she couldn’t even begin to untangle. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z And as frustrated and freaked out as I am, I’m laughing a little. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z I’m crying, frustrated, angry because I let us get trapped. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z She took a heavy breath, like she was incredibly frustrated, but on the other hand, she didn’t ask me to leave. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z “No, not that he’s actually Dr. King. That he’s someone who—” I lay back on the floor and looked up at the ceiling, frustrated. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z But adults know that life frustrates meticulous planners and makes a mockery of control, so onstage, that is what Volpe takes away from Wayne. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z With a frustrated groan, Bongo let the paper clip fall to the ground. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Liam looked like he was about to say something, but instead, he let out a frustrated grunt, spun on his heel, and started toward the nearby trees, in the exact opposite direction Chubs had taken. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z And before Kenzi could answer, Simeon got frustrated and slammed his hand on the counter. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z He returned to the bed frustrated and annoyed. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Terribly frustrating, the way the Nazis jam the airways so that the German people can only listen to broadcasts approved by the Nazis. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z It frustrated Danny that “she wouldn’t cave in. He couldn’t destroy her with words.” A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z He tried to understand, but he was frustrated. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z “I keep thinking it will get less frustrating, not hearing your thoughts. But it just gets worse and worse.” Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z It was the most frustrating feeling in the world, second only to the inherent helplessness that came with being trapped in a camp, all of your decisions made for you. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “During the whole show, I was never stationary. Sometimes it was fun, but I got frustrated. I was like, ‘Everybody else is getting basic blocking, so why can’t I get blocking?’ Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z The ghetto hustler is forever frustrated, restless, and anxious for some “action.” The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z A thing we cannot see can exert pressure, can frustrate my wish to fill a vessel with water if I were dumb enough to leave my finger on the neck. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Construction delays elsewhere on the grounds were especially frustrating for Olmsted. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z And as these meetings were the only opportunity Marco was given to see his instructor, the continued absence frustrates him. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Not like he was frustrated or hadn’t gotten his way, but like life was bitter. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z Chronicler shook his head and Bast gave a frustrated sigh. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Ever since Oscar Otis had discovered the trainer working Seabiscuit by moonlight in 1937, racing officials had been growing increasingly frustrated. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “In their youth, mortals behave more like nymphs. Adulthood seems impossibly distant, let alone the enfeeblement of old age. But ponderously, inevitably, it overtakes you. I find it a frustrating, humbling, infuriating experience.” Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z I know where she’s coming from with all of this, but it still frustrates me. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Instead, she would speak in chewed fingernails and mauled cuticles, nervous scratching and upset stomachs, habits that frustrated and angered her mother, but in the anger, there was space. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z I felt like I couldn’t tell them how frustrated I was about this whole Annie thing. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Ophelia wasn’t surprised—the phones in Mirebalais worked half the time at best—but she still felt frustrated, and a little dejected. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z It is always so frustrating to have your questions unanswered time and time again. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Farmer was more anxious than ever, frustrated that he couldn’t return to Cange. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z I was sad and frustrated—but I also understood. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “But our wills are free even to frustrate God’s intentions.” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z All of which is particularly frustrating for us, since we have so much evidence of the wonderful-looking instruments of the Ancient World, but no way of bringing them to life. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z Peeta begins to speak in a frustrated tone about the need for the cease-fire. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Now, at home with the family where he was accustomed to have Mother at his side, he felt frustrated, and seized every opportunity to go down to the hospital and visit. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z He's caught his breath but still sounds frustrated. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “Let’s just raise the gate,” he said with a frustrated growl. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z But Maria grew frustrated because the soldiers who fought alongside her were miserable about the way the war was going for the Russian army. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z But now all of them, good and bad, frustrate me. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z They liked his talk of bringing back Islamic law, because everyone was frustrated with the slow, corrupt Pakistani justice system. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z To make us all feel crushed and frustrated. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I prayed that he would listen to Narciso and that the angry and frustrated men on the bridge would not commit mortal sin. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Alex, frustrated and angered by the World Bank’s decision, decided at one point that everything should go to the Ministry of Health. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Certainly people get pushed in front of trains, or under trucks, or off rooftops in the heat of frustrated moments—but that which is broken is always repaired. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Thomas rubbed his eyes, frustrated that he couldn’t solidify the link. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I can tell my mom is getting frustrated. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z I cry out, more frustrated than pained, and hit the crow with both hands, but it stays in place, resolute, one eye on me, feathers gleaming in the yellow light. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z A minority, however vocal, should not be able to frustrate the will of the majority. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I understood such sentiments; the people were frustrated. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Singleton was getting frustrated, and he wasn’t the only one. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Layla made a frustrated sound through her nose and set Aaron in the bouncy seat. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z It feels like everyone is staring at us, frustrated. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Yes, she’d been frustrated with him for years, but that one moment showed us all how far apart they really were now. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Yet the ice pack, with Patience Camp and its twenty-eight frustrated and helpless men, drifted past. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z You would help these men to hunt me and frustrate me in my designs! Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z Each time she guessed wrong, and Izzy was frustrated at missing Pearl again and again, even more frustrated at how poorly she seemed to know Pearl. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Half tangled in the remnants of his dream, Lazlo was still seeing the wide blue eyes of the beautiful blue girl, and he was frustrated to have wakened and lost her so abruptly. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z In June, in one of those conversations, she got the impression from him that he was frustrated and that it seemed the likely outcome of the case would be a ticket for driving left-of-center. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Another legal option for officers frustrated by a motorist’s refusal to grant “consent” is to bring a drug-sniffing dog to the scene. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z A similar problem has frustrated schemes to breed the vicuna, an Andean wild camel whose wool is prized as the finest and lightest of any animal’s. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes, I knew I had frustrated a detective. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Tobias lets out a frustrated sound and turns away from me, pacing a few steps. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z His letters told me little of his day-to-day life, which I guessed to be frustratingly dull for such a brilliant wizard. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Beneath his Old South gentility, however, Keith was as opposed to desegregation as any Klansman and worked the system expertly to frustrate changes in Durham’s social order. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z The angry, frustrated soldiers might scare Sam Adams’s black handmaiden out of her wits. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I know all about how he was angry and frustrated and lonely and heartbroken when he was run out of baseball, but when he was playing, he must’ve always been so scared. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z The two actors involved in this scene quickly became very frustrated. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Sometimes she dreamed that she was walking in the Wood, passing the same stand of pine trees repeatedly; she would grow increasingly frustrated until she woke herself up, her hands balled into fists. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He was worried about Eric, who he feared would become frustrated and depressed if he didn’t get work soon. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z It seemed the more frustrated I got, the wronger I tended to be, in algebra or anything else. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z It made the whole regiment cranky and frustrated. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z He was persuaded only with difficulty, for the new policy frustrated his restless desire of power after power. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z It was hard for the rest of us not to feel frustrated by her incredible footwork. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “It’s just really frustrating for me. I’ve never had a person hold out so long, you know?” Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z I was frustrated for the first time in a long time at how long it took me to get my jeans on. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z After War Admiral, fuming and frustrated, held up the start for eight minutes, victory in the Kentucky Derby came easily to him. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z My mom, frustrated, finally responded that I was born on “the twentieth of Mehr in 1359,” according to the Iranian calendar. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z Practice, practice, I reminded myself, so I wouldn’t get frustrated. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “He just gets frustrated sometimes. He’s allowed to get frustrated like anyone.” The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z How frustrating it must be to come so close to your goal, to have Oak and the crown in one place, to have the lords and ladies of Faerie assembled. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z When he was a cop, he was frustrated by the revolving-door nature of the justice system. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z I peeked at him from the corner of my eye, and he was still staring at me, but not gawking like the other students had today — he had a slightly frustrated expression. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Thomas groaned, wanting Newt to know how frustrated he felt. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z For such a seminal moment in a field that demands rigorous procedural records, the full circumstances of the cyclotron’s birth remain frustratingly indistinct. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z As the sound faded into the night, Minli realized it was an echo of her mother’s impatient, frustrated noise. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z And she leaned over, just slightly, into the space between us, like we were playing that game that got us both so frustrated over the weekend. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Night after night the spirits spoke with me, and morning after morning I lay there frustrated, unable to recall their message. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Finally, I got frustrated and answered, “Because my ears don’t stick out like yours.” Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z Besides, Gale’s already so angry and frustrated with the Capitol that I. sometimes think he’s going to arrange his own uprising. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He might have a frustrating time for a while. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z I throw my phone down on my bed, frustrated. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z The young voice, frustrated, would end up saying, ‘Never mind’—the subject was closed. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The fire that had kept Seabiscuit frustrated and unruly now fueled a bounding will to win. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I could hear him breathing heavily on the phone, and I could imagine how frustrated he must be. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “Where have all the black men gone?” is a common refrain heard among black women frustrated in their efforts to find life partners. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z “I’m a little frustrated,” Debbie fumed as the case dragged on. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z About five minutes later, Garrett pulls his favorite and most frustrating travel maneuver. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z I had become frustrated, embittered and disillusioned about knocking at doors of opportunity, which seemed to shut more the harder and more persistently I knocked. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z While a frustrated nation sought vengeance, Jones had sheltered and nourished the most hated man in America. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I could tell my father was getting pretty frustrated because every evening he’d come in after being on the water all day and ask me what I did. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z He’s even farther ahead now, frustrated that we’re not keeping up with him. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z I knew I sounded frustrated, but I couldn’t stop myself. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Her players might get frustrated and lash out during a game. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z I threw up my arms and let out a frustrated sigh. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z But still...a part of her squirmed, frustrated at being thwarted. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I would laugh if it wasn’t so frustrating. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z I let out a frustrated sigh and offered her the Lotería boards. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z I feel myself grow more and more frustrated. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z All I can linger on is the thought of Zero hidden behind his insufferable mask, frustratingly opaque, telling me what to do. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Most frustrating of all, Werfel could tell that he and the elf were very similar in a lot of ways. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z Imagine how frustrating it would be to end that tune without singing the last note or playing the final chord. Understanding Basic Music Theory 2018-01-28T00:00:00Z “I’d be miserable if I had to wait that long. Didn’t you get frustrated?” Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z While the captain had good reason to be frustrated, Farmer, describing the work he was doing at Mirebalais, was saying something different. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Hannah Song was frustrated that Shin sometimes avoided responsibility, expected special treatment, and made little effort to learn English, which limited his usefulness as a spokesman in the United States. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z He was so angry, so frustrated with his missing memories that he wanted to punch another bookshelf, but his friends’ concerned faces brought him back to the present. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z She frustrates not only her teachers, but sometimes also her friends. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z They were easily frustrated, and aside from Kanue—playing all out as usual—the players were walking and showing little intensity. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z I grumble, and I’m feeling very frustrated as I hobble toward the courtyard to eat the lunch Mom packed me. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z After a few frustrating attempts to get help for mental and physical problems, they often walked away, convinced the government didn’t care. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z In Moscow, KGB officers were intensely frustrated by how little they’d uncovered about the Manhattan Project. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z They’d drawn for hours, and June was hilarious as she learned, pressing her tongue to her top lip in concentration and scrunching a hand into her hair when she got frustrated. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Harry looked into Doge’s earnest, pained face and felt, not reassured, but frustrated. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z And he was often frustrated as a consequence. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “You’re not even trying,” she said, frustrated now and, I could tell, a little disappointed in me. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z The golden monkey was restless, and frustrated: the bats had left the cave with the coming of darkness, and there was nothing to torment. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I mean, there is anger and frustrated anger or anger mixed with fear or anger mixed with only slightly diluted rabid madness, and he was all of them, way past all of them. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I was confused and frustrated; I hated hearing Aimee say no to me over and over, and I also had a runny nose. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Now when he hits the gas, we lurch forward, making sawdust of the little tree, and careen away from the school, leaving gawking people, and frustrated soldiers who don’t seem to be following us. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z So I sit in the waiting room, frustrated and angry. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z It was disappointing and frustrating, and I didn’t have much to tell Mum when I got back. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z My mom says it must be so frustrating because my grandfather used to be such an active man, but he never lets it bother him. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Mr. Ray pressed his lips tight, obviously frustrated that he couldn’t get it out. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I also can’t seem to get the hurdles down, and it’s getting so frustrating. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z I’m frustrated and tired and so very sad. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Nothing in the world frustrates Sarah-Jane Friedman more than a “miscarriage of justice.” Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Mom finally managed to lock the door and pulled the key out with a frustrated yank. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z "No one will ever hire me," my sister said, frustrated. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z He was reputed to be a hypochondriac and a deeply paranoid, frustrated man. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Since I'd become a permanent resident, I'd suffered through two frustrating presidential elections without being allowed to vote, and it was important to me to exercise my democratic right in the next one. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z Nina gave a frustrated shake of her head. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Possessing great courage and high goals, he could not have conducted himself in any other manner, and his plans were frustrated solely by the brevity of Alexander’s life and by his own illness. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z I'm frustrated by the lack of news, but relieved at the same time. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z “You get frustrated and worried that you can’t do all those things the way you want to.” Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Henry still couldn’t get his lock to open, and he was getting more and more frustrated every time someone else popped one open. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z I'm frustrated that I didn't put the clues together until now. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The frustrated Stirling asked the workers to expose the back of the slab by digging beneath it and levering up the stone with poles. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Living in this world of complete uncertainty is more and more frustrating. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z As a student, frustrated by the limitations of conventional mathematics, he invented an entirely new form, the calculus, but then told no one about it for twenty-seven years. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z I was frustrated, almost angry as I thought of how much disappointment I had suffered because of his absence. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The frustrating position then was that although they could place the various rocks and fossils in order by age, they had no idea how long any of those ages were. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z She let out a frustrated groan and stalked across the dirt yard to retrieve it. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Emily sighed, frustrated with the cipher and frustrated with her dad for breaking her concentration. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Communications were not very efficient in those days, particularly in the townships where few people owned telephones, and it was a frustrating task to oversee a strike. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z It was frustrating at times because students did not want to participate in student government. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z I was getting pretty frustrated until I remembered I have an airlock. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z At the final moment, however, Amaranta did not feel frustrated, but, on the contrary, free of all bitterness because death had awarded her the privilege of announcing itself several years ahead of time. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z And what frustrates me most is that I do know that. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I pointed at, How frustrating, how pathetic, how sad. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z He’s so frustrated with his bosses, who won't let him sell modern art in the gallery. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z There was no mistaking the sound of a nun who was equal parts concerned, annoyed, and frustrated that she’d have to wade into the mud herself to save one of her more stupid students. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z However, while being able to think about two things at the same time is terribly convenient, the training it takes to get there is frustrating at best, and at other times rather disturbing. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He looked bored and irritated, probably frustrated to be stationed far from the fun of the Hringkalla festivities. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z It’s being leveled in a way that draws in and superempowers a whole new group of angry, frustrated, and humiliated men and women. The World Is Flat 2005-04-05T00:00:00Z James is getting a bit frustrated shut up here, he tries not to show it but I can tell—also, Dumbledore’s still got his Invisibility Cloak, so no chance of little excursions. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Meanwhile, on the other side of Pacific Coast Highway, on the long strip of Huntington Beach, frustrated crowds waiting for desalination machines have begun to take notice of his truck. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Tired of not knowing the true condition of Philadelphia and frustrated by the general nervousness of everyone around him, Washington took it upon himself to make an inspection. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z This was where the senator preferred to hold his meetings, weave his intrigues, forge his deals, and, in his lonely hours, closet himself to release his rage, his frustrated desire, or his sorrow. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Hugo was frustrated at not being able to draw or play with any of the mechanical parts. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z That was the most lamentable of her numerous frustrated undertakings. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z He points to the frustrated eaglet, wriggling in front of the container of food. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Leo could think of all kinds of fun things the statue might do if he had designed it, but the more he examined it, the more frustrated he got. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He would later recall the lesson he had learned in that bloody valley: “There is nothing more necessary than good Intelligence to frustrate a designing enemy, & nothing that requires greater pains to obtain.” George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z When the reality of the injury set in, when it became apparent to Boobie that there was no magic wand, the grueling regimen of rehabilitation became more frustrating and futile. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z By problem three I am feeling stuck and frustrated. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I know it’s not her fault, but I’m so frustrated. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z A few hours later the beeps don’t wake me, but the frustrated shout of someone across the room does. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z I didn’t know what to feel, and that frustrated me. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z It was not my intention to hurt or humiliate her; the irony of it was that the plan I conceived had as its purpose the salving of Granny’s frustrated feelings toward me. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I scream, frustrated, and wipe some of the blood from my ear. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z When flying opportunities for women dried up after World War II, Ruth was frustrated but began to think that perhaps space would offer women new flying opportunities. Women in Space 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z He was being evasive, and that, on top of being sassed by someone my own age, frustrated me. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I could tell I was about to get mad frustrated. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Joy herself was caught between loving the country that offered her and her family new opportunities and being frustrated with that country because it still made her feel like a second-class citizen. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z It was what she nearly always drew—the other city—and every time she drew it, she had the same frustrating feeling: there was more to be drawn. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Long periods of rain were the teachers’ despair, as the children couldn't go out and the teachers had to supervise indoor play, and everybody became frustrated and fretful. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Times I have been frustrated by the slowness of words, the way even a single paragraph never seemed done. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z How could a simple beep be so frustrating? We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Abbey gets frustrated and tells me to talk some sense into him, but what am I supposed to say? Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z And I was frustrated with trying, so after a little while, I got up to go. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z A few were frustrated and took their anger out on me. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Like how nervous she gets before a big community service event or how frustrating it is when straight girls flirt with her. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z External realities of a frustrating nature she obliterated by refusing to believe in them, and when one resisted her disbelief she raged at it. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z He took on a frustrated look from trying to find words to express his complex emotions. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z “At least there’s someone who wants me. At least I’m not going to spend high school as a frustrated virgin.” Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “It was frustrating to be driven away from two jobs that we very much enjoyed, but a starter home for our family would have cost over $600,000.” Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z When they’re finally too frustrated to ask him any more questions, they turn to me. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z It was frustrating, being so close to them and not being able to hear. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z “It is!” said Ron, clearly frustrated that Harry had not grasped the brilliance of the plan. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Nana stopped the cart and seized a box of couscous, ignoring the frustrated grunt of a red-faced man as he squeezed past us. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Once he became a major subject for the press, nothing was more amusing to him than creating situations that left his pursuers confused and frustrated. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He put on his orange Racal space suit and opened up the monkeys under the necropsy tent, feeling frustrated and sad, especially when all the monkeys turned out to be healthy. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He used it to feed the plants and frustrate the slugs. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Szilard and Wigner were not the only physicists feeling frustrated. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z “I get so frustrated around my dad sometimes. I’m sure you asked and I just forgot.” Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z He was as frustrated as it gets and looked like he was fixing to throw a rod. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z But this time it frustrates him that it is to Calcutta that they always go. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She had just let out a frustrated groan when the door swung open. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z His presentation fell mostly on deaf ears, until a young Dutchman, who worked for a nonprofit company in Holland called International Dispensary Association, grew frustrated at the impasse. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z It was a dare, Maya knew, and she was so mad and so frustrated and so furious at herself that she took the bait. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Theo is good at his job, but it’s terrifically frustrating for him right now. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z He’d kept his gloves on, something the guards might have easily taken note of, and a frustrating concession to his weakness, but if he hadn’t, he felt fairly sure he’d have gone completely mad. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Completely demoralized and frustrated he lays in his canoe at day’s end and weeps. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z It was so frustrating how he was doing that. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z For us, looking back at these events and trying to understand them, there is a frustrating paradox at work here. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z I ask, “What if we get frustrated with each other? Like, really bad, almost-fighting kind of frustrated?” A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z When I got home that afternoon, after eight months of searching New York, I was exhausted and frustrated and pessimistic, even though what I wanted to be was happy. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z Even though it’s been a couple hours since that detective left, I’m still so frustrated that there’s no way I’ll be falling asleep anytime soon. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z I’m very sad, disappointed and, at certain times, frustrated by this decision. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z “It is very frustrating,” Mrs. Sen apologized, with an emphasis on the second syllable of the word. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z His voice sounded frustrated for some reason I couldn’t imagine. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z If, on the other hand, you start working the day I give you the midterm, you’ll be frustrated. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z Intensely frustrated with his inability to connect with young people, Nixon tried to get a conversation started. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z I hate to admit it, but I’m a little frustrated Dad is not awake right now. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I sit down on my bed, frustrated, and look over to see an elaborately wrapped gift, a big red ribbon carefully tied around it. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Yossarian answered in a collapsing voice, weary suddenly of shouting so much, of the whole frustrating, exasperating, ridiculous situation. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Thomas followed, frustrated that they couldn’t take time to examine the walls, explore a little. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z “I’m still floored that the department kept noting that they were overcapped but didn’t remove any kids. Plus, they were allowed to use ‘inappropriate discipline techniques’ because they were frustrated and overwhelmed.” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z I bit back a frustrated scream and tried to let up on the gas, but Liam wasn’t having it. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Many of them were already frustrated with the boys playing football in the street—lost in their game, the players would curse, run through flower gardens, and scatter their quarter-water bottles across the sidewalks. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z The first few years were frustrating, as legislators and planners bickered over money and protocols. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z He felt as alone and frustrated as when he had been left mauled on the rocks. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z He slowed to a halt, bitter and frustrated. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z A frustrating epilogue to their story is that the 586th Regiment was never awarded the honorary and elite title of Guards. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z I was becoming frustrated, and Chapman probably saw me shift in my seat. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Dimple didn’t know what, exactly, he was doing, but it was definitely frustrating. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z When he got frustrated, which happened about every five seconds, he could hit stuff with his mallet and the other crew members would figure he was working, not throwing a tantrum. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Aisha pulled out her phone from her pocket and then slipped it back with a frustrated sigh. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z "You know what I'm talking about. The ways I frustrate you. The way you look to your father for reassurance when you can't stand my questions." Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z He was all too familiar with the whims of Lake Washington, from his coxswain days, and the weather on the Oakland Estuary had been typically but frustratingly calm and pleasant. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z But Keisha gasps and looks at the ceiling—frustrated with Albert. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z He was frustrated at being down two games to none against Tal, who never passed up a chance to annoy his younger opponent. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I addressed the court and Justice Rumpff, trying to frustrate us, interrupted me. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “If you really want to know,” one of the teachers added, taking pity on Jam’s frustrated curiosity, “there’s always the library.” Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z And while it frustrated them that only Henry would have the privilege, they were too curious not to let it happen. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z I feel so frustrated I can’t even speak for a few seconds. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z "I told you," she said, "that I would do everything in my power to frustrate your plans and devices." Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z They are frustrated, that is understandable, something must be done. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Branch had chased a small lizard to the base of a tree and was watching, frustrated, as it slithered up the trunk beyond his reach. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Maybe we should just let her be dead,” I said, frustrated. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z She is frustrated at being trapped in a body that refuses to move. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Eventually, because I know Peeta will be worried about me, I head back to the camp, hotter and more frustrated than ever. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z When I get to the cashier, I don’t hurry her, or yell at her, or get annoyed or frustrated. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Such stroking and soothing murmurs would have been a release for Cecilia after a frustrating day whose various crosscurrents of feeling she had preferred not to examine. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z It wasn’t always easy for him to lift the bell, and he got frustrated when he couldn’t make it work. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The frustrated assistant starter began waving a rope back and forth in front of the horse’s face to distract him. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I let out a big sigh, not because I’m frustrated but because it’s hard to put into words how I feel. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z But after Mr. Evers got shot a week ago, lot a colored folks is frustrated in this town. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z He was pacing back and forth with his palms on his head as if frustrated that he needed to make this speech and, yet, wasn't making himself understood. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Salim is hungry, increasingly so, and frustrated, and powerless. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Kayak, clearly frustrated, took a lunge at Seabiscuit, dragging a groom with him. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Harry felt frustrated beyond belief; Malfoy might be just feet away from him, and there was still not the tiniest shred of evidence as to what he was doing in there. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z We'd had several pretrial hearings on different motions during which he would sometimes become frustrated because of the bickering between the lawyers. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z The result is a mix of fun and frustrating. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z When I can’t solve a problem, I get frustrated, but when I do solve it, I feel like singing, like I don’t have any worries in the whole wide world. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z Mostly I was mad and frustrated and I knew he was going to tell me that I needed to be patient. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z “Well, I thank you anyway, boy” I’m frustrated because of my final ace. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z I wipe my cheeks with the heels of my hands, frustrated. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Each day caused the world to simultaneously expand and contract; the more Luna knew, the more she became frustrated by what she did not yet know. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z “You know what that was? This morning? Sitting there smiling with that gross taste in my mouth? Watching Dallas’s lamosity get totally frustrated?” Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z A wave of frantic, frustrated frogs, big ones, little ones, brown ones, green ones, men frogs and women frogs, a wave of them broke over the bank, crawled, leaped, scrambled. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Don found this frustrating and he called me Qhipu more in irritation than in amity. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She has found herself in a pecking order that surprises and frustrates her. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z She grits her teeth and lets out a frustrated groan, more animal-sounding than human. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z This is as it should be, but I sometimes found it frustrating. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He talked about how frustrated they felt to have to drive all the way from Lagos because the federal government blockade meant Nigeria Airways was no longer flying to the southeast. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “That doesn’t mean she can’t still know things,” I said, feeling frustrated. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z As the staff became more frustrated by their inability to get Joe out of the cage, there was talk of using pliers and hacksaws, of putting the cage on its side with Joe in it. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “Well, obviously I wanted to,” I say, frustrated, but without conviction. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z It was frustrating that she didn’t have clear symptoms that could point to a particular illness. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He was too tense to sleep, even if the telephone could be silenced—too fretful and frustrated. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z There’s nothing to fight, no wall to hammer with frustrated fists. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z It had turned out, by far, to be the most frustrating of the rules he was required to obey. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z Finally, vexed and frustrated, Mary called the only person she knew could find out what had happened. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z This reality can be frustrating for those who strive to help ghetto youth “turn their lives around.” The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z The personality of Mr. Tuffett was less inspiring: he was a disappointed man, a frustrated professor of education with no sympathy for young people. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z But the Rosses and Mrs. Chung were frustratingly careful parents, and it looked as if they were going to be the very last ones to stop worrying. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z I don’t know anything more frustrating than to be around people talking something you can’t understand. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Keeping up with Farmer by email was sometimes frustrating because he didn’t always identify where he was. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Out of. this face stared two light blue eyes, frustrated now, and turning, or ready to turn, to anger. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z I didn’t feel frustrated because I could not immediately get to the wild places. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z So I was having a frustrating time with the books, and the videos weren’t much better. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z He didn’t need another reason to be frustrated with his father. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z I shake my head, feeling agitated and frustrated. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z The crowd was determined to drown out the poor announcer, who became progressively more frustrated. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z His passion and commitment frustrated others at the seminary, and the trustees at the school told him he had to stop talking about the slavery issue. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Perhaps he had be come frustrated watching his boyhood chum collect accolades and public acclaim for his marvelous engineering while complacently performing atrocious physics. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z But now Livingston, frustrated by the low current and energy of the beam, guessed that the grid was blocking more than they thought. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z What frustrated Fuller the most was the fact that blacks weren’t demanding that all these problems be fixed at once. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z I knew also that these young men would eventually become frustrated because Black Consciousness offered no program of action, no outlet for their protest. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She isn’t amused by my comment, and her face is still frustrated, distressed. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I wandered from Mr. Turner’s office and into the hall, feeling weak, frustrated, and pitiful. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z She leads her father on six-block detours that leave her angry and frustrated and farther from home than when they started. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Their new lives—the frustrating job interviews, the bills that arrive with red warning letters on the outside—are consequences of a decision made at age eighteen. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z He bounded up and down the river’s edge, frustrated, but from no direction could he differentiate one human scent from another. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The man let out a long, frustrated sigh. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Kennedy was supremely frustrated, and out of this frustration was born a new strategy. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z Nailer shook his head, frustrated, trying to scan the crowds. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z She was convinced that his worry, now, was only a pretense; he was just frustrated that she was not doing what he wanted. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z I think she’s frustrated with me because I could have gone to university and now I just drive a cab. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z John's frustrated expression makes me feel guilty for dismissing his help so quickly. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z A soldier stood by to frustrate the designs of thieves. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Soviet women “were frustrated by contradictory messages: become aviators, but not in the highest levels of the military,” said Adrienne Marie Harris in her PhD thesis about women soldiers in the Soviet Union. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z Nothing was working and the girls soon grew frustrated. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z It frustrated me to see my residents, the ones who’d miraculously been getting along so well, turn on one another when faced with a problem. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z He couldn’t get his mind back to the delicate balance he knew it needed, and he got more and more frustrated. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I said no to the assignment only because I thought it would be unbearably frustrating to spend two months in the shadow of Everest without ascending higher than Base Camp. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z I felt suddenly frustrated that I’d ditched all those pep rallies. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Why did she always have to be so frustrating? City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Emily sighed, frustrated with the cipher and frustrated with her dad for breaking her concentration. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Her frustrated tears transformed into tears of yearning as she pictured Amah’s face looking at her steadily, like the light of the clear moon. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z She was frustrated that she hadn’t known any of this, that she’d been blind to the faith of a billion or so people. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Growing increasingly frustrated, I grabbed the grate and tugged on it hard, again and again. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z By the 1960s scientists had grown sufficiently frustrated by how little they understood of the Earth’s interior that they decided to try to do something about it. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z Mark was so frustrated that he had to compose himself for a second. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Some frustrated whites complained that their leaders were all talk and that it was time to take matters into their own hands. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z Softly, he said, “I’m sorry if I overstepped in there. I just got really frustrated that they were talking to you like that. They’re just such little d-bags, you know?” When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Kissinger, frustrated by his inability to wring concessions from the Communists, told Nixon they were “tawdry, miserable, filthy people....They never, never do anything that isn’t tawdry.” Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z “Everybody says you’re so smart at school all of a sudden,” said his frustrated sister. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z But on this day, he is frustrated because, after a strong audition and weeks of good rehearsals, Mariela has stopped growing into the role. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z Terryl would get frustrated that her mother didn’t seem to want anything to do with the past, wouldn’t so much as brook a conversation about it. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z “And about what I was saying before—about the way you react. Even though I find it frustrating, it's still a million times better than not having you in my life.” Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z That night, writing in his logbook, a frustrated Ulbrickson tore them apart: “horrible,” “every man for himself,” “no semblance of teamwork,” “have gone to sleep entirely,” “too much criticism,” “need the old morale.” The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z After the Haitian earthquake, hopes of quickly rebuilding the country were frustrated by a lack of control over money. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z On and on she goes, and though this would normally be so frustrating, to listen to someone talk as much as the frogs make noise at night, I realize I don’t actually mind. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He'd been slowly growing restless in Springfield, frustrated by the meandering pace of state government, convinced he could accomplish more and better in Washington. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z John walks home after the school's closing frustrated and distraught. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z The evening before my final, I got so frustrated I threw the Cambridge Guide to Greek Mythology across my dorm room. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Marcus was the second boy I kissed, and it was best described as frustrated mouth wrestling. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z It was tiring and frustrating, trying to wrap each ornament the way Mother likes, to get them ready for next year. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z After a while he got frustrated and a little embarrassed, and just started using a spatula like everyone else. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z She studied piano, too, until her mother, impatient for her favorite songs and frustrated with Claudette constantly practicing scales, stopped paying for lessons. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z The dead were just as frustrating as the living. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Several former foster parents admitted to being very frustrated by Avery because they weren't equipped to deal with his serious mental health problems. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z When Allies grew frustrated with poorly organized community meetings or problematic clients at their agencies, I counseled them to keep perspective, reminding them of their own relative good fortune. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z I felt frustrated about wasting so much time and peeved at falling behind everybody else. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z I rest on the last step, frustrated and afraid. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Expecting them to will only frustrate both the children and yourself. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z I’m so frustrated, I don’t know what to do with myself. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Why did I get frustrated with my chores? Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z The details of their journey and arrival there are not known beyond the fact that the Lord of Hades was perfectly aware of their intention and amused himself by frustrating it in a novel way. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z She made a big frustrated sigh and led me to the restaurant’s little office. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z It was excitement she felt, not restlessness, and she would not allow this evening to frustrate her. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Juanita’s continuous demanding tone was the most frustrating part of her. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z When I walked out of the room, I felt so frustrated. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z It was frustrating to spend precious minutes of one’s visit explaining to a warder the different branches of one’s family tree. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He was getting frustrated and kind of cursing under his breath. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Aimee saw me flinging myself around the bar and, just by looking at my movements, she could tell I was frustrated. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z For their part, many frustrated aides had difficulty trying to understand the migrants’ southern drawl. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z It is meant to comfort me, but it frustrates me instead. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z The few trails that exist there are almost impossible to see in the dark, and the pair are soon lost and frustrated. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z Juan scrunched up his face and exhaled irritably through his nose—the same frustrated tic he’d been doing since his whole life. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z “Polite persons do not listen to conversations that are not meant for—” but Emma was already running from the room, and Miss Peregrine cut herself short with a frustrated sigh. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Jordie had come home hungry and irritable, frustrated after another wasted day. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z The indignities of segregation continued to make travel frustrating and unpleasant. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z I fell to my knees, tired, spent, frustrated. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z She looked hungry for recklessness, perhaps a repressed, frustrated wife who had broken free on this one night. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “I don’t understand,” he admitted, and he seemed unnecessarily frustrated by that fact. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Shana’s clearly frustrated, but she lets Mrs. Murray lead her to a seat. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z “I’m just so frustrated, Al. There’s so much I want to do, but...” Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z But there was a maniac treading through the night with a dark, unfulfilled heart—she had frustrated him once already—and she needed to be earthbound to describe him too. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Finding it frustrating that world hunger seemed both an overwhelming and a faraway issue, she was determined to act. Philanthropy in Fashion 2012-11-15T06:30:31Z So do you ever find it frustrating – that kind of “freedom” – where you have to stand back and let someone else take control? Will Oldham barest interview: “I trust that there are people every day, finding their way to the pieces of work that are going to be important in their lives” 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z For instance, she has been frustrated by the czar’s family photos. Russia Reopens the Last Czar’s Palace, a Century After His Execution 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z And 10 years ago, no one was frustrated or scared.” Can unions save the creative class? 2013-03-18T16:25:00Z I appreciate that you are angry and frustrated. My friend told me not to freeze my eggs and now I'm childless 2017-03-19T04:00:00Z “But in Sarah’s play, Orpheus is a normal dude, a pretty immature one, and not super communicative — a frustrating boyfriend. I wanted to musicalize both his doubleness and that there’s something Eurydice can’t see.” A Young Composer Takes On Opera’s Oldest Myth 2020-01-31T05:00:00Z |
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