| 单词 | fumble |
| 例句 | While I’m searching for mine, I spot Emily fumbling with her combination a few lockers away and call out to her. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z I felt him fumbling for something—his phone, maybe—and then glanced down and realized he was trying to hold my hand. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z I didn’t like being on soft ground any more than I liked fumbling my way through a new movement. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He shakes one out and fumbles with the lighter. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He sets the coffee on top of his car and fumbles in his pocket for the keys. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z He fumbled under the counter and brought out a piece of paper. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z They were sitting in a small room, chosen by the doctor, who had led them into it, down a narrow corridor, fumbling a little at first, but then finding his way. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z 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 odd strained shapes that I had tried to piece together with my fumbling fingers and they had never fitted. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Well informed and a very skilled debater, Beck made hash out of my fumbling avowal, and I lacked the wherewithal to rebut him. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z He fumbled for his weapons, but his hands groped at nothing. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z In the hallway Mom fumbled with the key in the lock, when the door across the hall opened and a pair of dark shiny eyes peered out. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z His fingers fumbled endlessly with his own shirt, with undoing his belt. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Henry fumbles with his shirt tail, eyes wide, and starts humming “God Save the Queen” under his breath. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z She stumbled from the hall to where she thought the living room should be, fumbling along the wall with her fingers until she found another switch. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z And then, after much jostling and elbow-bumping and fumbling in the dark, Kate found her flashlight and switched it on, and Constance was gone. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “If you aren’t out of this car before I count ten—One—two—three—” The man fumbled at the door catch and backed hurriedly out of the car. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He fumbled in the dark for the light chain and pulled it. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z My feet fumble like they have a will of their own, but I try to control them so she won’t hear me. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z He fumbles for words, feeling like he needs to answer, but Trina beats him to it. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He spilled tobacco crumbs unconsciously as his short fingers fumbled with the bowl of his pipe. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z She can hear him fumbling at the ring in the center of the floor: the trapdoor comes up. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z He fumbled clumsily in his pockets for something. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z I fumbled with the rusty wire on the back of the horse picture, twisting it back in place. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Presently, groping and fumbling in the dark, they found that the opening on the left was blocked: either it was a blind, or else some great stone had fallen in the passage. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z When the footsteps came along the corridor, Kingshaw had remembered Miss Mellitt, fumbling her way towards his room, and for a moment, he was terrified, uncertain of where he was. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z He fumbled his way back to the parlor and reached around for the organ stool. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z I sigh and sit down in the chair he is pointing me toward, fumbling in my pocket. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “Let’s go. It’s late,” I said, fumbling in my pocket for money. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z But I fumble and twist at the lock anyway, then fling open the door. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z The dressmaker's sure fingers fumbled over the red ribbons she was weaving into a four-strand braid. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z I carefully tiptoe inside, fumbling with the knot on the string to untie the balloon. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Rose’s grandmother finally managed to unlock their front door after spending five minutes fumbling with the locks. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z He falls halfway out of bed, fumbling to answer it. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z The first day, they groped and fumbled for each other in the dark. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z A hand fumbled at her leg and she hacked at it, kicked at shins. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Gay fumbled in her purse and came up with a stack of pictures. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Bran heard fingers fumbling at leather, followed by the sound of steel on flint. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Alex took off his other glove, then fumbled around trying to unclasp the cross he always wore around his neck. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z We were given quizzes early in the year, and I fumbled them all badly. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z I fumbled with my seat belt, and then hurried to get out of the car as well. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He raised a hand to his face, his every movement pained and fumbling. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Blindly, she fumbled for the knob of her bedpost and began to unscrew it from its wooden leg. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He scrambled out of his seat, fumbled around his desk for a key card, then handed it to me. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z He fumbled at his sword belt, his hands clumsy in their fur-and-leather gloves, and finally succeeded in ripping his longsword from its scabbard. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She was stiff and cold, and it took a long, fumbling moment for her brain to remember where she was. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z She fumbled with the buttons of her white uniform, which gave me a moment to think. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z “Jesus tits,” Alex continues as he fumbles to pull his pants up. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He fumbles his phone out so fast he almost drops it on the floor and smashes it again. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z They do this fumblingly, in starts and stops, in short words. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z As I worked I listened to their talk and perceived its puzzled, wandering, superficial fumbling with the problems and facts of life. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z His hand fumbles for my pocket, where the serum is. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z His hand fumbled out and found the baby, and for a moment his palm lay on Coyotito’s head. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z He was conscious of the effort to breathe; he licked his lips and fumbled nervously with his cap. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z The first baseman fumbles off to chase the short stop’s bad throw. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Within the diamond haze of the beach something dark was fumbling along. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Ugwu fumbled in his shorts pockets and brought out the chicken pieces. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “Mrs. Nolan,” he said fumbling with his brown derby, “could I come up here once in a while to talk?” A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z But when Sneaky’s running back fumbles a few minutes later, and I scoop the ball up and run for a touchdown, I forget all about Antwan and jump up screaming. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z Wheeling around, they sprinted back to the door and turned the key, fumbling in their panic. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Oliver laughs, throwing himself on his desk like it’s a fumbled football. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z Though he lay on his cot, his hands were groping fumblingly through the city of men for something to match the feelings smoldering in him; his groping was a yearning to know. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z She smiled placidly, and Mrs. Richardson fumbled for a response. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I curse as I fumble my way through the darkness. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I am half afraid of disappointing her with some fumble of poorly accented words. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I fumbled with my rings, tried a likely candidate, and was pulling open the gate when I realized it was inmates on the other side—about four of them—not officers. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Mom fumbled with her cigarettes and lit another. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z “I’m saying that I have...people...who interest me,” Henry says, turning his body toward Alex now, speaking with a fumbling pointedness, as if it means something. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Their pink cheeks and group sniggering, their good-girl and bad-girl categories, their avid, fumbling attempts to push back the frontiers of garter belt and brassiere no longer hold my attention. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “I think if Maxim wanted anything done he would tell me,” he said, still fumbling with his shoe. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z She was fumbling with the straps of Crookshanks’s basket as she spoke. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Mom had worked her way around to the driver s-side door and was fumbling with the keys. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m so anxious that I fumble and drop the thing. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z She fumbles the dish and blows on her fingers. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z She took her hands from the back of the front seat and fumbled in her purse. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Buddy came over to him, fumbling with his cap. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He fumbled about for the silverware, found the knife and fork, and commenced eating. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z My fingers fumble with the pouch on my belt, freeing it. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z She unlatched one and fumbled around inside until she found something that would substitute for a blanket. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z They fumble forward in the dark, afraid to use a flashlight. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z His nerveless fingers fumbled for a moment with the pouch at his neck and he pulled it out. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He turned mostly to Beat Box but fumbled for something to say. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z She fumbled around in her purse and took out keys. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Coraline reached out her left hand, scared that if she took her eye off it it would vanish, and she fumbled for the burning thing. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z With fumbling hands, the old man lit a candle and carried it to the workroom beneath the rookery stair, where his ointments, potions, and medicines stood neatly on their shelves. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z She ran toward the front door and fumbled with the knob, but her fingers slipped on it in her haste, and for a moment she could not open it. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I reached up and fumbled the receiver to my ear. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z He was fumbling in his pockets for something, listening to me as I told him everything that had happened since I walked into the kitchen. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “They don’t quite mean what you see there,” I said, fumbling with my words. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He fumbled around with the name for a couple more days, but it came more easily with practice. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z He fumbled to find the doorknob, then closed the door behind him. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Finn fumbled with the hem of her dress, pulled it up to cover her. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z We were sitting in the bleachers with old friends and their children, caring for neither fumbles nor first downs. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z A soldier pulled him off and was fumbling at his own trousers when somebody said, “No! Target Destroyer is next!” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He hardly ever used it because he knew it by heart, but now he fumbled through and pointed. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He shifted uneasily in his seat and fumbled with his napkin. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z She then dropped onto the bed, rolled over to fumble for her glass, accidentally pushed the glass to the carpeted floor. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z As he sank he felt a stone hand fumbling at his face. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z They were standing in a dark corridor: Harry pulled Luna back into the shadows, fumbled in the pouch around his neck, and took out the Marauder’s Map. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Someone fumbled for the bag zipper and pulled it down. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z He made a croaking sound and fought his way to his knees, fumbling for a weapon. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He was naked and he fumbled with something that he held above his head and gazed at it as though in prayer. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z With her other hand, she dialed her cell phone, then fumbled the phone and nearly dropped it. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z “I passed my boards!” she screamed to neighbors fumbling for their house keys. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z “Probably just a shadow,” Reynie suggested, fumbling with his trousers and shoes. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I pick it up and pop it into my mouth, but it jumps out again, as if it’s being controlled by a string and not just fumbled by my slippery fingers. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z He spun away, fumbling in his pocket for the pack of candy cigarettes. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z He was still fumbling through the plantains, trying to find one that wasn’t too ripe. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Seeing their fingers coming toward me I rolled away as a fumbled football rolls off the receiver's fingertips, back into the coals. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Faith was fumbling with the button on my jeans when the phone rang. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I fumbled with my coat and my jacket, opened them up and let the icy air inside so I could pull my camera out. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I shoved it into a pouch on my belt and fumbled my sword out of its scabbard. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z She watched an elderly woman stumble, fall, fumble for the transmitter around her neck, and Barbra Pierce’s voice-over echoed in her mind. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z There are people who say I’m a wonderboy—one who got jinxed—or that I knew some secret—which I fumbled—or that I had this big, hairy plan. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z He fumbled behind him for the latch on the door. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z She went straight to the desk, fumbling through the papers in the drawer. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z But then, with time running out in the half, he had fumbled again, as if the ghost of Charlie caused the football to go bouncing along the turf like a basketball. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z She fumbled for the remote control and paused the TV again. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z For a full minute we fumbled for our chairs and bumped into each other awkwardly. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z He sat on a bench, his fingers fumbling with the fastenings on his cloak. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Faith scooped her purse from under the table and started fumbling through it. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z He crosses to the large leather chair reserved for him, takes the key out of his pocket, fumbles with the ornate brass- bound leather-covered box that stands on the table beside the chair. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z He handed her the glass, then abruptly sneezed and pulled out a handkerchief, fumbling with it around his nose. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z But Wormtail, who had finished conjuring the ropes, did not reply; he was busy checking the tightness of the cords, his fingers trembling uncontrollably, fumbling over the knots. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I lean down, fumbling as I shove the sticks of dark gray graphite back into the box. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z I dug through my Kellner & Newton Messenger Bag, wishing again for my old backpack, my fingers fumbling for the passport I had slid inside only a few minutes before. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z And in the darkness—the movie, paused, making it seem like this moment could last forever—they kissed, undressing each other with fumbling hands. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z The old man’s hands fumbled setting up the chess pieces. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z He tried a few fumbling words that trailed off into silence. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z He stooped to fumble with the metal clasp, then started violently, jerking upright. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z All the fumbling, and stumbling, and batons slipping and dropping to the ground. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z As I fumbled about for an explanation, Kilvin’s grim expression spread into a sudden smile. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Wormtail, still panting with pain, fumbled in his pocket for a glass vial and held it to Harry’s cut, so that a dribble of blood fell into it. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I fumble for the rope with the knot in it. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z We fumble with the couch pullout until a whole bed springs out. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z The copilot fumbles for his sidearm, and Ishtar rips him from his seat and tosses him into the sky. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Cradling the flat phone to her ear, she puts on the necklace, fumbling with the clasp, and looks in the mirror above her dresser. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z As the people in the other car fumbled out, I tried to recover my control and said loudly and too graciously, “Gracias, senor.” I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z She fumbles with the remote for a minute before passing it to me to pause. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z My fingers fumble across his lips, where there’s no warm breath although moments ago he was panting. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Matt fumbled his way to the front door. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z Her Dad fumbled with his belt and she looked away. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z My brain fumbled around for a good lie, but it was too tired; everything slipped out between its fingers. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He dropped the branch and fumbled for it, almost faint from the money smell—the twinkling lights, the piano music. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z It took two more rings before my fumbling hands found the phone lying on the unrolled carpet. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z I fumble in my purse, find a ten, crumple it into her hand, paying her off. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z They sat in the dark for a second while Dill fumbled for the light switch. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Anger fumbled for it, trying to catch it, but she only managed to bat it with the back of her hand. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Ralph fumbled to hold his spear so that it was point foremost; and now he saw that the stick was sharpened at both ends. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z I fumbled with the brown paper, trying to unwrap it carefully so we could use the paper again. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He let himself out of the apartment quietly, so quietly that he surprised two drug addicts fumbling in the hall toilet. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z But she began to fumble busily in her pocket. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z I fumble with the key as I lock the door. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Scrambling to get up, I sat down real quick so Ma couldn’t see me fumbling. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z I glance back at Ben as I fumble with the keys. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z I fumble slightly, inching my way back inside with less stealth than before. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I glanced over, watching as she fumbled to get the key in the ignition. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He fumbled around the end table, searching for the flashlight, and knocked over the half-filled glass of water he always kept by his side. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z I fumbled for my phone in the dark and managed a “Hello?” The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “This is my third call,” Safer says when I fumble it out of the sock. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Ms. Ofrah shifts her weight from foot to foot and fumbles with her fingers. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z I fumble with the icy snaps, open the case, and reach for the mouthpiece. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z Pastor Weeks fumbled with the latch on his Bible. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Prince watched in grim silence while the men fumbled with the sails. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Colin fumbled for his camera and took the picture as the bell rang behind them, signaling the start of afternoon classes. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z I approach the front door, take a deep, deep breath, fumbling with my keys—but before I slip the key into the lock, I freeze up, remembering that Jacqui still has my gun. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Then fumbling for his flint and iron he caught, with a dried leaf for tinder, a flame to light the incense. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z His friend fumbled for something in his bosom. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Several men and women in the queue who fumbled were summarily flung out of the building by black guards. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked at the hill where the cattle had disappeared, and fumbled untying the saddle strings; he pulled the bedroll loose and reached into the folds of the blankets. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z He began fumbling with the rope tied around his neck, finally getting his fingers underneath it enough to work it loose. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z A small hand fumbled under the sheet to find hers. Rickshaw Girl 2007-02-01T00:00:00Z Her hand reached for a cup, and Francie, for the first time in her life, saw her mother’s hand fumble. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z She was fumbling in her robe, for her pass, and they thought she was hunting for a bomb. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z It felt dry and old, and my fingers fumbled with the string. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z My fingers find his, fumbling, and he guides them into the spaces between his own. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I fumbled quickly through my pockets and found it. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z "Then we are still waiting for one, no, two more," the lawyer said, fumbling with his papers, his hands shaking under the strict scrutiny of the judge. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Clancy put his hands in the air as if Satchmo had just retrieved a fumble. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z My hands fumbled at the zipper of my coat. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She fumbled to put her key in the lock, only to have it jam. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I fumbled the book open to the Table of Contents and read: “Cooking for the Invalid.” The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z And instead of sitting next to me, he lingers at the foot of my bed, his fingers fumbling over the hem of his shirt. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z The count fumbled in his pocket again and Richard worried that he might be bringing out more cheese. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He hurried topside, fumbled his sextant out of its case, and dropped the case. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z When he was certain no one was near, he reached into his pocket, fumbled in the dark, and struck a match. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I fumbled in my skirt pocket for a handkerchief to wipe my drippy nose. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Clovis fumbled for a cup of hot chocolate on the side table. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Mom fumbled under her pillow for her address book and handed it to me. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He went on; he felt the door under his hand at last and now he could hear Miss Coldfield’s whimpering breathing beyond it as he fumbled for the lock. Absalom, Absalom! 1936-01-01T00:00:00Z She fumbles through her purse and touches the back of her neck. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He found it, flung it over the branch, and fumbled a bowline with his cold, wet, trembling fingers. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z I was laughing, a stupid, stoned, bitter laugh, as I fumbled my wallet out of my pocket and dropped the reason for my visit into her lap. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Emmett fumbles with the phone then, and suddenly, inside and out, the space is filled with George’s voice. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z "Oh, it isn't about that. At least----" He fumbled with a series of beginnings. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z She fumbled with the clothing in her arms. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He fumbled for a pulse, felt for a heart beat, prayed for a stutter, or a limp, or a song of flowers. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Then an idea came to her, and she fumbled inside her furs. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z He stared at me as if I were a snake’s egg hatching, fumbling for his red pencil. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z With her eyes still closed against the summer-morning brightness in the room, she fumbled for the button on her clock and sank back into her pillow, and then it came back to her. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z His hands were trembling as he fumbled with the knot. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z When he fumbled with the tissue, I held it in place and he blew weakly into it. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I had some success with the strings of the lute, but my fingers fumbled on the keys of the virginal. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Both of her hands were now fumbling nervously with the piece of metal; then her shoulders shook. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z And that's why I found myself fumbling one simple granny knot. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z My fingers fumble as I pull it out and unlock the new message. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z They stood up and fumbled together with the helm, hissing, “No, I’m not”—“Yes, you are,” until it was safely on. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z As I fumbled to put on the seat belt, she peeled out of the driveway and raced toward Highway One. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z He fumbled with the chain to undo it, but it would not undo. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z A black hand fumbled at his face, another at his belly. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She fumbled with the blanket, pulling it away so it was no longer between us. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z As she fumbled for salt, Kendra dashed around the well, placing it between herself and the attacker. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z He straightened up again and fumbled at his side, perhaps for a yardstick. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z Sam fumbled for the Ring and its chain. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Guenever, who was watching from her pavilion like a hawk, saw the two men fumbling together. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m fumbling with my book bag and trying to get out of there. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z He eased the top down and fumbled in the darkness for the latch and heard it click loudly. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He closed his eyes to avoid seeing his hands and fumbled with the laces of the heavy high-topped shoes. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z She was trying to keep his attention on her while Mini fumbled for another magical item from the Seasons. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z She fumbled in the water, found a stone the size of her fist, pulled it from the mud. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z His hands fumbled languidly with the crotch of his trousers. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z She fumbled for the phone, fishing it out with her half-asleep free hand, hoping it wasn’t her parents noticing that she was gone from her bed. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z But Hermione was fumbling with the neck of her robes, pulling from beneath them a very long, very fine gold chain. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I turn, my hands fumbling at the knots binding his wrists. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He fumbled across the dark room and waited by the outer door for a long time before he opened it. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z While answering, Cohen opened her purse and fumbled through the contents. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She fumbled with the cuff and pulled back the fabric. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z He fumbled for a bandage to staunch the commander’s bleeding. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z Somehow my fumbling fingers release the buckle and I fall to the ground in a heap, still snarled in my sleeping bag. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Red-faced but with his jaw set and his eyes stone cold, he quickly fumbled the guitar back into its case and retreated to another coach. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Hermione fumbled inside her robes, drew out the beaded bag, rummaged for a few seconds, then removed the shining sword. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “Sorry, sorry,” she said as she fumbled to get her debit card from her wallet. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z She fumbled with the clasp on her bracelet. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z He fumbled at the lid, trying to release the catch. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I wanted to hate Jake, of course, but as I watched them together, smiling and fumbling all over each other, I didn’t hate him. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z The old man’s hands fumbled with the straps. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z I try to match his movements, but I can’t predict what he’s going to do, so I end up fumbling more than I’d like to. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z “Cain,” she whispered, backing into the door as she fumbled with the handle. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “I must have fumbled the toss,” he said, puzzled. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z I fumbled for words befitting the strange circumstance, for the wedding had followed with improper haste upon the king's funeral. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z It clawed its way into the side pocket of his coat and fumbled about for something. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z It was a fumble, and I slammed my hands together. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z “Here you are, old pal,” said Bunny, fumbling among the cups and glasses. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z She fumbled around long enough to get her face straight. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z Alex fumbled in his pocket and took out the set of earphones. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z Then he was there, fumbling in his pockets for change. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z There was more fumbling now, with buttons and positioning of legs and arms. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Alex makes a vague noise of approval, and his arms fumble around Henry’s waist, but he’s helpless to do much else. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “What do you like to talk about?” she asked, fumbling over the cards and dropping half as she tried to tie them up. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z My tongue fumbled against the back of my teeth, trying to give shape and sound to what had happened, struggling to explain, when Maribel opened her eyes and said, “He died?” The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z When I hand him the bowl, he fumbles with it and nearly drops it. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z Francie saw her mother’s still fumbling hands take the sleeping child from the basket. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z She fumbled with the hooks, her hands trembling, making worse trouble with it than I did myself, and all the time catching at her breath. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z He fumbled at the bodies, saliva filling his mouth. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Diego glanced at my jeans, and I fumbled with them but couldn’t button them because my wrist was swollen and useless. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Marshall fumbles the kickoff and Permian recovers deep inside Maverick territory at the 37. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z When he fumbled for a word, she offered him one which he accepted gratefully. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Long out of practice, the rowers fumbled and cursed as they tried to find a rhythm. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z She pressed the flashlight into his hands and he fumbled with it and then the world lit up. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z The sight of herself trying to do something bluesy, something hep, fumbling the knife, too late anyway...She laughed till she coughed and Alice had to make them both a cup of settling tea. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z My hands fumble along the collar of my shirt and find the button that secures it shut. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z It was a comfortable, pashmina shawl that was normally very easy to wear, but I fumbled in the moment, feeling flustered, and somehow ended up shoving it onto my head. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Quentin ran outside the bunker and fumbled with a new invention he called a “theodolite.” October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z With fumbling fingers, I remove the padlock and lay it by my feet. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He kicked the ball back to the Cardinals, but they fumbled it away, and that’s how it ended. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z After a pause, someone fumbled with the latch. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He fumbles with his keys again, opening a second door that leads down into the basement. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Assured by his grades and his apparent indifference to girls, his parents don’t suspect Gogol of being, in his own fumbling way, an American teenager. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Her fingers seemed more clumsy than usual as she fumbled on her clothes. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He fumbled at the corpse's belt, removing the bag of rune stones. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z I pushed the workshop door open with my shoulder and began to fumble for the light switch when suddenly I saw something by the window that made me reel with shock. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He blocked the book with his hands, then tried to grab ahold—tried to catch it—fumbling, fumbling, fumbling it before it hit the floor. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z He was patting his chest, fumbling gently with long yellow fingers in the pocket of his overcoat. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Once you do, your fingers fumble and hit the wrong keys. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He tucks the Japanese prime minister's cat under one arm like a football as he fumbles in his pockets for...a remote! Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z He’s pulling a lip between his teeth, and he’s fumbling behind his back to switch on a lamp, and he’s thinking, I like this person. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Father asked, fumbling with the button that fastened the pocket on his shirt. Rickshaw Girl 2007-02-01T00:00:00Z I ask, after fumbling to pick up the receiver. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Sam burst into tears, and fumbled with the straps, unlading all the pony’s packs and throwing them on the ground. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z She fumbled for a moment with a key at the front door, then opened it and stepped back to let them pass. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I'll have to get myself a better coat, he thought as he fumbled for the right lock pick. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z I pressed my body against the crates and tried to make scenery of myself, fumbling with the revolver. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He fumbled with the lock until she came behind him and let him out. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Every hour or two he would fumble through the drug bag, squinting at the labels, and shake out tablets of Dexedrine and Prozac and deprenyl. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I smile, putting it gently back down as I fumble around for my phone. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I knew I should never go back that day I knelt on the floor and fumbled with the awkward catch of her trunk. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I fumbled frantically with the paper and pencil. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z I fumbled in my pocket for the napkin with the phone number on it. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The hollow space behind the walls was pitch-black, but he fumbled until he felt metal. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Leo tossed the pouch to Frank, who almost fumbled it. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I fumbled in my pocket for my remarks. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z For weeks, my father and I fumbled around like ducks in a fit. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z “I’m Zoe Washington,” I said as I fumbled through my backpack and yanked my journal out of it. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z His legs failed him so he crawled toward the road, fumbling in his jacket pocket for his phone. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Lee fumbled in his pocket and found some more bullets. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z We were all over each other, chasing after breath and fumbling with our hands and peeling back some of our clothes while the sun sank behind the low rolling Berkshires in the distance. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Trying not to bend at the waist, I fumble in the drawer under my bed for a clean shirt. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I could tell he was forcing it, even as his fingers fumbled to put the keys in the ignition. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Ignatius fumbled through his smock to find the curb and raise himself. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I fumble to push it aside and reveal the upstairs hallway. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z There was a fumbling with the catch and an irritable sigh, and the door was opened by a tall, sharp-faced woman in her thirties who was out of breath from some terrible exertion. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “I shall say I didn’t know you, for you look so grown-up and unlike yourself, I’m quite afraid of you,” he said, fumbling at his glove button. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z There was some inexpert fumbling until he found her nipple, tiny and hard, and put his mouth around it. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z He fumbled for so long that Lord Roke thought the dawn would break before he got the catch undone, but finally he lifted the locket gently away and stood up. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I fumbled in the clothespress for a candle and set it into a holder on the kitchen wall. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z As Chuck fumbled about with dishes and things from the fridge, Thomas pulled out a wooden chair from a small plastic table and sat down. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I wasn’t expecting it, my hands were caught between us, fumbling against his body. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z He crawled over to it and fumbled with the receiver. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Dad, grinning now, was fumbling in his pocket for his notebook. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z As we sat back to back on our separate sides of the bed fumbling with our shoes in the horrid cheerful white light of the bed lamp, I sensed Constantin turn round. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z He fumbled with his whiskers, wilting beneath the basilisk stare of Shadow’s dead black eyes. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I fumble around in my blankets until I find my phone, then do a quick scan of my messages. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She returns, fumbles for her car keys, gets in, then puts two coins—3Vt pesos—in his hand. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z I was pretty convinced I already had learned piano, in fact, through straight-up osmosis—all those hours spent listening to other kids fumbling through their songs. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z He fumbled for more but came up blank. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z "Sorry," I say with a shrug, fumbling to reject the call. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z It was clear that he was getting better and better with each succeeding game, his fumbling, bumbling performance in the season opener a laughable memory. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Or: “The child’s clumsy fingers fumbled in sleep, feeling vainly for the wish of its dream.” Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z “I thought I’d hit you too hard. No—wait—” I fumble for my knife, every second I’m conscious making me more lucid and, thus, more murderous. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z With trembling hands she slid the latch into place and fumbled with her skirt. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He thought it went fumbling about the walls of the house, searching for the door. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z I fumbled at the handle trying to get the door open and scrambled out of the car. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Matthias fumbled with a piece of celery and self-consciously turned to see if the twins were coping adequately. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I began another fumbling attempt to explain myself but was interrupted by angry voices from outside the window. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z She felt the driver’s fingers fumbling for a grip at her shoulder. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Then I jumped and fumbled my way aboard her. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z He fumbled for the light switch and re-armed himself with the broom handle, just in case. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Con saw her fingers tremble as she fumbled with the coarse white grains. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z There was the fumble of a key in the lock, and a few moments later Charles plunged through the door. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I’m so startled by her personal greeting that I fumble all over my answer. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He fumbled with the Ghabe stove, turned up the light, stared at me with his dark eyes full of fear. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z No one would be able to hear her screams; still she yelled as she fumbled to find the pocket where she’d put her phone. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I fumble around for my keys, but it’s too late—so instead, I straighten my shoulders and lift my chin. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He got only a few yards, when he fumbled and fell in the dirt. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z I fumbled with the tread of the hollow stair, then threw it to the side and lifted out the metal box. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She fumbled with the thing and cut way away from the mark. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z She is teaching me to braid hair, demonstrating on a lock of her own, laughing when my fingers fumble. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z He fumbled with that for a moment, remembered how to turn it on, then looked at the stack of blank paper beside it and turned it off again. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z “My daughter—” The woman fumbled in her purse and brought out a letter. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z He fumbled uncomfortably for words and I took a liking to him. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Getting out of the cab, I fumbled with my key and it fell into a puddle at my feet. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z It was hoarse and breaking with warmth and he fumbled among his words, feeling for them in the dark. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Aaron gets both of her wrists in one of his fists, fumbles off the cord belt of his robe, and starts tying her hands together with it. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z He fumbled his notepad out and was scribbling. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Theo fumbled between the pages of a chemistry book for the index card. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z However, Lyra’s eyes were keen, and she fumbled inside her furs and tugged out the black velvet bag. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z The augur rushed about, tripping over gears and anchor spikes, fumbling with the ropes. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He did not know what made him say it, but Harper did a double-take; he fumbled the Snitch, let it slip through his fingers, and shot right past it. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z In the dark hallway I met Henry, in his bathrobe, fumbling with his glasses; he was holding one of his kerosene lanterns and it cast long, weird shadows on the narrow walls. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Her hand groped beneath her cloak, her fingers stiff and fumbling. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z When I’m arranged I reach my hand out, fumble for the small lever at the right side of the table, pull it back. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Ben walked to his bureau drawer and fumbled through several layers of clothes in the bottom drawer. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He fumbles for the switch on the sconce nearest the door and it flickers to life, illuminating the room in front of him. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He screams, fumbles with the twine, screams again, and takes off through the weeds. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “Marco,” she says, her fingers fumbling with the buttons on his vest. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z My fingers fumble for the remote, somewhere near me. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z The little man sniffed and fumbled at the lock of his huge package. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z The Roach would despair of me if he saw how badly I fumbled my newfound skills. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He and Werfel fumbled with the man’s wide belt. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z I could tell right away that someone had been fumbling through my things. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z I sink lower in my seat and fumble in Gram’s satchel for my phone so I can get a look at myself. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z I fumbled with the strings of my purse, surprised to see my hands trembling slightly. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z When she tried to explain it to friends and family, Kathy fumbled. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z And even after she had been gone several minutes he still fumbled with his shirt-sleeves and stared at the empty doorway. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z If Izzy’s hand, reaching to add a stacking ring to her toy, fumbled, Mrs. Richardson found herself clutching the arms of her chair. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z As Harry, Ron, and Hermione drew closer, the barman drew his cloak more tightly around his neck and walked away, leaving the shorter man to fumble with something in his arms. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I limped back to the Hab and fumbled my way into an airlock. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z And then right in front of her, the thing happened, the coordination failed, the hands fumbled, the muscles panicked, the nerves telegraphed to a dead operator, the responses did not come back. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Because it smoothed the wrinkles, the fumble and rush of unfamiliar love and roused them to fever pitch. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Officer Delinko fumbled for the microphone and recited the address of the construction site. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Our mother let her in quickly, looking frightened as she fumbled at the latches to lock out Pee-A-Nah. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “You look gorgeous. Poor Mike’s going to have no idea what to do with all that skin. I can picture him fumbling around, trying to figure out where to put his hands.” Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z He’s fumbling with a paper cup of coffee, a stack of folders, and a bright pink flower. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z He fumbled with the handle of a pinball machine in the darkness of the game room, his liquid eyes as yearning and sincere as those of a puppy. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z His stiff fingers fumbled with the pewter buttons until they released and he could breathe with ease. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Viserion,” he called again, fumbling for the whip hanging from his belt. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He fumbles in his pocket, and holds the keys out to the blue-eyed kid. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z And when he did, I could hear the fumbling as someone held it to his ear. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She peered at me over her spectacles, and then she opened a drawer and fumbled among its contents for a long time, so long that my hopes began to falter. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z I fumbled with the key and struggled to open the alarm. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z He fumbled around so long that Traft began to rock on his feet. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z They squawked and squeaked and fumbled with the weapon, trying to aim the clunky thing. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z “I miss everyone already,” I say, fumbling with the buckle on my seat belt. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z I fumbled for a switch on the wall and could not find one. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Who’d ever have believed it, she thought, remembering high school, when she and Mark had fumbled frantically against each other in the backseat of his car. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z It takes me a while to wake up, and by the time my fingers fumble against the plastic, I'm hurrying to press the answer button without bothering to look at the caller ID. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z He fumbles to hold both my wrists in one hand. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z She hoists her left foot onto the stool, fumbles in her sleeve pocket. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z He pulled the sheet off the bed and fumbled one-handed with their belongings. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z He fumbled in his tunic pocket, finding the lump of wax, which was all that remained of his candle, with a dried copper leaf sticking to it. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z She screamed and flung herself down and fumbled at the knots. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “A little. I mean, I can play, but I’m not like a master or nothing like that,” I fumbled. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He kept his one arm elevated and fumbled with the clasp. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z These three things he always said with the same vague, fumbling signs. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Cole clawed his way out of the sleeping bag and fumbled into his shirt and pants. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Mr. Hofacket fumbled in a drawer and produced a sheet of plain white paper. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z He fumbled with the latch, released it, opened the door, looked out, only to slam it shut. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z People in the house were tormented almost to death by his incessant fumbling cornet practice. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z It took him quite a fumbling time to get her luggage checks, to lose them in his pockets, to find them and pick up the wrong pieces. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z He fumbled with his right hand and found the end of the bunk by the side of the table. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z My willingness to do so was hampered by an abounding ignorance of how it should be done and a fumbling awkwardness with small objects. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Lupita fumbled her way to her mother’s side of the bed and bent over. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z I fumbled for matches to light the fire. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I fumbled my meal chit into one of the dull tin trays and collected a portion of steamed pudding, a sausage, and some of the ever-present beans. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z They handled themselves awkwardly, dropping easy grounders, throwing wild, fumbling fly balls. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z The light was set on the ground, then there was a fumbling of a key in the padlock. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Trip was the hesitant one, fumbling over the clasp of her bra, though surely he’d unhooked many before. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He fell to his knees on the dewy grass and fumbled for the alethiometer. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z It was caught by defensive back Stan Wilkins for the fumble recovery. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I was probably no better than her other students, no less fumbling, but I was driven. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z He began fumbling with the laces, trying to get the helm off with clumsy fingers. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He only said: “You shall see,” and again fumbling in his bag, took out a tiny fret-saw. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z He fumbled through the grasses, seeking the gleam of his blade. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z The guard looked up as Alex approached and fumbled for the pistol in a holster at his belt. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z Keira turns to face me, then fumbles in her pockets for her phone. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Her hand fumbled along the mucky sheet until it found the small book of Psalms I had dropped. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z David was fumbling with a hundred-ounce insulated mug emblazoned with the Mountain Dew logo. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Would my hands be fumbling with themselves in my lap? Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Percy fumbled for his sword, and Hazel made a sound like a cat with a hairball. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Daddy fumbles for his keys and sticks several in the lock while muttering, “Please, God. Please.” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z He fumbled once or twice against the muddy grass, nearly tripping over himself in full view of the soldiers high above on the Control Tower. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I stood still, hardly able to restrain my impatience while Clarice hooked me up with fumbling fingers. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Amarante’s eyes popped open, and he fumbled in his suit pockets for his glasses, which he finally located and lodged in front of his eyes so as to identify the oncoming aircraft. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Clumsily, I fumble along the side of my head to find the edge of the blindfold. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z “You’re all wrong. The best play of the game was clearly the fumble on that third down in the first quarter and that’s because...” The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z I stopped buttoning and grabbed them up, fumbling with them, unable to think what to do, how to hide them. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, because she couldn’t bear not knowing what the man was doing, she stopped and fumbled for the spyglass again, and had to stand still while she looked through it. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He fumbled and dropped two matches before he struck one and held it to the wick of the candle. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I fumbled around, fumbled around, and fnally I said to myself, “Well, I can manicure good. ” The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Henry fumbles with the keys and drops them. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z I stare at my fingers and fumble with them. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z He fumbles with the lighter before it consents to spark. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Harry fumbled for his alarm clock and looked at it. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I pause and watch Mama fumble with the chain around her neck while she thinks before I add, “Can I go now?” Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z Mom doesn’t like to fumble around in front of the building looking like a target for muggers. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z Our teacher fumbled urgently with the neck fasteners on his aviator helmet. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z She fumbled in her lap and come up gripping the pistol with both hands. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z Smooth and quick, that’s the way, no fumbling, she told herself, and she slipped the little blade out of her sleeve, again and again and again. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The brilliant young attorney fumbled through a stack of papers, felt his pockets, and finally found the letter in his briefcase. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z I pretended to fumble with something on the shelf. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I fumbled with the flint and tinder until a spark jumped, and I built a respectable blaze. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Claire asked again, as if she kindly hadn’t noticed any of their fumbling and nervousness. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z I groped into the dark room and fumbled for the bed; I had the illusion that if I touched it I would encounter the dead boy. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z They used to leave a key under the third brick in the garden, so I fumble around on my hands and knees, counting bricks and sifting dirt until I find that key. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 Ben fumbled to take her matches away from her, then lit a match, the glow of the flame catching her for a moment, framing her in the nimbus of its brief life. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Petra, trembling now, felt automatically for the flashlight and fumbled with the switch. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z And when the LEP officers were switching weapons, right at that moment when their hands were fumbling with holsters, that’s when the Mud Man spoke. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Tyrion fumbled back into his clothes again and groped his way to the stair. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Isaac let go of my hand to fumble for his pain pump, which you hit to give yourself a wave of narcotics. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Ma was fumbling ’round, trying to think of what answer he wanted to hear. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z The Panthers were dominating every facet of the game, but fumbles and penalties had kept Permian from leading 35-0 at the half. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I walk to my bunk, trying to pretend like they aren’t there, and fumble in the drawer under my bed for the dress Christina made me get. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z “Morning,” said Phoebe, peering through the silk curtains of her bed and fumbling for her spectacles. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z She fumbled for the bright Ping-Pong ball in her pant leg. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z She fumbled with the house key, balancing her book bag on one knee while she turned the key to the right, but the door was already unlocked, and pushed open easily. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z He stepped to the plate, hit a hard grounder to the pitcher, who fumbled it for a moment then threw it to first. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z I listen, but succumb to anxiety—lose all distinction between left hand and right—fumble the musket—find myself marching into my companions. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z In the gate of the wall he stopped uncertainly and fumbled in his girdle with one hand for the pennies he had left, holding the box steady on his shoulder with the other hand. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z She looked puzzled; then she reached inside her robe, fumbled discreetly, and produced a large topaz stone on a broken silver chain. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Max turns and fumbles in the dark around his feet, then thrusts a bundle into my hands. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z When it became totally dark, I fumbled over knobs, twisting and pulling until I succeeded in finding the lights. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Parents fumbling with bags and plastic storage bins. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z There was also apparently the threat of amputation, prompting Craig to fumble his way through various meals and homework sessions with his right arm tied behind his back. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z He fumbled for the car keys, opened the door, and slid into the seat. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z He fumbled with them for a moment before finally getting them straight on his face. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Once was enough; already the fumbling had become memory. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z I stood there, hating myself, while Travis fumbled for the words. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z My hand fumbles to my braid and finds a fireball has seared off at least six inches of it. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z The hard planes of his muscles press into me, and when his hips brush mine, I nearly fumble my steps. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Holly fumbled the acorn from her boot, clasping it tightly in bloody fingers. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Robert came running out of the hall carrying a raincoat, and I struggled into it hurriedly, fumbling with the collar. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Behind it he fumbled among the little heap of silver and he counted out nine pieces. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z I fumble with the phone, pressing the end button. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z He shook it, fumbled with the lock, which appeared to be stuck. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I wiggled out of my backpack and fumbled with the zipper. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He fumbled around in it for silk thread but, unable to find any, decided that cotton would be fine. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z In order not to appear fumbling, people said, “Yes, baas,” “Yes, madam” to everything the white clerks said; thus, with the stroke of a pen, a man’s future was determined, his destiny altered. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z The king fumbled in his purse, and flung the woman a silver stag. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z As I fumbled to unlock the front door, I glanced over my shoulder to make sure I was still alone. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He fumbled with it, then snagged a strap and clutched it tight. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He sighed; and there was another fumbling in the kitchen. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z I waited for a response while I fumbled again with the dictionary, searching for any word that might make a difference. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Reaching into the right-hand top drawer of his desk, Inspector Garland fumbled about, then brought forth a laser tube; he swiveled it until it pointed at Rick. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z He slipped his middle fingers under the coin, pushing it into a back palm, and fumbled his grip on it, ever-so-slightly. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z 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 He fumbles a cigarette out of a pack that was in his robe pocket. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Tristran picked up his bag and he ran, fumbling the leaf into the pocket of his tunic as he did so. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z I dozed off again, and after a while I felt a soft fumbling about my face, noiseless, like fingers on spindle cotton. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z I had to be the one to start it up—and the one to fumble with the volume knob when it just about blew our eardrums out with static. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z With fumbling fingers he got it into the lock and pushed the door open. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z She fumbled with the cracker box, and crumbs rained down over the coffee table and the carpet. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z He fumbles with his hat in his hands, uncomfortable to have interrupted us. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z “I messed it up again,” I said, fumbling with my tie. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z I fumblingly jabbed the pen back in its hole and scooted out, deep-frying in embarrassment. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Finding only silence and smoke, Gerald fumbled hastily for his key. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z X-Ray exclaimed as he fumbled for the cell phone attached to his belt. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z Nervously, Bigger’s fingers fumbled with a pack of cigarettes and got one out. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He watched the defense hold, only to fumble on the very next play. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z In the end, she had to fumble around in the darkness outside the cabin for a sharp-edged shell to cut the cushions loose. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z They fumble around in the dark for a light switch. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Davos did the same, fumbling at the clasp with his bound hands. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Now he felt his fingers fumbling for money. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z The old man’s fingers were trembling most terribly as they fumbled with the candy bar. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z I fumbled it a little, and caught it before I had green bean juice all over my only suit. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z The plump one fumbled in his knapsack and brought out a bottle of brandy. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Then he opened another drawer and fumbled through its contents with one hand while the other scratched at his armpit through his threadbare knitted shirt. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z This was the doubt that sat in my mind through student orientation, through my first sessions of high school biology and English, through my somewhat fumbling get-to-know-you conversations in the cafeteria with new friends. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z As Deputy Collins tumbled and fumbled around, he knocked into a small bud vase I had forgotten to take and place on Gran’s grave. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z My fingers fumble at my belt and find the spile still hanging from its vine. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z I’m fumbling with the buttons on my coat when Billy appears before me. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z So unaccustomed were we to appellations other than the numerical that we hesitated each time we spoke a name; we fumbled for words. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z She fumbled for what to say next, her head a clanging rush of noise and pain and shock, when the woman suddenly gasped, clasping a hand over her mouth. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z My fingertips brushed along her bra and I reached around to fumble with the hook until I gave up and lifted the whole band up over her breasts. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z At four o’clock he heard Adam fumbling at the doorknob. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Nailer drew his fighting knife and fumbled his now- useless ammunition over to Reynolds. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z With hands as clumsy as boxing gloves, he fumbled a pot out of the stove and filled it with water. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z She fumbled in a pile of documents balanced on the chair beside her, finally withdrawing a sheaf of parchment with Mrs. Cattermole’s name on it. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Shuddering, I fumbled at the rope and the kitten dropped to the pavement with a thud that echoed in my mind for many days and nights. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He fumbled in his breast pocket and pulled out a handkerchief, mopping his sweating brow. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He dribbled my basketball between his legs and fumbled it every few steps. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z She whipped around and started fumbling with her keys trying to get the front door unlocked. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “No, no. It a ...” I fumbled for the right word in the demon language, but all I could come up with was, “a dragonee dragon.” Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z He fumbled, and the gorget he was trying to fit around Robert's thick neck tumbled to the ground. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He fumbled around his leathers and then turned to me. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z He goes to his desk, fumbles with a drawer. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z His fingers fumbled with desperation as he heard the driver’s door swing open. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z I ran through the kitchen to the back door and fumbled with the bolt. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Sleepily, she sat on a chair and fumbled with her stockings. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Instead of running to the door, she went around to the back alley, which connected to the rear yard, her hands fumbling as they unlatched the back gate. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z So I wiggled my way back there and fumbled around until I’d found the tote bag with the money, my dad’s phone, and its car charger. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z My hands fumble over the thick bandages encasing my ribs and I wonder what I’m still doing here. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z We waited in darkness as he fumbled through the house, knocking into furniture. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z He fumbled with his hands to say ‘Darling Mary’ and then held to the small brass cross tied to his neck with a dirty string. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Somewhere a man and a maid embraced, and fumbled at each other’s clothes with eager hands. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z They expected her alone to keep the traditional ways, which her brothers, now among the barbarians, could fumble without detection. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I look over my shoulder--the older man is fumbling with something on a counter behind me. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Ben rushes, fumbling to activate the Cog again. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I pulled out the opener and, fumbling in the dark, placed it next to the trunk latch. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Tranquilino turned up his hearing aid, and, after fumbling in his pockets for a pair of glasses, he perched the cracked lenses on his nose, muttering, “Eh?” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Susan’s friends laughed at this, although he wondered if it was from pity at his fumbling attempt at humor more than from amusement. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Only a dozen or so students are there, fumbling with notebooks and syllabi. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Sansa barred the door and fumbled through the dark to the window. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He seized the glowing sphere and fumbled vainly with it. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z She fumbled in her pockets, praying her fingers would miraculously close around some chalk that Robbie had snuck her when she wasn’t looking. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z She fumbled with the purse at her side, either unable or unwilling to take her eyes from me. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I fumbled in my pocketbook for the gilt compact with the mascara and the mascara brush and the eyeshadow and the three lipsticks and the side mirror. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z So Nina taught her the words, and they sang together, fumbling through the verses, hopelessly out of key, until the lanterns burned low. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z She fumbled through her bag and found her wallet. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Grandma fumbled down her dress and put on her glasses. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z “And when the fighting happened...when we were retreating...I...I ran....Three of the Hessians caught me...made me prisoner....Only”—he fumbled for words—“I...escaped.” The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z The moo-cow kid comes into the lobby with his teenage babysitter, who’s wearing a pair of headphones and fumbling in her backpack—for her keys, I’m guessing. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He fumbled in his shirt and grabbed his dog tags, hanging on a chain around his neck. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z She fumbled for a piece of paper in her handbag and wrote down the directions to her house. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Frodo and Sam sprang from their stools and set themselves side by side with their backs to the wall, fumbling for their sword-hilts. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z I fumbled with it until I had torn open the hidden pocket. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z In his dumb fumbling way, he wanted union of mind and soul along with union of body. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z But his fingers were numb, and he fumbled with the screwdriver as he tried to rub warmth back into his hands. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z A boy in pale blue robes jumped down from the carriage, bent forward, fumbled for a moment with something on the carriage floor, and unfolded a set of golden steps. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z His fingers, swollen-knuckled and twiglike, fumbled with the topaz that hung on a heavy silver chain about his neck. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z With fumbling fingers Harry started to remove his many layers of clothing. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I fumbled with the cables while Dad stood over me, shouting. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Her dad sat up in mock astonishment, fumbling for his phone. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z He fumbled in the dark and found the sling Dulcet had given him. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z As Cole fumbled with the buckles, he nodded goodbye to Garvey and his mother. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z They have their trays lowered and are drinking tea and playing Snap, fumbling the slippery cards, laughing like cars on gravel when they cheat or make mistakes. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z He reached behind, fumbling until he found the knob, and pulled the door shut. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z Henry stands and fumbles with his wallet and throws some money on the counter. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z "Yeah, I'm just taking a break from the filming. We're shooting in the museum, actually. Lots of cameras and lights...and...and...and...action," I say, fumbling for words. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z One drunk, stoned GI fumbled a grenade and dropped it, killing himself and a couple of other guys. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z And I told him how I had rung the bell for the lift, and as I had done so she had fumbled in her bag and given me a note for a hundred francs. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z My heart rate soared as I stood there fumbling with the key ring while more and more officers shouted at me to hurry up. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I fumble with one hand and take out an antiseptic pad, tearing away the paper cover with my teeth. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z The medic fumbled briefly with the wounded man’s fatigues, then cut them away from his chest. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z He slowed down and fumbled in his pocket. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z The dressmaker fumbled past the wad of money in her handbag. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “Got it,” Calder called back, fumbling on the wall inside the first room he came to. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z He was trying to take off his worn leather belt but fumbled with the buckle. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z After two hours of fumbling through the dark, Chronicler saw light flickering through the trees and abandoned any thought of making it to Newarre that night, deciding a farmstead’s hospitality would be welcome enough. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Jack slid away from him, Roger bumped, fumbled with a hiss of breath, and passed onwards. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Dari said as I fumbled with the lock. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He fumbled at the embroidered coverlet, trying to take it from the bed, and lay down stiffly--was instantly asleep. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z I fumble around the henna table and make it three tables over to a clothes rack, with as much nonchalance as one can muster when one’s breathing is wheezy for no physical reason. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z When I couldn’t stand it any more, I fumbled around the side of the mattress where I stored that Gatorade bottle Joey brought me when I was sick. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z We play “London Bridge Is Falling Down,” me for the first time, fumbling to follow Madge’s slide positions. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z Still, he could not speak out, and he only looked east and west and feigned to have mislaid his pipe in his garments, and he fumbled in his girdle. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z With fumbling hands he extricated the wilting blossom from the folds of his sash. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z I imagined the man picking up his radio—every detail, from the way he would fumble for it without his glasses to the way his jeans would wrinkle. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z It’s the two of us now, fumbling around in the dark. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z When I fumbled for it, I pulled out a small foil square that had a transparent back. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z He teased me about being graceful and having shaky ice-cold hands as I watched him fumble with the key to the trunk. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He stood in front of his locker, fumbling with the lock. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Charles, still fumbling with the lexicon, rose and offered his hand. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z While Oscar and Noah fumble along like they’re in a three-legged race, I try to calm the electrical storm in my head. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z He nodded and fumbled for his cell phone. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z I watched the girl put her sunglasses back on and fumble with her car keys. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z She hands Max the key, and he fumbles with the lock, then opens the door. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z He moved back along the path, or rather along the grass beside the gravel, and came to the kitchen door again, fumbling at the handle and almost falling inside. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z I fumbled for my cross and was about to pray for guidance, but found myself pausing. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z As the draccus worked its jaw, trying to swallow the sticky mass of resin, I fumbled in my travelsack for the heavy black scale, then brought the loden-stone out from my cloak. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Lillian opened the glove compartment and fumbled for her rosary beads. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I launched myself in the direction of the door, fumbling around until I found it. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z From the direction of the hallway comes a voice—“Gerald?”—and he freezes, just for a second, before slithering off me like a lizard, fumbling with his buttons, pulling himself off the floor. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Nevertheless, Zeus cast us away and relied on those fumbling Cyclopes. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Somehow we make it to the car, where Mama fumbles with the keys for a few seconds. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z They fumble and shove, gradually moving the food toward the Hill, but as though by blind chance. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I sprang up, grabbed it, and then, in a fumbling and perhaps grotesque offering to Phineas, I chinned myself. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z While you fumble your way north, trying to find me, my armies will destroy your precious camps—first the Romans, then the others. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Clumsily, her hands fumbling, she released the brake and let the car move slowly. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z She fumbled the soap packet open, squishing it between her fingers, across her skin, and into her hair. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z It seemed to Nat his mind fumbled, trying to grasp the meaning, as cold fingers fumble, trying to untie a knot. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z She reached out with her mind, fumbling for the cut tether, as though she might revive the moth and draw it back home, but it was lost to her. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I can feel how her hands are shaking as she's fumbling around. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z I fumbled with the inside pocket of his jacket, where I had stashed Chubs’s letter all those days ago. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I fumble the key into the keyhole, grope for the light switch. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z The thought sent a jolt through her so strong that her hands fumbled for anything to use against him. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z A ranger shone his flashlight on their faces and then fumbled with his keys. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z She had moved close to me now and suddenly I felt a hand fumbling at my jacket pocket. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z De Wet was impatient with Yutar’s fumbling and told him so. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He fumbled in his coat and took out a handkerchief and mopped his face. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z I pulled it out and fumbled with its tattered leather straps. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z He pulled down the kraken banner with his own two hands, ; fumbling some because of his missing fingers but thankful for the fingers that Lord Ramsay had allowed him to keep. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He quickly fumbled with the keys until he got the right one and twisted it, locking Winya inside. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z I fumbled with the reflector and put my eye to the barrel, sure that something momentous was about to appear. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Smooth motions, deft, I must not fumble now, he prayed, and the gods were kind. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z If there had been any irons aboard, they would have been occupied by the fumbling landlubber or scurvy swab who forgot his duties and made Dad miss the mooring. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z He turned his face away as she fumbled for her nightgown. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z He fumbled with it for a second and then it slipped out of his hand and dropped to the floor. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z As for Billingsley, his debut as a starter had become further mired after that first nervous fumble. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z She clung to him, hard, as if she were drowning, fumbling with his shirt, with his britches. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z His fingers fumbled a little as he swung back the shutters. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z James took the packet and began fumbling with it. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, as it happens,” said Malcolm, fumbling with trembling hands in the rucksack, “we’ve got these orders from the king’s ambassador in Oxford, kind of a passport, so’s we can have safe passage. Look.” The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z I fumble for my own bottle and take a sip. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z I remind myself of my mother and father, fumbling in front of strangers. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead of stepping aside, he took a single step forward, and, as if punting a football, he kicked the sow squarely in her fat jowly chops so hard that she fumbled the chicken. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z |
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