| 单词 | gain |
| 例句 | While state-sponsored sterilization programs expanded throughout the nation, a grassroots movement to personalize genetic selection was also gaining popularity. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z The boy looked around as if trying to gain a sense of direction. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z For the first time I told Scaramouche my dream of gaining passage to America through tennis, and he urged me to write to Arthur Ashe. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Through it all she flew in the little aircraft, gaining height little by little, and always moving on toward the cloud-hung palace. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Time lines of labor-union victories do not always show the depth of the struggles and the sacrifices made to achieve gains in workers’ rights. Fannie Never Flinched 2016-11-21T00:00:00Z Maybe I’ll go where I can see stars, he said to himself as the car gained velocity and altitude; it headed away from San Francisco, toward the uninhabited desolation to the north. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z Anyway, it wasn’t about anything terribly exciting, but I had gained a few more followers. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z With Pantalaimon a sparrow, she went up to the counter and reached up to gain the owner’s attention. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Ho Chi Minh and his communist allies gained control of North Vietnam, with their capital in Hanoi. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z I wasn’t ’bout to make the same mistake once ’gain. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z But none of these projects ever comes anywhere near realization, and none of the three superstates ever gains a significant lead on the others. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z When Nick turned and saw that we were gaining, he called something to his boatman and pointed. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z The original inhabitants of those homelands thereby gained a head start toward developing guns, germs, and steel. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z The experience he gained in judging horses would be invaluable to him later, though he would have scoffed at the idea at the time. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Irish is fine for patriots, English for traitors and informers, but it’s the Latin that gains us entrance to heaven itself. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z In effect, Jay’s Treaty was a repudiation of the Franco-American alliance of 1778, which had been so instrumental in gaining French military assistance for the winning of the American Revolution. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z It means that young black children have continued to make gains relative to their white counterparts. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z He took a deep breath, seeming to gain strength the more he spoke. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z The only way to prove this, though, would be to gain access to the prosecutors’ records and find out just how many white defendants were transferred to the state system and why. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z All the wisdom of Mimir’s well was his, and the wisdom he had gained from hanging from the world-tree, a sacrifice to himself. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z When, in 1917, the Bolsheviks gained control of the Russian government, they installed a Communist form of government. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z Spinning and stormy and gaining strength as she barrels forth. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z They were living together anyway, and he was not unhappy, and he imagined that she would, with time, gain a certain heft. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I spent every leave training with Grandfather, enduring beatings and harsh discipline but gaining, in return, a distinct edge over my classmates. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z But let me not hate and despise myself too much for these feelings; I know them to be wrong—that is a great step gained; I shall strive to overcome them. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Although he had through the memories learned about the pain of loss and loneliness, now he gained, too, an understanding of solitude and its joy. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z Half her blouse is untucked, her fat stretching the buttons, and I can see she’s gained more weight. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Senator Trueba fought off his political enemies, who were making daily gains in the quest for power. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The Scots are being slowly pushed back and we are gaining ground, since receiving the added help from London and the nearby towns. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z They plot how they will try again, using knowledge gained from previous attempts. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z While she waited for the father and son to gain a little distance on them, Sefia pecked at the ground with her fingertips, plucking up twigs and brown leaves. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Oedipus gained all and more than he had left. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z In a moment it’s gone, diving deep...but only so it can gain momentum as it rises again—this time with its mouth open. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z He initiated legal proceedings to gain custody of their children and became intent on publicly disgracing his wife by exposing her infidelity and revealing her relationship with a black man. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z And yet Heather and her friends wanted to make me seem inferior, like somehow I wasn’t actually qualified to gain admittance into a prestigious university. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z But Kira felt that possibly she had gained a small bit of respect, a small advantage, with her cleanliness. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z McCarthy was an egotistical man who regarded the fear of Communism that arose in the late 1940s and 1950s as the opportunity to gain what he most desperately wanted: power and publicity. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z The three fugitives ran past another line of shanties that topped a slight rise and gained a litde. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z I had already gained the door; but, reader, I walked back—walked back as determinedly as I had retreated. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z The floats didn’t seem to slow the plane very much, as big as they were, and they skimmed over the trees until the pilot gained enough altitude to make them seem to slow down. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z About a month later, after they've gained up to eight feet in height, the large, flat disk that is the flower will unfurl. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z “Indeed, your quiet presence has gained their trust,” she admits. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z There are two important things about women’s struggle to gain the ballot that are not generally known. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z “Mr. Peckleman, please approach the bench, which, in this instance, is actually a desk. Let me see the library card you used to gain access to Community Meeting Room B.” Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z Aragorn gained the door, and swiftly it clanged to behind him. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z One unanticipated result of ending manual labor was that I began to gain weight. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Rachel worried that her daughter did not gain, and fussed over the fire concocting nourishing stews which Mercy obediently tried to swallow. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Hence when the latter faction gained the upper hand in a power struggle, it stopped sending fleets, eventually dismantled the shipyards, and forbade oceangoing shipping. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z In contrast, once food can be stockpiled, a political elite can gain control of food produced by others, assert the right of taxation, escape the need to feed itself, and engage full-time in political activities. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z This made her scream even louder, but her screams proved useless, as she still was unable to gain the attention of a single child. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “Are the sentiments on your part genuine? Or do you entice him for gain?” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Access to the snail’s interior was gained by a child-sized tunnel, maybe two feet high, at the base of the tail. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He continued, “Cannot read in the Evenings—fatness & idleness—Anxiety & responsibility—less money for books &c if many children forced to gain one’s bread.” Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z By losing myself to her, I gain her. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z He was, by all accounts, a kindly man who gained the esteem of everyone who met him. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z He gained by it all through the afternoon. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z But sitting beside the fire, bending over the lute, I felt the hard, unpleasant parts of myself that I had gained in Tarbean crack. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Mr. Nisbett,” Mr. Dalton said, “what did we do to gain the pleasure of this visit?” The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Many African American women joined these widespread clubs and participated in what amounted to a grassroots campaign to gain the vote. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z Nothing, he tells her, was gained by their long separation. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Merchants and charlatans gained control of Europe, calling their insidious gospel “The Enlightenment.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “If you do, you are in danger of losing all the gains you have made,” Stewart threatened them. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Neither side made enough progress to gain the upper hand. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z But one man’s loss was another man’s gain. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Most of us Navajos gained weight during the weeks we were in Boot. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z By monitoring Soviet communications on the cable, the NSA was able to gain crucial intelligence about Soviet missile tests on the nearby Kamchatka Peninsula. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z One hundred years after the Red Summer, and despite significant gains made by African Americans in the past century, serious racial issues continue to plague the United States. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z Some musicians played with little hope of actually gaining their pipes. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z It divided Cleopatra’s lands and prevented her from gaining authority over the entire region. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z The toes of my shoes slipped over the concrete floor, struggling to gain purchase. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He later gained back six percent, but had virtually no body fat—his body had consumed all extra weight and he would remain lean and wiry for several years. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z She had started to gain weight, and what had once been a sprightly step had begun to slow. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Thirty years later a new generation of researchers put together a different theory of Native American origins that gained general agreement. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Focused so intently on gaining long-denied rights and opportunities for their gender, most white suffragists were unwilling to confront their own acceptance of white supremacy. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z He gained control of himself by falling against a man and a woman, bracing his fall against their shoulders. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The Klan's growth caused South Dakota governor Ben Olcott to complain in 1922 that “we woke up one morning and found that the Klan had about gained political control of the state.” The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Peck will gain respect by unloading this gun into the one who disrespected him. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z As it was, however, no suitable opportunity arose for me to gain such information. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z The U.S. government also entered the fray in the hopes of gaining twenty years of back taxes owed by Bobby, and what was left over from the 1992 match. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I hear quick frantic footsteps gaining on me. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z “Several types of exploitation or attacks may potentially be conducted throughout the hurricane cycle—hostage situations or attacks on shelters, cyber attacks, or impersonation of emergency response officials and equipment to gain access.” Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z “Of ours? I did not stop to count. We gained more than we lost, though.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She knew that there was nothing to be gained by talking to them any more. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z On the campus, many students had come into contact with one of the early icons of a mobilization that seemed to be gaining national momentum. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z She pushed the control column forward to lower the nose of her aircraft, and applied power to gain speed. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z My mother puts us on a special diet to gain weight. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He fought for every ball, and didn’t hesitate to put his body at risk if he thought he could gain an advantage. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z “That’s the trouble. He doesn’t want to do anything. He feels if the stealing stops there would be nothing gained by doing anything at all. He would forget about it.” Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z I was so thin and miserable I thought I could gain weight just from the smell alone. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z Drawing on all the knowledge I’d gained over the past couple months, I gave it my best shot. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “But if you think I’m going to let you gain control of that death serum, you’re insane.” Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z She said that by introducing me to all these great things, Mary Elizabeth gained a “superior position” that she wouldn’t need if she was confident about herself. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z Because horses who gain commanding early leads in match races generally win them, observers thought the bullet-breaking War Admiral held a considerable advantage over the historically slower-breaking Seabiscuit, even with a conventional start. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z When high enough off the ground, I lifted my legs and pushed my feet against the walls so as to gain even more purchase. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z They are supposed to climb to the top of the mountain to meet with the Mountain Spirit, to gain his wisdom and approval, and, by doing so, to prove they are the fated ruler. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z In the saddle, he rode unbowed, as though he had gained new strength and the weariness of the journey could no longer touch him. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z He made a game of using his charm to gain concessions from his keepers. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Intercede for him so that he may gain the joys of heaven. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z As his argument gains momentum, he begins to regain mastery of his tongue. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z But as the Taliban had gained more power, they had banned photography, so that had ended their forays outside. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z “With so much flying fish there should be dolphin,” he said, and leaned back on the line to see if it was possible to gain any on his fish. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Whatever advantage Myers thought he could gain by saying he knew something about the Morrison murder was clearly gone now. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z He’d learned skills, gained confidence, and finally felt his life could go in a different direction. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z But the safety to be gained here is from preventing the kids from riding shotgun, not from strapping them into a $200 car seat. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z There had been a time when we, too, had benefited—those days seemed very remote now, almost belonging to another life—but we had lost more than we had gained or could ever regain. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z While he couldn’t keep me from gaining the respect of my fellow musicians, apparently he could keep me from gaining a wealthy patron. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The alliance was often successful, in that the party gained the desired advantage. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z “This is your chance. And that is what we both want. Don’t think about what you’ve lost. Think of how much you have to gain. Live, Stella.” Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z If anything, it was gaining strength and deadliness. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z “People who live in harmony with the laws of this world instead of twisting them for their own gain.” Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z "Every day that Germans spend at the Russian front will be a gain for the British." The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z My pulse goes into spasm and gains momentum. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Two evenings later Aunt Jimmy had gained much strength. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z He lost his knife and gained a broken spear, he could not have said how. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z It’s because if you cannot mind-read—if you can’t put yourself in the mind of someone else—then there’s nothing special to be gained by looking at eyes and faces. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z She had gained a new wreath of plastic roses about her robe and a white lace tablecloth beneath her from Celia, in gratitude for restoring Matt to safety. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z But Johnson kept moving with assurance, turning the crisis into an opportunity to gain more authority to make independent decisions in Southeast Asia. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z Together, they will gain control of the fighting machines, defeat the Martians, and take over the world. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z It means that one has traveled a great distance, that one has had wide experience and gained some wisdom from it. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z In terms of evidence gained from animal experiments we shall see that five or possibly six of the pesticides must definitely be rated as carcinogens. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z My joints stop aching and I gain weight and I grow taller. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Dr. Howell said it was a side effect of my medications, and that a little weight gain was a small price to pay for emotional stability. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z It was rare, though, for Negroes to ask white people where they’re from, because there was nothing much to be gained from it, as their stories weren’t that likely to link up. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z A former policeman and carpenter who in his youth had gained unlikely fame as a “rock dancer,” who delighted people with his “twist” performances, Saemi would do anything for a friend. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z If all I was going to gain from this was a bit of reputation, I might as well make sure it was the right sort. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Similarly mournful love songs were cropping up all over Europe during this period, their woeful lyrics gaining popularity in courts, noble houses, and other places where a sheet of printed music could be afforded. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z He was afraid to get up, afraid he might not be able to gain his feet at all, with an anaesthetized leg. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z In his hand still Andúril gleamed, and the terror of the sword for a while held back the enemy, as one by one all who could gain the stair passed up towards the gate. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z “A person should write for the love of language, not for financial gain. Your writing can be compared to a cake. The money is simply the icing.” Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “Of course. When you receive the memories. You have the capacity to see beyond. You’ll gain wisdom, then, along with colors. And lots more.” The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z When I looked back Jerome was gaining on me. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The second match lasted long enough for me to gain my bearings. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The old man was gaining line steadily now. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Each single gain feeds into the gains of the body collective. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Hatred just made more hatred—and when you were done with it nothing had been gained. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z May God thy gold refine Till all success be nobleness And every gain divine. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z What Volpe’s students gain from him is a passion and sense of self unrelated to anything having to do with money, power, or status. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z I know that with the knowledge I’ve gained from living with the Warraskoyacks, we don’t ever have to be hungry again. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z But his heart sank as the comet kept gaining altitude. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z So, with this much knowledge of myself and the world gained and known, why should I not try to work out on paper the problem of what will happen to Bigger? Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z In this way she gained seventy-eight cents in coins previously designated for the church collection plate. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z Jewel was a formerly homeless folk singer who gained popularity in the nineties. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z But there was nothing to be gained by sitting in the house and watching. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z To his outside, a crowd of horses rushed inward to gain optimal position. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Ever as I came north I heard tidings of the Riders, and though I gained on them day by day, they were ever before me. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Both North and South Vietnam interrogated prisoners in an attempt to gain military information. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z My story tumbles out, gaining momentum like a boulder rolling down a mountain. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Before long, he was offering me unwanted advice on how to gain my beloved, Dorothy Plunk. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z In writing his letter to this new Lord Cheldthorpe, 03-01 seemed most sanguine about the prospects of His Lordship’s acquiescence and imminent financial gain. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z What did she expect to gain from all this? Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Rumors surfaced that the series had been fixed, rumors that gained credence when just before the first game, the betting odds that had overwhelmingly favored the White Sox dropped to even. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z This was a victory that had to precede all other gains. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z But gradually, as winter gained a grip on the island, the sightings ended and the fresh tracks disappeared. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z TJ’s so thin, he could eat a hundred biscuits and not gain a single pound. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I would drive hard through my other routines, exploding off the apparatus and gaining enough air to do multiple sequences of flips and twists. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z It was difficult for me to believe that someone would take away my self-esteem, just to gain their own. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z On the other hand, I thought there were enough of my people to do something about getting our rights and gaining respect. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I gained ten pounds and I’m two inches taller now than when you saw me in September. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “You didn’t answer his question. How did you gain access to this chat room without an invitation? And without any of us even knowing you were here?” Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z And Burnham had gained almost limitless power over the construction and operation of the fair. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z The young woman was gaining weight before everybody’s eyes and daily grew more languid and ill-tempered. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z And the most beautiful woman she had ever seen, wearing the necklace like a collar, gaining eternal youth. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z This is not the sanest way to gain popularity! The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z Nevertheless, this is not to say I did not gain a fairly clear impression of what was taking place within the room. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Life with Cleopatra meant gaining supreme power that would unite the east and the west under his command. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z He has not grown wiser, he has not gained knowledge, he has not climbed any higher.” Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z But the train gained speed, and he was left behind. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z The previous week, in a 35-14 win over Amarillo High, he had had the best performance of his life, gaining 141 yards in ten carries and scoring three touchdowns. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z His feet were scrabbling to gain purchase on the little shepherdess's pink-flowered lampshade. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z Håkon squeaked and pulled his tail tighter to him, pushing off to try to gain some ground as his blood spattered the rocks behind him. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z A villein who ran away and lived in town for a year and a day gained his freedom. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z As he gained confidence, he spoke out more forcefully. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z She gained on them, however, involuntarily: the child’s pace was quick, and theirs rather slow; and she was the more concerned at it, from their being evidently in a conversation which interested them. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z I wanted to throw it away—give it to the next old crone I saw—anything to gain my relief; but the money belonged to Sacrabani, not to me. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z “You need to gain some weight, my friend.” Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z I gained a profound respect for wilderness and nature and the benign dark power of woods. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z This thought drifted about in his head but failed to gain meaning. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z The drum roll mounts as she gains momentum. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z In the same way that the girls were destined to gain as much weight as their mothers, the boys, it was clear, would rise no higher than their fathers. The Fire Next Time 1963-01-21T00:00:00Z Thomas, still a bit queasy from the Changing, forced himself to take a second and gain his composure. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z The train jolts and slows, recapturing my attention, before gaining speed again. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Mass incarceration has nullified many of the gains of the Civil Rights Movement, putting millions of black men back in a position reminiscent of Jim Crow. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z He could gain hours, lose hours, or in a single day fly from winter to summer, to spring or fall. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z As he made friends among people who understood and appreciated what he had endured, he gained confidence and began to try to fill gaping holes in his understanding of his homeland. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z Maycomb’s regular pastors ate free for a week also, and it was hinted in disrespectful quarters that the local clergy deliberately led their churches into holding separate services, thereby gaining two more weeks’ honoraria. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z It is that—despite all my plans to witness their martyrdom for my own gain—I cannot watch them drown. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z When they had gained their own room, Jane, taking out the letter, said: Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Now he wedged his claws into a fissure and stretched upwards, gaining inch by inch. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z As for my current situation, the big gain is the helmet. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z They were visiting the muvuki, who had killed his own son to gain power. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The phoenix gains a X X X X rating not because it is aggressive, but because very few wizards have ever succeeded in domesticating it. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Aron’s training in worldliness was gained from a young man of no experience, which gave him the ability for generalization only the inexperienced can have. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z He had gained weight so that his stomach developed a little pouch. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z He and his men wanted to kill them, to gain the upper hand. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z And there’s no way to quantify the professional gain many scientists have achieved with the help of HeLa. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z Each student gains importance and dignity as he or she participates in teaching and learning to set goals, make plans, choose behaviors, evaluate results, and learn from each experience to do things better. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z Despite her cumbersome size and apparent exhaustion, the misshapen ogress was rapidly gaining. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z What is to be gained from killing a fellow- sufferer? Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Ever so slowly, Washington began to claw its way back, inch by inch, still keeping the rate low but starting to gain on sheer power. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z She came home from Weight Watchers meetings to tell him how much she had lost or gained, hiding Twix bars in her handbag and then asking him, with laughter, if he wanted one. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Martin draped a tarpaulin over his cargo and they rumbled out of the cut, the station agent grumbling profane commentary until they gained the road. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Stranded in the wet desert of the Amazon, the culture struggled to gain its footing, tottered a few steps, and died. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z The group that gained the most from having a divided black community, of course, was the ruling class of Durham’s leading white families. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z He’d become convinced that only by following Armstrong’s interpretation of the Bible could he find health and happiness, become successful, and gain eternal life, and he urged her to read the Bible and Armstrong’s writings. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z While other runners struggle through Rigor Mortis Bend, he gains ground, finishing the race in second place. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z “Certainly,” the New York Times reported in March 2000, “inflationary wage gains are not evident in national wage statistics.” Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I suspected there was knowledge there to be gained. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z It was clear what the mulefa gained; but how did the trees benefit from this interchange? The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z She seized the opportunity to show off her wealth and gain a wider sphere of influence in the eastern provinces. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z Io was not the only girl who gained geographical fame because Zeus fell in love with her. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z That is our gain in the great long run, and your loss. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Nevertheless, my duty in this instance was quite clear, and as I saw it, there was nothing to be gained at all in irresponsibly displaying such personal doubts. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Stone Fox was gaining, and he was gaining fast. Stone Fox 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Struggling to gain their balance with their legs tied, the four men were lifted up. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z They sent out colonies, had dealings with the less powerful without increasing their strength, put down the powerful, and did not allow powerful foreigners to gain prestige there. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z “What was there to be gained by fighting the most evil wizard who has ever existed?” said Black, with a terribly fury in his face. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Each step down felt heavier and heavier, like I’d grown or gained weight. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z She looked at Mr. Kapasi, tilting her chin as if to gain a fresh perspective. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z He felt as if he were gaining ground upon her. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z “Then you in your agony, when you saw the bull gaining on me, would say: ‘Oh! Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Moreover, Regina’s financial circumstances had caused the family to move so frequently that Bobby never gained a sense of “neighborhood.” Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z The good thing is that Dadi seems to have gained some strength from the food and rest. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Where else in the world, particularly the white world, did they see blacks consistently gain such praise and prominence and acceptance? Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Only seven of the Thirty-Three are reliable Open Traders; of the rest, Obsle thinks to gain the sure support of ten, giving a bare majority. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z No one visiting the website would learn that the mass incarceration of African Americans had already eviscerated many of the hard-earned gains it urged its members to protect. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z “Now, as everybody in this Hall knows, Lord Voldemort and his followers are once more at large and gaining in strength.” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z In the weeks since I left 13, she’s gained some weight back. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z In Harlem, these creative men and women, a number of whom would gain worldwide recognition, found a place where they could freely express their talents. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z Unable to withhold myself I cried out, “I don’t know what I was going to do. I wanted to gain my liberty. And with God’s help I would have, if not for you.” Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Usually a simple, safe play like this is supposed to get the team’s feet wet, maybe gain a couple yards. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z As a commander he knew the power of fright, but once they had gained the upper hand in the initial skirmish the mice lost their fear and became bolder. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z The Taliban had risen from eastern Afghanistan and had marched through the country, slowly gaining control. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z She saw no gain in wedding a man as hated as herself. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Larson asked whether I didn’t think it was wrong when companies had something to gain by seeing people sentenced to prison—in other words, when they had a stake in their failure. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z One day Sam sent two girls home from practice, telling them they had gained weight and not to come back until they lost ten pounds. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z If Burger King and McDonald’s launch a price war to gain market share, they partly make up in volume what they lose in price. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z Miraculously, the dog started to gain on them. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z Without having to look behind him, he knew the Grievers were gaining ground at an alarming rate. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He got it but failed to gain custody of Pearl. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Then she was simply racing pell-mell down the steps in pursuit of the rat, with no room in her mind for anything else, certain she was gaining on it. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z The African knowledge gained thereby explains the Olmec's rapid rise. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z From my reading of Marxist literature and from conversations with Marxists, I have gained the impression that Communists regard the parliamentary system of the West as undemocratic and reactionary. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Soon after the organization was established, it formed important alliances with legendary women’s rights leaders Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton and other women battling to gain the right to vote. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z Seventy hours ago, I gained clearance to search the Internet and found out as much about Day as I could. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Were the pyramids as tall as this building, did the pharaohs sit on top and take the measure of their kingdoms, to see how diminished the world became when you gained the proper distance? The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z And he moved toward a locked door, swiping the card to gain entrance. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z It had been months since she’d stopped wearing it, but apparently wearing it over the years even after gaining a lot of weight had left her finger scarred. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z I made a mistake, and although I realize that nothing can replace the lives of these great men and the pain these families have felt, I’m willing to do anything to gain their forgiveness.” A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z “But it’s a wrong to gain a bigger good.” A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The idea of a bus boycott had been gaining momentum throughout the black community for months. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z Miners in Western Pennsylvania lost what little leverage they had gained and any hope of a new pay increase to cover the spike in prices over the last few years. Fannie Never Flinched 2016-11-21T00:00:00Z For the first time in his life he had gained a pinnacle of feeling upon which he could stand and see vague relations that he had never dreamed of. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “In remembering to raise the question he prepared in advance, he gains the doctor’s full attention and focuses it on an issue of his choosing,” Lareau writes. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z Carries four tacklers with him for a gain of six. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I knew that Burt had gained access to Bigheart’s fortune by becoming the guardian of his daughter. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z One javelin competitor had gained eight pounds in five days. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z He was a heavy beast, and took a long time to gain speed. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z As he went to the door his walk gained steadiness. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z With this unique ability to penetrate the unknown and rare talent for expressing it through art, the artist-shaman gained control over the forces hidden in human beings and nature. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z It was about gaining wealth and power through conquest. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z But statistically, they gained no academic benefit by changing schools. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z He had stopped and had a light snack, gained his second wind and pressed forward, taking care not to create too much noise lest he disturb any predators. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z It's like I'm slowly gaining a modicum of respect. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She was supposed to be learning things as she went along, gaining strength for her final battle. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z To gain a foothold against the disease could cost hundreds of millions, they estimated. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Over the stumps and rutted tracks of the island, we saw the enemy militia land in their canoes and gain the isle. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z He was gaining back some of the muscle he’d lost after high school, but he’d lost the war with his hairline. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Thomas didn’t need to look behind him to know the Griever was gaining on him with every passing second. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z But now the Bracelets’ upturned noses suggested that there was another America to which we could never gain admittance. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z What did he have to gain from this? The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z That’s the kind of thing his brother would do to gain the upper hand. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Even though that knocked my little dude down for a bit, he gets up and gains on Sonny’s Yoshi. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z The man glances over his shoulder to see me gaining fast on him. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I couldn’t stay focused on the movie long enough to gain any sort of interest, because Alma Ember had set her popcorn aside and opted instead to nibble on my left earlobe. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z “With the breakdown of the Medieval system, the gods of Chaos, Lunacy, and Bad Taste gained ascendancy.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z After all, what can we ever gain in forever looking back and blaming ourselves if our lives have not turned out quite as we might have wished? The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z The ice didn’t melt, and the horse began gaining weight. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z When the sons of Aegyptus arrived ready to fight to gain their brides, the city repulsed them. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Change meant land was taken away, houses now belonged to the state, servants gained power as fighters. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “If Zeus and Poseidon weaken each other in a war, who stands to gain?” The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Only then could it gain the attention of the sluggish Gondwannan gods. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z It had been there during the Abilene High game when he gained 232 yards on eight carries and scored touchdowns of 62 yards, 80 yards, and 67 yards. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z "I've admitted to shoving your precious urchin out a window, what would it gain me to lie about this knife?" A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z A Japanese, on the other hand, must see that life embraces death, and when she feels the truth of this she will gain tranquillity. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z He was nineteen and chewed tobacco, and from his three months in automobile school he had gained a great though weary contempt for human beings. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z William and Mary actually gained the throne as a result of a full-scale invasion of Britain, seizing London by force, even if it was largely bloodless and welcomed by many. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z He says to tell a lie is a sin, and that any man who lies for his own gain and does not repent will spend eternity in the agony of hell’s flames. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z And certainly he wasn’t the only one to have learned the much-admired lesson of no pain, no gain. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z We left in silence, as near as we could, to ensure that the rebels would not know of their victory until we had gained Norfolk again. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z So now we are come to the Shore and encamped & tomorrow after a short March shall gain our Goal, which is the Town of Dulwich. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z With the US government desperate to gain a foothold in the space race, Langley now could open its garage door and display its wares for the world to see. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Even Apollo for a few minutes was hard put to it to overtake her; still, of course, he soon gained. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z But she always claimed she had done whatever it was she'd done to gain ground for us all. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Mike seemed to become more himself as we walked, gaining enthusiasm as he talked about the weather report for this weekend. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Before May and June of 1962 Bobby seemed to be gaining strength with every contest. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Once mangolomera was in your blood, it could never be reversed and was always gaining strength. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z Mark me well: with all the armies of the kingdom at your side you could not gain your liberty on your own. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Doctors warn that young people are gaining too much weight from eating sugary snacks; parents learn that kids who drink too many sweet sodas can cycle between manic sugar“highs” and grinding sugar “crashes.” Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science 2010-11-15T00:00:00Z Then he gained speed and rocketed toward the distant glow of the sun above. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Now, he guessed them to be less than half an hour behind and gaining. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes it would pause at three, sometimes two, sometimes five or more, and although she understood nothing of it, she gained a deep calm enjoyment from it, unlike anything she’d known. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z These three days since we came down from the pass have been much hard work for no gain, but Ai is no longer downcast, nor overhopeful; and he has more patience with me. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z Some had reached out to me on Facebook, gaining access to computers wherever they could, like at internet cafes in nearby towns. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z We must come to see, too, how our economic insecurities and racial resentments have been exploited for political gain, and how this manipulation has caused suffering for people of all colors. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z We gained some distance from the center of the crowd and made our way down the block. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I found myself in a narrow lane, hemmed in on either side by foliage so that I could gain little idea of what was around me. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z I don't say anything about the long-term health issues associated with potato consumption, which has a link to juvenile weight gain. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z Rahel wondered what he gained by questioning her so closely and then completely disregarding her answers. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z By the winter of that year, the sine curve of Rajesh’s psyche had tightened in its frequency and gained in its amplitude. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z It was an impossible job, was the thing—it would probably take months for an officer to gain any real measure of control. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Wouldn’t it be ironic—” Lee could not resist the thought—“if we should gain our independence from them, on their own Independence Day?” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He dropped to all fours and then stood again to gain a new balance. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z There was nothing that could be gained by wishing for it. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z She’s gained a little weight, and the flesh of her cheeks is puffy. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z If anything, he seems to have gained weight in the arena. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z He had tried to gain entry by pretending he was injured. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z The reward of gaining a mistress was evidently outweighed by the risk of having your wife discover your personal ad. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z If they gained any more altitude, the air would be too thin to breathe. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Horsemen, riding very swiftly, had indeed been sighted: still far behind but gaining on the Orcs, gaining on them like a tide over the flats on folk straying in a quicksand. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z What do I have to gain by going forward? The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z And then, as the cat gained on me, I broke into a mad run, scrambled up the back steps, slammed shut the back door that led through the laundry room to the house. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Rumors were rampant in the camps that American troops were gaining ground in Europe. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z This Sir Thomas Gates, our new governor, has gained power even though he is still somewhere out at sea. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z We have nothing to gain or lose by our verdict. Twelve Angry Men 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z He cut up the middle and broke past several tacklers for an eight-yard gain and a first down. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Despite all the knowledge gained by scientists in the last few decades, this emotional realm remains much harder to reach. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z The way to do this was first to win one of the few scholarships available to an undergraduate and then to gain election, after a few years, to a Fellowship of the college. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z And whether it was the result of gaining height or whether it was the shaman’s spell, a breath did stir the air on Lee’s face. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Nor, more puzzlingly, did he gain any fame or even much attention from half a century of consistent and increasingly selfless achievement. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z The tremendous advantage that the Spaniards gained from their horses leaps out of the eyewitness accounts. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z The car gained speed, and Roza had to grip the door handle to keep from sliding in her seat. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z “Even in fourth grade, middle-class children appeared to be acting on their own behalf to gain advantages. They made special requests of teachers and doctors to adjust procedures to accommodate their desires.” Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z They offered me valuable pointers and urged me to gain more tournament experience. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z The first is the lack of acquired immunity—immunity gained from a previous exposure to a pathogen. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Cleopatra was a key player in Mark Antony’s master plan for finally gaining total control. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z “Surely the Cong. Union will not gain converts by such undignified actions. I hope thee will call it off.” Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z But Mother gained a sister of her own—Hamameh, the driver’s wife. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z Indeed, she felt that her feet stepping on the earth, even when the earth was covered with concrete, gained strength from it. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Most of the adults, with good reason, were afraid to risk the little they had worked so hard to gain. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z If my avatar was killed, I would lose my sword, shield, and leather armor, and the three levels I’d managed to gain over the past few years. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He’s gaining volume and kind of enjoying ridiculing me, the way somebody just a few years older than you can love power more than genuinely old people like your parents. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z I had gained a new painful experience; the Count could, it was evident, handle the earth-boxes himself. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z Which made it that much easier for someone with bad intentions to use a nation’s fear for his gain. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z She worried that easing up on their demands during the war would cause women to lose ground and forfeit the modest gains they had won. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Because there was nothing to gain, and that didn’t matter. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z Searching for pieces with the pieces I have gained. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z It seemed too much work for too little gain, though. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Surprisingly, Baby Kochamma accepted this explanation, and the enigmatic, secretly thrilling notion of Men’s Needs gained implicit sanction in the Ayemenem House. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z To gain entrance, scientists had to show their white badges—only the scientists were issued these special photo IDs. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Father laid his knife and fork crossways on his plate and took a breath, satisfied he’d gained the upper hand. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Even if he had held a higher opinion of Seabiscuit, he had nothing to gain from a match race. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z And with all Wang Lung’s pulling and running before his ricksha and with all O-lan’s begging, they never could gain enough to cook rice daily in their own hut. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z I’d have to gain direct knowledge of the plants, animals, and fungi I was going to eat. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z With curious eyes they watched, sucking lollipops Fadi had given them to gain their cooperation. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z But his view of history is fundamentally cyclical: the gains of one age can all too easily be lost by the next. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z What did he imagine was to be gained from this slow and potentially explosive kind of torture, had it, in his mind, some purpose, some goal? The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z She’d watched as others gained glory...or failed and didn’t come back. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “At my age it’s a good idea to keep gaining.” Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z Taking into account loose slates, buffeting wind and the occasional slide backwards, Matthias reckoned he had done pretty well as he gained the roof ridge. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z If my instinct is wrong, and he has only been gaining my trust to bust me, then he can drag me away anytime he wants to. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z By the sledgemeter we had indeed traveled about four hundred miles, but probably only three-quarters of that was real forward gain, and we could estimate only very roughly how far still remained to go. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z He would have to gain as much ground as possible and accept that the mountain of his violent sins was too large to climb in this lifetime. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z “Though losing a tradition, Pepettes have gained much respect,” said the editorial. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “Calm your wad, Alby,” the Runner replied, seeming to gain strength by the second. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Once she started turning out the hors d’oeuvres, she gained momentum. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z “Is this the honor we gain from following Gwydion? To let ourselves be tracked down like animals? Or do you fear them too much?” The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z “We can watch, m’lord, but if enough climbers gain the top o’ the Wall, thirty men won’t be enough to throw them off.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z They will be gaining men from all directions. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I try the clamp/shinny technique again, aiming for a knot that will gain me a decent foothold. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z Their publication of new discoveries had been halted during the war, but they had not stopped thinking—or absorbing the knowledge gained from work on the physics of the bomb. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Insulin injections encouraged Woolf to gain weight, and to manage his diabetes he needed to consume regular, high- protein, low-carbohydrate meals—meats were recommended—which also added pounds. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Just that morning, fortuitously, Lina’s baby had gained enough weight to leave the incubator. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z This is in large part why the story has gained currency that Chief Luthuli was not informed about the creation of MK and was deeply opposed to the ANC taking up violence. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z But after military surgeons in France and Germany used the methods successfully during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, Lister's approach gained acceptance in Europe. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z And no territory was being gained, because as soon as American troops left an area, the Viet Cong slipped right back in. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Despite setbacks, the women’s movement was gaining momentum. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z But Woodrow Wilson, on a nationwide tour to gain support for the League of Nations, failed to give it his full attention. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z The gains in productivity will be staggering for those countries, companies, and individuals who can absorb the new technological tools. The World Is Flat 2005-04-05T00:00:00Z In expressing her satisfaction at gaining a new daughter, she nearly suffocated me. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z And it is within this Muslim community that I gained my first level of “celebrity” status as an athlete. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z He reasoned that there was little to be gained by adding insult to injury. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Public outrage over the abuse the women took during their march gained them tremendous support. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z This phenomenon helps to explain why studies indicate that white people with a criminal record may actually have an easier time gaining employment than African Americans without a criminal record. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z They viewed it as a costly and pointless venture, given that at least a dozen invisible hovercraft are circling overhead for my protection and there’s no intelligence to be gained. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z They believed that in doing so Orgoreyn would gain a large and lasting prestige-victory over Karhide, and that the Commensals who engineered this victory would gain according prestige and power in their government. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z Every year in the dry season, when travel is possible, our cooperative gains a few new families. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z But while has also gained acceptance as a substitute for although or whereas at the beginning of a sentence or clause: While Grumpy can whistle, he prefers not to. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Yet this same soldier had gained a new resolve to persevere. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The sheriff turns in his saddle and says, “OK, Little Charlie, tell me one more ’gain ’bout what happened to your pa.” The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z Leaving the boys in the hall, they gained the midtown New York streets. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z Walt reacted the other way, eating compulsively, and gained eight pounds. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Perhaps he had gained the idea from Professor Slughorn, the teacher with whom he was on best terms, who had demonstrated how influential a role a teacher can play. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z The weight of his pack was clearly dragging him backwards and keeping him from gaining an upright position or even successfully keeping his head above water. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z They gathered mountains and valleys, rivers and whole horizons, the way a man might now gain title to building lots. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z In his twenty years as a Marine he had gained weight each year. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes I endeavoured to gain from Frankenstein the particulars of his creature’s formation, but on this point he was impenetrable. Frankenstein 1818-01-01T00:00:00Z CIA analysts soon identified a single manhole, located on Warsaw Boulevard in Moscow, as the best place for an agent to gain access to the trench. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Now take a look at the last column, which totals up all the summer gains from first grade to fifth grade. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z He has preferred to lose with his own troops rather than to win with those of others, judging that to be no true victory which has been gained by means of foreign troops. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z No other generation of criminals had ever been presented with such an enormous opportunity to make so much money or to gain so much status among other criminals. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z For him it is strenuous to climb a steep hill, because he has to keep pushing his own vertical mass upward and cannot gain any momentum. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z In this way, they gradually absorb the artistic tradition of their time and place until they have gained a firm footing in it. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Mother pressed the gas pedal, and we gained speed. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z His thick lips worked soundlessly for a moment before he gained his poise. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z King had gained national prominence during the Montgomery bus boycott a decade earlier. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z If I succeeded, I gained an hour of calm. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z He was struggling to twist himself and gain a purchase on the ground, but his feet were uppermost, and Iofur had fixed his teeth somewhere near Iorek’s throat. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Furthermore, for each degree up or down you go, you gain or lose a certain percentage of the volume. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z I was gaining an appreciation for how Nicole felt now: hunted. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Perhaps this was where God had led me, where I would gain my liberties, where people would treat me kindly. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Unlike poor black workers such as Ann Atwater, wealthy and middle-class blacks saw little to gain and everything to lose from joining Du Bois. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Since then, I've gained twenty pounds or so—I'm not ashamed, but I no longer have a mannequin's body. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Making All-State and gaining a place on the Permian Wall of Fame. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Whatever may have happened in his developing brain, it proved beneficial to his metabolism: from that two and a half days he gained an iron health. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “And by god,” said Harry, his voice unexpectedly gaining strength as he gestured all around him. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Annabeth watched in horror as Jason—obviously dazed and in pain—lunged for Leo, caught him, then struggled to gain altitude. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He needed it tonight as a reminder of what he’d lost, of what he stood to gain. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z If her students do well enough, she might find herself praised, promoted, and even richer: the state of California at one point introduced bonuses of $25,000 for teachers who produced big test-score gains. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z We answered with a cry of our own, both a victory yell and a lament, for everything lost and yet to be gained. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z He broke to the right on one carry but had no acceleration at all and was easily tackled for no gain. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z That would allow the president to gain the “peace with honor” he had promised Americans. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z They were using the negotiations not to achieve peace, but to score their own petty political gains. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z In response it caws again and spreads its large wings, taking flight and swooping toward the stage, gaining speed as it approaches. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z And he’d learned that the object of a school fight was not to gain points for style but to force your enemy to give in, which meant hurting him more than he was hurting you. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Hampden had assembled a crack team which—like one of those commando forces in the movies, made up of desperate fugitives, men with freedom to gain and nothing to lose—proved virtually invincible. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z But in the mornings, the news would come not that the army had gained ground but that the Taliban had slaughtered two or three people. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Dandelion gained the nearest shed and went headlong between two bales of straw at the foot of a pile. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z It felt like she had both lost and gained something huge. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z When the elevator reached roof level, its doors slid halfway open and groaned to a halt, revealing the uneven hole Tally had tom to gain entry. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Inch by inch the other two boats began to gain on Washington. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z He prospered from his farming so much that he was able to purchase the manor of Woolsthorpe in 1623, gaining the title of Lord of the Manor. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z King Louis was brought into Italy because of the ambition of the Venetians, who wanted by his coming to gain for themselves half of Lombardy. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z They determined, for instance, that a rusting object doesn’t lose weight as everyone had long assumed, but gains weight–an extraordinary discovery. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z “We gained control of many things. But we had to let go of others.” The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z I hadn’t yet tracked the degrees they must have earned to gain access to the tall corporate castles lining Van Buren. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z The judge had hoped to take the "heiress" by surprise, but Grace gained time by coughing. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z The phenomenon has been largely overlooked in the glare of positive news about the country’s gains in education. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z But I am no longer looking to gain any thing. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z And I knew that my reacting as I did presented no conflict with the convictions of brotherhood which I had gained in the Holy Land. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z “I know you overheard Nicasia talking about what was between us. She had Cardan, but only in leaving him for me did she gain power over him.” The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z By then they had gained a few pounds, earned wages, and begun to forget the daily sting of the plantation. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Heavy television watching creates a sedentary lifestyle, less activity, more weight gain, even obesity. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z The Arabs, who gained possession of the city by treaty in 641 ce but ultimately neglected it in favor of their own foundation at Cairo, were unnerved by Alexandria’s splendor. Circumference 2008-11-25T00:00:00Z To Dr. Strayer and others, the answer is that the rise in driver distraction, caused in large part by new technology, has undermined the gains those other safety measures have made. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z He played intelligently, keeping the ball low, out of the reach of Rosalie’s always-ready hand in the outfield, gaining two bases like lightning before Emmett could get the ball back in play. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I enjoyed the slight elevation I gained from sitting on the extra life jacket. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z The Abbot put his paw around the young mouse’s shoulder, sensing his secret yearnings, for he had ruled Redwall wisely over a great number of years and gained much experience of mouselife. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He took the lead in about half the Iowa polls and was only gaining steam as the caucuses approached. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z We supported each other and gained strength from each other. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I followed the progress of the southern black civil rights movement, which was gaining prominent notice in Sacramento’s afternoon newspaper. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z A range of hills rose on the far side, and now that he’d gained some height, Lee saw that they might more truthfully be called mountains. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Onto the beach I scrambled, gaining speed as I ran past the bass stands and up the lane. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Watching even the sorriest of sporting events bears no resemblance to coming upon an accident and hoping to exploit it for your own personal gain. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z But what had I gained in devising my own death and escaping from Elsinore? Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z “He sure looks like he’s eating well, doesn’t he? I think he’s actually gained weight,” I said. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I reread the magazine and was convinced that much of the expression embodied what the artists thought would appeal to others, what they thought would gain recruits. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z “I would have thought that possession passed—” “Naturally you gained possession of the ball when you knocked him down. Run.” A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z There are footsteps behind me; Dad’s gaining on me. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Comer had already gained 125 yards on nine carries. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z But as I do, Faris, who has gained the upper hand in a fight with another of Helene’s men, starts to shake. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z He knew the people did not trust him, but he did not know how to gain their faith. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Rather than simply lash back at her, he realized that he needed to work to gain her trust, and, after some initial skirmishes, that was what he did. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Since we had gained that much education, the high school teachers assumed that we were educable. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z The front window displayed a tank crowded with doomed fish and turtles struggling to gain footing on the slimy green-tiled sides. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z They climbed into the alcoves to gain some height, but with water pouring out of each niche, it was like trying to balance at the edge of a waterfall. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z If she became his father’s Champion, and later gained her freedom, would she remain the same? Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Bobby replied that he had more to gain than lose by the decision. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Armpit’s left fist was still gaining momentum as it connected just below El Genius’s nose, flooring him. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z “Just not wearing it everywhere. Maybe she’s gaining strength by wearing it to the mosque.” Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z I quickly found and ate all nine, gaining 90 more points. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z She gained height and sped away and up. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z The captain came on the intercom to tell them that he was going to try and gain some altitude, to get away from the storm. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z He married and divorced repeatedly, gaining notoriety among gossip columnists for slugging one of his wives and engaging in public shouting matches with the others. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, with a sudden glow of satisfaction of having gained a little more knowledge about the world in which I lived, I’d end up by saying: “That’s Bigger. That’s the Bigger Thomas reaction.” Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Even though Fig had lost a lot of weight in a short amount of time, he couldn’t afford to gain it all back again. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z By the time he got his arms in the sleeves, he could already tell that he’d gained weight since the last time he had worn it. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She knows what it’s like now, to lose one thing and gain something else entirely. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He had hardly been a slouch his junior year, scoring fifteen touchdowns in addition to gaining over a thousand yards rushing. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Her voice seemed to come from her knees, from the dingy floor of their cafeteria, gaining more and more power until finally exploding from her mouth. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He was ready to go alone among a crowd of suspicious strangers, but what he stood to gain from this risk it was impossible to guess. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z But there's nothing to be gained by an outburst right now. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I asked, to try and gain a foothold in the conversation. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z He’d gained weight since I’d seen him last, and his heavy gray wool pants and thick blue down coat made him look even bigger. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z "What will we gain by the dwarf's death? Do you imagine that Jaime will care a fig that we gave his brother a trial before we flung him off a mountain?" A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Then a wild desire took me to obtain that key at any risk, and I determined then and there to scale the wall again and gain the Count’s room. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z What should an elite do to gain popular support while still maintaining a more comfortable lifestyle than commoners? Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Harry, Ron, and Hermione squeezed their way out of the door as quickly as they could, but by the time they gained the street, Malfoy had disappeared just as successfully as they had. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Will bounced from invisible rope to invisible rope, as if gaining momentum. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z What we gained in comfort, we sacrificed in quiet. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Finally gaining control, he took a few deep breaths. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z “Now, Herbert,” said I, “with reference to gaining some knowledge of his history. There is but one way that I know of. I must ask him point blank.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z And all this time, in travail, sobbing, gaining on the current, we rowed into the strait—Skylla to port and on our starboard beam Kharybdis, dire gorge of the salt sea tide. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Again and again the Orcs gained the summit of the outer wall, and again the defenders cast them down. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z “How much would you need to gain two ounces pure?” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He had come out of retirement to compete with Marcial, knowing it was a competition gained in advance. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z The Christian religion gained influence in Europe over several centuries, gradually overcoming the old religions practiced by the people living there. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z One big reason is that dividends and investment gains, which go mostly to the richest, are not subject to the tax. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z Within a few weeks, however, the new system gained acceptance, as word spread about the low prices and good hamburgers. Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal 2001-01-17T00:00:00Z “If you want to gain Mr. Parker’s inheritance, you will have to do the same,” Ms. Halliday said. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z What appears to be an advantage gained by going to a new school isn’t connected to the new school at all. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z I was still treated poorly sometimes, but I had gained a different sort of confidence since being with Isabel, and the poor treatment didn’t bother me as much. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Smiling, he gained the saddle of his horse and whipped his horse along, thanking the old man, who rode with him now until they were out of sight and hearing. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z The idea that European American “civilization” is superior to those of the American Indians and of the Africans who were enslaved for economic gain is called white supremacy. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z Everything they did or said was to gain the approval of the white people with whom they interacted. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z "We have to protect our gains. It's inevitable that some must make greater sacrifices than others . . ." "That 'some' being my people . . ." "In this instance, yes." Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z It is true that we Navajos gained a reputation for being especially tough in combat. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z He was worn with suffering, but in his loss of everything men prize there was a gain too. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Seabiscuit was more prone to weight gain than any horse Smith had ever handled. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z As the witch kept talking of the glory and the riches and the great power over men that a sorcerer could gain, he set himself to learn more useful lore. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z “I went over the fence, I knew the way in—” “So you climbed over the fence to gain access to your ex-husband’s house?” The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z She reminded him of a young bird flapping her wings, unable to gain the lift needed to take off. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z The Nazi Party has gained a slight majority of seats in the Reichstag. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z Even so, the idea gained complete acceptance only early this century. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z A few outrunners are exceptionally fast; they gain on the lone figure. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z The two does were the only gain that anyone had made—the warren’s only asset. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Now, with light streaming through the window, she is busy, determined to gain control over what is natural. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Tris had gained the saddle, and his mount was rearing and wheeling as he laid about with his sword. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Even in their armour, the Romans were starting to gain on Solace. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Generations of settlers, mostly farmers, gained experience as “Indian fighters,” although they were not necessarily in the regular military. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z She therefore decided to uproot the family and relocate to Godric’s Hollow, the village that was later to gain fame as the scene of Harry Potter’s strange escape from You-Know-Who. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Acting under the Michigan pest control law which allows the state to spray indiscriminately without notifying or gaining permission of individual landowners, the low-lying planes began to fly over the Detroit area. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z When true simplicity is gained, To bow and to bend, We shan’t be ashamed. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z We couldn’t see her, but she was there, gaining in size and spirit as fall became winter and then became spring. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z He wonders whether to praise Kat and so perhaps gain a little for himself. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z We perhaps depend too often on the faulty honor of silence, use it too liberally and for gaining advantage. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z And when she gained the privacy of her own litde shack she stayed on her knees so long she forgot she was there herself. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z The second principle—and this was so crucial it became known as the “cyclotron principle”—was that as the particles gain speed, their paths spiral wider. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z As had happened time and again, they went back to work with no gains, their effort a dismal failure. Fannie Never Flinched 2016-11-21T00:00:00Z Now I see what it means that power is like weights in a balance, and when someone gains power someone else loses power. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z For decades, black elites engaged in private rescue efforts to make black communities tidy, clean, and respectable in a futile effort to gain white approval. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z “Pappa gained a real family, which is what he’d wanted. They stood by him from the beginning. He and Ma have this fairy-tale marriage.” When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Harry did not say anything to this; he still felt angry at the reception his confidences had received, but could not see what was to be gained by arguing further. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Here, we must turn to archaeology for evidence of the technological, political, and agricultural advantages that some Asians evidently gained over other Asians. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z New York had gained fifteen votes, Chicago only six. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Both Negroes and whites have gained this certainty from the experiment—because I was a Negro for six weeks, I remained partly Negro or perhaps essentially Negro. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The sortie upon the Rock gained only a brief respite. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Instead, he played the race card for his own political gain, setting back by years, if not decades, black aspirations for equality. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Be it for cultural reasons or for racial ones, this dominance in distribution makes it nearly impossible for any other group to gain a foothold in the industry. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z He shook his head, gaining his bearings, and went to charge up the stairs again. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I remember him relating it again the first time I returned to see him after gaining my first post as butler - to a Mr and Mrs Muggeridge in their relatively modest house in Allshot, Oxfordshire. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z She gained altitude, maneuvered, and steered through the trees to the mill house. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Silas slowed for a heartbeat, then leapt to the fence to gain access to the roof and his furry meal. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He also felt that crime and corruption was rising in Manila and even in Baguio, and although he enjoyed living there, he was uncertain about gaining, or even wanting, asylum. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Her weight gain over the past three and a half months had allowed for her monthly cycles to return after near-starvation in Endovier had made them vanish. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The common people and a few nobles and churchmen soon gained complete power in France and beheaded Louis XVI in January 1793. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z Today we all gain one year in age, no matter the date we were born. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “And gain us nothing as well,” Ma said. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z The woman named Narcissa gained the top of the bank, where a line of old railings separated the river from a narrow, cobbled street. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “You had him eating out of your hand. That bit about cars losing value but art always gaining. You could have sold him Gloucestershire.” Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z What surprises many of us today is the fact that so many women were opposed to women gaining the ballot. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z Little by little, they had gained complete control over the young king. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z She put the babies on a working basis and noted with satisfaction that they howled most of the time and began to gain weight. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “Do you want to be a gentleman, to spite her or to gain her over?” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z “I thought you were this great mighty thing and yet he gains.” The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Although some of the leaf-feeding insects were eliminated, any benefit that might thus have been gained was more than offset by bollworm damage. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z He says it with pride, moves it around in his speech as though to gain a better view of things. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z There really was something to El Patron’s methods of gaining power. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Neither the besiegers nor the besieged could gain any real advantage and finally both sides agreed to let the matter be decided by a combat between the brothers. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Then Adam said something that helped me gain a sense of humor about the debate I was having with myself. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Six months of wearing black passed and not one suitor had ever gained the house porch. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z They excluded African American women from their efforts to secure the vote, fearing that it would be more difficult to gain favor for the cause among the powerful white male populace. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z Ophie knocked her shin into a wooden crate full of Christmas ornaments and stumbled into a hatstand before she managed to gain her bearings. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z He settled by Fidelito, who was ecstatic to gain the approval of the newcomer. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z President Bill Clinton raised income taxes for the wealthiest, cut taxes on investment gains, and expanded breaks for the working poor. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z “I’ve gained pounds lying continuously in bed, seeking surcease and sublimation in food. Now we must run. I must leave this house. It has terrible associations.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z This entrance enabled them, armed with a hammer and a pair of pliers, to gain access to the room Trueba had shut. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z They turned the ball over with sloppy throw-ins, and were called for offsides seemingly every time they managed to gain some momentum. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z At first impression, it appeared that Fischer, overly eager to gain the psychological momentum of winning the first game, had overextended himself. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z His first thought, as always, is of finding a way to spin the tragedy for his own personal gain. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z This philosophy, born in the North, never gained much traction among Southern whites or blacks. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z But they did not gain their power without my hand to close the circuit. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z "For allowing this to happen. Everyone craves security. But gaining freedom means losing security." The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z The man in black had gained another hundred feet. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Cathy knew not only these impulses in others but how to use them for her own gain. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z As his ship gained on them, Medea herself struck her brother down and cutting him limb from limb cast the pieces into the sea. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z “Who would like to hear the story of a man who lost his eye and gained a better sight?” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z A man of gain and sin: They found him in the millpond With his skull bashed in. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z “Who had the most to gain by getting Faraday out of the picture?” Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Rumor had it she was proud, arrogant, and ill, which only increased the general sympathy for the count, who gained a reputation as a patient, long-suffering husband. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “I am not, one, having fun; two, trying to gain power or public attention or money or land; three, angry at anybody.” Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z There is nothing to be gained from their acquaintance, and I fear for the Negro should these men ever come to any real power. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z By the time I recovered, the pedicab was ten yards in front of me and gaining. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z If I walked twelve miles instead of, say, five, what would it gain me after all? A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z They gained speed as they climbed toward the dark sky, the entire hill like a giant ramp before them. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Tissue-rights activists argue that it’s essential to disclose any potential financial gain that might come from people’s tissues. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z After the experience I gained there, I felt ready to go off on my own. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Perhaps the most heartening gain had been in infant mortality. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z If a student wanted to be one of her children, they had to accept that they were gaining siblings as well as a mother. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I seemed to gain momentum as I progressed, like when water starts to wash away a dam made of sand. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z In return we gained two things: When we died there was a hope of Heaven. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z The statue toppled, slowly at first, then gaining speed as the weight fell from the sky to the ground. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Both she and I gained a certain degree of respect from our peers because we knew what dead people looked like. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z What does he think he's going to gain? The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z Regardless of this gain, nearly all the women still worked at the behest of an engineer. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Then he was up again, running faster than ever, then the dogs were gaining on him again. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z There are fewer Circus Dinners now that the circus itself is up and running properly, gaining its self-sufficiency, as Chandresh phrased it at one dinner not long after opening night. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Also now I have gained on him in the question of sustenance. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z In the vicinity of White Sand Bay he picked up the lighthouse’s radio beacon and, gaining confidence by the moment, made the big swing to the south. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z The Golden Snidget gains a X X X X rating not because it is dangerous but because severe penalties are attached to its capture or injury. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Monet’s coma deepened, and he never re-, gained consciousness. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The Bath minister stepped behind the pulpit again, wheezed some to gain time, and then figured that they would conclude the service with “Bringing in the Sheaves.” Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Mrs. Fairfax may indeed have suspected something, but she could have gained no precise knowledge as to facts. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z It is much bigger and faster than ours and rapidly gains on us. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The fact that they were back now, with the Titan Lord Kronos and his allies gaining strength, was not good. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Finally understanding, Pinmei closed her eyes, the memories of all she had lost and gained weaving around her in a glorious, invisible tapestry. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z It just happened, like the time she gained 118 pounds in the days her father was dying. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Board of Education decision and endorsed by civil rights litigators “did not offer poor whites even an elementary framework for understanding what they might gain as a result of integration.” The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z "I think that would be ill done, my liege. Ser Cortnay will watch his father die before he would ever betray his trust. It would gain us nothing, and bring dishonor to our cause." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The casus belli was usually the desire to avenge an insult or gain status, not the wish for conquest. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z She escaped to freedom with her infant daughter in 1826 and gained legal freedom a year later when a New York law freed slaves under age forty. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z However, the change in his tone seemed to have gained her approval: She smiled encouragingly. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z She had a bad time on December 3, and it took even longer for her to gain her strength. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z She gains faith as she says each word, and dares further: “World…squirrel…rough…tough...love...enough...” How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z And a good teacher’s students carried over all their gains into the next grade. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z I thought at first that she might be trying to hide something from me, bending over the page so, to use somehow the hard fact for her own direct gain. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z If she was a real water dancer, she would go out there with Needle and kill all of them, and never run from anyone ever ^gain. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Anyone controlling Egypt gained access to its enormous treasury and unlimited resources. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z Very petite to begin with, in nine months she gained only eight pounds and never even wore maternity clothes. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Out of love for Lyra, Lanre had sought knowledge where knowledge is better left alone, and gained it at a terrible price. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z And he shielded Matt from view until he was able to gain control of himself and go on. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Someone who exploits the resources for gain only in the present, leaving them ruined for future use, would not be considered a steward. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z Lancelot would be bound to come in answer to the message, and it was necessary to gain time. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z His eyes gained back some of their life. Seedfolks 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z It was going to be a titanic struggle to gain headway against the wind. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z He had lost one world and had not gained another. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z This is not the way I want to gain anything. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z Then came those whom Paul’s committee had labeled “pioneers”—women who had battled for decades to gain the ballot. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z He has gained his relief, she her payment, he merges carelessly into the human throng, consigning her back into the shadows where she worked or to the gaudy streets where she loitered. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Sensing that Bobby felt insecure, Nigro tried to reassure the boy and explained how important it was for him to gain competitive experience. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z “As is often the case when you gain your heart’s desire.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Nehemiah Trot said, “Ah, list to me, young Leander, young Hero, young Alexander. If you dare nothing, then when the day is over, nothing is all you will have gained.” The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Sonny has sworn to uphold Deborah’s desire to gain recognition for their mother. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z As a practical matter, sachems had to gain the consent of their people, who could easily move away and join another sachemship. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z On learning of this request the crowd outside the Tribune booed and hissed, correctly interpreting the move as an attempt to gain time to lobby for more votes. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z But as every athlete knows—no pain, no gain. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z “And although I didn’t think it would be possible, you’ve gained weight. Where will you ever end? There’s something so unbelievably tacky about your obesity.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The whispered rumors now gained currency: the Space Task Group’s time in Hampton was coming to an end. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Having said that, however, I do not mind confessing today - and I see nothing to be ashamed of in this - that I did at times gain a sort of incidental enjoyment from these stories. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z The knight twisted away, gaining a few seconds, but the ogre was turning toward him. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z To admit the change in my life I must speak of years as a student, of losses, of gains. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I kept such meticulous records that soon I gained the trust of many of our customers. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z On the next circle he was still too far away but he was higher out of water and the old man was sure that by gaining some more line he could have him alongside. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z The weight gain comes not only as a result of the sedentary nature of television watching, or even chiefly because of it. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z I scuttled out of reach and then gained my feet and backed away until I felt my bed behind me. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z They worked it out with their coaches, because as the shows got better and the drama program gained more status, there was pressure on those coaches to make accommodations. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z "Oh, you need only go halfway. Then you won't gain very much momentum." The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z The simple acts of everyday life, however, were closely connected with them and gained dignity from them as was not the case with any of the Greek gods except Demeter and Dionysus. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z My vain hopes for gaining a patron and my stronger hopes of entry to the Archives. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Apparently reflexive verbs gain a new importance for certain girls at the age of fifteen. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘You have conquered. Few have gained such a victory. Be at peace! Minas Tirith shall not fall!’ The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z After three days’ time, we were gaining on them. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z There was nothing to be gained by fretting over maybes. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z What hurts is the disgust in their voice, the visceral fear in their tone, like gaining weight would be the absolute worst thing to happen to them. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z With every increase in his knowledge came a gain in strength. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z It’s taken months for our operative to gain his trust If he doesn’t pick you for the Commandant, your mission’s dead before it begins. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z While the train gains speed everybody rushes for the ladders and scrambles for a safe place where they cannot be grabbed and forced back from their goal of El Norte. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z It seemed to Amari that he had grown taller and gained maturity while on this journey. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z It was the hardest battle I had fought, and the first victory I had gained: I stood awhile on the rug, where Mr. Brocklehurst had stood, and I enjoyed my conqueror’s solitude. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z With a cry, he pitched forward into the water, stumbling to gain his balance. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z “Young women, this is what this mentorship program is about. We will have fun, yes. But we will also discuss some of the distractions and barriers to success and hopefully gain strategies for overcoming them.” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z How I have found purpose in being a physician and gained a mother in the prioress Ermentrude. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z The beast gained—Sheed could feel its breath puff at his bike—but Otto was pedaling confidently now, so his lost lead wasn’t nothing but a thing. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Iran was also gaining allies in the Middle East, and the US government worried the country would become the sole power in the region, thus wielding far too much influence. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z When he let them out beside the Imadas’ mailbox he felt that somehow he had gained the upper hand—he had an emotional advantage. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z The campaign gained momentum when Miss Harbottle decided that all the girls in my class would enter their handiwork in the Fentress Fair. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z She could not board with one family for more than one term, for that would cause jealousy—a family gained social ascendency by boarding the teacher. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z He didn’t attempt to enter her world or gain her confidence. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Does Skeeter really feel that four short weeks have been enough to gain a full picture of Dumbledore’s long and extraordinary life? Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Neither was ever able to gain any decided advantage. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Iranians respected properly gained wealth, but they objected to the shah's fortune because much of it was stolen from the people. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z “The first gain is ours! Check to the King!” Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z Ophie nodded, hoping there was something to be gained by getting the spirit out of the house. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z I pray that the Negro will not miss his chance to rise to greatness, to build from the strength gained through his past suffering and, above all, to rise beyond vengeance. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “He isn’t gaining on us. He’s just getting closer, that’s all.” The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z She turned a corner, letting her free hand trace along the walls to gain a sense of place. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I’ve gained some insight into human nature since I came here, which is good, but I’ve had enough for the present. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z It is then that important issues gain attention and progress—often not enough, but progress all the same—is made. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z “Octavian is right about one thing. We must gain the senate’s approval before we let any of our legionnaires go on a quest—especially one as dangerous as you’re suggesting.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Did she love him, or was she making a clever marriage, to gain his protection? The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Constitutional amendments guaranteeing African Americans “equal protection of the laws” and the right to vote proved as impotent as the Emancipation Proclamation once a white backlash against Reconstruction gained steam. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z Cluny listened to the fox’s pleas, knowing that they were merely an excuse to gain her freedom. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z If those classrooms held their gains while the classrooms with a suspected cheater lost ground, the cheating teachers could hardly argue that their students did worse only because the scores wouldn’t count. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z Even that did not stop him from attempting to gain the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z I had been disappointed in my attempt to gain Hamlet’s attention on his birthday. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z They waited until Redbeard had gained a little distance on them, and then they struck out after him. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z “It wouldn’t make me feel real good to be the cause of your grotesque weight gain,” she said, and puffed out her cheeks in a chubby way. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Nugent was eager to gain their support, but even more eager to prevent the other side from gaining it. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z I began to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of race in America. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z After a few minutes, gaining the nerve to look, I snuck a peek to the other side of the room. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z This wide-awake undertaker gained an advantage over his competitors in that he went after the business while the others waited for the business to come after them. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Although some men are segregationists merely for reasons of political expediency and political gain, not all of the resistance to integration is the rear-guard of professional bigots. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z Many of the changes would prove to be permanent Brian had gained immensely in his ability to observe what was happening and react to it; that would last him all his life. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z Wes stepped quickly to his mother’s room, gaining anger with every creaky floorboard. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Some stores which had nothing to gain from the children neither locked them out nor gave them anything save a profane lecture on the evils of begging. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z If they served as soldiers, they had the right to sack and loot Muslim towns and cities, which would gain them wealth and prestige back home. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z Limerick gained a reputation for piety, but we knew it was only the rain. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z “You gave it to yourself; you gained it for yourself. I could have done you no harm, if you had done yourself none.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z And what do I expect to gain from submerging myself in an army of Dauntless traitors? Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I went back to my street corner and proceeded to waste three hours begging, not gaining so much as a thin shim for my ef- forts. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “What do you have to gain from it? Is it because you are friends?” The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Bacon, in fact, would have had everything to gain. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z On this night against the Abilene Eagles, he gained forty-six yards on ten carries, and his return to action earned a single paragraph at the tail end of the Odessa American account of the game. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z In the end the Mountain and a handful of his best had gained the west bank, but Edmure had thrown his reserve at them, and they had shattered and reeled away bloody and beaten. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z It was one of Gregory Powell’s favorite platitudes that nothing was to be gained from excitement, so when Mike Donovan came leaping down the stairs toward him, red hair matted with perspiration, Powell frowned. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z The message is that “some of us” will gain inclusion. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z There had been a development in the treatment of ALS: an experimental drug that was just gaining passage. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “He’s gaining weight,” moaned Smith, “and we aren’t feeding him enough to satisfy a full-grown canary bird.” Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Watching her from the pew I was pierced with envy for the position she had gained. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z Festus creaked and groaned with the effort, but he continued to gain altitude. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z As the speed increases, they swing in ever widening circles, lengthening as they gain momentum. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Then I remembered something I’d heard at one of the rallies: Didn’t Reverend Shuttlesworth tell us that people might have to die in order to gain that freedom? While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Then Wang Lung forgot his son, for the harvests, except what the locusts had consumed, were fair enough and by now he had gained once more what he had spent on the woman Lotus. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z The streets filled with kite fighters, jerking and tugging on their lines, squinting up to the sky, trying to gain position to cut the opponent’s line. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z To him, too, it seemed as if the ugly, heavy cauldron had gained some strange life of its own. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z Disturbingly, it is even easier to gain entrance to the Palace of Elfhame in my servant’s gown than it was to enter Balekin’s household. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Each of them was gaining notoriety for understanding how heavy technology use—multitasking—impacted the brain. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Dodging flying missiles, floating dangers, avoiding stepping in holes and warmed on the wind now at their backs until they gained comparatively dry land. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z Hoping to bolster their position against Hale and Ramsey by gaining an early conviction against Burkhart, prosecutors scheduled his trial first. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z On each calm placid turn the fish made he was gaining line and he was sure that in two turns more he would have a chance to get the harpoon in. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z In fact, he had more to lose than gain. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z As if salad would counteract the weight gain from my meds. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z After workers made gains in the mid-twentieth century, American labor unions lost strength. Fannie Never Flinched 2016-11-21T00:00:00Z He held my hands very tightly like a child who would gain confidence. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “But I’m afraid if I stop smoking I’ll start gaining a lot of weight.” Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z Still she didn’t gain weight and, most upsetting of all, her menstruation didn’t occur at the expected time. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Besides, your loss is someone else’s gain for I am coconut, and the heart of me is sweeter than you know. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z It was the money left me, and the gains of the first few year wot I sent home to Mr. Jaggers—all for you—when he first come arter you, agreeable to my letter.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z The harpsichord’s heyday lasted from this period until the piano gained popularity in the mid-eighteenth century. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z I summoned up a current to carry us, and we started gaining speed. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z It gave Carter a twenty-five-yard gain and a first down at the Permian 27. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z And the children gain in the long run. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z With Bobby, Fine wanted to first gain the boy’s trust and respect by playing chess, and then begin classical Freudian analysis, in tandem with the group process. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z In the meantime, I have to gain their trust so that they suspect nothing. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z If I can just gain control of that dragon... Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He grasped for hope in Emerson’s vision of natural polarities, in which all things are balanced by their opposites—darkness by light, cold by heat, loss by gain. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Running the rag over a gauge I wondered how an apparently uneducated old man could gain such a responsible job. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z The Hephaestus chariot was starting to gain on us, too. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Shortly before I’d started first grade, my mother had started to gain a lot of weight. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z However, Virginia’s legacy as the birthplace of humanity’s first step into the heavens would have to compete with the notoriety it was gaining as the country’s most intransigent foe of integrated schools. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z “You’ve grown, Virginia! You get pret- tier by the day. You look so lovely now that you gained some weight back, dear.” The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z They would want to know: What credentials are they gaining? Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z She had gained weight, but hadn’t they both? The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z It has the most to gain from a close relationship with the super-alpha trainer. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z One interesting activity is to quickly draw a rough outline of the US at the time it gained independence from Britain. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z Law enforcement gained a pecuniary interest not only in the forfeited property, but in the profitability of the drug market itself. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z Essentially, it went where access could be gained, mostly high up on the hills, over lonely ridges and forgotten hollows that no one had ever used or coveted, or sometimes even named. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z We can illustrate it by looking at some examples together; the demonstration will help us gain courage to try the same analysis the next time we enter a museum. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z His persuasive technique! are tailored to the individual as he gains understanding into the character of each. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z The God I so eagerly sought was not there, and the understanding I thought to gain was not there. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z They quickly gained on us—we weren’t going to make it. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z His master was gaining on him; already he was some twenty strides ahead, flitting on like a shadow; soon he would be lost to sight in that grey world. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z The machine had gained altitude and left the firestorm behind. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Another critical factor was that it was not only the Alice Pauls and other upper-middle-class women who were instrumental in women gaining the ballot. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z Progressives concerned about racial justice in this period were mostly silent about the War on Drugs, preferring to channel their energy toward defense of affirmative action and other perceived gains of the Civil Rights Movement. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z He was gaining control of the situation again and was entering a phase of malevolent calm that Lillian was having difficulty translating. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z What a ridiculous way to gain admiration and friendship! The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z But those who have mastered it gain an extraordinary level of insight into the messages we send each other when we look into one another’s eyes. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z They view the scene from a brief distance above and no matter who they are or how old, they gain a wisdom from that last vista. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z This was the sticking point in my own little lame march to salvation: admission to heaven is gained by the luck of the draw. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z For what has a man profited, if he has gained the whole world and lost his soul? The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z I’d gained nearly seven hundred feet of altitude since stepping off the hanging glacier, all of it on crampon front points and the picks of my axes. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Some sense of the strength of feeling can be gained by glancing through the chapter titles of Martin J. S. Rudwick’s excellent and somber account of the issue, The Great Devonian Controversy. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z Flow would she endure the time and distance that separated her from her children, the warmth of their embraces still fresh on her skin as the bus gained the road south? Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z “Officially, yes,” Goddard agreed, “but you gained the admiration of quite a few important scythes.” Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z As an example, imagine you are driving east on a hill; for every mile east you drive, you gain half a mile in altitude. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z So the only way to "gain" it is to be using less than I thought. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z I duly inspect Sister Lucia’s urine, though little knowledge can be gained from it, and pronounce her fit. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Odessa High received the ball on the kickoff, gained five yards in three plays, and punted again. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Ishmael, a native, could not understand how such transitory and accidental occurrences gained the upper hand in their view of things. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z That strength of brute numbers was the first of many military advantages that food-producing tribes gained over hunter-gatherer tribes. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Don’t ask me how I gained them back—the story is too unbearable. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z She knew that gaining the vote would give women an important tool to bring about the entire social agenda she envisioned, since her membership and support for her cause were largely female. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z "Oh? And which story is that? Is that the one where I try but fail to gain immortality and die after many years a sadder, wiser man?" City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Clearly we must find him and gain possession of it as soon as possible. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He gained his reputation as an effective writer against British encroachments but was a reclusive nonpresence in debates. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z He had gained some weight in the past couple of weeks, but his back was freckled with scars. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z She had many opportunities to sing in public, and as she gained confidence, she began to dream of a career as a singer. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z It had some small shops, cafes, restaurants, a fish market every morning, and in the center was the newspaper stand where Riccio had gained all his information about Ida Spavento. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z She gained precious time as the ridderak skidded to a halt, missing the tomb. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I wish I knew if we were even gaining on ’em. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Maybe for once, I had something to gain by staying here. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z The threat of rebellion spread as the Liberty Boys and other Patriot groups gained followers. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z On a signal, they started moving forward in step, like a locomotive gaining speed. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Lesser lords might join their cause for fear of harm or hope of gain, but only the Prince of Dome had the power to defy House Lannister and its allies. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z And much of the gain owed to technology. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z The tsotsis were rapidly gaining on the two men, who were being slowed by the heavy paper bags they were unwilling to let go. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z But we gain an r in occurrence, occurred, and occurring. orient. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I stood still and repeated those words over and over again until I gained some composure. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I look away to gain a moment and give me a chance to return to normalcy. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Rome Divided Instead of launching military campaigns to gain territory, Octavian and Mark Antony focused on attacking one another. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z For one can generally say this about men: they are ungrateful, fickle, simulators and deceivers, avoiders of danger, and greedy for gain. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z She had spent her life watching other demigods gain amazing powers. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “Do you not fear Arawn will attack you here and gain the cauldron once again?” The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z ‘With that power I should have power too great and terrible. And over me the Ring would gain a power still greater and more deadly.’ The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Hanako had lost things, but she had also gained things, and she was ready to chase her future. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He has to rely on his strength—gaining a foothold, a grip on sharp rock. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z When supernatural beliefs gained those functions and became institutionalized, they were thereby transformed into what we term a religion. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z When these came, as they later did, kings who gained their legitimacy from their claims to control the weather would face angry questioning from their subjects. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Indeed, his determined support for Muggle rights gained him many enemies in subsequent years. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I’m gaining ground and getting close to the fence, but that’s not going to slow me or stop me. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Before Owen, museums were designed primarily for the use and edification of the elite, and even then it was difficult to gain access. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z But no sooner had we gained the Crepuscule than we heard word from one of the topmen of the true case—unutterable—astounding to believe. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z But those broad gains mask the fact that poor and working-class students have nevertheless been falling behind; for them, not having a degree remains the norm. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z The loss implies the gain: The house I returned to each afternoon was quiet. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z It was crazy, but somehow Papa could tell whenever she or Akira had lost or gained even a single pound. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z In Ocean Park I had taken tap- dancing lessons; my older brothers would coax me to perform for visitors, and it gained me a lot of attention. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z Another hand up, forcing her limbs to cooperate, seeking a rhythm, but finding only an awkward syncopation that left her muscles trembling with every upward gain. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Hill eluded defensive back Gary Edwards and went out of bounds after a nine-yard gain. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z But Angie is gaining on her, and I feel a scream get caught in my throat. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z She knew there was nothing to be gained by it, nothing she could do. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z It was thus that I had been able to gain some sense of the sort of place Miss Kenton had gone to live her married life. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z At the same time women were uniting in great numbers to gain the vote, a huge segment of them were facing another challenge, one that history books have often overlooked. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z They managed to get to the other side of the common room, still having their backs slapped, and gained the peace of the staircase. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z As Englewood gained population, Holmes’s sales of tonics and lotions increased. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z If you are correct—there is no God—you gain nothing from being right. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z There came the sloop, boiling along fast, rolling up a bow wave and gaining steadily. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z I did not want to surrender fierceness for a small gain in yardage. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z But gaining access to all of that information turned out to be something of a mixed blessing. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He enjoyed good health and he gained a lot of weight. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z I lay awake, praying hard but gaining little comfort. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z For instance, he explains, you could be gaining weight “and walk past the mirror and get a glimpse of yourself even if you’re not looking at it, and that starts a cascade of self-analysis.” A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z “I never thought I’d see you again. That is, really see you. Not after you gained the power to be invisible.” The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z “We must pool all of our resources, material and mental, to gain the respect that will enable all of us to walk the streets with the dignity of American citizens.” Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z We was terrified of the Grapeshot, which we could hear Strike the Sand — so when we gained Hog Island Shore, we hurled ourselves into a Ditch quivering & there remained. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z For whatever reason, the immediate goal had been accomplished: after decades of struggle, black students had finally gained a toehold in the most cherished white institutions of power and prestige. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z I indeed perceptibly gained on it, and when, after nearly two days’ journey, I beheld my enemy at no more than a mile distant, my heart bounded within me. Frankenstein 1818-01-01T00:00:00Z Doesn’t matter that I may have gained Curtis or that I may be hours away from getting everything I want. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z All along, though, the unflattering counternarrative about me seemed only to gain traction. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z The nations of Asia and Africa are moving with jetlike speed toward gaining political independence, but we still creep at horse-and-buggy pace toward gaining a cup of coffee at a lunch counter. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z The monster bellowed in frustration and started after them, its paddle feet scooping through the water with such power that it actually started to gain on them. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The nightingale has twenty-four basic songs, but gains wild variety by varying the internal arrangement of phrases and the length of pauses. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I soon gained back my lost weight with Mrs. Pillay’s delicious dinners. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z A reverse snuffed out perfectly by Ivory Christian for no gain. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z From experience, we gain a powerful gift, the ability to act instinctively, in the moment. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Why wasn’t there at least one African hunter-gatherer tribe that domesticated those zebras and buffalo and that thereby gained sway over other Africans, without having to await the arrival of Eurasian horses and cattle? Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z He showed his clear commitment to them by flying with them on many of their combat missions, which quickly gained their respect and admiration. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z Nevertheless, I would argue that in science one step back always results in two steps forward and there are no clear cases where the loss outweighs the gain. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z “Sometimes one loses, sometimes one gains,” a man said philosophically. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z I was tempted to believe she was lying to gain my sympathy, but going on an extended vacation after the death of her best friend had never seemed like an Audrey thing to do. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Once he gained control there, he could continue on, advancing on the Parthians from the rear and outflanking them. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z She walked with him to the elevator, then showed him how to insert his room key card into the slot to gain access to the twenty-first floor. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z I have nothing to lose and she has nothing to gain. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Footsteps gain on me, hammering along the road. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z Now, as Omakayas began to gain a little strength, she wished heartily to eat and craved any sort of food at all. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Left out of these depictions in the history books, though, are the many Native Americans who were losing land and rights just as settler women were gaining them. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z Its lights were flashing and it was gaining speed. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z When we had watered all the hives of Tiburon and sprinkled enough sugar to cause a human being to gain fifty pounds, we drove home hot, hungry, and nearly drowned in our own sweat. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The lab was located in a secluded community of country mansions an hour or two north of New York City, and not just anyone could gain admission. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z The childish voice slowly gained strength and clarity till it reached every comer of the room. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z The bombings destroyed many villages and killed many people, allowing the Khmer Rouge to gain support from the peasants and farmers. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The instructor breaks us into squads of eight and we attempt to carry out missions—gaining a position, destroying a target, searching a home—as if we were really fighting our way through the Capitol. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z I could cut off an arm and eat it, gaining me valuable calories and reducing my overall caloric need. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Arcadio, who never knew the secret of their relationship, scarcely answered the questions that he asked with the obvious idea of gaining his affection. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z The boat gained the ketch and we climbed aboard. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Henry cranks the wheel left, as instructed, and we fishtail, until he manages to gain control, straightening out, then punches the gas. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z He gained trust by acting pleasant and friendly. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Although he made use of his reputation for generosity in order to gain the papacy, Pope Julius II then decided not to maintain this reputation, in order to be able to wage war. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z I saw how my own people had remained in one place, while I had moved on and seen new worlds and gained new ideas. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Cathy learned that by the manipulation and use of this one part of people she could gain and keep power over nearly anyone. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The spinner started slowly, gaining speed like the cotton-candy machine at the fair, until it was sending heavenly smells into the atmosphere. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z His skin was back to full color, his eyes no longer crisscrossed with red veins; he seemed to have gained fifteen pounds in twenty-four hours. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z "Then he gained Abubu, the Sky Cutter. A weapon so devastating it could literally slice the heavens." City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z He would also receive Parthia from the western frontier to India just as soon as Mark Antony gained control of it. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z There seemed a great distance to it, as could never be gained by skiff or tender; and yet it filled all of that silent landscape, and so was not lost to the night. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z The planes gained altitude steadily and were above nine thousand feet by the time they crossed into enemy territory. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I couldn’t see them, I just knew they were there, gaining on me. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z It is not easy, I have heard, to gain entrance to the convent. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z But as to checking on the field hands now, I see no gain for us in that. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z She would make a little gain and then go to pieces. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Caesar was one of those who wanted to gain the principality of Rome; but if he had survived and had not moderated his expenditures after doing so, he would have destroyed the power he acquired. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z The disease rapidly gained ground, but Root remained committed to the engagement, even though it was clear to everyone he was marrying a dead woman. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z They were going fast and gaining on the crowd. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z Armpit took several blows to the head, but Moses’s punches only got weaker, while his own seemed to gain power. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z It follows that the three superstates not only cannot conquer one another, but would gain no advantage by doing so. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Selection may be applied to the family, as well as to the individual, and may thus gain the desired end. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z His past failure to gain admission to both universities—the denial of his “right beginning”—had haunted him throughout his life. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z As soon as his son was born, he began to make trips and inquiries to gain influence, in hopes that he could marry his son to a member of the imperial family. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z They call the midnight movers to haul them to cheaper subdivisions, or seize the equity gains on their homes to move up. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z There was little to be gained in growing despondent, however. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z He felt an uncertainty in the air, a feeling of change and of loss and of the gain of new and unfamiliar things. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z But by aligning herself with the temperance movement, Anthony gained some new enemies—in the powerful liquor lobby, which now linked the women’s vote with a threat to their industry. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Nothing to be gained by worrying between now and then. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z We watch together as Maya gains on the girl ahead of her, and we both hold our breath when Maya hands off to Angie. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z The rats would swing the cord round and round, gaining momentum until, judging the right direction, they loosed the cord. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z For a moment I rested inside myself, safe, secure, certain, gaining strength. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z “The other leaders cared only for their own comfort and their own gain, and for the gain of a few of their friends.” Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z This was why Lancelot constantly gained his tilts. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z From her involvement with the local chapter of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and her choice of a church, Carver Presbyterian, Katherine gained a strong social network and a new best friend. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z David felt that now, felt that he had to know things, know all things, but there wasn’t a way to learn on the boat, not a way to study and gain knowledge. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Since Asian mainland infectious diseases were well established in Indonesia, New Guineans thereby gained long exposure and built up much more resistance to Eurasian germs than did Aboriginal Australians. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Across America, a nascent healthy food movement was gaining strength. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z The outrage about Guiteau boosted support for activists who had been working for years to reform the system, and the reformers gained enough votes in Congress to pass a bill. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Bobby was fast gaining a reputation as a constant complainer, the Petulant American, a role most of the players found distasteful. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Most of the children in the High King’s Court are royals, sent from smaller Courts to gain influence with the princes and princesses, and have no time for much else. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z So every night I’d go to bed totally convinced that I was going to gain twenty pounds and be a fat, violent pervert forever and that my little brother was doomed. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Arsinoe and Achillas soon became locked in a power struggle themselves, going behind each other’s backs to bribe the troops and gain control. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z The point was that none of his boys could rely on past performance to gain a seat in the varsity boat. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z She flew into the drenching rain and gained altitude, ready to strike him with all the force of her speeding body. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z After the second night they no longer bound his hands, and once they had gained the heights they scarcely bothered to guard him at all. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z What does he have to gain from this sort of pampering? The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z For he hungered to learn, to gain power. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z When the proposer permits you to change your mind, you figure you have $100 to gain and only $50 to lose by switching your choice, so you take envelope B instead. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Upon noticing this curious coincidence, the gentlemen then gained an ambition to visit the three villages in question - in honour, as it were, of the music hall artistes. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z The dark-haired boy is at least fifty yards in front of them, but immediately the pack begins to gain. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z But no matter how hard you try, you can never gain that last decimal point. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The remaining way for kleptocrats to gain public support is to construct an ideology or religion justifying kleptocracy. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z As I gain confidence, I actually blow a few kisses to the crowd. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z It was a big step forward in the ranks of the Fishery, a step toward gaining the rank of Re’lar, and more importantly, my financial freedom. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z By doing this he gained control over himself and kept quiet, for he could now hear the manager. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z I trust that in years to come, you will gain a clearer picture of what occurs in a house like this.' The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z As he gained momentum and height, he closed his eyes and breathed in the crisp cold air. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z In return he gained the eternal fear of any slave with a notion to learn his letters. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z If I rehearse here the changes in my private life after my Americanization, it is finally to emphasize the public gain. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Turning left, we gained speed as we drove through a hail of shouts and stones and glaring faces. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z They had notably gained weight, especially Dad—he looked twenty pounds heavier. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z She had had three weeks of happy exemption from Mr. Elton; and Harriet’s mind, she had been willing to hope, had been lately gaining strength. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Instead of slackening, the wind gained in force and screamed over the rocks. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Relief workers bring cameras and take pictures of the children, holding little name signs, now that they have gained enough weight to be recognizable. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Directly in his field of view, the Hab canvas patch flapped violently as the ship exponentially gained speed. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Kamen had struggled to remake his career, survived a suicide attempt, and finally succeeded in gaining a high-level faculty appointment at Washington University in St. Louis, thanks to Arthur Compton, its chancellor. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z I know poetry is not dead, nor genius lost; nor has Mammon gained power over either, to bind or slay: they will both assert their existence, their presence, their liberty and strength again one day. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z The backlash against the gains of African Americans in the Reconstruction Era was swift and severe. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z Black elites found they had much to gain by positioning themselves as “race managers,” and many poor African Americans became persuaded that perhaps their degraded status was, after all, their own fault. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z Rather it was at that moment I realized that I was fooling myself if I expected a few weeks of labor to gain me admission to the world of the laborer. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Because Boukreev wasn’t breathing supplemental oxygen, he had apparently decided to strip his load down to the bare minimum to gain every possible advantage in the appallingly thin air. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z I either scored or made a long gain every time I touched the ball. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z Kaz had warned them to anticipate competition, other teams bent on gaining the prize at any cost, but this was early in the job for things to be going so badly. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I breathed a little easier, having gained a cat-sized space inside myself. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z She thought maybe, just maybe, she had gained some distance on it. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z A story has in it neither gain nor loss. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z When several patients follow his instructions for three weeks, they find they’ve gained about seven pounds each. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Governments across America at the time, including state legislatures and the US Congress, were too much under the influence of big business for the workers to gain the benefits they hoped the strikes would bring. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z The morning light had broadened, gained greater depth, and lay in a clean sheet across the bay, giving it a silver tincture. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z “You moved it up so’s he could win! I was gaining on ’im!” Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I reasoned that I had given up some youth for knowledge, but my gain was more valuable than the loss. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z And no less astounded would be millions whom I did not know—who had gained during my twelve years with Elijah Muhammad a “hate” image of Malcolm X. Even I was myself astounded. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z The Boston police had hoped that by going out on strike they would gain the public’s sympathy and would force the city to give in to their demands for better wages and working conditions. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z “I hope you have gained as much wisdom as height. We shall see. Now I must make ready for the council.” The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z “He’s gone to live with his dear elderly aunt Bernice,” she said, voice gaining strength. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z It’s the sacrifice of an important piece early on in the game, with an eventual long-term gain down the line. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Or you gained stuff, depending on your perspective. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Suppose they came just when I got stopped for no gain. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z In those reactionary countries in which the deviates seem to be having some trouble in gaining control, we will send aid to them as rebels to help them in toppling their governments. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z "I can't stand that locker room for one more semester. Besides, once she sees it, she might like it. If she doesn't, she can take it down. Nothing ventured, nothing gained." You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The sad ones are those who waste their energy in trying to hold it back, for they can only feel bitterness in loss and no joy in gain. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Sandy gives Delilah’s colorful hair a once-over, and Delilah wishes she’d respected her editor’s hints to dye it brown again, if only to gain her favor right now. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Sachs finally gained entrance to the Oval Office on October 11, a few weeks after the Nazi invasion of Poland had instigated the European war. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z They found further justification for these feelings as a result of the activities of several blacks who had gained public positions. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z As the country grew, some descendants of the first Ulster Scots settlers were able to gain entry to the ruling class. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z “Oh yes you did. You showed Horace exactly how much he stands to gain by returning to Hogwarts. Did you like him?” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Finally, on this night, I had gained something. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Lady Constance shrieked, before gaining control of herself. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Frightful rested, then darted around Cocos Island for three days, eating and sleeping and gaining weight. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z He had been robbed before and knew when there was nothing to be gained by discussion. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z And she was done trying to gain the approval of people who thought they could make themselves feel better by pushing her and then kicking her when she was down. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He’s traveled from the land of Great Georgia to Ever York to build his reputation in some skills so he can gain access to House Yale. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z It's just not worth sacrificing so much usefulness for so little gain. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z He allowed my brother to gain an advantage, then reversed their positions by parrying his thrusts. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z We went to bed that night, my mother and I, feeling relieved that we’d finally gained some control. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Her voice started out weak, but her words gained power and energy as she gained confidence. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Seeming to gain courage, she went to the hut and came back with something again in her hands, a bundle wrapped up in a rag. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z With every campaign event, every article published, every sign we might be gaining ground, we became slightly more exposed, more open to attack. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z A few feet later, Professor Paul was past Pollard’s elbow and still gaining. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “But I’m not trying to get myself any treasure, I’m not trying to take anything for personal gain. Can you believe that?” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He then took the insights he had gained and built cipher machines for the Army that were even more secure. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z And yet he had told on me when there was nothing to be gained by it. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z He dials up the RF gain, adjusts the filter. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z “I’m going to gain weight just breathing the air in here.” We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z “I know all that. I’ve studied it. The gains are drops of water and time is passing. I want it faster, I want action—action now.” Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z I’d just gained fifty thousand experience points, enough to raise my avatar all the way up to tenth level. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He had also gained about ten or twenty pounds. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z "He was saving such a nice spike for Renly's head. But whoever did the deed, we must assume Stannis was behind it. The gain is clearly his." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The farm flourished, and the widow Richardson gained a reputation as a hard bargainer, but one whose crop was always good, and who never sold shoddy for better merchandise. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z With her wings snapping to gain speed, the great bird aims for Alice, who ducks her head just in time. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The conclusion was even more blunt this time: “Kenna, as an artist, and his songs lack a core audience and have limited potential to gain significant radio airplay.” Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z The Newlyweds chattered smugly of their Bobs and Michaels, of how they had been married to Bob and Michael for four months and Bob and Michael had gained twenty pounds apiece. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z The thing was, Old Yeller never would let them gain the last few inches on him. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z My rank gained the bridge, loud upon the wood, and the river ran black beneath us. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z “But she knows you have the best odds of winning. Keris gains much if she backs the right Aspirant. And loses much if she backs the wrong one.” An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z There was once a young man who wished to gain his Heart's Desire. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z They targeted former slaves and any whites who supported the blacks’ rights to vote, acquire land, or gain an education. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z The Fireball gained its name for the mushroom-shaped flame that bursts from its nostrils when it is angered. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Or you gained stuff, depending on your perspective. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z To fashion, to give form, to feel his fingers gaining in skill and power—this gave him an extraordinary pleasure. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z I asked, hoping to gain some relief with a change of subject. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z Floating to the other side of the core, Lewis took the other ladder out, again gaining gravity as she went "down." The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Fischer, who much later in life would gain notoriety for his anti-Jewish rhetoric, always said that although his mother was Jewish, he had no religious training. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z It was no wonder, Ranofer thought disgustedly, that all his spying, and Heqet’s and the Ancient’s, had gained them nothing; everything was happening while they slept! The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Raising his head, Kyle gained altitude and zipped across the sky. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z His one obsession was to destroy what he called “the Marxist cancer,” which was slowly gaining ground among the people. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z It was clear, furthermore, she was a housekeeper who took her work very seriously, and in spite of her youth she seemed to have no difficulty gaining the respect of her staff. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z The peoples of areas with a head start on food production thereby gained a head start on the path leading toward guns, germs, and steel. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z The proposal that gained widest support was called the steady state theory. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Blacks also exercised their recently gained voting rights to boost their fortunes. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The root word, whole, loses an e but gains a second I. Daryl ordered the wholly vegetarian refried beans. yield. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z With great effort I managed to gain enough control of my body to get onto the raft and release it. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z The research had application to the design of missiles, of great interest as the United States sought to gain every possible military and technological advantage over the Soviet Union. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z It would be important to watch his rearview mirror and to pull over, if that was possible, when he was being gained on. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z The newcomers, Torres and Guinier explain, are easily co-opted, as they have much to lose but little to gain by challenging the rules of the game. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z The perspective gained in the classroom or the library does indeed permit an academic to draw nearer to and understand better the culture of the alien poor. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Some premonition of trouble ahead might have been gained by the failure to control a typhus epidemic in Spain in 1948. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z So I am getting used to it, and I am gaining confidence, but I honestly don’t know if I’ll ever race again. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Then again, what do we gain by staying here? Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z If you appeal to the crowd, either by being humorous or brutal or eccentric, you gain favor. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Sometimes it seemed as if Dauntless had gained a little ground, but when Nailer looked again, always the pale ship on the horizon had grown. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z She cried when Papa said she could bring only one cat, but losing the cats was nothing compared to gaining Queenie, who would help with the baby and do their washing and cook their food. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z “We will have lost a man,” said Jon, “but we have just gained sixty-three. You’re good at counting, my lord. Correct me if I’m wrong, but my reckoning leaves us sixty-two ahead.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z What can it profit a man to gain the whole world and to come to his property with a gastric ulcer, a blown prostate, and bifocals? Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z The thirty-six-yard gain sets Permian up for another field goal to cut the Marshall lead to one point. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s slowly gaining acceptance as an adjective, as in: The Griswolds had a fun vacation. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I start eating food that’s not lettuce and gain it all back. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z It was knowledge he wanted, some secret intelligence that he could use for his gain. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z He didn’t actually have anything to gain from another treaty with Stalin, and he was annoyed with the nitpicking negotiation. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z Ulbrickson took a position slightly up the ramp from them, to gain a bit of height advantage over these very tall boys. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Priority number one was to gain congressional approval for expanded military action in Vietnam, if deemed necessary. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z “They might be gaining on us,” Charles whispered back. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z There was nothing to be gained by putting oneself forward or revealing oneself too fully. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Then we launched a second fierce attack to gain some control of the village. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z “Exactly. The case is about to gain national media attention, but I don’t want it to be at her expense.” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z “Who would be happy to gain such a scar?” The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z The worldly Argentinean grandmaster Miguel Najdorf, who wasn’t playing in the tournament, introduced Bobby to the city’s nightlife, not caring that he was undermining the boy’s possibility of gaining a top spot in the competition. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Pushing me before her, we race out the door, my legs gaining strength as I fly through the house to the waiting car, Chucha urging me on. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z When humans domesticated fire, they gained control of an obedient and potentially limitless force. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Despite Wallace’s critique, despite the fact that other astronomers with telescopes and observing sites as good as Lowell’s could find no sign of the fabled canals, Lowell’s vision of Mars gained popular acceptance. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He noticed that the houses had started to gain pillars out front, that even the shabbiest, thinnest house now had its white pillars, proclaiming it, in someone’s eyes, a mansion. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z The classrooms shown by the algorithm to have the best teachers, in which big gains were thought to have been legitimately attained. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z Something was wrong with the whole deal, for Clifton was too responsible and had too much to gain simply to have disappeared. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z But she also knew that a final dramatic development was needed if that goal was to become a reality: gaining the support of President Woodrow Wilson for the passage of a constitutional amendment. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z He got into the game in the second quarter and gained four yards on his first carry of the season. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “You gained much on your journey. But you are still blind to the most important truth. Perhaps a glimpse is in order.” The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Soon they were gaining also on the Northerners ahead. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Whatever the incentive, whatever the situation, dishonest people will try to gain an advantage by whatever means necessary. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z It is not just my story, but a story of our people and of the strength that we gain from holding on to our language, from being Dine’. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z He had no idea how long he’d been gaining altitude, but at some point he must have passed out from the cold and the lack of oxygen. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z They, like most tissue- rights activists, are less concerned about personal profits than about making sure the knowledge scientists gain by studying tissues is available to the public, and to other researchers. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z What’s he got to gain? 9TH JUROR: Attention, maybe. 3RD JUROR: You keep coming up with these bright sayings. Twelve Angry Men 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z The living are flailing their arms and legs, trying to swim or gain purchase on the ground. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He says I’m getting welts because I’ve gained weight and my tummy is squished against the cast. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z The problem is that the agent only stands to personally gain an additional $150 by selling your house for $10,000 more, which isn’t much reward for a lot of extra work. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z The punt slipped downstream smoothly, without any alteration of the speed which it had gained within a few yards of leaving the bank. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Our Company are confined below for the voyage, and we can gain no certain intelligence of our destination. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z When the train gains speed, they surround a group of migrants. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z He couldn’t understand it: His horse was tearing over the track, but he was barely gaining. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z It was not easy to gain Americans’ sympathy when you’d spent years cutting off their liquor supply, but articles about a tiny woman bringing gangsters to justice made their departments look like the good guys. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z “He made a threatening movement, but I was able to quickly gain control of the situation.” Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z “Hello, ma’am, my name is Suesetta. I’m here today to gain your support and help make a difference in our community.” Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Her parents made the match with business and stability in mind: Johann gained a skilled, hard-working partner, while Maria gained social and financial security. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Didn’t scoundrels usually have ill-gotten gains lying around somewhere? Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Every time you hit the ball and your opponent couldn’t return it, you gained fifteen points. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z That he distorted life, bent it, for the sake of gain, was a measure of his loss at his father’s death. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z She had to rest before she gained the courage to go on. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Old music, thanks to repetition and familiarity gained through broadcasting and recording, and because there was, unsurprisingly, much more of it, was more comforting and pleasing. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z A prince can gain their favour in various ways, but because these vary according to the situation, no fixed rules can be given for them, and therefore I shall not discuss them. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z While he chatted, speaking primarily to my parents, gaining their confidence, Luce was nevertheless making mental notes. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z As new Malthusian limits were imposed—diseases, famines, parasites—new breeds gained a stronghold, and the population shifted again. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z Those self-important women gained local immortality for the blandest, the most timid of eccentricities—walking a cat on a dog’s lead, riding about on a man’s bike, being seen with a sandwich in the street. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z He pushed and swatted at his attacker, a relentless jumble of skin and bones cavorting on top of him as he tried to gain purchase. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z The cop pushed her forward, and she stumbled a few times before gaining her balance back. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Perhaps he was hoping to gain citizenship in yet another country when the time was right. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z But it was also gaining steam as a movement around the country, and for my last three years at Bryn Mawr I was a beneficiary. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z You only mention physical changes—and no, I don't believe you’ve gained twenty pounds! Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Even as I swung my feet in to gain some purchase, I hauled myself up, pulling and pulling again until I had finally hoisted myself over the balcony railing. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z The desire to gain possessions is truly a very natural and normal thing, and when those men gain possessions who are able to do so, they will always be praised and not criticized. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z Its lightness now only reminded her of what she’d lost—and what she had to gain. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “I told you, my little friend, not all that a man does is done for gain. Believe as you wish, but even fat old fools like me have friends, and debts of affection to repay.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z With the act’s passage, African Americans finally gained the full political power so long denied them. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z He was feeding off the fight, gaining satisfaction from the distress and rage of the man on his back. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The truck was still solidly in the middle lane, but through the flurry of flakes the taillights ahead seemed to be getting clearer and brighter as we gained on the car in front. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z The trick, he knew, was to stay off the brake and to keep his traveling speed low and steady, backing off the accelerator at the crests of hills and evenly gaining momentum in the dips. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Thus, in a muscle cell, energy to contract is gained when a terminal phosphate group is transferred to the contracting muscle. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z |
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