| 单词 | gasp |
| 例句 | I gasp, and another wave hits me, this one harder than the first, but I have a better hold. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I gave a quick gasp, then there was a silence in which I could hear his wheezing breath as he eyed me unperturbed. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Hearing his mother open the lunch pail and then gasp with rage, a memory stabbed him and he trotted away toward the barn, conscientiously not hearing the angry voice that called him from the house. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z I try again anyway, and this time I pull myself onto the first limb, gasping for breath. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z There was only the sound to go by—the foul breath squeaking in little gasps, the noise in his throat like the splintery crunching of bones. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z When Piper’s vision cleared, she saw Jason sitting up, still gasping, but the color was coming back to his face. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She didn’t gasp or cry like other girls did when they saw something gruesome. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z When simple plants colonized the land and the first creatures crawled gasping from the sea, the Appalachians were there to greet them. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z Any minute now, someone will walk into my room and gasp to see an empty bed and severed wires. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z And almost choked on the gum that shot down his throat when he gasped. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z The nurse gasped at the sight of her former charge, but she said nothing, merely bent down, lifted her to her feet with surprising strength, and smacked her hard through her torn clothes. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Inside, Anya gasped at the weapons lined up along the walls and on top of tables. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z I draw Abby, gasping joyfully, like she just won the jackpot. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Nathan gasped for air as he woke up in the long passage. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Beto pressed his hand over his mouth and gasped with laughter. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Woke up gasping in horror—then fell asleep and had the same dream again and again, at least three times in a row. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z “Mr. Hoskins ... he done been shot. Done been shot by a white man,” the boy gasped. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I put the glasses back on, tap their side to put them on clear mode, and when I do, I gasp. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Nan gasped and dropped the bags in the middle of the living room. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z When I came up, I was gasping for air, and turtles were bumping into me on every side. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z I gasp and wheeze and cry at the same time. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z Since it had Liyana’s name handwritten and spelled correctly on a card at the top, she opened it and gasped. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Her song grew louder, shriller . . . then she gasped, again and again, and her song became a shuddering wail, thin and high and full of agony. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I drew in my breath with an audible gasp that made Mechtild look up from her work. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Some of the Gypsies gasped, and a little girl hid her face in her mother’s skirt. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I squint into the light, holding back a gasp as I take in the majestic onion-shaped domes and mustard and terra-cotta walls that connect four minarets, each topped with bright tiles. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z “I can get myself down,” Hall reported over the radio, gasping audibly for breath. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z By the time they reached the school, they were both gasping mightily. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z They shriek when we dip beneath a trundling wave, gasp when we crest its top. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z He walked down to meet him and wrapped him shuddering in the blanket and held him until he stopped gasping. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z He gasped in utter amazement at the fantastic sight of the twelve flights of planes organized calmly into exact formation. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z And her mom's eyes bug out, and she steps back and gasps, and she doesn't know what to do. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I sidled up alongside the kapo, but when I saw his face I gasped. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z Mother gasps over a genuine Yankee bullethole in the front parlor, the bullet still lodged in the wood. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Emily read them aloud: “‘To remember Robert Louis Stevenson’—” She gasped and clutched Matthew’s arm. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Now there are sounds, gasps, a low noise like growling, yells, and the red bodies tumble forward and 1 can no longer see, he’s obscured by arms, fists, feet. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Ash let out a gasp of pain as her stepmother propelled her back toward the kitchen door. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z They jostled and bumped one another, laughing, stamping their feet against the cold snap that had surprised the city this week, the last gasp of winter before spring began in earnest. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Twelve feet away Bloom was hunched over, coughing a little, hawking up phlegm, gasping, trying to calm down so that he wouldn’t be sick. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z A chorus of surprised gasps echoes around the arena. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Between gasps, he told me he felt that “Allah approves” the book. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z I gasped for air and turned the EVA suit back on. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z But before he could speak, he gave a gasp, made a choking lurch, and clutched his breast, and she knew the same thing was happening to him. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I gasp, the air catching in my chest. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z George heard a gasp onstage below her, and then another, but she kept going. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z She fumbled for what to say next, her head a clanging rush of noise and pain and shock, when the woman suddenly gasped, clasping a hand over her mouth. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Anatole blew into his mouth and massaged his chest until he gasped faintly and came back. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z And then there’s a weird zipSNICK sound in the air and Viola lets out a little gasp, a little oh sound. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z I sit up, shaking my head and gasping for breath. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z "If you're fooling us-" Immediately after this, there came a gasp, and a squeal of pain. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z He lay and closed his eyes and felt the claws of the bird, digging into his skin, through the thin shirt, and began to scream in a queer, gasping sort of way. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z I gasp as they cast a glow into my room. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z But when I stepped past the vestibule, I gasped. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z I gasped and the officer whipped the flat side of the blade across Father’s face. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z There was a tiny gasp as Ess dropped her wet handful of innards on her foot. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Then I dream that I am falling into deep water, and I cannot swim but awaken gasping for air. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Huge waves crested and covered them, leaving the old woman gasping. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z He touched my cheek, his fingers grazing my skin, and I gasped. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z “Don’t gasp. Okay? It’s fine. It’s fine if I never have a boyfriend at all. It’s fine if not one person ever loves me, all right? It’s perfectly tolerable.” We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z Watched the thing gasp in surprise, stumble backward, crumble. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z When I surface into wakefulness, I’m gasping for air and my chest hurts. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z “Dumbledore again,” he said, “He was the first one I ever —” He gasped. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z “Calm down, calm down,” he said to himself, only because of the gasping it sounded more like “Ca-AH-lm-AH-AH-D-D-AH-OWN.” Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z She told me the owner’s name was Donovan Circuit, but when I found an old picture of Carl online for her to look at, she gasped.” Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z When the pain in his lungs overtook the pain of the burn, he would release the air in a great, gasping cry—a cry of relief for his lungs, of agony for his leg. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I could see he was choking, gasping for air that just wasn’t coming. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z But Shae was still alive, and as the wolves’ howls faded into the distance, her gasps of pain filled the air. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z But when I unfolded the actual letter, I gasped. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “I think I need to lie down,” I gasped. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Then, with a gasp I can’t contain, I shift my hand forward, and my blood sizzles on the coals. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z When he entered her, she welcomed him with whis-pered endearments and small, shuddering gasps of pleasure. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z But, actually, I’m gasping between each word, so it’s breathier than that. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z He gasped, and his face crumbled in panic. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z He heard Leader gasp and then moan slightly. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z The gods gasped when they saw Sif's naked head, bald and pink, and then she carefully placed the dwarfs’ golden wig on her head and shook her hair. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Nothing so blatant as gasps or screams—people were used to scythes passing through their daily lives. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z I stood still for a moment, holding on to my throat, gasping, trying to catch a good breath. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z As soon as we were on the highway, I gasped at the foliage. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z I tell Mr. Hannon if he wants to smoke his pipe in comfort I’ll take the reins and when he hands them over I’m sure I hear the boys gasping. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z A sudden jolt of pain made me gasp and double over. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z We gasped and fell back in our seats, shuddering at the thought of spending eternity in hell. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “Ivy,” Mom gasped, reaching for Ivy with her free hand. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Helmuth curls, knees to his chest, arms shielding his head, gasping for air. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z “Whatever it takes to make you put me down,” gasped Loki. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Stanley's father pried it open in his workshop, and at first everyone gasped at the sparkling jewels. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z That made her gasp and go pink in the face. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z I climb one by one, each step bringing me closer to freedom, each gasp for air a challenge to the universe. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z And he and Jane and Michael were off again, rolling about the air, clutching their sides and gasping with laughter at the thought of how funny Miss Persimmon had looked. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Thomas had to hold in a gasp when he realized it was Gaily—he knew that voice already. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Lyra gasped and gave a little cry when he was at the windowsill, and he perched there for a second or two before diving down again. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Lady Constance gasped and hid behind an armchair. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z I remember the light in his eyes then, the eagerness with which he watched me gasp. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The girl let out a gasp of pain. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I am kneeling on the concrete, gasping for air. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z I gasped and ran around the counter next to Lumpy. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z When they finally did, he gasped at the sight. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z She lies on the sand, gasping like a fish out of water. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He pulled Maria to the closet, pressed the hidden switch and heard her gasp as the secret passageway opened. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I gasped, thinking I broke it, but when I looked, the sliver of wood revealed a keyhole. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Harry put off the moment of total submersion from second to second, gasping and shaking, until he told himself that it must be done, gathered all his courage, and dived. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z She patted my arm and moved to say more, but suddenly she gasped and clenched her jaw again. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Atop each corner of the cell-block’s wall, rounded guard towers seemed to sag sadly at their edges as though the prison itself had exhaled a final dying gasp. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z Azareen gasped at the sight of one old woman, and Lazlo noted the way her sword arm fell limp to her side. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I wanted to feel her lips on mine, her hands on my back, her breath coming in trembly gasps at my ear. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z The other one still gasped, “He tried—he tried-to—murder me. Bear—bear witness.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z Feathers gasps and pushes her back against the tree. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I was spitting and coughing and breathing in uneven choking gasps. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, it’s too terrible to think, too terrible to say,” I said between gasps and more wailing. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I gasped when I saw it was a police car. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I gasped out loud, then covered my mouth with my hand to stop the noise. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z When the she-elephant was carefully lowered from above, there were gasps and shouts. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Flopping on the ground like a fish gasping for air, the man continued to howl as he pressed his hands against his eye. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z “I gotta get you to a doctor ’fore it’s too late,” he gasped. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I get my balance again, gasping and coughing. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Then there was a hissing, gasping, panting noise outside the door, swiftly stifled, as though someone—or some Thing—was holding his breath in the dark, waiting to pounce. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z He slipped a hand between her legs, eliciting a gasp. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z When he looked up at Maya and Grace, both of them gasped a little. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I let out a gasp, seeing him like that, towering over me, holding Clove like a rag doll. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z “I ran all the way out here,” I gasped. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z When he finally stopped, Marco was gasping for breath, exhaling cold clouds of white mist. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z “It’s time for Sydney the Snowman!” she gasps. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z She had gasped when he touched her, and her eyes had flown wide. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I turn and gasp with horror, not believing my eyes. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The man’s body convulsed, but the only sound he made was a gasp. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Now the awareness and the horror came back, and she gasped. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I gasp and run my hands over the closest shelf. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I look at Caleb, expecting to see the same thing happening to him, but all the blood seems to have drained from his face, and he is gasping. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z I gasp and cling to the rungs, my balance shifting. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z After what feels like miles, we round a curve in the road and gasp. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Ma wakes up with a gasp, then straightens the blue silk sari Baba bought for her in Singapore. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Colonel Cathcart let go a stricken gasp of dismay and hurled himself headlong into his jeep, almost sobbing. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Powell gasped, “What did you do that for?” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z “Ah!” gasped Nhamo as she suddenly noticed that water had crept halfway up her body. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z And when she stood up, he all but gasped. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z What feels like a solid wall hits me from the side, forcing the air from my lungs, and I fall hard, gasping. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z “I’m not afraid,” he sang as his knees knocked together and his breath came in short gasps. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z “There was a hell of a lot of ashes in there, boy,” the man gasped. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Keav wheezed and gasped for air just from trying to talk to her. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z After a long, terrifying moment, I managed to gasp a shallow breath, then another. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z A curious warmth floods her abdomen, followed by a tightening so severe she doubles over, gasping without sound, dropping the onion with a thud on the floor. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Mark gasped for breath, sucking in the sweet air. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z “Christ! He hasn’t got the undercarriage down,” gasped the young flying officer called Davenport. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z The magistrate went under and surfaced seconds later, gasping and sputtering. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Viola gasps even tho she’s got to have guessed it, too. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z “What the —” he gasped, careening out of Harry’s way. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z I gasp and cross my arms across my chest. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z And certain sounds returned—a silver dollar rolling across a floor, boot steps on hardwood stairs, and the sounds of breathing, the gasps, the hysterical inhalations of a man with a severed windpipe. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z An enormous hall greets us, and I gasp—it’s filled with all kinds of strange sights. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z My mother runs her tongue over her dry lips and gasps for more lemonade. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Bits of crab flew from the Lord Commander's mouth as he began to gasp and choke. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z A sound, something between a squeak and a gasp, escaped her lips. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z No one but me could go for the medicine, but the idea of traveling the streets at night had me gasping for breath by the time I’d reached the stoop. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z Nok gasped, but the girl pointed to a teenager with long hair. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z I said, riding right over his words and the gasps of the audience. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Mrs. Popper laughed, and Mr. Popper gasped as they saw the results of Captain Cook’s trips through the house. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z Minya’s will was reasserted, the tethers once more drawn taut, but they all felt, to a one, a gasp of freedom too fleeing to exploit. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Naomi heard Beto gasp as if the wind had been knocked out of him. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I’m gasping for breath but the way he says it catches my ear and some of the flickers I’m catching in his Noise make it so I can see a little bit of the truth. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Lizza gasped when the guns in Salem Harbor fired salutes and the cannon on the forts boomed an answer. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Lars flicked his finger over one of the cables, and Nina gasped as stinging little barbs jabbed into her arms and torso. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z To see when they smiled and gasped, when the women sighed and when the men began to nod off. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “Come quick,” she said between gasps of breath. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z She gasped as the ghost was instantly back at her side, leaning even closer. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z “No,” she said, her voice a frightened gasp. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z When the maester tried to move, he gave a sharp gasp of pain. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I gasped and held my breath, fighting against the pain; then I howled and cringed. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He was gasping: “I . . . I’m afraid . . . They’ll break . . . my violin ... I ... I brought it with me.” Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z The giants roared as the Death Eaters rose together, and there were many cries, gasps, even laughter. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Plants died and the grasses rotted, cattle and sheep crept to the river that was no more and perished there for lack of water, lizards and squirrels lay prone and gasping in the blistering sunlight. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z The river curled to the right, then back to the left, and Pong gasped. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z She gave a little gasp and then fell silent as he caught her full against him. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z She startled the room with her gasp of inspiration, and almost knocked her mother’s tea from her lap as she stood. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Sierra actually gasped when they walked in through the front gates and stood surrounded by all those pillared temples of knowledge and lush lawns. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Big Pinch gasped and the girls were silent. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z “What happened?” he said, sitting up so suddenly they all gasped. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He does, and I try not to gasp. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z “I—I’m sorry,” he said, his breath coming in short gasps, and then suddenly he was leaving the patio, running down the street, sprinting away from them, trying to escape. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Osh, waiting above in the skiff, grabbed the rope and hauled me aboard where I gasped and kicked like a sea robin on a hook. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z I gasp, just to take in enough air. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z The man began to cry properly when I did, gasping and sobbing so hard that I couldn’t understand a word he was saying. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z “Calling the English for help would be collaboration,” I gasped coldly. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z She stood up quickly, gasping as she got too close to the fire’s warmth. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Rollo groaned and retched, doubled over, clutching himself in disbelief, gasping for breath. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z In the time it takes to gasp, the race is over, and to everyone’s shock, Liberty has swept the event. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Would it be mean to leave her gasping alone? A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z And there he gasped, holding his breath and crouching against the cement. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z She stands on tiptoe next to me, drawing in a sharp gasp as she takes in the trail of red leading up to the door. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z She’d been so upset, she still made little gasping sounds in her sleep, Gregor turned and placed a kiss on her curly head. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z “See this?” he bellowed at Ogden, shaking a heavy gold locket at him, while Merope spluttered and gasped for breath. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He screamed and jumped up while I rolled over onto my back and gasped for air. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I listen to the held breath, the almost inaudible gasps, the shaking going on behind my back. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z “Get away from me,” he gasped, wiping his gloved hand over his mouth. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Each breath he took was a gasp, sucking up life, collecting it, to keep. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z “You who”—grunt—“saved my”—gasp— “soul one”—inhalation—“day”—humph. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z She allowed herself to get up as soon as dawn broke, and she knelt beside the spring and splashed the freezing cold water on her face, gasping at the chill. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z I gasped in horror when I saw his nose. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z When Lina showed her the two cans, she gasped in astonishment. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I see a flash of light—a spark, from one of the guns— and gasp. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z It was no more than six paces from him when, lifting its head, it saw him; and Sam could hear its gasping breath and see the glare in its bloodshot eyes. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Its claws were red and its breath, coming in little gasps, stank like a drain. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z And as she spoke, Da-A-Fu and their grandmother laughed and gasped and stared in wonder. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z I choke out a gasp and step away from him, as if this will stop it. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She gave a last moan and leaned forward to put her hands on her knees, her breath coming in ragged gasps. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z Supporters assured them, however, that these partial and limited concessions only reflected the fading gasps of a dying institution. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Then she blinked, and it was gone, and Sefia lay there dizzy and gasping, trying to focus on the black forms of the trees, on a single star, to stop her vision from reeling. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z A few yards away, Jason broke the surface and gasped, his sword in one hand. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Richard didn’t understand why his family was gasping, thinking that it was because of the slight to his new fiancée. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z I gasped, for I felt life in me again. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z He struggled to his feet, red-faced and gasping, and crashed to the floor in eye-bulging agony. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Celaena awoke with a gasp, a hand on her throat, cold sweat sliding down her back and pooling in the hollow between her mouth and chin. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z His face was red and he was gasping for breath. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z They're gasping like fish, almost too tired to cuss us out, but that doesn't last. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z Words slowly fell from Chuck, in between his gasps for breath. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She rested on the ground, gasping for air. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I gasped at what I saw down the street. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z She gasped and swatted it into a bush. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Wang Lung sat on the stool where Lotus had sat and he put his head in his hands and closed his eyes and his breath came and went in great gasps. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z With a gasp, I let my stick fall. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z A few minutes gasping for breath might soften him up. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “Now that the war’s done, orphans will start streaming in. I can help you. It’ll be hard at first, but with a little —” My mom gasped and stopped in her tracks. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z She gasped and almost pulled her hand away but forced herself to hold on so that she didn’t go tumbling out the window. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z The words were not audible, but they struck her mind with such a forceful impression that Kendra gasped. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z If my ears did not deceive me there was a gasp and a low wail, as of a half-smothered child. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z Blind, gasping for air, and unable to speak, Anya was convinced these fools were going to crush her to death. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z They hugged each other, crying because it was over, and Hubbard gasped, "You tough, baby." The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Both of the car’s other passengers gasped as their seat belts locked over their chests, but I had nothing holding me back from flying between the two middle seats. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “I am a tool in your hand,” he gasped. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Balderdash!” he gasped at the Fat Lady, who was snoozing in her frame in front of the portrait hole. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Morrie gasped, his voice jumpy as a jack- hammer as I pounded on him. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Phoebe gasped, digging her fingers into George’s arms. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z The sun was still shining when we opened the door, and some of the people on the floor gasped when they saw the light pouring through. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Sierra gasped and spun, throwing her back against the closet. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z He was still considering that when he heard the snap of a twig and a sharp breath in, a gasp. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I reacted instinctively, coughing violently, trying to vomit out the seawater, but each gasp just dragged more in. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z In and out, in and out, my lungs gasp in the stifling heat of my room, life flowing through me. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “I—I—I’ll go and order a cab at once,” gasped Uncle Andrew. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z There was one case in which a man in Level 4 suddenly began screaming, “Get me out of here!”—and he tore off his space suit’s helmet, taking great gasps of air from Level 4. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Listen, Sonny,” he gasped, catching his breath, “we win the science fair with our rockets, it’s got to help us get on down to the Cape.” October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z My eyes burned from the smoke, and each time the crowd gasped, I felt as though my stomach was being wrung between cruel hands. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He woke gasping, lost in darkness, and saw a vast shadow looming over him. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She and Percy hauled themselves ashore, shivering and gasping, and collapsed on the dark sand. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I gasped, then pressed my lips together to keep the sound in. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z And Wang Lung came home before dawn, gasping and too broken for food until he had slept. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z It isn't as grand a celebration as it would have been before the war, but the boys gasp in amazement at the wonder and danger of it all. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z I gasped and looked around in disbelief to see if anyone else was as angry as I was, but, no, I was the only one. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Not with the big bang that birthed them, but with a whimper and a gasp. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z And Violet was breathing now in heavy, big gasps, but her eyes were closed, and 1 was leaning next to her asleep body, and squeezing, and squeezing, and squeezing. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I am gasping for air but I don’t care, not when I’m finally escaping, not when this nightmare is finally over. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z She squirmed a few times, then rolled onto her back and gasped for air. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “I’m in pain! So much pain!” the angler fish said, gasping loudly. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z “We have work! Mr. Sullivan said we can stay there the whole season,” she said, gasping and pointing to an old garage near the stables. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Bud Gleason sucked in a tortured gasp, shot up his eyebrows and lowered his eyelids, wrinkled his upper lip and twitched his nose, going “Ah . . . ah . . . aaah . . .” But it didn’t come. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He found that by breathing deeply, he avoided gasping as the water rose around his chest. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Zeitoun made a sound, something between a gasp and a squeak, and flew out of the room. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z The men gasped and looked at him, amazed. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z The rain pelted her face as she lay gasping in the dark. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z There was a gasp that reached my ears even over the wind, then a wail unlike any other sound I’d ever heard. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z But when the Augur named Cain announces the coronation, I stifle a gasp. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z The Runner stopped three steps in, then bent over and put his hands on his knees, gasping for breath. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z “Let me tell you a story,” she said quietly, ignoring the fact that they were both weeping, Shifre loudly and Esther with short little gasps. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “I want to,” Celia says, gasping as his hands move lower. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z His tail beat the ground and she gasped. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “Dr. Gannon...forced the tube through my lips and down my throat, I gasping and suffocating with the agony of it,” Dora Lewis wrote. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z The words were repeated, the shadowy figures pressing in on them gasped it to those around them . . . and then others shouted it — screeched it — into the night — “He’s dead!” Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z It sounds to me as though he bellows, every gasping breath is like a cry, a thunder—but it is not only my heart pounding. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z She stumbled a few steps back into the chain fence, doubled over, and clutched at her waist, gasping for breath. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z From the other side of the room, a gasp, a yelp, and a scream. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z He started to gasp for air and turned around to face me at the bottom of the stairs...trying to speak. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z “You’ll fall,” Luke said, and Eleanor gasped; she brought her eyes down with an effort and found that she was gripping the veranda rail tightly and leaning far backward. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z But he never saw his body break the thread; he saw only the face of Mars Bar, straining, gasping, unbelieving, losing. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Maddie gave a sudden gasp of understanding and waved at the enormous map of southeast England and northwest France and the Low Countries that covered the wall behind her radio. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z I ripped it open and gasped when I saw that he had sent me a photo. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z He gasped and cried out in agony as he climbed. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z At last he gasped: ‘Gandalf! I thought you were dead! But then I thought I was dead myself. Is everything sad going to come untrue? What’s happened to the world?’ The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z He was spluttering and gasping, but he was able to keep going. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Adria and I gasped, hands over our mouths, eyes wide and sad. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z He’s out of breath too, gasping his words. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z The boy dropped the pitchfork and made a soft noise, something between a gasp and a sigh. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He recalled instead that the chaplain was only a captain, and he straightened at once with a shocked and outraged gasp. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z With bated breath, I tried to gasp out what I had seen, but only managed to utter unintelligible, guttural sounds. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z A unified gasp ripples through the audience, too, as if everyone had felt it at the exact same time. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z A few times it had been really bad, and Pong had watched him choke and gasp like a fish drowning on dry land. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z As I speak, my lungs constrict and I gasp for air. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z When I spread out my gear, she gasps a little when she sees the sunglasses. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z This was only a death reflex, but she gasped, and her own heart jumped. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Her father gasped and took her arm in his hands. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z They were blocking the road and Mr. Norton was gasping for breath. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Radio listeners hear them coughing and gasping as they are overcome by the invaders’ poisonous black smoke. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z Sefia blinked again, and the light washed away, leaving her gasping. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z “Thank God, you made it home,” she gasped. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z It was still too dark to see, but Roy surmised from Dana’s whimpering gasps that he’d been kicked in a very sensitive part of his body. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The Stormville toad dropped its baton in the very last second, and the crowd gasped in unison. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z One of the gasping joys of summer was my daily bath in the spring. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Tad’s mother gasped and made a choked noise. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Even when Buttercup was awake again, at dawn, with fifty-seven days to go till her marriage, she could not stop gasping. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z I lie there, gasping, and sit up, looking around. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z My voice left me in a cracking gasp. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z She gasped, but no sound came out, and no air came in. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z There I joined some twenty others, all of whom were gasping, with red, wet faces, as the pain sharpened. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He rolled over, gasping for air as he grabbed her hands, tried to force them away from his face. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z I grip the pod and gasp for air. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z He lay there gasping, listening to his own heartbeat and staring at the sky. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Finally, we stop under an iron fire escape, gasping for air. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z She peered in, gasped, then jumped up and down a little bit. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Then he gasped and pointed to the spot where Frank was hiding. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z We sat gasping for breath on my front stoop. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z This seemed to cheer Ron up. “... and until Hagrid told me, I didn’t know anything about being a wizard or about my parents or Voldemort —” Ron gasped. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z It must have been at least seventy jumps each before the output began to slacken.“Other side,” Kendra gasped, breathing hard. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z I crack open my eyes and force myself not to gasp. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Ku-Ang landed painfully on the ground, across the lake, bleeding and gasping. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z The woman behind me gasps as if it were the most scandalous thing she’s ever heard in her whole entire life. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Pop squeezes me so hard I think I might start gasping, coughing. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z He pulled at his collar and gasped for air. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Dumbledore gulped at the goblet, drained every last drop, and then, with a great, rattling gasp, rolled over onto his face. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z By the time he reached Petey’s, he was gasping, and it felt like his heart might pump out of his chest. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Tom Yew got on her and sort of jiggled there and she gasped like a Chinese burn and wrapped her legs round him, froggily. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z When she’s in the back seat with them I can tell, from the breathing and gasps, that she’s going too far in that direction as well. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “Do all those words mean the same thing?” gasped Milo. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z I tighten my grip on the pool cue as she comes up gasping for air. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Between agonized gasps and groans she muttered that her stomach felt as if it were burning up. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z He sprang from his seat and raced to the gasping man, who couldn’t talk but was making squeaky noises. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z A half hour later, when she spied the enormous elevated interchange loom up ahead of them, she gasped and put one hand to the side of her face. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z Lyra took the glass to stop it from falling as Will gasped. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Claire squeezed her eyes shut, drew in a deep breath, and held it until she looked like a balloon about to pop—then burst into a fit of gasping cough-sobs that were louder than ever. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z She tries to quickly pull on her sweater, but the sudden movement makes her gasp. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z When a twitch or a gasp disturbed me and the rag fell away, I’d come to full consciousness, delighted to find that time had slipped by. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Riker let out a gasp and then he was gone, and Stella gulped once and then swooped a circle through the clouds before diving back down. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I keep my mouth sealed to prevent myself from gasping for air; I force my breathing into a steady rhythm. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z The woman's face had turned white as snow and her mouth was opening and shutting like a halibut out of water and giving out a series of strangled gasps. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z Palmer snapped open the Sprite and drank the can empty, taking time out only to gasp for breath. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z We heard Prudence gasp and her mother say, “I’d like you to meet Mike.” Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z There were gasps from the people in the square. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z And then, in the darkness, I heard what sounded like a gasp. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z He swam the length of the steel hull and turned, treading water, gasping with the cold. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z He gasped for breath... and suddenly his vision cleared. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z So Julie would spend Sunday afternoon sulking and Bri would spend it gasping and claiming she was fine, and Alex would have to act sympathetic, when all he wanted to do was run. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z She coughed and gasped for air, trying to tell them to get off her. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z When I turned around, I gasped and my hand came up to my mouth. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Tally gasped as she took in the view. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z A gasp went up from the girls in the parlor. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z When she saw the portrait of the Patriarch, she gasped in horror. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Lucy laid the back of her hand against her forehead, flung her head back like an old-time Southern belle, and gasped. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z He hung that way for several minutes, choking and heaving and gasping for air, fighting to clear the picture of die pilot from his mind. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z The point pierced his doublet and passed along his ribs, making him gasp in pain and stumble back. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z He gave a gasp, and his loud breathing stopped momentarily. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z Great Scott, he can fly!” yelled Bagman as the crowd shrieked and gasped. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z By the time I was born, disturbing the tranquility of Anthony’s remarkable career as a three-year-old wonder-jock, the video cameras were fully trained on his every sprint, gasp, dive, and volley. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z She practically gasped, disgusted by the obviousness of my lie. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z The man gasped, as if he had not expected her to say that. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I now moved toward the end of the entry hall, leaned forward to peer in—and gasped. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Lieutenant Stranger—for it was he who picked the child up—was reduced to painful gasps ... Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Dumbledore gave a little gasp and began to cry in earnest. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “Ow,” I gasp, breaking the seal of our lips and taking a half step away. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z “I knew it was wrong, the whole time,” Tobias said in between gasps. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z What he saw made him gasp in fear. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I gasp for air and my mouth fills with feathers, feathers down my throat, in my lungs, replacing my blood with dead weight. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I gasped like a fish, let my head fall back: the green leaves swam in the sky. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z Every time Eleanor pulled away from Park, she felt the gasping loss of him. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z People gasp, but I’m amazed by it, curious. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z “Something has happened to the string,” the dragon gasped between heaves. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z My breath came in short gasps as I tried to control the crying. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Two muscular young men in undershirts, probably salesmen from the store, were gasping next to it. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I was gasping for breath like I’d just run a marathon. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She hands him his umbrella, gasping as the rain seizes her the moment the handle passes from her fingers. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I must have gasped, because the next second, Anise looks at me, and her face turns into such disgust that it’s clearer than ever that she thinks I never should’ve been born. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z She gasped in disbelief, unable to catch her breath. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He opens the second door and I gasp. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Andrew gasped at the end of the bridge. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Charlie gasped, her eyes became the size of plates, and the chess piece fell out of her mouth. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z I would have enjoyed it more if I hadn’t kept thinking of Katz stumbling and gasping and searching for a lake by moonlight. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z Across the room, Oriana springs to her feet with a gasp. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “Harry — we’ve got to go for help —” Hermione gasped; she was bleeding too; the Willow had cut her across the shoulder. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Huang Taitai pried open my mouth and gasped upon seeing the open spot in the back of my mouth where a rotted tooth fell out four years ago. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z But the spell ripped from Xan’s belly, making her gasp, and then didn’t even work. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z On and on she went until her arms ached and her breath came in short gasps. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Everyone was staring, transfixed, at Professor Trelawney, who gave the cup a final turn, gasped, and then screamed. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z The beast crawled out of the lake, and when it reached the shore, it panted and gasped, exhausted. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Then I made my point, feet on the gunnel, boat rolling, my singlenote language blasting from the whistle, and Richard Parker moaning and gasping at the bottom of the boat. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z “What the hell’s wrong with you?” he gasped, wiping his bloody nose with the back of his hand. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I lay there for a long time, gasping, and then I sat up. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z I gasped; I opened my eyes; I looked up and saw Jerome looking down at me. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “Your hair is alight!” she suddenly gasped and pointed. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z The crowd gasps as rooftops and doorways and yards begin to twinkle and glitter. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Next moment, a tongue of flame shot into the air, a charred piece of parchment fluttered out of it — the whole room gasped. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Anya rolled to her back, gasping as the silence of the swamp became deafening. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Malfoy gasped and gulped and then, with a great shudder, looked up into the cracked mirror and saw Harry staring at him over his shoulder. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “I’m as strong as can be,” he roared, lifting an enormous boulder over his head, “and I’m as weak as can be,” he gasped, staggering under the weight of his hat. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z He suddenly began coughing, and rapidly grew worse and worse until I rose from my seat and went to him, alarmed, but he waved me away, gasping that he would be all right. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z The mere sound of that execrable, ugly name made his blood run cold and his breath come in labored gasps. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z There he lay, gasping on his belly like a half drowned rat. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z He didn’t know he was holding his breath until he gasped for air. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Miles gasped and staggered to the side, clutching his head. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Zu woke with a gasp, coming up from her nightmare for a long drag of air. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z She gasped as she glanced at the cut, then turned her head, pain flickering across her face. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Lyra gasped: it was like the shock when the men at Bolvangar had seized him. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I gasped and jumped; Miles’s arms came around me. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z “I couldn’t hear anything... But Hermione gave a sudden gasp, pointing down the corridor. “ Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z She ran into the cell, gasping as her imagination supplied the pictures. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z I must have gasped at the iciness, because Rosaleen looked up and seeing me come naked through the water, started to laugh. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z More luxurious than the finest airplane, gliding effortlessly over huge distances, built on a scale that left spectators gasping, it was, in the summer of ’29, the wonder of the world. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z Everyone gasped and looked at me as if I had just stabbed Harold. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Kneeling on the ground, Celaena gasped for breath, unable to find her way out of the hallucination and back into reality. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z She smiled at this and said in gasps, whispering, “No, and I would not—let you. For I must die—sometime anyway. But the land is there after me.” The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z “I remember what the thing was,” Valley gasped from the floor. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Then he stops, bent over with his hands on his knees, gasping for air. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I couldn’t see Alices face, but her gasp mirrored the shock. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z The headmistress turned at the sound of Pong's gasp. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z He disappeared under the surface, came up gasping for breath, and vanished again. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z The kids at the door gasp too loudly. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z The effort to fight back tears makes my throat throb until I’m gasping again. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Frodo felt every step more painful and he gasped for breath. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z “Jessica!” she gasps, sitting up, revealing the family photo album under her arms. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z He gasped out, “I was innocent. Artemis, you? My goddess, your huntsman is dying.” Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z I wake to choking darkness and gasp for breath, trying to push away the walls of my quarters. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z When I knocked on the door, Ema actually gasped out loud and took two steps back. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z Dr. Rohmer paled to the point of translucence, and the audience gasped. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z He opens his mouth and gasps into the bag, and the vomiting goes on endlessly. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Around them people gasped and hurried away, but not so far away that they couldn’t watch the aftermath. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z I gasped in terror, thinking it was the police. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “What—what are you doing?” gasped the Governor, trying to pull away. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Harry hesitated for a moment, then pulled his scarf from around his face and, ignoring Ron’s gasp, carefully covered the necklace in it and picked it up. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Each time he gasped, pain gripped his chest and the thick sweet taste of blood filled his mouth. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Hear the brawl, the screams turning into thuds and gasps for air. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z For a moment he stood, gasping, clutching his breast. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z They made us run a mile from the park to the beach, so I was covered in sand and still gasping for air. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z My chest tightened and I couldn’t draw enough air; I’d stand there, gasping in my own little airless bubble of atmosphere. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z People gasp when, in the next moment, one Youn smiles and says in broken Khmer, “Chump reap suor,” which means “hello.” First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z As they would soon have a powered boat out to come finish me off, I could not spend any more time hunched over my oars gasping. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z When she broke through she gasped, desperate for air, and yanked again at Taisin. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Mark gagged, gasping for breath as his airway was cut off. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z While they were still able to give heed to such things, they could hear his breath hissing and gasping just in front of them. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z There was brief silence, then a gasp, then a wail. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z I recoiled as if I had been punched and gasped for breath. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z When I see what is in the baskets I gasp. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z I followed the gesture and gasped at the sight of a beautiful city that seemed to be floating in the middle of the lake, encircled by a magical mist, bedazzling us with its towering splendor. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Hour after hour, Elizabeth heard the rhythmic gasping, the silence growing longer between each lungful of air, until, finally, the breathing stopped. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Beside me, I heard Jay gasp and felt his body slump, but he stayed on his feet. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Sefia bit her lip to keep from gasping at the impact. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z The hovering mass—my former spiraling line of eager patrons—gasped. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z As Louie bent, gasping, over his spent legs, he marveled at the kick that he had forced from his body. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z He stepped backward with a little puff of a gasp. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z With every squeal and shout and gasp and “Go, Courtney, go!” that comes out of her mouth, I sink a little further into my festering pit of mingled despair and desperation. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Two days after that, Max calls me to the window curtain, and I cover my mouth to stop my gasp of horror. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z It sounds like a gasp, like it was pulled straight from my stomach. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Before I can even say another word, Sandy lets out a loud gasp. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z “We must be terribly late,” gasped the earl nervously as they reached the tall doors of the banquet hall. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z Mama turned her face up to the ceiling and breathed deep, like she was gasping for air. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Ron gave a great shudder, a rattling gasp, and his body became limp and still. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I entertained the thought again and again; I broke the surface smiling, and gasped for air. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Pinmei’s scream was lost in the gasps of horror from the crowd. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z But that fact seemed to be the very thing they were worried about, because when Will spoke, there was a soft gasp from the living people, and even the figures outside shrank away a little. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I gasped, and blinked madly, trying to see in the light. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z A sharp pain in my stomach forces a gasp out of me. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z “Whatever,” I said, gasping as we sprinted for the waterfall exit. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I know I need to keep moving, but I'm trembling and lightheaded now, gasping for air. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Nights watching TV together, gasping when MacGyver was hanging on the edge of a cliff and sighing with relief when he rescued himself. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I gasped with terror when I saw him. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Then the vision passed and Sam saw Frodo standing, hand on breast, his breath coming in great gasps, and Gollum at his feet, resting on his knees with his wide-splayed hands upon the ground. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z “I have depression, but don’t worry! I’m going to start seeing a therapist,” I explain as they both gasp in surprise. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z His reaction had caught me so completely by surprise that I had quite literally stopped breathing, and now I found myself gasping for breath. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z “Let’s go shopping,” Catherine gasps, then laughs so hard, she almost can’t catch her breath. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z This time there was a loud gasp from the audience, including me. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “You mean—you mean they went off on a vacation? With us missing?” gasped Rita. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z The dogs gasped on their leashes, but no one tried to stop us. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z The Ridge warrior’s frown turned into a gasp when the doll touched the adinkra to the side of her head. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Every time he gasped there would be a little puff of steam like coming from his mouth. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z He stopped, gasping for breath at the foot of the throne. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Did she hear the last gasp of the old man as he slipped under the wheels of a cart several kilometers back? Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Then, cold, wet, and gasping for breath, they returned to the fire in the Gryffindor common room, where Harry broke in his new chess set by losing spectacularly to Ron. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Ivan gasped a little, then threw his arms up in the air. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z It was Harry’s turn for an elbow in the ribs; he’d let out an audible gasp. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z He gasped and smiled as the first mango of the season dropped straight into Somkit's waiting arms. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z My breath came in trembling gasps, and hers did, too. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z But then I gasp and sit straight up. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z She did, and Millard gasped in a way that made everyone cringe, then fainted into her arms. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z He gave no sign even when the first ranks of his own squadron hove into sight with their swingless marching and die first stricken gasps of alarm were hissing from his startled fellow officers. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z If this satanic sprinkling of redundant apostrophes causes no little gasp of horror or quickening of the pulse, you should probably put down this book at once. Eats, Shoots & Leaves 2003-11-06T00:00:00Z Three more people were shoved inside, and he heard someone gasp. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Ben don’t say nothing, just gasps and nods his head and follows us. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Then he gasped like he couldn't get air. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Threw our bags down and bent over gasping for air and laughing. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I gasp as the floor seems to move. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Ivan sucked in a high gasp and clutched at his arm. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I fell to my knees, gasping for air, but none would come. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z The audience gasped when I took my first few steps. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z The bard and Taran tried to aid him, but at last Ellidyr fell back, exhausted and gasping with the pain of his efforts. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z All Roosevelt could do was stay in bed, propped up on pillows, feeling like he was being strangled as he coughed, wheezed, and gasped for breath. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z His eyes were wild and red as he stood over us, gasping and panting for breath; saliva dripped from his mouth. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “Someone isn’t going to get a smiley face on his paper,” Teacher said with a gasp, leaning against a wall. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Harry let out a gasp of surprise that no one could hear. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z When the man finished, a gasp of astonishment came from the court room and Bigger saw faces turning and looking in his direction. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z She gasped and ejected a quiet, trembling order: “Go away.” Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z His head poked from the cloud as he struggled to free himself, and Ayanna gasped. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z She gasps for air, chokes under the pressure of my fingers. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z His scream echoed among the rocks as he fell to his knees gasping. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He took off his shirt and I gasped: His arms were an alarming welter of dark bruises. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Still moving quickly, and panting for breath, the young mouse gasped, “Matthias mouse, Warrior of Redwall Abbey. The medal belongs to my friend Basil Stag Hare. He sends his compliments, Cap’n, sir.” Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z The tortured Death Eater lay flat upon the ground, gasping. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z It came at first in short, reaching gasps. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z They emerged selfish and starving, gasping for air. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z He gasped aloud with the wonder of it. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z His breath was coming in shorter and shorter gasps and he wanted to sit down more than anything in the world. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z There had been a great collective gasp in the courtroom when de Wet announced that he was not sentencing us to death. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Olanna went inside to count the cans of dried milk, tea, biscuits, Ovaltine, sardines, the cartons of sugar, the bags of salt—and she could not help the gasp when she saw the toilet tissue. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “Why, I remember that,” gasped the Investigator of Moral Climates. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z I heard him gasp, and I heard the servants screaming, "Dragon! It has come alive! Dragon!" Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z I took off the wet handkerchief, opened my left eye, and gasped with the pain. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z He was gasping in the large man’s choke hold, his fingers pulling at the arm around his neck. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z “Is that good, is it, goddess?” he asks, gasping. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Emily read them aloud: “‘To remember Robert Louis Stevenson’—” She gasped and clutched Matthew’s arm. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Riders spring for the arched exits, gasping for clean air. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z The crowd gasped when they saw Lincoln being carried out of the theater. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Beaming on her favorite, Grace took her hand, then gasped. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z The room gasped, and all expected the emperor to call his guards to drag the king away. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Ophie gasped and recoiled, but a few heartbeats later, the ghost disappeared and immediately reappeared right where she’d been, laughing and chatting in the seat at the head of the table. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z “It brought you back to reality and made you realize that the boom was over and that it wasn’t going to turn around the next day. I remember gasping for breath.” Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He opens his mouth, gasping for air, but instead chokes on a mouthful of mud. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Mama was gasping before we got there, but I wanted to run down the stairs just to climb back up them again. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z He didn’t even turn the ignition off—the engine was still gasping as we pried up the side panel of the bonnet with the tin opener on Etienne’s Swiss knife. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z “Good-by, Ladybug!” gasped James, clinging to the stem of the falling peach. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z The collective gasp Moss’s friends couldn’t smother betrayed their escape, and the cop turned to see them slipping away. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Goodness,” she gasped, “do all these belong to you, child? You can just set them there, I suppose, and I’ll ask my husband about them. Can I offer you and your men some breakfast, sir?” The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z I had lowered my head to wipe my eyes when I heard the shocked gasp arise. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z He gasped, trying to fill his lungs, then got to his knees and crawled toward the bridge. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He let out an involuntary gasp of pain, and Malfoy looked up at the luggage rack, frowning. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Within moments my breath quickened, and soon I was nearly gasping for air, my arms aching, heavy and weighted down. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I gasp when I see the images of the interior of the mosque, which is charred and almost unrecognizable. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Sometimes she awoke gasping for air as if she had been in the midst of a nightmare, but she could not remember what she had dreamed. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z But when Mother lifted the sky-blue thermos that sat on the tiny kitchen table, she gasped. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z “What are you doing?” he manages to ask when he can gasp for enough air. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Suddenly he gasped, as if he were pierced by pain. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Instead of returning my smile, Lissa gasped and stepped backward, almost falling over the lion bench. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z I scramble over and open it up, gasping once my eyes land on what’s inside. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z But, then, as we continue into the main hall, I gasp. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z “What the — ?” gasped Ron as he sprang to his feet again, staring up at the thing that had appeared. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Then she gasped and pointed directly at my face. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z But when she was finally able to think again, she gave an even greater gasp. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z In fact, he could picture exactly what it would be As they came within sight of the VW, and Linda gasped, letting out a small cry, his worst fears would be confirmed. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z "You . . . were not here," he gasped when the blade moved upward to his cheeks. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I began to sweat and gasp for breath. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z I gasped, for I had not considered that I might be stolen from the earth and my body opened by robbers. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z When his party was about ten yards from the platform he shouted an order and they halted, gasping, sweating, swaying in the fierce light. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z She gasped and ran forward, shoving past people. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Soundlessly and with no heaving and gasping for breath, she let the tears roll into her mouth and slide down her chin to dot the front of her dress. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z I must have gasped at the sight of it, for he turned toward me, throwing his face into shadow again. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Stone gasped, holding his hand to his chest. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z “Give me a break. I just ran across campus,” I say between gasps. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Sooner than Piper expected, Percy broke the surface, gasping and flailing. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The wispy witch beside him gave a great gasp and slumped in her seat. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Ben began to swing and kick at everything until he himself was kicked in the solar plexus and he lay gasping for breath, tears rolling down his cheeks. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I gasped out past the pulsing pain in my arm. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Natalie gasped, breaking into the brighter, more open space behind Chess. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He saw Clytemnestra and gasped, “Orestes—alive—here.” Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z But when my skin meets his, cold lances through me, and I gasp and jerk away. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Chas said, but the kid didn’t answer, he just gasped and bled. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z As the farmer lay gasping and bleeding on the floor, the mercenary’s attention seemed to wander, as if he had forgotten what he was doing. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Cato lies on his side at the very top of the horn, twenty feet above the ground, gasping to catch his breath as he gags over the edge. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z “Yes,” I gasp, and draw the blade out again. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Nok gasped as the light rose to the surface, blazed brightly for a moment, and then faded. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z The boy gasped for air, clutching onto the rope of the crab basket. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z First, there’s the sound of a fish gasping for air, and this is repeated nine or ten times. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z She gasped in fright and hastened forward, clinging to the lantern, suddenly afraid she would drop it and be left in the pitch-black night. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I gasped and looked up at the bell tower. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z In a moment Maniac and Mars Bar were on the platform, gasping and following Piper’s pointing finger down the tracks. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Thandiwe wiped a tear from her eye and gasped for air. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “Oh, my God!” she gasped, and backed away. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z I gasp when I see the woman’s face, because my sister’s eyes are staring back at me. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z He gasped for breath, propping his huge head up with his hands as tears streamed down his face. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z It was a Jewish boy carrying a bag of something over his shoulder—food, I guessed, smuggled through some hole in the wall—and all three of us gasped. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z Jam gasped and scrambled backward off the painting until she was pushing away from it, her chest rough and heaving, her left palm loud with hurt. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Marco gasps as air fills his lungs, as though he had been underwater and unaware of it. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The beam not only facilitated more sophisticated experiments but also provided a new “vaudeville” for Lawrence to exploit, for it never failed to elicit gasps of astonishment from his visitors. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z He yanked open a door and was rewarded with a flood of water that sent him sprawling and sliding down the corridor before he came up gasping and managed to get to his feet. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z The creature was so upset he could only gasp and gesture. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z He only heard Sansa's gasp and Jeffrey's bellowed curse, and when he turned his head, the king was wiping brown filth from his cheek. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Towards the end of term he had a flare-up of asthma and wandered wheezing around the house in pajamas and bathrobe, hair standing on end, gasping theatrically at his inhaler. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z M her children were gathered round her in a circle, and every time she blew they nudged each other and gasped. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z The audience gasped in astonishment as it glided along, scarcely losing altitude. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z But then Mack wings buffeted her round the head, and a scream of fury cut the indigo air, and suddenly the visions were gone, ripped away, and Dany's gasp turned to horror. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I gave a great gushing gasp that emptied my lungs of every breath of air that was in them. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z She wriggled and writhed beneath him, gasping and kicking, and guiding him with her hand. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z I glance at the scene before us and gasp. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z A great gasp went up from the audience. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z Asta saw it first and uttered a little gasp and fled to his breast as a kitten, and then he saw it too. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z With a gasp, Harry pulled back and opened his eyes; at the same moment his ears were assaulted with the screeches and cries, the smashes and bangs of battle. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z She went back up to the surface and took in another great gasp of air. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z The Luftwaffe boy’s voice responded in a gasp of gratitude, practically weeping with relief. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z The Man gasped, stared for a moment amazed, and then ran wildly about, seeking here and there among the rocks and trees. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z It had, obviously, shifted speed; an automatic switch somewhere in the building had turned it from low to high, and the air blowing past Justin came on so hard it made him gasp. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z As the Tillermans, breathing in gasps, were passing the playground, a dusty green pickup swung into the road that circled before the school entrance. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z “The emperor is here!” the servant girl gasped. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z She does, still gasping for breath, and gestures at my shoe. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z He picked an empty teacup off the table with his claw, tossed the cup high into the air, and caught it easily as Baachan gasped. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Rowan grabbed the man’s heavy, multilayered robe, tugging it over his head, and both he and Tyger helped the High Blade up to the surface, where he gasped, coughed, and sputtered. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z When Gulliver stopped chirping, a strange sound filled the well—a wail mixed with a gasp and a hiccup. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Mr. Jacobs was now alongside him, watching him for a few seconds before he gasped. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The scythes drop and the group of us let out audible gasps of relief. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z With a convulsive gasp, he bent forward and shut his eyes. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “According to plan!” gasped Holly, pointing to the devastation surrounding them. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z The men waited until he was gone; then Shady and Jinx lurched away from the open grave, gasping for air. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z I gasp as a prong of her ring scratches my skin. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z They gasped when the tightrope walker fell off into a net and cheered when she climbed right back up to try again. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z There were gasps and cries of surprise as they saw Alecto lying there unconscious. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z The breath went out of her; it was all she could do to gasp. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The streetcar gasped and jerked to a halt. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z A rap on the side of her head made her gasp and almost drop the dishes. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She gasped in terror and whirled around the fence post to put it between her and him. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z I have no choice but to melt into her arms, and I heave and gasp. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “I dug a trench at your house!” he gasped. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z I knelt by him trying to unbuckle his harness, alarmed by the way he sprawled there, passive except for the great gasping rise and fall of his chest. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z He held him and floated him about, the boy gasping and chopping at the water. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z She said it the same way my mother had, gasping. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z He leans over, head on his knees, and brings up an incredible quantity of blood from his stomach and spills it onto the floor with a gasping groan. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I reach for the wall, sliding down it onto the floor, my breathing coming in short gasps. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z She gasped at the shock of their bodies parting. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z “Don’t say it,” gasped the dog, and Milo could see a tear well up in his eye. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z Each gasp seemed to be yanked out of her by an unseen hand jerking an unseen string. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Chubs hit the dirt with a sharp gasp, too stunned to do anything but lie there. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Otto squirmed out from between us, gasping from my crushing hug, and sat on my mom’s head. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Mariam clung to his hand, gasping for breath, trying to keep up. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z She and Pet looked down at it, and she heard a gasp slip out of her mouth, as if it belonged to someone else. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z All through that starless night, your breath came in wheezy gasps as raindrops wriggled, like silver snakes, through the gaps in our tent. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I gasped, choking as I pulled air into my lungs. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He dove headlong and came up gasping and turned and stood, beating his arms. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Matthias gasped with shock as a giant horse galloped past, its mane streaming out, eyes rolling in panic. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z She glanced over to the gaping hole where the air-conditioning unit had been, and gasped. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She gasped as another convulsive pain ripped through her. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Mouth wide open, Cole gasped but could not catch his breath. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Harry ripped the parcel open and gasped as a magnificent, gleaming broomstick rolled out onto his bedspread. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Teachers gasped for breath, doubled over in pain, fell to the steps. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Then splash—a plunge into water so cold it made me gasp, all my muscles constricting at once. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Richard lifted the lid to the chest, and a collective gasp went up around the room. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z She gasped and pulled her hand back, bringing the finger up instinctively to her mouth. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z She gasped and tried to run from the room, but he grabbed her arm and pulled her fiercely next to him. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Thank you,” the limping woman gasped, out of breath, as the Man in the White Shirt boosted her up the bus steps and helped her down the aisle to an empty row. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z “We have to go,” I begged as I ripped off my mask and gasped for air. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Several people in the crowd gasped as he spun on his heel and faced Ekon with a snarl. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z But I still was gasping as I tried to right myself. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z She looked up the drive in time to see him disappearing around the trees onto the road, and then Mama gasped, “Anya?” Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z “My Lord!” gasped the man on the floor. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “I’m here, Hazel,” said Dandelion, in a kind of choking gasp. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I went under die water, yelling for him, then came up, gasping. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z A peculiar and heart-rending gasp of final sorrow came from the Laughing Man. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z She sat up, gasping for breath as though she were being suffocated, and saw the early morning light coming through the curtains. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Rowan dropped Citra to the ground as the crowd drew a collective gasp. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z But at that very moment a hiss escaped its teeth, a gasp of pain or hate. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z He tried to move, but pain hammered into him and made his breath shorten into gasps and he stopped, his legs still in the water. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z There was a gasp, a murmur of astonishment and horror; a young girl screamed; standing on a chair to get a better view some one upset two test-tubes full of spermatozoa. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Kiyoshi wasn’t wearing a jacket today; finally, she lifted his wet shirt with her left hand and tried not to gasp. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z There we were, the four of us, hysterical, released, rocking with laughter and gasping for breath which ran out as fast as we sucked it in. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z I awoke several times to gasps and flights of movements and murmurs that it had happened again, he’d stopped breathing. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z When the ghost of Hamlet's father appeared upon the balcony and beckoned him, I gasped and shuddered but kept on writing. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z The few residents not too busy fighting to notice gasped or tried to apprehend Mr. Pepperhorn, but he already had his own security detail pushing them back. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Nately gasped and was on his feet with amazement, the blood draining from his cheeks. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “Five nine,” he gasped, still fighting for breath. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z But my mother gasped, and then she was running. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “You’re hurting me,” she gasped, but he would not stop moving until they were well removed from that place and she could no longer hear the intoxicating music. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Conditions below were almost unbearable: the stinking, rotting sleeping bags made the air putrid, and the molting hairs choked the men as they tried to gasp for breath. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z I gasped and tried to step away, but his hands kept my body in place. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z “No,” he gasped, surfacing fast to be spilled back into reality like someone beached by the crash of a wave. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z He took Lyra while Alice got out, gasping at the shock of the cold. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Next to me, Four gasps and presses a hand to his chest. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Rickshaws empty passengers full of happy laughter and gasps of excitement. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z What I saw made me gasp with horror. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z She gasped with relief when she felt her passenger’s small hand gripping her shoulder through the gap in the armor-plated bulkhead. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z Princess Shireen gave a shriek, and three of the queen’s knights gasped in harmony. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He was gasping for breath and not getting it. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z The word ended in a gasp of pain. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z But before that silence, a gasp from someone in the room. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He gasped with pain, as though his old wound had opened once again. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z As soon as her father says his name, the breathing on the other side of the door becomes a gasp, a held breath. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z The mouse mother, whose name was Antoinette, looked at her reflection and gasped aloud. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z She gave a sudden gasp and asked anxiously, “That’s not one of our planes, is it?” Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z Until the crow landed on his back, and he gave a muf-fled gasp. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Chipo, too, was gasping and coughing, while anxious women held her shoulders and murmured encouragement. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z My own heart grew cold as ice, and I could hear the gasp of Arthur, as we recognised the features of Lucy Westenra. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z She began to move, and before Kaede could stop her she slipped on the ice, sliding down several inches, and she gasped, scrabbling for hold on the slick surface. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Isabel lays in my aims a tiny boy, gasping his own first breaths with lusty cries. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I gasped, for he had read my very thoughts. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Every now and then a brittle piece of paper would flake off, and we’d all gasp. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Little kids on pastel bikes pedaled furiously, churning the heat to butter, gasping stories of wooden crates piled higher than skyscrapers, of crates broken into, pigeons flushed and killed, security guards posted. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z I slumped against the open door, gasping for air. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z The crowd gasped and the man skidded to a stop. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Baba reminds me of the way I felt when drivers in Pakistan got so close to bicyclists and other cars that I would alternatively gasp and hold my breath. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z Celaena let out a loud gasp to get Chaol's attention before she slowed to a stop, and braced her hands against a tree trunk. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I don’t know what I dream about, but when I wake up gasping, I hear the sound of crushed bones in my ears—is it the TV? Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z Gently he stripped off Frodo’s old jacket and worn tunic, and gave a gasp of wonder. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z “That’s six seconds slower than my PR,” she says, gasping for air when we meet up. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z “Tell them I went north,” I gasped as I picked up my skirts and darted around the forge to the south. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z When they see the carnage, they cluck and gasp. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z “I knew it,” groaned the redheaded one, as she clung, gasping, to the side of the boat. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z There are the gasps and whispers, and Anise finally lets out a screeching laugh. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z While the solemn group waited, the president's gasps of breath continued for several more minutes until...silence. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z She gasped and stared in horror at the bow guard. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z And she gasped as the car cracked against a rock and reeled back across the road with an ominous scraping somewhere beneath, but then gathered itself together valiantly and resumed its dogged climb. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z She was the perfect audience, attentive and gasping at all the right moments. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I gasped, heat flooding my face all the way to my hairline. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I thought Call would die laughing on the spot, but he managed to control himself enough to gasp, “Get it, Wheeze? Get it?” Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z She ran closer, saw the word, and gasped. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z “I don’t want to know what he thinks,” she gasped. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z There were some yelps, some gasps, and then absolute quiet. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Nina had come charging into the room only minutes before, gasping for breath. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z She looked at the sleeve of her new coat and the bright red patch that made it and she gasped. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Behind her, she heard the gasps and moans of her friends. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z "This is the high road," he gasped, looking at Lady Stark with accusation. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “You shouldn’t have gotten it without me,” Iran gasped. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z I got to my feet and gasped as the pain in my head roared louder, like someone had turned the volume knob as far as it would go. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I was gasping for air, waiting for the tidal wave to push my head underwater again, only to let me up for my next gasp of precious air. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z I fall into the dirt, breathing and gasping and crying—seems like all I ever do is cry—and the dragonflies with their crystal wings still don’t pay me any mind. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Buttercup nodded, gasped in air, tried to quiet her heart. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z “I would run all the way back home,” I gasped. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z As they opened the iron fence and stepped into his garden, Seven let out a gasp. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z As the lamplight fell across George’s head, Ginny gasped and Harry’s stomach lurched: One of George’s ears was missing. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Smith gasped as she clamped her hand over mine. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z The same combination of gasp and groan that comes from being submerged in water, deprived of oxygen to the point of pain. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z The muscles in her legs groaned with the effort; her lungs heaved; she woke with a jerk, gasping. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Diana glanced at Kaitlin and had to wonder how many were like this girl whose eyes stared at the ceiling as she gasped for air. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z As Ron and Hermione emerged, spluttering and gasping, from the depths of the lake, the dragon flew on, its wings beating hard, and landed at last on a distant bank. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I slump down onto the mint-green love seat sitting vacant across from Poe’s, immediately gasping in pain as my vision doubles. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z The squirrel and I gasp at the same time. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z There’s a footstep, a pause, then a crackling like the kind of static on the radio that my brother says comes from outer space, then another pulse, a gasp of air sucked in. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z She looked down one more time, then stepped onto a metal beam that at one point must have been a part of the second-floor ceiling, gasping when it shimmied under her feet. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Everybody gasped as they stepped into the Rotunda Reading Room and looked up. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z “You can, or at least I can, get a read on the audience. We were bringing something they hadn’t seen before. When I did that, I heard some gasps, then it was dead silence.” Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z Montag, lying there, eyes gritted shut with dust, a fine wet cement of dust in his now shut mouth, gasping and crying, now thought again, I remember, I remember, I remember something else. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z She gasped as Penelope’s skin grew paler, and her features changed so that when Ophie next blinked, Penelope was gone and there in her place was Clara. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z I just heaved, my stomach muscles tightening and my throat opening and a gasping, guttural blech, going through the motions of vomiting over and over again. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z He had time to make a small thick gasp before the blood came gushing out of his throat. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The sound of my breath comes to me, a disembodied gasping, as if it’s someone else breathing. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Yuni shouted, and then gasped in pain when he pulled her hair harder. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z When I gasped for air, it filled my lungs. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z “Hang on,” she gasps, pausing and hopping on one foot as she removes a shoe. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I hear the jangle of keys, the flick in the ignition, the awakening gasp of the engine. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I yanked my hands off the journal with a gasp. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Most nights I’d wake up three or four times gasping for breath, feeling like I was suffocating. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z Linda tried to get up again, but this time Bloom’s fingers abruptly dug into her so sharply that she collapsed back against him with a tight little .gasp. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Wait,” she gasped, pressing her hands against his chest. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Lyra came after Will, and Pantalaimon became a kestrel and flew up as high as he could, making Lyra gasp. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I gasped for breath and only then realized I’d been screaming all the while. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I gasp and am rewarded with a hint of white teeth as he laughs. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z As always occurred when he quarreled over principles in which he believed passionately, he would end up gasping furiously for air and blinking back bitter tears of conviction. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Despite this second blow, after a few minutes the stricken man gasped violendy and began breathing again. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z I gasped, shocked by my father's rude mockery of my virtue. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z She gasped at this new pain and then he pressed his thumb to her forehead. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Thandiwe gasped, then gasped again when Old Familiar rose into the air with High John on his back. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The congregation gasps, asif an unseen bellows were blowing the very breath of life into them. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z He was drawing breath in sharp, painful gasps, running at a crouch.... Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z It was all I could do to gasp and point. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z I threw some shadow and dust high into the air, and the crowd gasped. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Then she saw the stumps at the edges of the settlement, and gasped. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z So Lyra gasped at that, and then she looked below, and saw a sight almost more wondrous. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z They are easily fooled, and wish to be: for instance, with a few gasps and wheezes they can be conned into thinking they are sexual supermen. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I gasp as I swing open the front door. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z When the girl grabs her apron, Cook turns from her onion, and I stifle a gasp, trying not to gawp at the ruin of her face. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z He stopped at the landing, gasping and heaving, barely able to breathe the thin, clear air near the floor. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes she gasped and her fingers plucked at the blanket. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Right on cue, a messenger rushed into the Senate House, gasping as if he’d run all the way from camp. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z The most terrible thing, and now I've said it out loud, and the enormity of that makes me gasp. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z There was a forced gasping breath before it became still. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z "I take it back!" he gasped as he doubled Over on the straw. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z There was a gasp from the passenger when Maddie, all business, unclipped the Verey pistol from the side of her seat. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z The scarves were removed and their hoods drawn back, and they blinked and gasped. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z And just when I gasp, when I see a black guy with big puffy hair coming at him, the security guard hangs up and kicks the door closed. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z At the sound of the second voice, I gasp and nearly fall. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z He—No, She—opened her mouth, her lips parting in a silent gasp. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z After a minute of confused fighting, in which everyone got hit a lot by the Smelting stick, Uncle Vernon straightened up, gasping for breath, with Harry’s letter clutched in his hand. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Not with a scream or a shout, and he didn’t bolt upright or gasp or anything as dramatic as that. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Jinny startled and flipped herself up, tilted upright with a gasp, as her arms beat the surface, became a sudden frenzy, and her head jerked back and forth in all directions, searching, hunting, wondering. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z The girl looked at the blood on the floor and gasped. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z She kept pulling until a head—a girl’s—popped above the surface, gasping and choking. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Between heaving breaths, he gasped, “I just saw . . . the dive move you did . . . back there . . . gave me an idea . . . we only have to last ... a little while longer.” The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z “You want me to say it’s your wife and daughter,” she gasped. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z They gasped at the thin golden crown that settled in his black curls like eggs in a thrush’s nest. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z My mouth is on her neck, and she’s making these gasping sounds, and then she says, “Oh my God, where are we?” All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z A few people in the audience giggled or gasped at that, but Kaisha pushed on once more. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The salmon began to drown in the air, gasping for water, and then it thrashed and twitched, and now they were carrying a panting Loki. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z When he could finally breathe, he gasped, “What? Why would you think such a thing?” Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z There is a gasp or two from the small group. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z The blurred tree towering overhead consumes the sun; the ground is dead; I gasp for rain and wind. scene: The Queen BesideHrothulf’s Bed. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z She’s worn out and gasping for a cup of tea so would he drop his grand airs, boil the water for the tea and fry some bread before his two small sons starve to death. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Occasionally, a gust of wind swooped down through the vent and forced a cloud of choking blubber smoke into the cramped space, driving the men outside to gasp for air. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z The crowd behind us gasped, and Pita screamed. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z I collapsed on the lid of a trunk, gasping for breath but feeling no real pain yet, only a kind of numb panic flooding through my body. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Then, all at once, the panic stopped and a great gasp of astonishment went up all around. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z She didn’t shriek, or even let out a gasp. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z One hundred thousand wizards gasped as the two Seekers, Krum and Lynch, plummeted through the center of the Chasers, so fast that it looked as though they had just jumped from airplanes without parachutes. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Kino opened his hand and held it out, and the priest gasped a little at the size and beauty of the pearl. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z Everyone gasps and eyes swing to me and Kalinda, but no one says anything. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z The people of Orléans would most likely gasp if they knew we called her "Du Barry" at home. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z She curled her fingertips, and Matthias gasped as his heart began to race. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I stretch out my arms as I fall, gasping, and my armpits slam into the railing. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Minli gasped as Dragon roared, the tiger’s claws ripping into his arm. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z A gasp went up from the whole crowd that had gathered around the table when Lettie approached. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I cry, and hug myself, and laugh, letting out salt tears, he he! till I fall down gasping and sobbing. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z I almost gasp: he’s said a forbidden word. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Her face was red and her breath came in gasps. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z The younger one looked up at me and gasped. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Mom turns the card around to face her again, and she gasps as she opens it. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z When we got to the roses, we both gasped. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z He gasped as he gazed at his hands. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z "I don't want to talk about that," he gasps out in between deep breaths. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z With a gasp she looked up, braced for the sight of the citadel plunging from the sky. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Mark heard gasps and whispers and saw fingers pointing out of the closed quarters they passed. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z All the focus she’d poured into the single sentinel was shunted back into her physical body, and she stumbled and fell, gasping, to her knees. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Ash put her hands on Kaisa’s shoulders and pushed back, gasping for breath. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The sea gasped for air with each shallow, stifled little wave that broke on the sand. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z Their self-brainwashing had been so complete that not long after, in the gas chambers, a lot of them were still gasping, “It can’t be due!” The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Molly gasps and grits her teeth like she’s about to growl through them. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z A few gasp at the planet only the youngest of us here have actually set foot on. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z A gasp of steam erupted from an air vent beside the tipple, and I followed the cloud skyward, watched the water droplets disperse. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z It’s like being dunked in water, coming up gasping and spluttering. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “It’s just that I was reading about inexplicable loud noises and things falling from the sky, then there was this whop!, and then a flying—” She was gasping. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z She slammed the laptop closed, making Spoon gasp out loud. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z “It’s Ares! They mean to banish him!” gasped Luxa as the two of them sprinted down the Corridors. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Keav s face flashes before my eyes as I gasp for air, only to cough at the stench of death that floods into my nostrils. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I bucked beneath him, gasping for breaths that wouldn't come. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I can imagine what I must look like, red face, no coat, sweating and panting and gasping for air. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “No,” gasped Holly, with the first breath in her body. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z “Horses!” her mother had gasped when the carriage rolled up to the dock. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z I tugged myself free, coming up from the inky pool with a sharp gasp. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I gasp as I fall back, seizing the tree trunk at the last second. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z It screamed until it ran out of air, then it wheezed until it didn’t have the strength to do that anymore, and then it lay there panting and gasping. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Apparently seeing Rishi’s confused face, she gasped and held a hand to her chest. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “Please,” he gasped, “take some of the pain.” The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z But it ended not with a wall but with a sudden huge nothingness that made them gasp and step back. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Inside, what I saw was so terrible I almost gasped out loud, which probably would’ve gotten me killed. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z I could see myself jumping over backboards, defenders sobbing like babies, spectators gasping at moves no human had ever made before. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z A collective gasp went up from two hundred campers and an elephant. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Vera gasped convulsively; she screamed and swayed and closed her eyes and fell headlong across her mother and rolled limply from the bed to the floor. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Mark was still gasping for breath but he turned onto his side, then his stomach. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z I opened those and gasped when I saw the same brand of cookies that were in the dining hall at school. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z It didn’t hurt at all, but I let out a gasp, and so did most of the girls behind me. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I gasped, leaping from the chair where I was sitting as if it were made of hot lead. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z I gasped, then pretended I was engrossed in the book. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z She gasped and lifted out a sturdy pink metal lockbox. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z “Come on,” I gasped, pumping my arms at my side. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “I don’t think I can——” he gasped as a jagged slash of lightning ripped open the sky and the thunder stole his words. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z On top of everything else—her chest aching as though her hearts had been stomped on, and the shock that had her still gasping—she was embarrassed. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z She pulls it out, unfolds it, and we both gasp. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z “Mercy on us. What dreadful thing will you do next?” and Jo fell into her seat with a gasp. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z I gasped and ran to her, lifting her sunglasses off, cupping her face in my hands, studying it for bruises, for anything that might seem amiss. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Instead, the rat let out a gasp and pawed at the blade that jutted through its throat. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z “Dying to see her,” she gasped, like an actor who doesn’t know a subtle emotion. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z Her petticoats flared as high as her knees, producing a strangled gasp from Lamar. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z The onlookers in the square will gasp and shriek— sometimes in delight—when the shooting happens. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Her hands felt warm on my back, and every time I paused to sniff and gasp for a little air, I heard her breathing. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I gasped, knowing where my scent would lead. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z And then something moved in the turquoise shadows and Alex gasped with a mixture of horror and wonderment as the biggest jellyfish he had ever seen drifted into view. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z He slices the canvas with my chisel, ruining it with a long, ripping sound that makes the entire class gasp. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z Then he released me and I fell to the ground in a gasping heap of snot and tears and blood. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Then there was a pause punctuated by gasps from the famous voice as the newspaper article was clearly being read and digested. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He had shut his eyes, his face turned away from his arm, but his worst fears were realized as the people above him gasped and Colin Creevey began clicking away madly. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z “Yes,” Harry gasped, fighting now to keep a hold on his wand, . which was slipping and sliding beneath his fingers. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z As she fell through the gate, gasping for air, she was shocked to see Dragon lying in front of the stone lions, sleeping. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z As Gary was about to get out, Lydia gasped. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Almost everyone in the auditorium seemed to gasp at once. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z But when they declared her the winner and she stepped out from behind the screen, there was a gasp. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Sierra opened her mouth to gasp but fought it back. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z He’s gasping for breath and mouthing words, but he can’t get the prayer out. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Hazel sucked in breath in little pathetic gasps. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z We sink beneath the surface, gasping and gurgling. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z “Kreacher saw him!” gasped the elf as tears poured over his snout and into his mouth full of graying teeth. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z The air tasted bad in her mouth, as she gasped for breath. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Falconer gave a gasp of surprise and drew back. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z When they emerged clanking and rumbling from the dust and began to pass us, I saw Horace gasp and Olive break into a smile. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z We felt the hit like a brick to the back; every single one of us let out a sharp gasp. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “Your parents sent a letter to her house?” she gasped. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z All four of them gasped when they saw the scratches on the leather and the dents on the tin. Rickshaw Girl 2007-02-01T00:00:00Z I almost gasp and feel my eyes bug out with surprise. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z He knew that all the hazards and perils were now drawing together to a point: the next day would be a day of doom, the day of final effort or disaster, the last gasp. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Between guffaws and gasps we moaned and clutched our stomachs. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z She opens several envelopes, then gasps with surprise. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Back on flat land, we entered the final stretch and gasped in unison. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z She immediately gasped and put her hand to her mouth. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z My mom was crying, begging, and pleading; asking for more time as if she were gasping for a last breath of air. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z Amma gasps, but my real grandparents find this as funny as Grandma Knife does. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z The poor man’s breathing came in uncertain gasps. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z For a long time I lay on the ground, gasping for breath and praying that I would not die from the pain that racked my body before I could warn Ultima. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally the bodyguard heard him gasping and turned back. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Halfway through the cup of coffee, she gasped and said she had to run because she had a date a half-hour earlier with someone she met at an art exhibit. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Max gasps, his hand clapping over his chest, and stumbles back. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Redemption gasped and recoiled, and Pet let go of her hand and head, backing away into a corner and dropping into a patient crouch. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Standing in her kitchen, Kathy looked at the clock and gasped. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z I gasped and stiffened at the name of the dreaded Alexandra Police Squad. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z She woke up gasping, her arms outstretched, the sound of Peach still ringing in her ears. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The smell was so gross that even the teachers were running outside, staggering around the playground and gasping for air. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z As he gasped for air, the hot sauce splattered his face and ran down his shirt. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Her gasps and giggles would make a welcome respite from this silence. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Suddenly there came a great gasp from the audience. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z “Anchel is dead. Daphne is dead. The rats found Shed, Fangor. King Gorger has launched his armies. They come for us,” gasped the woman. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Emilia gasped for breath, then sobbed and covered her face. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z She breathed in damp, wheezing gasps and cursed periodically, reverting to her unintelligible native tongue. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Every time we pull up into that driveway, I still kinda gasp. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z “This is it,” I gasped, bending down to lean on my knees. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He opened it and gasped as the cool air rushed into his face. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z And then, with a gasp, so do I. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z A gasp of surprise arose from all those within hearing range. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He leaped up and saw the Trojans in flight and Hector lying gasping on the plain. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z At this, the people of the village let out a gasp, and the sound was great, like the sound of a storm passing across the sky. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z Clutching his arm in his hand, he backed into another corner and rose back up, gasping for breath as his head broke through the surface of the water. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z She gasped for more breath as his hands pulled her to her feet. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z As he took the jar of water that Lucky Girl had carried up, he gasped. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Someone handed it to the doctor and he bent over the gasping woman with it. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z Loud, happy people, laughing, puffing, gasping: “Are we almost there?” The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z She began telling me my life’s story, with such accuracy, from childhood all the way to the present, that all I could do was gasp. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z She looks at her reflection in the water and gasps. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, with a most distressed look on his face, he turned to Milo and gasped, “Would you kindly fetch me a glass of water? I seem to have a touch of indigestion.” The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z A giant flame shot up, and I thought it was wonderful that the stove, which had been gasping its last breath, had made such a miraculous recovery. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z He is in the mud again, gasping for breath. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z All the shouting had me gasping for air. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z The crash bracelets lifted her up until she could grab on to it, her fingers clinging to its knobbly surface as she gasped for air. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z They got back to Grandma’s house in no time, gasping and winded. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. Cooper peered out the door with a gasp and shooed Stella away. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z But before they could fire, a choking gasp came from one of the Tartars, and a cry of surprise from another. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z There was a collective gasp in the audience, followed by an applause that thundered in my bones. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Then, suddenly, so suddenly that the men gasped, the door behind Mr. Dalton filled with a flowing white presence. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He gasped and flopped, and I’m sure he was surprised he couldn’t breathe. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z And as the blood pounded its way into my head and I gasped for air, he’d acted like we’d just been fooling around, like the whole thing was all a big joke. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Broad and strong, she was obviously a servant, but when she raised the lantern, Pinmei gasped again, this time in surprise. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Lord Asriel opened the doors, and they got out into an atmosphere so hot and sulphur-laden that Mrs. Coulter had to gasp. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z She blinked and came out of her vision gasping. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Until I fit against her chest, my head nestled where her neck meets her shoulder, and I gasp because I remember something. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z When I stopped, gasping for breath, I decided that I would go back and kill Bledsoe. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z I looked over and saw her push through the crowd, gasping for breath. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z After a long time, Miss Peregrine quit struggling and lay on the ground with her wings splayed, gasping for air, feathered chest heaving. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Then there was a gasp in the back seat. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I wish the gurgling were there again, gasping hoarse, now whistling softly and again hoarse and loud. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z He twisted my arm so hard, I gasped. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I tried to pray, but I couldn’t think of any right words and all I could do was whisper over my gasping breath, “Oh please, God, oh please, God.” My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Harry heard Hermione gasp, and he had the odd sensation that something was swooping low over him, immersing his body in its shadow. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He gasped to fill his lungs and sat bolt upright. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I desired liberty; for liberty I gasped; for liberty I uttered a prayer; it seemed scattered on the wind then faintly blowing. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z I linger and hear Charlotte gasp for breath and mutter. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z When he finished, he held a mirror up to me, and I gasped in delight. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She gasps, and turns to whisper in my ear. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z When she saw the sheriff there, she jumped up out of the chair with a gasp, looking around the room. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z This Son is a god who died in three hours, with moans, gasps and laments. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Gum Baby scrambled up to her perch on my shoulder to look, and she gasped. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z As they crossed the bridge and looked up the Hill they gasped. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z He gasped as she pulled the sword out of his back. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Everyone in the place heard the gasp that came from the Trunchbull's throat. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z I gasp and cough and claw at the back of my head. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Everyone stared as he reached Professor Dumbledore’s chair, slumped against the table, and gasped, “Troll — in the dungeons — thought you ought to know.” Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z As they reached the trees and breathed in the spicy scent of the flowers, Minli gasped. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Lupita caught up to him, and she gasped aloud at what she saw. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z The man gasped and stumbled aside, the blade having missed him completely. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z The arcanist bent at the waist and gasped a short, painful breath. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z They try to drag themselves backward, unable to breathe, coughing and choking and gasping. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Winston dared not turn his head even by a millimeter, but sometimes her livid, gasping face came within the angle of his vision. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Pinmei peered below and gasped, the sound swallowed by the roar of the spectacle behind them. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Literally gasp, like I was on one of those cheesy shows you used to watch, where there was always a BIG REVEAL! P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z “What is it?” gasped Aunt Petunia, who had backed into the wall and was staring, terrified, toward the fire. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z A few people gasp, some keep turning their heads back and forth while others reach out with their hands to see if they can touch anything. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z The sow gave a gasping squeal and staggered up, with two spears sticking in her fat flank. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z “It breaks!” he gasped joyfully from the floor, a look of utter bliss covering his face. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z Slowly he climbed from his horse and stood there a while gasping. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Tossed a Frisbee with some Fry High kids until they were tired and gasping. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I gasped inside and Dri gasped out loud when we dared to look at it: a whale, a hundred footer. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z The moment Scoob’s foot touches down on the concrete, he hears a gasp. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z His breaths come in short gasps, sending clouds of mist up in the chilly air. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I stood and pulled my T-shirt up and over my belly and before I had it over my head I heard my Mom gasp. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z On the third night, Mother tended him and I stood in the doorway, listening to his gasps, watching Mother watch him, her face hollow, her eyes swollen with worry and exhaustion. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I gasped and stepped backward and so did she, her face twisted in fear. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z Bernabe gasped, all out of breath, his heart thundering so hard he thought his chest would explode. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Tenorio gasped and drew back, and his three cronies pushed their chairs to the floor and backed away. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Anya’s breath hitched as she gasped, desperately trying to keep her panic at bay. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I lift my head up, choking and gasping and coughing more. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z From there, it’s easy enough to haul myself up and a second later I’m once again lying on the top rail, gasping for breath. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z It was the first time in her life her brow had ever had to furrow, and Adela gasped when she realized what she had done, horrified that she had somehow damaged it, perhaps permanently. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z The beast finally raised his head, and my father gasped. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Assume Shakespeare’s account is accurate and Julius Caesar gasped “You too, Brutus” before breathing his last. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z When he opened the door, I couldn’t stop the gasp that tumbled from my mouth. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z While Luther was hustling Irish Princess to the lead, he heard a gasp from the crowd. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z But it was the size of it that made him gasp. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She gasped, then, in a hard intake of breath, and tumbled to the grass, where she lay with her face contorted, making small noises of pain. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z And then Mom gasped and began laughing and crying all at once, and alternately holding her hands over her mouth and holding on to Emma and Finn. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z The Pastor hung over me, watching me gasp. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “Stay out of this, Elsie,” Dad gasped and took a big, strangled breath. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z He looked like hell—his mouth half open as he gasped for air; dark, yellowish splotches beneath his eyes; and a few days’ worth of stubble crescenting the lower half of his face. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z “Help,” I say, but my voice comes out like a gasp with not near enough volume. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z She didn’t know why, at the sight of anyone unfamiliar, she felt like a fish trapped in a bowl of ice, unable to even gasp for air. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Jess sat up, gasping at the searing pain that raked across her back. I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z My father lands on the roof, so close to the edge that I gasp. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z The wind caressed her nakedness, and she gasped at the unwelcome, but not unwanted, joy of it. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z But Keisha gasps and looks at the ceiling—frustrated with Albert. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z The pain made him gasp, but he eased on some of Vola’s salve and took deep breaths until it numbed. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He was gasping loud whilst he waited for his breathing to catch ahold of him so’s he could do a proper job of chopping me up. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z “He found the end!” somebody gasped, and the corner burst into applause. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z They drove silently, the only sound coming when a sheriff's deputy pulled out of a gas station and Annie gasped, repeatedly checking the speedometer the entire mile he cruised behind them. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Another morning, The Island flooded and cars became gasping boats. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z His eyes opened wide as he gasped for breath. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I froze in the doorway of the slaughterhouse, gasping for breath. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Hazel let out a small gasp and shook her head. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z She would tell the others about it first thing in the mornings, and they would gasp and giggle, but it wasn’t funny or shocking anymore. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Sherman gasped so loud it made me look up in time to see the streak of a big blue meteor, yellow sparks flying from its head, coming out of the north. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Suddenly, there was a gasp from Rick, and a scream from Jeff. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z She was on her knees, struggling to shove the mattress into the flames as thick grey smoke eddied around her and filled the room, when the door burst open and she heard her maid gasp. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z It took her a moment to find her voice again, and when she did, her words were little more than a gasp. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Images from my videos of her in action, pointing out sights from a rickshaw, telling me a story on the roof, and laughing so hard that we both gasped for air. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z Mark heard the distinct power surge and zing of Alec’s Transvice going off, heard the shocked gasps coming from above as people saw one of their comrades disappear in a flash of gray mist. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z She was lying on the floor now, gasping in pain. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Ivy waited for a shocked gasp, an “Oh my God,” anything, but Taryn didn’t do any of that. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “Where did you learn that?” the teacher gasped. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z A crease of fear touched her breast, for any second there was sure to be a violent explosion in her brain, a gasping for breath. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z I gasped as if I’d been punched hard in the stomach. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z I gasped with disbelief, heaved the dorado into my hands and hurried away to the raft. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z The surprised stares weren’t accompanied by gasps that time. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z “Yes,” I gasp out, then say more calmly, “Yes.” I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z The lieutenant paused to gasp for air, leaned upon a tree. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “I think we lost them,” Matthew said between gasps. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Newt gasped and jumped up, stumbling away from her. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z And I heard a gasp from one of the women who gazed at him with shining, compassionate eyes. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z I was standing up, but Fang was still on his knees, gasping, when Faith came back, armed with a bottle of water and a paper bag. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z The reaction of the Scholars confirmed her feeling, because Lord Asriel’s words caused a sudden collective silence, followed by gasps of incredulity. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z As the torchlight illuminates her face, I gasp. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z After climbing the ladder up to the deck, Amari gasped with astonishment. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I gasped, and not only because I was trying to catch my breath. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z George Ferris, riding his wheel that day, looked down and gasped, “There must be a million people down there.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I could hear my breath coming in shallow gasps. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z They were all gasping and wheezing, exhausted from their run in the thin air. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z They burst through the Night Bazaar to a flurry of gasps. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Maddie gasped at the river’s inadvertent loveliness, and all at once she found herself spilling childish tears, not just for her own besieged island, but for all of Europe. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z When they sat down there was a low gasp as the guests looked upon their horrible faces. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He squinted, trying to make out what was on the other side, then gasped when it came into focus. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z The ice shattered under BaiMa’s hooves, and Pinmei gasped as freezing water sprayed her, its coldness more startling than a slap. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z We have learned to see the world in gasps. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z She gasped several times and shook her head in disbelief as my mother told her about our trials and tribulations in attempting to obtain my birth certificate. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she gasps, and whispers in my ear. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z The front of Elena’s cotton dress was dark with perspiration as she gasped to fill her lungs with air. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z Diego gasped for air, and Moss saw a rage settle within him, a fury in his features that sent a chill down Moss. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z ‘Now for it! Now for the last gasp!’ said Sam as he struggled to his feet. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z David stood a moment panting and then spoke in gasps. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Despereaux, gasping and coughing and blinking at the bright light, could have wept with joy at his rescue. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z When he straightened up again, there were six Harry Potters gasping and panting in front of him. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z By the time he reached his bedroom he was gasping. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z Creaking benches, murmurs, and a few gasps rumbled through the church. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z The gasps rippled through the crowd as one by one, each person felt the surge of light flow through them and burst out into the darkness. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z I lean on a chair and suck in one long, gasping breath. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z The man panted as he spoke, like the words burned his throat, and finally he gasped for air. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Some girls were giggling, there were some gasps and pokes and whispers, and some of the bigger boys were elbowing to get in closer. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z Sam gasped, but he had no chance to cry out, for at that moment many things happened. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Dill’s mom gasped and covered her mouth with her hand. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z She gasped, drawing breath after greedy breath in the dark of Kaede’s tower room. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Don looked at the ground in front of them and gasped. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z “Not at all, sir,” Cooke mumbled with a suppressed gasp. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I gasped for air and choked on the swirling dust. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Staring wide-eyed, Mama gasped and covered her mouth with her hand. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z But then he gasped, and tears ran down his cheeks as he buried his face in his hand. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. O’Connor gasps and laughs and says to my mother, Isn’t that a howl, now? Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Minli gasped, and she was able to reach it just before it closed completely. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Thlayli’s reply, when it came, was low and gasping, but perfectly clear. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Piggy let out his breath with a gasp, reached for it again and failed. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z She gasped as her spine collided with marble, the rapier flying from her hand. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “Keep your heads down!” gasped Dustfinger, ducking behind one of the ruined walls. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Her heart racing, Lupita gasped out, “Señor, it is the woman they call Elena. I saw her fall down. I went to Aunt Consuelo, and she said to come to you.” Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z “Oh, oh, oh!” cried Jane, as she gasped for breath, with her hand over her heart. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z A deer caught in headlights, she reeled with a gasp, backing into me. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I gasp and sit crisscrossed at the water’s edge. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z With great effort of will, I gasped for breath and air rushed into my lungs. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Credits appeared, many small and one so large that when she saw it, she let out an unfamiliar sound, a blend of a gasp and a scream. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I was still gasping when I tried to begin again in a more even voice: “Listen, Ted, sorry ... I think the best thing is for you to come over after work.” The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Wormtail, his job done, dropped to his knees beside the cauldron, then slumped sideways and lay on the ground, cradling the bleeding stump of his arm, gasping and sobbing. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z They often gasped in surprise and delight and said, “You are the son of the man who was the great wrestler!” Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Jonathan, gasping for breath, writhed and clawed at the Hessian’s arm, while the old soldier shouted orders to his companions. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z In the time it takes me to gasp, the Mask has shoved my brother’s face into the sandy ground and pinned his writhing body with a knee. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Will heard Lyra gasp, and turned to see another witch holding a squirming, struggling hare in her tough hands. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z They sucked and gasped at the thin, thin air and moved slowly so as not to tire themselves. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z “Are you sure? I was standing right close. I could hear him gasping for breath.” In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z “No,” I gasped down to Beau’s eyes, looking desperately up at me. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I cried out, gasping, breaking through the dark pool. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Scarlett made a noise that was half gasp and half wail, and Bod saw something, and he knew without asking that she could see it too. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z It took the twin gasps from the Daniels to break the trance. Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z “Sudden Death!” an analyst exclaims, right as I gasp. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I reckon Grandpa found her mouth before God could answer, because for the longest time the only sounds I heard were little moans and gasps and Grandpa’s hard breathing. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z They stared at him in alarm for a moment before he gasped: ‘I have seen them, Frodo! I have seen them! Black Riders!’ The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z He began gasping for air, his hands to his neck trying futilely to hold back the flow of blood. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Alys, watching, held her breath and then gasped at each new move. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Maya gasped, grabbed her backpack, and pulled out a tube of paper that was folded in thirds and slightly bent at the top. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z He took her nipple in his mouth, and bit it until she gasped. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Someone gasped below, and she swallowed the urge to glance down. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Aunt Docia kept measuring her waist with her hands, and at last she gasped, “I guess that’s the best you can do.” Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z I started gasping, desperate to keep everything inside me. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Ekon knew what she was going to do, but he still gasped when she leaped into the darkness. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z The men were gasping and grunting with pain or exertion, but they pulled and pulled. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z I was gasping for air, sucking in tiny fleets of flying bugs. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I remained on all fours, crouching and gasping for breath. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Salvador refused to gasp at his first view of Tijuana’s central district, but Lupita stood awestruck. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z He hooted, gasped, sobbed, began to choke with laughter. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z He could scarcely walk across a room without gasping for air, so damaged were his lungs. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “Do what you want,” he gasps, drinking swiftly, swallowing it all down. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Her face is taken over with a horrified gasp. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Mother gasped, grabbed me, and tried to cover my eyes. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z He gave a gasp and struggled; but he remained bent, clasping the ball with both hands. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Her lips were parted, and she was breathing—not softly as usual with her, but in long, heavy gasps, as though striving to get her lungs full at every breath. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z We reacted with a great collective gasp of horror. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I drop to the ground and throw up all over everywhere and take in a huge gasping breath that makes me cough in a way like I’m never gonna stop. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z “Ah, sir,” he gasped, dabbing his face with a corner of the grubby pillowcase he was wearing. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z He watched her gasp for breath, watched her lean her head back, desperate for air, watched her cry openly. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I woke up in Audrey's bed, clutching my throat, gasping for breath. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z The size of him almost made her gasp, and she had to drop her gaze, her heart hammering away. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Wheezing and gasping, Hen Wen pulled herself up each step. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z And then the rope tilted upward and he felt his shoulders come clear and his mouth was wrenched open in a great gasp as he breathed air and knew that he had just made it. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z Smoke was choking me and the fire was licking at my face, making me gasp. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Uncle Willie was gasping for breath, but Bailey made no sound. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I took my time putting my uniform back over my bony body, bending over so they couldn’t see me gasping for breath. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z The crowd gasped, but Kaisha’s head jerked upward, and she dealt the audience a fierce glare. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The crowd around them gasped, but Seven continued, undaunted. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z A fresh wave of gasps spilled through the Square, and Mark snapped his head to look up again. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z The water left him; he lay gasping, spent. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z There were gasps from the audience, and some of the actors looked at one another in shock. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z “If you really want to help, go and get hold of some of those new recruits who live locally and bring them here to me,” he gasped. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Seven yelled out, and gasps resounded from the crowd. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z I gasp—she runs faster than I do—as we sprint across the glass floor of the Pire. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z A gasp came up from some housewives who had stopped to gossip on the sidewalk while going to and fro about their shopping. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Over and over, hour after hour, the men moved, hauling the ship by the sheer force of straining muscle and gasping breath. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Then I stopped still, clutching my side, gasping for air, doubled over in pain. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Poison roulette. Pour a row of shot glasses and mix serpaise venom into one of them. You find out you lost when you die gasping.” Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z But then something tickled my arms, and bubbles began breaking all around me, and a moment later Emma broke the surface, gasping for breath. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z The thought of such incredible abominations, even if they had occurred centuries ago, made Elinor gasp for air. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z At last he swung his legs out of the hold, and clung, gasping, to the hull. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z He does not even lift an eyebrow at feats that elicit applause or gasps, or the occasional shriek of surprise, from the rest of the rapt audience. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z She realized with a gasp that it was the garden patch, and Martin and Teresa, if they were still there, were too small to be seen. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z My arms drop and I stop spinning, turning to face him, my breathing coming in short gasps. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z The commons realized in the same instant as Ned that the blue of the flowers came from sapphires; a gasp went up from a thousand throats. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z A boy to my side was crying fitfully and telling me between gasps how they didn’t mean to stay on him as long as they did. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z But then it fell panting in the hall, gasping for breath. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z He managed two more gasping breaths before Somkit shoved him back underwater. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Ximena gasped at one point, while Savanna obviously thought it was hilarious. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z Girls like Jenna step out of dressing rooms, and people gasp and applaud. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z She always overreacted to every loud cough or gasp of breath, keeping me out of school or forcing me to cancel plans to go to doctor’s appointments or to the hospital for no reason. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Her voice jarred me so that I gasped. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z “This is...crazy,” the oldest Gustano gasped, slowing to a trot. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z She let out a little gasp of delight. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z I gasp, swallowing water as well as air, and cough, and gasp again, and hands close around my arms, and I hear her voice. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z She heard her sister gasp in delight while Junsoo was now running in circles shouting “Wow!” at the top of his lungs. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z “Don’t do that!” he gasped, clutching his chest. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He gasped for air, and Rawiya’s face appeared in front of his, blurry at first, then in focus. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I bent in two, hands on knees, gasping for the air to call Miig to me, to us. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I kicked and flailed and thrashed my way to the surface, gasping for air, and reached out to Dad. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I looked back up to my father and saw him gasping for air, holding his throat. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z I gasped, and turned away as the old man fell to his knees. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z When this had somewhat abated, and the coyote angel was only wheezing and gasping a little, Amarante dared to speak. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z His shirt sizzles and he gasps, slapping at the burned fabric. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z The coyote struck again, again; and at every blow at first a gasp, and then a deep groan went up from the crowd. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z I blink and find myself standing there, staring down at a kid who is gasping for air and starting to cry. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z His body heaved as he gasped and grunted for breath. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Miss Winthrop gave a little gasp, and I thought she was going to cry. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z My laughter was unreal after all, merely a gasp for air. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z He slows the speed down, gasping out words between breaths. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Sana’s gasp echoes in the sudden silence of the cavern. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z She retreated with a gasp back into the tunnel, supporting herself with her feet pressed against the side walls. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z It emptied his lungs so completely that he could only begin breathing again by lying on his back and taking a series of deep gasps. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z That couldn’t have felt good, but he struggled to his feet, gasping and coughing. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I tried to control the gasping, at least. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Nearing the fire alarm, V tapped her pocket for the reassuring feel of the photo and—with a gasp—discovered that it wasn’t there. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Some words of this conversation must have reached Wilson swaying in the office door, for suddenly a new theme found voice among his gasping cries. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z Bud sneezed and gasped, choked, and sneezed some more. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z His head hit the ground with an audible ciack that made the crowd gasp, but it was just the golden antler on his helm. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Here, Carters Marie Simon gasped in horror and put her head down on the desk. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Gebu gasped and fell back a few paces, then straightened himself in anger. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z I gasp and run forward, curling around the edge of the sidewall. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z “What’s happen — ?” Ron gasped, staring through the windshield, and Harry looked around just in time to see a branch as thick as a python smash into it. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z “You’re a cheetah,” I finally manage to say, gasping for air. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z “I am drowned!” gasped the Old-Green-Grasshopper, spitting out water by the pint. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z She looked at the sleeve of her new coat and the bright red patch that made it and she gasped. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z “I think we lost them,” Matthew said between gasps. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z His first words were a gasp, but audible. "-calling an assembly." Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Two minutes after the current had been shut off, Kemmler began to gasp and gurgle. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Go get the scrap iron,” I gasped at them. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I gasp, waiting for the heat, but there is only a faint tickling sensation. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z The sound of his voice made Perial gasp inside the cottage. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The other students drain out of the courtyard quickly, still discussing the whipping. “—only thirty lashes, what a weakling—” “—did you hear him gasping, like a scared girl—” “Elias.” An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z My muscles are aching, my head is spinning, and I’m gasping for breath. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Trees became sparser, and Tristran stared up at the mountains in front of them, and he gasped. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Just another street now; I ran, sweat pouring down my face, gasping. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z François called to him a quarter of a mile away and he doubled back, still one leap ahead, gasping painfully for air and putting all his faith in that François would save him. The Call of the Wild 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z Ash awoke, gasping, and sat up in the dim morning light in her small room behind the kitchen. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Dampness became sweat and her breath came in gasps. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z I found her upstairs lying on our bed, crying the tired, whimpering cry that follows the first wailings—mostly gasps and shudderings. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he collapsed on the grass, curled into a ball and started gasping. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “Good Lord,” my mother gasped as she noticed how I looked. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z My chest heaves and words escape between shallow gasps. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I gasped for breath again and flailed blindly, knocking my head against the wall again. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z A choking, anguished gasp, and the two Swiss died, their dæmons vanishing in mid-howl. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Then I threw myself upon the ground, gasping for breath. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z I lay in bed, gasping, my heart hammering in my ears, thinking how much I missed my wife. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Grandpa drifted into a fitful sleep, then waked with a start about two-thirty and between gasps for breath went to raging at something or somebody, all the time pulling at his whiskers. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Jacob grabs Jeanne's outstretched ankles and turns his head like a swimmer gasping for air. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z I gasp and push the jug away so quickly liquid sloshes from its neck. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Dari gasped in horror and said, “I’ll have to run this experiment at home,” while Twig said, “We’ll have to make something up.” The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “Not...not much of him, no,” gasped Belby, his eyes streaming. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z From the safety of her hiding spot, Taylor gasped and immediately put a hand to her mouth to silence herself. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z From a distance it had looked as if he was smiling, but as he drew closer, Alex gasped. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z "Ooh! You're a dreadful height," gasped Shasta after his first, and unsuccessful attempt. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z “Yes, m-my Lord,” gasped a small man halfway down the table, who had been sitting so low in his chair that it had appeared, at first glance, to be unoccupied. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Narcissa gasped as though he had doused her with cold water. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Others gasped and perished from lack of oxygen. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Katz lunged behind me and folded his arm tight enough around my neck that the breath exploded from my lungs in one gasp. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z A collective gasp went up from the crowd behind her. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z “Get up—” I started to say, and then gasped. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z She gasped every time he drove into her. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z For a split second I’m gasping, completely engulfed in the strange flames. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Everyone turns in their seats, and a few of the ladies nearer the front gasp, though whether because of my terrible hairdo or because I dared to interrupt, I ain’t certain. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I gasp a bit and slowly lift the lid, feeling like she might step out of it. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z A collective gasp of appreciation rose from the guests. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z We lie there gasping, twitching, our minds and bodies invaded by the poison. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Pong gasped to see the man putting his hand just inches from the flames. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Her breath went out of her lungs in long soft gasps that turned to a whisper of pleading. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He twisted in his chair and gasped for air, terrified, overjoyed. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “Here, you try it” I put the viewer to my eyes and almost gasped, for it seemed as if I were suddenly in another world and no longer in the kitchen. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z I managed not to gasp, but I did make that one small involuntary movement. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z She sprawled there, lungs gasping for the breath that had been so violently knocked from them. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z She tried to sit up and gasped in pain. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z ‘Down, down!’ he gasped, clutching his hand to his breast, so that beneath the cover of his leather shirt he clasped the Ring. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Her breath comes and goes in tiny gasps and sighs. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Her mother gasped, and her father pushed back his chair as if ready to get up and physically remove her from the room. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z When she reaches for my trousers, I gasp. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I lay on my back, gasping great empty breaths to the sky. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “Salty! Need...water,” he gasped, gulping water directly from the faucet spout. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I saw her look at the brazier, then at me: she gasped, and without uttering another word, rushed over and grabbed and dragged me outside where a heavy downpour was falling from a blackened sky. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he gave a low gasp, for the stars went out. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z I pictured myself gasping for breath and dying in my sleep. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I drop my arms to my side, heaving as I gasp for air. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z My gasp was cut off quick as I was yanked forward into the tidal pool of standing marsh water. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z The next thing he knew, he was spitting up salt water, gasping for breath. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He stops abruptly, gasping for air, and clutches his head with his hands. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The old woman was gasping for breath as she minced along and muttering to herself in distracted agitation. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z He gasped as her hand slipped and she dangled over the sea. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z “Don’t get mad,” he gasped through his laughter. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He gasps a tiny sound, wrinkling his nose, and I wonder if it’s the clam flats he’s smelling or if he’s dreaming. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z The entire crowd must have been watching me on the DiamondVision screen, because everyone gasped at once. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Annabeth pushed past him and took the stairs three at a time, Hazel right behind her and Frank trailing, still gasping for air. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z A collection of moans and gasps rose up. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z But their voices are muffled by the gasping for air, the pounding of earth, the pumping of blood, the need to collapse. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z When his voice rose in a crescendo, flames leapt from his fingers with a sudden whoosh and made the crowd gasp. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Naked invisible boys are not allowed to gasp and wheeze. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She held them to her face, and her breath came out in short, shuddering gasps. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z The boar gasped for breath and ran on fear and rage. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Esme was at my side in half a heartbeat, swinging me up easily into her arms, and dashing up the stairs before I could gasp in shock. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z After the sergeant hung up, there was a lot of flap as everybody gasped in dismay and concern and disappointment. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z Gertrude heard it and turned, then seeing me, she gasped and drew Claudius apart from Laertes. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Then gasped: “‘Truth is the daughter of time, not authority.’” Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z His next words, “And Naomi,” were sucked back into his own mouth as he gasped for air. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z When a hand grabbed my arm, I gasped. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z He went into second gear, the engine spluttering and gasping, and he raced the engine, jamming the throttle down and snapping the choker in and out savagely. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Some in the audience gasped with fright and delight—they still thought it was part of the play. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He turned then, with a mocking smile, and I stifled a gasp. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I stumbled into one of the chrome chairs and bent forward gasping for breath, waiting for the blood to come back to my head. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z “Harry!” gasped Pettigrew, and he flung his arms around Harry’s knees. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He gave a gasp and was silent, gaping. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Jack saw the wolf before she did, and he gasped and froze, pointing ahead. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Her eyes get huge and she gasps, all surprised. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z What elicits the gasp is the fact that they are standing in a forest, her back pressed up against a huge, ancient tree trunk. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Celia puts her hand to her lips to muffle her gasp. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z There was a gasp, and then Hermione ran back up the stairs. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Captain Flume gasped and dissolved right back into the patch of dewberry bushes, and Major Major never set eyes on him again. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z The giant slaves swept their scythes through the meadow grass and gasped and exclaimed with pleasure. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z I gasped when his finger brushed my elbow. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z There's a tearing sound, and then a gasp as my garment is torn in half. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Gloria gasped and panted, and gave voice to intermittent whispered exclamations of “That was nice!” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z When a loud clanging sound announced the presence of one of the guards outside their metal car, she gasped in spite of herself. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z I come up gasping, trying to avoid swallowing the bloodstained water that spreads out from the open wound in her neck. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Then she gasped, drew her head back, opened her eyes, and looked around with a puzzled gaze. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He gasped at the pain in his feet. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z A gurgling sound came out of the boy's mouth, then he managed to gasp the word, "Fine." Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z “You don’t think they’ll put us back in the train cars, do you?” gasped Mrs. Rimas. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Suppressed laughter from the pews, a few old ladies gasping in horror, then silence. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The stench of the sweating orcs about him was stifling, and he began to gasp with thirst. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z George heard a gasp, and he rushed over. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z "Dasch, sentenced to thirty years, gasped out his fears that his family in Germany would be punished." Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z “Alive?” she gasped, and her gaze was pinned to her son. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z The Kerry nurse follows us upstairs gasping and holding on to the banister. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z When he releases me, I still can’t stop giggling and gasping. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z The crowd gasped, many of them looking confused and shocked. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z I lifted the cover of the wok and gasped in dismay. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Witches gasped, shook their heads, looked confused and angry, but the energy in the air was clear: They needed someone to blame for everything, and Mr. Dimblewit was giving that to them. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z I tried to take a deep breath, but my chest was too tight to inhale anything more than a choked gasp. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z White women gasped and sickened; white men shook their heads, some grinned. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Ron, however, gasped, pointing frantically from Harry to the Snitch and back again until he found his voice. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z When he stopped to rest, his breath came in ragged gasps. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z I gasped and my hand flew to my mouth. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z With a lot of gasping and blinking back tears, she crawled over to the wreckage of the stairs. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z His voice hitched and caught as he spoke—gasping, faltering, and stuttering. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z I gasped from the effort and dropped to a knee. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z His eyes looked wild and strange from the fever; he trembled continuously, and each breath he took sounded like a gasp for life. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z She could feel Tuck’s breath come and go in little gasps. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Justin pushed one of them, and Mrs. Frisby, who had never been in an elevator before, gasped and almost fell as she felt the floor suddenly sink beneath her feet. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z She gasped at the shocking cold of it. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Way too soon, we both begin gasping for breath. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Mama and Papa Bellini came up the stairs from the lower level, Mama gasping from the climb. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z All at once he threw up both arms and gasped, “I’m beat!” Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z The gasping pits and poisonous mounds grew hideously clear. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z He set it down with a small gasp, then he gave Conor a quizzical look. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z He saw Mildred thrust herself back to the wall and gasp. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z “Everyone let out a gasp, for we barely recognized him. The Catholics all crossed themselves,” Jack said. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z I sat in the snow and gasped heavy breaths and felt my heart pounding and peered down into what death looked like. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Yossarian emitted a long, loud, croaking gasp of protest when he trudged in tiredly after a mission and found them already there. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z He looks to be around my age, and he gasps like a fish on a riverbank as we run. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Sierra gasped, the horrible memory of his ghostly face jumping back at her. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z When the boy looked over again, he gasped to find the air filled with nothing. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Every single breath is a struggle, and I watch as he gasps for air, trying desperately to fill his lungs. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Grandpa was crying, but he didn’t make a sound except a hoarse gasp when he had to breathe. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Boseman let out a mortifying gasp as they departed, which Cora took as his death rattle. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z There was a dull gasp of surprise, then a moan. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “Those two ladies...” he gasped, putting his hands on his knees. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z That matches the strangled gasps from the six hundred students. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z Her face hit the water, and she scrambled up and back, gasping for air as she tried to claw her way out of the mud. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z The magistrate surfaced, floundering, sputtering, gasping for air. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Smoke strains her lungs, deepening, quickening her gasps. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z I’m too startled to do anything except gasp for air. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z They neared the top of the cliff, both wheezing and gasping for air after trudging the last few hundred feet of the steep path. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z The unexpectedly freezing water that caused her to gasp was his punishment. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I hear their gasping breaths, their grunts as they climb the hill. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z He caught up to them and gasped for air, his purple aura flickering around him. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z “Good grief,” Ignatius gasped, feeling for the door. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The knife in the heart, the fangs in her throat, the instant of impact, and she’d bolt upright in her bed, gasping. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z “What—” I gasp when his arms come around me, sudden and hard. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z He shut his eyes, but he saw them all, felt every blow, heard every last gasp, saw every dead boy empty-eyed on the ground. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He crumpled to the floor, gasping and steaming; but at least he was alive. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He put his finger to his lips so our gasps wouldn’t be audible. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I look over to see Will holding on to a treadmill for dear life, gasping for breath as he power walks. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I hold his gaze and absorb his words while Mom gasps softly behind me. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Ess gasped, her mouth open wide, but when the buds blossomed into petals of fire, she screamed and clapped her hands, and Jinny couldn’t help laughing with her. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Margot: Which is better, the snoring or the gasping for air? The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z When she goes to pick up a straight razor, Richard gasps. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z Wanda had come into the room at the sound of Moss’s alarm, and she gasped loudly. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “What a nasty fellow,” gasped Milo, who was having great difficulty just getting his legs to move. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z Harry heard Ron gasp and looked up again. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Agent Jones bent over, gasping for breath, his gun resting against his knee for a second. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Hibiscus let go of Redemption and Jam, both of them crumpling to the floor and gasping in pain. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I choked back a gasp and desperately glanced about for a place of concealment. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z The audience gasped in unison, then groaned when I told them how Violet Chavez had let me go back for the weekend. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z The men lay gasping like fish laid out on the grass. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z Everybody ran in a sluggish stampede, shooting tortured, horrified glances back, filling 359 the deep, shadowy, rustling woods with their frail gasps and cries. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z He was coughing and spitting and he gasped. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z “Knows me, the princess, knows me?” said the roach in awe, and all the other roaches gave little gasps. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Then I heard Bronwyn gasp and I looked up, a horror scenario I hadn’t yet imagined taking shape before my eyes. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z A collective gasp came from the crowd; this was something they were not expecting. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z While the dogs groaned and gasped the fence was cut and the mob poured in. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z And he found himself gasping and shaking and crying aloud with more anger and pain than he had ever felt in his life, and he found Lyra just as helpless in his arms. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He eased down the wet socks, and what he saw made him gasp: his foot was swelling so fast that he could actually see it. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z There was a gasp of astonishment from the hobbits, and then even Frodo laughed. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z The child had gasped, tilting back her head, her peaked little face aglow with wonder and delight. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z She gasps like she can’t breathe; she falls to her knees and screams. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z This scared piece of me gnaws at my stomach, makes it burn so badly that sometimes I can’t even eat; sometimes I double over, gasping in pain. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z All she knew was that every breath made the pain intensify, every movement made her gasp and scream. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z She had hardly started before she gave a little gasp of excitement, and she looked up at Will with shining eyes as the needle swung. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Finally she gasped for air, like a baby gasps before its first cry. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z It was so big and, beautiful, it made me gasp. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z “Stella,” he gasps out, shaking his head, his own chest heaving from trailing after me. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z “Oh my,” I heard a female voice gasp. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “No!” my uncle gasped, “the man is insane!” Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He gulped for air, gasped, and sucked but somehow he could not get enough. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Ralph let out his spare breath with a little gasp that was echoed by his audience. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z When she described him—kind eyes, brown hair, a glow like a TV in a dark room, white robes—Ellie gasped and said, “Oh my God, you saw Jesus.” Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z After every two words he gasped and dragged the air over his vocal chords, making a sound like an inverted grunt. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, that’s awful,” I gasped, and imitated Mr. Huffer’s sad face, but inside I was thinking, Great, this will get me out of digging. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z We run along the roadway, gasping and laughing, and find a large gateway, which is luckily still open. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z He gasped for air, his heart raced, and the darkness of his room was suffocating. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z A few moments after she had gone, Lyra gave a little gasp. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Half an hour later, her mother came in to kiss her good night and found her sobbing the last gasps of a melodramatic sorrow. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z My feet slap against the floor noisily, my breathing coming in frantic gasps. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z So Roger, wincing and gasping at the heat, got in and washed. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Mini was still holding up her compact and when she saw the ball, she gasped. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z When she did she gasped and dropped the papers, scattering them on the floor. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z Donovan had time for one startled gasp as he felt himself lifted from the floor and carried up the stairs at a pace rather better than a canter. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z There was a sort of strangled gasp, a geyser of water, and then a bout of choking coughs. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z At a signal from him Basta jammed his elbow into the old man's back so roughly that Fenoglio was left gasping for air. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Magdalys gasped as they all embraced quickly and then hurried out of the way of a rush of inmates swarming a knuckleskull rider. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z It was shrouded in a murky green mist, but as it got closer, the campers and Hunters gasped. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Claudine gasps for breath and bites down on her bottom lip. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I gasp as pressure and pain shoot up my leg. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Ronan lets out a gasp, and so do I. We laugh with relief as the enormous, goofy-looking fish with the floppy fin circles us. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z Dazed and gasping for breath, I stared up and there he was, towering over me, grinning. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z But then I hear it: the crunch of twigs beneath shoes, and the quietest gasp. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Harry gasped, wrestling with it as it curled around his chest. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Flora Baumbach gasped as Otis Amber unzipped his plastic jacket, pulled a revolver from his shoulder holster, and handed it to the judge, who locked the gun in her desk drawer. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh!” she gasped lightly, opening her eyes to the glaring sun. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z She gasped, then fell out of her wheelchair with a soft thud. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Then it was my turn, but as I was about to step into the bathtub, I heard a horrified gasp from my mother behind me. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z "I . . . I'm . . . I'm Alfred Brooks," he said, gasping. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z He comes to with a gasp, slashing blindly with his knife. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z When Percy pulled away, Annabeth looked like a fish gasping for air. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z It’s the last image I see before my head hits the ground and the crowd collectively gasps. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z She wolfed down the hot dog and the popcorn, gulped the Coca-Cola, and gasped and laughed with delight at the characters on the screen. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Thorn gasped, Seven stared at Valley with her mouth agape, and then they both looked at the Gran, waiting for her to respond. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Gregor gasped as he saw Boots, as if in slow motion, sail out of Henry’s hands and into the dark. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z We lay on the rocks beneath the clearing sky, gasping for air and trembling with exhaustion. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z As one rolled into the pile of fallen silk, Pinmei stared as the fabric smoldered and curled, the flames sputtering as if gasping. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z When my head comes into sight, a gasp ricochets through the living room. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z When he had crushed his finger in the door, he had quickly, gasping into the speaker, notified his mother; she had hastily requisitioned relief-of- pain medication which had promptly been delivered to his dwelling. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z Stella didn’t pause to think; she ripped off her jacket and plunged into the water, gasping as the cold grabbed her, soaking through her hair, a feeling she hated. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z The cries were swallowed up in anxious gasps of breath. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z Aravis looked twice at his face before she gasped and said, "Why! It's Shasta!" The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z She felt sick, suddenly, and began to cry.“I'm sorry,” she gasped. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She gasped for air as if she had been underwater. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z They ride in silence for a short while—no music even—but when G’ma spots the exit sign for Edwards, MS, she gasps. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z She gasped for breath and clung to Masvita as though she were trying to keep her from being dragged off by lions. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Something strange was happening to Piggy, for he was gasping for breath. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Then I felt my body being thrown, and I was back on the boards of the raft, gasping for air. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “What is it?” gasped Milo, who was not sure he really wanted to know. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z A gasp of horror went through the court room. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Giving her time to gasp, she added, “Except legally.” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I continued gasping, clasping my throat with both hands. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z My mother gasped when she saw my legs—a mass of bruises, swelling, and dried blood. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z At last, Father started snoring loudly with gasps and grunts between—when Stella teased him about it each morning, however, he’d swear that he never made a noise. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He would lift his sleeve, and they would gasp and go “Wow!” Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z He took another deep breath, almost a gasp, put a hand to his chest, shook his head with regret. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She gasped and sighed and called my name. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z His family had not seen him dressed in anything but his white prison uniform since the trial six years earlier, and many in the crowd gasped when he walked into the courtroom in a suit. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “If you touch me, I’ll cut you, so help me,” I said in gasps. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Descending the laurel walk, I faced the wreck of the chestnut-tree; it stood up black and riven: the trunk, split down the centre, gasped ghastly. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z I gasped when I opened it and found my hospital newborn photo, family snapshots, even professional baby portraits. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z The shock jolted Bri and she began desperately gasping for breath. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z After he pulled away, jerking and gasping and holding himself, a discomfort nagged at her. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “U-g-g-g-h-h-h,” gasped the bug, suddenly realizing that he was twenty-three times hungrier than when he started, “I think I’m starving.” The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z He ran out of breath and began gasping again. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z He jammed his knee against the masonry and let out a gasp. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z My rucksack’s bashing me in the back as I run and I’m gasping for breath. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z A lot of green smoke came billowing out, and as it cleared, Harry gasped. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z He relaxed and sank to the floor, his breath going in a long gasp. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Pantalaimon darted ahead, and Lyra gasped and called to him breathlessly, making him pause. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She still didn’t lift her eyes from the page but gasped, pressed a hand to her chest, and said, “I’ll be right with you.” Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z We humans would appear only to witness those final, gasping breaths. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z I gasp, drawing a rattling breath into my lungs. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z He leaned against the hedge, gasping for breath, and looked around. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z This time, I gasp louder than Voxy did a moment ago. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z He stifled a gasp as his injured mitt hit the hot water, then he relaxed into the bath and began splashing water onto his chest and arms. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z The gasping pools were choked with ash and crawling muds, sickly white and grey, as if the mountains had vomited the filth of their entrails upon the lands about. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Margaret Kochamma’s tiny, ordered life relinquished itself to this truly baroque bedlam with the quiet gasp of a warm body entering a chilly sea. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Lost control of the trolley,” Harry gasped, clutching his ribs as he got up. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z He gasped because he was no longer in the cave with Spider, Seed Collector, or Wind Being. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z “You go ahead—on the rope—with the stick,” he gasped. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z He gives a little gasp and runs out the door. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z She used the book once, gasping and sweating for ten minutes, then stuck it angrily on the bookshelf and flopped on the sofa. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The old woman who had gasped at my nightgown began to cry. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z And then I have to gasp in order to breathe. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z He gasps for breath and lets go of my other leg. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Mama gasps—Jus is sure she knows both of those clowns by name—and the cops exchange another glance. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z With a gasping cry I knelt down by his side. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Where they burst, my skin was exceptionally sensitive; accidentally rubbing an open sore was so painful I would gasp and cry out. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z That little 'un-" gasped Piggy-"him with the mark on his face, I don't see him. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z He stops gasping and begins to breathe deeper, and I swallow a smile. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z She stiffens and gasps, sucking air from between my lips. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I think we’ve been taken down and are on our way to the bottom, but then the water clears, and I’m gasping salty air. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z But Miss Wren was quick, and she leapt up and managed to catch Miss Peregrine by her hind leg and thump her down against the floorboards again, which made the children gasp even louder. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z The huge number elicited gasps from around the room. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z It was Suzume who burst out into a fit of silent laughter, an endless stream of gasping and shaking that turned her face bright pink and left her breathless. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I just open up my lungs and gasp in a whole big wad of air and when I let it out, I start sobbing. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z I gasp, then immediately cover my mouth with my hands. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z She must have heard the gasps, the collective loss of breath in the crowd. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “My real fear,” Scottie gasped, giving the crank a turn, “is not of heights”—another turn—“but of being sick.” Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z He gasped for breath—then slid down off his chair, the glass falling from his hand. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z The ladies in her mother’s romance novels put their hands on their bosoms and gasped. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z Hermione gasped in a petrified whisper; Ron, however, spoke to Black. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He says with a gasp, “I like it, Suki. Thank you.” Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z It gasped, slobbered, spun, doubled, clawed the air frantically; finally its mouth gaped and its pink-white tongue shot out stiffly. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Immediately after the race, even as he sat gasping for air in the Husky Clipper while it drifted down the Langer See beyond the finish line, an expansive sense of calm had enveloped him. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z She squeezed tighter, and the pain made her gasp a breath into lungs that felt too small. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Sam gasped and gathered all his remaining breath to shout. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z I gasped for breath and reached up to feel my numb neck, the thick dents his fingers left in the skin. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z There was a funny thump and the crowd gasped. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Women fan themselves and trade whispers and gasps. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Harry sat up and gasped; the glass front of the boa constrictor’s tank had vanished. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Haie let him get a gasp of air every so often, when he would give a mighty yell that was immediately hushed. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z I pushed the word out, now gasping for air. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z And then, as quickly as a gasp, the world shrank, and I felt the ground open up beneath me. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z “I — told — you,” Hermione gasped, clutching at the stitch in her chest, “I — told — you.” Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z I saw the villain pour the potion in the sleeping player king’s ear and heard the gasps around me. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I actually breathed a relieved gasp at seeing him. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z There was a feeling of escape, a moment to gasp for breath. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Then she turned to the window—and let out a gasp, then a soft cry. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z All of them gasped and grimaced as the potion hit their throats: At once, their features began to bubble and distort like hot wax. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z And the little man took his burden and ran, slowly enough that Tristran, his leather bag swinging and banging against his legs, his heart pounding, his breath coming in gasps, was able to keep up. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Pieces went flying inward, and Tyrion heard a woman's gasp of fear. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “Listen,” gasped Donovan hoarsely, “those parts were manufactured back on Earth and sent here.” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z Haskel tried to speak, but no words would come, only the heaving gasps of a drowning man. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z In between Gasemu’s gasps, he told us that there was a wahlee* nearby and that if we went back toward the farm, he would show us how to rejoin the path and get to it. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Tanee’s face broke into a terrific grin and he gave a harsh, honking gasp of breath. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The boy blinked, and Jinny gasped, startled, as she saw that his eyes were blue. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “It’s faster than ever I thought,” gasped Dandelion, “but I’ve taken the edge off it. I can’t do any more. I must go to ground. I’m finished.” Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I gasp at the sight of Serenity’s name. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z The American boat drifted on down the lake, beyond the grandstands, into a quieter world, the boys leaning over their oars, gasping for breath, their faces still shattered by pain. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z “This is your cousin Judith,” her aunt said, and Kit gasped with pleasure. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z As the blood gushes from Cantos, gasps echo across the arena. Red Queen 2015-02-10T00:00:00Z As he burst into the clearing, he let out a huge gasp. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z He pulled his broomstick up a little to take it even higher, and heard screams and gasps of girls back on the ground and an admiring whoop from Ron. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z She gasped for air, fingers clawing at the hand that held her. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z There was a gasp and a thump behind him, and he received a violent kick on the ankle which nearly flung him off his balance. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z They wanted her, needed her, the fire, the life, and Dany gasped and opened her arms to give herself to them ... A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Dark figures drew themselves out of the wreckage and flitted away, till the screams of the littluns and Piggy's gasps were once more audible. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z An Yi gasped for breath while brushing the rain off her clothes. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Pantalaimon sat up and blinked, and then there was a soft thud, and the net man fell choking and gasping right across Lyra, who cried out in horror, that was blood gushing out of him! The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z He gasps a little, as if he can’t believe that I don’t agree. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z He is still looking at the rose when he hears a gasp behind him. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Freezing air flooded my lungs in a single, painful gasp as I was lifted up and out of the snow. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I tried to pull away but one of the boys twisted my wrist and I gasped, “No.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The car sat there, the motor humming softly, while Mommy gasped for breath. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z With every gasp, the river poured into his lungs. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Lanning frowned, “What would a robot know about—” And then he caught himself with a gasp. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z When she woke, gasping, her thighs were slick with blood. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Something between a groan and a gasp escapes from my throat. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z He gasps for air and reaches his arms out to get it. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z I hear a little gasp from over where the girl’s sleeping. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z I could see that he was still breathing—in gasps. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z The eyes in his broad face grew round, and his mouth opened wide, and he gasped. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z I struggled to my feet, gasping for air, holding the tree with one hand and pushing my hair out of my face with the other. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z A gasp of horror went around the room. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she gasped as she realized what Amari’s answer would be. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Amelia gasps, too, claps her hands over her mouth. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z The boys strained and heaved and gasped for breath, but for all their efforts they moved Old Nero only slowly and erratically out of the Cut and onto the ruffled expanse of Lake Washington. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Citra gasped, realizing she had heard of Goddard, not by name, just by deed. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z The crowd gasped and, as the guards loosened their hold, Amah yanked off the gag. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z And so it went for him as they kept moving, those Gladers not used to running such distances gasping in huge gulps of air. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Not a murmur or a gasp came from her, even in dying. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I open my eyes and sit straight up, gasping, filling my lungs. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z We gasped over the most spectacular bolts, as if we were all watching a fireworks show. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Several of the children gasped, but I had no idea what the dog meant. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I gasped out, feeling his arms tighten around my ribs to the point of cracking them. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Slowly, Cole waded in, gasping as the icy water rose around his chest. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z He turned and stood gasping, trying to listen. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Finally, gasping for air, she climbed a hill and abruptly reached the end of the road. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The windows are steamed, Led Zeppelin is in the stereo, and when I lift my head up to fling my hair away from my face, I open one eye and gasp. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z That was her last thought before she plunged the knife into her own hearts and sat upright with a great raw gasp to find herself in her proper bed. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I’m gasping for breath when I stand to see. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z It was anger causing him to gasp for breath, so he sat down and gulped in air, feeling queasy. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z With a sharp gasp he fell backward down the stairs and crashed his head brutally against the hall table. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z As I tried to hide my shock, Taylor and TeeTee finally came busting in the room all squeals and smiles, which quickly turned into gasps and frowns. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z A wooden stroke: Iron sinks in the gasping core. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z My mom gasped, then said nothing for a full minute. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Then he heard the gasp—the sudden intake of breath, drawn sharply in astonishment, by each of the seated citizens. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z That’s my dream — to be an artist and have people gasp when they see my paintings, like I do on the first day of each new month. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z When Mr. Kennedy sees it, a sharp gasp is torn from him. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z The steady thud of knuckles striking flesh, the groans and ragged gasps, the scuffle of feet on the floor. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z After a moment of close examination, he gasped. Bunnicula 1979-03-01T00:00:00Z The Assassin gasped, cradling her injured hand to her chest. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I gasped and felt my body pull back on the free part of me, drawing me in like a crab on a fishing line. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Alice gasped and put her hand over her mouth, then immediately took it away and held it close to Lyra to stifle any cry from her. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z It was not quiet anymore, because as well as the soldiers talking and the woman crying, the man with the hurt hand was groaning and gasping. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z Emily gasped, realizing the yellow tape was a remnant from the perimeter that had barricaded the underground stairway the day before. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z “Whatever is wrong?” she gasped, running to my side. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Papi and everyone watch me and then they let out a gasp like they’ve all come up for air at the same time. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z The rain changed to a white torrent, so clean and cold, it made Piper gasp. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Nok gasped as a mango dropped straight into her open arms. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z His legs sank, and she gasped and pulled him back up. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z The crowd “ooohs” and “ahhs” appropriately, but a few in the front gasp in surprise when the massive sign above the gates begins to sputter and spark. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Matt gasped, but in fact it was he who was slow. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Harry had suddenly gone into a spectacular dive, which drew gasps and cheers from the crowd. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Again and again, the current thrust her under, but every time she came up gasping for air, striking at the rapids with her arms and legs, searching for shore. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Sobbing loudly, gasping for breath, he plunged into his bed and smothered his face in his pillow. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z I gasp and pant for a minute and try to stop from weeping again, all the while holding the knife away from me, still stuck thru the book and the rucksack. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z A minute later Fang was gasping for air again, and if possible he seemed even worse than before. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “I won’t allow it,” Mr. Poe finally gasped, wiping his mouth. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z Ku-Ang gasped and dropped the red stone in the old man's lap. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Buttercup gasped, when he again gave her a chance to rest. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z She gasped into the space—a whole empty, contained space—and followed me in. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I gasp against the pain of the thought, against the end of something barely even begun. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z The courtroom had been deadly silent, but then a woman gasped, and I heard muttered swearing. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z He pulled the boy down and they crouched under the bank listening, gasping for breath. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z You hear a soft squelch and then gasp as you see the damage the attack has done. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z Her head broke the surface and she gasped for breath. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I remember your mother gasped at that first glimpse of him. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z “Oh,” she gasped, her hands going to her mouth. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z That night, the tightrope lady fell off the wire in the same way, and the audience gasped in the same way and applauded with the same enthusiasm when she climbed back up the tall ladder. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z |
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