| 单词 | glancing |
| 例句 | I start up the stairs, glancing in my most casual spylike way at Mr. X’s doormat as I pass it. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z They were halfway toward the castle when Harry, glancing to his left, saw something that made his heart turn over — a pair of eyes, gleaming out of the darkness. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He is aware of the bartender glancing at them briefly, assessing their potential. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She swallows, glancing back down at the papers in her hand, the results of a test I already know the answer to. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I wanted her to hear me say my parts without my even glancing at the script. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Alex laughs, glancing back out at Henry, the sway of his back under the afternoon sun. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Later we walk home, glancing back to see the great carloads of slag being dumped, red hot and smoking, into the ravine that skirts the steel mill. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z He saw that Trademaster was glancing now at the weapons near them on the ground. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z As I queued up, people kept glancing at me. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Her fingers strayed to the winding key on its bottom, but glancing at the sleeping Tuck, she shook her head, gave the little box a pat, and dropped it into her pocket. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z In the case of Blake Grunwald's catchers' gear, the scent produced a counteracting effect to how fertile I felt after glancing into the pastel green bathroom across the hall. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z Z circled the cabin, glancing in the windows. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z She looks around for a second before glancing up. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z He took a deep breath, glancing around the circle to gauge the reaction. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z “I hope her wish comes true,” Will says, and I lean my head on the cold glass, glancing over at him. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z His moves were jerky and unsure, and he kept glancing self-consciously over his shoulder, but he continued to move. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z “Can I see one of the other papers, Papa?” she asked, licking her hands free of jelly, glancing at the Rutherford County News and the Forest City Courier. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “Who put this monstrosity out here?” he said, glancing at it. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z “There are few people travelling this time of year,” he said, glancing up at the windows of the sleeping car above them. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z He would not look at her, glancing away whenever she tried to catch his eye. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “I admire your willingness to think outside the box,” Mrs. Torrance said, glancing around at the students in her class. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z His father eats with his head bent over his plate, flipping through the latest issue of Time, occasionally glancing at Gogol to make sure he is eating as well. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z “Come on,” Brit says, glancing at his phone. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z She reached for the money order, not hardly glancing at the letter. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z “What? Oh, yes,” said Henry, glancing up from his book. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Because I could not stop for death he kindly stopped for me, or paused at least to strike a glancing blow with his sky-blue mouth as he passed. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “Of course not. And it looks like beautiful country,” I said, glancing out at giant pine trees. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Evading his father’s tackle, he sidestepped Patrick’s block as well and, glancing back at his pursuers, slammed right into Henry’s abdomen. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “I gathered that,” I said, glancing at the door. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z At the second tug an onion shoot came too, and glancing to see if Judith had noticed, she guiltily thrust the tiny root back into the earth and patted it firm. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z She beams, and then, after glancing in my direction, adds dramatically, “At least in America.” Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z Jason held Piper by the waist, ready to fly, but he made the mistake of glancing down. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “Many people decide not to treat this condition at all,” Dr. Howard told her, glancing at me. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z “Isn’t it?” asked Milo in a sharply edged voice, glancing up again. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Everyone kept glancing around at what the rest of the class was doing; this was both an advantage and a disadvantage of Potions, that it was hard to keep your work private. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “Finish,” his father says, glancing up from his magazine. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She shook her head, glancing back with a frown. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z “Wow!” he says, glancing around at Chucha’s purple towel hanging from a peg, her purple mosquito net strung between two nails, her purple dresses draped over a chair. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z She straightened, glancing around, but she saw only trees. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z I caught her glancing at me, smiling with her mouth closed. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z “I stuck in some tissue paper,” she said quietly, glancing down. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z There was something sweetly shy about the way he looked at me, glancing at, and then away from, my face, his brown eyes bigger than life through his glasses. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z “Oh!” she replied, glancing over her shoulder as he slouched after us, “because I—I am afraid he likes me.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z “Well, Mom likes us to dress normally,” I said, glancing at the motorcycle jacket. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Did he happen on the article by the Norwegian physicist Rolf Wideroe while “glancing over current periodicals in the University library,” as he related in his Nobel Prize acceptance speech? Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Not even glancing at me, she marched straight toward the hoop. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Instead, she set down her bag, and, glancing around casually, took a few minutes to focus her mind on the character she’d invented: a friendly, absent-minded tuberculosis patient on her way home from the desert. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The people kept glancing at me from the side, trying to view the Marked Girl who had brought them the rains. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z “She is your sister, signore?” the waiter asks as he sets the check between them, glancing at Moushumi and then back at Gogol. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He’s not even glancing at the one I’m in. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z As usual I was glancing into the empty rooms as I went past, and then suddenly I was looking into a classroom with Miss Emily in it. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z “Will you make them go?” she whispers, glancing at the bedroom. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z “Read it!” he whispered, glancing nervously at the door. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z I could see him glancing at the boys gathering under the basketball hoop, waiting for him to start their game. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I run to the door, glancing at the clock. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Hazel spent the rest of the weekend glancing out the window, but she never saw any signs of life at Jack’s house. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z I keep glancing at my mother, but she is wearing her just-be-patient face. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z He’s glancing over his shoulders into the darkness, ready for the draugr to come get him. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Looking around the abandoned small towns we drove through, glancing at the gas level, fiddling with the turn signal, fingers dancing on the steering wheel. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Robb was well ahead, glancing back over his shoulder from time to time to make sure Bran and the others were following. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “Why? You can’t only eat breadsticks,” Saint Sarah says, glancing at me, then at Muhammad as she notices my “surreptitious” peeks at my brother. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z But when they had come almost to the end of the line one looked up glancing keenly at the hobbit. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z “What about you guys?” he asked, glancing over at Rishi, who, totally unself-consciously, was practicing a few moves in front of the mirror. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He made it with ease to the fence, glancing back to check on his companion. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z The feeling steadily grew, until they found themselves looking up quickly, or glancing back over their shoulders, as if they expected a sudden blow. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z When Gareth nervously brought white heather to her bedroom as an apology for being whipped, she covered him with kisses, glancing in the mirror. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Hesitantly, he removed his clothes, glancing again at Edwin, who had already swum over and seated himself chest-deep on a rock ledge across the pond. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z I shrug like it’s no big deal, glancing at the compressor to double-check that everything is hooked up right. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Joaquin felt like he was watching a tennis match, glancing back and forth between both of them. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Believe me,” I reply, glancing pointedly around the plane. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Then one morning she was there, glancing about, and she looked straight up at this window. Seedfolks 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Francis was not yet in, for it was a Saturday morning and he was still home in bed glancing at the Nature that had come in the morning mail. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z “I’m fetching some freight from down Boston way,” he said almost in a whisper, glancing over his shoulder as he spoke. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah, well. You got reason,” he says, glancing around. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z For a moment we both kept glancing around theatrically, then giggled. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z She caught me glancing at her for the hundredth time and swatted my arm. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “You seem a little busy,” Brandon said, glancing at the letter. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Just a dream, he told himself, glancing up at the citadel. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I asked, glancing at the card from Thomas. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z “But I like it,” she said, glancing at her wrist. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Mama kept glancing at Mary Toy and finally dabbed at her face with a lace handkerchief. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z With such a system for the equivalent of glancing around, they must live in a world of ultrasonic bat-sound, most of it with an industrial, machinery sound. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z As Moss rode, he kept glancing to see that Javier was still behind him, and each time, Javier flashed him a quick smile. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Whenever Goober walked by Room Nineteen now, he couldn’t resist glancing in. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He moved cautiously toward the stairs, glancing up and all around lest he see her or miss her. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z But he made a left at Third and went around the block, coming back out to Main Street at Fifth, the whole time glancing at me weird through the rearview. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I passed the propaganda wall and could not help glancing at the ground where Old Qian had knelt yesterday. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z A small South Asian man beside her, perhaps fifty years old, kept glancing over at her, his eyes pleading, while she pretended not to understand that he wanted her help. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “Yes,” the bard sighed, glancing at his harp. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z “I heard another boy disappeared this week, just down the coast,” she whispered, glancing sideways to see if anyone was eavesdropping. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z When we came to it, Arturo stopped and stroked his mustache, glancing in both directions. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z He accepted the parcel for the Ryans without once glancing at her face, and Mia headed back to the Rabbit, parked several blocks away. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She continued to laugh as she passed them, glancing back at Ron over her shoulder. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “Lucky for the horses,” was all he said, glancing at Taran’s handiwork. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z I said, glancing over my shoulder at Miles. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z He did not look at any of us, he kept glancing down at his cigarette and turning it over in his fingers. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “If I were as gorgeous as Roza, I’d smile all the time,” Amber said, glancing at the clots of guys assembled in the dank, dim basement. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z And the women tip-tapping their heels on the pavement tripped sometimes on the sidewalk cracks because they were glancing at the trees to see where that pure, soft but steady light was coming from. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He would probably have success, I thought, glancing at the butt of bread. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Students walked past, most of them not even glancing her way. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z “Stop fussing,” she says, glancing pointedly down at my dress. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “I have other friends too,” I say, glancing down at the sketchpad. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z His next turn probably wouldn’t come for several days, and yet already he found himself glancing at doors. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z After glancing at him once or twice, in an increased state of smouldering ferocity, I said,— Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z The little boy was poking at the tomato again and glancing at Danny from the tops of his dark eyes. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z We whizzed by the park, glancing toward the branches every now and then. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z “Maybe we could all go together,” I suggested, glancing sideways at Dad. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Kate stopped glancing back and pressed on, hard, until she and Constance came to the stone wall. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “You hogs better hurry,” Bull said, glancing at his watch. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Drooping their tails, glancing warily at her, they trotted away—all but Kapu. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Going fast on the good road, they whizzed by, the people inside not even glancing their way. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z Coin, who is glancing over her statement, raises her eyebrows at me. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z “Do you know that woman?” he asks, glancing over in her direction. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z He landed a glancing blow on the man's cheek, before finding himself facedown in the dirt, his face being slammed into the mud, with the wind knocked out of him. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z In his bunker, Oppenheimer leaned against a wooden beam, glancing back and forth from the sky to the scientists at the control panels. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “Great, we’re missing a train,” I said, glancing at my watch. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z By this time Antonio has spotted me and keeps glancing over. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I smile at him and lift my hand to wave him over, but he sits down next to Zeke without even glancing in my direction, so I let my hand drop. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z When he stood up, glancing at Annie’s apartment, unease fluttered in his stomach for what he was about to say. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z I peek over, but the girl isn’t glancing now; she’s staring right at us. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z She squirmed out into the yard, glancing around warily as she climbed to her feet-. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z A pair of Peacekeepers runs by, barely glancing at the whimpering Capitol girl huddled in a doorway. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Then, unfolding the sheets and glancing at the bloody marks, she adds, “This will do.” Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z “Don’t talk to him,” Scythe Curie said, when she saw her glancing in his direction. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Now and again, as we prepared to go, I caught him glancing at me when he thought I would not notice. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z He rolls his eyes, glancing over my shoulder. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z “Is Angel okay up there?” he asked, glancing up at the bleak and depressing apartment building. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He promised perfect discretion and enthusiastically began coaching me; but in a guarded voice, glancing always about to make sure no one could overhear. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He began to see that Grover was directing the slither — not by craning his neck and putting on his blinker and swearing, but simply by glancing, passing, glancing, passing. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z When Em was called, she mounted the stage steps with her head down, glancing up only when she got to the big blue X taped to the middle of the stage floor. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z They were screeching so loudly the campers in the stands were starting to take notice, glancing nervously at the trees, which shivered under the weight of the birds. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z “Kaede,” he said, glancing perfunctorily at his daughter, “the prince and I have business to attend to. You may leave us.” Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Major Major strode with dignity to the rear of the orderly room without glancing at any of the clerks and typists working at the desks and filing cabinets. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “Why did you decide to purchase the girl’s indenture?” he asked, glancing back at Polly. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Frank hesitated, half glancing out of the window at Maxim on the lawn. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z But I’m not going to worry about that right now,” he said, glancing at the school doors. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z The woman caught them glancing her way and turned to them. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z When the credits started rolling, I stood, glancing up at the balcony. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z If I will ever stop glancing over my shoulder. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Also, glancing at the Hab's main computer, I saw the temperature had gone up to 15°C. Something very hot and very explodey had happened, and I wasn't sure what. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z I kept glancing over at his leg, or the place where his leg had been, trying to imagine what the fake leg looked like. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z She doesn’t say it, but she keeps glancing across the Midway, looking for Soheil, I’m assuming. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z “Okay, let’s see you make this shot, hotshot,” she said, glancing at the rim. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z “He’ll have it for a long time. I don’t think he’ll grow any more,” she said, glancing at me and grinning. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z I kept glancing from my mother to Autumn. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z I kept glancing around to see myself repeated, but there was only me. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z Some sense of the strength of feeling can be gained by glancing through the chapter titles of Martin J. S. Rudwick’s excellent and somber account of the issue, The Great Devonian Controversy. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z “No,” said Biddy, glancing over her shoulder again, “he never told me so; but he dances at me, whenever he can catch my eye.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z He stared at the screen, not even glancing at me, and howled, all the while pounding away at his controller. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z I cross the blacktop, squinting and glancing around myself. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “I did a good portion of it,” he answered, glancing down at his drawings. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z She passed by the stable and paused, glancing at the grooms and servants going in and out. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z She kept glancing over at Rowan, who, once more, couldn’t seem to get away from the other apprentices, although she didn’t know how hard he tried. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z I flipped the match safe’s lid up and down, but stopped once the nearby passengers began glancing suspiciously in my direction. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I wondered why we could have an entire class outside when I’d been kicked out of class last semester for merely glancing outside, but the Old Man wanted to have class outside, so we did. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Arm peered through the peephole and saw General Matsika’s chauffeur glancing around anxiously. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z “This’d hit the spot about now,” he said, glancing quickly up and down the hall. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z The others nodded in agreement, but Percy noticed several of them glancing at Annabeth. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He waits, a plump young man with the eyes of a hurt puppy, glancing from his watch to his newspaper to the clock on the wall. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z That’s right, I thought, glancing at Zu out of the corner of my eye. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “I hate that we’re having this conversation when I have to leave for class, Malú,” Mom said, glancing at her watch before giving me her concerned parent look. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z He found himself glancing at every shadow with unease. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Ranee spots him glancing from the photo on the dining room wall to Anu, as if to make sure she's the same person. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z They did not talk to each other, but Hazel kept glancing at Jack, making sure he was still with her. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z “Can I cut in?” he asked tentatively, glancing at Edward for the first time. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “You look at this,” she said to me, not even glancing at Tess who had stopped pounding a pair of Weylin’s pants to watch us. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z She made for the back door, but spun around and quickly grabbed the notebook and a pencil from under her pillow, glancing briefly at a faded story about the cotton crop on the wall. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z A group of boys milled around outside, glancing anxiously at the upper windows as if expecting a hideous beast to leap out in an explosion of glass and wood. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Piper kept glancing over, afraid she’d see a monster’s face peeping in, or the water cannibals from her grandfather’s old stories; but all she saw was an occasional school of herring. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He is pale, glancing nervously at a point out of sight of camera. Monster 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z This weak link is made even weaker by glancing back to a recent decade, the 1960s, when the economy went on a wild growth spurt—as did violent crime. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z "No," she said, sidelong glancing, "you look . . "Unsettling?" he asked. She laughed and nodded. " he asked her. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z “There is nothing dangerous here,” she told him “But,” she added, glancing at the wall clock, “he doesn’t like to be kept waiting.” The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t think I can,” says TaShon, glancing back, his face strained. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z “I can tell that by looking at your hands, Arrabelle,” Lillian said, glancing down at lined, leathery hands as distinctive as gloves. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I had been glancing out the back window every now and then, watching people switch lanes and flash their headlights at us. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z “I’m so glad I tasted your sea salt caramel before ordering,” Mom says, glancing back at me. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z They do what is called glancing, which is the same word for bumping off something and carrying on in almost the same direction, e.g., when a snooker ball glances off another snooker ball. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “Billiard room, billiard room,” Frankie muttered, glancing into the rooms that branched out from the main hall. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Finishing his rice, Ralph handed his bowl to Helen without so much as glancing her way; absentmindedly, elbow on the table, he awaited its return. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z In addition to glancing at her face he glanced at the strawberry between her breasts, and the golden brown hollow in her throat. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z He shook his head sharply to clear it of the numbness of shock and pain, and then, glancing round, saw what was happening. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z ‘Then what was the use of bringing us to this accursed spot?’ cried Boromir, glancing back with a shudder at the dark water. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Mrs. Carson keeps glancing at me, and I wonder if I’m acting strangely. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z “I have this meeting to go to,” I say, glancing at Jeremy apologetically. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z I remember glancing over at Linda, thinking it might be too much for her, but in the dim gray light she seemed to be smiling at the screen. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I played these, glancing at him now and then. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z He kept glancing at his wrist watch, anticipating the arrival of Reverend Gal- amison. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Johnson hesitated, glancing at Lady Bird, who was watching from behind the cameras. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z She lit one cigarette after another and kept glancing around the room. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z The referee was already glancing at his watch when they made a final charge. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z As they worked, he kept glancing at the sea, waiting for Chrysaor and his pirate dolphins to return, but they didn’t. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I made the mistake of glancing up at the sky, just for a moment, and now I can’t unstick my eyes. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z I glance at Patrice, who is also glancing at me, and then we both look away. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z “We agreed--cooperation in exchange for results! We agreed—” “This is entirely separate from our agreement,” says Jeanine, glancing at her watch. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z They did not talk, but kept glancing back, and from side to side. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z She sat and wrapped her arms around herself until the shaking stopped, glancing fearfully at the red horizon every few seconds. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z I glare at them before glancing down the hallway. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Every night, coming home, especially in winter, I used to pick up the pace, glancing quickly to the right, just to make sure. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z “Do you?” her father asks, glancing up at her and continuing when she only frowns in response. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z A hand wrapped around Magdalys’s foot and she screamed, glancing down. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z And so, glancing once more at Frightful, he strode down the trail, wondering how the peregrine of the Delhi Bridge and her eyas had ended up in a box on Sam’s mill-house roof. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z “When did you buy that getup?” he answers, glancing at my sharkskin zoot. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Thomas noticed people in the Blood House pens glancing around, apparently just as confused. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I started walking, glancing over my shoulder every few seconds to see if perhaps another car was coming down the road behind me. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z The gentleman experienced some change of feeling; he drew back his chair, took a newspaper from the table, and glancing over it, said, in a colder voice: Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Kingsley was striding backward and forward, glancing up at the sky every time he turned. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z While the furrier thumbed through them, Sefia fidgeted impatiently, glancing around at the swirling crowd, reaching behind her every so often to reassure herself that the mysterious angular object remained inside her pack. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z “No one else sees as much of him as we do. I wonder if Marion’s home,” he said, glancing at the clock. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I said good-bye and started to move off, glancing back over my shoulder only once. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z Ibekie had already reversed and kept glancing at the rearview mirror. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z She kept glancing back over her shoulder as she hopped the gutter and zigzagged up through our yard, like someone had been shooting at her from behind. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z And I noticed that Rowdy kept glancing over at us. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z I sighed in relief again when Mr. Banner turned the lights on, finally glancing at Edward; he was looking at me, his eyes ambivalent. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “Your turn,” I said, glancing at Ocean, whose attitude toward me had changed, rather dramatically, in the last week. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z He sat at the long bar nursing vodkas with cranberry juice, glancing at the soccer match on TV and the busty Brazilian bartender who spoke only a little Spanish. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z “We’ll be called pretty soon,” he said, glancing around the room. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z And now the moment was at hand, the kids arriving, the air crisp and cool, excitement shivering through the crowd—and Renault and Janza there in the ring, glancing uneasily at each other. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He kept looking at his watch, glancing up the path, combing his hair, talking to himself, and fidgeting. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z Far down the block, two patrolmen, one black, one white, walked lightly, looking over each other's shoulders, glancing up at the rooftops. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead they were just overwhelmed, glancing at Eril-Fane to see what he would do. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Mostly he fusses with piles of clothes the way he usually does, muttering under his breath, and glancing up at the clock. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z After about ten minutes of this, Caesar Flickerman taps on his shoulder to continue the show, and Peeta just pushes him aside without even glancing at him. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Scrimgeour took a couple of steps back from Harry, glancing at the hole he had made in Harry’s T-shirt. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Without even glancing over his shoulder again, he shouted, “Bye!” Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “I have a lot of secrets,” Celia says, glancing at him over her shoulder before turning back to the wall. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I say, glancing back at Walter, who’s shaking his head and waving his hands furiously. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Spender fired steadily, sometimes while glancing at the silver book he carried in his hand. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Julius followed him through the maze of tunnels, glancing to left and right as the lantern lit the cages they passed. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Archer followed her, keeping a careful eye on their surroundings, glancing up to the rooftops and around corners. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z When I heard the door slam, I looked out the window in time to see Lily hurrying toward Lydia’s idling car, passing Nathan without a word—not even glancing his way. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z I nodded, glancing at the gold swan insignia on her coat pocket. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “He would have been pleased to hear that, sir,” Celia says, her eyes briefly glancing over to the shadowed curtains at the side of the stage. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I worry that glancing will turn into staring too easy with Jason, and I hate when people stare at David. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He keeps glancing down at his gym bag. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z I kept glancing at the meter to see how much farther we had to go. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He seemed unable to prevent himself from glancing upward every minute or so. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z She’d kept her head bent low, glancing up only briefly at the end. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Moss hoisted his bike up on his right shoulder and ascended the stairs, glancing at the posters for concerts and plays from decades past in San Francisco. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z "Put the food on the table," the Old Bear said, glancing up. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Miles’s knuckles were white against the steering wheel, and he kept glancing over at me every few seconds. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z “It will not be necessary for us to enter,” muttered Dumbledore, glancing around. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “It’s kind of dark,” he said, glancing around. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z Francis’s coat whipped out behind him in theatrical billows; he kept glancing furtively around to see if his inquisitor was anywhere nearby and from time to time he emitted a faint, self-pitying cough. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “Look, I’m doing the best I can,” she said, before glancing around at everyone. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Harry could not hear anything over the rattling of the cart on the tracks: His hair flew behind him as they swerved between stalactites, flying ever deeper into the earth, but he kept glancing back. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “No one’s out there,” he said, glancing again to be sure. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z The woman was glancing back at them, then kept walking. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z The friendly faces are a bit confused now, and I avoid glancing at Mr. Griffiths as I continue speaking. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z The trooper found Baird standing near the reception area, glancing at some paperwork. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z “When is date number two?” he writes, and I smile, glancing to my notebook at what I’ve actually spent my day working on. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Dale walked off at a brisk pace, glancing around as if to ensure nobody was spying, and soon passed out of view. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Catelyn jerked her reins hard to avoid him, glancing about in dismay. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I suppose he saw me glancing about the room in search of some tokens of Shipping, or capital, for he added, “In the City.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z He kept turning his head and glancing back at Jonas until the group leader had to give him a silent chastisement, a motion to sit still and face forward. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z I keep glancing out the window, watching the snow coming down thicker and thicker. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z Some are whispering to each other, glancing my way. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Mya and Camila high-five at his word choice, making Stella shoot them a glare before glancing over at me. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Sticky said, glancing around as if expecting to see them hiding behind furniture. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z When I heard the sound of the car in the drive I got up in sudden panic, glancing at the clock, for I knew that it meant Beatrice and her husband had arrived. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z He struck harder, a glancing blow, and two or three weak sparks skipped off the rock and died immediately. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z A rock fist gave her a glancing blow to the ribcage, and her side erupted in pain. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z As we headed toward it, I peered quickly into each office we passed, glancing at the computer monitors for Post-it Notes. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z I kept glancing around to see if anyone else was about to come up. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z No matter what I do, I catch myself glancing over at my computer screen, waiting for the Skype call to come in as the seconds tick by at a glacial pace. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z He loaded up a tray with glasses of iced tea and rushed back to the living room, glancing my way as he passed. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “Speaking of genes and a bad hand,” Allys says, glancing over her shoulder and rolling her eyes. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z The man was glancing in a mirror, too, quickly wiping the cream from his nose. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z The restaurant was filled now with people who chatted and laughed to an orchestral background and a clatter of plates, and glancing at the clock above the door I saw that it was two o’clock. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Finally, they roused themselves, and trooped back through the kitchen, scarcely glancing at the children on their way out of the house. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z “Nine hours and forty-five minutes,” said Jake, glancing at his watch. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z I sit back down, and Sana keeps glancing at my face, trying to puzzle out why I look familiar. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Most of the time he read, with a concentration that astonished me; six hours at a stretch, scarcely glancing up. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “Not this world,” he said, glancing disappointedly about the interior of the train. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Only a few teachers hurried by, barely glancing at me as they went into a room marked Teachers Only. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He kissed her again, on her right cheek only, delicately as a feather’s touch, and the librarian pushed a cart past their aisle, not even glancing in their direction. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z “Looks pretty bad,” David said, glancing over Tally’s shoulder as she stared at them in amazement. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z “May I help you?” the woman said to me, barely glancing up. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z I could see the other prisoners glancing at one another, wondering the same thing. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z We could not go fast because of the ice, but we drove relentlessly, hardly glancing at the passing of Texas beside us. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z “In you get, Harry,” said Mr. Weasley, glancing up and down the crowded street. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z And the two women left, arm in arm, with the other soldier hesitating, glancing at the Elder, and then hurrying behind. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z “Careful,” said the wizard beside her, glancing around nervously; one of his pages slipped and fell to the floor. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z On the far side of the shack, Seth plunged through the tangled undergrowth back to the path, glancing over his shoulder all the way. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z And he cuts across Fifty-seventh Street, glancing back once, shaking his head. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z As she said this, her voice lilted with sarcasm, as if this blunder, after everything else—after joking about the Holocaust and glancing at her test—was too much and she was done with me. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Patricia carried stacks of papers to all-night copy shops near Harvard, different shops on different nights, always glancing nervously over her shoulder before entering. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z “I’ll be back in an hour or so,” he said, glancing at Mack. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Jessie inched down the stairs, glancing around as if waiting for something with venomous tentacles to drop on her head and inject poison into her bloodstream. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The other campers kept glancing over at Percy like he was the corpse of honor. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z I can see them glancing at us, the two old ones, how sweet they look under that painting of Bid6. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z But Kino’s hand had closed tightly on the pearl again, and he was glancing about suspiciously, for the evil song was in his ears, shrilling against the music of the pearl. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z We woke in the morning bewildered and disoriented, glancing at one another, darting our gaze from wall to wall. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z “Okay, your turn,” her mom said, glancing at Grace in the rearview mirror. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I do my Islamic duty of glancing at them periodically to make sure they aren’t reaching for each other’s hands or playing footsies. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z I had been silent and moping for hours, glancing down from time to time in nervousness at the screen on my phone. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z After glancing once at this portrait, Professor McGonagall made an odd movement as though steeling herself, then rounded the desk to look at Harry, her face taut and lined. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z She made the mistake of glancing over the rail and saw armed legionnaires closing ranks in the forum, preparing flaming arrows. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “You should probably leave before anyone else sees you,” the girl says, glancing over her shoulder, but Bailey cannot tell what she is looking for. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “Right,” said Harry, glancing down at the sherry bottles. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Cate took the rifle from him without so much as even glancing at it, and pulled its strap over her shoulder. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z She was quiet the whole bike ride back, not even glancing my way the entire trip. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z “I’m sure it’s over my head, Bunny, really,” he said, glancing over the first page. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He took a glancing blow to the shoulder, nothing more. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “Then tell him to come outside and meet us,” says Kaori, glancing over my shoulder. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z “Maybe it’s asleep,” he breathed, glancing back at the other two. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z “Perhaps,” his father concedes, glancing briefly in Gogol’s direction. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She could sense him glancing around, searching for threats. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z She picks up her bag and walks slowly to the door, glancing back at me one last time as if she’s hoping I’ll have changed my mind. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z The three people writing at first merely nodded, without glancing up. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z They swooped those long necks low, glancing back and forth, and then rose back up to their full, terrifying height. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Mr. Benedict smiled, glancing fondly about at the many books in his study before looking at Reynie again. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Viju asked, lowering his voice and glancing around as if he were afraid someone might be listening. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z Rosetta is so quiet, always glancing down shyly, her hand clutching a torn piece of cloth which she occasionally rubs against her cheek. The Unfinished Angel 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z Then, glancing defiantly from one hostile face to another, Kit found a small measure of comfort. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z For a moment, he hesitates, glancing back at me. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I take a deep breath in the hall, and then, glancing down again at the sides, blurry on account of my rapid-fire hand shuddering, make out the older brother’s last line of the script page. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z He went back through the storefront, glancing briefly at Harvey. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z As it kicked at the dog, the horse caught the woman in the chest with a glancing blow. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z But then she caught Maya glancing at her and quickly reset her face. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Lara lowers her fist, glancing around, her face scrunched in confusion. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z She veers left, glancing over her shoulder to make sure I’m following. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Freddy spun his chair around in circles, glancing sideways at me fearfully. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry to barge in on you like this,” she says, glancing from me to my mother and back to me. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Ophie said, bobbing a curtsy and glancing down at the ground. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z He wouldn’t look us straight in the eye, but in-stead kept glancing to left and right. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z “All my friends left the village. They were Hindu and Sikh,” she said, glancing down again. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z It was all done by the glancing light of electric torches and we didn’t dare fire at anyone now, for fear of hitting one of ours. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z “Yeah?” he says, glancing back at my house. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z He seemed a little unsteady from the height of the post, glancing down, apparently afraid to move his feet. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z But before I’d taken more than three or four drags, I felt, without actually glancing up and over, that M. Yoshoto was looking at me. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Before she could stop herself, Dimple found herself glancing at Rishi to see if he noticed. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Instinctively, Harry looked at Dumbledore, who smiled faintly, the firelight glancing off his half-moon spectacles. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z As she put away her things, Tally kept glancing at the window, hoping he would return. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z It wasn’t disgusting, exactly, but I couldn’t stop glancing at it and then looking away. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Mr. Hale didn’t see it at first, but as he looked around the table, he could see all the uncomfortable faces glancing back and forth from Jules to him. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z He walked the road, not even glancing to the trees when he passed the plane, until he came to the long gravel driveway that led back to his trailer. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Panic and pandemonium broke out among the travelers, and James Henry Trotter, glancing up quickly, saw the faces of a thousand furious Cloud-Men peering down at him over the edge of the cloud. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z Dorian was dancing with a small brunette with outrageously large breasts that he took no pains to avoid glancing at every so often. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Thandiwe kept glancing over her shoulders as she walked, and Gum Baby hid in my hood. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z She paused, glancing sideways across the kitchen to Mrs Boland, 'before the wedding.’ I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z She put down the iron, glancing furtively at the door. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Frankie asked in Yiddish, after glancing around to confirm we were alone. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I still remember glancing back and seeing them give up with a look of utter bewilderment on their faces. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z I could tell he was glancing at me now and then through half-closed eyes. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z "Okay," I said, glancing at Hamilton, who looked even more morose as he leaned over me. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z While I keep glancing around, Sneaky studies the candy bars, taking his time when we need to get outta here! Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z Evan was smiling politely, but Dimple could tell by the way he kept glancing at his cell phone screen that he wasn’t totally into the story. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Maria melted into the crowd without once glancing Matt’s way. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Locke says, glancing in the direction of the manor. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Sender frowned, glancing across the courtyard where Lev was engaged in deep conversation with other stiff old men. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z “No,” I whispered, glancing back at his face. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He didn’t even bother glancing over his shoulder to see if I might need a bit of help. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I stare, hoping I can catch her glancing up with those sparkling eyes. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z As they trudged toward the heart of Tartarus, he kept glancing down at his body, wondering how it could belong to him. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The man in the grey suit puts it in his pocket without so much as glancing at it. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The golden Titan laughed, glancing at Krios to share the joke. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I eat my pudding on the stairs, glancing down at Mr. X’s doormat on the way. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “Every day,” I mutter, glancing back at Natalie, who is using her dress to fan herself. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z After glancing at Krum’s invitation as if he did not believe a word of it, he said, much too loudly, “How come you’re here?” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Working a typewriter by touch, like riding a bicycle or strolling on a path, is best done by not giving it a glancing thought. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Le Bateleur floats to the top as she shuffles, and she frowns at the card before glancing around the café. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I watch as she slowly drags herself back to her room, glancing over her shoulder before she disappears. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I kept glancing over at Father, wondering, Am I the only one getting shocked to smithereens here? The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I shiver, and keep glancing behind me into the shadows, as though my mother and father are trailing me like ghosts. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “There!” she said, glancing round the room to see that everything was all right. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Ronnie kept his head down, glancing nervously from side to side. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z "He reads deep books with long words in them. What was that word we----" "Well, these books are all scientific," insisted Tom, glancing at her impatiently. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z But glancing around, I saw a mess of logs and brush on the other side and remembered the deep hole there. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z “This is too creepy,” Sticky said, glancing nervously behind him. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “And keep your voice down,” Jesper added, glancing at the tourists and sailors seated at the neighboring tables. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Reynie trotted through the rooms, glancing at the panels for guidance, and in a few short minutes had rung the bell again. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Even with a glancing blow from the storm, the damage to Bright Sands Beach was immense. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z She pauses a beat, glancing at a guard as he passes by us. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Jackson starts to work on the lock, glancing up at me, his expression nearly unreadable in the dark. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z “Hi,” she said, without glancing away from the mirror. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z And before that he had managed to dry himself in front of a full-length mirror without so much as glancing into it. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z We walk back to the park, glancing over our shoulders, and I’m wondering about Antwan the whole time. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z The piece of timber must have struck a glancing blow on the left side. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “Good afternoon,” he says, glancing around with intense brown eyes, as though he’s surveying the room in case he needs materials to build a last-minute booby trap. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z As they crossed the overpass, he couldn’t resist glancing down at the chaos he had created. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z She said “motherland” and “Yoruba religion” often, glancing at Ifemelu as though for confirmation, and it was a parody of Africa that Ifemelu felt uncomfortable about and then felt bad for feeling so uncomfortable. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “Only her,” I said, glancing at my hands around the glass. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z “For this fight, we let the boys have their weapon of choice,” he said, glancing at Archer’s gun, “with the exception of firearms.” The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He began drinking his whiskey-and-soda, glancing round the room, looking at me every now and again, and smiling. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z They rode in silence for a while; but Legolas was ever glancing from side to side, and would often have halted to listen to the sounds of the wood, if Gimli had allowed it. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z I risked glancing upward, and true enough, Sumac was flying toward us. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z His glancing helm was everywhere and one gallant warrior after another fell beneath his terrible bronze spear. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z “I hope we get at least ten people at the auditions Wednesday,” I said to him, glancing over my shoulder at Maddie. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He fished one out of his bag and made to leave, glancing out of the window to the backyard as he went. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z Just then, Jinx met up with Shady, glancing past him at the sheriff. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z She drove fast, braking sharply and glancing often at the BlackBerry on her lap; whenever the traffic stilled, she picked it up and typed swiftly. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The man, Bill noticed, had a wild look about him, the look of an outlaw, and he kept glancing around the house as if he were casing it. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z “Anyway,” she continued, glancing at Mong and then turning back to the freeway. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I keep my eyes on the pavement, glancing up often enough to be sure no one's looking at me strangely, and that I don't walk into a street sign. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z When I crossed the river’s northern bend, I avoided glancing at the brownish water churning below, noxious with runoff from the slaughterhouses. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The followers of Reb Saunders obviously had been pleased with my performance, because I could see they were no longer staring questions at me but were glancing at me admiringly. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z She put her vase down on the table in front of me, then glancing around my pantry again said: 'If you wish, Mr Stevens, I might bring in some more cuttings for you.' The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z I keep glancing up as we find our favorite log at the edge of the woods. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z "Please sit anywhere," the lawyer said without glancing from the envelopes he was sorting at the head of the long library table. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “Hurry up,” Kendra said, glancing back the way they had come. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z I kept glancing over at Wellpinit as they ran their layup drills. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z “Remarkable men,” the count said, glancing at the workers who were making sure that, from above, the black stretch of tarmac would look like bush. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I thought everyone loved Shay, but as I look around the room, some kids are glancing at me. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z The unfortunate troll fought back pathetically, even managing to land a few glancing blows. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Without glancing back, he walks off into the crowd. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z Carla kept her head down as she approached the front door, glancing up briefly when the two officers introduced themselves. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z “I should like to be,” said I, glancing at the slate as he held it; with a misgiving that the writing was rather hilly. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z "And Ghost," Coach said, glancing over at Coach Whit, then back at me. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Without glancing back, she cut between two houses at the end of the block and disappeared. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She stared at the ground, but kept glancing up at me. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z By the time Aziz turned fourteen, she had stopped glancing across the orchard every time she passed by, hoping to see the khan riding up the road. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Quincy, having already heard about the meeting that night, put a finger to his lips and shook his head, at the same time glancing at the heavy, lonely figure of Otis. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “Will you tell me something?” he asked, glancing down at me with a slight smile. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “Would you be Jon, then?” he inquired in a lilting New Zealand accent, glancing at a sheet of photocopied passport photos depicting Rob Hall’s clients. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z “Well, I wouldn’t go that far,” Molly said, glancing at Claire. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z By noon, Turner could hit most every pitch she threw to him—and not just a glancing hit, either. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z It seemed like a miracle that he passed by, hardly glancing at me. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Aunty Uju asked, barely glancing at the boy before turning back to a traffic light. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The giants shuffled uneasily, glancing at the frozen body of Periboia. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Bailey lags behind, glancing back as he leaves at the spot where the illusionist had been. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z "Come on," I mutter, glancing up at a rung that looks painfully close. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Malcolm X said, glancing again at his wrist watch, “Make it half an hour.” The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z The waitress brings Celia’s mint tea, not even glancing at the cards before departing again. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I came out, a little defiantly, glancing across the hall, and saw Frith still standing there. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z He kept glancing at that rocky escarpment, expecting the face of Gaea to appear in its shadows. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z She kept glancing up at me, her eyes widening as if to say, Well? Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z I faded away from the crowd and hurried back to my hideout, being careful not to run, constantly glancing over my shoulder to make sure I wasn’t being followed. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “Can I see your ID?” the woman asked, and then, glancing at the license, added, “How do you pronounce your name again?” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z At last he cleared his throat in a hesitating way and said: ‘I was glancing through the afternoon paper just before you came. It seems you had a lot of trouble at your place today.’ The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z “Dennis is a freak of man,” I said, glancing down the floor to the empty office. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “I am too,” I said, glancing at her and continuing to work. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z I catch them glancing back at me when they think I’m not looking. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z I must have spooked him, because he ignored me for the rest of class, only glancing at me from the corner of his eye like everyone else was. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z “I promise you,” Ben says to my parents, glancing toward the window again, “I’ll do whatever I can to get them there safely.” The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Then, still glancing round the room with a preoccupied look, he added absent-mindedly: “It makes no odds about my quarrel, but they did ill to force it on you.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I found myself glancing at the vacant Arizona sky, hoping to see her black form swelling out of the earth, laying claim to her half of the heavens. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Mr. Ray didn’t say much on the way, but I could tell he kept glancing over at me. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z She kept looking around, clearing her throat as if to speak, turning back to the sink, glancing at Malcolm. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Ugwu kept himself from glancing back at his mother; he rolled his window down so the air would rush loudly past his ears and distract him. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Alyosha paused in his storming off, glancing back momentarily, and then he continued away. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z “Sure. Of course,” I say, glancing nervously at August. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z “Good morning, strumpet,” Henry says, glancing away from the road to wink at the camera. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Without glancing at his reflection, he started to get dressed before going down to breakfast. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Even a glancing hit at true love is more than most heroes manage. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Dany found herself glancing at them as yet another petitioner droned on and on. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z One of Gebu’s fists rose more swiftly than Ranofer could dodge, and struck him a glancing blow across the mouth which nevertheless felt as if it had loosened half his teeth. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Her mom played the radio the whole way to school, laughing at some joke the DJ made, then glancing at Grace to see if she thought it was funny, too. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Without glancing up when spoken to, she plunked down one, then another, until all four packs were safely in Shirley’s hands. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z One advantage of the former was that while he was listening he could also be glancing at a board. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z He scrubs a hand across his face, glancing back over his shoulder to confirm Henry’s where he left him, being aggressively talked at by Nora. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z And there comes Officer Berdecki, glancing up at my window before he walks away down the street. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z "Yes, ma'am," Turtle replied, glancing at the portable bar. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “He’s very upset,” said Mrs. Weasley, lowering her voice and glancing around. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “It’s warm enough for the park today,” I say, glancing across the parking lot to the strip of sun-sparkled ocean gleaming between Coastal Marine Supply and Otis’s Hardware. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z She grabs her latest Prada trench coat off the chair by the door, pulling it on and glancing back to look at me. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I grit my teeth and saw away occasionally glancing at the sky to register that there were no deaths today. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z “Hey, don’t knock it,” his grandfather said, grinning and glancing at him. In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse 2015-11-10T00:00:00Z He hated that he knew that, but he couldn’t resist glancing over his shoulder. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “Well,” Seanie kind of whispered, glancing around, “we smuggled you some food, just in case you were.” Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The crocodile was posing next to the stone makara, glancing at the statue and grinning as if to say Hey guys! Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z In a fireplace that filled half one side of the room a bright fire crackled, throwing glancing patterns of light on creamy plaster walls. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z The hobbits thought of the soft light of sunset glancing through the cheerful windows of Bag End far away. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z We cleared space on a table, and he laid the boxes down, glancing over at my parents. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z I sit down after glancing at the seat to make sure I won’t be sitting in a pool of glue. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z After a while Widget goes off in search of something else to eat and Poppet waits by the gates alone, occasionally glancing over her shoulder to check the time on the clock behind her. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “Thank you,” Mr. Trepid said, stuffing the card in his shirt pocket and glancing at his watch. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z It was a gloomy place, and the cat appeared uneasy, frequently glancing behind him as if he thought he were being followed. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I did my perimeter check, glancing back at the SUV to make sure Charlie didn’t sneak out. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z "I have been glancing into some of the rooms. Let's go to Coney Island, old sport. In my car." The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z We watched him scurry across the parking lot, glancing around. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “Okay, okay,” I say, glancing over my shoulder, afraid that my dad might be right behind us without me knowing it. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z I said, glancing at the dead boy’s face, his delicate features somehow perfectly preserved. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Jasper scrambled up the rocks immediately, glancing back at me, one ear blown back against his head, giving him an odd rakish appearance. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “It can’t seem so without Marmee and little Pip,” sighed Beth, glancing with full eyes at the empty cage above her head. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z At last she moved the stepladder directly in front of the place and took a step up, glancing sideways at Mr. Randolph. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z “I guess it’s more potatoes,” I muttered, glancing at the sack. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He pockets the chalk and walks past me without glancing in my direction. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z “My teeth hurt,” Mom said, but she was getting all shifty-eyed, glancing around the room and avoiding our stares. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Violet sits beside me, and I catch her glancing at my paper, so I cover it up with my hand. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He kept glancing at me out of the comer of his eye as he walked slowly down to the other end of the store, dusting here and there. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Dalton followed him without even glancing at the rest of us. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “I think these are all dorms,” I said, glancing down at my map. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z “Do you think we’d have ended up like this if only one of us had won?” he asks, glancing around at the other victors. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z “It’s not right to hear another person’s confession,” I said, glancing at the expectant faces around me. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She leaves the card sitting out on a table in her parlor for some time, glancing at it whenever she happens to be in the room. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “What do you want?” she asked, glancing down at the bag near her feet. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “This will be fun, right?” she says, glancing at me. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Teenie grunted and kept glancing at the window to the upstairs room where Lena and Miss Isabelle were trying to stall the doctor and Mr. Derby. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah, I did,” said Harry, glancing toward Madam Pomfrey’s office door to check that the Muffliato spell was still working; there was no sign that she had heard any of the commotion. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Pumpkin, glancing nervously about, picked up a heavy hoof and began cleaning it with his jackknife. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrug, glancing at the few remaining cars in the parking lot, all shiny with tinted windows and decals of smiling stick families on the back windows. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I might learn something just by glancing at the papers on her desk. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z “Well,” said Harry, glancing at Hermione, who nodded encouragingly, “it’s about that symbol you were wearing around your neck at Bill and Fleur’s wedding, Mr. Lovegood. We wondered what it meant.” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “I’m afraid that would be improper,” she demurred, before glancing over at Raizel. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Leon grimaced and lowered his voice, glancing over at me. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z He kept glancing down at the map, wondering . Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z And all that first day she kept glancing at me with the “I got my eye on you” look. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “Do you?” said Henry, glancing up from his reverie. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “Wow,” Clarissa said, gazing at the paper, then glancing back at me. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z "I have been glancing over the names you put forward to take your place as Commander of the City Watch." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He says nothing, just takes the first steps into the church, eyes glancing up at the cross and the pews and the pulpit. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Carlos stood alone inside the circle in the dirt, looking at the can and glancing at us once in a while. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z He bent over his desk and brooded upon some papers, glancing now and again with extreme penetration at his guests. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z But Law if I don’t keep glancing at that stack like a stain. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Other people pass by without even glancing in their direction. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z One surprised Chiron with a glancing blow to the back legs, and he stumbled and fell. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Neither of them answered, but on our walk to shul, they kept glancing at me worriedly. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z “Welcome to Florida,” he said, glancing at me and Luke before arresting Dusty for not having a license plate on the car or a valid driver’s license. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “Okay,” he said, glancing down at his phone. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “And old Dusty,” said Ron, glancing at the patch of carpet from which the corpse-figure had risen. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Z ducked low to get under a fallen beam and hurried down the hall, glancing over his shoulder to make sure the homecoming queen was following. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Doctor Copeland still did not speak, and they all kept glancing at him and waiting. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z “Oh, Nick. Your mother called,” Gerald had said, glancing up from the screen. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z We drove in silence most of the way home, Father glancing at me from time to time. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z The look he gave her, though only glancing, fully informed her what was suddenly going on at the other end of the phone. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z “Come on, come on,” she whispered, glancing down at the clock again. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “Why don’t you apply for one thousand?” he said, bringing his pipe to a standstill and glancing at me. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Grandma did her best to keep her eyes on Ernie and Genie both, checking Genie in her rearview and glancing over to the passenger seat, occasionally patting Ernie on the knee. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “Much of that!” said he, glancing about him over the cold wet flat. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z Just glancing at the drop-off made me dizzy. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z “Are you—” Fin hesitated, glancing sideways at Kaede, who had a fierce scowl on her face. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z She sighed tragically, glancing up and to one side like a statue of a saint. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He jumped to the ground, glancing back to see if anyone had noticed him. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Mrs. Van Dorn is about thirty feet back, holding a book open in one hand and glancing down at it every few steps so she won't look odd for walking so slowly. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z But now, glancing down, I saw something else: silver sparkles, bright-needled splinters from the broken mirror, mixed with large, unmistakable shards of a gold-rimmed highball glass, the twin of the one in my own hand. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z The general, followed by other high-ranking officers, walked past the trailer, glancing quickly at the contents. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z He moves out of the line for the water fountain, his eyes watchful, glancing from me to the mosque’s front doors. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Here was her son on his stallion, glancing back at her one last time and lifting his sword in salute. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “Hey, freak,” Shay whispers, glancing over at Mr. Daniels, who is working with someone at his desk, to make sure he can’t hear. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z “I have an impending engagement,” said I, glancing at Wemmick, who was putting fish into the post-office, “that renders me rather uncertain of my time. At once, I think.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z The stewardesses minced up and down the narrow aisle, glancing from side to side like queens greeting the masses. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z He shot baskets with his Nerf ball, glancing at the window after every shot, listening for taps on the pane. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z I kept glancing at the clock on the wall because I did not want to be late for the test. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Miranda nodded, glancing at her reflection in one of the angled mirrors that lined the counter. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z I knew this because I kept glancing over at him, too. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z She changed into the dress, glancing into the full-length mirror nailed to the back of the door. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z “It’s not that,” she said peevishly, glancing up at the branches. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Of that deadly gleam and of the dark eyeholes Frodo and Sam were always conscious, ever glancing fearfully over their shoulders, and ever dragging their eyes back to find the darkening path. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z "It's beautiful," says Dr. Williams, glancing at his watch. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z We continued on down the block, and he kept glancing at me sideways. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z The whole way there, X-Ray kept glancing sideways at him, trying to see a hint of a smile, or some kind of clue, but Armpit remained cool, as if nothing was out of the ordinary. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z The wizard folded up the letter with a sigh, stood up, walked past Harry without glancing at him, and went to draw the curtains at his window. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z She gets up and shambles away on swollen feet, old socks poking through the holes in her rubber boots, glancing back over her shoulder. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Now there are just empty cages, the lonely mirrors glancing back at them. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z “Think I should go for it?” he shouted, leaning out over the edge and glancing down. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z The reporter began to stutter, glancing nervously at something off camera. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Two gray-clad figures were running across the Night Zoos grounds amid the chaos, one glancing over her shoulder every few strides. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He moved his pencil swiftly, glancing up at me from time to time. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z “First of all,” Mrs. Asher began, glancing at a flitting motion on the side of the road before continuing, “I didn’t steal it. No one but me even knows the thing really exists.” A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Then he asks the class, “Just glancing at the samples in our book, which takes up less space on the page? A poem or a story?” Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z “How charming,” Mr. Trepid said, glancing at his watch. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z I spent the time glancing around the room and locking eyes with Rachel. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z For one thing, Dad keeps glancing in her direction, expecting her to jump in and support him. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z I took a minute before glancing over and asking the next question. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “By the way,” Mami asks, glancing down at the bed, “what happened to your bed?” Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z Arrows thick as the rain came whistling over the battlements, and fell clinking and glancing on the stones. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z But the women giggled, glancing back and forth—laughed in his face; and one smooth girl, Melantho, spoke to him most impudently. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “Granted; as many as you like,” he returned, glancing down into her eyes that were full of thoughtfulness and some speculation. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z He swung again and hit my shoulder, the rifle glancing up from my shoulder into the side of my face. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z The rock struck Piggy a glancing blow from chin to knee; the conch exploded into a thousand white fragments and ceased to exist. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z My friends drag me along to our table, but I keep glancing over at Esther. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Ahead are beetling rocks and dark blue glancing Amphitrite, surging, roars around them. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “Nothing helpful,” Violet said, glancing down at a piece of scrap paper on which she had been taking notes. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z He and Sonny walk in, glancing back at the Crowns. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I pulled my lunch out of my bag, but then I noticed a few kids standing around glancing at me. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Pearly-white and slightly transparent, they glided across the room talking to one another and hardly glancing at the first years. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z “It would be great to have Bando along,” he said, glancing in the direction of his friend’s cabin. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z That night at dinner, both Mark and Linda kept glancing at each other. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I was anxious to get out of town so I could stop glancing over my shoulder, hoping to see him appearing out of the blue the way he always did. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The man turns to Mustafa next, glancing back and forth at him and then at his passport. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z Isobel hesitates, glancing around at the clientele, a mostly bohemian crowd sipping absinthe and arguing about art. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He fired up the moldy butt and sucked on it for a solid minute without even glancing in my direction. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z He saw me glancing at him, and wiggled his hands. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “Forty dollars,” he says, glancing at the tag. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Quickly glancing at Zion and Zarra, I admire their intensity, focus. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z She was glancing at the women’s clothes, passing time. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Professor Binns, glancing up in the middle of a deadly dull lecture on the International Warlock Convention of 1289, looked amazed. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z "Oh, I'll stay in the East, don't you worry," he said, glancing at Daisy and then back at me, as if he were alert for something more. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z Aunty Ifeoma sat with us, glancing often at the TV as she ate. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z She stooped before one of the cabinets and ran her fingers over the blue-tinted papers, glancing in Cora’s direction every so often. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z And then there’s Simon in the middle, glancing back and forth like we’re a street he has to cross. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Sticky said, glancing all around, as if the trap might sneak up and grab him. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I click accept and fake a big yawn when her face appears on my screen, casually glancing at my phone. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z “Just working,” the girl says, glancing up at the restaurant doors. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Blink eventually noticed Joseph glancing at his broken watch. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z “Flayrah? But isn’t it rather late in the morning to raid a garden?” said Hazel, glancing at the distant roofs of the farm behind the trees. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “Fire away,” he said, glancing at the nearby kiln. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Though I should take off points for how he keeps glancing down at my butt. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z They looked strange and terrible in the moonlight both stark naked, with their silver steel glancing under the harvest moon. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘Hey there!’ cried Tom, glancing towards him with a most seeing look in his shining eyes. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z And then, half glancing over his shoulder towards the hall: “I’m afraid it was her, without a doubt,” he said, lowering his voice. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I kept glancing at the blank, stony, pinched faces of the men and women staring at me from steps and doorways, and at the children, all white-headed just like you see them in the Appalachians. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z “I completely sympathize with your desire to stab your family's killer,” I say, glancing back toward my mother. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z We hang on each other the way Amity girls do, glancing at the Dauntless and then giggling again. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Tired, irritable, he walked down Fifteenth Street, glancing up as he passed one of his other houses, its silhouette melting in the light that trembled between dusk and twilight. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z “I hope no one is dead,” I said, glancing at his black dress. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z He kept glancing in the direction of the hospital, then out across Buzzards Bay as if Mr. Sloan’s stolen skiff might appear at any moment, that bully man in the stern. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Very slowly, I walk by him, staring and glancing back over my shoulder. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “We’ll let you get back to your family,” Mrs. Malloy says with a smile, glancing at the young boys as they whiz by. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I look over to see Camila glancing at her watch nervously, which is no surprise. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I turned around and went upstairs, without shutting the door and without so much as glancing behind me even one time. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Thor reached down without glancing away, and his fingers closed around the haft of his hammer. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z She twisted the ring around and around her finger, glancing towards the car at the bottom of the drive. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, right,” I say, glancing at the name tag pinned on my chest. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z “All right,” she says, glancing at her watch. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He sat downstage, center, for only a second before glancing over his shoulder, getting up, and walking a few steps upstage to line up with the other players. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z “How are we going to find Bathilda’s house?” asked Hermione, who was shivering a little and kept glancing back over her shoulder. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He was about a hundred yards away, having finally come to a stop after glancing off the Saturn and then righting himself down the road, his truck virtually unharmed. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z As he set the table, he kept from glancing at the living room, although he could hear her laughter and Master’s voice, with its irritating new timbre. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The two boys whispered together, glancing over their shoulders at her. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z She kept glancing resentfully at Chiron, like she couldn’t believe he was making her do this. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z As he no longer screamed, I waited, from time to time glancing nervously at the window. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “Shuttup,” Bud snapped, glancing up fleetingly at the agent, but immediately dropping his eyes again. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Strong stomachs only,” said the clown, glancing at Olive. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z “Let’s give Mom one more minute,” Dad said, glancing at the front door. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Mike came through the door then, glancing from me to Edward. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “Not completely,” she responded, glancing at Papá’s room. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z I stopped glancing up at the big clock or down at my Timex. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Covered in sweat, his face red, clothes sticking to his body, the boy didn’t slow, hardly glancing at Thomas as he went past. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z “I don’t think I should care for Palm Beach,” he said, blowing out the match, and glancing at him I thought how unreal he would look against a Florida background. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “Is there something wrong with your shoes?” he asked, glancing at the soft leather sandals set side by side on the ground. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z “No, no,” he said quickly, glancing at her feet. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “Hard journey?” the woman asked, glancing at their battered feet. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z But there was Songololo standing in front of us, wringing her hands and glancing back at Anastasia, then back at me. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z She was trying to talk to Madame Delacour while glancing repeatedly at the gate. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “I don’t know,” he said, glancing up at me. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z She was just glancing at the paper it was written on but most of the time she was looking dead into Mack’s eyes. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “He probably looked for the ring longer than he looked for me,” she says, glancing down at her bare hand. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Come on, come on, work, he prayed, glancing back at Felix, who was getting a giant Coke to go with his slice of pizza from the concession stand. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z “I’ve been watching the trains since the attacks started,” she replies, glancing over her shoulder at me. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z “Effie said we have to be on the train at one. I wonder what time it is,” he says, glancing around. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z But then she straightened and what I could read glancing over at her notes made it clear that she was plotting for John Kwang alone. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “Your appetite’s been touched like by your accident,” said the landlord, glancing at the bandaged arm under my coat. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z “I’m not fussed, really, I prefer flying,” said Harry, glancing over his shoulder to see where Malfoy was, and speeding up as they came into the entrance hall. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I didn’t keep glancing round at Laura, though, because I was watching Tommy; I only knew what she was doing because the others kept laughing and egging her on. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Every so often the locksmith catches himself glancing over his shoulder. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z He remained silent, glancing slowly back and forth from Ms. Taggart to me. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z He kept going, occasionally glancing at the screen to make sure he had it down. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I kept glancing at Sahil as we drove; it was like my eyes were magnets and he was Iron Man. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She broke into a run, glancing back just quickly enough to see the thing lurch off the wall and stumble to the ground. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z “He’s hung up. And now he keeps glancing over. Don’t worry—I’m looking at Thomas and just using my powerful peripheral vision to relay this information to you.” Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z “A dainty spot,” he said plummily, “fit for two such charming ladies; I shall, if you like, save you the trouble of glancing into the closet and under the bed.” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z Loo looked up each time someone said his name, glancing from speaker to speaker. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “That is a risk I am willing to take,” Hector says without even glancing at his daughter. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z |
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