| 单词 | Grace |
| 例句 | “I think we’re going to make some really good progress in this room,” Michael said with a grin, and Grace sat back in her seat and closed her eyes. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “I am,” Grace said, then held up the bag. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "I—I don't know what their intentions are, Your Grace. But the law..." A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Some style guides, such as Joseph Williams’s excellent Style: Toward Clarity and Grace, provide a formula. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z Your friend, Hazel Grace Lancaster She responded late that afternoon. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z “Your Grace could not have known—” “I am the queen. It was my place to know.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z After that day, Grace knew that she wasn’t going to keep Peach. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Everything,” Rafe said, stealing some of Grace’s fries, pulling them away before she could swat at his hand. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z After that we drive back to Grace’s house. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Grace listened, then scooted over until their legs were pressing next to each other. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace nixed one family because their toddler looked like a biter, and another because they hadn’t ever traveled east of Colorado. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “You ought to be ashamed of yourself,” says the woman who is not Grace. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Grace just held out her hand for his phone, then input her number. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace pointed to one of the dozens of framed photographs decorating the bookcases crowded with books. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “You have to drive, though,” she told Grace. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “You both look so alike, too. I know Grace has always wanted a sister.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Next to her, Grace’s mom leaned over and gently pressed down on Grace’s knee with her hand. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "If I must part from Your Grace, grant me the honor of arming you for battle." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z We can’t pretend to be bad, because Grace doesn’t like disorder. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z "I will remember. Your Grace," said Sansa, though she had always heard that love was a surer route to the people's loyalty than fear. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Grace and Pete arrive, shaking the rain from their coats in the doorway. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z "I must speak with you, Your Grace," she said, granting him a king's style for once, anything to make him heed her. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Grace puts one hand on her head, the other on her hip, and wiggles her bum. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z The introductory psalm to the Grace was sung together, and then Reb Saunders began the Grace. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Although I still worship Grace, this worship is not at all physical, and being squashed into the back seat of her car, so close to her, embarrasses me. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Grace grabbed the theme and shook it at her daughter, who was being rocked in Flora Baumbach's arms. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “Look, I need to tell you something,” Grace told Rafe, facing him head-on. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Just please return them,” she snapped, handing Grace a twenty-dollar bill. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “I need you to know it’s not you,” Grace said. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace’s parents exchanged a glance, and she once again wished for a partner in crime. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “My mom and dad are good actors,” said Grace. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Grace was going to have to hire a ghostwriter. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Seriously, don’t even get me started on my hot bod. You don’t want to see me naked, Dave. Seeing me naked actually took Hazel Grace’s breath away,” he said, nodding toward the oxygen tank. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z “Yes,” says Grace, who has come up the stairs behind me. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Then, suddenly ashamed that she had not been strong enough in her defense of Grace, whom she liked, she said, tcI don’t think that’s true at all.” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z She liked him well enough, and was pleased for Grace Turner that he had turned out to be bright. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “Okay,” he said, opening his eyes again, and then took Grace’s arm and turned her around. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Michael, the therapist, had given Grace a list of suggestions, but when she looked them up, they looked too forced, too false, a bunch of strangers smiling at a camera. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace grabbed the edge of the floating table and gave her answer in a thick, slurred voice. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Maya was still holding the joint, its smoke rising up in a long, smooth line before curling up at the top, and when Grace moved, her arm cut through the smoke, sending it scattering. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace was forty weeks and three days when homecoming rolled around. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Maya said as soon as she got Grace on the phone. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Milkman couldn’t take the time to acknowledge Grace’s attentions. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z “When this is all done, you should ask Grace to help you with your accent.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z I once, indeed, overheard part of a dialogue between Leah and one of the charwomen, of which Grace formed the subject. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Every adult at the table laughed, and Grace smiled. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace stayed in her bedroom for a while. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "My love for His Grace is greater than it has ever been." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “If Your Grace wishes to lose all of my lord father’s banner- men, there is no more certain way than by giving northern halls to southron lords.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace ran out of the gym and into the girls’ locker room. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “My lord,” said Davos, “if you would send me on to White Harbor, His Grace would count it as an act of friendship.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace realized with horror that maybe she should have practiced this. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z 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 But even after she had given away 55 percent of her wealth, Grace was still the richest twelve-year-old in the world. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z The portrait wall Grace had seen when they’d first entered the house was more striking up close, and she found herself walking more slowly as she looked at the photos. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Hi,” Maya said softly, and Grace rolled over to see her curled up on the other side of the bed. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Her grandmother, Gloria Grace, the woman who Grace shared her name with, had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer a month before Grace had been born, and died right after Grace’s first birthday. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z First Jason Grace had grabbed him and flown him over a wall. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “Let’s see. If I understand my orders correctly, I need to pick up Haley and then drop her and Semaj at the Jump & Grind and then...You’re sure Grace is taking you home?” A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z “Do that, Your Grace, and we will rise again at the first chance,” Val promised. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z "His Grace has defeated the Lannisters every time he has faced them in battle." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Daniel’s crouched on the ground a few feet away, babbling something, and he turns and stands when he hears Grace. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace ended up driving them to the bank because Joaquin didn’t trust himself behind the wheel. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z But he ignored Grace’s words of warning and gladly went to meet them. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Grace waited to look at her phone until she was back in the car, the doors locked and the windows rolled up. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace has given me permission, the same way the teachers in school give you permission. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z It was a picture of a baby, fat and not as red and wrinkly as Grace remembered her being. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “A jape, Your Grace. From the ships. I was greensick the whole way from Volantis. Heaving and ... well, I shouldn’t say.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace knew better than to look outside, and instead stayed low in his room. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z "My lord, it was your sister's bidding, the queen, as you said, but His Grace . . . he'd never understand . . ." "Would you have me keep the truth from the king?" A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z "Ah, you are in Maegor's Holdfast, my lord. A chamber over the Queen's Ballroom. Her Grace wanted you kept close, so she might watch over you herself." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Maya just looked at Grace, then turned to her dad. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z When things had felt so out of control, all Grace could do was make sure she was healthy, so she had learned about antioxidants and omega-3s and folic acid. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Strong Belwas lingered at the door of death in the temple, under the care of the Blue Graces ... though Selmy half suspected they were finishing the job those honeyed locusts had begun. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Your Grace,” said Missandei, “this one begs leave to say that half of Meereen will be there to watch men bleed and die.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The Tales of Wonder and Grace only sparked more questions in Ash. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z And that, in a nutshell, is how Grace and her boyfriend broke up. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace had said, “I wonder what cat’s got Kate’s tongue. Don’t you feel good? Kate—I said, don’t you feel good?” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z He picked it up and read: “Grace Long 40 Route 2 three houses down from the Normal School.” Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z “Grace has rehearsal for Bye Bye Birdie tonight.” A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Joaquin’s grip on the steering wheel was tight, but Grace could see the sad slope of his shoulders and neck, the way he seemed to almost hang his head. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z And because I have the worst luck ever, Grace Two already has her phone out. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Both Carol and Grace are stubbyshaped, but this girl is thin without being fragile: lanky, sinewy. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry,” Grace said to her, and in her defense, she really did look contrite. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “That’s the drain in the cafeteria floor!” said Grace, peering up twenty feet to a circular, slatted grate. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “As you command. Though ... Your Grace, if I may be so bold, there is another road ...” “The Domish road?” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He was laughing with Adam, one of his friends, and when Grace walked into the room, his eyes got so big that he looked like a cartoon. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Actually, it kind of belongs to my family,” said Grace. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Grace would later wonder what the three of them must have looked like as they walked up the front steps of the house toward the front door, huddled together like a scared flock of ducks. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z They were sitting in what Grace had come to think of as “their” booth at the back of the restaurant near the kitchen supply store. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z It appeared that Grace had hit a sore spot. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z He flashed his crooked smile, then said, “I lit up like a Christmas tree, Hazel Grace. The lining of my chest, my left hip, my liver, everywhere.” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z "The doorman," Grace replied, lifting her dazed face to her husband. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘This wound touches your soul as well as your body. You must fight it, Jason Grace . . . you must survive.’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Grace Wexler had supervised the decorations: copper pots hung from the ceiling; the pews were padded with flowered cushions and fitted with hymnbook pockets and drop-leaf trays. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Although the Sunset Towers cleaning woman always wore black, here it reminded Grace Wexler to dab at her eyes with a lace handkerchief. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “Please her? Has Illyrio taken leave of his senses? Why does he imagine that Her Grace would welcome the service of a self-confessed kingslayer and betrayer?” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “God, I just can’t believe that you’re all here. She wanted so badly to know the three of you. I know she wanted your parents to take Maya, Grace, but they couldn’t.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Joaquin,” Grace said now, rolling the word over in her mouth. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She smiled at Grace; then she and Rachel walked away. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Forgive me. Your Grace has a visitor. Shall I tell him to return upon the morrow?” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace said, using an unopened sleeve of crackers to defend herself. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “I’ve done a lot of research at the library on pirate history in this area,” said Grace. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “No,” Grace said, sitting in the chaise lounge across from Lauren in the shade. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Him, and Hero. Both precious to Her Grace.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z It started with—what else?—a text from Grace, and Joaquin rolled over in bed, rubbing the sleep out of his eyes so he could read it. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Was that Grace Poole? and is she possessed with a devil?” thought I. Impossible now to remain longer by myself: I must go to Mrs. Fairfax. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z It sounded like Peach, like the first sound Grace had ever heard her make, that crazily desperate wail that announced her arrival into the world. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z When Grace went to Hughes, she had Ms. Washington for ELA, too, and in high school, Grace was the stage manager of all the shows Ms. Washington directed. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z “Lord Snow, if I may ask ... this wildling princess His Grace King Stannis wrote of... where might she be, my lord?” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Max just sat next to him the whole time and didn’t even say anything,” Grace said, and she wasn’t crying again, not exactly. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "It is not to be thought. Your Grace, whatever follies Renly has committed—" "Follies! I call them treasons." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Ten months later, after recounting this exchange to two dozen wedding guests in the basement of Grace Lutheran Church, Lil raises her glass in a toast. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “Sweetheart, we know how much Max hurt you,” her dad started to say, but Grace turned in her seat, her hand out. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She looked to Grace’s father again, someone to help her bridge the gap between words. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “He’s finishing up a meeting, Grace,” said his secretary, “but you can wait in his office.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Grace sighed and reached over to turn on the air. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z No boy had been this close to Grace since the night she and Max had had the sex that produced Peach, but she didn’t scoot away from him. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He waggled his eyebrows suggestively at her, and Grace punched him in the shoulder in response. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z No one had ever really locked her in the trunk before, and she didn’t quite know Grace’s limits well enough to push them yet. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Fries sound good,” Grace said, smiling at him. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Or this,” said Grace, summoning the photo of the cabin boy’s puzzle on Jake’s computer. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Grace stood before the front window where, beyond the road, beyond the trees, Lake Michigan lay calm and glistening. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Grace laid their five words on the table. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z After a quiet, he said, "We should return, Your Grace. Your wife will be waiting." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She wears glasses like Grace too, but hers have steel rims instead of brown ones. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Grace knew what she was supposed to do in the TV-show version of this moment: kiss him. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Maya sat between Grace and Joaquin at the kitchen table as Jessica fluttered around them, getting sodas out of the refrigerator, setting them down along with paper napkins. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Through the years more people than I could have ever imagined began following my surgeries and my treatments and my visits to Saint Grace’s, sticking with me through my awkward braces phase and everything. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z We’re sitting on the low brick wall by the bushes next to the faculty parking lot, which is where we wait for Grace to pick us up every Monday after school. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Veronica owns a bona fide pebble from Grace/and. cachet. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He finally goes inside to grab drinks, but then he hears voices on the stairs, and he pokes his head around the corner to see Grace and Maya sitting on the stairs. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Even so,” the old knight said, “I would feel better if Your Grace would return to the city.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z We head upstairs, and a few seconds later, we’re in Grace’s room, only it looks nothing like the last time I was in Grace’s room. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Mrs. Malvolio tried to sabotage her own school's chances by taking Grace out of the game. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Grace nodded, digging around under her shirt until she found the necklace, then pulled it out. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Our principal thinks we don’t need a janitor,” said Grace. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z We stand in Grace’s driveway, beside her dark pink crab apple tree. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Grace’s face felt too hot, her pulse too fast. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z My grandma Grace sits in a chair in the lobby in front of a non-working fireplace. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z I could claim that Mrs. Smeath is not Grace’s mother but a composition. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Daniel and Catalina had promised to update Grace on Peach’s progress every month for the first year via emails and pictures, and Grace wasn’t surprised to see the first update. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She smiles a lot, with her lips closed over her large teeth; but, like Grace, she does not laugh. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z A week after she and Grace had exchanged emails, Maya’s parents had invited her family to dinner, and they had accepted because, well, how exactly does one turn down that invitation? Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Your Grace gave her freedom of the castle.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She wouldn't put it past that uppity Grace Windsor Wexler to steal the notebook from an unfortunate cripple and then rub it in. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “Princess Elia was a good woman, Your Grace. She was kind and clever, with a gentle heart and a sweet wit. I know the prince was very fond of her.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Now Uhmma dreams about getting a dining room table and a chandelier just like in the old movies with Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Grace smiled and took her spoon out of her mouth. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace shrugged, like it was a totally casual thing to have a baby and forget to tell your best friend that you were returning to school. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Pop Pop says I’ll look like an angel as I sing “Amazing Grace.” Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z If Grace thought she was the first person who had threatened to put her in the trunk for being a brat on a car trip, she had another think coming. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “But we are the original nine, Jason Grace, the ones who attended the birth of your father.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “Sucks donkey balls,” Maya had written back, then regretted it when Grace didn’t respond for a few days. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She had only met Grace once, and Joaquin never, and already her siblings were annoying her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Maya pulled up in a cab just as Grace was finishing getting dressed. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace’s face changed from annoyed to thoughtful before she finally said, “I punched a guy at school and now I have to be homeschooled until the end of the school year.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The framed poster from the Playhouse’s production of Little Shop of Horrors, signed by the cast and crew, still hangs on the wall above where Grace’s bed used to be. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z “Good evening, Hazel Grace. Do you suppose you could find your way to the Literal Heart of Jesus around eight P.M.?” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z It had been Grace’s idea to meet at Maya’s house two weeks later. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace had an idea about me—does Dolores have an idea about me? A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z “This thing is true, Your Grace,” the eunuch confirmed. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace has a couple of chairs and a wooden table in her cellar, and a small blackboard and chalk. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “Forget the mints and the gum,” said Grace. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “Fair enough,” Maya said as Grace settled next to her, putting her bare feet in the water. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace knew that that wasn’t a good tone. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “I have completed the paperwork you’ll need,” she said to Grace. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Grace asked, sitting up on the chaise lounge. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Kitty was the granddaughter of Duke Wilson, who owned the barbershop on 145th across from Grace Tabernacle Church. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “Try to save it until we need it,” urged Grace. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z From what Grace says, Ms. Washington really wanted to be in Bye Bye Birdie, but she has an out-of-town wedding the opening weekend and would’ve missed half the performances. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Janie wasn’t the only person who hadn’t realized Grace was coming back to school, judging by the look on Max’s face. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Your Grace need only ask him. The noble Jlizdahr awaits I below. Send down to him if that is your pleasure.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace was certain he was too cowardly, too shifty, to join up, but she had her own reason to be bitter. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The edges of Grace’s mouth trembled even as she started to smile. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The son of Grace and Ernest Turner, the daughter of Emily and Jack Tallis, the childhood friends, the university acquaintances, in a state of expansive, tranquil joy, confronted the momentous change they had achieved. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Grace went downstairs, her stomach empty, her hair wild, and she said to her parents, “I want to find my birth mother.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace couldn’t decide if she liked him or just felt bad for him. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace glanced at her mom, the roller-coaster train climbing farther up the track. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace Windsor Wexler, her chin tilted in the regal pose of an heiress, gave him her full attention. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z They had always had an agreement that if Grace wanted to know anything, all she had to do was ask, but that put all the pressure, all the responsibility, on Grace. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace stood back, waving him into the house. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace, another seventh grader, was, without a doubt, the smartest student in the whole school. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “I do! I mean, totally. I do,” he said, still patting Grace’s shoulder. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace walked me back to the class, where everyone was now watching the movie. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z And his occupational therapist, Grace, has other patients to see. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z It had ushered Peach into the world, and it mourned her when Grace got home from the hospital. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Can Grace and I be excused?” she asked. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The cops, the jail, how she missed Grace’s soccer game. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Grace felt like she was scrambling to stay ahead of a tornado. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I think of Carol’s mother in her twin set, her skeptical smile, Cordelia’s with her glasses on a chain and her vagueness, Grace’s and her hairpins and drooping apron. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Light glints from Grace’s glassy eyes as she watches me sideways. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Grace lives in a two-story shoebox-shaped red brick house with a front porch that has two thick round white pillars holding it up. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “It’s okay,” Maya kept saying, and Joaquin’s hand was both strong and soft against her hair, and Grace pressed her face against both of them and quietly, steadily, lost her mind. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z It is also clear to me that the person who really wants to see the trains is not Grace, or any of the little girls, but Mr. Smeath himself. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z That had pretty much stopped after Grace had announced she was pregnant. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace pulls into the parking lot of the park two minutes early. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z June wedged the cello between her legs and played “Amazing Grace,” and the Daughters of Mary got to their feet and swayed together like colorful seaweed on the ocean floor. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “Probably years,” said Grace, holding up her torch. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z But there’s always the possibility—put into our heads by Grace, in that same factual way—that on any given day she may be dead. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z One moment, her daughter was in her arms, and the next, she was gone, riding away with strangers, someone else’s daughter and lost to Grace forever. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “I would be happier if you had Unsullied guards about you today, Your Grace,” the old knight said, as Hizdahr went to greet his cousin. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z They were at a Starbucks at the outdoor mall near Grace’s house, sitting out on the patio, and Grace looked like she was waiting for a sniper to take her out. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z It was way too broad, of course, and pulled up a million sources, all of which Grace immediately knew were not her Melissa Taylor. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Mom goes to rehab and you decide to swap her out for a new model? Is that what you’re doing with Grace, too? We’re too much trouble, so you decide to find something better?” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace nodded and took a bite of yogurt before Rafe could see her chin wobble. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace hadn’t really thought too much about homecoming. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “If it please Your Grace, may I present the Lady Val? Her sister Dalla was—” “—mother to that squalling babe who keeps us awake at night. I know who she is, Lord Snow.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace ignored her mom’s look, then picked up the envelope and took it upstairs. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “I do not know, Your Grace, but I would sooner not risk your person to learn the answer.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace is over by the drinks table, her parents talking to their other next-door neighbors, her hand entwined with Rafe’s as he stands by her side. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The woods that surrounded Grace Turner’s old bungalow were still there, and as the drive cleared a last stand of beeches, the main house came into view. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z "It is customary to grant a king the style Your Grace," announced Lord Florent. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z "Just a little mishap," Grace Wexler explained, taking her command post in the middle of the restaurant. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “Don’t waste too much of your battery,” said Grace. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “Grace,” her father said gently, like his voice could hit a trip wire and destroy them all, “you have siblings.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace had never liked him, and Max knew that. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "Don't be afraid, he won't hurt you. Sweet brother, please, forgive her, the girl misspoke herself, I told her to ask you to sup with me, if it pleases Your Grace." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She wondered if Grace would feel bad forever, if that look on her face when she had first told them about the baby would ever truly go away. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z After all, the last time Grace had seen any of her classmates, she had been punching one of them in the face. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z They were brother and sister, and cousins of the Green Grace, who greeted them with kisses when she swept in, and asked them if they had been good. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z No one even seemed to know that His Grace had come north to help defend the Wall. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z On January 21st, the day of the Virgin of Highest Grace, the different groups would gather here to arm themselves and receive their last-minute instructions. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, it’s just...it’s been a really eventful couple of months. Your mom, finding Grace and Joaquin. Maybe you want to wait until things settle down a bit before you go on another adventure.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Maya carefully pushed her fingers through Grace’s hair, easing out some of the tangles. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Ask me again in an hour,” Grace whispered, just as the door was flung open and a smiling couple greeted them. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace looked like she was about to cry, and Joaquin felt a small well of panic rise up in his chest. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “And, of course, there’s no fire pit,” said Grace. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Grace followed Maya’s gaze to see that yes, someone had in fact made a whale out of gum wrappers. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He told them, “All right. Someone’s got to give me their seat and go sit with James and Miss Grace—oh, and my son.” Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z Cordelia and Grace come around the corner up ahead, with Carol trailing. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z "You and your noble brother will leave His Grace with no council at all if you continue." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “It’s just a great photo,” Grace sniffles, and Joaquin leans against the banister next to them. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z That was where His Grace left Queen Selyse and their daughter Shireen when he assembled his knights for the march to Castle Black. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace would have been fine if she’d never had to walk down those hallways again. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “I shall return to the Temple of the Graces and pray for the gods to show my queen the course of wisdom.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “It’s okay,” Grace whispered, then sipped at the water. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "No man threatens His Grace in the presence of the Kingsguard." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “Okay, good, because it doesn’t work. I didn’t want to say anything,” he added as Grace smiled at him. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Of course, Your Grace. Her apartments are in the King’s Tower as well. This way, if you will?” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace picked Maya up just before noon on Saturday. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace said, and okay, she looked pretty taken aback. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace’s breath was fogging up the glass; that’s how close she was to the window. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grazdan, she had been forewarned, was a cousin of the Green Grace, whose support she had found invaluable. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace was glad that Maya never suggested she go swimming. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z ‘Get another six of you in here and it might be a fair fight. I demand to see your lieutenant, Thalia Grace.’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “My lord,” said Davos, “I would not want my words to be heard by His Grace’s enemies ... or by your lordship’s.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “I thought we weren’t supposed to be burning batteries,” said Grace, snapping hers on, too. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Maya’s eyes grew wide, and Grace finally saw the little-sister potential in her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Maya rolled over so that she was looking at Grace upside down. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z When Grace nodded, Rafe sat back in his chair and let out a long sigh. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Um, just because...it was sort of a bummer growing up an only child,” Grace said, covering. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "What's new with you, Grace? Where are the kids? And what are all those presents doing on the coffee table? It's not your birthday and it's not our anniversary." The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “Your Grace,” she smiled, forcing all that repulsion down deep, deep, deep. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The silence after Grace’s outburst felt especially loud. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Imagine, if you will, the spiritual song, Amazing Grace’. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z “For the record,” she says, “I only told Grace the Sandlot show didn’t go the way you wanted. That’s it.” A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z “If it please Your Grace, the feast awaits.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Nah, man,” Grace says as she accelerates through a yellow light. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z But Grace in her pleats and woolen straps can wipe out all that. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Grace had a pretty active imagination, but even she couldn’t imagine all the ways her parents would say no to that. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I am invited to join Grace and Cordelia as they walk ahead on the way home from school, with Carol trailing behind, and to think of things Carol has done wrong. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z "She is a vision, Your Grace, a vision," he told her brother. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “It opens up,” reported Grace, who had taken the lead for the belly-sliding portion of the trek. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z One group tidied up from the meal, and the other—the one Grace dragged me into—stayed seated at the sawhorse tables and took out handwork. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “You will feel much better afterward, Your Grace.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace, skipping in the middle, turns around, touches the driveway, kicks up one foot sedately, smiling her little smile. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Her laugh sounded like Grace’s, high-pitched and free, and she had the same small dimple as Maya’s. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace’s hands were shaking as she took it. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “The women who observed your training earlier today. Grace and Patience Edgar and their mother, Wilhelmina Edgar. They’re newly arrived from the Charleston Compound and were interested in engaging a couple of Attendants.” Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Grace looked around the room, at the blue ribbons won for...something sporty, probably. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace took it gratefully, pressing it against her sticky eyes and cheeks. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Joaquin was digging around in the refrigerator, looking for something, and Grace took the crackers from Maya and started to arrange them on a plate. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "You might as well redecorate the entire kitchen," Grace Wexler, decorator, proposed. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “I would never presume to s^y what might please Her Grace.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace wasn’t sure what she would do if she recognized someone from school. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace Smeath is a year older and in the next grade up. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t know. The Grace with braces, maybe. Or Sean, or someone else. Someone left it on my desk. And there’s more. I have a new spot.” How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z But Grace had been pretty whacked out and the all-encompassing grief of loss. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He took a deep breath and sighed it out, which made both Grace and Maya laugh despite themselves. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Your Grace. TTiere is no valor in running for your life.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Very gallant,” said Ser Barristan, in a tone that suggested it was anything but, “but do you have tidings for Her Grace?” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “It’s hard to tell with her,” Grace replied, reaching for one of her apple slices. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “The law ends at the Wall, Your Grace. You could make good use of Mance.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “My high was seeing you meet Maya, Grace. That was...well, it just meant a lot to me, as your dad.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “I have been afraid for my life, Your Grace. More I cannot say now.” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z “Mark and I thought we’d go to the store while you were meeting Maya and Grace.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “So,” said Kojo after Grace glided around a corner, “when are you two getting married?” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z The title of the book was lettered in bold, dark calligraphy: Tales of Wonder and Grace. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Grace is on the other side of Zoey, and Ms. Washington’s on the other side of Grace. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Unlike Grace and Carol, who are in summer skirts, she wears corduroys and a pullover. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Maya and Grace had left their shoes back by the steps, but Joaquin carried his. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Straight down to where the Graces are sitting on either side of the aisle. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z “But now with Grace and Maya in the picture, we want you to be able to see them whenever you want. You shouldn’t have to depend on us for a ride.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Good sport that she was, Grace tossed back her head and uttered an amused "Ha-ha-ha." The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Daario is vain and rash, but he is dear to Her Grace. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Grace is a wreck before the curtain goes up on opening night. Talk about someone who could probably use some self-care right now!” A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z “Almost two hundred of them, Your Grace. And more than eighty mammoths.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace used the pointed edge of her shovel to pop up the hasp. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z And that made her think, of course, of Grace. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Mrs. Walton made a tape of herself playing “Amazing Grace” on the piano and gave it to me to practice with at home. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Grace lit another cigarette and rearranged the clues to read: purple waves. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yes,” Grace said with a sigh of relief. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “So,” Ana said as she slipped into the booth across from him the Friday after he first met Maya and Grace. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “It’s good,” she finally said, and Grace decided not to push it anymore. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “See you later, Jake,” said Grace when they hit the front doors. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z But with a quick look, Grace told him not to. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “Your Grace? Are you unwell? In the black of night this one heard you scream.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Escort His Grace to my solar,” he commanded. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace opened the front door before Joaquin could even use the huge brass door knocker that was shaped like a trophy. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z It’s so awesome seeing Grace and Ms. Washington here because neither of them have ever been to one of my games. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z “I don’t want to risk them sending you back on a technicality, even for a few weeks, but there’s no reason Grace can’t come to our house.” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Grace, Josiah, and Bien led the way to the first house, up a lighted walkway and a flight of brick steps. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z The Graces brought forth an ivory chair and a golden bowl. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace nervously bounced her leg in the waiting room of the therapist’s office. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry to have troubled Your Grace. The Night’s Watch will attend to this matter.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Then Grace arrived, in her swishy silks, a golden scarf at her neck, saying, “Oh my God, I can’t breathe for nervousness!” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Thalia Grace stood behind them, holding back an army of hellhounds with her terror-invoking shield, Aegis. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z That night, Grace sat in front of her laptop, the cursor blinking at her as she tried to figure out what to write to Maya. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z But that night, she let Grace and Kojo visit him in solitary confinement. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Grace clasped a hand over her mouth and ran out of the restaurant. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m at the part where Mary Grace throws a textbook at an insufferable self-righteous woman at the doctor’s office. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z “Pottery. Ooh, so real” Maya said, then looked at Grace. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace hugs her back and feels so grateful that Peach has someone to hug her like this every single day. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace wanted to punch herself in the face after reading that sentence. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace looked my way and rolled her eyes. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Maya said, but she was already pushing back her chair, grabbing her plate, and motioning to Grace to follow her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z No girl can wear slacks to school, but Grace never wears them at any time. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z He thinks about how a year ago, he barely had one family, and now he has three: Maya and Grace and Jess; Mark and Linda; and a family across the border, lost but not gone. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Something like that,” Grace said, but he smiled at her in a way that made Grace wonder if he knew the real reason she didn’t want to go up there. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z No one knew about that nickname except for Grace. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Maybe he could crash at Grace’s or Maya’s house, just for a night or two until he knew where he was going. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The day before, her mom had made Grace change the sheets and clean out from under her bed, and “open a window—it smells like a hobbit hole in here.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Even those who lack a man’s parts may still have a man’s heart, Your Grace,” said Grey Worm. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Joaquin was standing behind them, almost like protection, and Grace steadied herself and reached out to the tarnished brass knocker shaped like a lion. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Four thousand, Your Grace. They will help us garrison our abandoned castles, the better to defend the Wall.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace would have given her kingdom to grab Miriam by the shoulders and shake her until her head wobbled on her neck. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z It looks like someone lifted the top off a large pool table, designed a course on it, and dropped it in the middle of Grace’s room. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z It wasn’t until Ben Cho nudged Grace’s limp hand with his sneaker that any of us realized she was dead. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Joaquin got up and followed her inside, Grace a step behind them. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “That was smart of you to call the FBI, Kojo,” said Grace. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “Grace has a future, too,” her dad said instead, speaking over Max’s dad. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “I hope Your Grace will pardon me. Your king is trapped. Death in four.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “You cannot stop me. I will kill Jason Grace.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “Ten thousand swords makes for a princely gift, I grant you. Her Grace should be most pleased.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The Green Grace kissed Dany’s fingers before she took her leave. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace Wexler tacked her sign to the elevator wall as she rode up to her new job. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “I figure Grace was at the game because she has a crush on you.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “I must do as I think best. With respect, Your Grace, the Wall is mine, and so is this decision.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She sends Grace upstairs to search for another hat, and Grace comes back down with an old one of dark-blue velvet with an elastic under the chin. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z And at three a.m., when that same old insomnia crept back, Maya wondered if her mom, the one who was in rehab, missed her the same way that Grace missed her baby. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Her last meeting with the Green Grace had not gone well. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace stood for a moment, then said, “Yes, Ma’am,” and went out to the kitchen. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Grace sipped her juice, nibbled her roll, and, amazed, watched Jake blaze through a lightning round of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z To the nurse, I heard him say, “You’re a combination of Grace Kelly and Princess Diana!” Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Every lyric of “Amazing Grace” is consuming me, opening my eyes real wide. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z His voice reminded Grace of the ocean, of sand being sucked back into the sea. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “The last person she had a private talk with was Jason Grace. And that was the last time I ever saw him. Good luck and goodbye, Percy Jackson.” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z “Your Grace needs more than wine to break her fast. You are such a tiny thing, and you will surely need your strength today.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Just tell him,” Grace said, her voice quiet even as she pressed her cheek against Maya’s hair. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z One night his children and even his wife helplessly giggled at his garbled English pronunciation of the Catholic Grace before Meals. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z "Your Grace, I see no need for battle here," Lord Mathis Rowan put in. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Her mother held her hand and wiped her hair back from her sweaty forehead and didn’t mind that Grace kept calling her Mommy, like she had when she was four years old. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace had to give him points for effort. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He nodded toward the package sitting next to Grace, a mail order from the kitchen store. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “It’s for you,” her mom said, and Grace knew that her mom was all too aware of the envelope’s return address, the adoption agency’s address. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z As soon as Grace is close enough, Catalina jogs over and immediately grabs her up in a huge hug. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I no longer have to be admonished, I bow my head automatically when Grace says, “For what we are about to receive may the Lord make us truly thankful, Amen.” Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “Because I knew you were meeting Grace and Joaquin, and—I don’t know—I didn’t want to burden you. You’ve got a lot going on.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "This is so, Your Grace, but before, not half a year past, we called at Oldtown. From there I bring you a wondrous gift." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Grace’s mom took the ball and ran with it, as moms often do. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace read it again, and then once more. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace’s brow was furrowed, almost as if she was listening to someone explain something very difficult. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “His Grace has seen victory in his fires,” Foxglove said, “a victory that will be sung of for a thousand years in lord’s castle and peasant’s hut alike.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Without looking over at me, Augustus said, “You’re killing my vibe here, Hazel Grace. I’m trying to observe young love in its many-splendored awkwardness.” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Grace’s mom and she looked at them together like they were shopping in a catalog. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Nor can all that transpires in the wider culture—from Stonewall to Will & Grace to Brokeback Mountain to Glee to a U.S. president declaring his support for legalized gay marriage—change every mind in Levittown. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z Maya asked, in a way that Grace knew meant she wasn’t waiting for a response. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Yo, you never have to thank me for driving you,” Grace says. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z "His Grace commanded me to let you rest." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “But,” said Grace, “he doesn’t have the cabin boy’s clue!” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Mack and the boys are the Beauties, the Virtues, the Graces. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Joaquin asked, just as Grace said, “Does that affect the adoption at all?” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace was still sobbing on Jake's shoulder as he led her into their apartment. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z "Your Grace," Ned Stark said, "we must talk . . ." Robert pressed his fingertips against his temples. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I wait for the Grace she’s chosen to look shocked, to shriek at Ruby to get out of her seat. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z But no sooner had Jon finished than the Lord Steward said, “Her Grace is wise. Let them die.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “The Green Grace has come. You asked to be told.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Yeah, Grace and Joaquin already told me that I’m being an idiot. You don’t need to tell me, too, okay?” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “She was in my room when Grace showed up. I saw the way she was looking at my bobbleheads, so I decided to take it with me. My bobbleheads are my bobbleheads.” A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z “I wish Uncle Charley had brought me down here years ago!” said Grace. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Martin, resplendent in her yellow silk, silenced Grace’s whispers with a dour look. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z His hands were shaking again, and Grace just held his fingers even more tightly between hers. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She could have every dictionary in the world and it wouldn’t be enough to begin to explain the darkness of that space, the fear of being alone like Grace, unwanted like Joaquin. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z A shout of laughter greeted his entrance; noisy at first, and terminating in Grace Poole’s own goblin ha! ha! Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z “It was your pit, your box, your seats. Sweet wine and soft cushions, figs and melons and honeyed locusts. You provided all. You urged Her Grace to try the locusts but newer tasted one yourself.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He pointed over Grace’s head toward the center of the festival. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “I was standing at the top of the stadium watching the kids walking up the steps and I saw the look on Grace’s face and the way he was interacting with his teammates,” Tracy said. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z I remember the first day I came to Saint Grace’s. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Grace closed her eyes briefly against the stab of pain, and Joaquin reached over and put his hand on her arm as Maya nuzzled her chin against her shoulder. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “I heard talk Your Grace was going to take a husband,” he said, “but no one told me it was me.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “We were six when we left Dome, Your Grace.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z "As you say, Your Grace. No harm will come to him." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “There’s not going to be a next time,” Grace insisted, but next to her, Maya nodded, pleased by this new piece of information. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace knew it wasn’t possible, but it felt like everyone in the room stopped talking when she walked in, their heads swiveling between her and Max. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace grabbed a seat in the row behind them. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “He has sworn that he will not speak until all of His Grace’s enemies are dead and evil has been driven from the realm.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z "Though he's older than Your Grace, to be sure. A man grown." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Grace knew they were trying to keep her occupied, keep her from feeling completely left out from friends who never called anymore. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "A strong castle, and well garrisoned, but His Grace shall have it, if I must kill every living soul within to make it so." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “White Harbor is not strong enough to stand alone. You need His Grace as much as he needs you. Together you can defeat your common enemies.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace bit her lip so she wouldn’t burst into tears again. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She knew she had disappointed him, that even though he still loved her, Grace was a different person now, and she would never be the same Grace again. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z And she'd have stationery made—blue with a deckle edge, her name and fancy address in swirling type across the top: Grace Windsor Wexler, Sunset Towers on the Lake Shore. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z By the time Grace realized what had happened, she was in the fifth day of her second trimester. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “No, but I can leave a message for him at Grace’s Diner. He checks in there regularly.” Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Grace looked at her plate for a second, then back at Lauren. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "Lord Arryn was a prudent man, but I fear that His Grace does not always listen to wise counsel." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z "Your Grace," the knight said, "I bring you Quhuru Mo, cap- tain of the Cinnamon Wind out of Tall Trees Town." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z And the Blue Graces had never come, though he’d sent for them four times. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “May they defend His Grace against all threats.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He goes on with his speech, There are boys in this class who will never know the Sanctifying Grace. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z “I believe her,” Joaquin said gently, then pointed to Grace’s right hand. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace Church is nothing but a basement rented from the bigger church with white people upstairs. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z “Your Grace, might I know if the Umbers have declared for you?” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Those girls. Cordelia and Grace, and the other one. Carol Campbell.” Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Grace dug her pen out of her bag, willing herself to not even look at Max. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The marbled sky lay heavy on the gray Great Lake when Grace Windsor Wexler parked her car in the Westing driveway and strode up the walk ahead of her daughters. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “What sarcasm? I’m just—” Grace started to say. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace doesn’t treat this as a secret, as Carol would. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z There was a double spiral staircase that wound up to a second-floor landing, also marble, and along the staircase, Grace could see a large portrait wall covered in professionally framed pictures. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “We just wanted to know if you had had time to think about it. We know this has been a busy month for you, what with finding Maya and Grace and getting to know them.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Maya could see Grace starting to open her mouth again, so she gave her a tiny pinch, the same way she used to pinch Lauren when they were kids. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Well, he just stepped foot in the door, Grace. Give me time.” Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z “That’s a huge step in your relationship with Grace and Maya. The last time we talked about them, you said you would never tell them about it.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z For some reason—maybe embarrassment, maybe because he was afraid she wouldn’t believe him—Jake wasn’t ready to tell Grace the truth. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Her pretty auburn hair is up in this hairdo called a chignon, like Princess Grace wears in her magazine wedding pictures. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z Grace sat down on the edge of the bed, still looking at Maya’s Polaroids. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Your Grace,” he said, “I fear your eunuchs are ill suited for the tasks you set them.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Or just find a white writer. White writers can be blunt about race and get all activist because their anger isn’t threatening,” Grace said. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z He was tempted to pull Grace inside the house to ask her, but she was reading something on her phone, her own sunglasses pushing her hair back as she frowned at the screen. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Pay them for the value of their animals,” she told Reznak, “but henceforth claimants must present themselves at the Temple of the Graces and swear a holy oath before the gods of Ghis.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “These others have lost their lords in the fighting. I do not know who leads them now. Crowfood is no lapdog, though. Your Grace would do well to accept his terms.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Maya could hear Grace tapping on a keyboard in the background. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Maya nestled closer to her, pressing up against Grace’s side as Joaquin sat down on the edge of the bed next to them. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “We want vids, man,” Grace says, leaning across the front seat. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Grace was locked in deep debate about whether a fly was trapped inside her Jell-O cup. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He went rigidly through the Grace, then left the kitchen, wearing his rage visibly. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z After dinner Grace and I sit in the living room, on the velvet chesterfield, the same one Mrs. Smeath takes her naps on. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Before dinner Grace takes me upstairs so we can wash our hands, and I learn a new thing about her house: you are only allowed four squares of toilet paper. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z There was a small manila envelope on the kitchen counter, glaring against the white tiles, and Grace looked at it and then at her mom. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace doesn’t like being told what to do, and says she has a headache. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z His wife is one of the three Graces in the Iliad, called Aglaia in Hesiod; in the Odyssey she is Aphrodite. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z The last time they had had a family meeting, Grace had told them she was pregnant. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "No. I came here straight from the stables, when they told me the king was holding court. His Grace will want to hear my tidings in private first, I'd think." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “This is a friend of mine—Miss Long. Grace Long—Mr. . . .” Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z “There are more word stones in this second rock pillar,” reported Grace. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “These murders are not their doing,” Dany told the Green Grace, feebly. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “God, never mind,” Grace said, pushing her plate away. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Thalia Grace limped along, holding her ribs where Reyna had hit her with the chair. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Grace would have never thought to give her that. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “No arms are allowed in His Grace’s presence, my lord,” their seijeant said. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Hazel Grace,” Augustus said as he heard my footsteps. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Grace backs up into the crowd that gathered as we were talking, then lowers her gun and jogs down a nearby hallway. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z No more calls from our father or Grandpa Hope or Grandma Grace or David or Anne or Ada or Alicia. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z But Ser Barristan did not yield easily, and finally the Green Grace had bowed her head and sworn to do her best. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z "Did I say something wrong, Your Grace? Why will he not speak to me?" A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She meant ‘facinating’, but as Grace didn’t know the exact meaning of either word, fastidious sounded well and made a good impression. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Grace suddenly wanted her mom so bad that it hurt. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Once I have confessed, will I be permitted to—” “Your Grace shall be dealt with according to your sins.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Out of the corner of his eye, Nico saw Jason Grace rocket into the sky with Piper in his arms, flying straight towards Festus. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z His only request is that I sing his favorite gospel song, “Amazing Grace.” Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Grace laughed this time, which made Maya feel pleased. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “I yield, Your Grace. Do as you wish with me. I ask only that you spare my men.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace said, “God knows when’s the last sleep she had. If Faye was to die I think it would kill that girl.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z When the handbell rings we line up in front of GIRLS, two by two, holding hands: Carol and me, then Grace and Cordelia back behind us because they’re a grade ahead. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Maya raised an eyebrow at Grace as if to say, See? Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Early the next morning, Jake rode with Grace and her father back to Warwick College. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “If it please Your Grace, may I first present my gift?” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Everyone stared at her when she walked into the room right before the bell rang, but Grace was prepared for that. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace said, but she was laughing, too, and when she made another swipe for her drink, she fell into him. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Do you know how Grace found out we had a fight?” A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z “He’s the one who came into the cafeteria to invite me to transfer to Sunny Brook,” said Grace. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Grace stood next to him, following his gaze. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace comes over and kisses me on the cheek. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “No,” Grace said, and now she seemed annoyed. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "The party is such a lovely idea," Grace said, warming up to the owner of the shorthand notes. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Grace glared at her, then glanced over her shoulder. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Judging from the way Grace grinned when she said it, though, it was probably a good thing. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “His Grace has sent him south, to trouble the Lannisters and their friends.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I turn the rope, Carol turns the other end, Grace and Cordelia skip. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “So, Grace, have you put together your Quiz Bowl team?” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “Watch it, Grace, he’s coming at your feet.” My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Not the part about Grace, but the part where he’d told his sisters that he knew how to punch. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace sits in the parking lot, looking out at the grassy park in front of her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “We don’t have time for a snack break,” said Grace as they entered a long, dimly lit cinder-block room. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z And right underneath all that vibrancy is...my pile of medical equipment, sitting right next to a hideous green faux-leather hospital chair that comes standard for every room here at Saint Grace’s. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Next to her, Grace sniffled quietly, and Maya held her hand tighter. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “His Grace is dreaming, but I cannot sleep. On the morrow 1 must bathe in blood. The price of peace.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z But I do remember him saying, “Grace, I think you are making a mistake. You are both quite safe here in Scharloo.” The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z But at least this way I won’t have to ride the bus to school with Edie and the Graces and Ruby the Traitor. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z "His Grace works late into the night and is up again before dawn. The man has far too much to do to be asleep at this hour." A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z “Amazing Grace” floated out to them through the screen door. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “At ease, soldier,” Grace said, and Rafe ruffled her hair before sliding back into his own side of the booth. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "She does look young, but it's so hard to tell ages of people of the Oriental persuasion," Grace said. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Grace wasn’t sure what she even wanted to say, or how to say it. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z This was the closest Davos had come to His Grace in the eight days since Black Betha had joined the rest of the fleet off Storm's End. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “Grace is on her own for that one.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “We found the treasure,” proclaimed Grace on the screen. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Maya and Grace had talked a few times, starting with Maya’s response to Grace’s first email: Well, it's about time. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "There are barrows everywhere in the north, Your Grace," Ned told him. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “Hi,” Grace said, but only after Maya nudged her in the side. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He made the ancient sign of warding off evil - three fingers thrust out from the heart - and the ghost of Beryl Grace disappeared with a soft hiss, like a sigh of relief. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Before Peach, Grace hadn’t really given her biological mom much thought, but now this strange woman kept dominating her mind. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “So, whose opinion do you trust more? Yours and mine? Or Grace and Sean’s?” How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z When the phone rang in the Nelsonville house, maybe my mother was out hanging laundry on the line or down in the kitchen speaking softly with her mother-in-law, Grace, missing her own mama back home. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z Grace knew all this, of course, but it was taking her heart a little longer to catch up with her brain. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace Lutheran is different from any place of worship I’ve ever seen: a simple white building with a steeple, Gothic arched windows, oak pews, and a spare altar. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “Hazel Grace,” he said, “do you have a pen and a piece of paper?” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z "The queen shall hear your message my—Your Grace." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z If Your Grace could spare a few bags o’ gold and gems ... just to give their captains a good taste, as it were ... well, who knows?” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Even though she had already said sorry, she had texted Grace at least once a day since then, apologizing for stealing her phone. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “It’s not my idea, it’s our idea,” Grace said. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Maya and Grace stopped walking, too, and the three of them looked out at the water for a moment. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “He knew that Grace let you borrow the outfits. He asked if we still had them, and when I said yes, he came up with the idea.” A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z It was through Grace that she let her family know she was well and did not wish to be contacted. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Grace looked at Jake like she didn’t know who he was. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z It warmed Maya to hear Grace tell her not to be late. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Hmm,” Grace said, which is what Maya’s mom usually said to her dad whenever he was talking about something that didn’t interest her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Well, Your Grace. It is good of you to ask.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace could hear the quiet sniffles from all four of their parents behind them, watching their two children meet for the first time. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace poked around at the tissue paper, ignoring her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He and Grace leaped in the air to control a high ball, and their skulls collided with a gruesome thud. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z It was times like this that Grace wished she had grown up with a sibling, someone to balance the scales a bit. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He was so busy thinking about it that he didn’t even notice Mark and Linda standing in Grace’s driveway, their car parked out front, their faces full of worry. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “I think she knows about that pirate booty you told us about, Grace.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Grace’s helpfulness secured her position: on Christmas Day that year—1922—Leon dressed in top hat and riding breeches, walked through the snow to the bungalow with a green envelope from his father. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z A young woman greeted me and introduced herself as Grace Robbins. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “I’m going back,” Grace said, picking up her backpack, which felt way too light. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "M'lord, begging your pardon, Her Grace said those as didn't meet their numbers would have their hands crushed," the anxious smith persisted. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Grace took a breath, looking out the window again. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z For the first time ever, it seemed, Grace had asked about her biological family. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Your Grace, I apologize for disturbing you, but I have important information that I felt couldn't wait.” A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Grace and Cordelia and Carol are up ahead, I am a block behind. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “No, she’s my actual sister,” Grace said, and was surprised by the bristle in her own voice. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “I heard that Albert Einstein’s IQ was somewhere between one hundred sixty and a hundred ninety!” said Grace. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z They all met in her living room, the one that Grace and her parents hardly ever used because the TV wasn’t in there; it was in the den. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Grace, why don’t you tell us something about your week instead?” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z His daughter Grace, Robert’s niece, would feature strongly in Robert’s later life. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z “Ugh, I have to go back to school on Monday,” Grace said, using two fries like chopsticks to pick up a piece of pickle. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace’s parents told her what it had been like to bring her home as a brand-new infant, the worry that Melissa would take her back. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “No more secrets,” said Grace when the group was safely inside Mr. Lyons’s office, the converted custodian’s closet. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Grace said, yanking the straw back out of her mouth. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She knows, instantly it seems, why Grace’s house has so many Eaton's Catalogues in it. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z "I saw His Grace this morning," he told her. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “Your Grace,” Ser Barristan said, “there was a harpy drawn on the bricks in the alley where he was found ...” “ ... drawn in blood.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Um, thanks for taking me today,” I say to Grace as she turns in to Field of Dreams, the sports complex where we have all our practices and games. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z They hung on tight to each other, longer than Maya had ever hugged Joaquin or Grace, and then let go. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “His Grace keeps two men by him when he sleeps. One on the door of his bedchamber, a second within, in an adjoining alcove. Tonight it will be Khrazz and Steelskin.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Your destiny grows clearer, Jason Grace. When the choice comes again—storm or fire—remember me. And do not despair.” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z But I look again, more closely: this woman is not Grace. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Grace and Carol are browner, less pasty; their features are farther apart, their hair lighter. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Grace reached over and put her hand on Joaquin’s, stilling his movements. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Although I see Cordelia and Grace and Carol every day, I remember none of those things; only that they used to be my friends, when I was younger, before I had other friends. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Beaming on her favorite, Grace took her hand, then gasped. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Her mom hadn’t asked too many questions after that lie, and Grace hadn’t bothered to explain anything beyond the basics. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z After the opening lines of the Grace, each man prayed quietly, and I saw Danny lean forward, put his elbows on the table, cover his eyes with his right hand, his lips whispering the words. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z “I have an extra set of needles,” said Grace. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Grace was proud of him, and his daughters were doing well. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Grace tried desperately not to think of the hospital, of that drive home that felt like it was tearing something out of her body, the farther away she got from Peach. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Let’s go, Mom,” Grace says, coming down the stairs with the sweatshirt draped over her shoulder. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Joaquin and Grace looked at each other once more; then Joaquin moved over until he could put his arm around Maya’s waist. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I can see Grace and Carol and Cordelia, along the road towards Grace’s house. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “You know darn well she didn’t,” said Grace. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z "As it please Your Grace, I ask mercy for my father, Lord Eddard Stark, who was the Hand of the King." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Uhmma puts down her spoon and says, Grace Church is just starting and the minister is a very welcoming and understanding man. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z “If you want to get going home—” Joaquin said as Grace started to pull away from the curb. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "Your Grace," she said, dipping in a curtsy. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “Grace and Wayne will be along, too,” she continued, ticking our neighbors off on her fingers. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z "Did Her Grace send for you?" the boy demanded. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Naturally, everyone wanted to give their opinion on whether it was a fly or a piece of candy Grace had pushed in there. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z We have to know all about Sanctifying Grace, a pearl of great price, bought for us by Jesus in His dying. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z “Funny that,” Grace said, patting one of the oven mitts in the shape of a chicken. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Dallas and Florida were standing on the sidewalk outside Grace’s Diner when the door opened, and out shuffled Mr. Trepid. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Max and Grace had dated for almost a year, which, if she thought about it, was about the same amount of time that it took Grace, later on, to grow Peach. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z At the trial, Elizebeth had to face off against defense lawyer Edwin Grace, who worked for the Capone family. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Grace guessed that you really got to know a guy’s family once you got pregnant with their son’s baby. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “It’s not that bad,” Grace said, but she let herself be led past the fountain anyway. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z It’s not a candle: it’s light reflected back off Grace’s glasses, from the light on the wall. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “But Sister Grace said the girls must be teenagers. Besides, they’re only taking one girl from each family. Briana is the perfect fit.” The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z “Black? No cream or sugar at all?” asked Grace. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z “Hazel Grace. No. I will grant you that you did spend my one and only Wish, but you did not spend it on him. You spent it on us.” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Jon said, “Your Grace, the leader of the free folk has agreed to my terms.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “We think the shirts are a little too splashy,” said Grace. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Grace asks me as she walks around to the trunk. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z “They are not ready, Your Grace. When they are, they will be pleased to demonstrate their prowess.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Janie and Rachel walked away, and Grace hitched her thumbs under her backpack straps, which suddenly felt like they had betrayed her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Grace,” he grumbled, and picked up his meat by the bone and took a big chomp, then chewed, mostly with his mouth open. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z “His Grace is not an easy man. Few are, who wear a crown. Many good men have been bad kings, Maester Aemon used to say, and some bad men have been good kings.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Your visitor is here, Your Grace,” she said with a bow. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Grace saw Maya’s birth certificate, her parents’ names carefully typed in, and a small set of baby footprints. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “And me,” Grace said, sipping at the last of her milkshake. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z It had been short and to the point, which Grace was starting to realize was Maya’s usual mode of response. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace says, and when I don’t answer right away, she locks her arm in mine and pulls me in. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Grace Windsor Wexler wrote housewife, crossed it out, wrote decorator, crossed it out, and wrote heiress. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z No one objected as Grace prayed aloud in Swahili and Eldin in Bosnian, first for the health and safety of their teammates, and then, if God saw fit, for a victory. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Friends, 1 can only wish you a very Merry Christmas, and, after Father Sidebottom has said our Grace for us, we shall conclude with a singin’ of the National Anthem.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He’d actually read it in a newspaper article Grace had forwarded to his phone on the bus ride down to the campus. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z When the handbell rings we line up in front of GIRLS, two by two, holding hands: Carol and me, then Grace and Cordelia back behind us because they’re a grade ahead. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z He had seen his sisters in the dream, Maya and Grace standing on the edge of the ocean, calling for him as the waves crashed harder onto the sand. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z It’s these underpants, thin and gray with use, that hang dripping on the line over our heads as we sit in Grace’s cellar pretending to be schoolchildren. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z We sit on the floor of Grace’s room, being quiet because of Mrs. Smeath’s bad heart, and cut out rolling pins and frying pans and paste them around our paper ladies. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Someone—Grace didn’t know who—giggled behind her, and over the rushing sound in her ears, she heard Max say, “C’mon, dude.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She gestured to both Grace and Joaquin with the hand that was holding the joint. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Peach was the only person Grace really talked to. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “But I could help your pop fix his fashion mistakes, Grace. I mean, what’s up with the turtleneck and tweed look? It’s so last millennium.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z It’s one of her friendly days; she puts her arm through my arm, her other arm through Grace’s, and we march along the street, singing We don’t stop for anybody. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z They walked, slept, and ate together, and everything that Grace did affected Peach. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “The bloody flux has been the bane of every army since the Dawn Age. Let us distribute the food, Your Grace.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Hand in hand, they followed the Green Grace inside the temple, where the air was thick with incense and the gods of Ghis stood cloaked in shadows in their alcoves. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The congregants line the banks and sing ‘Amazing Grace” as Dill wades unsteadily into the river, sinking into its mucky bottom as he tries to reach where his father stands, smiling. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z "Such a dutiful boy," said Varys, "to make certain His Grace did not lack for refreshment." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z "And if Her Grace were to discover your intentions before your plans are ripe?" A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “It’s warm without being personal,” Grace explained, shrugging her shoulders. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Inside is my brother, poised with a snowball, and Grace Smeath crowned with flowers. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “As you say, Your Grace. Still. I will be watchful.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “I’ll put in a good word for you with the cornfield kids,” Maya said, then hung up before Grace could respond. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I can make myself not care what the Graces and the Seans of the world think of me. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z "See how it flames across the sky today on His Grace's name day, as if the gods themselves had raised a banner in his honor. The smallfolk have named it King Joffrey's Comet." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Grace glanced at me, but I couldn’t read the meaning in her look. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z "The milk of the poppy, Your Grace," he said "Drink. Fen your pain." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He liked when Grace finished his thoughts for him. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z ‘One of Gaia’s giants, I think. Can you get that message to Thalia Grace? You’re better at finding people in dreams than I am. I need her advice.’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z It was Rafe, of course, and Grace tried to swallow back the butterflies she felt when she saw it. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace doesn’t think she’s ever seen such a blue sky before. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “A tumcloak would tell you what you wished to hear and betray you later. Your Grace knows that I was fairly chosen. My father always said you were a just man.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Did Grace say why she wanted to look for her?” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Your home is so lovely,” said Grace’s mother, who read Architectural Digest the way—well, Grace had never met anyone who consumed anything the way her mom read Architectural Digest. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I refuse to play with Grace or Cordelia or even Carol after school. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Grace rolled her eyes, then dipped her fry in her side of mayonnaise. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Rafe’s words echoed back at her, but Grace just pushed them away. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace suddenly wished that she had never brought up the subject in the first place. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Now,” Janie would say, imitating Grace studying for their European History final. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace was beginning to wonder if her sister was really a humorless robot, but she assumed that even robots knew how to send the winking emoji. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "And if I hear 'Your Grace' once more, I'll have your head on a spike. We are more to each other than that." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “Yes, thanks so much for having us over. Grace has really been looking forward to it.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “It’s a start,” Joaquin replied, and Grace got up to get more mayonnaise cups for all of them. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z That had been a supremely stupid thing to say, Grace knew that, but she couldn’t help herself at the time. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace nodded, trying to figure out how to get out of both the conversation and the store as soon as possible. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace and Cordelia and Carol hang around the edges of my life, enticing, jeering, growing paler and paler every day, less and less substantial. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, no, no,” Grace said as she headed for the stairs. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “They asked us if we wanted to foster,” Grace’s mother explained, and even now, sixteen years later, Grace could see the lines of regret that Joaquin had etched on her face. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “We couldn’t, Grace,” her mother said, her voice wavering before she cleared her throat. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Shan lowered her voice and said to Ifemelu, “I heard Grace steals her students’ research.” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z "The gods are just, yet Blessed Baelor taught us that they are also merciful. What shall be done with this traitor, Your Grace?" A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I had thought to make Your Grace a gift of them.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She had gone once with her parents to hear Grace Bumbry sing Aida and had been fascinated with the tragic story of the beautiful princess who had been a captive in ancient Egypt. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z “Maya,” Grace said, and the sound of her own voice scared her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Maya screamed, chasing a giggling Grace around the island. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He called me Gracina, my full Haitian name, not Grace, which is what I’m called here. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z "Be quick about it, Your Grace," he told Joffrey. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “Who are we up against in the first round?” asked Grace. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “You do know how to shut me up, Hazel Grace.” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z And it’s true that I got ten out of ten, again, and Grace only got nine. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Grace sees her hair first, dark brown curls gathered at the back of her neck, the sun shining through the trees and dancing across her shoulders. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Why not let her see King’s Landing? His Grace is almost of an age with her. He would be pleased to have another friend.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z "Then surely you have chosen the right one, Your Grace," she said, and a gale of laughter erupted all around her. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “When I saw I still had a few minutes before my shoot, I decided to run by the house with Grace for a quick hello.” A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z “I don’t have any friends,” Grace said, and now she was crying again. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Am I humbled enough for you, Your Grace? A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “I’m meeting with His Grace, Duke Perrington. I do hope we’ll see more of each other, Lady Lillian,” she said, watching her with a keenness that would make any assassin proud. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Grace had never seen him before, but it wasn’t like she had been super present during her last few months at school. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Strike off these irons and let me help you take it, Sire. Your Grace’s royal brother was renowned for turning fallen foes into friends. Make me your man.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “I cannot speak to what my father might have done. I took an oath, Your Grace. The Wall is mine.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The woman started to lead him down the hall, but he stopped and beckoned to Grace and Maya, who had been settling themselves in the waiting area. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Grace says your family don’t go to church,” she says. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z After school, Grace took Jake to visit her dad at Warwick College, where he was the dean of the Education Department. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “We had to wait ninety days before the adoption was official back then,” Grace’s mother said, and Grace noticed for the first time that the straw in her iced tea was chewed into ribbons. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z T-shirts emblazoned with stern eagles in Confederate uniforms and “American by Birth, Southern by the Grace of God.” The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z I knew she had been coming to Saint Grace’s for a while, but I didn’t know she’d been here when she was a little kid. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z “It was long ago. Your Grace would not know them.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Yes, ma’am,” Maya said, her voice rough, and she held the smoke before passing her joint to Grace. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z One look at Grace’s straw pretty much told Maya that she was not in a good way. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “So, Grace,” Michael said as soon as they were seated, “your parents told me some things about you when they first called to make this appointment. Sounds like you’ve had quite a year.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace Wexler raised her hand, lowered it, raised it halfway, then lowered it again, torn between her claim as Sam Westing's relative and being accused of murder. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “So,” Maya said, Joaquin and Grace sitting across from her at the coffee place. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The idea of parents fighting was so foreign to Grace. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Do you think Joaquin even wants to meet me and Grace?” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z It would never do to offend Her Grace before he even opened his mouth. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace Wexler, recovered from a world-record hangover, draped a white cloth over the liquor bottles and set a spray of roses on the bar. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Grace could barely say their names without wincing. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I hastened to drive from my mind the hateful notion I had been conceiving respecting Grace Poole; it disgusted me. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Grace leaned over the plate of cookies and selected one. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z “Grace is correct. We need help. My family has tried to do this on our own for centuries. But now that Mrs. Malvolio and her uncle seem to know...” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z All the while Grace nudges him to slow down. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Grace is always the teacher, Carol and I the students. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “She only got five out of ten on Bible,” Grace says on Monday. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Jake breathed a silent sigh of relief and finally let go of Grace’s hand. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “She might not,” Joaquin said, and ignored the angry glance that Grace shot him. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z If not for those, I wouldn’t know I was in Grace’s room. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Grace wondered why everything in Maya’s house felt so cold all the time. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace chomped a big bite out of a brownie. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Dodged that bullet, she thought, as Grace stuck her straw back in her mouth and continued to chew it to oblivion. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace had never kept such a big a secret from her parents for this long. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “This map,” explained Grace, “is more like a riddle. A seemingly easy yet remarkably complex puzzle.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z "Not true, Your Grace," protested a wispy young man who must have been Caswell. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Grace had always known that she was adopted. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z It was warm, though, too warm, and Grace already felt crowded enough with Peach continuing to grow inside her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "I thank you humbly, Your Grace. I suppose this means I'll need to see about getting some sons and grandsons." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Judging from Grace’s face, she felt the same way. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace is still the desirable one, the one we all want. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Grace had never thought that it could feel so good just to breathe again. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Amazing Grace” was one of the songs published in this book. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z Grace is my age, she would not be this old. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Grace couldn’t help but giggle, oddly relieved that Maya wasn’t in some awful, oppressive home. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z There’s a lot of wash, because Grace has two younger sisters who get her skirts and blouses and also her underpants passed down to them. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z That evening after practice, Grace came home to Willow Ridge to find Bien and his older brother, Alex, in the parking lot. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z I can see her, young and small and scared, coming into Saint Grace’s for the first time, clutching that ratty panda bear. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Grace felt like she had missed the second act of a three-act play. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Suddenly, she bursts into a full-fledged rendition of "Amazing Grace," one of the only hymns I recognize. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Grace smiled, looking down at her half-eaten sandwich on the table. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "Still . . ." "Your Grace, your brother has the right of this." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “I’m serious,” Maya said, but Grace could tell from her tone of voice that she wasn’t. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The heat was on but Grace felt a little chilled. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “To reach the Dreadfort, Your Grace must travel down the kingsroad past the Last River, turn south by east and cross the Lonely Hills.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Her secret is good sex,” Grace said seriously, a Korean-American woman who taught African-American studies, tiny and slender, always in stylishly loose-fitting clothes, so that she seemed to float in a swish of silks. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Grace yelled, and was about to turn around and run back up the stairs so she could change her outfit for the eleventh time, when Joaquin’s car swung into the driveway. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z But Maya’s dance ends as suddenly as it begins, and even Grace looks up, surprised and sober, and Joaquin turns around to see Birdie standing there, along with her little brother and her parents. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She and Grace are solicitous on the way home, linking their arms through mine, asking me how I feel. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Her phone buzzed just then, and Grace glanced over at it. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I waved at Grace Robbins, stepping inside with her husband, Wayne, and her two children. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Grace says, “God makes babies,” in that final way of hers, which means there is nothing more to be discussed. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z When they pulled up to the house, Grace’s dad whistled under his breath and her mom said, “Oh my God, I knew you should have worn a suit.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Your Grace should sleep. Dawn will be here soon, and court.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z They are home to each other, Grace to my mother is as familiar as the Greenville air. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z For days after meeting up with Maya and Joaquin, Grace was a mess. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Hazel Grace, tell me I have not reached the end of this book. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z “If Your Grace wishes a privy word with Gylo Rhegan or the Tattered Prince, I could bring them up to your apartments.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace twists her noodles around the chopsticks and then lifts them stiffly to her mouth. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z She had a rapt audience as she pressed her ear to Grace’s hot pink T-shirt, listening for a heartbeat that wasn’t there. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z After the stewed pineapple Grace wants me to come down into the cellar with her to play school. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z This is the only plant in Grace’s house, and we aren’t allowed to touch it. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Grace had never heard her mother use the word magnificent before. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace and Carol look at each other’s scrapbook pages and say, “Oh, yours is so good. Mine’s no good. Mine’s awful.” Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z "Our marriage . . . that makes a long tale and a dull one, Your Grace. I would not trouble you with it." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z ‘I am all that remains,’ Beryl Grace agreed. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “But I want to show Hazel Grace the basement,” Augustus said. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Grace threw a piece of lettuce at him, which he caught before it hit the table. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “We talked about a lot of things, okay? For example, the fact that Grace thinks that we should find our biological mom.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “If His Grace is doomed, your realm is doomed as well,” said Lady Melisandre. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Good day,” Maya murmured, leaning forward from the backseat and resting her head on Grace’s shoulder, her arm stretching out to wrap around Joaquin. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "I say the restaurant needs a name people won't forget," Grace continued. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “Gossip goes very far. Grace heard women gossip in the Mass behind us the other day, and you hear what they say about Haitian women who forget themselves when they come here. Value yourself.” Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z Grace could hear the measured calmness in her own voice. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Jake was about to protest when Grace put her hand on his arm. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Joaquin leaned forward, and Maya felt herself reach up and put her hand on his arm, anchoring him to her and Grace. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Shall I wash your hair? It is almost time. Reznak mo Reznak and the Green Grace are coming to discuss—” “—the wedding preparations.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The others, Gaea said, Jason Grace, Piper McLean, and my dear friend Percy Jackson—they will perish within minutes. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “We’re tolerable, sir, I thank you,” replied Grace, lifting the boiling mess carefully on to the hob: “rather snappish, but not ’rageous.” Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z "Keep that closed, Your Grace; your sweet person is precious to us all." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z "I'm very sorry that I was distracted, Your Grace. It's just that..." A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z During the short break before the final round, Grace’s stomach started gurgling. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “They are of my blood,” the Green Grace said, as Qezza filled her cup with a dark red wine. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z We’re here by ourselves—her mom’s at work, and Grace is at the Playhouse. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Grace and Cordelia and Carol are standing among the apple trees, watching. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “Okay, let’s say he’s not a friend, then,” Grace said. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z There had always been an implied agreement between Grace and her parents. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace’s voice faded out for a few seconds. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace put her hand on my arm and whispered one word to me: “Don’t.” Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Now she cursed Past Grace for making such a terrible decision. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The day he left, Maya had planned to meet up with Grace and Joaquin. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "Some loose tongues spread tales of the preparations for Tyrek's wedding feast, and these wretches got it in their heads they should be feasted too. His Grace led a sortie and sent them scurrying." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z We walk past things I’ve seen a million times in my years at Saint Grace’s. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Grace took a deep breath without realizing it. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z ‘Actually, Jason Grace,’ Kym said, studying her fingernails, ‘now that you mention it, I do enjoy being feared by mortals. I am not feared enough.’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Will’s shaggy blond hair and pale blue eyes reminded Nico of Jason Grace, but the similarities ended there. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Grace sat up straight, her mouth in a hard line. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Without getting up, she called in to Grace, “You better not serve until eight, Grace. Mr. Wengler’ll be a little late.” Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Grace returned with a little parcel wrapped in white paper napkins. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z “Maybe you’re just not as funny as you used to be,” Grace said, but she knew her mom would know she was joking. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Behind the crowd of eager reporters, Jake could see Grace smiling at him. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z He sent out his thoughts, searching for Thalia Grace. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z "If any man in this hall has other matters to set before His Grace, let him speak now or go forth and hold his silence." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Bob had said she looked just like Maya, but this girl and Grace couldn’t have looked more different. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace says, “I thought we were going to have a few laughs tonight.” Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Grace suddenly felt oddly protective of her, like she had with Peach. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “We’ve got even bigger problems if he thinks it’s a date,” Grace added. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Hazel Grace, you are the only teenager in America who prefers reading poetry to writing it. This tells me so much. You read a lot of capital-G great books, don’t you?” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Grace heard her mom swear very softly behind her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Grace just texted me,” he said, holding up his phone. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Your Grace, I must protest—” hisses Durufle, but the bishop cuts him off by stamping his crozier to signal the finality of his judgment. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Grace took it, holding it for a minute. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z And that was the last day of Grace’s junior year. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Is it okay if we give Grace your email address?” her father asked. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Tell me,” Dany said, as the procession turned toward the Temple of the Graces, “if my father and my mother had been free to follow their own hearts, whom would they have wed?” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “And Your Grace has no knights, save me. It will be years before the boys are ready.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He wanted to know if she could pick up Grace and take him home. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z “And I have a good situation with her adoptive parents,” Grace said. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace Balegamire didn’t understand that the getup was a costume and assumed instead that the girl had come straight from practice, as the Fugees had. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Grace felt all of the breath leave her body. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Might I know which men His Grace has chosen to protect him?” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace smiled and kind of swatted at him before her mom heard. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace didn’t even realize she had swayed on her feet until Joaquin was stepping forward to prop her up. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "It would surprise me if Lord Renly sought counsel, Your Grace." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Jake’s massive vocabulary seemed to vanish whenever he talked to Grace. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Grace fiddled with the napkin in her lap. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baylor was running the vacuum in the living room and singing “Amazing Grace.” It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Her mom called Grace downstairs around eleven that Saturday morning. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Want some, Your Grace?” one man called out. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace reached over and put her hand on Maya’s knee. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Ugh, traffic,” Maya said, but Grace shot her a look and she immediately went quiet again. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace smiled again, not sure what to say. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "Her Grace is trying to tell you that you are relieved as Lord Commander of the Kingsguard." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Grace Wexler acted as if Turtle was the tardy one, but she quickly sweetened. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z "My lord father," he announced, "His Grace commands you to attend him in the Chamber of the Painted Table. You are to ride the horse and come at once." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Grace would have preferred if Max had, oh, gone all Game of Thrones on him and mounted his head on a stick, but Max just said, “C’mon, man,” again. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z All the brainy people in the audience, like Grace’s father and the district superintendent, chuckled. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “Well, right now,” Grace said, “he’s in the kitchen.” Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z “Grace, have you talked to any other girls who have been through this?” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Her mother is tired, so Grace can have only one best friend over that day. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “Your Grace does not love the noble Hizdahr. This one thinks you would sooner have another for your husband.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace Wexler dismissed the next heir with an audible tongue click. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Grace turns into the lot as he pulls out. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z "Her Grace commanded us to make chainmail and armor, swords and daggers and axes, all in great numbers. For arming her new gold cloaks, m'lord." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Oversized menus clutched in her arms, Grace felt the first proud stirrings of power rush up from her pedicured toes to the very top curl on her head. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “I think we need to meet with a counselor,” Grace’s dad said after almost fifteen seconds of near silence, Grace’s breath the only sound in the room. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace closed his eyes and tried once again to sleep. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z He handed Grace a tape measure, which she clipped to her jeans. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z At practice that afternoon, Grace asked Luma if next time he could bring a kid from Willow Ridge who had just arrived from Burundi. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z The thought of Grace being the burglar was so funny to Turtle, she plopped down on the sofa and rolled about in laughter. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z After he had told her and Maya everything, Grace had started to drive herself home, then pulled the car over halfway there so she could cry. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z One afternoon, when her mom was working from home, Grace leaned her head into the office. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “We would have called,” Grace said, her voice still thick and papery-sounding from crying, “but we didn’t have a number.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “I’m fine,” Grace said, and apparently it was Opposite Day in her head, because fine was definitely not the word to describe her at that moment. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The things we play are mostly Grace’s ideas, because if we try to play anything she doesn’t like she says she has a headache and goes home, or else tells us to go home. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z But still, Hazel couldn’t get a read on Jason Grace. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “I just meant—” Grace was wide-eyed with guilt, not innocence. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He had gone utterly still, not even flinching when Grace put her hand on his shoulder and started to get out of the car. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z They both have glasses and white freckled skin and Sunday bows on the ends of their brown wiry braids, like Grace. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “So it turns out that Maya’s mom is an alcoholic,” Grace said as they walked, positioning herself between Rafe and the wall just to keep anyone from catching a glimpse of her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She had no idea if Grace or Joaquin would tell their parents or...whatever it was that Mark and Linda were. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z There was no way to make it sound nicer than that, so Grace didn’t bother trying. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "But he never ... I don't . . . Your Grace, I wouldn't know what to say ..." The queen patted her hand. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z It’s the first time I’ve ever stayed for dinner at Grace’s. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I walk along the rutted streets toward Grace’s house, in my shoes; it isn’t time for boots yet. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z She kept giving us more examples, like we were too stupid or little to understand—like the six of us left hadn’t sat there and watched Grace’s lights go out. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Grace and Kojo measured the distance between the two rock pillars. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z It took Grace a while to figure out that she was pregnant. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace didn’t bother to wait for a response. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Her Grace would take it as a slight if he did not come to her at once. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “You know you did. And nobody has an easy life, Grace. Not me, definitely not you. I mean, you had a baby at sixteen, right? But your life’s not ruined.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Thanks” was all Grace said out loud, though, then went and took her seat. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “That sounds fun to live with,” Grace said. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “I don’t want anything to be hard for her,” Grace admitted. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Janie had kept asking her to go, saying they could go in a group with friends or something, which was probably both the dumbest and sweetest thing she had ever said to Grace. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z A letter and two photos tumbled out, and Grace caught one of the photos before it could hit the floor. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z When all the Smeaths have their coats and hats on we climb into their car: Mrs. Smeath and Aunt Mildred in the front, me and Grace and her two little sisters in the back. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z From this angle, Grace can see Maya’s eyes, Joaquin’s nose and jaw, Melissa’s hair. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace had a photo of the treasure puzzle up on Jake’s computer monitor. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z A judge ruled that Grace Garcia, because she was related to Eduardo Leones and had led the expedition to dig up the cabin boy’s treasure, was entitled to everything buried underneath the school. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “Her Grace—” “—is not here. It is for you and me to do what must be done. You know that I am right.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “What are you doing holding a gun, Grace?” Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Grace let out a small sigh, not even strong enough to blow away the strands of brown hair stuck to her lips. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Linda asked, just as Mark said, “Grace punched a guy? She looks like the human equivalent of a kitten.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “His Grace is well. He asks about you often.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z For an instant I see Cordelia and Grace, and Carol, walking toward me through the astonishing whiteness of the snow, their faces in shadow. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “Thanks,” Grace said, then looked at the girl standing next to Janie. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “The legion normally has two elected praetors. Jason Grace, son of Jupiter, was our other praetor until he disappeared last October.” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z “So, you’re returning something?” he asked, and okay, Grace had to give him credit. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The Vaughns hope to meet us in Rome next winter, and I shall be dreadfully disappointed if they don’t, for Grace and I are great friends, and the boys very nice fellows, especially Fred. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Grace couldn’t imagine sitting with them, talking about Peach. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace twisted the charms around and around, tangling the chain around her neck. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace and Maya exchanged a glance between them. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Your Grace,” he said, “it is so good to have you back. May I have the honor of presenting our newest member of the Kingsguard? This is Ser Robert Strong.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace bopped up the hall to Mr. Lyons’s homeroom. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Grace and I sit on the wooden benches in the church basement, watching the illuminated slides on the wall, singing the words to the songs, while the piano plods onward in the darkness. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Dallas was trying to remember when he and Florida had run into Mr. Trepid outside Grace’s Diner. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Even if Maya and Joaquin disagreed with her, Grace knew more than they did. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z It’s difficult to match this evidence with Carol’s father, nice Mr. Campbell, who has a soft mustache and calls Grace Beautiful Brown Eyes and Cordelia Miss Lobelia. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Grace felt her heart move from her chest to her throat. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Girls do have to help their mothers, sometimes; Grace in particular has to help her mother. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “You know, Jake,” said Grace, “if you really want to understand and speak Spanish, you could just study Spanish.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z I have never heard of an egg cup before and I can tell Grace hasn’t either, by the way she keeps silent about it. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z The queen welcomed them warmly, then summoned Missandei to see that the girls were fed and entertained whilst she shared a private supper with the Green Grace. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Or Lauren. I wanted to tell you first. But a couple of months ago, I went with Joaquin and Grace to visit our birth mother.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “I hope not,” Grace said, wrinkling her nose. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Meeting her wouldn’t bring Peach back to Grace, or fill the cracks that were threatening to shatter her into pieces, but it would be something. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “I’m in!” called Grace, her voice echoing off the high ceiling of the treasure chamber. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z By the time Grace found her pen, her cheeks were bright red. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace had the distinct feeling she had done something wrong, something that violated friend code, but she didn’t know what it was. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace watched as a mom pushed a stroller past the window, hustling to get wherever she was going. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Jose sort of spun Grace away, setting her down on her feet so hard that her teeth rattled together, and then Grace was gone, leaving her backpack, Adam, Max, and U.S. history class behind. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Everyone turned to see Grace hobbling across the basketball court. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “God, no,” Grace said, sitting up a little bit more. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "Then I should be most glad to bring His Grace's message to the queen." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “I have said too much, Your Grace. I—” “Gracious queen, well met!” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The ravens had not brought King Stannis the allegiance of White Harbor, so His Grace would send an envoy to treat with Lord Manderly in person. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z "It looks handsome enough, Your Grace, but I fear I cannot read the words." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He had been one year old when Grace was born, and had gone into foster care a few days after her parents brought her home. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace moved so that she could block Maya out of the information window entirely. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I said, trying not to laugh at Grace’s outrageous expression. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “Seriously? What would you have said if I’d told you Grace asked me if you were gay?” A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z For old times' sake Grace Wexler catered the party herself and passed among the guests with a tray of appetizers. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Galazza Galare arrived at the Great Pyramid attended by a dozen White Graces, girls of noble birth who were still too young to have served their year in the temple’s pleasure gardens. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace looked at him over their shared trays of french fries and hamburgers. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “This must be the route to the old fallout shelter from the nineteen sixties,” said Grace. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z And Grace had to rush up and put on a clean shirtwaist to set it off. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Grace Windsor Wexler was no longer surprised at the odd assortment of heirs. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z The woman who is not Grace hurls the ink, bottle and all, straight at White Gift. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “There’s no Max and Grace,” Max’s dad said. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace had never seen her look so solemn before, and it scared her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z If that was the case, Maya wasn’t sure that she could stop herself from finding the guy and punching him again on behalf of Grace. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace was fairly certain that her mom had hit the limit of her patience for Grace’s stay-under-the-covers-and-binge-watch-bad-TV habit. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Aim lower,” said Grace, spotlighting the pair of tunnels with her dusty beam. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Thirty minutes later, she hugged Grace and then she hugged Jake. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Grace rubbed at her eyes as she tried to sit up. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Even if the pits must open, must Your Grace go yourself?” asked Missandei as she was washing the queen’s hair. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace thought like that about everything in her life. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace closed her eyes, praying that it was a dream, that she could go back in time and wake up in her bed a year ago and have everything go back to normal. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Looks like something the cabin boy could’ve salvaged from a shipwreck!” exclaimed Grace. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Grace wheedled, winding a rubber band around the end of the braid. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “Um, speaking of inheriting,” Grace said, and Maya looked over at her, suddenly still as a deer. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Your Grace. Castle Black welcomes you and yours.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Then Grace looked so pretty one afternoon that Kate couldn’t help giving her the rhinestone butterfly pin she was wearing. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Or maybe it had happened at homecoming while Grace was squeezing a baby out of her body and he danced, wearing a cheap plastic crown. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z They both had purses slung over their shoulders, holding their books and binders on their left hips, while Grace’s backpack hung limp from her shoulder. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She was still on the fence in the spring of 2006 when she went to watch the Fugees play and to cheer Grace on. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Grace had no idea what was so funny, but she joined him in loud laughter. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z "His Grace was reeling in his saddle by the time we flushed the boar from his lair, yet he commanded us all to stand aside." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “No, it’s fine, it’s fine,” Grace said, waving him away, but Rafe was already climbing out of his side of the booth and coming over to hers. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "Your Grace," he said, "shall 1 summon a new challenger for Brune, or proceed with the next tilt?" A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “I like the name Peach,” Grace said, ignoring his question. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "He offers him back to me without ransom, provided I withdraw my levies from His Grace and vow to fight no more." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I’m thinking about Carol and Grace, my two best friends. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Here in Ohio, my mother and Grace aren't afraid of too much air between words, are happy just for another familiar body in the room. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z Grace Wexler was too busy greeting the next heir to notice. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Grace laughed in a way that didn’t sound funny, then ran a hand over her eyes. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Her face is rounded and bland, with that white skin of Grace’s, though without the freckles. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Grace was about to insist on purple waves, but plums reminded her of something. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Grace squirmed a little, the duvet no longer as comfortable. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "A time bomb," Grace Wexler said, glaring at the person who delivered the gifts. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z I have no idea if she had any medical certifications beyond a vague notion of CPR, but she pulled Grace’s sagging body to the ground all the same. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “Just out of shape, Hazel Grace. All is well.” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Like the rest of us, she wants to stay on the good side of Grace. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Grace wasn’t sure when she had stopped forming complete sentences. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z One could only imagine how His Grace had responded to the notion of a second wedding in the midst of his war. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “The world just doesn’t look like this room,” Grace said. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Grace stared at the photo for a full minute before picking up the piece of stationery that had tumbled to the floor. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "Grace," he said to Mom, "look what I found." Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z “Jake’s a little overwhelmed by his recent burst of intelligence,” explained Grace. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “This is Hazel Grace,” he said, by way of introduction. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z I wasn’t slick Pete with the subjects, or Jimmy Baptiste when things got rough, or Grace with her nose for the potential mistake or breakdown. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “Look, Grace, I don’t know what you’re planning on doing next year to top this year, but it’s going to have to be immense. Like, skydiving-while-being-devoured-by-piranhas immense.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z They had said that they needed to do some shopping nearby, but Maya was 99 percent sure that they just wanted to scope her and Grace out for themselves. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Nothing’s hopeless until you give up hope,” said Grace. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Grace said as they tucked into their sandwiches. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z They couldn’t possibly understand the pull that Grace felt. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Rafe said, and there was an edge in his voice that Grace had never heard before. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Jason Grace, the West Wind has been called many things...warm, gentle, life-giving, and devilishly handsome. But I have never been called startling. I leave that crass behavior to my gusty brethren in the north.” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z No thanks, Grace started to reply, then looked at the letters and deleted them. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z But then they talked, Grace’s guard worn away by exhaustion and relief and gratitude. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The judge had hoped to take the "heiress" by surprise, but Grace gained time by coughing. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z The boy was at home with his twin brother and Grace, but he was unhappy. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Grace gripped her pen and wondered when Max had become such a weakling, with a spine made out of cotton candy. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “C’mon,” she said to Grace, and she walked between her and her dad. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z After delivering a moving eulogy for Reverend Pinckney and acknowledging the deep tragedy of the moment, Barack surprised everyone by leading the congregation in a slow and soulful rendition of “Amazing Grace.” Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z "Such a beautiful song," Grace Wexler slurred, but the others sat in somber silence. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Grace is staring past me at the wall: there are not just one or two foul pictures to be appalled by, there are many. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah,” said Jake, even though, once again, he had no idea what Grace meant. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Grace caught a hand to the face and crumpled over in pain. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Joaquin thought about Grace defending her family, about Maya’s parents splitting up, her dad moving out. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He forged ahead through a grey-and-black terrain, looking for the dreams of Thalia Grace, daughter of Zeus. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “Maya called me last night,” Grace said “And we—my parents and I, I mean—met everyone at the hospital.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace’s little sisters look at me through their eyeglasses when I start to eat. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Someone had taken her shoes off, too, and Grace glanced down to see them neatly lined up next to each other on the floor. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The first thing Grace’s daughter ever did and it was genius. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Your Grace should have him swear an oath before his heart tree.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace screamed at her, reaching down with shaking hands to pick up her phone. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "Your Grace, my lord Hand," said Littlefinger, "the king needs both of you here. Let me go in your stead." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “So what brings you to Saint Grace’s? Haven’t seen you here before. Stell and I pretty much know everyone who comes through.” Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z “Don’t you love to ride?” asked Grace of Amy, as they stood resting after a race round the field with the others, led by Ned. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z I pull at the collar of my shirt, for the first time in all my years at Saint Grace’s feeling the whitewashed walls closing in on me, my chest tightening. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z At last he mastered her arms; Grace Poole gave him a cord, and he pinioned them behind her: with more rope, which was at hand, he bound her to a chair. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Grace, always game and good-natured, was doing the smiling for two. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Grace could see her mentally ripping out the carpet in their living room, adding a second wing, or quite possibly abandoning Grace’s father and her to live in this house instead. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She says that Grace started to grow pimples in Grade Eight: by now they must have increased in number. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Joaquin just grins and tries to avoid getting accidentally punched by Maya’s victory fists as Grace groans and covers her face with her hands. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “What does my prospective husband think of this?” she asked the Green Grace. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “You know what I mean,” Grace said, shooting him a look. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “The Green Grace will accomplish nothing. She may be conspiring with the Yunkai’i even as we sit here. Arrangements, did you say? Make arrangements? What sort of arrangements?” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z To the west sunlight blazed off the golden domes of the Temple of the Graces, and etched deep shadows behind the stepped pyramids of the mighty. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace Wexler looked across the restaurant to the lone figure at the window. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z "His Grace has told us he wishes the traitors' heads to remain on the walls until he fills those last three empty spikes there on the end." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Grace Wexler, the new owner, offered free meals to the sports figures who came to town, and everyone wanted to eat where the athletes ate. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Every so often, Maya would see Joaquin in her features, and then Grace, and sometimes herself. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Maya started to giggle, then laugh, but Grace just looked somber, and Joaquin suspected that he had either said the most perfect thing or the most terrible thing. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace’s dad leaned down to whisper in her ear as they walked. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Past Grace, it turned out, was a real idiot. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “There is no woman more lovely than Your Grace. Only a blind man could believe otherwise, and Daario Naharis was not blind.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Maya’s arm is slung around her shoulders and Grace looks teary. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Ms. Mac asked Grace to take me back to the guidance office. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “I’m so sorry, Grace. We both are. We didn’t know.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “His Grace is in good health,” said Septa Scolera, “and well protected, day and night. The queen is with him, always.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace was trying her best not to cry. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “I don’t even have a television,” Grace said, with a self-mocking sigh. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “Then let’s get out of here!” said Grace, scampering down the ladder first. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “Almost as odd as Grace getting sick right after she ate your brownies,” added Jake. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Grace rolled her eyes and walked away, muttering something under her breath in Spanish. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z "Pray pardon me, Your Grace. I must equip myself for the lists." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “It wasn’t even an hour and a half,” Grace said, squinting into the sun. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace had no idea if she was a good person or not, but Max’s dad obviously equated “good girl” with “person whose womb is currently unoccupied.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z That’s when Joaquin knew that he would never tell Grace and Maya what had really happened: why he had left the Buchanans, why he really wasn't a good person. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace had seen it once when she’d dared herself to pick up a parenting book, in a bookstore fifteen miles away, where no one would recognize her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z On Sundays, now, he plays the organ at Grace Lutheran, replacing the lead-footed organist who was persuaded it was time to retire. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z She replied in a way that made Grace feel like she had introduced herself as Rasputin or Voldemort, a name that must not be said. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z If Grace’s mother had done this on purpose just to “get her out of the house,” Grace was going to kill her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace said, "Doctor Wexler was called away on an emergency operation." The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Grace tried to choose her words as carefully as she could. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z For Christmas, Carol gives me some Friendship’s Garden bath salts and Grace gives me a coloring book of Virginia Mayo. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z He also remembered that Grace was the one who told it to him. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z After the Grace, my father lay down on his bed to rest for a while, and I sat on the porch and stared at the sunlight on the flowers and the ailanthus. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z I think about Grace asking God to forgive her. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z His Grace should have sent another man, a lord or knight or maester, someone who could speak for him without tripping on his own tongue. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z One of the Blue Graces took up the tale from there. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace took a deep breath, forced herself to keep her hands in her lap. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Instead of letting me out in the usual spot,” I say as Grace pulls into the drop-off circle, “can you leave me over there by the batting cages?” A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z The next Sunday, when Maya met with Grace and Joaquin, everybody was cranky. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "Many important men will be at the feast tonight. Such men have enemies. The khal must protect his guests, yourself chief among them, Your Grace. No doubt the Usurper would pay well for your head." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Grace tried to imagine having someone like that in her life. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He had chosen his family, and it had nothing to do with Beryl Grace or even Jupiter. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “You really speak Spanish beautifully,” he told Grace, his voice cracking slightly. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z The room was cool and quiet and there were probably twenty people now looking for her, but Grace didn’t care. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Nobody needed to know that she hadn’t talked to Janie since that ill-fated day back at school, that Janie hadn’t so much as texted her since Grace had punched Max’s friend in the face. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z They watched a lot of TV on her laptop, and Grace told her about the shows and about Catalina and Daniel and how she would have a great home with them. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z After that night he was never seen again, and no one knows if he succeeded in finding his way back to Grace. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “You know why you are here. The Green Grace seems to feel that if I take you for my husband, all my woes will vanish.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The best I’d ever receive in all my years at Saint Grace’s. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Grace had, in a way, like the way she would look forward to a drop in a roller coaster. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “We have more pressing matters to discuss. I have sent the Green Grace to die Yunkishmen to make arrangements for the release of our hostages. I expect her back by midday with their answer.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Yes, sir: there is a woman who sews here, called Grace Poole,—she laughs in that way. She is a singular person.” Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Grace put on sunglasses as she skulked across the parking lot, then took the back way to the store rather than go past all the pretty fountains with the splash pads for the little kids. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace and Kojo grabbed shovels and moved load after load of crushed stone up and out of the way. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Grace felt her heart sink into her shoes. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Okay, your turn,” her mom said, glancing at Grace in the rearview mirror. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "Her Grace will never consent to this outrage. She reminds you that she is Joffrey's regent." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Proud of her liberalism, Grace Windsor Wexler stood and leaned over the table to shake the black woman's hand. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Grace looked up, saw it was only the cleaning woman, and returned to the sports photographs she was sorting. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Grace laughed and signaled the waitress for more mayonnaise. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Perhaps Your Grace will recall me. I am Ser Theodan the True, and His High Holiness has given me command of your escort. My brothers and I will see you safely through the city.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace carefully got out of the car, heaved her empty backpack to her shoulder, and headed toward English, her first class of the day. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace’s body twisted on the bed in a way that it hadn’t during her labor, like it was confused about where Peach had gone, and her toes curled and her hands flexed. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Must I speak to the queen? A word from Her Grace and I can have this wildling girl delivered naked to the hall for our inspection.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “This conversation stops as soon as we see Grace’s car.” A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z I remember every detail of lunch that day clearly, not because I was sitting across from Grace at the table, but because she was the first, and because it wasn’t supposed to happen. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “If it please Your Grace, we are all three knights.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace stared at Hoo's smooth, broad face, at the devilish tufts of eyebrow so high above those flashing eyes, then she turned her back and walked out. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “If Your Grace will tell us whom you wish to see, we will send word to them.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “You will find His Grace at Castle Black if my lord would like to ask that of him.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace repeats this incident to Cordelia, next morning, in the school bus, her voice a near whisper. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z "Your Grace," he said, "it is not seemly that the king should ride into the melee. It would not be a fair contest. Who would dare strike you?" A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z And in a way, Grace realized, someone had. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “But my parents are wonderful,” Grace said immediately. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Later that evening, after the bus had dropped the boys off at their apartments around Clarkston, Grace lay in bed, sleeping, when he was startled awake: gunshots—fired just below his second-story bedroom window. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z “You...the great Jason Grace...the praetor I looked up to. You were supposed to be so fair, such a good leader. And now you...” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z His Grace King Stannis was taking no chances on his prize escaping captivity. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “It was these calamities that transformed my people into slavers,” Galazza Galare had told her, at the Temple of the Graces. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The team was pretty good, Grace said, and the coach was strict. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z ‘The poison will kill him eventually, but first come the paralysis and hours of excruciating pain. I want him to have the full experience! He can watch as I destroy you, Jason Grace!’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Grace could see the red “Return to Sender” stamp slashing across the white paper. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z How much of our conversation did Grace hear? A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Mr. Hill was still up at the whiteboard, apparently writing out an entire soliloquy, so Grace turned to look at Max. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace joined him, tossing two handfuls of gold coins up into the air. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “Not your fault, Hazel Grace. We’re all just side effects, right?” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Grace paid, stepped aside, and waited for the lady behind the deli counter to slice, butter, and wrap her roll. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “He doesn’t need Virginia,” Grace said, and then she screamed. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Pity wasn’t strength, and Grace had had a hard enough time holding it together. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Well,” said Grace, “according to Uncle Charley, Mrs. Malvolio wants them to sell this property. To her uncle, who just happens to be Heath Huxley.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t know how you eat that,” Grace says. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He got so busy at the pottery station the next day that he actually forgot about Maya and Grace for a few minutes. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z There I am in the furrow of Jack's brow, in the slyness of Alicia's smile, in the bend of Grace's hand . Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z Grace clapped him on the shoulder from the backseat. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She didn’t allow boys like Grace and Bien to speak to each other in Swahili; she made them speak English. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z The arrangment of the figures recalls that of classical Graces, or else of the different-colored children wreathed around Jesus on the front of my old Sunday school paper. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Songs such as “Amazing Grace,” “Bow, Wow, Wow,” “Tideo,” are all pentatonic songs that work well with a drone accompaniment. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z Maya said, then threw her pillow at Grace in excitement. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Hazel Grace,” he said, my name new and better in his voice. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z “Every weekend from now till the end of June,” Grace answers. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Joaquin had always imagined Maya’s and Grace’s parents following them around like ducklings, caring for them, cleaning up after them, holding out an eternal net so that they would never fall, never get hurt. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace’s mother covered her eyes with her hands and groaned. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “If His Grace wishes for me to remove myself from court...” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “An ancient ritual, Your Radiance. Three Graces shall be present to witness the examination and say the proper prayers.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “No, my grandma, she died from cancer right before Maya was born,” Grace said. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “My lord, will you grant me leave to send a raven to the Wall? His Grace will want to know of Lord Tywin’s death.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “I doubt it,” I mumbled, although two days later Grace invited me to a slumber party at her house with her friend Tess. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z His mom looked just like Grace and Maya, bright-eyed and cheerful, and it wasn’t until he realized that his tears were splashing down onto the photos that he tried to wipe his face. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace hadn’t realized how long thirty seconds actually was. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Maya knew that in her bones, the way she knew that Grace and Joaquin were older than she. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Nevertheless, there in the living room Max and Grace sat across from each other like they had when they’d first met in Model United Nations. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z They found Her Grace sewing by the fire, whilst her fool danced about to music only he could hear, the cowbells on his antlers clanging. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Ah,” said Mr. Huxley, stroking his chin and studying Grace as if she were a bug on the wall that he didn’t quite know how to squish. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z His hand was still on Grace’s arm, as if he was afraid that she would suddenly sprout wings and fly out of the room. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Domishmen are notoriously stubborn, Your Grace. Prince Quentyn’s forebears fought your own for die better part of two hundred years. He will not go without you.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Mr. Lyons’s side of the family had moved to America way earlier, but Grace still called him “Uncle Charley.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Leroy’s band, the All Star Stompers, played “Amazing Grace” and “One More River to Cross” and before you knew it we were deep into the funeral. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “A lot of brilliant thinkers have come out of Riverview,” the professor said as he gestured for Grace and Jake to sit down. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “We have all been praying for Your Grace,” Septa Moelle said as they were climbing. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace hadn’t known Maya that long, but she was pretty sure that Maya would have thrown herself back into school the way lions ran into the Colosseum during Roman times: teeth sharp and claws out. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "His Grace the King commands your presence. At once." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “Oh, same here!” she said, smiling at both Maya and Grace. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Ruby is sitting by herself across the aisle from the Graces, staring silently out the window. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z "The king and council have determined that no man in the Seven Kingdoms is more fit to guard and protect His Grace than his sworn shield, Sandor Clegane." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z "His Grace has instructed me to escort you to the throne room." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Grace didn’t think she could handle seeing them, hearing them shout about the water, without thinking of what Peach might look like at that age. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace hadn’t had frozen yogurt since before Peach. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace Windsor Wexler always arrived at parties fashionably late, but not tonight. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Maya looked like Grace, that was for sure. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Hazel Grace, when you’re as charming and physically attractive as myself, it’s easy enough to win over people you meet. But getting strangers to love you... now, that’s the trick.” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z “Her Grace is not... she ...” “... is dead. May the gods grant her sweet sleep.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z It was nice, but it was also full of Jason Grace’s stuff. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z I heard Mrs. King crying and Mr. King talking very loud, and Grace and Ellen turned away their faces when they passed me, so I shouldn’t see how red and swollen their eyes were. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z "Her Grace expects she'll have need of him before the night's done." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z As the farmer gazed at her face, it was as if a glamour slowly fell away from it, and he recognized her as his sweetheart, Grace, who was believed to be dead. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z They listened to the radio for a while, pop songs that Grace hated but always seemed to know the words to anyway. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace can see them a little, but her crashes are tentative, she looks to Cordelia for confirmation. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Grace shrugged, like that was something that happened to normal, average, nice people every single day. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace was asked what he thought of his first Halloween. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z “Joaquin,” Grace started to say, but it sounded like her voice had died in her throat. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z When I go back to school, Cordelia and Grace are polite but distant. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “Lady Melisandre is a priestess of the red god. Queen Selyse has adopted her faith, along with many others, but more of His Grace’s followers still worship the Seven. Myself among them.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z "I trust you enjoyed the journey, Your Grace?" A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Grace still has me by the arm, and with her free hand, she slides open the door to the back deck. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z “The Green Grace says that I must take a Ghiscari king,” she said, flustered. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z When school had started up that year, Grace hadn’t gone back with everyone else. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace hesitated, then came to sit down at Maya’s other side. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z What struggle there was in him between Nature and Grace in this interval, I cannot tell: only singular gleams scintillated in his eyes, and strange shadows passed over his face. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z The spirit of Beryl Grace literally glowed with need. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “I never thought she was behind it. It was that Grace, not Cordelia. Grace put her up to it, I always thought. What became of her?” Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Bless the dead and the living, Grace says. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z I take a picture of Grace and stick it into my photo album. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Joaquin helped Grace off the bed, then kept his arm around her shoulders as they followed Maya downstairs into what looked like an office. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "Her Grace will have no liking for anything I have to say," Ned replied. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He bit into one of them and sauntered along, crumpling the napkins and Grace’s invitation into a wad. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z “Your Grace, I have known the bloody flux to destroy whole armies when left to spread unchecked. The seneschal is right. We cannot have the Astapori in Meereen.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z When he looked up at Maya and Grace, both of them gasped a little. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace felt both cleaner and heavier, like someone who had done half their chores but saved the worst ones for last. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace was pretty sure that instead of a lion, she was the equivalent of a mewling kitten. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Dominic and Grace both gave that answer a confused nod. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “Why are you interested in his phone when we’re about to die?” wondered Grace. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “I haven’t heard Frank laugh so much for ever so long,” said Grace to Amy, as they sat discussing dolls and making tea sets out of the acorn cups. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Grace still looked pretty shaky, though, and Joaquin noticed that she kept her hands clenched tightly in her lap. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Maya, stop,” Grace said, passing the joint back to her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z On that thirtieth day, Grace had huddled in bed and watched the clock tick down. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace had never seen him so contemplative before. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "Thank you, Your Grace. And you, my lady. Thank you." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z In the school holidays Grace was allowed to bring her own six-year-old along. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “The king’s prize. His Grace will be most wroth to find her gone.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace needed to be tethered to someone again. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace was laughing even as she kept wiping her eyes. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “So I wanted to say something,” Grace suddenly piped up, and Maya turned to look at her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace looked at her mom, raising her eyebrow a little. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "My lady wife is blameless, Your Grace. All she did she did at my command." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Grace had never been so happy to see Joaquin walk into a room. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "I cannot answer for the gods, Your Grace . . . only for what I found when I rode into the throne room that day," Ned said. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Grace let go of the banister, catching herself before she fell down the last step, and peeked in the bag. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Me, too,” Grace said, before suddenly realizing that she kind of wasn’t an only child—not anymore. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Free them, you mean? Is that wise? They were sent here to worm their way into your trust, so they might betray Your Grace at the first chance.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace produces a long skipping rope, and she and Carol teach me how to turn it. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Peach had places to be, people to see, and she was done with Grace. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Did I really sit on the floor of Grace’s bedroom, on her braided bedside rug, cutting out pictures of frying pans and washing machines from the Eaton's Catalogue and pasting them into a scrapbook? Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z "Nothing to say, Your Grace?" his uncle went on. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “Come with me to yoga,” her mom had suggested one morning, and Grace had just rolled over in bed and pulled the covers back over her head. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “I shall marry Hizdahr in the Temple of the Graces wrapped in a white tokar fringed with baby pearls. Is there anything else?” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace had wondered if they were stupid, sentimental things to buy, but when she put the necklace around her neck and looked in the mirror, it felt right. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Little and less, Your Grace, but those were her words.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Are bums a cure for that? Some warm milk and a lullaby might serve you well. Or better still, I could take you to the Temple of the Graces and find a girl for you.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Maya arched her back so she could look at Grace upside down again. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace’s hands are fists, her fatted chin is trembling, her eyes are pink and watery, like a laboratory rabbit’s. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Grace wondered if she could give up her sister duties or if someone would just come take them from her, like when beauty pageant winners got caught in a sexting scandal. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Unlike her first two teachers, Mr. Hill ignored Grace and got down to business, which she appreciated. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace couldn’t even be that mad at Janie about it, though. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “In times as confused as these, even men of honor must wonder where their duty lies. Your Grace is not the only king in the realm demanding homage.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z "The Lord Commander sent me to His Grace the king," Thome answered. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Grace took a deep breath and shook out her arms. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace knew this because she felt the same way. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Tell His Grace I did my best, he ended. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “I took it as an elective freshman year,” Grace said, then smiled when Maya laughed at her joke. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “I think Aleef would be pretty good at taking attendance, or Grace, or—” I stopped talking because I realized no one was playing tetherball. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z At first, like the Graces, they were not distinguished from each other. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z The atrium may not have changed much since I’ve been coming to Saint Grace’s Hospital, but I sure have. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Grace threw her coin purse on the table and stormed out of the restaurant. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z But Grace’s eyes were lost in a way that Joaquin recognized from a few foster kids, the ones who had been transferred so many times that they were rudderless, adrift in the storm. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “I need to use the bathroom,” said Grace. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z He was kidding, though, and Grace knocked her hip against his without thinking. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace suspected they would have looked less horrified if she had slapped them. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Of Grace and Mrs. Smeath, of tidy paper ladies pasted into scrapbooks. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Grace asks as we stop at a light. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z He took the package from Grace without looking up at her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “You threw a stapler because you were scared,” Grace corrected him. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "Your Grace," one was saying, almost in tears, "it's made too small, it won't go." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Be glad that it is just a burnt sword that His Grace pulled from that fire. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Maya felt Grace’s hand press against her own, and she wrapped her fingers around Grace’s and squeezed tight. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Oh my God, I think I’m going to puke,” Maya said, wheeling her bike into Grace’s garage. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Down on the gym floor, Jake, Kojo, and Grace were being mobbed by friends, family, and camera crews from the local TV stations. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Good, Grace noticed, she's clutching her stomach, about time she felt jealous. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Lauren glared at Maya, and even though both Bob and Diane laughed, Grace could tell that they sort of wanted to murder Maya with their eyes. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "I have been wondering about that myself, Your Grace." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “Your Grace, forgive me. Those were not the terms that we agreed to.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Thank you,” whispered Grace when Noah was gone. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “I would never charge someone who needed help,” said Grace defensively. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Grace wanted intrepid explorers who mined for gold—because they were about to strike it rich. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z This time it was Grace who cut him off. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “Wanna learn how to golf?” her dad had asked one day, and Grace didn’t even reply to his question because it was so ridiculous. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “You guys know a geometry expert?” said Grace. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “A mask can hide many things, Your Grace. Is the man behind the owl mask the same owl who guarded you yesterday and the day before? How can we know?” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace huffed out a laugh that made Maya wonder if her sister perhaps had Mob ties. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Privately, Grace thought Catalina felt a little guilty that Peach was becoming her baby. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “She tried to tear the roof off the house,” Grace’s dad clarified, but he sounded like he was trying to make a joke. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The sun poured through the trees of the park, and Maya and Grace waited for Joaquin to speak again. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Your Grace, that is the King’s Tower there, if I am not mistaken. If I may have the honor?” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Sit,” Grace says, unhooking my arm and pointing me to the other chaise lounge. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z "Your Grace. You are being followed. No, do not turn." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “Wait,” she said, and Grace took half a step backward. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Just as it was her turn to get up to the register, though, Grace saw a few people come in. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The Pink Graces arrayed themselves behind her, with eyes lowered and hands clasped before them. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z "I thank you for them . . . and for your tender words. I pray you a lucky name day, Your Grace." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Grace immediately pulled the car across four lanes of traffic, swerving past two cars and exactly zero cops. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z In Sunday school we have to stand up and recite, out loud, in front of the others, and Grace watches me. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z She wanted Grace to mark him and stay with him the whole game. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Later, Grace was elbowed in the midsection and crumpled over. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z There were also in Olympus two bands of lovely sisters, the Muses and the Graces. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z “Has there been any word from the Green Grace?” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace sat back against the booth, the leather suddenly cold on her legs. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "Everyone has been very sweet and pleasant, Your Grace, thank you ever so much for asking," Sansa said politely. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Grace’s posture was making him feel like a slouch. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “When they say ‘women,’ they automatically mean ‘white women,’ of course,” Grace said. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z On Halloween, Grace wears an ordinary lady’s dress, Carol a fairy outfit, Cordelia a clown suit. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z And then she said the words that her parents had dreaded hearing for the past sixteen years, ever since the day Grace had been born. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace could see it in their eyes, their uncertainty about what to say about her rapidly expanding stomach, their relief that it was she and not they who had gotten pregnant. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Where does the seneschal want His Grace to go?” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Grace,” her mom said, and Grace could hear the wobble in her voice. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace drove home, too, Joaquin curled up in the front seat with the bag of photographs between them. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace lost track of how long she sat on the floor and cried, but after a while, there was a knock at the door and someone saying, “Grade?” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Your Grace takes too much on herself. You should allow your councillors to shoulder more of your burdens.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Maya just preened a little as Grace’s phone buzzed again. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "His Grace is without, my lord, and the queen with him." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “Well, you can say goodbye to it, Mr. Macon. Grace will go to dinner all over the county telling people about the watch you gave her.” Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z “I can find another wet nurse. If there’s none amongst the wildlings, I will send to the mountain clans. Until such time, goat’s milk should suffice for the boy, if it please Your Grace.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The words hung in the air as Grace looked to Max, but he was looking down at the floor. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "And what does Her Grace the queen think of this ploy?" A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “It shall be as Your Grace commands,” said Grey Worm. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z They were companions of Apollo, the God of Truth, as well as of the Graces. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z "Angela, dear, you have a fitting this afternoon," Grace reminded her, "and we have so much to do for the wedding shower on Saturday." The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “He has a right to know. He’s involved here, Grace.” The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Her mom raised an eyebrow at Grace as if to say, Do you see what I’m dealing with here? Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She was a little bit shorter than Grace, but give or take a few freckles, it was like looking in a mirror. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace had almost forgotten that the therapist was even in the room. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "His Grace has a unique way of winning the hearts of his subjects," lyrion said with a crooked smile. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “Grace told me I was being a horrible friend, and she was right.” A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z We color in Grace’s movie star coloring books, which show the movie stars in different outfits, doing different things: walking their dogs, going sailing in sailor suits, swirling around in evening dresses at parties. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Grace’s face stayed the same and Maya wondered if Grace’s interest in her sense of humor had been a one-time thing. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace gets out of the car and tucks the phone into her back pocket. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace chose to believe Rafe anyway, as they sat together, lying in wait at the edge of the world. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z After she got home that night, Grace sat down in front of her computer. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Tell me about Ellen Tree. Is it a donkey?” asked Grace curiously. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z “Grace. I heard she steals her students’ research. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “Let me know if you can be on the team, Kojo,” said Grace, hurrying off to class. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Grace explained: there was a soccer team for refugee kids like them, with lots of Africans and kids from places he’d never heard of. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z “I have instructed the Green Grace to present the offer only when all of the Yunkish commanders have assembled to hear it.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She—not my father, who sits opposite her—says the Grace before Meals. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The Woodsons this and the North that making Mama smile, remember that Grace, too, was someone else before. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z "Your Grace, give me but a moment to don my mail. You should not be without protection." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “All true, Your Grace ... but even ruins offer some shelter. And the Wall will stand between them and the Others.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace found herself home in the mornings, watching talk television with her untouched history textbook in front of her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "What a lovely living room, so practically furnished," Grace commented. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z He motioned for Grace and Jake to follow him into an empty classroom. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z It was a good honeymoon, Grace always said, two weeks picking hops with her husbands family, and sleeping in a gypsy caravan parked in a farmyard. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The floor was cold, which was good, because Grace was fairly sure that her skin was on fire, and also, her hand was throbbing. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Soon Grace and his team “were nervously indicating that they had had enough.” The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z It was a good thing Grace didn’t want to tell Maya about Peach or Max, because she could barely get a word in edgewise. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "They killed my mother too, Your Grace. And they . . . they . . ." Her voice trailed off, as if she had forgotten what she was about to say. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She couldn’t tell if he was humoring her or teasing her, but Grace didn’t care. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace would do home schooling for the rest of the year and then go back for her senior year in the fall. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z By the time the nobleman had made the ascent, the Green Grace had finished eating. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He envied Grace’s belief that someone would wonder about her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Stop,” Grace said, but she couldn’t make her voice louder than a whisper. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Joaquin could still feel the pulse against his forearm, how good it had felt to scare Adam as badly as he had scared Grace. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace took some pomegranate seeds, then some strawberries, before realizing that she was choosing things that would be healthy for Peach. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Milkman opened the parcel Grace had fixed for him and took out a cookie. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z But in the end, they were just photos, and Grace finally took them away and placed them in a drawer, feeling foolish. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Shut up,” Grace mumbled, wiping at her eyes. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z It’s because of this heart that we have to tiptoe, walk quiedy, stifle our laughter, do what Grace says. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Or we sit on the floor in Grace’s room with piles of old Eaton’s Catalogues. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “Don’t worry. I’ll find a way to limit Grace’s involvement on the big night.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Oh, Grace, you have your whole life ahead of you!’ Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Or send you photos. Whatever makes you comfortable, Grace.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She had a lot of energy, and Grace suddenly wondered if Maya was nervous. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace, who had already finished her homework, came over right away. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Grace was going to get expelled, she realized, and was surprised by how nice that sounded to her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace is driving me to baseball practice, but I’m not wearing my usual practice jersey and sweats. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z I have a fleeting image of Grace once more, disappearing into her house through the front door, in her. skirt with the straps, her pilly sweater. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z The players were walking off the field at an old football stadium where youth soccer games were now played, when Tracy spotted Grace, whom she recalled as shy and scared. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Even before he got out of the car, Grace could tell that something was off. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z But as is the way with these encounters, Thom could not forget what he had seen, and every night he yearned for Grace, his heart aching anew. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Grace saw Maya’s head spin in Joaquin’s direction almost as fast as her own. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace’s mom crossed her arms over her chest. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace looked as uncomfortable as Joaquin had earlier, squirming and biting her bottom lip. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Her husband stretched his neck in order to see her over his newspaper, “What now, Grace?” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z "I see you know him well, Your Grace," the red woman said. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z After Grace’s parents had found out that she was pregnant, they had met with Max’s parents. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z When they got to the register, Grace handed the cashier the money her mom had given her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Is this how you got so smart so fast?” demanded Grace, who seemed furious. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Jason Grace could cause some pretty huge storms. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Grace wondered if the woman’s cart and oxen were double-parked outside. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Head held high, Grace Wexler led her husband across the restaurant. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z “You feel a little feverish. Go tell Grace you’re to have your dinner upstairs. Then you’re to go straight to bed. I’ll be up later. Go on, now, please. Take these with you.” Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z “They’ve eaten every one, Your Grace, along with every rat and scavenger dog that they could catch. Now some have begun to eat their own dead.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I trust that you are improving in health, my son, and in God’s Grace. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z Grace could see Maya’s pale face, her eyes blown wide open from shock, the way she had clung to Lauren’s arm even after Grace and her parents had arrived. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z There the Graces bathed and anointed her with golden oil—a bloom that clings upon immortal flesh alone—and let her folds of mantle fall in glory. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “It looks nice,” Grace said after a minute. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace got the feeling that he was used to steering Maya away from things, like a distraction technique people used on toddlers. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I look at Grace: why do they want to say her name? Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “No. Grace is picking us up. Maybe she said something about picking us up next Monday because Grace has rehearsals next Monday.” A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Grace just hummed in response, the setting sunlight and wind hitting the girls’ hair so that it swirled like a dark flame around their faces, and Joaquin thought that they were beautiful, like their mother. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace nodded but didn’t look convinced, and Maya threw a glance at Joaquin, desperate to have the subject changed. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Eduardo Leones worked long and hard to hide his treasure,” said Grace with great admiration. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “Okay,” Grace said, even though she knew she wouldn’t. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He had not emerged since ... though from time to time His Grace was glimpsed upon the tower roof, outlined against the beacon fire that burned there night and day. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z If Grace had said that she had been arrested for running an elephant-breeding program in her backyard, Maya would have been less surprised. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z In a belle époque metal frame tinged with verdigris was a photograph of his parents, Grace and Ernest, three days after their wedding. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Adam’s mom decided not to press charges against Grace, which was nice of her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z They had left dinner defrosting on the counter for her, and seeing the Tupperware sweating on the countertop made something tug at Graces heart in the most painful of ways. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Her Grace freed you from your chains. It is for you to sharpen your swords and defend your own freedom when she leaves.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Fifteen minutes later, Grace was driving to the mall, all the windows down so she could feel fresh air again. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace looked at it for a long minute before typing back, ok. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace and Carol are standing among the apple trees, just where I left them. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z The name was common enough that Grace suspected she could Google it for hours and not find anything, but it seemed like maybe Melissa had never wanted to be found. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I think I feel her hesitate as she walks back to sit with the Graces, but I don’t look up at her. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z “Grace, Grace, Grace. This has disaster written all over it.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “She’s worked up because of tomorrow,” Maya explains as Grace dabs at her eyes with the edge of her sleeve. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z At that point, Grace would have answered questions about the clothes dryer’s lint trap from the lady behind the makeup counter. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace was holding him now, and Maya’s arm was around his shoulders, and Joaquin put his hand to his forehead and rested his elbows on his knees. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "You reproach yourself more than I ever could, Your Grace. You must have these great lords to win your throne—" "Fingers and all, it seems." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z His tie was in a perfect Windsor knot, which Grace had only seen in pictures on the internet, and that made her trust him a little bit more. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace could tell that he was being very careful not to touch any part of her, and for some reason, that just made her sad. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “You lied,” says Grace, pleased, forgetting to whisper. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “We did send a letter to her through the lawyer,” Grace’s mother said, passing her a thin envelope. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z But the next thing I know, Mrs. Walton places her hand in mine and begins the first line of “Amazing Grace,” so sweet, so pure. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “Grace said she would do a house visit later for Charlie.” Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z His handwriting has gotten way better, thanks to Grace. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z “Your Grace,” said the man with the glasses. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Grace didn’t think it could be worse than that night, her mother gripping her hand, nurses urging her to push, but it was. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z My teacher Ms. Washington’s actually the one who got Grace interested in theater in the first place. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z The smile fell from the woman’s face as if Grace had slapped it away. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace was crying now, too, and Maya pushed the tissue box toward her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The Green Grace said that reopening the pits would please the gods. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace and Carol stand under the apple trees, in their skirts, waving, disappearing. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Grace takes a deep breath and lets it out slowly, nods. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z There were two boys coming into the Starbucks, and from the looks of it, they knew who Grace was. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “The Stormcrows know the Yunkai’i. Their tongues are worms that wriggle this way or that. The Green Grace will come back with worm words, not the captain.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace made a flourish with her hand, queenlike. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “I thought she was all right,” Grace said. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z It means ‘Son of Grace.’But this McGrath right here is somebody’s daughter. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z “We have a choice up ahead,” said Grace, pointing to the far end of the shelter. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Did Grace say anything to her about me? A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z “Grace, you had a baby and they seemed to come through that experience just fine. I don’t think you’re giving them enough credit.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I will, Grace types back, her hands shaking a little and making it hard to press the correct keys. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I rotate my wrists so that my cleats move in all different directions and sway my arms like I did for Zoey and Grace when I got out of the car. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z “I’ll be able to drive you two again starting Monday,” Grace says. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Grace probably could have done a cartwheel without taking out either one of her parents. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Luckily for Grace’s mom, Grace was easily bribed. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “That’s the district superintendent of schools,” Grace whispered as they crossed the gym’s hardwood floor. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “I will escort Her Grace to the feast. We shall not require your ... steward.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace hasn’t seen Max in months, hasn’t heard much about him, either. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z When her phone flipped to 12:01 a.m., something in Grace wilted. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace Windsor Wexler was supervising the fitting of her daughter's wedding dress from the beige velvet couch. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Grace cried, but she was laughing as she reached for it. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I’m going down to see Grace at the weekend and I’ll look in the boxes for your Housman. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Sairy said, “Tiller? You know what Grace told me when Dallas and I were down in Boxton the other day? While Dallas was loading up the truck?” Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z “Meereen. You’ll ride your dog for the dragon queen and come away with your weight in gold. Best start eating more, so you’ll be nice and plump when you joust before Her Grace.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z We unbraid Grace’s hair, which falls down her back in coarse brown ripples, and wind the chains around her head like a crown. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z According to the consultant, Mrs. Grace V. Mirman, the challenge for the parents of someone "highly gifted" was to find ways to keep the child engaged and stimulated. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z So that’s how Grace ended up drafting yet another email to a sibling she had never met. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “The rain cloud to Grace’s sunshine,” Maya sniffled. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace offered to ask her if Bien could come to the next practice. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z But Carol and Grace have never moved anywhere. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Grace started to stand up, shoving her chair back so hard that it crashed into the table behind them. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z But the nurse had asked Grace if she wanted to, and she ignored her mother’s worried eyes, her lip caught between her teeth. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Dad hates wearing suits” is what Grace would have said if she hadn’t been busy staring at the house. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “I fear you flatter me with empty courtesies, Lord Hand,” the Green Grace said. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z But my mind had been running on Grace Poole—that living enigma, that mystery of mysteries, as I considered her. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z The next day Grace received a larger box. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Only one thing followed type: Afterward, when I had my face resting against Augustus’s chest, listening to his heart pound, Augustus said, “Hazel Grace, I literally cannot keep my eyes open.” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z The other tenants of Sunset Towers lined up at the reservations desk, waiting for Grace Windsor Wexler to lead the way. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Her Grace had posted men on every landing to keep her safe from murderous wildlings. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “I must attend my fires, Your Grace. Perhaps R’hllor will vouchsafe me a glimpse of His Grace. A glimpse of some great victory, mayhaps.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Grace,” she said, her voice cracking a little. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Your Grace was with the priestess when he arrived. I knew you would not want to be disturbed. The captain’s news can wait until the morrow.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Ten. Or near enough to make no matter. Might I know how she has offended Your Grace?” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace opens her front door when I ring. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “The three of us can’t wait to move up to the state competition,” said Grace. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Grace winced as her hand throbbed under the cold towels. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Don’t be like that, Yer Grace,” said the Bishop of Bath and Wells. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z It took a while for Grace to figure out what to wear back to school on Monday morning. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Grace says that before every performance at the Playhouse, she always gives these inspirational pep talks. I need one for Saturday.” A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Grace Wexler mimicked, then she dropped her head into her crossed arms on the table and fell asleep to the sound of the lawyer's throat-clearing coughs. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z This one was sent for, and gave orders that the rider be brought to the Blue Graces. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace set down the strawberries and reached for the cookie dough bits instead. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Nope. He’s in New Orleans. Well, actually, he’s probably flying home right now from New Orleans. Grace’s parents called him last night.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “No, she wasn’t, Grace, and if you let me finish a sentence you might learn something you don’t know too.” Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Grace, tame as well, though with sneaky vestiges of wild. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I thought no more of Mrs. Fairfax; I thought no more of Grace Poole, or the laugh: in an instant, I was within the chamber. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z He hadn’t brought it up at their last meeting because of the Maya and Grace decision. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Behind the pulpit a big man in black robes gave the signal and everyone rose to sing “Amazing Grace,” which had apparently been one of Stan’s favorites. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Grace was sitting next to Joaquin now, and Maya was up at the counter getting napkins while they waited for their order. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z ‘Our desires reveal us. They show us for who we really are. Someone has come for you, Jason Grace.’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “I am a prince of Dome, Your Grace. I will not run from slaves and sellswords.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “But that was almost eighteen years ago,” Grace protested. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Next she'll mention having to give up her family because she married a Jew—no, she never brings that up, Grace with all her faults would never do that. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z I have a Bible, on loan from Grace, her second-best. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z "We got it, we got it," Grace cried, leaping up to embrace her partner. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z At first Grace thought she was defending her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Even before they knew me, they did their very best to help me feel like Saint Grace’s Hospital was my second home from the moment I got there. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z "Please," Sansa said, "I only meant ... it would be ill luck, Your Grace ... to, to kill a man on your name day." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He made a sound like someone had let the air out of him, and when he fell backward, his desk trapping him against the floor, Grace pinned him and punched him again. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "Your Grace," he told the queen, "the sight of our white cloaks might enrage the mob." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Maya said as Grace felt the phone slip out of her grasp. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “So I was totally freaked out at first,” she was saying as they walked, Maya strolling in between Joaquin and the other girl, Grace, who still hadn’t said much other than her initial outburst. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “It’s been less than twenty-four hours,” Grace pointed out. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z By the time they got into the office, Grace thought she might throw up. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "You would do well to avoid both those men, Your Grace." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Next to her, Grace was still wiping her eyes, and when Joaquin turned toward her, she reached out and hugged him around his waist. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z But at fourteen weeks pregnant, Grace knew that there weren’t a lot of options on the table to discuss. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z At the time it was assumed Grace would keep the bungalow for a year or two before moving on or remarrying. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I ask about this onion, which may mean something religious for all I know, but Grace says it’s a ventilator. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, I wouldn’t mind, Hazel Grace. It would be a privilege to have my heart broken by you.” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Hearing Grace laugh made Maya feel like a comedian who had finally found her perfect audience. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "Her Grace left orders, the council in session is not to be disturbed." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Jake doused his flashlight, tucked it into his belt, and grabbed Grace’s right hand with his left. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Grace clapped her hands to her mouth and gave a little squeal. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z “So he liked to goof around, he liked to imitate people, and he liked being the center of attention,” Grace says. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z She had texted with Grace a few times, mostly responding to Grace’s somewhat awkward sentences. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace knew right then that Maya was angry—at their bio mother. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Your Grace, I know where you might find more men. Give me the wildlings, and I will gladly tell you where and how.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Because we don’t want you to be sad,” her dad said, sounding every bit as sad as he didn’t want Grace to feel. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace, however, had just gone still next to them. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Hey, sarcasm is my job,” Maya said, tossing her bag over her shoulder as Grace slammed her door shut and checked to make sure that the car was locked. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He and Grace climb into his German coupe, my manila envelope safely in the back. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Rafe held up his hands and looked around like Grace had just threatened him with a gun and told him to empty the register. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She didn’t realize it at the time, but Grace liked him just because he liked her, and that wasn’t a strong enough tree to hang on to when the storm came. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace knew not to ask too many questions. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I knew that she had robotics until late and that she was probably going to dinner with Grace right after. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Then Thalia Grace became their leader and started recruiting even more young women to their cause, which grated on Nico - as if Bianca’s death could be forgotten. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “She was ... Elza, it might have been. Or Ella. It was six years ago she died. I have owned so many slaves, Your Grace.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z At last he took to wandering near the wooded copse by the river, hoping to hear Grace’s flute. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “Even so,” His High Holiness went on, “these are terrible charges, and the realm must know the truth of them. If Your Grace has told it true, no doubt a trial will prove your innocence.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Ruby sinks into her seat, but her eyes follow Edie all the way to a table across the room, where she sits with the two Graces and a pair of boys, Sean and Austin. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z "There is no greater plea-sure than to serve the King's Grace. If I was deemed worthy to join your royal council, you would find none more loyal or true." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z And Grace hadn’t quite figured out how to make up the difference between the two spaces yet. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He lifted his wrist to look at his watch and remembered that Grace had not given it back to him. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z There was Pitocin and white-hot pain that seared Grace’s spine and ribs and hips into rubble. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z We sit in a row, on a long bench made of dark shiny wood, which Grace says is a pew. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “Such taxes as we collect are paid in kind. Your Grace. The Watch is rich in turnips but poor in coin.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Grace, what is—” Grace forced her legs to move forward, and she swiped the phone from Maya so fast that it clattered to the floor. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace appeared in the dining-room light but didn’t come forward. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z "A love so true and innocent, Your Grace, it would be cruel to deny it . . . and yet, what can we do? Her father stands condemned." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “I’m a big believer in metaphor, Hazel Grace.” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z His Grace had need of every sword, so all he could spare were greybeards and cripples. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z His tousled, dark-chocolate-brown hair is perfectly unruly, like he just popped out of a Teen Vogue and landed smack in the middle of Saint Grace’s Hospital. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z “Your Grace,” he said, by way of greeting. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Grace saw her dad glance between Maya and Lauren, and she wondered if he was thinking what Grace was thinking: that those two were one dessert course away from a full-fledged cage match. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "Your Grace, whatever my traitor brother has done, I had no part. You know that, I beg you, please—" “Get her up!” A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Grace felt the tears slip down her cheeks and she quickly slapped them away. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "Before all the court, my lady. And the gods as well. I said as much to Ser Edmure, but he told me it was not possible, that His Grace Robb would never consent." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “Asleep in my chambers. Her Grace does not allow Ghost in her presence. She claims he scares the princess. And so long as Borroq and his boar are about, I dare not let him loose.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “I lost both my teammates from last year,” Grace continued. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes Grace called him Puff the Magic Dragon, but only in her head, and only when she was really mad at him. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "I am yours to command, Your Grace. Always." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Grace rested her feet on the edge of the car’s bumper. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “But it’s cool if we hang out,” Maya added, and Grace wondered what her face looked like if Maya felt the need to add that part. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “The same ones Your Grace was following, I believe. You see, we are alike. If you will not take me for. your husband, I am content to be your slave.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Once Grace pulled in at the shopping center, though, she realized that she had made a huge mistake, one much bigger than salt and pepper shakers. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z "Wait here. His Grace will want to hear this." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Grace quickly looked around to see if anyone had overheard that ugly name, but they were in the elevator, alone. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Jake watched in amazement as Grace clearly explained the difference between the two verbs. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z "I am come at Her Grace's behest, not to drink with you, Imp." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “Here,” he said, tossing the keys to Grace. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Often, now, Grace Smeath asks me over to her house after school without asking Carol. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Grace had delivered Peach, but now it felt like she had truly left her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The Graces were particularly rude this morning, shaking their heads and staring at me with looks of disgust. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z After Grace was done throwing up in the downstairs guest bathroom, she got herself a glass of water and came back to the table. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Grace was in the bleachers, watching and cheering. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z To say that she and Max had united and become a single country was a joke that Grace kept thinking, but never said. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “That may be, Your Grace,” Jon said, “but the mammoths are too big to pass through our gate.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z My eyes keep going back and forth between Edie—dragging her fork through her food, her eyes glued to the table—and Ruby, who is talking to one of the Graces. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Grace didn’t remember much of that visit, other than that they had watched Friends on Netflix. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z We finished off Susanna by singing “Amazing Grace” at the speed of a dirge. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z There was a steeliness in Grace’s smile, like it had been forged in a fire. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z |
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