| 单词 | grateful |
| 例句 | “But I’m so grateful I got to know Uncle Theo. I’m glad I came here when I did. I’m glad he was able to tell me our family’s history.” I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z She would always be grateful for her family aboard the Argo II - but she had so many other friends and relatives she wished she could see one last time. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Plus, I was super grateful that he came and got me, and I didn't want to say anything to mess that up. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z And Ms. Blinny says she will be grateful if we do. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z He was grateful to Lewis just for coming to his car. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Coming through the night with Derek...grateful that he had made it. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z Cora kneaded her calves, grateful for the time off her feet. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z “Yes, and I’m grateful for that. But I move so slowly.” Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Not only was he a kind and considerate boyfriend to Hazel, but whenever Piper saw him wearing Jason’s old praetor’s badge she felt grateful to him for stepping up and accepting that job. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “Yes, I guess so. I want to make sure science is held accountable in the future so others won’t have to go through what I’ve been through. But I’m grateful for these.” The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Maria Isabel is grateful to have a smuggler—partly because it means she can avoid the trains Enrique had to ride. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Woolf was deeply grateful for Pollard’s help in getting him the mount. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “No matter what happens,” she said, touching his cheek, “I’m grateful for the past six years here.” The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z At any rate, Luke was amused, his aunt grateful, and Dr. Montague more than satisfied. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z It was way too small for George and way too big for Charlie, but he'd been grateful to have it; it had been one of George's few kind gestures. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Of course she was grateful to the satyr. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z "Joffrey is such a grateful sovereign, I'm certain you will have no cause to complain, my good brave lord." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “And Mrs. Amos, I’m so grateful for all of your help. And I’m really, really sorry.” Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z I look down, barely daring to believe what I’m seeing, then envelop Izzi in a grateful hug. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z And he told me to tell Reb Saunders how grateful he was to him for his kindness. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Mrs. seemed grateful and went back to the sofa to lie down. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z We all stood stiffly with our cups of shikanji while Maa Kamala made a polite speech about how well we were doing and how grateful we were for the rich lady’s help. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z They received their brown bottles in grateful silence and gave what they had. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z I give a small smile, grateful that I’m able to help. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z After that Narciso turned to drink and lost everything, but he remained forever grateful to Ultima who worked so hard to try to save his young wife. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z But at night, when it was cold, they were all grateful for the close quarters. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I'm grateful that the murderous light in his eyes is now directed at someone other than me. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Heaving a grateful sigh, he slipped quickly inside his own tent and found Corporal Whitcomb ensconced on his cot, his knees propped up. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z She look grateful I know my way around so she don’t have to ask like poor folk. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z And he was grateful to Bull, too, for sensing that a dress was not the right kind of clothing for Edward. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z I try to smile, to show him I'm grateful, that he made the right decision, but I can't hold it for long. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z I'm not sure which god smiled down on me and kept that balloon from popping, but I'm grateful. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z I am grateful for the clouds that prevent the sun from wilting their leaves before they take root again and resume their growing. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z He had learned to be grateful for what they had. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z She is also grateful, but she is sure this gratitude will turn into regret. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z I was grateful that we all spoke Spanish, so it wasn’t that I couldn’t understand. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z “I am grateful to your good queen for giving us a gentler reception here.” Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z He did not try to dissuade me from my course, and I was grateful for this implicit acknowledgment that I was no longer his charge. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I am suddenly very grateful that Richard is now my ally, not my enemy. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z I haven’t got the words to say how stunned and grateful I am that I have been allowed to keep my license. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z Trust me, when nature calls at school, you'll be grateful you listened. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “Dictionopolis will always be grateful, my boy,” interrupted the king, throwing one arm around Milo and patting Tock with the other. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z I turn back to her, grateful for the distraction, but suddenly very conscious of exactly how I’m sitting. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Maybe she was right, but I didn’t feel grateful. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z “That is why they do not understand that they should be grateful to have me stand before them.” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I was grateful for her ministrations, but I knew that the “two new cups” she was so careful to mention were evidence of the color bar that she said did not exist. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Most days when I come in to Miss Celia’s, I am grateful for the peace. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I am immensely grateful to Locke, for coming. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “We ate our sandwiches with grateful hearts for all the care that was taken of us, and the bottle of water was the greatest comfort,” Emma reported in a letter to her mother. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m suddenly, fervently grateful that I was too exhausted from combat training to strip before sleeping. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I was suddenly grateful that Jasper was gone. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I can see only their backs as the pastor speaks to them, in Spanish, for which I am grateful. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z When the mother understood finally, she covered Sissy’s hand with grateful kisses. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He was amused by how grateful, how surprised, they were every day. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z He said, “It’s hard to imagine I’d thank a man for insults and for shaking me out like a rug. But I’m grateful. It’s a hurty thanks, but it’s thanks.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Then she said, “I’m sure he was very grateful.” The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z I knew I should not contradict the queen, but how else should she know I was grateful for the virtues she had taught me? Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Dicey chewed on the end of the pencil and tried to think of some way to let Cousin Eunice know that they were grateful to her. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Bran took another sip of the spiced honey wine from his father's goblet, grateful for something to clutch. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z For one thing, there was the manner she put on: a kind of nonchalant but sincere one as though she expected people to be really grateful for her assistance. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I think of taking it to the car to read what’s inside, but instead I sit down in one of the pews, grateful for the sturdy, solid wood underneath me. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Despite the throbbing pain and humiliation, I'm grateful for my lady-parts injury. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z “Your father would have done the same for me. Brave of you, not to run for a teacher. I’m grateful...it will make everything much easier....” Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I pressed my ear to the closed door. “—grateful that he’s healthy,” Rahim Khan was saying. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Eventually, I will answer each e-mail, and am grateful for them. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I, too, had enjoyed basking in that warmth, grateful for it, yet at this moment I felt a definite chill. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z At the end of that week I’d be exhausted, and would be grateful to the first person to talk to me about something meaningful. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z If the giant had run away screaming, Hazel would’ve been grateful. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Don’t get me wrong—I’m very grateful—but I’d really like you back now. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z Yes, this will be the final installment of “Hattie Mae’s News Auxiliary,” and for your years of readership, l am grateful. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z I tried to sound casually grateful and not how I really felt—as though they had saved my life. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I still feel bad about it, but I promised to strap his arm for him—in Room 14 half an hour before the night bell—and watched him go off grateful and reassured. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I tell Farmer, and I’m grateful that he doesn’t tease me. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Franz studies them in silence, occasionally nodding when I explain what they depict; he seems grateful to see them. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z First, Richard was irritated at the thought that he still was a foreigner who could be attacked, and then he felt grateful for Madu’s concern. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z There was something about the way he smiled when she made a face, surprised, so grateful, that made her kiss and touch his hair with great passion and indignation in her heart. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z It’s the kind of month where you’re grateful for every single glimpse of the sun, or any sign of blue sky above the clouds, because you’re not sure that they’re there anymore. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Whatever triggered Peeta's decision -and I suspect it had to do with my outperforming him in training -I should be nothing but grateful for it. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Fatigue spread through me, making me grateful for the tow-sack bed. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I am grateful to you for showing the world you can be a great artist even when you can’t get out of bed. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z Grandma smiled, “Exactly. It is as though he is clearing a trail for us to follow, and of course we are making steps forward here that we must be grateful for.” March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I’ve never been so grateful for the fact that nobody else is still around. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Nothing was clearer than this: I had been returned to the Collegians and to captivity as a favor by Sons of Liberty grateful for the College’s donations to their cause. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Katherine gives me a grateful look and I get up and trudge once more to the door. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I didn’t complain—I was grateful for the school and the missionaries—but I was a nomadic kid, raised on milk. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z They were all grateful for the help, but as the spring of 1989 approached they all made the same request at the end of our meetings: Help Michael Lindsey. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “Especially,” said Mr. Pumblechook, “be grateful, boy, to them which brought you up by hand.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z There was only the sound of a city breathing as he breathed, weary from the fight, grateful it was over. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Quines has just cleared the last of the main-course plates, and he gives me a surprised but grateful smile when he sees me with the platter. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z And for that reason, I was grateful for her business card, which I set on the side table. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I may be grateful that Charles and Isaac, who were by his side, turned their heads away, ashamed at our squabble. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z “No one has tried to do away with me today,” I reminded him, grateful for the lighter subject. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “I be grateful for your help, ma’am,” Amari managed to say. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z She gives me a small, grateful smile as her hair falls on her shoulders, the first time I have ever seen it that way. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z “She did not suffer, Matilda. We must be grateful for that.” Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I see Henry laugh, and I am grateful that I can’t hear it. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z She didn’t say it, but I imagine she was grateful I was still alive—that all three of her children who were at church were alive. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I was grateful that none of my classmates ever mentioned the fact. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I tell her about the column then, grateful when she nods that she knows who Miss Myrna is. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z The morning is bitterly cold; the furnace heat is grateful, though we have heavy fur coats. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z “Yes, of course. Please go and do what you must. You move beyond kindness to help us. I shall forever be grateful.” Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He did wonder why Celia didn’t call for the doctor, but he was grateful at the same time. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She knew she ought to feel grateful, but for some reason what she really felt was angry. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z As the train sways, I’m grateful I’m no longer on the roof. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He took it with a grateful bow, and said:— Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z “I’m grateful for your warning,” Bear said, stony faced. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z I did receive the additional money, for which I was grateful, but the circumstances which warranted it were unfortunate. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z At this point, I think he’s actually grateful to have a bar mitzvah to distract him from the fact that his dream of Dino-land is circling the drain. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z As the grateful Plum slept, the silence allowed her to think. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Of course, she is grateful, so grateful, for everything he has done, but can she discuss for a moment the way he picks his teeth with a toothpick? A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z When Zosimos rescued her and bound her to his allegiance and care, she was so grateful that she was ready to follow any rule in the world. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z The doorbell rang and I leapt up, grateful for the distraction. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z I'm grateful for the weight of it as we ride the elevator up. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z They seemed genuinely glad she was among them, as if grateful for a newcomer to liven things up. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Usually I'm grateful for the crowds on the streets of Lake. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z “Money? Course not. Identify a demand, handle its supply, make your customers grateful, kill off the opposition.” Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z My knees shake, and I'm grateful for the thick layers of tulle. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z “Now's the time to be grateful for what you do have. Don't look at what other people have. You be grateful for what you have. Are you sleeping on the street? You going around hungry?” It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z No, it was the calm, grateful quiet of one seeing a friend return home. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z “How many insults from your father can you stand, Percy? You think he’s grateful to you? You think Poseidon cares for you any more than he cares for this monster?” The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z "They always learn. And are never grateful to us for the lesson." Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z “Mr. Basilides,” he said, “you must be very fatigued. I am grateful for all your efforts. Please take some wine with us.” The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The first bell had already rung, so the showers were empty, which I was grateful for. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z I was grateful that he did not say anything about Amaka’s statement, that he talked about the sweet-smelling rains instead and sang along with the robust Igbo choruses coming from his cassette player. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z I was more grateful than ever for those few stolen days we’d had on the beach. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z He is grateful that his mind has retained these images of her, pleased with himself, as if he has just discovered an innate talent for a sport or a game he’s never played. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z And that’s why I’m so grateful to God for having given me this gift, which I can use to develop myself and to express all that’s inside me! The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z But if I had the chance to work away from the prying eyes of Madam, I’d be grateful for it. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Second gift to their gift—she makes her voice delighted and grateful. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z The advance money helped pay Morrie’s enormous medical bills, and for that we were both grateful. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “We’re grateful that you stayed. Could we ask you a favor?” Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z I stuck my lunch back in my school bag and headed for the bathroom, where I was grateful to find automatic water and soap dispensers. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Now she would have been grateful for even another week of school. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Piper was grateful for his support, but she still felt uneasy. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I was so grateful I had a brother who wasn’t afraid to stick up for me. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z “It is I who am grateful,” the Virgen said in her serene, heavenly voice. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Minli nodded — and as she waved a grateful goodbye to the village, a sea of ruined sleeves fluttered back at her. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z He was gentle and grateful, and he used to call me Lord. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Moss accepted it, grateful that he would have a piece of Javier to keep for himself. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z After his death, there was talk that John might have lived if he could have left Haiti sooner, but almost everyone seemed grateful he’d gotten out at all. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z “Dr. Seward, you have been very considerate towards me. Believe me that I am very, very grateful to you!” Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z The Bushis were grateful when they learned they had been granted asylum by the United States, but the news was bittersweet. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Clay had not called for her since the beating, and for that she was grateful. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m grateful Alan is on my back to weigh me down or else I might float away. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z So it was that I was permitted to stay on as a prentice with the company, and I was very grateful for it. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z She reminded me to be grateful, and reluctantly, I sometimes agreed with her. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z I’m so grateful such theaters still exist that I'd gladly tip the projectionist as well. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z The price was always remembering to be grateful. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z I am grateful to have been Kuiper’s student. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z His mother, now a clinical social worker living and practicing in Choteau, Montana, was enormously grateful. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “One hand here, one hand there, that’s it. Frightful imposition, I know. Ridiculously grateful.” The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z She was quite pretty and smelled like fresh eggs, but there have been many grateful and pretty girls. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z And instead of being grateful, I was hurt. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z "We are so grateful to her! It was so much to take in, after all these years, discovering we had a grandson, only to be told he was missing." Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Milo was so relieved at having escaped the Doldrums that he assured the dog that he bore him no ill will and, in fact, was very grateful for the assistance. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z The Goober laughed, too, grateful for the small relaxation of tension. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Are you not grateful for this opportunity? Do you not wish to give me your thanks and allegiance?” Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “We’ll have to watch our step from now on, though,” he said, taking a grateful swig of pumpkin juice. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Suddenly I’m grateful that the ones I’m counting off are miles. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z It was Shin’s first exposure to sustained kindness, and he was grateful beyond words. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z She’s not grateful, merely confirmed, in her opinion of me, or of herself. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I stand up and push in my chair, like we’re always supposed to, grateful that picture day means that class ends early. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z And though part of Molly is grateful for his faith in her, she doesn’t fully trust it. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “It—it— we—I never had such a student. In all my years of teaching. I shall always be grateful—” He wanted to comfort her. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z I was not surprised when nobody agreed with her, and once more I was grateful to Frank for turning the conversation away from me. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z And he felt grateful to be a part of it. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z Lupita, feeling grateful for her dancing lessons, smiled tentatively once or twice, but Rafael did not look her in the eye. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z “Ignatius learned safety at my knee. He’s always been grateful for that.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I tell him about how grateful I am to the Nielsens, and also how tamped down I sometimes feel with them. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Following them into the house, Kit felt grateful to the unpopular Andros. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z And how he was willing to take that chance of being humiliated and grateful at the same time, because the confirmation would mean both. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z “Please sit down,” Special Agent Gonzales said, watching Mamá surrounded by the love of five grateful daughters. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Minnie hadn't been to the prison in several months and seemed grateful that I had spent some time there. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I was so grateful I had the privilege of being nearby so we could spend her last days together. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z He was grateful to Edna for having come, her presence would be a comfort to his wife. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z Did he feel that, as a groundling, I should just be grateful for any attention he threw my way? From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Olanna laughed, grateful for the warmth in Okeoma’s expression and the way he held her hand for a little too long. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I was grateful for the excuse to get away and ran for it. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I was so grateful I bought a number of paperback books—works of Maritain, Aquinas and Christopher Dawson. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “We are grateful to you. Perhaps it would be best, we are tired as you say.” Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z A couple of the bolder first years laughed, although nervously, and they almost leaned forward, probably grateful it was Lianne up there, not them. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z And you wishedfor blood, and soon enough I must give it to you, Dany thought, but what she said was, “I am grateful.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I am grateful that they took me in. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z The bard looked grateful he didn’t have to sing in Elven anymore. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z Not only am I going to take it; I’m going to be grateful. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z “I’m still grateful. I should never have got you mixed up in it.” American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z I had no doubt he was grateful for the interruption. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “Okay, then,” he said, and got up a little too hastily, as though grateful that his job had been made easier. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “She lives alone and she loves her pig. Stands to reason. She’s very grateful to us.” Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Seven and Thorn smiled, and as they walked home in the dark of night, Seven was grateful to feel safe. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z “If you call broken bones ‘safe,’” Miss Trotter added, “then let us be grateful.” Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z I’m grateful for the dark so Daniel can’t see how run-down everything is. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z As Jones grabbed the stern of the boat and shoved it off, a grateful Booth thrust a fistful of Union greenbacks at Jones. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z She could not remember the last time she had eaten, so when the guards tossed some chunks of bread through the opening, she was grateful. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Lyddie pulled at her own straggly brown plaits, grateful when attention shifted and the room was once again filled with chattering. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z Ugwu wanted to be as pleased and grateful as the rest of the family. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z It’s unpleasant, but I’m grateful for the lack of urine. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z But he was grateful when his father said Rashid could choose whether or not to keep shaving, even when it was clear his father wished for him to stop. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He wasn’t too well himself after his first mild stroke, and Lelia and I, despite our discord, were mutually grateful that the woman had been taking good care of him. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, Scott is very grateful to you for coming forward. We’re obviously waiting now to find out what exactly is going on.” The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z From the ground in the dark, they could hear the grateful shouts of thanks in return. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z There’s an exception to this rule of possibility, which is why I’m grateful for search keys. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “I know what I asked of you, and I'm eternally grateful. You helped to save my life,” I say. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Those of us who know her have reason to be grateful for her activities since she arrived among us. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Because I'm so grateful that he's still here, not dead by the stream as I'd thought. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z I rest my hand on her shoulder knowing I should be grateful I’m still alive, but somehow I’m not. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z I am grateful for the lecture today, glad to have an excuse for not going home and hearing whatever Oriana has to say to me. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z My father said that Gram couldn’t read maps worth a hill of beans, and that he was grateful that I had agreed to go along and help them find their way. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z Brother Matthew blessed himself to show how grateful he was, and arranged the work so that Robin could better attend to it for himself. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z “We’ve always had our differences, we still do, but I’m grateful he came for me that day. I really believe he saved me.” The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He said slowly, “I think if we lose this fight the war will be over. So if you choose to come with us I’ll be personally grateful. Well. We have to move out.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I was so grateful, I didn’t even kill him. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z Maybe that was something to be grateful for, too. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z She was, however, grateful for any evening of escape from the other men and for the large redheaded man’s attempts to teach her their language. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z But she didn’t throw us out, and we were grateful. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z By six o'clock Michaelis was worn out and grateful for the sound of a car stopping outside. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z I was so grateful that I asked her to marry me, though I found her dull company, ambitionless, too much of a shouter, a hitter. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The idiocy of this question, its unsettling logic, made Flora suddenly grateful for her father. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z “But I’d be grateful if you didn’t tell Ocean it happened. I’d still like to salvage a relationship with my son.” A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I told him to stay in his chair and I’d get the refreshments, and he looked rather grateful for my offer. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z King Loren had escaped, and lived long enough to surrender, pledge his fealty to the Targaryens, and beget a son, for which Tyrion was duly grateful. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Atticus asked the Lord to give them grateful hearts for these and all their blessings, picked up his glass, and spilled its contents over the table. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z “You are not grateful that we didn’t kill all of you? Come on carry those wood planks quickly, two at a time!” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z She heads downstairs, and I’m grateful for the mildly normal interaction, though I’m pretty sure that once we sit through dinner, things will be all awkward again. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z The day was hot so I chose the terrycloth shorts, grateful that my blondness allowed me to show my legs even when I hadn't shaved them for a while. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z So they asked an old woman what spell they could use to make them happy, and she said, ‘When you feel discontented, think over your blessings, and be grateful.’ Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z I looked at the sidewalk, grateful that he didn’t seem to be able to know what I was thinking. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z They gave me food and clothes and an education and I’m very grateful and have nothing bad to say about them. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I'd have chosen other artists, but I was grateful for the gift. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The barn was awfully drafty, too, but I guess I ought to be grateful that it was. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z But I was grateful for the thought, since it reminded me that things could have been far worse than they were. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z She was grateful because she cried most of the way. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z “Because I was grateful the nominee didn’t turn out to be me'' I pounced on this. “So you let Cap swallow the hook. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z “Find a book to read,” he says to the class, and I send him a grateful glance. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z Yet, I am grateful for the little bit that I here add to the knowledge ofthe function of the human mind and ofthe laws governing the artificial increase of human intelligence. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Be grateful for your daughter, sir, because trust me, you would not want my son. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I'm grateful for the skills that push my cheeks and mouth into a smile. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I was nervous as we rode to my house, but so grateful to think I'd be safe and see my family again. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z When the song ended, Marcus and I both collapsed on the couch with big, identical smiles, and I felt grateful and happy and full. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z After all they’d just been through, Hazel was more grateful than ever to have a brother. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Cersei pulled the robe tighter, grateful for its warmth, and said, “Let us go.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Do whatever you can for him, and I'll be grateful, he says. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z She was a godsend; I was grateful for the sight of her. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “I don’t need it anymore. I’m very grateful. I think it may have saved my life, and saved some other people’s death.” Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z And, in that mood, he was grateful to be in love. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “You are a little thief—I know you are. You are not even grateful we took you in. Stupid little thief!” First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She was grateful for the silence of the passage as she walked upward, her legs burning from so many stairs. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z A while later, Sophie felt a little of its warmth on her back and was grateful. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Minli nodded — and as she waved a grateful goodbye to the village, a sea of ruined sleeves fluttered back at her. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Amid his despair, Tree-ear still felt grateful—grateful that the emissary had not laughed in his face for the stupidity of traveling all that way with only a single shard to show. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z “She just got back,” the doorman tells Gogol with a wink as he walks past, and his heart leaps, unburdened of its malaise, grateful for her simple act of returning to him. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z "I am grateful you saved my life. But you did poke me kind of hard." Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z But I’m sure she was grateful that I’d at least put on the blue one. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z I was grateful, and told him that I would certainly appear in court on Monday. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z For once, I am grateful for Amsterdam's winding street plan. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Caroline mutters something about not having time for such things anyway, and Bailey attends alone, grateful to be able to enjoy the trip without Caroline’s constant talking. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He regaled his grateful audience with talk of—what else?—food. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Sticky cried, hoping he sounded more grateful than relieved. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z In subsequent weeks, I was grateful for that silence. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z “Trying to get rid of me so fast? I thought you were grateful for all the publicity I’ve brought you.” Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z She was grateful finding the journal had been easier than she’d expected. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He halted in his pilgrimage to sit beside me when I fell asleep in the forest I also learned something from him and I am grateful to him, very grateful. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m grateful for the fluid from the trees, but it’s the same temperature as the seawater and the air and the other tributes and me. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Probably what this meant was that we’d all die instead of just me, but I was grateful for the help. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z You'd think the others might be grateful he hadn't chosen one of them, but no. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Wash drank half of it in grateful gulps, feeling the cool and the sugar slide down his throat. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z After the roots and leavings we had existed on, I was grateful enough for the food, but of what she bought Nathan would not touch a morsel. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z I had never been more grateful to sit next to my father. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z A painful throbbing had started behind her eyes and a mosquito was buzzing nearby and she felt suddenly, guiltily grateful that she had a blue American passport in her bag. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Would she have been grateful, that girl, or more frightened than before? Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Simón raises a glass, too, to say he’s grateful for this country and for a good employer like Papi and most of all for his brother’s safe journey here. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z King Bagdemagus got the prize at the tournament before he left, and the damsel was almost tearfully grateful. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z So may I say—on behalf of wizarding kind—how grateful we are for your heroism. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2016-07-31T00:00:00Z He waits for me on the other side, wagging, panting, grateful for this stretch of freedom. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z “Yeah,” I said, really grateful for that, though it had never really even crossed my mind that that’s exactly what I needed. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z And him saying, “God, of course I’m grateful.” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z “Right after you were born, us telling her how grateful we were, but it was returned.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z It was grateful to the boy and his sister and from that time on gave milk which was sweeter than ever before. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z The librarian held up a hand, which Sierra was grateful for because she really had no idea how she was going to explain. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z “I am grateful,” my mother said tenderly, “perhaps we can repay a little of the kindness la Grande has given to so many.” Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He held it in his hand, feeling grateful. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z He was grateful to be able to get into his skin and promised that he would not trouble those baboons again. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z The day was sparkling, and it seemed impossible to be anything other than grateful for the chance to stand in the ocean, looking out at the horizon while the salt water smacked them around. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “Be grateful you have electricity and beer, comrade. Germany has no plans for reunification before sunrise.” 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z He cast a grateful look over at Anh as she helped him organize the photo shoot. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Ifemelu knew she would not get the job and for this she was grateful. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I was grateful to have it, but of course the limitations were clear: We couldn’t walk through the door without someone to guide us to the other side. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z “Lots of people would be grateful for a brown tree.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Ocean at least had the decency to pretend he wasn't looking at me, and he never said anything about it, for which I was secretly grateful. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Adina saw no repeat of the mysterious lights, but she hunched closer to the fire, grateful for its light like some primitive ancestor. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z I couldn't fault them for bringing what delighted everyone, and certainly I was grateful. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “You managed that very well. Now we settle down and fly. I would be grateful for those furs; the air is still cold.” The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z My father thus replied to the effect that while he was most grateful that his feelings had been taken into account, Mr Silvers could be assured that service would be provided to the usual standards. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z But I was grateful to him for making his parents take me to Varanasi. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Cal knew now it was a job—a well-done job—and he was grateful. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I was grateful to have my great-grandmother next to me, looking clear-eyed and ready for a fight. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z I can't help feeling a little grateful since the last thing I want to do is strip down Haymitch, wash the vomit out of his chest hair, and tuck him into bed. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z “Thank you for doing that for me. I don’t think I was very grateful at the time, and I’m sorry too.” When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I stepped back outside into the fresh air, grateful to escape the humidity and smell. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z At this, we would all enthusiastically applaud, each of us profoundly grateful that a descendant of the great Duke of Wellington would take the trouble to educate natives such as ourselves. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Sounds like a person who is saying thank you to be polite, not because they are really grateful. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z It exasperated him that Clara never seemed truly grateful for anything and never seemed to need anything that he could give her. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Part of me was sad it wasn’t Maddie—I’d always told her everything—but another part of me was so grateful for this new friendship. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “I am very grateful. I shall not forget that.” The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z “I’m very grateful. Please would you let me know if you discover anything more about her, or where she is, or what she’s doing?” The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I’m so grateful my mom pulled me away. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z I thought, Shouldn’t Mrs. Bigio be grateful for my willingness to help? The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z I’m grateful at least that I don’t have to lie about this. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Until then, I’d be grateful if you didn't give me the third bloody degree on how I choose to juggle your bills. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z She dashed a grateful note off to her husband pressing him for details and sent a wire informing the War Department of its error. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “I’m ready to leave,” I qualified, overly grateful that we had the hour-long ride home together. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z "I . . . am grateful for your help. Perhaps I was wrong to distrust you." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She invited me to have lunch with her and her friends, and I was genuinely grateful for the offer. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I was jus’ grateful for getting a second chance at making a new life for myself. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z An accurate diagnosis, a couple of grateful women patients—women with money and position—and word had got about. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z The stated intent was to look funky, but I was grateful for the full coverage. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “I am grateful for that freedom, but my roots are calling to me now.” Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z The woman left him with a grateful nod, then fell back in with the crowd making its way across the George Washington Bridge, the massive suspension bridge connecting Manhattan to New Jersey. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z I, who had every reason to stay unnoticed, was grateful for the crowds, and more so when I saw soldiers. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z I know I should have been grateful because it was a very nice thing to do. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z When the grateful Athenians would have given him a large sum of money he refused and asked only that there should be friendship between Athens and his own home, Cnossus in Crete. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z “Hope Springs has always been special to me. My time here shaped me in ways that to this day contribute to my success, and for that, I’m very grateful to this community.” Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z My dad saying, “It kills me,” and my mom saying, “That’s exactly what she doesn’t need to hear,” and my dad saying, “I’m sorry but—” and my mom saying, “Are you not grateful?” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z She took a deep breath, grateful at least that her lungs didn’t hurt. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “You’re going to ask me back to your house—and I’m grateful, but you know I can’t come in on you again.” Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He tells me he just got off the phone with my principal, who will let me come back to school tomorrow—as if this is something that should make me grateful. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Now, however, I am grateful for their company. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I’ve visited families who lost everything in Hurricane Katrina and were tearful and grateful just to have a working refrigerator and stove. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z I nod, grateful that Mae has taken control of the situation. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Violet and I are eternally grateful that you taught me to pitch. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I will always be grateful to the parish priest who forced a mortician to remove an elaborate arrangement of flowers from a coffin: ‘Don’t hide it!’ Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z It was a long and scary trek, but she was too grateful to have escaped the embarrassment of being put back a year to complain. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z "Nicole, I'm honored to be working on you. Your bravery inspires me. It truly does. I'm sorry, I meant I'm grateful to be working with you." Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z How he loved this river, how it enchanted him, how grateful he was to it! Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z I was very grateful to have heard it again. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z Captain Smith has taken all of the credit for discovering Master Wingfield’s stash, and for that I am grateful. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z I knew that Ocean’s decision to ditch practice would probably blow up in both our faces, but I was also grateful for the moment of peace. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z But for some reason, and I am extremely grateful, you gave me that chance. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z I want to run out and hug him, tell him how grateful I am, tell him how much I love being his daughter. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I nodded without saying a word, grateful to my father for knowing just what I needed in that moment. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z He was grateful to her for not wanting to look after him. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He was deeply grateful for the chemical hand- and feetwarmers, which kept his extremities from freezing. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z While she lifted Ben out of his booster seat, Mr. DiAngelo poured more wine for the adults, and I caught a grateful look from my parents as well. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z I skipped around the corner with a grateful sigh. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z And he shook off his grandfather’s hands with an impatient motion, for though grateful for the sympathy, his man’s pride could not bear a man’s pity. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Breakdancing had been my only constant through everything this year, and I was so grateful for the space it gave me to just be, to breathe, and to get lost in the music. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I’m grateful I don’t have to talk to Thomas anymore and can think in silence. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z The street outside being so narrow, we couldn’t talk properly for a while longer, and I think we were all grateful for that. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z She is almost grateful when Gina arrives and pounds on the door. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z But this time I was grateful for it. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z We must each of us, as you point out, be grateful for what we do have. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z “Oh no, mi cielo, keep it, then. I am grateful for your kind thought.” Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z Maybe because all of them used to be strays and were grateful for their second chances. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Immigration has redefined her, and she is grateful. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z I would be grateful then, Miss Kenton, if you would send them along. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z The nights they went out, I was grateful. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z On the one hand, Koffi was grateful for the respite; the splendor had a distinctly fatiguing effect after a while. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Frankie had blown him off again and expected him to take it and be grateful. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I’m just grateful we have Ben instead of that lady. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I was just grateful for a crispy taste of something that connected this creepy, buzzing heat with real summertime. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z She was grateful for our help and showed remarkable improvement when we told her that we were going to fight to get her sentence reduced, but she had many other needs. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z She was secure and grateful; he was kind and lively. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z “Unhurried, relaxed, and grateful for what they had.” Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “I’m grateful for everything everyone else said,” I offered grudgingly. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “We’re very grateful for your help,” he told her, as she pulled the bucket of cleaning supplies from under the sink. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I wasn’t sure just how Mr. Patterson’s grampa mobile translated to a limousine, but I felt so grateful that we might actually get to Maine that I blurted out, “You wanna come too?” The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z He is grateful for a quiet kid who doesn’t need much from him. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z It was their new ritual since the war started, the only reason he was grateful for the war. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z She told herself to be grateful for the cover, but she couldn’t deny it was eerie. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I didn’t know how much longer they’d remain fuss-free but I was grateful for their good behavior and plowed onward with Things Fall Apart. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z "I'm so grateful for your honesty. Please let me give you something." Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z I’m deeply grateful to the eight men and women I interviewed for their courage in recounting and reliving their experiences, and letting me share them in this book. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z When Mr. Tuffett faced them and read some announcements, Jean Louise was grateful that he was killing the first period, which meant no math. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z He laughs again, and I’m grateful it doesn’t sound like Mom’s. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Still, I’m grateful for even the passing sensation. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z I nod, grateful to have made a few new friends. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Nor are they grateful for the game and timber that the mountains so generously provide. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The humid air pummeled us as soon as we left the air-conditioned science building, but I was still grateful for the excuse to escape the classroom. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z I was grateful not to be squishing in chicken mud, which I did not have nightmares about so frequently now. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z They packed their few possessions without speaking, and for that Ekon was grateful. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He starts his prayer anyway, says the words that should make everyone grateful. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z She had been terribly grateful that summer for Madame Williams’s indifference; the woman had simply not seemed to see that Elizabeth, overnight, had become an old woman and was half mad with fear and grief. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z Mom will be so grateful when we rescue her, she’s not going to get mad about a little kitty litter, Emma thought. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z However, should it be that you are able to release me earlier, we would be very grateful. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z We women at this university are particularly grateful for the opportunities afforded us for higher education in this regime. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Now that I hear about Ethan sucking in this department, I’m extra grateful for Dylan. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z She stood still and let herself be carried down, grateful to be moving without scouring her heel. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “And a bit of downhill,” I say, grateful for gravity’s help with the wheelchair. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z We had only the one bathroom, but I was grateful that it was indoors. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I am so grateful that you want to know and I hope it will bring you comfort. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z When Ella suggested that all of us Littles in Lansing accompany her on a visit to our mother, we all were grateful. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z The Glow-worm became the light inside the torch on the Statue of Liberty, and thus saved a grateful City from having to pay a huge electricity bill every year. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z If I was bom to live on an island, then I’m grateful for one thing: that the tides rearrange the borders. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z But I guess he technically did just come to rescue us, and technically, I should be grateful. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Well then, Dicey thought, they would beg to return to Cousin Eunice, and Dicey would know enough to be grateful, really grateful, for someone who took them in and meant to take care of them. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z I feel so grateful to the man who invented the “Traveller’s” typewriter, and to Mr. Morris for getting this one for me. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z “I’ve seen you work a deck of cards. You can get a job in almost any den. Go home and be grateful Kaz doesn’t take what you owe him out of your hide, hmmm?” Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z She stared right back at him, for once grateful that Von Marsh insisted on calling her the wrong name. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z He had never felt more grateful for any kindness in words. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Even as the ice melted in my veins and grateful gulps of air filled my lungs, my unease deepened into dread. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z “If someone could help me out of these bloody planks, I would be grateful. I think I may have a splinter through my crotch.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I stir the broom, grateful for the distraction. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The ship was made ready, the presents were stowed within, and Odysseus embarked after taking a grateful leave of his kind hosts. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Tyrion set the pails of water on the ground, grateful for the halt. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Yeah, well. I guess I should be grateful you even asked. When I was your age, I don’t think I waited for permission to do anything. Especially when it came to fireworks.” I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z “Not the least, my dear,” interrupted Jo, “so let us look amiable, and drop a card here, as the Kings are evidently out, for which I’m deeply grateful.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z I want this smile to say that I am grateful for what she's done for me. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z “I’ve plenty to be grateful for—wonderful things in my life.” In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z I never feel right about trying to get out of babysitting, though, because his parents always seem so worried I’ll say no and sound so grateful when I say yes. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z When it rained, I exercised in the downpour, grateful not to be pulling sweet potatoes. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z In fact the doctor knew a good deal about him and was more grateful to this tall young man than he ever allowed himself to show. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z “But,” he added, “you will of course wish to have your humble respects delivered to them, with your grateful thanks for their kindness to you while you have been here.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z ‘We’d be so grateful for your help. We need the physician’s cure.’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I was grateful for the car and the snowdrift. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z The demons we met would have been grateful now for a crust of bread or a cup of water—things they would have turned their backs on just twelve hours ago. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z But the fresh experience of yet another fire seemed to have left most people feeling grateful and humbled. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Mr. Kreuk doesn't ask me any questions, about who Mirjam was or why I want to take care of her body, and for this I'm grateful. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z I hate to hog all the attention, but I am so grateful they don’t mention no other names. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z He confiscated it and did not arrest me—for which I am eternally grateful—and I sailed on into my life. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He took my arm, and I walked with him to the elevator, grateful to have an excuse to avoid the stairs. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z “Really?” she asks, looking skeptical but grateful at my attempt. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z "You should be grateful to them, and to us for raising them, and to the other teahouse madams for caring for them," Du Barry says. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I knew he was only letting me see his work because he was grateful. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z Ben said, changing the subject and grateful that at least she had begun answering his questions. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she said, “It was worse than the camps. I felt grateful I wasn’t out there. Where we were was good compared to that!” A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Rashad, the guy walking along with his family, the son they were probably all just grateful was alive. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z When I think about this, I think of how grateful Zlata and her whole family are because they have escaped from all of this. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z I was grateful for the time to consider the offer. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z I forget my pain and the terror of approaching death and for a moment, I am grateful that the memory of that kiss will be fresh in my mind as I meet my end. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I am grateful for the movement; it makes standing easier. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z There's one thing left to do before we bid farewell to a grateful community—pay a visit to the bar mitzvah boy himself, Link Rowley. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z I was grateful to be away from the crowd, but I wondered what I would say to the man when he looked up. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z He might even be grateful, gods forbid, and Tyrion could do with a shade more gratitude from his sovereign. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “I really am sorry. It’s just that I m so completely stunned by all you’re telling me that I don’t even realize what I’m saying. I’m really very grateful to you.” Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Though the chair he indicated was narrow and straight, she was grateful to sit down at last. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z The neighborhood might not have trusted Nazario completely, maybe even been a bit afraid of him, but people were more than grateful that he was on their side. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z Nor was Darcy’s vindication, though grateful to her feelings, capable of consoling her for such discovery. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z And now my heart finally broke, for which, at last, I was grateful. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z “And we are more grateful for it and for all than ever words can say.” Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z I pray God it is the answer I want, but if not I will accept any answer at all and try to be grateful for what I had. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z “Thanks,” I tell her, and I’m grateful to hear this from someone who knows. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z She bathed, feeling almost as dirty as she had in Endovier, and was grateful for the gentle servants who attended her. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z In looking back over my career thus far, my chief satisfaction derives from what I achieved during those years, and I am today nothing but proud and grateful to have been given such a privilege. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z He don’t miss, not once in two hours, and I’m grateful for that. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z I felt mixed up, grateful, and sick at heart. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I should have been grateful to see her, but this made it real. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z “Michael Taylor, let me see. Well regarded...fair, thorough...doesn't suffer fools gladly...he's put in a good word or two for me at timely moments, for which I'm eternally grateful...that do you?” Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z I'm just grateful to be moving, even if I'm not sure I'm going in the right direction. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z We hear many wonderful things about the Negro settlement there and are grateful that God in his infinite mercy and wisdom has seen fit to provide you and yours a refuge. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z “Even though she hasn’t written you very much, I’ve called her a few times. She always sounds grateful for the news,” Gay said, “but she keeps asking when she can talk to you.” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z She makes a face at me but smiles, clearly grateful I am speaking of something less dire—and yet both of our thoughts went from one dead mortal girl to her beloved, also mortal. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I don’t deserve this kind of understanding, but I am grateful for it. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z “But I’m grateful to have had you with me.” Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I was grateful when he didn’t bring up the science-fair idea again. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z "YesI Thank you," I whisper, because though I don't feel like shouting with joy anymore, I am grateful. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Two deacons also took her hand and stressed the word grateful. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z “Frankie bailed,” Tad said as Rashid sat on the dry grass, grateful for the breeze and the shade of the tree. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Amelia, indeed, was always instructing her to be grateful about things that Lyddie, try as she might, could not summon the least whiff of gratitude over. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z The air was bracing, yet with a cold edge which made the travelers grateful for the cloaks Medwyn had given them. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z “I was grateful to Tom Black,” he later said, “very much so.” Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z When I got back to the hotel I was grateful for the two-hour break before my next speaking commitment. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I know I have a lot to be grateful for, I do. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z They led him back to the glass corridor that joined Blocks C and D. Alex was grateful to be back above ground. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z He said he told her if the laceration wasn’t too deep he would be grateful if she treated it. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “Finally, Blancaflor delivered the prince safely back to his own home and family. The prince’s father was grateful that Blancaflor returned his son to him...” The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z We have to be prepared for change, he thought, and he was grateful for the jacket’s weight and warmth. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I scroll through all my pictures, mad grateful for the pops of color Mateo gave me on our End Day. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z "I am grateful for your service, sisters," Catelyn said, "but I must lay another task upon you. Lord Eddard was a Stark, and his bones must be laid to rest beneath Winterfell." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z For once I was grateful to be within the group. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “Look at all them stink bugs,” Hazel remarked, grateful to the bugs for being there. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Down and down and down it came and landed, thunk, on this mountain, sort of cockeyed and shaky and grateful to be all in one piece. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z Because of you l'm alive, Mom/ and I'm so, so grateful for that. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “I’m grateful for the book, of course. I can definitely let you go free, son of Mars. But I have a long-standing problem with Hades. After all, I owe my godly powers to Demeter!” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I’m very grateful for that, but I’m about to ask for more. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z When I talked to Grandma, she said, “These are possibilities. Slow down! Wait on the Lord. Don’t get ahead of yourself. Be grateful.” March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “So it’s hard to tell. But we’d be very grateful for the extra bag next week.” The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z When some of the grateful residents proposed building an addition to Valentine’s house for his books, Gloria suggested a separate structure. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z “Thanks, man,” Obinze said again, and despite it all he was grateful and relieved. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Toño is grateful also, I know, for on this slab of ancient wood, in this old and holy place, shoulders touching, I can feel my brother weeping. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z He was grateful, too, for the way she had of never really reproaching him for anything. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z At some moments, the books are lifted into the air, and the children feel grateful and proud. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Up until now my life hadn’t seemed like anything to be grateful for. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z It was cold in the dining-room, the sun not yet on the windows, and I was grateful for the scalding bitter coffee and heartening bacon. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z You have not always given me the things I wanted or needed, but you gave me this, and I’m grateful. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Audrey hadn’t tried to talk to me since the party, and I was grateful for the silence. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z “Thank you,” she said with a grateful smile, and he held up his glass to her. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z When I saw Tony, I was grateful my family made it out of Peru before we were harmed—or worse, killed. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z I looked at them both, and felt really grateful. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Naturally I was grateful and eager to please. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z I smile over at Baby Girl, give her a strawberry, so grateful I was here during the trouble with her mama. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I wouldn’t have cared if my girlfriend was a Jaguar-driving Cyclops with a beard—I’d have been grateful just to have someone to make out with. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Maya had all the support she needed in that particular arena, and she was grateful for it. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He’d lick the meat and wiggle his stub tail to show how grateful he was, but he didn’t swallow down more than a bite or two. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z I am grateful that I will be healed. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z “Thanks, Mom,” we muttered in dazzled and grateful unison. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z Once one of them smiled at me, and I was so grateful I wanted to run into her arms and be swallowed by the ruffles on her blouse. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z I could see they were willing to help the band and indirectly me, because I was dying to go to Europe, so I was grateful to them. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Barry looked over his shoulder, grateful for the giant glass window that made the room visible to the lobby. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Barry looked over his shoulder, grateful for the giant glass window that made the room visible to the lobby. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I am actually grateful to go back to school. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z In this storm, that was something to be grateful for. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z “So her revolutionary lover has admitted you into the fold. We should be grateful. It used to be that he allowed only black lecturers in his house.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Though we were grateful to Miss Wren, she’d made us all feel a bit like children who’d been ordered to bed. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I was grateful when she called me back later to ask that I help her cut the ugu for the soup. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z The greens were stringy and chewy, but I tried to remind myself to be grateful. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m still here, and I’m grateful, because otherwise I would be missing this. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “But I read the papers. Ronald Reagan is keeping us safe from the socialistic dictators, and you should be grateful for it.” The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z With hearty thanks and best wishes, I remain “‘Your grateful friend and humble servant, ‘JAMES LAURENCE’.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z But still, he was grateful for them: they were one of those small miracles that somehow kept recurring to make his life worthwhile. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Bless this food, Lord. We’re grateful for all the riches you provide. Amen.” Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z One should realize one has as good as most, perhaps better, and be grateful.' The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Sandi's father looked down at his plate, grateful, but also embarrassed to be in such straits and to be so beholden. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z “It’s not that I’m not grateful,” I begin. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z He would laugh and joke and tell them he wasn't angry or bitter, just grateful to be free. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Tyson gave me such a grateful look I felt like a big liar. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, Lady,” I pleaded, “it would be a wondrous gift. I would be so grateful.” Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z His lips sprayed wetness and he was grateful for the sweet cool air that filled his lungs. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z But the door’s open, and I’m slightly grateful for it, too. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z I was grateful to this man for worrying about me, but I couldn’t help but wish it were my own father standing here, concerned about my welfare. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z “I have been referred to Dr. Viftas in Santiago—” “And you would be very grateful for the captain’s leniency in allowing you to go,” Patria reminded me, embedding my request in her scold. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z In the end she’d felt grateful for his help, that was true, for the help of all married men. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z “Your parents are spending all their money on you. I hope you’re grateful to them for giving you this chance at a new life.” Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z It was one of those laws of children, like their tendency to be least grateful when you were trying your hardest to please them. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z As one planter said, it made no sense to believe that “the Negro would become a grateful and cheerful free laborer on the soil which had been watered by his tears in slavery.” Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science 2010-11-15T00:00:00Z "Of course not, Lady Camellia. I wouldn't dare. I'm so grateful." The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z The grateful citizens made him their King and he married the dead King’s wife, Jocasta. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z He wanted to kiss her, her upper lip pinker and shinier with lip gloss than the lower, to hold her, to tell her how deeply, irrepressibly grateful he was. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I hated him for it, yet at the same time I was grateful. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z She was grateful when at last the captain assembled the return group and she could climb back into the longboat. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z He was grateful to Tad for helping him get out of the bathroom he’d been trapped in. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I watch grateful for the food we have now—syrup waiting in the cabinet, bananas to slice on top. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z He was grateful the silence had been broken. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z “What do you know about him?” asked Laurie, grateful for the good advice, but objecting to the lecture, and glad to turn the conversation from himself after his unusual outbreak. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Its square tower stood above the trees in sign of welcome to the travelers, who were most grateful for the hospitality of the abbot. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z Two hours later, the cookies were delivered, and Oliver had been grateful for Angie’s company. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He refused to leave, and later she felt grateful that he had not left. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “But when I got here, and started helping, I realized that most of these people are kind, and just grateful for a hot meal and someone to talk to. We all can relate to that.” The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Not only were they all grateful for her help in banishing illnesses, but they insisted on paying her. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z "Aunty, I—I—" I'm not sure how to tell Viji Aunty how grateful I feel. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z I was grateful for the ride out to Uncle Chester's homestead. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z And so, on February 1, 1933, as Hitler’s voice boomed over the radio, the German people felt grateful for his leadership. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z Officer Delinko was tired of being the butt of such jokes, though he was grateful for the fresh clue. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I take it, trying to give him a grateful smile and failing. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z When one found comfort, he was grateful, but he was never such a fool as to expect a great deal of it. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z Suddenly, I’m so grateful to Oscar for admitting he’s scared, too. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z He liked Bernard; he was grateful to him for being the only man of his acquaintance with whom he could talk about the subjects he felt to be important. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Don’t get me wrong, I was grateful for the clothes that I had on my back, but I just wanted to have designer clothes as well. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z This was a surprise, and I’m not finished being grateful for it. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z He was grateful to let her handle things that had become difficult for his old body. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Briony studied her mother’s face for every trace of shifting emotion, and Emily Tallis obliged with looks of alarm, snickers of glee and, at the end, grateful smiles and wise, affirming nods. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z She thought that he ought to be grateful that he was allowed on the factory premises at all, and allowed to touch things that Touchables touched. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The leopard mother said that she was very grateful to him for his kindness and she entered the hut and lay down upon the floor. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z I'm grateful to this mystery girl for helping Tess out, but with my money on the line, I decide to play it safe. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Chess shot his sister a grateful look and took his mother’s arm, ready to help ease her toward the kitchen table. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Of course— environment plays an awfully important part in our lives such as the Convent in mine & in my case I am grateful for that influence. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z This is the heartland, here, I’m leading a pampered life, may the Lord make us truly grateful, said Aunt Lvdia, or was it thankful, and I start to eat the food. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z “I want to thank you for saving my life. I'll be eternally grateful to you.” Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z A week ago they would have been grateful there was supper. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “Does this suit you, Mr. Bhaer?” she asked, turning her back to him, and feeling deeply grateful for the chance of hiding her face. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Alex grabbed it and leaped into the Jeep, grateful to see the keys were in the ignition. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z I understood him so well and was very grateful. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Harry gave the car a grateful pat as it reversed back into the forest and disappeared from view. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z I was grateful to have the attention leave me. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s the first time ever I’ve been grateful not to be able to read. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z "I'm grateful, my prince," he said, but Bran saw pity in his pale blue eyes, mingled perhaps with a little gladness that the cripple was, after all, not his son. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I think we are all grateful for the blessin’s which have been showered upon us. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I was grateful when Alice herself created another job for me—a job that got me away from him regularly. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Daniel interrupts my thoughts, and I’m kind of grateful. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z “I want to tell them a little what HeLa means to me as a young cancer researcher, and how grateful I am for their donation years ago,” he wrote. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z I’m grateful the boat starts to rock, so Mother hasn’t the composure to scold me, not just yet. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z For all that she wanted to pummel Kaz, she couldn’t help being a bit grateful, too. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “Ah, heaven, she gifs me the name that no one speaks since Minna died!” cried the Professor, pausing in a puddle to regard her with grateful delight. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z He led her out into the open air, for which she was grateful. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z “Thank you for stopping by, Ms. Watson. We really are very grateful to you.” The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z She couldn’t even tell them how grateful she was. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z And even though the Doctorita is the one who has imprisoned me, I feel grateful that she has decided to take me out. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The girls sat against the trees, grateful for solid, dry dirt. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z I led J.B. off to the bathroom, grateful for something to do. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z But Ekon was grateful for it; he relished its burn on his bare arms and face as he and Koffi wove through the lunch crowds of the city’s central market. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z The huge tear completely drenched it, and Miss Annie, with a grateful look, wrung it out before she returned it to Jane. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Marcus looked at Dad and said, “Paul. Thank you for stepping in and being such a great father to Zoe when I couldn’t. I’m so grateful.” From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z “I’m grateful to you for this opportunity to tell you how much you girls inspire me,” was how she started. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z “Thank you, Mr. Fleming. I am most grateful.” The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Eventually I get the hang of it, and I join in, grateful for something to take my mind off the blisters forming on my feet. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z He translated fully to each group of creatures the Abbot’s message, in turn construing back to the Father Abbot their grateful thanks with pledges of help and loyalty to Redwall Abbey. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z But it wasn’t the same when you always had to remember to feel grateful. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s that we spend the day feeling grateful.” Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z The new GM chief was grateful; Howard had virtually created what would be one of the industry’s leading markets. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I tried to be grateful but could not. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z She was just grateful to be out of that room. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “I would be grateful,” I say, unable to hide my eagerness. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I was stiff, sore and exhausted, barely grateful to be still alive. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z How grateful she must have felt to pay such a modest price for her betrayal. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “We’ll have to try to be grateful, but it’s hard. This just feels so violating, and terrifying. I thought we were part of this community, and now to think that someone wanted to...” Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z How well I recall it, how grateful I am that not all the clamour which invaded our lives later could subdue the memory or still the longing for it. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s so hard I’m afraid to try,” said Meg, grateful, but bashful in the presence of the accomplished young lady beside her. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z “You had the monks to thank for those. They taught me to fear my elders. You taught me not to, and for that, I’ll always be grateful.” Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z She supposed she ought to be grateful that she had any use of her hands at all. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Right now, I’m not feeling very grateful at all—for anything. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Then I stop and look around, breathless, grateful, relieved, not holding on to anything, standing tall. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z Even though Cara was rude—and the nose comment was a low blow—I am grateful for what she said. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z If only, he thought, Lazlo would have the courtesy to...cease to exist...then perhaps he could be grateful to him. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z It’ll haunt me, but I also fear it will make me feel grateful. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z I feel sorry for him, and grateful to him, for letting me into the class. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z She lays shaking, grateful and forlorn in the stained red carpet. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z I was grateful for his indifference to us. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z The hills of the Bottom, as always, protected die valley part of town where the white people lived, and the next morning all the people were grateful because there was a dryer heat. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z I threw on a shirt and pants several sizes too big for me, grateful to have a little protection from the cold. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z But still, I’m grateful for the little bit of freedom. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z “Mom, she is talking like a Big Man’s daughter,” Amaka said, and I was grateful that she did not sneer at me, that she echoed her mother’s laughter instead. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z I was just starting to feel grateful that he was here when he booked out of here like the devil was chasing him. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z You don’t expect a jerk and a skinflint to be grateful to his employees, do you? Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z I was grateful for the day off, and for the chance to sleep late. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z I was feeling peaceful and grateful that I was so loved and cared for by my family and our friends. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Solitude was a rare commodity on Everest, and I was grateful to be granted a bit of it on this day, in such a remarkable setting. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z Still, I wasn’t too proud to be grateful that the escorts were making it so easy. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z I look up and lock eyes with him and wish I had the words to tell him how grateful I am for his helping me. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z A battered yellow taxi draws up beside him and, grateful to be able to abandon his train of thought, Salim gets in. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z I’m grateful when Elizabeth tells Aibileen to go ahead and serve lunch. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z That night, exhausted but full of pride, he was able to hand his grateful mother the few coins he had been paid. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z There was some cruel intelligence in its jaundiced eye that made me ponder this and made me grateful for the chain. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Owen would never again do important research, but the latter half of his career was devoted to one unexceptionable pursuit for which we can all be grateful. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z While she enjoys it more than she thought she would, she is grateful that she has stretches of time to herself in between. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Soon the door will open, and in will crowd a horde of snide and treacherous little girls, whispering and pointing, and I will be servile, grateful. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I put the extra presents in my suitcase; Farmer was very grateful. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Despite all that, Percy was grateful to be back on the water. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He was grateful to be alive and to have his future back. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z No, enjoying them, grateful for the excuse to be near him, ridiculously pleased every time she brought him close to a laugh. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z They ate cold salt beef, hard bread, and harder cheese, and slept clothed and huddled beneath a pile of cloaks and fun, grateful for each other's warmth. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z You resented him even when you were at your most grateful, and you were grateful to him even when you hated him the most. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Otherwise they’d be grateful, same as he was, for anything nourishing. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z Even though I could have walked the path blindfolded, I felt foolishly grateful for the homely bobbing comfort of her flashlight. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “There is nothing to be grateful for, Danny,” my father told him. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Jaime dressed like a sleepwalker and got into his car, grateful that his profession entitled him to a weekly ration of gasoline; otherwise he would have had to go by bicycle. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “That really irritates me,” Liyana muttered, “that he does one little thing and you act so grateful. I do things every day!” Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z We also had presents for everyone downstairs, a few things left over from the Good Old Days; plus Miep and Bep are always grateful for money. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z “She should have been grateful. Have you seen her since you been back?” Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z I was grateful, both for the gun and his instruction. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Don't let your mind drift to things you can't do or have. Instead be grateful for things you can do.” March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z We were exhorted to obey God, respect the political authorities, and be grateful for the educational opportunities afforded to us by the church and the government. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He raised his head and took a few grateful sips. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Plus, I’m so grateful that he bailed me out of the situation with Lara. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z She crept on for an eternity, one foot in front of the other, grateful for each and every breath. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Of course, in their silent and grateful hearts, segregationists believed that day would never come, for they considered blacks to be inherently, and therefore unalterably, inferior to whites. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Despite the fact that he’d just been volunteered for a likely suicide mission, the coach looked grateful. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “Few foreigners are so foreign as I, Lord Tibe. I am very grateful for kindnesses.” The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z I lit the end and sucked a grateful drag. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “I’m grateful for the opportunity, sir,” Polly said with as much meekness as she could muster. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He said to her simply that he would not forget this, by which he meant to tell her how grateful he was, especially then, especially now. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Annabeth was grateful for that, but she also worried that she was leading him to his doom. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Christina puts her hand on my shoulder, but she doesn’t ask me about it, and I’m grateful. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z “I am preparing maheu for you, O vadzimu. Please understand that I am very, very grateful for your help,” she said. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z As Cardan walks past the boy, apparently done with him, I am grateful that Cardan has five more worthy brothers and sisters; it’s practically guaranteed that he’ll never sit on the throne. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z If I do not exceed my quotas, I will be grateful and glad to keep on working until I do. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I am not grateful; I am bitterly disappointed. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z There was no ice either, and she was grateful for that as well. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Harry didn’t much like Peeves, but couldn’t help feeling grateful for his timing. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z He is trying to make me feel braver, she thought, and was grateful. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z They climbed the high steps that led to the Gran’s home in record time, and Seven was grateful to be floating instead of being on foot. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z “I’m grateful for having just had my best Thanksgiving in a decade.” Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z I was lucky and grateful to have him in my corner. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z He was grateful their path had not led them over it, but in his heart he hoped one day to return and climb its towers of sun-flecked ice and black stone. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z She felt awkward and ungainly and grateful for the mask that hid her face, and she felt Sidhean’s magic all around her in a way she had not felt on the day of the hunt. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “Thanks,” I say, but I know I don’t sound grateful. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z “I know we do. And I appreciate the time you’ve taken to try to help us in that regard. I’m grateful. Really.” Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Suddenly he was grateful to have this journal as a guide. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He shuffled to the back of the bus, grateful that it wasn’t one of the crowded school buses but a maverick bus that appeared at odd hours. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She babied him, ignored him, teased him—did anything she felt like, and he was grateful just to see her do anything or be any way. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z And he is profoundly grateful to Theo that he doesn’t have to. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z I was grateful to my mom for going to bat about this; with my dad refusing to attend, my fifteen minutes of fame would have been pretty lonely without her and Jeffrey. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m so eternally grateful for that. But I’m also sorry you were there, sorry you had to be so scared.” Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z He smiled at her, grateful for her support. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Oh I’m so grateful to both of you!” The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z The caretaker gave me a surprised and somehow grateful look. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z As grateful as I was for Dave’s protection, he scared me. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z 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 “Yes, Lord, so very good. We have this wonderful food to eat and wonderful friends to enjoy it with. Now, bless us, Lord, and make us truly, truly grateful. Ah-men.” The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z I was grateful to Raji for all he had done for me and was anxious for a chance to do something for him in exchange. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z So when I saw him being brought in that day, I felt grateful to him and wished I was his carer. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z “Pretty well, thanks to Aunt March, who lets Esther talk to me as often as I like,” replied Amy, with a grateful look, which caused the old lady to smile affably. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Still, in those times, we were grateful for what we had. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “And I looked all afternoon. I didn’t find her either. Can we just be grateful she’s back?” Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z But I capture and cherish those moments in time, replaying them in my mind's eye, feeling grateful for human interaction and contact. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z "They don't eat shrimp," their mother said, and Sandi was grateful to her for defending them from this dreaded, wormy food. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z I knew the questions were meant for both of us because he used the plural “you,” unu, rather than the singular, gi, yet I remained silent, grateful for Jaja’s answers. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z I'm so grateful that social media didn't exist back then. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z So I was grateful for it, and totally receptive. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z The madwoman scuttled under the table, grateful for the shadows. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z The water-tower acted as a windbreak, for which Shadow was grateful. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z “But you hate traveling, Sir. I can’t ask it of you at your age,” began Laurie, who was grateful for the sacrifice, but much preferred to go alone, if he went at all. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Muff had told him after church that he should be grateful that Naomi kept the house neat as a pin and ought not make extra work for her. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t know whether to feel resentful or grateful or happy or angry. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z He refused to tell me where we were going, but Charlie and Zooey had ordered pizza and traded her history homework for baby name books, so I was especially grateful for the opportunity to escape. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z The grateful citizens gave him as a reward the hand of the Princess Megara. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z I hoped I hadn’t offended either of them, that they would know how grateful I was for the sacrifices they were making on my account. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I knew he thought it was fear that upset me, and I was grateful again that I was the one person whose mind he couldn’t hear. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I know I shouldn’t think that; I know I should be grateful for the way we have been welcomed. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z I smile at him, grateful that he’s looped me back in to the conversation. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I was almost happy it was so cramped, because I was grateful for the warmth—our damp clothes made me feel chilly. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z That’s when Magdalena gave me this real serious look—like she was grateful to me for understanding. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I sometimes wish she would, but most times I’m grateful that she hasn’t. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z Like Annie, Charles was always polite and grateful when he was sick. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I closed my eyes and nodded, grateful because I couldn’t possibly talk anymore. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I am grateful that he touched me before I self-destructed. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z But she realized, even if the donor had been him, she was just grateful that Mamma and Papa wouldn’t be footing the bill. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Upon which my sister fixed me with her eye, and said, in a low reproachful voice, “Do you hear that? Be grateful.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z I was so full of trust in them that I felt grateful as they carried me in the air. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z “How grateful you must be, young lady, for the kindness of your aunt and uncle in your time of need.” The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z I don’t know how to tell them that while I’m very grateful, I still feel guilty. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z I had been granted unusual freedom and responsibility at an early age, for which I should have been grateful in the extreme, but I wasn't. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Tonight, she was grateful to have her family with her on the cold, dark path. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z I'm grateful you weren't here to witness such haunting devastation. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “I understand that. And I’m grateful for it,” Adam says. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “Georgia’s confused. Honestly, we all are. She knows she should be grateful for what you’ve given her, and she is. But other things would make their lives easier, that they would’ve appreciated even more.” Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z “That’s nice of you, mi corazón, to be such good friends with the wall. I’m sure the wall is very grateful for your friendship.” Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z I go from light-headed to feeling grateful for the gift of life. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z Jinjoo was so grateful to the soldier for giving them such a wonderful gift. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z As Deb slides her finger under the tape, the suspense brings a second of silence, and I’m grateful. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z He read her letter another time and understood that she had once admired him, there was something in him she was grateful for even if she could not love him. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z “Thank you,” says their teacher with a grateful sigh. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z I nodded, grateful to be leaving and heavy with guilt. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z They were all grateful that tradition called for the ruler to mount the cliff alone, for the mountain can only use its powers for one person at a time. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z “Well, I’m thinking of her, and I’m grateful that she had you,” Gay said. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z I was grateful for the chance to rest at last, but I did not rest for long. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z My feet slipped on the snow-covered ice, but I made it across and I lay for a moment in a grateful, exhausted pile. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He liked having a prime minister of Karhide in his ward, and the prime minister was grateful. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z I was grateful for him saying it, from that minute to this one, but I wonder now. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z The miserable man was led past their table—right past the grateful and heartbroken children he’d saved—but never did he look up or reveal any awareness of them. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z These people Tehlu spoke with a while longer, but he always embraced them in the end, and they were all grateful. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “I guess we’re supposed to be grateful there’s no fee to register.” Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I have always been grateful for technology, but now it feels as if there’s a little hitch of separation woven into any digital interaction. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z He seemed to be pulling on his boxers under the covers, for which Dimple was grateful. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I was particularly grateful to her for the one with the strobe lights. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z When they bound Shadrack into a straitjacket, he was both relieved and grateful, for his hands were at last hidden and confined to whatever size they had attained. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z He’d even been grateful for the message broadcast, which was so irritating and made it so difficult to concentrate that he’d had no space left over in his brain to worry about Sticky. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z She hiked inland through the scrubby grass, her legs grateful for a stretch after the long night on board. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z I was really relieved and grateful that President Eisenhower had sent those soldiers to protect us, because how much trouble must we be in, if we needed that much military power? March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z A mosquito sings in my ear, and I almost feel grateful for the company. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z In a strange way I was almost grateful for the beating, because the sting of the welts took my mind away from the horror that I had witnessed. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z I was grateful for Maxie’s willingness to simply be with me and not to pry. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z “Okay, Joe,” she purred, her glowing dark eyes drowsy and grateful. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z And Joe was grateful that the two of them had never given him a hard time. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z They knew, for instance, that other children felt pain: wax children never experienced pain, and for this they were grateful. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z Soon the only light came from the moon and it was getting cool enough for Milkman to be grateful for his knit cap. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z I was so grateful that she had something to apologize for that it didn’t really occur to me to think about how it had actually made me feel. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z She was grateful to him, this man who rented a tiny room from her father, who ate with a knife and did not even own a pair of dress shoes. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z I am thankful, grateful, in spite of the cost, to be here. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z He looks away, distant again, but I’m grateful to him anyway, because for the first time since the raid, I feel less alone. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Though I lower my head as his black-clad figure disappears, I am grateful for the extra food he brings us. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “And you should be grateful we do, because what the hell do you think would happen to you if we took off right now? Hmmm?” Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He's grateful to Michah for smuggling us, but it's still hard for him to push away the image of Michah and me together. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He stopped at many beds, checking medications, smiling, and chatting with patients, who were always grateful to see him. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z This was followed by a loud and grateful “Amen.” Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z And I’m grateful that the tension between us is gone for a moment. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z The first time Nelson fetched the water and boiled it by himself Mother was so grateful she sat down in a chair and cried. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I continue to record my grandfather as I listen to all his stories, and I am suddenly so grateful that Mrs. Medina assigned this project. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Spassky agreed to everything in the contract, and said from his home outside of Paris: “Fischer pulls me out of oblivion. It is a miracle and I am grateful.” Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z “I would be most grateful, Crane-man, if you could come to the house and continue this work while Tree-ear is away,” she said. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Like how much she means to me, how everything I know I learned from her, how grateful I am. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z I take off my glasses, wipe my palms across my eyes, and let them close, grateful the painkillers will dull all the aches with sleep. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Many a night have I been grateful for the comfort of solid ground. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z Funny, I’m almost grateful for my burnt arm. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z As much as I love my family and was grateful to spend time with them, I needed the time alone. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z I should have been grateful for the potato soup that night. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z He only knew they had left the main road when he suddenly found himself being bounced up and down, and he was grateful that the truck was now moving more slowly. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z But I am very grateful for these jobs. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Mrs. Hubble shook her head, and contemplating me with a mournful presentiment that I should come to no good, asked, “Why is it that the young are never grateful?” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z For the first time, for a moment, I'm grateful to be on the inside. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “I thought you might be thirsty,” she said, and Lexie accepted the cup and took a grateful sip. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Right away a doctor was summoned to treat her legs for bruises and frostbite, but Marina was especially grateful for hot tea! A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z “Now,” said Mrs. Joe, unwrapping herself with haste and excitement, and throwing her bonnet back on her shoulders where it hung by the strings, “if this boy ain’t grateful this night, he never will be!” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z “Yes,” I said, grateful he’d understood that the waste man scared me. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z As Miss Lamb had ‘enjoyed’ the story, this speech was not exactly grateful or complimentary. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Even here on Gold Mountain grateful couples bring gifts to my mother, who had cooked them a soup that not only ended their infertility but gave them a boy. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “If I might borrow your wagon and man for the drive to Newport, Pastor, I’d be grateful. These girls should bring a decent price at auction.” Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Back in the courtroom, Mr. Richardson was grateful that no one heard the last day, when Mrs. McCullough had been called to speak. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She gave Adiah a pointed look and was grateful when the daraja subtly moved down the pond’s edge to give them a bit of space. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z “Oh, Madam Mina, I will be grateful; you will do me much favour.” Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z "Well, someone has taught you to he well. You may be grateful for that one day, child. You die a child still, are you not? Or have you flowered?" A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z She sat down and announced that Walter had been framed and that she was grateful finally to be able to tell someone. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z We stand in silence for a little while, and I’m grateful for his presence, which keeps me from being overwhelmed by grief. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z After months of tension and worry, I felt grateful to be detached from Coalwood and all its problems. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I suppose we should have been grateful that he did not urinate directly on our food, but we lodged a protest against the practice anyway. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “I have suffered a great loss. I am most grateful for your aid,” I say, fixing my eyes on the simple cross on her breast. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z I knew I was supposed to feel grateful, and I did, but I also couldn’t help feeling like they’d bought me and I owed them. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I was grateful to spend the days outside the house with her. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z And though Winnie blushed as he said it, she was grateful that he didn’t explain. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “Sometimes, when we are driving by, I’ll come and play with you— a little,” she said kindly, and both boys felt grateful to her. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z On the outside I’m grateful and happy, but inside I know it’s an impossible goal. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Aru was grateful to it; earlier, the tiger had gently picked up her frozen mother in his mouth and placed her in her bedroom, so she was out of harm’s way. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I blow on it and take a grateful sip. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I was grateful for the distraction when Marcus sent me a text. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z I was grateful, but knew the authorities had not granted permission out of altruism: they were reading our letters, hoping to glean some information that would assist their case against Winnie. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Whatever Hideo had murmured was too quiet for my translator to pick up, but it does make the injured man give him a grateful look. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z But this year, everyone had a part in creating this food, and we were grateful for that. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He took her hand and she felt grateful that there were things she did not need to explain to him. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I slammed the door shut, grateful that my game uniform was in my gym bag. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z “Not your fault in the slightest. Warren just wasn’t in the right place at the right time. I’m grateful the rest of us were.” Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z I am careful not to be too grateful, lest it be taken away. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z Atik picked up Uma and the baby, put them on the sled and, calling his grateful thanks to Miyax, took off. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z And though she never ate what they served, except for a few slices of bread and a goblet of water, she always thanked them; she was always grateful for the questions. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Thus it was that when the Stranger, the someone, did appear out of nowhere, Pauline was grateful but not surprised. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m grateful to be spared another exchange about my disobedience in 8, especially since his mask looks so uncomfortable. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z When I think about Ruth now, of course, I feel sad she’s gone; but I also feel really grateful for that period we had at the end. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he joked that the supply of food in his freezer, gifts from grateful community members who cooked for his family, might last as long. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z “He also said he wanted his father, Harry Ellsberg, who lives in a Detroit suburb, to know that he is deeply grateful for the expressions of support.” Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Jacob didn’t seem grateful for the subject change; he looked away, uncomfortable again. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Were they grateful to be in his presence, or terrified of the outcome if he found their portraits unbecoming? Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z ‘How grateful he will be to the Queen for keeping him waiting. He will be able to show her the full extent of his loyalty, won’t he? Have another parsnip, Rabscuttle.’ Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I may, however, have difficulty finding the appropriate moment to convey such information.' i'd be very grateful if you'd even try, Stevens. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z “I believe she did—and I am sure she could not have bestowed her kindness on a more grateful object.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z I force my lips up into a smile to show how grateful I am. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z And now I’m grateful that Henry was so obstinate about not opening the box of ÁguaViva. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z I looked down and was so flat-out embarrassed that I was grateful when a colored man who had big, blacksmith arms was patient ’nough to take careful aim with his punch and knock me cold! The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z He should just be grateful when people acted normal around him. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I’m a little upset that Fina didn’t ask me before telling Ms. Singh, but also grateful that she was trying so hard to protect me. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z She learned also that Pax had protected Gray, had fed him, had cleaned his wounds, for which she was grateful. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z ‘Certainly, sir. I’m humbly grateful for your august patronage.’ Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He was grateful for the opportunity to honour the dead. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “If you have rice, I would be so grateful! What is it that you eat every night?” A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z I look away, grateful my dark skin hides my blush. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I was so surprised and grateful I started to blub again. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z Feeling grateful and happy to be among them for a second year in a row, I climbed onto the first-place podium to accept my medal and the ceremonial bouquet of flowers. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z He pockets an application for a student American Express card, grateful that his first credit card will not say Gogol in raised letters at the bottom. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Mother's light is off when I get home and I’m grateful. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I concentrate on the notes, imagining myself playing, feeling grateful for this chance to practice, happy to be in a warm car with my sonata and my family. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He marched solemnly by her side as she gave out mugs of hot soup to the grateful sentries that watched through the night hours. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Some, especially ladies with babies, said yes, with a grateful look, and Dicey or James or Sammy would carry huge bags out to large station wagons. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Then they show some very staged- looking shots of concerned citizens welcoming grateful refugees into their homes. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Before I put the new shirt on, I bring it to my nose, grateful for the scent of laundry soap. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Uncle Henry, who was over helping, said, “You always got to take something over nothing and be grateful to the Lord for that.” Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She was grateful for knowing them now: the red of hollyberries, and the red ribbon of the Handfasting—she marveled at the vibrancy and vigor of it. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “You helped to attend dear Lucy at the end. Let me hear how she died; for all that I know of her, I shall be very grateful. She was very, very dear to me.” Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z Celaena, unsure how she’d ever sleep again now that she knew what Cain could do, had been grateful for the company. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Richard nods, grateful that I have said what he was thinking. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z He looked up at Justin, grinning, expecting to see Justin looking relieved, or puzzled, or even grateful — but certainly not angry and scared. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z I made sure to tell her that Rain was grateful too, since they had known each other. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z The boy—a stocky, sharp-eyed, talkative towhead of about twelve—was exuberantly grateful, but the old man, whose face was seamed and yellow, feebly crawled into the back seat and slumped there silently. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z He considered it ridiculous to suppose that he was not wicked, but he was grateful for their love. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He wrote, Some mornings I wake up feeling grateful. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z Made a few dumb mistakes of my own, but I was always grateful for a second chance. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z For my part, I will always be grateful to the Church that took me so seriously and exposed me so early, through the liturgy, to the experience of life. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “I called her to tell her how outraged, hurt, sorry, and grateful I was. ‘It is inconceivable that you were not allowed to do what I’ve now so easily done,’ I said. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z I entered the warm library, grateful for some reprieve from the unrelenting winter. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z "You must show cookie here how grateful you are for all the trouble she's taken." Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z Mr Joseph Hooper had said, 'Children do not always understand what they are saying,’ and she was grateful for his firmness, for the way he seemed to know. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z My millhouse and tree are not on it, for which I am grateful. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Today I will be more reserved, less openly grateful to all of them for having me. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z I am so grateful to have this chance to go to school. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z When he sees me, he takes off again, and I am grateful that he’s a dog with short legs rather than long ones. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z “It is not exactly a mental challenge—well, except maybe for Ethan—but Father Rico was very grateful.” The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z I did not know why, but I was grateful that he had said my name, that he remembered my name. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z The Wise Witch was very grateful to the little frog. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Robin asked, and Ivy nodded, grateful that Robin seemed to read her mind. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I was just grateful I had been brave enough to switch coaches. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z How could one be grateful for having to deal with the Thing that lives on the left side of my face? Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z “I’m very grateful, since I know he didn’t want any part of this mess.” In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I’d learned a lot from all my coaches and teammates there, and I was grateful for all of it. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z We may be grateful to Providence that the Germans got the V-l’s and V-2’s late and in limited quantities and even more grateful that they did not get the atomic bomb at all. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z In answer, she gave her the tiniest of nods, and was grateful when she didn’t probe deeper. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I was too grateful for that one word that allowed me at last to leave the island and begin to build myself as a soul, separate from the long, long shadow of my twin. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I knelt in front of the well, grateful, while the others sighed with relief, pulling up the chain with a full bucket on the end, trying to fill a bottle with a very narrow opening. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z She did not share his interests—she was a literal person who did not read, she was content rather than curious about the world—but he felt grateful to her, fortunate to be with her. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Thyon was grateful, even if he was resentful in equal—or greater—measure. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Chamberlain, grateful for the presence: “What do you think?” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Shut the mind off and think on better days, remember things to be grateful for. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She also told me she had a message she hoped I’d give to the Lacks family when I talked with them next: “Just tell them I’m really grateful,” she said. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z At night they slept in a haystack, so grateful for open air even the field mice and the ticks were welcome bedmates. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z I would be so grateful if you could help me with this. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z I twist the pieces together, reminding myself to be grateful to have a free trombone. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z The father woke from his dream grateful and crying, because life was generous, and had revealed to him something any father would be proud to know. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Diego escorted me to my new class without asking, and I didn’t tell him how grateful I was. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z But I could also tell how grateful Dad was. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z How could I be grateful for being at Central High? Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I looked over to my suitcase, grateful I had hidden my drawings. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z That surprised Dicey, and, sensing his concern, she was grateful to him, for the first time in all the time in Bridgeport, truly grateful. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z “I have enemies all around. Who better to do my work than someone utterly grateful for being granted not only a second chance, but also wealth and the power of my name?” Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Koffi was grateful the darker hue of her skin couldn’t betray her embarrassment. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I have never felt so grateful in my life. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z There were fifty-eight salmon, he counted, for this first set, and he felt grateful about them. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z This time there was no strangeness in my waking, but a grateful sense of peace. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z “You’re a criminal. I’m Captain of the Royal Guard. I’m not obligated to bestow any kindness or conversation upon you. Be grateful we don’t keep you locked up in the wagon.” Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z People were so grateful that we were making clothing that was simultaneously modest, fashionable, and affordable. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z “If you could do something, anything...well, I’d be very grateful.” Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Madam never woke early enough to note my absence, and the soldierwives were so grateful to avoid the chore, they never told. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z I shoved Frankie’s elbow to get him to shut up, grateful for the darkness. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z She was grateful to be alone in the room. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z He seemed grateful to have Jinx nearby for moral support. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z I say, grateful that I can show I haven’t totally taken them for granted. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z “Honestly, I was grateful to have a skill I could use. And to live on my own. It’s a relief to be an adult.” Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z They’d carried the smell of wet snow into the room—it had melted against the wool in their coats—and were grateful to be in a warm place where something of interest was going forward. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z In her mind she saw herself handling the tray with elegance and poise, presenting it to a grateful Beiderman, who accepted it with a smile. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I was grateful she was willing to cut class so that Evan wouldn't learn that he'd turned me into a blubbering wreck. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z We were also grateful that we had concluded the dirtiest of chores and had only gotten the evil-smelling swill on our shoes, stockings, feet and hands. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I was grateful he didn’t press the issue. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z I am grateful to Mr. Okamoto for having made available to me a copy of the tape and of his final report. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z “At any rate, we are grateful that Percy brought this to our attention.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Every time I spoke to a Muslim audience, someone would always tell me how grateful they were to see a woman of faith succeed at such a high level of sport. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z “Do you know I’d give anything to be you for a day? I’d just live and live and never worry and be grateful for what I have.” All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I had never been so grateful for anything in my life as I was that I was looking at his face when the PSFs barged in. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I laid my head on his shoulder, so grateful he was still here with me, grateful even for Cletus, who I knew was somewhere in the trailer, waiting. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z Her keenest attention was awakened; she longed to hear more, and was grateful to her uncle for saying: Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Relieved to see him leaving, I managed what I hoped was a grateful smile, but just then, Birdie slammed her palm on the table with such force that I jumped. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z I was grateful for the chance to sit and rest. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z I ran past them, grateful that I wouldn’t have to explain everything to Conner in front of them. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z “You seem to get involved in a lot of conflict. I suppose we should all be grateful that you are steady in a crisis.” Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z “It is a mercy that she is young again, should one not be grateful?” Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z She’s told that if her son is bringing in a pound a week that’s more than some families get on the dole and she should be grateful he has a job. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z I was tremendously grateful to Jacob, and eager to make him as happy as possible. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “We are grateful that you have come to see us,” I said, speaking for the group, “because we have a number of problems which I am certain you will be able to sort out.” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z And for that small solace he is grateful. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Why don’t you call the General, Mummy? I’m sure he’ll be grateful.” The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z I would act as if I had no idea whatever of what they were talking about—and I was grateful when they chose not to spell out what they knew. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z She turns the music down, and I’m grateful for the little act of Mom-ness. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z He looked up, grateful for the rapt attention the men were giving him. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z It didn’t seem right to pick just one or two things to be grateful for. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “Miss Celia, you got a lot more to be grateful for than me.” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z “We are so grateful for this opportunity, sir,” Polly said, her voice breaking. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z When someone turned and nodded, I felt grateful. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z And Father does seem grateful that he’s still willing to translate the sermons, even after the two of them had words. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z And even though I was grateful for all of them, I wondered how my life would be different if my dad had just...woke up. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z I look over at the cockpit, grateful there are chairs for me and Javier, so I don’t have to stand while piloting the five of us to the surface. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Candy gives Safer a big grateful smile, and I notice that her teeth are a little purple around the edges. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I’m grateful—to have her, Thaya Jaan, my family, and friends in my life, both in Pakistan and here at home. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z “Let’s say what we’re grateful for,” Mom says as she brings out the pie. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z “I’ll be grateful to the man who tells me the truth.” Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I see the first hint a Minny’s belly under her dress and I’m grateful she finally showing. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z She was suddenly grateful for her absurd costume. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He was grateful to this kid for not hating him. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Lyddie was grateful to have plans for at least one day. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z “Ma’am, I’m very grateful. We’re still rising. I guess we’ll go on up awhile yet. How many of you will it take to pull us north?” The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z She could just accept the life that was on offer right now and be grateful for it. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z She moves me to the reading table next to a Thanksgiving bulletin board about being grateful. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z My shaky performance in Chicago had shown me that I needed a serious turnaround in my gymnastics, and I was grateful to everyone who’d encouraged me to face my mistakes and focus on the positive. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z I snap out of it at the sound of Alyssa’s voice and release Henry’s throat, grateful that she was there to make the right decision for me, because I know I might not have. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z The only thing better about the rematch was that hardly anyone I knew was there to see it; I was particularly grateful for Reginald’s absence. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally she said, “Later, you’ll be grateful for the courage it built inside you and for the blessing it will bring.” Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m grateful for pie! And good sounds,” I add, thinking of the list I began with Mr. Skerritt. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z He was grateful for the rest, and, clasping his knees, he let his head fall forward, while comfort poured all through him with the relaxation of his body. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z The advent of ffee-to-air music for the world's grateful millions would change the value, purpose and style of music more dramatically than any other development in its history. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z And I’ve never been so grateful in my life to have someone to worry about me lite that. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z If the Army Corps of Engineers had had its foolish way, I’d have been swimming back to my car now, and I was grateful at least to be spared that. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z You’re grateful for the slightest hint of kindness, and then, as you get older, suspicious. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z She was grateful for its warmth but even more grateful that the man wanted to help immediately. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z “I appreciate that. I’m forever grateful to you.” Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “He said he’s grateful to his mom for having him.” Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z I had hoped they would send me to a ward with some really gruesome cases, who would see through my numb, dumb face to how I meant well, and be grateful. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z "Yes—I'm grateful I never have to marry." The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z If you will indulge me by listening, I would be most grateful. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z At the second stop, they heard the grateful cries of their neighbors as they were led from the other boxcar. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m just. . . phew . . . I’m just so grateful you and Amos and Jack are fine. When I think about what could have happened . . . ,” she trailed off, flipping the grilled cheese again. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z “Thanks,” said Gregor, grateful someone had thought of the practical side of traveling with Boots. 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