单词 | grin |
例句 | But as Grandpa bent to crank up the engine, she reached forward again and, with a chessy-cat grin at me, turned the switch back off! Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Its cardboard hands were doubled into fists, the fingers outlined in orange paint, and I noticed that it had two faces, one on either side of the disk of cardboard, and both grinning. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z I even thought I’d heard him grinning over the phone when I’d called him to ask if the invitation was still open. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z He flashed a grin in the direction of the window, but the face was gone. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z She sat there the whole afternoon, and when she grinned at him once her eyes were wet and she rubbed them with her fists. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z There was a rustle, and a crow flew away, grinning. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z "You see," Brother Jack said with a grin, "we've always avoided these leaders, but the moment we start to advance on a broad front, sectarianism becomes a burden to be cast off. Any other suggestions?" Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z The fiend grinned, showing off teeth as yellow and coarse as horns. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z It was a grin that suggested that he knew more about the world than he was letting on. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z A great contentment stole over him; he grinned across at Ron, who grinned back lazily. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Her worried expression slowly turned into a grin. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Lara’s polite grin bursts into a big, toothy smile as she jogs up the few steps to the stage where Chief Crowe swallows her in a big hug. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z She was already making her turn around the first post, her javelin man grinning and waving at us, shouting: “See ya!” The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Any second, he’s going to grin and slap me on the back. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Ron caught Harry’s eye and grinned; Harry knew that he was remembering the ludicrous headdress they had seen on their visit to Xenophilius. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Alby’s eyes narrowed; his mouth pulled into a tight grin that didn’t look like it had anything to do with humor. The Maze Runner 2009-10-21T00:00:00Z “Anyway, he said that if I told you something, he would get me that master cylinder I need,” he confessed with a sheepish grin. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “It’s what you hate most about yourself,” Mong said, grinning at me. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z He bursts out the door with a brown paper bag and a grin. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z Over by the hearth in the centre of the common, Percy was grinning at something Annabeth had just told him. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Dany loved the way his gold tooth gleamed when he grinned. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Well, even Ruby is right about something once in a while,” Fina says, grinning. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z There was Maurice, next in size among the choir boys to Jack, but broad and grinning all the time. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z He nodded to the other boys and girls in the propulsion-display area and they grinned back at us. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z That grin sent a wave of reassurance through Thomas, as if he were finding out the world was okay again. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z MC boy looked around at the swarming, grinning, chattering crowd. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z And when all three of us stood before her, grinning and ready to lick the bowl, she declared us “a bunch of wild hyenas running loose in the jungle.” P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Kaltain ran a finger along the base of the goblet and grinned. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z But they knew by my wide grin that in my mind I was seeing stinking dead rats on Aunt Loma’s stage. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z She grinned, thinking that she’d allow her sister to return with her to plunder them, but only if Angeline changed her ways. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Try to keep my grin from overtaking my entire face. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z The man is looking into the camera with a broad, happy grin. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z Sometimes he’d pass me the smallest grin and I’d feel wonderful bumping along as the tires hit every pothole on Atlantic or Fulton Avenue on our way to wherever we were going. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z The spy grinned, nodded, rubbed his nose, chuckled. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I don’t know which hands hold me and which hands don’t; I see grins and hear laughter. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I wonder if Tobias will sit in it; if he’ll grin at me over breakfast; if he’ll look at me in that secret, stolen way that I imagine myself looking at him. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z “I guess,” he says, kinda grinning, but kinda shyly, too. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z He grinned, dimples making parenthesis at the corners of his lips as if his smile were a secret between us. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z “If I say no, will you come closer?” he retaliates, not bothering to hide his grin. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He didn’t gloat, but he grinned and sang one of his favorite songs about hard work. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Leo stood at the helm, Hazel and Frank grinning at his side. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “Amazing,” he says, and I can actually hear him grinning. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z A kid in Greek armor grinned up at them. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Tipping his head toward them, the hat’s brim slashed a shadow across his face, dividing it diagonally, leaving a single crystal blue eye, half a nose, and a split grin visible. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I remember an old lady, grinning and saying to my father, “You’re scaring these white folks to death!” The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z The scribes chuckled again, and the bonzes nodded at each other, grinning. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z They grinned back, and Smiley kind of joshed my shoulder as they moved toward the dining room, where Aunt Carrie and Miss Sarah, French Gordy’s wife, were slicing cakes and pies. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z The umpire called the strike in a loud, clear voice, and I saw Sidney Goldberg look over at me and grin broadly. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z They grinned from pikes at the back of the stands and hung on chains from the ceiling like horrible chandeliers. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z He was grinning broadly, and the sight set off a fluttering in Sarai’s belly. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Palmer went to bed that night with a grin on his face. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z The fear on my face made his grin widen. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z “Thank you,” I said, grinning up at him. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z A patch of glowing white hair appeared over the ridge, then a familiar grinning face with pure silver eyes. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Their faces were frozen into malicious grins and screams. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z She sat cross-legged on the roof and grinned up at me. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z His gaze turned distant for a moment, then he grinned. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I hated to see that goofy grin go away, but it had to be done. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z The magazine photograph showed a girl in a strapless evening dress of fuzzy white stuff, grinning fit to split, with a whole lot of boys bending around her. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z The girl named Kaede tilts her head at me and grins as we face each other in the ring. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Neel grinned and dropped another kiss on the cub’s head. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z Jesse Little Horse simply grinned in that cocky, mocking way he had. In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse 2015-11-10T00:00:00Z He felt the point of his spear with his thumb and grinned without amusement Whoever tried that would be stuck, squealing like a pig. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z He grinned at Harry when he saw him. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “Take ease, Overlander. She is not in danger,” he said, grinning. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z “I could, you know,” says Cardan, grinning as though nothing would please him more. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I grin at her, dying to know how her scientific brain is going to deal with this epic level of coincidence. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z A teenage boy in a baseball cap grins up at her nervously, and Felicia realizes she is standing naked in the window. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z A circle of men was watching him; Longstreet could see the grins, flash of a dark bottle going round. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I took a bite and broke out in a grin. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z He looked up and grinned at each of them. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z She grabs his hand and spins him in a ballerina twirl, and he puts one of her roses between his teeth, and they watch Henry and grin at each other through the noise. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He grins at me from a monitor mounted beside the camera. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Ambling out of the parlor, he came over to me, grinning, and touched my shoulder. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z "Well," Buddy grinned, "I'm stuck outside in a drift. The hill was too much for me. Is there anyplace I can borrow a shovel?" The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z He grinned back, going red from his neck to his copper hair. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He grinned at me and said: “Man, you really got your top shaved, didn’t you?” Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Danny grinned at me reassuringly and let go of my arm. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z His hair was a carroty red, and he grinned at her all lopsided. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z But a fraction of a heartbeat later the expression had faded and she gave Cook a wide grin. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z They exchanged grins, and nothing more was said. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Jason grinned as he jerked his head over to one side and said something that sounded like a smudged-up word. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He nodded, a smug grin on his face. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Then I looked at Brother Jack and grinned: That was it; in some ways, he was like a toy bull terrier. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z And I knew that any American white man with a genuine brotherhood for a black man was hard to find, no matter how much he grinned. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Even though he was still sucking in short, desperate breaths, a little grin came on his face. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z “Finally!” said Ron, grinning at Harry as he sat down. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I did my best to keep the grin off my face. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z He grins, pretends he’s putting on a helmet, then he pushes the controller to its max position and takes off across the room. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z She kicked the ball to me as she grinned and raised her eyebrows. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z One lion held a round ball underneath his forearm; the other held down a lion cub that seemed to be grinning at him. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z “Do you feel that?” she asked Chaol, who slowly, maliciously grinned. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Then she gave us what I can only describe as an evil grin. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z Mrs. Levy looked at the two women, the bird, the grinning doorman. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He paced the concourse, looking for the cousin he’d grown up with, a sharp-nosed girl with the grinning mouth of a comedy mask. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The woman flashed half a grin and a quick wink. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z And the courage with which he confronted enraged mobs dissolved the stereotype of the grinning, submissive Uncle Tom. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z She had pigtails, a pink dress, and an impish grin with two missing teeth. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z They all seemed in good humor, grinning and nudging each other and smiling. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Delight and surprise are written all over its wing grin. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z I grinned, then nodded when he told me to go to my class. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z She grinned again, then gave Nailer a serious look. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Her mother welcomed me with a delighted grin, as if she never wanted to see anybody more in her life. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “One and six,” Manet said, grinning like a wolf. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I turn to look at Bram, but he’s turned the other direction, facing Garrett, and I can see from his cheeks that he’s grinning. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z “Think you can do that?” he added with a grin. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z They were still there, grinning and clapping themselves silly. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z He grinned, pulled out his math book and handed it to me. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z He grins at me, wolfish and white against the silver of his mask, and I find myself smiling back before confusion floods me and I look away. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I shook his hand, winced as he nearly crushed it, then grinned. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z When I open the plastic lid, I grin, because I know something has shifted in my stomach—not the big Shift, but something concrete—and I am going to eat this. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z I took to looking for books, trying not to grin so as not to get yelled at for smiling too loudly. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z I grinned like a complete moron at her. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Max is still grinning when we leave her hospital room. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z As Masha’s burning plane sank lower, one of the German fighters flew so close that Masha could see his grinning, freckled face. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z I grinned at the absurd Arthurian image of the guitar in the stone. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He grinned, plucked a book from his jacket, handed it to Tom. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He grinned and got to his feet—well, his hooves, actually. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z He had pushed to the front of the crowd, his cold eyes alive, his usually bloodless face flushed, as he grinned at the sight of the hanging, immobile cat. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Percy extinguished his lighter and grinned at Hazel. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z But no matter how true he knew that was, he couldn't stop the grin from spreading over his face. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I hadn’t cared if I never saw that grinning mammal again. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z His lip was trembling, and in the absence of his usually toothy grin, he looked weak-chinned and feeble. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z It’s a mindless kind of work—no need for grinning and cheerful chatter to please the customers. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z He grinned—his first real grin in days—and I felt something tug at my belly button. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z All the while Jamie watches me from the edge of his bed, grinning with excitement and giddiness that I’m sure nobody else in the world could ever understand. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I stared at him in amazement, and he stared back, his mouth breaking into a grin as the moments passed. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Closing his fingers around it, he threw it at the grinning man’s head, hitting him just above the eye. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z He grinned at her, his smile sudden and jarring as a thunderclap, his eyes the near-black of bitter coffee. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Which is why the idea of going to his room is making me grin. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z Joe gave me an apologetic grin before taking a sip of his chocolate milk. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z Jon grinned and reached under the table to ruffle the shaggy white fur. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The woman hardly understood what he said, and Clay— grinning to himself behind her and looking more menacing than ever—only temporarily handed over my toy gun. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z She stared up at the ceiling and grinned sedately, exposing a crowded row of long gray teeth. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z It was a Jackboot, grinning down at us—and we were gone, fast as flies, One-Arm one way, me another, the Jackboot’s laughter fading. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z “He gave me a kind of wink and grin,” said Karl. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z He grinned at Winnie and she lowered her eyes, her heart thumping. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Oomen grinned, his thatch of coarse white hair flat against his wide forehead. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “What were you doing, Percy?” said Ron, grinning. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z The sound of claws digging into stone wiped the grin off his face. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z “Don’t mind me,” Javier said, and he flashed a grin at Moss. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He executed a vast swirling bow, nearly falling from the horse, arose grinning, mouth a half moon of cheery teeth. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He grinned that salesman grin and clapped Bobby Gene on the shoulder. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z They grinned back at her, all big hopes and open hearts. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z How could he make her suffer so and then come grinning like that with that darling way he had? Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z Again, Frank waited for the god to strike him down, but Mars just grinned like they were two old buddies talking trash. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Johnny grinned and gave him ten cents with instructions: “Buy a good cigar and smoke it on me.” A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z They are both intoxicated with happiness, Mother with a relaxed smile, Dad with a grin so large it pokes out from under the corners of his mustache. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Ron seemed to be positively lighthearted about the end of his relationship with Lavender, and Hermione seemed cheery too, though when asked what she was grinning about she simply said, “It’s a nice day.” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z The lady on the song keeps sayin’ something about the breath of life, and that’s when Sneaky grins at me with this mischievous look on his face. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z For all his somber thoughts this made Ged grin a little, for it is rather a child’s charm than a wizard’s; there was always such village innocence in Vetch. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z Curtis waves at me with the biggest grin. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I gave him a sly grin and dipped my hand into my travel- sack, bringing out the bottle of brand I’d bought from the tinker. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z A long, looming shadow quivered in front of him for a moment; he blinked and Ron Weasley came into focus, grinning down at him. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He grins at me as we walk out of the building together. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Johnny saw him grinning sheepishly at him, hoping they might be friends—they, the only two local boys at the stable. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I start sweeping up the hair, and I can’t help but grin. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z The relieved squadron leader grinned and nodded tolerantly as he welcomed them back. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z “There’s a way,” he said with a mysterious grin, “for you to take part in the qualifying rounds. And if you win, you could find yourself facing Stan Smith in the first round.” Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z I look around for smoke and flames, but instead of a fire, I see a grinning fireman descending from the truck carrying a big wrench and an even bigger radio. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Meanwhile, the Doctorita will grin her evil grin, knowing she got away with murder. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z It took everything Dimple had to not burst into a grin and launch herself into Rishi’s arms. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Sciron sounded sad, but Hazel got the impression he was hiding a grin under his bandana. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Still, though, a goofy grin was on his face. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z Maycomb grins and goes about its business: old Scout Finch never changes. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z I grin and move in the direction of the bird. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z The constable grinned and twisted the old man’s arm. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He holds me with these bright eyes and grins at whoever’s holding the camera, with a mess of missing teeth. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Then I looked over at the side where the Defenders were, Coach clapping, a proud grin on his face. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z She gave me an anxious expression, but the wide grin kept spilling out. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She covers her mouth, yawning, and then catches my eye and grins. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z It wasn’t like I had a big cheese or nothing, but it was definitely a grin, and no joke, it wasn’t bad. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Every so often he straightened his bow tie and grinned with perfect pearl white teeth. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Twenty-four hours ago, I was yelling at her on a football field, and now she’s grinning at me like it’s the easiest thing in the world. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z I fought to keep a manic grin off my face. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She feels a grin growing on her face and has to fight to stay cool. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z He glanced at Jamal, grinned, and flicked the lighter a fourth time. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z ‘If any one of them is waking up, he will gobble you down before you can say knack jife,’ the BFG answered, grinning hugely. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He was frozen in time with his crazy grin, his curly black hair, and those beautiful eyes. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Jack grins, unzips the duffel bag, and retrieves a shovel. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Teddy’s face broke into a wide grin, showing off the gap of his missing front tooth. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Anyway, I must have some ridiculous grin on my face ’cause Tommy says, “What? Why you looking at me like that?” Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z She tried to ignore Loo’s noises of disgust and turned away from him to grin at Ess. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I wished June with her whip would grin, too, but she only looked annoyed. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Her grin goes away and she gives a little shrug. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Dad grinned vacantly, and walked so that his pants cuffs swished like Oxford bags. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z The only smiling face was that of Granddaddy, grinning away like the Cheshire Cat. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z I grin at him, popping the balloon loudly, and shrugging sheepishly in explanation. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Coach Hedge grinned like he was expecting a surprise party. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Zalmai was quick then with a defiant cackle or an impudent grin. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Argaven stood there sullen as an old she-otter in a cage, swinging back and forth, from foot to foot, back and forth, baring his teeth in a grin of pain. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z “A good lass, Nancy,” Mandy said, grinning at me when she had gone. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z “Killing a Spackle ain’t killing a man,” he says, grinning away at how stupid I am. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z The school nurse told me that once: “James Madison was just in, before you,” she said, grinning like her news was a Christmas puppy, “and you weigh the exact same!” Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z They heard a noise—the lowing of distant cattle—and they looked at each other and grinned the grins of hungry men who would eat that night. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z “Well,” said Powell, grinning, “now do you believe that we made you?” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z I glare at him for a moment, but I can’t sustain it, not with him grinning at me like that. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z He grinned, then looked around to make sure other people had heard him, which was always the most important part of his jerkness. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Panting from the chase, they wore cocky grins. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z With a sheepish grin Reynie slid a chair under the gap. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “At last!” he said as he walked up, grinning like a jackal. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z She grinned at him and turned back to see that the ground was approaching now, the speed of her fall building slowly. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Dari’s cheeks were flushed with the cold, but he was grinning so wide. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Redemption leaned on the front counter and grinned back at Ube. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I glance behind me to my right and then to my left to see Bo grinning. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Sam grinned and poked his head out the deerskin door, expecting to see Frightful. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z We turned to each other at the same time and grinned. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z It looked unnatural on someone who seemed to always have a grin tucked in the corner of his mouth. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Lizzie Griffin, who belonged to the toe, grinned at the crab’s frantic turnings as it tried to sort out claws and legs. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Johanna grins, and I feel a slight but significant shift in our relationship. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z The boy flashes a grin tinged with wickedness, and I find myself smiling in return. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Annoyance flashed across Artemis’s features, only to be replaced by his customary sardonic grin. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z When the couple goes inside, Angel grins and nudges me. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z “Get out of here, Mary Anne,” Ben grinned. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The triumphant grins on the smug faces of Zach and company told the whole story. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z His grin falters as his hand flies to the pendant now dangling just below his collar. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z The news directors must have sensed that their viewers liked Kwang’s youthful face, his grinning eyes, the tiny, new wrinkles. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Ben grins up at me, his eyes landing first on my face, then my chest, then the wadded-up button-down in my lap. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z He gives me a crooked grin, and then he stares at my mouth. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Palmer stood back and gave a sly grin. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z He leaned one arm on the lectern again and grinned. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z “Fine, fine,” I say, and she rests her head on my shoulder with a wide grin. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z He was grinning broadly and dancing impatiently from foot to foot. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “You don’t actually get any,” Link informs him with a grin. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z Hazel didn’t understand that, but Percy tried it and grinned. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Toby grinned at April in a way that said he wasn't looking for a fight. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z I lift a mug of hot chocolate to my lips and offer a frothy, chocolate-mustached grin. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z I grin as I always do when I start up the mill. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “It's Ultimate Saturday to kick off summer vacay,” Gracie says, grinning. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z Maybe she masked it like David did, not with a grin, but with a frown. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s a long story,” Danny said, looking at me sideways and grinning. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Leo couldn’t stop grinning and muttering, “Classic. Classic.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Ms. Udell held a stern look for a moment before breaking into a grin. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z She pictured a grin on the odd creature. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I nod and she grins at me, pleased. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z In either corner of the hall, over the nursery doorway, two grinning heads were set; meant, apparently, as gay decorations for the nursery entrance, they were no more jolly or carefree than the animals inside. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z “Just a joke,” he said, his grin fading. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z Robbie had covered a huge chunk of the wall in white paint, and his skeleton now wore an elaborate dress and was grinning wildly. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z “We also heard you gave them a dose of their own medicine,” said Zayd with a huge grin. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z But I remembered something my teacher had said that summer about Iranians, that they were grinning smooth talkers who patted you on the back with one hand and picked your pocket with the other. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Some of the soldiers were grinning, so eager were they to watch us die. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Emma looked up at Chess, and they both shrugged and grinned and followed Finn. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Claire pictured his sturdy little body and how he would grin in delight to feel the fresh air and see the trees. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z A girl in the corner with a trendy, caramel-colored, two-foot-tall mass of curls and huge hazel eyes grinned and stood, grabbing Dimple in a hug she clearly hadn’t been expecting. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I grinned all the way to the Roseland in the taxi, because I had showed Ella I could hang out with Hill girls if I wanted to. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Contemplating the potential outcomes, she grinned at him again. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The man just gives me a gap-toothed grin full of malice, and we make our way out of the sheriff’s office and back onto the boardwalk, the pale, dark-haired boy leading the way. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z "Then you must be from South Car'lina," he said with a grin. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Taylor saluted formally and rode off, the grin breaking across his face just as he turned. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I pick up my lunch bag and head for another table with this big grin on my face. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z He grins like a fool and is glad no one can see him. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z The Hessian only grinned at the repetition of words. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z Clay stood behind his father, chewing on a blade of grass, grinning. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “Those two are on their way to jail again,” he said, and grinned happily. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z He put on his shy grin as they wheeled around to face the girls. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z The boy was grinning through his fever when he signaled for them to stop. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Even as I said it, I could feel the smile on my lips, and I realized I’d probably been grinning into my plate for the last few minutes. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Then I see Valerian, grinning down at me. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Tom grinned, and the step miners erupted in laughter. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “You were easily tricked,” Count Olaf said, grinning, and the judge began to cry. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z Freak's head pops out of the box and he's got this wicked know-it-all grin. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z “Maybe when we do,” he grinned, “they will.” Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “About once every ten years,” said Griphook with a rather nasty grin. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Ben grinned and tipped his clay cup, pouring the last drizzle of beer out onto the earth. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The first time Richard stands wearing his armor, he grins at me. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z I can only grin because I’m panting too hard to speak. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z I turn to see Garrett grinning at me—and I realize he’s looking at me in a way that he doesn’t his sister. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z His slightly bucktoothed grin projected an easy self-confidence; the round spectacles he wore from his schooldays gave him a professorial air even then. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z I grin to cover the twinge of sorrow in my chest right then. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I grinned at the me I saw reflected. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z He found pleasure in how quickly the civil defenders’ suspicious glances at his special duties pass changed to wide grins when he greeted them in Igbo, in how willing people were to answer his questions. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The centaur came up grinning, covered in swamp muck and blue paint, and gave Tyson two thumbs up. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z He’s wearing this army camouflage shirt, a brown cap, and the weirdest grin that could fit on a human face. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z The huntress looked down at her with a grin and said, “I hope that you will.” Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I grinned sheepishly and thought about our first visit to the vet and the huge bill he’d paid with the credit card, even though my parents didn’t have the money. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z “It’s in the tournament rules. “I was supposed to work out how to get past the dragon on my own too,” Harry muttered, so only Hermione could hear him, and she grinned rather guiltily. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z The students had all been grinning, because they had listened to Asher’s explanations so many times before. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z He grins, grabs the money and stuffs it into his pocket. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z He grins at me, and his two front teeth are broken. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z She looked at him with narrowed eyes as he grinned at her. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z There was a breathy silence, some toothy grins, as if he had announced a party. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Dylan grins, but I can tell he thinks I’m funny. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Esperanza trailed behind him at first, but she caught up quickly, a sloppy grin plastered on her face. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He grins cheekily, crosses his arms against his chest, and calls out a challenge to the other team at the opposite end of the game world, which makes the audience go wild. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I smiled, then grinned and laughed with him. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Frankie grinned wider when his sister added, “But I want to hear all about it later.” Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Papa grinned and took another helping of potato salad. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z She gave Lina a big grin as she went back to her seat. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The minders are out, their annoyingly cheery smiles spackled across their faces as if they aren’t turncoats, as if their grins make them likable or legitimate. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Celia grinned, hanging her head upside down off the bed, her massive pile of curly hair brushing the floor. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I ask someone holding a big old trombone which way the cathedral is, and he gives me a toothy grin and points me down the street. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z I felt like they were grinning at me. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Even Hermione grinned a little, though her smile faded as she looked up at the castle. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I had to grin, remembering how comfortable those pajamas were. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Thomas forced a grin, though he cringed at the thought of hanging out in the Slammer by himself all day before he got to start. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z But the Northern white man, he grins with his teeth, and his mouth has always been full of tricks and lies of “equality” and “integration.” The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z The class giggled and I grinned, thinking they were laughing at her, not me. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z The dejection that lined Javier’s face disappeared, and it was replaced with a playful grin. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He was grinning because...Reynie shuddered, remembering: He had decided to join Mr. Curtain. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z With a sigh of relief they grinned back at him. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Jay grinned at that, and we took off, watching our footsteps as we did. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z The man in the gray suit kept the sideways grin on his face as he handed over the suitcase. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Shorty grins, but there’s a sadness behind it, like he really will miss me. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Philip Lombard grinned and flung away his cigarette. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z I was grinning, but he probably couldn’t see my face. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z “Oh, I was off having a little fun,” he said with a grin. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He rubs dirt off its surface and grins. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z “It’s worked thirty-nine times so far, pal,” Hall assured me with a crooked grin when I confessed my doubts. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z He grinned, giving me a good view of his crooked yellow fangs. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Luke grinned knowingly at Eleanor, and then turned as the doctor opened the door. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z “There’ll be only one murder here tonight,” said Black, and his grin widened. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Harry scanned the moving photograph, and a grin spread across his face as he saw all nine of the Weasleys waving furiously at him, standing in front of a large pyramid. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Tea Cake with his shy grin and Motor Boat with his face like a little black cherubim just from a church tower doing amazing things with anybody’s dice. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z He grinned at her, and gulped down some wine, then pulled her to him. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z 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 The crocodile was also grinning, either happily or—as Aru’s growing panic was beginning to point out—hungrily. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Hopping out, he hurried along the edge of the road, stopped, stooped, picked up one, two, three, four empty Coca-Cola bottles, ran back, and hopped in, happy and grinning. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z The witches in the audience grinned, appreciating this joke. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z Mary Lou peered through the windows at it and broke into a huge grin. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Its skull grinned beneath an expressionless gray face. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z One stayed, his cap with the skull grinning down at us. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Kyle spread out the remaining cookies in his palm: U N F E H A V. He grinned as he deciphered an easy anagram. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z I watched him grin goofily up at her. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z His head shifted in her direction, and Celaena flashed him a grin. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He rubs his hands together and grins back at me. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z When they pulled apart, Rishi grinned and sat back up, picking up his notebook and pencil again. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z MacDuff raced in circles, his mouth open in a lopsided grin, snapping at the flakes. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z She grinned at herself in the mirror and ran her fingers through her damp hair. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z He sat back on his haunches and grinned at Chester. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z She relaxed into my desk chair with a grin. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z The Gales and their monkeys were, of course, the main attraction, and I couldn’t help grinning as the crowd jeered and joked about them. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I knew I should grin and say, “Why no—it’s just nature,” or some other disarming remark to avoid provoking him. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “There, Saint Crispin,” he said when he came into view, a great grin on his red-bearded face, “now you can see that for good or ill, I always keep my word.” Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Were standing there grinning at each other, so I looked at her lips and leaned in for the kill... Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z R.C. shook his head, looked over at the river, and grinned. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z “Let me try to explain it again,” Milo offered with growing weariness and exasperation, jerking his thumb toward the thief with the sweet tooth, still grinning beside him. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Dakota urged, grinning like a madman as he swigged red Kool-Aid from his flask. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z She put the plant in her mouth, sucked on it, and grinned. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z She takes it, lightly traces one loop of the embroidery, grins at me, and slips away. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She grins so wide I can see her back row of teeth. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Fiona grins and gives me a wink as she moves to her assigned seat. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z George peers over the equipment and grins when the truck starts, but other than that, it’s just Amar and me. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z He stroked the couple of hairs on his chin and grinned. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Daddy just grins and reaches for the chicken. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z Elizabeth hugs me, grinning broadly, and I try to grin back. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z The grin melted away like snow in summer. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He turned around to grin shyly at Gilly and then, as though carrying the crown of England, came down Mr. Randolph’s walk, the sidewalk, and into Trotter’s gate. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z Dad had a satisfied grin on his face. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z They trooped into Minsky’s Burlesque and came out with wide eyes and sheepish grins, though Johnny White confided his personal opinion in his journal: “It was foul.” The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z The goofy grin dropped off his face and he stopped throwing bread crusts out to the ducks gathered in the water. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z The few times she happened to be directly in his path he tossed her an indifferent grin and his quizzical blue eyes flicked past and dismissed her. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z “They can hit, but they can’t field,” Sidney Goldberg said, grinning at me as I came to a stop alongside the base. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z “Snotweed” Matt said loudly with a grin and wiped his own runny nose on his dirty sleeve. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Guapo—a name meaning “handsome”—hunkered by the side of the road and gave Matt a big, almost toothless grin. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He grinned up at Sierra and then turned back to an old typewriter he’d been tinkering with. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z I tried to close my ears, to look away from the agent’s slick grin. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z A young man at the end of the table grinned. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z They grinned and Amah said, “Yes, you should leave as soon as you can. The sooner you leave, the sooner you can return to your parents. That would be for the best.” Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Harry leaned forward to see Hagrid, who was ruby-red in the face and staring down at his enormous hands, his wide grin hidden in the tangle of his black beard. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I looked over at Dad, who grinned and waved. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z He grins and flips open the front cover. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He grinned, wider and more conspiratorial, and my eyes went big. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z It started out that Monday in school where Sam and Patrick looked at me with big grins. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z “It was fine,” Joaquin said, then grinned when she glared at him. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He grinned, picked up the paper where it had fallen, and tossed it into the trash receptacle. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He tried not to grin, but he couldn’t help it. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged his shoulders and got this crooked grin on his face. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z Michael grins and when I see how blue his teeth are I laugh. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Howard, giddy and grinning, was nearly crowded right off the stand. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z A few minutes later, Mr. Shephard comes over with a big grin. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z He made an elaborate act of tipping to the door stealthily Then looked back at her with an irresistible grin on his face. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z “Well, that wasn’t exactly the way I thought we’d enter the jungle,” she said with a grin. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Darren got out, grinned a hello, opened the trunk, and stared blankly at it while the perception slowly spread through his brain that it was also packed solid. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z As Shadow passed it he noticed that the newsreader was grinning and winking at him. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z All the people he loved the most, bright-eyed, grinning, frozen in time. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I held my grin in place, stretched onto my toes, and kissed his Nazi face. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Was her face permanently creased from years of pleasing customers, or was a tragedy lurking behind that grin? The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Joaquin just grins and tries to avoid getting accidentally punched by Maya’s victory fists as Grace groans and covers her face with her hands. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The Russian soldier’s grin never faltered when he heard the translation. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Collins turned back to us where we stood in the doorway of the house, frozen in shock, and grinned. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Kote grinned, and for a moment his face showed how truly young he was. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z His father grinned and toasted Nailer with the bottle. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Nelson Bookman leaned back in his chair, straightened out the Xerox copies a different secretary dropped on his desk, and suddenly grinned. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Timothy cheered and told me to feel along the line to the wriggling fish, then take the hook out Squirming and jumping in my hand, it was small but fat I grinned over toward Timothy. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z A grin crept across my face as I took back the fake teeth. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z The taxi driver grinned in the rearview mirror. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z At the hilltop, behind two rocks, Spender lay, grinning with exhaustion from the thin atmosphere, great islands of sweat under each arm. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Yishan grinned, knelt down, and struck the ice with his stone. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z He was grinning that sweet abuelo grin of his, staring down the camera with an almost fevered excitement. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z When they caught their father’s eye they grinned and shuffled their feet on the floor. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z I whip around and pull the headphones down to find Jupe grinning at me. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z I tell him I love him, too, and he grins at me, ruffling my hair, before telling me I should get inside before I’m late, and that he’ll see me after school. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z He lifted up his head long enough to grin at us. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z He grinned in double delight at his own correct guess and at Min’s skill. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Dorian grinned and put an arm around the captain’s shoulders. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z When they heard a button ping against the floorboards, they had to suppress their grins and look away. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z He always searched the boys, expecting to find Somkit’s face grinning back at him, even though he knew it was impossible. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z “Be my guest,” he said with a grin. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z His fat, white face grinned up at him with exaggerated innocence. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z She looked like any second she would pop open her eyes and grin at us. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z A wide grin spreads across her face, pushing her cheeks up and out. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z He broke into the charmed, thoughtless grin of a man fulfilled. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z He grins at me as he basks in it. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z He climbed into the front of the car, turned around, and, with a wicked grin, held up a stack of bills and riffled them with his thumb. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Piggy grinned reluctantly, pleased despite himself at even this much recognition. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Caroline was positively glowing, my mother quiet and thoughtful, my grandmother grinning and stealing little peeks at my face. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z As soon as we find seats, Elsie pulls back her hood and grins. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z I glanced over at my father, and he was grinning too. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z It would be good to see Arya's grin again and to talk with his father. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The missing gold, the wine Gebu wanted but never drank, the grinning Babylonian with his sharp glance and his soft, insistent questions, all fitted into a picture too clear to doubt. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z The arched eyebrows, the wicked grin, the flames in the eyes. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z She set her phone on the counter, stepped back, and folded her arms with a broad grin. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z She grinned, folded it neatly, and stuck it into the wooden box. Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z She grinned at me with her crooked teeth. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Cluny the Scourge bared his fangs, grinning wickedly into the dark. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z She charged toward the center of the fort, grinning down at her friends. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z I looked at the wrap job, and grinned. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z She strode to the front and grinned at us with big horse teeth. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z “Etiquette dictates it be the left shoulder, your highness,” Manet said around a mouthful of bread, grinning. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The twins, still sharing their identical grin, jumped up and ran round each other. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Smoothing his thin mustache with thumb and forefinger, Grandpa grinned big. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z “I could eat the whole field!” said Grandpa Joe, grinning with delight. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z Chuck looked closely at Thomas and slowly broke into an uneasy grin. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z My mom paused to give me an excited, worried grin and to wave goodbye. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z The tavern keeper, grinning broadly, ran out to meet them, shaking hands all around. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z She grinned, but there was no joy behind it. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z He grinned and handed the field glasses to Molly. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z When he spun around in bewilderment, Aarfy was grinning proudly from ear to ear like something inhuman as he held up a shattered paper map for Yossarian to see. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z The room brightens, Miss Anderson lighting a gas lamp on the wall, a macabre grin on her face. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I ask him, and he grins at me. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z That cleaned the grin off the boy’s face. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Some of the men in the impis winked and grinned at us as we passed. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z She grins at me, and a blush races up my neck. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z One corner of Petey’s bow mouth curved upward, her version of a grin. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Jeb was grinning a brilliant grin; hands were patting him on the back. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Slowly, with a steadily widening grin, he was driven down beneath a blizzard of snowballs. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Laughter burst out of Ivy, and Taryn cartwheeled over her, grinning from ear to ear. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Dill stared at Travis for a few seconds, then grinned and punched him in the arm. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z She grins at herself in the shaving mirror. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z She was at his side in an instant, grinning, a bruise coming up red and purple on her cheek. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Pacheco grinned weirdly, shrugging again; suddenly the lawyer felt weak and dizzy. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally, we kneeled, huddled together around the fire and passed around the pot, spooning lentils and rice in our mouths, soft and almost salty, big grins spreading over our faces. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Micah grins, putting an arm around both girls’ shoulders. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z “Thanks again, Bill,” my dad shouts to Burnside with a sly grin. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Suma breaks out of formation, a determined grin on her face as she passes me. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z He took the seat in front of me, turned around, and grinned. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z “That’s right, Smith, he is,” muttered Harry, grinning to himself, as he dived amongst the Chasers with his eyes searching all around for some hint of the elusive Snitch. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He stood back grinning and saw that they were eye to eye. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z He grins and puts his arm around me. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z She strode away, past the grinning Nox, and stopped before Cain. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z As he turned a corner, he saw Ron dashing toward him, grinning from ear to ear. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z “No, not yet. What are you grinning all over for?” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The big grin he usually wears is gone and he seems nervous. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z She set down her cup and faced me with this big grin. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z He looked back at Pong with a sadness that didn't match his happy-go-lucky grin. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Ricky clamped his hand on Luke’s, this time grinning and looking Luke square in the eye. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z “Let’s play,” she said, and the boy grinned back. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z The old man broke into a huge grin. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He grinned his crooked smile at me, stopping my breath and my heart. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He looked surprised, then he grinned and reached in his shirt pocket and pulled out a cigarette. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z At the top Peach broke into a wide grin. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z He knows the camera is on him: is the grin a show of defiance, or is it submission? The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Frankie dodged the napkin she threw at him and grinned as she called him a jerk. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He grinned, then, seeing this had passed me by, adopted a sudden, solemn, jokeless tone. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z As soon as she saw the Wart, she began wagging her whole body, grinning vacuously, and panting in her efforts to lick his face, in spite of the cord. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z She leans in closer to Nick, grinning up at him. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z He stands just a few feet behind me, grinning, and I’m once again reminded of the stories I’ve heard of alligators. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z She flashes her white-gold grill in a grin and slaps my palm with each word. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z She grinned at Jethro and whacked him briskly on the seat as he came up to the kitchen well. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z I grinned at her as if I were a squinty Halloween pumpkin with light glowing out of my eyes and ears and mouth, and she grinned right back. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He wiped the blood off his lips with the back of his hand, grinned, and said, "That was a stiff one, Mord." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z A man stepped in front of him, a vicious grin crossing his face. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z She grinned, a little proud of herself, I think. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z He called my grandmother on the phone, grinning because he knew how surprised she’d be. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I saw a glimpse of evil as Collins grinned at me. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z The boys glanced at one another, grinning nervously. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z The wall beyond held a frieze of human heads, all faced alike, dried and caved with their taut grins and shrunken eyes. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Under that hawk's beak of a nose, her wide mouth twisted in a mocking grin. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z They passed white posts carved with grinning dragon faces and followed the mussel toward a long, raised walkway. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Beowulf was already grinning and bouncing up and down for his turn. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z They were halfway through their plates of eggs and sausages when Mr. Weasley jumped to his feet, waving and grinning at a man who was striding toward them. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z With a grin and a mock obeisance, Heqet began to arrange logs in the firing box, and Ranofer used his moment of leisure to watch the work going on around him. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z The shadow flashes its predator's grin, and now it's only a foot away. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z When I mentioned various aircraft he’d flown, the aircraft Dad had briefed me about, he grinned again and said, “Heck, I do believe we got an aviation expert on our hands.” The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z When he was done with that he began smoothing his hair, yawned, grinned, turned to Tozier. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He grins as he lowers the bull hook, and removes his top hat. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I grin up at both of them, and Simon takes my hands and twirls me. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z A few minutes later, the boy grinned and held out his arm. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I grinned when I saw that the driver was a colored man. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “A fine place to chill our beer,” she said, and put out her tongue at the grinning faces. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z He grinned suddenly, showed his white pointed teeth. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z There, standing in the doorway, grinning like the cat that got into the cream, is Jackson. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Nob trotted off with a grin and a wink. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z William grinned and wiped the rain from his forehead—and it was replaced by sweat. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z When Mr. Blunt had gone, Hab grinned and shook his head. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z One day she came back grinning her horsey grin, her hair all tangled and her clothes covered in mud, clutching a raggedy bunch of purple and green flowers for Father. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Ron was scarlet in the face, grinning embarrassedly, but Harry could see one person who didn’t look happy at all. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z The man across the aisle grinned and said: “Better not believe anything he tells you.” Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked surprised; then his eyebrows arched up and he grinned. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z The warrior’s eyes glinted; he bared his teeth in a horrible grin as he raised a dagger. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z And Rich grins, gestures his thumb toward my mother, and says to me, “Can you believe what comes out of her mouth? Now I know where you get your sweet, tactful nature.” The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I couldn’t help but grin as I read the name on the game’s backlit marquee: joust. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He had a stupid grin on his face. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z But if it kept Ob grinning and chasing after some hope, I knew I’d have to be willing to follow him. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z I wanted to prove I knew math just as well as he did, if not better, so that he’d look to me with a grin. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Da-A-Fu and the dragon grinned and together they made the borrowed lines into a kite. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z I was so happy to see him, I couldn’t stop grinning. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z She was excited to see Otto, grinning broadly, but still she didn’t approach near. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z "So you have met him," he said, suddenly grinning. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z He flashed a conspiratorial grin at the other two. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z The twins came, dragging a great log and grinning in their triumph. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Without thinking, I allowed my face to spread to a grin as though overjoyed to serve her. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t know how to tell her this in front of everybody, though, so instead I gave her an awkward grin and a thumbs-up. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z And there’s a mischievous grin forming that quickly turns into a laugh. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z “Oh, sir—” the lieutenant grinned—“a lovely spot. Safest place on the battlefield. Right smack dab in the center of the line. Very quiet there.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Hermann Goring slapped his knee again, a maniacal grin on his face. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z While everyone else grinned from ear to ear with the promise of the future, I flipped through the pages of an episode of General Hospital. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z He grinned at her, and she laughed and said she liked him best of all. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “I think we’re going to make some really good progress in this room,” Michael said with a grin, and Grace sat back in her seat and closed her eyes. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Nali blew on the tea in her cup, took a sip, and grinned. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z She gives me a tricksy grin, full of secrets. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z When I grinned at myself, the lower lip turned up at the corners, just like Grandpa’s. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z “The colored men backed off and I did too, but the white man stood there, looking down, and grinned. Uncle Willie, why do they hate us so much?” I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “You? Nervous? Never,” she said with a grin. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z They grinned at each other, remembering the glamour of the first day. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Mr. Stonecrop was laughing, and his mouth was pulled into a grin, but his eyes were as dead as marbles, almost as if there were nothing behind them. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z “It’s Saturday,” I said with a grin as I lay spread out on the sofa, coloring book in my lap, blasting music. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Why then,” said the turnkey, grinning again, “he knows what Mr. Jaggers is.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z He was about thirty pounds lighter then, a constant grin on his face, a man tasting the full feast of youth. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z She isn’t there, swinging her legs or grinning with her too-big teeth, so I keep walking the road until it takes me up the hill and back down again. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z She grinned, made a mental note to be quicker, and walked carefully along the rabbit trail. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Trent glared at Chip, but Chip just shrugged him off and grinned at me. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z “That’s not what I was going to say,” I protest, but he only grins. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z There is little to equal ahull terrier’s grin, however charmingly presented, for sheer astonishing ugliness. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z One boy with long dreads grins at me. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Instead of telling the crowd what’s on his mind, Lincoln smiles his easy grin. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z I said, “Take my word for it—you be suspicious of all these American officials who come to Africa grinning in your faces when they don’t grin in ours back home. ’ The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z I force a grin, but my mind is whirling. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z They all grin at one another, all except for Düwer, who casts his eyes down, and stares at his hands folded in his lap. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z “Careful,” she says with the faintest of grins, “false flattery might make me lose my grip, and then where would you be?” Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z “I can still see that huge, friendly, freckled face, the grin, and the feel of the bearlike grip of his hand.” Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Micah grins at me, rubbing his hand over his stomach in a totally exaggerated way. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Baseball cap already on backwards, shaggy blond hair already poking from under the rim, the kid who danced in the living room with his mom grinned up at me. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Yossarian gaped at his grinning, moon-faced navigator in utter shock and confusion. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Hardly had she spoken than his tail went up, his mouth opened slightly, and he fairly grinned. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he grinned, and threw himself forward, swinging at Shadow. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Redemption grinned as he teased his parent, and Whis grabbed him in a gentle headlock before letting him go. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z He didn’t mind, he teased her by pretending to be macho, he’d tell her women were incapable of abstract thought and she’d have another drink and grin at him. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z The tower still grinned across the valley, but the light was fading in it. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z “No, you weren’t,” Dr. K says with a grin. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z The Texan looked up at him with an uncertain grin. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z He turned and looked at me with a huge grin on his face because he knew this was a tough one. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z She pictured the way Old Chao’s ears rose when he grinned — they literally perked up, she’d never seen anything like it on a human; Old Chao hadn’t believed it when she told him. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Mom does this choked little laugh—and when I glance up at her, she’s grinning full force at Dad’s name on the phone screen. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z “I got it back,” said Harry, grinning at her and holding up the Firebolt. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He grinned at me, teasing, holding on to my head. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z I remembered his grinning that way again yesterday, and I closed my eyes for a moment, then went over and stood near the wire fence behind the plate. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z I grin and look down, feigning interest in my trowel. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Following his gaze, he turned around to find half a dozen fellows from the shell house standing in a semicircle, holding their dirty plates out to him, grins smeared across their faces. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Half a dozen kids had materialized, and they gaped and grinned as the she lifted out each marionette. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He looked at me in this cold, strange way for just a moment, then broke into a hearty grin. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Eventually, my arms started to get tired and the grin slipped off my face. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He opened his eyes quickly and there was the head grinning amusedly in the strange daylight, ignoring the flies, the spilled guts, even ignoring the indignity of being spiked on a stick. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Teresa flashed a gap-toothed grin and closed her eyes. I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 2019-09-03T00:00:00Z Dad was standing in the doorway with his arms crossed and a sly grin on his face. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Rockmouth’s face poked above the surface, he flashed a big toothy grin, and then he quickly swam away. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z His voice came out tinny, and I grinned. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Someone in ducks and a striped jersey grinned and saluted. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Abe Goodstein, our first baseman, retrieved the ball and whipped it home, and the batter stood at third, a wide grin on his face. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z He grinned at me like I was a precocious child. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Your mama done raised you right,” she said with a grin. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z The point was, the urge to grin felt irresistible. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Polly saw Clay look at his stepmother with a wicked grin. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z But Joe just kept grinning, chuckled, “Hello, Goldy, how they hanging?” and stepped over the threshold to wait out the storm. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he looked up suddenly and his eyes were shining; he had a grin on his face. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z The smile remained, transformed into a glittering golden grin. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “You have my permission to help yourself to whatever you want, as long as you promise not to tell Justin or your mom,” he says with a grin. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Here, it said, wearing a kid grin, was a very personable character, clean-cut, affable, a fellow any man might trust to shave him. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z Alex tosses his head back and laughs, and Henry watches, still grinning. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Finally, he crawls back under the fence, dragging his loot and grinning. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She flipped up the collar of her jacket and grinned down at him. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z “We could of set up a .50-caliber machine gun and shot the old geezers as they tottered out,” Shorty grinned, touching a match—arrogantly lit on his fly zipper—to the end of his cigar. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Pale, with a sinister grin and familiar blue eyes. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I do not know if he saw me, or if the light cut off his vision, but I saw his bitter, contorted grin. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he grinned suddenly, this thing that set all his teeth on display, and leaned back. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Her blond hair poked out from under a black beanie, and she smiled her wild Twig grin. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He looked over at me, suppressing a grin. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z He dropped his hands when he saw Alfred, and the big grin turned sheepish. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z But I couldn’t make my grin go away. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z You can see this blurry little miniature Grim with no front teeth, grinning at the camera and yanking back on this prehistoric slingshot. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z “I’ve got them on a strict workout regimen,” he says, grinning at me. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “Are you going to kill me, Veturius?” he asks, still grinning despite the blood dripping down his face. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z “Okay,” I tell the old lady, and she grins. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z Making her way across, it took everything inside her to keep from grinning. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z I grinned and dumped it back into the stream. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I looked—tried to look; the yard was crowded with students—at home plate and imagined Danny standing there, grinning at me. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Rather, it was the moments between the grins and laughter, when a shadow passed across the duke’s face. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z At last he came back to his men, panting, his face flushed, still grinning, not in the least ashamed of his boyish behavior. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z The woman turned with an impish grin on her freckled face. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z “You do yourself a disservice,” said Wednesday, and he grinned. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z She grins and takes her final bite of egg. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z Henry’s grin goes crooked and a little shy, dipping down to brush against Alex’s jaw. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “All sorts,” the giant replied, grinning that sideways grin of his. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z He gave Harry a shifty grin that Harry did not return, as the newborn monster inside him was roaring for Dean’s instant dismissal from the team. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Rishi felt like his face was going to split in two, he was grinning so hard. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z When Gwen saw the look of disappointment on Ash’s face, she grinned. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I can’t get the words out fast enough as I stare up at his very alive face, a big, goofy grin sitting below his wide eyes and uneven hairline. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z They both grin, and God, on tonight of all nights it’s good to see him, good to clear the air, good to stand next to someone outside of family who knew him before all this. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z And finally, producing a half-rueful grin, he realized that most of all he wanted everything to be normal. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Yet she seemed cheerful as ever they’d seen her, her bruised, black eyes shining with happiness and her bloody lips spread in a terrific grin. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Then she descended into the waiting arms of three powerful Executives, all of them grinning with vengeful excitement. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Alex got the impression that behind the livid scars he really was grinning, enjoying himself. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z The Titan grinned, which probably would not have been Annabeth’s reaction to a threat of eternal agony. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The wildling grinned at him through a mouth of brown and broken teeth. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z At every Gregarious Games press conference, Morrow grinned infectiously from behind his unruly beard and wire-rimmed spectacles, using his natural gift for hype and hyperbole. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “It’s changing!” shouted Violet, chewing and grinning both at the same time. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z A live undercurrent of excitement fizzed in him, and he softened to the point of giving me a grin. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Rowan just grinned at that, which made her even more annoyed. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Unable to think of answers, Amarante just stood still, his hat off in the presence of the law, grinning and wheezing laboriously, playing the fool. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Peewee’s grin just about filled the mess tent. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z But when he grinned at her, she turned her back again and stalked away. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He looks at me, wiggles his eyebrows, and grins. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z With big grins on their faces, they all yelled “Rocket boy!” as I flashed by. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z After nearly two hours of pampering—trimming her hair, shaping her nails, and scraping away the callouses on her feet and hands—Celaena grinned at the mirror in the dressing room. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Dimple and Rishi posed in their final outfits, grinning as the opening strains of “Dance Pe Chance” began to play. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Luke grinned and gestured for Annabeth to sit next to him—as if he’d never betrayed her, as if he were still her friend. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Harding grinned at me, just like David did. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “They keep a few drones around for fun,” said Mel, grinning behind her mesh. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Again he smiles; this time you could call it a grin. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Longstreet turned to ride on, and then the voice registered and he looked back: a grinning Fremantle, hat held high like the cloth on the arm of a scarecrow, bony, ridiculous. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She grinned and walked back over to the firepit and started pushing the loden-stone through the debris, hunting for more scales. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Breathe through your mouth, sir,” said Hobs, his subordinate, who grinned at his discomfort. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z “Yeah, she’ll be wanting your autograph, Harry,” Fred said with a grin, but he caught his mother’s eye and bent his face over his plate without another word. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Boots grinned and held up her pudgy fingers in imitation. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z In spite of his grin it was obvious he’d hurt himself. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Caesar glanced continually from side to side, nodding acknowledgment of the crowds, and Marcus, trying to imitate him, twisted his head, grinning with pride and excitement and almost bouncing as he walked. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Kamau was already shaking his head, a renewed grin tugging at the corners of his mouth even as he tried to look serious. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z “We must invite her to dinner whenever the circus is in town, so we might get to know her better,” Chandresh says pointedly, emphasizing the statement with a satisfied grin. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Each time a sparrow passed by he would grin vacantly and strike up his song. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I just sat there with a big silly grin on my face. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z On her desk sat a stack of books, a journal and pen, and a picture of her dad flying his Sopwith Camel biplane, grinning and giving the thumbs-up. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He’s grinning, and I’m not sure I like the look in his eyes. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z He grinned, reached up along the edge of his hat, scratched his head. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He pulls a painfully fake grin, and June looks satisfyingly repulsed. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z I grinned as he stretched his arms wide. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The Weasleys roared with laughter and Harry settled back in his seat, grinning from ear to ear. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z The stone lions that flanked either side of the gates were wearing wigs and beards of snow, and they grinned as the horse passed through. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Gerald, with large bandages on his head and his leg, and an oxygen mask on his face, grinned at her. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Wait now,” Mrs. Charles said, lightly jogging over from a card game with a grin. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Hi, stranger. Long time, no study,” Wash called, grinning and waving. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah, I guess,” I said with a sheepish grin. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Hermione looked exasperated: The expression was so endearingly familiar that Harry and Ron grinned at each other. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He looked over at me for a second, not quite grinning, not saying a word, but I could read the amusement in his eyes. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “You got me!” she called, and fell to the ground, grinning. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z One of the men began to grin uncertainly. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Belle adjusts her thick glasses and grins. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z “Pork and beans the musical fruit, the more you eat, the more you toot,” says Mr. Smeath, grinning round the table. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z He paused and added with a grin, “Miracles for breakfast.” Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z She smiles, a mix between a concerned pout and a grin, which makes her face look lopsided. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I grabbed some girl I’d never seen, and the next thing I knew we were out there Undying away and grinning at each other. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z I grin at him, and his face slowly spreads into a wide smile as he realizes what’s happening. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z He seemed to like all of his bird names and when he heard them he grinned and waved his chubby arms in delight. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z “This morning, I went for my physical,” Malik says, grinning. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z As Anya watched, Ivan’s head appeared at the top of the stairs, and his face broke into a huge grin when he saw her. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Montag grinned the fierce grin of all men singed and driven back by flame. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z A moment later, a ruby-red head stuck up out of the water, and what would probably have been fearsome teeth to someone else grinned widely at her. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z She grins at me, then pops a strawberry into her mouth. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z He flashed her a grin, those sapphire eyes gleaming in the morning light. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He grinned at me one last time, then stepped through the door and was gone, leaving me alone in the dimly lit hallway. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Dimple grinned and leaned in for a kiss. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z And the old man, grinning, had scratched his head and then said stiffly, “Well, boy, if he’s an angel, he’s sure a murderin’ angel.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Nathan grinned, thinking of knowing all the traditional songs and helping others. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z “Already trying to win my mother over,” Javier said, grinning from ear to ear. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She wiggled her brows with a smug grin. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z He flashed me the impish, I-got-this-covered grin that melted me every time. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z A man with bright red hair and freckled arms unzipped his pants, shuffled closer, and grinned. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I forced an uncomfortable grin as we turned away and started walking toward the black yarn. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z “Thanks,” said Harry, grinning broadly and suddenly feeling much taller himself. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z As Minli ran around through the open doors, she stopped and grinned. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z He chatted with everyone around him and grinned. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z "Got somebody waiting for you?" he asks, his lips parted in a toothy grin. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Rabia reaches us and grins as if she hasn’t seen us in forever. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z “After you,” said Ron, grinning, so Harry climbed the ladder first. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z “I smell of you,” he said, sniffing at his fingers and grinning. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z That gas station man was grinning and turned toward the soda pop machine. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The one on the left grinned, tugging at his ill-fitting shirt. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z “Is it an engagement ring?” he counters with a grin. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z His grin quickly turned into a frown when he discovered the dirt clods. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z He could have jumped up, grinned, and walked away. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He had the bright, wide eyes and the feral grin of an addict deep in his drugs. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z He swallowed his insults, grinned, and stuck out his hand to Adeline. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Then Tormund was pounding him on the back, all gap-toothed grin from ear to ear. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He had curly black hair and a goofy grin. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Men were grinning, lighting up as he passed; Longstreet could see a train of officers behind him. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Katz was still wearing half a grin, but it didn’t belong to his emotions any longer. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z He grin and show me the tooth he got missing, then run off. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z He blushed, grinned foolishly, and everybody grinned back, loving him. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z He rose to his feet with a stupid grin. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I give everyone a huge grin as we clean up. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z He had a toothy grin on his face and an expectant look. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z “Aye, in a manner of speaking,” the other said with a grin. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Nailer was almost too tired to respond, but he mustered a grin for the occasion. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z The plastic sheeting was gone, and Charlie stood in the doorway, grinning. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z I choke back a laugh, which makes Emily grin, and she does a little curtsy. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z He shook his head, grinning like an imbecile. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z She looked down at the gold tube, frowning, then looked up at my bland, gormless grin. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z “That’s a lie, baby,” she said, grinning, and flipping the newspaper back open, fanning through it until she got to the comics. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I jerk away from his clammy touch, and he gives me a grin. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Milton grinned at her, perspiring in pinstripes, and once again the tragedy cuff link glinted in the sim. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z His beaming grin was that of a happy child who wanted to be liked, or at least to be engaging. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z His small eyes were imbedded in pale flesh, eyes that seldom smiled despite the giggle and the grin that sometimes flashed across his face, especially when he knew he was reaching people. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z A grin spread over Russell’s face, and he held the phone away from his ear and looked around the room. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “I know this is going to sound weird, but this is kind of fun,” Nicole said, grinning. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Instead he lay in bed and dozed off with a grin. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “He doesn’t like me to barge in on him when he’s in there,” he whispered with a grin. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Maya grinned and waved her arms at me from our usual spot in the middle of the bus. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z Suma and I grin when we hear how quickly she unzips her suit. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z She grinned to herself and glanced around the room, taking in Pol talking with Tulan, Parsa’s two daughters racing out the door with rock sugar in their fists. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z The two boys dislocate and grin at each other. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2016-07-31T00:00:00Z Gerald, whose grin was about to be erased by uncontrollable tears, looked at her, and knew she understood. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I put a shaky hand to my forehead and took a deep breath just as Lewis Shore walked up, grinning. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z When she saw us, she grinned and went inside. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Palmer turned back to find Beans’s grin wider than ever. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z The boy in orange stares into the camera and grins a half smile. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z But he gave me a lopsided grin and cleaned up like an angel, so I rolled my eyes and said, “Good job.” A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z “Tyson, do one of your name jokes for Travis,” Lydia said with a wicked grin. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z She is grinning, muttering, “Baby doll. Big windup toy. Chatty Cathy.” Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z He looked at me with interest and I grinned at the way I had it over on that old mule. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He grinned as the dog licked breakfast remains from his face. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Deen would shake his head, and flash her a quick bright grin. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z She gives me a hint of a grin. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z I grin back and swat him in the arm. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z She grin big and take off the ribbon and the paper real slow, making sure not to ruin the littlest piece. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I grinned as I flipped through the pages, which had pictures to go along with the recipes. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z A giant hand patted my shoulder, and he grinned, but his eyes were hard. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He had a silly sort of mousy grin on his face. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z I looked past Cotton, and there was a head full of tight curls poking out the passenger side window, a sly grin on her face. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z She grins, but I know she secretly agrees with me. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z She ended the performance with a mournful shriek more than a little off pitch and looked around, grinning for her family’s approval. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He grinned at her, arching an eyebrow villainously, expecting her to laugh and swat at him or punch him in the ribs. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He bares his lengthening canines in a grin. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z He only floated there in his briefs with his eyes shut, grinning peacefully. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z I grinned at Adam, who was trying to swallow his own smile. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “So is yours,” he said, his eyes dancing around, a grin spreading across his face. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Study the slope of his nose, the way his eyes crinkle in the corners from his broad grin like the eyes of sleepy cats in the sun. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Madrina grins at me as I walk down the crooked wooden stairs. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z He grinned at her like nothing had happened. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He was talking loudly and grinning at me as though he wasn’t certain of what I would say. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “It depends on how long the war lasts,” Bull said, grinning. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I let myself have a brief fantasy of Prince Dain’s coronation, of me dancing with a grinning Locke while Cardan is dragged away and thrown in a dark oubliette. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He always grinned like that when he was allowed to put the fear of death into someone. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Once he wakes up and grins so craftily that we are alarmed and begin to think he is cheating, and that we have given him the punch to no purpose. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z They grinned down at us, rocket-propelled grenade launchers held across their chests. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z The man in the gray suit grinned a sideways sort of grin. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z When Salvador and Lupita reached them, the tall one asked with a grin, “Are you going to Tijuana?” Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z The next day, however, Harry barely grinned once. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z He grins, but then his scabbed lip cracks, and he winces and looks away. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I grinned and said, “I don’t know. A dollar fifty?” A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z They don’t wear military uniforms but suits, like the Secret Service, and with their fashy haircuts and vicious grins, they’d fit right in at a Unite the Right rally. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Leo checked his compass and GPS, and a grin spread across his face. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z "That sounds great," I said, grinning at the miraculous plant. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z The carpenter’s assistant grinned at this with mutton stuck between his lordly white teeth. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He cleared his throat, grin falling way, and he stroked his chin. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Lydia gave him a mischievous grin—the one Dill had come to know all too well. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z In battle he moved with a crouch, a fanged white ape, grinning. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I moved clumsily away, seeing Brockway grin like a dried prune. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z He hummed and grinned like he had that time he braided Vonetta’s and Fern’s hair together, and they couldn’t get unloosened from each other. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z His eyes glinted with humorless conviction and I had to drop my head to hide my grin. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z High John grinned, clapped me on the shoulder, then backed up and turned to face the hullbeast. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He grins, tucks his card into his wallet. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z “Maybe it was Marcus,” Faris, a member of my battle platoon who towers over the rest of us, says, grinning, his blond hair popping up in an unruly cowlick. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z A few steps into the walk, I see the kid from the roof, leaning against a tree, the same grin, the same dark green hat spinning now on his hand. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z He introduced Reyna to Piper, who looked a little miffed that she hadn’t gotten to say the lines she’d been practicing, then to Leo, who grinned and flashed a peace sign. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “Helping people is totally punk,” I said, and grinned, realizing that not only did I really want to help, but that it would be a chance to get to know Ellie better too. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z Then, starting into one of the offices, the boy stopped short and grinned. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Several men grin at me as I pass by. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z He flipped the shilling into the air, caught it, and grinned. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z She cut a tiny piece for Tidbit, who stuffed most of it into his mouth in one bite, then grinned a large orange smile. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z How we loved him then, when his frown wrinkles reversed their field and became a wide grin. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z Hagrid was standing there, grinning at Harry and pointing at two large ice creams to show he couldn’t come in. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z The old man grinned at her and pulled out a heavy key that he wore on a string around his neck. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z That drew a grin from Obsle—a quiet, approving grin that made me suddenly revise my estimation of the man. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z And while Miss Celia’s grinning and “good morning” and “glad to see”-ing me, I’m wondering, how did she get this far in life without knowing where the lines are drawn? The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z The Cougar, Alexander later wrote, had “the old impish go-to-hell grin” on his face. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He grins, and his teeth are white in the twilight. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Nevertheless, he grinned broadly at the company and began to speak. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z He grins in his chaotic way, then turns the camera up at the wooden ceiling, clicks. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z I don’t worry when a few seconds later he says with a full-on grin, “I totally saw what you were drawing back there, dude.” I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z He grins and bounces lightly on the balls of his feet. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “You want a—” I grinned at him and said, “A job!” Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She almost broke down in tears at the very idea of him being there, and then there he was, soaking wet and grinning like a fool in front of her. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z I go over to my mom, Trey, and Kayla, and this grin seems stuck on my face. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z “Snack time!” he said, with a teasing grin; he still did not understand why anybody would want to eat both together. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z He grins and sketches a cloud above the subway train. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z He grins at his phone before putting it away. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z She grew into a nimble young girl of seven winters, a thoughtful girl with shining brown eyes and a wide grin, only missing her two top front teeth. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Glenn ascended to the podium, grinning broadly as he stood behind a sign reading spacetown, usa. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z When he pulled it away, he grinned, and I knew the crab’s curiosity had made its wobbly eyes peer out. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Captain Hudson grinned at Charlie and said he wished he could stay around a while to study with him, but he was just about to up anchor and clear for home. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z When he grins, with sandy hair falling over his face, he seems younger than I am, but I’m sure he’s not. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “So are the odds of survival if we do crash,” Uriah mutters, but he’s grinning. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z “She remembers me,” I whispered to Tucker, grinning. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z “Not exactly how I envisioned that part,” he said quietly, with a grin. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The feast continued late into the night, presided over by the grinning skull on its pillar of black marble. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I grin because I figure he peeked through the door and saw me working on my awesome craft project. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z A tall, long-haired kid in front of me grinned as a lunch lady dropped a spoonful of something yellow that looked like creamed corn onto his tray. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z The man-thing tensed, snarled, and then took off like an Olympic sprinter—not toward us but around us, diving behind a pile of rocks and popping up again with a fang-bearing grin. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I grin at the house of cards idea, getting the irony that they don’t. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z “We’ve come from thousands of miles away!” the Centipede shouted back, grinning more broadly than ever and showing his brown teeth. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z Then, with that easy, handsome grin of his, he adds, "Got a museum named after me, too." You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Nico studied his face — his sea-green eyes, his grin, his ruffled black hair. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He brushes her hand off his arm, and for some reason, I find myself grinning. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z He got up, pretending to be offended, and looked out into the night, Riccio and Mosca nudged each other, and Prosper couldn't hold back a grin. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Johnny thought that was like Rab—slipping off by himself, getting ahead of you and then grinning at you out of the corner of his mouth. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Her head bounced up and down so hard, I’d thought the grin on her face might fall off. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z “Sounds like a plan,” Nora says, and we grin at each other. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z The spring was back in his movements, and his eyes twinkled as he grinned his toothy grin. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z “Look at you. Number six,” he says, grinning. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z There is a woman in the camp, a lady whose hair has grown in like patchy grass, who never stops laughing or grinning. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Dari looked down to hide his face, but not before I saw his goofy grin. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Ma thought on this for a minute, then cracked an immense grin. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z For the first time in days, I can feel a big grin on my face. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Closer I get to home, though, the bigger the grin on my face, and when I burst in the kitchen, I got a smile from ear to ear. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z “They would eat you,” the Centipede answered, grinning. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z “Thanks for letting me sleep in,” he said, grinning. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He lifted his chin and grinned, a friendly challenge. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z She waved cheerfully at the volunteer putting the bottles into the warming device, and the young girl grinned and waved back. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Hugo stood up slowly, turned to Jorge, and grinned with his big horse teeth. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z His grin lifted the hair on her arms. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He did an imitation of a girl’s walk, with shoulders straight, an assertive stride, and lips pulled back in a baboon’s grin. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z There was a brief silence, during which I saw one of the Hasidic students grin and lean over to whisper something into another Hasidic student’s ear. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z The woman waves, giving the camera a big grin. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z There’s a tense moment, but then the Roach cracks a grin. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I knew I was supposed to have my eyes closed, but I took a peek and there was Jackie grinning and winking at me. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z “Well, I’m known to be a breast man,” he said, flashing a devilish grin. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z By now, big blisters had formed on Cole’s hands, and, with a sheepish grin at Edwin, he pulled on the leather gloves. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z A grin spread over C. J.’s face. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Then a thought runs across her face and she grins. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z But invariably the grinning Nines, who in technical violation of the rule had been practicing secretly for weeks, would mount and ride off in perfect balance, training wheels never touching the ground. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z I had barely shrieked at the tiny explosions beneath my thin soles before a gaggle of boys with skinned-up knees and red Kool-Aid grins charged us from their tree fort. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z Wash held on to the milk and grinned. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z The atmosphere of feverish excitement was highly infectious; Harry couldn’t stop grinning. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z He had bright, intelligent brown eyes and a permanently cheeky grin. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z And when finally she rejoined her crew at the truck, Ruby was grinning broadly. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He waved and grinned at everyone—like a nerd, she thought. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z The boy grinned and did some quick shadowboxing. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z “I painted my nails,” Maribel said, grinning and holding her fingers out like a fan. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z “The last of the White House Trio finally graduates,” she says, grinning. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Daddy kissed her neck and she squirmed, shooing him away with a dish towel and a grin. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Kote grinned wickedly, a measure of vitality coming back into his face. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I point out the window, grinning, and say, “Remember?” Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I grinned, then dashed off to do my homework. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “Just the same,” said Harry Cat, grinning at Chester. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z I expect him to attack Hel, but he rolls away and flees into the night, still grinning, Zak close behind. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z He stood and grinned and rubbed his split knuckles. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z She grins wide, revealing all her teeth, as if what she’s about to tell me will shock me. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z She sees me notice her checking her watch and grins sheepishly. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I saw the gunner’s face full in the light, his mouth curled into a leering grin, his eyes depthless and blank. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z “To lunch,” she says with a mischievous grin. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Sometimes Mother would go over and sit on his lap and the grin on his face looked as if it would stay there forever. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z His mouth turned up in a handsome grin. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Benny called from behind the two registers with a wide grin. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z With that, he turned to Miss Wren and grinned broadly. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z She turned to me, a huge grin on her face. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z “I’m Tiny Shanks,” he said, breaking into a grin. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Otto’s head whipped to an almost completely faded Mr. Flux, who grinned and agreed. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z My father kisses my forehead and claps Caleb on the shoulder, grinning. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z He grins and a dimple forms just under his right eye. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I groaned, but couldn’t mask the grin on my face. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z The Captain was shaking his head and grinning. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “There’s water everywhere,” Charity says with a faint grin. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z She finishes her song, wets her lips, and grins. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z We would chuckle or grin sometimes, as though war stories were coming back, but neither one of us could remember anything good. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Not just a perfunctory curling of the lips, but a warm, toothy grin. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She’s cropped Nora out so it’s just the two of them, Henry sporting a wide, teasing grin under his sunglasses and June planting a kiss on his cheek. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “I’m kidding, son,” he said, now flashing a cocky grin. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He wonders if it shows all over him where he's been, and grins, thinking back on the sweet little number not much older than some of the little sirens sitting around the table now. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z The creature in his chest roaring in triumph, he grinned down at Ginny and gestured wordlessly out of the portrait hole. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He grinned like a fool, then cleared his throat, and his stern expression fell back into place. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Before she could respond, he grinned wide and exclaimed, “Good Perun to you!” Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z A grin tugs at the corner of Dakari’s mouth, and his lips brush mine. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z “What do you mean, Peeves?” said Dumbledore calmly, and Peeves’s grin faded a little. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z “Having lunch with you hardly qualifies as play,” he says, grinning. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “Here’s the dough I’m putting up for grabs,” Halliday says, grinning broadly. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I clanged the heater door shut and gave them my best innocent grin. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z He closed his eyes and slowly opened them again, now grinning. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Mom grins and says, “We are. How are you? How was the meeting?” I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z He leaps into focus beyond my wiping arm, grinning at me, his teeth white in a face more tanned than I remember. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I grinned and did my best imitation of surprise and excitement. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z “I’m doing all I can, Your Honor,” he mumbled, grinning. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z “Good as new,” he said, grinning down at his restored avatar. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z But he caught Beth last week, and I saw Janelle grinning. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Suddenly a huge grin broke across her face, she threw out her arms. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z Lucas grinned and shoveled another bite of waffle into his mouth. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z Pa grins at me, his round face wrinkles around his mouth and eyes. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She grinned even as she shook her head. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z As Mae and Tuck rolled past, the young man grinned and said to the driver of the Hudson, who lounged at the wheel, “Looky there. In from the country for a big time.” Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z The two of them grinned, heads bobbing in agreement. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Evan walked over to me and gave me his usual bashful grin. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z I can’t reach her, so I stand off to the side, grinning. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Her smile was radiant and pulled an answering grin from Ophie’s own lips. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z The next moment, Chess had a goofy grin plastered on his face, but even that felt wrong. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z A grinning Agent Jones burst into the room wearing only a fig leaf. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z I’m grinning from ear to ear now, because I didn’t realize just how much I love dancing to drumbeat rhythms that pull at my core. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I grin at him and realize that I'm starving. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z But because Nick was Nick, he suddenly had an idea and it brought a grin to his face. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “I think I hear your mother,” he said, grinning again. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z A young girl with white-blond hair in a high chair, her mouth frozen in a toothless grin. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Ranofer grinned in spite of himself, and in a moment they were laughing together, though still uncomfortably. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z “They don’t do the minuet much anymore, Mama,” Ben grinned. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z In spite of Big Ma’s fussing, I knew my grandmother was happy, but no one grinned wider than Mr. Lucas. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Frankie lay there grinning from ear to ear, eating my cookie. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Even while she stood there grinning at my surprise and pain, I felt a kind of satisfaction. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Jay held out a bag of Devil’s Shoestrings, his face still in a wide grin. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Tariq will be standing there, grinning, one fist on the doorjamb and the other on his hip. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z We grin at each other, conspirators for once. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I'd never forgotten that image of Cray-Cray getting to the end of the circuit and turning back to the screaming student body, grinning wildly in the firelight. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z It was a good bandage, he knew, and he sat back on his heels with pride, wiping the perspiration from his brow, and grinned at Snowden with spontaneous friendliness. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z We come from Texas, Lucy says and grins. The House on Mango Street 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z Nick was standing one aisle away at the candy racks, and he was grinning. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I half-expected to find another photo in the debris of the same girls facing forward, revealing grinning skulls for faces. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z “The guy didn’t know what he was getting into,” Benjamin said, grinning. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Hen Wen, wheezing and chuckling, grinned all over her round face. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Alan, with his mask off, grins, searches the stands for me. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z My teammates told me later that I was grinning like an idiot as I flew down the court. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z “Of course,” Dragon said to her, grinning with happiness. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z The prince grinned, running a hand over the prickly ends of his black hair, now barely half an inch long. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z With flushed cheeks and sweaty face, she at last looked up and grinned. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Looking up, Kvothe grinned and tossed his shoulders in a nonchalant shrug. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The Director tightens his grip more, and a grin escapes his purple-red lips. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Peeves was the school poltergeist, a grinning, airborne menace who lived to cause havoc and distress. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z He grinned white teeth, and winked at Shadow. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z I’m grinning that silly, gummy smile that only babies can smile. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Tree-ear pressed his lips together so as not to grin too widely at the potter’s departing back. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Tariq hates hugs, but he grins to let her know his feelings. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z A grin breaks out on her face."Ya look like fun." Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z “Usually when I come on the court I take a guy’s game and put it in my pocket,” he said with this crooked grin, “but I had to leave yours in the locker room.” Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z There was one of him as a newborn in the hospital, red and wrinkled like a raisin, and another of him sitting in a playpen, grinning up at the camera. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Take it easy, fellas,” the short patriotic Texan counseled affably, with an uncertain grin. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Rita was dressed in a bark sarong and couldn’t stop grinning. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Dad’s grin became his Big Surprise smile, and without even meaning to, I came up with a list of all the wonderful places he could be taking me. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Uncle Darnell almost grinned, but he didn’t give his all-out dimpled grin. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z When the song was over, I grinned at her. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z She waved at Harry, who waved back, grinning. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I grinned at her, tired and energized at the same time. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z He grinned at Tom Allen, and Tom smiled back weakly. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He makes us laugh the way he smears the sugar all over his face and grins at us with his fat sticky cheeks. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z “Plus, I don’t think Uncle Wood would mind if you added this one to your collection. As a matter of fact”—Grandma grinned wide—“I think he’d be honored.” As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Daddy Rachpaul grinned at him and told him to fight back. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Our cowboy bites on a leg, grins to show teeth and gums. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “Mr. Swieteck,” said Mr. Powell, “I think I can accept having the petrels smile a little bit. But that is an out-and-out grin.” Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z She glanced in surprise at Omakayas, trapped, and then unable to hide her amusement, a big grin spread over Mama’s face. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Manet grinned at me and gave a knowing wink. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The family sat through a long-winded commencement address delivered by Secretary of Labor Elizabeth Dole, and then Billie snapped pictures of a grinning Chris traversing the stage to receive his diploma. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I was just about ready to pass out from the anxiety when Barack came trotting up the stairs, wearing his big old confident grin. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z He grins at me and his face is no longer stark, no longer severe. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z "Long enough for the buyer to get a good distance away," the father said, grinning. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z “Well,” he grinned, “you did not use it recently, so I could not be sure.” Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Lily grinned and wriggled away from her mother. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z Alive as he sleeps and dreams, alive as he gives me that crooked grin and puts his hand in my hair, alive as he says, “Love you, bro!” like it’s our little joke. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z He grinned a Coach Ted grin, small and sly, like a cartoon fox on a cereal box. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z I try not to grin too hard myself. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I could see it growing like desert tumbleweeds below the teeth that showed in Cade’s astonished grin. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z She looked down at Franz, and her faithful dog grinned at her and wagged his tail. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z His grin turned into something softer as he studied her face. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I guess I was grinning pretty hard too. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I was wobbly on my feet and had a sickly grin plastered on my face. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Claire and Maya look like they’re up to a serious conversation, but then Maya’s face breaks into a grin, and she looks so much like Melissa in that moment that Joaquin feels his chest swell. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I remembered Danny Saunders standing in front of the plate and staring at me with that idiot grin on his lips. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z The crocodile was posing next to the stone makara, glancing at the statue and grinning as if to say Hey guys! Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He grinned and was glad it was dark so she wouldn’t see his face turning crimson. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z “You remember that. Unless, of course”—here she flashed an impish grin and nudged Laila with an elbow—“it’s your young, handsome, one-legged prince who comes knocking. Then ...” Laila slapped the elbow away. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Micah leans close to me, tilts his head, and does his best impression of a grinning cat. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I look up to see his gap-toothed grin. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z With a grin she reached in her pocket, found a strip of caribou hide, and thrust it at him. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’ll do the fish,” he said, “if you fix the salad. “I brought some basil in, too,” he added, with a grin, “just because you’re such a salad perfectionist. It’s right there beside the lettuce.” Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Then he grinned and said, “And don’t forget to buy some new frindles for next year.” Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She turned from the fossils completely, grinned right at me. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z She pulled back and grinned at them, still not able to completely believe it. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He grinned at me and put his hand on my shoulder. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z Their mouths were frozen in the hideous grin of death. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z “I think that went well,” he says, grinning. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z He grinned broadly at them and headed off to the staff table, still swinging the polecat. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Anger grinned in the rearview mirror, showing off her newly acquired tooth. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z From where I sat, I could see Yvonne’s upside-down selfie grinning on the front of the phone. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Then, looking around with a mischievous grin, he said, “Teenage boy’s metabolism.” From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He grinned and tried to mirror her excitement. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Maniac bounded down the steps and came jogging toward them, grinning. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He walks up to me grinning, holds his hand out so I can see the red scissors from Coach’s desk smiling at me, their steel blades sharp and ready. The Crossover 2014-03-18T00:00:00Z She grinned broadly, hoping Nehemia would stop looking so strange, and stop staring at her brow. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I gave him a sheepish grin and a quick “Thank you.” The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z She picked up a pebble from the shelf and, with a grin, dropped it into the wagon. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z Lumpy trotted along, mouth open like he was grinning. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z A metal dealer never guessed that the grinning Italian kid who often came by to sell him armfuls of copper scrap had stolen the same scrap from his lot the night before. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z “My favorite researchers,” he said, his teeth strong and slightly yellowed, bared in a wide grin. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z “No you don't. Trust me. You're ten times better than they are,” he says, grinning. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z His way of telling you something was to stare at you for three seconds and then grin nervously like you’ve misunderstood each other. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He grinned widely, showing all of his teeth. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The grin on his face was barely this side of idiotic. Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z Right behind the glass, grinning like a maniac. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z It was something wrapped in a long somber cloak with a grinning skull, and bones for hands. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He gives me a lopsided grin and says, “Ultraviolet. The only person I want to see.” All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He grins at us with a mouth full of silver teeth. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Before I can stop her, Edna is reading my stuff and grinning stupidly. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z His face breaks out into an embarrassed grin. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z “Break,” I say, flashing him what is known to primatologists as a “fear grin”—half teeth baring and half grimace. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Running a few feet in front of him is Sasuke—clearly the younger of the two—all grins and laughs, his boots crunching in the leaves as he sprints forward. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Oh, go glean yourself,” Curie said, only partially suppressing her grin. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z When Andrea asked me what my goal was, Connor and I looked at each other with knowing grins—but I wasn’t about to tell the whole group about our murder investigation. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z When Harry and Hermione caught up with him, panting and clutching stitches in their sides, they found him grinning broadly. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Sister Ignatia pretended to wave the comment away, but she pressed her lips together, suppressing a grin. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z He grinned as if he had unearthed a store of treasures, banging a pipe here, examining a wire there. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z Sifen continued to grin, but then, as if remembering his manners, he bowed to Amah. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z “He was looking at books for gay people,” she whispers, grin just about to burst. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z I reread her message several times, grinning like a dopey schoolboy. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z The one with Mrs. Dodds’s face grinned at me eagerly and flicked her whip. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Over his shoulder I got a glimpse of white and red; Bloody Miles stood in the corner, grinning at me with his stained teeth. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z I glance at Katherine, hoping maybe I can convince her this is a terrible idea, but she's just giving Red Jack this friendly grin and I bury my face in my hands. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Tamika wore her usual smug grin, while adjusting her gigantic white flower. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z “All wet,” I say, grinning right back at her. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z Look at their faces, grinning and snarling at me, a sure kill above them. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z He jerked his head left and then right and grinned at the cracking sound his neck made. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Tom woke me up early with a kiss and a cheeky grin. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z According to the powers that be, I’m supposed to grin and bear it. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z “No, I’m not in any trouble,” Corporal Whitcomb replied with a grin. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “The babies didn’t die, you know,” the old woman said, a mischievous grin curving across her wide mouth. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z She grins and doesn’t reply, and for a moment, we just lie there. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z I didn’t have the stomach to go over and rescue him, and I looked away; but just then a toddler—fleeing his grinning, jug-eared brother—slid into my legs and almost knocked me down. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z She held up the phone to show the lucky guy grinning on the slopes. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z He thumped his tail and grinned, as if he’d merely been seeking affection. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z She gives him a grin and then turns away. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The boy on the bike dodged away and crashed into the curb, jumping over the bike and landing on his feet, grinning. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I shoot her one of my better grins. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z But Charles was nice about it and I just grinned. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z A grin spreads across his face and my insides go warm. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z The head remained there, dim-eyed, grinning faintly, blood blackening between the teeth. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Then he grinned wickedly, shut off the light, and left the room. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z He gives me this big grin and says, “Good morning. I’m your new neighbor. My name is Penn Webb. What’s yours?” Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z Melina grinned, and with a flick of her hand the door banged open. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Instead the Bull took a giant step back, grinned evilly, and turned toward a stumpy circle of stones that Virgil had never noticed before. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Milo stood there, still grinning, which made her even more upset. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z An expression of surprise crossed his features when he beheld her in her finery, but it quickly melted into a wry grin as he looked toward his father. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Then he backed away, keeping his face to the skull that lay grinning at the sky. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z “This isn’t funny,” I said, but found myself wearing a grin regardless. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Hello, Amari. I’m here to escort you to the Department of Good Fortunes”—she grins wide—“and Bad Omens.” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Mrs. Coulter smiled, and her daemon bared his white teeth in a grin of implike pleasure. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z The hair along my arms stands on end, and Miss Anderson gives me a wide grin. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z She turns with a grin on her face just like a fox. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z “I didn’t know about sulfites before,” she said, looking back and grinning. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “I can’t run very fast,” I typed, then I grinned at her. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z His face was pulled, too, but not into a grin. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z She threw open the door and they came in, grinning shyly as she gathered them in her arms. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I don’t know who Harrison is until someone slaps a middle-aged man with a blond ponytail on the shoulder, and he grins. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I’m turning to him to get me out of this, but he just leans against the wall and grins something fierce. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he saw she was completely at ease, grinning and talking with her escorts, and Leo realized that the mermaids were laughing. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Amazement, then a wide grin spread over his face. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z She’s bustling around, chatting with families, wearing a grin that looks pasted on. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z ‘My Nibs is with them. But you can go and help him, if you have a mind,’ said Farmer Cotton with a grin. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Off to his right, the ghost of his father seemed to be standing in the trees, grinning. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z The answer hit me just as Thandiwe grinned and tied a beaded wrap around her head. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He pulled back and looked at her, not caring about the goofy grin that was most likely plastered across his face. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Her fat mother waddled in, grinning and shouting, “Here he comes! Even one minute he couldn’t stay with Victoria!” Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Chamberlain turned, saw Tom’s white grinning face, saw him flick rock dust from his uniform, blinking it out of his eyes, grinning bleakly. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The four Lapham girls because he sassed them so—and then grinned. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He could see Phineas grinning in triumph, sitting up straighter, blinking his eyes in anticipation. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Ivy grinned and all those bats softened into delicate, beautiful butterflies. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z A black statue of a nude Nubian slave grinned out at me from beneath a turban of gold. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z He grinned so painfully, he looked like he was being electrocuted. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He grins at me, a genuine smile that lights up his entire face. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z He sported an infectious grin, wire-rimmed spectacles, and a tweed jacket with patches on the elbows. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I looked up and she was standing there with a fake attitude and a grin. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Applause rippled through the sponsors and trainers, and Celaena flashed an appreciative grin in the assassin’s direction. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “Well, I’m too old to worry about that one. Now there was a time—” He grinned mischievously. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I grinned in a way that was supposed to show that at least I wasn’t anyone to be scared of. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z A grin spread across his face, and he ran toward the boys that congregated there. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z I give Violet a little grin, the kind she used to give me before this all happened, when she flirted with everyone. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z I grin back at him and shake his hand. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z No one met my eye except Dad, who was grinning like an alligator. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z She grinned, one tooth ever so slightly crooked. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z At this point, I was actually grinning in anticipation. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Happy cherubs take aim at grinning couples, and children laugh and dance. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Havermeyer grinned at the colonel’s intervention and shoved another piece of peanut brittle inside his face. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z It’s a little different from his therapeutically fixed grin. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z Ben considered the slimy, confusing creature on the table, and then he looked at Jinny and grinned. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I turn, and Voxy’s standing at an open seed drawer with a huge grin on his face. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z “They might not understand me riding up with a . She scrambled to the ground. He grinned. “I hope to see thee before too much time is up,” he said. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z He was about nine years old, with a wide grin and no scar on his face. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z The two centaurs charged at each other full-force and knocked heads, then went staggering off in different directions with crazy grins on their faces. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Farmer had the wild-looking grin with which he greeted old friends. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z He grinned and looked very pleased with himself. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z With a wicked grin, he pivoted on his heel and rushed through the open door, calling over his shoulder, “You’re going to have to catch me.” The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z “And what escapades have befallen you since you were here last?” she asked, laughing with such delight I could not keep from grinning too. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z I looked at Andrea to see if she was turning up her nose at such an old-fashioned song, but no, she was grinning and singing along with everyone else. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He flopped into the rocker and pushed back and forth, that got-you-now grin glued on his face. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Michalchuk looks to the huge pageant banner hanging above the auditorium doors and then to my mom,who offers a faint grin. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Osh and I grinned at each other as he tried to put her off and she bullied him into it. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Freddie, however, interpreted her look as simple shame, but that didn’t stop him from grinning. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Roy grinned at Beatrice, who shrugged as if it was no big deal. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He grins at me as I soak it all in. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z She held out the book and looked over at Stella with a grin of her own. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Her face bursts out into a grin as she watches me coming, but I can see that mean glint in her eyes, too. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z “Yeah, they just left yesterday,” I said as Irene joined me in the aisle, a big grin stretched across her face. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z I grin at the notebook as if it was Daddy’s face. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z The camera swings back to her mom, who grins. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z When he finished, he grinned and stuck out his hand for me to shake. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z As she took it from him, her face broke into a gap-toothed grin. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z I threw him a grin and he sucked his teeth and walked away. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z She looks over at me—shyly—and I grin. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z I was pretty sure that the grin meant that he knew I had a thing for these funerals, but he would never say anything about it. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Longstreet looked into lean young grinning faces, bloodstained clothes, saw bodies bloated in the fields, dead horses everywhere. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Father scratched the back of his head and then grinned. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “Don’t tell me —” said Harry, starting to grin. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Heading down the hallway, I grin as I see a small Colombian flag taped on the outside of a half-open door, an overturned skateboard keeping it propped slightly open. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Abenthy’s grin was gone as he looked off at something I couldn’t see. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Hard glares from some and comforting grins from others. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z She grinned back at him and raised her eyebrows—Try it, I will, Campbell!—and then turned to her own classroom, forgetting the dread she should feel entering it. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Ranofer found himself grinning broadly as he imagined the crocodile’s surprise. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z She’s grinning from ear to ear, and her eyes are wide and bright. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I made a little bitter grin as another soak of blood let itself through the drenched padding and started the tedious journey into my shoes. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z When their arms were full, they headed back to the camp, and Kaede said with a grin, “You’re covered in mud.” Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z When he stopped, he grinned, stuck his hand out to her, and said, “It’s nice to meet you!” Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z He was talking with the team, the grin on his face wide and bright. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I grinned and tapped a small door icon at the edge of my display, then selected Aech’s chat room from my list of favorites. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z At this my sole companion jumps up, grinning, and waves a fist in the air at the TV set. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Aru grinned, nodding so fast she thought her head might fall off. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Mom turns her head to the side and looks at me with a half grin. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z But he was glad to be homeland grinning. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Jairo tried his best to make his quivering mouth form some kind of grin. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z She was grinning at him, her eyes intensely on his. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Most men would iathei deny a hard truth than face it, the dwarf had told him, grinning. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z As Bear loomed large before her, a grand grin spread upon her face, revealing not just joy, but a complete lack of teeth. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z The boys on the football team shrugged and grinned. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He suddenly remembered Dumbledore’s idea of a few words, “nitwit,” “oddment,” “blubber,” and “tweak,” and again had to suppress a grin... Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z The spy sat under an awning, grinning with joy at the prospect of meeting Lee. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, I know,” he assured me with a grin. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z And then he got this grin on his face that I knew meant he thought I was finally coming out of my shell, which made me wanna laugh in dude’s face. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z “Theon ?” His lips skinned back in what might have been a grin. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z We grin at each other, our fight officially over. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z The ring lights glinted off his gold teeth when he grinned at Alfred and then out at the crowd. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Dad is grinning as he mixes the zucchini, tomatoes, and yellow squash together. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z “Oh my goodness,” I said, grinning back at her, my head spinning. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z He grins in a way that I guess is supposed to be charming, but his eyes are so glassy and tired that I can’t see what any of the other girls at school seem to. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Pearl grinned, and Lexie got up, slung an arm around her, and kissed her on the cheek. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Even his famously toothy grin failed to put me at ease. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z The grinning face of a middle-aged actress filled the screen. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z He grinned broadly at Harry, then stepped into the fire, shouted “the Burrow!” and disappeared. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “What are you two talking about?” asked Harry, turning away to hang up his robes so that neither of them would see him grinning. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “Oh, Keiko, she was beautiful. Her eyes shining, smiling the biggest grin ever.” Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z “Nailed the parent presents,” Oliver said with a grin. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She grins, so I push on: “It’s not just about money, it’s about dignity.” Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Jesse grinned at Fulcher’s back and stuck his hands into the pockets of his corduroys, wriggling his right forefinger through the hole. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z But I can see the grin spreading on her face, and I realize that even though she thinks I’m crazy, she has also agreed to help. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Chiggen grinned, showing yellow teeth, and swallowed the raw meat in two bites. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Reed jammed his hat back on his head and grinned. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Later, Morrie would grin mischievously and say, “I’m getting to him.” Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “I admit I was surprised,” said the apprentice, grinning at her. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I watched her and I traded grins with Sunnshyne and Vega. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z ‘It’s not to be grinned at,’ Bill said. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z “Don’t pack yet,” I type with a grin on my face. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Gram and Gramps sat there in the river, grinning away. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z She shook her head, grinning a child’s sly smile. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z They have the advantage now, and they know it—even from here, I can tell that Jena has a grin on her face. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z For Fred and George had just scrambled over the backs of their seats and were standing in front of Ludo Bagman with broad grins on their faces, their hands outstretched. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z The ogre grinned and showed his crooked teeth. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z A grinning kid named Billy Pogo’s knack for being in the right place, at the right time, becomes Unnatural Luck. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Javier would smile, that devilish grin filling up his face, and Moss would forgive him. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I saw The Grand High Witch standing over me, grinning at me in the most horrible way. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z “Worst dad joke ever,” David says, but he’s grinning. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z “It was raucous,” Carpenter always said when he finished one of his stories, grinning through his mossy teeth. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z “It’s parked illegally,” my mom said with an innocent, slightly mischievous grin. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z She flashed him a grin and returned to the table. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Two thin ribbons of smoke undulated from his nostrils, and his lizard lips were curled in a sleepy grin. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z And the Owner, with the icy stone of Talent poised to melt into his skin, was grinning. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z He had watched them for five minutes, grinning the whole time. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z When the operation was half over, he had come out into the ante-room, grinning and waving one tonsil in a pair of forceps. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z Miss Cissy gave us a broad, friendly grin and didn’t seem the least bit self-conscious about being out in her robe. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z The comb grins at me with all its teeth in place. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z He “Not funny,” she said, trying not to grin. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z The wildling grinned at them through a mouth of brown and broken teeth. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He looked at me with bright black eyes, his pink tongue hanging out of his mouth, and a panting grin that said, Come on! Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z One day, Kim comes home grinning from ear to ear because he has caught a small wild bird. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I walked into practice and Navid clapped his hands together, grinned, and said, “Big news.” A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Alexander and Beowulf stepped out from behind the screen, grinning foolishly and pushing each other in front. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z “I like you, kid,” he said, grinning at me. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Curzon lifted his head enough to look at me sitting there with a fool grin on my face. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z He was wearing a bright orange party hat, a revolving bow tie, and a broad grin on his wide, wicked face. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Her grin turns smug, like a crocodile lurking in murky waters. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Superimposed against the images of these peaks, the poster showed a grinning, bearded man in full alpine regalia. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z I grinned, and I couldn't get "yes" out of my mouth. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z The giant approached, grinning at her with his solid silver teeth. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Marco’s grin wavers as he watches her, blinking water from his eyes. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The Grand High Witch stretched her stringy neck forward and grinned at the audience, showing two rows of pointed teeth, slightly blue. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z The look of determination on his face has dissolved into a faint grin of acceptance. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z But Heimdall will grin then, in death, grin through golden teeth flecked with spittle and with blood. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z He pointed to his face, patted it, and grinned a wide, toothless grin. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “Got any marshmallows?” he asked with a grin. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Even if I hadn’t seen him do that to the poor old man, something about the way he grins and that eye patch makes him look like he’s been to the underworld and back. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z When I grin—because let’s face it, I can’t help but grin; it’s nice to feel powerful again—she looks at my mouth again and licks her lips. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z One leaves behind only its grin, the other, only its gravitational attraction. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z But to some other thing that longed for authenticity, for a right to be in this place, effortlessly without needing to acquire a false face, a laughless grin, a talking posture. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z They grinned and Amah said, “Yes, you should leave as soon as you can. The sooner you leave, the sooner you can return to your parents. That would be for the best.” Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z “That’s affirmative,” Bull said, grinning at his son who fingered the cigarette without a trace of expertise. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z His nose was bleeding, but he was grinning and didn’t forget to spit the fine stream of water through his front teeth. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z He grinned at them and his eyebrows arched. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes the class would be right in the middle of saluting the flag, when in would burst Dad, with a grin stretching from ear to ear. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z For a moment, the morphling’s face lights up in a grin and she makes a small squeaking sound. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z “We make a great team, don’t we, Florian?” he would say, grinning. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The little boy sees us and grins around the thumb he has stuck in his mouth. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z They grinned at Ralph as he took some and began to eat. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Came upon Ellis Spear, grinning crazily, foolishly, face stretched and glowing with a wondrous light. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She leaned in and kissed him on the cheek before she could talk herself out of it, and his grin went supernova. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He shot Harry a nasty grin through the gap in his mother’s arms. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z As the boy’s vacant eyes moved across the crowd of amused onlookers, he slowly mirrored their smiles and finally broke into an uncertain grin at the joke which he did not understand. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z I imagined I could still see him grinning. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z As he strode on ahead, I bit my inner cheek to keep from grinning. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He could already see himself—walking up to her while dressed in a crisp army uniform, a grin on his face and a bouquet of roses in his arm. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He grins and nods too, then disappears down the stairwell. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z She gives me this huge grin and a classic eye twinkle. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Lucky Strike was grinning, his long black dreadlocks tied back, but Nailer knew he was also telling people there wouldn’t be any rioting for food. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z She just sits there grinning like some mind-reading Bess-shire Cat, and the longer she smirks at me, the more furious I get. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Then, when it let go, freeing her to take in gulp after gulp of air, she saw burning owls at the window grinning and beckoning to her with charred feathers. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Bloom shrugged, grinning foolishly: “What can 1 say?” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z "By golly, somebody's floored her at last!" cried one of the men, grinning. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z Harry stood beside them, his old binoculars locked on the boat, a grin on his weathered face. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z The other frame kept beaming our grins, showing off our family to an audience of no one. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z More and more often Lem topped off a roar with a grin. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Giving me a sly grin, Georgie licked the back of his hand and rubbed his face with it. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z Kevin asked like a little kid, taking my duffel and grinning. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z “It was...adequate,” she replies before breaking into a big grin. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z He turned to Vasilisa and grinned, beaming like the actual sun. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z She looks back at the man, who breaks into a grin. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Emerging from his goblet, coughing, sopping wet but still grinning, he saw something calculated to raise his spirits even higher: Draco Malfoy being dragged by the ear toward them by Argus Filch. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I grinned, enjoying teasing her way too much. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He grinned at Polly, and paced the floor as he told his story. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z You and Shad—both of you need a foolish girl around to jolt the comers of yore mouths into a grin once in a while.” Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z A familiar, grinning voice called to us out the window. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z And inside the grocery store there were so many colors and sounds and lights that Gerald just grinned. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, maybe you need to expand your idea of how girls behave,” Dimple replied, grinning. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He wasn’t grinning in that way that made the corners of his eyes wrinkle up. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Especially when she looks at me and gives me a rueful grin. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z “Little is what I have heard, but what you have here is no little girl. She is a young lady,” Yitzchak said, grinning at her. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z He was up on the loading platform with some other colored men, all of them grinning big and waving to friends, white and colored. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. V tried to look as if she weren’t surprised, but her grin seemed to be permanently attached. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Monday grinned, her face lighting up as she kicked her legs. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She grinned as if we were already friends and could tease each other. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, he sure was dead,” he said with a grin, then seeing that no one laughed, continued. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z Khalil’s on one side of me, shoveling strawberry cake into his mouth, and Hailey’s on my other side, grinning for the camera along with me. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Hazel saw herself as a little girl, grinning, with her hands covered in finger paint. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z We're in Auntie’s car, but with Mom in the driver’s seat, grinning. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z I felt a punch on my shoulder and looked around and saw Valentine Carmina grinning back at me. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z She grins and draws back, hands falling to my shoulders. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z "Oh, I think I like her," my best friend, Britt-Marie, said with a grin. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z The dogs trotted around the house corner hunching their shoulders and grinning horribly with pleasure. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Or, she added with a grin, we might just get ideas. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Dimarion took it, grinning like a predator who knows its prey has been cornered. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Thomas, returning his carved piece to the shelf, agreed with a grin. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The coach grinned and pumped us one back and we went wild. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z Moving forward slowly, calmly, like a black rock, grinning hungrily through the black beard. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z George could practically hear the devious grin on Kelly’s face, and she could certainly feel the grin on hers. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z There is always a moment when it begins to move that I can’t help grinning. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z There was a cluster of sloppy salutes, broad wet grins under dripping hats. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Nick Farthing grinned down at him, a sharpened pencil in his fist. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z He grinned confidingly and sank down on my cot, leaning on his elbow in a relaxed, at-home way. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Havermeyer grinned and nodded and tried to explain how he dumdummed the bullets with a hunting knife before he fired them at the field mice in his tent every night. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Peachy powders and milky lotions were grouped in front of poster after cardboard poster of gorgeous grinning faces. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Upstairs, Mom puts on a record, and she and Richard dance for a while in the living room while I sit on the couch and grin, just watching them. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z A crowd of men and boys was pressed against the entrance, grinning and leering, arms so entangled that no one of them could fall inside. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Bando stands over the sun compass squinting, scratching his head, and finally grinning as he compares it with his own compass. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “All right, older sister, I won’t tell,” I said, grinning We ran through the dark, laughing all the way back to the cottage. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z He patted his stomach, grinned at the sheep, and crept upstairs to he down. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z When I get back to my room, Elsie is waiting inside for me with a suitcase and a grin so wide I know I’m in trouble. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Toño lifts the thing high and, grinning gleefully, slops it in my direction saying, “Here is dinner, little brother.” Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z “No wonder she likes you so much,” I say, flipping my hair and grinning. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z He grinned at her, and before she could comprehend the words, something cut into her feet and— Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “Yeah?” said Ron, and there was no trace of a grin, forced or otherwise, on his face now. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z He never seemed to turn off the goofy grin. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z A steel helmet swallowed half the grinning skull. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z I feel my face flush—not because of the giant bamboo utensils and huge painting of Jesus’s Last Supper hanging in the dining room, but because Lola’s grinning at him. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z Before he bent over again, he grinned at her. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z I sized them up, gripped both hands together like a club, and grinned. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “In that case”—he grins wickedly—“I hear that Pluto and Jupiter and the earth are about to align. I wonder if you want to join me in a floating experiment.” All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z When she leaves, I ignore him, but I just know he’s grinning. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Some went reluctantly, yet they went . . . and one scarred old man returned a brief time later, hopping and grinning, his hands overflowing with figs. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I turned and looked out at the field again, and when I turned back he was still standing there, staring at me and grinning. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z He grins, a full on Red Jack smile. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z “Looks like a really good plan from where I’m standing,” said Harry, grinning bleakly. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Bloody Miles stared at me, his mouth curving into a wide grin. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Like his father’s, Wes’s grin stretched across his entire face and had a way of putting everyone at ease. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z My life is like a memento mori painting from European art: there is always a grinning skull at my side to remind me of the folly of human ambition. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z I put on a semi-neutral, semi-angry expression as I'm introduced to the country by the grinning host of yet another eponymous news hour. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Butler grinned with grim satisfaction and ducked around the corner. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Somehow despite all the sheepish grins and blushing and quiet crushing, Mike seized his moment and asked Violet to prom. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z I grin, reading the caption under it: “Just breathe.” Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z As I began discussing the hearing, he grinned. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z He loped with an easy grace, his hands in his pockets and a grin on his face. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Asher has his eyes trained on me, a smug grin spreading across his face. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He grins, though he does not mean to. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z Immediately he shrieks, grinning and jumping and slapping the ground. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z The young man got to his feet, grinning. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z In fact, he pats the spot where I was sitting on the bench and grins when the rat hops up and puts its front paws on his leg! Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z I snuck a glance at him, and he smiled, which made a grin burst out on my face. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z The Provost turned towards him a still broadly grinning face. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z A hen clucked proudly, and Tree-ear grinned—Min would have an egg for his supper. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z It was not Robert at all; it was Littlefinger, grinning, mocking him. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z It shows a field stretching away away, and in the furrows a family pausing from their work, grinning, all happily. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z He was grinning now, enjoying himself as he jumped up and landed with his feet wide, then shimmied across the room, nodding his head with a heck yeah expression on his face. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He squinted at Mapper for a few seconds, then broke into a huge grin. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Ali pointed at his face and grinned some more. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z An elephant, a dog, a cat, and a mouse grinned at me on-screen. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He was standing close to me and grinning as the ball spun. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “After that we went sort of crazy,” said Jesse, grinning at the memory. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z He gave them a gap-toothed grin, which would have seemed foolish and vacant if his eyes had not been so very blue and so very sharp. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Leo grinned over the top of his pinwheel. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He looked up with a provocative grin, “Hi pal, where’s the brass band?” A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z The bartender grinned when he saw Sefia looking at him, and his teeth seemed oily in his mouth. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z His eyes found Colonel Cathcart, who was still standing erect in a grinning trance, and he rushed over jubilantly and began pulling on his arm. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z His mouth is open wide in a grin and he’s shaking slightly, but no sound comes out: his Belly-Laugh smile, the gauge of his greatest point of happiness. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z After three hours the grin faded from her face. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z He grinned at me, revealing a mouthful of prematurely rotting teeth. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I bounced a pinecone offhis head, which only made him grin wider. Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z She catches my eye, an irrepressible grin spreading across her face. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z As though this was just what Anatsou had hoped to hear, his face split into a wicked grin. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z In fact, all the lions seemed to be grinning at him as if he were a secret joke they were watching. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z June’s head popped up, a grin pushing out the momentary sadness in her eyes. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z His evil eye grew narrow as he grinned. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The boy grinned as I slipped him a coin. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Reminded me of your mom there for a minute,” said Martin, and he was grinning, too. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Even Henriette, still at rigid attention, grinned when hands popped out as he wheeled his car sedately around the corners. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z The girl standing, grinning in front of me wore jeans and sandals, had burnt-red nails and lipstick, painted eyes, finger rings, toe rings, hoop earrings I could put my hand through, hair... Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z In the middle of the scar he stood on his head and grinned at the reversed fat boy. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Sahil grinned, seeming relieved, and held out his fist for a fist bump. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Denny grinned and threw it again harder, but Alfred was braced and ready. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z When it was Toby’s turn, his lips formed a rubber-band grin. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Rishi grinned at him, and after a moment, the waiter grinned back. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z An all-out grin, trying to make his face look innocent. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z I tried to act gangsta, but I was grinning and laughing too hard. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z I must look really frightened, because the grin fades. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Ten, nine, eight...and in walks Colin, with that fake limp of his, and that cheesy grin as if he thinks he’s God’s gift to girls. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I pout my lower lip for a second, but then I grin as the pieces come together in my mind. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z There Javier stood on the stoop, a giant grin on his face. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The teacher’s grin widened as she stared at my face. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z He holstered the gun, and, shooting his three brown teeth at everyone from a wide grin as he politely tipped his hat to the onlookers, he walked outside and headed home. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Not that kind of bad,” I say, a grin sneaking out. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Robbie was a tall Haitian kid with long locks who had shown up midyear with a goofy grin and wild drawings covering every surface of his clothes, his backpack, his desk. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z “Mom, I am trying to help my dear sister,” he says, grinning at me and Sara with all his teeth showing. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z When he turned back to Dorothy, he found her wearing an impish grin. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z “What are you talking about?” she says with a grin. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The flying clouds hid it from their sight the next moment, but the men were grinning widely. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z He ran over to me, grinning from ear to ear. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z His face breaks into a grin, and wow. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z Besides, do I really want to see that moon grinning at me with all its ten thousand and sixteen fangs? From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Lupe grinned and shouted, “Long as she creaks she holds, eh?” Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z She is handy at cooking anything living or dead, but heaven be praised, Mother rejected the monkey, with its little dead grin. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z A ball rolls in our direction, and when she bends to scoop it up, John Lennon's face grins at me from her lower back. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He trembled and his voice wavered like I’d never heard it, but he still found a small grin before he spoke. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z His leafy grin caused Bobby Gene to snort-cough into his juice. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z “Like regular people,” I repeated, grinning on the inside. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Grover grinned, and then he was gone, the trees closing around him. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Elizabeth waits until Mama’s gone, then gives me a huge grin. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z The wink made Jonathan grin, and filled him with a sense of camaraderie. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z At last he held up a big green-bean can, grinning in a way that Hanako could not remember ever seeing before. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z For a minute, we grin at each other without speaking. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z He grinned and reached out to shake my hand. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z I grinned back and then looked out my own window, hardly able to keep myself from giggling. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z She endured grins and friendly winks with equanimity—they almost made her feel better. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Yes,” said Voldemort, a grin curling his lipless mouth as the eyes of the circle flashed in Harry’s direction. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z A lesser man might have bear afraid to show a smile as frightening as his, yet Dagmer grinned more often and more broadly than Lord Balon ever had. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Scipio grinned, throwing his own things at him. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z And now to drive me wild I felt suddenly that my grandfather was hovering over me, grinning triumphantly out of the dark. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z A longnosed dandy with a rubbery grin, he was not grinning now. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Squeaky takes a step back, his grin fading to a look of surprise. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I can’t tell just from the way he looks around the room, but when he sees me staring, he grins. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Monday circled me with that mischievous grin that always cut through my butter-leather skin. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Papá grinned and slowly got up from the table. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z The man grinned a sideways sort of grin. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z We just keep staring at each other and grinning. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z “The one about the bootlegger and the sheriff’s daughter, hands down,” Ophie said, unable to keep the grin off her face. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z When he saw her, he stopped and grinned, showing a mouthful of crooked brown teeth under the leather flap he wore sometimes to cover the hole in his face. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z She turns to me, grins, and squeezes my hand. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z Colin looked at me and grinned, causing my stomach to sort of float inside my body. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z He smiles at me when he catches my eye, and I really just have to grin back at him. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z “I thought all the questions were super easy,” Connor said with a grin. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z As Minli ran around through the open doors, she stopped and grinned. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z All day long I see people lost in thought, talking to themselves, grinning, frowning. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Hab was standing by the bed, his dark hair wet and combed, a grin like Father’s on his square face. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z A proud grin came on his face and his tone softened. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Wash tugged on Naomi’s skirt with a grin as soon as the twins were gone. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “I really hope this other Lou doesn’t miss it too much,” Volpe says with a mischievous grin when I ask him about it one day. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z Harry heard him say brusquely to the goblins, and Bagman hurried through the pub toward Harry, his boyish grin back in place. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Some say there was a faint grin on his face, kind of playful, as though the Knot wasn’t his enemy at all, but an old pal just playing a little trick on him. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “Rae was in the Eight Hundred Club,” Dr. Chin says, grinning. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z He saw Charles’ face grinning sardonically—Charles—the mean, fierce eyes, the hot temper. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z George puts his arm across Amar’s shoulders, and they grin at each other. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z “I couldn’t help but just break out grinning,” Sister Betty would later tell me. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Prom there we took the bus to a pet store and I had a huge grin on my face because I was right about my Christmas-comes-early feeling. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z His mouth widens in a huge grin, bioloaf coating his front teeth. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z He ran a hand through his hair and grinned. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I felt my cracked lips stretch into a painful grin. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The two young people exchange grins, as if they share an understanding about Ranee's plans. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Despite the hope his grin provided, she couldn’t ignore the terror that welled in her heart as the king, with dark eyes, watched her walk forward. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Suddenly he grinned and asked, “Where you from?” Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Definitely adequate,” Henry answers, grinning, and he scoops Alex up against his chest greedily as if he’s trying to touch all of him at once. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Fremantle stood grinning vaguely, not quite sure how to take all this. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The librarian broke out into a wide grin. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z It was a grin that suggested he knew more about the world than he was letting on. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z He had a grin on his face even larger than Reggie s. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Once her brain calculated my reasoning, she grinned. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z “I like that story,” he said, grinning widely behind his beard. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z This time, when he grinned, he got the fear he wanted. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The animals in the menagerie are no less happy to see us—the chimps scream and swing from the bars of their dens, flashing toothy grins. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z "Of course I do," said the prince with a quick grin. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z With a shy grin, with one foot nervously rubbing the ankle of the other leg, the Singer of the future stood and faced the crowd. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He smiles in a way that flashes one of his canines, turning the grin vicious. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Cheap-framed sketches, ranging from really good to great, all pencil, mostly people, lots of self-portraits, snippets of her trying to grin her way through the everyday. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Lubek grins at me once and shuts the door behind him. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z She picks up her hamburger, grins, and says, “That you have a death wish.” Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z “Just ignore the noise,” Wash said with a grin. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He heard the first cannon: Calef’s Battery opening up down the road, grinned again. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z To discuss the sale, he told us, trying to hide the super-kook grin. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Caesar strung up by the grinning mob; Caesar a brutalized mess on the floor of the slave catcher’s wagon, halfway back to Randall and the waiting punishments. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z His father was leading the whole band, striding ahead, grinning, showing his tangled yellow teeth. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z “So, this is my little sister!” he said with a wide grin. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z One of the gravestones flipped over, revealing a grasping corpse; a headstone turned around, flowers replaced by a grinning skull. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z He gave her a drooly grin and reached for her nose. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z "No, not this morning," I said and saw a grin spread over his face. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z He reached forward and fiddled with the radio before snapping it off and giving me another warm grin. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z As she trudged toward the garden, she suddenly grinned with relief. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Caul came right to her and grinned in her face while a soldier held her cuffed hands behind her. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z “Excellent, Harry,” Lupin muttered as Harry climbed out of the trunk, grinning. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He reined up, but was hopping around in the saddle, patting the horse, slapping his own thigh, gesturing wildly, pointing, grinning. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z "Now there's a pretty grin," a woman's voice said behind him. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He pointed to me, and then pointed back to himself, and grinned what I guess was his most charming grin. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z His pale face split in a malevolent grin. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Alby s eyes narrowed; his mouth pulled into a tight grin that didn’t look like it had anything to do with humor. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Henry would watch him, grinning, as if he was really doing something, but Donatelli would walk by without even looking. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z I grin, I cross my ankle over my knee, I put my elbows on the table. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z My fists clenched as I watched him slide his hands up and down her legs, then run his fingers under the neckline of her dress, all with unnecessary slowness and a leering grin. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Elodin grinned at me cheerily, but did not raise his hand. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z To his surprise, the grin slipped off Brother Ugo’s—or Fedu’s—face momentarily, and for the length of a single second, he saw something else in the old god’s expression. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Mr. T is looking angry as usual, but Baba grins as he watches, as if the big actor is his personal friend. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z “At last some honesty from you,” Scythe Curie said with the slightest of grins. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Then he turned to me with a big grin. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m having a hard time keeping the huge grin off my face. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Mustafa grins, and I notice his usually scruffy beard is neatly trimmed today. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z But there is something youthful in the grin that appears as he catches sight of the man standing in the doorway. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z In the parlor, Buddha statues and Taoist immortals grinned at them like psycho clowns. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Then very slowly, with a slow and marvelous grin spreading all over his face, Grandpa Joe lifted his head and looked straight at Charlie. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z It was a grin that suggested he knew more about the world than he was letting on. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z “Just don’t be afraid to look them in the eye,” she said with a grin, and then ruffled Ash’s hair before moving on into the dining room. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z George was grinning, clapping him on die arm. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “We’re going to split the thousand Galleons between the three of us if one of us wins,” said Lee, grinning broadly. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z But everybody else was grinning like Cheshire cats. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Dad didn’t seem to feel too bad about losing driving duties on Monday; he actually gave me a sly grin as I walked out the door. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z She poked her finger into my elbow and grinned. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I will never forget how Assef’s blue eyes glinted with a light not entirely sane and how he grinned, how he grinned, as he pummeled that poor kid unconscious. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He grinned at Dante, not mad—but like a father who was being a father. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z Ivy narrowed her eyes at June, but June just grinned back. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She grinned as she packed the diary in the box. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z His grin was wide, but his teeth were chattering. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He recognizes the car and shoots me a grin as we pass. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z “Ah, well. I do appreciate your stopping by. Even if it amounted to little more than giggles and grins.” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z As if on cue, Sierra’s brother had strolled out of El Mar with a big, tired grin on his face. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Tayo nodded and glanced at her; she was grinning at him and watching his face while the hunter spoke. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Dimple grinned, her ears pounding with the rhythm of a thousand Bollywood love songs. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He was a chubby white kid with a toothy grin. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z His grin widened and he began to recite, “‘Only in the steady and constant application of force lies the very first prerequisite for success.’” Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Nero licked his left eye and grinned, a hideous sight that displayed double rows of needle teeth. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Harry grinned into his pillow, exceptionally glad that Ron couldn’t see what he could. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z A soldier grabbed his Reb officer, grinning, by the arm. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The doctor hesitated, and glanced up apprehensively at the grinning faces over the nursery door. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z That night I lay in bed wondering how many other times David had grinned and fooled me too, even though he’d felt awful inside. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z But Mr. Neely grinned and passed out a list of safety instructions. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Kelly held her camera at arm’s length and took a picture of the two girls’ grinning faces. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z The jongleur looks up at him and grins. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z “If they keep fielding like that we’ll be here till tomorrow,” he said, and I grinned at him. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z There is little warmth to the captain’s grin. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z Maddie glanced at her friend, grinned, and took hold of the finely manicured hand that gripped the edge of the copilot’s seat. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z White recalled that in the courtroom “Hale and Ramsey gave us triumphant grins,” adding, “The King on top again.” Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Nick turns around in his seat to grin at me. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z He looked me up and down, then flashed an arrogant grin. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z She seemed mesmerized by the group, a huge grin spread across her face. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z She had done this before, but there was always the idea of Jack, a ghost of him that grinned as it accompanied her. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z A man in front of us smiles at her, and Sara grins back. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z The Englishman rode up grinning broadly through widely spaced teeth. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Looking for something, Father?” he asked with a grin. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he grins and barks the order to his men. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z He caught her in his sights and regained his grin. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “Something like that,” I said, grinning a little in the dark. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z He wiped his hands on his jumper and grinned. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z Tucker leaned against the door to the kitchen, hands jammed in the pockets of his apron, grinning at me. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z His lips are drawn back and the teeth make a big grin. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Then he grinned like my old uncle, and he didn’t look hardened and long-faced like I had thought. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z But he was grinning at me, his tongue on his cold sore, his hand rising again. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z The hometown crowd goes wild, and Alex grins and means it, leans into it. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Soldiers had observed him, hanging in the air like a plump gray fruit, were beginning to point and grin. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z And then he grins back, and I’m giddy and breathless and kind of unraveled. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z He turned to me, his top lip curled in a grin. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He grins at me, revealing a flash of gold tooth. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z It appeared that the ape was having the time of his life, grinning ear to ear. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z For a moment, Cedric looked as though he couldn’t believe his ears; then his face split in a grin. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “Maybe so,” he said, grinning, “but I get my share.” October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z A complex man—as those caught between eras often are—Spaulding removed the grinning mask of servility, but could never quite put it aside. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z And then, almost in slow motion, a grin crept across the Colonel’s face. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z There was a long pause while the assembly grinned at the thought of anyone going out in the darkness. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Prosper couldn't help it, he had to grin. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Before I could embarrass myself and Baba anymore—but mostly to get away from Assef and his grin—I stepped away. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He grinned broadly, as if whatever the curtain concealed was going to torment the hell out of them. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z On the glass that covered it, some mysterious unknown person had crayoned a mustache right above my toothless grin. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z I told that to Mr. Clifton, because he asked me what I liked to do after school, so I told him, and he grinned at me and said, “Albie, I think you accidentally did math.” Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z Instead he just stared at me with this little grin on his face—and not the psycho one I was used to either, just a normal one. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z They strutted around the neighborhood in groups, joking, laughing loudly, sometimes even calling after girls, with identical stupid, self-satisfied grins on their faces. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z He gives me a big ear-to-ear smile, and I attempt to grin back, but it ends up looking more like a grimace. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I breathed in a lungful of sweet spring air and felt my grin resurface. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Yes, sir,” said the weatherman, grinning, “I do believe Santa Claus is on his way!” The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Chett's grin was as ugly as the boils that covered most of his face. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I blink a couple times and Agent Fiona leans back a little, a big grin spreading across her face. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z The boy looked back at her, waved slightly, and grinned with a questioning look. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He’s all grins as he steals a quick kiss. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z “He kept grinning at me and telling me I’d always have good luck if I kept it with me at all times.” Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z With a proud grin, Mother looked on as I walked around the room. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z She squared her shoulders as Cain strode straight toward her, his thick lips parting in a grin. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I held up the yearbook with a grin. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Then he popped up, still grinning, and made his way over. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z A coaxing voice, a grinning tone: lean Sergeant Corse, a bowlegged aide. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z So while my roommate grinned and mumbled unaware in his sleep I packed my bags. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z “What a prodigious idea,” Tamika said, this time wearing a real big grin, like the one she had in the picture with her uncle at the science center. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z We passed one grave, a child’s, from which grinned a faded plastic jack-o’-lantern. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I gave her a gentle one-armed hug and grinned, but it didn’t last long. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He grinned and ran his fingers down the wound. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z “Hell, why not,” Ob said, looking at Cletus with a grin. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z Lancelot’s twisted mouth grinned at the word she had chosen to use. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, with a grin, I added, “Is it better than your foam tulip?” The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z Michael grins and whispers to me, Good remembering Your Manners. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z His face beamed with a grin that changed his appearance entirely. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I grinned and watched as she limped off to get some rest, and then it was just me. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The best response he could summon was a queasy grin. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z His grin got wider as he saw how Mama and I were holding Little Arliss. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z He was grinning, but it was a very odd, strained sort of grin. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Chubs and I glanced at each other, wearing identical grins. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Then, as the sheer genius of the plot began to sink in, they all started grinning. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z Every time he looked down at her she grinned happily. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z And when Reagan went on TV and called the Shorawi “the Evil Empire,” Baba went out and bought a picture of the grinning president giving a thumbs up. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Towering over us all, Assef crossed his thick arms on his chest, a savage sort of grin on his lips. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He never had a blown tire, never ran out of gas and needed twelve grinning raggle-tailed boys to help him push it up a hill or over to a curb. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z I looked over at Jazz, expecting her to have her usual devilish grin she always has whenever she thinks people like her food, but instead she looked concerned. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Her lips tightened into an even wider grin. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Then a terrific shattering sounded from the far wall and a huge dactyl burst through the window and landed on the desk, Mapper grinning triumphantly on its back. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z He hung his hat up on a nail and grinned. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s good I have PE after break, because I give Yolanda an armband and she grins really big at me as she ties it on. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z He turned and grinned, tossing the rumpled clothes to Pong. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Apollo turned and grinned, jangling the car keys on his finger. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z He grinned again, rubbing his ear, his fright forgotten. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Squelch grinned his brown grin, blew his nose on a Monster Munch packet, and chucked it. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Dicey grinned at him, unable to stretch her mouth wide enough to let out all the feelings his silly stubbornness let her feel. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Judging from the way Grace grinned when she said it, though, it was probably a good thing. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z I tried to grin, but I’m sure it came out more like a grimace. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z She grinned and winked at her husband, and he blew her a kiss back. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z The shrieks of her laughter rippling through the kitchen with its wooden table and cast-iron pots, and her father standing at the stove grinning, a spatula raised above a sizzling pan. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Koffi gave him an impish grin as she shook one of the boughs and sent more of the tree’s fruit to the ground. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I grinned and made it squeak again and again. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Richard glances at Captain Smith and grins, enjoying his moment of victory. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z Hugo laughed like I'd made a really funny joke, so I grinned like I had. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z When he grinned, it was enough to make my skin crawl. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z My mom had the widest, funniest grin on her face. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Alex rolled his eyes, then grinned at his dog, who was scratching intently behind one ear, like nothing had happened. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z He glances up at me as he tapes the sensor onto his middle finger, holding it up to me and grinning. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z “That’s not what I meant,” he said, grinning, after handing the towel to Moss. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He’s grinning so much I think his glasses are going to fall off. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z And she grins, knowing that I mean it as a compliment—something I’m not sure she’s used to getting. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Livid with rage he clawed the foul mess from his eyes and saw Constance leaning over the parapet with a wicked grin of delight on her striped muzzle. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z The mouth in the mirror cracked into a grin. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z As he passed me, the policeman who had been standing by the window gave me a wicked look and grinned. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z He turned with the small log in one hand: Amarante nodded and grinned. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He simply grins and serves me up a double portion. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z High John grinned, a wide, easy smile that I was starting to suspect meant the opposite of good times ahead. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “We won, though,” said Ron, a grin breaking across his face. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z The fawn had gone to sleep, but the wolves crouched at his feet and grinned happily. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z A slow grin spread across the man’s face. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Peeves flipped over and grinned at Dumbledore from between his own legs. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z At last they were at the door, James thin and thoughtful, Maybeth who hurried up to take Dicey’s hand, and Sammy who stood grinning by the doorway. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Thomas makes a disapproving sound in his throat, but I break into a grin. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z He gives me a grin because he’s all hopped up on the Blend 43. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Something Charlie was saying made Edward’s eyes widen in disbelief, and then a grin spread across his face. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z She continued her fade-out, and the last thing to go was her widening grin. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z “But I’m actually running a bit late. The hospital called this morning — Dr. Snow is taking a sick day. Besides, you know the stories as well as I do,” he added, grinning at Edward now. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Showing her bare mouth in a grin, the old woman spat snuff juice and put the dime in her pocket. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z “Seed cup. Just because Mary don’t come in here don’t mean I gotta be messy,” he said with a grin. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “I still think about that comic we made sometimes,” Sandy says, mouth full and grin big. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z He grinned to himself, and the staff noticed his face and relaxed momentarily. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Michelangelo looked to the old Jew, still grinning wickedly in the corner. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z She held up a framed photo of two grinning boys with dark brown skin and big afros. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z I couldn’t help it—I grinned as I turned to the crowd. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He grins and tugs my hair, and then he collects Garrett for pictures. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Laila had noticed the sly grins, was aware of the whispers in the neighborhood that the two of them were a couple. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z One was Karim, the other two were soldiers, one Afghan, the other a grinning Russian, face like a bulldog’s, cigarette dangling from the side of his mouth. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He gives me a lopsided grin and says, “The only person I want to see. My Jovian-Plutonian gravitational effect.” All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He grinned, his teeth pink and bloody, and then laughed as Anya’s friends screamed for help from the fiery tree behind her. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Khalid used to give me his half grin as he checked himself in the mirror, looking for signs of his first beard. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z They grinned the way people who share a secret do, slyly, like they’d sat in that dim shoe shop all day not making shoes at all but devising secret plots. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z I could tell from her wrinkled, squinty eyes she was grinning. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z It wasn’t that she thought she was ugly or anything, but it was never the glance and grin that it was supposed to be. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z He heard whoops and hollers, felt a grin break out as if stepping into lovely sunshine. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I thought he was grinning, but that wasn’t it. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z He had a big grin on his face and a kiss on the cheek for his mother when she opened the front door. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z He grins, and his face is so close I can feel the heat of his breath. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z I try not to grin and act too eager. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z He had this goofy grin on his face as he shook the hair out of his eyes. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Granddaddy grins as he opens his can of soda. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Harry grinned and waved; Ron grimaced weakly and shook his head. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z An hour later Dad was no longer grinning. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “I don’t speak Voidish,” said the king with his dull, malign grin. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z Father grinned and waved back, then held up the hand of the newchild on his lap, making it wave, too. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z “I didn’t give him anything,” said Fred, with another evil grin. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z He grinned when he saw us, and waved us on. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Frankie grins and points up to a figure standing high at the top of the dragon wall. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z His teeth were already grinning from the glass of water next to his bedside lamp, so he lisped when he said, "Eh-speech, eh-speech!" How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z I stiffened for an instant, until I realized Edward was grinning — whether at her comment or my response, I couldn’t tell. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z And I'm dazed, and I must look like an idiot because I can't stop grinning. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The Titan grinned with delight and did a victory dance. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Still, I grinned inside to myself because Johnny was the name of my younger brother too. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z But I grin at him innocently, as though I do not recognize him any more. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Simon grins and elbows both of them at once. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Our eyes are open and that goofy grin spreads across his face. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z As Wes’s new friend left, he excitedly walked over to Red, unable to hide his grin. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Dimple felt a gleeful grin spread across her face. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He watches Henry pull his own phone out, grin, and arch a brow over at him. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He grinned, despite the fact that he was grimy and sweaty. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z He grinned as he withdrew the blade’s point from where it dented her skin. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z When we caught their eye, they stopped long enough to grin and wave at us. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I saw Mr. Savo sitting up in his bed, playing cards and grinning. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z He grinned and shoved me back a step. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z The first clipping showed a big, blown-up picture of a girl with black-shadowed eyes and black lips spread in a grin. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z So, I just grinned at him and said, “Thank you kindly.” Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He waved to Mrs. Hurd, who grinned and waved back from her window, and then skipped down Parker Head as thunder came from far, far away. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z She grinned up at him, clutching the strand in her fist. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z His dad grinned at him and mouthed one word: “WOW.” Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z “Come on,” Audrey said with a grin as she stepped into the store. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z When he saw what I was looking at, a grin split his great bearded face. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The sled moved forward, and Jonas grinned with delight, looking forward to the breathtaking slide down through the invigorating air. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z I fight with my lips, trying to press them into a serious and professional frown rather than the grin that threatens to overtake them. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Abby nods, grinning up at Martin, who does a pirouette and immediately gets tangled in his nightgown. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z “It’s no use now,” she said, grinning triumphantly as she pinned me down. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “Naomi and Muff are making pineapple upside-down cake,” she said with an evil grin. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Any minute now her body will disappear, leaving just a grinning floating head in its wake. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He swaggered off like a cowboy, but this time, I was pretty darn sure it was an act, like David’s happy grin. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z But then I see Alex’s expression change, and his grin comes back. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z I looked over at Mr. Neely, and he grinned because it wasn’t the most scientific question ever, but it was the right one. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The fat man raised up with a quick grin. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z When she held it up for him to see, Liam grinned. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z August peers down at me, grinning, his hair blowing in the wind. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z There was Bits, too, a grin plastered on their face. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Mrs. Moss’s lips turned into a snide grin, an expression that used to precede some of her meltdowns. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z The shyness dropped away, and she grinned big. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Nora grins as she folds up the money and stuffs it into her jeans pocket. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z A bitter grin had transformed his mouth into a single line. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He looks down at his hands, and I can see he’s grinning. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z Thomas felt the grin fade from his face. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I try to nod like this is no big deal, but I can’t get the grin off my face. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z He wore his thick brown hair parted neatly to the left, and he flashed me his entitled grin. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z “But you brought a cool bear,” I tell her, and actually grin. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z He grinned, hoping he could get a smile out of her. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z I saw that same grin on a black waiter’s face when the Washington Post once sent me to the White House to cover a Nancy Reagan shindig. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z That night when the heavy curtains parted to show the lit stage, the crowd yelled and clapped till Chap Cheney stood up, grinning, and took a bow. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z The colored engineer waved back at them from his cabin, grinning toothlessly. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z I run grinning into the night and hear a commotion in a distant field. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z She almost touched him, almost, so close it made her grin. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “Cute. That’s cute,” she said with a shy grin before she walked into class. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z “Hmm,” she said noncommittally, pretending to examine one of her knives, determined to ignore that grin. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z She held the mouth of the bottle up to her ear and grinned at me. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The man dares to meet Grandfather’s gaze with an obsequious grin. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Grinning a malicious grin, he straightened and replaced the hat atop his head. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z When I looked up again, Clancy was leaning against the doorframe, grinning. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Beans and Mutto stood directly in front, grinning, as if watching someone about to get a hotfoot. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z He brought his wide-set eyes up, his grin flashed and faded, and then he murmured, “Sure. There isn’t any war.” A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z All the skulls were grinning, even Bittersteel’s on the tall pike in the center. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z They breathed together, they grinned together, they were chunky and vital. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z But you can’t go on for years together without developing a different kind of language, one that was all sly grins and quick glances. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Others say his mouth was more grim than grin, that his eyes lit up like flashbulbs, because he knew he was finally facing a knot that would stand up and fight, a worthy opponent. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z As I head back outside, Mom greets me with a wide grin. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z One of the girls looked at him down the table, and he grinned and turned red. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z As I opened my car door, Courtney appeared, clapping, grinning, and bouncing on her tiptoes. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z He grinned back at her and taught her how to head up, into the wind, and point down, away from it. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z We grinned at each other, and went to our positions. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z She scowls at me and I grin wide. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z The dog’s bent tail, matted with twigs and leaves, thumped on the ground, and the boy grinned in reply. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z They were headed right at her, frozen in space, with a blurry Rishi grinning right behind. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I stand there, my grin turning to stone, institutionalized. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I look away, hiding a grin, and inhale sharply, flexing the best I can while I lift up my shirt and attach the tube to the button sticking out of my abdomen. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z The man's servility disgusted him, and so did his cheese-white hands with their dirty nails, and the stained teeth he revealed in his constant grin. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z ‘Ah, little satyr . The man grinned, revealing pointed fangs. ‘Your wish is granted! Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Hair artfully disheveled, grin adorably rakish, dimple bared. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z He said these things with a sly grin, knowing they would confound me as I mulled them until our next meeting. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z I rolled my eyes at him but couldn’t stop grinning. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z I couldn’t help grinning as I took up a shovel. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Salvador grinned as he began to eat his third tortilla. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z It was clear from their plan—and from Sticky’s mischievous grin—that by tomorrow most of the students at the Institute would be barfing up their suppers. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “Actually, I came to get you,” I said, and gave her a nervous grin. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z The two men—one was the newcomer, Bucklin— touched their caps and wished him “morning” and grinned and pointed. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She swipes through a few more pictures, landing on a brightly lit shot of two women grinning at each other under a floral arch. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z He shrugged and gave me this little grin. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z A very short man, about my height, with a stocky square build and a gold tooth grins at us. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z In it, he’s dressed in crisp white short sleeves, seated on the edge of his cot, misty-eyed and grinning as he holds up the ultrasound Mom sent him in the mail. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I turn around, and two soldiers are behind us, skulls grinning on their hats. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Now the cosmic Cheshire cat has vanished; only its gravitational grin remains. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He slings his legs one at a time over the bench across from me and grins. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z His pride soaring, Jonathan grinned at his friend, who was looking at him with astonishment. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z Even if you skinned your knee or something, she’d say, “Oh, darling, there’s no need to cry!” with a huge grin on her face, as if she enjoyed seeing you bleed. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She looked up at him with a girlish grin, and we could all see how much he was taken with her. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Chestnutt grinned, but when she looked at Ayanna and saw the anger simmering on her face, the rabbit’s smile quickly faded. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “Of course,” Dragon said to her, grinning with happiness. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z The Man in the White Shirt broke into a wide grin and threw open his arms. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z Standing up, she looks at us with a devilish grin. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Stone rings grinned out of the ground like broken teeth in the moonlight. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z She sidles up to the forgotten coffeemaker, grinning slyly at them. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z As I put away my cloth and set up “Pirate Medley” on my music stand, I couldn’t stop grinning. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, I was just trying to see what kind of cake you are,” Cady replied, offering an embarrassed little grin before taking a small nibble of cinnamon cake herself. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z “God, he’s so weird,” she says with a grin. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Chestnutt trembled as the man walked to center stage to grin cheekily at me. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z A tall thin boy grinned happily upward, touched his cap. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Pausing a moment, Rat Kiley would grin and shake his head. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z His unnerving blue eyes dart back and forth across my face, and his cracked lips peel into a truly terrible grin. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z He wasn’t dressed any differently from anyone else, and when I kept asking the question again and again, all he finally said, with a big grin, was, “I’m a meddler.” The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z One is guarding me, striking me, stomping me, raining punches down upon me, grinning all the while in a crazed and chilling way. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z My best friend was sitting right there, grinning at me. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He covered his mouth to hide his obvious grin. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z And with a grin, he added, “I do believe it’s getting better.” Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Dada grinned, revealing a strong set of white teeth. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z The girl behind the counter handed them their drinks with a cheery grin and wished them both a blessed evening. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z He was drenched from his horns to hooves, but grinning like a crazy goat. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “Everybody in my family thought life was beautiful. We grinned at each other morning, noon, and night. We had real-life Pepsodent smiles. Nobody ever got angry at anybody else. Life was a bed of roses!” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z For a moment, we just grin at each other. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z He was grinning like this was the best news ever. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “Illusions can fool any of the senses, not just sight,” says Dylan, grinning. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z I bit back my previous comments and gave her a knowing grin. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I thought he was mad, but he just grinned at Peewee. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z She picks up a small grinning Buddha and rubs its round belly. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z A student, dressed in black, with freckles, black hair, and a chipped tooth, grinned at them all. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z “I’m having problems remembering my lines,” he said, scratching his chest nonchalantly and grinning. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I broke off before I could finish, and John Henry grinned. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I hugged his journal to my chest, and he grinned. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z And York, with a self- congratulatory grin, answers, “We hate the world.” In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked around to make sure everybody was watching, a big ole grin on his face like he was the funniest person in the universe. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z I grinned and shielded my eyes from the sun with one hand. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I snorted and looked up to see her grinning at me. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z He sinks down next to me and grins. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z The old woman sat back and grinned, showing her naked gums. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z "That would be impolite," the Trunchbull said, with a crafty grin. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z She grinned when she saw Ivy, a bright smile that Ivy would paint in pink and yellow starbursts if she could. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “Everyone needs cake,” Drew said, coming up next to Taryn, who grinned at him. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z That grin on her face when she picked it up. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z The grin on his face tilted, his teeth appeared, a squitchy sound came from his throat, the two closed fists snapped in opposite directions. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z He is feeding Singe grapes, and grins at Sophia with a gap-toothed smile. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Mr. Smeath is stuck to her back like an asparagus beetle, grinning like a maniac; both of them have shiny brown insect wings, done to scale and meticulously painted. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Sandy gave us a cheerful grin and wave. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “Of course. He’s very secretive,” Bram says, and we grin at each other. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z She might have grinned when, to her astonishment, Rasheed calmly walked out of the room. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z “Deirdre says she misses you,” he remarked with a sly grin. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Aru wanted to grin, but her eyes kept going back to the tree in the parking lot. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z The barefoot, sunburned, thin and grinning army, joyful, unbeatable, already immortal. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I grin at her and wiggle my eyebrows. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Victor couldn't remember ever having seen such an impertinent grin on a grown-up's face. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z “Hey, don’t knock it,” his grandfather said, grinning and glancing at him. In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse 2015-11-10T00:00:00Z “I have a bowl of fresh atole waiting for you,” she grinned. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Her grin became a kind of beam and she grasped my hand, and held on tight; her fingers felt cold and bony. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z Tom Yew lay back grinning and looked up straight at me. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z “Close enough,” she said, catching Harry’s eye and grinning. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “You do, actually,” she says with a grin. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Then his monstrous ugly face broke into a wide grin. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z "Don't forget. You're mine now," my uncle says, grinning in a way that feels all wrong. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z I grin at her, giving her a pleading look. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Her tone was withering, but it held the hint of a grin. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He sensed Cora staring at him and grinned without looking up. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z When they left, he gave them a crooked grin and shook his head, but said nothing. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z But when I look up he is grinning. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z We crept to the cave entrance and saw the Cyclops, grinning wickedly, holding up empty air. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z I smiled at Jacob warmly, and he grinned back. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “I just made five dollars off the county superintendent,” he said, nearly grinning. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Rose let a grin flash over her face and folded her hands over her chest. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z And when he ties the game, even you grin at your best friend’s genius. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z She grinned at that, and sighed dramatically as she slid back under the blankets and nestled into her pillows. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He took the letter from her lap, and when she wiped her face and tried to smile, he grinned anxiously and pointed to their mother’s primitive spelling. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z Then Howard whipped some papers out of his backpack and thrust them at her, grinning. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z “For freight only,” he said with a grin at Mr. Ages. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z With a grin, he whispered, "Jack can scarcely read his own name." The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z The head has short horns and the wide mouth, which appears to be grinning, is full of razor-sharp teeth. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z She grinned as she handed me my paper. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z “I would hate for you to run away with a false idea of your father, Potter,” he said, a terrible grin twisting his face. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I grinned and handed him a five-dollar bill from my wallet. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z Dad grins at Teddy’s noise, and seeing that, I feel a familiar pang. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He was staring at the little white bee-sting bump on his arm, and he was grinning. Fourth Grade Rats 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Edward’s eyes stayed closed, but a wide grin flashed across his face. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z She grins at him, and it is sweet. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Running her fingertips along the splintery edges, Sefia searched for the heavy iron padlock and grinned. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z His whole face was grinning—eyes, nose, mouth. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z As the man neared each car, he yanked upward so that it opened its mouth into a wide grin, feet pinwheel- ing as it tried to find the ground. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Mong looked at me out of the corner of his eye, and it almost seemed like he was grinning at what I said. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I shift slightly to the left and see that he’s grinning at the couple I saw coming into the hospital earlier. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Maniac listened and thought about it and finally gave a little grin. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He stood in the lane as we approached, rocking on his heels and flashing a pearly grin. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z His dark eyes gleamed and there was an excited wolfish grin on his face. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z The grinning uppers and lowers lay by my right shoe, looking empty and at the same time appearing to contain all the emptiness in the world. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Cabot grinned at this, leaned close to his father’s right ear, and told him to wait and see. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z “That’s why I was grinning. It’s . .. funny to see him that way.” Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Polly dreamed of her father for the first time since his death—his bawdy jokes, his weakness for ale, and the soft grin on his face whenever he looked at her. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z When Mami asks him, he just shakes his head and grins. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z He grinned for the first time in days, realizing he sounded just like Headmaster mangling a saying. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z He grinned so big, it hurt to look at him. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z As we cross the front of the room, Charlie Price makes a circle motion in the air to Sammy, who grins as if he agrees. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z “You make a jack-o’-lantern,” I said, grinning ferociously. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z He went red in the face, but turned and grinned as he passed, and then started to blow again. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z He got up with a big grin, and he and his friends gathered by the alley. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z He shambled to his feet grinning furtively, wiping his nose with the back of his hand. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I grinned, because tonight that was exactly how I felt. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Then, very slowly, his grin sagged and vanished, to be replaced by an expression of utmost horror. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I glared at him in alarm, but he seemed well in control, his jaw relaxed as he grinned, his eyes bright only with humor. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Then we all watched as a big grin spread across her face. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z Every time she grins at me I feel like my heart’s going to explode. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z He grinned at her and placed a hand at the small of her back. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Sonny nods to the beat with a wide grin. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z He had a huge grin on his face, but it disappeared at the sight of me. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “Well, sometimes you’re a complete mystery to me,” he admitted with a mischievous grin. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z ZZZzzzzz In the hallway after class you see The Mac grinning like he’s just won the lottery, in a neon green T-shirt that says: Similes are like metaphors. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z But as June grinned at Ivy and pressed their palms together, Ivy’s stomach fluttered again. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I grinned at him and went back to work. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z The boy who had been looking at the gondolas was now standing in front of him, grinning broadly. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z His grin flashed white in his swarthy face. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Emma grins so hard the glass drops hanging from the chandelier shake. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z A slow grin turned into his high-pitched cackle. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z It was a grin that carried Dedd all the way back to the day her naughty cousin had put a lizard down her blouse. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I'm pretty sure we're getting away until this punk comes out of nowhere, he's one of Blade's gang and he's got this big ugly grin. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z Thomas gives me a sheepish grin and runs a hand through his hair. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z All around her, the other kids stood in a circle now, grinning. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z My dad grins, and I’m honestly a little bit speechless. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z I looked at Mr. Savo, who was sitting up on his bed, grinning at us. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z When she finished, Travis came up beside her to look at her work, a wide, childlike grin lighting up his face. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Jason holds up a bag of food, grinning at me as the smell of fries from my favorite diner a block away from our school wafts down the hallway, trying to reel me in. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z ‘Well, if it isn’t Master Pippin — Mr. Peregrin Took, I should say!’ he cried, changing from a scowl to a grin. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Yeah, I knew I must have had a stupid grin on my face. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z He didn’t interrupt once, but I could tell he was upset, because by the time I got to the end, his trademark grin was nowhere in sight. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She liked how he grinned when she brushed her thumbs across his nipples. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Her grin was a devious, feral thing, like that of a coyote. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He grinned sheepishly and apologized for his lateness as he shook my hand. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z He tilted his head, listening, and grinned when the droning syllables of a song-chant reached his ears. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Everyone grinned as though they liked this idea. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Leo grinned, which was unnerving in the flames, his teeth like molten silver ingots. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z A powerful grin and a lotta smooth talk—did Styx Malone feel like he was looking in a mirror? The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z He came to sit by me, the tidy spikes of his hair shining golden in the light, his grin stretching across his face. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z But he grinned like a madman and announced that they were safely under way. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Bud’s chubby face lit up with a rueful grin. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z That big grin was back, but then she tamped down on it again, cheeks flushing a deep burgundy, and looked away. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He flashed the same silly, clownish grin he always sported right after he and her mother had been fighting. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I am left grinning after him as he sweeps away into the crowd. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “They just might not appreciate it,” I add with as much of a grin as I can manage under the circumstances. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z She looks me up and down with a grin. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z When the overseer grinned at us, I had the feeling that we were in trouble. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Then Tea Cake went to the piano without so much as asking and began playing blues and singing, and throwing grins over his shoulder. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z Anya grinned to herself as she reached for another onion stalk. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z “Keep calm,” Evan said, grinning, as he led the way into the house. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Styx grinned as he slapped us five, one with each hand. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Even a baby, wrapped behind his mother’s back, flashed a gummy grin and drooled at me. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z She grinned, as if she knew that secretly I was thinking: No one would ever call Pixie “ordinary.” The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z A big fishy mammal with a wide grin. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z It grinned and looked like it was saying, Come on in, the water’s great! Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Judging from his dilated eyes and his maniacal grin, he didn’t need any more caffeine. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He grinned at the swimming hole like he couldn’t wait to get in. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Joe, the colossal bartender, leaves his post to stare into my father’s grinning face and clamp him in a bear hug. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z Ordinarily he would have grinned back at her. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z It felt like that was Chess’s way of grinning, too. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z They grinned and nodded and said how much they’d like to go to Raleigh, and I felt jealousy poking at me so hard it made me squirm as I sat there on the porch steps. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z She tried to read his face but was met by a look that was indecipherable: the cheerful, cretinous grin at odds with the narrow, half-desperate look in his eyes. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Their eyes met, and Chaol didn’t hide his smile as she grinned at him. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Tom Devin, the other brigade commander, arrived with a cheery grin. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Baby Sumaiya squeals and bangs her toy on the coffee table, drooling with a big toothless grin. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Jackson flashes me that wicked grin of his again before his eyes shift to something over my shoulder. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z “Well, you’re right for once. Nobody with any sense would call that stick a girl” Brenda pushed her face right into his and grinned the.word “girl” through her big painted lips. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z By the time she slips back into the driver’s seat, grinning at him like it’s going out of style, all Scoob’s questions have condensed into one: Who even is my G’ma? Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z Trent’s grin crept up one side of his face. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z We grin at each other in the rain—until we hear more of Ziggy’s whimpers. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z As he went on gazing at the hat and spurs, a small man with a large mustache came out of the shop to lounge against the doorjamb and grin at them. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z His expression is most striking in the Easter photo because it contrasts so strongly with the exuberant grin Carine wears in the same frame. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m guessing you heard the whole thing from the look on your face,” he said with a wry grin. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She lets go and still has the biggest grin on her face. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z The juggling man dropped his bowling pins and grinned with graying teeth. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Tears sprang to Palmer’s eyes, smearing the grins of Beans and Mutto. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z The grin had turned to a look of panic, and he had run. Doing Time Online 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z By the time we called game, I was still grinning. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z Henry smiled, a nice easy smile, nothing like the old plastered-on grin. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z “I will not discount anything that has endured in our traditions for so long,” said Kaisa, with a small grin. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He flexed his left arm at her and grinned, but above the grin his eyes seemed troubled. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. MacGregor grinned and held up El Patron’s arm as a referee would hold up a victorious boxer’s arm. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z This is Kabul Women here used to practice law and medicine; they held office in the government—” Rasheed grinned. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z “Well sir, there they were, tellin’ us what to do again—” Her father grinned. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z "Don't worry," the nurse grinned down at me. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z He grinned, feral, and they all nodded back. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Lee looked at him and abruptly smiled, almost a grin, a sudden light blazing in black round eyes. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I grinned at him, my sudden confidence surprising me. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He surfaced like a bullet, iridescent, grinning, splashing water. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s one of those grins that causes your heart to bump around, a grin that says you both share a secret. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z “Now you know why I took you on,” he said with a grin. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z In the rearview mirror I see her touch her face with both hands, grinning into her palms. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z “What do you have that goofy grin on your face for?” he said. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “But you can’t magic me out either —” “We don’t need to,” said Ron, jerking his head toward the front seat and grinning. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Y’all hungry?” she asked with a broad grin that showed she had almost no teeth. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z It was the first time I’d volunteered an answer, and he grinned just like David as he called on me. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z But when I held out my 15p he just did this sly grin and closed my fingers round my coins so it looked like he'd taken them. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Amah had to smile at the stonecutter’s impish grin. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z I grinned, but the smile fell off my face when I heard a moan of pain. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Some of the children grinned along with her, while others looked at their feet. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Tom said, still grinning, “Brother, you did real good.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “You have that big old grin on the outside, but inside you’re all hollow and empty.” Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z She only ducked her head and grinned at him a little. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z “Then you’ll have to walk on your feet,” he said, grinning. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z There’s something grotesque about their grins, fixed for thirty years. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He’s still grinning, but telltale angry red blotches have traveled from his neck to his face. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Then he grinned like a child, but not the child she remembered. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z Maya just grinned at her, but the smile quickly fell from her face. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Root allowed himself a fleeting grin, then it was back to business. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Toby grinned, “So what else is new?” he said. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z He gave her a gummy grin so cute that she felt guilty for wishing him away a few minutes ago. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z When Mr. Haskell stopped and opened the door, he was grinning this stupid grin. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z It seemed inadequate for the gift Leo had given him, but Leo grinned. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “I’m training to be one of them,” he said with a big grin. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z Witching Hour’s toothy grin shrank a bit on the next part. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Some bare sharp fangs, others have sneaky grins. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z As I turn away, I feel a twinge of sadness at Brandy’s use of my old nickname, until I see Ronan grinning at me. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z The soldiers flanking me grin at each other as the Mask takes a slow step in my direction. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z “I can’t wait to get out there,” I say with a huge grin. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z She grinned, watching the blue sparks of fairy magic seal her wounds. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z In battle men often seemed to melt away, reappearing afterward with tight mirthless grins. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She is forced to imagine an effect without a cause, which is as hard to visualize as Lewis Carroll’s grin without a cat. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z I slipped into the little office, Beau coming with me but looking up at them and grinning as he passed, tail slapping back and forth. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I watched her launch herself into the air, do a double twist, and come down running, a big grin on her black muzzle. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “Us Koreans might actually be right, though,” I say, grinning. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z When we got to the cafeteria where the saber fencers practiced, Coach Mustilli turned to me and said with a wicked grin, “Welcome to the dark side.” Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Through a bombed cemetery, long-forgotten Londoners unearthed and flung into trees, grinning in rotted formal wear. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Tongue lolling, bright, beady eyes—I swear this dog grins. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Liam and Mike burst out laughing about something—even Zu looked back to grin at them, Liam’s hat falling over her eyes. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Dave Burdow did not grin; neither did another red-faced young man who had put his foot on the rung of a chair and now leaned forward a little, looking coldly at Jethro. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z They were black and iridescent green and without number; and in front of Simon, the Lord of the Flies hung on his stick and grinned. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z He came back a few moments later and grinned at me tentatively "Um, you can come in." Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z He was grinning and looking at her plate of stew. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z He waves the silver wrench in his hand and grins. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z But he catches my eye and grins, and when Bram and I walk over, he tugs my sleeve. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z At home Toño rinses our mysterious meal, grinning grinning with wicked glee all the while. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z “Nobody sacrifices a piece against Fischer,” he brashly declared, grinning slightly as he said it. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z When the dormitory door closes behind me, I touch a hand to my forehead and grin a little. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Elizabeth grins and shows off her very colorful autumn leaves leggings. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I knew my mom had something unusual planned, since she made sure Otto and I sat beside her, and grinned mischievously as the food came out. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z He looked shocked to see the broad grin on Harry’s face. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I think of the grinning crowd and remember the chants. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z The Negro kept grinning and chuckling in a silly way. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z He grinned and gestured across the street to my driveway. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z He grins from ear to ear, as if he just said the cleverest thing. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Monique scurried back into the bedroom, brought out the box that the last pair of Jordan’s new shoes had come in and handed it to Angel with a grin. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He recognized Fremantle, popeyed and grinning, rising awkwardly to his feet, tin cup raised for a toast. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He shakes the hair out of his eyes and grins. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Catching Miss Love’s eye, he grinned at her. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z He grinned at Alby, then headed straight for the kitchen and food. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He held his brown hands out in front of his chest and grinned at the others. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Its face had rearranged itself into the expression Conor recognized as the evil grin. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z He looked up at the tall masts of the Freedom and grinned. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z For the first time in days, Tree-ear grinned as he crushed the petal back into a fistful of clay. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z This time the grin on his face had disappeared. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Harry thought this was strangely kind until Uncle Vernon stopped dead, facing the platforms with a nasty grin on his face. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z He jumps to his feet, a big grin all across his face. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z He cannot see her expression well enough to read it, though he can tell that she is grinning brightly. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Here through the rocks was a grinning Tom. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The grin disappeared and High John’s shadow started to stretch and grow. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The captain saw him straining, grinned, and took him up to the con where a scope and photograph system shot distance pictures of the horizon and then magnified them. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z He grinned hugely, but his fingers didn’t loosen on my neck. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z “Then this must be President Davis’s chair,” he says with a grin, sinking into its burgundy padding. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z They seemed to share one wide, ecstatic grin. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Then he gave her a little conspiratorial grin. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z The wind god grinned and spread his hands. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I wish I could say, Good morning, but I just grin instead. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Anise’s grin is as sharp as a knife. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Mustafa mouths the word “pizza” to me, and I grin back at him, feeling like my old brother is back for a minute. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z “Thanks, buddy. And wipe that grin off your face, Constance. You don’t always have to enjoy it so much, you know.” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Gerald and Angel grinned at each other, just a little ashamed of their fears of the darkness. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I stood there grinning and they waved at me. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z He grinned back, his eyes somehow managing to smolder, even in the dark. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I could see a young man behind the wheel, grinning at me. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z There's something about that sly grin that makes me sure that befriending Foxface would ultimately get me a knife in the back. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z I hurry to keep pace, allowing myself a small grin. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z I’m suddenly giddy and grinning, feeling electric, like a sunbreak bursting through a storm cloud. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I may have been grinning like a kid, but I felt like a man, all right. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I grinned, because it had been a long time since I had seen a young man my age. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z He grinned again, and wiped his nose with the back of his hand. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “Take your time, son,” my father said with a grin. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I can't help grinning, even though my face screams in pain. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z The wide grin he usually wore was gone. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z As he spoke, his smile widened, showing too many teeth for a friendly innkeeper’s grin. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Never seen it before,” the man replied with a sideways sort of grin. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z She grinned a little and said: “Oh, you’re one of those comedian guys.” We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z His eyes searched for Dimple's in the crowd, and when they locked gazes, he grinned, big and happy. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z And she grinned, delighted at what she took to be an oblique compliment. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z I grin, push a button, and a song from the latest teen musical begins to play. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z He grinned and sat down next to me and started to unpack his violin from its case. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Jeanne watched them and, to my surprise, she was grinning, too. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z "Yeah," Park said, grinning, "let's go get pizza." Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z I could see a huge grin on his face, but I wasn’t affected too much by that until I remembered it later — I was just grooving on drummer autopilot. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Tom mustered a grin, “I’m just talking for myself, Lem.” Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z This time she makes hers large and horrified and he grins. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Mom came running up behind him, grinning so widely you could see her molars, and gave me a big hug. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z At the helipad that morning, Mark Fossie grinned and put his arm around her and said, “Guys, this is Mary Anne.” The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I looked up to catch him grinning at me and felt foolish that I hadn’t realized he was teasing. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z They laughed and grinned over us, saying, “Ah, my boys! we have got you, haven’t we?” Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass 1845-05-01T00:00:00Z Ben sat up straight in his seat and assumed such an aspect of rapt attention that we both broke into grins. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Martinez leaned against the wall, arms folded with a half grin on his face. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z I grinned, my heart all warm and happy. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I grinned and punched in C. Not only was it one of Mrs. V’s vocabulary words, it was me! Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Even without the binoculars, I can see he’s grinning. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z I felt a slow grin spreading across my face. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She grinned and I saw why she made a point of not laughing. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z Delsa looked at me with a wicked grin, and without a word, we looped around the bush again then switched and went in the opposite direction. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z But he was grinning at me broadly, and I saw him wink his left eye. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z The Roach grins, which twists his whole face up even more hideously. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Would you grin at such a girl as she scuttled past you in fear? The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z A photograph of the two young women in flight helmets, grinning with pleasure, was splashed on the cover. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z How I recognized the wily grin on Fat Frankie’s face, at the moment when he knew he’d hustled me but good. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z But now she looked at Tony’s grinning face and laughed. I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 2019-09-03T00:00:00Z “I’d like a drink of water,” I said, then gave a sheepish grin at how childish it sounded. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Rosa gives me a lopsided grin, then writes, When do you get your leg? The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z The Cyclopes’ siege tower cast a shadow across the feet of the giant Polybotes, who grinned down at the Roman camp. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z The way he grinned at us, leered, scared me. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He grinned up at her and waved airily at the darkened Library. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Kutti opened his mouth wider, like he was grinning in agreement. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z They grin like a dog and run about through the city. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I skipped back to town freezing and wet and grinning like an idiot. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z I grin, rubbing my eyes and sitting up. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z He said, “Uh-uh, she was right, this is mysterious and special, so that grin’s got to go, brother.” Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z “They have to squeeze in tight,” Horse grinned with his ugly horse teeth, and he took the white stuff he had been picking from them and wiped it on his pants. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I start grinning, but Sneaky gives me a look, so I don’t say nothing. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z It’s the moment when I put my finger to my lips to shush him and my grin’s as law-breaking as his. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z “Ah, Widow,” he said with a grin, “I’m glad the boy is toiling on our bill. For the love of Christ, all need to work honestly for their bread.” Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z On the straw mattresses, men lay in various positions, but of the faces I could see, each of them wore a moronic kind of grin. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z My arms are flailing and I’m grinning and laughing so hard my stomach aches. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z It was like there was this grinning, twisted little demon following me around, and whenever I started to feel good, it would go, “Ah-hah! You’re forgetting!” and it would whack me with a two-by-four. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z She grins, then explains, “Louise is planning a girls’ weekend for us. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Dad, grinning now, was fumbling in his pocket for his notebook. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z He had that same huge grin that was about to break into a deep belly laugh. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z He had a grin on his face, but not the same kind of grin that he would have had before Gabriel left. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z This is the way of Nicholtown evenings, Daddy coming home, me jumping into his arms, the others circling around him all of us grinning all of us talking all of us loving him up. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z Luxa just shook her head at Henry, who was grinning back at her. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Smeath says, “It’s harmless,” and shoots me a sideways grin. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Woody would be our leader for a while now, short, stocky, grinning behind his mustache. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z He turns to me with a grin, and my mood lifts instantly. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z “Even better,” I said, and the big grin spread right through me. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z He offers me a slim, pained grin, and I try to offer him one back that’s not quite so stretched. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Eduardo grinned as he lashed the heavy chest to the deck of his small vessel. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z A slight grin appeared, and her brown eyes brightened. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z I give him a big grin, like I’m supposed to do with the passengers. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Emo stood close to them; the fat under his chin was wrinkled with his grinning. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z I bet he will, too, I thought, staring at a picture of a woman holding up a stick of French bread at the camera and grinning like a maniac. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “Thou too, Brutus?” he asked, grinning a little sourly. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z “This is better than winning,” he whispered to someone with that wonderful shark’s grin. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Jacob was already climbing out, his wide grin visible even through the darkness. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I lay there, staring up at the light and wondering why Mr. Galanter had used that word, when I saw one of the orderlies glance down at me with a reassuring grin. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z At the return Ralph found himself alone on a limb with Jack and they grinned at each other, sharing this burden. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z “Jest never thought to,” said Grandpa, grinning proud and draping his arm around Loma’s shoulders. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Something wanted to say no when I watched Sally going into the garden with Tito’s buddies all grinning. The House on Mango Street 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z The noise vibrates in my chest, and I grin. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Papa looked at my cotton, grinned slightly, and asked Roberto to help him collect it. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z He grinned at the sky, muttering, “Awesome. Awesome.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I grin at her and say nothing, just tip my hat in acknowledgment. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z The four of them grinned at one another, the jumping shadows from the emergency lights making them look even smugger. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I bounced on the balls of my feet, holding back an exploding grin. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Oh, I will,” said Harry, and they were surprised at the grin that was spreading over his face. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z The goddess’s ruined mouth split into a grin. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I grin like it’s not a big deal, but while I walk down the dusty dirt road, I can’t think about anything else. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Alyssa glances at me, and I offer her a small grin and a shrug. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z He rubs his hands together again and grins. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Jillson appeared in the cafeteria, a jubilant grin on her face, and came straight over to their table. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z The woman grinned at him because she was straddling the gear stick and he kept brushing against her thigh whenever he shifted gears. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z The tattooed face of a cat, blue and grinning, covered his right hand; on one shoulder a blue rose blossomed. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z He grinned and made a shrug of embarrassment. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Imam Malik grins and quickly plops down on the sofa next to Baba, where I was sitting. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z Just before I got on my bus, I paused and grinned right at him. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z “I know,” he replies with a grin, “but I still can’t spell! I hope they don’t have any spelling questions in the finals.” Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Will leaned over me, grinning, obviously pleased with his work. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z In a glass cabinet against the wall three rows of dentures grinned at her with crooked teeth, overlapping teeth, notched teeth. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z At these words, both Harry and Ron glanced, grinning, at Hermione, who looked startled at the news that books wouldn’t be much help in this subject. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z She beheld the billiards cues along the far wall, and the heavy colored balls stacked on the green felt table, and grinned. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The boy stuck out a sticky hand for them to shake, and the baby grinned and drooled some more. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Below me, Hammie shoots me a grin as she holds it up. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He exchanged an embarrassed look with Fadi, who grinned in return. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z He walked over to Percy and Annabeth, who were both still grinning like crazy. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z His eyes flashed and the shadow of a grin twisted on his face, the intrigue of the old Deydey who’d never been sick. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z I grin, shrugging as I picture the beautiful landscape of Colorado. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z He turned to the Second, grinning, chin thrust out. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z She holds her palm out to me across the table with a grin. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z “Now it was just Father and I, alone in the house. And then . . . and then . Crouch’s head rolled on his neck, and an insane grin spread across his face. “My master came for me. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I shrug and give Phil a little grin, waiting for him to explain. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z But May Belle was grinning at him, propped up on one elbow. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z Two women, snapping pole beans on their porch, grin, shout, “Dance, girl.” Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z On each face, a grin, the knowing kind elders give to children. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z I think he grins even more than when Josh high-fives him which makes me feel very happy about how good I am at friendship. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z “Thanks, Hyacinth,” Oliver said with a satisfied grin. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The chaplain blushed again, grinning self-consciously, and then turned very respectful. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z She was sitting between her beaming father and mother in the living room of their house, waving the Golden Ticket above her head, and grinning from ear to ear. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z It was a grin that suggested he knew more about the world than he was letting on. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Some of the girls giggle a little bit, and Martin grins and blushes. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z Mamma and Dimple both said, “No!” but he stuffed the cookie into his mouth before they could stop him and then grinned sheepishly. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I grinned sheepishly, leaning into Dad’s wiry frame. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z With a rigor mortis—style grin, Agent Jones put a finger to his lips to remind MoMo of the need for secrecy. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z He grins broadly at the sight of us and puts a hand on my shoulder. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z His lecturer’s facade gave way to a grin as he tried with marginal success to wipe the pitch off of his hands with a rag. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z We all clap as Mr. Jeffries, a pretty old dude, grins as he walks to the front of the room. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z He came at her with a wicked grin. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z The grin disappeared faster than a deep-fried pit slug in the LEP canteen. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z I grab the hat and he grins as I put it on his head. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z She smiles, pins in her mouth, and I grin back at her. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z There’s been so much shy grinning at her, it’s even kind of bold. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I straightened up and flashed a slick grin. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Robin looked down at her ring and grinned. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “We’re just so good on the’ court everybody keeps watching us,” Ducky said, grinning. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z As soon as he saw it, he grinned. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z It’s in his voice, in his grin, on his breath. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z The mayor grins wide, and there is a smattering of applause in reaction to his speechifying. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Tree-ear glanced back over his shoulder, a foolishly wide grin on his face. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Laney’s face broke into a huge grin that took up half her face, and even Oliver had to admit that it was worth getting an ugly tree for that smile. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He fell back on his bed, he grinned at the ceiling. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z When she said that, Liz looked up, and a grin broke over her face. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The spy slithered down from the horse and stood grinning foolishly, shivering, mouth slack with fatigue. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Just a minute, that weasel there, the one grinning all over his face like a drunken duck: lock him up without food or water for three days! Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z “I think what you said will do fine,” Elle said as she turned from the screen and grinned at me. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z She went to bed with a grin, which like the Cheshire Cat's, remained for some time after. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z He grinned as if I were being unaccountably priggish. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z When I told her we’d won, she gave me a big happy grin and sent a runner to tell Mr. Turner. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z He looked up, grinning, and the boy smiled shakily. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z And—the thought wiped off her grin—there was also her mom...now frozen with a worried expression on her face. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He grins and reveals a row of crooked teeth. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z Her small fingers pulled an old honey tin out from near the roots of the tree, and she sat back with a tremendous grin. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z They seemed huge, standing there, grinning and gunning for a fight. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Then a great grin spread over her face and she shouted, "It's brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!" The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z He ran ahead on tiptoe, turning over his shoulder to grin and beckon. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Dimple's eyes widened, and then she turned to him, grinning. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “Physically, chemically, historically—” “Historically,” he grinned, “Astound me with your grasp of historical minutiae, E’lir.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Mr. Pignati said with a great big grin on his face. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z Looking her straight in the eye, I want to grin. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z |
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