| 单词 | answering |
| 例句 | My heart would immediately race the moment I came home and saw the red blinking light of my answering machine. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z It was a stranger, someone who had found a way into the house and was now answering the phone. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z I tried to ignore the phone, tried to keep going, but when the ringing stopped, a sharp click cracked the air and a weepy voice fluttered from my father’s new answering machine. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I worked in a cramped circle of desks with two lawyers and did clerical work, answering phones and researching legal questions for staff. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z "And then to easterly Rock or King's Land-ing, I think. I have some questions that want answering, concerning a certain dagger." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Hana sits up in bed and yawns really big before answering. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Margo managed to speak in her usual manic soliloquy without answering my question. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z Ras was attacking the Brotherhood now and others were answering him from the audience, and I went on, moving back toward Lenox, moving past a movie house when they grabbed me and started punching. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z I eye her every move, from the way she stands with her Miss New Jersey crown perfectly balanced on her head to the way her eyes smile as she’s answering questions. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “Sally asked so many garrulous, probative questions that at ten this morning I was reduced to answering, ‘I am sufficiently well, madam.’ The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Before Axel can even think of answering, Byrd changes her mind. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z I resolve to seek out normalcy, and decide to hang out with another friend, Sofia Rodriguez, who wasn’t answering texts last night. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z And Father came round to the house that night and I was sitting on the sofa watching University Challenge and just answering the science questions. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I learned that young men were placing ads in the Gold Mountain News to find wives when my mother and father started answering them. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m answering your question. The answer is yes. I’m giving up on trying to be popular and normal.” Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z Curzon looked behind us and from side to side before answering. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Jule didn’t often talk to other hotel guests, but she saw no harm in answering. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z He thought that he had heard a faint voice answering him. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Once I was called over to the slave cabins—the quarter—to watch Weylin punish a field hand for the crime of answering back. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z In the audition, everything went well at first, Bobby and his fellow players answering most of the questions with aplomb. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Without answering and before he realized what he was doing, he whirled, his eyes wide with fear and his hand half-raised, as though to ward off a blow. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “And because I stopped answering your calls, you think I’m some kind of terrorist?” Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Instead of answering me, he pulls out one of my recent works of art from his drawer. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z He fiddled with his shirt cuff before answering. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Alby stared at an empty space in the distance for a while before answering. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He glanced at the strange moving basket again before answering. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Hermione, however, answered: Harry thought that answering questions correctly was such a deeply ingrained habit she could not suppress the urge. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Not answering, Ralph shuffled aggressively on, stealing a look at the boy’s surprised face — pink as a sweet cake. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z This time as I sang it I looked out into the audience, hoping at the end I would hear a voice answering my own. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z So sometimes I had a hard time answering even if I did appreciate the questions. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He was speaking in an auditorium in Mountain View, California, answering questions about his life from people who worked at Google. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z “And how about not answering all your fan mail?” Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The light comes from the tall rounded windows behind the front desk where some women stand, dressed nice and stamping books and answering questions. Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z It wasn’t easy, answering all Mother’s questions and inventing an excuse to explain my nap to Father. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Here, when he called, it was easy to imagine an answering bark. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z You can be sure, Omakayas thought, her face taking on a faraway, haughty expression, she would be slow in answering! The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z The endless circle of revenge: answering pain by inflicting pain. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I think of when the Commandant asked me this question and the blow I received for answering honestly. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Deb licks peanut butter off her finger before answering. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z She stood with her chin down, not answering. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Every morning at breakfast, when Poppy greeted Rafik and Liyana with his characteristic, “Good morning! And how are you today?” she felt like answering in a gloomier way. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z After a while he spoke to them; but they were slow and cautious in answering. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z One day, irritated by the mockery, Fernanda wanted to know what Amaranta was saying, and she did not use euphemisms in answering her. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z They pat Annabelle on the back, and ask her questions that she doesn’t mind answering, and they tell her that God is good. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Jenna walks over and gives me a big hug before answering. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z It was my dad again, sounding worried that I was not answering. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z “Krakow’s gone. They aren’t answering. And after Melbourne and Vancouver...” said the man with the mustache. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z “This is no mistake!” the announcer calls out, as if answering the thoughts in my head. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “You mind answering a few questions before I go?” Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z He was testy all at once, as if answering an argument that had been put to him so often he was sick of it. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z "He spoke Dutch," I say, as a way of responding without answering. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z I used his distress to avoid answering the question. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z I blew by them because I couldn’t imagine Jules sitting there with them, and as the guys continued to call my name, I didn’t bother looking back or answering. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z At first April poked her and frowned in a way that said not to give everything away, but after a while she changed her mind and started answering questions, too. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z He didn’t show up at meals and wasn’t answering the telephone. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “She’s old. This trip’s too hard for her,” Papa said in his way that isn’t really answering anything. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “It’s going to be fine,” Redemption said, without answering her question. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z “I think we still have to wake Finn,” Chess said, finally answering Emma’s question out loud. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z She scored one hundred on her written test by answering “c” to the multiple-choice questions she wasn’t sure of or didn’t understand. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z I said, “I must have water, Timothy. I’m very hot” Without answering, he opened the trap in the raft and secured the keg again. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z And Bill answering quietly almost in his regular voice that they had decided to have the body cremated and were going to take the ashes to his family home in Pennsylvania tomorrow. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z Wimmer recalls answering, “No, we don’t need to do something. That is the mantra of big government.” A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z I wonder, though, if you would mind answering a couple questions I have about what happens after the end of the novel. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Instead of answering, Alec started running to the right, back in the direction of the huge, pivoting landing pad of the Berg. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z “Storms. Remember? Olive is terrified of severe storms like this. I just called Henry; he’s not answering his phone. Esme and Ruby are off Cape today. So we’ll have to go to Olive ourselves.” Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z “You like answering all my questions with your own questions?” Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Her feet made soft clangs on each stair, and soon the answering clangs of her friends’ footfalls rose behind her. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z “He doesn’t have that position anymore,” I reply instead of answering. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z He had never been in better form, weighing, parrying, answering the questions. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z I realized at once that she hadn’t been speaking to me, she’d been answering Jasper’s question. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The style of teaching was Socratic in nature; ideas and theories were elucidated through the leaders asking and answering questions. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I think my tongue has frozen and speech will be impossible, so I surprise myself by answering back in a steady voice, “Yes, I think that would save time.” Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z She paused for a long time before answering. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z As we passed along the Road, we heard the Battle commence in Earnest, the Field-Pieces answering Parliament’s Cannon. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I was answering phones, photocopying, distributing newsletters on the street. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Now, with his hands folded over his stomach, answering questions with the pacific smile of a pontiff granting dispensations, he was so perfectly at his ease that there was something palpably dishonest about it. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z While answering, Cohen opened her purse and fumbled through the contents. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The next morning, my father ran right out and bought an answering machine so I wouldn’t miss any of his calls. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “I’m OK,” I say, answering the question she doesn’t ask. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Deborah had her husband hang dark curtains on their windows and stopped answering her phone. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z Then suddenly the answering cries of orc-voices came from the right, outside the circle of watch-fires, from the direction of the forest and the mountains. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z He stared so hard, willing her answering light to go on, that he thought he would go blind. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z The woman stared at him for a few seconds before answering. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Cold kiss of the stethoscope; she was doctor and patient both, asking and answering. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z But instead of answering, he’d suddenly turned, run, jumped, tossed himself back into the wind. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z His mother kept looking at the sky, kept not answering. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z Her voice sounded weary, like she was tired of answering that question. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I let the note sit on my desk for five minutes before answering it. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Instead of answering, I kept walking, head down, scuffing leaves out of my path. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z As if answering my call, Kim suddenly climbs into our hut. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I had tried to reach him several times, but he wasn’t answering his phone. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z “Katherine is still upstairs with Miss Duncan. She doesn’t have a thing to do with this,” Miss Anderson says, answering too quickly. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z “It’s that naughty boy. I told him to go to sleep alone, and here he is, downstairs, getting his death a-cold pattering over that canvas,” said Meg, answering the call. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z One hour of answering questions about batty old wizards who’d invented self- stirring cauldrons and they’d be free, free for a whole wonderful week until their exam results came out. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z I open my eyes, and from somewhere inside my body, an answering scream finds its way out of my throat. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z The red message light is blinking on her answering machine. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z And as if answering my prayers, the Eagle said, “You’re not in any trouble. But you need to go to the gym now.” Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Imam Malik and a police officer stand side by side and are taking turns answering questions. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z It rises from the earth, answering my call as it courses through my veins in a sudden rush. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z First, those who had offers had to find him, not an easy task because he kept changing his address, gave his telephone number to virtually no one, and didn’t have an answering machine. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z He's not answering my questions, and some stubborn part of me wants to shake the answers loose from him. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Deep inside herself Lina felt an answering call, as if she, too, contained a drop of the same power. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “But,” I continued, answering their next question before they could ask it, “I got a daddy.” Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z My heart was more leapy than I would’ve liked, but I managed to keep my answering smile normal and not oversize like it was trying to be. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z More often than not they turned away without answering; one man spit on the ground, his face twisted with loathing. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Guillermo’s not answering the door, so Noah and I let ourselves in and make our way together down the hallway. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z A few questions: “Pardon, I’m not crazy, but have you seen any six-fingered noblemen lately?” and surely, sooner or later, there would be an answering “yes.” The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Claire answering over and over again when I hadn’t even spoken, looking into my eyes and reflecting all the pain she saw. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Far up above, like an answering signal, a harsh bell clanged a single stroke. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z He remembered answering the question “Am I dead yet?” over and over the last time the old man visited. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The captain takes it from him without answering. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z Eril-Fane was a moment answering, and his voice, when he did, was raw and almost too low to hear. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z She’d be Erica’s office manager, she said, taking care of all the paperwork, answering phones, basically running the place so Erica could teach fitness classes. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Otto was slow answering, returning to notes, his tiny pencil flying across the page. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I took a moment to regain my breath before answering. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z “Hello? How you gonna ask a question and then space out entirely when I’m answering?” Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z His answering machine continues to record his messages. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He dried his face and hands slowly, without answering her, because they both knew what she was really asking. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Now they were back, answering the call of Diocletian’s scepter. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z As soon as I went downstairs in the morning, I noticed that the answering machine was blinking. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Bearing all these facts in mind, let’s try to regain our sense of perspective about the role of germs in answering Yali’s question. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z I grab the handset just before the answering machine kicks in. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z After answering many questions, I was led to the classroom. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z And without any hesitation, Javier began to talk to Moss’s friends, answering their questions as each was launched at him. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I was so tired of answering that question that I wished I had risked going out to buy a long dress. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z He always listened intently to my questions, nodding and then pausing carefully before answering. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Instead of answering, Jerome turns back to the little nun. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Usually people are supposed to take turns answering the hall phone, but as I was the only freshman on a floor with all seniors they made me answer it most of the time. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z Mama closed the car door without answering and sped off. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z I grab it, answering it without even looking at the screen to see who is calling. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z "We left King's Landing a fortnight ago," Catelyn replied, answering the safest of his questions. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z If there was some providence or cosmic will, some scheme of energies or even some god or angel answering his prayers tonight, then they had to grant this part, too. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Without answering, she said, “Please close your eyes and stand still.” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z And from above the mill, an answering bark. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Taran felt a surge of answering anger, a flush rising to his cheeks, but he turned away. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z The only plan I can come up with is to do everything at once and hope that the teenagers at the Motel 6 switchboard can be trusted to serve as my answering machine. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Our bombardment tore up the beaches and the slopes of Suribachi, but there was no answering fire from the shore. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Lady Isobel reached out and stroked her daughter’s cheek, answering, “No, my dear, you must look like a queen.” Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z She was silent for almost a mile before answering. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z He doesn’t want me stuck here answering questions. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z I bet my dad berates him in between smiling at customers and answering questions about extensions and tea tree oils and treating chemically damaged hair. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z He shifted his gaze from Chess to Emma, and it felt like he was answering both of them. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I took a bite of my artichoke souffle and finished chewing before answering. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z “Deval just called me because he’s been calling home and no one’s answering!” Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Without answering, the matron went to her files. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z The Lord had given her what she said she wanted, as was often, she had found, His bewildering method of answering prayer. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z But the bride keeps the guests in suspense by not answering the question until the third time it’s been posed. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z When you want to get out of answering sotnething, distract the questioner with another question. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He reverted to his feelings as a guide in answering Max. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z I freeze before answering it, silently willing him not to say anything about Will as I spin my laptop around. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I was thrown by the question and hesitated before answering. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “My eyes . But Fayge was beyond answering. It was Hannah who told him, her voice bitter. “Work makes you free,” she said. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Its fulness contrasted so sharply with his hunger, its richness with his emptiness, that he recoiled from it while answering it. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z These and other questions need answering; I want to know, and I believe every colored American, who is thinking, wants to know.” Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Dany did not think that he would miss her, but just in case she instructed her handmaids to tell him that she was answering a call of nature, should he inquire after her. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Even when they speak to him, he continues to look at the floor or the ceiling, not answering. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Through the rear mirror above him he saw her hesitate before answering. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Without answering any more questions, he rolls out the open door, free of the car. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “No. And for that matter, I don’t plan on answering any of your questions either. You do get that you’re in the Department of the Unexplained?” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z “Dumbledore’s Army!” he shouted, and there was an answering cheer from the crowd, whom Voldemort’s Silencing Charms seemed unable to hold. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “You’d better hurry and change your shirt, the one you are wearing is dirty. Then go downstairs and get into the truck,” Ma tells me as she turns away without answering. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z If some spark does set the keg afire, it will be a senseless tragedy of ignorant against ignorant, injustice answering injustice—a holocaust that will drag down the innocent and right-thinking masses of human beings. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I ask her more questions and she’s not staring at me like I’m loony, only answering the way she might with any adult. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z And from the distance, as if it were answering, one of the cows mooed, a real bellow, long and loud. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z Janie turned from the door without answering, and stood still in the middle of the floor without knowing it. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z He took a big bite and chewed it before answering. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z It was like he knew the answers, but didn’t want to be bothered answering them or, like, even speak. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Maya couldn’t stop being mad at her for not answering her texts the night that Maya’s dad moved out. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I could tell Summer didn’t want to hurt Maya’s feelings, either, so she hesitated in answering. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z We’d huddled around the phone in Abby’s mom’s office for the conference call, fought off some serious giggles, and ended up answering the questions without sounding totally clueless. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Champollion walked the Great Hypostyle Hall at Karnak and casually read the inscriptions, which had mystified everyone else, answering the question he had posed as a child to Fourier. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked at me thoughtfully for a few seconds before answering. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Instead of answering, he hopped back in the bus. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z I ask, because I want to remind us both that answering embarrassing questions is the least of what he deserves. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Instead of answering, I throw my arms around her, then Dad. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z I push through the back door without answering him. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Timothy waited a long time before answering, probably trying to choose the right words. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “Perhaps you want to take some time before answering,” Scythe Curie prompted, but Rowan just shook his head. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z “I want to go to the Olympics,” I said, not really answering his question. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z I walk around in a daze for a few days, not answering anyone’s questions about how I’m holding up. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z He told about the burn, but with none of the belligerent arrogance with which he had been answering the questions kind people had put to him. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Aru ran her finger along its green spine and felt an answering trace down her back. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Their ordinary moments—answering the door, cooking in the kitchen, dancing to Adina Howard—assaulted me and expanded my notion of the human spectrum. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z The phone which he used is ringing but no answering. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z When he pushed on through the trees without answering they knew he was an enemy and they surrounded the wood. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z For each question, you will have ten seconds to make your selection on your phone screen. Lemoncello.it will instantaneously calculate your score based on correctness and speed of answering. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z It rang five times and then the answering machine picked up. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z TJ says when in doubt, pause, smile, and repeat the question before answering it. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Messages on his answering machine would go without reply. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Celia asks playfully, but instead of answering, he spins her around so she faces away from him, keeping his hand on her waist. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The effort of answering broke the rhythm of his rocking--for a moment he was silent. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z Asking after her is a drain; answering her is even harder. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z We stopped at each exhibit, explaining what it was, talking in whispers, answering questions. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z But I’m incapable of answering anything more than a yes or no. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z I moved her head with my first finger as though she was answering my question. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “It’s the safest time of day for us,” he said, answering the unspoken question in my eyes. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The table waited for the mother to enjoy answering her own question. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z After it was heating on the stove for a minute, I could hear Mom’s phone ring, and her answering, but I couldn’t make out the words. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I realized in the silence that followed that I hadn’t spoken since answering Davis’s compliment about my shirt. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z Fern shook four braids and barrettes and said, “No,” taking delight in answering no for no’s sake. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z She had her back to him, and he felt she wasn’t happy answering too many questions, but he had to ask one more. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z He looked at me with no trust at all, then turned and walked away without answering. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z He now had about fifty staffers reading and answering his mail. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z I heard the shot and the bonobos’ answering screams all at once. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Her smile was radiant and pulled an answering grin from Ophie’s own lips. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Not answering, Kim silently climbs into the hut, with Chou and I following closely behind. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t want my neighbors to be surprised or worried when I’m not answering.” They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z "Yes, just look at him!" an old fellow in a derby called out as though answering a preacher in church. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z She went back inside their apartment without answering, leaving the door open for me. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I lean over and grab it on the fourth ring, then wait for the answering machine to stop. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Out to the four corners of the world, answering the sea’s call. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z “We don’t believe in hell,” she said, by way of answering. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z He nodded his head as though answering a question, and said, in a pleasant conversational tone, a tone of cooled butter, “Always.” Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z “There is nothing more, Madame. I am much obliged to you for answering my questions so promptly.” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead of answering, she got the box where she kept all my report cards and certificates to get the photo. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z My mom fielded a bunch of phone calls that I didn’t feel like answering, from teachers, guys from the team, Coach, and some parents. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Then it was Thanksgiving week and when I called, the switchboard told me no one was answering in her office at all, so now I’m calling more than a week later than I’d planned. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z “He was in the shed,” Jonathan replied, not knowing if he was answering the question. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z He traveled to Lagos and to Port Harcourt and to Abuja to take assessment tests, which he found easy, and he attended interviews, answering questions fluidly, but then a long empty silence would follow. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The cathedral bells rang out, and all the other church bells followed—light and sweet, like children answering a parent’s call. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Instead of answering, I ran my finger around the initials I’d carved long ago on the picnic table. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z I sit in the chair closest to the door and listen to the rocket clock ticking and Ms. Kenney typing and answering the phone with “Woodson Elementary, how can I help you?” Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z I left the court without answering the trainer’s question and without assistance. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Fie was a minute in answering, and when he did, he looked all around for his visitor, pale-faced and trembling. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Before answering, Alexander wiped the crumbs from his chin with a napkin, just as Penelope had taught him. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z It briefly reviews the history of racialized social control in the United States, answering the basic question: How did we get here? The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z The doctor walks in just as I’m finishing up answering questions for the police officers. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Rondell asked me was our plan still to go to Mexico, but I just stared back at him without answering. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z He sat with Morrie and Charlotte for nearly two hours, patiently answering their questions. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She humphed and hemmed and slurped her coffee without answering, but as soon as I’d gotten my book again and was settled down on the couch and reading, she said, “It’s onto four o’clock.” Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z And most important, with the window closed on a hot summer night and no one answering their taps on the pane, they might well become more suspicious than ever. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z When I got home I noticed that there was a message on the house phone’s answering machine. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “Some might not fancy answering to a youngster,” he said, “but I’m a toiling knight.” Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z She gets in the car without answering me and cranks it up. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z “It’s a question. And I’m answering it. But I don’t know the answer yet, and I’m sorry.” Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z He recited entire pages from the Talmud, arguing with himself, asking and answering himself endless questions. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z I tried sitting up and answering but she wasn’t in the room. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Again Bigger felt that his actions were not logical, and again he fell back upon his feelings for a guide in answering Max’s questions. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Today, when I wasn’t firing face-frying laser beams that he occasionally caught and that made him look away, I was answering as many of Mr. Dyers questions as he’d let me answer. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I pressed my lips together to keep from answering him. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Then I’d confess to talking in class, answering back to teachers, swearing, not doing my homework, and a range of other sins. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z She rolls her eyes like this question is too stupid to bother answering and slams the door in my face. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z But after he started teaching the men, he spent all his time at mess answering Johnny’s questions. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z We play Madden while we talk, which means I can focus on running up the score on his raggedy Eagles squad and not on being embarrassed about answering questions. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Ann chewed on her lower lip a few seconds before answering, “I’m willing if you are.” The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z The media begins to bombard him with questions, but he ducks out without answering a single one. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z “Let the answering machine get it,” he says. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z One day in early December, I came home from basketball practice and Gay said, “Check the answering machine.” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z By asking me this growned-folks question, Mr. Leroy was giving me a lot of respect and responsibility so I didn’t want to rush into answering him. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Dad's got an answering machine like James Garner's in The Rockford Files with big reels of tape. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Mrs. van D.: “You always wind up answering. You let yourself get carried away, every single time.” The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z The sound of anti-aircraft fire rang through the sky, answering the initial blasts. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z She could not but hear; she could not avoid answering, Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z He felt the faint answering pressure of her hand. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead of answering, Amah came to the gang and rested her hand on Pinmei’s head. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z She ran some hot water over them then rubbed Ivory soap on a washcloth before answering. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z Julia's doing a summer job there, filing, answering the phone, and typing letters. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z I say, deciding the best way to avoid answering her question is to ask a ruder one of my own. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z My light brought an answering flash up the steep rocky bank. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z My mind raced, but Peach took his time answering. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Surely you remember the boy in your own school class who was exceptionally ‘bright,’ did most of the reciting and answering while the others sat like so many leaden idols, hating him. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z She would have been working in the office and answering the phone all that morning. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Without answering, I grabbed up my gunny sack and left. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Then there came an echoing blast: a great horn was blown in the hall, and answering horns and harsh cries were heard further off. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z I didn't feel much like thinking and answering and all. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z He took a long draught of October ale before answering. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Not answering me, she squints her eyes and continues to look at the path that took Pa away. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Even though I can taste bile in the back of my mouth, I have no trouble answering. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Arm stared down at his long fingers before answering. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z She keeps him away by chattering with Grandpa about meaningless facts of various small towns, keeps him away by answering the encouraging texts from Luke, keeps him away with calls to Dr. Mann. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Then she looks down at her phone instead of answering me. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z I spend the next 17 minutes answering questions and promising I will talk to a guidance counselor if I have any further issues. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z “Okay, okay,” said Dad, raising his hand to keep Mr. Tushman from answering. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z The pleasant voice of the answering machine that never had to feel sorrow or pain answered cheerfully, “You have reached the Washington residence. Please leave your number, and have a nice day!” Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z For a moment, I think he’s ignoring me, but then I realize he’s not answering because he can’t lie and he doesn’t want to tell me the truth. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Dusk fell before he finally heard it: Bristle’s weak answering yelp. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z But Finn didn't hear the rumble of Chess’s voice downstairs answering Ms. Morales. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Harry heard talking at the door, and someone laughing, and Uncle Vernon answering curtly. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Jamie thought a minute before answering, “Well, let’s say a prayer in that little room of the Middle Ages. The part with the pretty stained glass window.” From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z He shook off the guilt and shoved his phone back into his pocket without answering. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He comes forward and waits a moment before answering. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z “I’m tired,” I said, not answering the question. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z She realized now that this had never been simply a matter of answering questions. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z The man coughed, and continued without answering her, “When they made us lie down, I remembered what I had heard.” The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z The assault on Helm’s Deep had begun, but no sound or challenge was heard within; no answering arrows came. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Rupa’s body was blocking most of his view, but to Neel’s amazement, he heard an answering mew, and then a soft sucking sound. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z Before, it had been an occasional crackle of gunfire, the steady rhythms of .50-caliber machine guns with the .60 s answering in short riffs. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Miles laced his fingers together on his chest and stared at the ceiling of the gym, not answering. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Mom shook her head, not as if she was answering him, but as though she was trying to shake off the words. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z There was an easy way of answering that. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z An admirable outcome, were this world one Fastness of the Handdara, but alas we must walk forward troubling the new snow, proving and disproving, asking and answering. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z Like the kids watching James Earl Jones, the children responded to the show in a different way with each repeat viewing, becoming more animated and answering more of Steve’s questions earlier and earlier. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z But as long as he keeps answering, I want to know. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z He was answering them, not with words, but with one decisive, unanswerable action. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z He stopped and before answering he felt a keen sensation of excitement flush over all his skin. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z When asked what was in it, without answering he’d give a look that said in essence, “How can you possibly ask me that question? I’m deeply hurt and insulted.” Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Without answering I got out of the car and opened the back door to get my suitcase. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z It is her own voice on the answering machine, reciting the number and asking the caller to leave a message. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z The question/answer technique is slightly more difficult than echoing in that echoing merely imitates what the leader has done, and answering requires the creation of a different rhythm. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z They weren’t answering their phones, so I decided to get the mail and deliver it to each apartment. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z But instead of answering me, the store owner turned away and left me standing there. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z It remains a challenge for historians to reconcile these different approaches to answering the question “Why Europe, not China.” Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z He had never let any other of his women hang around so much; now she was even answering his doorbell. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Bones and Horse were eagerly answering questions for the crowd. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He has to make a point of going to his studio, of resetting the tape on his answering machine, paying his rent check and his bills. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z We were supposed to write three paragraphs answering the questions: What is the author trying to say by describing the expensive dinners in such detail? Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Her kids were grown, and she spent a lot of time with my siblings and me, answering questions, helping us with homework, offering advice. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z “You are the Storyteller,” he replied as if answering a question. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z I thought about going back to town for a sledgehammer or a hacksaw—but that would only raise questions I didn’t feel like answering. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Instead of answering, I look around the cafe. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z It had stopped answering pings four hours and twenty-four minutes ago. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z When I got home on Sunday, my answering machine was filled with messages. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z Picturing her sitting there at the kitchen table with both hands around her mug of tea, listening to the answering machine message. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z And what black kid could hate whites after answering Mrs. Pick- well’s dinner whistle? Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Your father is just worn out carrying the twins and ’tis hard answering all those questions when you’re carting twins through the world. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z “Maybe it wasn’t relevant before, Tobias,” Niles says, “but it is now that you’ve resisted answering the question. The names of your parents, please.” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z But she didn’t seem to mind answering it. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z The e-mail was only growing, and I was lagging behind in answering it. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Reynie looked at Constance, who by way of answering Sticky was poking her tongue out. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “I read them all, but you can’t be mad at me for not answering. It feels like homework, typing and staring at the stupid phone or the computer.” We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z Among other factors relevant to answering Yali’s question, cultural factors and influences of individual people loom large. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z He's going through some things and I'm, uhh...Well, he's not answering his phone, and I'm sure he doesn't want to see me. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z There were at least three employees tasked with answering it, but Dad leapt for the receiver as if he’d been waiting for an important call. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z She must be used to answering that question. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z A few minutes later, he returned, once again composed, and resumed the conversation, but without answering my question. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z When I came home each day, I would check the mail and intercept any letters from school, answering those that needed answering and discarding the others. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z Would there really be another flare out there, answering Shay's? Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z “Did you take your meds this morning?” he asked instead of answering. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Things like answering the phone sitting right next to her. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z He wanted her to look up and smile; and having now brought herself not to smile too broadly—she did—cheerfully answering, Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z “You sure like to ask questions I got no way of answering. Just peel those eyeballs and get searching.” The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Mate told some of her favorite riddles we all pretended not to know so she could have the pleasure of answering them herself. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The answering machine was blinking but she did not check it because it would be yet another variation of Aunty Uju’s message. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z While they were forced to run up and down the sandy gridiron, Milton was reading a paragraph by someone named Carlyle and answering the questions that followed. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z His heart was pounding louder than his calls for help; he could hear old Grandma answering him, but Auntie did not come. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Jordan looked at him alertly, cheerfully without answering. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z I couldn’t believe my ears, but off we went—once more answering questions in a more formal setting. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “All nonsense!” replied Capricorn, answering the unspoken question in a bored voice. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z “Don’t bother answering,” Lewis said, pointing the bowl of his pipe at Wash. “There’s always a girl.” Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Even if you’re not answering these letters, it’s still nice to write to you. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z On the screen, Philby is answering another question: “In the second place, the Burgess-Maclean affair has raised issues of great”—he pauses—“delicacy.” Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z A player’s trivia- answering ability is presumably the only worthwhile factor to consider; race, gender, and age wouldn’t seem to matter. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z Instead of answering, the little nun picks up her mug and drains a long draft. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Like an answering call, it came, warming her fingertips for the briefest of moments. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z My parents would have no problem answering that question. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z For two years I had been answering questions, now I would ask some. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z I don’t have time to think about his tongue in my mouth and how my tongue is answering his. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z The condemned pilots, with their lust for the life and love which is probably to be lost so soon, touch the hearts of young women, or possibly call up an answering bravado. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “Don’t worry bout Miss Leefolt answering. Tell her it’s about my sick sister.” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z She noticed that his answering smile was a little twisted, as if with pain. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z “Figures,” Maya said, tucking her phone back into her pocket without answering him. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She gathered her tray and stood up before answering. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z People like answering questions about themselves, she thought; what an odd pleasure it is. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z “Aye—because she asked him at last how he liked Netherfield, and he could not help answering her; but she said he seemed very angry at being spoke to.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Even though Daddy stayed up late answering every one of my questions about Grandma’s services, and Aunt Lena and her kids, he left early for work this morning. Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z President Wilson has asked all of us to do our patriotic duty in supporting the war effort, and already many are answering the call. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z He’s always answering every question and making sure we understand what he’s doing in his poems. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z By the time we were done eating and answering questions, it was almost midnight. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z The beggar’s gaze riveted to the food, his face crumpled as though he were about to weep and he hurried into the alley without answering. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z A moment later, there it is: a delicate, answering trill. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z By this time he was receiving letters from Mrs. Cadaver, and I knew that he was answering her letters. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z I hear her mom’s voice behind the door, and then Candy’s high one answering “Just Georges.” Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z She hesitated, conscious that in answering she would be offering a form of defense, a rationale, and that it might enrage him further. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “It’s definitely something else,” he said, answering her question just a few seconds too late. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Laurie certainly could not, and with an answering smile, he gave her his hand, saying heartily, “I promise, Mrs. Brooke!” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z “No,” said I, answering almost mechanically, in spite of my utmost efforts; “not to-morrow.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z After answering reporters’ questions for a while, he left for a waiting car. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z I thought of Moses leading the Israelites through the desert and God answering their hunger by raining down manna from heaven. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Edward pulled his cell phone from a pocket inside his jacket, looking briefly at the caller ID before answering. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “All a matter of routine. This poor conductor, he seems to have had a busy night—first waking you and then answering bells.” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z I pick through her questions and decide to start by answering the middle one. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Whenever the phone rang, they paused before answering it. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z So every day began like that, me at one end of the crystal room, engulfed by geranium blooms, and this answering burst of red coming through the door. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z This diversity of disciplines poses problems for would-be authors of a book aimed at answering Yali’s question. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z I still looked out the window during the ride to and from school and never spoke beyond answering "Hi" to his cheerful "Good morning." The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z But instead of answering me, she kept repeating that it was important to keep Uncle Jim’s land—land that had belonged to her father and his father and his father before that—in the family. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I soon realized that my not knowing her was wonderful for her children, who were bursting with remembrances and loved answering questions about her. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z She seemed shy about answering, but with Mrs. Bates’s help, she forced herself to say a few words. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He couldn't go on answering back, having a stupid argument. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z But just hearing my bro’s voice on the answering machine, man. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z She says that her husband had insisted on putting her name on the mailbox, her voice on the answering machine. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I was tense during the days I waited for Granny, and when she came I gave up, letting her handle things, answering questions automatically, obeying, knowing that somehow I had to face things alone. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead of answering, he pulled a folded envelope from his back pocket and handed it to me. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Halfway through answering, I feel like my throat is going to close up. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z When the company stopped answering their phone, Mum drove to Kidderminster, but there was only a broken chair in an empty office. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z “Every single time your father turns on the radio, I honestly think he expects to tune in on ‘It’s a Wise Child’ and hear all you children, one by one, answering questions again.” Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z There was a noise like a railway train letting off its whistle, and, answering to it—riding on it like the voice of the Arabian Bird—Robin Wood’s horn of silver began to Mow. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Montez with his nose in a book, being annoyed with all her questions but answering them anyway. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z “And that wraps up back-to-school night,” Mrs. Gardner finally says after answering Baba’s last question and ignoring him when he raises his hand again. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z “I already did. He’s not answering the phone.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Hila popped another piece of orange into her mouth before answering. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I had just begun to feel the pulsing set up between myself and the people, hearing them answering in staccato applause and agreement when Tod Clifton caught my eye, pointing. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z I began answering questions and listening to comments and testimonials about Walter, the town, race, the police, the trial, and the way the whole family was now being treated by people in the community. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z The study provided a strange interior solace—answering some of the questions that had so haunted my father and grandmother. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z ‘If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?’ The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Katherine would have to ask the one question I don’t feel like answering. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z No more answering shady Internet requests, and certainly no more consorting with the sons of European crime lords. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z “Gum Baby will give you a sticker. Now where’s Anansi? Gum Baby got some questions that need answering, quick, fast, and in a hurry.” Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Instead of answering, she pulled Izzy into her arms and kissed her on the top of her head, the same place where she often kissed Pearl. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z In fact, like questions that need answers, many phrases leave the listener with a strong expectation of hearing the next, "answering," phrase. Understanding Basic Music Theory 2018-01-28T00:00:00Z Our letters were like a yearlong conver-sation, answering questions back and forth, continuing face-to- face at Christmas or between summer school sessions. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z He cast on me a glance of surprise; but without answering, he cut a thick slice from his loaf, and gave it to me. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z “Those are my friends,” Anya said, answering what she assumed his question was: Who are they? Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z It was quite a sight, and she found herself answering him before she could help herself. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Once again, he glanced at Harry before answering. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Instead of answering, Stella concentrated on the last kernels of corn pudding. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z My answering laugh echoes weirdly in the mist. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z But he had such a weak voice and was so far inside the shade that the other members of the family did not hear his answering cry. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z And from the walls an answering shout went up; for foremost on the field rode the swan-knights of Dol Amroth with their Prince and his blue banner at their head. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z “I will tell you what we have,” said Botticelli Remorso, answering his own question. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z It rang a half dozen times on the other end before the Eberhardts’ answering machine picked up. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “Why are you answering for him?” said Kelly. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Fern nodded merrily like she was answering herself or singing. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Selmy’s answering slash found the pit fighter’s left shoulder, parting the fine linen to bite the flesh beneath. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “You ask many question as you want. Even though it hard work answering your question!” A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z There are currently about 245,000 Indians answering phones from all over the world or dialing out to solicit people for credit cards or cell phone bargains or overdue bills. The World Is Flat 2005-04-05T00:00:00Z Clary had a habit of answering questions in the briefest possible way. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z She grabbed his index finger with the affectionate innocence with which she had done so in childhood, however, and she held it while he kept on answering questions. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z I wondered if Buddha was answering prayers on the other side. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z What could be so fulfilling about filing and answering phones? I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z So we started completely ignoring Jack: not talking to him, not answering his questions. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z On October 31, Orson Welles met with reporters, answering their questions and expressing his bewilderment over the public’s reaction to his show. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z Instead of answering, Alec leaned down and grabbed one of the objects from the box. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z But even as they were hurrying across they heard far away two cries: a cold voice calling and a cold voice answering. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Father paused before answering: “No, I don’t think it’s wrong. But Anne, when you’re living so close together, as we do, you have to be careful.” The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z He sat between the two boys at the table and helped them with their food, smiling when they talked but rarely answering. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z A few nights later, after a riveting afternoon answering Miss Myrna letters, Stuart and I sit in the relaxing room. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z “Yes; but, . . .” “Confine yourself to answering the questions!” Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He made things easy for the reporters, posing questions out loud to himself, then answering them. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z His answering smile was bleak and disappeared immediately. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Estraven, sweating like ice in the sun, stays slick and cold as ice, answering Tibe’s murmurs aloud in a tone whose commonplace politeness makes the other look rather a fool. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z Instead of answering, Walter carries the other bottle over and crouches down beside him. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z She never glimpsed their spreading sails without an answering surge of her spirits. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z I lay still, thinking how mean it was of me to reject her so cruelly, but I also knew that I was incapable of answering her any other way. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z In the answering of the Question of the Lord of Shorth, in the moment of the Seeing, Meshe saw all the sky as if it were all one sun. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z He didn’t answer his phone last night, he’s not been answering it all day. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z By not answering, I’m answering, if that makes sense. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z “Thank you,” I say, taking the tray from her, and she actually smiles at me, but she turns away without answering. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z —I called your house that evening too, trying to catch up with you, but all I got was your dad’s answering machine. Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Poppet bites her lip in thought for a moment before answering. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Vonetta rolled cow eyes up at us in place of answering as we stood over her. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z He smiles often and really looks in your eyes and listens when you talk, smoothing his mustache and waiting a thoughtful beat before answering. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Then from very far away the sound came back, thin and clear and small, like a little bugle answering the big one. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she heard a familiar answering whistle and turned to greet Einar, who was approaching from the meadow path. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Edward just nodded, answering Billy’s gaze through the rain with narrowed eyes. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I held my breath waiting for an answering shout. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I looked into the crowd, trying to focus upon their faces, hearing someone yell, "Here come the cops," and others answering, "Let 'em come!" Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s a lot more complicated than that, Kambili. I had many questions, growing up. The priesthood came closest to answering them.” Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z And I felt funny, a little skittish about answering it. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z The sun was dissolving the fog, and one day Tayo heard a voice answering the doctor. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z “It literally means,” María says, answering for her dad, “‘Stone without water doesn’t sharpen in the forge.’” Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z Not answering the phone but hearing what people on the other end were saying was a little bit like spying. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Two, three, five rings, and the answering machine picks up. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I'm sure you understand that there's nothing sadder than a sixteen- year-old boy home alone on Halloween answering the door in full costume. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z Instead of answering the question, he asked one: “Have you read A Stillness at Appomattox?” Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He took away the two points he had been given for answering half of the question and gave Maxwell a chance to answer. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z She paused and looked at her husband a moment before answering. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z He only had two friends that call him but he likes answering the phone. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z A look passes from one adult to another as if they are playing musical chairs with their eyes, trying to decide who’ll be the one stuck answering Yo’s question. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z From a distance we heard an answering shout “He hears us,” someone said. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He ate at odd hours, muddied from head to toe, and he did so in a corner in the kitchen, barely answering the occasional questions asked by Santa Sofía de la Piedad. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z A small, answering point in my own body flew toward it. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z He drank off about a quarter of his beer before answering. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z He chopped the edge of one hand against the palm of the other, answering his own question before Anya or Håkon could. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z I might have been too young for an explanation, but years would pass without anyone answering any of my questions. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Sunday morning, the phone rings and stops, rings and stops, slowly tugging me out of sleep until I’m awake enough to wonder why Dad isn’t answering it. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Lexie and Moody, meanwhile, came home to a message on the answering machine telling them the case was over. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Theresa sighs long and loud, like this isn’t even worth answering. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Grandma thought about the question a moment before answering. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Then his eyes shone with a green-white light, reflecting the noisome Morgul-sheen perhaps, or kindled by some answering mood within. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z I had calculated with certainty on this step answering my end: I felt sure it would elicit an early answer. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z We heard Dad answering on the extension in his and Mum’s bedroom. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead of answering, I point at the closet. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z As she was answering questions, a couple of adults asked her what ethnicity she was, Croatian? The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z Instead of answering, he ran toward the shelter of the trees. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z Just the same, they kept asking questions that I didn’t feel like answering. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z And instead of just answering, he lifted his shirt up over his head, and there was a picture of Aurelia tattooed on his big belly. Sunny 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z He paused to look at me for a long time before answering. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z And after she stopped answering the phone and wouldn’t return my calls, I began to wonder whether or not she planned to bring you back.” Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z I didn’t raise my hand anymore in Mrs. Verne’s class, and after the first time I didn’t bother answering even when she called on me, she stopped calling on me. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “Where is much better than why. Not that I’m answering either question. Just know that it involves these most splendid cloaks.” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z The flashlight picked up an answering glimmer from the pearls, from the satiny hair ribbons, from the woman’s eyes: The image was finer and more delicate than either of them had imagined. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Instead of answering, she dumps the box over, and out spill hundreds of glossy brochures. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z The sound rang out piercingly shrill and sweet, and almost before the echo rebounded a joyous, answering bark rang around the surrounding hills. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Kaisa took a sip of wine from her own goblet before answering. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Then greatly daring, because he could think of nothing else to do, answering a sudden thought that came to him, he drew slowly out the phial of Galadriel and held it up. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Distantly they heard an answering shout, and Theodora moved to open another door. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z Zak tries to hurry away from me, but I've got questions that need answering and I'm not about to let him worm his way out of them. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z There is exactly one furnished studio apartment listed for the entire Twin Cities area, and they’re not answering the phone on the weekend. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z But Joe was readier with his definition than I had expected, and completely stopped me by arguing circularly, and answering with a fixed look, “Her.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z She grew an answering hardness against her mother and this hardness, paradoxically enough, brought them a little closer together because it made them more alike. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Merry blew a loud horn-call, and there were answering calls from a distance. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z She calls up the lane after me,You should have something in your stomach, but I give her my back and turn the corner without answering. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z “Who has been talking to you?” he asked, not answering my question. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z On answering the present call, Dewey immediately heard “I want to confess.” In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z She said the most difficult part of Candor initiation was being given truth serum and answering personal questions in front of everyone in the faction. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z “For answering our most important questions most correctly, it is my honor to award you the most important medal of all the very important medals awarded thus far: the Yertle the Turtle.” Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z My attention has gone back to where Hideo is still standing in front of a podium, flanked on one side by Kenn and on the other by Mari, answering a series of questions. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Instead of answering, I power my chair toward Mr. D’s door. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z I said, tired of him not answering people. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Instead of answering he stood, and started searching the shelves with his eyes. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Well, happy early birthday,” he says with an answering nod. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z She stood at the foot of the stairs and called them, but there was no answering patter of running feet, only the steady tick-tock of the old clock in the hallway. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Will you confine yourself to answering my questions. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Without answering, Dandelion slipped along to another crack, gathered himself a moment and then broke cover, running across the yard to the opposite shed. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He has stopped answering questions like “How are you doing?” The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Where had she been after school and why was she avoiding answering me? Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z He or she should be in another room entirely, answering questions by e-mail or through the use of an intermediary. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Often, phrases come in definite pairs, with the first phrase feeling very unfinished until it is completed by the second phrase, as if the second phrase were answering a question asked by the first phrase. Understanding Basic Music Theory 2018-01-28T00:00:00Z She glances at Bob and Bill before answering in a low voice. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Instead of answering “Coming!” and running to her, he dodged under a hedge, scraping his knees. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Minho waited until he made it back through the Door, then bent over, hands on his knees, and sucked in a few breaths before answering. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Thinking that answering Tressa’s questions feels like when the school nurse went through my hair looking for lice in the first grade. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z It was an officer outside the locked front gate of the block, wondering why nobody was answering the bell. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “The others will only awaken as needed. With increasing darkness comes answering light,” said Boo. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z My eye met his as the idea crossed my mind: he seemed to read the glance, answering as if its import had been spoken as well as imagined— Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Marina also worked at answering her steady stream of fan mail. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z But just as I was about to knock I heard her giggling, and a man’s answering laugh. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z I found myself answering: "I didn't cheat at anything." Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z I felt like answering their question with a question. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z The boat shuddered with the great, smoking, sunlit waves that hit her as she ran, but she went gallantly as her builder had promised, answering the magewind as true as any spell-enwoven ship of Roke. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z Any reluctance to answering personal or embarrassing questions always yielded to the lure of appearing on TV. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z “God, I’d forgotten how much I love your language. I’m not answering your question except to say he isn’t important. Not to us, anyway.” Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead of answering, the Sea King opened his mouth, and a roar, like the rushing of waves, sounded. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z An answering roar from below made her flush with sudden heat. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z ‘I had not thought about it that way before,’ he said, not answering Sam Adams’s words. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Ben said, changing the subject and grateful that at least she had begun answering his questions. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z It lashed us hard, answering months of prayers. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Fanning giggled and returned an answering nod. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z As we ate, my mother asked him where he was from, but he avoided answering. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z She tumbled away into a doze, and was woken by the drone of a man’s voice in the nursery, and children answering. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z It still felt strange to acknowledge it, like answering to a name that didn’t belong or slipping into clothes that weren’t quite the right size, but she made herself say it in her head. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I’m not sure if she is answering the cop or asking for permission. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z But to pay for the rest, I had to spend a year answering phones at a Wall Street firm. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z As if answering me, something rustles loudly in the tall grass. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He opened the screen door and rapped with the knocker, but he could tell right away that Mrs. Hurd would not be answering. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Mrs. Dalton paused before answering; her thin mouth was wide open and her face tilted far to one side. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “You must think I like, standing in the wet, and stop answering a question with another question.” Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z "I know everybody thinks I am. I just don't like answering their questions." Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z On the other end, three thousand miles away in New York City, a phone was ringing and ringing but no one was answering. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z But instead of answering when Genie asked, Grandpop headed for the door. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “If you question with enough ferocity, people are sometimes surprised into answering questions that they do not intend to answer. When in doubt, question. Question more. Question faster.” Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z I spent the whole morning answering one question after another. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z When another traveler asked her business in Lowell, she smiled and said, “Why I work in the Hamilton Mill there. Yes,” she added, answering her questioner’s stare, “I’m one of those factory girls. ” Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z I might not be answering Chris’s calls or texts right now, but he’s still mine and I wanna keep it that way. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z But there were voices inside: a woman speaking roughly and a sharp-tongued child answering her in an angry, spiteful tone. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z A low growl comes from his throat and a chorus of answering screams ring through the dining room as everyone realizes that there's a shambler in their midst. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I think of Baraa answering his phone in his private guesthouse, only to end up with us in the same boat to Europe. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z “Yes,” he said, answering exactly the question and no more. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The lead ping-ponged back and forth as the teams took turns answering. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z This youngest princess thought for a long time before answering. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z I toss the phone into my backpack without answering. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z A massive crowd of our supporters was blocking traffic in Twist Street; we could hear them cheering and singing, and they could hear us answering from inside the van. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Still he set himself to it, answering gravity, a man. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z |
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