| 单词 | hand over |
| 例句 | They both put their hands over their mouths, breathing shallowly as stink enveloped them. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Alice gasped and put her hand over her mouth, then immediately took it away and held it close to Lyra to stifle any cry from her. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z He held one hand over his eyes to shade his view, then he recognized me, waved, and started walking toward me. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z Then he pulled the blanket off Luke and clamped his hand over Luke’s mouth. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z “Whoa!” he says, quickly shifting back and putting a hand over his chest to try and slow his breathing and heart rate down. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z It was a sound so painful, Conor could barely keep himself from putting his hands over his ears. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z He wanted to put his hands over Emma’s and Finn’s ears, so at least they didn’t have to hear. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I did as she asked, handing over my cell phone. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z We walked up to my truck and he ran his hand over the chrome fenders. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z “Oh my God!” she shrieked, holding her hand over her eyes like she was crying. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z “With enough gold, we might persuade the Golden Company to hand over Lord Connington and the pretender.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Sam hastily put his hand over his mouth. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Long, wordless screams buffeted at her, and she clapped her hands over her ears to protect herself from the sounds. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Earmuffs are like having permission to place your hands over your ears all the time. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z “This isn’t how we imagined handing over our present,” said George grimly, putting down a large wrapped gift on Ron’s bedside cabinet and sitting beside Ginny. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He ran a hand over his face, trying to familiarize himself with the new shape. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z And my mom, in her nightgown, rushed to the set and stood in front of it, watching with her hand over her mouth. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z When Margaret answered the phone, I cupped my hand over the mouthpiece and said, “Meet me over The Ditch.” Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Francie put her hand over the entry to hide the words. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z She sighed and flung her hands over her head onto the pillow. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He held both hands over his eyes and applied a steady pressure there as if to crush memory into place. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z I cupped my hands over the tan plastic ear muffs and said out loud, “It’s Mom.” The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z He puffed his chest a bit, ran his hands over it and down across his torso, then pulled his black polo down over his waist. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Aaron squawked in her arms, and Dad smoothed his hand over Aaron’s head. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z If I don’t move, he’ll move his hand over to pull and knead my stomach. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Roza clapped a hand over her mouth as if it could stay the words coming from his. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z He put his hand over hers and then wrapped her arm around his elbow, and together they promenaded down toward a secluded area of Coney Island beach by the edge of the water. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z The typewriters were not returned to the Voice of the People, but instead were handed over to the rental company that owned them. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He ran his hand over the gun’s barrel. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z She dreaded the roar of the ignition, and placed her hands over her ears to block out the sound as she pressed her slippered feet to the gas, revving the engine. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z He simply closed his hands over the tether to create friction. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m too old for my mother to run her hands over my body, but as I watch them, something vivid and sweet blossoms in my memory. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z I slid my hand over so I touched Annie’s fingers, and she pulled her hand away. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “How do you come up with such images?” she asks, placing her hand over the layered paper bark of one of the trees. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z As his fellow soldiers reacted in disbelief, Mason handed over his weapon to the squad captain. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I ran my hands over the raised lettering. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z 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 She put her hand over the opening as if checking the temperature. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I was expected to hand over my life to a house, a husband, children. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Beto pressed his hand over his mouth and gasped with laughter. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Mami looks like the monkey with his hand over his mouth. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z Not even when Strauss came by to introduce his daughter and her husband did Oppie turn around, instead merely offering a hand over his shoulder in silent greeting. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z He kept running a hand over his scalp. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I slapped my hand over my mouth and fell into the bed next to him. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Holding her hand over her head, she went into the bathroom and found a Band-Aid. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I slapped my hand over my mouth, I knew better than saying something like this out loud but it just fell put of my mouth before I could swallow it down. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z I run my hands over orange and yellow leaves. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I cupped my hand over my eyes to fight snow blindness. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z He ventured down it, still trailing his hand over the mesarthium. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Some were bought as pets and handed over to us when they got too big and potentially dangerous to go on living in the house. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z She moved a hand over Papa-Nnukwu’s chest, feverishly, searching for a heartbeat. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baxter followed me out to the porch, handing over the keys as she closed the door. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Holding his hand over his nose was no longer enough. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z He was slumped down on the table with his big hand over his mouth, swaying backward and forward. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z As for me, when I ran my hand over my bare scalp, for some reason all that I could do was shake my head and smile. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z “So,” I say, slouching down in the chair adjacent to the couch and clasping my hands over my midsection like I’ve got ALL the chill in the world. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Momma screamed, and I thought she was going to do one of those movie-style faints, she even put her hand over her forehead and staggered back a little bit. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z The woman in the green dress clapped her hand over Fayge’s mouth, stifling the scream, pulling her onto the sandy floor. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I clasp my hands over my ears as more bullets ring in the air. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The chief who proposed to marry my sister surely didn’t dream Father would actually hand over his whining termite! The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Isa put a hand over Laney’s mouth to muffle her singing. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Brian handed over the list of names, each name with boxes beside it in which returns were noted as they arrived, corresponding to the master list on the big boards in the assembly hall. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Her face glazed with tears, Hermione handed over her wand, and he left her sitting beside his bed, desiring nothing more than to get away from her. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Micah closes his eyes and puts a hand over his heart. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I slap a heavy hand over the floor and push myself up. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z His dad laughs too, rubbing a hand over his goatee. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Angie puts her hand over her mouth quick, I guess to hold back all her laughter. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z The President passed his hands over his face, wiping it clear of the rain. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Layla didn’t let go as they turned the pages of Ivy’s heart, as Dad teared up and Mom ran her hand over her drawings with a little smile on her face. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Parvati and Lavender both put their hands over their mouths, looking horrified. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z A summer calm laid its soothing hand over everything, like death. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z He sets the razor down and folds his hands over mine. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Grace clasped a hand over her mouth and ran out of the restaurant. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead, he turns her hand over and removes a silver ring from his pinkie. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z There are sophomores draped over the couches, legs over hands over laps. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z “I know,” he said to her, and he placed his hand over hers. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z I put my hands over my eyes and waited to get killed. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Captain Fleery straightened up again and clapped a hand over her heart. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Olive ran her hand over the rough markings. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z I bounce back and forth, waving my hands over my head, praying that Agent Magnus will turn around. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z “This really is pretty amazing,” I whisper to Russ, but he doesn’t answer—he has his hand over his mouth, like he’s trying not to get sick. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Even Frodo felt better in the morning light, but every now and again a mist seemed to obscure his sight, and he passed his hands over his eyes. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Marigold stood to accept the small bundle of letters that Gloria handed over. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z She handed over a package of tissue paper. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z She had her hand over her mouth to hold back her laughter. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He squeals and clasps his hands over them. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z He couldn’t smell anything, but put his hands over his nose, just in case. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z I realized only then I’d run my wet hands over it. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z They clamped their hands over their ears until the lowing stopped. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z “Touch it. Put your hand over the flame.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z They had to put their hands over their mouths when they spoke, to divert their polluted breath away from those whom they addressed. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Suddenly my sister came screaming out of the bedroom, her hands over her head. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z I clap my hands over my ears, recognizing my own voice in theirs, my pleas to the Commandant. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Clara ran her hand over the cookies, eyes closed and a smile on her face. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z On TV, talking heads wrung their hands over a lack of traditional feminine values and wondered if girls’ sports were to blame. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z She stepped toward Mrs. Stockton, who had released our ears and now stood with her hands over her mouth. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z V smoothed her hand over the photograph she’d ripped from the book, the faces tinted lightly brown from the sun shining through the tarp above. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Standing on the porch, he raised his clasped hands over his head and pranced like a boxer going into the ring. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Genie pressed his hand over his eye, but he kept pumping—two calls—hurdling over the fallen trees, the bottom of his feet pulsing in his flimsy Converses. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z The dust was so strong that we had our hands over our mouths, but I kept my eyes open so as not to miss a thing. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z We scrunched under our desks again and put our hands over our heads. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z When the creature’s skin began to catch fire, she turned away, pressing her hand over her nose to block out the smell. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z But there was one realm which was handed over to the solid rule of a goddess. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z He raised his hand toward his gaping mouth and the Humbug shut his eyes tightly and clasped both hands over his head. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z He ran a hand over his books lined on the shelf and then began to search for the sheets where he had written notes for his piece about ogbunigwe, the fantastic Biafran-made land mines. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z And Nelson and Pedrito, seeing the conflagration and fearing for Patria and the children, came running down from the hills, their hands over their heads, giving themselves up. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Winky remained on her knees, trembling, her hands over her face. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z She waved a hand over our heads, indicating the world, it seemed like to me. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Kote remained at the bar, idly running his hands over the wood and the word. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Lord Roke climbed down hand over hand in the thick fleece of her coat, until he reached the hem at the level of her knees. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z After another uncomfortable moment Dad finally handed over the card. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z He ran his hand over his bald head and, despite the tattoos and the protruding hardware, his facade cracked, leaving him looking all pierced and pathetic. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z She moans again and clamps her hands over her mouth, her eyes welling up. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z She handed over her canvas bag like this was an everyday occurrence. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He held his hand over the receiver and asked, “What grade are you in, Miss Meecham?” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z She ran her hand over his scalp, something she knew helped to calm him down. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Arul placed his hands over yours, so you were holding the candle together. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z She had been asleep for a short time when Boseman crept in and put his hand over her mouth. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z I flinch and put my hands over my eyes. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z Mama waved her open hands over the candles three times, as if sweeping the candlelight toward herself. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Ever since she’d handed over cooking duties to my mom, her oldest daughter, Abuela took her place on one of the sofas in the lounge area, smiling and surveying the whole scene. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z I was standing behind the Object, looking like Cousin It, when someone put his hands over my eyes. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I run my hand over the back of my neck to lift the hair that sticks there. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Uhmma hangs up but remains standing with her hand over the phone. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z When I find them, I rub my hand over the letters. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Prosper nodded and wiped the back of his hand over his eyes. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Even with her hands over her ears, the prolonged bellowing of the demon was practically deafening. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Some glanced darkly at the wood, and passed their hands over their brows, as if they thought their eyes saw otherwise than his. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z I was glad Cecile handed over the money without fuss or questions. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z “Pardon me!” she shrieked, clapping her hand over her eyes. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z “I have something for you,” he says, then hands over a paperback, its edges frayed and bent. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z He shifted in his seat and examined his fingernails, then ran a hand over the welt that had formed around his neck. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Out,” I said, waving my hand over my shoulder, “to see Don Bernardo.” In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z It was, she thought, like refusing to hand over maintenance records at the sale of a secondhand car. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Meggie put her hands over her ears, but what use was that when the voice was inside her head? Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z She folded his hand over the bills and pushed it gently away. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Pinmei placed her hand over the cold jade bracelet on her wrist, her fingers curling around it. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z I put my hands over my ears and closed my eyes and rolled forward till I was hunched up with my forehead pressed onto the grass. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z And then, very very slowly, hand over hand, he began to come down the string. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z As soon as he was sure, Balthamos hauled the body out of the stream and laid it carefully on the grass, folding the priest’s hands over his breast and closing his eyes. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Pong rubbed his hand over his fuzzy scalp. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z The leader then ordered the young flag bearer to hand over the flag. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z Mom asks, holding her hand over the mouthpiece. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z I ease off, I don’t want to smother her, instead I curl myself around her, keeping my hand over her mouth. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Elinor was about to snap back an answer, but Mo had quickly put a hand over her mouth to keep her quiet. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Collins lay back on his sleeping bag, folding his hands over his chest. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I hand over thirty-five dollars, and Dad helps me carry it to the car. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z She ran her hand over that empty patch of dirt and said, “We keep going and try something new.” The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I had kept my eye on it the whole way, but Quentin had more wisely buried his face in the slack, his hands over his head. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Danny still sat with his hand over his eyes, his shoulders trembling. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z I moved my free hand over the front of my shorts. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z But the archbishop of the church in South Africa, anxious to keep children out of the streets, handed over the rest of the schools to the government. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I cupped my hand over my brother’s mouth. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z He handed over the coat and agreed to wait. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z I was just moving my hand over to see if I had sharp pains there, where Calista said, when I saw the look on her face, and I stopped. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z Passing the anchor on the way, he skimmed his hand over its whole length, and tried to imagine it rippling and morphing as it apparently had for the dark god Skathis. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Vivian makes an “abracadabra” motion with her hand over the silver laptop. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z I rub my hand over her soft hair. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Somkit ran his hand over his hair, and Pong noticed his friend's tattoo. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z “But before honorably handing over my property, you stole twenty dollars.” Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z She ran a hand over the sides of her pink and ivory dress, which flared from the waist and stopped just below her knees. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Eiddileg clapped his hands over his paunch and snapped his mouth shut. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z She turned her hands over and over, palms to backs, backs to palms, marveling. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Everything had to be handed over to the authorities, under penalty of death. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Before sunrise the next day, Sam hurried down- mountain to the big sycamore, jumped for the lowest limb, and swung hand over hand to the trunk. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z I clap my hand over my mouth to keep from screaming at him. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Smiling, he raised his hands over Bear s head and pronounced a blessing. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Tickets and money were passed back and forth; backpacks were handed over and hoisted aboard. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The old man had his hand over his eyes. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I put my hand over my mouth; then I tried to stop my mouth with my fist; if I couldn’t get control of this laughing they would hear me in the room. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z “No,” I said, closing my hand over the note. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z He had seen men with fourth-grade educations who could barely read making money hand over fist, and he saw the place overcome by decadence and greed until the bust. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “That will be one jot, young master,” he smiled as Wilem handed over a coin. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He was in tears as he handed over my passport. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z She clamped her hand over his mouth as fast as she could. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z “Your turn, Jezebel,” Mama whispered, smoothing her hand over and down one of my pigtails. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z A mist seemed to clear from his eyes, and he passed a hand over his aching brow. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z He started to protest loudly and I clamped my hand over his mouth. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z They only ate what he handed over and slept so deeply he was afraid, in the morning, that they might never awaken. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z He waved his hand over at a brown-haired girl, Lyric. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I run a hand over the edge of a table. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z “I am still in charge here, Julius, so hand over those disks or I will have you detained.” Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z They'd scramble through the underbrush into the cave, shaking and out of breath, clapping their hands over each other's mouths to muffle their laughter. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z “Stole it,” said the onetime prime minister of Karhide, holding his hands over the stove, which he had not yet turned down; he, even he, was cold. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z “I bet He likes the stomach better than where He goes next,” Mary Anne wrote and Ben put his hand over his eyes. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Howard looked anxiously at the jockey’s leg, the brace swelling the boot, and put his hand over Pollard’s shoulder. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z She could have fallen quiedy asleep there if he had continued to pass his hand over her hair. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z Then Ernie started chuckling and shaking his head, but he threw a hand over his mouth first so that Genie couldn’t see his teeth. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z She places her speckled hands over Celia’s heart, and nods solemnly as if to say, “I am here, hija. Speak to me.” Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z I run my hands over the soft velvet of my dress, smoothing any unseen wrinkles, and I happily discover it has hidden pockets! Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z As Joe watched the flag rise with his hand over his heart, he was surprised to find that tears had crept into the corners of his eyes. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z “I can’t get it out,” Ana said in frustration, and Ash put her hands over her head, backing away until her hip struck the doorway to the kitchen. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she put a hand over his mouth and pinched him. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I hand over the twenty and receive the Doorman and the card. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z He rubbed his hands over the smooth woodgrain of the rail. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I splash my face and hairline and pass a wet hand over my ears and neck. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z And you crouched down on the floor and put your hands over your ears and you were in the way of everyone. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He’d have put his hand over his mouth but the boy was holding on to it and would not let go and in the other hand he was holding the pistol. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z He raised his hands and the cop ran his hands over his body. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Daddy stood rubbing his hands over the fire. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z She hands over the keys, no questions asked. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z Ba put his hand over his face, brushing away the tears that were forming in his eyes. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z The soldiers had begun running their hands over the floor as if searching for a trapdoor. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z I drag the heel of my hand over my cheeks. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z James clamped a hand over his mouth, and Emily straightened her posture, but their attempts to look serious just made them break down in laughter even more. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Anya clapped her hands over her ears to block out the sound, but it was still there. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Feral asked, running his hand over the sleek edge of the opening. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I knocked on their classroom doors and their teachers came hurrying to see my note, and the kids were handed over to me. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z Why he was shaking his head so hard, almost like he wanted to put his hands over his ears, when I tried to explain what Erma had been doing to Brian. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z We put our hands over our hearts to show these stranger women that we feel with them in their loss. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z He slow raised his right hand over his head, waited for what felt like was a hour, then snapped his fingers. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z I want to confess everything, hand over the guilt and mistake and anger to someone else. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z What a wonderful feeling to pick something up, hold it for a moment, feel its contour, run her hand over its surface and then replace it carefully. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The shoemaker handed over the boy’s papers along with his own. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He clapped his hand over his mouth and gave a long Indian whoop that echoed back at them. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z She balanced Susie with one arm and waved the other hand over the dessert dishes surrounding us. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I put a hand over my eyes and squeezed my temples hard. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z She had a sudden image of herself as a sorceress, waving her hand over the field and transforming the boys below into pea-sized plastic dolls. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Then the words on the screen stopped moving, and Natalie slapped her hand over the last bubble of text. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He ran a hand over one of the boxes. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z Shady ran the back of his hand over his whiskery face. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z He can’t wring his hands over his sister now, or about his niece’s choice of traveling companions. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z “Sorry that took so long!” she says, handing over my salad. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z We made our way, hand over hand, to the cabin. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I get a hand over his mouth, and for a second, I think he’s going to fight me. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I stood with my hand over my mouth, staring in disbelief at the empty field until I realized there were splinters of brick and small white plaster tiles pressed into the dirt and grass. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z Betsy snorted and slapped her hand over her mouth, embarrassed, but that just made us laugh harder. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z Moss cried out, his hand over his heart. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z They tell them: hand over your money or die. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z He hands over his clipboard, and then starts to help Michael to his feet, just as Nurse Harris pulls up in a golf cart. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z She wedged Rita under a foot and clamped her big hand over the terrified man’s windpipe. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Molly hands over the community service forms, dutifully filled out and dated, along with the spreadsheet with the record of her hours and the required signatures. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z We hand over our tokens, and one Guardian enters the numbers on them into the Compubite while the other gives us our purchases, the milk, the eggs. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z We cupped our hands over our ears and tried to yell at one another, but our voices were drowned in the din. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He was crouched on all fours, his hands over his head. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I caught him, clasping my hand over his mouth before he finished the rhyme. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Seven put her hand over Thorn’s shoulder and posed. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z It hit something, and she began to pull the rod back up, hand over hand She was weaving to keep her balance in the tipping boat. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Then he puts his hand over my mouth. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z He smooths his hand over the surface, unsure, so Abuela starts a corner of it for him. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z “Look,” she said, “if you want to eat, hand over the money.” One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z My smile widened when she handed over two twenties. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z With a sharp slice of her right hand over her left, she snapped Muzzen’s ribs. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I placed my hand over my mother’s hand and gave it a squeeze. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Holding her hand over the bowl, she hesitated. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z “Take Lyra, then, and I’ll hide the canoe a bit more,” he said, handing over the child. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z At the far end, he ran his hands over the wall and a panel of stones slid aside. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Once his identity was established, the CIA spirited Goleniewski away to a safe house and eventually to Washington, where he handed over hundreds of names of Soviet and Eastern Bloc spies to the Americans. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Water shoots up out of his mouth like a fountain, but I put my hand over his mouth, and force it closed. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z She walked up to the corral and, without a word, handed over a five-dollar bill. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She told us to put our hands over our heads. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z By the time I reach my room, David’s standing in my doorway, his hands over his ears. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z The little hairy man passed a hand over the candle, which lit with a flame yellow above and blue below. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z The square is full of people sleeping in the open after handing over all their gold and money to the Turk. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z She cupped a hand over her eyes and looked out at the water. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z “It’s bad news if that’s all it takes for them to ID us,” Chubs said, rubbing a hand over his forehead and smoothing out the wrinkles there. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Zeitoun was led out of the van and handed over to another guard, who led him into the building. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Ms. Washington crosses her hands over her chest and starts to pace, taking deliberate steps. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Lately she’d go to the store for bread and come back with a can of tuna and just put her hands over her face, sitting at the table. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z The next morning, the Gestapo ordered the Jews to arrange themselves in alphabetical order and to hand over their wallets, watches, jewelry, and furs as they filed past. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z Somkit pulled back from her, holding his hand over his face. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z His mom claps both hands over her mouth. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “I am only doing my duty. Please hand over your spoons, your bowls, and your kettle. ” The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z Still, he wasn’t wild about handing over a deadly weapon to a kid. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Her mom made her hand over all the sticky candy the moment we got home last night. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z But it had never in his darkest moments occurred to him that she’d be handed over to that monster. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally, Newt stepped up to Alby and handed over the end of the pole he was holding. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He flipped the baton in his hand over and over. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z My grandma, now an old woman but once a helpless baby, handed over into safety by her doomed parents. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z Aunty Ifeoma emerged from the flat in a pair of shorts, rubbing her hands over the front of her T-shirt. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z All they do is expend fuel driving past smoldering cottages and chewed-up artillery pieces and unmarked graves, while Volkheimer passes his giant hand over his close-cropped head, growing more uneasy by the day. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Dad put his hand over mine and looked me in the eye. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z She brushes her pale, sickly hands over my forehead. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z He only shook his head, pressing a hand over his eyes. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z She ran her hand over the exposed brick wall. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Sometimes, for no reason, she presses both her hands over her ears as if to block out a painful sound. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z I run a hand over my stomach and recall Michah's arms wrapping around my waist from behind, surprising me on my walk to practice, exploring my neck with soft kisses. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He was willing enough to hand over the keys to the banquet hall. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z It was pretty easy to spot you out there, scanning the steps with one hand over your eyes like a salute. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z I clapped a hand over my mouth to keep from laughing, and Maddie giggled and stepped away to get ahold of herself. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “I’m jealous,” he murmurs into my ear, and I laugh and rub my hands over his forearm. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Ayesha puts her hand over her mouth as this dawns on her. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z “Nothing serious,” he lied, handing over Danishes in advance as payment. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z When that happened he’d sit for a minute in the dirt, his hands over his eyes, then he’d stand and reach for the next length. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z People were always telling me that if I was robbed, I should hand over my money rather than risk being killed. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Amar runs a hand over his black hair, tying it back with a rubber band. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z She started to place her hand over her mouth, then stopped herself. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z Then she put her hand over her mouth. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z Even my own church, the Wesleyan Church, handed over their two hundred thousand African students to the government. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Smiling, I brought out my lute and brushed my hands over the strings. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She still had her hand over Gen’s mouth. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z “Don’t leave me,” he says, running his hands over me; always before, not after. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z She had put her hands over her ears and held them tightly, trying to make it all go away. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Ash closed the door behind them and went back into the kitchen, rubbing her hands over her face. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “What if she’s lying? You think she’s going to hand over all her money because we ask her nicely? She needs to be convinced.” Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Just what we came here to hand over.” Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Sighing theatrically, I closed my eyes and put a hand over them for good measure. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z One of the prisoners held his hands over Jack’s mouth. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z Now I have to hand over my wages. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z She rubs the back of her hand over her eyes. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Alex walked over and stood absolutely still as the guard ran his hands over him. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z I slide my hands over my smooth conk, down to my neck bone, fingers locking tight. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Jaunty turned the helm three spokes to the port side, going hand over hand on the wheel. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z She always hands over three dollars, sometimes five. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z She turned the page with an eager smile, her right hand over her heart. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z I gasp and run my hands over the closest shelf. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I ran my hand over the glass on top of the Arctic Tern. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Slowly, I move my hand over the book and say, “Dispel.” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Lee folded his hands over his stomach as though he wore Chinese sleeves and waited patiently. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z "Oh, sure. The killer can't wait to hand over the clues that will hang him." The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Locke brushes his hand over the tops of cattails and bulrushes, looking abstracted. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He put his hand over the tiny green-and-white button he wore in his lapel. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z So slow it almost felt like he was sliding his hands over me. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z She handed over the basket and rubbed her left shoulder. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Muriel extended both hands over the flustered hen and began softly chanting indecipherable words. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z And Cara is on her own, dragging her hand over her face. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z He rubs a hand over his stubbly jaw. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Dr. Martin bends down, runs a hand over his snout. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Mom answered, and she put her hand over her heart. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z I cup my hands over my mouth and scream out in pain over the cruel death of my sister. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “He brought you here once, in May. Pointed to you out the window. Convinced me to hand over two fresh-baked rolls. Told me you were like to die from hunger if I didn’t help.” Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z He sat up again, very abruptly, with a great slosh of tub water, and dropped his dry left hand over the side of the tub. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z He sets one hand over the other and squeezes, bowing his head. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z He passed his hand over his shaven brow and over his cheeks. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z Chubs snorted at that, rubbing his hand over his forehead. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z At midnight it was his job to report to Patterson and hand over the takings of the evening. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Three times a day, I visited her with my hand over my nose. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z But Kaede only said, “All right,” and handed over the brush. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “I think you’re going to have to bleach this thing,” she says and hands over the shirt as well. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z He put his small brown hand over hers. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Luna shouted, pressing her hands over her ears. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z The mate had his wrist and banged his hand over and over on the rail, trying to make him release it, but they both held on. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I kiss him like I used to, when I felt sure of us, and run my hands over his back, down his arms, like I used to. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Then he sat down on her bed, passed his hands over his tired face, and looked out of the window. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z There was a muffled pause as he put his hand over the receiver and called, “Honey, where’s Mike’s address?” Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z She rolled her hands over the dough, working it out toward both its ends, until eventually it was long and snakelike. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z “You haven’t been this late in a span of days,” he said as he handed over the bowl. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He rose and passed his hand over his eyes, dashing away the tears. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z He handed over his wand, which was proved at once to have been used to kill the Riddles. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He is running his hands over his face, and he says, “I’m okay. I’m okay. Is everyone okay?” Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z Sitti placed both hands over her own eyes, as if casting a spell on herself, and began speaking. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Father ran his hand over the top of his head. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Erin placed a hand over Stephanie’s and looked into her eyes. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z “It’s Gil,” she whispered, shrugging a little and smiling quizzically as she handed over the phone and left the den, closing the door behind her. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Her mother was on her knees under the willow tree, hands over her face, bawling as Ivan’s mother, Marina, knelt beside her. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Ben clapped his hand over her mouth and listened for the drumming of avenging feet on the stairs. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Yossarian screamed a second time and squeezed both hands over his eyes. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I got up and began to run my hands over each palm trunk. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z He puts a hand over his heart and croons the first verse. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z I shrieked the word so loud Mom literally put her hands over her ears. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I smile, running my hand over the sycamore’s trunk before turning away. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z When the three of us turned to face our country’s flags as the American national anthem played, I’d placed one hand over my heart and held my bouquet behind me with the other hand. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z She tries to peek at what I am doing, but I cup my hand over the acorn. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Ma said, and then clapped her hand over her mouth. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z He kept his hand over his eyes, shading himself as if from bright sunlight. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Ashoke hands over the lunch box, a windbreaker in case it gets cold. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z On Christmas morning, Mom came into my room and sat on my bed, handing over a large manila envelope. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z The world’s war found Aziz and her mother and the old cook and the harvesters—and put its calloused hand over their mouths. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z We were out on my balcony and there was a drop of about a million feet below us and I very nearly bounced out of her hand over the railings when she jumped. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z I sit up and press my hands over my ears, close my eyes. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z She can hear her father exchange a few words with a stranger and hand over some keys. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z I rub her hand over and over, memorizing her wrinkles. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Jam looked at her reflection, backdropped by the creature, then wiped her hands over her face. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z She wraps her hands over her head and freezes in place. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z “We stumbled into each other,” Denna said, laying her hand over his where it rested on her hip. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z They were handed over to their mother fast asleep, floating on this fiction. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she would have handed over everything that had been hers alone. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Edwin paused, rubbing his rough hand over his stubbled chin. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Uncle Amin ran a hand over his sparse hair and glanced at the kids. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Diego ran his hand over his mouth, which hung open a bit in shock, and then his eyes went down to the ground. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Alone on the bleachers I run my hands over my knees to wipe the sweat away. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z She examines him fiercely, running her hands over his dusty body, feeling the shape of his skull with her fingertips, turning him around to lift his sweater and check his spine, his smooth undamaged skin. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z Hanuman swept his hand over the screen, and images twisted beneath them. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I ran a hand over the smooth grey stones of the wall. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Mr. Lewis adjusts his clothes and runs a hand over his Afro. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z The story that pours out of him is too stunning to be a joke—that his grandmother was handed over as a baby to nuns to escape the Nazis. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z Apparently everyone could hear it, because several clutched their hands over the ears. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z I passed my other hand over my brow, as Hamlet had done. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Dany ran a hand over the top of her head, feeling the new growth. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Clapped a hand over my mouth so I couldn’t. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Rafe waited for her to go on, flipping his hand over so that their palms were pressed together. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The young woman behind the counter rang up his pur-chases, and when he handed over the cash she hesitated. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z I clamp my hand over my mouth and scream into my palm. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z However, precisely how and when they were to part from the goblin without handing over Gryffindor’s sword remained a question to which Harry had no answer. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I notice that Russ is opening and closing his hands over and over again, like he’s nervous or something. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z He placed his left hand over it and began to pump in the manner of someone attempting to resuscitate a drowning victim. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z She places a gentle hand over his and says, “Same goes for you.” I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z We'll dig every one of the five hundred holes by hand over the next week. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z When they’d finally dropped anchor, Inej was led on deck and handed over to one of the most beautiful women she’d ever seen, a tall blonde with hazel eyes and piles of golden hair. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I cupped a dirty hand over my mouth to catch it, but not before the male smelled my fear and turned his back to me. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z He rubbed a weary hand over his face. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z On the afternoon before, C.P. and Ann had handed over to the School Board the recommendation, on a wide range of issues, hammered out over the last ten days. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z I put a hand over my stomach and hope I don’t look as queasy as I feel. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z At every shot he had closed his eyes tight and put his hands over his ears. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z She must see the look on my face, because she just smooths her hand over my head again. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Then we just put our hands over our ears. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z “This is the first big party we’ve had since she came to us,” Mrs. McCullough said, running a hand over the girl’s dark head. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She quickly clamped her hand over her mouth. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z He had handed over to her all the good crystalline DNA used in his original work and had agreed to confine his studies to other DNA, which he afterward found did not crystallize. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z When we reach the foot of the bridge, Phil pauses, sweeping his hand over the vista as he talks about the vision of Taro Otsuka, Fabyan’s private gardener who designed this place. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Mr. Kasigi handed over the microphone, and we all quieted down to listen to what Cap had to say. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z She scrambled up onto the platform, clapping her hands over her head, Dr. Fanning lunging at but missing her as she escaped onto center stage. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Mrs. Reilly tore the newspaper from his face and slapped her hand over his moustache. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z They had eight or nine of the eleven-year-olds trained to hand over their pocket money every week. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Shakily, he passed a hand over his forehead. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He put his hand over the bell push. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Father put his hands over his face and said, “Christopher. Look. I’ll buy some ready-made stuff from Marks and Spencer’s and take those in. She likes those.” The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Dr. Martin rests against the edge of her desk, removes her cap, then runs a hand over her head. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Richard was holding his head, a hand over each ear like he was trying to block out a noise. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He took a seat on the end of my bed, where I was already sitting cross-legged, and rubbed his hand over his chin the way he does. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z “Go on, baby. I’ll film it!” her mom says, and everything swings out of focus as Stella hands over the phone. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I clamp my hand over his mouth and nose hard, forcing him to swallow instead of spit. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z She touched his face and then put her hand over her heart. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z But I handed over my passport just the same. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z The cheerleader scooped her hand over her mouth and pointed at the printout—the Oh My Dollar Valentines! Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z I drape a loose hand over the edge of the bed. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z She opened the wardrobe in Mother’s room and, before I could stop her, ran her hands over Mother’s gowns. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Seven typed Stormville, Amendment S, and the article that popped up made Seven slap her hand over her mouth: It said that the Stormville council had been set to vote on Amendment S too. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z I just laughed along nervously and rubbed my hands over the goose bumps on my arms. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z The sound that came out of Esperanza was a cross between a bark and a yelp, and Moss glared at his best friend and tried to clamp a hand over her mouth. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z His mother ran her hands over his head, down the sides of his face. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Man,” Alby said, then ran his hands over his short hair as he let out a long sigh. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He was running his hands over his head like he was brushing his hair. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she smoothed her hands over her full hips and spoke timidly. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Harry dashed over to Cedric, who had stopped twitching and was lying there panting, his hands over his face. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I shake my head and clap my hands over my mouth, smiling against my fingertips. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z The security guard, hand over his bleeding nose, stumbles down the stairs and makes his way toward us. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He smiled again, turned the Ultra-Glide back up and ran his hand over my head. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Stick clamped his hand over the back of his neck and leaned into it. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Mr. Dalton did not move or look round; he placed one of his hands over hers on the banister, covering it, and faced the men. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Mom cried out, cupping her hand over the phone. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z I went on screaming, but one of them clapped a gloved hand over my mouth and that stopped me. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z I turn and see Ma put her hands over her mouth to stifle a scream. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I clasp my hands over my chest and press down, hoping the pressure will make me feel safe, like an embrace. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z And then he puts his hands over my eyes and tells me to keep walking straight. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z He ran a hand over his unshaven face, evidently thinking hard. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Charlie approaches the body scanner and watches the guy in front of him step into the machine and put his hands over his head. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z She brought it out, examined it, ran a hand over the cold metal, and looked up to find a shell-shocked soldier watching her. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Mama hung up and placed a hand over her heart. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Dad put a calming hand over Mom’s clenched fist. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z And then her eyes flew open wide and she put her hand over her mouth. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Gus’s cigarette smoke curled in the air as he handed over a cheeseburger and fries. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z "And I'm putting my other hand over my heart, can you see that?" Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z “Making kids hand over their pocket money. Stuff like that.” The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z To become a member Boyle had to hand over his own alchemical secrets, but also valuable gifts—telescopes, microscopes, clocks, luxurious fabrics, large sums of money. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z There were more pictures of the marines deep in their bunkers with their hands over their ears. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z She has already run her hands over its contents many times: a wooden oar nailed to a wall, a window dressed with long curtains. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z When Amah and I passed people like these in the streets, she would put her hands over my eyes and ears. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I cup my hands over my face and take several deep breaths. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z James clamped a hand over his mouth, and Emily straightened her posture, but their attempts to look serious just made them break down in laughter even more. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Then Fuchs handed over what Gold described as “a considerable packet of information.” Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I put my knees together and crossed my hands over my lap and started praying. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z His father had mistakenly handed over Mariam’s paperwork along with theirs. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z “Good,” Mom said, her hand over mine as we sat in chairs next to each other. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Instead, she ran her hand over the picture and smiled. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I hand over the extra dollar, then rub the sleep from my eyes. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z By now my mother had one hand over her mouth and the other fanning back the tears in her eyes. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z She put her hands over her mouth but laughed anyway. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z He had his hand over his eyes, which would’ve been a nice gesture if he hadn’t been peeking through his fingers. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The sunlight bangs his own eyes shut and he holds his hand over them, peeking through his fingers until it is safe. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z She handed over the drill for me to marvel at. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z He ran his hands over his messy thatch as if wanting to make sure that Esther's efforts had been in vain. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z I closed my eyes, too, pressing my hands over them. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z “I won’t fight to keep the island, Crow. It doesn’t belong to me. But I’ll fight to stay on it. This,” he said, nodding at the bundle, “you can hand over quite easily.” Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z He made a curious sharp sound with his lips and stretched one of his hands over the fence. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z I grabbed the top of it and followed, descending hand over hand until it stopped at a metal floor, where she was waiting. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z We handed over our tickets and passed through a turnstile. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘Accccck, ” said the king, and he clapped his hands over his ears. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z I handed over the poster I’d spent the most time on, a big bass with red lips, eyelashes, and a crown covered in glitter and stick-on jewels. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z He could still feel the pressure of Claudia’s hand over his mouth. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z She blushed and put her hand over her heart. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z He ran his hand over the scars, feeling the edges; then he followed the jagged skin down the side of his own cheek, along his neck. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Thorn clasped one hand over her mouth, then brought her voice down to a whisper. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z I put my hands over my ears and shut my eyes to stop all the colors that are bombarding me. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Instead of greeting me back, he yelled something, slapped his hand over my mouth, and picked me up under his arm like I was a little puppy who had done something bad. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh my God,” she said, and threw her hand over her mouth, like hearing me actually say it out loud was too much for her. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z And with that, my mother waved her hand over the mist, and the connection dissolved, leaving me with one final image of her new friend, Mr. Blowfish, smiling down at her. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Aurelia was asked a few essential questions, was briefly soothed and handed over to her nurse, who was brusquely summoned from her peaceful retreat. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z If He wanted a pint He could wave His hand over a big glass and there was the pint. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z She ran her hands over my arms and smoothed back my hair. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z “You never want to end up house poor,” he’d tell us, explaining how some people handed over their savings and borrowed too much, ending up with a nice home but no freedom at all. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Moss ran a hand over the lumps on his legs. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z There was a pause, and he put his hand over the mouthpiece and said to the room, “He thinks we’ve got crud in our scope.” The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z When I say goodbye to Isabela, I press my face against her side and run my hand over her back. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z He runs his hand over his collarbone and follows me anyway. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Sometimes she went downstairs to the kitchen, ran her hands over the sticky, grease-stained counter, the vinyl, flowered curtains that smelled like burned meals. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z They even handed over their wedding rings, which were replaced with copper bands that bore the national seal. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He had not lost it now, but sat there with his hand over his eyes and Longstreet felt shut away from his mind and in that same moment felt a shudder of enormous pity. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I went into the lunch bar, sat down in an end booth, and kept my left hand over my black tie while I ordered soup, rolls and black coffee. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z The lady stops in her tracks and puts a hand over her mouth for a second. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z Then he put his hand over his face and started sobbing. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z She stares at me for a moment, and then puts her hands over her face. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z She ran her hand over the curly hair on his chest, but he kissed her and got up to look for his underwear. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Then he asked that everyone, including his own sentinels, hand over their arms to the men appointed by the tribal chieftains. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Lightfoot, her toes curled tight around the branch, she walked a few feet, hopped down to a larger limb, then swung hand over hand through the tangle of leaves until she reached the trunk. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “It sure is pretty. Let’s call it our Twinkle Star Quilt,” she said, running her hand over the pieced front. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Marlena claps a hand over her mouth, but not in time. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z "Judge Ford, could you introduce as evidence the letter that brilliant young attorney handed over to you?" The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Head down, hands over her breasts, Hannah walked through the line of soldiers, remembering how childish she’d thought the blue dress and longing for it. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I pressed my hands over my eyes but they would not go. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I held my hand over my cell so Mom wouldn’t hear. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z I smiled, putting my hand over my teeth. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z He handed over another loaf, started to raise the basket to his head again and hesitated. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Oliver handed over the petitions, then walked back to the brownstone. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The woman cursed so colorfully that Celaena clamped a hand over her mouth to keep from laughing. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z 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 “No,” he insists, pressing his hands over my shoulders and leading me to my almost-finished painting. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Then the ship tilted to starboard and she staggered towards the bathroom, her hand over her mouth. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I smoothed my hand over his thick hair, cupping the back of his neck. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z “No need for violence. I’ll double the reward if your son hands over the cub to us. And then we’ll forget this...er, incident...ever happened.” Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z Lupin looked wildly from Ginny to Harry, as though hoping the latter might contradict her, but when Harry did not, Lupin collapsed into a chair beside Bill’s bed, his hands over his face. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “I didn’t mean any harm, Mr. Stone Fox,” little Willy said as he picked himself up off the ground, holding a hand over his eye. Stone Fox 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I reached my hand over to take the camera back. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z When the master made his rounds, she kept her hand over her mouth, lest she call attention to her affliction. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z I saw one man put his hands over his eyes and just sit there like that for a while. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z I wanted to put my hand over his but didn't. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z I put my hand over Benny’s name until the brass warms up. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z I slap my hands over my ears and she keeps screaming and screaming. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Diana coughed and put her hands over her head as she raced toward the door. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Hannah could feel the fear threatening to scream out of her, so she dropped the shoes and put both hands over her mouth, effectively gagging herself. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z My favorite saying in the whole world is “He who laughs last laughs best,” so I put my hand over my mouth and whispered, “Ha-ha-ha.” Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z My eyes began to ache, and I pressed my hands over them. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Dad rolls his eyes and clasps his hand over Mom’s and clears his throat in that schoolteachery way of his. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “Then you walk very briskly back to the motel, with your hands over your balls, and hope this guy doesn’t spot you.” A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z Snape was running one of his hands over the one-eyed witch’s head, examining it closely. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Rishi laughed and groaned simultaneously, rubbing a hand over his face. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Robin was able to let himself down slowly hand over hand to land safely beside the waiting friar. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z “How can you listen with your hands over your ears?” Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z There were no shadows, either, and sluggers wouldn’t have grabbed me and slapped a sweaty hand over my mouth to prevent me from screaming. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z “Let’s make sure they disapprove loudly,” Aunt Tuti said, cupping her hands over her mouth like a megaphone. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z I practiced the words, mouthing them silently, until the driver stopped the bus and fluttered his hand over his shoulder at me. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Jane had her hand over her mouth, another had tears, another was doubled over, cramping up. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z I jumped up again, throwing my hand over my mouth to tell her to be quiet, and pointed over to the monkey cage. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z We kept trying to shush one another by cupping our hands over each other’s mouths. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z The ghost closed the drawer with his key and handed over a green folder, his ghost hands shaking slightly. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z They were starting to slip out of the twists, and Father Amadi ran his hand over the loosening braids, in gentle, smoothing motions. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z She ran out to the porch and waved her hands over her head as if she were chasing off an attack of mud wasps. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Meantime my brain raced, searching for some way to avoid being handed over to this cold and menacing stranger. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Emily snorted in surprise and then clamped a hand over her mouth. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Translation: Her story about being handed over to nuns to escape the Holocaust was her secret until her grandson exposed it to the world. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z Soon the steps came around the corner and into the narrow hall, and then Oscar stepped inside the closet and ran his hand over the hanging suits and dresses, then stopped cold. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z She is probably cursing the GPS woman as Malcolm claps his hands over his ears in the passenger seat. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I handed over a pink one to match her sari. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z At window four, Apa doesn’t speak, just hands over my green card to the young black man in the same dark blue wool sweater. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z She put her hand over his for an instant and then got to her feet. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z Slipping inside, I put the book back into its spot and ran my hands over the other titles. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Sit down, Your Honor, and read the letter this brilliant young attorney will now hand over to you. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z I put my hands over my ears but I could still hear them. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z “Glad I don’t have hair to fool around with,” Jay said, rubbing a hand over his head. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “I hate this word,” Francesca continued, running her hand over my carved bark. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Putting my hands over his and pressing down, I pulled the ax from the wound. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Moss wanted nothing more than for Javier to hold him, to see Javier’s goofy face, to run his hands over his arms. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I wanted to touch his face, to run my hand over his rubbery cheeks. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z He put his hand over my mouth, stooping down and nobody else there. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrieked, then slapped my hand over my mouth to stay quiet. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z The whistle was so loud that it made me duck down and put my hands over my ears, it felt like he’d blown it right inside my head. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z I’ve memorized the bell schedule so that I can always be prepared to hold my hands over my muffed ears. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z He put his hand over my mother’s hands. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z She put a spare hand over her heart and closed her eyes for emphasis. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z And it was as though the closing of his sticky hand over mine was a signal. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z She held out her hand, and Julian silently handed over the eraser. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Natasha keeps holding out her hand until he hands over the pack. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Lee put his hand over Cal’s on the doorknob and turned it and opened the door. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z She put her hand over my mouth and motioned me to get up. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Reluctantly, the guy handed over the money, and Daoud passed him the soda. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z At night I would run my left hand over the rough, scabby surface of the skin that wasn’t covered by the bandage. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I rubbed my hand over the couch cushion. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z After a moment he touches the small of my back, pressing me closer, and smooths his other hand over my hair. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I ran my hand over Ruth’s face and spoke to her softly. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z We both laughed and then clapped our hands over our mouths before someone could hear us. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z She’ll understand if I just go inside and hand over the pouch and come back outside. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Amelia gasps, too, claps her hands over her mouth. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I kneel next to him, placing my hands over his, pressing down like I’ve seen in movies. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z She closed her eyes, rubbing her hand over her face as she remembered the vision of Kaede leaving the shore. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z He handed over a present, a little Statue of Liberty paperweight that I was sure his mother had picked out. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z He puts his hand over his eyes and sighs again. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z "Yes," Edel accidentally calls out, before clapping a hand over her mouth. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Then she stopped, put her hands over her face. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I love you, I want to shout, but instead I put a hand over my mouth. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Mom began running her hands over their faces, as though she could identify them solely by touch. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He put his hands over it and closed his eyes. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z He crossed his arms and held his hands in his armpits, which for him was like putting his hands over his mouth. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z After she leaves, I cover my hand over my mouth, stifling a scream. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I cracked my knuckles and grabbed the Player Two joystick with my left hand, poising my right hand over the Flap button. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Our baby sister was squealing like a piglet, but Velia had her hands over Pita’s mouth to keep her from crying out too loud. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z I run my hand over the row of hangers. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z He presses his body close to mine and rubs his hands over my bare arms. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He held her hand over the board and smoothly flattened their palms against each other, interlocking his fingers with hers. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Mr. Singh held his hand over his brow to make a sunshade and looked into the distance. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z 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 Her eyes are closed and she has one hand over her heart. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z She ran her hand over her eyes, and then up over her forehead like a visor. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Moss wasn’t going to move until the Oakland Police Department handed over James Daley. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Sam passed his hand over his eyes, brushing away the tears. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Lord Balon turned away to warm his bony hands over the brazier. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Farralon Jones stared at the piece of quartz and passed a hand over his face. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Are you— He stops and puts his hand over his mouth. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z He curled his hand over mine, stopping me. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I steadied the glass by putting my hands over his and peered closer. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z She ran her hand over the front to get the thing to stick as best she could, then waved out the window at the people standing in the parking lot. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He passed his hands over the flames once, and then the woodpile was bare and cold, not burned at all. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Harry had not expected it: He wrenched himself free, astonished, keeping his hand over Wormtail’s mouth. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Matthias began edging along the wall, running his hand over the stone at hip level. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Grandma Sands reached up and ran her wrinkly old hand over Byron’s head. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He had kind of like waved his hand over it, just to bring the scent to his nose. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “I didn’t recognize you! ” said Mom, her hand over her mouth. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z I handed over the bundle of letters Mr. Nettle wrote me about Dunkirk—most gratefully received. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “There was a picture in Inkheart,” he murmured, raising the palm of his hand over the tabletop as if to conjure up the picture itself. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z She’d turned away to barter with the sailors as Inej stood there, clutching her bound hands over her chest, her blouse still open, her skirt still hiked around her waist. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I clutch the bottom of the seat with one hand and put my other hand over Jay's cage to keep it from sliding around. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z The neighbor handed over the money and we handed over the grapefruits, happier and richer than we had ever been in our little lives. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z I closed my eyes and placed my hand over his heart again. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z We’d watch the pictures of the marines in their zigzagging trenches, or deep in their bunkers, holding their hands over their ears inside their helmets because of the thunder of the mortar shells. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z “It is an understatement,” Marco says, placing his hand over hers. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “This is not an automobile. You must think of the fingers, touching this flesh, or the running of the hand over. This must be tactile.” Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Sits in the dark, runs his hands over the brown plastic casing. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z Tad kicked at a board and ran a hand over his buzzed hair. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Like an angel of the annunciation, Mother Ermentrude spreads her arms and folds her hands over my head. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Something moved at her feet, and she closed her cupped left hand over a cricket. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z He passed a hand over his face, turned away. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z As she slips her closed hand over it, removing the leaves, my brother begins to cry because the branch is a switch now no longer beautifully weeping at the bottom of the hill. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z I put my hands over my face, but left a space between my fingers to peek through. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The girl claps her hands over her mouth. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z “This is the brain,” she says, waving her hand over the block section in the middle. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z She put her hands over her ears as Baachan yelled, but then she had to hear and took them off again. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “Maybe it’s not the best time—” “The Mark of Athena burns through Rome,” Ella continued, cupping her hands over her ears and raising her voice. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Startled, I let go of my hold on the blanket and turned by head toward the door only to see Florah, her eyes wild with fear, come rushing in, screaming, her hands over her head. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Someone kicked me in the side, and I bowed over in the dirt, cupping my hands over my head to protect it. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z "And since you can't wear this"—he turned his hand over and let the paper fall to the ground like awkward snowflakes—"you can't run. So take your silver shoes and have a seat." Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z “Nobody here is dangerous,” I say, and as I say it I put my hand over Nia’s, on her thigh. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z Dad held one hand over his bad eye to read his newspapers and magazines and to watch television. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z The hand over her mouth clenched more tightly, shutting off her air. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Still, it nearly killed him to hand over the fund-raising award at the assembly at the end of the month. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I wanted to clamp my hand over his mouth, drag him away. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Emily clapped both hands over her mouth and completely forgot there had been a madman book collector on the hunt for them. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Instead, I run my hands over the cow’s coarse fur, over the black spot between her ears where she likes being scratched. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Max turns her hands over then squeezes them together. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Charlie puts his hands over his head and smiles from ear to ear as the machine scans him. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z He ran his hands over the edge of the concrete steps out of habit, but it immediately felt wrong. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Emma put her hand over her mouth to silence her breathing. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Then she pulled back to examine him and, dissolving into laughter, cupped her hand over his nose. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I place cupped hands over my ears to keep her words from escaping. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z I stretch my hands over my head and hook them in the net again. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z With my other hand, I reached to turn his hand over. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “Thank God Ade is safe,” Mama said, running her hands over the newspaper. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z I asked, turning my hand over to hold hers. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z Dobby clapped his hands over his bat ears and moaned, “Ah, speak not the name, sir! Speak not the name!” Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z He put both of his hands over his face and shook his head back and forth a couple of times. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z OK, so we were losing money hand over fist, my dad was crumbling like a day-old scone, and my brother might die. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z She stepped into a room with a view of the clerk’s counter, where she saw Tracy signing papers and sliding them back to the clerk, then handing over cash for bail—$759.50 in exact change. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z When he hands over the two tickets to the usher, I see that they cost over one hundred dollars each. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z As Annabeth hung in the air, descending hand over hand with the ladder swinging wildly, she thanked Chiron for all those years of training on the climbing course at Camp Half-Blood. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z When Ana shot her a furious look, Ash put a hand over her mouth and mumbled, “I’m sorry —” Ana stood up, fists clenched. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z She brought it in, hand over hand, and coiled it again. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Jack clapped his hand over his forehead and started laughing hysterically. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z He passed his hand over Percy’s arm and shouted: “Percy Jackson, son of Neptune, first year of service!” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z She went to sit by the window with her hands over her ears. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z With a yelp like a wounded dog, he put his hands over his ears so he would not hear the crash. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Tariq ran his hand over his newly shaved scalp and smiled, showing white, slightly uneven teeth. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Anya snapped, and he handed over the notebook and the charcoal pencil he had been using. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z She cups her hand over the receiver and turns to me. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z “As city magistrate, I demand you hand over the children to the custody of the State of New York.” Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I turned to Sander, who was holding a hand over his mouth to stifle his laughter. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z She stroked the binding, passed her hand over the curved spine, and traced the letters on the jacket with her forefinger. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z He shook his wet hands over the sink, dried them on the dishtowel, and gave Jessie his most menacing look. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z I cram both hands over my mouth as if I’m about to be sick, drop to my knees, the laughter boiling like lava in my throat. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Tiffany put her hand over her mouth and stifled a giggle. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Uncle Willie was making his way down the long shadowed aisle between the shelves and the counter—hand over hand, like a man climbing out of a dream. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z It was only after he had unpinned and handed over the five dollars, and after he had eaten two pieces of pie, that Jody started for home again. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Auntie Seema reaches over and puts a hand over my mother's. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z They all watched as a cop roughly ran his hands over Kaisha’s body, lingering far too long on her chest and on her legs. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The woman prevailed, but another heated debate soon developed over who should do the actual handing over. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z He kept running his hand over her head. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z Emily snorted in surprise and then clamped a hand over her mouth. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z 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 He smiles when I come in, running his hand over the rough, weathered wood. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z There was no garbage can in sight, but Mia held out her hand, and after a moment of embarrassment Lexie handed over the damp wad of tissue. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z A few days later, following Ruth back to her room because she’s forgotten a book she needs for a class, he places his hand over hers as she reaches for the doorknob. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He slips his hands over my neck and presses his thumbs under my chin, tilting my head back so his forehead meets mine. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z With the pale skin and dramatic dark eyes of a romantic heroine, Gabriela's face reminds Yolanda of the lover's clutch of hands over the breast. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z I get up and smooth my hand over her hair to put it back into place. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z To call that feeling racial is to hand over all those diamonds, fashioned by our ancestors, to the plunderer. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z “This is so messed up,” said Jack, rubbing his hand over his face. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z She put her hands over her mouth and shook with it, the only sound was a low huffing that escaped through her fingers. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Tanin passed her hand over the hidden pocket of her vest where she kept the folded page. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Then I realize Vik’s got his hand over the phone so I can’t hear the conversation he’s having with someone else. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Barry turned and put his hands over his face, bracing for the feeling of teeth ripping at his neck. I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 2011-04-01T00:00:00Z Dad held his hand over his eyes to shade them from the sun as he surveyed the unmowed corn. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Breathing heavily, I pressed my hands over my face. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z When Marie-Laure holds her hand over Madame’s chest, heat seems to steam up out of her sternum as though she cooks from the inside. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z She kept running her hands over the domed top, and finally I glanced at her. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Children shot by us, darted around us, little ones shrieking with excitement, adolescents slipping like shadows from door to door, hands over their mouths to keep laughter still. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z “Today’s the day,” he told his ferret, Sally, as he tugged at the dumbwaiter’s chain, hand over hand, pulling the two of them slowly down through the walls of the building. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Dad cleared his throat and rubbed his hand over the little stubbles that were coming out of his chin. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I close my eyes, place my hands over the muffs again, and fly in my mind to the Boston Public Library, where librarians catalog all sounds. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z María puts her hands over her face, and Sergio quickly takes his eyes off the rearview mirror. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z I rubbed a hand over my face, trying to clear the rumblings in my brain, but I couldn’t tear it out. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z O’Dell smacked his hand over his mouth to smother his excited giggle. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Then she put her hands over her face so we wouldn’t see her crying. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z He put his hands over his ears and rushed out of the room. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z I hand over all my tickets for a pink notebook and pen set. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z I handed over my cell phone, which was cracked from being dropped on the floor, and we laughed about busted-up phones. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Finn saw Chess put his hand over his mouth. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I face Ms. Washington, standing in front of the whiteboard, and when she sees me look her way, she glances at Zoey and then crosses her hands over her chest, hunches her shoulders, and smiles. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Stumbling back from the table, I clasped my hands over my mouth in a struggle to contain the wave of bile that surged up my throat. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z She put her hands over her eyes and thought furiously. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z She placed the envelope on top of the clarinet before closing the lid and running her hand over the outside of the sleek black case. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Dill handed over a battered package of off-brand yellow cake mix that he appeared to have snagged from work for free. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z He slides his hand over my cheek, one finger anchored behind my ear. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z “Scabbers, keep still,” Ron hissed, clamping his hand over his chest. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He leaned back, rubbing both hands over his thinning hair, now salted with gray, and asked me how I had enjoyed my internship. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Another doctor placed his hand over Lincoln’s heart. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “Boy, put your hands over my mouth and pinch my nose. Don’t let go.” Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Any students reported would then have to hand over their passwords to social media and email accounts or face suspension and a potential investigation by federal authorities. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Me and Joey cracked up, Byron kind of chuckled and Momma put her hand over her mouth. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z And then came the thrill of hauling in the line hand over hand and peering over the side into the clear water to see how big the fish really was as he neared the surface. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z David holds his hands over his ears, blocking the tiny squeaks of the windshield wipers against the glass. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Adina cupped a hand over her eyes and squinted in the direction of the volcano. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z I waved my hand over the rocky patch. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Sometimes she put her hands over her face and moaned. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Ron was just taking out his quill to sign after Hermione when Lavender crept up behind him, slipped her hands over his eyes, and trilled, “Guess who, Won-Won?” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z The mate trailed one hand over the rail as he walked. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He leaves the motor running, revving it a little as he rubs his hands over his face, up and down, up and down. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z Finally she stops and puts a hand over her heart and breathes deeply as an embarrassing silence covers the room. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Tad ran a hand over his head and cut off his mother’s panicked words. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I kneel at the fire pit, hold my hand over the ashes still warm from breakfast. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I put my arms around her, running my hands over her body to make sure she was all there. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Meggie wanted to put her hands over her ears so as not to hear the feeble tinkling sounds the fairy was making. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z She smiled and looped her hand over his forearm. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z From time to time, he’d run his hand over her flat stomach. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I sat on a tenement stoop and pressed my hands over my face. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I clasp my hand over my mouth and squeeze to keep from screaming. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z I can read if I hold my hand over one eye. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Cupping her hands over her mouth, she bent her head toward my wrist. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I wash my hands over and over again, trying to force the noise out of my head. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z "Sho, that way you can get the most out of 'em. Yessuh," he said, handing over the yams, "I can see you one of these old-fashioned yam eaters." Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z He put his hand over the receiver mouth, blew his nose, and looked at Ishmael. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z It must have cost a good deal of Estraven’s money, that money I had loftily handed over to him in Mishnory. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z He slips from bed, finds Mutti sitting in the dark, listening to the radio, her hand over her mouth. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z No one had time to answer, for at that moment Claire stood up suddenly, clamped her hand over her mouth, and stumbled from her seat. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Mrs. Smith gasped as she clamped her hand over mine. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Holding a hand over my mouth to muffle my frantic breathing, I gaped at the trunk as though the awful contents might crawl from it. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Then, quick as a flash, she puts her hand over my mouth. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z “I know, man, but do like I told you, cup your hands over your ears when you get water in them and then pump the water out.” Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z But then I slapped my hand over my mouth, because I was pretty sure I’d just yelled at Grandpa Park. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z The faculty threw up its hands over Phineas, and so loosened its grip on all of us. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Before he died he handed over his pocket-book to me, and bequeathed me his boots—the same that he once inherited from Kemmerich. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z “Cecilia has called upon evil to plague you,” Teresita proclaimed, putting her hands over three of the cards on the table before us. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z I run my hand over the soft silks and cashmeres, and choose a pink blouse with red roses, and a grass-colored cardigan to go over it. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Most afternoons, after making the morning rounds with Madame, Marie-Laure sits on her bed with the window open and travels her hands over her father’s model of the city. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Frodo passed his hand over his brow and wrenched his eyes away from the city on the hill. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z He ran his hands over them, feeling for hidden knots and irregularities. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z We stood at the curb of the terminal where taxis pulled up and wives jumped out of station wagons to kiss their husbands and hand over car keys. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Dimarion placed a hand over his heart, and said, his voice laced with venom, “I had a source in the employ of a certain captain we know...a fine woman dear to both our hearts.” The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Faith put a trembling hand over her mouth. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Mr. Henry dropped the key back down his shirt and sighed, scrubbing a hand over his face. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z He also cupped his hand over his ear and pretended to be listening really, really hard. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Mr. Powell put his hand over mine and stopped it. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “Salvador!” she cried, but he grabbed her by one shoulder and put his hand over her mouth. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z I pressed a hand over my growling stomach. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z “Ah, now, this is one of mine, isn’t it?” said Mr. Ollivander, with much more enthusiasm, as Cedric handed over his wand. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z It looked wild, frenzied, like it wasn’t sure which way to go, forward and back, forward and back, and before it could slow down, I clamped my hand over the washer. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Right now, Carolina returned to the bedroom and handed over a glass. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He’d hand over his stash of stolen documents, then hang around a coffee shop while the papers were copied. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 He snapped it back and held his hand over its fragile flame. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z The information she handed over to the FBI included dozens of names of other Americans spying for the USSR, including people that the agency had been tracking for years. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Claire didn’t answer, but she rubbed her hand over her forehead. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z So I put my hands over my ears and I groaned very quietly. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Momma kisses my cheek and runs a hand over my hair. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Carl leaned out the window to look up at the darkening sky and rubbed a hand over his mouth. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Involuntarily Frodo loosed his hold and put his hands over his head and ears. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z The mediocre ones run a quick hand over her. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z He stretches back and clasps his hands over his massive, bricklike midsection. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Danny sat with his right hand over his eyes, his glasses pushed up on his forehead. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z I hand over James’s phone, which she knows how to work better than I do. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z He told them to head back to the U-boat, forgetting to hand over the bag of German uniforms. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z Things pick up for me once they've announced two tributes from the same district can live and I shout out Peeta's name and then clap my hands over my mouth. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Meg walks up behind James and puts her hands over his eyes. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z Yakov knelt in the water, cowering with his hands over his eyes and his face centimeters from the glistening surface. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I feel like someone put their hands over my ears and I only just noticed it. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I never before saw anything so beautiful as the way she reached up and put her left hand over the big bony hand that clasped her right shoulder. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z He takes off his cap and runs one hand over the dense stubble of his hair. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z I wrap my arms around him, pat him, run my hands over his ears, even kiss his nose. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z He slapped my hand over our burritos, and I watched Annie’s expression to see if that was the wrong thing to do. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I put five dollars in, Ritchie had no money, Audrey handed over a few dollars, and Marv went through his pockets and put in a twenty- cent coin and a pen lid. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z He had his hand over his mouth to stifle his laughter. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z Jahrling unscrewed the little black cap and waved his hand over the flask to bring the scent to his nose, and then he took a whiff. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Unless...I run my hands over the inside lining and there’s a zipper. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z By this time I had my hand over my mouth to keep back the laughter. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z She emerged with her back to him, her hands over her head, the tops of her bare shoulder blades perspiring, supporting something still hidden from view. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z She ran her hand over the red paint of the hood. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I turn my hand over, palm facing up. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Charles passed a hand over his damp, flushed forehead. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I run my hands over the skin I expose like it is my own. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Out of the corner of my eye, I see Lara clap a hand over her mouth to keep from laughing out loud. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z “There’s a first time for everything. Go in the stall and hand over your shirt. You can’t wash it while you’re wearing it.” Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z The other two “kings” clapped their hands over their mouths to restrain their laughter. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z It stated that these nations would hand over their land in what is now southern Indiana in exchange for a yearly payment. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z “Should we hand over our freedom without a murmur like Rhode Island?” The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z He pulled the hat off and rubbed his hands over his glass-smooth head. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z I clap my hand over my mouth to take it back. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z “Someone called the police even though according to the store owner, there weren’t any problems. And when the police got there—” Daddy’s voice breaks and he runs a hand over his head. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z When he says these things he runs his hands over my skin as if he’s erasing me, rubbing me smooth. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z A small army of agents tracked down every name the Russian man had handed over: They were all genuine. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z “Okay,” I replied, keeping the back of my hand over my eyes. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Mrs. Alexander put her hand over her mouth and said, “Oh dear, dear, dear.” The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z And then climbing, hand over hand, lungs on fire. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Mom holds a bandaged hand over her mouth. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z I shut my eyes and made myself run a hand over Old Yeller’s head. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. de Vries removes her hat, smoothing her hand over her hair. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z She threw her hands over her mouth and let out a little squeak like she had just said the most exciting thing of all time. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “Well, I’ll be—” He ran his hands over it, not entirely convinced it was there at all. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z She took her pillow from her mom and ran her hands over the hard outline of the notebook inside. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z And when the time comes for Daniel to finally hand over Asher’s bags to an attendant, Asher heads for the jet’s stairs without saying good-bye. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Everyone hands over their tickets, and I feel like I just won in Vegas. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z Sis runs her hand over Ma’s neatly braided hair and says, “Remember your promise—when you return, you will stay.” Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z And she stepped next to him and put her hands over his, and together they swung the bat in an arc as graceful as a fish hawk’s winging slide through the air. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Chuck suppressed a laugh by putting his hand over his mouth. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Then, my hands over my heart, I bow my head. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z Momma put her hand over her mouth and said, “Lord, don’t blame that on my side of the family, someone switched this child at the hospital!” The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Perhaps because he had pressed his hand over her mouth a little too hard. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Sometimes his dogs howled so pitifully that Meggie put her hands over her ears. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z “And you have to know it in here,” she adds, dramatically putting a hand over her heart. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z My grandmother clamped her hands over her ears; on her face was a look of refusal. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “I have something for you,” he says, then hands over a paperback, its edges frayed and bent. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z So Buddy put them inside the glass display case, whereupon the locals actually began to pay money for them hand over fist. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She runs her hands over the furniture, then leans on the vanity, staring in the mirror. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z All the fretting and scheming I'd done over how I would copy the play, and suddenly here it was, handed over to me in one piece, without the slightest effort on my part. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z I went into my bedroom and ran my hand over my uniform hanging in the closet. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z I put my hand over Liam’s, letting him drop it over one of his shoulders. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Her eyes stayed big, her hand over her mouth. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Simon’s perched on the drum stool, hands over his mouth, eyes saucerwide. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z What we must never do is willingly hand over our own bodies or the bodies of our friends. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z After all, people do not hand over their land, resources, children, and futures without a struggle! An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z Nat is on her belly behind me, running her hand over the dirt, organizing it in little piles. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z When I opened my eyes Byron was running to the house with his hands over his mouth and Momma following right behind him. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I shouted, putting my hand over his jaws. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z I shout, putting my hands over my face. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z When the door finally opened it was noonday light that poured inside, and Ash put a hand over her eyes to block the sudden glare. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The man with the shovel handle had dropped it and had his hand over his nose. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I squeeze her shoulder with one hand and run my other hand over her hair, still surprised when her hair stops above her neck instead of below it. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z “What happened to you yesterday? Where’s your brother? Did you see the paper this morning? Did you—” She slapped a hand over his mouth. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Captain Hall shrugged and did as he was told, leaving his cabin boy to hand over the keys to the hold. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “Boy, quit and put that up,” she said as she handed over a credit card. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Afterward, she shakes her head and rests her hand over her chest. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Mina cups her hand over the phone receiver. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z I glance down at Natalie, who is sitting on the floor, running her hand over the spines of the books. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z I leave her sitting with her hand over her heart as though it could jump right out of her body. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Let’s go,” Axel says, holding a hand over his nose. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z "This," he said, waving his hand over the words. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z The driver's eyes went wide, and he put his hand over his nose and mouth. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Granddad leaned back, folding his hands over his abdomen. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z I kissed the top of his silken head, and put my hand over his black nose. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z She crossed her hands over her bosomless chest like the Virgin Mary. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z I rub my hand over the glass, and my hand feels wet. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He held the flat of his hand over her papers, trapping them there, trapping her there. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z He put his hands over mine and looked into my face. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z She slips her hand over mine and grabs the bag with milk and water. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z “Now, if you’ll kindly hand over that Story Box, I will start fixing this mess you caused with that temper of yours.” Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Grumbling, Celaena slithered to the edge of the bed, dangling a hand over the edge to touch the floor. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I clapped my hand over my mouth, laughing. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z “They may ask for a word,” die Tattered Prince had warned them when he handed over the bundle. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The scowling boy handed over the snarling Frisbee, ducked under her arm, and took off after his friends. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Then the state legislature handed over all emergency powers to the governor and adjourned until December. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z Adam Douglas ran his hands over his head. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Then she clamped a hand over her mouth. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I close my hands over his wrists, his palms still cupped under my jaw. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I felt the tears beginning when Mother put her hand over mine. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z She hangs up and puts her hand over her heart. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z She laid out the paper she had, ran her hands over it as if to straighten it out. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Harry moved his aching hand over what felt like the thousandth envelope, writing out Veronica Smethley’s address. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z She pulls my hands over to her, leans over, and kisses my fingers. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z And for as long as I can remember, when she thought no one was looking, she played chicken with the stove, seeing how long she could keep her hand over the flame. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z “Just listen,” Frankie said quietly, laying his hand over mine as I began to rise. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Sana runs her hands over my legs and arms. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z He reached the box and ran his hands over it, checking the seal, then nodded slowly. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z Whenever that happened, I just put my hand over my heart like we did in school for the Pledge of Allegiance. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He put the map away, pressed his hands over his face, and closed his eyes, trying to concentrate.... Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He stood the trunk on end and carried his right hand over his left shoulder and stooped and caught the strap and lifted the trunk to his back. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z She wanted to curl up in the corner of her room and press her hands over her ears to stop the whispering. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Her voice is loud, and he resists an urge to clap his hand over her mouth. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Scipio was now yelling so loudly that Bo put his hands over his ears. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z “Then lock the door and don’t open it again for anyone but me,” he said, running his hand over my tangled hair before he went to take Miss Maggie home. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z She handed over the papers, got back on her bike, and rode home. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z You’re lying to us, you dirty—’ the man shouted, and then, strangely, all was silent, as if someone had clapped a hand over his mouth. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z He passed his hand over Annabeth’s face and spoke an incantation. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Momma screamed and put both of her hands over her mouth. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “Rattraps,” he said, cupping a hand over his mouth. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She smoothed her hands over her bald head, from her forehead to the back of her neck. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z Clara put her hands over her heart and mocked a swoon. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z I looked forward to the bill paying because the grocer sometimes rewarded Conrad and me with Sugar Daddy suckers after the grown-ups handed over the money. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I rub my gloved hand over the cave’s wall, and just above my head I find a ledge. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z She stumbled along, crying, her hands over her face like somebody had beat her. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z He turned it once, flashing the text, then ran his hand over it, and showed Helvar the seemingly blank page. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “From the mechanic,” she says, and hands over a bite of her sandwich. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z His broken teeth chatter so hard they hurt; he cups a hand over his mouth, trying to stop them. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z “Oh my...,” she said, staring up, a hand over her mouth. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z I heard Mama scrabble around in the kitchen for a bit, and then she came out with a mound of folded tinfoil that she handed over to Susie. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Aunt Lydia pressed her hand over her mouth of a dead rodent. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z And she scrambled up, hand over hand, forcing the beating wing aside, and seized the angel’s hair to wrench back his head and bare his throat for the snow leopard’s teeth. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Grace laughed in a way that didn’t sound funny, then ran a hand over her eyes. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He puts his hand over the wheelchair joystick and whirrs through the waiting room, down the corridor. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z She waves, but David sits alone in the backseat, hunched down, his hands over his ears. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Already they clasped their hands over their bellies in almost the same way; their heads tilted toward one another like two halves of a drawbridge. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Ziggy licks her hand over and over as she pets him. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z “Do you need to give everything a name?” says Cara, running her hands over her dull blond hair to tuck the stray pieces back. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z She slipped her free hand over his and squeezed it back. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z He moved his hands over each other and behind his back as he executed a total 360-degree rotation. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z I’d clap my hand over my heart and tell them about “one nation indivisible.” Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z She extends her wide, cool hands over the table. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z The team, shook about the prospect of having to hand over their sweet new jerseys, grumbled and started their warm-up laps. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Mo ran a hand over his face as if he could wipe the disappointment off it. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z “Stick out your right hand over your broom,” called Madam Hooch at the front, “and say ‘Up!’” Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z “So, hand over my Liberty Head silver dollar.” Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z The police officer is running toward me while everyone else watches, hands over their mouths. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Ivy’s stomach growled again as she ran her hands over the soft cotton and tucked a few shirts under her arm. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I want to know everything, understand everything; I want to hold Gat close and run my hands over him and never let him go. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z Victor told them off soundly and demanded that Riccio hand over the bag right away. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Gathering her pack, she ran her hand over the outside to check that its contents were safe, and limped away from the water to set up the little tent. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z “Oh, beautiful cows,” she whispered, running her hands over their warm hides. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z With hands over hearts, the class performed the ritual that ushered in another day at school. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z Audrey smoothed her hands over her white shirt, then patted the back pocket of her pink shorts to check for her phone. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z I'd do anything to get out of this plane before I am handed over. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z June waved a hand over the drawings on the porch. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “I’ll take them,” he said, handing over a twenty and a ten. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z Mary put her hands over her face and let out a long wail. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Malcolm could see nothing, of course, but it sounded as if Alice had her hand over Lyra’s mouth, and then came a sound of contentment from the child. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z He was sustained, though, by seeing her once more reel in laundry— elegant hand over elegant hand—drop the clothespins in a bucket on the railing, then fold shirts, sheets, and towels. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z He stroked her transparent hands, her slender fingers, the shells of her ears, and ran his hands over her neck, listening to the imperceptible sound of the life inside her veins. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Werner sets one hand over his helmet, and Volkheimer throws the grenade at the place where the stairwell used to be. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z If the Erudite catch us-^which is likely—they will search us, and I don’t want to just hand over the attack simulation again. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z He scrubbed his hands over his face, wet coughs still rattling his chest. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I threw my hands over my crotch and angled my body away from her. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z He was serving Baby’s porridge when the deputy president spoke briefly on the radio, the voice understated, as if he were exhausted from the effort of saying, “The government is handing over to the military.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Feared Him, loved Him, served Him, clamped my hands over my ears to stop His words that rang in my head even when He was far away, or sleeping. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z As soon as the verdict had been announced, she’d heard a terrible keening, so sharp she’d clamped her hands over her ears and collapsed into a ball. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Don’t hand over the book until they let us see your father, understand?” Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Next month it’s our turn to hand over our radio to the authorities. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Adria and I gasped, hands over our mouths, eyes wide and sad. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z So I put my hands over my ears to block out the noise and think. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He struck a match and lit the newspaper; as it blazed he held one hand over it awhile, and then the other. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “My house!” cried out Hannah, so heedlessly that Kit clapped a hand over her mouth. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z I said, “I feel a little, uh . . . ” and then, with one hand over my stomach, I bolted to my room. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Just as I was taking hold of the handlebars, Anna put her hand over mine. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z When I laughed, I put my hand over my mouth. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z And how could I judge significance in a drum unless at least one grownup clapped her hands over her ears? How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Then running her hand over the carved angel, she said, “I shore wisht I could get one a-them angels for Pa.” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z If Axel wanted to, he could reach out from under the table, from under the table cloth and run his hand over a smooth wheel. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Joseph had laughed, but as a surprise for Blink, he’d snuck into his mother’s room during a visit home and copied down his uncle’s address, which he proudly handed over when he returned to school. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z She throws her head back and runs her hands over her body, dancing and moving by candlelight. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z “They had their hands over my nose and mouth. I couldn’t breathe!” Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z I run my hands over the spines, reading the titles wistfully. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “She handed over to you the property deed at that time?” Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Outside is all covered up like hands over ears. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z He swept a gloved hand over the high, wind-carved crags that surrounded them. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Rafe closed his eyes, dragging his hand over his face and letting out a low groan. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Even Maribel, who months earlier never would have been able to process a joke like that, put her hand over her mouth to hold in her laughter. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z He cleared his throat and rubbed his hand over his beard, finally wiping off the oatmeal. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z Cora kissed him and ran her hands over the territory of his body. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z I breathe deeply and put just my hand over the ceiling, looking through the glass to see my target. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Milkman moved his hand over her chest and stomach, trying to find the place where she might be hit. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Immediately, I slapped my own hand over the scar—an added layer of protection on top of the hair that already covered the cheek. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z X bridged his hand over his eyes—the light over the bed seemed to be blinding him—and said that Loretta’s insight into things was always a joy. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Dill put his hand over his face, laughed, and shook his head. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z She says it doesn’t sound professional when she has to put her hand over the phone and yell, “David! Put those pants back on!” Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I lightly trailed my hand over the perfect muscles of his arm, followed the faint pattern of bluish veins inside the crease at his elbow. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z And then he holds his hand over the Erudite bowl, and his blood drips into the water, turning it a deeper shade of red. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z He hesitates for a moment, runs his hand over his face, then says, “Of course, m’hija ” Grinning, I pick out the biggest eggs, satisfied that being vmsima has its rewards. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t,” said Mother Truitt, who put her hands over her ears. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z He sighs and rubs one large hand over his face. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z She put her hands over her face, hiding it. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I put my hand over my head and pretended to groan, but deep inside I was really jazzed. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z I had my hand over a rock in a flash, but the tears in his eyes kept that hand still. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z What he should’ve done was put his hands over his eyes. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z I cupped my hands over the seam between the two back doors and shouted, “Min? It’s us. We’ve come to get you. It’s all nishin now. We’re just grabbing the keys.” The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z He hands her the cup of tea, resting his hand over hers as she takes it. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Faber held his hand over his left coat-pocket and spoke these words gently, and Montag knew if he reached out, he might pull a book of poetry from the man's coat. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z She fumbled for what to say next, her head a clanging rush of noise and pain and shock, when the woman suddenly gasped, clasping a hand over her mouth. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z When he graduated, her brother handed over the key, dangling on an España key chain, to the old teacher’s storage room, through which you could access the roof hatch. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z When forced to hand over our radio to the Nazis, we silently repeated the words; whenever a German was near, we whispered to ourselves, "If this is the worst..." The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z He ran a hand over the sleeve of her sweater. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I heard it flare and ran my left hand over the top of it There was heat It was burning. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “But, my love,” I said, folding my hands over his, “reason it out. What could Dofta Fefita do to protect me even if I were in danger?” In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z You'd stick your hand over the shot and bang it on the counter, and once it started fizzing, you tossed it back. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z He touches his chest, putting his hand over his heart. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Then again, pulling and relaxing with both hands over and over. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He squatted and held his hand over the tar. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Making a grotesque, mocking face, Nancy clapped hands over her ears. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z You ran a hand over the dent and let your head droop forward. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z I push off with my feet and start to climb, one rung at a time, hand over hand, until I reach the first landing. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Emily clapped both hands over her mouth and completely forgot there had been a madman book collector on the hunt for them. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I could practically stand up inside it, running my hands over the cloth-covered ceiling. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z I clap my hands over my ears and I hide my face against Keav’s chest, feeling her arms tighten around my small body. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She snapped her hand over the Assassin’s wrist and gave it a vicious twist. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He returned her to the starting circle, this time taking away her bucket and tools, which she handed over with evident reluctance. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I stretched my hands over my head to make it easier for him to reach me. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z She was off the couch in a flash, cupping her whole hand over Aaron’s forehead. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He grabs me, pulls me away from the door, one hand over my mouth, one hand around my throat. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z “These are such lovely colors,” she said, running her hand over the pale lavender one at the top of the stack. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Only with animals did he relax his exaggerated modesty; he rolled on the ground with them, ran his hands over them, fed them directly in the mouth, and slept curled up with the dogs. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Singer pointed to one dish after the other, but Blount just sat with his hand over his mouth and shook his head. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z He passed a hand over his face and glanced in Meggie's direction, but she had a feeling that he was looking straight through her. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Stick rubbed his hand over his neck and looked at me sideways. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z She stood up on the cement parapet that separated the rubber trees from the driveway, and clapped her hands over Velutha’s eyes. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z When he communicated by telephone, he did so by having one of his bodyguards call the intended person and then hand over the phone. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z The woman clapped a hand over her mouth. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z One of them handed the driver something that looked like a laminated ID card, and the driver handed over something that looked like folded bills, then waved and drove off. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Krogh handed over the cash, enough to cover airfare, hotel, two rental cars, special equipment, and payment for Barker’s crew. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z And he put his hand over her mouth and led her inside. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z Florida smoothed her hand over the piece of trim she’d been working on. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Her father dragged his hand over his face, then massaged his eyes with his fingertips before looking at Pet again. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I put my hand over my nose, which felt as if it had been dipped in hot spices. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z “Go slow,” Dadi said, her tears still spilling out, patting his hand over and over. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Mama clapped her hand over his mouth and pulled him away while Francie slammed the window down. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He was lying on the floor of Professor Trelawney’s room with his hands over his face. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “I want to know,” Cara says, running her hand over her face. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z “Is that what Ole told you? He didn’t know—is that it? Was I supposed to say, ‘Ole, there’s these folks made a illegal agreement with my husband hands over seven acres to them’? Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z She ran her hand over my head and smiled like the sun. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z When he asked her, she handed over her keys. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z The boy put his hands over the stumps of his legs and shrank back close to the wall. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z He let her run her hands over them wonderingly. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z He cupped his hand over his thing as if it were a flame that might blow out. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z An old witch sat in a niche, quivering her wax hands over some orange-and-blue tarot cards. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Florida ran her hand over the edge of the boat. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z I put my hand over my mouth, afraid that I would throw up. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The letters come home folded neatly inside official-looking envelopes that my sister proudly hands over to my mother. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z Moss sat down on the couch, running his hand over it, remembering the last time he’d been over, the feel of Javier’s hands on his body. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She ran her hands over the other things he had laid out: scissors, antibiotic ointment, bandages. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Jutta does not nod or shake her head, but slowly drags a hand over both eyebrows. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z She runs her hand over her face, trying to conceal her worry as she stands at the door looking out the slim glass window. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z I put my hand over hers and held it there. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She was running her hands over the envelope. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z We lift each other’s clothing, run our hands over each other’s backbones, and I feel the backbone tensed and strung to breaking. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I look at Viola and she has her hand over her mouth and her eyes are wet but I can see a smile thru her fingers and I open my mouth to speak. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z He was examining the toilet, running his hand over the black plastic seat, when he heard Master’s voice. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “Chaol,” she began, putting a hand over her mouth as nausea swelled and took control. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Behind her, Neville put a hand over his eyes and cringed. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z She kisses my cheek again and again and runs her hand over my fresh Mohawk. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z Mr. Griswald ran a hand over his bald head, but he didn’t argue. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z He put his big hand over my smaller one and looked me in the eye. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I recalled the fire and placed my right hand over my shirt pocket. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Pa set his jaw, steepled his hands over his plate, then said, “God, thank you for this good food. May you bring such bounty from our own earth in the months to come. Amen.” Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z When she opened it, the heat gathered inside the room was like a sudden, awful hand over her mouth; she hurried to open a window. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t stick the flask close to my nose, I kind of just waved my hand over it. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The woman threw her hands over her ears. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z Mr. Jacobs was on the ground, sobbing something terrible with his hand over his face, and the cop who had struck them stood frozen and uncertain. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z When Natalie moved her hand over to the left, Chess stepped one foot onto the top of the bookshelf so he could reach farther. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I ask Ivy to hand over one of her pens. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z I clap my hands over my mouth, but the sound has already escaped. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z “What?” said the gray-haired man, and bridged his left hand over his eyes, though the light was behind him. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Thor said nothing, just hauled the line in, hand over hand, his eyes fixed on his enemy. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z He put his hand over his eyes to shade them. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z She handed over the post, all items except the brown envelope, which she held up for all to see that it was addressed to her, Katrina Spark. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z She put her hand over the mouthpiece of the receiver and said, “Go hang up the other phone. And you’d better hang it up.” It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z He suddenly looked deeply sad, and he rubbed his hand over his face as if he were brushing away the memories. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The singing is still not good, but she’s got one hand over her heart and she’s belting a lyric about not knowing her fate with real emotion in her voice. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Whenever the wind came through the sky, he and his small family would sit in the stone hut and warm their hands over a wood fire. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Ames had permission from the Central Intelligence Agency to meet with the very man to whom he was handing over the Agency's most important Soviet agents. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z The man nods and waves his hand over a display. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Ivy clapped her hands over her ears and colored the sounds in her head. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I passed my hand over my eyes, feeling slightly giddy. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z But instead of turning away in fear I knelt down and placed my hand over the eye. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Poppet takes a deep breath before she nods, keeping her hands over her face. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z In the night he heard hideous shrieks coming from the house and he tried to put his hands over the boy’s ears and after a while the screaming stopped. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Hagar stood at the door of the little cardboard closet, running her hands over the shoulders of dresses. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Mo bowed his head and stroked his hand over the barrel of the gun. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Claire and Olive wailed and clapped their little hands over their faces. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z He handed over the fish and took the bottle. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Tom passes his hand over his mouth and leans back against the kitchen counter, folding his arms across his chest. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z She was on the very verge of telling her mother her secret, but, luckily for her, her mother was already rushing from the room, her hands over her ears. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z I ran my hands over the smooth white marble. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Piper held her hand over the pit on the right. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z So I walked Jack outside, showed him the car and all, handed over the keys. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z She cupped her hand over her eyes and squinted against the afternoon sun to find the gap where her own cott had been. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I put my hand over the hole in my shirt. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Gum Baby squeaked, scrambled up the statue, and hastily clapped a sticky hand over its mouth, shushing the indignant copper girl doorbell. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He ran his hand over his hair, ruffling what was already ruffled. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Then Margaret leaned back into the sofa and folded her hands over her stomach. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She was squatting against the wall, one thin brown arm raised, the hand over her forehead. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I know that doing his schoolwork is morally wrong, so I try to explain basic concepts before I hand over the material. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z He scrubbed his hand over his stubbly chin. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I throw my hands over my face a second too late. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z He turned and walked over to the wall and slowly ran his hand over it. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z “I can’t look,” my mom said, putting her hand over her eyes. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z I pressed a hand over my mouth to keep from laughing. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I could barely make myself hand over our picture money, but I did. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z He hands over the liner and says, “Just slip this on and tell me how it feels.” The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z They sparkle as she runs a hand over her shiny black braid—and then I notice, with a shock, that an earring is coming off. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z He ran a hand over the top of his head, a tic of his that meant a student’s question had stumped him more than usual. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z When we shook hands over the net he patted me on the shoulder and said: “That was a good match. Better luck next time. Don’t give up.” Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “You’d better have a seat, son, until we get this sorted out. And why don’t you hand over that money to Shady for the time being?” Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z You push along a flat-bottomed boat with a long pole, hoisting it, hand over hand, out of the water, then pushing it down hard and driving the boat forward. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z They tried to hide it by putting their hands over their mouths, but their laughter escaped through their fingers and fell tinkling onto the table. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Someone behind her, remembering the microphone, clapped a hand over her mouth. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He passed his hand over the brown wash-rag of a back. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z Thorn opened a closet door and threw her hands over her mouth in shock, though they could not see what she was seeing. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Like a criminal pardoned at the gallows, she ran from the scene, hand over hand, along the walls, up the stairwell. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z I place my hand over the patch of carpeting, like some truth will filter through. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z The females are reared to become the next generation of dairy cows, whereas the males are handed over to the care of the meat industry. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Sophie heard the rustling of a newspaper as it was being handed over. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z She pressed her hand over her heart trying to feel a jagged edge under the flesh. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Notes of love and betrayal are passed hand over hand as if the lab tables were lanes on Cupid’s Highway. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z I ran my hands over the steering wheel, wishing I knew how to drive. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Inej joined her at the rail and handed over Nina’s coat. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z The maid gave a howl of anguish and clasped her hands over her face. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I snort so loud, I have to clap my hands over my mouth. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z So she explained that every morning we’d start off by pledging allegiance to the flag and she taught me how to say it, my hand over my heart. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Shanti clapped a hand over her mouth and fought to regain her composure. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z “Mr. Soggy Potato Salad,” I said, putting my hand over my heart. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z I placed a shaky hand over his heart. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z This stranger inches his hand over to mine and grasps it. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Terrified, she could only weep silently as he touched her, rubbing his hand over her arms, her back, her legs. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes Ralph put his hands over his ears the way he had as a child. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z I reach my hands over the tray and quickly brush the bits of cookie from my palm and fingers. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z My mother rushed to me and clapped her hand over my mouth. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z “So they would just hand over independence to the Congolese?” The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He cupped one hand over his pocket, which left only the other hand for protecting himself. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z “No. Of course —” Sosie placed a hand over the left side of her chest. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z When I was on my way back to my cell, a very nervous white warder said that the commanding officer, Colonel Jacobs, had ordered me to hand over the kaross. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Miss Larsen puts her hand over mine and leaves it there, squeezing it every now and then. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z I set down my water bottle and brush my gloved hand over years of tailings. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Zu, I thought, passing a tired hand over my face. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Winston found and handed over two creased and filthy notes, which Parsons entered in a small notebook, in the neat handwriting of the illiterate. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z A baby looks into your eyes when you cup your hands over hers because she knows she can find an explanation in your face. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z He pulls me against him and runs his hand over my hair, tucking it behind my ear. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z The judge cupped her hand over the mouthpiece. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z He wiped a hand over his head and then held his fist in front of his mouth for a moment. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Papa asked again brusquely, rubbing a hand over his unshaven chin. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Brown led him to a quiet corner, handed over an envelope, and there it was, his license, with his photo and the genuine, slightly worn look of something owned for a year. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z He staggered backward, slamming his hands over his mouth, then crashed to the ground. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z The three of us held our hands over our eyes and squinted at the runway. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z When he sees Helene, Leander self-consciously runs his hand over his curly hair—which sticks up all over the place no matter how short he cuts it. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Lily ran her hand over her hair, wiggling all five of her fingers ever so slightly for my benefit. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Dad reaches a hand over and rubs my back. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z I climbed hand over foot for as long as momentum would take me and then switched to a slower shimmy until the branches started and I could use them as steps. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Ms. Rochambeau has her hand over her mouth and her eyes on a chair that got knocked over when everyone stampeded over to Evan. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z She almost laughed, and nervously clamped her hand over her mouth to silence herself. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I leaned against the wall and held my hand over my throbbing, watery eye. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z The king broke into a smile you could warm your hands over. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z We cupped our hands over our mouths—even Jacob now—and tried not to pass out. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z “I’m tr-trying to,” she says, holding her hands over her mouth. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z In fact, Big Ma placed her hand over Mr. Lucas’s lips to keep him from speaking. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z “You standing there drooling, that’s what! They about to hand over what we came for, and you like a frog on a log. And Gum Baby hates frogs. Are you even listening?” Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z After stowing the rugelach in the icebox, I ran my hand over the sheet to smooth out the wrinkles, thinking of the night Yakov had come to live with us. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Next, bands of monkeys go fleeing hand over hand through the canopy above, chattering and screaming in terror. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z He placed his hands over his eyes and then dragged them down his face. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Robin smoothed her hand over Ivy’s wild hair that her mom hadn’t braided in months. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z But I stay eyes squeezed shut, hands over my ears, muscles too rigid to release. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Like something I could cup my hand over—if I got myself close to an aurochs. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z He has taken to demanding speech from me; or else he puts his hand over my mouth. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z One by one, Crick hands over to our group one of the trays filled with what he called tonic. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z The seller teaches us Turkish as he hands over the food, wrapped in greaseproof paper. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z When the fiery ladder stood forty feet high, the mage leapt forward and began to climb it, scrambling up hand over hand as quick as a monkey. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z As he struts off to hand over his quarter, someone clucks like a hen. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Mrs. threw her hands over her mouth but still managed to laugh out loud. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z “Black boys,” Sarah whispers, then clamps her hand over her mouth. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z Patterson held his hand over his stomach as though protecting it from something. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Bridge put a hand over one of Em’s. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z Lore’s dark blond hair was braided in a thick plait down her back, and she stepped toward Ash and extended her hand over the table, giving her a measuring look. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z James walked down the hallway to hand over the two bags he’d brought back from the farmers’ market. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She went around the tiny room a second time, running her hands over every surface that she could reach, feeling for doorknobs or switches or concealed catches—some kind of way out—and found nothing. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z At the conclusion of his song, Bear bowed his head, crossed himself, and clasped his hands over his chest—the image of humility. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Chronicler closed his eyes and ran his hand over his face. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Oh my...She put her hand over her mouth. “ The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I watch her as she examines the files, rearranging them, smoothing her hands over pages that don’t need smoothing. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Goebbels held his hands over his head applauding wildly. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Kaori moved quickly to stand next to her sister, then clamped a hand over her mouth. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z She slapped a hand over her mouth and scrambled backward till she was pressed against the planks. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Finnick gives up at once, hunching on the ground, clenching his hands over his ears as if he’s trying to crush his skull. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z There is heavy breathing.The priest has his hand over his mouth and he’s making choking sounds and talking to himself, Mother o’ God. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Then Mother put her hands over her face and breathed out hard, and she said, “I don’t know whether that’s going to be possible.” The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He slaps his other hand over my mouth and rams his fingers deeper, grinding against me, and I make noises like a horse, frantic guttural sounds from deep in my throat. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Quickly rising to her knees, grunting the note of friendship, she slipped her hand over his head and clasped the top of his nose firmly in her fingers. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Ayanna clapped her hand over her mouth, like she’d said something she shouldn’t have, and moved to the center of the raft, calling out instructions. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Carefully she moved her hands over the narrow ridge of her grandmother’s body until she came to her shoulders. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Even though she talked now, it was like she was still handing over her little written announcements on notebook paper. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I ran my hand over the dark wood of the pews, worn smooth. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Papa’s smile didn’t change the melancholy in his eyes as he reached up to put his hand over hers. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The beast straightened, reaching a clawed hand over its own shoulder. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z “Something to get you started,” she said, closing my hand over them. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Father Joseph rubbed his hand over his eyes. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z “Ma’am, can I ask you a question?” said Nok as she handed over her money. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Cain closes Marcus’s hands over his blade, pressing until blood drips from his palms. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Pinmei swallowed and pressed her hand over Amah’s bracelet as if she were hiding it. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Mom throws an arm around Javier’s head, wrapping her hand over his mouth. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I hold my hand over the sink to spare the floor, but thankfully the blood has already stopped flowing. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z I screamed at the TV and clapped my hands over my ears. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z ‘Joey,” she hollered, and waved her hands over her head like she was in trouble. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z She wanted to shout that she must help her father, but Elinor put a hand over her mouth and pulled her away from the door, hard as Meggie struggled, hitting and kicking. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z He thought about handing over his sixty-two dollars and eleven cents to Jessie and how she'd smile and laugh and tell. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z She couldn’t pat his horns or run her hands over his scales. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Sounds came to me dully, as if people were speaking through their handkerchiefs or with their hands over their mouths. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z She presses her hand over her eyes, like she don’t want to see what’s gone happen. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z The monk smiles and runs his hand over his whiskers. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z He cups his hands over his nose and mouth. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z I picture Grandma, as a little baby, being handed over to total strangers. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z “As much biryani as we can have,” I said, handing over our cash to the vendor. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I settled back on the couch and ran my hand over Fig’s rising belly. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Then she hugged Robin, and Robin hugged her back, running her hand over Ivy’s hair just like Mom used to. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z A shell detonates not far away, and the echoes of the blast shunt down between the wrecked houses, and the soldier in the street claps a hand over his helmet. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z I wipe a hand over my eyes, wishing I’d asked Mama for some Tylenol at breakfast. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z That he wouldn’t put his hand over his heart during the national anthem. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Miss Duncan-the-second looked back at the little girl and all the sudden slapped both her hands over her ears, her mouth jumped open and she ’peared to be dumbstruck. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Nell passed her hand over the dog’s shoulder and felt the scars, then examined them more closely. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z A microphone squeals somewhere, so loud I clap my hands over my ears. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z The innkeeper handed over a coin and the smith stuffed them into an old burlap sack. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Just stood there with our hands over our mouths, frozen up like statues, watching those wings flap off into the dark. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z Vonetta inched nearer to me and I felt Fern’s small hands over mine. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z “Excuse me,” I choked, pressing my hand over my mouth. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He brushed his hand over his head and put on a black hat like the kind the police or some army men wear. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z She tented her hand over her eyes, trying to make him out in the dark. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z “Oh, oh, oh!” cried Jane, as she gasped for breath, with her hand over her heart. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z She cringed and slapped her hand over her mouth. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z Tidings stood at attention next to Daddy, with his hand over his heart and a devastated look on his face. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z He was a moment from screaming when I clamped my hand over his mouth. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “That is a great story,” he said, and waved his speckled hand over his brow in a snappy salute. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z We had to stagger back to the tiring-room holding our hands over our mouths and close the door, lest we infect the audience. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z With shaking hands, they handed over the tickets. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z I sat at my desk and ran my hand over its wooden top. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z He was drinking and handed over the bottle. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “This is perfect,” Ivy said, swiping her hand over the not-glass girl’s face. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She clapped a hand over her mouth, feeling like the smile was going to explode off her face. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Without my sister's hand over mine, making it do what I cannot yet do. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z I pinned it tightly with both hands over his small head as he lay writhing. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z She reached out to run her hand over the bristly top of his head. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z She put her hand over her heart and took a couple of paces back to where Cecilia and the girls stood watching. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Stella clamped her hand over her mouth, stifling her own snickers. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z What kind of kid can just hand over forty bucks like that? The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z I handed over the front section without comment, and looked to see what there was in the sports section. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I put my hand over his left side, just behind his front leg, and counted the number of heartbeats in fifteen seconds. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z I sat down by his bedside and put my hand over his. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I made the mistake of handing over the pen to let them sign their own names. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Natalie is running her hand over and over the orange streamers attached to the pitcher. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z I looked over to see Ayanna holding a hand over her mouth. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Looking out through the shield she had made with her hands over her eyes, she could see that the question pained him. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z That was when he saw Genie had his hand over his eye. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z She had noticed him often, his thin wiry figure swinging easily hand over hand up the rigging, his sandy, sun-bleached head bent over a coil of rope. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z “I am bald,” Sticky said, running a hand over his scalp. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “Get away from me,” he gasped, wiping his gloved hand over his mouth. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z In public school we were told to hide under our desks, or duck on the lawn and cover ourselves with our jackets, or hide along a wall with our hands over our heads. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z She frowned at first and then handed over her phone. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z Now he places his other hand over mine. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z She runs a quick hand over her face and makes a grasp for Business Mom as she turns to Dr. Katz. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z I could see easily, for we did not leave the room in darkness; she had placed a warning hand over my mouth, and now she whispered in my ear:— Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z I pulled my fingers through my wet bangs and ran my hand over my head. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z He laughs at that and before he knows what’s happening I push him down and climb over and straddle him, holding his hands over his head so he’s helpless. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Miss Maggie, her hands over her eyes, took a step away as I knelt again next to the little trunk. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z He let go of her then and searched the cupboard, even running his hands over the shelves, though he must have been able to see there was no rice. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Zooey abruptly placed his hands over his now quite damp face, left them there for an instant, then removed them. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z Behind the cameras, Momma puts her hand over her mouth. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z He closed his eyes, rubbed one hand over them. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Finally he slapped his hand over his eyes and got it out. Fourth Grade Rats 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Ron bellowed, even as he jumped up and down, applauding with his hands over his head. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Ma ran her hand over the window, her finger sliding along the car door as it pulled away. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z Then he ran his hand over his face. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z I clasped my hands over my mouth to keep any more words in. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z In it, a man kneels and hands over his heart to a lady. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z At this key moment, as analysts scrutinized the U-2 photographs of Soviet bases in Cuba, one of the secret documents handed over by Penkovsky earlier that year took on a special significance. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z On the deck, people hand over their valuables without protest. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I could hear her voice in my head, and I smiled and rubbed my hand over her hair. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Another brave otter stuck out her paw and flipped the hand over. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Professor Sprout clapped her hands over her mouth. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z He clapped his hands over his father’s head, creating mayhem in the mosquito funnel. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The man rubbed his hand over his smooth scalp. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He puts his hand over his chest and then rushes off. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Then Biff saw that Blount had not hurt his jaw, but he was holding his hand over his mouth because his lips were trembling. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z The man handed over the ticket and led us over to where he’d been standing in the queue. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z Thinking it over, I raised my hand over my head with my middle finger and thumb extended, signaling that I had a slot five days from now that I was willing to sell. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I clapped my hands over my ears and winced, and Tarrypin moaned. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I put my hand over the page of the book she was reading, forcing her to glance up. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z He leaned on his cane and lowered himself into the road where he sat among the ashes with one hand over his head. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z I pass a poster with a chubby Hispanic man in blue robes holding his hand over his mouth: SHHHHHHHH! It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z He checked every bone and muscle of her body by running his hands over her, noting flaws or bruises. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I looked all around and didn’t see anybody so I put my hands over my face and stood still because I knew if something weird like this happened once it usually happened again. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I handed over the envelope and he nodded, placed it in the glove compartment, and resumed eating his slice. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z “It’s—” Finn began, and Emma clapped her hand over his mouth so he couldn’t give them away. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z “You face death, Percy Jackson. Wouldn’t it be simpler just to hand over the harpy?” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z They eagerly hand over more money and I smile and thank them and come home rich. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Sefia ducked into the foreman’s office, running her hands over the floor, feeling for seams. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z “Things are really getting out of hand over there. Some of them folks broke some store windows and started takin’ stuff.” It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z He tried to shout to Tool, but she pressed her hand over his mouth. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z He’d still try, and then he’d give up and put his hands over his face, and you could tell he was doing everything he could not to let himself think that everything was ruined forever. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z He strapped the nest box to his back and, gripping the lowest limb of the hemlock, swung hand over hand to the tree trunk. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z The Poles who had pillaged our neighbors' apartment had tipped them off, telling them that we were Jews and that my father had refused to hand over the key. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z Cara runs her hands over her hair, as if checking for loose strands. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Jones handed over food and newspapers, then quickly left Booth and Herold alone again. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Amaka ran her hand over the railings, smearing the water droplets. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Then she crosses her hands over her breasts and they sleep. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z She handed over the cigarettes and took the money. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z I ran my hands over the books on my shelf, looking with pride at the dioramas I’d made of scenes from my favorite stories. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z I try to push him aside, and he shakes his head hard and puts a hand over my mouth. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I waved my hand over the spread before assembling a small pile on my plate. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Fenoglio swept a hand over his forehead and looked at the window. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Victor ran his hand over his tired face and looked outside. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Somebody has the nerve to throw an arm around me and put their hand over my nose. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Daddy takes a few steps into my room and runs his hand over his hair. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z I put my hand over my armband as if she’s about to cut mine off too, but I’m too far away for her to even notice. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Each item was so expensive Jule put her hand over her mouth involuntarily when she looked at the packing sheet. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z "This is art, though, ain't it?" he said, waving his hand over us. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z The preacher closes his eyes and puts his hand over his heart. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Matthew Wood passed a hand over his eyes. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Caleb runs his hands over the clean suit, the explosives, the backpack they go in. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z “I have had hard work to get here, I assure you,” he observed, as he warmed his hands over the flame. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z The dishes on the table shattered, everyone ducked and clapped their hands over their ears, and I thought I could hear, from the frozen floors below, cracks spidering through the ice. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z He smoothed his hand over the top of his head and felt the sun. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z The guy ran his hand over the frame again. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Ashoke puts his hand over hers as the plane begins to gather speed. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He put his hands over his head as we kicked him relentlessly and left him lying on the floor bleeding and unconscious. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z “Don’t breathe,” Emma commanded, putting her hand over Chess’s mouth and nose. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Kendra pressed her hands over her ears, trying to augment the dampening power of the earplugs. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Moss laughed at that, a full roar that ended when he clamped his hand over his mouth. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z James walked down the hallway to hand over the two bags he’d brought back from the farmers’ market. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Harry pulled open his bag and handed over the bundle of chicken legs and bread. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I run my hands over the new planks and find a few beads of moisture at the seams, but from what Mr. Woodwell told me, it don’t amount to nothing. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z He rubbed his eyes and yawned while he clutched one hand over his crotch. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z To hide her embarrassment, she moved to the bed and ran her hand over the heavy purple and black coverlet. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Lancelot put his hand over hers, and smiled. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z She runs her hands over me, feeling the shape of my skull with her fingertips, my arms and legs. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z She had one hand over her left breast and the other between her legs, which left her right breast exposed. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z June squealed and clapped, then smacked her hand over her mouth. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Nearby stood Florida with her hands over her ears, and Dallas, with the axe. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z I clutch my belly and put my hand over my mouth. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Tears fall from her eyes as she puts her hands over me, touching my head, my shoulders, my face, as if to make sure I am real. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She kept at her work, laying out fruit hand over hand, only taking a moment to shoot Jinny a quick sidelong glance. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z But it feels strange to see the three other 100 percent Bengalis in the Das family put their hands over their hearts for the Stars and Stripes. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Mary Anne was holding a hand over one eye while Karen leaned against her shoulder and cried. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z As I sat thinking of whether I ought to give in and hand over the earrings, I heard Sass complain of me to Sassur. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Smith slid his hands over the horse’s joints and tendons, feeling for the uniform cool firmness of a healthy leg. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I rubbed my hand over the foggy window and peered out. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z He put his hand over Emma’s, and Finn put his hand on top. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He puts the chain with the locket around my neck, then rests his hand over the spot where our baby would be. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z She put both hands over the card and held it to her chest. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Instinctively I clap my hand over my mouth. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z It was easy to watch the figures on the cash register, then hand over paper money and pocket the change. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z “I’m gonna break your faces!” he screamed, so loudly Thomas almost held his hands over his ears. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I squint and throw a hand over my face. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Georgie and I pressed our hands over our mouths to keep from laughing out loud. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z The boy had turned away and put his hands over his ears. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z She runs a hand over her hair, braided, as always, into a tight, silver-blonde crown. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Paul had developed her organization without support from the national board, and she wasn’t eager to hand over the bank account and her decision-making power. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z She yelped so loud he had to clamp his hand over her mouth. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z I hate handing over money to people for doing what I could just as easily do myself, it makes me nervous. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z MaWee rubbed his hand over the top of his head like he was still wondering where all his hair was at. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z She smiled, still running her hand over my skirt. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Con ran his hand over the edge of the blade, turning the dagger around. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Anya put her hands over her face and cried, pausing only when she felt light pressure on her thigh. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I sit in it and fold my hands over my belly, just like Madrina used to. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I put my hands over my face, Dismay’s collar pressing into my nose. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z The gate man waved with both hands over his head as we drove off. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z He sat with his hands over his ears. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z Jule put her hand over her mouth and ducked her head a little. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z The Emperor’s letter in my pocket seems suddenly heavier, and I close my hand over it. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Once Mr. Canton saw Mr. D’Ulney handing over the new theorem, and he said, “These boys are on Office Duty.” Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z People stared and put their hands over their ears. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z Frau Elena folds her hands over her apron, and Werner can see she has done so to keep them from shaking. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z One of his pockets was stuffed with a great white kerchief on which he wiped his palm before sweeping his hand over the chosen chess piece with great flourish. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z He put his hand over hers and held it there for a while. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Kaede rubbed a hand over her tired eyes, leaving streaks of blood across her face. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Evelyn is sitting on her bed, running her hands over something on her bedside table. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z She ran one hand over the statue’s arm. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Then she places a hand over her stomach and forces her smile into a frown. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z But when the refugees from Santo Domingo began arriving, those same people were eager to hand over more than $15,000 in donations for the new arrivals’ relief. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z He was sitting with his hands over his ears, staring down at his desk. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z I press my hand over my closed mouth. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z He dropped the net and swiftly clapped one hand over the jar. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z She put the notebook into her pocket and kept her hand over it. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z I say, ‘Yeah, that’s me,’ and I’m just about to hand over the tickets when he asks, now get this, Ginny, he asks who he should make the check out to. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z "Now put your hand over your heart," he says. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z Turn to look at Coop as he drops into the La-Z-Boy and drags his hands over his cheeks. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Rachel looked up at me and clapped her left hand over her mouth. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z She fell to her knees just as Julius had, her head down, her hands over her face. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z I run my hand over my head to make sure it’s even, but I don’t need to check, not really. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z He never seemed comfortable wearing that suit, and by the time we’d reach the car, he usually had the tie undone, and his jacket was ready to be handed over to Mrs. Baxter. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Pong inhaled almost his entire meal before he stopped and held one hand over his mouth. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z He put his hand over his eyes to shield them from the stage lights and looked out into the dark part of the bar. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z Mae reached out to her, but she twisted away, her hands over her face, and gave herself up to weeping. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Mariama said “Hi,” and then waited, wiping her hands over and over the front of her shorts. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z When I step close to hand over the food, she stiffens and swings up the weapon. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z She touched his side of the bed, ran her hand over it, savored the last of the rumpled warmth that lingered on the sheet. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He reached down and ran a hand over it, remembering the sight of his father stepping out of the market, the paper bag in the crook of his arm. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z But I clamped my hand over my mouth. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Books are wonderful, Ruthie says, and then she runs her hand over them as if she could read them in braille. The House on Mango Street 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z The pastor shook his head and rubbed his hand over his face before resting it on Ophie’s arm. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z I groan and put a hand over my face. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z I pressed my hand over my eyes and sucked in a deep breath. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He rubbed his hand over the side of his face, looking all concerned, like he just realized he made a mistake. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I cried, holding my hands over my ears. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z In the next day or two Frodo went through his papers and his writings with Sam, and he handed over his keys. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z He had demanded payment in real five-pound notes, which were to be handed over before the timber was removed. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z On Saturday, a market in Cordoba hands over all the vegetables it hasn’t sold that week. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z I hold my hand over my face and stay lying on the couch. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z They ran their hands over the blue relief of Theresa’s veins, and shuddered — then shuddered more as understanding took slow hold. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z But Chess still had his hand over his mouth. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z |
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