| 单词 | handful |
| 例句 | Making sure no one was watching, he grabbed a handful, as well as another bottle of milk. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z A table, covered in carved wooden bowls and handfuls of branches, stood in the middle of the room. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z My mom would have to fight with the bigger kids to get a handful of meat or a sip of the gravy or even a bone from which to suck out some marrow. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z He pulled a handful of change from his pocket. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z She shoos everyone—except her ladies and a handful of servants—from the room. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I pulled a ten and a twenty out of my handful of bills and dropped them on the table. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She spun a special web and instructed them to press handfuls of the silky threads into the injuries. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He scooped up a handful of snow and hurled it at a tree—splat. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z Supper was a handful of wild radishes Ross found, a cup of dry beans, water from a nearby brook. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z They gathered wood, some twigs, and handfuls of dried leaves. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z “On Christmas night the general led a surprise attack on Trenton. He beat the Hessians—killed a handful and took more than nine hundred prisoner.” Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z And Uncle Al’s not the only one with that idea—a handful of farmers hang around the edges of the lot, trailing lead ropes. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I remembered beggars in the old days too—Baba always carried an extra handful of Afghani bills in his pocket just for them; I’d never seen him deny a peddler. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Since moving to Berkeley I’ve located a handful of excellent fruit trees—plum, apple, apricot, and fig. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z She started fussing with the seam on the front of Anya’s coat as another handful of faces peered out from the kitchen. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Only a handful of hospitals in the States had the right equipment and experience to deal with cancer. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Luna cried, grabbing cake by the handful, smearing multicolored icing across her face. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z ‘All I has to do is reach in and grab myself a handful! English boys is tasting extra lickswishy!’ The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Fox and Hobs were fighting against a handful of solid, mean-looking men on the pier, but they weren’t fighting alone. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Seth flung a handful of salt at the witch. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z He had planned to bring back from the town that morning pork, a small pond fish, and a handful of chestnuts. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z I reached into the tub of BBQ and grabbed a handful of sloppy pulled pork. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z They didn’t realize how good it felt to shove handfuls of berries into his greedy mouth. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z There were only a handful of them, but they had enough energy to fill the entire hall. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Five years ago, a handful of patrol boats would have sufficed, but now they were at war with Everica, the recently united Stone Kingdom, and they’d tightened the restrictions on trade and travel. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Cole started to argue, then remembered the handful of white hair he had pulled off the bear. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Mullet Fingers peeled off the plastic wrapper and scooped out a handful of ground beef, which he carefully rolled into six perfect little meatballs. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z And every time Bernabe drove over those twelve white stripes, he flinched and, shaking his head, muttered to himself: “It beats me how a handful of white stripes can fool cows like that.” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He smiles, revealing a scant handful of teeth. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He is already hovering over Richard and James, showing them how to scoop up a handful of sand with a rag and use it to scrub out the mess pots. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z Jessie studied Isa, wanting to ask more, but then Oliver threw a handful of pine needles on her head and Jessie’s thoughts turned solely to revenge as she chased him down the street. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The sleeping pills that had been for the plane were still in their plastic cylinder, and also in the duffel I had a liter of pond water and a handful of foraged nuts. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Helmuth uses the slop bucket again, a handful of cut-up newspaper squares in his hand. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z She sinks to the ground, picking up a handful of pearl-white sand and letting it fall slowly through her fingers. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He ate another piece of jerky and a handful of parched corn, waiting for the dark. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z My memories of the Corcorans’ post-funeral get-together are very foggy, due possibly to the handful of mixed painkillers I swallowed on the way there. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I took a handful of the denner resin out of the oilskin sack, carried it down, and threw it on the edge of the fire. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z So I scoop up shaky handfuls and empty them on his fists. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z I got a little freaked out at the thought of it and started wondering whether there was a flashlight in the glove compartment and how long two people could survive on a handful of Starbursts. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z “Melody can be a handful,” Mom had warned. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z As for white people, except for that relative handful privy to certain police or prison files, not five hundred white people in all of America knew we existed. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z “Only a handful of people on this train have any idea how integral I am to the running of the circus,” she says. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z So I went and got the old dog crate out of the barn and a handful of sunflower seeds. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z It was midafternoon when she got on at Houston Street, heading up to her job near Columbia, and the I was quiet, with only a handful of passengers. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Can you imagine your father selling you for a tablecloth, a hen, and a handful of cigarettes? The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z She lay there, clutching handfuls of the bedsheet, until, suddenly, her breath caught. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z “Great,” I said, popping a handful of peanuts into my mouth. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z These women squatting, knees wide apart in their long wrapped skirts, throwing handfuls of peppers and small potatoes into hissing pans over cookfires? The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z This parlour looked gloomy: a neglected handful of fire burnt low in the grate; and, leaning over it, with his head supported against the high, old-fashioned mantelpiece, appeared the blind tenant of the room. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z I toss a handful into the pile behind us, and sit back. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z Only a handful of sparkling silver stars that she scatters across the velvet-covered table, reading them like runes. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Marcus grabbed a handful of my hair and slammed my head into the ground. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Omakayas reached into her pocket and took out the little handful of tobacco. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z All at once, they spun around and grabbed great handfuls of hailstones and rushed to the edge of the cloud and started throwing them at the peach, shrieking with fury all the time. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z Two of the handful of brown kids in the school, heading off to Paris together. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Graham left a handful of iron nails and bid the innkeeper good day. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I grab a nearby handful of moss and clumsily wrap it while I try to rouse him. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z That’s when I saw them, a handful of kids scattered around the library on rugs, lying in pairs or off in a corner by themselves on a mat, piles of books beside them. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z I could feel her grab a handful and separate it into three parts. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z “Thank God it’s a twist off,” Ben says, gathering a handful of robe and then opening the bottle. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z “Nails aren’t light! One is! A handful are! But they add up!” Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z There was a handful of teachers complaining and now we are in jeopardy of not being a class next year. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z She came upon a bubbling stream, and she knelt down and dipped up a handful of icy water to drink. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Johnny carried a handful of pewter cups and the big wooden bowl. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z It was here the men had stood; here upon this Green they had formed a thin pathetic fine, a handful of farmers to resist the march of seven hundred British regulars. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I poke my head in and find him gathering silverware by the handful, thrusting it into his bag. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The woman reached inside my mother’s dress pocket and pulled out a handful of chewed pork and handed it to me. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z He placed a handful of them in his mouth, and was surprised to find that they tasted like walnuts. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Okay, honestly, there’s only a handful of people out there, and one guy in the restaurant, and the waitress seems tired, but still. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z With Yuko and a handful of other women from the mosque present, she pronounced the shahadah, the Islamic pledge of conviction of faith. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z A handful of sternfaced young men sat on their haunches in the cab, Kalashnikovs slung on their shoulders. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Through the window he sees that dawn is creeping into the sky, only a handful of stars still visible, the shapes of the surrounding pines and cabins growing distinct. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I take a small handful of berries and pass the howl to Christina. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z In my lap is a handful of crumpled stars. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Imagining even turned the cold pancakes, mushy apple, and handful of dried fruit into a tasty meal. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Instead, I take my knife and go to work on a pine tree, cutting away the outer bark and scraping off a large handful of the softer inner bark. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Virgil wondered what the pillowcase was for, and in the space of about three seconds, he thought of a handful of terrifying scenarios: the Bull would smother him with it. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z I waited until they finished “I Could Have Danced All Night” from My Fair Lady, and added my applause to the smattering from the handful of patients and nurses seated about the airy room. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z He took out a handful for himself before nudging the bucket toward the donkeys with his foot. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Aileen shared her story in another article in the Red Hawk Chronicle, and a handful of other girls came forward to share their stories too. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Before that the gym here had been an old, dingy room, with a handful of mismatched dumbbells and decaying equipment that looked like it was made about a year after the wheel had been invented. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z He held down a great warren with the help of a handful of devoted officers. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z "I risked my life for those seeds," Magnet had said, "and all I got was one lousy handful." Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z Someone grabs a handful of my hair and slams my head against something hard. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z But now she was sprawled on the ground, her black hair a wild mess, as if she’d been ripping it out by the handful. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z There was a jingling sound, and he brought out a handful of shiny new keys. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z She knelt, opened the lid, and began pulling her clothes out with both hands, grabbing handfuls of silk and satin and velvet and wool and tossing them on the floor. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He took one hand out of his pocket, opened it, looked at the handful of pound coins, shook his head, closed his hand around the coins once more. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z But a handful of families would let their domestics keep their children with them, living in little maids’ quarters or flatlets in the backyard. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z “Probably ’cause there’s so much junk back there,” Oliver says before stuffing a handful of chips into his mouth. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Inside was a small cloth square wrapped around a handful of rubles. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Shanti scooped up a handful and put it on her face. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z I grabbed a handful of onions and some ginger and leaned past her to pay. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z There would be a handful of words; then he’d get quiet and Miss Love would say he’s gone to sleep, thank God. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z And there was Patria, on her knees, rocking herself back and forth, pulling the grass out of the ground in handfuls. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z After the Cheerios and another handful of berries for Rosie, Ms. Solomon made it to the white shark page. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z In Hartford, a handful of patrons take serious exception to Rosie’s nonperformance, as well as the continued presence of the Lovely Lucinda sideshow banner despite the unfortunate absence of the Lovely Lucinda. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z His hands dug into the dirt, pulling at roots and handfuls of earth. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Z tossed a handful of chopped cherries into the mix. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z She digs in the pack she carries and pulls out a handful of leaves. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Ginnie Sue scraped the meat into a bowl, mixed it with mayonnaise and Cheez Whiz, then crushed a handful of potato chips and added them. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Frantically, I grab a handful of knives from the kitchen and try each one in the keyhole. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Miles gave the kid something thin and gold and got a handful of cash in return. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z They are kept at bay by a handful of uncommitted policemen. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z They sank to the floor, scooping up loot and plopping it by the handfuls into their laps. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z I scoop up a handful and breathe in the loamy smell. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z When she looked at where she’d been standing, she saw a handful of arrows stuck in the air. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Her grandmother snored in the swing bed on the other side of the room, taking in each breath as though it was filtered through a handful of muck. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z "Or I’ll” —I grabbed another handful and tossed it at his shirt — "do this again.” The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Dany scooped up a handful of water and splashed it on her face. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She leaned close to my head and took a handful of my hair in her hand and pulled my head down. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Having, yet again, to say my final goodbyes to the handful of people who still maintain a hold on my heart. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z She sat on the coffee table in her coat, pulled her backpack onto her lap, unzipped the smallest front pocket, and pulled out a handful of tom paper. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z Then he hauls out a frying pan from under his coat, and a handful of salt as well as a lump of fat from his pocket. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z The handful of spies in Berlin were the closest to America's communist adversary—and none of them spoke Russian. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Pearson used his peremptory strikes to exclude all but one of the handful of African Americans who had been summoned to serve on the jury. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z In produce, I pick out six sweet potatoes, three handfuls a string beans. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z She passes only a handful of other pedestrians on the cobblestone streets, each partially hidden beneath an umbrella. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He had few tools other than his wits, his notebook, a handful of photographs, and the children’s letters. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z There was a handful of other witches in the small café, sipping on tea and nibbling on dainty cakes in the shape of different animals. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Rue stuffs another handful of leaves in her mouth, and soon I'm laughing because the relief is so sweet. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z When Will didn’t answer, Ben helped himself, nabbing a handful of fries from Will’s tray. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z Zeitoun had picked up and dropped off friends and relatives at the station a handful of times over the years. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z I’ve only seen a handful of folks walking around the town, but the church is easily the size of the First Baptist, the second largest church in Baltimore. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z The other families in our flat scrambled to give the Nazi officer everything they had squirreled away: little bits of jewelry, a pocket watch, a handful of zloty. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z He dropped the meat into the oil, added a few more sticks to his fire to get a raging boil, then threw in a handful of sliced potatoes. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z He waved back to everyone in elegant reciprocation and showered generous handfuls of foil-covered Hershey kisses to the rejoicing multitudes. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z One was holding a handful of cigarette butts while the others sifted through, picking out the ones that still had a little tobacco left in them. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I shovel a handful of the fresh snow into my mouth, listen to the muffled stillness broken only by the cawing of crows. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Z dropped a handful of pecans into the bowl. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Each one of the family members in turn threw a handful of dirt into the grave after saying goodbye. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z By the time school started in August, Nan and I had done a heaping handful of hard things. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Her sister went into one of the stalls and got handfuls of toilet paper and wiped her off. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z But my mama told me, Never turn down a handful of money for a few hours' easy work. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z They ate it by the handfuls, saying they wouldn’t dream of sitting with the dead without eating seeds. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I pick a handful and open his palm. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Today she stewed the fish with potatoes, onions, and leeks, plus a handful of random herbs from Babulya’s collection. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z They threw themselves on their backs and caught their breath, looking up at the mist-covered mountains gleaming white in the moonlight, and sucked on handfuls of snow to ease their thirst. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z In the first stage, a small number of well-trained volunteers would break selected laws in a handful of urban areas. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I ripped a handful of feathers from the chicken and stuffed them in the bag. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z While other tributes that year were hard-pressed to get a handful of grain or some matches for a gift, Finnick never wanted for anything, not food or medicine or weapons. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z With a brisk cheery manner she scooped up a handful of soil, rubbing it into her paws to give some extra gripping power. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I broke the back of it, ripped out a handful of pages, and flung them and the book across the room to the corner where the broken records were. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z The rest of the crew was made up of able seamen accustomed to the harsh weather of the North Sea, two doctors, a handful of university scientists, officers, a carpenter, and a cook. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z A handful of them had seen the Berg now—some were pointing up at the ship, some running for cover. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z The shutter opened a bit wider and a handful of flowers drifted down. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z During the afternoon of the following day, while the Off Fore Mark were at silflay, he came limping through the sentry line with a straggling handful of six or seven rabbits. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z After that they might race against the University of British Columbia or a handful of other Northwest crews. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z She grabbed a big double handful of the light powdery snow, and then came back to do as the goose daemon said. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z I ran myself a hot bath, throwing in a good handful of Judy’s bath salts, and when I got out and put on my clothes I felt quite myself again. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z In the eighteen years that I lived in that house, I stepped into Hassan and Ali’s quarters only a handful of times. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “Getting leaves,” meekly answered Jo, sorting the rosy handful she had just swept up. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z She seemed like such a sniveling, cowardly fool that no one bothered about her until there were only a handful of contestants left. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Although she had already turned down a handful of marriage proposals and was not looking for a husband, Charles made an impression on her. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z She had a whole handful of them and I thought she was never going to stop. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z We had an understanding with a handful of African officers who were members of the security police that they would inform us when there was going to be a police raid. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z As a reward, I took a handful of them to see the documentary Hoop Dreams, because both the book and the movie deal with what it’s like to grow up in an urban community. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z In the black hour before dawn, they stopped to let the horses drink and fed than each a handful of oats and a twist or two of hay. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I passed the to-go carton across the table to her, and she took a handful, then made another Chewbacca noise with her mouth half full. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z Carl squatted and picked up a handful of dirt, letting it trickle through his fingers, thoughtful as he replied, “Nothing like this ever happened before.” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Near the mess hall, about two dozen Smokies were making a stand, holding off a handful of Specials with axes and makeshift dubs. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z She threw a handful of kiwis and a few peaches into a paper bag and insisted I take them. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Ryan scooped up a handful of snow, squeezed it into a ball, and threw it at the branch of a pine tree. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z I saw ripe bilberries gleaming here and there, like jet beads in the heath: I gathered a handful and ate them with the bread. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Jojo, with Dusty at his heels, was back in a blink with a handful of twigs. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z At last she opened one of her bags, pulled out a handful of fruit, and tossed the sweets gently over the edge. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Now, T. Ray scooped up a handful of dirt and let if fall out of his hands. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Slash dug into his pockets and pulled out a handful of gold coins. I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z It saves us from the bitter days of midwinter, when the darkness is broken for only a handful of hours and the sun is cold and distant, like the pale eye of a corpse. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Now each time we go upstairs, we bend over and hunt around so we can present Mrs. van Daan with a handful of beans. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Then he bent over and began to rip out long handfuls of grass with quick, energetic jerks as though tearing out the hair of the world. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z They liked Anatole, and apologized that they had to support their families on the handful of coins or rice they got when Mobutu’s deputies came by to count the prisoners each morning. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He stooped and examined the handful of its body—a wisp of bone and skin—a girl. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z Mom was wrong about Styx being a handful of trouble. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z She studies her handful of unfamiliar coins, then holds all of them out to the vendor. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z To my surprise, Rue places the handful of leaves into her mouth and begins to chew them. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z He’d lit a smudge and a candle so that his face was clear in the handful of light and obscured by the handfuls of smoke. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z She gathered a handful of scraps, stood up, and hurled them in his face. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Two years later, a handful of states had succeeded in banning texting or use of handheld phones by all drivers. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z But despite visiting the house on only a handful of occasions between her audition and the opening of the circus, she finds she is already acquainted with each of the guests. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z With more muttered curses, he pulled out the second vessel and threw a final handful of straw on the ground. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z But there were cigarettes—Ferdi pulled a handful from his pocket—and everyone lit up, even me. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z She sat back down and pulled out a handful of papers, all sorts. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z To meet this challenge, America's intelligence agencies had few resources and only a handful of agents at their disposal. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Similar blast craters had crumbled a middle tier, where there were a handful of seats for spectating. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z They deputized their sleeves and grabbed handfuls of napkins from the refreshment stand. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z She saw she wasn’t the only one—some of the other women screamed and tried to grab handfuls of sand as they were forced out of the holding pen. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Her grippy shoes were ruined, their soles cracked like sunbaked mud, so she flew slowly, scooping up handfuls of water to soothe her burning face and arms. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z “In the Overland, they are but handfuls while here they grow largely.” Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She tossed a handful of peas into the bowl and leaned toward me. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z The handful of patrons who witness the event are ushered quickly away. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “The secret is to add a splash of lemon juice and a handful of lemon zest to give it that nice tart flavor.” The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z The lady packed the batteries in a paper bag and pushed a handful of candy across the counter. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Instead of dancing, they launched themselves across the field and began throwing what seemed to be handfuls of fire at the leprechauns. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Whenever I opened a text that hadn’t been used for years, I realized that my special interests and skills united me to a mere handful of academics. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z But Ren is risking his reputation as a professional player just to gamble a handful of notes here in an illegal game. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Such beings may pity us for our handful of naked-eye stars, because their skies will be ablaze with them. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z A handful of Lordsport merchants had gathered to meet the ship. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I take a handful of the moss to use as a rag and join Wiress in the shallows. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z The librarian looked like a tossed handful of jewels: bright coral scarf, gold silk blouse, sapphire blue skirt. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Excluding certain textbook authors, only a handful of mathematics writers have a lay audience of more than a thousand. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Khalil wears a smirk, gripping a handful of money and throwing up a sideways peace sign. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z And then Louisiana’s grandmother put a handful of crackers in the pocket of her fur coat. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z I realize the answer to who I am lies in that handful of poisonous fruit. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z The man had large hands; a few generous handfuls from the tray and all was lost. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z She had scooped up a handful of loose soil. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Hissing, Biter grabbed a handful of half-charred rabbit right off the spit, and tore into it with his pointed teeth while honey dripped between his fingers. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Most of the King’s army having been called away to fight the war, there were only a handful of personal guards to defend him. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z They were not very satisfying, so she picked a handful of caribou moss, a lichen. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Boy21 is talking about the cosmos with a handful of very confused reporters. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Ash swept a pile of dried peas into the kettle hanging over the kitchen fire and added a handful of ham. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He gathered up a handful of the iron drabs that were sitting on the table and clinked them together thoughtfully in his hand. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I dipped my fingers into the cool sack of flour, sprinkled a handful across the board, and began to roll out the dough. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Most small choppers can barely hold a handful of passengers, and water is heavy. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z He scrabbled in the dirt, cramming handfuls of wine-impregnated clay into his cavernous mouth. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z “No it ain’t,” he said, and poured a handful right in the middle of her scalp. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Yes, there was a handful of Duck fans who really did give us dirty looks throughout the game. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z Then she popped a handful of peanuts into her mouth and chewed ferociously, as if she were starving. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “My dad won’t stop feeding me,” she said, taking a handful of nuts. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z Aunty Cloud presses a handful of candies into my palm. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Every cell in my body wants me to dig into the stew and cram it, handful by handful into my mouth. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z He reached down and, picking up a handful of pebbles, began to pitch them into the river. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z He was gripping a handful of pamphlets, and his gray suit and pale skin made the blood dripping from his head all the more vivid. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Mr. Trepid gathered a handful of stones and let them fall back on the bedspread, where they scattered like colorful raindrops. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z He holds up a handful of Creon tablets, which will help our bodies digest the food we’re about to eat. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z The two of them were eating a handful of pumpkin seeds, pitching the shells out the open window into the blackness. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z He pulls out a carton of milk and a handful of eggs. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z But he was up even before Sunflower, throwing handfuls of dirt and screaming obscenities at the pony. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He related how the FLN had begun their struggle with a handful of guerrilla attacks in 1954, having been heartened by the defeat of the French at Dien Bien Phu in Vietnam. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He tossed a handful of bills back down. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z They each scraped up a handful of dirt and, beginning with Con, sprinkled it into the grave. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z A handful of kids were playing with buckets and pails in the sandbox. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Grace joined him, tossing two handfuls of gold coins up into the air. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z "Oh, yes, we have them back home. I've been eating them for days," she says, popping a handful in her mouth. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z She put a handful of boiled acorns on the disc of wood into which she had chipped a bowl. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z They raised it with sun-dried bricks and plastered it with mud and handfuls of straw. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z The culprits were a handful of plant species, including wheat, rice and potatoes. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z And looking at that long square of land he thought to himself, To those at the great house it means nothing, this handful of earth, but to me it means how much!” The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z I hurried past the stone fence that surrounded the white graveyard, to the split-rail fence that marked our ground, and stopped outside the gate to pick a handful of chilly violets, wet with dew. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Mama’s worried that our American stomachs won’t be able to handle anything but filtered water, home-cooked meals, and a handful of approved restaurants. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z Diamond Joe, Clive, and a handful of cage hands head up to the second section of the train to deal with the animals in dens. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Sigurd punched his other arm out the side, grabbed handfuls of willow branches, and ripped them away from his chest. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z The cranky Minute Man threw a handful of chopped walnuts at him. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z It lit up, presenting me with the same choices I’d had on my first night here: a handful of training films and simulations, including the complete run of Tommy Queue episodes. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z This time they would stoop over each pile, and taking up a handful of the stalks in each hand they would knot them together to make a longer strand. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Sprinkled among every walk of life, in other words, are a handful of people with a truly extraordinary knack of making friends and acquaintances. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He reached across Ron for a couple of chicken legs and a handful of chips, but before he could take them they vanished, to be replaced with puddings. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z There were five thousand men in the hall, but only a handful who knew the Common Tongue. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “She had a handful of change and she was trying to leave the car. She said she was tired and hungry and she was going home.” Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z But while Beetee thinks he might be able to override certain computer systems, and there’s some discussion of putting the handful of internal spies to use, no one has any really innovative thoughts. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z She quickly gives me a handful of baby shrimp as she takes the water cup from me. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The disintegration was awful to see, but worse was the feel of the powder—its starchy slipperiness as she tried to collect it by handfuls. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z A good handful of cousins still think Ethel moved into that house and started up with Day just to get out all the hate she had for Henrietta by torturing her children. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z He stooped down and brought up a handful of gray sand. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z I picked him up and held him to me; his limp, emaciated body, so light I might have been holding a handful of leaves, not a child, sagged lifeless against mine. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z I had never seen so many cars on the road at one time — even in Umtata, there were never more than a handful of cars and here there were thousands. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I laid a handful of attention on my face and tuned up the sounds in the church. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Here and there she managed to salvage a tomato, a handful of okra, a stunted yam. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z When he entered “AIDS and women,” only a handful of studies appeared. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Underneath was a scabbed spot about the size of a quarter where someone had, apparently, pulled a handful of hair out by the roots. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z It was obvious that he wanted a fuller life for himself, a girlfriend, more interesting work, a handful of loyal buddies to hang out with, cultural stimulation beyond snippets of movies. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Would you not grieve too,” I said, “if the woman who gave you birth was no more than a handful of dust?” Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Ashes to ashes, we say at the grave site with each handful of dirt we drop gently onto his lowering casket. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z She stirred a potful of green beans stewing in fatback and poured in a big handful of salt. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Dr. Gazzaley walks to the kitchen counter to show the text to a handful of people who have come early to eat prosciutto and soy chicken from Whole Foods. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z A handful of old veterans of the War of 1812 suddenly found themselves reassigned to the role of heroes after years of having been all but forgotten, and their quavering voices added to the din. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z Much to my surprise there were hundreds of people cheering on our new congressman, when I thought it would be just a handful of people. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Natalie looks up from the handful of streamers in her lap. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z “Wait till you’ve tried it yourself,” he added in a low voice, as he pulled up the grass by the handful. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z She rubbed her fingers through the dirt, and grabbed a handful of grass to wipe between her legs. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I reach into the bag, toss a handful into my mouth, and tuck them in my cheek. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z I filled my bag with a dried bay leaf, a shiny new penny, a piece of pecan tree bark, and a handful of salt. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Ned shrugged, opening the lower chamber of his miner’s lamp and dropping in a small handful of little white cubes. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z “Funny, he said he didn’t remember you,” said Bunny, reaching over for another handful of pistachios without taking his eyes off me. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z And he stooped and took up a handful of the soil and he held it and he muttered, “If you sell the land, it is the end.” The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z He had become distracted, and Harry couldn’t blame him; one of the veela had thrown a handful of fire and set his broom tail alight. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Zephyr and the noodly kid named Jared and a handful of others are smoking up as they leave, all walking in the direction of the street, probably on their way back to The Spot. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z “Sausage” He pulled out a handful of dark brown sausage links. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z They surrounded the property and a handful of officers entered the main building and the principal outbuilding. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z A handful of men sit at the counter, smoking and chatting with the girl who stands behind it. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Accordingly, no more than a handful of strikes are necessary in many cases to eliminate all or nearly all black jurors. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z It is early April 2000, and they have made it nearly a third of the way up the length of Mexico, a handful of migrants riding on boxcars, tank cars, and hoppers. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z I jump up to my seat and think about taking a handful of Goldfish pretzels, to stall, but Heidi's really got to get back to those Southern guys. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Already, musicians, jugglers, and a handful of tourists had made their way into town. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Dany wedged herself into that comer, making a nest of sorts by tearing up handfuls of the grass that grew around the ruins. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The man reached down into the canoe and pulled up a handful of long, slender hazel sticks. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Early Meds were a handful of diabetics and others, usually old or weak, who had to visit the emergency room for medication before breakfast. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z In this case, they would cut fifty-two thousand possible characters down to only a handful of likely candidates. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Gregor took a handful of his fries and placed them on my tray. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z It was an arduous, backbreaking task: hours of work to gather mere handfuls of rice. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Kit lowered herself gingerly and gathered a halfhearted handful. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z She rubbed her body with the yellow soap and a handful of sandy gravel until she tingled. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Shadow had seen the warden a handful of times in the last three years. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Maxine holds a handful of braids and clips the ends with the scissors. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z It was a handful of average, middle-aged white dudes. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z “You would be too if you ate a handful of raw shrimp.” The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z For example, a few minutes ago I gathered a handful of acorns and placed them at the base of the pine tree near my fallen log. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z He walks over to the coat rack and pulls something out of his coat pocket—a handful of pamphlets—and brings them over to the table. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z ‘Why don’t we’, I said, ‘slip it into one of Mrs Pratchett’s jars of sweets? Then when she puts her dirty hand in to grab a handful, she’ll grab a stinky dead mouse instead.’ Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z Revealed a handful of remaining teeth, all crooked and yellow. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Isabella’s eyes go wide, and she opens her mouth to say something, but instead she shoves a big handful of grapes into her mouth. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Things like venturing out at dusk to collect blue moss from under a fallen sycamore tree, and getting up at sunrise to gather a handful of dandelions before the morning dew burned off. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z I picked up a handful of knives, forks, and spoons, counting us out: my mother, my twelve-year-old sister Nattie, and me, then three Marshes. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “I’m a pig!” cried Avery, tossing handfuls of straw into the air. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z ‘No, not many. They stood up—just a handful. The British fired on them. It was dawn.’ Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I shook my hand, scattering most of the ashes away, then thrust the handful of black coals at her. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z And he went away and in a little while he came back, bringing tied in a cotton kerchief a double handful of small red beans, mouldy with the soil. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z And then he took off in a sprint, and Twig chased him, stumbling and picking up handfuls of snow as she went. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z As he came level with them, he tossed a big handful of small items that fell all around them. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z In the 1920s, Knighthood had been handled by an able conditioner named Bob Rowe, one of only a handful of black horsemen training in that era. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z It is safe to say that in the forty minutes that passed between the passenger’s stroke and the landing in Helsinki, there were no more than a handful of seconds of silence in the cockpit. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z Whenever Papá and I picked side by side, he handed me handfuls of strawberries. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Nearly everybody took the habit of fetching along a handful of fodder to throw on the pile. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z I let go of the twin, picked up a handful of dung, filth, God-knows-what and let fly. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z Although we had only spoken a handful of times, he used informal pronouns to refer to me, as one would use with a friend or small child. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I grabbed a handful of snow from outside the door and carefully mixed in ashes from the barrel. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z A handful of people are having lunch on the benches next to the fountain. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z I yanked up a handful and threw it on the path, then stomped on it for good measure. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z By gently rubbing a handful of sand up and down my arm, I clean off the rest of the scales, revealing fresh new skin underneath. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Professor Lupin appeared to be holding a handful of flames. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z His grandfather—Toby had only met the man a handful of times before he ended up on the wrong side of a knife in a bar in Startown—had taken his chances in Nashville. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He opened the bag, grabbed a handful of pot, and spilled it all over the Playboy on his lap. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z Baba loosened his tie and gave the old man a handful of quarters. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The ants started a single-file parade up the side of Our Lady, drawn by the honey, and not to be outdone, a handful of scout bees showed up and landed on Our Lady’s head. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z There are websites that mention a handful of names—usually just the “top players”—but none with year-by-year lists of who was on the team. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z The captain reached into his pocket and came nearer the wharf to throw a handful of pesos. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z “My mom wears hijab because we’re Muslim,” I said as I pulled up a handful of grass and then tried to weave the blades together into some kind of tapestry. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Diego sent me a handful of text messages, at first asking where I was, then begging me to let him know I was all right. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z I tuck a handful of sea daisies into the sleeve of my shirt and a couple of Notes into my pocket for good measure. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z I finally arrived at the courts and saw a handful of guys playing three on three. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z A handful of sand contains about 10,000 grains, more than the number of stars we can see with the naked eye on a clear night. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He reached down and grabbed a handful of dirt, which he tossed onto the couple. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z Baba sighed and, this time, tossed a whole handful of cardamom seeds in his mouth. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Each time the green tubes rose to the surface she felt elated and collected whole handfuls at a time to drop in twos and threes back into the water. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z I sit in the chair and let him rub it into my head by the scooped-out handful. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I stuck a handful of rice cakes in my mouth and started munching. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z But he smiles, and it’s hard not to feel like I’ve swallowed a handful of rocks. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z I scooped up a handful of pebbles and started laying them out on the blacktop. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I run to the river’s edge, take a swift look round for crocs, then lean down and scoop up a few handfuls of water into my mouth. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Lifting a handful of old curtains, I stashed the drill deep down at the bottom, then pushed the box back underneath. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z One unusual tip tonight—a mostly full bottle of whiskey given in exchange for a handful of rubbers, from a guy who was as close to falling-down drunk as I’d ever seen. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z She maneuvered the quiver to a good position, where she could reach her meager handful of arrows easily. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z I've seen my mother tie a tourniquet a handful of times and try to replicate it. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z My song, the hovercraft, were too unfamiliar for this novice to pick up, but it has mastered her handful of notes. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z A sharp sound cut the air, as if someone had dropped a handful of sewing needles. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z When the mourners began to throw handfuls of earth onto the body, Ash had to look away. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z A handful of people, including Adam, Kim, Willow, and Henry, stayed. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The girl looks at me, looks at Manchee, then takes out a small handful from her own pack and holds it out to Manchee. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z They walked through the Smoke, past cook fires being extinguished with shovelfuls of dirt; windows coming alight with candles and electric bulbs; and a handful of young uglies pursuing an escaped chicken. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He tried to grab a handful, then realized that under a thin layer of dirt and debris, the ground was a single vast membrane...like skin. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Tool shrugged, scooped up a handful of rice and meat chunks. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Zeitoun was certain that he saw a handful of looks of recognition, soldiers and police officers who knew what had happened in the room. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z As Cliff and Fred lowered Henrietta’s coffin into her grave and began covering her with handfuls of dirt, the sky turned black as strap molasses. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z This park is where I first learned not to trust kids holding handfuls of dirt and not to jump from things when dared. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z He tried to block the contents from view as he hastily shoved handfuls of coins into a leather bag. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z The familiar hot wave rose in him, and he wanted to grab a handful of his father’s nails or pot shards and throw them against the wall. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He reached into a rubble of bricks and pulled out a handful of white dust. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z Bright songbirds, drab little sparrows, huge black ravens, and a handful of hawks and eagles swooped in, landing on any available surface. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Adrian dropped a handful of them at my feet, laughing so hard, he looked like he was going to give himself a hernia. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z The Polish girl plopped down in the snow and ate handfuls. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The police cleared a path for him, and War Admiral, his head low, was led back to the barn to the lonely clapping of a handful of fans. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z So, having bought bread, a handful of salt alewives, and asked if anyone knew where Doctor Warren was, he quickly left. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z December t “I have some very sad news to convey,” Father Mulrooney informed the handful of boys that made up the student body of St. Vincent de Paul Academy. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z This, for Frankie, was a declaration of war, and he grabbed his own handful of mud to throw at me. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z I looked at him for a moment, and then I took out a handful of pills and held them out on my open palm. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Now and then, I'd get lucky and catch a handful, and the women would reward my efforts with laughter and applause. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z There were still, out there, handfuls of committed Pearl Harbor theorists. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “Got it here somewhere,” said Hagrid, and he started emptying his pockets onto the counter, scattering a handful of moldy dog biscuits over the goblin’s book of numbers. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z We had colored kids and Indian kids, and even a handful of Chinese kids, too. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Kurleket grabbed a handful of hair and yanked his head back in a hard jerk, baring his throat. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z One turtle egg and a few handfuls of berries and he felt foil. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z She scooped a handful of fire and sculpted the flames until she was holding a miniature relief map of Italy. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z She dug into her pocket and offered Nailer a handful of bright linen Red Chinese cash. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z The camp had a handful of outhouses, separated for women and men. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Since we no longer have toothbrushes or toothpaste, I use a handful of hay and run it over my teeth like a brush. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She leaned forward and gave him a handful of fig rolls. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Lockton reached into the chest and pulled out two handfuls of paper currency. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z I grab a handful and then let it fall through my fingers. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z He reached down for a handful of pebbles and flung them into the night. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I lifted Hassan’s mattress and planted my new watch and a handful of Afghani bills under it. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He drew only a handful of students his first year at Graz; the next year there were none. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z For all the frenzied preparations that went into the wedding night—most of it, blessedly, by Khanum Taheri and her friends— I remember only a handful of moments from it. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z She would have screamed, she would have screamed bloody murder and never stopped screaming, but the man opened his fist and showed her a handful of white baneberry, white berries with black dots. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z He tried to bribe her with a handful of his clay. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z JonJon hadn’t written very frequently at first: it seems he started shortly after returning from his military service, but there are weeks—and sometimes months—between the first handful of entries. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z He petted one donkey while he ate his handful of rough oats, stopping occasionally to spit out a husk. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z "We could eat a bushel!" she exclaimed, jingling a handful of coins. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z When I was younger, Mom pasted dozens of words on it, but I was still limited to only a handful of common nouns, verbs, and adjectives, some names, and a bunch of smiley faces. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z We stopped for a handful of days because there was a good wainwright there, and nearly all our wagons needed tending or mending of some sort. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Kaede tried to stuff down the warmth that flared in her when Taisin’s body had snaked past hers, and she began to haul out handfuls of twigs, handing them to Taisin. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z And that—right there in those handful of words—is how I feel about Lucy. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Only in a handful of cases have zoologists observed groups larger than a hundred. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Wang Lung measured unwillingly into the skin of his uncle’s robe a small heap of beans and a precious handful of corn. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z He gripped handfuls of its fur and dug in his heels, riling the docile creature into a rage. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I take a handful of money from my pocket and lay it on the table. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Inside they scrounged a few cans of food, a few handfuls of flour. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z And suddenly there was Helmholtz at his side— “Good old Helmholtz!”—also punching—“Men at last!”— and in the interval also throwing the poison out by handfuls through the open window. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z That it took three minutes for warm water and a handful of Tide soap powder to make the right amount of suds. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z With her left hand she grabbed a handful of dried grass, growing from a crack in the rock. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Without his father, that boy was growing up a handful. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Cole nodded and told how he had pulled a handful of white hair from the bear that mauled him and then thrown it away. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z We had spent only a handful of days in each other’s company. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z The Department of Agriculture seems happy to have found among these even a handful of chemicals that show promise. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z June scooped up handfuls of water and drizzled them slowly across May’s back. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Then I collect a few more handfuls and put them in my pockets. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Amari took a deep breath and grabbed a handful of white, soft grubs. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I scooped up a handful as we walked toward the field, squeezing it over and over. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z I scoop up a handful of the cold water for Peeta and bring a second to my lips. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Strong Belwas bellowed, “Locusts T as he seized the bowl and began to crunch them by the handful. “Those are very tasty,” advised Hizdahr. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The tree that grew out of the gutter on the spire had fallen in the last storm, taking a handful of the slate-black roof tiles with it. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z She was eating from an extra large bag of potato crisps and digging the stuff out in handfuls. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z I fill it up with corn flakes, five slices of bologna, one slice of cheese, and a handful of baby carrots. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z In the barn they scavenged a few handfuls of some grain he did not recognize out of the dusty floor of a metal hopper and stood eating it dust and all. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z In the interim, the pair had identified a handful of such people. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z The Special who had captured Tally took her to the end farthest from the gate, where a handful of Smokies with bloody noses and black eyes were clustered. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z "We're so happy the queen placed you here. Though my sister says you're a handful, with a naughty temperament. But you have the sweetest face. I don't believe her. She can be so fussy." The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I took a handful of the potato wedgies from the bag that Mtisha offered me. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z Gradually the citizens of Wethersfield claimed their orders, the merchants from Hartford counted off the barrels of nails and oil and salt and only a handful of idlers still stood about. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z My parents used to say he was a handful. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z Laleh looked up at the sound of her name, and Babou gave her a handful of basil leaves from the colander, wrapped in a damp paper towel. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Dusk was beginning to set, and apart from the handful of teens playing basketball, Vickers Park was empty. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z At the start of class, James bent over his backpack and pulled out a handful of long, skinny strips of paper. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z It seemed to Tree-ear that his friend spent the entire day figuring out how to transform a handful of weeds and bones into something that resembled a meal. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Hoping to lower the price they scatter insults over their sisters’ wares, like irritating handfuls of harmless gravel. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z To the south I could see a handful of small farms. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The Golly Brown Giant is teaching a handful of mostly boys how to knit—if this high school basketball superstar can knit, knitting is the coolest thing ever, right? Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Scooping up handfuls of the sunburnt dust he sifted it over his grey head, and groaned, and the groan went to the son’s heart. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z A mechanized surge of machinery sounded from outside, followed by the familiar rolling clicks of a Griever on the stony ground, as if someone had scattered a handful of nails. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z But it was not so painful as it had been on the mountainside, for here he could apply handfuls of cooling, soothing mud to the wound. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Sigurd tore out of the river as Dobrynya pulled his handful of water threads and the canyon collapsed. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z A handful of other kids trailed him down the sidewalk. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z More than once, hungry beggars attempted to grab a handful of rice. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z The handful of millennia separating the Agricultural Revolution from the appearance of cities, kingdoms and empires was not enough time to allow an instinct for mass cooperation to evolve. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z When they finally spied Castle Black, its timbered keeps and stone towers looked like nothing more than a handful of toy blocks scattered on the snow, beneath the vast wall of ice. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The eastern sky was peach colored, but a handful of lazy stars still blinked in the west. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z With the exception of a handful of men in front of the sideshow—probably waiting to be led to Barbara—all the rubes are in the big top. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Only a handful of doctors had encountered it firsthand. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z Jody skinned the grain from a grass stem and threw the handful into the air, so that each pointed, feathered seed sailed out like a dart. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z And apart from the handful of photos and silly videos I sent them while I was on the trip, they don’t know about everything else that happened. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z I grabbed a handful of Band-Aids and stuffed them into my pocket. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Just in my daydreams, and in the handful of blurry photographs from Taro’s eleventh birthday party. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Shadow became aware of eyes on him: a handful of red cardinals stared at him from a skeletal elder bush, then returned to pecking at the clusters of black elderberries. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z I grabbed a handful of brown muck and slung it at him, hitting him squarely in the nose. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Robert Lamphere and Meredith Gardner witnessed the unfolding Rosenberg trial through a different lens, one that only a handful of Americans could appreciate. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I had traveled to a handful of other countries to fence, but this World Championship felt magical. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z He dances into the room, clicking two handfuls of spoons and forks together like they’re instruments. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z He rubbed handfuls of dirt on his shoes; then he crawled to the river edge. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z To understand what a feat this is, imagine a standard dining room table covered in a black tablecloth and someone throwing a handful of salt across it. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z There is no spiritual symbiosis; I'm just a petty thief who lifts his memories the same way I’ll take a handful of change left on his dresser. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Papa pushed me along, handing me several handfuls of strawberries he picked from my row. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Another handful of chips in the stove barely took the edge off. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z He pushed his fingers into his hair, made a furious face, and flung away another handful of dung. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z My throat felt like I had swallowed a handful of sewing needles. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I took two years of Spanish in high school and can say only a handful of phrases, but I recognize that word. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Plucking a handful of silver straight pins from her plump cloth belt, she stuck them one by one, standing up, into the sheets around Liyana’s body. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Fifth Avenue is eerily uncluttered, only a handful of people and cabs in a neighborhood usually choked with shoppers and tourists. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Dad huffed a near laugh, reached down for a handful of coal dust, and tossed it in the air. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z A handful of Mentos, a handful of Snickers, and— Oh, it’s not on the list, but screw it, I love Nerds, so I add three packages of Nerds. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z Dedd realizes she is speaking to the picture of Minerva, as if she were assigning her a part, pinning her down with a handful of adjectives, the beautiful, intelligent, high-minded Minerva. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I was left alone in that room with a handful of guards. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z There weren’t many passengers getting off at 96th and only a handful getting on. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z But every weekend, there are at least a handful that catch his ear, and once in a blue moon, there is a singer or a song that makes him jump out of his seat. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z And at each call a little group separates itself off, a small handful of dirty, pallid soldiers, a dreadfully small handful, and a dreadfully small remnant. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z On a handful of index cards related to the FBI, she jotted short notes warning that the agency’s claims were exaggerated and that the Coast Guard and the Treasury knew the truth. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z A handful of older boys were there too, leaning against the building in white jerseys emblazoned with large purple Ws, their arms crossed, sizing up the newcomers. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z It seems little more than a handful of components shoveled into a box. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Inside the Monk Building, conspicuously posted signs led them down a series of corridors, past a room where a handful of parents waited anxiously, and at last into a room crowded with children in desks. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z The damage was extensive, but really no worse than a handful of other storms he could remember. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Then, in one stride, she crossed the room, seized a great handful of Uncle Andrew’s gray hair and pulled his head back so that his face looked up into hers. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z He leaned over the side and cupped a handful of water, and then tilted his hand so it ran out again. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Larry wasn’t like other bullies; he wasn’t happy taking a handful of snow and smashing it in your face and running off. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Then you grab a handful of rice and shape it into a lump. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Taking a handful of coarse unruly strands and attempting to bring them unity. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z He saw his friends eating die heads off chocolate bunnies and tossing handfuls of jelly beans into cavity-rich mouths. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Sometimes I would pick a handful of them and put them in a pitcher by my bed. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z As I pass by he tosses a handful of salt over his shoulder, spraying me with it. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z I catch a handful of water as it washes in and smell it. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z It is not the handful of years committed to Harvard. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z She never measured anything, instead cooking by eye, by instinct, and by touch, throwing in handfuls of flour and thumb-sized chunks of lard and drizzling in more or less cold water, depending. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z As Pinmei came closer, she could see he was more of a boy than a man, perhaps only a handful of years older than Yishan. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z They saw a handful of people as they walked down Eighth Avenue, and while no one offered to help, no one cursed them out, either. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z He paused and threw another handful of pistachios into his mouth, and chewed as he talked. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I washed it out and put a handful of cumin seeds in the bowl. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z There were only a handful of wells within a day’s march of Meereen, so the wait was always long. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I scrambled up and picked handfuls of capulfs, then leaned over to hand them to her, and she made a little pile of berries at the base of the tree. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z It was bad, but not much worse than a handful of storms he could remember. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Quickly Jon grabbed a second handful and threw it in after the first. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I grabbed a handful of popcorn, immediately regretting it. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z With a handful of moss, I polish the blood from my silver weapons. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Since there were only a handful left, they didn’t even have to have heats, which took away a lot of the suspense. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z With ashen faces, some of the younger, prettier girls reach into the bags we have vomited into and scoop out handfuls of it to smear on their hair and clothes. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Heavens no,” Ma said, scrubbing Caroline’s back with a handful of leaves. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z With frightening suddenness he now began ripping the pages out of the book in handfuls and throwing them in the waste-paper basket. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z Inside its jar, shrunken into a fetal position, wrapped in tatters, and accompanied by its wretched necklaces of teeth and a handful of rag dolls, the mummy looked like the pit of some exotic fruit. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He fished in his pocket and drew out a handful of coins, from which he gave her five gold dollars. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z A cortege of guards in dress whites came through, followed by a handful of sorry-looking boys, their skulls visible under their shaven heads, their eyes big and scared, their faces swollen with bruises. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she herself takes a handful of peanuts and puts them, like a schoolgirl, one by one in her mouth. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z There were a handful of kids who were openly gay and I just assumed nobody felt any which way about it—or most people anyway. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Finn took a couple of rabbit punches to the kidneys before one of them grabbed a handful of his hair and yanked him upright. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z But they failed a few seconds later, and the Vonnegut’s hull suffered an alarming amount of damage in the handful of seconds it took me to make the jump to light speed. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He turns and holds up a handful of peas to be shelled. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z A handful said they woke up after six. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z I tried to meet his eyes, but he was already caught up in quiet, intense negotiations with a handful of other students. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z It was hard for Werfel to carry a handful of venison-pickle jelly while bounding along, so he thought it was best to eat it. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z Luckily, there are a handful of Muslim girls in my class who do the same, so I don’t stick out quite so much. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “How does this grow without the light?” he asked Vikus, holding out a handful of the stuff. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Other scientists bent down and with equal approbation scooped up handfuls of dirt. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Tariq drops a handful of Lego bricks so they clatter on the floor. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z It was as soft as a handful of petals. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I stuffed a handful of rust into my pocket, and took off. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z He took a handful of wet earth and pressed it down over the flames, and Lee struggled to lie down in the little tent and closed his eyes. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z One of the moms across the street set up a sprinkler in her front yard, and soon all the kids in the neighborhood were running through the sprinkler and grabbing handfuls of Cheetos. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z But that can't compare to what happens as the field shrinks to a handful of players. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Why only a handful of maize cobs in the whole site, when maize, at least for the elite, was a staple food? 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z By the time he had grasped it, two more grindylows had risen out of the weed, had seized handfuls of Harry’s robes, and were attempting to drag him down. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z A girl who, two weeks ago, swallowed a handful of pills. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z I peered in and saw a handful of spiders crawling about. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z From the lowering December sky handfuls of snowflakes were falling, but as soon as they came to earth they turned to ice. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Now only a handful of European phrases remained in his memory, scattered words for things like saucers and chairs. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z There were a few sentries on duty and a handful of men, with a corporal, in the guardhouse. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He scooted forward and reached again and laved up a handful of it and smelled and tasted it and then drank. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z So I run up to my room, pull off my clothes, and roll up a handful of twenty-dollar bills. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Men with seawater streaming from their hair scoop up handfuls to toss over the side, but their efforts make no difference: the water still rises. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z And I hugged the package, which I’d cleaned off with a bottle of water and a handful of napkins from Mama’s glove compartment, tight to my chest as we moved through the hallways. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z He stood up and held out a handful. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z There is just a handful of people in my carriage today, none in my immediate vicinity. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z She was one of a handful of white students, and she was picked on, pushed around, gawked at. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z She had nothing up there except a handful of pictures, all of crocheted objects. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Only a handful had responded to his command, no more than twenty. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z That troubled Kaylene and reminded her of just a handful of the thousands of convicts she’d worked with, including one woman from Smithfield who had chained a girl in her basement and shown zero remorse. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z I mash up a handful of berries so the taste won't be as noticeable and add some mint leaves for good measure. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z She tossed another handful of seeds into the coop, paused, and looked at Mariam. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Little Chester ran up and tried to grab a handful of cowpeas, but Alice swatted him away with her ladle. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z A handful of us are moved into an additional class that gives me hope I may be a contender for the actual war. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Commanding the route south was a pillbox and standing by it, with only one rifle between them, was a handful of bored Home Guards. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z They’re followed by another group of men, this time with a handful of wild onions and another with a rabbit, cleaned and ready to be cooked. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z He’s holding a handful, it seems, of feathers, mauve and pink. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z After that, it was just a mopping-up exercise: another handful of moves, and the game was done. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Wang Lung said to himself, “If she likes them, I will buy her a handful when we return.” The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z He was prone to moving from concept to concept, but making big strides in a handful of key scientific camps. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z She grabbed a handful of them and began scraping them up and down on the same spot until her hand was bloody. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Barack’s rowdy Hawaiian high school guy posse mingled happily with a handful of his Kenyan relatives, who wore brightly colored East African hats. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z A bit of blood, a handful of glass splinters, another source of pain. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z It seems like it, anyway, with all the water, when I bet only a handful of the victors can swim. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z I’d scoop up handfuls just to hear the soft rattle of their downpour back in the pot. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I remember the day she slapped a handful of keys on the counter and told the regulars to take one. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z “They all went out except Chipo, who was too weak to stand, and one old woman. She got a handful of ashes to fill the baby’s mouth.” The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z He fed the mare a handful of parched corn and lifted her unshod hooves to check for damage from the sharp lava rock. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z As the conductor waved his arms, he molded the air like handfuls of soft clay, and the musicians carefully followed his every direction. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z As he talks, he makes a show of shifting his eyes to one of the handful of pre-party attendees, a pregnant woman named Kat who oversees HR for Burning Man. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z She grabbed a handful and swiped her face. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z On practice nights, the seats by the pool were generally empty, aside from a handful of other parents idly chatting or scrolling through their iPhones as they waited for their kids to be done. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “The next one is for my handful of girls, and the last two for my boys.” Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z I saw Fulton Dumas run around from the side of his house, yelling “HELL YES!” and “ALL RIGHT!” while throwing a handful of rocks toward the road. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z Recognizing the limits of his college boys, Hoover had kept on the rolls a handful of other Cowboys, including White’s brother Doc. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z She gave him a handful of soft bitter-tasting leaves somewhat like sage, and he chewed them silently and forced them down. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I slowly peel and eat a handful of nuts. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z That handful of compost was proof that when grass can eat sunlight and food animals can eat grass, there is indeed a free lunch. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z Reaching down past my elbow, I managed to grab a handful of snails. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z A handful still followed him, the rest dead or fled. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Near the corner now a couple of boys darted out of the Five and Ten with handfuls of candy bars, dropping them along the walks as they ran with a man right behind. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z The handful of dirt I squeezed did not clump together wetly or crumble drily. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z He reached down and took a handful of dirt and poured it in my hand. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The littluns watched him inscrutably over double handfuls of ripe fruit. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z “Don’t hate, dude,” Sneaky says, crunching on a handful of chips and restarting the game. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z But she acts like the whole school rotates around her, and according to a handful of her close friends, it does. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z She directed Gilly to sit down, and then went up and settled herself at the large teacher’s desk to glance through the handful of papers Mr. Evans had given her. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z "Have a look at these," he said as he pulled the stopper and shook out a handful of shiny black arrowheads. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “That long-standing peace and safety will be over in a scant handful of years.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Whisking a handful of grass, my mother coaxed them into the light and watched the tiny yellow windows close and open again as the goats skipped backward into the shade. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z His body he had broken and his sweat he had spilled for this handful of silver and he would do what he would with it. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z I hear a handful of dirt hit the hollow sounding coffin, and I bury my face in Dad’s side and cry quietly. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z By two o’clock in the afternoon the fire had consumed the old drawing rooms that had been used since colonial times, and only a handful of men were left around the President. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z A handful of blocks north lay the huge wilderness that an early black settlement had been cleared out of to make room for the Dumping Grounds. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z The Iowa experiment is just that, of course, a simple card game involving a handful of subjects and a stress detector. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Despite catching two big piranhas that were divvied up with the previous night’s dinner, along with two spoonfuls of wild honey and a handful of the ever-elusive Brazil nuts, the men woke up hungry. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z She took a handful of nuts, the biggest and hardest and heaviest in her basket, and heaved them at the boys. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z There had to be half the nursery here, and a handful of the adults. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z As Redtooth stood, he grabbed a handful of earth and flung it in Constance’s eyes. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z The boys and a handful of reporters were waiting for Al Ulbrickson to lay out his plan for the upcoming racing season. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I held up a handful of oats for him. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z And then she shoved the whole handful of candy corn in her mouth. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z Gale sweeps up a handful of pencils and taps them on the floor into perfect alignment. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Laura passed him a handful of candy bars, and he filled his pockets with them. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z “C’mon,” Ron said hurriedly to Harry, seizing a handful of cutlery from the open drawer, “let’s go and help Bill and Charlie.” Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z They must have painted over the gym fast because it’s open again and I’m one of only a handful of students in there. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z When the first handful of Norwegians showed up on the shores of Iceland in the ninth century, the papar decided the country had become too crowded—even though it was still all but uninhabited. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Songololo had rummaged through my pack, grabbed a handful of granola bars and a pair of socks, and was now running across the clearing. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Most people wrote and received no more than a handful of letters a month and seldom felt compelled to reply immediately. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z He keeps up his presentation over the joyful squeals as people get handfuls of candy fish delivered to their desks. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z “Stay where you are,” he said in the same hoarse voice, and he got slowly to his feet with his handful of fire held out in front of him. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Occasionally I sighted a handful of scrawny cattle, goats and pigs grazing on stubbles of dry brush. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z I woke up to a cricket chirping near my ear, and when I sat up, a horde of them skipped away, like a handful of clay pellets hurled into the tall yellow grass. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z She had a young baby, worked full-time as a cook in a cafeteria, and had a husband who was a handful. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z But the prohibition on sex meant nothing to the factory superintendent and the handful of favored prisoners who served as foremen. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z “Siobhan and her family moved to Maryland. She came back a handful of times to visit, but never stayed too long. Think it brought up too many bad memories.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Crouching, he scooped up two handfuls from the circle of salt and charged the wiry goblin. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z She then sprinkles a handful of white powdered detergent in the water and begins to scrub my clothes. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I drew open the curtains and put away the handful of clothes scattered on the floor. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z The worst thing I experienced was heat rash, tiny bumps on my skin that itched at night, along with a handful of mosquito bites. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z From the looks of it, IOI had been illegally eavesdropping on most of the world’s Internet traffic in an attempt to locate and identify the handful of gunters they considered to be a threat. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Reyna swatted them aside with her modified duct-tape-coin-sword, but a handful of change wasn’t going to hold back a pack of werewolves for long. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z A handful of cops talk on phones, type on computers, or stand around. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z He picked up a handful of straw and threw it at her head, hoping to start a game. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z He and his companions were a muddy handful of scratchers, crouching in a narrow, drafty pit in lonely country. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She wanted a pot of hot chocolate made with two handfuls of sugar, which was a shocking amount. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Then they ran, laughing and throwing handfuls of the green berries at one another. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z I pop a handful into my mouth instead. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z They give me a handful of gift certificates, a TV for my room, ice skates, and a sketch pad with charcoal pencils. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z The countryside beyond the low buildings is mostly empty: a few figures and a handful of vehicles move along a bare highway. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z Curly managed to get one arm around the boy’s neck, but he twisted free and hurled a handful of dirt into Curly’s face. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The old woman threw a handful of dried leaves onto a brazier, filling the chamber with fragrant smoke. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z In the woods, I find a pine tree and strip handfuls of fragrant needles from the boughs. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z I gathered a handful of fronds, cut them at the base, and tied the bunch tightly with a piece of twine. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She had only a handful of the weapons she had started with: a pistol, a switchblade, the hunting knife. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z We fill a handful of shells with drinking water and go back to the beach. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z When Uncle Al discovers that city officials have yet to itemize the Fox Brothers baggage stock, a handful of nondescript horses get spirited from one stable tent to another. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z These included a handful of cases where two messages had been sent on the same day with the same machine settings. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z He picked up a handful of loose soil and rubbed it between his hands. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z That evening, in the privacy of his room, he tore the pages out in handfuls, crushing them into wads and tossing them into the garbage can. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She skips over to her side of the bed, reaches under her pillow, and brings me a whole handful of torn-off labels. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z The meager products of her kitchen could not begin to satisfy the appetites of two dozen tall, strapping boys and a handful of coaches and coxswains. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z And then Fabian—yes, Fabian—grabs a handful of leaf and shoves it into his mouth. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z We worked quickly, scooping up handfuls of dirt before the worms could wiggle their way deep into the ground. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Her handmaids filled the tub with tepid water that stank of sulfur, sweetening it with jars of bitter oil and handfuls of cmshed mint leaves. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Salatin reached down deep where his pigs were happily rooting and brought a handful of fresh compost right up to my nose. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z At the start of class, James bent over his backpack and pulled out a handful of long, skinny strips of paper. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Only a handful of college students and dog walkers stepped up to his tip box and dropped in a few bills. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z Only a handful of blocks from home, and I don’t know where to go. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z I hold out the bag and he takes a handful. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Evening would be upon them in a handful of hours, and they didn’t have another night's rations. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I began to grow irritated at a handful who continued to ignore me; at an upstate prison, I knew, this would never be tolerated. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z A very hungover Haymitch waits with a handful of pills and a tray of food that neither of us has the stomach for. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Carefully, he extracted a handful of dried leaves from within. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z It was, instead, the fruit of the combined energies of a handful of powerful individuals. Circumference 2008-11-25T00:00:00Z They traveled lightly: two plates and two cups and a handful of mismatched silverware; a duffel of clothes each; and, of course, Mia’s cameras. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I look at my chalky face under my ridiculously crooked bangs in the mirror, then grab a handful of paper towels, soak them in water, and begin to scrub. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z With a shrug and glowing eyes, Celaena pulled out a handful of sweets. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z She remembered hurling a handful of clay in the broad face of a brickburner boy bearing down on her. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z I scooped up a double handful of suds and called to my brother. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Mercedes was a refined little bat, though, and she never attacked by flinging handfuls of pebbles; that would have been unspeakably crude. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Papa had found a handful of pistachios in the bottom of his bag, and we each had three. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The wind tossed a handful of snow in my face and washed it all away. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z In my stomach the food balls itself together, a handful of damp cardboard, squeezed. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Months before our center opened, I started visiting Alabama's death row every month, traveling from Atlanta to see a handful of new clients, including Walter McMillian. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Day by day she sat beside her tom gunny sack selling handfuls of nuts and berries, growing progressively older, more ragged, less healthy. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z “But I paid for her fair and square with a good laying hen and a handful of cigarettes and a blood-red tablecloth. ” The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z They finally leave with handfuls of intricately colored glass beads, some bells, small mirrors, and a large copper pot. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z Stooping, he gathered a handful of the leaves and crushed them with a little mud in the palm of one hand. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Two hours later we’d been up and down our street and had a handful of new names on our petition. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I sigh, while Emily grabs a handful of caramel popcorn from one of the bowls sitting on the sheet spread over Soojin’s carpet. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z My grandmother scrubbed a handful of mint leaves up and down my back as she ran a comb through my hair. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z Europe expended millions of her treasures, and the blood of two million of her people; and a handful of quarrelsome knights retained possession of Palestine for about one hundred years! Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z And those who knew were like a handful of naked soldiers before an armed battalion. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Just before the track’s season had begun in December, Pollard’s old colleague Tommy Luther had sat down for coffee in the Santa Anita golf club with a handful of other riders. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Bailey closes the jar and the scent and the feeling fade, trapped back inside the glass with its handful of sand. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Seth sprang forward, throwing a handful of dust over Grandma and the imps. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z He thrust his fingers inside the capon and tore off a handful of breast. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “I’m going to get me a handful of soda crackers. You want to make some peanut-butter-cracker sandwiches?” Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Students file out, but a handful come to the front to thank Reggie. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Maybe Sam Gardiner understood the look on the boy’s face; at all events he scooped up a handful of gum- drops and put them in the package with the other things. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z We’ve said no more than a handful of words to each other and she knows a secret so big that I’ve not even told my best friend. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z A handful of people reach into their pockets or bags and tap on the screen of a cell phone. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z There were a handful of whites entering through the “Whites Only” turnstile. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he reached into the velvet bag that hung from his belt and removed a handful of square red granite tiles. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z From a small wallet at his belt, he drew out a handful of dried herbs, which he ground into a powder. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z They will mourn him, as will a handful of friends. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Plug is self-sufficient; after a handful of oats, he is turned out to find his own grub. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z The moment the pastille touched his tongue, the little wizard started vomiting so hard that he did not even notice as Hermione yanked a handful of hairs from the top of his head. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Although she was sure that she had put a handful of mothballs in the wrappings, the disaster seemed so natural that she did not dare blame Amaranta. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z A handful of men had jobs building tracks for the steam railway that skirted the village. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z The last table was surrounded by a handful of seventh graders and a few older kids in black T-shirts. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z Tisquantum’s party finally encountered some survivors, a handful of families in a shattered village. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z He carries with him a handful of mud, which he smears over the center of Prince Dain’s chest, just above his heart. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Nan reached over and plopped a handful of mini-marshmallows and a heaping spoon of brown sugar in my bowl when his back was turned, but I still didn’t eat a bite. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Like Virginia, a handful of other colleges are not only increasing financial aid but also promising to give weight to economic class in granting admissions. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z It got larger every time Nanabozho threw out another handful of dirt. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z “Loaded with butter,” I say, setting it on the coffee table and stuffing a huge, salty handful in my mouth. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z Still, there were orchards left, a dwindling handful. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z She was shown a handful of photos and asked to pick one. Monster 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z Next, I watch as she pulls out a handful of surgical face masks, hanging one around her neck. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z The other girls shrieked, and flung handfuls of apple blossom at her, and none shrieked more loudly, or flung more blossom, than Victoria Forester. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z He popped a handful into his mouth, chewed, and swallowed, shells and all. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z Twenty-three watchmen were supposed to patrol the city’s streets every night, but their numbers had dwindled to a mere handful by the end of the week. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z Ophie had seen him a handful of times over the last month, but he had never approached her like the ghost on the trolley had, and she never tried talking to him. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Look in her files, and you’ll find only a few papers, a slim diary, and a handful of old photos from that time. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Just as his fingers closed around the handle someone grabbed a handful of his hair and yanked. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Papa put his hand in his coat pocket and pulled out a handful of jewelry. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z It also means that whatever gap remains can be linked to a handful of readily identifiable factors. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z A handful of people had gathered in the courtyard, where a priest was waiting. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z I saw him watching from the beach as I walked along the boardwalk with the handful of islanders coming home. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z I changed into my sweat pants and grabbed a handful of cheese crackers from the cupboard. Doing Time Online 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z If the fire was too hot, you could hardly keep the pudding from scorching by tossing a handful of raisins in the pot. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Before a handful of days had passed it seemed to Wang Lung that he had never been away from his land, as indeed, in his heart he never had. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z One day a white van appeared, and a handful of men in dark overalls began climbing over the utility poles by the highway. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z How does a thirty-dollar pair of shoes go from a handful of downtown Manhattan hipsters and designers to every mall in America in the space of two years? The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z At first there were only a handful of travelers and a wagon or two, but to me it seemed like a great crowd after such a long time alone. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She came over and dipped her hand in the dog’s bucket, and held out a handful of porridge. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z Mamita tied a cloth around my shoulder and made a sling where she put a few handfuls of beans. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z After every snowfall, we brought handfuls to him and watched him rub the flakes between his fingers. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z She doesn’t say a whole lot to anyone—mostly just gazes out the window at the passing landscape—but the handful of times she and Scoob make eye contact, she smiles at him. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z A handful of Sharpies were lying on the carpet next to an open sketch pad, an old boom box, and a pair of my dad’s even older headphones. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z “Then here is ninety-seven cents,” she said, extending a handful of change to me, still holding on to Betsy. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z The old man then ran toward the drawings and grabbed handfuls of them, tearing them apart. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z “That’s nothing. Check these out” Shay sat her down at a table, turned to a shelf, and pulled out a handful of volumes in protective covers. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He’d saved the small handful of empty cartridge casings for the pistol but they were gone with everything else. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Ralph too was fighting to get near, to get a handful of that brown, vulnerable flesh. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z At the wedding reception, held at the Los Coyotes Country Club, Danny showed up belligerent, but a handful of men were at the door, waiting for him, and turned him away. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z The chicken made straight for the bed, and Seth tossed his other handful of salt in a wide arc to cover their retreat, scalding the flying centipede in the process. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z One of my few pleasures in 13 is watching the handful of pampered Capitol “rebels” squirming as they try to fit in. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Instead I headed south a bit to where a few docks, a seedy inn, and a handful of houses perched on the bank of the wide Omethi River. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Billy filled it one-third full of bran and then he added a couple of handfuls of dried hops. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z A handful of students gather around her desk, searching for more information. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z One of the boys reached into the bag and pulled out a handful of gumballs, one for every color, and dropped them into my hands. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z A handful of last-minute appointments have come up, and he is eager to get those out of the way so he can enjoy the weekend. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z He juked and jived and spun and danced and darted, and he left them squeezing handfuls of air. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z "He broke it, he broke it," Yoyo moaned as she picked up a handful of pieces. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Washington, he wrote, is the only state to have passed a law banning drivers from texting while driving, while a handful of states had banned such behavior with drivers with learner’s permits. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z She swallows a handful of pills and downs them with water. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z It was one thing to fight a Nightbeast and a handful of cucos, but what if there was more than one? Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z As much as she refused to admit it, Mr. Miller, Clayton’s father, was right: at times Clayton Byrd could be a handful. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z As I was thinking, Sarah turned and threw a handful of something into the stew or soup she was cooking. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z They take up only a handful of space, and yet their touch fills me in immeasurable ways. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z We might fail to notice the handful of Carolina nightshades or thistles among the other plants. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z They were the poorest sort of runners, racing for no more than a handful of pesos, but Howard enjoyed sitting in the stands and cheering them home. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z She began by smearing handfuls of thick mud over her entire body. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Celeste flipped her head upside down, grabbed a thick handful of hair by the end, and started brushing it backward, toward her scalp. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z As I’ve already mentioned, my first lesson involved a handful of iron drabs. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z John picked up a handful of slush and started molding it into an iceball. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z He took a handful of crumbs and tossed them out to the sparrows that hopped on crusted snowdrifts outside. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z The Butler trimmed the wick, and put another log on the fire as well, and then listened carefully at the hall door before helping himself to a handful of leaf from the smoking stand. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z They crouched under the partly cut tree, pulling handfuls of cut vines from around the track. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Shagga tossed a handful of hair down to the rushes, and seized what beard was left. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Diego whipped a handful of napkins from his back pocket and set to cleaning his hands methodically, scraping the sauce from under his fingernails. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z He was rewarded with a handful of coins and two dollar bills. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z I just stand there, holding this handful of pills and thinking of everything that has happened, and the pain in my heart overwhelms me. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Shawn shuffled around for a few minutes, then emerged with a handful of steel screws. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Lina reached up and grabbed a handful of his wiry beard. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Once, after I’d rolled Dad and collected a handful of change, I pried his fingers loose from the bottle in his hand. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z In a passage near the back of the circus, which is somewhat wide and filled with only a handful of patrons, Mr. A. H— stops. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z There was some packing to do, a farewell party a few friends were throwing tonight, some games of Doom and Quake, a handful of good-byes to say—not an elaborate leave- taking. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he unyoked the bullocks and led them to the small pool of water near which we had stopped, giving them each a handful of hay. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z There were six silver dollars and a double handful of copper coins. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z Kevin reached into his pocket and brought out a handful of change. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z When it gusted, the rain hit the hut like handfuls of graveL Then the wind began to blow steadily, and Timothy went out of the hut to look up at the sky. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z It was one thing if you were using a handful of plastic pieces to find solutions to a puzzle; it was another if you felt like you’d fallen inside a puzzle and couldn’t get out. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z I crouched down and scooped up a handful of Texas dirt. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Candice had been expecting a room with a few statues, or maybe a bookcase with a handful of photos and trophies. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I’d never played with more than a handful of musicians before, so the first few days in orchestra were chaotic. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I asked him what being a handful meant, and he said it meant being larger than life. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z I scooped handfuls of soggy cotton away from him, like wet sand at the beach. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Well, he thought not long after he finished that bunch, a handful more would not hurt. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z A month later, huge, chaotic clumps of plants sprouted from the holes where I’d thrown handfuls of beans. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Ivan’s mom smelled like the river after a thunderstorm, and a handful of salt crystals, and some kind of flower that Anya couldn’t place, and an ice-cold winter night. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I find the leather pouch that belonged to the boy from District 1 and fill it with a few handfuls of berries from the plastic. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z There's our obligatory portrait of the Elector hanging on the wall, surrounded by a handful of our own photos, as if he were a member of our family. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z The demand was so intense that only a handful of people were selected to join the class senior year; the majority of the students have had Ms. Gruwell since they were freshmen. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z At last they came to a spring that bubbled out of a tiny little cleft in the rocky red hillside, and the Huntsman dismounted and knelt down to it, cupping up a handful of water. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “My hair is coming out by the handfuls,” he confided in yet another letter to his mother. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z I make my way to the crosswalk and join the handful of people waiting for the light to change. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z That night, when my father reached up to feel it, a handful of plaster came down on his face. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Though griffins are fierce, a handful of skilled wizards have been known to befriend one. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Poppy pulled a handful of dinky loose change from his pocket and dropped it on the ground in front of three boys. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z From his waist pouch Crane-man took a handful of green herbs he had gathered in the woods earlier that morning. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z They sat on the pack and ate handfuls of the dirty snow. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z He’s refusing to eat, only interested in throwing handfuls of rice off the edge of his tray. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z And so Helmuth moves a handful of Germans to protect the right flank. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z Strangely enough, in view of this class, we had been told never to communicate with the handful of inmates who worked in the Academy. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He returned to his pile of leaves and began to deposit them by handfuls into a plastic garbage bag. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z I grab a handful of Cheetos and feed them into my mouth one by one as if I’m operating mastication machinery, contemplating how to tell Fizz about the latest development on the Jeremy front. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z He leaned over it and grabbed a handful of potato plants. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z I pushed it away and came up with a handful of orange fur. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The men had been put to the sword, all but a handful that Theon had allowed to flee to bring the word to Torrhen's Square. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Mrs. Derby inhaled sharply, cried out once more, and tightly grabbed a handful of the sheet. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Her dad grabbed a handful of the dwindling popcorn. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z I march over and grab a handful of colored pencils, putting them safely back in the pencil holder they belong in. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Bach’s and Handel’s rich palette of chords was stripped back to just a handful. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z Only a handful of kids in all of Kabul owned a new Stingray and now I was one of them. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Actual reports were carefully sent outside normal channels directly to Nixon, Kissinger, and a small handful of other officials. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z But while he fished upstream, she was downstream picking the lush red, wild raspberries that grew along the banks and whole handfuls of mint. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He squatted and scooped up a handful of stones and smelled them and let them fall clattering. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z But there was only enough cornmeal in the morning for a few mouthfuls of mush, only enough wild rice for a handful each during the day. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z He ate a handful of snow, blinking the flakes off his eyelashes as he tried to face the direction the storm was coming from, because the cowboys had gone that way. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Tree-ear took up a handful of clay from the corner of the bed and kneaded it. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z A handful of young student doctors from a white university ran around all day trying to treat the endless number of black patients. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z In the brief periods of rest he was sometimes able to gather a little food—a few wild mushrooms here, a handful of fern sprouts there. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z They seem to say that, as one of only a handful of minority kids, maybe I should have been more freaked out than I actually was. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z An hour later, I examined my treasure on the kitchen table: two handfuls of green beans, four stunted crook- neck squash that had been nibbled by mice, and a few sour cherries. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “You could get me a phone,” Oliver suggested, grabbing a handful of chocolate chips from the bag on the counter. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z While a handful of his colleagues embraced his cure, most of Philadelphia’s doctors condemned his methods and dubbed Rush the “Prince of Bleeders.” An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z We took handfuls of sediment from homemade African beer, which has a strong scent much favored by pigs, and placed it upwind of the pig. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I scoop up a handful of snow and press it against my cheek, numbing a bit of the pain. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z The children begin to scamper between rows of the dead, over leathery leaves, looking for their own names, a handful triumphant when they are able to claim a grave they are related to. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Go online and study a handful of them. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z It took him several minutes, using only his right hand, to push the jib back out and onto the deck—he’d push up a handful and it would fall back on him. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z At the time Walter was set free, Alabama was not among the handful of states that provided aid to innocent people released from prison. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z He scooped up a great handful of stones and poured them into Milo’s arms. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z Mia had used a hammer and a handful of roofing nails, driving each one through the thick white plastic like arrows, then prying it out again. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “You had a whole handful, you were squashing them around. You were just about to pop them into your mouth when I caught you.” Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Then, taking a handful of long nails from a bag that he had with him, he hammered a nail through the lion’s tail and into the floor. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z He is something of a legend to the handful of people in the world who really know about hot agents and how to handle them. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z There wasn’t much else, so he put a handful of cereal into a plastic bag and set it on the table just as his mom hurried into the room. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Each man then wipes his bloody hands on the grass, picks up a handful of dirt, and rubs his palms together to clean off the blood. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z During the Civil War, several Southern military officers, as well as a handful of officials in the Confederate Secret Service, considered plots against Lincoln. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Celia examines the withered contents of her refrigerator: three carrots, half a green pepper, a handful of spongy potatoes. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He would never dare send out a mere handful. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I remained an outsider, with just a small handful of friends, never invited to join the popular party kids in their very exclusive groups. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Lines across class and lines across race, lines between the immigrants and those who had lived in the city more than a handful of years. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z He held a handful of small rocks and dried flowers, and here I realized I had made a critical error. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z He steps away and grabs a handful of Kleenex from a box on the kitchen table. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Ignatius glanced about at the handful of empty-eyed men seated in the place. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Our conversations were often like that, just a handful of words. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Valley asked, walking into the room with a handful of toads from the toad tank. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z The sound was a handful of nails dragging across a mirror. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Although there had been a handful of Indian students at Fort Hare, they stayed in a separate hostel and I seldom had contact with them. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I knelt and patted her grave, taking a handful of soil from it. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Some kids from the middle school had gathered handfuls of acorns from there. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I knelt down in the water, my fingers digging into the soft mud, and I pulled up handfuls of the roots. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Imagine thousands of children and teenagers all in one place, with only a handful of adults. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Byrd swipes a banana from the counter, grabs a handful of other things. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z But hunger was clawing so fiercely at my stomach that I shut my eyes, scooped up a handful of the swill, and stuck it in my mouth. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z The windows of the lobby are darkened, and a handful of guards stand on duty. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z He offered the raven a handful of com from his pocket. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Slowly, slowly, with a drugged, fathomless calm, Henry bent and picked up a handful of dirt. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Knowing far more about local plants than all but a handful of modern professional botanists, they would hardly have failed to cultivate any useful wild plant species that was comparably suitable for domestication. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z If we hope to end this system of control, we cannot be satisfied with a handful of reforms. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z The colors exploded like handfuls of petals tossed into the sky. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z For each NPC my avatar defeated, I would earn a few meager experience points and, usually, a handful of copper or silver coins dropped by my slain foes. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z In the end the Mountain and a handful of his best had gained the west bank, but Edmure had thrown his reserve at them, and they had shattered and reeled away bloody and beaten. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z How can a change in a handful of economic and social indices cause murder rates to fall by two-thirds in five years? The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z A handful of people watch the news on the old box TV in the ceiling or read magazines that have been there since I was little. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z He shoves another handful of sticky popcorn into his mouth. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Kathy had taken the kids north a handful of times when storms had gotten close. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z She dropped a handful of flowers into her bowl and dusted off her palm. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I would have given my life to own just a handful of them. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z I grabbed a handful of the backpack, balled my fist around the strap, and punched the Bottle Tree with all my might. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Albert scooped up a handful of things from the beach. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z After he got out, he held up a handful of mail. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z One thing there was no shortage of was blackberries, and for lack of anything else we ate handfuls of them, which made your stomach feel pretty bad but they tasted good so we didn’t care. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z I push with hands on the ground, coughing as I come up, spitting up handfuls of gunk from my lungs. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z After I finished cleaning the bathrooms and dust mopping the floors, I took a handful of cookies and went downstairs. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Vivian at last put the peanut in her mouth and chewed on it long enough for it to have been the whole handful. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Those murders were concentrated in a handful of neighborhoods, and the victims were concentrated in a single demographic: young black men. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z After my father died, I didn’t know what happened to the handful of spiles he had. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z I gathered up a handful of leaves as I made my way to the roof of a livery overlooking the pennant courtyard near the Archives. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z So many handfuls to one measure, so many measures to one sack; one after the other the sacks are filled and put away, with rejoicing and thankfulness. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z I sit down on the front stoop and grab a handful of snow. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She saw that Mama and Neeley were standing at the edge of the grave and dropping their handful of earth into it. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Attitude forgotten, Penny grabs a handful and promptly begins to scribble all over the coloring book, as well as Mrs. V’s table. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z She fishes out a handful and deposits them in the middle of the table. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z By the time he got out of the hospital the town had come alive again, like the miraculous reblooming of a withered desert flower that all but a handful had given up for dead. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z One had a ricelike grain, and the smallest contained a handful of fresh greens. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He grabbed a handful of my shirt and hauled me to my feet. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Children were taking hammers and smashing their piggy banks and running out to the shops with handfuls of money. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z She reached into his popcorn bowl and grabbed a handful. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Then they would roll these handfuls of cloud in their fingers until they turned into what looked like large white marbles. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z She tried again, pouring a whole handful down his throat. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z That day, Bunderson filed a handful of motions, the sum of which constituted the essential pieces of his case. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z I don't know Haymitch, but I've seen him often enough in the Hob, tossing handfuls of money on the counter of the woman who sells white liquor. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Shops and a handful of cafés surround the courthouse. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z The man sharp-eyed and laughing and ready for the day—but also jittery, the way he was when he didn’t have his crystal slide or a handful of red rippers. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Rue's pack holds my sleeping bag, her nearly empty water skin, a handful of nuts and roots, a bit of rabbit, her extra socks, and her slingshot. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z For him, as for a handful of others who had the same skin color, the Crane he grew up in might as well have been on another planet. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He had been out and brought back with him a handful of tiny apples, some dried venison, fresh butter, and several dozen more bottles of wine. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z These potato chips were so good, he had to hold himself back from grabbing them by the handful. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z While we labored over changing beds or washing up dishes, Pascal would wait outside, teasing for our attention by shouting the handful of American phrases Leah had taught him: “Man-oh-man! Crazy!” The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z She’s sitting at the kitchen table and holds up a handful of sample strips, splayed out like playing cards. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z “It tastes like I mixed in a handful of coins.” The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z I scoop up handfuls of water from the lake, wishing I could dive in and surface alone and naked and unobserved. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z What’s more, only a handful of Octavian’s ships were needed at the mouth of the strait to keep Mark Antony and Cleopatra’s fleet trapped in the bay. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z Except for a handful of doctors, government officials, and family friends who would enter the Petersen house, that glimpse of the president ascending the stairs was the last time Americans saw Abraham Lincoln alive. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z For two saddles, a handful of bridles, and two sacks of oats, he became for all intents and purposes the property of Freddie Johnson. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Then Ching began to weep suddenly and Wang Lung rubbed his own eyes and cried out as if he were angry, “Do you think I have forgotten that you gave me that handful of beans?” The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z A handful of cash that was just my own. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Soon I grew tired of walking and planting and started dumping beans by the handful, quickly covering them with dirt so Mamita couldn’t see. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She calls up to Suesetta and gives her a different stack of papers and a handful of envelopes. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z But there are always a handful of wild cards thrown into the draft, amateur players nominated because they are so good at the game. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He tossed the last handfuls of them angrily into the air above our heads. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The puzzled menagerie men and a handful of others stood outside, their ears pressed to the seams of the great canvas tent as a torrent of angry screaming began. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z And just as he’d, practiced, the fire was only a momentary flare as the handful of wood shavings in the bowl flashed up. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He jumps back, flinging a handful of berries into the foliage. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z A handful of men cannot seize power over thousands. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The woman picked up a handful of gray strings and sorted through them, and then looked at Hazel thoughtfully. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z We brushed the oars and hulls lightly with handfuls of ancient straw from the stables, leaving a fine layer of dust over everything. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z “Bobby Kennedy will end the war, end the discrimination that’s splitting our country in two, and end the control of the government by a handful of fat old men.” The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z He looks at the handfuls of sticks he’s holding. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z Within minutes of pressing the handful of chewed-up green stuff into the wound, pus begins running down the side of his leg. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Following Muslim tradition, members of the mosque formally introduced my parents, and they went on only a handful of dates to see if they made a good match. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z “So you were at Renfrew,” he said chummily, turning to me and popping a handful of pistachios in his mouth. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He could turn anything—a stick, a handful of mud, a shred of clothing—into a weapon. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I can see a handful of tall buildings in the distance, and just as I’m trying to make out which one of them is the fabled Allerton we reach the stockyards. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Then she grabbed handfuls of wooden matches and dropped them into a moisture-proof cookie can. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z When he grew weary of gathering rice, he would sit at the edge of the field plaiting handfuls of rice straw to make mats and sandals. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z He was one of the handful of African-American guys who still lived in our dorm. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z He pulled off a handful of gold and brown leaves and handed them to Stella with a flourish. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z When they climbed aboard there were only a handful of people, most of them clearly heading home from a night of carousing as opposed to going off to work. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z He that said “I bleed,” he reached up to the sun and pulled out handfuls of excrement from the bowels of the sun, and with that dung made the hills and valleys of the earth. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z After stints in North Carolina, New York, Florida, Virginia, California, and a handful of other states, he returned home to southern Maryland and started work at a job that would change his life. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Then she grabbed the dog crate out of the back of her truck and threw another handful inside. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z I sat there eating the piece of brown toast while she went into the bathroom and flushed the handful of egg, which could not be salvaged, down the toilet. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z I walk in along with a handful of other people. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Even though I was the only Muslim on the team and one of only a handful of people of color, I always felt safe and that I was exactly where I belonged. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z You couldn’t kill a fellow like Rab with just a handful of bullets. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I grasp a handful of shirt and the four points of my grandmother’s crucifix dig into my palm. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Come morning, I marched with Otto to uncramp my legs, and when I returned to the pond I found a handful of bonobos on the opposite edge, sipping at the water. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Mags rips off a handful of hanging moss from a tree limb and gives it to me. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z “Well, be careful with him,” Kvothe said, setting a pot of grease and a handful of garlic cloves on the table. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I traded all the sunlight and the cities and the distant lands for a handful of power, for a shadow, for the dark.” A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z And it had to go some to pass a handful of others Turner could recall. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z A handful of the new affluent indulge their fantasies with gusto. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z But Pascal is always more interested in poking through the flour sacks, and he sometimes takes small handfuls of Carnation milk powder. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z We pass shipping containers, caravans, metal huts with awnings, tents and a handful of concrete buildings. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z Mom came over to me where I was setting the table and she took a handful of forks and set them out as I placed the knives. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z Zac’s nose was gushing blood, and Mr. Baker was trying to stanch the flow with a handful of napkins. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z And every time a show closed, there was Uncle Al, sopping up the remains: a few train cars, a handful of stranded performers, a tiger, or a camel. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z In the year since his induction, she’d never said more than a handful of words to him. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z The rest of the midway—so recently writhing with people—was empty but for a handful of employees and a small group of men waiting to be led to the cooch tent. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z She shuddered, then gathered a handful of silk and started toweling off her hair. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He went over and started grabbing a handful of grass and started making a doll. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z There was a tiny gasp as Ess dropped her wet handful of innards on her foot. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z That night he mounted to the attic with his hammer and his handful of nails and nailed the door behind him and threw the hammer out the window. Absalom, Absalom! 1936-01-01T00:00:00Z Trotting around the track are a handful of girls in pink shorts and matching tank tops. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z He pulls me into a side-armed hug and reaches out, taking a handful of dirt. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z She wished she had a handful to stuff down his throat. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Uncle Kufa and those few blood relatives who could be present each threw a handful of sand over her. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Mance Rayder’s host had broken against the Wall like a wave upon a stony shore, though the defenders were no more than a handful of old men, green boys, and cripples. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Each carried a basket of rose petals, which she tossed in handfuls at the crowd. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Automatically, everybody bent down and picked one blade of grass—everybody, that is, except Augustus Gloop, who took a big handful. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z He would not come out for meals but took only a handful of cold rice and a chapati or two. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Vola dropped a handful of nails into an overall pocket and slid a hammer into her belt loop. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Add to that a handful of media articles referring to me as an Olympic hopeful in the run-up to the 2012 Olympics, and it’s understandable why I was being mistaken for an Olympian. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z The shavings had no real heft, it was like throwing a handful of loose snow. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “The police searched him and found a handful of OxyContin in his pocket. Since he was on school grounds, that was all the excuse DeShields needed to give him the boot.” We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z The circus is preparing for a stretch near London, having recently departed Dublin, so there are a handful of performers present. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He dumps a handful of change by his plate. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z I buy a handful of tokens and jump on board. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she took a handful of nuts and berries and seeds from a wooden bowl and placed them inside the cage, which she hung from a chain in the middle of the caravan. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Hush Puppies had suddenly exploded, and it all started with a handful of kids in the East Village and Soho. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The fat man was lucky, as was the bearded lady and a handful of dwarves. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He took a handful of papers from a pigeonhole—bills and receipts; next hole, insurance; next, a small book with records of every girl. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z She rummaged through the drawers of her cabinet and returned with a handful of stationery, an inkwell, and a dip pen. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Seth threw a second handful, groping in his pockets for more. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Then Avery picked up a handful of straw and threw it high in the air and gave a loud yell. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z The one my family, Coach Drucker, and the handful of people who still talked to me back home all told me was my ticket up and out. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z The cuts in her fingers went deep, almost to the bone, and her scalp was raw and bleeding where he'd pulled out a handful of hair. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z There are only a handful of cameras to record the event. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Only a handful of people in this building know about the Hideout—Nora, plus the other kids I met at the bus stop. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z The rain pattered continually against the side of the plane: he imagined small children tossing down dried peas by the handful from the skies. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Luthuli was one of a handful of ruling chiefs who were active in the ANC and had staunchly resisted the policies of the government. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z How John gave me a handful of pills while we drove around in his car, and how I’m not really sure how many I took. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z It’s a beautiful song, made more so by the fact that I’d only heard my father perform the whole thing a handful of times before. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z A mountain of hard-boiled eggs that turned into children when my hands touched them, dark-eyed children whose faces begged me for a handful of powdered milk, my clothes, whatever I had. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z And Susie is proving to be a handful for her poor grandparents. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z ‘That’s Portsmouth. Fort William and Mary. They have only a handful of men on duty there and a vast store of powder and ball.’ Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Devin reached into a beaded pouch and pulled out a handful of cedar. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z August passed around a paper bag full of manna, and we scooped up handfuls and threw the seeds into the hole with the coffin, and my ears were filled with nothing but bee hum. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Achillas hoped that Caesar, with only a handful of troops to hold the city, would be forced to retreat. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z I do not look forward to this event, as I have told Addie a whole handful of times. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z I grabbed a handful of hay from beside me and threw it over the edge. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Lunch was a handful of sour cream and onion chips, so I’m not having much fun. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Pinch sneaked one, then a few more, then a handful. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z But only a handful from each, not enough to tip off that the food is missing. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Miss New Mexico tried scooping a handful of sand into her mouth, but Adina stopped her. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z He reaches into the button container and takes out a handful. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z Singing in Navajo, she bent over and scattered a handful of red, blue, and purple kernels in the hole. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z It happened no more than a handful of times each year, though more often in the summer months. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z We arrived around noon and found a handful of people taking cover under a large rectangular plastic sheet mounted on six poles spiked to the ground. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Unfortunately, nothing would have survived from such an encounter except, at best, a few fossilised bones and a handful of stone tools that remain mute under the most intense scholarly inquisitions. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z They shuffled up the steps, past the armed driver and a handful of armed guards, and sat down. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Majestic mountains loom to the north, but they are a tease; the Idaho of snowy peaks and ski resorts, plus a handful of militias and survivalists, is a long way off. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Into each Sunbeam frying pan they dropped a handful of disinfecting crystals. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Beaver scooped up handfuls of the resin and smeared it all over the wooden foot and the vines until everything was glistening with stickiness. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z And then Ms. Griegson gave a sharp whistle, and the hawk looked at her too, just as she threw a handful of something on the ground. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z Instead, fields were always tilled by hand-held sticks or hoes, and seeds were planted individually by hand and not scattered as whole handfuls. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z He danced when Mr. P treated him to a handful of seeds. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z When the orange and blue flag goes up over the cookhouse for dinner, a handful of new Benzini Brothers employees join the lineup, identifiable by the red dinner tickets they clutch in their hands. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z She munched a few grasshoppers and followed them with a handful of bramble berries. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z And if they ever carry out this terrible threat, the meager handful of Jews still left in Holland will have to go. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Almost every highborn woman in the city sat at the long trestle tables, along with a handful of old men and young boys. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z A handful of students stood up and I did too and followed them right out the door. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z She scooped up a handful of mud and water in trembling hands. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The men came a few slow steps closer and I flung the handful of bassal shavings in a wide arc. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I grabbed another handful of hay and stuffed this one down the front of her T-shirt, a purple one from Jump Rope for Life. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z Out of sheer desperation I took a handful, also two ambiguous capsules that had a Drowsiness sticker but which I suspected of being antihistamines. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z The shivering makes me cough, everything makes me cough, and I spit out handfuls of green goo from my lungs, but then I hold my breath and plunge in my head again. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Wajma had said, energetically shoveling another handful of mulberries into her sunken mouth. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z He took a handful and shoved them into his mouth. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z The fleshy human handful seems more like a sentimental token. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Robin pulled a handful of granola bars from her bag. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z They had known each other for more than fifteen years, and had spent their summers in proximity, but in all that time they had exchanged only a handful of sentences. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s only a handful of blocks from Tyler’s house. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z At the time, most high-level American code breakers worked for the Army and the Navy, where they focused on a handful of top-grade military and diplomatic ciphers. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z I would help them make their delicious feasts, gather handfuls of sage and thyme from their front-porch herb garden. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Despite the suffragists’ steadfast effort, only a handful of states had even considered the suffrage issue on a state ballot. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Vivian laid her wineglass down on the coffee table and took a small handful of peanuts in her right hand. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a small, grimy hand reach up a few inches from my face and grab a handful of cubes. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I put down the fleece and grabbed a handful of mud from the earth. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Jay filled his bag with a piece of dried snakeskin he found, a rock polished smooth, and a handful of sunflower seeds. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z A handful of demonstrators carried signs on Madison Avenue for a short while before Zannikos and his partners reluctantly agreed to settle. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z A handful of women ululate as the proceedings begin. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z While a Stamitz mini-tune might be made up of a handful of notes, Haydn extended the phrase, testing the short-term memory of his listener, then coaxed a slightly altered or ornamented second phrase from it. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z It sits in the ashes, filled with a handful of pine needles steaming in water. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z She missed me and sprawled in the soil, then picked up a big handful of the dirt, sprinkled it over her body, and proceeded to lick it up. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z If the rats could detect the handful of greens he’d eaten hours earlier, they must have an unbelievable sense of smell. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He dug into a pocket and brought out a handful of coins of at least three different currencies. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z A few had their eyes closed, and a handful were crying. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z Gram is rolling dough for a rhubarb tart, back and forth with the big rolling pin, dusting the yellow dough with handfuls of flour, stretching it to cover the brimming pie dish. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z After a few months, we would sprinkle a handful of sand along the corridor so that we could hear the warder’s footsteps and have time to stop talking or hide any contraband. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I would pull out a handful of cotton from the bale. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z And so I booked us an appointment with a downtown psychologist who came recommended by a friend, and Barack and I went to see him a handful of times. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z The Underdowns’ two sons, big crew-cut boys shifting around in grown men’s bodies, grabbed handfuls of cookies with their big hands and bolted from the table. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He threw aside the packing of straw and silk, growing angrier with each handful. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Wednesday took a five-dollar bill and put it into a change machine, receiving a handful of brass-colored metal coins in return. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z There I became friendly with a handful of union reps, including Rick Kingsley, of Washington Correctional Facility, a medium-security prison in Comstock, New York. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The two of them had met only a handful of times, beginning six years earlier when Auma had visited Chicago, but they had a close bond. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z In a sheltered corner of the glade, Eilonwy found handfuls of small flowers still untouched by the frost. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z He knelt and cupped a handful of white sand. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The handful that remained joined the ranks of He- Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, and were responsible for some of the worst mass Muggle killings of his reign of terror. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I am no longer grasping great handfuls of time. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Steadying myself against the oak tree, I yanked a handful of acorns off a low branch. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Now I was stereotyping by saying “all” teachers, when in reality it was only a handful who disliked me. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z He closed the bag and began to linseed the handful he had spilled on the magazine. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z Shay splashed a handful of water at her. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z It’s obvious to me that there are only a handful of real players on this team. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z They are also driven by the efforts of a handful of exceptional people. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z A handful who get to live on two planets. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z An overturned mixing bowl, two plates, and a handful of cutlery set to dry on a checked dish towel spread out by the sink. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Only a handful of Soviet women had made spaceflights by 2012, whereas ten times as many American women had become astronauts and gone into space. Women in Space 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z She bent and grabbed handfuls of sand, throwing in rapid movements, and the sand fell on his shoulder, arms, belly. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z And sure enough, by the time we’d crunched through the first sweet, salty handfuls, they were rounding the house into the backyard. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z The blob of students became a twisted version of a line after ten minutes, and not long after that, there were only a handful of people left waiting to get into school. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She takes a handful, picks a green one out, and bites off its head. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z I shook my arm free, but her fingers closed around a handful of my jacket. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z He picks up a handful of Legos and starts fitting them together. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z As we stepped into the dimly lit restaurant with a handful of mostly empty tables we both stopped in our tracks. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z From my basket I drew out a handful of leaves, which I crushed in my fist to release their strong odor. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Then I recognize the charms: three pieces of ruby red sea glass, two four-leaf clovers in plastic, and a handful of sand-dollar birds, all strung together with black ratty leather. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z She don’t even give the girl a chance to move before she flicks a handful of them greasy, rock-hard peas in her face, then dares her to say something about it. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z She takes a sip, scrunching her face like she’s eaten a handful of sour candy. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Beside it was Silas’s black leather bag, which Bod had seen before, on a handful of occasions, but which he still found impressive. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z He reached into a pocket and pulled out a handful of rubles. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z He dug one hand deep into his pocket and pulled out a handful of nuts and a dead grasshopper. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I scooped a handful of dry sand and let it pour out slow through my fingers, shaking my head. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Grandma began to call Little Pinch by a new name, Big Pinch, because he grabbed handfuls of food and tried to stuff his face. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z He and the handful of other blacks who lived in this town of thirty-eight hundred people could do whatever they wanted inside that wall; no one really cared. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I own a well-used library card, an envelope full of dried beach roses, a book of fairy tales, and a handful of lovely purple rocks. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z He reached out and seized a handful of Harry’s robes, dragging him closer, though his eyes were staring over Harry’s head. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Roger gathered a handful of stones and began to throw them. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z And the handful of nameless folks on my list? Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z After scanning over a handful of documents, I rubbed my eyes. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Sweetie Pie had a whole handful of pictures of dogs that she had cut out of magazines. Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Cobb and the handful of men under his command prepared to challenge the rider. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Fire flickered on the wooden shingles of a handful of roofs. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I've grown up with only a handful of photographs, and most of them are grainy and distant. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Although a number of artists have been competent in both painting and sculpture, only a handful managed to bridge the gap between them with complete success. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Matt finished dinner with a handful of peanuts and a chocolate bar. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He emptied the box and picked up a handful of dirt from the middle of the unpaved road. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z That is, seeds were sown by being thrown in handfuls, resulting in a whole field devoted to a single crop. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z There are just a handful of items left in the bin. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z A handful of beans sprayed back at them as the food tumbled out of sight. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Over and over she remembered her handful of snaps, falling through the wind, hurtling down the sheer rock face into the churning, bashing water far below. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Zion tore a handful of grass out of the ground and threw it at me. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Borrowing from a friend seemed like the simplest option, but I valued my handful of friends too much to risk losing them over money. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I pushed my handful of soft-lead drawing pencils to one side of my desk, took out my fountain pen, and fell—very nearly heartbroken—to work. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z She searched through a cabinet and removed a handful of glass slides, and carried them into another room, where a microscope sat on a table. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Min would squeeze handfuls of the purified clay, or rub it between his fingers. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z He seized a handful and pulled it close to the torch. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z She grabs two sodas and a handful of lumpias, and I pull her outside. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z I shook the handful of coals at her. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z But this evening, only a handful of people stood at the rails, silent and watchful, like animals before a storm. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z After a while she went off, and came back presently with a gift: a handful of mussels she had gathered on the rocks. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z I knew exactly what I was doing when I stole the handful of rice from my family. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z There were a few chairs and a handful of candles which were giving off flickering shadows. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z “An agricultural society with a handful of large landowners, multitudes of dirt farmers, and slaves.” Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z The younger man hesitated, dug in his pocket and tossed a handful of change into the cup. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z One evening a week or so later, I went into the kitchen to get a handful of Oreos to eat in front of Gidget. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Others retreated high into the hawthorn bush, while a handful, braver than the others, flitted toward him. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z “It must be very fragile, if a handful of berries can bring it down.” Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z A handful of other people have looked at their phones. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She opened the car door and began walking up the path, wobbling a little on her square wooden heels, reaching into her straw bag to eat handfuls of puffed rice. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z In a dramatic gesture, Shackleton took his gold cigarette case and a handful of gold coins from his pocket and dropped them on the snow. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z To prove my point, I grabbed two handfuls of red velvet and anchored myself to a bed. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Ernie picked up a handful of them and held them in the air like a warrior, and Genie knew that his brother Ernie was back. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z I put the whole handful into his palm. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z I’d seen how just a handful of votes in every precinct could mean the difference not just between one candidate and another but between one value system and the next. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Maybe all the cages are empty except for a handful of birds, a small rodent or two, a couple of clams and snails. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z I started to get up, but before I could, the fullback stretched out my goggles from my face, scooped up a handful of mud, and smeared it in my eyes. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She didn’t answer, just tugged cruelly on a handful of my hair. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z “Where is the big scissors?” she asked, and when Ifemelu brought it to her, she raised it to her head and, handful by handful, chopped off all her hair. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z She’s kept everything and it takes me over an hour to get through just a handful of files. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z She rifled through it, devouring a chicken leg, a piece of cheese, a handful of grapes. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z There was a bare handful of people inside, not surprising as harvest was in full swing and there were still five or six hours of good daylight left. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Another just a short distance ahead, picks up on the handful of notes. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Instead he held out the handful of iron drabs. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The priest was pointing at the Black Wall behind the temple, gesturing up at its parapets, where a handful of armored guardsmen stood gazing down. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z When he raised her it was like picking up a handful of sticks concealed in a rag bundle, so light she was. Absalom, Absalom! 1936-01-01T00:00:00Z A handful of kids dressed up today, but most kids just wore normal clothes, or those don’t-actually-count costumes like baseball jerseys. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Hazel took a handful of dripping ice and flung it at Jack, and Jack took his own handful and rubbed it into Hazel’s hair. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z She scooped a handful of silver coins from Hedge’s baseball cap, grabbed duct tape from the coach’s supply bag and began taping coins around her blade. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z In a handful of silent minutes, the boat slipped into the cove and nestled its green prow in the sand at their bare feet. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z She saw an old woman wasting handfuls of rice, tossing it at passersby, a drooping, toothless smile on her face. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z She kept digging, scooping out handfuls of clay until the hole was as deep as her arm was long. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Beowulf seized handfuls of white linen napkins, quickly shredded them with his teeth, and flung them in the air around her. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z “There’s no way to tell what happened,” Quentin muttered, bringing in a handful of fragments. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Then I went to the kitchen, stuffed my pockets with handfuls of pine nuts, and ran outside to find Hassan waiting for me. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z She reached for a handful and held them out. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He bent down, took up a double handful of lukewarm water and rubbed the mess from his face. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Habib took a handful of sugared almonds and made a pot of green tea. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z I had no container, so I scooped two handfuls and returned with that. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z An instant before the outstretched hand of the demon reached him, Seth flung a handful of salt. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z He found three more dead monkeys in Room F. They were dying steadily, a handful every night. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I am only slightly nervous about approaching him because, like I say, he is not too hard to talk to, and so I need only a handful of fake conversation-starters before getting down to business. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z He hands me the tub of seed, and I scoop out a handful. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z A few moments later, she came back out and gave him two handfuls of raw peanuts. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Two pieces of groosling, a small mishmash of roots, and a handful of dried fruit. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z She said a prayer of gratitude for his carelessness and added four wadded dollars and a handful of change to her sock; it was something. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Only a handful of people in the CIA and MI6 knew about the operation. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z He would reach down deep into his pocket, pull out a handful of change, and from it select a very special nickel for her. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z What he did not know, though, was that the moment he had left, Tortoise had taken a handful of corn and had put it into boiling water. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z “Free up Belle. We better get down there. Won’t be but a handful of folks to round up cattle with that town meeting.” Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z And he said, “You are a bloody handful, you are. Jeez.” The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z We planned an assembly where we would make our speeches; we called it a peace rally, but it was just going to be a handful of us upper-school girls. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z She stared at the handful of silver and said then without further delay, “Come and say which one you wish.” The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z “No,” Eleanor said, setting down the handful of forks she had gathered. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z Just as she’d done that afternoon, but in deadly earnest now, she scooped a handful together and hurled it at the nearest soldier. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z As I bent down for the last handful I became aware that someone was watching me. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z But he knew that within a few short weeks only a handful of the crowd of boys gathered around him would still be contenders for the freshman crew. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z He came back with a handful of roasted coffee beans. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z When we got to steps of the library, the official program began, and I received a handful of official awards and proclamations from various city officials as well as artwork and letters from local artists. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z In the bottom of a big plastic jar of bolts and screws and miscellaneous hardware he found a double handful of gold krugerrands in a cloth sack. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z He reached into a jar and gave me a handful of lollipops. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z She wrung out her wet jacket, which produced a few good squooshes, then scraped off handfuls of the water oozing from the board until the purifier was half-full. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z She also plucks up handfuls of brown grass. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z A handful of men wanting their money back are hustled away to be mollified by the patches before their train of thought has an opportunity to spread. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Hands reached out to stay me, but I was a confirmed Master of Dodging, and left them with a handful of air. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z He was then one of a handful of African lawyers in all of South Africa and was the legal partner of the venerable Dr. Pixley ka Seme, one of the founders of the ANC. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He remembers, very specifically, a handful of things. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z I scooped up another handful of dirt and picked out the shell fossils. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z There were bales of hay in the loft floor and he squatted and sorted a handful of seeds from them and sat chewing. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Inside he was brought to a small cinderblock room, where a table and a handful of chairs had been arranged. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z And pushing open a window that looked on to the inner court of the Hospital, he began to throw the little pill-boxes of soma tablets in handfuls out into the area. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z He pops a handful of seeds into his mouth and stuffs them into his cheek. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Except for a handful of days, Rasheed didn’t observe the fast. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z With a handful of horsemen he came in the middle morning, riding as escort to a line of wains. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Uncle fished into his pocket and pulled out a handful of coins. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z But every now and then the strap of a camera would snap, or a handful of change would fall out of someone's pocket—and sometimes even a wallet like this! The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Almost immediately after that he shuddered going over a painted cattleguard on the road, muttering to himself, “It sure beats me how a handful of white stripes can fool cows like that.” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He passed my mom a handful of wadded-up bills and some coins. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z I had attended college and university with women for years, and had had a small handful of love affairs. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Now it was a sparse handful of coarse gray. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He buys a ticket and a handful of tokens and waits in line with the others. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z She had broken her fast on some acorn paste and a handful of bugs. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z While Ralph and Ryan were enjoying a commercial for a truck that could zigzag without overturning, Matt strolled into a room called the Jumping Frog Lounge and returned with a handful of popcorn. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z First there were the Gamemakers, making me their star and then scrambling to recover from that handful of poisonous berries. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Then, from the big Vaseline jar, he took a handful and massaged it hard all through my hair and into the scalp. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z To counterbalance the effect of these new political allies, the authorities also put a handful of common-law prisoners in our section. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I slap handfuls of mud on the warm cement. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z A pinch of corn meal lay white on the palm; he breathed on it, murmured a few words, then threw it, a handful of white dust, towards the sun. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Angie asks for a handful just as the bell rings for first period. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Ever since Baltimore and a handful of the other major cities were certified shambler-free more than a year ago, the government has turned its attention to finding a cure. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z My dad went out foraging and returned with a handful of snacks he bought from kids selling them by the side of the road—peanuts and mandazi, little round cakes. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Mr. Szymczak left me his hammer and a handful of nails. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z I close my computer, and in only a handful of minutes a woman comes into the room to tell us that lunch is being served. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z Peeta rises from the floor and scoops up a handful of ice from under the fruit tureen. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z As they ran they gathered a handful of stout swordsmen. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Her scalp burned as someone grabbed a handful of her hair and wrenched her backwards. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Omakayas wished that she had something to give them—she had run away from camp with nothing more than a handful of spirit tobacco in her pocket. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Impulsively Claire tore some handfuls of grass from the earth and handed them to him. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z A boy called Tarber tossed a handful of acorns on top of Praed's body, so an oak might grow to mark his place. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I’d rub handfuls of lotion into the pads of my fingers to soften the calluses, just in case that was the night Charles touched them. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Angel puts a few dollars in the hat, and I drop in a handful of change, just like we talked about. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z Only a handful remain, including Celia Bowen with Poppet Murray clinging to her gown, the girl wearing a frown that seems more angry than sad. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I scattered a handful of sunflower seeds thirty paces down the drive to draw the birds and then I sat down on the steps on a ratty old cushion I’d scavenged from the trunk room. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Everyone was waiting for me now, so I crouched down and grabbed a big handful of dirt and sprinkled it onto the coffin. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Karen giggled, like a handful of coins tossed in the air. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Tickets for the showdown at Midland High didn't go on sale until Tuesday afternoon, which explained why the first handful of Permian fans started camping outside the gate of Ratliff Stadium Sunday night. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I’ve only kissed a handful of boys in my life, and they were pretty much all the same. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z A handful of other men were also interested, and the questions were many and good when Clevinger and the subversive corporal finished and made the mistake of asking if there were any. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Only a handful of people are invited to be part of that conversation. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z “I traded my girl, my own daughter, for this red tablecloth and for a hen and for a handful of cigarettes. ” The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z Under a few baleful yellow lamps, a handful of patrons staggered down the street, laughing and listing sideways as they walked. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z The only thing on the top of the hill was a handful of grey- stones. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z |
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