| 单词 | horn |
| 例句 | That first day, after girding up his coinage for horns, Tyrion had lain flat on his stomach and squirmed to the edge, to poke out his head and look down. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He honked his horn at the car in front of him and swung around it. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Just let them horns toot the first toot and I done gone. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z The next morning Piper woke to a different ship’s horn—a blast so loud it literally shook her out of bed. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The shadows of the branches warped and twisted, and the horned toad disappeared. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z A few people honk their horns at us, but I’m not sure if they’re on our side or against us. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Next moment he realized what it was: the horns of Tashbaan blowing for the closing of the gates. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z It was a competition that Belmonte would not enter because it would lead only to a bad horn wound or death. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z Instead, upon a signal from Michael Froelich, they took horn their pockets a piece of rope, which they pinned on their shirts in the place where a medal would go. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Uneven horns jutted from the sides of its head. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Reek stood behind the mute, his face lit horn below by die candle he carried. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “Have you lived your life under a rock? Were you born of sheep? Do you know nothing of drums, horns, and pipes? Do you even sing?” Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z He made train noises and diesel horn noises but he wasnt sure what these might mean to the boy. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z I say, "Jesus, what's going on?" and my mom just shrugs and my dad says, "Is it a car horn?" Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z Something huge and horned erupted from the wand: Head down, it charged toward the High Street and out of sight. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Up ahead a hunting horn sounded a quavering note, half drowned beneath the constant patter of the rain. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I had to talk mean and threaten him with a club before we could get him close enough for Mama to hook the singletree over the loop of rope I’d tied around the bull’s horns. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z The paralysis was accompanied by destruction of the nerve sheaths and by degeneration of the cells of the anterior horns of the spinal cord. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z She lived as one of the solitary fey before she began to conquer Faerie with her horned consort and his stag-riders. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z His trick was to sit with the horn in his lap for the first half of a piece, then start at the beginning and, tooting double time, hit the last note right with the others. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Suddenly a loud car horn blasts all the way to my eighth-floor window. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He drew on die hand that clutched the drinking horn, figuring to give them a shot to talk about, but Todric spoiled it by lurching to one side just as he loosed. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z There are so many questions, from “Does using magic make you grow horns?” to “Did Quinton know you’re a magician?” to “What makes you different from all the magicians that committed so many awful crimes?” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z It’s a really emotional moment...until the “shave and a haircut, two bits” horn of Grandpa’s car blares from outside. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z It was tall and spidery, horned and fanged and furred. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Grunt showed us a picture of an older woman who looked like she’d just gotten back from an African safari, seated in a bizarre chair made of horns. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z His horns had grown at least an inch, so he now had to wear his rasta cap all the time to pass as human. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z The horns on top of their heads looked like they’d just been sharpened. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z His horns had grown so much they poked an inch above his curly hair. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z The horn felt like regular horn when she got to it, until she traced along its length and felt a loop pressing down halfway. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z He realized that the horned toad must also have a weave of wind! Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The road up through the foothills is just wide enough for two small cars, and so at each curve, as she has been instructed, Yolanda slows and taps her horn. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z I’m putting the broom away when I hear Mama’s horn beep loudly outside. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z Some had crooked backs, or humps, or horns, or antlers, or bulging cysts, or tails. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Worsening Kate’s mood, if that was possible, was a distant, irritating beeping sound, the erratic honking of a faraway horn. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Nathan struggled to maintain enough distance so the horned toad couldn’t hear him but so he was close enough to listen in on what it was saying. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Swinging her legs carefully over the side of the shelf, she eased nerself onto the floor, aware that the bellowing horn had stopped. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z He knew that he had to have emptied the horn this time, and yet when he lowered the horn from his lips, it had gone down by only the length of his thumb. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z They still needed the bicorn horn and the boomslang skin, and the only place they were going to get them was from Snape’s private stores. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z You might get the idea that they howled truth and beauty the way a seal bites out the National Anthem on a row of circus horns. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z He honked again, this time leaning on the horn. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘Shall I bid men sound the horns? But where is Aragorn? His place is empty and he has not eaten.’ The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z One of the saddles has a movable horn, and can be easily adapted for Mina, if required. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z Then suddenly with a deep-throated call a great horn blew, and the blasts of it smote the hills and echoed in the hollows, rising in a mighty shout above the roaring of the falls. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z He halted his horse in a burst of dirt and dust, removed his hat, and with a great sweeping gesture bowed until his head nearly touched the horn of his saddle. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z The woman had been sitting across the room horn the letter the whole time, but they’d never bothered to search her. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z The sound of the bell ringing, signaling the end of the day, might as well have been a starter pistol or an air horn. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z “Hagen, blow your horn and make the forest shake. Tris, don some mail, it’s time you tried out that sweet sword of yours.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z But when he lowered the horn, the mead had gone down by only another knuckle’s worth. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z What a sight we must have been—a giant, speeding yellow school bus, weaving in and out of traffic, horn blasting. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z The chronicle reads: There was a bright New Moon, and as usual in that phase its horns were tilted towards the east. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The powder horn and a small sharp hatchet hung at his belt and he carried the gun ready loaded on his shoulder. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z I thought of Giles, and his large moon face, his horn spectacles. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I follow the Dauntless down the street and around the corner and hear a familiar sound: the train horn. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z A car drives by and blasts its horn. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z He thought about the horned toad and the massive footprint. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z A magic cloak had gone the rounds, which only a faithful wife could wear—or perhaps it was a magic horn which only a faithful wife could drink from. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z She could tell it was a male by the huge, spiral horns. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The unicorn had stopped in front of the tankard, was lowering its horn into the mulled wine. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z The cowlick on the side of his head sticks up in a nubby devil’s horn. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z “My mom uses ground unicorn horn and the blood of virgins for the coating.” We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z When powdered, these horns are highly valued as potion ingredients. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z We had just mastered a slight rise and had reached the middle of an intersection when a bus horn blared in my ear. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The farmer’s daughter tended it with loving care; she would comb its coat and wreathe its horns with garlands. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z She shut her eyes as she went over it, and as the dazzling gleam passed behind her and she bent her head towards the earth again, she felt the star slip down her horn. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z The top of the horn was a little metal cap. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z He points to the wall and says, “The horns!” The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z Westward the view was blocked by the base of the great turret that stood at the back of this upper court and reared its horn high above the crest of the encircling hills. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z His greathelm sported a ram’s horns, one of which was broken. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z It may be because I have not budged from my spot, so I’m still standing in the middle of the crowd, and my translator horn is not being amplified. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The sides of its face were furry, like it was trying to grow a beard, and out of this short bed of hair, its two tiny curled horns grew. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Plus the boys and Rosa have clappers, and Fiona’s got a horn. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Another child had seen a dark creature with horns at the foot of her bed. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Every statue wore a tall white cap and every marble nose was tipped with a horn like that of a rhinoceros. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z His face was broad and pink, his white mustache shaped like the horns of a longhorn steer. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The craftsman should have given him one of those round-faced horn hammers weighted with lead, for his first attempt. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Erin puts her hands on my knees and leans in for a kiss, but before our lips meet, I hear a car horn, and then Boy21 is getting out of a big old Cadillac. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z With their long horns and slender bodies, cows in this part of the world look very different from the dairy cows many people in North America and Europe are used to seeing. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z We all bunched up together by Momma’s door but she didn’t get out, she was still honking the horn like a nut! The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z A car horn blows from behind us, and we both know it’s for her. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z The horn had stirred the castle from sleep,- men were coming out into the ward to see what the commotion was about. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I was about to order a retreat when I heard the hunting horn. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z One of the Elf-wardens then blew a clear note on a small horn, and it was answered three times from far above. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z The first half was instrumental, with only a horn playing the melody, and then a woman started singing along in the second half. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z There’s even a mounted bull’s head, massive horns menacingly outstretched. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z The final thud was followed by the truck- horn blast of Piper’s laughter. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Taking the bull by the horns, I reached over and ran my finger through the cup’s handle. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The driver slams his horn and hits his brakes, and we do what all kids do: we jump off. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z No sooner had the notes of Gwyn’s horn sunk into the hills than Taran started, as though waking from a fearful dream. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Music blasts, horns blare, people hang out car windows, stand on the hoods. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z A barge sounds its outcast horn and coal cars trundle to and fro and the regular thudding of the hauling machine reverberates through the gloom. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Interspersed among the lively, whispery strings are little military outbursts from the horns. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z “I can’t really blame you, though. Riding the horns will do that to the best of us. How did things go?” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Meanwhile, Nathan had to ask, “Are you working with that little talking horned toad?” Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z I hate people staring at me as if I’ve got a horn growing out of my forehead. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z Romero's bull-fighting gave real emotion, because he kept the absolute purity of line in his movements and always quietly and calmly let the horns pass him close each time. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z The animals are equally varied, ranging from mountain goats to horned toads. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z She was wedged between Park and the steering wheel, and when he pushed his hand up her shirt, she leaned against the horn. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z The dragons will come to the horn’s master. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Mr. Weasley’s car was thundering down the slope, headlights glaring, its horn screeching, knocking spiders aside; several were thrown onto their backs, their endless legs waving in the air. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Before the afternoon had ended, the sale of four hundred and seventy-five boxes had been received—cold, cold cash—as the teams returned to school with horns blowing, high with the hilarity of success. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I’d just imagined the excitement of jumping great hedges, the challenge of trying to keep up with the best riders, and the thrilling sound of the hunting horn. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z As the Giulia blew its horn and moved away from the dock, a few hundred strings of yarn stretched across the water. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Because right then, I didn’t care if I was going to Hell or that I was going to grow devil horns and a forked tail. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z They've split into two groups at the sides of the horn and are using those powerful hindquarters to launch themselves at us. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z The Ring also called for the invention of subsequently dubbed 'Wagner tubas, a hybrid that combined elements of the French horn, trombone and euphonium. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z And even with my earmuffs on, all the trombones are like car horns blaring at once. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z There ensued such a commotion of screeching brakes, horns, screams, and whistles that alarm spread within the halls of Congress. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z His upraised hands made it look like he had horns. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Also, Tristran realized, it had a long, ivory horn jutting from the center of its forehead. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Like an alarm clock, the honking of the horn woke me with a start Saturday morning. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z It has a thick hide that repels most charms and curses, a large, sharp horn upon its nose and a long, rope-like tail. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The horned toad looked at Nathan, its eyes wide and its mouth open in shock. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Its driver, the car collector Mr. Green, gave a short horn blurt and a wave. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He suddenly got the idea that there was a rhinoceros on the other side of the trees, pawing its front hoof in the dirt, bowing its head, steadying its horn, ready to charge. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Cato stands before me, almost at the lip of the horn, holding Peeta in some kind of headlock, cutting off his air. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Pet crouched by her bed, its horns outlined in the window behind it. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z He had hung his black hat on his saddle horn. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The horned toad tripped and fell headfirst into the dusty earth. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The first verse about the hunters coming and the horns blowing and the scarlet coats went really fast. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z A spiral ivory horn protruded from the pack, and Yvaine knew where she had seen that horn before. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z The noises brought me back—car horns, shrieky laughter, crazy people screaming at each other over a parking spot. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Jam felt around the loop that the horn was caught in. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Jam looked at the creature, now free and sitting on the floor beside the empty canvas, surrounded by smoke and rubbing its horn. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Triumphant horns were quickly joined by a stirring string section. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z She seemed entranced, unable to help it The unicorn did not seem, able to move from the soft grip of her hand on its horn. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z The multiplication helps a little, but the sad horn song sticks in my head. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z All night they ran through the darkling wood, but as die sun came up the sound of a distant horn came faintly through the trees, and they heard the baying of a pack of hounds. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z At midnight, I ding-dong while a house on McMann Avenue erupts with cheers and party horns and “Auld Lang Syne.” Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z And that night, as he sat to supper, a horn sounded to herald the arrival of another guest. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The three hobbits came on, and then the ruffians turned and fled, running away up the Hobbiton Road; but they blew their horns as they ran. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z He was leaning on the horn like a crazy person, everybody on the street looking at me, some totally confused and some actually cheering me on. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z The palm was calloused and weathered, the nails thick and curved, a miraculous construction of leather and horn. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Immediately, the horned toad jumped out from her side and took a big angry breath, inflating its round tummy. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z It was pawing the ground nervously with its golden hooves and throwing back its horned head. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z "I say," Mike said, "they were fine bulls, weren't they? Did you see their horns?" The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z The light changed and Momly rolled across the street so slowly that cars were honking their horns and zooming around us. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z Pantalaimon flew above Lyra’s head for a while until he tired of that, and then he became a little sure-footed mountain sheep, vain of his horns, leaping among rocks while Lyra scrambled laboriously alongside. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z In those pictures, the Devil is always painted completely black with horns and a tail; Michael is always rosy and winged with a sword he twirls like a baton. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z They passed through two gates, one of horn through which true dreams went, one of ivory for false dreams. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z The witch-woman cracked her whip, and her cart jolted off down the muddy road, drawn by a matched pair of horned white billy goats. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z “Certainly,” replied Stuart, looking into the driver’s seat and blowing the horn. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z With this Leodes thrust the bow away from him, and left it upright against the massy-timbered door, with one arrow aslant across the horn. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Snowball had found in the harness-room an old green tablecloth of Mrs. Jones’s and had painted on it a hoof and a horn in white. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z I looked for the euphonium player and saw a slender black man with his face turned toward the sun, singing through the upturned bells of the horn. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Their musicians blew horns, and even from this height, he could hear their elegant melodies. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z I blew our horn and we waved back. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z One of my horns is caught on something, so you need to get it loose. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I could’ve stood outside the door and listened if I wanted to but that would’ve been rude, besides I didn’t know for sure how long it would take me to polish up my new horn! Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z “Four things,” he whispered, “that a Lothian cannot trust —a cow’s horn, a horse's hoof, a dog’s snarl, and an Englishman’s laugh.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Just then, a car horn pierced the night. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He didn’t say nothing, the man in the driver’s seat didn’t say nothing, but when I pull open the door to the Brown Cow, somebody tap the horn. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z A thin red cow with a protruding pelvic bone appeared and swam straight out to sea without wetting her horns, without looking back. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Nathan unlatched the lock and the horned toad sprinted away to a nearby ditch. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Fifteen feet below her pipe, a mercenary was clutching the horns of a gargoyle as he set about fastening his rope around its head. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The creature angled its face at her, horns dark against the slate-gray walls. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Mulefa couples, for example, on entering marriage, would exchange strips of bright copper, which were bent around the base of one of their horns with much the same meaning as a wedding ring. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Kabuo, moving into the tidal drift, had signaled his position a half-dozen times when an air horn replied off his port bow. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z There was Grandpa in the front seat by Papa; he was the one honking the horn! Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z But the Latins said the Cornucopia was the horn of Achelous which Hercules broke off when he conquered that river-god, who had taken the form of a bull to fight him. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z The animals, refreshed, began stepping jauntily again, tossing their heads and jangling the bells that hung from their red-painted horns. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Not wishing to call attention to himself, the agent gave the horn a brief beep, then drove right up to the pig, which snorted desultorily, refusing to move on. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He turned his big horned head and directed a single droopy eye at Magdalys. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z “Why, I was going to get that horn and play in the band and everything.” Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z He flicks a light switch, revealing drum sets and horns. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Giving the horn a blow, he shot out of town. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z He pulls right in like he knows the place, honks the horn, asks the gatekeeper for a cabin, then heads for the one he's assigned. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z And then a horn blast bursts through the silent dawn. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z I had just come from dinner and in bending forward to suppress a belch, I accidentally pressed the button on the wheel and the belch became a loud and shattering blast of the horn. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z A car horn honked from the front of my house. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z Valencia turned off the engine, but then she slumped against the steering wheel, and the horn brayed steadily. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Runes and patterns were engraved on the side of the horn, and there was silver about the mouthpiece. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z There was a picture of an unreliable-looking virgin, holding the poor creature’s horn in one hand, while the beckoned to some spearmen with the other. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z But even without pedestrians, the noise from sirens, honking horns, and screaming drivers was overwhelming. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z She gave him a little horn cup containing a hot potion whose bitterness was moderated by honey, and presently he lay back and fell deeply asleep. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Then there was a bunch of horn honking coming from right in front of the house. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z It was a gray Pierce Arrow, equipped with two bulb horns and an electric Klaxon, which Dad would try to blow all at the same time when he wanted to pass anyone. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z Just before he hit the cart, the snake released his horn and dropped to the ground. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I think about reaching over Mom and honking the horn. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z The unicorn’s horn, blood and hair all have highly magical properties. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The tug bore down on their shell, belching black smoke, its whistle shrieking, its horn blaring. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I was waving my hand this way and that, because in front of me floated a small bird with horns and colorful paper-thin wings. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z She glanced at the minotaur horn in my hands, then back at me. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z He was Thor, after all, and there was no drinking horn he could not drain. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Mud filled his eyes, his ears, the horn boss on the moose drove him deeper and deeper into the bottom muck, and suddenly it was over and he felt alone. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z Gregor could hear the horns signaling their approach long before they reached the city. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He conquered him and broke off one of his horns. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z She looked behind her, and they all heard the roar of the police chopper, the horns blaring, the crowd screaming. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z His horns were like those of a deer, but they looked as if they had been carved of ivory. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z I looked up ahead and saw the highway curve off, left and right, into spiral exit ramps, like rams’ horns. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z A horn blew outside—the school bus lumbering away. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The trumpets sounded again: a new noise to Shasta, not huge and solemn like the horns of Tashbaan nor gay and merry like King Lune's hunting horn, but clear and sharp and valiant. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z From the waist up, he was a shirtless man with an exceptionally hairy chest and a pair of pointy horns above his forehead. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z From above, through the iron grilles that open onto the streets, he had heard the thrumming of the rubber tires of automobiles, and the hooting of their horns, and the howling of their brakes. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z An ambulance follows close behind, and car horns blast as drivers try to get out of the way. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Large and greyish purple with a humped back, the Graphorn has two very long, sharp horns, walks on large, four-thumbed feet, and has an extremely aggressive nature. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The sounds of drums and horns swirled up into the night. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z His skin, unmarked and smooth, radiated golden light, and his black hair flowed from under a helmet crowned with three pairs of horns. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z About half a mile to the west, where the horns were blowing, a Roman fort stood on a hill. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z It was the sort of afternoon when every car in the city seemed to be having trouble with its horn. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Just then I could hear Miss Volker hitting the car horn. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The pure gold surface has been designed to resemble the woven horn that we fill at harvest, so there are little ridges and seams to get a decent hold on. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Normally, he would have shrugged off Nali’s comments, but then he had seen the footprint and the horned toad that wore a turquoise necklace. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z She tried for four horns, until every muscle in her body was sore and aching, while Syrio Forel clicked his teeth together and told her what to do. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z To his right stood a beautiful woman in green armor with flowing black hair and strange little horns like crab claws. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z ‘I will give you a horn full of oil.’ A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He also gave Rondon a bamboo horn and told Rondon to sound it and fire three gunshots in the air so the people would know that they weren’t Indians coming to raid their homes. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z There must have been yelling and laughter and horns blowing, but none of it comes back to me. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z "One stab with a unicorn horn and it's over. Doesn't matter how big and scaly you are. Mother had one when she lived in Camelot." City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z It was made of finely checkered gray-and-blue wool, with a striped lining and horn buttons, and carried in its weave the faint smell of limes. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z He looked more like the poster Leo’s mom used to keep in her workspace—that old Mexican bandit Pancho Villa, except with seashells and lobster horns. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z When Arya turned to look, die saw that he was wearing his helm, all shiny steel and great curving horns. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Liam made as if to press his hand down on the horn, but not before the driver of the Volkswagen rolled down his window and pointed something black and gleaming at us. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z You have extra French horn players, but they can't read bass clef C parts. Understanding Basic Music Theory 2018-01-28T00:00:00Z Seeing it from this angle made me understand the references to being “on the horns.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Many cars horned and overtook us; some were so full of Christmas yams and bags of rice and crates of soft drinks that their boots almost grazed the road. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z He raised Riptide, but before he could advance, horns blew in the northern hills. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z A horn sounded upriver, and a large cargo barge floated slowly into view. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z The horns Blare from one Street to the next, And the paper flowers Taped to the hoods Blow in the traffic of wind. Neighborhood Odes 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z I tried to win back my mother, pointing to ask her about a small park, a bird flying above us, a long electric streetcar that passed us sounding its horn. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Mama burst into our room as the horn and laughter faded into the night. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z A swamp beast covered in horns peers up at us through the murky water. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Only the big golden horn and the picked-over pile of weapons remain. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z I am surprised—the sound from the end of the horn is sweet. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z The queen’s men gave a heave and sent the horn tumbling down into the fire pit. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z "I saw him shift from his left to his right horn." The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z But Aragorn saw that he was pierced with many black-feathered arrows; his sword was still in his hand, but it was broken near the hilt; his horn cloven in two was at his side. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z They had tight, smooth horns thrusting up here and there where the snow had all disappeared. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z As the group entered the man’s property, a horn was sounded, signaling neighboring black and white abolitionists to converge on the farm armed with guns, pitchforks, and other weapons. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z There was a goat, too, with very long horns and deep black eyes; an orphan from a herd of peculiar goats who once roamed the forest below. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z The violins are hundreds of shimmering gold lights, the horns are cubes of green, and the drums are a bright aqua blue. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z His horns had gotten a little bigger so they just stuck out over his curly hair. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z The caterwauling horns had reached a crescendo and I turned away and cut across the lawn toward home. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z He slowed down and blew the horn a few times in solidarity; they waved and he picked up speed again. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Night has fallen, and as the train passes through a tiny town, it blows its soulful horn. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z He shook his horns at me, as if scornful. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z She rubbed the brass horn some more, and then said, without looking at me, “Why come you hate Hosie, Will?” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z The old horn guy, Jimmy, saw me first and said, “I thought I heard that door open. Did Miss Thomas send you, son?” Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z The horned goddess gestured for them to follow her into a clearing several yards away from the hut and the yumboes. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z About a dozen or so tributes are hacking away at one another at the horn. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z A vachette might chip a horn or pull a neck muscle while throwing a volunteer over her head. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Nicole cut a glance at the Indian girl trying to horn in on her show. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z The door of the hall opened, and a giant ox was led in, its coat shining, its eyes bright, its horns sharp. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z “Kick him out of this sacred hogan at once!” the horned toad screamed. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z My father honking the horn didn’t help that situation either. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z And Hagen’s horn sounded again from on high, ringing out across the bailey. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z It had horns thick as arms, tapering to wicked points, and it pawed at the ground and tossed its head, a roar rumbling up its metal throat. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Turner looked at them through his window; he could almost see them puffing: In the dark, the cranked horn of a doryman sounded, and then another, higher pitched. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z We turned off Route 27, spiraled around the rams’ horns, and headed east. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Then I boomed out the song of the great horned owl and stopped. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z She tells you to go away, And you do, walking up The street with Your half-bitten horn of plenty, A dog at your heels. Neighborhood Odes 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z “Her? She’s so rude. She totally horned in on our conversation.” It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z When Mr. Watson blows the bus horn, I’m still getting dressed. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z The keynote sound for New York City might be horns of Yellow cabs and cars, for example. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z Braking quick, I stopped beside the tracks and blew the horn at her. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z The high whine of Betty’s horn shook the sleepy landscape awake. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z If not for the grip on my arm, he'd be on the ground, but as it is, it takes all my strength to keep us both on the curved back of the horn. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z The red priest rested by day but kept vigil through the dark horns, to tend his sacred flames so that the sun might return to them at dawn. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z It doesn’t have a unicorn horn, but it’s drier than Feathers’ envirosuit. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z The other hand remains perched on the horn, ready to honk at any moment. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z You had to have a maid for bait, and, when the Unicom perceived her alone, he would immediately come to lay his horn in her lap. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z She hadn’t been quick enough to ask him about his horns. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Next year I’ll get you stockings for your horns,” he grinned, “if you have them by then.” Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Nali was going to be so amazed to hear that there was a standing horned toad walking in her cornfield! Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z He informed me that I was due on the horns at a quarter hour before noon. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The witch-woman howled, then; the unicorn had speared her with its horn, through the shoulder. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z He heard horns blaring to his left; cars were trapped at the light at 5th because of the throngs of people streaming by. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Vehicles shrieked their horns, carving a narrow path through the sea of refugees. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z That red mouth, plus tiny curled horns on its head, identified it as a zmeyok, so named because people a long time ago thought they were baby dragons. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I tightened my grip on the horn, making a decision, based on another kind of instinct, not to surrender my hold. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z The driver leaned on the horn and yelled something at me. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z A new blast of horns shattered the night. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z I wondered if it helped his French horn playing to have such long fingers, like a pianist. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z The bell on the door kept jingling every time someone opened it, letting in the car horns and police sirens from outside. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Because of this, some horn players learn to transpose at sight. Understanding Basic Music Theory 2018-01-28T00:00:00Z He must remember hereafter to come and go exactly as always, at the same horns, in the same way. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z My instincts told me to let go of the saddle horn—the only thing keeping me on the horse. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Sprouting from the left side of his head was a single bull’s horn—a curved black-and-white one like warriors might turn into drinking cups. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z We like a male cow to have big, even horns. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z The wine was steaming and bubbling, and it came to Tristran then—the information surfacing from some long-forgotten fairy tale or piece of children's lore—that a unicorn's horn was proof against... Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z It was shiny purple and had a white banana seat, wire baskets on the side, chrome handlebars that swept out like steer horns, and white plastic handles with purple-and-silver tassels. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z He laughed at me once more, sounded his cowbell horn, and the moo-mobile rumbled off down the trail. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Then a second later, he got off Roany’s horns somehow and wheeled on him. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z The horn still sounded from across the water, insistently repeating its urgent message. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z The magic horn had become so attuned to her emotions it could amplify her anger, love or grief and spew forth its bounty accordingly. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “I’ve got an old powder horn and a cap and ball pistol down to the bunkhouse. Did I ever show them to you?” The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Even those loud Fords quieted down, and no one felt like blowing his horn or leaning out the driver’s side to try and embarrass somebody taking too long to cross the street. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z On closer examination the horn had proved cracked, and even after he had cleaned all the dirt out, Jon had been unable to get any sound from it. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Piper pointed the mouth of the horn at Hercules. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I can almost smell the wood smoke drifting up from the valley or hear the horns honking on Haji Baba Road. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z By way of an adios, Joe tooted his horn and waved gaily at the sheriff and the two Forest Service personnel, then led his cow up the road at a brisk trot. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I had never seen one before, but I had heard of them, and it was easy to sight him with his sunbonnet covered in white feathers and his shell horn. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Pet inclined its head, the horns angling, but kept silent. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Harry realized their mistake just in time: He launched himself sideways, shoving Ron and Hermione out of harm’s way as Xenophilius’s Stunning Spell soared across the room and hit the Erumpent horn. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z The smith now gloved each horn in a pure foil beaten out of the gold that Nestor gave him— a glory and delight for the goddess’ eves— while Ekhephron and Stratios held the horns. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The fiend grinned, showing off teeth as yellow and coarse as horns. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Their horns were precious metal—silver and gold—so she’d managed to turn them aside simply by concentrating, steering the animals by their horns and guiding them back to the stables. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z The walls are covered with mounted deer horns, maybe fifty or sixty sets. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z This horned toad was really getting on his last nerve. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The maroon goblin cavorted around the room in a feral tantrum, tearing down bookshelves, upsetting toy chests, and snapping the horn off the rocking horse. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z I can hear the taptap callers, the fresco vendors, the egg seller's shout, the truck horns. Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Then the horned toad jumped out from behind First Turkey and pointed at Nathan with its finger. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The others twisted themselves like corkscrews, their elbows raised, and leaned against the flanks of the bull after his horns had passed, to give a faked look of danger. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z He worked so fast he forgot to give horns to some or tails to others. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Walter turned down Main Street, the car lights still on, honking the horn a double toot, six times at one corner, six times at another. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z A horn of mead was never far from his hand, so the spittle he sprayed when making threats was sweet with honey. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z But the horns were sawed off blunt, and he had only three good legs, so Romero took him home and doctored him. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Hercules didn’t exactly brighten when he saw Piper carrying the bull’s horn, but his scowl lines lessened. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z It contained pictures of the strangest of insects: beetles with horns, beetles with proboscises—one even had a proper nose. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z The immense war helmet he wore had the plumes of a blackbird and the horns of a stag beetle adorning it. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I soon doze off, waking with a lurch when the driver beeps his horn. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z They had to drive all around me honking their horns and saying stuff out their windows. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z The rattle of streetcars, honking horns, and the bustle of people made this part of San Francisco much noisier than where Emily and James lived. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z A driver behind us blares on his horn and swerves around. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z Since we had no idea what we would encounter, he was dressed as a human, with the cap to hide his horns, and jeans, fake feet, and sneakers to hide his goat legs. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z The horn signaled morning roll call and Gitl rolled off the shelf. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z A cow horn made a perfect nozzle through which the air rushed when the bellows was pumped. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The horn blows and the Oasis pulls out from the dock, heading, as far as the authorities know, for Istanbul under a false flag. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z The Questing Beast and King Pellinore put their heads together and sent some of their most perfect fewmets, wrapped up in the green leaves of spring, in a golden horn with a red velvet baldrick. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I think he leaned on the horn accidentally. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z He was drenched from his horns to hooves, but grinning like a crazy goat. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “All four of the others were horn in Lambert,” he said. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I locked my arms around his horns to keep from being thrown. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z When I crawl to the lip of the horn and hang over the edge, I feel Peeta's hands grip me for support. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z There was drawing of me crying over Khalil, and I had devil horns. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z It’s peaceful, watching them, until the horns go off like sirens, so loud that they hurt my teeth. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z She realized that he’d come down in order to bring it to her, and thanked him, and he nodded again and stood bade, away horn her and the hut and away from the bear. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z He sucked the reed for a minute, put the horn together, then played it. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z But I kept hold of the saddle horn. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z A bullet to the head...it goes straight through and turns into some kind of blow horn for your memories. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z The wind seemed to be curling round the house and shaking it; and far off he heard a horn blowing wildly. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z “That is a Pyle Pro turntable. With horn. It looks like a vintage phonograph, but plays vinyl, cassette tapes, CDs, and MP3s.” Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Its beak is dingy, horn- colored, like old toenails. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Valerie pushed aside her black bang and indicated two pale marks, one on either side of her forehead, as if at some time she had started to sprout horns, but cut them off. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z But we never found the true horn, not for all our digging. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z In each hand he held up one half of a great horn cloven through the middle: a wild-ox horn bound with silver. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z The butler bowed politely and poured another horn, which Lancelot drained without looking at it “A nice vintage, sir,” said the butler. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “Ma, if we keep on with this soup,” Caroline said, “we’ll all grow horns like the ones that used to be on these cows.” Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z Then suddenly he realized that it was not so, his hearing had deceived him: the orc-cries came from the tower, whose topmost horn was now right above him, on the left hand of the Cleft. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z As the horns died away, a hissing filled the air; a vast flight of arrows arched up from his right, where the archers stood flanking the road. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He was fingering his great horn and frowning. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Later in the evening, when the sparks from the campfire were curling into a starry sky, the conch horn blew again, and we all filed back to our cabins. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z He led a ghostlike existence between the tiny, dark shop and an even tinier back kitchen where he prepared his meals and which contained, among other things, an unbelievably ancient gramophone with an enormous horn. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z There is a cacophony of horns, but the cars do not move. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Something had to be done about that rude horned toad. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z My grandfather pulled his car into our family’s front yard and honked the horn. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Against the sullen redness of the eastern sky a cleft was outlined in the topmost ridge, narrow, deep-cloven between two black shoulders; and on either shoulder was a horn of stone. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z He didn’t like to think of what would happen if he did grab the horn. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Their horns and hoofs clattered against the logs. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z She is wearing the horns of a buck. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z Other times it felt like an anvil, as if the river god Achelous was sending out bad thoughts, trying to punish her for taking his horn. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z She reached the bald hilltop in a few horns. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z "Make a drinking horn out of it," Jon told him, "and every time you take a drink you'll remember how you ranged beyond the Wall, all the way to the Fist of the First Men." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Gossamer wings and green nails, horns and fangs. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z "To quiet down the bulls and keep them from breaking horns against the stone walls, or goring each other." The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z At worst, I’d end up on the horns and expelled for Conduct Unbecoming a Member of the Arcanum. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The deep ridge of his forehead was finished with two branched dragon horns, one on each side of his head, and the broad nostrils of his nose flared. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z She blows her horn and throws her hand up. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I try to hold her arm, to stop her from leaving, but Chantal is honking the car horn at the curb, and this time I have to choose blood over water. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Boxer and Clover al-ways carried between them a green banner marked with the hoof and the horn and the caption, “Long live Comrade Napoleon!” Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z His green rasta cap hung from one of his little goat horns, and his fake feet had been knocked off his hooves. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z He wore fake fangs, and two cardboard horns poked out of slicked-down hair. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I’ve been away from the real world for so long that the combination of engines running, dogs barking, and horns honking brings a lump to my throat. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Pet followed, knocking over a row of books with its horns in a moment of careless solidity when it tried to look around too quickly. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Each beast was larger than a house; the tips of their horns were capped with gold, and the courtyard stank with the sharp smell of their dung. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z “Others are just frigid and a man simply has to take the bull by the horns and almost be rough. That’s why I developed my own personal technique. It’s called the Bohemian Mountain Approach.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z When he came back, he honked the horn on the Dodge sedan to let us know it was time to go. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Madoc married her seven years ago, and shortly after, she gave him a child, a sickly boy named Oak, with tiny, adorable horns on his head. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Distant horns honked—reassuring bleats that the men were still being held back. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She sticks a funny plunger into the end of the horn. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z He got red horn the neck up and shuffled his papers: “You had no business with white girls!” The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z One pointed to the minotaur horn I was carrying. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z He slammed his sharp horns up to the hilt in the shoulder of the mustard-colored bull. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z A barge, laden with Georgia timber, its lights sliding toward the bridge, sounded its horn, and the bridge swung open. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z There is Heimdall, his horn at his lips. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z The road out of town led past the coal mine, and Jack blew the bus horn at the tipple. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I took the pipe, gathered the glass, sweated — blew —my cheeks puffed out — the iron pipe banged my teeth —I blew like the Angel Gabriel sounding the horn for Judgment Day. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z The Suli girl wore the horns and high-necked tunic of the Gray Imp, but Nina recognized her anyway. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z It seemed he was speaking of someone else, as surely as the man with horns had flown away with someone other than Rachel. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The front door’s unlocked, so I open it and matter-of-factly blow the horn. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z If after I got to ten I blew the horn and it sounded pretty good I knew I’d be playing along with the Dusky Devastators of the Depression in a week or two. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z They were roughly the same size as the grazing creatures, but leaner and gray-colored, with horned heads and short trunks like elephants’. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Pet leaned its head back and forth, horns tipping over, goldfeathered throat exposed and then curved forward. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z The exclamation point is like the horn on your car—use it only when you have to. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She felt as if she were still touching Gwin’s little horns. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z I can feel myself gawking at them like they’ve sprung horns and tails. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Ox carts, oxen, and horses had all vanished horn the yard, but the bear cage was still there. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “I could never forgive him for that. Horribly uncomfortable, having only one horn. But the situation was worse for poor Deianira. She could have had a long, happy life married to me.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Far off a horn blew on the ramparts of the Morannon. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z The sun had barely broken over the trees as she pulled Zvezda back to the barn by his horns for the third time. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I arrived in the Masters’ Hall early and was relieved to find the atmosphere much more relaxed than when I’d gone on the horns for malfeasance against Hemme. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Men sat on benches beneath trees, drinking palm wine from cow horns and cloudy glass mugs. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z We piled back into the cars and headed on down to Big Joe’s place with the horns going and people waving out the windows. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z His teeth were chattering, his eyes went to and fro, he kept trying to drink from an empty horn. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z “Secretary, look in the Encyclopaedia and see what it says about cows with stars on their horns.” Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z At the far end, under the soft, rose-colored lights, was the bandstand with the Benny Goodman musicians moving around, laughing and talking, arranging their horns and stands. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z This made saliva flow into the horn which made the cornet player very angry. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z It was the turquoise necklace of the horned toad. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The foot-people bad been early mislaid because they did not understand the notes of the horn. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Then we got the idea to paint all the hoofs yellow, too, and the cows’ horns, and we caught a rooster that was up on the rafters and painted his beak, and toenails. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I was already starting down the sidewalk when I heard the toot of a horn and the buzz of an electric window. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “Beans! Your pa’s on the horn!” he hollered. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z The jingle of ricksha bells blended with car horns, the come-ons of street peddlers, a woman’s laughter, music from a nearby bar. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z He released the horned toad to shield his eyes and ears. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z He bumped the door again with his horns, the dull thud less enthusiastic than before. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Coach was honking his horn, which I guessed was the signal for the run to begin. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Shrill horns and cheers resounded all along the shores of Lake Washington. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z When Pinmei finally dared to look back at the Sea King, she saw his head had elongated, with deep brows shadowing his glittering eyes and his horns now majestic. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z "I heard the horn. Has your uncle come back?" A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The old man reined up and stood for a moment immobile, head turned eastward toward the enemy, the gray hat on the horn of the saddle. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z It was the contratista, the labor contractor, who drove around in his beat-up red Ford truck, honking the horn to let us know that the cotton was dry and ready to pick. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z There are grinning skulls; a ghoulish, blue-skinned woman with glowing yellow eyes; a caricature of a great, horned animal; illegible graffiti signatures; advertisements for local bands and theater productions. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z A couple of minutes later, Scarlett saw the lights of a car and heard the sound of a car horn. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Right where his belly button should’ve been, his T-shirt ripped open and he grew something like a horn—no, not a horn—the glowing tip of a blade. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Customers pulled up to the restaurant and honked their horns, wondering what had happened to the carhops, still expecting to be served. Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal 2001-01-17T00:00:00Z There will never be anything but cold and fear and the agonized sounds of the boy dying in the horn. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z At the foot of the street was another circle, around which cars traveled slowly, with a steady chorus of horns and many near collisions. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z We were debating whether or not Chubs had broken his toe against an exposed tree root when the wail of a truck’s horn shattered the silence. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I watch a great horned goat ascend the rocks toward my mere. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, keeping its distance, the lion circled the wary unicorn, its golden eyes at all times fixed upon the sharp horn that was always turned toward it. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z And never in after years could he hear a horn blown in the distance without tears starting in his eyes. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z The bus driver honked the horn and Clayton freed himself, then grabbed his book bag. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z He was bigger than a three-ton lorry, with horns the length of my father’s arms and points as sharp as daggers. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z If she saw a bird twenty feet in front of her, she beeped the horn with her index finger and waited for it to fly away. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z She lifted the horn cup to the Queen’s mouth, and a great shudder ran through the Queen’s body. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z To us, the sound of the horn elides from high frequencies to low. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z This is what you hear that allows you to recognize that it is a clarinet or horn that is playing. Understanding Basic Music Theory 2018-01-28T00:00:00Z Odenigbo and Mama were talking beside a water tank, for so long that mosquitoes began to bite Olanna as she stood waiting, so she climbed into the car and pressed the horn. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Thor raised the horn to his lips and he drank, and he drank like a god drinks, drank so long and so deeply that Loki and Thialfi simply stared at him in astonishment. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Everything’s the way it always is—the “shave and a haircut, two bits” blast of the horn and Grandpa’s disbelief over how tall I am now. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z Sometimes the horn of plenty seemed so light she forgot about it. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Both the man's arms were by his sides, his head went back as the horn went in, and the bull lifted him and then dropped him. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z Behind me a horn blares, reminding me that I am behind the wheel of a three-thousand-pound hunk of metal. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z I must have looked confused because he told me, “That’s my horn, my ax, my saxophone, the thing I make all my money with, so don’t get butterfingers and drop it.” Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z He was speaking, but we couldn't hear him over the thick shriek of the van’s horn. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Dirty Deed said, “Now don’t let that horn whip you, son.” Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z Billy Preston played a few numbers, and behind him was my dad, a long-haired skinny white hippie playing his horn. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z And then I heard a horn off in the distance, shouts, and those two dogs forgot the ball and ran off barking in high happy voices. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z His horns were enormous— glossy brown and curved. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z The doctor said that not enough oxygen got to my brain when I was being horned. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z The girl has a silver spiraled horn jutting out the top of her head from her hoodie. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z It held all spellbound who were within sight The unicorn was white, with hoofs of silver and a graceful horn of pearl. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Someone at the head of the column winded the horn every now and then, and each time the sound came from a little further off. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z Without going into details, let’s just say that there wasn’t much left besides horns and hooves. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z On Lekki Expressway, the traffic moved swiftly in the waning rain and soon Gabriel was pressing the horn in front of the high black gates of his home. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z A thousand captives watched through the wooden bars of their stockade as the horn was lifted high. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The page lifts the horn to his lips. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z The creature sighed and looked down at her, its horns bumping into the doorframe. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z The blaring horns hurt my ears, and the fumes from the cars make me feel sick. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z “Mo, did you know that martens have horns?” she asked. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z "He said, `Can they climb it?'" answers Peeta, drawing my focus back to the base of the horn. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z He wanted to deal with the horned toad first. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Its long snout has a pointed horn at the end. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Shrieks of laughter came out between the horn blasts as the car circled our house three times. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z There was a noise like a railway train letting off its whistle, and, answering to it—riding on it like the voice of the Arabian Bird—Robin Wood’s horn of silver began to Mow. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z The cup had an ingenious cap, carved also of horn, and it latched into place with silver hinges. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z This was the only entrance to the tower; but many tall windows were cut with deep embrasures in the climbing walls: far up they peered like little eyes in the sheer faces of the horns. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z The goats followed, a white rush of little hooves and horns. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Almost every boat they passed blinked its lights on and off or sounded its whistle or horn in greeting. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z The brass horns and booming drums marched the soldiers onto army trucks covered in the same green material as their uniforms and army bags. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Not to toot my—our—own horn, but the Quickfire-Lightning pitcher/catcher combo is one of our team’s secret weapons. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z Half a dozen steamy muffins flew from the horn of plenty like buckshot. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The eyes are half open and yellow like old horn buttons. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z A slim, hipless young carhop passed by, but when he hit the horn, she did not seem to notice. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The largest of her three was shiny black, his scales slashed with streaks of vivid scarlet to match his wings and horns. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z His top was all bull—hair and hide and muscle leading to a head so large he should’ve toppled over just from the weight of his horns. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z The radio crackles and squawks, interrupted now and then by a soothing French voice, then a wisp of violin and a quiet French horn. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z Tiny horned deer loped through the bushes and birds like jewels flitted through the air. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Then it’s my turn To run around As my big brother, With a haircut like devil horns, Chases me with a firecracker. Neighborhood Odes 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z There came a long rolling of great drums like thunder in the mountains, and then a braying of horns that shook the very stones and stunned men’s ears. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z The horn player said, “Little man, my name is Jimmy Wesley, you can call me Mr. Jimmy.” Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z It was night when I arrived, and in my enthusiasm I started to blow the horn of my car. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s odd to see Oak with his horns glamoured away, his ears looking as round as mine. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Suddenly they lifted their long hands to their mouths, and sent forth ringing calls, clear as notes of a horn, but more musical and various. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z At that point Milton started hammering on his horn. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Before I could aim, shots rang out from the other side of the road and the van screeched to a halt, the long whine of the horn like a solid alarm. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I fell asleep, too, waking myself up when my head rolled onto the horn, which let out a long honk that cut through the night air. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z I knew it was female because she had no horns. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z But hey, we might be fish out of water, but at least we had escaped the horns of our dilemma to a silver lining, as Mami might say. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z I listened to the police sirens, the angry horns. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z She raised her knife and slashed off the god’s horn. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The drivers leaned on their horns and shouted insults. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “Blow your little horns, Romans. I’ve come to destroy you! Stheno!” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Merry wished he was a tall Rider like Éomer and could blow a horn or something and go galloping to his rescue. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z I jam my fingers into my ears, but Tiny keeps headbutting the horn. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z Anatole gave me a surprised look over the horn rims and genuine lenses of his new glasses. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Cave paintings from the King’s Grave at Kivik show a number of people playing - together - what look like curved horns. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z There was a great horned owl that had been sliced out of a tree and came into her rescue. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z The human face that he’d been so upset about dissolved, and his red, scaly, dragony face popped out, complete with twisting horns. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Other horns answered it, and lights shone out across the river. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z "If they had seen us, if they had sounded that horn . . ." "The wildlings would hunt us down and slay us, true enough." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z His scales were black, his eyes and horns and spinal plates blood- red. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The go-cart sped into the street, where it was first crushed by the Cadillac, then demolished entirely by the Ford, which blared its horn loudly and screeched to a stop. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Too many tourists to dodge and so many blaring horns and too much heat beating down from the blazing sun with absolutely no shade. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Their beautiful horns and colors could make my hunger disappear. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z I hear Miss Hilly and her mama, Miss Walter, pull up the driveway and toot the horn. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z My mother looked at me as if I had suddenly grown horns, as though I had turned into someone who wasn’t her child at all. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z The cup-bearer nodded and walked away, returning in moments with a long horn. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Automobile horns honked in the street and the newsboys hollered out the headlines in the papers. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Daddy honked the horn of his blue van, parked across the street. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z But then Tantalus had one of the satyrs blow the conch horn to get our attention for announcements. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z On the walls of Qarth, men beat gongs to herald her coming, while others blew curious horns that encircled their bodies like great bronze snakes. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I understood where Mr. Ray was coming horn about talking, but at the same time, thank God for text messaging. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Over the low hills the horns were sounding. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z When the needle touched the record, a crackling sound was amplified through the bright red horn. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z "Brienne, I am no fit company. Go join the revels, if you would. Drink a horn of ale and dance to Rymund's harping." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z When I come out, Lacey is paying and Ben is honking the horn, and after a moment of confusion, I jog toward the car. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z She took the horn from him, feeling oddly calm. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z The door that the old man closed behind him was of polished horn, through which the daylight shone dimly, and on its inner face was carved the Thousand-Leaved Tree. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z A half-dozen black puppies and the odd pig or two skulked among the benches, while women in ragged deerskins passed horns of beer, stirred the fire, and chopped carrots and onions into a kettle. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The horn on the locomotive grows louder, more frequent. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z It can patrol there with its big old horns, deterring burglars and such. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z At last the guard returned; once more I was stowed away in the coach, my protector mounted his own seat, sounded his hollow horn, and away we rattled over the “stony street” of L——. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Their legs were tied together so that they could hardly hobble, and their hoofs were cruelly overgrown, so that they looked like rams’ horns or curly skates. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z After hearing Annabeth gripe about her dad for two years, I was expecting him to have devil horns and fangs. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z After my previous experience on the horns I had familiarized myself with the Rerum Codex, the University’s official rules. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z When we got to the downtown stretch of Tangerine, everybody in the row started honking horns and flashing lights. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, while lounging in the driver’s seat, he tooted and re-tooted the horn until Anne finally came to the front door. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z “The one with the ram’s horns. I told you that was real.” The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z ‘I remember that Boromir bore a horn,’ he said at last. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z His fingers go up and down and up and down on the keys of the horn. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “The important thing. Don’t crawl up in the end of the bull’s horn.” Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z “Get up get up get up!” he yelled, honking the horn on the one... Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z "Look how he knows how to use his horns," I said. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z There was a hoot of snarling horns and a babel of baying voices. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z A pair of young billies butted each other with their horns, but most of the time the animals were perfectly orderly. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z He’d have fought the same way against an earthquake or an eagle: I had nothing to fear from his wrath but that twisting horn. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z The blare of the horns is so loud that Aurora comes to an abrupt stop halfway across the road and covers her ears. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z They did not like to show their fear of Grendel, but their hands quivered where they held the drinking- horns, and their eyes kept returning to the door. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z He reached down for his horn again, raised it, and blew another blast. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I reach up and draw one curved horn. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z I stop midway up the horn and load another arrow, but just as I'm about to let it fly, I hear Peeta cry out. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z She couldn’t help seeing that Grandpa was in the back seat with Miss Love, but in case she didn’t notice, he reached over my shoulder and blew the horn at her and waved. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z And for a few bars the pure sweet tone of the horn and the old man's husky baritone sang a duet in the hot heavy silence. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z And up on top was one of the statues Lazlo couldn’t clearly make out, besides the fact of it being bestial—horned and winged. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z The horns are short and the fangs are particularly venomous. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Trouble is, I never thought to bring along a horn. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Then I came down on that horn until he appeared, shirtless and furious in the doorway. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Chiron cantered out from the woods and blew the conch horn. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z He ate almost all of the fufu and onugbu soup and poured a full horn of palm wine down his throat when his mouth was full of food. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z The floor seemed to shake beneath her, and she clutched the horn cup, feeling dizzy. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z I sat on the hay cross-legged, bowl in my lap, horn spoon in hand. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z He has seen a unicorn’s horn, but not a unicorn. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z The spiral fins, made of horn, gave the bolt a spin and made the weapon as accurate as a rifle. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z It was only tepid, and soon cold, and seawater in the bargain, but it served to wash die dust of the long ride horn his face and hair and hands. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z And then she saw how he hooked his amulet neck-string about the horn handle of his great knife, so that it hung down in front of him and left both hands free. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z Madge jumps up and toots her horn, which makes me fold up like a paper bag. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z If so, they would perhaps have noted that the white hoof and horn with which it had previously been marked had now been removed. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z Another with a brand, a horned B. Some with the vicious faces of bandits. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z Lord Jonos drained the last of his ale and tossed the horn aside. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z His shield bore a unicorn sigil, and a spiral horn two feet long jutted up from the brow of his horsehead helm. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z At one place, she spotted a man perched up in a dead tree, with a bow in his hand and a quiver hanging horn the branch beside him. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z "Now, that's nice to hear," I.said, aware now of another bullfight scene further down the bar in which the matador was being swept skyward on the black bull's horns. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z He stood with one foot up, the kerosene lantern handy, the air horn clutched in his hand. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z The passage ran straight at last, up an incline; and at the end, wide open, were great double doors, leading probably to deep chambers far below the high horn of the tower. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Beowulf sounded another mocking note on his horn. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z At the bottom of the stairs I hear a sound—a soothing horn sound echoing off the station walls. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z If his job was the dead-end tip of a bull’s horn, the city was the bull. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z When Coach showed up, he hit the horn a few times. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z He therefore withdrew from an inner pocket an odd object with little waving legs and a rubber-bulbed horn for a body. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z It leaped and moved suddenly, still looking at her reproachfully, and Meg took its horn in one hand. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z While our backs were turned, he’d tiptoe back to the driver’s seat—a jolly Santa Claus in mufti—and press down on the horn. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z The second had redder hair than the first and slightly longer horns. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z "Best talk of this inside. Jon will fetch you a horn of ale. Or would you prefer hot spiced wine?" A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The French horn—like the trombone—is a “male” instrument. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z It was followed by a platoon of horns, blasting a fanfare above the bridge and out over the glassy Seine. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z The loathsome demon stood three times as tall as a man and had the head of a dragon crowned by three horns. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z When she was almost to the lodge, a great horned owl saw rabbit and falcon, sped silently out of the woods, and sank her talons into the food. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z It galloped past so close I leapt backward on tiptoe, flush with the canvas to avoid being impaled on one of its crooked horns. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The Huntsman gave her a horn cup with a leather strap affixed to it. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z I gripped the saddle horn and squeezed my thighs together, curving my legs around his bulging belly. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Last year, the supplies were spread out quite a distance around the Cornucopia, with the most valuable closest to the horn. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He carried a long horn of bright metal from which dangled a flag of blue and gold. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Taniot’s head lashes back and forth, her long black horns cutting into the redcap knight’s shoulder. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He steals a key ring from the horn of a sleeping djinn and throws it to a mermaid imprisoned on a salt stone at the center of a pink lake. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z It is silent as it travels, no whistles or horns. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He put his ax in his mouth and blew, but instead of the horn making music it seemed like Steady made it talk. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z Hawks and owls have been found in convulsions — great horned owls, screech owls, red-shouldered hawks, sparrow hawks, marsh hawks. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Whistles and air horns sound around us as the Haganah members shepherd us, women and children, into the lifeboats. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z The helm that hung from his saddle horn was black steel, fashioned in the shape of a goat's head. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z As he sped around the truck down the country road he blew an angry blast on his horn. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z An old-model car tooted its horn and skidded to a stop a few yards beyond me. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He envisioned French horn players on the Wooded Island, their music drifting across the waters. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z The Hodag’s magic resides largely in its horns which, when powdered, make a man immune to the effects of alcohol and able to go without sleep for seven days and seven nights. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The first time my parents took me to the Boston Public Library, I was four and crying from subway screeches, trucks, car horns, loud-talking people, wind blasting around skyscrapers. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z As he did so the driver leaned on his horn. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “The horn with all the goodies spilling out? We have some in the mess hall at Camp Jupiter. I didn’t know the original one was actually some guy’s horn.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Then Argus honked his horn down at the road, and I lost my chance. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z He honked his horn on every turn out of town. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z And still there was more to reap: horns were turned into spoons, sinews into bowstrings, tallow into fuel for torches. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Annabeth knew I’d never suggest going back there if I wasn't completely serious. a» Before she could answer, the conch horn sounded. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Then we heard a car horn and Tag Farmer drove his old Mercury out on the slack. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Even if setting a trap solved the horned toad problem, Nali still wanted the fence fixed. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Erumpent’s horn can pierce everything from skin to metal, and contains a deadly fluid which will cause whatever is injected with it to explode. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s too much for this high school parking lot with beeping horns and laughter and buses idling by the curb. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry, Achelous. Honestly, you’ve gotten a bum deal. But maybe...well, without the other horn, you might not be so lopsided. It might feel better.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Kamau swung his spear in a wide arc as something horned charged at him. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z The horn kept going, long and sharp, covering the sound of the passenger door opening and the slap of hard shoes. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z The girl raises her horn, and before she starts again, she says, “It’s great to practice with a friend.” Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z His helm they set beside him, and across his lap they laid the cloven horn and the hilts and shards of his sword; beneath his feet they put the swords of his enemies. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z We even got headbands with devil horns and matching pitchforks. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z The one on the right wore dark-blue armor, with ram’s horns curling from the sides of his helmet. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Ash shifted uncomfortably on the hard wooden seat, and as she pulled back the hood of her cloak to look up at the blue sky, she heard hunting horns in the distance. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z In the store a few minutes later, Aunt Loma said to me, real smug, “I reckon Pa wouldn’t let Love horn in on his big day.” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z There were collections of sheep T-shirts; large tubs of lanolin cream; and wooly coats, socks, and hats with ram’s horns. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z The train glides toward us on steel rails, its light flashing, its horn blaring. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Someone beeped his horn, and my dad looked over. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z It will rely on church bells, industrial plant whistles, and automobile horns. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z The old men all raised their instruments at once, and the room filled with a shock of horns over the gentle footsteps of conga drums. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z The horn, a speckled, ivory spiral, protruded from between black eyes that were undeniably intelligent. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z The horn blared, and the two young men shouted again. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z The automobile had a black canvas roof, slotted rubber tires, and a brass horn, and was shimmying and shaking and backfiring to beat the band. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z All about Crickhollow there was the sound of horns blowing, and voices crying and feet running. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z “The hunter fashioned her horns into a chair.” Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z “So the tales of the mighty Thor are only tales. Well, even so, we will allow you to drink the horn dry on your third attempt. There cannot be much left in there, after all.” Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z The Marshall players danced and hugged and flashed the hook ’em horns sign as if it were V-day. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He winks at me and waves his brassy horn around as he plays. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z In a single motion he leaned over, picked up the knife, and pushed aside the man grappling with the bull’s horns. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Not a day went by that fall without the sounds of hunting horns in the distance. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z A death tremor shakes his flanks, but he picks toward me, jerking his great twisted horns at air. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Limerick City erupts with whistles, horns, sirens, brass bands, people calling and singing, Happy New Year. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z The stag horns turned to crimson streaks, the skull mask ran like molten iron. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Then one of them, a good-size mutt with silky waves of blond fur takes a running start and leaps onto the horn. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z He leaned on the horn, and she hurried out of his way. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Except when I hear the horn, I look outside my window and it’s raining and JB is jumping into a car with Miss Sweet Tea and her dad, ruining my plan. The Crossover 2014-03-18T00:00:00Z He arched his neck beautifully to do this, and the pearl horn pointed to the ground at her feet, and he scratched in the heather with his silver hoof to make a salute. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I look at the horned B burned into my palm. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z She leaped between her father and Artemis and shot an arrow straight into the Titan’s forehead, where it lodged like a unicorn’s horn. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Kaede had slung the horn over her shoulder, and the knife slapped against her hip as she hurried after the Huntsman. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z When Miss Volker saw me she stopped leaning on the horn. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Wagons rumbling by on the paving stones, automobile horns bleating like sheep. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z And usually he was such a slow careful driver, stopping dead at every cross-roads, peering to right and left, blowing his horn at every bend in the road. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Faint cries I heard, and dim horns blowing, and a murmur as of countless far voices: it was like the echo of some forgotten battle in the Dark Years long ago. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z I heard a train in the distance, its horn so similar to the ones that had passed by Thurmond at all hours of the night. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z The monster stared down at the knife that had just run him through horn behind. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z When the next bull came out, all three, the two bulls and the steer, stood together, their heads side by side, their horns against the newcomer. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z He tapped the horn, but I ignored him. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z He woke, thinking that he had heard horns blowing. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z We lift our horns, purse our lips, and blow until we play a new song, “Rondeau,” perfectly. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z He nailed a pair of horns to one end and then retired to his cabin until deer season was over. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Piper didn’t understand how all that stuff could fit through the entrance of the horn, but she thought the hams were especially appropriate. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I looked up, suddenly, at the sound of a car horn. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z And now 1 am holding my breath as the taxi driver dodges between trucks and buses, honking his horn constantly. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z “Cave Inimicum...Didn’t I say it was an Erumpent horn, didn’t I tell him? And now his house has been blown apart!” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Outside, a car horn sounded short, sharp blasts. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Two great horned owl eggs lie in the cold snow-rimmed cavity in the broken top of the tree. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z It therefore poisons all life with which it comes in contact: the cat beloved of some family, the farmer’s cattle, the rabbit in the field, and the horned lark out of the sky. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Instant scalping. . . but dragons had no hair . . .pepper breath. . . that would probably increase a dragon’s firepower . . . horn tongue. . . just what he needed, to give it an extra weapon . Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z "You were no priest when I was taken from Pyke.. I remember how you would sing the old reaving songs standing on the table with a horn of ale in hand." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z At that moment, among the trees nearby, a horn rang out. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z It wrenched itself free of the other trike’s horn and spun, bashing the triceratops with its thick tail. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Next to the car, a cabbie laid his hand on his horn, then gestured wildly to the driver in front of him. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Wildly, Alfred bolted across the street, side-stepping a taxicab by inches, ignoring the horns and curses of braking drivers. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z The cartridge box and powder horn were also there. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z It worked by making impressions on the paper, which had been blackened by an oil lamp, using a stylus that vibrated when someone sang or spoke into a large barrel-shaped horn. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z She had grown so used to dancing and to the happy feeling the star had given her that she wanted to do a Sailor’s Hornpipe and to have the star on her horn again. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z She opened the book at the page beginning with the N and the horned marten perched on it. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z "We do, but—" "This man wears a hunting horn." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z It took a bit more wiggling to accommodate the spirals of the horn, but Jam felt it slip out and then felt the loop slither away, leaving a distinct residue of disappointment on her fingers. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Sam came around the table and took the scroll horn his hand, holding it as if it were a wounded animal. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Louis Hatcher never even used his horn carrying it and that old lantern. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z She takes a drag, passes it to the woman on her left, who’s in red spangles with a long pointed tail attached, and silver horns; a devil outfit. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z “Still think it’s some talking walking horned toad?” Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Jay climbed up next to me as a horn blared, cutting through the gentle night sounds of the marsh. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I moaned, long and loud, like a train horn. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z We awoke before dawn to the sound of horns blown on plantations to call the slaves to toil. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z The rattle of streetcars, honking horns, and the bustle of people made this part of San Francisco much noisier than where Emily and James lived. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She finishes braiding my hair into an elaborate style that makes me look as though I have horns. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z If we knew what the ordinary pitch of the horn was when the car was at rest, we could deduce its speed blindfolded, from the change in pitch. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Distant horns honked—reassuring bleats that the men were still being held back. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I got both hands around one horn and I pulled backward with all my might. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Cartridge pouches, powder horns, and guns had been left against the tavern. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z Even his hair was bigger—a massive globe of blue-black frizz so thick that his lobster-claw horns appeared to be drowning as they tried to swim their way to the surface. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Shorty’s slave in the poolroom, he said, was just to keep ends together while he learned his horn. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Riker’s tyrannosaurus looked up and bellowed just in time to catch a horn through its thigh. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z But none of Elinor's clever books said a word about martens with horns. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z His face was covered in a war helm with a ram’s horn curling on either side. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z The horn upon the left was tall and slender; and in it burned a red light, or else the red light in the land beyond was shining through a hole. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z At the same time, the trumpets were blasting like a herd of elephants, with Dizzy’s horn flying high above everything else. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z At night I cradled his head on my lap and read him the Scriptures: The Lord is my rock and my fortress...the horn of my salvation...so shall I be saved from mine enemies. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z His head bobs gently, nodding small, velvet horns lit white from behind like new leaves. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead of pictures hung up on the walls, he had antlers and buffalo horns and a stuffed rabbit head. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z Ash felt Saerla’s muscles bunch and stretch as they rode hard toward the sound of the horn, and though she had wondered if she would be afraid, she was not. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z There’s a siren, a taxi horn, music from a window, and a bird chirping. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z If in that dark heaven she traced a ram when already half its brilliant horn might be gone? In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Septimus prodded the dead goat experimentally with his foot, moving its head; it had received a deep and fatal wound to its forehead, equidistant between its horns. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Far away and behind them, the call of a hunting horn echoed against the mountains. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z They drove close to our bumper and blew the horn every few seconds. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Suma sits cross-legged against the tree in front of me, the distinct spiral of a silver unicorn horn jutting out from long waves of dark hair. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Then it resumes, the twin wands of its horns extending, dragging its whorled shell atop the sled of its body. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Then one blew a long call on a horn. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z I think of the girl with the unicorn horn hoodie. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I was alone, forgotten, without escape upon the hard horn of the world. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z When it had spewed out enough goodies to fill a house, the horn shut itself off. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z At Louis's side, on foot, is his page, with the battle horn slung across his chest. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z There's quite a commotion going on down in the streets, music and singing and car horns, none of which I could hear through the thick glass window panels in my room. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z She was pointing at an enormous, gray spiral horn, not unlike that of a unicorn, which had been mounted on the wall, protruding several feet into the room. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Urzen said, "If he had sounded his horn—" I am served by fools. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z A wild rain lashed down upon his black brother as he tore at the flesh of an enormous goat, washing the blood from his side where the goat’s long horn had raked him. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z For example, an experienced horn or clarinet player can play much higher and lower notes than a beginner. Understanding Basic Music Theory 2018-01-28T00:00:00Z It was a long horn, but Thor was Thor, and he raised the brimming horn to his lips and began to drink. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z His cartridge box and powder horn kept banging against his knees. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z The head has short horns and the wide mouth, which appears to be grinning, is full of razor-sharp teeth. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z When they heard the notes of the hunting horn, Kaisa shouted at them to follow, and the hunters plunged forward through the trees with Kaisa in the lead. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt safer, out of the dark trees in the park and back around streetlights with people strolling and car horns. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Nick Rael yanked open the gate; Ray Gusdorf s excited shouts couldn’t be heard; and vehicle horns went berserk—as did the mighty little pony. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he blew the conch horn to signal the camp and ran to greet me. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z The tip of one horn had torn me to the knee. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z She came straight for me with her horns lowered, bawling her threats as she came. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z The banjo man displayed some talent, the horn player and fiddler less so. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Belet put a fist on either side of her head, her forefingers up to look like horns. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z He blushed, but before he could say anything, conch horns blew. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z ‘But always I have let my horn cry at setting forth, and though thereafter we may walk in the shadows, I will not go forth as a thief in the night.’ The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z He was blowing a great horn, and his yellow hair was flying in the wind. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z “You want me to beep the horn, or are you going to ring the doorbell?” she asks. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Violins, horns, drums, speeches—a mouth against a microphone in some faraway yet simultaneous evening—the sorcery of it holds him rapt. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Old Tallow took the horn spoon from Omakayas and ordered her to lie down, to sleep. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z The distant call of the charcoal man’s horn sounded at the far end of the market. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The bullock cart lumbers up, the bells around the animals’ necks jangling, they have tiny bells fixed to caps on the tips of their horns too, which tinkle as they move. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z It was a large horned toad, certainly the largest Nathan had ever seen. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z He doesn’t care that it’s honking the horn and people are staring. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z There were some condemned head-dresses lying in disgrace—strange shapes of starch like candle extinguishers, and meringues, and the double horns of cows. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z You might have noticed that when a train zooms by, the pitch of its horn changes. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z “The king sent his soldiers to take the bull away, but it tossed them on its horns. ‘You turned me away when I asked,’ it bellowed. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z One of them raised the hollowed horn of a kudu bull to his lips and blew, to give courage to the hunters. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Several months later, they locked horns with their abolition movement colleagues again when Anthony assisted a woman who was being abused by her husband. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Mr. Jimmy picked up his horn and joined in the storm. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z “It’s always a shock when a little lamb sprouts horns and turns into a big, handsome ram. But it’s a good thing, darling, really it is. We must have a party to celebrate.” The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z They each grabbed a horn and tore it out. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z I heard the toot of a horn and saw the Sub-Debs leaving. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “I can’t let Hercules have my other horn. It would be mortifying.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z With every few steps he took he lifted the horn to his lips and blared out notes to announce the lady’s progress. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z If we’d said they were rams’ heads, they would have seen horns. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He was brilliant red, the color of a lucky lantern, with emerald-green whiskers, horns, and a dull stone-colored ball like the moon on his head. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Somewhere in the distance, a ferry blasts its horn. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z “Well, you said their horns got stuck in the sky, and they just turned into stars—but how?” Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He sang with his whole body, phrasing each verse as naturally as he walked, his voice rising above all the others, blending with that of the lucid horn. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Outside, somebody honks his car horn a bunch of times. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z I felt that Gay had horned her way into my most private relationship without my permission. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “No! I’m not a thief! I was following a rude horned toad and it dropped it.” Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The mighty dinos stood in military formation, each with additional armor supplementing its already fierce horned head shield and thick hide. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z All he could think of, as he headed back in, was what his father used to say about people lost in narrow, deadend specialties — that they had crawled into the tip of a bull’s horn. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z We did not tarry, but Charles, who is ever practical in his considerations, swept in to secure the man’s musket and powder horn. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Holding the loaded gun before him, pointing it waveringly forward and up, he reached for his powder horn and brought it around. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z Genie asked, rubbing his fingers along his forehead, seeing if he had any baby horns too. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z She quaffed half a horn of ale and wiped her mouth with the back of her hand. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Its horn screeched to life and woke Liam from his trance. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z But their voices get farther and farther away and it’s just me alone inside the fog and I can’t move or talk and then Mom’s voice turns into a horn and I wake up. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z As the monster barreled past, I drove the broken horn straight into his side, right up under his furry rib cage. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Escorted by that caravan of trucks, they were driven, without a word, up through a crimson sunset and the occasional energetic wing bursts of horned larks, to the Colorado border. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Some suggestions: an unaccompanied violin or cello sonata, a flute, oboe, trumpet, or horn concerto, Asaian or native American flute music, classical guitar, bagpipes, steel pan drums, panpipes, or organ. Understanding Basic Music Theory 2018-01-28T00:00:00Z After Francis’s horn honks had faded into the snowy, echoless distance, we walked back to their house, not saying much, taking the path through the woods. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z My allies and I are rounding the horn, starting to give chase to Brutus and Enobaria, who are sprinting down a sand strip toward the jungle. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z His skin was rather red and he had curly hair and a short pointed beard and two little horns. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z The train could be running with no horns and no lamps to announce its arrival. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z They put their snouts on the horn, sniffing and tasting the metal, scraping paws over the surface and then making highpitched yipping sounds to one another. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z The feathered horns of the comical puffins drooped low, and Kapugen told her they seemed to be grieving with him. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z In the palm of one hand they branded me with a crude horned B. A B that stands for their gang name, LOS BANDIDOS. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z I got mad, then—mad at my mother, at Grover the goat, at the thing with horns that was lumbering toward us slowly and deliberately like, like a bull. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z If I were being completely honest, I was more than a little relieved that the horn had interrupted him. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z They glimpsed the eagle twice more the day after, and heard the hunting horn behind them echoing against the mountains. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z She doesn’t have devil horns growing out of her curly hair. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Thor took a deep breath, and he put his lips to the horn, and he drank deeply and drank well. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z He’s got a pair of cones strapped onto his head like horns. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z I was hurt and would not go out to play with the neighborhood children who were blowing horns and shooting firecrackers. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z The horn of plenty kept blasting out a clean torrent. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “How about getting a horned toad like the Seed Collector for Pond?” Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z I remember the jazzy horn sound I heard in the subway station. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z He was what the Mexicans called a chongo or “droop horn.” Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z Reciting a short prayer, the driver pressed his hands against his face as though to comfort himself, then hit the horn until everyone in front of the truck moved aside. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z Nearby he heard the hoot of a great horned owl and the incessant chirp of crickets. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Half an hour later, she caught a glimpse of him, out on the patio, dressed as a devil in a red blazer from the thrift store and a pair of devil horns. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I was due to be on the horns in half an hour. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Before I can get this out, the mutts begin a new assault on the horn. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Hark, the wild wandering lines in black battalions, Heaven’s horns and hunters, dawn-bright hounds and stallions. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He shouldered his way to where his daughter was seated and found her as the horns blew for the day's' first joust. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z They hammered on the outer gate and called, but there was at first no answer; and then to their surprise someone blew a horn, and the lights in the windows went out. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Father had its horns painted bright orange and little plastic bells fitted to the tips, for added authenticity. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z He only tasted the salt and heard the hunter’s horn in Guitar’s voice. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z I am the fire that bums against the cold, the light that brings the dawn, the horn that wakes the sleepers, the shield that guards the realms of men. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Bothersome horned snakes that ate anything they could get their mouths around—including, local gossip said, small children. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z His well is wisdom, and when the world was young he would drink every morning from the well, by dipping the horn known as the Gjallerhorn into the water and draining it. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z The taxi driver sees and honks his horn and yells at me in French through his open window. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z A sickly green creature with sharp little horns had its face pressed against the glass, pulling faces and flexing its long, spindly fingers. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z They were interrupted by horns blowing in the distance. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Its spiny wings were huge compared to its skinny jet body, it had a long snout with wide nostrils, the stubs of horns and bulging, orange eyes. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z They sat out front and honked their horn. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Luke patted Grover’s head between his horns, then gave a good-bye hug to Annabeth, who looked like she might pass out. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z A car horn honks and I glance up at the light, but it’s still red. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Twice he flung his drinking horn at Jon’s head, though only after he had emptied it. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The policemen began to run, shouting, as Major stomped on the accelerator and pounded the horn at people crossing the street. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Some wear bucks’ horns on their heads and each carries a weapon—one a club, another a sword, another a bow and arrows. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z Nathan relied on the light of the crystal to figure out where the horned toad was. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z He lowered his horn until the point came to rest lightly against her chest. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Before I know it, she done pulled down her panties and tinkled in it and I’m chasing after her with half a dozen horns honking and a man in a hat taking pictures. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z “It’s for the horned toad that walks and talks.” Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z They would simply have to promote the best they had got, draw their horns in for a time and concentrate on training. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z But really, what she has to tell me sounds more like a honking horn that’s stuck, a favorite glass shattering into countless pieces on the floor. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z They had back ends like palominos, tattoos all over their hairy arms and chests, and bullish horns protruding from their foreheads. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Belching exhaust, the driver saluting or warning with a series of blasts on his horn, it is an old army bus, the official name brushed over with paint that doesn't quite match. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z He was always the one who tailgated old ladies in their Buicks, honking his horn and revving the engine as if he would run them over unless they pulled over. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Oh, those troops were impressive-looking with all those belts and buckles and powder horns and bayonets and so forth dangling about their red uniforms. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The girl raised her head and waved at the driver, who tooted the horn, then bumped through the grass around to the back of the house. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Despite its appearance and name, the horned toad was squishy. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z He was just telling everyone to look at the perfect way Malfoy had stewed his horned slugs when clouds of acid green smoke and a loud hissing filled the dungeon. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Dad honked the horn impatiently, something he never does since it’s rude to the neighbors so early in the morning. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z Sometimes, too, they’d eat a newborn calf if the mama cow couldn’t keep them horned away. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z Down on the street outside the wall, the roach coach honked its horn. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I hear a train horn, so faint it could easily be wind whistling through an alleyway. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z “Did you really stick those horns on him?” Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z The car pool horn would honk, and she would rush out to join four other Japanese women who had fixed their hair that morning, applied the vanishing cream, and sported freshly ironed hankies. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z I am going to blow the horn of Rohan, and give them all some music they have never heard before.’ The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Rahel, standing on the car seat, had grown out of the Plymouth window like the loose, flailing horn of a car-shaped herbivore. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Soon there was nothing left but piles of dust and assorted hooves and horns. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Do not think my brains are squeezed shut, like the ram’s, by the roots of horns. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Long knives were thrust into their belts, and from the neck of one warrior hung a curved hunting horn. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z “First of all, he doesn’t have any ‘game’ to ‘horn in’ on, I can assure you of that. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Now she knew why the marten had horns, and why his twin was shown on the page of a book. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z The sound of a car horn could be heard from two or three blocks away. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z A horn honked repeatedly, and Emily heard her brother yell, “Showtime!” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The horn blaring right in your ear was frightening and you’d jump away in hurt amazement. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z The coach had rounded the curve, its horn bellowing. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z The horn that wakes the sleepers, he thought. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z It’s the left horn, it told her, and Jam directed her hand that way. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Wun Wun was very little like the giants in Old Nan’s tales, those huge savage creatures who mixed blood into their morning porridge and devoured whole bulls, hair and hide and horns. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Everything was hodgepodge: grandmotherly lamps stood next to El Greco reproductions; bull’s horns hung from the neck of an Aphrodite statuette. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z With the horn in one hand and her dagger in the other, she leaped for the shore. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He had a big crease in his forehead, or maybe it was actually that he had two round horns. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I hear the train horn blasting to my left, but the light fixed to the first car is not on. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z "A big horn wound. All for fun. Just for fun. What do you think of that?" The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z Except when the men sat on windowsills fingering horns, and the women wondered “how long.” Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z A chorus of horns answered from all around us, echoing off the buildings of Manhattan. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z R.C. reached over and pounded the truck horn. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z Still, I stuck close to the theatre and, in my free horns, to Mr. Pope's. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z The musicians, with strange orchestras of bells, large horns, harps, viols, zithers and organs, were playing as the people ate. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z And he stood the weapon upright against the massy-timbered door with one arrow across the horn aslant, then went back to his chair. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z A horn blew at the end of the hall. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z “He gets to erupt into flames. I get to wear these stupid rams horns.” The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z He toot his horn, wave his hand out the window, and start backing up real slow. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z “It is too bad we have no horns.” Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z One time he brought in a horned toad that got so mad he swelled out round and flat as a Mexican tortilla and bled at the eyes. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z At dawn the horns sounded, and within an hour they took the road again. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z One of the children who had been romping among the tables bent down and looked incredulously at the little horns. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Suddenly the long drone of the horn stopped, and it was shocking, like the absence of ground at the start of a fall. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z One of the cows broke in the door of the store-shed with her horn and all the animals began to help themselves from the bins. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z Last week alone, she appeared in human form in a dozen different places, scaring the horns off some of my friends. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Shocked, he froze in place when he saw the large horned toad standing on its hind legs and holding a glowing quartz crystal. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z While she marveled at this, she was also a little anxious, for their horns looked formidably sharp, and even at this distance she could see intelligence and curiosity in their gaze. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The horn had stopped blasting, but people were still running every which way, trying to make it to a ride before they filled up. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z A boy had taken her tin horn and broken it in two across his knee. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Outside, car horns honked, the front door swung open, and neighbors gushed into the house. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z I looked up to see that deathly shadow being thrown into the air upon the horns of my Patronus. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He wrapped Ash’s reins around the saddle horn. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Some of them would blare their horns because, honestly, driving the speed limit makes you a road hazard. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z “Don’t you see that there’s a fallen star caught on her horn?” Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z As Valerian passes, he grabs one of my braided horns. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “From him. He sounds kind of bitter when he talks about you, and I get the distinct impression he doesn’t want me around, like I’m horning in on his game or something.” Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z A girl with deer horns—Poesy—is giggling over something Cardan has said. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The end explanation that he had “given her up” so as to save his soul, and that he had now returned horn a sense of dramatic magnanimity, was not the true one. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z The old man handed him a leather sheath, backed with stiff horn, with buckles to hold the knife in place, because the slightest sideways movement of the blade would have cut through the thickest leather. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z A horn honked then, and it was Mother. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z And then, sudden and terrible, from the tower above, the sound of the great horn of Helm rang out. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Three of them had their heads broken by blows from Boxers hoofs; another was gored in the belly by a cow’s horn; another had his trousers nearly torn off by Jessie and Bluebell. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z Looking up at this bizarre light fixture while standing between two cracked and peeling, yet somehow still majestic, horned carousel stallions, all I can think about is watching the solar system episode in Mom’s lap. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z The horn that he had seen from the other side was only its topmost turret. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Now Aru was squeezing her eyes shut in embarrassment over Aiden possibly having seen her in horns when she banged her nose into something. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Romero's brother, holding the bull's horn in one hand, the knife in the other, looked up at the President's box. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z A car slams on its brakes and lays on the horn. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z “FREE FOLK! Here stands your king of lies. And here is the horn he promised would bring down the Wall.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I could hear the drums and the cymbals and the gongs and brass horns. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He listened to the constant parade of sounds outside, footsteps, bicycle bells, the incessant squawking of crows and of the horns of cycle rickshaws in the lane so narrow that taxis could not fit. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Pet tilted its head, and the horns caught sunlight through the studio’s windows. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Julie Landsman, who plays principal French horn for the Metropolitan Opera in New York, says that she’s found herself distracted by the position of someone’s mouth. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Nothing touched me but the breeze as the horn flipped past. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Dashing back into the mill he ran out with a horn and blew it loudly. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z The figure’s head was heavy with curled ram’s horns, clotted red, and the face was an interlocked geometric mess of metallic feathers that smothered any features. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z A blat from the horn made Carla jump and turn to the car, now fully stopped just a little ahead of her. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z One long blast of the horn meant rangers returning, but two ... A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z After two songs, the fiddle and horn carried on alone while the drummer went around hat in hand ungraciously accepting the pennies doled out to him. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z When she saw him lift the horn to play, she was worried. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z The constant sound of traffic going and people blowing their car horns and sirens blaring. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Heimdall will blow the Gjallerhorn, the horn that once was Mimir's, and he will blow it with all his strength. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z The mercenary on the gargoyle below only had time to lean into the wall as she slammed onto the creature’s head, gripping its horns to steady herself. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z One of the country's most famous modern-day exports - Lurpak butter - features the horn both in its name and on its packaging. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z The driver blew his horn and the lady with him waved at us. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z At the time, there were no women in the brass section of the orchestra, because everyone “knew” that women could not play the horn as well as men. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z In the Cow’s Guts a person could have green wings and purple horns: no one would be the least surprised. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z One winter, when I was very young, Luke found a great horned owl in the pasture, unconscious and half frozen. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Like a miracle, a conch horn sounded from the smoky picture. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z All right, there’s the Cornucopia, the shining gold metal horn, about forty yards away. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Dales went after Plancks, Kerenskys locked horns with Harpers—only the townsfolk stayed out of the fight. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z It got louder and louder, and now Matt could pick out individual sounds: the grinding of machinery, the blast of horns, even—incredibly—music. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Horace rested his elbow on his saddle horn and stirred a fly from his horse’s shoulder with his rawhide quirt. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The horn sounded again as I stepped on the active track. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Jon heard the deep, throaty call of the watchman's great horn, calling out across the miles,- a single long blast that shuddered through the trees and echoed off the ice. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The horn and hoof showdown was less a showdown than a show: steers and heifers, sheep and goats, even dogs and cats displayed and judged in tents around the fairgrounds. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Behind the goddess, on a polished oalc display stand, was her huge silver bow, carved to resemble gazelle horns. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Just the beauty of its color, the size of its horns, and how active it is. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z As he came to the valley’s brink, he set to his lips a great black horn and blew a ringing blast. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z She walked with a slight limp, leaning on a horned staff, and as she approached she called out, “Good morning, travelers! That’s my dog, Cavin; he’s harmless enough.” Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z There Carl stood in the Islander s spotlight, a big man in bib overalls poised in his boat’s bow, a kerosene lantern clutched in one hand and an air horn dangling from the other. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z A horn sounded from the street, and Armpit looked up to see a long white limousine stopped in the middle of the road. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z Grover offered to carry the Minotaur horn, but I held on to it. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z That done, he pushed the cap back on the horn and let it drop. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z In the morning he would have a good view horn the cupola. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z A horn honked repeatedly, and Emily heard her brother yell, “Showtime!” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I raise both arms, curl my hands like the horns of the aurochs. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z The mead of the giants was cold and salty, but he drank it down, draining the horn, drinking until his breath gave out and he could drink no longer. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z They’d see him going demon down the road and honk their horns. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z The quick commute was one of the small graces they could appreciate, as it gave them just that little bit of extra time after the quitting horn sounded. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Using the parked truck as cover, they ran across the road, dodging an oncoming car whose horn blared at them. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z Only the head sways slowly, but the horns are useless now. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z A hunting horn echoed through the mountains, and a moment later Jon heard the baying of hounds. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “Awful old hypocrite, telling everyone else to help you and trying to worm out of it himself. And for heaven’s sake keep away from that horn.” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z The Underwood devil’s horns glowed through his slicked-down hair, as he sat in front of the window facing my mother. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z There were bits of old speeches floating about, as well as recited lessons, gunshots from old wars, babies’ cries, auto horns, waterfalls, electric fans, galloping horses, and a great deal of everything else. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z A car screeched to a stop, its horn blared, and Moss didn’t even look. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Are they supposed to have bull’s horns?” she asked. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z On a baldric he wore a great horn tipped with silver that now was laid upon his knees. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z She was reputed to be able to understand the serpent, which offered her shavings from its horn as the core of the first ever American-made wand. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The women were veiled, and the men had brushed and lacquered their hair into horns and hands and spikes. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z They admired the shiny red paint, blew the horn, tried out the seats, and of course asked to ride. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z The light turns green, but the taxi driver does not move, despite the immediate discordant blare of horns behind them. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z “Bring me that horn by sundown,” Hercules said. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “Honk the horn three times for trouble,” I said, and slid the door shut. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I remember making it to the clearing, a counselor shouting for help, a centaur blowing a conch horn. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Rising, I could see the dusty cloud of horns and backs trampling through our corn. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z Some logs had hoofs or claws, tails or horns; some had the beginnings of a face, a mouth or an eye; some had hands with fingernails. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Nita presses the horn with her fingertips, and the deer moves out of the way. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z The giant’s army was arrayed to Percy’s left and right— centaurs with bull’s horns, the six-armed Earthborn, and evil Cyclopes in scrap-metal armor. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z The Ch’i-lin, for instance, out of ancient China, has the body of a deer covered with gleaming scales, a marvelous bushy tail, cloven hooves, and small horns. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Patterson sat on his porch, cleaning his French horn with a white cloth. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z He set his horn to his Ups and blew a loud, rude blast. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z I'm able to haul him back onto the horn where we drag ourselves toward the top where the lesser of two evils awaits. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Its horns were a more refined version of what they’d been, fluting out to tight spirals, and the eyes that filled the empty sockets were large and shining. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z He starts the car and then begins banging his tetherball of a head against the car's horn rhythmically. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z It has yellow eyes, bronze horns and similarly coloured spikes that protrude from its long tail. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z On the right was a unicorn, the symbol of justice; its deerlike head was lowered so that its curving horn pointed down, while its goatlike tail curled up. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z He was supposed to call this thing cheii, like the horned toad. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z “I’ve had it up to my horns with this nonsense. As if the wild god would speak to ... to him!’ The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Before they could hoot-her down again, the sound came shuddering through the night—only it was no wolf this time, it was Kurz blowing his hunting horn, sounding danger. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z If he kept his hands thus busy, he couldn’t grab the horn if he felt himself going off. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z You could practically see the horns hidden in her bangs. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z And across the city, atop a monolithic wedge of seamless, mirror-smooth metal, a statue stirred, as though awakened by the tumult, and slowly lifted its great horned head. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Silently he drew the amulet string over his shoulder and loosened the loop from the horn handle of his great knife. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z A cabdriver slowed and honked his horn, leaning to his passenger-side window. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Uncle popped his horn and waved at them. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Aphros’s lobster-claw horns kept swimming around in his thick hair, and Leo had to resist the urge to try to rescue them. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Before we could start our walk, I heard the Helms Bakery truck's horn behind us. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Then, with one hand, he grabbed the bull’s horn and pulled it sideways. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z There was no glass, but to keep the hawks from draughts there was horn in the small windows. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z When after a moment it had not moved, I resorted to the car horn, but this had no effect other than to make the creature commence pecking at something on the ground. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z “And my sister, Lauren? She finally got approval for the surgery to remove those horns from her forehead.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z There was a horned toad standing on its hind legs, like Seed Collector. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Cato lies on his side at the very top of the horn, twenty feet above the ground, gasping to catch his breath as he gags over the edge. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Inside was a black-and-white bull’s horn, the base jagged from being broken off, the tip splattered with dried blood. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z But I made a deal with the Holy Being; oh yeah, First Turkey was there who was the boss of the little horned toad—its name is Seed Collector. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z It seemed like magic to me when I put on the headphones Tsalig handed me and heard the famous trumpeter of Kraków marking the noon hour with his horn, hundreds of miles away. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z People were ringing bells, blowing whistles, and sounding horns from the boats. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Holding the glowing crystal before it, the horned toad exited the cornfield and entered the vast open desert. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Then Merry took the horn, for it could not be refused, and he kissed Éowyn’s hand; and they embraced him, and so they parted for that time. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Percy pumped his fist like he was blowing a truck horn. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I put my face in my hands, hoping to drown out the drums, the horns, the shouting. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z All I could do was watch as Polyphemus turned and ripped off Grover’s wedding veil—revealing his curly hair, his scruffy adolescent beard, his tiny horns. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Momma was honking the horn of the Brown Bomber like she was crazy. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Hair the color of autumn leaves and moss-green eyes and horns curving from behind his brow to just above his ears. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The fingers curled around the drinking horn were heavy with rings, gold and silver and bronze, set with chunks of sapphire and garnet and dragonglass. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “Just a thought. Besides, I don’t see that we have many choices. If Hercules doesn’t get that horn, he’ll kill us and our friends.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Miss Maggie had told me about automobiles, and I had seen some pictures of them, but the ones I saw here—their fumes and rumble, the blare of their horns—amazed me. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z There were blasts from an invisible horn and the rattle of drums. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z The calls of conch shells and hollow cow horns were attempting to catch up to the insistent rhythm. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z Strewn around the Cornucopia are other supplies, their value decreasing the farther they are from the horn. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z The wind blows the eucalyptus trees, a buoy clangs, a boat horn toots, Natalie drags her toes. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z “Once a week they do,” said Inej, her little imp horns bobbing along with her head. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z It looks just like its name suggests, like a bright green buck has sprouted horns from the planter. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z All at once he felt afraid of their thick, ridged horns and their strange eyes and their strange silence. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z Jon opened a shuttered window, took the flagon of beer off the outside ledge, and filled a horn. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Piper was beginning to understand how the horn worked. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The road past the store was empty except for an old cow with a broken horn hanging near her face. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Her goat’s white horned head peeked out from around the side of the booth. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z In the distance, the conch horn sounded, signaling curfew. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Ghiscari hair was dense and wiry; it had long been the fashion for the men of the Slaver Cities to tease it into horns and spikes and wings. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Dennis and Lily have party horns, and they blow them and make as much noise as they can. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z They were all honking their horns and yelling, and one boy even waved at my sister. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The tip of one horn put a gouge in the paint as Pet walked into the house. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Drivers lay on their horns, and one guy leans out his window and shouts at us angrily. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Its horns thinned, stretching longer to coil spiral at the ends, as sinuously as ink poured into water. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I was taking the bull by the horns. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z For nearly half a minute, the only sound is the mournful cry of ship horns fading away. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z Imagine how his heart ached for his lady, his wife in tears; and yet he never blinked; his eyes might have been made of horn or iron for all that she could see. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Their vehicle was a streamlined “palace” horse van painted in Howard crimson and white and featuring two musical horns, eight headlights, fourteen cigar lighters, and a luxurious stall with kapok-stuffed walls. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “How d’you know it’s an Erumpent horn?” asked Ron, edging away from the horn as fast as he could, given the extreme clutter of the room. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Sam heard a burst of hoarse singing, blaring of horns and banging of gongs, a hideous clamour. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Meggie stroked his little head as he chewed—and her fingertips found something hard under the silky fur: tiny horns growing beside his ears. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z The driver’s car had a set of longhorns stuck to the hood, and the horn sounded like a cowbell. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z “No, no! The lord of the great horns pursues wise, miserable Gurgi with leaping and galloping. Gurgi fears terrible smackings and whackings. He follows kindly and mighty protectors. Faithful Gurgi will not leave them, never!” The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Big Loomis, who naturally took his communion cake in the kitchen, was just coming around the house from the back door as Papa honked the brass horn and we all waved. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z And, Celie, our church, our school, my hut, all went down in a matter of horns. The Color Purple 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z At this point, we heard the honking of a car horn. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z The horn came, but it was cloven in two, as it were by axe or sword. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z When they got to the grocery store, her mom bought them each a day-old cream horn and a cup of twenty-five-cent coffee. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z After the excitement of getting lost, running into the water monster, and seeing Devin, Nathan had completely forgotten about the horned toad that stole his seeds and very rudely called him fat. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Pet shook its head, and its horns swiveled dark and red. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z He guessed more than two-thirds of the fishermen in the area had made the fog run for Elliot Head with their horns sounding across the water. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Ron takes the devil horns from him and drops them back in the box. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z The zmeyok hung on to his horn, digging its teeth in viciously. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Outside, New York only seemed to exhale—horns, voices, machines, tires, sirens, helicopters, music, protests, advertisements—all pushing out the air, all selling noise. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z “There was nothing doing, no fish. I ran up to Elliot Head real slow like. A fog run. I had my horn going.” Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z He put his horn to his lips and blew the four long notes of the mort without a quaver. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Dad reached into his pocket and pulled out his favorite jackknife, the one with the horn handle and the blade of blue German steel that we’d used for Demon Hunting. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z But one day, even his tattoos would rot away—the images of horned whales, beautiful women, disappearing islands—and nothing would be left of him but the whispered legends of things he’d done. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z The moose, when shot, unfortunately lacked the imposing horns that Jefferson had specified, but Sullivan thoughtfully included a rack of antlers from an elk or stag with the suggestion that these be attached instead. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z “But I have it all planned out: I’d make the head out of papier-mache, and paint the horn gold and make the mane gold, too. ... It would be so awesome.” Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z It continued to bend and fold itself into smaller triangles and even smaller diamond shapes until at last it formed a four-legged figure that then sprouted a tail, a head, and finally, a horn. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “Wait...his other horn? What—?” “Figure it out,” the god snapped. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z As Laura nears her driveway, she honks the horn twice to alert the guard to open the gate, but surprisingly, it is already open. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z She wondered if Achelous was getting used to having no horns at all. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “A little horned toad dropped it in the desert along with a pumpkin seed!” Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Fina’s is a unicorn with an only slightly crooked horn, and mine is a scary scream face. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Apart from large-scale cave art, the people of the Upper Paleolithic also produced small, hand-sized drawings and carvings in bone, horn, or stone, skillfully cut by means of flint tools. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Two straight horns jutted from above its eyes, pointing backward. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z It wasn’t just that she was a woman, and female horn players were rare, as had been the case with Conant. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z The thin and stupefied bleating of automobile horns. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z I tooted the horn lightly, but he was not to be shifted. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z The creature tried to pull up, and that crushed her fingers between the loop and the horn. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z She raised her hunting horn to her lips, and its clear sound echoed down the valleys of Marin. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z “On a capital N. I saw his horns.” Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z He is close enough to hear diesel engines growl and horns blare whenever a train pulls out but far enough to avoid police who hover around the station looking for migrants. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z And I saw the Virgin draped in the gown of night standing on the bright, horned moon of autumn, and she was in mourning for the fourth son. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I jumped up to check in at the scorers’ table and the horn blared for substitutions. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z It was longer than any drinking horn that Thor had ever seen, but he was not concerned. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z The roads offered the wildest drives that I had ever known: nightmare traffic, brakes squealing, skidding cars, and horns blowing. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z The best he could manage was to blare his horn and push his way through the mob. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z "The next helm you make, put mule’s ears on it in place of bull's horns!" A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Even when they were sleeping, there was the constant background of street noise, cars driving by, honking horns, people laughing or shouting. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z She said she was betting her money on Roany because he had two fighting horns. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z “My name is Garfield, and I’m already four and a half. My favorite dinosaur is a Carnotaurus because he has two horns and is a meat-eater, like me.” Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z At the front of the pack was a large ghost who held his bearded head under his arm, from which position he was blowing the horn. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z A sentry’s horn greeted them as they approached, sounding from on high like the cry of some huge, deep-throated bird, a single long blast that meant rangers returning. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Above the cry of the pack rose the long, clear notes of a hunting horn. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Rocks came bouncing down horn the castle to crash among them, and arrows and spears as well, but the angle was steep and the missiles seemed to do httle damage. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The huge gargoyles were at least ten feet tall, with razor claws and horns like rams. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z By then the taxi was blowing its horn and once we got in it took us to the bus station. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He lowered his head and charged, those razor-sharp horns aimed straight at my chest. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z His entire body was covered with luminous scales, and two horns had sprouted from his head. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z We were holding tight, waiting on Coach to hit the horn again so Brit-Brat could catch Deja, and we could bring it home. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z With that he seized a great horn from Guthláf his banner-bearer, and he blew such a blast upon it that it burst asunder. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z His gun was on his shoulder, his hatchet and powder horn hung at his side, and his tall boots made great tracks in the soft snow. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Jack slowed down to a crawl at each of these, blowing the bus horn and then easing us around. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z My sword flashed—slicing off one horn, then the other. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z I put on my mask; the sunbird feathers protrude over my hair like ram horns. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z “You modest young gentleman,” said the butler, substituting a large horn. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z There should be a horn or gong or something to wake God. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z A corno looks like a tiny chili pepper, but it’s a small, twisted red horn, meant to ward off the evil eye and any curses to your manliness. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Just about the time we expected to hear the third horn, we instead heard the clang of metal on concrete, like someone had rang a bell. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z It looked like an enormous auger shell, or a unicorn’s horn upthrust from the earth, and was said to stand at over six hundred feet. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z She didn’t understand how such a lonely, depressed spirit could produce a horn of plenty that shot out pineapples and birthday cakes. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z But as they went his soldiers blew their horns in signal long arranged; and even before they came to the gate Sauron sprang his trap. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z “Yes, blow your little horns, demigods. Soon, the legacy of Rome will be destroyed for the last time!” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z As the sound of the horn faded, even the wind ceased to blow. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “SURPRISE!” they all shout, and blow party horns or shower me with confetti. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z I was ready to bet that if I shaved his curly brown hair, I’d find tiny horns on his head. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z I watched the guy opposite strumming his washboard, watched him blowing his horn. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z He was pleasantly surprised when Galt of the Stone Crows informed him not an horn later that the powdered man was at his door. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “How you going to rope a cow without a saddle horn?” The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z These horns look comically small, as though they come from animals you could kill with your bare hands. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z But in two weeks he got off the bus one day with a shining horn. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z I washed the dishes when they let me, enjoyed the smells of kabob in the making, and waited for the horns to sound. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z It’s kinda hard with people driving by and honking their horns. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Sure enough, her lavender sweatshirt with the silver foam horn spiraling from its hood is there. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z At the bottom of the handout was a drawing of a tourist being tossed on the horns of a fuming bison. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Grandpa leaned forward and blew the horn, loud and long. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Seizing a horn from a youngster near by, he blew three loud hoots. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Jam felt it gathering in the air before its body showed up, and she watched it appear bit by bit, fur and feathers and horn like dried blood. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I put one hand on the small of my back and the other on my chest, where it looked as though the horn must have come through. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z He dodged around a herd of goats, using his horn liberally. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Her fingers linger atop a particularly bad drawing of some sort of horned creature hovering above a circle with holes in it. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “We have to overwhelm the nymphs with fresh water, give them more than they can use. If we can dilute this poisonous stuff—” “Can your horn do that?” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She couldn’t pat his horns or run her hands over his scales. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Along the side streets, groups of boys and girls, some on foot, some on motorcycles yell and honk their horns as others run up to the trucks, slapping and touching the soldiers’ hands. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z A constant regurgitation of the top-twenty pop songs bursts from the open door, and a giant, inflatable unicorn is resting its plastic horn against the living room window. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z And Håkon wasn’t exactly subtle, with his ruby-red scales and twisting horns. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z It is like the battles between certain ruminant animals whose horns are set at such an angle that they are incapable of hurting one another. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z My notes read: “February 10 “I think the great horned owls have eggs! My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z The street was jammed with masked and costumed children making a deafening din with their penny tin horns. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The Cleft, Cirith Ungol, was before him, a dim notch in the black ridge, and the horns of rock darkling in the sky on either side. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Every morning, to retain his virility, he drinks a tea containing rhinoceros horn. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z But Papi seems distracted, turning on the radio, then turning it off, honking the horn a few more times before Mundín finally appears at the door. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z He’s got a pair of longhorn steer horns above his desk and lots of pictures of him and other agents along the walls. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z He wore a green rasta-style cap, because when it rained his curly hair flattened and you could just see the tips of his horns. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z “Same as your minotaur horn. But don’t unwrap the head. It can still petrify you.” The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z She lowered her horns and rolled her eyes as I brought Old Yeller up to her. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z Like the first bull, he came blaring out into the clearing, then stopped, to snort and sling his wicked horns and paw up clouds of dust. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z Theon Greyjoy was seated on a bench in Riverrun's Great Hall, enjoying a horn of ale and regaling her father's garrison with an account of the slaughter in the Whispering Wood. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Noises of trumpets and horns, pipes and flutes, and other musical instruments. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z The girls in the truck laughed and the driver tapped his horn. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z One was clad in ragged brown and was armed with a bow of horn; it was of a small breed, black-skinned, with wide and snuffling nostrils: evidently a tracker of some kind. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z One of those horn kind of instruments played a sad and silver tune. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z It became roughly her height, other than the dark red horns rising in the shine of the streetlight, and smoke wafted out of its mouth, smelling like ash. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z One horn is normal; the other is crooked. Facing the Lion 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z Swiftly he loaded up the Brown Bess, with powder from the horn slung around his neck and pouch of shot he had dangling from his belt, and rammed it home with a ramrod. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z We make it to the tracks just as the train arrives, its horn blaring. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z A stuffed springbok with horns and glassy amber eyes, stared at me from over the fireplace, and for a moment I forgot what I was going to say. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z The cars inch along, and someone up ahead is blaring their horn. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z With shaking hands, she slid the blade across his throat, holding the horn cup beneath it, and drop by drop, his life fell into her hands. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z When I sat up, my vision was blurry, but I had a horn in my hands, a ragged bone weapon the size of a knife. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z The ruffians had clubs in their hands and horns by their belts, but they had no other weapons, as far as could be seen. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z He didn’t know which direction the horned toad had been walking, but knowing which direction was north was a start. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Suddenly the horns rang out louder and beyond mistake from above, over the top of the slope. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z They met head on, with a loud crash of horns and a jar so solid that it seemed like I could feel it clear up there on the fence. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z Leaning on the horn, and trying to avoid the potholes full of water, he drove up and down the muddy paths, slow as a snail, between rows and rows of perfectly aligned one-room cabins. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z A pair of lobster claws stuck up from his head like horns, turning and snapping at random. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z When the plates were cleared away, the conch horn sounded and we all stood at our tables. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z They stepped outside just as a silver Porsche went flying by, honking its horn. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Hot Pie scuttled back inside, abandoning them . . . but Gendry came back, the fire shining so bright on his polished helm that the horns seemed to glow orange. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Even over the noise of all the rain and thunder, the honk of the bus horn blared clearly. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z But this horned toad wore furry plant roots as bracelets and even a necklace of sweetgrass. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z And pounding forward with a rush came the ugly Dilemma, snorting steam and looking intently for someone to catch on the ends of his long pointed horns, while his hoofs bit eagerly at the ground. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z And in Ayemenem, where once the loudest sound had been a musical bus horn, now whole wars, famines, picturesque massacres and Bill Clinton could be summoned up like servants. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “You have a bit of a rest, old boy, and start again. Here, drink up this horn of mead and take it easy.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z The horn of Boromir at least returned in truth, and not in seeming. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z He had been so invested in getting close to the horned toad that he had forgotten to notice which direction he had been walking. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The traffic is slower in this hottest part of the afternoon, but horns still blast, and buses still belch smoke. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Chiswyck was seated by the fire with a horn of ale to hand, telling one of his funny stories. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z The moon had risen higher since she and I had been by the horn, and the light coming from it wasn’t as bright. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I got thoroughly lost in Bangor, what with traffic and trucks, horns blaring and lights changing. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z I couldn’t wait to tell Moniba: America is a very nice place, but it was just as loud and crowded as other cities I’ve seen, with its honking horns and people rushing here and there. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z When I was little, I thought my parents were calling our poster the “Sir Ott,” which is how you pronounce Seurat, the name of the artist horn France who painted the picture. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z When the horn blows, I nearly jump out of my skin. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z Mr. P was blowing into the French horn, and Fred was watching him, his trumpet in his hands. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z A car horn beeps outside, and Hana wipes her face with a quick brush of her hand and jumps off the couch. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z The bull, striking into the wood from side to side with his horns, made a great noise. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z With the butt of his trident he tapped the image of a merman larger than the rest, with the horns of a bull. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z He slammed the side of his head against the steering wheel and cursed when the loud horn went off. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z A harsh war horn sounded, and as the dead soldiers formed up ranks with their guns and swords and spears, an enormous chariot roared down Fifth Avenue. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Beside the dead man lay his deerskin pack with the oilskin and the lantern and the little horn box of bloodmoss ointment. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Get you a rag and shine her up. A man should polish his own horn.” Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z Car horns, shrill and prolonged, blared one after another. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z I honked the horn and Dante was standing at the door. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z ‘Lord, lord,’ began Merry brokenly, ‘she is —’; but at that moment there was a great clamour, and all about them horns and trumpets were blowing. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z He honked his horn twice and waited until Ben rushed through the front door, bounded down the stairs, and entered the passenger side of the car. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Behind me, a car blows its horn in abuse, and a man roars out the window. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z “We looked for you at Winterfell, but found only Crowfood Umber beating drums and blowing horns. It took some time to find you.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The honking of car horns from students cruising by sounded far away. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z He heard a car blowing its horn at him as he pulled in front of the National Cemetery on Granville Street. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z A car alarm on the mainland, or some obnoxious kid fooling around with an air horn. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah, but they’re supposed to be all peaceful and nice. Why would a unicorn need a horn? What’s it do with it?” Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z And that's when the horn sounded, startling him and the world around him into a new consciousness. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z I throw myself through the flap and then immediately up against the sidewall as the yak thunders past, his crooked horn just inches from my chest. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z By the time he found a new belt in the equipment bin, a horn sounded. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The car stopped and the horn sounded as the woman came up and stood right against the radiator grille. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Dinka cows look wilder than their American cousins and have thick horns that are two to three feet long. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Exhausted, many sleep so soundly they do not hear the trains bearing down on them: the earsplitting horn, the screaming brakes. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z “Hercules wants my other horn in order to humiliate me,” Achelous said. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The next morning she emerged from her solitary tent, and one of the riders gave her a horn cup full of a hot, bitter drink. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z That night the great horned owls boomed out across the land. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z The ground before the mouth of the horn splits in two and a round table with a snowy white cloth rises into the arena. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z It was a good bull, a big bull, and with horns, and it turned and recharged easily and surely. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z They consorted with giants and ghouls, stole girl children in the dead of night, and drank blood from polished horns. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I can see no one else converging from my side, although the gold horn blocks a good portion of my view. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Chubby, with four long braids, two like horns over each ear, two like tails at the back of her neck. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Thankfully, nobody paid much attention to me as I walked over to my spot on the floor and plopped down with my minotaur horn. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z A cabdriver slowed and honked his horn, leaning to his passenger-side window. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Blinded by the glare of the headlights and confused by the incessant groaning of the horns the apparition stood swaying for a moment before he perceived the man in the duster. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z I doubled the rope and tied it in a loop around the bull’s horns. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z We inch down to the tail of the horn and fall to the ground. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z It was made from the horn of a unicorn. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z When you love something, either a game or playing a horn or whatever it is you do, after a while you know what it’s about. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z “Help! The sun is rising!” the horned toad said. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Instead, he drove right to the front of the school, honking the horn as he pulled up. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z As another prominent horn player says, “Sylvia can blow a house down.” Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z The restored golden eagle stood proudly behind the praetor’s table, and the walls were decorated with cornucopias—magical horns of plenty that spilled out recycling waterfalls of fruit, chocolate, and fresh-baked cookies. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Papa tooted the horn and yelled out, “No bus for us! No bus for us!” Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z I blew the horn, seeing the men move over to the side as I nosed the car slowly forward. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Other people were darting in and out of the traffic, disregarding the deafening horns. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z The net caught on the spines, the rough scales, and the mane of horns surrounding the main head of the Basmu. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z We have to build horns on our roofs so that the nagging once-people can slide up them and perhaps ascend to the stars, the source of pardon and love. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He recalled, then, the sound of Gwyn the Hunter’s horn and the memory of it filled him with grief and fear. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z The street was crowded with the bicycles of people coming home from work and with electric trolley buses blowing horns and crammed with passengers. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z When Julie Landsman auditioned for the role of principal French horn at the Met, the screens had just gone up in the practice hall. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z The seed popped out of the hole and into the horned toad’s hand. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z If the Lorathi was a wizard, Rorge and Biter could be demons he called up horn some hell, not men at all. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Then there came an echoing blast: a great horn was blown in the hall, and answering horns and harsh cries were heard further off. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z From her waist cord hung her cornucopia - the magic horn of plenty. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He took the horn, upended it, belched, wiped his mouth. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z At nine o'clock, one morning late in July Gatsby's gorgeous car lurched up the rocky drive to my door and gave out a burst of melody from its three noted horn. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z Adam stood up slowly and picked his hat from the deer horns on the wall. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I thought she had another animal pelt lying next to her, and then I realized it was a live animal—a deer with glittering fur and silver horns, its head resting contentedly in Artemis’s lap. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z It is a car horn, honking, sounding some kind of terrible siren song through the streets of Evanston, a howling warning of doom. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z You take a horn Of chicharron, And sneak out Of the house. Neighborhood Odes 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Kate was just thinking, I wish they'd knock it off now, someone else is sure to catch on, when the horn abruptly stopped. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z The thunder god fell to the earth, and the villagers could see that it was a blue pig or bear with horns and fleshy wings. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The moment he said it, a horn blew in the distance. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Powdered Graphorn horn is used in many potions, though it is immensely expensive owing to the difficulty in collecting it. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Thick horns curved like an elaborate headdress around their lumpy faces and rows of short spikes ran across their sand-colored bodies. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z When he left, he didn’t say good-bye to anybody, just picked up his book bag and his horn and went. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z It is a pure white, horned horse when fully grown, though the foals are initially golden and turn silver before achieving maturity. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z One of the horns of the celestial ram was bent at an uncomfortable-looking angle. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He expected to see the horn emptied, but it was as full as when he had begun to drink, or nearly as full. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Then his dad laced up the multicolored shoes, put on the red felt nose, squeaked his bike horn, and drove away to make balloon animals at a six-year-old’s birthday party. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z There was so much music and shouting, no one paid attention to the horn. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z And when they blew again upon their golden horns the strange music came forth and passed slowly over the audience, which now talked aloud and stood up. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Then come the horns, and my head starts to go with the beat. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z Always there is the muted rattling of her father’s tools inside his rucksack and the distant and incessant honking of automobile horns. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Or the fact that when a horned toad gets mad it shoots blood from its eyes. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z ‘Yes, I think that would be so. Yes, I stood beside him, as he blew the horn. But no help came. Only more orcs.’ The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z If Mance’s horn was just a feint, where is the true ; horn? A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z A truck horn beeps and we move off the road. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Madame Ratignolle, when they had regained her cottage, went in to take the horn’s rest which she considered helpful. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z The Yearling pawed the dirt nervously when he saw it; Shawn moved slowly, letting him smell the stirrups and nibble curiously at the horn. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z A horn’s brassy trumpeting split the air without warning, its summons rising from the distant Temple of Lkossa to reverberate across the Night Zoo’s lawns in long, sonorous notes. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Sharp points came out of her head, the rays of the Virgin's halo, though they could just as well have been the horns of a demon woman. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z He found Dolorous Edd at the fire, complaining about how difficult it was for him to sleep when people insisted on blowing horns in the woods. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I decided to leave the Minotaur horn in my cabin, which left me only an extra change of clothes and a toothbrush to stuff in a backpack Grover had found for me. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z The horn on our ship blows and blows, waking everyone from a week-long nap. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Piper brought out her new horn of plenty and, on Percy’s direction, willed it to spew Diet Coke, which came out with the strength of a fire hose, dousing the enemy deck. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He’d slow down to five miles an hour and he’d blow the horns at imaginary obstacles and cars two blocks away. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z When it drew inside of one hundred yards he gave a single blast on his air horn. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z And now it was quite dark and they seemed to have given up blowing that horn. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z We were a noisy procession, with horns and cowbells and excited voices chanting rhyming cheers. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z “You’ve made my life a whole lot easier. I just got off the horn with Councilman Grandy, and he’s one happy camper.” Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I now looked exactly like the hero of Black Tiger—a muscular, half-naked barbarian warrior dressed in an armored thong and a horned helmet. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z The third labor was to bring back alive a stag with horns of gold, sacred to Artemis, which lived in the forests of Cerynitia. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z I see a sign that says Honk for Justice! and so I tell Momma to honk her horn, but she doesn’t. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z As the train approaches, its horn is high-pitched, but as it passes you, all of a sudden its pitch drops dramatically. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z An automobile driver speeding by us blows his horn. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z They found Robert drinking beer from a polished horn and roaring his displeasure at two. young squires who were trying to buckle him into his armor. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The noise never let up: car horns, bicycle bells and the cracking of whips combined to produce a deafening bewildering clamour, amid which is was impossible to heed every warning sound. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z People chattering, feet stomping, and taxi horns honking. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z Mrs. Baker held her hand down on the horn at every intersection, fishtailed through most of her turns, and pretty much hit the entrance to the emergency room in one long sideways slide. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z There were the cartridge box and powder horn, too. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z On days when I was not in school, the honking of the horn was for me like the final bell on the last day of school. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z The river troll has short horns and may be hairy. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Bison can run for hours at thirty miles per hour and use their massive, horned skulls like battering rams. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z It looked like it had horns, real horns, sticking right out the top. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z “Will my lord take a horn of ale?” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z When the silence had stretched unbearably long and the men knew at last that the horn would not wind again, they grinned at one another sheepishly, as if to deny that they had been anxious. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “They used chopsticks made from rhinoceros horn, and they ate ducks’ tongues and monkeys’ lips.” The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Papa Taps his thumb Against the horn When he sees friends And their families Gathered around barbecues. Neighborhood Odes 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z There are two men beside him, one playing drums and the other one blowing a horn. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z He went to snorting and shaking his horns and pawing up the dry dirt with his forefeet. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z Maybe now that the horn was gone, Achelous would be able to fill up with some happiness and keep it for himself. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Then she realized they had actual horns jutting from their shaggy hair. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z The skateboard flew from her hands and skidded into the street, where a car, horn blaring, rolled over it. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z They found that it was no longer possible to drag it on the flat land, because the horn did not give enough purchase. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I laugh, and say, “And you’re willing to wear silly shirts and toot horns and carry flags for ten miles?” The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z It had fist-sized rubies for eyes, and horns of polished silver. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z It was growing too dark to make out faces, hut the prisoner was wearing a shiny steel helm, and when Arya saw the horns she knew it was Gendry. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z By the time I got up to where my car was, they were clean out of sight, the horn still blowing. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z He was Hermes’ son; a noisy, merry god, the Homeric Hymn in his honor calls him; but he was part animal too, with a goat’s horns, and goat’s hoofs instead of feet. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z He talked about video games for three horns before telling me he was getting back together with his ex-girlfriend from Indiana. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z A horn, she thought, I need a horn to rouse the camp. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Henry drove up to the E-Lite Eat Shop and honked the horn. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z The two came together again, like two rams locking horns, and the bartender and the other two men had to pull with all their strength to pry them loose. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “It was a relief to see that horn bum, my lord,” Edd said. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z On towers all around the courtyard, bands of musicians played a vast, slow tune on quacking horns, blaring trumpets, and thundering drums, while below, the spiral moved to their beat. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z Honking car horns, shouts of greeting, doors banging shut. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z When the horns stop, we’re still there with our hands covering our ears, and we laugh at each other. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z The children wore their horns strung on cords around their necks. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z A dusty mounted trophy on the wall looked like a giant snake’s head, but with horns and a full set of sharks teeth. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z But the mare stumbled and threw him hard against the saddle horn, and he realized how deceptive the moonlight was; exposed root tips and dark rocks waited in deep shadows cast by the moon. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z “Small horned toad. Rude as it is spiky. It’s stealing my seeds for my science experiment. I figured you’re a Holy Being, it’s a Holy Being. Maybe you know each other?” Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The horn was as warm and smooth as the dusky woman’s thighs, and so shiny that he could see a twisted likeness of his own features in its depths. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z At the grey tea hour there were always rooms that throbbed incessantly with this low sweet fever, while fresh faces drifted here and there like rose petals blown by the sad horns around the floor. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z As he ran the cries came louder, but fainter now and desperately the horn was blowing. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z His horns were gold as well, and the scales that ran down his back from head to tail. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Now the top of the little mountain bristled with banners, horns and uplifted faces. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z The witch-queen pulled her body from the horn, and, one hand gripping her wounded shoulder, the other holding her cleaver, she staggered to her feet. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Dragon hide, blood, heart, fiver and horn all have highly magical properties, but dragon eggs are defined as Class A Non-Tradeable Goods. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He honks the horn for us to come quickly. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z Some examples are warning devices, bells, whistles, horns, sirens, etc. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z I once saw a man with devil horns surgically implanted in his head and tattoos all over his face. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z You blow your lungs out on the horn and they want what breath you got left to hear about how you love them. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z And ever the sound of blowing horns echoed in the hills. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Regardless, my dad pulled up in front of Delaney’s and gave the horn a blast. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Then I heard a clear, piercing sound: the call of a hunting horn blowing in the woods. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z I press my good ear against the horn and can just make out Cato's voice. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z I killed my first game, a beautiful tawny beast with curved horns and a black diagonal stripe across his flank: a young male impala. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z From the hills came the voices of a hunting pack in full cry and the long notes of a horn. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z The Gypsies talked and laughed, and when a band of children with battered horns and fiddles struck up a song, they danced. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z The horn of the bus in my ear. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z Today, a purple headband with a unicorn horn held back her dark curls. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z “I do hope she finds it!” said Jane, thinking of the Red Cow roaming through the world looking for a star to stick on her horn. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z I had plenty of room for all my stuff the Minotaur’s horn, one set of spare clothes, and a toiletry bag. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z This time Piper bent all her concentration toward the horn of plenty as well. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “But first, tell me why you stuck those horns on Gwin! And tell me what you know about the book.” Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z She took the unicorn's head by the horn and placed it beside the body, on the rock; thereupon she looked with her hard, grey eyes into the red pool she had made. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z A deafening horn blew, and the entire crowd of people who’d so far done a remarkable imitation of completely normal humans morphed into these rampaging beasts looking for free carnival rides. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Late in the morning they heard the sudden, sharp call of a car horn. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z The whip annoyed him more than it hurt him, she had come to see; his scales had grown harder than horn. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He touched the horn and a great roar of sound echoed from the rocks of the bay. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z He took an electronic signature pad horn his mailbag arid handed it to me. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z We read his lips since the horn was still going. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Pet stepped out from a corner, still massive, still gold and streaked fur and hardblood curled horns. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z They were tall and had long thin legs like deer; their heads were long and angular, with heavy bone across the eyes supporting wide sharp horns which curved out over the shoulders. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z The engineer sounds the horn five times, warning the twenty-odd people who have come out with food, drink, and clothing to be very careful. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z I notice the small horns just above his brow, parting his hair on either side of his regal face. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z |
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