| 单词 | appearance |
| 例句 | If Mr. Bird—whosoever that might be—was going to put in an appearance, Leah sure wasn’t going to miss it. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Marian and Billy earned $100 for an appearance, which they split between them. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z Finally—and this was by far the strongest reason for people's not wanting to see poor Linda—there was her appearance. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z She rolled her eyes when I talked about all those Mary appearances. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Squirming a little, conscious of his filthy appearance, Ralph answered shyly. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z These concepts will center on a number of themes which make repeated appearances in the discussion. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z Then new shoots began to be put forth and grew with abnormal rapidity, giving a weeping appearance to the trees. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Late in the day Dr. Nile had not put in an appearance. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z The white men she dates are just for appearances. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z No, Calliope was not surprised by the appearance of a shadow above her upper lip. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z He was memorizing their appearance, but he felt no interest in them, or appeared to feel none. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z People stared at him here, too, but as his cousins pointed out, it wasn’t because of his appearance. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Without the magnetosphere anyone unfortunate enough to step into sunlight would pretty quickly take on the appearance of, let us say, an overcooked pizza. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z He spent six hours examining things, trying to find a difference from their appearance on the previous day in the hope of discovering in them some change that would reveal the passage of time. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z Among all those elegant lords and ladies, she was the most elegant of all, in her bearing and in her appearance. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Not surprisingly, one element is African blacks, but the other consists of people instantly recognizable, from their appearance, as tropical Southeast Asians. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Saline and I had met on a transportation detail, escorting in-mates to appearances at the Westchester County Courthouse in White Plains. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z In its most familiar form, dominant in the nineteenth century, the tension assumes a constitutional appearance as a conflict between state and federal sovereignty. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Although snow lay about and everyone was wrapped deep in their clothing, the appearance of the clouds made a body know deep down that spring was stirring. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z She called on preachers and friends from church, called on my stepfather, who made several rare, during-the-week appearances. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z A cloud bank drifted slowly by above them, and for the first time that night, the nearly full moon made a timid appearance. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z "That you, obviously, can change a person's outward appearances, their manner, and age." The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z On a farm near the sea, a woman who tended her appearance reaped a reputation for eccentricity. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Mark stumbled a couple of steps backward, stunned by the man’s appearance and scared out of his mind. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z This hinted—more than hinted—at closer relationships between animals than their external appearances might suggest. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z They went down the street, laughing, looking forward to what the night promised them: death spiced with fear and the appearance of a new terror in this accursed village. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z The sensation of the meeting was the unexpected appearance of Linus. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Anne, as the oldest, also was responsible for the deportment and general appearance of the whole group. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z My mind skips back over the last weeks, months, and years, trying to remember the last appearance of cream or butter in my life. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The boulevard was as clean as the surface of an arena two minutes before the appearance of certain unnamed victims and certain unknown killers. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s not just his physical appearance: he's sadder, less friendly. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z When I was in Abnegation and wasn’t allowed to look into mirrors, I used to think that a lot could change in a person’s appearance in three months. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z His size, his deftness with the weapon, his scarred and dusty appearance—they are all supposed to intimidate me. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z But the aspect of married life that dumbfounded him and rendered him totally disfunctional was the appearance of children. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z With his bowed legs, barrel chest, and prominent ears, he presented a comical appearance, but Jon knew better than to laugh at him. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I had to explain that the girl must have heard about our past, presumably from my appearance at the summit. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z There was another castle half-way up the single mast, which gave it the appearance of a dovecote. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z It had the appearance of a new sword. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Aside from two television appearances right after Reykjavik, it had been almost twelve months since Bobby had made any statements or, for that matter, been seen in public. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z It was this which was slated on the program for my first appearance — so I was informed by Mr. Sharpe. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I just hoped it was the angle of the sun which was causing the rough appearance. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z A wealth of combed and clipped mustache gave him the appearance and attitude of a French rake of the nineteenth century, and incidentally concealed his crooked front teeth. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z This woman, in all her eccentricities and in her appearance, is almost impossible to describe, but I shall make some attempt to do so a little later on. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z Breathing a little heavily, we did our best to keep up appearances. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Like a real outlaw, I had already changed my appearance. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z His appearance made him seem even older than his years. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z The one glance she gave him fixed his appearance forever in Winnie’s mind. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z When the Blooms’ pony Sunflower made her first appearance, the crowd went ape. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z What a difference daylight made to the sinister nighttime appearance of the scene below! Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Americans are so nutty about physical appearance and what defines beauty. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z “It’s rude to make comments about people’s appearances.” Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z But if Jenny and the others stuck with the silly Dog Squad premise, Cha-Cha would be reduced to making one guest appearance. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Something in his voice sounds profoundly sad, but Bailey is still distracted by his ghostlike appearance. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “What in the world are those girls about now?” thought Laurie, opening his sleepy eyes to take a good look, for there was something rather peculiar in the appearance of his neighbors. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Despite these precautions, Izzy had arrived precipitously soon thereafter, making her appearance—eleven weeks early—an hour after her mother arrived at the hospital. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z For all its enormous range of space, climate, and physical appearance, and for all the internal squabbles, contentions, and strivings, Texas has a tight cohesiveness perhaps stronger than any other section of America. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Several weeks before his death, he had to be carried from his hospital bed to make one of his rare public appearances. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z There was something contradictory about his athletic build and his disheveled appearance. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Shocked by her appearance, both La Llorona and I dropped to our knees and bowed our heads. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z The Polyjuice Potion was wearing off now: Ron was halfway between Cattermole and himself in appearance, his hair turning redder and redder as his face drained of the little color it had left. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Miss Lucy was the most sporting of the guardians at Hailsham, though you might not have guessed it from her appearance. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Whether or not the appearance of their body matched the gender in their mind, there was some core understanding: my identity is this. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z They thought everything about my appearance was a statement, when I was simply wearing clothes, going to class, doing my daily routine. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z That the bone didn’t attract greater interest is more than a little puzzling, for its appearance came at a time when America was in a froth of excitement about the remains of large, ancient animals. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z I fought off a shiver, trying not to dwell on the fact that the appearance of the Doctor always signaled catastrophe in the next act. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The crowd, which had been amazingly quiet since their appearance, broke out in appreciative laughter. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z The guards were so similar in appearance Pinmei had to check and make sure one was not just a reflection. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Undoubtedly, she had noticed that my appearances always coincided with her husband’s absences, but she never let on. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Their appearance doesn’t sit square with the modern world. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The thought of Nina altering his appearance with her witchcraft was intolerable. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Watching June and Nora on TV doing appearances without me is torture. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Vermeer’s mastery of light’s expressive qualities elevates his concern for the reality of appearance to the level of poetry and subsumes its visual and symbolic possibilities. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z The improbable appearance of the small crown of the head. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z At night, she continuously fusses over our appearance, wiping the dirt off our faces, combing the knots out of our hair. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z There were five or six customers all gathered in a group around the bar - one guessed from their appearance they were agricultural people of one sort or another - but otherwise the room was empty. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Then she added something about a surprise, the unexpected appearance of someone I care very much about. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Double clothing is understood to be both a defense against getting “stuck” and a way of quickly changing your appearance if you stick someone else. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z It was my hope that my appearance, as a Black Muslim woman in the sport of fencing who was on her way to the Olympics, would help alleviate anti-Muslim sentiment in mainstream America. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z I felt now as composed as ever I did in my life: there was nothing indeed in the gipsy’s appearance to trouble one’s calm. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z She wore no makeup, and her loose flannel shirt gave her a lumpy appearance. Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z Like the tourists at the solstice today, visitors came to this empire of appearances to be dazzled and awed. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z His appearance scared Stevens, that first delivery months before. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z The wind gave it the appearance of flowing, although she knew it couldn’t be: a great mass of water flowing inexorably towards the houses and businesses of Jericho behind her. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Perhaps their distinctive external appearance involves relatively few genes that arose through sexual selection after they migrated from mainland Asia and became isolated on the Japanese archipelago. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z For old time’s sake pneumonia made a token appearance, beat its head against the brick wall that evidently lined Amarante’s lungs, then waved a white flag and retreated. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Bailey feels her taking in his entire appearance, or more than that, with her eyes moving over his face from his scarf to his hat. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I exclaim, as one runs across our path, oblivious to my own ragtag appearance. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She was mostly obscured by the drapes, and one stockinged leg was supported by the knee of the other, which gave it its curious, slanting and levitated appearance. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z As he came forward, he projected the appearance of a wounded, pitiful creature. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The only thing Harry liked about his own appearance was a very thin scar on his forehead that was shaped like a bolt of lightning. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z Cora reached for her hair before realizing that after her interment there was no improving her appearance. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z "Then we make our appearance—just at the height of their impatience." Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z They sat deep in his little face and completely dominated the other features with a roundness which seemed to be outlined in dark pencil, giving him an owlish appearance. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I went with him to college and university lectures, to radio and television stations for his broadcasts, and to public appearances in a variety of situations and locations. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Once married, it is customary to settle into one consistent appearance. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z When the preparations were complete, she had nothing to do but contemplate her finished draft and wait for the appearance of her cousins from the distant north. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z But my physical appearance was a different story. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z Emma was quite shocked, though Charles had known it was coming from the way his sister described the baby’s appearance and symptoms. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah, at the Quidditch World Cup,” said Harry, and he launched into the story of the Dark Mark’s appearance, and Winky being found with Harry’s wand clutched in her hand, and Mr. Crouch’s fury. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “I thought I heard the front—” She broke off to take in Zooey’s general appearance. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z “So that our propos will air in the Capitol, too. He’s down working on it in Special Defense now. There’s live programming tonight. Snow’s making an appearance or something. I think it’s starting.” Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z The strangeness of her daddy’s appearance and the late hour conspired to sink a peculiar anxiousness into Ophie’s bones. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z I found them more formal in manner than their white counterparts; they wore stylish clothes and were finicky about their personal appearance. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z And then, finally, of how my appearance had forced her to realize she hadn’t learned to cope at all. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z People, places, and ideas may make repeat appearances, and the reader must keep track of them as they come and go. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z They were amazingly lively despite their half-starved appearance, and once seized and thrown into the sack, they went after one another with ungodly shrieks. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “So I did, Madame. Now think carefully. Some years have passed, remember. The person might have altered their appearance.” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z It was nearly nine o’clock when Squealer made his appearance, walking slowly and dejectedly, his eyes dull, his tail hanging limply behind him, and with every appearance of being seriously ill. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z Our column had lost all appearance of discipline. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z In the real world, Morrow almost never made public appearances, and in the OASIS, he came out of hiding only once a year, to host this event. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I had previously booked speaking engagements and appearances. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z And one of the critics wrote, “Her command of our language and our world of feeling was amazing,” adding that her “appearance in the Bachsaal caused a sensation.” The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z Movements were made without flourish, and the ten shaman priests and priestesses focused more on one another and the quiet world of the inside than on the outside appearance of the ceremony. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Gravitas was all fine and good, and it was important to maintain appearances, but—Gherland shifted the baby from one arm to the other—he was getting too old for this sort of thing. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z I didn’t know why it suddenly didn’t matter what I looked like, why my appearance garnered no reactions. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z There just wasn’t sufficient reason to invent, for example, the telescope when you had an astronomical theory which, with extraordinary mathematics, could fit the appearances. Circumference 2008-11-25T00:00:00Z Even my mother, who generally steered clear of public appearances, always made her way down to the state floor anytime music was playing. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z But some of the young women felt it was unpatriotic to fuss over their appearance during wartime. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z Dad said the nomadic Indians had watched for her appearance as a sign of spring, a signal the mountain was thawing, winter was over, and it was time to come home. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z The interrogation proceeded through a description of the man's appearance, and then the dreaded question came. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z “We shall be ranked among those nations who have shown themselves careless of appearances,” wrote the Chicago Tribune's Paris correspondent on May 13, 1889. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z After his big prime-time television appearance, I wasn’t in the mood for him, or any of the boys from the basement for that matter. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “Some of the most insidious tricks employed tonight will involve artifice and illusion. Without the milk you could be even more susceptible. It would only broaden their ability to mask their true appearance.” Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z After sitting a little while with Jane, on Miss Bingley’s appearance and invitation, the mother and three daughters all attended her into the breakfast parlour. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z At some point a knife had made an appearance, gripped in his right hand. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Three of the sheep eventually died; those remaining recovered to all outward appearances. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Most ghosts make such brief and gauzy appearances that eyewitnesses doubt their own sightings. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z My avatar instantly shrank back to normal size, and my appearance returned to normal. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Of course, except for my father, appearances do not always tell much about a person's nervous condition. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Some snicker that he’s a clown, laugh about his appearance, dismiss his humility as an act. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z He wrote: “Distraction during the appearance of the stimulus is always punished with the prolongation of the process,” notes a biography published by the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour in the Netherlands. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Celia stops walking as she reaches the open square, halting next to the towering astronomical clock where carved apostles are making their scheduled hourly appearance despite the weather. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z What the Englishman said about survival was this: “If you stop taking pride in your appearance, you will very soon die.” Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z In their genes and skeletons as well as in external appearance, the Japanese are very similar to other East Asians, including North Chinese, East Siberians, and especially Koreans. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Quentyn was about to suggest that they try another ship when the master finally made his appearance, with two vile-looking crewmen at his side. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z But when he finally spoke, his answer was as bizarre as his appearance: “I—I don’t know anybody’s name.” Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z Arthur Ashe was scheduled to make an appearance. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “Is your mother likely to put in an appearance?” The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z One day soon after the appearance of the chair, Miss Havisham suddenly saying to me, with the impatient movement of her fingers, “There, there, there! Sing!” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z In fact, to my eyes, the appearance of informality had been taken to a faintly ludicrous degree. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z As Goddard and his entourage emerged, the crowd oohed and aahed, as if their dazzling appearance rivaled a display of fireworks. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z It was concealed by being the opposite of his appearance. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The villagers were already suspicious of her weird appearance. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Slowly, she turned to face me, taking in my appearance a little at a time, starting with my feet and then gradually working her way up to my face. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z What I have to do is make a personal appearance and exhibit my sunny, self-confident self. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Two faces stared out at her from the puddle: two women, older by far in appearance than she was now. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z He may make a million snap judgments about a customer’s needs and state of mind, but he tries never to judge anyone on the basis of his or her appearance. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Cinna and Portia are there, pleased with our performance, and Haymitch has made an appearance this year as well, only he’s not at our chariot, he's over with the tributes of District 11. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z I think your father’s first appearance to you was by the stream.” A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Their appearance was greeted with hostile stares that shimmered almost visibly throughout the room. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Despite Smith’s peculiar appearance, Tisquantum and his fellows treated him well. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Never cared much for appearance, gave an impression of ominous bad-tempered strength and a kind of slow, even, stubborn, unquenchable anger: a soft voice, a ragged mouth. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Given the high visibility factor, every designer in the world wants to dress me for my grand-jury appearance. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z The stranger was a big rabbit, heavy but alert, with a rugged, seasoned appearance and the look of a fighter. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z And I suppose I have to admit that I’m a lot like all those people who were so preoccupied with my appearance. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z But at about one forty-five in the morning we were startled by Fay’s sudden appearance on the fire-escape. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z A second method for identifying a crop’s or animal’s site of domestication is to plot on a map the dates of the domesticated form’s first appearance at each locality. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z It gave him the appearance of deep thought. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The bus circled through the streets of a small Southern town, a gracious town in appearance. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Through most of his life he had resented the appearance of higher command. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z But at any rate he had the appearance of being a person that you could talk to, if somehow you could cheat the telescreen and get him alone. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Somehow she had thought he would be powerful in appearance. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z But the trainer’s interest probably had less to do with Grog’s speed than with his appearance. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z They could come wordless into the house of any Marine family, but no matter how they came or what shape or appearance they assumed, their very presence was the equivalent of some form of apocalypse. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “I do not need to be rescued,” I said, though I shuddered to think of the harm Edmund would have done me had Hamlet’s appearance not frightened him off. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Rowan wanted to believe he’d seek justice, but he thought back to the days before he became an apprentice, when the appearance of a scythe was the most frightening thing he could imagine. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z She was buried under my name and bearing my appearance. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z The Chiefs physical appearance in 1928 is still clear in my mind. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Besides, he was not particularly impressive in appearance or as a speaker. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Though not as tall or physically commanding as Bull’s, Captain Brannon’s body was stacked together with the knotted muscles of a stevedore, and an implied menace shadowed his whole appearance. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Marie sweeps us all with her eyes and then says to the king's companion, "You ain't all that humble about your appearance, are you?" The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z She truly cares about us and never judges us based on appearances. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z The guard jumped back a step, startled by Zeitoun’s sudden appearance. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z In fact, their bright smiles—along with their elegant appearance—were for an instant so surprising and disarming that Reynie almost relaxed. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z In my memory it stood as it once did and its outward appearance confused and angered me. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Her goat, Lady, an animal of actual value, has unfortunately not made an appearance. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z “Oh, but that’s absurd. There’s no need to look a fool. With your appearance, my dear Maxim, you could get away with any costume. You don’t have to worry about your figure like poor Giles.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Beyond questions of appearance or language or personal style, the larger problem was imbedded within the political culture of postrevolutionary America itself. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z The Muggle boy whose appearance he was affecting was slightly fatter than him, and his dress robes felt hot and tight in the full glare of a summer’s day. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He even glanced at himself in the mirror—and felt foolish to be concerned for his appearance, as though she would somehow see him. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z White had to constantly fill out Efficiency Rating sheets, grading agents, on a scale of 0 to 100, in such categories as “knowledge,” “judgment,” “personal appearance,” “paper work,” and “loyalty.” Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Virtually treeless, it features frosted picture-book mountains that are interspersed with rugged, lava-strewn terrain, giving the landscape an unnatural, almost lunar appearance: American astronauts trained there before their voyages to the moon. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z With every appearance of indifference, Capricorn turned his back to him. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Percy told her about rescuing Nico, the appearance of Bacchus, and the fight with the twins in the Colosseum. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z On first appearance she looked to be composed of various shades of blue and white. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Her appearance had undergone subtle changes during the course of the years. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z “She has nothing, in short, to recommend her, but being an excellent walker. I shall never forget her appearance this morning. She really looked almost wild.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z The door opened, and another prisoner was brought in whose appearance sent a momentary chill through Winston. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Despite his appearance, he seemed a good sailor, though a hard master to his crew. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z But Jesus makes his appearance here only as a corpse; the living man, the wine-guzzling vagrant and precocious socialist, is never once mentioned, nor anything he ever had to say. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “An echo,” said Dumbledore, “which retained Cedric’s appearance and character. I am guessing other such forms appeared . . . less recent victims of Voldemort’s wand. “An old man,” Harry said, his throat still constricted. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z The screecher’s appearance on the carousel, my empty coat pocket, the attempted escape, the reed tied around its neck. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z In the clear northern light they all looked fresh, well rested, startled at my appearance; they stared at me as I ran a self-conscious hand through my disheveled hair. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Which is why, in a little while, she’ll make another appearance on these tapes…but with a name. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z When he flew, his body, so long and graceful on the ground, took on the appearance of a thick, stumpy cylinder, from the front of which his red beak projected between his round black eyes. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Frank’s was the first idea; and his the greatest zeal in pursuing it; for the lady was the best judge of the difficulties, and the most solicitous for accommodation and appearance. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z I want to know if he cares about his physical appearance, or only about his duty. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z She was certain it was a trick of the light, but everyone else took the appearance of a spirit leopard seriously. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Wells’ testimony, perfected by pre-trial rehearsal, was as tidy as his appearance. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z On the contrary, her face is divided into two parts, one with a somber expression, the other with a masklike appearance whose color nevertheless betrays passionate feeling. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Concave faces have the appearance of what they will look like once the flesh rots away. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She smiled knowingly, and I believe she understood just what we were thinking—perhaps she was amused at how we puzzled over her simple appearance. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Helping a reader keep track of the entities that make repeated appearances in a text is a tricky business. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z “These theater appearances gave me a personal sense of accomplishment,” Marian recalled. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z He had a DJ’s voice, deep and resonant, which did not at all match his appearance. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I love that she always has the breathless appearance of someone who’s just come back from a great journey. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z She was hoping that ability would make its appearance in a month, when she became a bat mitzvah. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z There was jealousy because I had been requested to make these featured appearances. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z She dreaded the sudden appearance of a thread of water squirting from the glove, the telltale of a leak, a sign that her life was over. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z To all appearances I held the lute casually, carelessly. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I’d had no say in my appearance and no control over what was decided in the name of my face. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z "Kimberly has been kind enough to help me with a bit of makeup for my television appearances. And she's been assisting with some administrative duties while I'm in town." How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z No off day justified making fun of someone’s appearance or being as cruel or vulgar as they had been. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z We, the men, did not plunge deeply into any subject, for, clearly, we were all waiting for the appearance of Elijah. The Fire Next Time 1963-01-21T00:00:00Z “Ah, they were divine. General Beauregard himself made an appearance. He was such a scoundrel. He was on his second wife, then, but you should have seen the way he looked at Lisbeth Cooper—” “Mother!” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Their overalls and shirts seemed to be tom on purpose and the cotton lint and dust in their hair gave them the appearance of people who had turned gray in the past few hours. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Would Maria be so embarrassed by his appearance that she’d slam the door in his face? The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She had hurried on before her guests to prepare her father for their appearance, and was beyond the reach of Mr. Weston’s hint. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z The guy who usually touches up my makeup is back in DC, coordinating press releases about why I'm canceling my appearances there this week. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z It not only provides the appearance of three dimensions on a two-dimensional surface, it also makes it easy to answer the question ‘How big does the Baptistry look from here?’ The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z He did so via an affidavit notarized in Berkeley on May 4, the day of Bush’s return appearance. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z How do the atmospheric pressure and the appearance of the landscape change with the seasons? Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The Washington administration gave the appearance of wanting to treat tribal nations fairly, but its actions spoke otherwise. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z A magical force called the Mist obscures the true appearance of monsters and gods from their vision, so mortals tend to see only what they can understand. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z He was looking down into a kind of pit, an underground room, and lying on the floor some ten feet below, apparently fast asleep, thin and starved in appearance, was the real Mad-Eye Moody. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z A mild infestation gives trees and shrubbery a mottled or salt-and-pepper appearance; with a heavy mite population, foliage turns yellow and falls. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Few people knew much about the youngest politician ever to hold that post—but his youthful appearance and energetic personality immediately attracted the attention of the international media. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z The Russian troops could see from their appearance what they had been through and were kind to them, but they had only a little bread to give them. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z He’s a full participant, publishing articles, speaking, doing media appearances. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z “Does his behavior in battle match his appearance?” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Showing it all around, he ended up in front of his older son, who during the past few days had barely put in an appearance in the laboratory. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z Though his health was declining rapidly, newspaper accounts of the proslavery speeches in the House roused him for one final appearance in print. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z That was when she’d applied for Social Security disability, she said, which she only got after several court appearances. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z Finally her husband came to beg her to change her clothes and make an appearance in the garden, even if only for ten minutes, to quell the rumors of the guests. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z In Guth’s original proposal the phase transition was supposed to occur suddenly, rather like the appearance of ice crystals in very cold water. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I remember her appearance at the moment—it was very graceful and very striking: she wore a morning robe of sky-blue crape; a gauzy azure scarf was twisted in her hair. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z After all, neither one of us was dressed for an appearance in Lake Forest, after what we’d been through the day before and then spending the night inside Cade’s sweatbox of a camper shell. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z We take turns gathering greens and keeping a careful watch for Cato, but as I anticipated, he doesn't make an appearance. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z A prep team to beautify me for public appearances. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z The girls and their mother made regular appearances in the social column of the Norfolk Journal and Guide, the model of an upwardly mobile and professional black family. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z He rarely smiled, perhaps because of embarrassment over his broken and missing teeth; he never looked at himself in a mirror because he disapproved of what his appearance had become. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I reach out to her but stop because her appearance is changing. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z They were all as shocked by Mother’s appearance as I was. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Owen was not an attractive person, in appearance or in temperament. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z Their appearance was in direct violation of the agreement, and Smith spoke up. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z My plain, mannish appearance also let me pass unnoticed. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z For him, drama rather than historical narrative was the way of constructing the appearance of reality. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z They were standing outside a bombed house whose cellar was half open to the sky and had the appearance of a gigantic cave. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z She was already becoming class conscious, aware of appearances and decorum. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z The round eyes gave her the appearance of a doll, as did her pink-hued cheeks and upturned nose. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z My tolerance for liquor must have increased because I was pretty far gone before Charlie made his appearance. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Would it be better to act in a way that goes against your conscience but is better for your appearance? Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z The handful of millennia separating the Agricultural Revolution from the appearance of cities, kingdoms and empires was not enough time to allow an instinct for mass cooperation to evolve. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z What she needed most was an evening dress to wear at her singing appearances. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z She was making a tremendous effort to look thirty-five for her first public appearance. Twelve Angry Men 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z “Don’t you dare—!” squealed Aunt Petunia, but again, Vernon waved her down: Slights on his personal appearance were, it seemed, as nothing to the danger he had spotted. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z In any case he had no difficulty m proving to the other animals that they were not in reality short of food, whatever the appearances might be. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z Never had he found the voice and appearance of flowing water so beautiful. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z She means the twenty-four-hour news channel that frequently invites me for guest appearances. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I didn’t just throw on a tee like Zara, but I didn't fuss over my appearance either. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z An official release by the state agency merely declared that the beetle had “put in its appearance” in the areas designated for the aerial attack upon it. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z His trim, beautifully uniformed soldierly figure made its appearance in every paper every day. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z One of these paths ended at a clod with a natural hollow underneath it In the hollow—again with the strange appearance of aimless purpose—he found two dead ants. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Because of a very popular statue his appearance is more familiar to us than that of any other god. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z I slipped into the seat, nodded to both Noah and Ethan, and waited for Sandy's first appearance on stage. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Harry sprinted to the window, ignoring Flitwick’s and Sprout’s yells of shock at his sudden appearance. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “Another day,” the doctor said, and in spite of his appearance his voice was wan. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z His black hair, shiny and smooth, parted in the middle of his head by a straight and tired line, had the same artificial appearance as the hair on the saints. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z The great contemporary achievement of modern medicine is the technology for controlling and preventing bacterial infection, but this did not fall into our laps with the appearance of penicillin and the sulfonamides. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The fact that he knew her name froze her just as solidly as his appearance had frozen her mother. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z It is around this time that the violin finally makes its first appearance. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z I hula-hooped on the South Lawn to show that exercise could be fun and made a guest appearance on Sesame Street, talking about vegetables with Elmo and Big Bird. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z There was only the slightest effort made at a united appearance when Maurice poked his head into our lab to say they had come. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z Aurelia’s mother and father came to visit her several days after Boots’s first appearance. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z I endured misery for the sake of appearances. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z The national media attention — the articles in the big women’s magazines and the appearance on television shows that would turn Wells into a celebrity — hadn’t started yet either. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z That was some warrior guy who would hopefully make an appearance really soon and help him get his dad free. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Thanks to the appearance of fiction, even people with the same genetic make-up who lived under similar ecological conditions were able to create very different imagined realities, which manifested themselves in different norms and values. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z J.T. and Digger had their initial appearance in juvenile court two days later. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z This is so surreal, I keep looking around for Salvador Dali to make an appearance. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I sat a few feet away, entranced, close enough to hear the angry low-pitched buzzing of his wings, so at odds with his jewel-like appearance and jaunty attitude. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Kalugin's appearance had an electrifying effect on the crowd and on the larger democracy movement inside Russia. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z They corrected each others work and policed their ranks like soldiers against tardiness, sloppy appearance, and the perception of loose morals. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Jasper scrambled up the rocks immediately, glancing back at me, one ear blown back against his head, giving him an odd rakish appearance. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z There are deep creases running down both sides of his nose to his mouth, which gives him a waxy appearance. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z “Your presence,” I said haltingly, “means a lot to us. There is a rare gentleness in you, the sweeter for its brief appearances.” Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z For a moment I was painfully aware of my appearance. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z As time went on, people began to notice that Frodo also showed signs of good ‘preservation’: outwardly he retained the appearance of a robust and energetic hobbit just out of his tweens. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z There was a vacant place at a table further away, but something in the little man’s appearance suggested that he would be sufficiently attentive to his own comfort to choose the emptiest table. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z He was entirely too large for the witness box and had the appearance of a stork or crane packed into a crate. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z And if she had thought about it, she would have put the pieces together: the woodsman on the path, the sudden appearance of the red shoes. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z “So was I, Herbert, when the blow first fell. Still, something must be done. He is intent upon various new expenses,—horses, and carriages, and lavish appearances of all kinds. He must be stopped somehow.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z It was a large floor, and the closely set stacks gave it a mazelike appearance. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Instead, his appearance was absurd—the empty tract of his chin was at the expense of a worried, overpopulated forehead. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z You can save the appearances with Ptolemaic astronomy. Circumference 2008-11-25T00:00:00Z Would they spend the rest of the evening outside on the porch, trying to keep up appearances? The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z As for the Ainu, their distinctive appearance has resulted in more being written about the origins and relationships than about any other single people on earth. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Her appearance is different again—pale white as a snowflake, with hair almost a mirroring shade, and bright blue eyes. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z It might have been the blatant wizardishness of his appearance, but it might, too, have been that even Uncle Vernon could sense that here was a man whom it would be very difficult to bully. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z On those nights, our little makeshift theater echoed with the shouts, whistles, and cheers that greeted the appearance of an old friend on screen. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z His strange appearance, however, was nothing to the way he was behaving. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Meanwhile Penelope the Wise, decided, for her part, to make appearance before the valiant young men. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z His last public appearance was at the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial in 1922. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z A freeman from his appearance, dressed in striped gray trousers and a vest of cowhide. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z The campus newspaper had also run a piece about my appearance at the Women in the World Summit. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Sir Charles blinked at the sudden appearance of the dæmon, but hardly flinched. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The four oldest children, who wore short pants in spite of the fact that they were on the threshold of adolescence, busied themselves with José Arcadio's personal appearance. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z Her sister’s appearance added to Briony’s unease, and made her feel clumsy. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Since he's spending all his time either with Sien or alone working, he has let his appearance go. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z This appearance of a second outlaw seemed to overwhelm Professor McGonagall, who staggered backward and fell into a nearby chair, clutching at the neck of her old tartan dressing gown. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I look to Alyssa, who, just like me, is shocked by the appearance of this mysterious girl, and terrified by what her intentions might be. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z There was, however, a slight but fairly distinct change in his appearance. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z About 300,000 years after their appearance, matter and energy started to coalesce into complex structures, called atoms, which then combined into molecules. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z “Hello,” John said cheerfully, covering his own surprise at the change in the Pigman’s appearance. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z The American arrived in the company of General Steyn, the commissioner of prisons, who rarely made appearances on the island. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z "We actors know how to change our appearance." City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z He was disappointed with the unfinished appearance of the park, and he was peeved at his wife. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z In spite of the creature’s fearsome appearance, he was soft as potting clay where the baby was concerned. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z All that I had heard was reflected in Ella’s appearance and bearing. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z That practical difficulty probably explains the tantalizingly early appearance of some technologies, followed by a long delay in their further development. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z As a prime example, consider the repeated appearance of childless elites, such as the Catholic priesthood, Buddhist monastic orders and Chinese eunuch bureaucracies. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Following the briefing and a moment of prayer with Reverend Wright, Barack walked out to greet the audience, his appearance met with a roar I could hear from inside the capitol. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Two figures had appeared in the yard, and as Harry ran toward them he realized they were Hermione, now returning to her normal appearance, and Kingsley, both clutching a bent coat hanger. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z She went to sit on the diving board and tried to give the appearance of relaxing, but her tone was strained. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z How she changes her look almost daily—how she detests the idea of choosing one royal appearance for life. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Fearing the worst, the debased tlatoani made a begging public appearance on behalf of the Spanish. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Nothing could be more complete than the alteration that had taken place in my feelings since the night of the appearance of the dæmon. Frankenstein 1818-01-01T00:00:00Z The day after May failed to make her appearance, the day after Ob trudged miserably one way while I trudged miserably the other, was what they call in English class the denouement. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z He would inform you with quiet pride, between whiffs of his pipe, that he had put in an appearance at the Community Center every evening for the past four years. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z I worried about my appearance for the first time around him. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z He walked in nervous haste, wondering what there was in his appearance that caught everyone’s attention. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z The man was without clothes except for a bit about his loins, and to all appearances he was dead, since his head drooped upon his shoulder and his eyes were closed above his bearded lips. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z In less than three days, German Army vehicles made their appearance on our streets. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z The Demiguise is a peaceful herbivorous beast, something like a graceful ape in appearance, with large, black, doleful eyes more often than not hidden by its hair. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The appearance of the sign in the entrance hall had a marked effect upon the inhabitants of the castle. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Even its brief appearance raised spirits a little, and by August 1 the pressure on the ship's sides relaxed. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z Not only had my appearance changed with my new haircut, makeup, and growing curves, but I felt different inside. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z A brief appearance by President Coin clinches it. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z The lawns were dark and drenched with the heavy rain, and the trees had a shrouded humped appearance. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Since I had no need to keep up appearances, the bad character I’ve always had only got worse. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Mother says don’t let it get me down, it is only for appearance’s sake. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z In overall appearance he came on like a young, good-natured cowboy. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I had intended only to make a good appearance, to say enough to keep the Brotherhood interested in me. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z On November 7, the day Richard made his first court appearance, reporters packed the hallways. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z “Nice of you to turn up, Potter, although you have evidently decided that the wearing of school robes would detract from your appearance.” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “He was an exceedingly lovable man. He was extremely handsome, too. Not that one’s appearance matters greatly, but he was. He had terribly penetrating eyes, for a man who was intransically kind.” Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z But above all he was nauseated with himself, with his perfumed hair, with the smell of wine from his mouth, with the soft, flabby appearance of his skin. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z The Huntsman took stock of their bedraggled appearance and ordered someone to care for Con’s leg and Taisin’s shoulder, and then he came to Kaede and regarded her gravely. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z You won’t be leaving the unit anytime soon, except for court appearances, and the weekend visiting hours—three hours on Saturday or Sunday, parents or guardians only, no siblings. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Certainly her appearance was less colorful than usual without her customary shade of bubble-gum-pink hair. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z But besides her appearance, there was something new about her, a feeling I got from the way she talked, the way she moved. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z The source of this confusion is simple: from its first appearances, the term ‘the Scientific Revolution’ was being used in two quite different ways. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z The subject’s papules at this time — the third day since their first appearance— consolidated and gave rise to pustular vesicles, which no amount of 1. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z She’s never made a single appearance, though she almost always takes the stage when I’m alone. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z By all appearances, they were on the fast track. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z I drive along the road through Mount Pitts for five minutes with the stereo up, and Dad is trying his best to maintain a laid-back Zen appearance about not knowing where we’re going. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z Yes, he said, and then posted a message on his Website, announcing his appearance. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z I can’t tell if he’s trying to give the appearance of patience and failing miserably or is blatantly trying to make me leave. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The eyelid of his normal eye was drooping, giving his face an even more lopsided appearance than usual. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z But she felt uncomfortable and hot, and would have liked to check her appearance in the large gilt mirror above the fireplace. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z They were in a place the size of a cathedral with the appearance of a city, its towering walls built of objects hidden by thousands of long-gone students. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z At first, his new appearance had shocked her. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z They say, “One cloud feels lonely”: and indeed it is true that the appearance of a single cloud often means that the sky will soon be overcast. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “The streets,” Carey reported, “wore the appearance of gloom and melancholy.” An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z Garfield continued to practice law, including an 1866 appearance before the U.S. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z When the sun had set, and the first stars made their appearance, the boy started to walk to the south. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Keeping up the appearance of having all your marbles is hard work but important. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The Specials might have expected her to turn off on another river, but the sudden appearance of an old railroad track had surprised them. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z I am not one to hold a prejudice against any animal, but it is a plain fact that the spotted hyena is not well served by its appearance. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z If anything, she was absorbed in Rhonda’s bizarre appearance and hardly glanced at the test as she took it. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z The appearance of Woundwort had achieved what Blackberry and Fiver could not. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z A radio astronomer on a planet of another star would be able to calculate the length of the day on Earth from the times of appearance and disappearance of our signals. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Still, he had only to make an appearance at Y-12 for all the issues of logistics and construction staging and equipment design that had piled up in his absence to evaporate. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Other dogs stayed on their porches, happy to mark his appearance and departure with passive earsplitting symphonies. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z It was shocking what she could process about my appearance in the split second it took for me to pass by that door. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I hadn’t talked to Mr. Andrews in several months because my schedule had been chock-full of workouts and competitions, sponsorship appearances and media interviews. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z He was being transferred from a minimum-security prison for a court appearance. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z She glances across at Starry, and then swivels to take stock of my appearance. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z His appearance unsettled Ophie, but it wasn’t because he wore no shirt or shoes or even that he was grievously injured. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z She never had the appearance of hurrying, and yet things were done quickly. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z That long, narrow face, the small mouth—if he had ever thought about her at all, he might have said she was a little horsey in appearance. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The thought never occurred to me that my own appearance was noticed, since my hair was beginning to lose its American identity. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z We discovered that the appearance of the surface changed greatly as the position of the sun changed. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z At first I wasn't concerned that their appearances on screen were few and far between, because I was so overjoyed that they were there at all. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z In viewing anything, assume its appearance is false until otherwise proven. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z I made Nigerian radio and television program appearances. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z The experimenters found, though, that the infants did not respond as predicted to the appearance of the ball, but instead did not look significantly longer than they did when the objects were not swapped. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z Turner, who exhibited an opéra bouffe appearance but was a slashing and dangerous player, had beaten Bobby in the previous year’s Rosenwald. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Despite its outwardly untidy appearance, the nest was neat and cozy on the inside. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I started noting the changes in my appearance each day. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z By then we had been joined by Francis’ close friend, the logician George Kreisel, whose unwashed appearance and idiom did not fit into my picture of the English philosopher. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z The sudden appearance of a tiger is arresting in any environment, but it was all the more so here. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z I ventured to ask how long we might have before the farmer we’d tied beneath his bed was found and released, and might convey an idea of our number and appearance to the slave patrollers. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z The collective appearance of the gentlemen, like that of the ladies, is very imposing: they are all costumed in black; most of them are tall, some young. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Many of them are hulking in appearance, even monstrous—bulging arms and long claws, black pools in the place of eyes. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I worried that an appearance in Ossining might present some malcontent with an opportunity to come after me. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She put the finishing touches to Aurelia’s appearance, fastening a diadem across her forehead, a jeweled pendant round her neck, and gold bangles on her wrists. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Its actual appearance was frightening, and not merely the fact that he knew it to be himself. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z After the appearance of the General Advisory Committee’s broadside against the Super in 1949, Strauss became convinced, in his customary fashion, that Oppie was not merely a fool but a traitor. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z He looks slightly yellow and has lost a lot of weight, giving him a shrunken appearance. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z The Soviet Union’s “women flyers” had made appearances in the American media since the 1930s. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z But he did seem surprisingly at ease with me—much calmer than I would have been at his age about the sudden appearance of a stranger in my bedroom. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z “It’s good to see you, m’hija,” he says in Spanish, still a little bewildered at my sudden appearance earlier this evening. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Phenomena are too subjective: they are appearances, not realities; things and particulars are too much in the real world: none of them corresponds to that peculiar blend of reality and thought which is the fact. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z That policy went unchallenged until early January 1939, when the Howard University School of Music applied to book Constitution Hall for an appearance by Marian Anderson. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z This is the major distinction between the indefinite article, a, and the definite article, the.6 When a character makes his first appearance on stage, he is introduced with a. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z At dawn we return our campsite pretty much to its original pristine appearance and walk on down the brook. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “What is this?” asked Hermione, still looking shocked by these sudden appearances. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I've been useless for a week, driven around for appearances and meetings, lucky if I’ve made a single meaningful contribution to any of them. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z I had worked so hard to get to the awaited moment only to be told that I could not participate because of my appearance. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z Small wonder I did not recognize him at first; his appearance and speech were radically changed. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Too often, adults try to suggest that differences in appearance don’t matter by pretending they simply don’t exist. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z It sat along the banks of the Hudson River, and the rolling hills and lush quadrangles of its campus gave it the grand appearance of a university. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z As we run the Big Dipper backward into the past, allowing for the motion of its stars, we find quite a different appearance a million years ago. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Before, she thought it was the sign of a very good assistant, never accounting for how deceptive such an appearance might be. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The most important thing had always been what other people thought—appearances before herself or her family. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Their heads were bare; but Helen had let her hair down and it made a great improvement in her appearance. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z They inspected Moss, looking him up and down, and he felt self-conscious, as if they were judging his appearance. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z His appearance didn’t help, untidy as he was and carrying a soiled shopping bag containing a juicer and a number of hate books. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z In appearance, Fiery Cross was a step up from the crude mimeographed “Klansville” newsletter. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z In appearance and genes those islands’ inhabitants are similar to South Chinese, and even more similar to tropical Southeast Asians, especially those of the Malay Peninsula. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Her celebrity derives not from her present occupation but a previous one— dance-hall hostess, an incarnation not indicated by her appearance. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z He took it out of her hand, fascinated as always by the soft, rainwatery appearance of the glass. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Jesse’s normally cautious veneer would peel away in a second at the appearance of an interesting idea or argument. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z His baby teeth, which usually gave him an impish, playful appearance, now made him seem unpredictable, volatile. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z A Ministry official emerged some time after the appearance of the Dark Mark alleging that nobody had been hurt, but refusing to give any more information. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z The sudden appearance of a man’s face and arms, hanging upside down right in front of him. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Militsa was no-nonsense about her own appearance, and already wore her hair in a man’s short haircut. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z The midwife looked as though she hadn’t given a thought to her appearance in a decade, and the way she carried herself made you feel foolish for having noticed. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Nature...cares nothing for appearances, except in so far as they may be useful to any being. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z “They were different than most of their neighbors in appearance, in the foods they ate, the things they loved. But they were willing to accept and share with others.” The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Now that the prize is a television show appearance, we need to up our game. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I had the outward appearance of somebody who should be loved. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z She stays steady and her appearance does not waver. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The black patch over his eye gave him a pale odd appearance, it made him look older, different. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z He knew that his whole story would collapse with the smallest investigation, but on the other hand, he only had until his face regained its usual appearance before the game was up in any case. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Her skin was coarse and had a dull, spotty appearance. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z The appearance of the weapon caused a stir among his children behind him. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z When he last went out, almost twenty-four years ago, he tried to make eye contact, to present what might be considered a normal appearance. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z The appearance of the constellations changes not only in space but also in time; not only if we alter our position but also if we merely wait sufficiently long. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z If he was surprised by her appearance, he didn’t show it. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z "Excuse the appearance of the place," he said. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z I think the difference between a lie and a story is that a story utilizes the trappings and appearance of truth for the interest of the listener as well as of the teller. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Scattered about London there were just three other buildings of similar appearance and size. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z With every hour that passed, Philadelphia shed the appearance of a ghost city and looked more and more like the capital of the United States. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Her eyes have drifted toward the corners of her face, giving her the appearance of a fish. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z On Dedication Day even the press was polite enough to overlook the stark appearance of the grounds and the unfinished feel of the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Our appearances in court became the occasion for exuberant political rallies. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z As I suspected, JonPaul had completely forgotten my surprise appearance that morning. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Even some high government officials have made appearances occasionally. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Few other Muslims became aware of Mr. Muhammad’s condition until there were last-minute cancellations of long-adveitised personal appearances at some big Muslim rallies. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Although none of us had a lot of money, we had pride in our appearance. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He wore a gray county-issue sweatshirt and khakis, and while he had lost the terrified look of his early court appearances, his eyes remained wary. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Two shining, arrogant eyes had established dominance over his face and gave him the appearance of always leaning aggressively forward. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z Light verbs such as make, do, have, bring, put, and take often do nothing but create a slot for a zombie noun, as in make an appearance and put on a performance. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z He found a monkey whose eyes had a dull appearance, not shiny and bright but glazed and somewhat inactive. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z We heard a great cheer go up from the rest of the fleet upon its appearance, as were we delivered. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Neel’s heart was still hammering from the shock of Headmaster’s appearance, but he corrected the mistake in his head: Kill two birds with one stone. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z No one remembered the name, or even the appearance, of the temporary gardener who made it his project some years back to plant up the cracks between the paving stones. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z At lunch, I keep waiting for people to bring up Peeta’s appearance, but no one does. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z It was the first time he had come to one of Richard’s court appearances. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z On the one hand, the Japanese people are biologically undistinctive, being very similar in their appearance and genes to other East Asians, especially to Koreans. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z All these moribund sexagenarians had the appearance of childish girls. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z No one really knew why he had left such a position of honor, although there were many wagging tongues and interesting stories that tried to explain his mysterious appearance in our small village. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z “I am not accusing you of engaging in boyish fancy. I am advising you to avoid the appearance of boyish fancy.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Shallow and self-absorbed. The change in appearance reveals the tragic side of that mind-set. Vanity curdles into misery. They become spiteful and jealous, wallowing in wretchedness.” Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z I decided that Aucamp’s unexpected appearance was a singular opportunity to present our grievances to the man who had the power to remedy them. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I think it’s fair to say, however, that as my appearance changed in those years a species of sadness infiltrated my parents’ love. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z She wore a black dress with a scoop back and wide shoulders so her long neck had the appearance of a swan gliding on a lake. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Harry didn’t understand why, but the only possible cause was the sudden appearance of the skull, which had now risen high enough to illuminate the entire wood like some grisly neon sign. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Bobby’s competitors tried to hide their astonishment at the teenager’s transformed appearance. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z A half-victory, but his other hand remained on her neck, holding her in her chair with the appearance of a casual caress. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I had never known him to take such care with his appearance before. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z The only things he could use were the Martians’ physical appearance and their weapons. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z She wanted Ellsberg to realize he’d blown the appearance of the German poet way out of proportion, and he got the message. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z He had thin lips and his mouth drooped, giving him the haggard appearance of a much older man. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Everything in the dark assumed a spectral appearance through white netting: a ghostly bureau, a ghostly toybox, ghostly curtains. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z His eyes narrowed slightly as he took in Dumbledore’s eccentric appearance. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z For one thing, he noted that Gollum used I, and that seemed usually to be a sign, on its rare appearances, that some remnants of old truth and sincerity were for the moment on top. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z They take care with appearance, language, and productive behaviors to create an image of success. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z In spite of its dubious appearance it sent a faint curl of steam into the frosty air, and Kit forced herself to take a few spoonfuls while the woman stood watching, hands on her hips. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z He was forty by birth certificate and forty by appearance—but it was a healthy, well-nourished good-natured appearance of forty; one that automatically drew the teeth of the bromide about “looking one’s age.” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z It wasn’t a date, just a make-believe date for appearances. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The disadvantage is that representational art, like prose, is always bound to the literal meaning and appearance of the everyday world, at least to some extent. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z My father only made rare appearances at the Coalwood Community Church. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Long, greasy hair is unacceptable for girls in Cambodia and is a sign that one does not take care of her appearance. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Thus their first appearance in a discipline marks a crucial moment in the history of that discipline, the beginning of what, in retrospect, we may call ‘modernity’. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z He saw two littluns and, not having any idea of his own appearance, wondered why they screamed and ran. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z For all we knew, he could have been a small Inuit woman living in Anchorage, Alaska, who had adopted this appearance and voice to make her students more receptive to her lessons. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “I never realized, you know, how much we rely on appearances,” he said. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Wear your collar and tie, keep up the appearance, and never ask for anything. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Minnie walked out the front door and apologized for the appearance of the yard as I carefully stepped onto the porch. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z The rarity of Seabiscuit’s public appearances fueled rumors that the horse was unsound, rumors that were reinforced by the horse’s choppy gait. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z His frightening appearance would for the first time become useful for him. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z He looks too soft, too beautiful to be a killer, but appearances can be deceptive—they say Ted Bundy looked like Cary Grant. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z His physical appearance was striking—ebony hair, a strict, angular face, nose like an arrow pointing toward fierce, deep-set eyes. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “Thank you very much,” she said, “but comments on my appearance are uncalled for. Anyway, I could be your granny. With a little stretch of the imagination.” Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Emma no longer seemed to regard me as the threat she once did, but before going inside she tied my hands behind me— I think just for the sake of appearances. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z But there was a stillness about Ralph as he sat that marked him out: there was his size, and attractive appearance; and most obscurely, yet most powerfully, there was the conch. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z I had read the accounts of his two appearances in Madrid in the bull-fight papers, so I was all right. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z A couple of hours after the mysterious jelly bean appearance during cerealball, my mom gave Robin and me each a grocery bag. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z “Makes his appearance at the most reasonable of hours.” The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z I looked at our squalid surroundings, then at Julian, whose appearance and manner spoke of better things. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Round shoulders had Jo, big hands and feet, a flyaway look to her clothes, and the uncomfortable appearance of a girl who was rapidly shooting up into a woman and didn’t like it. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z There seemed to be more black deputies in the courtroom for this hearing than I'd ever seen in my appearances in that courthouse. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “No fighting. No drawing weapons. And don’t make any comments about the boss’s appearance.” The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z In time, judging from his uncombed and disheveled physical appearance, it was difficult to differentiate Bobby from the down-and-outers of the area. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z “All the squares formerly built up solidly were now so many black excavations, while the streets had the appearance of raised turnpikes intersecting each other on a level prairie.” The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z The only thing unsettling about his appearance was a thick white scar that ran from just beneath his right eye to his jaw, like an old knife slash. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z “That was his last public appearance, you know? They canceled his show right after.” Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z I think that there are facts about people’s appearance—their size or shape or color or sex—that can trigger a very similar set of powerful associations. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z The mask's long crooked nose gave him an eerie birdlike appearance. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z At my father’s appearance, the other boys suddenly jumped up and ran off. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z No one thought twice about what he looked like or jumped to conclusions about what his appearance meant. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Everyone rose to their feet at Gregor’s appearance and bowed in unison. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z She seemed a little more mature; he noticed the shimmer on her cheeks, the more defined curl of her hair, and knew she had made an effort with her appearance. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z How to explain the appearance of a new star in the heavens? The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z But this would be Mr. Muhammad’s and my last public appearance together. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z They had darker skin and black hair, and their general appearance was disheveled, primitive. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Shouts and obscenities poured out of the windows of B barracks, a two story shingled building that had the unmistakable appearance of military architecture circa 1945. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Nurmi was touched by his apparent need for companionship: that his behavior was unlike that of any other cat she attributed to his foreign appearance. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z A mortal cannot gaze upon the true appearance of a god without suffering consequences. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The page was crowded with thousands of comments and videos of Nicole, her pageant appearances, student council speeches, tennis matches, mash-up tributes cut to saccharin music. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z “Bah! Little do they care about church. That is only to keep up appearances,” my uncle smiled. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z His appearance as well as his language was terrifying. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z A radio show in Congo had discussed my appearance at the Women in the World Summit, and he had heard it in his village. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z The young woman’s free, affectionate, adventurous personality fascinated him, and her appearance of a disguised rat aroused in him a tortured eagerness to protect her. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I altered my avatar’s appearance so that I looked exactly like Meat Loaf did in the role, but my performance and lip-synching still kinda sucked. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He wore gray trousers and a shirt of porous cloth that did not hide his skeletal appearance. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z It was an inch long, middling green, and otherwise unexceptional in appearance. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Despite his appearance, the child had no trouble in identifying him. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He found nothing abnormal in her appearance, but he knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that she was going to die. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z At the boys’ appearance, Newt limped over to them. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Two million years ago, genetic mutations resulted in the appearance of a new human species called Homo erectus. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z We descend into the bowels of Mr. Gideon's lab, and I am once again enthralled by the magical appearance of the place. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z “I’m sure they’ll only put in a brief appearance. I can pretty much tell you there is only one thing on Saleem’s mind right now, and it’s not cutting that cake.” Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z The secret was probably the appearance of fiction. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Because of the thick glasses, her eyes had a bloated appearance as though they were both trapped in a goldfish bowl. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z She was utterly unprepared for her first pep rally, for all those fanatical cheers, all those arms pumping so frantically up and down, and she found the girls cliquey and obsessed with appearance. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Such was Miss Lucas’s scheme; and appearances were so favourable, that when they parted at night, she would have felt almost secure of success if he had not been to leave Hertfordshire so very soon. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Benjamin Rush felt the rain on his face and rejoiced: “The appearance of this rain was like a dove with an olive branch in its mouth.” An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z The staffs living standards would improve in time, but not until the appearance on the scene of an especially well-heeled patron, the United States government. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z As soon as Admetus was told of Hercules’ arrival, he came to meet him with no appearance of mourning except in his dress. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z One reporter who spotted Guiteau at police headquarters after the shooting described him as “a pale, emaciated, small man, with the appearance of an insane person.” Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z The gentle Anne makes infrequent appearances, and she’s not about to let herself be shoved out the door so soon after she ’s arrived. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z “He doesn’t sleep here anymore. He says he needs to maintain appearances.” The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Like so many of the spies who fought the secret war between America and Russia, Harvey's outward appearance concealed a very different person. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I’m easy to spot, as my granddaughter Alba says, because I have the unmistakable appearance of an angry old crow and I always wear my mourning clothes and carry my silver cane. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z With those stamps, their owner could make copies much more quickly and neatly than if he or she had written out each of the script’s complicated signs at each appearance. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z And rather than be impressed, I am worried about the expense, as well as the appearance it must give Aiyi, that we rich Americans cannot be without our luxuries even for one night. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z She was unmoved by the sudden appearance of the most livid and undernourished monsters in her room, or by the knock of devils and vampires at her bedroom window. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Assuming we win, we’ll have the Good Morning America appearance on Friday, followed by a trip to the White House. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z The bacteria that live in the tissues of insects, like those incorporated into the mycetocytes of cockroaches and termites, have the appearance of specialized organs in their hosts. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t know. I think it’s more the”—he chews and swallows and Molly looks away, annoyed at his passive aggression—“appearance of it, y’know?” Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z But keeping friendly appearances is a minstrel’s business just as much as music. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The appearance of the yearbook clears up another high school mystery—why all the popular girls put up with the disgusting habits of Todd Ryder. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z But since Anna’s murder Bill had, by all appearances, vigorously sought to discover who the culprit was. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z The passage of time has not altered my father's obsessive attention to my sisters' weight and appearance. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z “You must be the fat man,” said Tock, learning not to count too much on appearance. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z He always had to make his appearance felt immediately by creating a lot of noise and clatter. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z Edna seated herself with every appearance of discomfort “Are you tired?” he asked. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z “Your timing, Mr. Morales, is impeccable. I cannot say the same about your appearance.” The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z Abashed at my appearance, I quickly unbind my skirts so they fold about my legs, hiding my muddy feet. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z One click, and the instant appearance of the inbox, in all its familiar rows. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z I keep wishing that MacGyver would make a guest appearance, but I figure he wouldn’t have been alive back then. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He was not remotely pleased to see Fudge, whose occasional appearances, apart from being downright alarming in themselves, generally meant that he was about to hear some very bad news. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z The eyelids were slightly droopy, which gave him a peculiar appearance, as if his eyes were popping out of his head and half-closed at the same time. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I hadn’t thought about my appearance for years. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z My mind races from the events in the square, to Day’s appearance on the rooftop, to Day’s outrageous claims about the plague and the Trial, and then back to Thomas. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z “It has distorted her appearance savagely. Her mind remains human and intact, but her body is that of a beast and will remain so until the splendor is extracted from her.” Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z The boys in front of Gaines, out of uniform and away from the hue and cry usually sparked by their appearance, looked strangely vulnerable. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The two of them knelt beside a clam siphon to discuss the particulars of its appearance. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Bryan lacked the good looks of his brother Ernest, Mollie’s husband, and there was something cold about his appearance; he had uncomfortably steady eyes. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Walking down the passage, I told Maurice how his unexpected appearance might have prevented Rosy from assaulting me. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z His clothing in tatters, his shoes cracked, the old knapsack on his shoulder his only luggage, he looked like a beggar, but his bearing had a dignity that was in frank contradiction to his appearance. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z When the shutter was closed and it had been lit by electricity the room had more the appearance of a setting on the stage. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z By the time of the next appearance of Europeans on the lower Mississippi, that of French settlers in the late 1600s, almost all of those big Indian towns had vanished. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z And even though Joey Pow is large and slightly terrifying in appearance, I appreciated his good qualities immediately. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Remembering Cristiana’s horror at my appearance, I thought that the guise of madness might serve me well. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z The bailiff had pointed them out to him, noting that they never missed an appearance. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z If they were to materialize in our midst today, those among us without true knowledge of our religion would rush to authenticate them as exemplary Muslims, based on their appearance. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z She wears a scholar’s white gown, and she is not thinking about her appearance. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z She told them about Frederick Douglass, the most famous of the escaped slaves, of his eloquence, of his magnificent appearance. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Irritated that the draccus seemed to be taking its sweet time making an appearance, I heaped more wood on the fire. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z In appearance, Kim is beginning to look more and more like a monkey. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “At best, we got to keep up some appearances, que no?” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The Indians’ appearance in this European city surely caused a stir. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z It just showed, you could never trust appearances. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I needed a change, just like they said, so I changed my appearance. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z But the appearance of its owner, the burliest of several women now employing the establishment’s facilities, deterred him. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z He squeezed under the porch and did not make an appearance for several more days. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z There was something innately strange about it, as though there had always been an inner core to the gym which I had never perceived before, quite different from its generally accepted appearance. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Nothing else about my appearance would concern me so much as the fact that my complexion was dark. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z So it’s in the spirit of a scientific experiment that I present myself at the office, wondering if my speckled and inflamed appearance will be enough to get me sent home. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The crazed cackle suited her haggard appearance much better than her speaking voice did. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z “His legs are pillars of marble, founded upon sockets of fine gold, his appearance is like the Lebanon, chosen as the cedars.” The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z In fact, I know that a little earlier, some guests had actually commenced lunch out there, only to be interrupted by the appearance of ominous storm clouds. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z He wore a heard that had been cut square across the bottom with shears and he had a tattoo of a bird on his neck done by someone with an informed notion of their appearance. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z It would lend an appearance of sincerity to the occasion. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z In all parts of the world where adequate evidence is available, archaeologists find evidence of rising densities associated with the appearance of food production. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z His dark trousers, with the suspenders crossed over his white-shirted back, gave him a vaguely Amish appearance. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Its seedy appearance advertised to the whole world that its owner was close to bankruptcy. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Before long, white residents of Durham were calling C.P. after each of his appearances. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Something about his appearance bothers her, but she cannot identify what, exactly. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z His voice was so much at odds with his feminine appearance that I could not help snickering. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z It had been decreed over forty years before that the building, in appearance a small church with a spire, was a listed building of historical interest. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z The appearance of the mummy-to-be when he was removed from his brine bath, on the following afternoon, was something of a shock to everybody. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Still she does not put in an appearance. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Ranofer had seen the pair often hobbling about the streets of the City of the Dead, but their sudden appearance here sent his wits scattering like startled birds. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z The first was Sam’s appearance on the farm. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z In the space that they shared was a small blue gem that gave the center of the amulet the appearance of an eye. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Cullivan, in appearance a cautious bank clerk with depleted hair and a face rather difficult to recall, agreed that outwardly he hadn’t changed much. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z Loki shifted his shape, and now he was, in voice and in appearance, a beautiful young serving woman. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z He would have probably admired John Kwang—at least for his appearance. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z That appearance felt like our official welcome to the games. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z In that case, the Court concluded that the police could take a person’s Mexican appearance into account when developing reasonable suspicion that a vehicle may contain undocumented immigrants. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z She had fled to Athens when she left Corinth in her winged car, and she had acquired great influence over Aegeus, which she did not want disturbed by the appearance of a son. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z The guilty look disappeared as Mamma pursed her magenta lipsticked mouth, taking Dimple’s appearance in. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z The president’s advisers in my opinion could be overly fretful about appearances. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Afterward they constructed a new face for him that gave him a sinister, ferocious appearance. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z And with that, he would wander back into his study, to all appearances still thoroughly engrossed in the volume held open in his hands. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Their vocabulary of appearances, predictions and causes is perfectly adequate for the task. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z “No, really. It may not look like it, but appearances can be deceiving. This dude is a fearless spirit. And with that fearless spirit, he signals bravery to those who require it.” Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “Everyone judged everyone else based on their appearance. People who were taller got better jobs, and people even voted for some politicians just because they weren’t quite as ugly as everybody else. Blah, blah, blah.” Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Harry was shaken from these bitter reflections by the appearance at his side of Jimmy Peakes, who was holding out a scroll of parchment. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z But whatever she intended to say next was interrupted by the appearance of the Elefante station wagon. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z He looked slightly eerie, the half darkness making him look much older, giving him an almost skull-like appearance. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z How her appearance would shock Mamá, who worked in a crisp yellow jacket in Señor Aguilar’s beautiful hotel. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z It had the general appearance of a large tortoise without a shell, its body an amoeboid puddle beneath a long neck. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z The highlight of her stay was her appearance, arranged by friends, at London’s popular summer concert series the Proms. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z Though he’s better at keeping up appearances than Vincent, he has not given up his girlfriend. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z In Gey’s one appearance on television, he didn’t mention Henrietta or her cells by name, so the general public knew nothing of HeLa. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z With him rested the basic responsibility for his father’s military appearance. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z She moved the two pieces apart, watching how the appearance of things changed as she did so. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “How long have you been here?” the man asks after silently examining the boy’s shabby appearance for a few moments. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z It was only his appearance that was a little altered; his hide was less shiny than it had used to be, and his great haunches seemed to have shrunken. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z As I descended the staircase, I saw a few dozen other gunters milling around, with avatars that varied wildly in appearance. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Judging by the way the brother cut his eyes at me, his appearance on the steps of First Baptist Church seemed highly unlikely. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z After low clouds, the moon makes its appearance. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z When no one had bothered him for a while, he asked, “Isn't it time for ‘Old Temperature’ to put in an appearance?” Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Let’s turn now to another arc of coherence, which connects the different appearances of an entity on the reader’s mental stage as they come and go over the course of a passage. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z Despite its appearance and name, the horned toad was squishy. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Rationalize why this isn’t the tape you’re making a return appearance on. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z In the months before the election, in her speeches and at public appearances, Susan B. Anthony had encouraged women nationwide to “seize their rights to go to the polls and vote.” Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Today, she makes occasional public appearances and gives interviews supporting women astronauts. Women in Space 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z Finally satisfied with her appearance, she turned to leave the room, then paused and asked, “Do you want me to help you?” Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He had a curious, heavy growth of fur on the crown of his head, which gave him an odd appearance, as though he were wearing a kind of cap. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Athena’s appearance, in point of fact, harms a good plot. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z And it may be noted that Oresme had grasped the crucial principle, that a combination of circular movements could produce the appearance of rectilinear movement, apparently independently of any Arabic source. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Despite his pale and even delicate appearance, especially compared to the tanned and muscular Special Forces captain, there was something undeniably confident, even cocky, about him. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z The top of his head had been recently shaved and “had the appearance of a great scar,” according to The New York Times. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z But the wood had a sleeping, otherworld appearance that made you want to speak in whispers. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “What a place is this that you inhabit, my son!” said he, looking mournfully at the barred windows and wretched appearance of the room. Frankenstein 1818-01-01T00:00:00Z She had put on the appearance of Mentor, whom of all the Ithacans Odysseus had most trusted, and she spoke good words of comfort and courage to him. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z One who had been taught to calculate her appearance and demeanor down to the plain red color of her cell-phone case. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z There were coachmen, storekeepers, and milkmen; later a few municipal employees and distinguished ladies made a discreet appearance, slinking along the side walls of the house to keep from being recognized. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z No one seemed to notice the change in her appearance, which proved, Henry said, that she was vain as a peacock, thinking everybody was looking at her all the time. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Marian and Billy King established a pattern of appearances that didn’t change much from one year to the next. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z The mask had an insectile appearance, and the rubber was black and wet looking, sinister. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The Soviets did show, though it became evident with their first appearance on the tarmac at Geneva that the State Department’s concerns about their political intentions were well taken. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z In spite of his formidable appearance he had a certain charm of manner. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Sometime in the late nineteenth century clumsy repairs were made with unpainted cement which had turned brown and gave the building a mottled, diseased appearance. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z He’d lost much of his hair since turning fifty, and his belly, always undernourished in appearance, now suggested a shriveled emaciation. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z It is impressive and unusual news, the sudden appearance of a mysterious circus. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z It's a little scary because his appearance has been virtually unchanged during all that time. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Everything seemed unreal to him—the sudden appearance of Celia, the old man, the furious battle between his two enemies. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “Actually,” he says, “I don’t take my appearance lightly. I take you lightly.” Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z The crowd's initial alarm at our appearance quickly changes to cheers and shouts of "District Twelve!" The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z He wore expensive, double-breasted American suits and wide- brimmed hats, and paid a great deal of attention to his appearance. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I was so relieved to see someone, anyone, that I didn’t question her sudden appearance. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Three of the fairies had elaborate butterfly wings with the appearance of stained glass. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z No matter how much I appeared to have changed—how illustrious my education, how altered my appearance—I was still her. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Hoover made a cameo appearance in the 1959 movie, which further enshrined him in the popular imagination. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Undoubtedly there had been some explanation given for her sudden appearance at the Hatchery, but probably they had been told no details. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z By all appearances they were going to be shunted aside, humiliated for the sake of Ulbrickson’s all too precious sophomores. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z He was tanned and muscled, wore a black Stetson cowboy hat, and his chest made a guest appearance through a shirt with a few too many unfastened buttons. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Josn took a couple of steps back and gave a very good appearance of being at ease. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Despite my questionable physical appearance, I charmed the immigration officer, answered a bunch of benign questions, and walked out knowing that I'd finally be getting a green card. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z This gives an accurate indication of Hooke’s intellectual standing at the time, as well as an idea of his unprepossessing appearance. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z She turned to her husband, and, despite her disheveled and undignified appearance, managed to look quite formidable, “You engineered this, didn't you?” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z Vincent admits that he hasn’t bothered with clothes or appearances at all recently. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z The moment the killer made his appearance at the inquest, there were shouts of “Lynch ’im! Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z It had the appearance of a mountain hanging in the sky a hand’s breadth above the horizon, and covered in cloud. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “Well,” said Joe, with the same appearance of profound cogitation, “he is not—no, not to deceive you, he is not—my nevvy.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z Apart from their ornate appearance, the weapons were distinctive for two reasons. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Fuchs had described Gold’s appearance but didn’t know Gold’s real name. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z As he hit the ground, his avatar’s body transformed and shrank back to its normal size and appearance. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z My appearance, with my arm bandaged and my coat loose over my shoulders, favoured my object. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z The man before them was noble in appearance, and the shadows played across the planes of his face in a way that made their angles harden; his aspect connoted dignity. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z They worry about him all the time now—about his moods, his appearance, his lack of social graces. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z At that time, there was a widespread belief that these stones that looked like living things were just that—rocks, which, through some mysterious process, mimicked the appearance of life. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z The doctors confirmed that, despite their hideous appearance, the wounds were not fatal. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Murray would continue his campaign for a test ban in public appearances and congressional testimony, but now he was on the outside looking in. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Daisy Mae made an appearance and climbed up on the counter to watch me work. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Confronted with what he viewed as an intellectual treasure trove, this precise, meticulous, formal man was to all appearances overcome by enthusiasm and scholarly greed. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Mad-Eye Moody was sitting there — except that there was a very noticeable difference in his appearance. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Close up—not five steps away—she could see much more about their appearance, but her attention was held by something lively and aware in their gaze, by an intelligence. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Then a shadow detached itself from the rocky incline and took on the general form—if not the exact appearance—of Milligan. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “The impossible cannot have happened, therefore the impossible must be possible in spite of appearances.” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z They say that when the summer breeze was just so, the branches of the elm would dip down and give the face the appearance of weeping. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Renewed cheers and clapping greeted his appearance, and he was soon surrounded by a mob of people congratulating him. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Dad told her he was never one to be concerned about “pride of appearance,” as he called it. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z A loud shriek came from somewhere on the ship, breaking the spell Taylor’s appearance had cast. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Till this moment, I had been so intent on watching them, their appearance and conversation had excited in me so keen an interest, I had half-forgotten my own wretched position: now it recurred to me. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z One appearance led to another, and soon they began to appear at theaters and small concert halls as well. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z In the old days he had hidden a heretical mind beneath an appearance of conformity. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z She tried brewing drinks of roasted grain or roots, but her nervous system was not deceived by a beverage that resembled coffee only in appearance. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z Her eyes had a stunned, swollen appearance when she removed her glasses; they strained to make out shapes, to translate blurs. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I am sure he knew at once from my appearance that I was not there to buy a sari of king’s muslin. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z One Swedish paper called the excitement over her appearances “Marian fever.” The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z The dirt that smudged his face gave him the appearance of having a beard, making his young face strangely cruel. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Miss Lumley, will the boys be having haircuts soon? Their appearance is positively poetic!” The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z The distinction between a first appearance on stage and subsequent appearances can also be marked by the use of names or indefinite nouns on the one hand and pronouns on the other. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z She is about 28 years of age, of rather a light complexion, has high cheek bones, is slender in her person, and very neat in her appearance. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z To keep up appearances, I stomp to my room and slam the door. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z At least in appearance, he definitely was his father’s son. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z According to Hurley, “Ocean Camp presented a forlorn appearance, resembling a deserted Alaskan mining village that had been ransacked by bandits.” Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z They recognize us and all three burst into laughter at our appearance. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z And he hired a PR person named Kathy who answered and made and returned a lot of phone calls and then typed up itineraries for interviews and appearances. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Its patchwork appearance reminded her of Frankenstein’s monster, which led to a terrible thought. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z In the early 1930s, he turned his attention to a question that had long troubled astronomers: the appearance in the sky of occasional unexplained points of light, new stars. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z He was more than strange-looking, and his sudden appearance set off all kinds of red flags in my head. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Four’s appearance seems tame from the front, by Dauntless standards, but when he turns around, I see a tattoo peeking out from the collar of his T-shirt. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z She had the appearance of a displaced and bespectacled Sumo wrestler. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Ralph had been deceived before now by the specious appearance of depth in a beach pool and he approached this one preparing to be disappointed. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z For ordinary people are always taken in by appearances and by the outcome of an event. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z Bobby cared nothing about the book’s physical appearance, though. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I was surprised to find him so much more youthful in appearance than I had imagined; but he looked also tired and uncomfortable. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Mama was standing on the other side of the baby gate, ready for Franz’s appearance. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z It was the first appearance of Lawrence’s method for building the world’s first great Big Science laboratory: the remorseless exploitation of cheap graduate-student labor, a resource he would soon have in surfeit. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Understanding a work of art begins with a sensitive appreciation of its appearance. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z The chupacabras was demonic in appearance, not human, so he couldn’t possibly be it. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Nothing was packed up, because we weren’t taking much with us and we couldn’t afford even then to give the least appearance of leaving. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z The day Peeta and I came through and made our Victory Tour appearance was actually a rehearsal of sorts. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z His face lost all appearance of life and set itself into an expressionless mask, with the eyeballs fixed, paralytic, and staring. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z It hinged on them maintaining the appearance of their fight, so they parted ways before they reached Booker. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Although he performed at Ford’s one night in mid-March, his theater appearances are few and far between these days. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z "I see," she said, as if that explained something—my appearance, perhaps, or my speech. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Not long after that, I went to David Axelrod’s office in Chicago and sat down with him and Valerie to watch video of some of my public appearances. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z She’d expected someone who looked sick, but instead she is face-to-face with “a sturdy broad-shouldered man, with a healthy colour, a smile on his face and a very resolute appearance.” Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z A lot can happen to a person’s appearance in three months. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z He couldn’t help admiring the trim appearance and bold manner of this diminutive seafaring character. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z Every European and Asian culture since, no matter how disparate in appearance, stands in Sumer’s shadow. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Already the eastern horizon was paling and they would fall dead at the first appearance of the sun. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z But when they told of the coming of love and light the early storytellers were setting the scene for the appearance of mankind, and they began to personify more precisely. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Everyone else seemed too transfixed by Moody’s bizarre appearance to do more than stare at him. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “What can I do to improve my personal appearance.” The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z He would not present any appearance of opposition. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z He had the shrunken appearance of a plump man who has lost a lot of weight in a short time. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z In such individuals, the original cause of the defect must have occurred in the generation preceding its appearance. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z My father was a tall, handsome man who always took great pride in his appearance. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z I had grown used to his appearance, but that noise. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z He didn't have any juvenile criminal history—no prior arrests, no misconduct in school, no delinquencies or prior court appearances. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Of the three, it was Rutherford whose appearance had most impressed Winston. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Chairman Mao taught us that “inner beauty is much more valuable than outward appearance.” Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “You are a marsupial, and are nocturnal, and are known for mimicking the appearance and smell of dead animals when threatened.” The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z She coughed a lot, and she was very thin, almost emaciated; but she still took pride in her appearance. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z There was no more talk of the alcohol in his blood- surrogate, no gibes at his personal appearance. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Given that Smith was not a man of particularly noteworthy appearance, it was probably the hat, not his face, that people recognized. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z His face beamed with a grin that changed his appearance entirely. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z It takes a long time, as if Papa had to cross the whole Pacific to make his appearance in this room. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z After the dramatic capture of the sympathizers and the runaway, his appearance nudged the night into the realm of the fantastical. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z “There certainly was some great mismanagement in the education of those two young men. One has got all the goodness, and the other all the appearance of it.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z One with a size, shape, and appearance that matched the illustration from the Tomb of Horrors module. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z She did not want her daughter to do something she didn’t believe in just for appearances’ sake. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z They create the appearance of racial equity without the reality and do so at no great cost, without fundamentally altering any of the structures that create racial inequality in the first place. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z The spittle transformed and took shape as her fingers moved, and in moments it had taken on the appearance of a man and stood naked before them. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z I have heard that she made no secret of her disdain for his appearance. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Because they are starlike in appearance, they were naturally thought to be stars within our own galaxy. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Fleming, seventy- one, a former mayor of Garden City, a short man who enlivens an unsensational appearance with rather conspicuous neckwear, resisted the assignment. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z Next to Frodo on his right sat a dwarf of important appearance, richly dressed. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z “Nothing is more deceitful,” said Darcy, “than the appearance of humility. It is often only carelessness of opinion, and sometimes an indirect boast.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Her appearance was immaculate, her posture was erect, and she tilted her chin upward, demonstrating her own dignity and pride despite her circumstances. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z At this moment, however, the robes were still new, since the year was but well begun, and Wang Lung was proud of their spruce appearance. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z He then got a few appearances on television talk shows. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z “We just did Oreos,” said Heylmun, “and we broke them into ninety attributes of appearance, flavor, and texture.” Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Though every second was precious to his escape, he knew that this was his last appearance on the American stage. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z These proper folk, who had always maintained an appearance of peaceful reserve, now rolled in the aisles with abandon. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Judged by appearance, which, with andys, was the only useful standard. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z As the sun lowers itself behind the tree line, the chief finally makes his appearance to the crowd of new people. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z There was something about Jack, something subdued about his very appearance, as if he had dampened his own hue so as not to contrast with his mother’s too brightly. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z “There isn’t one,” said Harry, still disoriented by the sudden appearance of all these people, unable to take everything in while his scar was still burning so fiercely. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Raleigh’s father was a well-known and powerful lawyer in New Orleans, and Raleigh, though in the family business, had chosen to break away, at least in his appearance. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z But whenever the sun made an appearance, he was sure to take as many readings as he could. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z When the sinister, curling stem—in appearance not unlike the peavines that grew in early summer in their garden—reached his ankle, it began to curl tightly around his flesh. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z “I never thought Mr. Darcy so deficient in the appearance of it as you used to do.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Her striking appearance and velvety contralto voice electrified audiences wherever she went, and as word of her performances spread, other cities were added to the tour. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z We were taking a local route through the neighborhoods of south Queens so that she could scout appearance locations for John Kwang. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z His nose had healed, but it would always have a strange twisted appearance at the end. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z “Rex, it’s been forever! How are you? Oh lord, please pardon my appearance, I’m a mess!” Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z “Why didn’t you wash your face and fix your hair before you came down to breakfast? A lady would never make her appearance until she had at least fixed her face.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Perhaps you wouldn’t be making another appearance in the fifth grade next year, now would you, hmmm?” The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Cold air rippled across Jason’s face as the Mist subtly altered his appearance, showing the suitors what they expected to see. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Yet I do not understand the appearance of the blood on Therese’s palms. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z He went up to his bedchamber to await Varys, who would soon be making an appearance. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Sometimes people would say to me that I’d managed to do quite well despite my appearance and my disability. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z Without a change of clothing, his garments quickly became dirty, ruining a key element of Booth’s trademark, winning style—his beautifully dressed, well-groomed appearance. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The sun made its first appearance, throwing light onto the lagoon. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The tongue often makes an appearance, licking from the lips any stickiness imparted by the filter. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z And he began scrabbling on the ground to retrieve the contents of his suitcase with every appearance of a man eager to be gone. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z The birth date on the card showed that “Janice” had been born just two years before me, though from his appearance, I would have guessed that he was at least ten years older than that. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Most of Marian’s earnings from concert appearances went to her mother, who was still taking in laundry and scrubbing floors, and to her sisters, who were still in school. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z Wide gazing beneath his massive scowling forehead, they had a withdrawn and distracted appearance. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z His topic, as always in public appearances, was life in Camp 14. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z Beholding Mrs. Pontellier make her appearance, the girl had at once suspected a lovers’ rendezvous. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z They see someone, and somehow they let the first impression they have about that person’s appearance drown out every other piece of information they manage to gather in that first instant. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z I wasn't allowed to alter my appearance so radically that it seemed I was preparing to disguise myself and escape. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z Talking to her, he realized how easy it was to present an appearance of orthodoxy while having no grasp whatever of what orthodoxy meant. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z “Look, I have an appearance tomorrow, all right? I didn’t know I’d be scrutinized.” Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Jack was unremarkable in appearance, the kind of kid you would pass in a school hallway and not think twice about. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I felt different already, no longer hampered by my appearance. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z And to all appearance the wizard did leave Frodo alone, and he did settle down, but the growth of hobbit-sense was not very noticeable. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Rachel is fifteen—or, as she would put it, going on sixteen—and cares for naught but appearances. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I knew I had witnessed a miraculous thing, the appearance of a pagan god, a thing as miraculous as the curing of my uncle Lucas. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Bullish in both appearance and temperament, they're the juvenile delinquents of the cow family, the hardscrabble cousins who sleep in trailers and fight like men. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z “They are so ancient; we must try to ignore their appearance. Thanks to us and their programming, their minds have some value, and that is all we are interested in.” The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z He was a tall, powerfully built youth of twenty, with a firm mouth and grave, dark eyes that gave him the appearance of an older man. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z In viewing anything, assume its appearance is false until proven otherwise. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Soon after he arrived in Florence, Galileo discovered the phases of Venus, changes in its appearance similar to the phases of the Moon, and these changes could only be explained if Venus orbits the Sun. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z How they kept up appearances for four more years until the disastrous divorce Bloom, for one, had never been able to ascertain. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She told Octavian everything that had happened since they met at the tunnel—the gorgons, the fight at the river, the appearance of Juno, their conversation with Reyna. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z It hinged on them maintaining the appearance of their fight, so they parted ways before they reached Booker. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z That is the reason for the constant appearance, in every movement of the symphony, of the melody that begins the first. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z From its focus on his pretrial placement on death row to the extra security surrounding his court appearances, the narrative in the press was clear: This man was extremely dangerous. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z After Will’s fall from grace, he probably wouldn’t be making many appearances on the Granger campus for a while. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z During the last few hours he has had merely the appearance of calm. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Theo gives him a suit, but it’s not just about appearances. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Her appearance caught me so much by surprise that I completely forgot what my fingers were doing and my song fell to pieces. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Their leader's appearances before the city council had been difficult enough for many of them to swallow. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z The appearance of things changed, of course, depending on the weather, the time of day, the time of year. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Already in there you can see the consciousness of how damaging he regards the appearance of bad faith, and how penetrat- ingly the orator is exposed to his audience. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z Each of us hated and feared the whites, yet had a white man put in a sudden appearance we would have assumed silent, obedient smiles. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Weasley closed the door on the empty yard and then steered Harry by the shoulders into the full glow of the lantern on the table to examine his appearance. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z It is a bird of spectacular appearance and beguiling habits, building its floating nests in shallow lakes of western United States and Canada. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z “I like her appearance,” said Elizabeth, struck with other ideas. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z She knew better than anyone not to underestimate opponents based on their appearance. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Con could almost hear him warning them: Don’t be fooled by the appearance of weakness. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Hermione sighed and set to work, muttering under her breath as she transformed various aspects of Ron’s appearance. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Bunny, for all his appearance of amiable, callous stability, was actually a wildly erratic character. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z It was a place where people could live in some comfort and security, without having to fear the sudden appearance of a Titan or a Giant. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z And despite Clement’s radical rhetoric and carefully arranged Soul Brother appearance, Riddick had already heard who the real militant in Durham was, and he watched her working her people for a few more seconds. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z My bedroom began to take on the appearance of all rooms when the owner goes away. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z They joked about her disastrous appearance on Hot Seat. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z But she’d been wrong before about the appearance of things, trusting Mrs. Coulter because of her beautiful smile and her sweet-scented glamour. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I had no sympathy in their appearance, their expression: yet I could imagine that most observers would call them attractive, handsome, imposing; while they would pronounce Mr. Rochester at once harsh-featured and melancholy-looking. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Laughing, Harry turned to contemplate the blank wall behind which, he was sure, Draco Malfoy was now standing frozen, aware that someone unwelcome was out there, but not daring to make an appearance. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z A week after the game, Republican presidential candidate George Bush came to the Midland-Odessa area for a campaign appearance. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He wonders if he should take a nap, but he is far too excited about the sudden appearance of the circus to possibly sleep. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z My aunt stepped towards us; her broad shoulders gave her an official appearance, as if she were wearing epaulettes, and representing all our parents. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Her appearance always acted as a damper to the curiosity raised by her oral oddities: hard-featured and staid, she had no point to which interest could attach. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z From the moment when the machine first made its appearance it was clear to all thinking people that the need for human drudgery, and therefore to a great extent for human inequality, had disappeared. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Carole had purchased first-class tickets on a commercial flight, but now everyone worried that John’s condition was so fragile, his appearance so scary, that the airline pilot might not allow them to fly. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z After a brief melee caused by a hard foul, Josh’s twin, Jordan, led the team, like GW crossing the Delaware, to victory, and to their second straight playoff appearance. The Crossover 2014-03-18T00:00:00Z Between it all, they talk about Alex’s campaign job, Henry’s nonprofit projects, both of their appearances. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Charley was torn three ways—with anger at me for leaving him, with gladness at the sight of Rocinante, and with pure pride in his appearance. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Still, they do spend money on new clothes for him—appearances matter. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z This is because, in order to save his life, he is forced to look beneath appearances, to take nothing for granted, to hear the meaning behind the words. The Fire Next Time 1963-01-21T00:00:00Z When we finally met this morning, briefly, before I went on camera, I told him I was afraid that my appearance would bring severe repercussions against him from the South. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z In my head I'm getting ready to launch into a lecture about appearance versus reality, but I hear Alicia call, "Who is it, Mom?" Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Like Digger, he wore blue jeans and an untucked T-shirt and didn’t appear to have shaved or in any other way attempted to spruce up his appearance. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z The only thing startling about Dana’s appearance was a fat, scabrous upper lip that hadn’t been that way when Roy dropped off the letter at Dana’s front door. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The appearance of new ways of thinking and communicating, between 70,000 and 30,000 years ago, constitutes the Cognitive Revolution. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z The thirteen people he supervises, the constant fund-raising, the media appearances. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Our mother, dressed in green silk flowing pants and a gold boat-neck blouse, assessed Lily coolly when she made her appearance in white capris and a brown sleeveless knit top. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z They finished just as the girls made their appearance in the ceiling. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z On Friday, before anyone arose, he watched the appearance of nature again until he did not have the slightest doubt but that it was Monday. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z But despite his sickly appearance, Luke was still quick with his sword. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z There was nothing in its appearance to suggest that it could move, much less take flight across the snowy peaks. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Except for a few gray strands of hair, she was as bald as a baby pigeon, which gave her the appearance of being a very old man with enormous, wide eyes. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z She bleakly wondered if there was any chance the children could be made ready for such an important and complicated public appearance in such a short time. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z I realized that though I was well dressed for a Negro, my appearance looked shabby for a white man. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z One by one we treated in the same way each of the great boxes, and left them as we had found them to all appearance; but in each was a portion of the Host. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z She had imagined her parents’ appearance for so long, she didn’t want the image destroyed. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Grant does not have the appearance of a great general; he looks awkward, ill at ease, and carelessly dressed. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z To make my waking life American-normal, I turn on the lights before anything untoward makes an appearance. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The case of Madagascar tells us that peoples’ languages, as well as their physical appearance, can yield important clues to their origins. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Rather ashamed that on my first appearance I had stayed so late, I joined the last of Gatsby's guests who were clustered around him. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z The Court said that “the likelihood that any person of Mexican ancestry is an alien is high enough to make Mexican appearance a relevant factor.” The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z The back-to-back appearances in 2 and 1 are their own special kind of awful. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Clara was actually the only one to realize on first glance what was going on, despite the fact that nothing in her sister-in-law’s appearance in any way betrayed her state. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z In fact, given the timeliness of Mrs. Bernoffski’s appearances at the front window, I suspected she was actually keeping an eye out for me, and brief waving sessions now preceded the clearing of the snow. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I felt young and small and very much alone, and now, in spite of my pride, I found his handkerchief and blew my nose, throwing my drab appearance to the winds. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Her unusual veil is the entire length of her gown, giving away nothing of her outward appearance. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z The landlord made his appearance then, a cudgel in his hand. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Most of our prepping will take place at the mayor’s house, since we’re back to being covered in furs for outdoor appearances. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z “That is a better face than the other one,” she says, scrutinizing his appearance through mist and smoke. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Mothers determine the family features and manage their children's outward appearance, especially the families from high houses. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z They were custom made and there beside the cheap tan brogues of the farmer they had the elegantly slender well-bred appearance of fine gloves. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z He distrusted her exotic appearance and was convinced that if she wore her hair like other women and wiped the makeup off her eyes she would look like a very thin, greenish rat. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “But there may be pretty good guessing. He will be a completely gross, vulgar farmer, totally inattentive to appearances, and thinking of nothing but profit and loss.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z He seemed delighted with the sudden appearance of this visitor whom he appeared to know so well. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Hence we should not be surprised that modern Japanese and Korean people resemble each other far more in their appearance and genes than in their languages. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z It occurred to him for the first time that Grog, who was supposed to be in California, hadn’t made an appearance out there in a good long time. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z For a public appearance, she would take me and the other man, a squat, burly college student named Eduardo Fermin, to scout out the area the day before. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z As hard as he tried not to, as deeply as it grieved him, he had to cancel several long-scheduled appearances at big-city rallies. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Golomb tries to treat every customer exactly the same because he’s aware of just how dangerous snap judgments are when it comes to race and sex and appearance. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z “The ‘Silkies’ have been washed and curry- combed, and I think you will find their appearances much improved.” The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z I was only going to do this because we needed to keep up appearances. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z The glare from the overhead lights gave Vegas’s face an unreal appearance. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The highlight was going to be a special appearance by the woman who portrayed Mother Paula in the advertisements and TV spots. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She alone attempted to give the house the appearance of a home. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Just what was so dangerous about the Professor was uncertain, like everything else about him, but his appearance undoubtedly had something to do with the rumors. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z There was a criminal aspect to my appearance, in Tessie’s eyes. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The appearance of the horses and the added confusion of people coming from the cabin roused Sounder to new fury. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z He was talking now about his appearance the previous morning on the “Today” show. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z They were darkly spotted, and the skin, translucent in appearance, was prominently veined. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z If it was quiet, and a mockingjay perched close at hand, I would have heard the jungle go silent and then the bird’s call that precedes the appearance of the Capitol’s aircraft. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z When she met and married my grandfather—a good-natured young man just out of the navy—she dedicated herself to constructing the perfect family, or at least the appearance of it. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I’m being nice to them, for the sake of appearances. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z We checked each other’s appearance and then smartly wound our way through the halls. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He finds Luna in his office, horn-rimmed reading glasses doing nothing to detract from his usual appearance of a movie star who tripped and fell sideways into politics. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “The fever has assumed a most alarming appearance,” Rush wrote to his wife, Julia, who was summering in Princeton with their youngest children. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z Ernest’s appearance would be only the eighth by a US physicist since the inception. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Haymitch's appearance brings a round of stomping that goes on at least five minutes. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z By placing these book-matched pairs on either side of the keel, he could ensure perfect symmetry in the boat’s appearance and performance. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z The main rule was this: “Present the appearance of a normal American.” Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z In every radio or television appearance, in every newspaper interview, I always made it crystal clear that I was Mr. Muhammad’s representative. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z His brown hair was combed into a moderately high pompadour and had the slick appearance that came with the overly ambitious application of Wild Root Cream Oil. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z After a hasty breakfast of mush, the Hunters were off, eager to take advantage of the halt in the rain and the appearance of sliced sunlight through the striated clouds. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I would soon learn that behind his gentle appearance was a careless and uncaring man. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Observers in the audience have heard the pop and are amazed by the famous actor making a sudden surprise appearance on the stage—perhaps adding some comical whimsy to this very special evening. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z The trip was paid for from the $5,000 appearance fee he was getting to compete for the United States in the Olympiad in Varna, Bulgaria. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z She had discovered when she was seventeen that she could shape the behavior of men with her behavior and that this ability was founded on her appearance. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z “Dr. Lanning, it’s perfectly possible to create a humanoid robot that would perfectly duplicate a human in appearance, isn’t it?” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z He turned at my knock, and when I saw him I was shocked at his appearance—not so much his watery ruined eye, but his gaunt face. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Because of its blood-red appearance, both the Greeks and Romans named it after their god of war. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z If the splendor inside Adiah was what had altered her appearance, then perhaps... Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z She didn’t mind the misspelling of her name that much, but it bothered her when reporters had a lot to say about her appearance. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z In spite of his anxiety, he tried to keep up the appearance of calm in order to maintain morale. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z Izzi jumps at Cook's sudden appearance, but then, to my shock, she stands and crosses her arms. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z The room was not impressively large, even by Manhattan apartment-house standards, but its accumulated furnishings might have lent a snug appearance to a banquet hall in Valhalla. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z By now all was ready for the appearance of mankind. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z “Excuse my rudeness, but at my age there’s no point in beating around the bush. Your appearance is quite stylized. Are you one of those—what are they called, gothics?” Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z By Friday, when the court recessed for the weekend, the state had completed its case, which included the appearance of four Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington, D.C. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z Despite their appearance, the crowd greets their arrival with clapping and cheering. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The windows were barred and narrow, which gave the prison building the appearance of being much taller than it actually was. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z I had to remind myself that he had not seen me in more than fifteen years, and that my appearance had changed even more in the past months. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z But the dragon's appearance made the magistrate realize Painter Chen's real identity. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Over the years, the work and experience had noticeably transformed Roosevelt’s physical appearance. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z We are only able to deal with them when they have made their appearance, and we must use the methods of medical care for this, as best we can, for better or worse. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z When she took it away the Professor, peering through his spy hole, noticed that the eye had lost its strange droopy appearance. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z “Soon I was emboldened to establish a minimum of five dollars for an appearance,” she recalled. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z But she did not say whether or not she was disappointed in my appearance or relieved. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z |
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