| 单词 | appreciate |
| 例句 | And she so appreciated Charles’s letters: “Your minute accounts are such a comfort and I enjoyed sponging our dear one with vinegar as much as you did.” Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He shook it off when she said, “I really appreciate you being cool about this, Bob.” We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z “We so appreciate your offer on the mortgage, by the way. Really, you shouldn’t.” Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z “Or perhaps she could sing to the child. I would appreciate her blessing—living as she does in the presence of magic.” The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z I felt my head continue to nod as if it was attached to heavy springs, but I couldn’t bring myself to tell him that I appreciated his words. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z It was big and handsome, with heavy bear-claw feet, and she was certain it was valuable, if you took it to a place where people appreciated antiques. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z “I wanted to show you how much I appreciated what you did.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “And, Lolly,” Tuttle said, “though we appreciate your offer to work off the cost of the Legos, that won’t be necessary either. Focus on your schoolwork instead.” The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z “Some of us appreciate how he devoted his heart and soul to the school.” Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z It must have been stressful, being that smart around people who didn’t appreciate it. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Then Dallas came to appreciate the fact Reggie was so into someone who seemed so into him. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z I would appreciate any advice you might have for me. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I appreciated it even though it did no good. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z It was something the teachers seemed to appreciate when casting pilgrims and Native Americans in the school Thanksgiving plays, but it came in a lot less handy when we were trying to make friends. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Success was slow to come, and when it did, it was much appreciated, but the effort seemed out of proportion to the reward. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z It will get smaller and smaller until we see where the tracks end, the forests and fields I last saw when I was too young to appreciate them. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z "Thank you. I appreciate your taking good care of it. I usually have staff that manages my things." How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Colonel Meecham appreciated the eminence of ritual in relationship to the morale of troops in peace and war. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I got the feeling from listening to them talk on the radio for a week that they would always appreciate the earth more because of their flight so far away from it. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z She felt singled out for extra work and didn’t appreciate all the additional running her coach made her do. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z In those days, children wore heavy, practical shoes that felt like they would outlast a steel monument, so whenever you could go barefoot, you appreciated it. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “Thank you, Ruby. I appreciate your help in my hour of need.” The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I could be the best thing that ever happened to her, but sadly, she was probably too ignorant to appreciate it. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z “Oh, I appreciated the sacrifice at sea. A whole ship full of Diet Coke. Very nice. Although I would’ve preferred Diet Pepsi.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The third — and perhaps most important — implication of these studies is that persuasion often works in ways that we do not appreciate. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “While I appreciate it, I will ask you not to do such things in the future.” The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z “And she appreciated your playing. Have you ever thought of trying out as a minstrel? They say Imre’s a good place for it.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z And the more I began to appreciate what she did for my family, the less her accent and hyperactivity bothered me. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z “We suddenly appreciated that San Francisco was truly a city of magnificent distances,” wrote one witness. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z In Evan's case, he also appreciated the little things, like ladybugs and lucky pennies and the clouds on a rainy day. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z Everyone could appreciate that he had stopped going to the Red Lantern. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “If something’s bothering you—I’d really appreciate it if you told me. Especially if there’s anything I can do to help.” I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z “What you need is to go somewhere the people would appreciate you.” The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z The witches in the audience grinned, appreciating this joke. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z He was only just beginning to appreciate what had happened. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z It looked amazing with her hazel eyes; even makeup averse Dimple could appreciate that. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z If anything, the union man, Martinelli, appreciated the middle-class life even more, because of the distance he had traveled to get there. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z “Frankly,” I heard my dad say as Mom dragged me away, “I don’t appreciate the way you’ve been speaking to my son, Shin.” Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z Reverend Buckminster stood still, watching the striding Mr. Stonecrop, who had paused by Mrs. Hurd’s house and was gazing up at it as if to appreciate its value. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z “I appreciate that. I’m forever grateful to you.” Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z It wasn’t what I wanted to hear right then, but I appreciated her trying. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “I appreciate this. It’s good to work with other Asians, you know? You don’t have to explain yourself.” Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s easier to remember and appreciate something, after all, if you discuss it for two hours with your best friends. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Now, we might not survive what comes next, and I just wanted you to know that I appreciate you.” Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z “I do not appreciate interruptions when I am communicating with my husband,” she said. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z I was not in a mood to appreciate their jests. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Instead he was able to say that he had been introduced to his daughter, Miss Ruth Foster, and would appreciate having the doctor’s permission to keep her company now and then. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z He didn’t ask for more details, which Frank appreciated. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Audrey would have appreciated the cliche, but now wasn’t the time. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z Besides, a small part of her appreciates me, respects me even, a part she tries to hide but that springs out sometimes. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “You may go. Please send me your bill. And I would, of course, appreciate your discretion in this matter.” Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Ma clearly does not appreciate Vincent’s art, but his quest is no longer for her, or for the memory of Pa. It is for himself, for the world. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z We greatly appreciate your interest and would enjoy your disclosing further clues to us if you find them. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z “But I’d appreciate it if you dropped me off at school first.” Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z Working in a kitchen every day made you appreciate a keen edge, and this edge was keener than most. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z “I appreciate your trusting me with your true name,” I said. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z The lawyer chuckled as if appreciating the joke. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “I know what you told me. I want it today. I don’t appreciate being strung along.” Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z I didn't know any of the other boys in our freshman class, and Gideon was the only guy I'd come across who not only was cute and charming but also appreciated my dry humor. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z I devised this scavenger hunt with the hope that anyone who made it to this point would appreciate my gift as the treasure it truly is and treat it as such. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z "Thanks a lot. No kidding. I appreciate it. I really do." The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z Cora appreciated the labor that had gone into its construction. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z “Thank you again for staying late. I do appreciate it.” George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z She appreciated the fact that they took her seriously. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Kendra did not appreciate the tingles she got when Grandma said that. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Con tried to draw her out by joking with her, and sometimes Taisin seemed to appreciate it, but she quickly retreated back into a state that seemed to hover between anxiety and frustration. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z I told him how I would've done exactly the same thing if I'd been in his place, and how most people didn't appreciate how tough it is being a teacher. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z She appreciated this up-and-coming reporter and the professional partnership they shared. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z It meant acceptance by a more fashionable and amusing part of Cambridge and allowed him to dismiss the fact that he was not appreciated by a variety of dull and pompous dons. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z “I refuse to deal with a human who can’t appreciate quality tailoring.” The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z It is meant to be looked at and appreciated for its intrinsic value. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Moss appreciated the silence, mostly because his head was full. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z And I whispered, “They’ll think I’m responsible, that she died because I didn’t appreciate her.” The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z This did nothing to help me feel appreciated. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “It very nice to have you here. I appreciate so much. Best time of my life, and I never forget.” A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Help us appreciate the school days that are left to us, God, and give us the courage to fight even harder for more. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z It is only the brevity of lifetimes that keeps us from appreciating the changes. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z “Do you appreciate your father, bachem? Do you really appreciate him?” The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “That would be amazing. I would appreciate that so much.” The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z “Sir, your kindness is greatly appreciated. Oh, I fear what this sun is going to do to my complexion. I can already feel a powerful flush coming upon me.” Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z “The bards would sing of us,” he admitted, “but we’d be in no position to appreciate it.” The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z I woke him up, and I said I don’t appreciate being treated this way. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z “Whenever there is a new tent, I would appreciate it if you would let me know.” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “I appreciate all of you so much for taking the time to look for him.” A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Unless you have been to boarding-school when you are very young, it is absolutely impossible to appreciate the delights of living at home. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z As soon as he had overcome his fear of the dogs, he was able to appreciate the beauty of the moment. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Where is my favorite daughter you would cry, and when I came home finally at three p.m. you would appreciate me. The House on Mango Street 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z Balee, of Tulane, is actually an anthropologist, but as scientists have come to appreciate the ways in which past and present inform each other, the distinction between anthropologists and archaeologists has blurred. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z “But thanks, man. I really appreciate the offer.” Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “Well, if you ever run across a bird named Margalo,” said Stuart, “I’d appreciate it if you would drop me a line. Here’s my card.” Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z “I would appreciate it if you can arrange it.” Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I don't appreciate anyone throwing shade at my neighborhood, especially from people who say words like “totally” and “dude.” Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Yet, even though looking at most works of art is a pleasurable enough experience, to appreciate fully what’s going on requires certain skills and knowledge. The Annotated Mona Lisa 1992-06-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Bradley did not appreciate people who snickered. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z Ethan and I sit down opposite each other on a flat granite rock near the edge, and I appreciate the pond’s beauty for the first time, seeing it through Ethan’s eyes. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Anyway, he said that the Pledge means a lot to some people and that other people don’t appreciate all that this country is and how great a democratic nation we are and blah-blah-blah. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z “Lots of girls don’t appreciate that term. It sounds as if you don’t respect them, and part of being a man is knowing how to respect women.” Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z I appreciate that and it makes people feel good to do something nice. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z At home I spent a lot of time wishing Qareeb would calm down, because he was so hyperactive, but at times like this I appreciated my brother and all of his fearlessness. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Tom K. handed it to me, shooting me a look that said he didn’t appreciate being our postman. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Dad did not appreciate the vagueness of teenage communication. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z “Thank you for letting me get a dog. I really appreciate it,” I told them. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z I appreciated everything he said, but he didn’t know how bad I felt about not calling out a warning when I’d seen the kayak that morning, before school. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Pacing back and forth like a ghost haunting a museum, Hiroshi never makes eye contact with any of the people here to appreciate his paintings. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Well, whatever, The Baron liked me for what I was, and I appreciated that. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Soon the forest would be full of things to eat, but Nhamo doubted she would survive long enough to appreciate them. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Any gift ought to be appreciated, of course, and thank-you notes promptly written, but still—early presents meant there would be that much less to open under the tree on Christmas morning. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Breathing thick marine air that carried the scent of a minus tide, I marveled at the fecundity of the Seattle spring, appreciating its damp, mossy charms as never before. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z If an Englishman could appreciate beauty, why couldn’t I? Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z “I appreciate your concern, but this is just a piece of the story, not even the worst piece, and I am not telling it to garner sympathy.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “If there are other considerations I’d appreciate knowing what they are.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z It would be very appreciated, the white woman said. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z “Twinkle. Nothing’s changed. I don’t know if you fully appreciate how much it hurts, just seeing you here. Talking to you. So...please. If you care about me at all, just...” From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Stories will be told about me, Strange. You should appreciate that. There ought to be adventure in them, don’t you think? It’s a dull legend that takes place in a laboratory.” Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z “All the same,” he went on, “I do not think you have either of you appreciated the most interesting point about that watch.” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z The poor soul’s body will enjoy the relief even if his mind cannot appreciate it. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z “Fusia’s lover!” whispers whoever is on duty at the window, which I do not appreciate. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z "We were only able to work with the information we had—" "And we appreciate that." Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Leo couldn’t believe that they didn’t appreciate what they were looking at, but he tried to contain his irritation. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z To appreciate what has been lost in twenty-three centuries, imagine a certain city in north-central France—and take away the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, the Sorbonne, the Arc de Triomphe, Napoleon’s Tomb, and Notre Dame. Circumference 2008-11-25T00:00:00Z But little by little he let himself be conquered by rusticity, and came to accept the fact that he had no calling as a dandy, especially since there was no one to appreciate his efforts. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Branwell would appreciate knowing that there is a name for those feelings: survivor guilt. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z One of the things Kaori appreciated most about Virgil was his punctuality. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z It is entirely against the spirit of the AT to have restaurant breaks along the trail, but I never met a hiker who didn’t appreciate it to bits. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z AR: Well, JJ, that’s certainly an inspiring story, and I know our readers will appreciate your sharing it with us all. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z “No,” I said, “but I really appreciate your refusal to give in to breakfasty social conventions.” The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z “I do appreciate that you tagged that shark. In fact, it’s kind of a miracle. But I would prefer if you left the job to Sookie from here on. Okay?” The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z And truth be told, I appreciated my father’s high expectations that I should shoot for being number one. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Audiences who attend operas are usually able to afford the price of a ticket and are of an educational level and demographic cohort that supports, understands, and appreciates the form. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z “He appreciated the solace I afforded him in the aftermath of the gleaning,” she told Citra. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Now, I have much to be getting on with and would appreciate your not following me about and interrupting me like this. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z I wish you were here so you could learn to appreciate the goals and ideals Castro has for our country. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z I had just saved her precious quilt from disaster, but would she appreciate it? Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The clumsy examples above show that long and complicated subjects are best left unmarked, whereas simpler ones like pronouns work well in the genitive, as in I appreciate your coming over to help. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z His name and work would become increasingly appreciated as neuroscientists delved beyond behavioral studies and looked at the physical structures of the brain. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z I appreciate seeing a child adoring they mama. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Pizarro quickly appreciated those divisions and exploited them. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z I could appreciate Raizel’s beauty, now more so than when she wore a dress. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z For a few days it was fun just doing everything over for Elizabeth to appreciate; , and after that they got around to starting a new part of the game. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Of the Cro-Magnons’ products that have been preserved, the best known are their artworks: their magnificent cave paintings, statues, and musical instruments, which we still appreciate as art today. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z But if you truly want to build wealth, you need to be trading up for appreciating assets. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z “We expect a ship soon out of Liverpool carrying the finest teas and beans. Your business will be appreciated.” Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Even after more than seventy years they have not been fully appreciated by many philosophers, and are still the subject of much controversy. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “People appreciate him all over the country. He literally has fans all over the place.” Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z “Oh, you know these boys. They don’t appreciate cultural education. We’ve hoped to attend every year, but we’ve always had a conflict.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Say this to her: “Lily would appreciate a sign letting her know that you love her. It doesn’t have to be anything big, but please send something. ” The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Her nakedness was no novelty, but she appreciated the gesture. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z He asked all the right questions as to what I wanted to get from Stuyvesant, and whether or not I appreciated the opportunities I was being given. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z On a world where a common table implement is a little device with which you crack the ice that has formed on your drink between drafts, hot beer is a thing you come to appreciate. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z As they got closer to the city, Percy could appreciate how beautifiil it was. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z I was too young—-and too stubborn—to appreciate his words. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Somehow, I don't think they will appreciate that a fellow slave knows all about my mission. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Now he could appreciate just how surreal the experience had been. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Or perhaps a civilization unimaginably more advanced than ours will be able to decipher such recorded thoughts and feelings and appreciate our efforts to share ourselves with them. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Pa appreciates how helpful he is around the house. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Perhaps on the way back he would appreciate it more. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z What we fail to appreciate is that our modern institutions function on exactly the same basis. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z I appreciated their business savvy and the way they always looked out for me, but the last thing I wanted to think about on the eve of my nineteenth birthday was financial planning. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z It was forbidden in his home, and he appreciated it as though it were his own private discovery. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z “Great. Thanks. And, I mean, I do really appreciate it. I’m not lying.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “I—I really appreciate this, Mrs. Eggers,” I stammered. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z We all appreciated her approach, and I felt good signing with her. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z I don't explain that I don't count by 7s anymore, but I do still appreciate the beauty of the number. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z Other than the fact that I appreciate this about him, we don’t have much in common. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Eating breakfast by the river, Tally took time to appreciate her SwedeBalls. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z She always sends a smiley face back, which I appreciate because I know how much she hates texting. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z He didn’t look shocked, or demand that Jason go back to sickbay, which Jason appreciated. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Pashayan believed that the Treasury Department might appreciate the humanitarian gesture and eventually might allow the match to go forward by giving Bobby a special license to play. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Out on the volleyball court she wore cut-off blue jeans and a black swim-suit top, which the guys appreciated, and in the evenings she liked to dance to music from Rat’s portable tape deck. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Although her temperament lacked grace, she had a rare sensibility for appreciating the things of the world and had a secret tenderness. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z Mr. Yang was exactly the kind of tenant Mrs. Richardson wanted: a kind person to whom she could do a kind turn, and who would appreciate her kindness. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z But before he had time to appreciate being above water, he was tossed back down into the depths. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z “Thanks for going with them. I appreciate it,” Mom says. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z “Of course, my husband and I appreciate all the help you’ve given us.” Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s a nice gesture and I appreciate it. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z What lay ahead most immediately were good-byes—dozens and dozens of them, all emotional, as the staff we loved and appreciated so much would begin to rotate out of the White House. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Navid didn’t say much to me except to shoot me a sympathetic smile, which I appreciated. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z The frost patterns on the window were as beautiful as always, but I could not appreciate them. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z In fact, I thought Arturo, who had been so humble, would have appreciated it. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Mrs. Moss shook her head as though she sympathized with all the trouble he went through that nobody appreciated. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z The second was sprinkled with words like “respect,” “considerate,” “appreciate,” “patiently,” “yield,” “polite,” and “courteous.” Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z But this does not mean that “there must be something wrong with a work of art if it takes an expert to appreciate it.” History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z It was only later, when I replayed it all, that I appreciated how perfectly shaped a chance it was for me. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z But I didn’t appreciate Michaels’s legacy of chaos that morning. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z It was unique, special, and appreciated by only a few. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z She did not appreciate a reminder of the translucent woman in the gauzy black garments. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z “We really appreciate the opportunity to let her show what she can do.” Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Maybe no one else will ever visit them and appreciate them or take the time to think they’re important, but maybe even the smallest places mean something. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z To appreciate the full impact of this on Tycho and his contemporaries, you have to remember that at that time stars were regarded as fixed, eternal and unchanging lights attached to a crystal sphere. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z “He’s agreed to mentor me,” I reply triumphantly, not appreciating the innuendo. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Would they even be able to appreciate how good the cakes were? A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Hence the janitor who lives in one room but sports a robin’s-egg-blue Cadillac is not laughed at but admired, and the domestic who buys forty-dollar shoes is not criticized but is appreciated. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z She laughed again and said, “Good, because I don’t think her new husband would appreciate the competition. Charlemae . . . Miss Hill is currently living in Chicago, Illinois.” Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z At the same time, a copy was sent to Pauling to appreciate. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z “I can change as soon as we get to Grandpa’s. I really appreciate you giving me a ride over.” A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I’ve told my parents about it and they weren’t impressed, but I have a feeling this man will appreciate it. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Katherine stays put, flipping pages and muttering to herself about my inability to appreciate good fashion. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z ‘Tomorrow,’ Reyna said, ‘we Romans must return home. We appreciate your hospitality, especially since we almost killed you -’ ‘You almost got killed,’ Annabeth corrected. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z But he also understood that if he argued with her about it here, in front of her soldiers, she wouldn’t appreciate it. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z “I prefer to remain unenlightened, to better appreciate the dark.” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Because when a teacher appreciates you, you think, / am something! Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The human ear and brain are capable of hearing and appreciating very small variations in timbre. Understanding Basic Music Theory 2018-01-28T00:00:00Z To appreciate its absurdity, one can imagine future historians lumping American history with Canadian, Australian, South African, and later South Asian histories, into a conceptual monstrosity called the “Britishistic” period. Circumference 2008-11-25T00:00:00Z “I like the ring of it. Not educational, but appreciated by everyone. I’m convinced. I’ll call Thatcher tomorrow. My name will be on every student’s favorite building.” We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z Nor was she old enough to appreciate the injustice, to see that it is the creators of the harami who are culpable, not the harami, whose only sin is being born. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z I wanted to say more, tell him how touched I was by his act of kindness, how much I appreciated all that he had done for me, all that he was still doing. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “Thanks,” I say, even though I don’t appreciate getting pushed. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z D.B. got sore when I said that, and said I was too young and all to appreciate it, but I don't think so. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z Winston stopped reading, chiefly in order to appreciate the fact that he was reading, in comfort and safety. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z To appreciate this, one has to get straight what the subjunctive is, because most people, including traditional grammarians, are confused about it. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z “All we have to do is threaten to go. They let us rebuild the Tang people’s town in the old place or we go to some city where they’ll appreciate us.” Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “Those little daily acts of thoughtfulness were much appreciated and the men soon loved him.” Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z I had never been inside since I knew they didn’t appreciate black folks with no money. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I started appreciating Mother Nature, what she’d done with the world. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z When I was younger, imagining age, I would think, Maybe you appreciate things more when you don’t have much time left. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Real estate advertisements were full of testimonials to its location and appreciating values. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z “I am sure our esteemed guest appreciates your efficiency and mercy—justice as sharp and sure as the edge of your ax.” The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z He was trying to make amends, which I appreciated. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah, then we’re entering postfood, performance art territory. Which is not pathetic. I appreciate the thought, but please, follow my lead tonight.” The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z “Your candor is appreciated,” Nero said, “although you have much to learn about bargaining. I begin to wonder whether you have anything of value to offer. If not, our discussion will not end well.” Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Children are capable of appreciating beauty in art, music, language, and movement. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z Now when I think about this book, it makes me appreciate my mother that much more. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z “All I can say is that I’m glad you’re over there, helping them, Brady. Gina’s so sweet, and with a baby coming, I’m sure she appreciates your help.” Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z It was too quiet at home, even with Mr. Whiskers’ cranky meowing to let me know he didn’t appreciate my being gone so long. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z And he would appreciate it more if the adults talked with him about stuff like this instead of awkwardly pretending like everything was okay when it clearly wasn’t. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z They were so awful, in fact, that Jackie had laughed in a friendly way at them, something Terryl appreciated; she tried not to take herself too seriously. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Beyond that, we had to see those rocks in place, to appreciate how they had been formed. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z If it didn’t, she wasn’t sure Vasilisa would appreciate the attempt to charm her. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z “Not your mother, not your sisters, and your daddy appreciates it least of all.” Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z I wanted children everywhere to appreciate their education, so I said I now knew firsthand the suffering of millions of children who are deprived of an education. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “It’s this year’s edition, but I thought you’d appreciate it even though it’s October. When I get to a place where they got next year’s, I’ll pick it up.” The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Ren had once said in an interview that he doesn’t appreciate outside input on his work. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Folks don’t appreciate how open a prairie is, how there is absolutely no place to hide. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “I really appreciate your telling me all this, Charlotte,” he said. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z He didn’t appreciate all the questioning, Beatrice could tell, so she let up. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z And I was thankful to be in the company of friends who appreciated the miracle of it all. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z He appreciated Alec’s not giving him a hard time about it. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z If he sees the Boss appreciates his work he will go out of his way for him. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z “You have no idea how much I appreciate—” “Miss Skeeter, we gone have to be real careful.” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Mark Antony may have appreciated her insight and needed her support, but he probably did not like being upstaged by her as he followed her procession through the streets of Ephesus. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z I appreciate it that he didn’t try to explain you were dead. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z The town appreciated the moral of the performance, their applause resounding through the park. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z “I appreciate my customers. And many of them are fine, fine people. But not all book people are good people. Don’t mistake shared interests with shared ethics.” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z “But I really appreciate your help. How much?” Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z As he turned to leave, my dad said, “You know, you’re such a big help, Jackson. You never complain, and you’re always ready to pitch in. We really appreciate that.” Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Piper hadn’t appreciated that, but part of her had thought: Fine. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I was too hurt and angry to tell her that I appreciated those words. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The bee sting was still swollen, so he could not properly appreciate how beautiful his sister looked with her hair out of its bun, though Helen told him. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z “Kind of. They were just telling me how much they appreciated what I had given them, how much they loved Peach. They sent a photo, too. She was wearing a sailor outfit.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “General,” Garnett said formally, gracefully, “you must know how much I appreciate the opportunity.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I did not appreciate what we were being put through, all because of Leah. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z We're not trying to put any other clubs down, but we appreciate your comments. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z “We don’t make anyone do anything to get into the Smoke. But if you do want to help, Tally and I would appreciate it” “We just need a diversion,” Tally said. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z In any case, to return to my thread, you will appreciate I was not unperturbed at the prospect of telling Miss Kenton I was about to dismiss two of her maids. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Looking back, I appreciate how much courage it must of took to say something like that. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z After having been possessed by an eidolon three days ago, he didn’t appreciate the feeling. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I was trying to say, here, try these things, I will so appreciate it. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He used to tell me how much he appreciated the letters. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z He thought it would be a good thing to have a real celebration at Thanksgiving to let the boy know his effort was appreciated. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z These sterile boats were not made to appreciate the sea. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “But I am telling it for our priest here. It is very informative. He is a priest; he will appreciate it.” A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z She goes on: “How ironic that the person who taught me the importance of letting people know I appreciate them is embarrassed by my appreciation.” Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z “I would appreciate it if you contact me first before you and Jade make plans. Jade is not grown. Believe it or not, she does have a mother. That’s me.” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I hope Reverend Hunt would appreciate my effort to be more kind. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z There is no question at all that he meant any harm; but you will no doubt appreciate how uncomfortable a situation this was for me. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z “The bank forecloses on people’s farms and throws them off their land, and they don’t even appreciate it.” A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z Being able to spot that overall architecture as we listen — knowing, so to speak, which room we are in right now — gives us important clues that help us understand and appreciate the music. Understanding Basic Music Theory 2018-01-28T00:00:00Z She had to appreciate the smaller things in life like food and TV. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z I’m sure he didn’t appreciate Vonetta, Fern, and me screaming over a group of boys, no matter who they were. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z How else could 1 appreciate what my parents had done for me? The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z But if experts appreciate art more than other people, why should we not emulate them? History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z “Perhaps so,” she says, “but I don’t appreciate being treated like one.” Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z The women of the 125th Guards liked and appreciated the Frenchmen who flew for the Normandie-Niemen Regiment and protected them in the air. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z It was the kind of nonsense she appreciated. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z “I know we do. And I appreciate the time you’ve taken to try to help us in that regard. I’m grateful. Really.” Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Then I drove home the point about the difference Mary Miller had made in my life, even though I had not appreciated her when I was younger. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Moss appreciated his teacher’s style, yet her enthusiasm and humor still couldn’t reach a group of kids who didn’t want to face the coming school year. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I followed her silently, appreciating the new perspective. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “You may appreciate it more if you drink from it. Have you ever tasted wine?” Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z “I trust one day you will appreciate the near sacred power of education,” he said. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z He surely appreciated the assignment for another reason: it was his first chance to move out of the shadow of Ernest Lawrence. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Many of the shards were of significant size—two, three inches across—large enough so that the patterns and beauty of the design could still be easily seen and appreciated. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Life here was tough, and for the first time I began to appreciate my mother's masterful touch. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I think Stan appreciated my low-key wit and I picked up on his enthusiasm for kicking the competition. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “Only people who take their music seriously can really appreciate what our little E’lir here did tonight.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Mama also did not appreciate that Sumac was forever trying to sneak dried corn from our large storage jar. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z But I came to appreciate that mountains make poor receptacles for dreams. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Pm glad someone appreciates my work,” he replied. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Like the androids, it had no ability to appreciate the existence of another. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z I appreciate his support, but I sincerely hope that he's not running this show. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z He also appreciated being able to take advantage of the region’s resources and wealth. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z Root didn’t have the cranial capacity to appreciate what he was trying to do here. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Mom nodded at all our preparations; she’d always appreciated self- sufficiency. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Look, boys, you've both done good in school this year, and your mom and I appreciate that. The Crossover 2014-03-18T00:00:00Z He tried to appreciate what this all meant for her. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z He would really appreciate it if Henry would stop proving him wrong. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z I appreciate her and the Freedom Writers for what they have done and given me. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z “I appreciate everything you’ve done for me, all of you. Really. But I have to leave.” The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “Sometimes I think you like it better this way. You get away with more. You should have spent the summer like I did, Julie, and then you’d appreciate home and family.” The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z He was a warrior at heart, and here was something he could easily understand and appreciate. Beowulf: A New Telling 1968-01-01T00:00:00Z A letter quickly came from Mr. Muhammad appreciating that the article kept my promise to be objective, and Malcolm X telephoned similar compliments. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z When the music started and the dancing commenced, they appreciated the extent of their gratitude for Jockey. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Now that it was daytime, and I wasn’t quite so sleep deprived, I could appreciate how each house on Mamou’s block had its own character. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z They appreciated the fact that I usually got the answers right, but. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z “Mr. Jackson, my hair is me showing school spirit. I thought that would be appreciated.” The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z A classroom joke was always appreciated, anything to fracture the dullness of routine. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “I would really appreciate it,” Grandma said, relief in her voice. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z A few more of our classmates dropped out, but the rest of us appreciated our schooling all the more. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He was also on our party line and probably didn’t appreciate being woken up in the middle of the night. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She could appreciate nature after the mission was over. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z “I’m sure Señor Paz will right appreciate these,” Mr. Jones replied, tucking the bag carefully into his pocket. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Fears that townsfolk don’t appreciate. Every place has its little superstitions, and everyone laughs at what the folk across the river think.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She’d been too young back then to truly appreciate the severity of things like terms and conditions, and only after Baba had died had the terrible reality shown its true face. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z We both appreciate simplicity, and if we are sometimes bored—well, boredom is a pleasing antidote to fear. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z But in 1645, just when he was old enough to appreciate this, she remarried and he was sent to live with his maternal grandparents. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z For obvious reasons, Taius didn't appreciate this prediction, but the Augurs must have threatened to strangle him with sheep gut, because he didn’t make a peep when they raised Blackcliff and began training students here. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z We could use some more ice over here!” it gave me a fresh perspective on how much the Sherpas ordinarily did for us, and how little we truly appreciated it. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z He grows to appreciate being utterly disconnected from the world. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z For students of color at Princeton, she was like an über-mentor, our ultra-hip and always outspoken defender in chief, and for this she was universally appreciated. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z He remembered exactly how he had felt sitting there—listening, making notes, appreciating everything, tabulating every scrap of evidence that told against the prisoner. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z It never seems to, bother him when no one else appreciates his jokes. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z He gave Joe a look that said he didn’t appreciate him poking fun at the kid Maríachi band. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z At the time, Geyer wrote, “I was not able to appreciate the intense significance of the renting of the Poplar Street house and the delivery of a stove of such immense size.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z He smiled swiftly, seeming to appreciate my effort. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Or maybe they would just appreciate some fresh fruits and vegetables in their diets. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z It was a lovely sensation, one the agent had always appreciated, catapulting from the twisty dark gorge onto that flatland, with a straight highway aiming exactly north. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I declared to my guests: “Friends, there is nothing like your own family to make you appreciate strangers!’ The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “By the way, I really, really appreciate this,” he said. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Because it didn't kill him, the cap had proved edible and would now be savored and appreciated in a different way. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z “Well, I guess I’ll be donating it. You know how hard it is for women of size to find clothing, so I’m sure someone will greatly appreciate it.” Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z It was times like these that he appreciated how gracious she could be. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “And, if I may, I do not appreciate you going through my books without informing me.” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Watching the display, Artemis appreciated fully, perhaps for the first time, the service provided by the Butler family. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z He forgave Luna before he ever walked into the office, but he appreciates the apology. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “Just appreciating the moment. And doing the most you can do, you know, to help somebody else.” The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Someone who would take the time to understand and appreciate the secrets it held. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z More than she should have had to deal with, but Moss appreciated it nonetheless. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “He’s great. He’s just great. I would have brought him, but I don’t think he would have appreciated the party.” Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z That her cousin would be able to live his life freely, with people no longer judging him for who he chooses to love but instead appreciating him for who he is on the inside. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z She could have been a famous artist by now, she yelled, if she hadn’t had children, and none of us appreciated her sacrifice. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z He didn’t like shopping malls, but he appreciated that Garrett was trying to be friendly. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s amazing how much a guy can appreciate a non-bunk-bed bed and a bathroom that doesn’t have at least two other guys in it at all times. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z They wanted wives who would sacrifice themselves and appreciate the hard work and sacrifice of their husbands. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Jethro appreciated their help, but he was always glad when it was Jenny who went with him to the field and talked of one thing and another and sometimes made him laugh. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z “First of all, we appreciate the time you took to write down all of the reasons why you want to do this. It tells us how important this is to you.” A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z He reached out for years, but I didn’t appreciate it at first, and James might not, either. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He apologizes to Theo, tells him he appreciates his help and friendship, and keeps on working. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z I didn’t appreciate the laughter around the room. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Mena Prescott had become, at some point over that summer, someone I learned to truly appreciate, which is not something I do easily with most people. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z “Sweetheart, I appreciate your courage, but I’m not about to risk losing a grandchild.” Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z “Yelling at the daughter of your employer. I don’t want to do that, so I’d appreciate it if you’d kindly be quiet and leave me alone.” The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z He wiped the rain from his eyes and mouth with a cold wet hand, and then he said, "You're a fool, boy. But I appreciate it." Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Their host frowned as if he didn’t appreciate Frank ruining his good mood. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “I can’t tell you how much I appreciate everything you’ve done for us,” Mamá said, her eyes misting over again, as she stood just inside our fenced yard, shaking Special Agent Gonzales’s hand. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z My mentor murmured in Latin, “We Americans are not fond of the customs duties. We do not appreciate taxation.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z And I'm forced to admit that being in a room with a teenage boy who appreciates the effect of shattered glass slices of color makes me feel better about the world. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z You simply do not seem to appreciate the importance of this discussion.' i'm sorry, Mr Stevens,' she said, sitting up a little, it's simply that I'm rather tired this evening.' The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z “I thought the same thing. I failed to appreciate that imagining and seeing are two very different things.” Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z It is a view his father would have appreciated, and Gogol is reminded of the many times he had driven with his family, on cold Sunday afternoons, to the sea. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z The difference can be appreciated by visualizing the wh-words in their deep-structure positions, before they were moved to the front of the sentence, leaving behind a gap. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z Still, I said, “Listen, I appreciate your apology, but I don’t know if you’d actually want me back in your class.” A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z This was my belated Christmas gift to Nana, and one that she wouldn’t need to remember to appreciate. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z On studying the young gentleman closely, one could, as it were, appreciate the difficulty experienced by his lordship - and indeed, by the young gentleman's father. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Some at home did not appreciate my cleverness or abilities. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “I’m going to have me a nice funeral while I’m still alive so I can appreciate it.” 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “I thought your Saints would appreciate the challenge.” Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “I appreciate your giving me notice of your absence, Mr. Morales. If you cannot make it back for afternoon classes, I will understand.” The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z Leo was no architect like Annabeth, but he could appreciate the engineering. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z And I used my mom as an excuse, accusing her of not appreciating or accepting me, when I should have been saying those words into a mirror. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z From our room we can hear them, but Nenny just sleeps and doesn’t appreciate these things. The House on Mango Street 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z She was usually still in bed when I left for school, so I didn’t get to appreciate her outfit until she got home from work. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z ‘God knows we don’t have anything now—but maybe I can scrape it up. I realize you’re not trying to take advantage of us and I appreciate it. We’ll do what we can.’ The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z The upside of being grounded for a week is hard to find, except maybe that you start to appreciate any kind of fun, even if it’s in the form of a homework project. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z “Well,” she says, “I appreciate you driving all this way. Can I at least give you some money for the gas?” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z “Well, if he happens to stop by, I’d appreciate it if you would ask him to call me. Let me give you my number.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z It took very little time for him to appreciate its significance. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z “Now that you have turned twelve,” she started, “I know you’ll appreciate what I have to say about birthday gifts and gift giving. My mother taught me this and it is the old Norvelt way.” Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Edward appreciated the courtesy of this small gesture, but he was heartily sick of the ocean and would have been satisfied never to set eyes on it again. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z “Because if you were, I’d remind you of how under-appreciated you were there. And how perfectly appreciated you are here. I gave you a suit. What do you say?” The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z My dear Fruition — I much appreciate the Lines you sent me. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z "Kimberly, thank you for coming by. And for the briefcase. I truly appreciate your diligence." How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z He knew she wouldn't appreciate any of those offers. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z Although some of his closest colleagues realized the value of his quick, penetrating mind and frequently sought his advice, he was often not appreciated, and most people thought he talked too much. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z “Well, we find we appreciate you more and more, Mum, now we’re washing our own socks,” said George, waving an airy hand. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z One thing I appreciate about South Africa is that we have not yet refined the system to the point where we feel the need to lie. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z It would probably be a mistake, however, to conclude thereby that McCandless failed to appreciate the beauty of the country around him, that he was unmoved by the power of the landscape. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Fold myself into a book, or just appreciate the silence. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z They appreciated what we did to try to clear the way for them. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z I appreciated her for being nice about the whole basketball idea, but the diagram looked pretty ridiculous, to be honest. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “Well, I appreciate your helping her,” I repeat awkwardly. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “I do appreciate your help, Hiram, but I can manage just fine now. Why don’t you go on outside and see if you can find R.C. somewhere.” Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z Thor said that he appreciated the gods having some fun ready for him, when he got home from the east. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z “I appreciate your business,” the Owner told him. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z His lungs burned as a stench like earth and fire filled them, and a metallic clanging assaulted his eardrums in a steady, repetitive rhythm he could appreciate. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z “My sister and I. . . Well, I really appreciate it.” The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z I did not appreciate their laughter at my expense, nor did I like the feeling it created inside of me. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “I hear he’s a reflective, honorable man. I think he would appreciate it.” A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z “I appreciate your efforts in training the child, but I feel that this experiment has been severely mismanaged.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Hubble was a much better observer than a thinker and didn’t immediately appreciate the full implications of what he had found. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z Here the door was partly open; she opened it somewhat more—enough to ascertain that the office was filled only with shadow—but she did not think the Clutters would appreciate her “barging right in.” In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z This is hard for people in today’s prosperous societies to appreciate. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Robert Lamphere and Meredith Gardner witnessed the unfolding Rosenberg trial through a different lens, one that only a handful of Americans could appreciate. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I devised this scavenger hunt with the hope that anyone who made it to this point would appreciate my gift as the treasure it truly is and treat it as such. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Then, she talked about how she couldn’t wait to get out of here and go to college where people appreciate things like that. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z Mabel tried hard to make me feel at home on the night I told my story, and I appreciated her kindness. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Unfortunately, Dad always knows when I’m lying, but I’m sure he appreciates the gesture.... Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z I appreciate it, but I don’t want Stephen to get expelled. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z He figures that Dr. Martin may appreciate some of Ms. Dale’s words, since what she said before sounded so much the same. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z It took a few seconds, Rat said, to appreciate the full change. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt really wobbly when he first got going, but as he picks up a good enough speed to throw a breeze our way, I appreciate the control I’m entrusting to him. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “Dust the furniture, hang the laundry, I know. Let it wait, Cook. The Commandant’s gone for an entire day. Can’t we appreciate that, even for a minute?” An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Father made it clear we were completely self-reliant but appreciated their kindness all the same. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z As we passed a mannequin dressed in a frock coat and top hat, Mr. Whitby stopped to appreciate it. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z “I appreciate that, Mr. Hiram,” she said as she dabbed her eyes. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z But Mary Poppins, though she appreciated the remark, was not taken in by it. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z The man would appreciate helpfulness—and getting on the good side of a scythe couldn’t hurt. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z One side contains my exuberant cheerfulness, my flippancy, my joy in life and, above all, my ability to appreciate the lighter side of things. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z I did not think he would appreciate my telling him the reason right there and then. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z To appreciate the changes that developed under domestication, just compare wolves, the wild ancestors of domestic dogs, with the many breeds of dogs. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z The reader starts to think, Who is this “we” who fail to appreciate them? The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z Even though there were cultural differences between them and their mothers, they still appreciated all that they had done for them. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z Parallel syntax is just the Rule of One Variable applied to writing: if you want readers to appreciate some variable, manipulate the expression of that variable alone while keeping the rest of the language unchanged. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z And here is a thing that most of us fail to appreciate: we are still in an ice age, only now we experience it for just part of the year. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z “I have always appreciated your enthusiasm, Pudge. And I’m just going to go ahead and pretend you still have it until it comes back. Now let’s go home and find out why people off themselves.” Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z “Yes, but it’s not the same. We have our work to keep busy. Hiroshi likes being a father. He likes to teach. Some people need to be heard. To be appreciated.” Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z “You say that, Sparrow, and I appreciate that you don’t want me to worry or to feel bad, but I know what happened. I know what I saw.” Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z “And he had such pretty taste, and had taken care of everything so well. I thought—I’ll rent it furnished, like a vacation rental. Then people can appreciate it.” Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “Don’t come in here in two weeks asking for a transfer” to an engineering group, the human resources director said to Katherine Goble on her first day of work, a comment she didn’t appreciate. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z But I appreciated them offering to look out for me. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z They immediately respond to music either appreciating or criticizing what they hear. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z And, whatever its justification in terms of inmate penitence and self-reflection, the Frenchmen immediately appreciated the administrative power of the separate system. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah, I know, Manny. I appreciate it. Just not real sure what to say.” Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Fern said it the way Big Ma would have been proud of, although Big Ma wouldn’t have appreciated that Fern talked back to Miss Trotter. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z “For once, I’d appreciate it if you would let me do my daily tours of duty without worrying myself sick over what you’re up to.” Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z He doesn’t really appreciate the explicit direction, even from the playwright, but the notation does tell him something. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z I do my work in the kitchen, try to appreciate the fact that she’s not hanging around with me in here. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Yes, you can appreciate your history and your culture. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z But Weaver did appreciate what was surely the main point urged upon him by his host: “Biology and medicine will have first call on the machine.” Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z She pulled the necklace that Lena had given her out from under the dress fabric, appreciating the smooth weight of the key. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z “Not that I don’t appreciate your noble urges and all.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z You will appreciate that it would be impossible otherwise for members to participate in hunt activities such as Horseback Head- . Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z He promised he would not let anyone harass me on the school bus, which I appreciated until he showed me a knife he had hidden in his backpack. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z He was, after all, the Prime Minister and did not appreciate being made to feel like an ignorant schoolboy. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “And no idea what really happened? I appreciate what you’re saying, Piper. I don’t want the Romans on our bad side, but until we understand what Gaea’s up to, going back is suicide.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He wanted to put his arm around her protectively, but he doubted she’d appreciate the gesture, and he didn’t want to give this golden guy any indication that Annabeth was his girlfriend. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “I like who? That’s. You know? I don’t appreciate your assumption!” Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z “That Patrolman Maneusa say he appreciate showin him that cabinet. He say, ‘Us mothers on the force need peoples like you, help us out.’ A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The effort I put into the meal would be a way of showing how much I appreciated what they had done. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z My father appreciated Barack instantly, but still didn’t like his odds. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z But recent archaeological investigations have revealed that at this time the Andes housed two mountain states, each much larger than previously appreciated. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z I’d failed to appreciate the grip climbing had on my soul, however, or the purpose it lent to my otherwise rudderless life. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z “But Lord, if you could help me not learn every lesson the hard way, I’d sure appreciate it. Amen.” Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Genie knew Ernie was trying to distract him, and he appreciated it because his questions started to tumble downhill just as he had done earlier. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “She doesn’t want you to see the worst. You can help down here. I’m sure Eliza would appreciate a cup of tea. Lucille is a strong woman. With God’s mercy she will survive this peril.” Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z There are such people everywhere but one does not appreciate it at first. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z My father, appreciating his employer's position, volunteered immediately to take the General, and thus was obliged to suffer intimate proximity for four days with the man he detested. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z After a while, he replies, “There are enough people who dislike Warcross and the NeuroLink. Not everyone appreciates the new. Many fear it.” Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Just another one to add to the pile, but appreciated nonetheless. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Yet somehow he found it difficult to appreciate the humor of it all from sow- back. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I certainly don’t appreciate being called a criminal just because I’m a magician. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z But she says what she thinks, and lately I’ve come to appreciate her a great deal. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z She hoped her book would be enjoyed as a work of art, but she also hoped it would help the average person understand—and thus better appreciate—the insect world. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “Don’t want to go where I’m not appreciated.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Hazel appreciated that, but it didn’t make the sheer drop any less scary. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Moving people from one place to another made me feel as though I performed a valuable service, recognized and appreciated by the city at large. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Still she had her merits; and I was disposed to appreciate all that was good in her to the utmost. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z My parents didn’t appreciate the other coach’s comments about my weight any more than Aimee did, but they encouraged me not to let it bother me too much. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z “I appreciate your sentiments, sir. The General is a man of truth.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z It was not, admittedly, the most subtle of strategies, but you will appreciate that this particular task, though no doubt important in its way, hardly took the highest priority at that moment. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Of Asia they appreciated the vast extent of the Persian Empire, and they had an inkling of the Indian subcontinent beyond. Circumference 2008-11-25T00:00:00Z My grandfather conveys his complimints and appreciates your interest in the subject. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z “Traveling changes you. It opens you up in ways you’d never imagine, and it makes you appreciate home.” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z “I can’t tell you how much we appreciate this,” Violet said, carefully. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z “I said we were shuffling around, sharing a car, and I appreciated him waitin’ on me.” Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z I just hope she appreciates how hard I’m trying. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I would have appreciated some sympathetic faces in the courtroom to signal to the court that this case was different, but there were none. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Not because I didn’t appreciate Virgil’s gesture, but because hugs were a rather strange and rare phenomenon in our house. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z Piper stared at Annabeth with awe, just starting to appreciate the huge responsibility her friend had taken on. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “I do appreciate your saving me some of your, ah, old chow.” Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z I was angry that he had recovered so quickly and felt let down that he didn’t appreciate the greatness of my achievement. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I don’t want Mrs. Malloy to think I don’t appreciate all she is doing for me. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “I appreciate your kindness. You saved my boy’s life.” Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “You appreciate the fact, Mr. Mandela,” he said, “that Mr. Nokwe, as an advocate, is the only lawyer who is permitted to address the court.” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The snakes flicked their tongues and writhed as if they didn’t appreciate holding up the weight of a giant. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. V had shrugged and said with a smile, “I’ll appreciate whatever you can give me.” Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z “I wondered if I could stay here a few more weeks while I figure out what’s next for me. If the two of you could stand me for a bit longer, I’d appreciate it.” Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z “He’s always looking to do something for others,” though sadly too often those people don’t appreciate what he’s trying to do for them; they don’t understand him. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Pappa was just a deeply practical man, which Rishi could appreciate. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “If you have need of shelter here in Songdo, my assistant will see to it that you are housed and fed until the boat sails. Your coming is greatly appreciated.” A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z He had brought a bottle of French wine, something he did not know my parents could not appreciate. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z “You don’t need to give me a reason for coming over. I appreciate you watching out for me. You saved my life today, you know.” Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He even proposed, very radically, to put informative labels on each display so that people could appreciate what they were viewing. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z That outcome also demonstrates that Native Americans were not constrained by cultural conservativism and were quite able to appreciate a good plant when they saw it. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z He’d have six good friends who would admire and appreciate him, and they’d go sailing off into the sunrise to fight giants. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Neither of the two brothers appreciated the Frenchman’s charms, despite his discreet attempts to win their favor. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I admire them, but I don’t have time to appreciate them for long. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z “Lucky for us, I suppose. We’d sure like to take this one off your hands. I can assure you, we’ll enjoy and appreciate it.” The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z “If we get off, it will be easier for them to find us. So we would appreciate it if you let us ride into the city with you.” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z But even without the eyelashes Melanie had a hard time trying to translate April into something that Wilson School could understand and appreciate. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z “Maybe you have to see it performed live to appreciate it.” The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z I guess I should have told Momma that I really appreciated her helping me get my friend back but I didn’t have to. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “Just because I’m resisting the wine doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate the bouquet,” he whispered. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “He loved puzzles and codes, you know. He would have appreciated pentominoes.” Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z “Child, I do appreciate your sympathy, but you didn’t come here just to talk to me. I’m heading on home anyway, so you and Mr. Hiram can set out here and talk if you like.” Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z Art may be approached and appreciated for its purely visual elements: line, color, light, composition, form, and space. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z It had a beauty he alone could appreciate. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “We appreciate your sentiments,” said Fflewddur, “but with that leg of yours, you’re hardly up to slashing or gashing or anything at all.” The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z He did one or two odd things and wasn't appreciated around here.' The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z To appreciate the fallacy, consider a visitor from Outer Space who dropped in on Earth in the year 3000 B.C. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z It’s moments like these, seeing them together, that make me appreciate the family I have. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z He could apologize to Matthew and Mark, too, for not appreciating the checkers and card games they played with him when he knew they’d rather be outside. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z I wondered if I could find a job that engaged my mind and still left me enough time to do volunteer work, or appreciate art, or have children. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “I appreciate you all coming by, but I’m afraid I have another meeting.” The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z I’m not any less furious, but I can appreciate his dilemma. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z I mouthed the words silently to myself, appreciating their roundness. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z “While I appreciate you showing me this,” I say, and I feel sad, and tired, “I’m not sure why it had to happen in the middle of the night.” Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z While he appreciates her sentiment, Jus wonders if she notices that all those butterflies look exactly alike. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Both Call and the Captain seemed to regard me as mentally deficient, since I couldn’t appreciate their marvelous humor. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z See, even though TJ was ridiculous and annoying and sometimes gross, she appreciated the fact that he always made her laugh whether she wanted to or not. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z I knew my parents wouldn’t appreciate Munch or his style. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “Our family—wouldn’t appreciate it. They wouldn’t—understand. It would seem suspicious—or unsettling to them. The peace isn’t stabilized enough yet.” Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Which I do not appreciate, and said so. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’d appreciate something a little more specific than dots of vegan options.’ Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z We appreciate the abstruse concept of equations breaking down through an example, division by zero, which we can understand for ourselves in either of two ways. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z This was not entirely appreciated by the pilots and navigators, who were trying to sleep during the day! A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z It usually meant a lecture from my dad about me not appreciating my opportunities, and sometimes my mom would threaten to pull me out of gymnastics altogether. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z The quick commute was one of the small graces they could appreciate, as it gave them just that little bit of extra time after the quitting horn sounded. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He reached out for years, but I didn’t appreciate it at first, and James might not, either. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z And the gifts he received were the ones he could appreciate. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “Why in God’s name can’t you pick out somebody decent to defend sometimes? Somebody who’ll appreciate it. Why do you Reds take up with scum like this. . . ?” Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z “I appreciate you for telling me this story,” she said. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “I’ll tell you what. I appreciate the passion that you have for your friends’ and family’s well-being, and can see why you might feel entitled to that truck.” Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Finally, she says to Momma, “I do appreciate you coming in.” A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z “Thank you, strangers! Your help is most appreciated.” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z I know Jeffrey must appreciate all of the playtime you spend with him, and I could tell when I talked to your mother that she was very proud of how responsible you have been. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z If we multiply by a hundred thousand our sense of loss for this work of Aristarchus, we begin to appreciate the grandeur of the achievement of classical civilization and the tragedy of its destruction. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z There was another irony he failed to appreciate: His struggle to mold me in his image had been successful after all. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “If you can send that girl on Monday I would sure appreciate it, Earline.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t know what else to say, but I wanted Ezinne to know that I appreciated that she was always nice to me even though I was awkward and tongue-tied. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z And as the truck bounced along the dirt, he was able to appreciate the air blowing through the open window onto his hot and sweaty face. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z “I appreciate it!” the man calls as the door is closing. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “Maybe you’d appreciate my joke more if you weren’t so sensitive about your stature,” I teased. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I would never take our good fortune or comfort for granted, though what I began to appreciate more was the humanity of the place. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “If your teachers don’t appreciate your art, that’s their problem,” I say. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z She’d shout, “I appreciate you in advance!” for every good choice she trusted those students would make. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z I leapt from my desk and started to shove random objects into their appropriate homes, hoping Mom would appreciate the effort. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z After all, if she’d keep this enemy close, by George’s logic, she’d start to appreciate all that snakes do in her garden. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Looking back on it now, I think my parents appreciated my feistiness and I’m glad for it. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Did they not appreciate the connection this church created with their lord Jesus Christ? Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Jared doesn’t look as if he particularly appreciates being spoken to this way, and I’m not a fan of it myself, but who knows where I would be without Rufus to speak up for me. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “Mr. Tyler, Mr. Griswald, I appreciate your apologies and all of your heartfelt comments. I know that you have apologized, and I know that you have both said you didn’t mean to kill anyone.” Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Ladies and gentlemen, I hope you will appreciate the pain I have gone through. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Thank you, I really appreciate that,” I said meekly, and then because I couldn’t help it, I had to ask. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Amah laughed, suddenly appreciating the character of her companion. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z She sighs like she is giving up something precious and I had better appreciate it. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z I squeezed her hand and tried to convey in that moment how much I loved her and appreciated her. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z If you could just pop by there and make sure he's all right, I'd really appreciate it. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z As usual, I didn’t appreciate his wisdom until much later. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z The same person who taught me to appreciate poetry also taught me the value in writing it. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z It appeared his life’s work was to make people love and appreciate plankton. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I never really appreciated her sacrifice until tonight. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z I really appreciate it, but I don’t know how to tell her. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z “I appreciate that,” Chubs said, folding his hands in his lap, “but it’s not necessary.” The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z These latter were things that solitary gill-netters could appreciate and offset their distrust of a word shaper who sat behind a typewriter all day. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z “You should come to Eyllwe with me when I return—and make sure you stay long enough to experience one of our blistering summers. Then you’ll appreciate your freezing mornings and days without sun.” Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “Georgia’s confused. Honestly, we all are. She knows she should be grateful for what you’ve given her, and she is. But other things would make their lives easier, that they would’ve appreciated even more.” Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z “I like him,” Emma Lee said, “and I would appreciate it if you would let him teach me. And thee.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z For the first time, I let myself appreciate Gay’s generosity. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Someone who would take the time to understand and appreciate the secrets it held. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z “Especially to Mr. McCabe. I mean, thanks for offering, Max, I really appreciate it. But I know you think it’s just bullying, and it’s not.” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Maybe God created the desert so that man could appreciate the date trees, he thought. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “I appreciate my customers. And many of them are fine, fine people. But not all book people are good people. Don’t mistake shared interests with shared ethics.” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Christina laughs, maybe a little harder than my comment warrants, but I appreciate the effort. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z He laughs a few beats before every joke and grimaces before every scary part and, seeing as I’ve never much liked scary movies, I can appreciate the warning. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Mai sat on her bed and appreciated that she had an actual room with walls and a door that belonged to her and to Willow. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z And the men quickly grew to appreciate them in turn. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z Any problems and I’m to come straight to her, and I get the feeling she’d appreciate getting a Robert-related complaint now and then. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Stanley wondered if this was how a condemned man felt on his way to the electric chair—appreciating all of the good things in life for the last time. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z I know he’s using a calculator, but I appreciate his effort to make fun of me. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Many times, however, adults are at a loss to understand or interpret what it is children are saying to us, or to appreciate how profound it might be. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z We sure appreciate the money you been sending but with her cough getting worse I may need a little something extra to get her to the doctor if you have it to spare. Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z My passion is to see people learn to work together and appreciate the diversity God created among us. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z “And I can appreciate that. But isn’t there something to be valued in a happy ending as well?” Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z As soon as we see the thugs preying on little old ladies and fleeing when the cops show up, we appreciate how an army composed of such men would operate. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z “Because you should have just left him there like I told you to. I appreciate you wanting to spread the symbol, but couldn’t you have spray-painted it on the truck?” The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z "However, I appreciate the sentiment. You have a good heart, child. A pity it will not be mine." Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z My furry friend didn’t seem to appreciate the enormity of what was happening inside the shed. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z But you won’t appreciate my father’s skill if you think flying a kite—any kind of a kite—is just putting a bunch of paper and sticks up into the air. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “For telling me. For...loving me. I appreciate it more than you know.” From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z You’re allowed to silently appreciate it, but you have to be cool. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z The ubiquitous experience shown in this New Yorker cartoon is a familiar example: Anyone who wants to lift the curse of knowledge must first appreciate what a devilish curse it is. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z “Tell your father that he’s acting immature, and I don’t appreciate it,” his mom said. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z So I put together a dapper outfit—maybe a little too dapper, but if what I’ve accessed about Dawn is true, I know she’ll appreciate it. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z I did not appreciate the leering way the kid ogled Julia Bishop. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z “Everything in this life is temporary. So appreciate what you have while you have it.” Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I only hope Bertus improves under her influence, or that Bep finds another man, one who knows how to appreciate her! The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z I think she’s used to being the beautiful one and doesn’t appreciate the attention I’m receiving. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z The main themes of the Farewell Address are just as easy to state succinctly as they are difficult to appreciate fully. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Still, even I knew that her mother would have appreciated a call, but I wasn’t about to start telling anybody what to do. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z But the pilot, to his credit, appreciated the gravity of my predicament and didn’t give up. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The tribal chieftains will appreciate what you do. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “Not tonight, Ophelia, I think I’m going to head on up to bed. I appreciate you washing up, Rose.” Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z I thought Stan would have appreciated this bit of information, which proves he was right on. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z It's almost like he's enjoying the design of me, the same way he appreciates the interlaced ballerinas. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Oh. You look young. Lucky. Hold on to that. One day you’ll appreciate it.” Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z In the case of the Illinois senate in 1996, my reasoning went like this: I didn’t much appreciate politicians and therefore didn’t relish the idea of my husband becoming one. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z It was a favorite place for people to go hiking and appreciate nature’s glory. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z They scowled, or shook and tapped their heads, they laughed as though they knew it was a lie and they appreciated a liar. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z “Kam, I really appreciate you speaking up for me,” he said in earnest. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I didn’t yet appreciate its terrible finality or the havoc it could wreak on those who’d entrusted the deceased with their hearts. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “At any rate, I certainly bear you no ill will, my girl. I appreciate the difficulty of your quest. Especially when you have troublemakers like Janus to deal with.” The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z Despite what he thinks he “knows” about me, I can’t help but appreciate that someone out there cares enough to stand up for me. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z The circus knows of them, and appreciates them. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Only now did she appreciate how much it depended on sight as well. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Too foolish, obviously, to appreciate such a marvel. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z “Enough of the matchmaking, though I appreciate your looking out for me, Anna. Now, how about sharing your experiences?” Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z Since the music is not organized by the familiar rules of Western music, many people have trouble appreciating atonal music without some help or study. Understanding Basic Music Theory 2018-01-28T00:00:00Z Lorena listens, which I appreciate, but she doesn’t really get it. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Sumac seemed uninjured, but I didn’t think the Paqo would appreciate his intrusion. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Howard would surely appreciate a relatively low and equal impost. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, yes,” the black leaders would respond, smiling ruefully and shaking their heads in commiseration, “we appreciate your delicate position. However, we have our positions to consider, too...” The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Tiny Cooper I laugh while I read it, and Tiny laughs, too, nodding his head, appreciating his own awesome. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z “Well, I appreciate it. You ever driven a car before?” Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She knew how tiny she was too, how unmuscled in the arms; she appreciated, as if in a mirror, that she was amazing. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z I would compliment my teammates to show them I appreciated their skill and expertise on the strip. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z “And I would appreciate it if you didn’t mention it.” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z She nods, but doesn’t try to smile, which I appreciate more than she will ever know. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z And later when I'm thinking about what Dad said and the way he said it, I tell myself that I appreciate his honesty. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “But Monsieur Durant fell for it. Upset at Coach. But vain, proud I appreciated his skill.” Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z "We're out trying to raise money so that we can open a children's center. Anything you'd be willing to donate would be greatly appreciated." The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I want to appreciate this, that she can take off her former Miss Teen Blue Bonnet hat and be my mom. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Cars might of been of no use back then, but a couple of years later I got to appreciating that they didn’t own the stubbornness of a mule. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Help me to appreciate the good husband you sent me and to take care of my two beautiful daughters. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z If we fail to appreciate the differences, we will be hindered in our ability to meet the challenges created by the current moment. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z She clearly made a great effort to remain neutral, which Dill appreciated, but her face betrayed her horror. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Despite my selfishness, despite my whining, despite my stupid dumb luck in being the only one left and my inability to appreciate it, when they—they have nothing. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z Part of me could even appreciate knowing he thought of us every time he left the house. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Some appreciate the infusion of money and energy that the newcomers have brought. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z He might never have learned to appreciate how easy and thrilling it was to jump from one continent to another, or how to embrace the unfamiliar. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z They appreciated the extra money in their pockets, but they could not let go of the anger they harbored toward those men who reaped the same benefits but refused to join the union. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Such a grand feast was appreciated by all as they sat in groups about the fires, scooping large helpings and licking their fingers. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Sometimes I forget to say thank you or—my mom’s favorite—“I appreciate you.” The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z An athlete who gets caught cheating is generally condemned, but most fans at least appreciate his motive: he wanted so badly to win that he bent the rules. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z I actually appreciated it—I basically wanted to say as little as I had to too. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z As much as I appreciate Agent Magnus’s help, I realize I need to make something clear. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z I didn't appreciate you, and I didn't help you. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z “That is when you can truly appreciate its magic.” Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z “Its failure to appreciate its importance,” the souvenir said, “has cost the Exposition Company many thousands of dollars.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Harry knew that Ron was only saying this to make up for his behavior of the last few weeks, but he appreciated it all the same. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z She had promised Clara sunshine, and she was one to keep a promise, even if the ghost was not around to appreciate it. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z “Well, I appreciate it,” I say, blushing faintly. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Hyten invited me to come and watch them produce a cartoon segment to really appreciate how flat the world is, which I did. The World Is Flat 2005-04-05T00:00:00Z He read letters from people who appreciated what he did and from others who wanted to let him know he was an idiot. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “We all want to get to the bottom of this, Starr. We appreciate your cooperation. I understand this is hard right now.” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Ginny gave Harry a radiant smile: He had forgotten, or had never fully appreciated, how beautiful she was, but he had never been less pleased to see her. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Although the headline made mention of my religion, the article mostly focused on me as an athlete, which I appreciated. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z But we do need to watch them, at least the first time, to appreciate what actually happened. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z Among them were several British intelligence officers who appreciated the Friedmans’ warm welcome and friendly wit. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z I hated poetry until someone showed me how to appreciate it. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z “No problem,” said Robert warily, “though I’d appreciate it if you didn’t fly off the handle over every detail.” The Number Devil 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I never appreciated the smell of the Quarter before: clay and earth and the warmth of animals living close together. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z He had narrow eyes that often seemed lit with a secret, as if he alone were in on some long-running joke that the rest of the world would come to appreciate later on. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry. I didn’t know,” I said again, not appreciating yet how keenly this man took his responsibilities. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z We should not only enjoy and appreciate our food, we should enjoy making it and eating it in the company of others. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z I think you of all people would understand that because I think you of all people are alive and appreciate what that means. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z They’re too young to appreciate how different they are from their classmates. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z To appreciate the power of epidemics, we have to abandon this expectation about proportionality. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z They sang beautifully—no one was more able to appreciate good music than Matt—but they didn’t understand what they were singing. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, I really appreciate this,” Mrs. Farmer said once she’d finished paging through the yearbook. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z “Miss Esther, I really appreciate the casseroles you brought over.” Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z “Thank you, Subject One. I sincerely appreciate that sentiment. But, Subject One?” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z He’d been morphed into a few plants himself, and he didn’t appreciate it. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He did not appreciate that I wanted to read books and that I saved money to buy an easel when I turned fifteen and that I would spend the afternoons painting pictures of trees. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Some modern musicians advocate performing such pieces using well temperaments, in order to better understand and appreciate them. Understanding Basic Music Theory 2018-01-28T00:00:00Z She had been raised to appreciate anything that was old and to hold in mild contempt anything new or showy. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z When Mom mentioned Jackson Pollock once, Lucy Jo said that she had Polish blood and therefore did not appreciate Mom using derogatory names for Polish people. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z “Ziggy’s so much happier when he can take a long walk. I really appreciate your help.” A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z I can appreciate the bed as a well-crafted, functional item of furniture. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z The compassion I appreciated, but the advice was worse than useless. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z My teachers at Mercy didn’t treat me any differently than the other students, and I appreciated that. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z “One that can appreciate a beautiful man with a beautiful voice.” Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z You have to be as short as Nate Foster to appreciate how big a half inch can feel, or look. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z I was kind of starting to appreciate that guy. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z “You appreciate weaving, my dear?” the woman asked. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Some people patted him on the back as they passed our table; others stopped to chat, usually about his work on the Council and how they appreciated all he was doing to “save the South.” Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z “Thanks. I really appreciate you bringing me out here and everything.” Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z I have never before been hot, on Winter; I never will be again; yet I fail to appreciate the event. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z He appreciated the sheriffs answer; it cast a favorable moral light on his witness and gave him the authority of the conscientious man, for which there was ultimately no substitute. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z They made fun of me, which I appreciated—they didn’t act like I was going to break. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z I know it’s just a stupid American saying, but I really don’t appreciate being called such an ugly animal. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z Father also appreciated one of the sounds Sumac had learned from our family. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z I thought he was appreciating the special light-up quality of my shoes, until he added, “You have grass growing on your legs.” Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z “Whites are fellow South Africans,” I said, “and we want them to feel safe and to know 'that we appreciate the contribution that they have made toward the development of this country.” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Tessie never stopped complaining about the lack of closet space and the impractical layout, but gradually, thanks to a touch of claustrophobia, she grew to appreciate Middlesex’s glass walls. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “Poetic though they sound, and I appreciate that you’ve just described both tender ballads of love and socially prescient commentary, I still don’t believe this rings any bells.” Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z When I was in sixth grade, my mom bought me all these books about puberty and adolescence, so I would appreciate what a “beautiful” and “natural” and “miraculous” transformation I was going through. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z “I appreciate this more than I can say.” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I watched sullenly as he loudly appreciated my gift and made a joyous mess of himself. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Those kids on the ball field looked big, like they wouldn’t appreciate having their ball stolen. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z “No need for apologies. I cannot say I’m terribly surprised. And thank you, I very much appreciate the insight.” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “I appreciate your commitment to protect the secrets of nearly century-old literature.” Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z “In that case,” Marco says, “I would appreciate your assistance with something.” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “We don’t appreciate sarcasm here at Trace Middle,” said Miss Hennepin. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Baba would appreciate that, and like he’s reading my mind, Nico explains, “My mom’s trained me. It’s always the first thing I do when I get home.” Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z True, the crowds were not as wealthy as those at the Horse and Four, but they appreciated me in a way the nobles never had. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z It’s true, and I can tell he appreciates that I’ve noticed what others overlook—just like him. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z “You endure the harsh winter, and because of that you learn how to really appreciate the new season.” Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z He told them how no one liked him or wanted to play with him, how no one appreciated him or cared, and how even his guardian had abandoned him. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z I don’t exactly walk around giving little earnest speeches about how deeply and sincerely I appreciate my friends. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z The boy said, “We sure do appreciate this. Johnny was ready to drop. We ain’t had a ride since Galveston.” In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z While I appreciated Dr. Kerr’s position and his willingness to give me another chance, I resented his absolute power over my fate. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She wished she’d taken more advantage of her life, appreciated things more. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I replied, “Mr. Dussel, I do take my work seriously. I can’t study next door in the afternoons, and I would appreciate it if you would reconsider my request! ” The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z So sometimes I had a hard time answering even if I did appreciate the questions. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z As he made friends among people who understood and appreciated what he had endured, he gained confidence and began to try to fill gaping holes in his understanding of his homeland. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z With the threat of school closing quickly becoming a reality, I appreciated going even more. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Reyna herself was only now getting used to it, and she was pretty sure the statue did not appreciate being relocated in the middle of an ancient Roman city. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She had a sly smile but didn’t appreciate sarcasm the way my mother did. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z I looked at Valerie in awe, appreciating for the first time her perpetual marble calm. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z I can’t eat right now, and while I appreciate Baba’s hospitality, I would also like him to hurry up and leave so I can finally sing this song, before I chicken out. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z His attitude was Asquithian, and he knew she appreciated him for his patience. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z 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 For the first time I truly appreciate the expression, because the salt in the water makes the pain of my wounds so blinding I nearly black out. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z I hope my experience will be a microcosm for readers, who will also appreciate art in direct proportion to the amount of knowledge they bring to it. The Annotated Mona Lisa 1992-06-01T00:00:00Z She was Cecile Johnson to me, and I didn’t appreciate her so-called new self or her new name. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z “Everything, I’m afraid. On top of that, I don’t feel at all appreciated.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Anyway, even if she’s sugarcoating my good points, I appreciate it. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z He also appreciated that he wasn't in any danger of being drafted into the German Army. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z "Sir, I appreciate that, but let me tell you something. Cas already is a serious problem," my mom explained. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z “You’re deflecting. I appreciate that, but now is the time to step up, yes?” Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Instead, he lifted his chin and said, over the cardboard flap, “I’m fine, though I appreciate your asking.” The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z The thing that infuriates me most about her, though, is that she has the gall to make me appreciate my own parents more. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z “I appreciate your coming back for us, okay? That was really brave.” The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z I was coming to appreciate how he ambled from one place to the next, never worried about time. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z I am still in contact with Mary Miller, my Guardian ad Litem, to whom I owe so much and appreciate far more now than I did when I was a child. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z I am very, very tired, Mr Stevens, can you not appreciate that?' The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z It takes a great deal of listening and understanding to be able to listen to and appreciate this music. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z If it is not overstepping myself, I would greatly appreciate your telling me if you find being a nun very satisfactory, in a spiritual way, of course. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z He has given us eyes to see the beauty of the world, hands to touch it, a nose to experience all its fragrance, and a heart to appreciate it all. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “I mean, thanks. I appreciate the kind words. But I feel like Erin needs me now. I wish there was something I could do for her.” Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, thank you for the medical opinion. Much appreciated.” I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z “Fine. I’ll go where I’m appreciated. Nice to see you, Hazel.” Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z I tried to invert the equation, suggesting one dollar and five shots of vodka would be more appreciated. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z The shipyards and ammunition plants brought to booming life by the war let him know that he was needed and even appreciated. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z “If I just gave you a million dollars, you wouldn’t appreciate it when you actually earned your first million. I’m doing you a favor.” Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z He appreciates that they are trying to play the game. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z However primitive my digestive system may be, it seems to appreciate Lily’s effort, even if the wine is tasteless. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Sam is not a good actress, but I do appreciate that she’s trying to downplay this trip. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z “I appreciate your sudden interest in me, but I’m about to take off my pants, so maybe I could have a little space?” Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z What a shame that proud, fine, black woman never lived where the true greatness of the black race was appreciated! The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z It was only in the Seniors, really, we’d started to appreciate her brisk style. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I did not appreciate his air of connoisseurship. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z I like it in the early evenings best, when I’m just tired enough from the day to appreciate Ruben’s slow mouth and hands. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z “I know this isn’t easy living. But I do appreciate you spending your summer with me, shinalf. I cherish our time together.” Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The Argo II sailed down the Adriatic, a beautiful glittering expanse of blue; but Hazel couldn’t appreciate it, thanks to the constant rolling of the ship. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z But at least Arthur will be able to appreciate the daytime view. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z All day long we have been collecting stories from strangers telling us how much they appreciate Mrs. Peck, Mrs. Malloy, and the work of all the women in the Housewives’ League. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z "Once we find him, we won't bother you for anything else. We appreciate all your cooperation so far. And you have my card. Please call me the second you see or hear from him." The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Everyone becomes happy and appreciates the moon in their own special way. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z "Mr. Borden, thanks so much for your help. I really appreciate it." Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I want to appreciate people for who they are, not for the color of their skin. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z I should show Stargirl and the world that I wasn’t like the rest of them, that I appreciated her, that I celebrated her and her insistence on being herself. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z She never came home, but we appreciated Mr. Ray’s positivity. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “And I would much appreciate it if one of you could bring me some water. You’ll see the well by the woodpile. And you”—she motioned to Taisin—“I could use your help.” Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z “Good. I appreciate it very much. You understand, doctor, I couldn’t stay in bed six months.” A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z The jerfalcon, seeming to appreciate the display, roused his feathers heartily, like a housemaid shaking a mop out of the window. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, you still have chores to do. And I don’t appreciate her not asking me. Tell her you can’t go.” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I turned to my uncle, smiled at him, and said, “Thank you for coming to see me. I really appreciate that you have offered me to stay with you. But I don’t even know you.” A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z She said it made us appreciate the gifts of nature; it made us closer to the land. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z My family’s letters while I was in prison had included a description of the Muslim home routine, but to truly appreciate it, one had to be a part of the routine. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z I never fully appreciated what he was saying until the night Jimmy Dill was executed. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I stopped and sat on the wall, and faced the pagoda and appreciated its bizarre, out-of-place beauty. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z He had his job, driving a pickup and delivery truck for a false-animal repair firm; the Van Ness Pet Hospital and his gloomy, gothic boss Hannibal Sloat accepted him as human and this he appreciated. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z It appreciated fully the chain of national circumstances which had elicited this tribute from Montenegro's warm little heart. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z I appreciate your efforts, but I feel that you might be overly concerned about a situation that is under control. Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He made a point of discreetly inserting bits and pieces of news into his sermons, something we appreciated. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “No biggie— just a note for the permanent file, saying you folks appreciated me helping out your boy. Something along those lines.” Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z My parents never once spoke of the stress of having to pay for college, but I knew enough to appreciate that it was there. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Then she broke it all down to me as if I was a child, which I appreciated because I had never heard of a spirometer before. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “I appreciate the flattery,” Asher says as he pops a fry into his mouth, then looks at me. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z We don’t know where our first impressions come from or precisely what they mean, so we don’t always appreciate their fragility. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z She didn’t know if he was intentionally giving her space or not, but she appreciated that he kept his distance. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Big Ma didn’t appreciate any of this finger popping and making a grand Negro spectacle of ourselves in the junior miss section of Korvettes department store. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z “I appreciate the concern, but I don’t need two extra moms!” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z She couldn’t eat them, but she seemed to appreciate touching them, as though the sugar and flour gave her strength, the same way they would a living person. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Unlike her first two teachers, Mr. Hill ignored Grace and got down to business, which she appreciated. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Ah, well. I do appreciate your stopping by. Even if it amounted to little more than giggles and grins.” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Without language, one cannot talk to people and understand them; one cannot share their hopes and aspirations, grasp their history, appreciate their poetry, or savor their songs. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “You are here this evening looking for her, I believe. Though I do appreciate that you’ve chosen to visit my tent as well.” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He hadn’t appreciated at the age of seven how bad it was to have no parents, to be an orphan in a place like Lkossa. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Folks laughed and Preacher Powell beamed because his joke had been appreciated. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I discuss her racial problems with her constantly, drawing her out even when she doesn't feel like discussing them—and I can tell how fervently she appreciates these dialogues with me. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Being born near barren desert had made him appreciate plants all the more, which was why he'd chosen to major in botany. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z There were some jokes, of course, but we came to appreciate the mystery of it all. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z "I would appreciate that very much," he said. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z And she was afraid that if she started to appreciate it the kindness would disappear. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z There must be something wrong with a work of art if it takes an expert to appreciate it.” History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z “I appreciate your having battled the elements to come here and tell us so.” Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z He appreciated that sometimes Martin knew not to engage him in small talk, and this was one of those times. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “You’ve been really supportive with this whole talent show thing. You’ve really helped Dimple—and me—a lot. And I appreciate it. I’m sorry I didn’t say anything before.” When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z With the schedule had come a map of the high school- middle school campus, which I appreciated, and a handwritten note to Mom from Mrs. Gates, which I did not. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Thanks, Marv, I appreciate it,” and for the first time in many years, I find myself looking forward to Christmas. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z "I appreciate your hospitality more than I can say," said the star, simply and with feeling. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z “No, no, honey. I do need to talk to you. But I would appreciate some vodka. Nothing fancy, just the cheapest rotgut they have. A pint would be fine. A fifth would be great.” The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Until Nancy’s death he had not appreciated Sue, never felt altogether comfortable with her. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z “I know you probably got a lot of work to do, but we appreciate you coming to meet with us. I’m Giles, Walter's nephew.” Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “My friends appreciate the things I do. I can do the work of nine men, and I will work tirelessly and without complaint.” Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z It looked so easy, but the moment Kit took the wool cards into her hands she appreciated Mercy's skill. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z He'd never met his poppy, but he appreciated this insight from beyond the grave. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z “Scythes cannot speak to the Thunderhead, and it will not speak to us. But in time you’ll come to appreciate the silence and self-reliance that comes from its absence.” Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z I guess in my heart I knew that Branwell appreciated me, but I got the feeling that he thought he was doing me a favor by letting me in the game. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z A bashfulness came over Javier, and Moss appreciated that he wasn’t the only vulnerable one in the room. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He said that Julian greeted him cordially; listened politely to the news of Henry’s demise; then said: “I appreciate it, Francis. But I’m afraid there’s really nothing more that I can do.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “Yeah, they probably got the wrong number or something. Thanks a lot, you hear. I appreciate it. Tell Alicia maybe some other time.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z She couldn’t understand the words the men were saying, but she appreciated their warmth toward her little brothers. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z I appreciated his wily maneuvering on the Net, his bizarre sense of humor, his oddly defiant view of his world, his striking intelligence and lust for ideas. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I'm not proud of the fact that I felt the need to be more appreciated. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I appreciated his words because he did not promise me all would be well. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z "I appreciate the call, and I'll pass your congratulations on to the whole organization." The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z I knew someone as smart as Rain would appreciate it if she’d just give it a chance. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z Older children appreciate and are capable of singing complex songs, particularly those that include multiple parts and simple harmony. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z It was only a piece of parchment, folded over and bearing a muddy paw print on its front, but Harry appreciated it all the same. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Marcus McCoy was leaning forward on his elbows so that his biceps bulged in his tight polo for everyone to appreciate. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Moreover, as you might appreciate, their implications were such as to provoke a certain degree of sorrow within me. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z He really doesn’t appreciate some inbred royal baby upending his system. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Hancock said, “I’m sending the body back to his folks in Lancaster. They might appreciate a note from you.” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “You don’t appreciate what a fine wife you have. But I don’t care. I’ll get you some place where they can’t arrest you and then well have a lovely time.” A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z “I don’t appreciate you speaking to me that way in front of those police officers. You should’ve let me handle it.” Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z “Just because you don’t appreciate my fashion tips, Piper, doesn’t mean the others won’t. I could do a quick makeover for Annabeth and Hazel, perhaps silk ball gowns like mine—” “Mother!” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “Of course. She’ll appreciate your concern,” he said before he strode down the hallway. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z “I really appreciate it,” Grandpop went on, “and now I need you to do something else for me, ’cause I trust you.” As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “Very special all around. I must tell you, my friend, that you are being appreciated again. The talk is good.” Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “You’ve all been so kind to our crew. We appreciate it. Under other circumstances, I would have very much enjoyed my stay here in Lily,” Agent Perry said, standing up to shake my dad’s hand. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z Visual analysis can help us to appreciate the beauty of a masterpiece, but we must be careful not to use a formulaic approach that would trivialize it. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Even when my father let out a string of interesting words, she looked at him and said, “Take it outside, Jaime. Maybe you can find a dog who'll appreciate that kind of language.” Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z “I’d appreciate that, Amir. And why don’t we just keep it in English from here on out?” The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z We appreciated the food, but it was a demeaning and demoralizing experience. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z “Hardly. In the old days, Athena tore up all my best work. My tapestries depicted the gods in rather unflattering ways, you see. Your mother didn’t appreciate that.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He said quickly: “Why, yes, I appreciate that point. Enemy or enemies—it doesn’t matter. What does matter is my safety.” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z “Ethan, I truly appreciate the effort, but I can recite Thoreau all day long and still be afraid.” The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Inmates appreciate a constant set of keepers, he explained; they don’t like having the rules enforced differently every day. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I suppose, in general, I never appreciated in those days the sheer effort Ruth was making to move on, to grow up and leave Hailsham behind. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Plenty of eyes were on Pa’s new wife, and I was sure that Mrs. appreciated Big Ma telling her how to dress. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z I'm sure she wouldn’t have appreciated Vonetta sprinkling “black” into her poem like pepper, but the crowd loved it, and we went along, following Vonetta’s lead, throwing in the word black as she had. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z This might, he appreciated, mean putting sections of the house 'under wraps', but would I bring all my experience and expertise to bear to ensure such losses were kept to a minimum? The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z “So I would appreciate it if you would contact her.” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z But we appreciated his efforts, and we tried to find some things, which remained a challenge. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z I think Mother truly did appreciate the enormity of cooking three times a day for so many hungry boys and knew that our family ship would sink without her services. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z “And if you don’t mind, I would appreciate you not telling him that you saw me,” she said. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z After I was allowed to appreciate the oars on his walls, I was expelled with a prescription for a large bottle of white fluid to be taken after meals. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z “You did your job, and we appreciate it.” Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Mr. Ingman is showing me all the ins and outs of college applications, which I appreciate, because I have no idea what I’m doing. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I know because I painted them for her, each representing one of Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai, since I wanted her to still appreciate them when she’s older. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z I appreciated the media interest in my story, because our nation desperately needed to see that Muslims were just as American as anyone else. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Anatole is an exquisitely beautiful and accomplished man in his own country, to those who appreciate intellect and honor. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z You must know that they will appreciate it greatly, they will appreciate anything you give them, because it is not only the question of the amount, but the gesture brings a lot as well. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z But the party was generous, and I appreciated the gesture. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z I really appreciate the fact that you didn't turn me into Child Protective Services. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z I appreciated her optimism, but I worried, too. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “Thank you all so much for listening to what I had to say. We appreciate you joining us and hope you have a great day.” Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Why had he never appreciated what a miracle he was, brain and nerve and bounding heart? Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z We fail to appreciate that it is a tiny bubble in a vast multiverse of other cliques. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z What if the power of this new mode of thought had been more generally appreciated? Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “I have to say, I’m coming to understand and appreciate some of your unique modifications.” Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Michael had been in prison for a carjacking when he was nineteen and he was fond of saying “Some black folk don’t appreciate education until after they go to prison.” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I really appreciated them, for they made all of our lives a lot easier. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Ear, Eye and Arm passed health spas, vegetable markets, a junior college, beauty salons and libraries, although only Ear appreciated the view. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z “They just might not appreciate it,” I add with as much of a grin as I can manage under the circumstances. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z She says to us, “Contests are silly. Let’s spend our Saturdays for the next year appreciating art and learning craft. Sound good, guys?” I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Although Roosevelt was too weak to sit up in his canoe, he appreciated the man’s wit and courtesy. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z I'm sure she wouldn’t have appreciated Vonetta sprinkling “black” into her poem like pepper, but the crowd loved it, and we went along, following Vonetta’s lead, throwing in the word black as she had. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Though she has acquired a taste for classical music over the years—“it’s like learning to appreciate a stinky cheese”—she’s been a not-always-delighted captive audience for many of my marathon rehearsals. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s only now that he’s been corrupted that I can fully appreciate the real Peeta. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z “I don’t appreciate your attitude,” said his father. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z While Walter encouraged Mac to accept the food, I appreciated his reluctance to do so, because it would appear that he was getting special treatment. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Fold myself into a book, or just appreciate the silence. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “Thanks anyway, Harvey. I appreciate the offer, but I can’t accept.” The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z I think everyone in the building has really appreciated the spectacle. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z Often his answers surprise her, convincing her to appreciate an object she would have otherwise dismissed. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z In spite of an artistic vision so startlingly new it took years for the world to appreciate it, his artwork couldn’t save him from the depths of his tortured mind. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z Dries tells his parents of Theo: “The longer you know him the more you like him, and I am learning to appreciate his great gifts and talents more every day.” Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z A man wants his virility regarded, a woman wants her femininity appreciated, however indirect and subtle the indications of regard and appreciation. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z You will perhaps appreciate then my disappointment concerning my witticism yesterday evening. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Patrolman Mancuso appreciated the mildness, for he was wearing only a T-shirt and Bermuda shorts, the sergeant’s costume selection for the day. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z They seem to have gotten the idea that I didn’t appreciate uninvited guests, and neither did the custodian of my apartment. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Will they appreciate the different aspects of my life and understand how they’re all important to me? Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z In fact, I even appreciated its count, the clean cadence. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Big Ma had me help her clip their wing feathers, which neither the chickens nor Fern appreciated, but clipping their wings made it easier to keep track of them while they strutted about the yard. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z There was kindness running beneath all of it, a genuine love of country that I will always appreciate and admire. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Maybe you have to see it performed live to appreciate it. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z They weren’t very subtle with their attempts to segregate us or at making a safe space for people of color, but the truth was, I appreciated the sisterhood we’d formed. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z “I’m not particular but would appreciate Your help.” Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I stuttered a few unintelligible sounds, finally coming out with, “Thank you. Missus Stein, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your help.” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z “I hope you can appreciate the irony in that.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “He felt that this was the greatest opportunity ever offered to his profession in this country, and he could not make them appreciate it,” she said. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z “Artists are never appreciated at lunchtime,” Kelly mumbled as she stuffed her camera into her pocket. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z I didn’t appreciate him talking that way about Dad. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z |
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