| 单词 | interrupt |
| 例句 | His thoughts were interrupted by the blaze of light and activity down by the boathouse that faced the canal. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “We been good friends since right after you all left for Flint—” Momma was being kind of rude, she interrupted and said, “Awww, Momma, good friends? What does that mean?” The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z It seems they’ve never been asked how they would react if someone from outside came in and interrupted their fighting with foreign fists. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z “You don’t scare me,” she says, putting her hands on her hips, but before Miss Saunders can speak, here comes Tai, interrupting everything. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z Met Bong interrupts me as laughter erupts from the girls. a voice calls out to me as they all head back to sleep. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I choose not to interrupt, and go to the quiet room and close the door. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z “If everybody buys six tickets—” “Not everyone’s going to buy six tickets,” X-Ray interrupted. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z “Well, I suppose I best be on my way. I ain’t got no hankering to interrupt any more learning!” Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He had interrupted something when he walked in, and now his selection of country music only made it worse. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, I’m happy for them,” Blanca interrupted, “but they shouldn’t just get married.” Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z It was my deck of cards; but I was somewhat preoccupied listening to Claudia and interrupting her with questions. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Jordan, angry that he had been interrupted, slapped Gerald full in the face. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Father tried to interrupt the proceedings by loudly explaining that Jesus is exempt from popular elections. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z My voice came out in a whisper, as if I didn’t want to interrupt the painter who was creating the scene below. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Three messages had slid out of the pneumatic tube while Winston was working; but they were simple matters, and he had disposed of them before the Two Minutes Hate interrupted him. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z She was always interrupting my drawing to tell me about the tendons in my fingers or my joints. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry,” Ash began, but the cook interrupted her. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I carried the boiled diapers outside, washed my hands carefully with our sliver of soap, and interrupted the afternoon’s procession of cookpots to make Elévée a cup of tea. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z At that moment they were interrupted by the manager, who came in with a groan. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z I asked a certain comrade to befriend this fellow so that he would not interrupt our talks. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Then mother interrupt, say water bill too much. Seedfolks 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Turning to the others at the table, he interrupted Jamison. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The front doorbell rings, interrupting my inner rant. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z “Matthew’s going to a concert tonight—” Emily was interrupted by whooping even louder than Matthew’s singing. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z A game of darts which was going on at the other end of the room interrupted itself for perhaps as much as thirty seconds. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Waking up to a phone call at dawn was more jarring than an alarm clock interrupting my dream. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z “Let me see . “Can I have that?” interrupted Draco, pointing at the withered hand on its cushion. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Mr. Curtain was turning the pages with disheartening speed, but Reynie dared not interrupt again. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z On Tuesday of state championship week, the regular meeting of the Permian booster club was interrupted by numerous standing ovations. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally, I had heard enough, and I interrupted him, “No, sir, you misunderstand the points that I am making.” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Basil listened intently, interrupting only when he required clarification on some point. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z That was the reason for her anxious correspondence with the invisible doctors, interrupted by frequent disasters of the mail. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z Lyra was bursting to interrupt, because she knew this process. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z All of a sudden, though, he interrupted me while I was shooting the bull. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z “You know, we were interrupted by the Chancellor yesterday.” The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z When the woman paused for breath, he quickly interrupted with: “Have you called our parents?” The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z He was interrupted by a word from the Professor:— Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z His breathing was regular but heavy, interrupted with an occasional sigh. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I took a big risk by interrupting, but time was running out. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z But at the top of the staircase, they were interrupted by the sight of Matt in the corridor outside Kira’s open door. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I open my mouth to offer some paltry platitude, when I’m interrupted by Katherine saying, “Maybe we could help. Were going there for dinner.” Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z "I bring a letter—" "Did Ned Stark dress you like that?" his father interrupted, squinting up from beneath his robe. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I was interrupted by another soldier, who approached us and saluted. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z “Let me get one thing straight,” Milton interrupted. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z The young woman who seemed to be in charge interrupted the secretary’s droning. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z “Don't want to interrupt your work and get you in hot water.” It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z I was going to stay and wait and ask the transport angel all my questions, but it did not seem right to interrupt the flight of Signora Mondopoco. The Unfinished Angel 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z Miss E. is looking over my shoulder as I write, and tells me not to interrupt my story with any more apologies. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z We lean in for her next words, for The Message from Upstairs, but then Dad interrupts, throwing a whole load of boring on the moment. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Before long, however, interracial incidents in my neighborhood interrupted my sense of peace and serenity. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z She was interrupted in the midst of these uneasy speculations by the sound of the telephone bell ringing in the other room. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z He interrupted physics lectures with his own theories, sometimes charging to the chalkboard, grabbing the chalk and declaring, “This can be done much better in the following manner.” Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I caught Rufus alone again the next day—in his room this time where we weren’t likely to be interrupted. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z “Sorry to interrupt,” he said, “but I was wondering if I could maybe ask a question?” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Hamlet interrupted with an impatient wave of his hand. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z “It’s a matter of consequence,” the judge interrupted, a slight edge in his voice. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z “You interrupted to tell me that? I can see now how you made commander, Julius.” Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z “Ma,” Pa interrupted, probably to keep her from talking about Cecile. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z “Ma’am,” I said to Mrs. Moss as I interrupted the television show. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Koffi interrupted him with a wave of her hand as they continued on. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Since everyone accepted them, and more particularly since they accepted themselves, I knew that their laughter was real and that their lives were cheerful comedies, interrupted only by costume changes and freshening of make-up. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z They loved and sympathised with one another; and their joys, depending on each other, were not interrupted by the casualties that took place around them. Frankenstein 1818-01-01T00:00:00Z Why should he and the others interrupt their already full schedules to build temporary structures in a far-off city where they would have little control over the final product? The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z The government tried a number of underhanded means to interrupt the campaign. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z A borrowed division occurs whenever the basic meter of a piece is interrupted by some beats that sound like they are "borrowed" from a different meter. Understanding Basic Music Theory 2018-01-28T00:00:00Z Grandma came back and rubbed her hands across the surface of the globe, interrupting my dreams of that magical place. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The men tried to shush them, but they kept on screaming and provided enough lull for Mr. Solomon to interrupt the fight. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z The life is slower, the people are friendlier—” “Oh yeah,” Dad interrupted, “they’re a laugh a minute down there. Let’s see, where was that ‘Coloreds Only’ bathroom downtown?” The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z The boy waited, and then interrupted the old man just as he himself had been interrupted. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “Please don’t let me interrupt your dinner,” she said finally. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z “Here, Mom, let me—” “No, stop. I can do this,” she interrupted, pressing two more buttons while half sticking out her tongue. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z The silence at dinner is only interrupted by the chomping of chips and salsa at what used to be our favorite family restaurant. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z I must have interrupted something real important because as soon as I sat down Momma acted like I’d disappeared and started asking Grandma Sands more questions. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z My uncle listened without interrupting me, and even though he tried not to show it, I could see the worry in his eyes. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “They’ll take your statement at the Hall of Justice,” Officer Crams interrupted. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z “But maybe wait till the end so you don’t interrupt the show. Now get dressed. Oh, and bring your raincoat.” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Later that night, I was falling asleep to the patter of light rain when a volley of barks interrupted the peace. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z The general interrupted with a measure of authority. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z One of the proctors interrupted them, an older woman named Roberta who often coordinated with the Placement Office. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Mr. Brocklehurst was here interrupted: three other visitors, ladies, now entered the room. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z As I started to walk up the driveway, a voice from behind interrupted my thoughts. Doing Time Online 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z At that time of the day she felt inspired, and since there was no one to interrupt her, she could start her day by making extraordinary animals for her creches. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z A soft tap at the door interrupted my planning. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z The car radio was tuned to dance music when a newsflash interrupted. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z “Didn’t mean to interrupt,” she said, her face blank. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z And tonight I was having a nice private moment with Erin before Coach interrupted us. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z His studies were also interrupted by recurring illness, which was to plague him all his life. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z “Ms. Keaton? I’m sorry to interrupt, but a friend of mine wanted you to read this.” Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z “Reverend,” Benton interrupted, “I want to do this. I want to go out there and change people. It just wasn’t possible where you sent me. That’s not the way it worked.” Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z I started the story but didn’t get very far before the nurse came in, interrupting everything with breakfast. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “Who else could it have been? You had the key. I know, I know,” he said when I tried to interrupt him. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He tried to follow his nose, was interrupted by another odor. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Her lips would be half open, as if she’d been interrupted in the middle of an important word. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry, I interrupted,” I said swallowing my mouthful of apple. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z His fingers were twitching, eager to restart their tapping, when a low tremor interrupted his thoughts. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z It stopped at the stern and started producing deep groans interrupted by fits of heavy panting. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z I try to respond, but once again, I’m rudely interrupted. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z We are interrupted by the sound of Saucepan Lynn hooting and hollering outside, so we run to join her. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z August read Mary’s words from the Bible: “ ‘For behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed—’” “Blessed Mary,” Violet interrupted. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The warning was fleeting, banished to the back corners of my mind, where it wouldn’t interrupt how good it felt to touch him—how right. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Newton’s great insights into these mathematical methods, and the beginnings of his investigation of gravity, occurred at a time when the routine of life in Cambridge was interrupted by the threat of plague. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z “We agreed—” She interrupts herself and turns to me. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z “Get your gear,” the captain interrupted his dreaming, “anything you want to bring and we’ll lower a ladder for you.” The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Only the occasional access ladder to the roof interrupts the scarred metal walls. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z The application process was Jesse-style, prolonged, distracted, interrupted by technological projects. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z From behind the doctor’s curtain, sinister voices murmured, interrupted by howls from savaged children. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’ve got something to tell you,” Harry began, but they were interrupted by Fred and George, who had looked in to congratulate Ron on infuriating Percy again. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Finally, though, I have no choice but to interrupt Bren. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I'm about to stop Layla from embarrassing herself further when Marisol interrupts her first, ready to initiate one of her business transactions. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Papa would tell her to shut up, then Granny would interrupt and order him to quit disgracing Mama all the time. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z Another man interrupts him to say, “We leave our dear Haiti to make big money in the Dominican Republic. Is a great opportunity, see?” Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z It's clear she doesn't mean to interrupt their conversation to tend to me. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z I have a vague recollection of Nathan’s mother interrupting me while I was on the computer—I must have closed the window without clearing the history. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z “I am old enough to sit in a council of men,” Taran interrupted excitedly. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z I would interrupt as people were speaking because I couldn’t wait for them to finish. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z “Forget the butterflies,” I said, interrupting their rapture. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z But they could tell from his voice that he was suffering and that he did not want to be interrupted until he had purged his heart in full. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “And you cannot interrupt these proceedings any longer! If you persist in this attitude, you’ll be removed from this room! I have the legal right to determine what evidence is necessary. ...” Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z "Did we interrupt your exercises?" inquired Daisy politely. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z As the bloodied marchers of Selma were being carried off to the hospital, the nation’s three major television networks interrupted their scheduled programs and stunned viewers with graphic footage of the day’s violence. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z I had probably interrupted her in the middle of her own quiet time when the boiler and presses were off and the cool night flew against the windows in moths and crickets. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “We all went out to breakfast early that morning—” I interrupt. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z “They gave her wonderful things: a fancy shawl, a silver dress, beauty—” Ben interrupted. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z “Until we get turned, of course. After last time, the wardens are probably all—” “I wasn’t talking about New Pretty Town,” Shay interrupted. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Her lecture was interrupted by a knock at the front door. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “It isn’t possible to stop the canoe now, and to interrupt the survey,” Rondon said. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z “I am sorry to interrupt,” Ash said awkwardly. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “Anyway,” she interrupted, “I’m sure you have plenty of other friends to spend your time with. Excuse me.” Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z But on the Tuesday that followed, we were interrupted again. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “Victor the snoop likes to dress up. Perhaps it really was him. And—" “The pigeon man was called Victor," Bo interrupted him. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Below were endless fields of white, interrupted only by a few barren patches. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z 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 Finally I figured I’d have to interrupt her, so I did. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Ron said cautiously, because she was liable to explode when interrupted these days. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Whatever it was that had interrupted his life, he was trying to straighten it out. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “If we’re finished, I’m afraid I must take my leave,” interrupted Dorian from beside her, and her head snapped up at the sound of his voice—and his impertinence in interrupting his father. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Then, for the fourth time since the broadcast began, the news announcer interrupts with a special bulletin: An astronomer at McGill University in Canada has just seen three more explosions on Mars. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z “Rule Number One. No interrupting. But anyway, so they starting calling me Lass, short for Lassie.” An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z “I’m basically still a Newbie, too. But I can be your friend—” “I don’t need friends,” Thomas interrupted. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z But he interrupted and said that we should never cheer after hearing sacred text recited. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z “Not the least, my dear,” interrupted Jo, “so let us look amiable, and drop a card here, as the Kings are evidently out, for which I’m deeply grateful.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Within thirty seconds, it oc-curred to him, O’Brien would be back at his interrupted and important work on behalf of the Party. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z “I don’t need an ocean—” “Boys,” Annabeth interrupted, “I’m sure you both would’ve been wonderful at killing each other. But right now, you need some rest.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He interrupted himself, said suddenly, “How old are you, son?” The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z A noise from across the room interrupts him. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Finally, there was an eerie silence, interrupted only by the sound of far-off gunfire and the nearby trickle of plaster from the ceiling. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z At length, Mary Hudson interrupted him, and her voice was perfectly audible to the Comanches. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z “Theresa? I’m really sorry to hear about what happened—” She interrupted me; her tone was all business. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The trouble was, it was too much like people talking and interrupting each other. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z So it went on, almost as unceasing as the waterfall, only interrupted by a faint noise of slavering and gurgling. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z Harry’s thoughts were interrupted by a nudge in the ribs from Ginny. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He began a solemn speech explaining the circumstances of the case, but was brutally interrupted by Nivea, who threw herself on the dusty coffin that held the remains of her dearest brother. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Yossarian knew he was lying, but did not interrupt as Chief White Halfoat went on to claim that he had never heard from his parents again. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z He looks happy—but he has never interrupted us before. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z I didn’t count Kat as my friend because she was rude to me most of the time and interrupted me when I spoke. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, interrupting himself, he asked, “Where is your father?” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z A knock on the bedroom door interrupted us. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z “It’s like a kid you were hoping...and a family you’re really close to...,” she said, trying to explain before interrupting herself. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z “I have company,” I say, not caring about interrupting her, “and you need to watch David.” Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Clay’s three friends stopped their cheering and stared in astonishment at this slave girl who had nerve enough to try to interrupt an afternoon’s sport. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “Greetings, Sierra. Sorry to interrupt your reading. Just have a quick question: Will you be staying or leaving?” Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z But he interrupted me with this long lecture about how this money belonged to everybody, not just me, and how I had to be responsible. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z Chairs were pushed back haphazardly, and Joseph wondered for a moment if he’d interrupted a supper party. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z It was the same woman who had walked into the kitchen so suddenly a few weeks ago, interrupting Ophie and Cook’s conversation. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z This has gone on longer than I planned, so I’m going to repeat the Morgenstern paragraph I interrupted; it’ll read better. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Then the voice came again, and her train of thought was interrupted. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z As a result, for all the years he knew her, her stomach was as smooth and sturdy as her back, at no place interrupted by a navel. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Grampa interrupted my thoughts when he whistled softly after reading the article. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z “I did not have anything in particular to speak to you about. I simply wished to interrupt your...conversation with Miss Bowen.” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “It happens when I make things. My hands . . .” He knew he shouldn’t interrupt. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Aloe’s voice interrupted, and Jam held up a hand to silence him. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Prim just sits on the floor weeping and rocking that awful Buttercup, who interrupts his purring only for an occasional hiss at me. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Then, realizing I was in the middle of a conversation, he looked at Love and said awkwardly, “Oh, excuse me for interrupting.” The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z "Sorry to interrupt, but it's a free-for-all in there, so I’d get a move on if I were you." The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z They were thrilled to have him interrupt their social. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z From this point onwards Rack 9 was enclosed and the bottles performed the remainder of their journey in a kind of tunnel, interrupted here and there by openings two or three metres wide. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Renee interrupted her and told us never to judge people collectively—it’s so easy to lump people in a group and label them, but that’s how the Holocaust started. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z The radio crackles and squawks, interrupted now and then by a soothing French voice, then a wisp of violin and a quiet French horn. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z “These two are dangerous. It'd be much safer, while we’ve got them here—” “Ares,” Poseidon interrupted, “they are worthy heroes. We will not blast my son to bits.” The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z “I ... I am in your service.. .Cinder made a placating gesture. “You are a tool in my hand,” the shadowed man interrupted gently. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “She interrupted the punishment of a confessed criminal.” Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Without interrupting his song, the trumpeter kicks the paper cups away from his feet. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “And the more plans you made, the more it became like living at home away from home,” I interrupted. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Victor interrupted him, but then he remembered just in time that Hornet, Prosper, and Riccio had been in his office to feed his tortoise. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z “I was going to tell you, when you so rudely interrupted me,” said Uncle Andrew, “that I did at last find out a way of doing the return journey. The green rings draw you back.” The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z “And I want you to know that I’m coming back. I love you because . . .” “Don’t say anything,” Fatima interrupted. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Commas are also used to interrupt a sentence and insert another thought. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Maybe you can help us find a woman to—” Then he interrupted himself. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z That was the longest amount of time we were away, but there was rarely a time when our lives weren’t interrupted in some way by war. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z A doctor at the next table looked up from his backgammon board and interrupted the conversation. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, if you’ll indulge me one final stop on this trek of ours, I’ll make the interrupted slumber worth your while.” Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z “I don’t know about that,” Chief Song interrupted. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z A woman in camo pants and a black shirt whose name was given as Ms. Smith interrupted. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z “Most times, it’s enough to interrupt someone’s magic. I was hoping it would break the hex and give me time to pull you out.” Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I didn’t really agree, but knew better than to interrupt. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Byron interrupted the final rinse cycle and said, “Lemme see them gloves.” The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Mama interrupted, dropping to her knees in front of him. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z It occurs to me that I’ve just interrupted a game watched by half a billion people, a game that accepts millions in sponsor money. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Leon nodded and pursed his lips; he would not pretend to know what she was talking about, nor would he interrupt. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z All the other instruments took turns trying to interrupt the conversation, but in the end it was Miss Thomas’s voice and Steady’s saxophone doing the talking that you really wanted to listen to. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z This precious inventory was interrupted by the sound of her voice. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “Matthew’s going to a concert tonight—” Emily was interrupted by whooping even louder than Matthew’s singing. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Dean and his wife of Highland, Wisconsin, were listening to dance music on their radio when it was interrupted by the newsflash about a Mars disturbance. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z “For are we not all neighbors and friends? Are we not all brothers and sisters in God’s eye? Are we not ...” “All will be taken care of,” said the Nazi colonel, interrupting smoothly. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Hannah was afraid she would interrupt them or make her ride in the wagon. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z They were interrupted by the shouts of boys, excited, perhaps alarmed. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “It’s an idiomatic piece of the language. That means—” “I know what an idiom is,” Wilem interrupted. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “I will not —” she began, but her stepmother interrupted her. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He cleared his throat, breaking the rhythm, interrupting the flow of the report. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z "Now, if you done interrupting, let me continue with my hypothesis." Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z That phone call when I’d told Conner about Grandpa, he hadn’t interrupted once, or tried to change the subject, or talked about himself. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z “All three roads arrive at the same place at the same time,” interrupted Tock, who had patiently been doing the first problem. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z Lorraine interrupted, shooting a dirty look at Norton and then dashing off again. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z Usually the rats or bugs woke her when their curiosity became too much, interrupting her dreams and returning her to the darkness of the platform. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Lydia gaped as he opened the volume, and before he had, with very monotonous solemnity, read three pages, she interrupted him with: Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z I was telling him how geodes were created from bubbles in lava when he interrupted me. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Anne interrupted to say she planned to leave college anyway and get a job. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z “This is not the time, Jim,” Wash’s mother interrupted with a nervous smile. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “Max, I’m really happy for you,” I interrupted. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z "I didn't mean to interrupt your lunch," he said. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z But I can interrupt her if I am polite about it. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z “Surely,” I interrupted, with a burning face and heart, “you do not seriously think that he is scoundrel enough for that, Mr. Jaggers?” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z The boy interrupted her and laughed out loud. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Nobody interrupted our conversation, and we talked until after midnight. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z He remembered two black eyes, a low growl interrupting the stillness of the jungle. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z “Do you know who turned you in?” the officer asked, interrupting my thoughts. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z As he walked past the city’s castle, he interrupted his return, and climbed the stone ramp that led to the top of the wall. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z But Aethra, Theseus’ mother, to whom those other sorrowing mothers had first turned, was bold to interrupt the two Kings. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z When they try to interrupt me, I talk louder. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “Noah, the spirits aren’t going to come if you keep interrupting. I’m not going to say who. ” I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z They were both sitting in the living room and had apparently been reading or studying what looked to me to be a Yiddish book when we had interrupted them. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Her thoughts were interrupted by the trolley jerking to sudden stop and a scream from outside. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z He could hear the mechanism of the clock complaining as the first b of the interrupted bong hovered in the air. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z Everyone looks around to see what has interrupted him. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z The sound of fish leaping from the water interrupted my fantasies. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Some of them were in poor condition, and Darius, who had begun to draw up a catalog of Elinor’s printed treasures, kept interrupting his own work to watch Mo at his. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z A torso twisted all the way around, still furred, but the thick white was interrupted by a new bloodiness, intermittent streaks, as if the figure had made a mess while eating something. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z The C.O. interrupted me: “Mandela, I order you back to your place.” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m the only thing that interrupts all that quiet around her. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z A week at Balboa was interrupted by daily phone calls from Washington, New York, Los Alamos, and Berkeley. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z “Sir,” I interrupted him, “you are inexorable for that unfortunate lady: you speak of her with hate—with vindictive antipathy. It is cruel—she cannot help being mad.” Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z “What a pity that we had to interrupt you,” she said. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z Papa was about to continue when Dona Maria, our next door neighbor, interrupted him. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z “Phoenix is three times bigger than Seattle — just in population. In physical size —” “But apparently,” he interrupted me, “your number wasn’t up in Phoenix. So I’d rather you stayed near me.” Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z After about half an hour, we’re interrupted by a knock at the door. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Ammu had corrected the spelling mistakes, and below the essay had written: If I am Talking to somebody you may interrupt me only if it is very urgent. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Then suddenly my father interrupted the record to speak to me. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I heard Papa interrupt in a low voice, and the other man added something afterward, something about the Big People in Abuja not wanting such a story out now that the Commonwealth Nations were meeting. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z I sat up in my seat to answer, but before I could say anything, Selena interrupted. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z “You do?” interrupted the giant, losing any desire to eat at all. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z He was abruptly interrupted by the head warder, who said that I had to return immediately to Robben Island. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “I apologize for interrupting your schedule,” Hideo says, as if my answer were the most natural thing in the world, “but are you willing to skip work today and come to Tokyo?” Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Con, who had been listening to the two of them silently until now, interrupted: “You can’t go alone. I’m coming with you.” Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z The closest two were circling a hemlock bough near the bank, probably judging the safety of returning to the meal he had interrupted. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z “No staff to speak of, the larder half-empty, the city getting ready to explode, and she wants this turned out and polished. Of all the foolish—” A loud beating on the front door interrupted her. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z The mother interrupts my reverie when she takes the baby and asks me to do the laundry. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Papa interrupted himself to bellow, “This is it!” A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z I can't tell for sure because they're talking at the same time, interrupting each other and throwing in my name every other sentence to grab my attention. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Salvador interrupted, “Do you know how I can find out where Indio is?” Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z “So, I left here the other day after you told me to—” “Sorry,” I interrupted. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z Suddenly the sound of a mighty wind interrupted the quiet morning. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Around 11:00 P.M., a bulletin interrupted the Tonight Show with an announcement that the launch had been a success. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z A silence fell over the room as they read, interrupted only by the gentle rustling of pages turning and the creaking slide of drawers as Pet explored the archive. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z “And then,” April interrupted, “the girls could go to the house pretending to sell Girl Scout cookies, to see if it really was the crooks.” The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Still, no Missile interrupted the Scene, which was only the Grasses & the Cattle & Swallow's above a few gray Trees. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He interrupted, “Too much for The Brain to handle?” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z Carefully, I slid past the hummingbird weaving into the wasi, hoping I wouldn’t be interrupting an important ceremony. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z After two weeks of staying in the dark, she went downstairs and interrupted her parents’ breakfast. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z For practical purposes, the fact that feeding is interrupted promptly is of course an enormous advantage, for crop damage stops almost as soon as the pathogen is applied. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z I paused, surprised that she hadn’t interrupted me yet. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “Are you ready to sleep?” he asked, interrupting the short silence. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “Excuse me,” I said, interrupting the two of them. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh...Madam...I had just remembered a joke and—” She interrupts. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z If one mentioned a name unfamiliar to the warders, they would interrupt the conversation, and ask who the person was and the nature of the relationship. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I have to pick up where explosions interrupted me yesterday. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Mr. Derby’s secretary interrupted to say that Mr. Blunt, the publisher from Newbury, wanted to see them. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘I mean . . . lactose intolerant. Not a reptile. Though I can be a reptile sometimes -’ ‘Anyway,’ Hazel interrupted, ‘King Kekrops, what brings you here? How did you know we’d arrived?’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He cleared his throat and began to recite: “Heroes win laurels—” “Um, yes, first class,” Hermes interrupted, like he was anxious to avoid Apollo’s poetry. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Then came a run of punishing dry spells, many more than a decade in duration, interrupted by gigantic floods. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z But since this is Brooklyn, and I’m Matty Miller, of course my quiet walk was interrupted before I even got to the end of the block. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z His mother had interrupted his father’s tirade—something she did often, but never with such vehemence. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z In the middle of his reverie, Macon was interrupted by rapid tapping on the window. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z He didn’t interrupt once, but I could tell he was upset, because by the time I got to the end, his trademark grin was nowhere in sight. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She is cross with T. now for interrupting. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z Suddenly, they were interrupted by the sounds of an explosion. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Her soft voice interrupted his thoughts, and he was suddenly aware of his discourteous behavior. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z I wasn’t sure what to do: I didn’t want to interrupt, but it was time we were leaving and I didn’t want to turn and walk off again. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I searched through my pockets and found it, but before I could gather my thoughts, Pita interrupted us. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “His mother was very clear—” Xan began, but the monster interrupted her. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z "What in heaven's name—?" "It's naught," I interrupted. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z “Someone could slip on that. Break their necks,” he muttered, interrupting himself. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z I just hadn’t wanted to talk to him, or to interrupt Cate. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Suddenly, without warning, his feverish activity was interrupted and was replaced by a kind of fascination. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z The Italian nanny was attempting to answer the teacher's latest question when the Moroccan student interrupted, shouting, "Excuse me, but what's an Easter?" Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z “No way we can defend a claim like this. Patrols will be looking for it. Corporate goons. Lawson & Carlson will want a piece, if it’s full salvage—” “It’s salvage all right,” Pima interrupted. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z My fantasy was soon interrupted when someone entered the store. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z “Do not interrupt! As pater, I must protect our mysteries.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “It’s not about trust,” Elizabeth began, but Mrs. Richardson went on as if she hadn’t been interrupted. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Many years of overwork and interrupted sleep had made him a little vague and preoccupied. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The people primed to be rude eventually interrupted—on average after about five minutes. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z “I know that boy. He works for—” “I work for Dottor Massimo now,” Prosper interrupted him as he stood next to Scipio. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Questions like these arose every night before he fell asleep, only to be interrupted for forty-five minutes on most nights when his favorite radio program was being broadcast. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z “He just came up to me, all full of swagger and arrogance, and just interrupted our conversation so he could flirt with me.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Some boys laugh, and Titid smiles, but Victor frowns like he is too important to be interrupted so. Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Rafik interrupted her reverie by screaming, “It's leaving! One of the hens has flown away!” Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z But soon the quietness is interrupted by excited voices carried on the wind. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z The senate shifted restlessly, but most of them were too afraid to interrupt Octavian while he was on a roll. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Bragg soon interrupted me with a question, and I knew my argument had got across. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z “Hello, hope I’m not interrupting. We have twenty minutes till the doors open upstairs. Anybody up for an Extreme Challenge?” Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z “Sure,” the taller boy said, and he was about to say more when the other boy interrupted him. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z “I didn’t want to interrupt. I didn’t know where to go.” Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z He handed me the jacket, interrupting my ogling. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z ‘We don’t want to interrupt your crazy time. Maybe you can just finish this conversation with yourself and we’ll come back later, with, um, some bigger weapons and possibly some sedatives.’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He thought to shake the insect off, but did not want to interrupt the procedure he was performing. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z Moss waited then without interrupting, but as soon as the cameraman stopped rolling, the reporter spun around. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The worst slap across the face I ever got was when I interrupted him to ask just what did the H. stand for anyway? The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “But you have lint on your—” her mom interrupted him, reaching for his shirt. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Pima didn’t sound convinced, but her next words were interrupted by Lucky Girl scrambling back up out of the greenery and vines. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z She knew she had interrupted, but she didn’t like him talking about them as if she weren’t there. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z At the quarry, our talk was rarely interrupted. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I lifted the tinfoil wrapper off, and a voice interrupted me. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “Oh. It’s fine. You didn’t have to—” “I did,” she interrupted. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z Of note: this isn’t the first time some knucklehead boys have interrupted our practice with their “toxically masculine tomfoolery,” as Britt-Marie puts it. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z “Or, if I have interrupted you, I can wait...?” Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z “My brother says Death isnt— She was interrupted by an elephant. Someone behind them shouted, “Make way!” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z It’s like the landscape is an interrupted sentence, one side dangling in the air, unfinished, and the other, a completely different subject. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z One of the squires interrupted the bawdy story he'd been telling to make room at the table for their lord's brother. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She was interrupted by a knock on the door. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Sitting in the wicker rocking chair with her interrupted work in her lap, Amaranta watched Aureliano José, his chin covered with foam, stropping his razor to give himself his first shave. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z When the animals had assembled in the big barn, Snowball stood up and, though occasionally interrupted by bleating from the sheep, set forth his reasons for advocating the building of the windmill. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z “I always think,” the Director was continuing in the same rather maudlin tone, when he was interrupted by a loud boo-hooing. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z The stories of Herr Thiessen continue through dessert, interrupted only by a discussion about why the cake is called a pie when it is clearly cake. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “I’m bloody well aware of that,” she said, “but by all means, don’t let me interrupt your reading.” Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z “To be honest, I don't know. They can't give him to parents if he doesn't sleep. It would interrupt their work habits to be kept awake at night. But we can't keep him here indefinitely.” Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z They entered a large rectangular cavern that ran the entire length of the block, interrupted only by beams and posts. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Her fourth choice had been causing her problems, but it had been on the very day when rude applause interrupted a play that she had made the fourth and final choice for her team. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z If I were being completely honest, I was more than a little relieved that the horn had interrupted him. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z By this time, the people in the room were shouting and interrupting one another. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Em sorry to interrupt. How are you feeling? Would you like me to call down to the cafeteria and see if they’ve put the Jell-O out yet?” They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z The voice interrupts my thoughts, and I realize Ms. Weber is talking to me. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z But just then Minli’s thoughts were interrupted by the rabbit, which had stopped suddenly. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z “Maybe the worlds split before Mom or that other woman were even born,” Emma interrupted. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z The man interrupted me while I was sharing my story. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z But as I got farther into the story, they began to interrupt more and more. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z “Professor,” Harry said, approaching the little Charms master, “Professor, I’m sorry to interrupt, but this is important. Have you got any idea where the diadem of Ravenclaw is?” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z When Mr. Ward took attendance this morning and got to me, I raised my hand and interrupted. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I tried to interrupt, but she cut me off. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z The only spaces was when a street interrupted the wall of buildings. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z He ceased; he could have been interrupted easily now. Absalom, Absalom! 1936-01-01T00:00:00Z She was still a child, Robbie thought, not beyond confessing or blurting out that she had read his note, which in turn could lead her to describe what she had interrupted. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “Judge, I'm not seeking appointment. I’ve told Mr. McMillian that we would—” The dial tone interrupted my first affirmative statement of the phone call. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “Fine,” I say, “except we keep getting interrupted.” Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z Which I guess was interrupting, because he and Calista were looking at some boring art book he’d brought in to show her, but I didn’t care. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z I’m sorry, go ahead. 6TH JUROR: didn’t mean to interrupt. 4TH juror: NO. Twelve Angry Men 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z “Been watching you. Didn’t know if there was a good time to interrupt.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z "Hi," I say, a bit annoyed to have my intoxication interrupted. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “And you just like bought a ticket and—” He interrupted again while unscrewing the cap. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z “Well, his head was beaten up pretty bad, so it’d a been hard to tell right off who it was no matter what, but—” Breland interrupted him. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z When I tell the story in Oklahoma, this is the part where the grown-ups always interrupt me. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z “I’m going to kill you and go on a murderous rampage if you don’t—” “Alma Ember,” he interrupted with confidence, leaning against the counter and close to my face. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z The announcer abruptly interrupts the music to report on a telephone message received from Grovers Mill. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z I sat back on my haunches, annoyed that my sorrowful thoughts had been not only interrupted but seemingly overheard. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Our classes were often interrupted by the rumble of coal cars and the moans of steam locomotives going past. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Viola takes a breath and says, “There’s a break in the page here and a little space and then it says Later like she got interrupted.” The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Then Babulya’s voice interrupted the terrible images in her head, speaking from the table where she knitted a lumpy scarf: Pray, Annushka. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z I start to say that she doesn’t need anything, but Natasha interrupts. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Joe interrupted her as if he couldn’t stand to hear another word. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z “So about An Imperial Affliction. Anna’s mom, when the book ends, is about to—” Van Houten interrupted me, tapping his glass as he talked until Lidewij refilled it again. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z “You were telling me about what happened to Master Ash before I rudely interrupted,” I prompted gently as I could. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I think he’s going to make me wear the pinnie so I start to talk but he interrupts me. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z “O brave new world,” he began, then suddenly interrupted himself; the blood had left his cheeks; he was as pale as paper. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z "Well, I'll certainly try. What I called up about is----" "Wait a minute," I interrupted. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z When Joe shot they held the other ball so as not to interrupt his effort. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Dad behaved himself pretty well during the tea, but on later visits he’d sometimes interrupt Mother’s parents in the middle of sentences and go over and pick up Mother from her chair. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z “But what we do? What do you—” “Think of it as a war sacrifice,” the FBI man interrupted. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z I get to read for a solid half hour before I’m interrupted. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z The sound of the inexpertly blown conch interrupted them. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Mike interrupted us then — he was planning an epic battle of the blizzard in the parking lot after school and wanted us to join. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “Yes, thank you. Don’t let my life being in danger interrupt your merriment.” Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z “He wasn’t paying attention,” Papá said, giving him a stern look for interrupting. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z A knock at the door interrupted his paperwork. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z He was giving himself the benefit of the doubt for why he hadn’t finished the letter, as the Cuba conference and other projects had interrupted his correspondence. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z “So he took his Bible studies,” his father interrupted, to his wife’s annoyance, “and got baptized at nine years old.” Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z Now the pilots could sit and eat on the wings of their aircraft, ready to take off at any moment when the enemy turned up to interrupt their meal. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z “Better not interrupt her right now,” he said, and sighed. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z Wilkins was plowing methodically through his work in the early 1950s when he was interrupted by an unwelcome force. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z I’ve nearly committed it to memory when the recitation is interrupted. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Jess tried to get her to confess who her type was, but I interrupted with a question about dresses after a bit, to spare her. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He fumbles with his hat in his hands, uncomfortable to have interrupted us. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z At that point, the attorney questioning Boss interrupted: “And how was his hand?” Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z “Because of your youth,” he explained, “you have a choice. You may defend yourself — ” She interrupted again, unable to stop. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I can tell he wants to say something before we’re interrupted. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z “Grandson, reach in my pocket and grab the keys in there,” Grandpop said, interrupting Genie’s frantic forage. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z You start talking and Dad interrupts— Ladies first, sir. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Pap had said something ’bout cat-hauling and I interrupted and axed what that was. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z “Finn, that other house was just—” Chess began, but Natalie interrupted. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Here the lawyer interrupted me and he seemed very upset. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z “The top four scorers and members of our quiz team will be . . . Connor Bates—” Connor interrupts him with a wild, whooping cheer. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z The sky was beginning to turn into a mix of orange, pink, and gray, with clouds interrupting in patches all over the horizon. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z But whatever she intended to say next was interrupted by the appearance of the Elefante station wagon. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z “Of course, then Lady Lillian interrupted before he could say more.” Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z But they were interrupted again when Valencia’s phone buzzed. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z "And why——" began Shasta, but the Horse interrupted him. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z “Well, I really want to have a good sight line so I can take some pic— ” I interrupted him. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z “But,” Rick interrupted, “for you to have two horses and me none, that violates the whole basic theological and moral structure of Mercerism.” Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z As he put on his spectacles, he was quite pleased at the prospect of a whole winter of reading travel books, with no work to interrupt him. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z “Now what could be so important that you would interrupt dinner like this?” Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z We began the lesson with my tortured scales, but he interrupted to put his arm around me, to demonstrate, he said, the proper position of my wrist. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Before I could answer, we were interrupted by a series of whoops and hollers from the woods. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z I shouldn’t interrupt, but my mouth is speaking before I can decide not to. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z “I hate to interrupt your admiration session, but you should hear this.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “Must you always interrupt like that?” said Tock irritably, for even he was becoming impatient. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z "You didn't have to interrupt your busy schedule to bring me dinner and come talk to me. I'm fine," I say, hoping Sophia and her ladies will leave. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z “He’s in the middle of a school project and can’t be interrupted. Perhaps later? Or I could show him your research.” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Joaquin looked like he wanted a car to drive through the shop window and interrupt the entire conversation. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Spying. I was a cursed fool to let you up above. And I should have let you think your way through the symbols without interrupting.” The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z His speech was often interrupted by members of the Domination faction demanding that the President stop this lunatic, turn him out, and get on with the order of business. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z We were interrupted by Mother herding the children inside for bed. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Mop interrupts us and takes the book out of my hand. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z I began another fumbling attempt to explain myself but was interrupted by angry voices from outside the window. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Hyacinth’s bleak mood was interrupted by Franz’s happy yowl, followed by the sound of the mail slot opening and a stack of envelopes and magazines dropping onto the floor. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Ms. Fleming interrupts my counting of the 3rd paragraph. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z “Well, the first thing I learned is that the first English dictionary—” Mrs. Granger interrupted. Frindle 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z And they wouldn’t want to interrupt the ceremony, not in front of the television cameras. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Serber had the room’s attention—until a sharp crack interrupted the talk. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “Deal. And, Percy—” Whatever she was going to say was interrupted by Grover, who stumbled out of the Big House, tripping over tin cans. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z The roar of an engine interrupted our game. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “Sorry to interrupt, but there’s a Mr. Bolton here to see you.” Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z "Do I understand you to be—" she began, but Tristran interrupted her. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z As she pronounced these words, Mr. Darcy changed colour; but the emotion was short, and he listened without attempting to interrupt her while she continued: Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z As he spoke, the crowd interrupted him again and again with waves of applause and choruses of hearty cheers. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Armed and camouflaged soldiers would from time to time burst into classrooms, interrupting lessons to read off lists of those suspected of subversive activities, rounding them up in armoured vehicles, headed for unknown destinations. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Ram interrupts my reverie, a shaking hand holding a page taut. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Tad’s mother started talking again, but Tad interrupted. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z This happened often enough that it interrupted the proper workings of Mig’s olfactory senses. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z “When you cleaned out this house of anything valuable,” Harry began, but Mundungus interrupted him again. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I was thinking about what could be bothering my mom when she interrupted my thoughts and slowly began to talk to me. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z “Sorry to interrupt your dinner—is that curry? It smells great.” A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Before she could get any further, Esme was interrupted by a siren, this one high-pitched and moving fast in our direction. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z The effort seemed extra and the mild surprise at how very tired she felt was interrupted by a soft, wide hat, as worn and dim as the room she sat in, descending on her. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m fine. I didn’t mean to interrupt anything. I saw your car, and Starr wasn’t at school today, so I wanted to check on her.” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Pearl and Moody, looking on in bemusement, didn’t even glance at the screen, and Lexie had interrupted before Trip was halfway through his case for the drag queen. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “I am sorry — I did not mean to interrupt you. I was just out for a ride and I admit I was curious about whether this was the house you spoke of last night.” Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “Lord Bacchus!” she interrupted, slipping off Tempest’s back. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z All the while, she watched the window in the door of the practice room in case someone appeared—telling herself she didn’t want to be interrupted, but deep down wishing that someone else would come. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Once in a while it was interrupted by a pretty little town, and then it began again. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z “I missed you. I wanted to—I’m so sorry about—” “No,” Shay interrupted. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Of late the sheep had taken to bleating “Four legs good, two legs bad” both in and out of season, and they often interrupted the Meeting with this. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z Marie begins to feel that her life, like Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, has been interrupted halfway through. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z She started to say something but was interrupted by the cries from the other girls. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “Not to beg from,” she interrupted with a flicker of contempt. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Doubly surprised that he would have the bad grace to interrupt me when I was in a private conversation with a young woman. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She wanted to say more, but Riccio interrupted her as if he had to say something fast, before it burned his lips. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z But of the people primed to be polite, the overwhelming majority—82 percent—never interrupted at all. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z “Come now, if you don’t have a reason, you must at least have an explanation or certainly an excuse,” interrupted the gateman. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z The ringing of a distant bell, combined with the echoing of some cry or call along the passage by which I had come, interrupted the conversation and caused Estella to say to me, “Now, boy!” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z Rebeca's old friends, among them four of the Moscote sisters who were still single, once more took up the sessions of embroidery that had been interrupted years before on the porch with the begonias. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z The woman opened her mouth to say something else, but Grammy interrupted her. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z Television and radio networks throughout the Soviet Union interrupted regular broadcasts to announce the result. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z The game, however, is interrupted after only eight flips, with the first man leading 5 to 3. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z The gunfight went on into the evening, interrupting the songs of birds and the chants of crickets. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z “Which is just another name for a party,” interrupted Mr. Ortega. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “It is your turn to listen, and I beg you will not interrupt me, because there is very little time,” he said quietly. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z After a few hours of this, she was interrupted by a call from Dad. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “I hear you’re quite a hand with figures. I hope I didn’t interrupt a problem—and mix you up.” Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Not one cloud interrupted a solid blue sky. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z The bank battle was an unpleasant interlude, but it didn’t interrupt what was becoming the key portion of most of Bobby’s days: reading. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z On May 31,1910, in the wheat and cattle country of Cardston, Alberta, Rose was midway through her labor with George when her husband interrupted the doctor. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z "I used to have me one in Chicago —" "Now you ain't never been to no Chicago, gal," the other one interrupted. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z As Helmuth dries the last dish, the Wagner opera is interrupted. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z His mouth opens and I know that I will forever judge him based on how he reacts to this information, but a voice interrupts him. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z “Don’t even think about interrupting me,” he said. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z As they spoke, interrupting each other to make sure they got in all the details, the guard’s eyebrows gradually lifted higher and higher over his eyes. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “Praetors! I’m sorry to interrupt, but our scouts report—” “Ship!” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z “It says nothing else,” the Sea King interrupted. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z But what happens if that rapid chain of thinking gets interrupted somehow? Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z There was nothing to do except to offer second helpings, which Ector would accept without interrupting the anecdote of the moment. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “Where do you think half-baked ideas come from? Now, please don’t interrupt. By royal command the pastry chefs have worked all night to——” “What’s a half-baked idea?” asked Milo again. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z Menstrual days did not interrupt my training; I was as strong as on any other day. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Sasha did her best to sit still and stay focused, interrupting the interview only once, turning to me to ask, “Hey, when are we getting ice cream?” Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z "But, Brother, didn't we decide that the appeal had been improperly phrased?" a brother interrupted. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z “Then we can talk without interrupting ourselves to move.” The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z The congregation of his very own church interrupted the sermon to hold an election on whether or not to accept Jesus Christ as the personal Saviour of Kilanga. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z As we pulled onto the Ohio Turnpike, which is the flattest, straightest piece of road in Gods whole creation, Gram interrupted my prayers. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z “I apologize for interrupting your week, but I hope your trip went well enough.” Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “It’s pity,” said I, scornfully, as I finished my interrupted breakfast, “that the man did not say what he had done and would do again.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z The entertainers duped people by interrupting a musical program with newsflashes, which the public had come to trust. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z On the third day, just after lunch, the hands were recalled from the fields, the washwomen and cooks and stable hands interrupted from their tasks, the house staff diverted from its maintenance. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Overhead, the sky was a bright morning blue, interrupted by vines and leaves... Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Professor Binns was looking at her in such amazement, Harry was sure no student had ever interrupted him before, alive or dead. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z I pause outside her dressing tent, not at all sure I want to interrupt. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z O’Neill interrupted with questions from time to time. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “So tomorrow, when we move in, the first thing I’ll want to do is—” Mom starts, but I interrupt her. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z The Feeling was shifting inside me, and being touched while it was happening made it harder to interpret; interrupted its development somehow. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z They did not interrupt one another, Mrs. Olinski thought, how unusual. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z They constructed its base walls with sand- stone blocks, the array interrupted every ten feet by rectangular stone pillars that are easily ten feet tall. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z “How do you know I'm safe?” he interrupted. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t mean to interrupt when you’re...meditating,” I said quietly and, I hoped, peacefully so that I wouldn’t ruin her calm mood, “but I want to volunteer to work on the musical.” Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z His expression looked as though he’d been thinking important thoughts, and something had, just in that moment, interrupted him. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z They interrupted themselves for a moment to sing a synthetic quartet, with full super-orchestral accompaniment and gardenias on the scent organ. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z So we stepped outside, and I said—” Duntz interrupts him to ask if Mr. and Mrs. Clutter could overhear the conversation. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z This time, there is nothing but us to interrupt us. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z At that point in the interview, Briana’s manager interrupted and asked how much longer the interview would take. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z He was interrupted by loud voices outside the front window. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z But maybe she interrupted him—or her—right back, because she didn’t pause long enough to take a breath. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z “He owns — ” “No, they are not mine,” Bodega interrupted. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z I know not to interrupt him when he’s thinking. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z As darkness fell, Dewey interrupted the consultation to telephone his wife, Marie, at their home, and warn her that he wouldn’t be home for dinner. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z “Dictionopolis will always be grateful, my boy,” interrupted the king, throwing one arm around Milo and patting Tock with the other. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z But he interrupted and extended a postcard to me. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z He’s about to speak again, but I interrupt him in the middle of his bit about twenty-four-hour concierge service. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z I wanted to know, but it seemed like a holy ritual I shouldn’t interrupt. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He had fixed on that word as one that gave the appropriate amount of encouragement but did not interrupt the flow of the mother's story. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z "If you please, Brother," the man with the pipe interrupted, "I think you should speak more concretely." Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Her father raised his head and looked at her with the usual absent expression he wore when she interrupted his reading. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Once I get to the part about the banquet and what I think is going to happen, the Roach interrupts me so many times I can barely get a sentence out. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I wondered what had happened to the driver of the shuttle and started to ask, but Dad interrupted my train of thought. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z One hot December afternoon, toward the end of my first year at school, the principal interrupted classes and summoned everyone to the courtyard. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z In the mornings their chirping was interrupted by the sharp trill of the commander’s whistle, a voice shouting “Fall in, fall in!” and the running and scrambling of men and boys. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “It was my—” Cal interrupted, “We will let you have it to take home. It’s a pretty big one.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Accustomed to their mother’s long workdays and their father’s extended absences, they missed Dorothy, but her departure didn’t interrupt their high-spirited lives replete with family, friends, and school. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Dimple opened her mouth to respond, but Max spoke from the front of the room, interrupting her. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “Your intelligent response to the dog indicates strong alignment with the Erudite. I have no idea what to make of your indecision in stage one, but—” “Wait,” I interrupt her. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z “Ladies and gentle—” Byron interrupted me when he saw I was going to tease them. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I had done the unthinkable, not once, but twice, by interrupting him at his work. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z He interrupted with questions only once or twice. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Olive starts talking about the spoons, but Henry interrupts her. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z “But—” “Do not interrupt, Holling Hood. Mrs. Baker suggests that on Wednesday afternoons, starting at one forty-five, you might sit in on Mrs. Harknett’s class for their math lesson.” The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z She saw the hard cloth of his uniform and felt the ferocious hands wrap themselves around her neck; then without interrupting the kiss, the fingers began to tighten. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Then I realized it was probably rude to interrupt. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z “The kind of trouble she gets into, while just the other day she—” Ma continues to Pa but is interrupted when our waitress arrives with our soup. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “The Chandrian. Everyone knows that blue fire is one of their signs. Now he was—” “But how’d they find him?” the boy interrupted. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He searched the faces of his listeners, the people of the village, to make sure no one interrupted the quiet. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Will listened hard, and heard it too: a low crooning murmur interrupted occasionally by a harsh laugh or a short cry of anger. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z It was some time before it occurred to me something wasn’t right, and even then, when I paused and asked: “Did I interrupt something here?” it was in a jokey sort of way. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z “Your father’s job is—’ ‘But what about school?’ said Bruno, interrupting her, a thing he knew he was not supposed to do but which he felt he would be forgiven for on this occasion. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas 2006-01-05T00:00:00Z Our conversation is interrupted when my oldest brother joins us on the balcony. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z But Mrs. Coulter interrupted: “He has gone on elsewhere. Have they started the torture?” The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z But just when Crab opened his mouth to explain what rule number one was, Grandpop interrupted. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “It is so delightful to hear you, Joe! But I interrupt you in what you said to Biddy.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z “No, my young friend!” he interrupted, shaking his great head very slowly. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z “Um, you guys,” said Kyle, standing near the fireplace at one end of the room, “don’t mean to interrupt your breakfasts, but we sort of need your help.” Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z “Don’t tell me,” he interrupted with an anxious frown. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z “Remains” was the word that told the story, and prompted Mace, with all his barrack-room skill, to interrupt. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z My thoughts were interrupted when the wonders of night life began to stir in the silence around us. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “Excuse me, sir, for interrupting you,” she said, as though speaking to an officer in Efrafa, “but the bird—the white bird— it’s coming toward us.” Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She had been sitting at a table and writing; something had interrupted her. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z My mom interrupts my eating and writing for a variation on our usual conversation. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z “But he’s with a really good family now,” Maya interrupted as Jessica started to cry again. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I said, “Pardon me for interrupting, Ma, but what you mean, ‘do with me’?” Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Though they were immobile, her immediate understanding was that she had interrupted an attack, a hand-to-hand fight. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Benji had spent his share of time across the desk from the principal—mostly for interrupting. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z “Lucas, come on,” I had to interrupt, still too uncomfortable to watch. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z After the third race, David Alexander interrupted Howard in the Turf Club. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The desire had come over him to deny what she said, to interrupt her testimony with the truth about his father, a strong and tireless man, honest to a fault, kind and humble as well. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z “Hold on a minute!” she said suddenly, interrupting the performance in mid-verse. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z After the eighth, the young man interrupted his selfpunishment to run to the wood’s edge and there be violently sick. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Dad interrupted us before we could devolve into an argument. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Mr. Todd interrupted my dinner and asked me to step out into the lobby. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Gus interrupted my thoughts when he stood up and stretched and said, “Time to turn in.” Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z The return to the landing zone was a repeat of the morning’s march, stretches of quiet interrupted by bursts of bullets from unseen enemies. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z We change plans, go to plan B, interrupt conversations, go back on promises depending on his moods, his whims, his needs. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z I say, “But the lieutenant thinks that’s a bunch of baloney. I’ve told him all of it before. But he stops me at that part. He interrupts.” The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z Jen interrupted frequently with questions and comments—“So you've never been away from your house except to go to your backyard or barn?” Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z The man was listening and apparently not going to interrupt him, so Milkman ended his sentence lamely with: “Can you help me?” Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z All of them talked at once, interrupting each other, hastily making the required apology for interrupting, then forgetting again in the excitement of describing the new experiences. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z Sorry is what you are when you bump someone with your elbow, what you are when you interrupt someone. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z “Thank you so much for the food, and for allowing me to interrupt your evening.” Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z She did not interrupt, and soon she was listening, first out of politeness—for courtesy was the first of her civilized senses to return—and then out of interest, genuine interest. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Ram interrupts my mind’s dip into that rabbit hole exclusively reserved for Flannery. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z But that’s the kind of luck we have—dumb dead relatives who go outta their way to interrupt your good-night’s sleep to give you a lucky number that only brings you bad luck. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z “You should wake me,” I say, thinking about how I can interrupt his sleep two or three times on a bad night. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z And frustration — frustration that Rosalie had interrupted whatever he was about to say. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z This morning I was constantly interrupted, and as a result I haven’t been able to finish a single thing I’ve begun. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z I just interrupted the sales pitch he’s memorized, and it seems like he doesn’t know what to do. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z I can’t say how long we were there before the song interrupted us, but when I caught my breath and came out into the bowl of the valley, it was full dark. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Outside the windows, a steady roar was interrupted by sharp sirens or the insistent crash and clang of garbage cans, the whining motors of cars, and the faint sound of babies crying. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Overhead, only a few wispy clouds interrupted the bright blue sky. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Luckily for these species, succession is often interrupted—Nature does not move in lockstep. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z “The Japanese forced us into it. And on a Sunday morning, when no one was ready. It’s cheap, if you ask me. They—” “Look at my face,” interrupted Hatsue. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z “It was very much as it was today, Jonas—the same suspense, as one Eleven had been passed over when the Assignments were given. Then the announcement, when they singled out the one—” Jonas interrupted. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z He opened his mouth to say something more, but Jill interrupted him. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z The flight attendant interrupted Fadi’s dark thoughts as she stopped her cart next to them. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Look at how easily Alex interrupts the doctor—“I’m not ten.” Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z She would have proceeded to recount the whole thing if I hadn’t interrupted. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “Because I didn’t bring enough postcards of Pipo Place and because I didn’t defend him when people told him to be quiet in the hearing. But he was interrupting, you know? It was inappropriate!” The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z “I’d rather not be interrupted,” said Scrimgeour shortly, “or watched,” he added, pointing his wand at the windows, so that the curtains swept across them. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z In the end, Helmholtz threatened to kick him out of the room if he dared to interrupt again. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z I had to interrupt their dancing to ask, “Auntie, was that my parents?” Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z He opened his mouth to interrupt, but Bartholomew was already barreling past peasants. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Instead, they seek to use their understanding of a chain of causes to interrupt the chain. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z One cannot interrupt galaxy formation, start and stop hurricanes and ice ages, experimentally exterminate grizzly bears in a few national parks, or rerun the course of dinosaur evolution. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z I don’t know when it happened, how long I was out, but a loud knock interrupted my sleep. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z Mom also asked me about school and my friends, and it was so nice to talk to her—just the two of us, without my little sister interrupting with her own questions and comments. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Jay Cee interrupted me now and then to tell me something practical or a bit of gossip. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z A soft knock on the door interrupts them: Alan and Judy and Amber and Clover, all there to see the baby. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z This display of sentiment was interrupted by a detonation so loud I stumbled. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z She was interrupted by a knock at the door. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z “Again, Holiness, I interrupt in the name of love. Please hurry along as best you can to the end.” The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z It’s the best he can do, and besides, interrupting Ms. Dale to ask if it’s okay to break the rules doesn’t seem like something she would be interested in right now. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Anytime you hear "We interrupt this program . . ." For me, it was when the drill didn't start. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Dad listens when I tell him about Alicia, and about her dad and mom, and he doesn't shout or splutter or interrupt me or anything. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Behind me, I hear Chloe interrupting and saying, “Please, please—this guy Buddy...” Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Claudia interrupted, “Those are the marks of the beer can itself. After all, the emblem on the can is flat against the can. It could have been any kind of beer. Schlitz, Rheingold.” From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z “Our parents—” I began, but Miss Lilian interrupted, her voice shrill. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z Then a thin shadow interrupted the light, moving back and forth. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Lupin looked up and, by the merest half-glance in Harry’s direction, warned him not to interrupt. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z He didn’t interrupt me once—Ben was a good friend in the not-interrupting way—but when I finished, he immediately asked me the most pressing question in his mind. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z I dared to glance at Dad for a moment and could tell he was not about to interrupt her. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I was just getting to the fight with Ares when Gabe’s voice interrupted from the living room. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z And I said, “I didn’t want to talk to Mrs. Alexander. It was Mrs. Alexander who—” But Father interrupted me and grabbed hold of my arm really hard. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Muslim children did likewise at school, and Muslim wives and mothers interrupted their chores to join the world’s 725 million Muslims in communicating with God. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t care why he’s helping us, Elinor,” Mo interrupted her impatiently. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z “No! No! Never! Never! You can’t ruin the show,” Houseman argued, blocking him from entering the studio and interrupting Welles. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z Emma’s pensive meditations, as she walked home, were not interrupted; but on entering the parlour, she found those who must rouse her. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Beside the highway, flat empty land stretched for miles, interrupted by the occasional huge corporate headquarters. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z “You slip the roll in here,” explained Bernard, interrupting Dr. Gaffney, “press down this switch ...” “No, that one,” corrected the Provost, annoyed. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Even now it was quite conceivable that he was simply a busy man wondering irritably why he had been interrupted. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z “But Mr. Allen says, ‘Leave out the explanations, make it brief and dramatic, and let the characters tell the story’,” interrupted Jo, turning to the publisher’s note. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, I have a class later tonight and was hoping to get some sleep—” “Nah, you coming with us,” Bodega interrupted. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z The toasts the daughters had prepared kept getting interrupted. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z It is difficult for me to sit still for more than twenty minutes at a stretch, so I used to interrupt my tanning sessions with walks to the pier. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z “I'm not doing anything wro—” “There was a woman once,” she interrupts me abruptly. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z "He interrupted me. I did not welcome his company," I lie. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z “So,” I started, “it’s another way to think —” “No person has protected me,” Bouain interrupted. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Lady Constance interrupted, in a loud voice full of false cheer. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z The lions didn’t interrupt once, though the cub did snicher from time to time. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z There were a few more moments of marveling before Otto interrupted all the awe. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z “Can everyone please stop saying my name like I don’t know it?” he interrupted her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He laughs genuinely, as if he never heard the interrupting cow joke before. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z The principal of the school stepped into her eighth-grade classroom, interrupting the lesson with an announcement. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z “Were twins! How many millennia do we have to argue—” “So what’s up?” he interrupted. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z I say this, but the only real case I personally knew of like that was when Jenny C. and Rob D. got interrupted in Room 14. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yes, yes, yes,” Dallben interrupted with a wave of his brittle hand. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z She would have talked and talked and talked, mostly about people we didn’t know or didn’t like, and would, upon asking you a question, quickly interrupt you and continue on with her own thoughts. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z “I don’t care,” he interrupted in an even voice, so full of richness that it overrode all the others. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Who would dare to interrupt the mighty shaman but an ugly, scorned girl? The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z "No, it's seventeen. You forgot the amperage minimum for the heaters to keep the—" "Guys," Venkat interrupted, "I get the idea." The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z I take a look around the train station, feeling like I'm up against a ticking clock, when a riddle interrupts my thoughts. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z This is the only time the members of the Annex family don’t interrupt each other, since even Mr. van Daan can’t argue with the speaker. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z "Hold it!" exclaims the principal again, interrupting me. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Did you have an appointment with someone, or—” “Hylla,” Percy interrupted. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z He had to tell me that, because I had interrupted him with giggling. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z The shout interrupts my concentration, and I falter. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z “Will, I thought I told you to go get the eggs,” Mama interrupted with a mad sound in her voice. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Dad was about to respond but I interrupted. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z Sansa did not like being interrupted, but she had to admit, lemon cakes sounded more interesting than most of what had gone on in the throne room. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z To save his own butt, I think to myself, but actually: Wow, he could have just called Mom and Dad at the Greenbrier Hotel, interrupting their anniversary vacation to rat me out. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z High John interrupted loudly as he sauntered up to congratulate me. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “What are you doing on my stage? You’re interrupting my rehearsal.” The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z “Good afternoon there, Mrs. Tate. Sorry to interrupt you, ma’am, but I got a telegram for Captain Tate. It’s from Washington.” The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z “It’s like Garvey used to talk about,” the big guy answers, interrupting the small guy’s rant. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The festivities were briefly interrupted when Father’s lamp caused a short circuit and we were suddenly plunged into darkness. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z “Pardon me for interrupting your extended circus metaphor, but what the hell is that?” Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z They were unnoticed and forgotten, but this was not the time to interrupt. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z A single contour line was interrupted by a printed number in microscopic type. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z It is the second time he has paused his reading and discussion to look at me, like he is giving me an opening to interrupt him. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z She dared not interrupt, unless she wanted a bloody lip. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “Well, not—” I begin, but the man interrupts me. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “If he doesn’t turn up by then we’ll . . .” The ringing of the telephone bell interrupted him. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Their English teacher, who had been reading aloud from a textbook, interrupted himself to say that he had the attention of 70 percent of the class, and that 70 percent was a “dismal figure.” Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z “Lindsay texted me to say you weren’t feeling well. So I was going to see if you were okay. Well, I guess you’re real okay. Don’t let me interrupt.” Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z “Please comrade, don’t—” “Just go,” the soldier interrupts him. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Jessie was about to ask yet again, louder, when Benny interrupted. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “No,” Nat told him, “you didn’t interrupt anything. It was just a little problem. I know the answer now.” Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Periodically ritual feasts that included much smashing of pottery interrupted the hubbub of construction. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z “So you’ve finally come—” “Not for the reason you think,” he interrupts her. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z “Mom, my legs hurt and when they don’t hurt, they itch. They’ve taken the morphine away—” “Which is a good thing,” my mother interrupted. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z I stayed beside her so no one would interrupt, doing the only thing I could do right now, allowing her to grieve. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z “I don’t mean to interrupt, but we need to find that Mr. Flux guy, right?” The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He was annoyed at having his experiments interrupted, and snapped his fingers in irritation. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z “He’s in the middle of a school project and can’t be interrupted. Perhaps later? Or I could show him your research.” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Auntie An-mei interrupts with an excited voice: “So your aunties and I, we wrote to this address,” she says. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z To his right, the flatlands of Berkeley and Oakland marched west—a vast checkerboard of neighborhoods, with several million people who probably did not want their morning interrupted by two monsters and a filthy demigod. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z “Do I interrupt?” he asked politely as he stood at the door. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z The guards were making noise behind him, and I could tell he was upset that he couldn't get his words out right, but I didn't want to interrupt him. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “If you are not willing to telephone the state president to get those orders,” I said coldly, “then kindly do not interrupt us again.” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I don't want to hear all this, but once he's started, I can't interrupt. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She opened her mouth to speak, but before she could, the man interrupted her. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Our reminiscences were interrupted by an irritated cluck. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z It was interrupted by two odd whistling sounds—swit, swit—upon which the tall man closed his eyes, dropped his flashlight with a clatter, and sank to the floor. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “Wait—let me ” “Florida Navaho,” he interrupted triumphantly. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Mom just let her talk, because she knew that once Hadley got started, there was no point interrupting. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I stop trying to sleep after my first few attempts are interrupted by unspeakable nightmares. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z “No, no, I’m sorry, I’m going to have to interrupt you,” she was saying, and I could see she was talking to two boys sitting on the benches immediately in front of her. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z The grandpas try to hammer, but I keep interrupting, dancing around to get their attention. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z Then, the applause having come to an end, the company took up their cards and continued the game that had been interrupted, and the animals crept silently away. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z “If you are not Aunt Jin,” the fish said to the dragon, interrupting Minli’s thoughts, “why are you swimming across the river? Why don’t you just fly?” Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z The tsotsis and the She Elephant settled down for some serious drinking, interrupted only when the jug gurgled or someone belched. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z “Eilonwy, listen,” Taran interrupted, “if there are tunnels and passages under the castle—can you get to the other cells? Is there a way outside?” The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Afterward they withdrew to the room that had been reserved for them in the main house, while everybody else resumed the rowdy celebration that had been interrupted by their arrival. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Of course, they interrupted right away when they saw that April was just a kid. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z She let the phone ring, willing it to stop, to be interrupted by her husband’s voice. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z He had not forgotten about his Mother; but he knew jolly well that, even for her, he couldn’t interrupt a thing like this. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z ‘They succeeded in their mission. As of this moment they are alive. Whether or not they are okay - ‘There is still work to be done,’ Queen Hera interrupted. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z We were interrupted by a subaltern, who scolded us and told us to leave the body lie. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z He entered as though he owned the court, calling a cheery good morning to Mr. Justice, interrupting the mumbled explanation of a shabby bakeress accused of selling mouldy bread. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “Failure to say ‘sir’ to superior officers when not interrupting them.” Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z "Well, I'm going to tell you something about my life," he interrupted. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z There were footballs and basketballs lying all over the place, and boys sliding down the banister and leaping over tables and talking with their mouths full and interrupting everyone with endless questions. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z A week or so after the ceremony, Didu interrupts my cousin's study session. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The man interrupted my chatter by quickly grabbing my hands. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z “You can never trust a Cyclops, Percy. Six years ago, on the night Grover was leading us to Half-Blood Hill—” She was interrupted when the door of the hut creaked open. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Before I could respond to my brother, we were interrupted by a volunteer who insisted I had to leave the fencing floor. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z His customers were wide-eyed, interested as terriers, cooperative, and did not interrupt, but as he began for the third time Will saw that he was getting no place. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Inside, the glow from the television lit the walls as newscasters droned on, their voices interrupted by a subtle snoring every few seconds. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He did not interrupt her until late in the afternoon, when he could no longer bear the echo of the bass drum that was tormenting his head. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z The bickering bears were interrupted by the robot’s friendliest voice. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z I’m about to ask the attendant approaching me, but I’m interrupted when he hands me a pair of glasses. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z A series of loud beeps interrupted his thoughts, announcing an oncoming train, along with the flashing electronic destination sign announcing OAKLAND—SAN FRANCISCO. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z I’m nervous to visit the art rooms in case we get in trouble for interrupting a class, but it turns out I didn't need to be nervous at all. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z That’s pretty much all he does, by the way, is interrupt me from whatever I’m doing. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I bet he’s going to be mad that we’re interrupting his painting. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z These women held demonstrations, interrupted government speakers, and shattered storefront and office windows to bring attention to their cause. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z She had been interrupted in a row, and was unable to adjust her expression—the mouth open, the upper lip slightly curled—as she took Briony in. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z One day, though, she did interrupt him for callers. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Lazlo was more than ready for the mundane to be interrupted again. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I did not interrupt him because I knew it was bad manners. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z For some reason, I feel like it would be a mistake to interrupt them. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z The station had advertised the Halloween special for three weeks, and the broadcast was interrupted with announcements that it was a dramatization. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z She’s taken to laying on the couch while my stories are on, interrupting the whole time. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z A few days later, Ann was cleaning her house when she was interrupted by a knock on her door. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Brooklyn stretched out before her in blinking avenues and cross streets, interrupted by the thorough emptiness of the East River and then the New York Bay. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Every three hours through the night, a nurse interrupted Paul by shining a flashlight in her face. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Momma must know I’m about to interrupt, because she holds up her hand to stop me. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z “Sorry to interrupt the Darius Show, but can I talk to you for a second?” Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Such a reaction at a Wagner performance would have been considered blasphemous - to dare to interrupt the master’s unstoppable narrative flow. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z The conversation was interrupted by the warehouse boss. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I don't want to interrupt my worrying to go. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z He stretched out his massive purple hand and might have plucked up Percy like a weed, but Bob interrupted. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z She was interrupted a few minutes later by a very loud noise. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z She says, “Oh, oh, oh! Sure! Sorry I interrupted you, Mason.” The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z “It’s caused by breathing. It happens in the presence of respiration. It—” “Now this is where I got confused,” interrupted Nels. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z “It’s not a big deal, just that Julia said—” “No,” she interrupted. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z “She kept interrupting me, she only talked about herself, and she was sort of rude, too, honestly.” Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Around four o’clock that afternoon the telephone again interrupted our silence. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z “All things are possible with the will of God. I’d be pleased to ...” “Listen,” I interrupted again. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She probably suspected that Morris wanted to meet me when he asked what time I got out of school, but she had not come over, had not interrupted at all. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z During those other incidents, my starting point was a calm, which was then interrupted. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “I... I promised myself I wouldn’t speak of this. But—” She was interrupted by a rumbling sound somewhere out on the lake. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z “Your mother was right, you know,” she says, interrupting my thoughts. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z After the first one, which they had interrupted every third sentence with questions, they were an attentive audience, and silent except for their frequent loud sighs and Esther’s nervous laughter at all the wrong moments. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Daniel interrupts my thoughts, and I’m kind of grateful. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry to interrupt, but I’m just really happy to hear you’re Last Friends. I’m happy you found someone on your End Day.” They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Sometimes he’d interrupt a bout and push one fencer to the side so he could demonstrate exactly how an action was done. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z During his lecture, I kept having to resist the urge to interrupt him and point out all of the really important details the book left out. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Her phone rang, interrupting their conversation, and she picked it up. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Whenever he told the story, Rat had a tendency to stop now and then, interrupting the flow, inserting little clarifications or bits of analysis and personal opinion. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He began to say that he hoped he felt well enough to join the others, but Holly soon interrupted him with questions. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “Overlander, we have troubles,” whispered Ares, interrupting his train of thought. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z “If he tried to come to us, where is he? It was two days ago that he left here, and no one’s seen him since. He knew the way to — ” Matt’s brother interrupted her. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I started to speak, but he interrupted me. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z “Bona fortuna, you three! Ah, senate meetings. I remember the one when Caesar was assassinated. Why, the amount of blood on his toga—” “Thanks, Vitellius,” Frank interrupted. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z As I pass the gym, a volleyball game is interrupted, and the players from both teams give me a round of applause. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z “Ay, Maria Luna,” Ultima interrupted, “you leave Antonio alone, please. Last night was hard for many men,” she said mysteriously and went to the stove where my father poured her some coffee. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Luke kept interrupting the cooking process, so Mr. Ferris helped him unpack the helicopter. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z They followed no very clear order, for they interrupted one another continually, and Treebeard often stopped the speaker, and went back to some earlier point, or jumped forward asking questions about later events. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z “Your ummi said you were working on a movie, so I didn’t want to interrupt. But I’m dying to hear about the brunch with Kareem and his parents.” Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Don’t blame your father, Pet said, interrupting her thoughts. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Alex was weighing the odds between them when his thoughts were interrupted by a man and woman walking out of the Olde Amsterdam Tavern. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z “I think it was him. He really did look like a tourist, but when he walked away I—" Bo interrupted his brother, “What detective?" The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z I start to interrupt, but he continues talking. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z There was a prescribed way to turn corners: You had to pivot on the ball of your inside foot, not interrupting your stride. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “And look where it got—” He was interrupted by a guard’s voice shouting in Fjerdan just as the Elderclock began to chime six bells. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “Maybe if you hurry with that seven-layer dip . . . And maybe if the kid apologizes for interrupting my poker game.” The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z Julian gave me a curious look and seemed about to say something, but Mr. Armin interrupted. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z In a conversational tone, like somebody picking up a story that had been interrupted in the telling, she told her brother something quite different from what she told the policemen. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah, I know,” I say, “I-” She interrupts me. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z The Nile River, flowing slowly through a shallow valley, is the only thing that interrupts thousands of miles of empty sand. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z “I’m being ironic. Don’t interrupt a man in the midst of being ironic, it’s not polite. There!” The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Whatever had happened, Anansi and his guest had been interrupted, and judging from the mess, a great struggle had occurred. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “Of course you’re mean,” interrupted the bird, closing the eye that had been open and opening the one that had been closed. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z “I am afraid I interrupt your solitary ramble, my dear sister?” said he, as he joined her. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z “Let me. I found her first, didn’t I, Winnie Foster? Listen, I’ll show you where the frogs are, and .. “Hush,” Tuck interrupted. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z She was then interrupted by Harriet’s coming in; and if Harriet’s praise could have satisfied her, she might soon have been comforted. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z We take halting, interrupted steps, not knowing how far back we should go or who should duck into a row first. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z But I never see a more experienced associate do this—first, because the customers are often annoyed to have their shopping dazes interrupted and, second, because we have far more pressing things to do. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Everyone turns in their seats, and a few of the ladies nearer the front gasp, though whether because of my terrible hairdo or because I dared to interrupt, I ain’t certain. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Coach Hedge was just describing how Piper had defeated Khione with a roundhouse kick when Piper interrupted. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Dallben interrupted his meditations to be present at the feast; though soon after the festivities, he withdrew to his chamber and was not seen for some time. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z “They were transporting her in a bus full of prisoners to one of their concentration camps and we tried to stop it—” He interrupted plaintively, “Must it be the murder first? Go back a bit.” Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z During the past few days he’d known a hunger that nothing—three successive steaks, a dozen Hershey bars, a pound of gumdrops—seemed to interrupt. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z She raised her head and peered through her glasses to see who had interrupted her. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “No, no. Not held up with a gun. Just...interrupted somehow.” Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z If someone interrupted his storytelling, he got mad, and we had to beg him to continue and promise that no one would interrupt again. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I was about to ask what the hell was going on, but Mom held her finger to her lips before I could interrupt. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z “As I was saying,” Grandfather began again, but Carl interrupted him. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Mother thought it was important that I stay with Shawn, so no one interrupted me. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Mrs. Park interrupts us and puts our food down in front of us. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z She said I was the most sensitive boy she’d ever met, which I didn’t understand because really all I did was not interrupt her. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z It was supposed to be like people really talking and interrupting each other and all. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z Harry interrupted, with an unpleasant, hollow sensation in the pit of his stomach. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z For two hours I worked, interrupted only by my mother bringing Quentin and incidentally me some milk and cookies. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z All radio and television programs were interrupted with announcements that the population must go down into their cellars immediately. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z My thoughts were interrupted by the man’s desperate insistence. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t cut so excellent a figure when I’m vomiting. I bend from the waist, and it interrupts the line of beauty.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z The dash is like a detour; it interrupts the sentence and inserts another thought. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z They have interrupted the girls in their work. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Wrestrum said, shaking his head violently as the editor said, "But we want you. You've —" "And you know," I interrupted, "our work is considered very controversial, certainly by some." Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z This harsh reverie was interrupted by the happy music of Radio Bantu on my car radio. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “We have just received special orders . . .” “I know,” said Bernard, interrupting him. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Her mother told her not to worry and launched into a diatribe about the medical technologies of the seventies until Alma interrupted her. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z “How many times have they killed our sisters in battle? When I was queen—” “Otrera,” Hylla interrupted, “you are here as a guest. You are not queen anymore.” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Maddie was interrupted in the middle of a bedtime cocoa, very cozy, at home with her gran and granddad in their house in Stockport. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z “Sorry to interrupt, Miss Lumley, but Lady Constance has asked to speak to you. She wants a full report on the children’s progress.” The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Grandma was rambling on, pea-this, pea-that, interrupted only by the sound of the screen door, then the slam of a trunk. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z The nights at Mobius have an eeriness about them, a soundless, otherworldly beauty, interrupted only by a chance howl or hoot in the distance. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z At her words I see the two-pronged Hub as small as a toy in the distance, the jagged line of our city interrupting the sea of concrete. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z This night happened to be the first that they all sat down together with no one to interrupt them. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Bogert interrupted softly, “Anything in particular happen the morning you last saw it?” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z They continued another mile, and again the beach was interrupted by a ridge. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z "You know, Brother," he said, "we don't ordinarily interrupt our social gatherings with business, but with you it's necessary." Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z It was a girl, and her eyes were still open, with an interrupted innocent smile on her face. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z But on March 21, the chiefs testimony was interrupted by a shattering event outside the courtroom. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z They had been walking two hours when the beach was interrupted by another, much larger promontory, this one big enough that homes and shops had been built atop it. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Then I heard Dante’s voice interrupting our conversation. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z He nods, opening his mouth to answer when the sound of footsteps outside interrupt him. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I interrupted her as she was washing dishes and, swearing her to secrecy, I read the composition aloud. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z “I think I understand,” Milo said, still full of questions and thoughts; “but which is the most important——” At that moment the conversation was interrupted by a far-off chopping noise. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z They were interrupted by Bitter’s voice, carrying down the hall and through the bedroom door, piercing into their small, secret world. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Mama listens intently, interrupting a few times to ask questions or to slow me down. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z But when the sun rose, Scheherazade hadn't yet finished her fascinating story, "I guess it's time to die," she interrupted herself. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z There were no lumpy columns of rock here; nothing interrupted the wide flat surface of the water, which stretched out before them in the flickering light from their candles. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He didn’t want to interrupt the hunter to ask, but he was wondering where he was from, and where he had learned the Laguna song. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Nan interrupted occasionally and said, “I know. I should’ve called sooner.” Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Moon Orchid still described aloud her nieces’ and nephews’ doings, but now in a monotone, and she no longer interrupted herself to ask questions. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “There’s no such thing as coincidence,” said the Englishman, picking up the conversation where it had been interrupted in the warehouse. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Two seconds later, however, he was interrupted again, this time by Wood. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Before I could voice my disapproval, we were interrupted. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Bargh wanted to learn whether the people who were primed with the polite words would take longer to interrupt the conversation between the experimenter and the confederate than those primed with the rude words. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z "You ought to live in California--" began Miss Baker but Tom interrupted her by shifting heavily in his chair. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z “But you seemed so busy, I didn’t want to interrupt you, Mudface.” The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z “Do you think there was order back in the camps? Do you think ...” Eva interrupted smoothly. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z But I pointed at the clock and interrupted with, “We’re gonna be late,” and went to wait for him in the car. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I hated to do this—interrupt Mr. Ali’s Sunnshyne roast—but I had wrapped up my homework half an hour ago and I was ready to get busy. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z We all agreed with Kanei and went wandering into our own thoughts, which were interrupted by a sudden burst of rain. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Good day, he says as if he doesn't want to disturb anyone, as if he is about to apologize for interrupting the school day. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z Pressing a key on the desk intercom, Phil Resch said, “Inspector Garland has asked that no calls be put through to him for the next half hour. He’s involved in work that can’t be interrupted.” Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z She went on with her story quickly, before she could be interrupted. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z At an average New York screening I once tapped the shoulder of the man in front of me, interrupting his spot review to ask if he planned on talking through the entire movie. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z “But the dispatcher said—” “We have to get to the hospital,” he interrupted. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z We might have gone on that way for a while longer, except we were interrupted. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z “Please, Lucy, don't interrupt. This is hard enough.” The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z The story he had interrupted would remain unfinished. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Lydia interrupted them by making a time-out sign. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z He perused the menu perfunctorily and listened to a conversation resume that he had interrupted when he walked through the door. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z This part of the journey was often interrupted because at the faintest sound of a motor, the Tillermans ducked into the bushes at the side of the road and hid. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z "You know, Brother," he said, "we don't ordinarily interrupt our social gatherings with business, but with you it's necessary." Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, I think he’s a fine man—has a good tongue and a fair mind. He’s given to dreaming—” “Hear now the pot blackguarding the kettle,” Liza interrupted. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Ms. Wyman looks mildly annoyed to have her morning yoga breaths interrupted, but she smiles indulgently at the box on the wall and says, “Boys and girls, please rise.” The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z I was going to have to change direction and interrupt my chores to go talk with him. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z They were interrupted by horns blowing in the distance. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Mpandhlani was about to say something when one of the men interrupted him and breathed: “Maybe he wants to go last.” Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z The silence was interrupted seconds later by the grind of a motor, and then the Berg was moving on the tracks, jerking back to the central chamber. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z “Oh, please,” Jacob says, interrupting me for the second time. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z This problem—by which he meant not the interrupted kiss, but this whole ungodly impasse of city and citadel—would not be solved by slaying. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Already it’s like I’m interrupting something, like I don’t belong here. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z “Not that I could hope to trouble you—” “Fine,” the innkeeper interrupted as he pulled out a white linen cloth and began to polish the bar. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “It’s a stew made with fish. I put the vinegar in it,” she said to him, interrupting her friend, crossing her fingers. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z “Sir,” Jonas said tentatively, “I would be very interested to hear the story of your life, and to listen to your memories. “I apologize for interrupting,” he added quickly. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z “What we need,” said Kate, as if they’d never been interrupted, “is for you boys to get your turn sooner. Isn’t there any chance you could be called on tomorrow?” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Etiquette dictated that I would make my case first and he would not interrupt; then he would answer while I listened. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “But I thought we were already in your Uncle Andrew’s Other World or Other Place or whatever he called it. Didn’t you say—” “Oh bother Uncle Andrew,” interrupted Digory. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z It was the first time I had been interrupted during a burglary, and all I could think was that he’d seen my face and he was a Jew. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Rupert and Miss Anderson start arguing, and the other man finally interrupts. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z From the time I finished reading the file, I couldn't stop thinking about how tragic this case was—and my somber thoughts weren't interrupted until a small child was pushed into the visiting room. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z They were so delighted with the song that they sang it right through five times in succession, and might- have continued singing it all night if they had not been interrupted. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z “Wait a minute, have you guys ever—” “Tried it,” Chuck interrupted before Thomas could finish. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z “No, don't be silly!'! Scipio interrupted impatiently. “But you've been doing detective work for years now. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Lola interrupts her daughters by wrapping her arms around their waists. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z “Try to be friendlier to these women. Don’t interrupt when someone is giving you instructions.” Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Isa interrupted, so caught up in her own thoughts she didn’t hear her sister. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She got antsy watching science shows; she’d throw pillows and try to grab the remote, but if you interrupted her at the end of a book, you’d pay. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Not even twenty minutes had passed after we’d scarfed down the entire plate of cookies, when Tamika’s gut interrupted my explanation of mutations in DNA over thousands of generations to create a new species. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z "If you please, Brother," the man with the pipe interrupted, "I think you should speak more concretely." Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z My dreams were interrupted by the loud sound of a truck thundering down our quiet lane. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z I addressed the court and Justice Rumpff, trying to frustrate us, interrupted me. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Brave Orchid interrupted her dashing about to rub the stones against her skin. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘Sammy,’ he said to Sam Adams, ‘my coming interrupted something you were saying ... “We will fight,” you had got that far.’ Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “Why couldn’t we ...” I began, but Mrs. Hull interrupted. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z And it would be even funnier if he interrupted that night nurse and said, “Miss Windbag, you’re rotten, rotten to the core. I just thought I ought to tell you.” A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Every six months his work was interrupted when he traveled back to South Korea for several weeks at a time. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z I interrupted, slamming my palm against the window. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “What? You are interrupting. I am busy here.” The Unfinished Angel 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z When Bram began his second point, de Wet again interrupted him to say that he also conceded the fact that the two organizations were separate. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z It traveled with nothing more to interrupt it and broke against the shore of Lanheedron Island just before two o’clock in the morning. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z As Kit reached the part about the schoolmaster and his cane, to her amazement a rusty chuckle interrupted her. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Papá was noticeably upset that I had interrupted him. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z “Yeah. No. Yes. Of course. I just mean—” “Look,” Paul told his dad, interrupting him. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z "May I interrupt your reading? I got something very special today," Gramps said. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z “Were you drawing? I didn’t mean to interrupt,” Robin said. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Sometimes her stories are interrupted by calls to prayer or work, but the next day she easily picks up the thread again. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Several fairies darted over from the garden, hovering around her in a loose semicircle, interrupting the warbling tune with fervent chirping. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z He made an obvious effort not to interrupt me, but every other minute, he couldn’t help but ask questions. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I couldn't make it out too clearly because every now and then someone would interrupt with a shout or a cheer. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z The importance of Parks’s manner is what kept them from interrupting me. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z “Vitellius,” Hazel interrupted, “we’ve got to get Percy’s augury before he can join. Why don’t you check on Frank? He’s in the armory doing inventory. You know how much he values your help.” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z “Are you saying that—” “The story will take three days,” Kote interrupted. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He’s rereading the passage on kestrels and their perfect hunting groups when Byrd interrupts. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Now and then he interrupted her softly to ask a question. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “Excuse me! If anyone interrupts me again,” Mr. Stoker snaps, “we will be having this conversation after school. Thank you.” The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z A knock on the door interrupted our conversation. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z But at about the twenty-fifth repetition the proceedings were startlingly interrupted. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Doesn’t try to interrupt the important observations or thinking time that the woods offer. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z To interrupt a silence which might make him fancy her affected with what had passed, she soon afterwards said: Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z “I love the sound of it,” Trina whispers, as if speaking too loudly might interrupt the drumming patter of the rain outside. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z A chime sounded over the loudspeaker, interrupting the classroom chatter. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z In Seattle a news flash from Oakland interrupted regular radio programming, and people who had been sitting dejectedly by the radio stood up and slapped each other on the back and shook hands. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z “A brother is a brother if you both got the same mother or if you both—” Pilate interrupted her. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z When I wake up, I cry like I always do, but my tears are interrupted by the memory of something new in the dream. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z “Oh, it is not thus—not thus,” interrupted the being. Frankenstein 1818-01-01T00:00:00Z Moody with frustration, Artemis sent Juliet scurrying when she interrupted with sandwiches, and moved on to symbols. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Will had ridden with the knight long enough to understand that it was best not to interrupt him when he looked like that. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z "And Jake kept interrupting me. Why do you interrupt me? Do you think you talk Spanish better than I do?" The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z As if to rescue me, Geak wakes up and her cries of hunger interrupt the incident. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z A Harlem madam I’d come to know—through having done a friend of hers a favor—introduced me to a special facet of the Harlem night world, something which the riot had only interrupted. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z I was bummed that he interrupted my practicing to ask for breakfast My own brother... and all he wanted was some oatmeal. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z He was interrupted by a knock at his door. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z My first thought was to check in on Zu, but I didn’t want to interrupt her lessons. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z The music was suddenly interrupted by an anniversary radio broadcast from Adolf Hitler. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I felt guilty for being sick, and I was thinking my being so sick had interrupted her sleep and thrown her off her game. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z “Yeah, he was trying to steal those chips!” the clerk interrupted, shouting over the cop’s shoulder. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z This is interrupted only by his afternoon nap, food and—his favorite spot—the bathroom. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z They were interrupted by Miss Bennet, who came to fetch her mother’s tea. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry. I had a bit of a hard time ...” “Gel,” Hemme interrupted. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z They had been sequestered on the second floor and had speculated before going to bed, said the foreman, that the snowstorm would interrupt the trial. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z They were interrupted by the sound of a baby crying. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z “Maybe later,” I said, and when he opened his mouth to say something else, I interrupted fast, with the first thing that came into my head. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Stuart was saying that since he no longer held the General’s trust, but Lee interrupted with acid vigor. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Excuse me for interrupting, Mrs. Heine. The court has a few things to say about these matters. Pardon me for interrupting.” Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z ‘Your father’s job is—’ ‘But what about school?’ said Bruno, interrupting her, a thing he knew he was not supposed to do but which he felt he would be forgiven for on this occasion. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas 2006-01-05T00:00:00Z A typical office worker was getting interrupted by various media stimulation every three minutes in 2004, according to research by Gloria Mark, a professor at the University of California at Irvine. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Aunt Goldie interrupted every other sentence with “I declare!” or “Bless my stars!” and a few “Glory, hallelujahs!” Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z “You may as well say it straight: We were in deep trouble,'’ Riccio interrupted him impatiently. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z At about that time, Andean societies were assailed by the first of several decades-long droughts, paradoxically interrupted by El Nino-induced floods. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z She doesn’t interrupt at first with words, but it is obvious she is on a new mission. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Constantly intent only on creeping along quickly, he hardly paid any attention to the fact that no word or cry from his family interrupted him. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z Dr. Noble, the chemistry teacher, hates being interrupted. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z Like my sisters and brothers, he frequently interrupted the story to ask for more details, like what color was the Prince’s horse, and what did the fairy godmother wear? When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z She entered almost apologetically and said, “I’m so sorry to interrupt such important lessons, but I burned my hand preparing the evening meal.” The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z Ben would interrupt this God and this God would not mind. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “Disregarding his faults in personal hygiene,” Miles interrupted, “I still think he needs his head shoved into a wood chipper.” Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Owen Chase, whose account of the sinking of the whaling ship Essex by a whale inspired Herman Melville, survived eighty-three days at sea with two mates, interrupted by a one-week stay on an inhospitable island. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z “If I may interrupt,” came a cool voice from my highest branches. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z “Ye—” Olive began, but her sister interrupted firmly. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z “He didn’t want to interrupt us,” I tell her, but as I make myself comfortable in my seat, the back door opens and Bernie stands there in the light. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Nana shook her head and kept on like I hadn’t interrupted her. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z I ask her, interrupting whatever she was saying. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z “When I was in your room? And Charles interrupted us at that rather unfortunate moment?” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Burglars apparently interrupted, forced warehouse door, fled through garden. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z But if Pizarro had not interrupted, the Inka might have created a monolithic culture as enduring as China. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Lately, it seemed that all my talks with Granddaddy were interrupted. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z “You know,” she said, “maybe I should tell you . . . Something funny back on the bus . . .” Whatever she wanted to say was interrupted by a shrill toot-toot-toot, like the sound of an owl being tortured. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z "Your feminists don't realize that there are different kinds of power," Ma interrupts, her accent taunting the one English word in her sentence. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “It got interrupted. I haven’t been able to reach my friends again since then. I’m hoping they’ll hit me up before...” They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Our conversation was interrupted by a knock on the front door. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Briony slowed to a walking pace, and thought how he must hate her for interrupting him in the library. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Frequently jumping from his chair, he interrupted and verbally attacked witnesses, the prosecution attorneys, the judge, and even Scoville. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Mariam interrupted his morose thoughts, an eager smile playing on her lips. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z I don't want to interrupt my writing to chat. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Outside, I start counting lines immediately, but I’m interrupted. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z “It’s not okay to interrupt someone’s conversation like that.” From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “It was so—” Mafoday interrupted himself and his eyes dropped to the ground. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z His thoughts were interrupted by Sticky’s nervous voice crying out: “Sticky Washington!” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z But my smelling breakfast was interrupted by my suddenly wondering whether or not I was going to tell Jazz what happened last night. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Only the rattle of the wind interrupts the spectral quiet. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The article told how the Belgians are the unsung heroes, and when they come into a village they usually interrupt the cannibal natives in the middle of human sacrifice. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “And 7,” Hannah continued as if she had never been interrupted, “because I am all alone. Here. In this place. In this . . . this time!” The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Libby moves away and looks at the stars, probably horrified that she was about to kiss me and got interrupted. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Mr. Ages listened in silence, interrupting only once. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z This conversation was interrupted by a loud noise. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z “You mean Gram,” I interrupt as the pieces click into place in my mind. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z No one looks over at me or interrupts my reading. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z After twenty seconds of music, the announcer interrupts a third time to introduce commentator Carl Phillips, who will conduct the interview. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z “What’s that?” he interrupted, heading for a dull glimmer of gray he’d just noticed behind the ivy on the wall, about head high. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z “I saw you, but I didn’t want to interrupt,” said Tommie. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “That’s very generous of you, Fresh,” I said, but I was interrupted by BigYou, the mother of the three raccoon babies. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z “O! they do very well here?” interrupted Biddy, looking closely at the leaf in her hand. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z You said it softly, slowly, like you were waiting for them to interrupt you, like you were dipping one toe into the ocean to test the water. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z “First I must get into the house,” Mother interrupted. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z Heylmun and Civille both ate with small, quick bites, and as they ate they talked, interrupting each other like old friends, jumping from topic to topic. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z I was about to tell them my surprise when Mama interrupted me. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Between heaves, interrupted by coughing spells, Frantig apologized for leaving the building while wearing a jump suit. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z At this point in the story, I feel obliged to interrupt and give you one last warning. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z Maria had her own stories about dodging Feds, but when she began to tell one I interrupted her. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z But I knew better than to interrupt Abuela, so I kept my mouth shut while my tapping my fingers on the bottom of the table. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z She had trouble falling asleep, and her nights were interrupted by vivid nightmares. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z The one time I’d started to talk about fencing, one of the boys interrupted me and said, “Wait, you build fences?” Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Before he can answer, a loud, throaty chuckle interrupts. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Pet interrupted her by appearing slowly, a heaviness displacing the air. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I say, “Yeah it is! I don’t know what more to say about it anyway. So at least now I can tell it to the Dragon and the Dragon doesn’t interrupt.” The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z We all know that Papi doesn't like to be interrupted when he eats. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Farmer suddenly interrupted a discussion with his students by picking up a ringing phone. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z “But where are—” Hazel was beginning, when Strawberry once more interrupted him. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z If you had a gripe, you settled it outside, where you didn’t risk interrupting the hallowed practice of separating pigeons from their money. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z This meant that there were hours and even whole days when I could not be interrupted—not even by my father. The Fire Next Time 1963-01-21T00:00:00Z “We stopped by to talk for a moment. Sorry to interrupt supper.” The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z “You guys need to concentrate!” a voice interrupted as the jets streaked into the distance. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z She drew a breath and kept on until the judge interrupted her again. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z The words had barely escaped her lips before the Reverend interrupted her cold. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z "I'm a student of history, sir," another interrupted with dramatic gestures. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Grandma had interrupted her cooking to hurry to the phone. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z My thoughts were interrupted by a fellow student who sat beside me in the hallway. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z You just don’t interrupt somebody’s mourning with your own problems. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Hana likes me to leave her alone mostly, and interrupting her nighttime routine makes my hands itch, but I have to ignore them. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z As Thomas was settling into the soft mattress for the night, he was interrupted. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Our subsequent games were constantly interrupted by inmate Auguste, in the next cell down. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z And then there was a knock on the door and the Dell Duke Internal Idiotic Discussion Forum was interrupted by the voice of Pattie Nguyen. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z Coach Mustilli asked, interrupting the jumble of thoughts and emotions running through my mind. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z “Don’t mind me,” he said to the Executive he’d interrupted, though from the way Jackson strutted, it was clear he enjoyed the attention. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z But he didn’t want to interrupt Grandmother again. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z The preaching goes on, interrupted with dutiful “amens.” Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “You know, Jonas, when she came to me in this room, when she presented herself to begin her training—” Jonas interrupted him with a question. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z He interrupted a few times with questions and had me repeat the mayor’s words. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z He points to his head, then turns back to me as if absolutely nothing had interrupted our conversation. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z I couldn’t stand there forever, but I didn’t know how to interrupt a conversation about whether I was a threat to national security. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z She didn’t say anything, not wanting to interrupt his silence. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z “I can,” I interrupted before Joey could answer. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Mami gives me her warning look that reminds me that I am interrupting. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z I was sure he was about to praise me more, but Janina interrupted. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z Augustus started to say something, but I interrupted. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z I thought to call them over for support, but Gregor interrupted. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z "But," Beck began, "we all left togeth—" "You followed orders," Lewis interrupted. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z There, it would have been unusual to go for an entire school year without being interrupted by war. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z But I interrupted him by saying that it wasn’t the same thing and that be-sides, it wouldn’t be a consolation anyway. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z Plaster grapevines covered the heavy beams overhead, and the walls, paneled in rectangles of varying sizes, were interrupted here and there by almost-invisible doors. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Unable to glide smoothly through capillaries and veins, sickled red cells jammed into microscopic clots throughout the body, interrupting blood flow and precipitating the excruciating pain of a sickling crisis. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z “No,” Lucas interrupted, “they broke up two weeks ago. I didn’t tell you?” Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z The memory of where he’d seen her was there, on the tip of his mind, but someone sat down next to him and interrupted his train of thought. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z She was helping somebody with paintbrushes, but I thought it wouldn’t be rude to interrupt her. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z “I’m really sorry I interrupted your incredibly important poker game. Please go back to it right now.” The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z At home, or driving my car, I practiced until I could interrupt a radio or television host and introduce myself. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z He does not interrupt to say that Gina owes him money for the swearing jar. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z "Didn't want to interrupt you. What were you doing? Burying your money?" The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z To keep herself from thinking too much, she took a deep breath and picked up playing where she had left off—before Frankie had interrupted. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “Because we quarreled last night. It’s a long story,” he said as I tried to interrupt. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He starts to say something, and I interrupt him. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Who was this man who interrupted the princess so carelessly? Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z I savor one more moment of quiet—only to be interrupted by the elevator dinging. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z “But perhaps your accommodations—your cottage—your furniture—have disappointed your expectations? They are, in truth, scanty enough; but—” I interrupted— Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z She saw his face wrinkle with disbelief when she talked about the fish and he shook his head when she told about the dragon, but he didn’t interrupt once. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z This great feast would be interrupted by a small speech of welcome from my grandfather, and the grown-ups would raise their long-stemmed wine glasses and say ‘skaal’ many times throughout the meal. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z More hammering and scraping at the door interrupted the discussion. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z That evening the silence of our supper was interrupted when I asked my father this question: “Papa, how far is it to Kentucky?” Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “Like not going into Miss Lilian’s house and not touching the piano and not talking with our mouths full and not interrupting. And not, and not...” The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z “So,” Rachel said, interrupting her thoughts, “tell us about Lublin.” The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z He was making a mental list of tools he might need when a girl’s voice interrupted him: “What are you doing? You blew up my dining table!” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z There was always someone around to interrupt us. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z In such a nonstop game he also had the natural advantage of a flow of energy which I never saw interrupted. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z “I see your left foot is hurting, isn’t it, lad?” interrupted the shoe poet. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z In fact, I know that a little earlier, some guests had actually commenced lunch out there, only to be interrupted by the appearance of ominous storm clouds. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z “Hey, sorry to interrupt, and I’m totally with this—we can talk about it on our run today, but I gotta get out of here. I’m meeting a...” Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z It was a continuous dream that was not interrupted even when she reached out for him again and pulled him on top of her. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z During a lecture in Nebraska, an outspoken man interrupted her speech. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z But when the lieutenant interrupts I have to go back. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z “If you weren’t an android,” Rick interrupted, “if I could legally marry you, I would.” Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z |
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