| 单词 | jumping |
| 例句 | I don’t mind too much because walking around in the dark with zombies and monsters jumping out at you is not my idea of a good time. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Jose and Angel, chattering in Spanish, were jumping on his stomach. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z She’d been told who this group was—or who they weren’t, anyway—six of them, two of them women, jumping from a plane for the first time. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z One that didn’t have no friends at the playground and just stood there watching while all the other kids were laughing and chasing each other around the sandbox and jumping off the bars. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I thought, rubbing my hands together and jumping around to generate some heat. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z I cried, jumping up and down like a child. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z We steal both my ma’s and Ritchie’s barbecues, I ring up and book a jumping castle, and we borrow one of those karaoke machines from one of Marv’s mates who works at the pub. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Liam’s hand came out toward me, and the sheer panic at the thought of his touch had me jumping back, trying to put as much air between us as I could. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z No, no, no, she couldn’t have been jumping to conclusions this whole time! Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z They came running and jumping, across the threadbare carpet, to the linoleum, squealing, “I want a ride!” Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z ‘But you won’t send him off alone surely, Master?’ cried Sam, unable to contain himself any longer, and jumping up from the corner where he had been quietly sitting on the floor. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z “And he is bold and clever! He will not let brave companions become toads with humpings and jumpings!” The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z Here is the baby jumping off a high rock into a deep pool in the company of cheering friends. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z If it didn’t mean abandoning Dimple, he might consider running to the car, jumping in, and taking it all the way home to Atherton. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Fang was jumping up at Hermione and Ron, attempting to lick their ears. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z A crazy idea sprang fully formed from Annabeth’s mind, like her mom jumping out of Zeus’s noggin. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Immediately after one explosion, we got up and ran together, with our heads down, jumping over fresh dead bodies and flames of burnt dried trees. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Jazz was jumping from the talk shows to the news and back to the talk shows. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z I have to stop myself from jumping up and down and clapping my hands and maybe doing a twirl. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z To me it was like some moron jumping off a big building and styling for the camera on the way down. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Luke reached for her playfully and she laughed again, jumping out of his reach. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z “A bitter tickling in my throat, incapable of breathing. Goosebumps were jumping along my back, and I could hardly feel my feet—they were as if made of cotton-wool.” A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z Hazel hugged her chest as if to keep the piece of firewood from jumping into the hearth. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Soon Arwin’s jumping into the shallow bank as hard as he can, making huge splashes. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z I thought of jumping out in front of it, but I hesitated, inhibited, unsure that I was really being pursued, and then it was too late. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z It was a kind of paradise, free from cars and full of kids playing softball and jumping double Dutch or sitting on stoops, just hanging out. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z So I played along, jumping off the last two steps and running into the kitchen dressed in my school uniform and new sneakers, greeted by the table laid out with my feast. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I don’t think we ever won anything, but we sometimes came third or fourth in the jumping. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z He heard Newt yell, but he ignored him and ran down the hall, sidestepping and jumping over hundreds of splintered pieces of wood. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z It was the first time I saw that Fern was getting too big to be jumping in someone’s arms. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z I turned around and found Sean’s moms jumping up and down in excitement. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z There was a flash in the sandy lists, like a salmon jumping a weir. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z This is bad, confusing directions like that, or am I jumping time, did I go down already? Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z There was a safety feature that was supposed to keep kids from doing something stupid—like jumping. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I call again, jumping up and down to catch a glimpse of him over the shoulders of the guards blocking me, and of the police holding him back. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Whatever it was, my stomach started hiccuping again, jumping around like I was possessed by something nasty. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I looked at my little sister, who was still jumping, and Mom, trying hard to act cheerful. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I joined in, jumping, spinning, and sliding across the carpet. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z “If I hurry,” I said, jumping up and grabbing the jar. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z At the ballet, in operas, on the concert stage, lilting, driving, whirling, tiptoeing, leaping, gliding, jumping, gyrating and twirling, Russian music can’t get enough of it. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z I ask, my voice jumping half an octave. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z “Oh, it’s only Fiver,” said the black-tipped rabbit, “jumping at bluebottles again. Come on, Buckthorn, what were you telling me?” Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z They advertise in about a thousand magazines, always showing some hotshot guy on a horse jumping over a fence. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z Robin Hood is at his heels, jumping and barking. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z The problem was that in the process of jumping, certain pegs ended up stranded, unable to jump or be jumped. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Anyway, I could be jumping to conclusions, but it felt like Malik was asking me out without asking me out, you know? On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z He began jumping in the air, trying to catch the edge of it. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z I stood up and did ten jumping jacks, my go-to method to boost my energy levels. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Why didn’t the strong tea made of bitter bark, the tea that Nokomis brewed for Omakayas, send her jumping up lively as she used to be? The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z I caught myself cringing, jumping at the sound of his voice. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z “Okay,” she said to the jumping rabbit, “lead the way.” Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z I am laughing because Calvin is jumping up and down. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z You would see broken cups gathering themselves together and jumping back onto the table. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I take off running down the beach, jumping over shells and boulders and strands of kelp. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z After several good days in the city, he explained, warm weather reappeared and deaths increased, jumping to 82 on October 22. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z Then the line would not come in any more and he held it until he saw the drops jumping from it in the sun. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z “Maybe that’s why she has this photo!” she said, jumping up. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Every time I thought about it, I felt like jumping out the window. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z Pi waits for me to sit, stand, sit, stand, sit before jumping into my lap. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z My heart was jumping when I ran in. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z There were too many nights when jumping down to lend my steel would only have ended in my own demise. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z The way things were jumping ’round and with my wits flewed away, it didn’t make no sense to try to keep standing. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Soon children were jumping about giggling and men came to die porches to chuckle. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z From the middle bough he looked this time to the neighboring house, the one on the left, and saw two more dogs, jumping against the glass. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z When she presses Ivanito to her chest, he can feel her heart jumping like it wants to come out of its cage. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He’s jumping around the topic—religion bad, ruined his life—and throwing a billion fireballs—Why do governments tell people what they can believe? Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z One day Charles walked into the drawing room and found Lenny sitting on the sofa—not jumping on it—and reading a copy of The Origin of Species. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Her eyes dart from Father to me and back again, jumping, caught like a hooked fish. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Wolf would be the last to leave—and with Alex not jumping he would be on his own. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z He considered jumping the fence to get to the backyard, but it was this kind of suspicious activity that police and neighbors would be looking for. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Angrily, I slam the bottle down, the pills jumping again with the force of my hand. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z There Kava and Romeo, our two giant schnauzers, would always be waiting for me, doing their welcome dance, which entailed wagging their whole bodies and jumping up and down at the same time. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Then I’d think about Aunt Loma with that lapful of rat or my mother jumping up on the seat, and it was like I was a gun fired off. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Would they see broken cups gathering themselves together off the floor and jumping back onto the table? A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z She turned to see him jumping up and down and waving his arms by the first bench he’d checked. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I thought about jumping up to grab it but stopped myself, knowing it would only make things worse. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z He made a direct run for the box—ignoring the aisles and jumping over chairs blocking his route. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Three days later, Theresa found Helen jumping up and down. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z He continued jumping on and off the couch as though it were a piece of gym equipment until the session was over. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z He was not an overly doting father, and yet he never objected to them jumping on him, grabbing him. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z People were jumping on and reaching back to help others. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z I was thinking about Brett and my mind stopped jumping around and started to go in sort of smooth waves. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z I had to squeeze them up tight to keep them from jumping right out of my arms. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Imagine jumping into a pit of boiling acid. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z They were jumping from one stump to the next stump and shouting. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z But I wasn’t in any sort of shape for jumping, so I waited impatiently. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He kept on jumping up and down, screaming. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z I ran on board and left Axrenox, jumping to light speed as soon as I reached orbit. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I can’t imagine Cardan swimming in a lake, jumping in the water, splashing people, laughing at something other than their suffering. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z She pointed, and I looked, and there was Old Yeller jumping the rock fence and racing toward the pea patch. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘It’s jumping about! It wants to get out!’ The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Only I could hear the thud, only I could feel the jumping on my face. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z He was just starting his second “state bid,” he told me, having done numerous “skid bids” for turnstile jumping, etc. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He was afraid also that Doc Daneeka would still refuse to help him when he went to him again after jumping out of Major Major’s office, and he was right. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z When I woke up, Lucas was doing jumping jacks in the middle of my bedroom. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z Stephen Kellner, with his long legs and Teutonic jumping strength, was an excellent fire jumper. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Before I knew it, we were pulling into a parking space behind Marcia Stevens, and Jennifer was jumping out of the car before her mom could even turn off the ignition. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z He was extremely twitchy, jumping every time someone spoke to him. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z There’s a difference between jumping off a cliff and having fun. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Mark was jumping to his feet almost before the man had finished his sentence, and Alec was close behind him. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z One night she’d have a nightmare about old Shotgun Cheatham sitting up in his coffin, and on the night after that she’d dream that Grandma’s big old tomcat was jumping at her. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z The children said that the boiler, jumping up and down, bursting steam, flames shooting out the bottom, matched their dreams when they had a fever. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “Sounder was jumping at the wagon and hard to hit,” the boy’s mother said. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z And then Mom and I are on the stage together, jumping up and down until they make us get off. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z Emily gently stroked the golden hare necklace, trying to mask her excitement as best as she could, but inside she was jumping up and down. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The first Saturday in our new house I could see a bunch of girls down the street jumping rope, but they were acting as if I wasn't there. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z “A very extraordinary thing. There’s a cow down in the Lane,” said Michael, jumping up and down on the window-seat. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z “Probably has bugs in it,” she said, jumping up again. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z This—cliff jumping—had been something Jinny had done most often with Deen, and it felt wrong, to ride the wind without him. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Steady Eddie started snapping his fingers real soft, in time with the piano and the drum, his toothpick jumping right along with his fingers. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z In the human world, we children were always in the neighbors’ yards, swinging and swimming and jumping, but the rules here are nothing the same. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “I know!” she said, jumping from first to third position. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z He stood now, quickly jumping to his feet, his blade-thin body ready. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Brit-Brat's craziness reminded me so much of Cotton's, jumping around, clapping, telling me to make sure I'm getting good angles with the phone. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z The wave of attackers crashed into the rows of singers, jumping on them with animalistic cries of battle. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Now he had Nick jumping up into my face. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z I think of Valerian’s words when he tried to glamour me into jumping out of the tower. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Lula Gates and I celebrated by jumping rope all the way home. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z “There is no such thing! I’m outta here,” Juanita exclaimed, jumping out of the chair and heading for the gaping door. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z As soon as they lowered Toby down, he startled awake—nearly jumping off the mattress. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z As Crab’s car left in a cloud of smoke and dust, Samantha snapped back into action, jumping around and barking. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z I look back into the emptiness of the library “They’re hardly jumping off the shelves, now, are they? I don’t think anyone else wants them just now.” I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z “Row on!” shouted Mr. Wonka, jumping up and waving his stick in the air. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z And there we are, jumping like two little schoolgirls who just got a sticker on a spelling test. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He thought of how Darkness bent and moved from shadow to shadow like a fire jumping from tree to tree. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z He had John flat out before I could get Belle turned around, because my jumping leg had her side stepping and confused. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z But Law, I can’t stop jumping ever time I hear a noise, thinking maybe Miss Leefolt gone walk in the door and say she know the truth. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I force myself to take calm, soldierly steps to join them, instead of jumping up and down. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z They practiced by jumping out of hot air balloons at night. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Yet I like hearing adults murmuring, feeling the sun through the window, lying on my tummy on a soft carpet, worrying only about jumping checkers. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z Joyce was standing with his father and the kids, jumping up and down, holding high over her head a sign on which she had painted a large, green four-leaf clover. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Next door, on Fred’s dock, Joyce and the kids were on their feet, jumping up and down and waving as they saw the nose of Joe’s boat out ahead. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Men were jumping upon Supercargo with both feet now and I felt such an excitement that I wanted to join them. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Melissa turns the volume up, and the girls begin jumping in the pool, swimming and jamming to the beat. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z When the train slows, he jumps off and races to the boxcar, jumping inside for a quick nap. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Marie was jumping with joy and kept on saying what a beautiful day it was. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z And that faint, uncertain jumping, just under her skin. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z It involves jumping with your legs sticking out sideways and shaking your shoulders with your arms and hands up. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z I remember once, when Carl worked with the toll facilities police, how he stopped a woman from jumping off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge just by talking to her. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Katherine gasps, stealing up behind us like a shambler in the night, me near to jumping out of my skin from the surprise. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I remember telling her no, there would be a kid or two or three to keep us slender, jumping forever. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I, myself, felt vaguely like jumping up and shouting “AMEN!” but I figured it might be wise to find out what I would be “Amen”-ing about first. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z In the great green room, there was a telephone, and a red balloon, and a picture of a cow jumping over the moon. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z I glance over to the cartoon drawing of us, the red bubble letters jumping out at me. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z If Big Ma could have seen them jumping and shouting “Hallelujah!” she would have given them a real reason to jump. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Taking a deep breath, she slowly inched back so she would have a little room to get some momentum before jumping. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z With rising fear, Nailer realized that it was one thing to speculate idly about jumping a train, another to watch freight cars hurtle past. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Ma always fixed me up a little water with a stick of cinnamon when fear had me jumping like a bug. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z “I know you missed me, but don't go jumping in front of traffic for me!” Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z “Just step out of the way. Even if it’s ugly at school, this isn’t your fight. Why are you jumping into the middle of it?” All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “Yesterday, Mama,” I said, jumping up and down like a lunatic, clutching my stomach, which all of a sudden ached. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z With our hands in the air and bodies jumping up and down, we wave excitedly to our uncle. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Emma got ahead of him again, jumping past the last three steps. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z “Roger from your history class,” Kimberly answers, nervously jumping out of the way of some leaves that the wind rustled up. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z “Oh, really?” said Sally, as if that was about as likely as me jumping off the diving board. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “No, like...I don’t know. Like people jumping out at me.” Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Not just like a white kid, but like I was a...a part of everybody running and jumping and playing all over America. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Otherwise, I probably would have just evaded them by jumping to light speed. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He could ruin me by jumping or by a wild rush. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z I know I shouldn’t be excited, but I unhook the AffloVest anyway, jumping up to grab it off the floor. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Milton’s throat went dry; a spasm of anxiety known to all Depression babies gripped his body; and in the next second he was jumping out of the car again, running back to the platform. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Hazel’s heart sped up, and it was all she could do to keep from jumping and waving. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z “Huh- ho!” the guitarist exclaimed, and jumping up, he snapped into a mock salute. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Werfel thought, so during a furious thunderstorm he took Spurge out on the streets to watch the children jumping from rooftop to rooftop with their elaborate metal wands, trying to catch lightning bolts. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z Gladys and I rose early to peel potatoes, then we sat for hours in the front porch playing jacks or jumping rope to made-up rhymes. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Boom Box leapfrogged over his twin, jumping to the dance spot. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z They were taking turns covering themselves with fur or boils and jumping out at her from behind statues. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z We’re sitting under the trampoline after having busted one of the ropes by all three jumping on it at once. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z I met her on the bell tower when we were both thinking about jumping. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “I see,” Ranofer said, as well as he could for his heart jumping into his throat. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z Boys Thomas didn’t know ran alongside him, whacking at Griever instruments with their makeshift weapons, jumping on them, attacking. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Or jumping me tomorrow on the way to school? Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z Thorn jumped up and down, screaming so hard her face was red as she hugged Seven, and then Valley, until all three Witchlings were jumping and screaming together. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z The women jumping one after another from the cliff, their beautiful silk dresses billowing in the air—pink, red, green, blue . . . indeed, like flowers falling.” A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z "If you've got a plan for this, I need to hear it. There's no way I'm jumping in on some lame plan that's only going to get us caught." The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z There was a fake boat onstage and the chorus was jumping on and off of it, singing, “Huzzah!” The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z I lay awake thinking and my mind jumping around. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z My family ran in all directions, my grandmother and mother holding on to each other and jumping into a ditch. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Patty was jumping up and down screaming, because one of her friends was running. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Softly at first, then louder and more persistent, as though she were not just walking, but jumping up and down, in a way that sounded, strangely, like joy. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z I thought about jumping out of the car, especially on Fridays, when the sidewalks and streets were busy and one could get lost in a crowd. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He kept approaching the doorway and then jumping back. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z “How we doing on the college planning? Any schools jumping out at us?” Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z I pick my way down the wall, jumping too early and dropping a sickle, nearly losing my balance when I hit the bottom. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Soon, him and TaShon are jumping up and down trying to escape the water snake. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z I considered jumping over the side and following her, but then I tensed. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Salva’s first taste had been startling—all those bubbles jumping around in his mouth! A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z “I did. I’m old enough,” I said, quickly jumping in before anybody else said anything too outrageous. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z I was too quick about jumping off the mule and grabbing up some rocks. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z When Ivan’s brothers saw him, they yelled his name and joined their father, jumping on him and knocking him over. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Mother said suddenly, jumping up out of her chair. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z A large stone rammed her head, and she fell in a flutter of sleeves, the ornaments jumping about her broken head. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z And then he was a shrieking blaze, a jumping, sprawling, gibbering mannikin, no longer human or known, all writhing flame on the lawn as Montag shot one continuous pulse of liquid fire on him. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 Meerkats were jumping up and down in a state of great ferment. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z The horse was, as they said, “sound as a Roosevelt dollar” and jumping out of his skin to run. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I discovered all of that gradually over several years, and it still made me feel like jumping off a bridge. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z All the field, and all the people in the field, and all the towers of the castle, seemed to be jumping up and down like the surface of a lake under rain. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Thomas had contemplated just jumping into the Hole right away and trying to punch in the code quickly, but he had no idea what to expect or what might be waiting for him. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z A Frenchman who had come all the way from France asked the ranger in broken English if many people committed suicide by jumping in. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Gabriel yelled, jumping into the water to attack my friend. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z We walk across roots and beams, unnoticed, jumping silently high above swarms of liveried servants. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z They were throwing bricks through store windows, laughing and jumping, thinking it was some kind of game, some kind of holiday. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z If you are literally jumping for joy, for instance, it means you are leaping in the air because you are very happy. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z “Why don’t you stop jumping around and tell me what’s going on,” she said. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Soon Josh and I were jumping together, but Blake remained in the house. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z When they tired out, they stood on tiptoe beyond where the waves broke, jumping gently and letting the water carry them up and down. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z The face of the gym teacher showed both compassion and alarm as she quietly pointed to a group of women some distance away, jumping over the rear fence as they shouted obscenities at me. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z They screamed for more and I obliged, squiggling my feet and slip-sliding across the wooden floor, jumping into the air and landing in a near split by the blackboard, shouting “Eeeee-yowwww!” The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He’s practically jumping up and down in his old-man pants and polo shirt. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z They said how it had been with the wig and the Eye and jumping on the train. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z “That is such a misogynistic view, Mamma!” she said, jumping up, pushing her glasses up on her nose. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Moss stood next to his mother, jumping up and down, screaming at people as loud as he could, pointing them toward the group that was now pouring off Broadway. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Before I can stop him, ’80s Finch says, “There are different ways to die. There’s jumping off a roof and there’s slowly poisoning yourself with the flesh of another every single day.” All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “How do you justify jumping from a few instances to a generalization?” The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Mother had seen the detectives on the holoscreen, but she couldn’t help jumping when they appeared close up. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Until the mother bear made the first move, Omakayas knew she should stay still, or as still as possible, given the terrified jumping of her heart. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Meanwhile, at the Midwest team’s table, people were jumping up and doing bad potato-masher dances. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z The Dactyl Hill Squad let a single second of silence past before jumping into action. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z It takes a lot of practice because my mind is so used to jumping to horrible conclusions. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z As they walked down the street leading back to the square and their car, Fenoglio followed a few meters behind them, with his grandchildren running and jumping around him like three puppies. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Mom is jumping up and down, and I hear the sound of hundreds of people cheering and clapping, lifting me like a wave and carrying me. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z Adrienne started jumping from side to side, fast little hops with her feet together. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z Only he can't really jump, he just makes this jumping kind of motion. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z She never doubted his ability to care for himself in any situation, but now her heart was jumping. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z I was hopping from one foot to the other and jumping up and down, so much excitement was flowing through me. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z So I began to complete every quest I could find, sometimes jumping five or six levels in one day. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I knew it was the sound of my tarpon jumping, trying to shake out the hook. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z “Well, I would like to make another trip,” he said, jumping to his feet; “but I really don’t know when I’ll have the time. There’s just so much to do right here.” The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z My spirit plunged back into my body like jumping into a cold lake. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z But I can barely make out her words on account of the jubilation around me, children jumping up and down, into and out of their adoring parents’ arms. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z I thought about jumping in the woods to hide, but frankly, I was just too tired. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I quickly scanned the letter and started jumping up and down. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z All the little Hupfers were jumping up and down, too, and Danny was still waving his shirt, and Meryl Lee was waving her rose—which was losing its petals—and Mrs. Baker was screaming. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z She stepped out and began to thank the footman, but he was already jumping back up into his seat with the driver, who told her, “Go quickly; they are almost here.” Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z They were saddened by the thought that these happy children of Goat would no longer be jumping up and down in the grass and singing their goat songs that they all so liked to hear. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z The panic button was jumping up into the air, bouncing against my chin and shoulders. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “I am,” I say, jumping up from the log. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Otherwise there was nothing but betrayal, and that meant going back to serve Bledsoe, and Emerson, jumping from the pot of absurdity to the fire of the ridiculous. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z His heart started jumping around, and he couldn’t get his right leg to stop tap-tap-tapping. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “It’s a relief to be free,” he said, jumping around the shelf. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z I knew they were hungry that evening because the creek was swirling, and minnows and everything else were jumping out of the water. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z His adrenal gland, by degrees, ceased jumping its several secretions into his bloodstream; his heart slowed to normal, his breathing became less frantic. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z Prosper and Hornet had to use their combined strength to stop Scipio from jumping at Barbarossa. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z “That bird had some bad instincts, jumping out the tree like that,” Rufus says. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z They stood, panting in the dim light, jumping when something else crashed from the corn. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z “Where’s your buddy? He planning on jumping me again today, or is that just on days when he’s picking on girls?” Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Other times they'd run an obstacle course, or go bungee jumping off a table, tied to broken rubber bands. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z She tried to avoid screaming and jumping over the side. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z But he was diving on the ball when it was on the floor and jumping for rebounds even when he didn’t get close. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z So that when the clerk opened the door and Mr. Marsden appeared, she could only just keep from jumping up and crying out. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z All the way home I had to hold on to his collar to keep him from jumping out and going back to the tree. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah, inkfish!” said Jak, jumping uncontrollably up and down on the dock. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Behind him is a crowd of men—mostly young—jumping up and down, trying to get on TV. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z When she sees that I am not jumping with joy at the news, her face scowls. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He dreamed of being an actor or a singer; he reenacted TV shows at the dinner table, playing every part, his bright smile practically jumping through his lips. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Valley nestled the pod on a particularly thick branch, then scrambled down, jumping the last few toadstools to the ground. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z I leapt off the bench and ran to chase it, and my half- sisters followed me, jumping and thrusting their hands upward as it flew away. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z But I know whatever we are that it’s great because we kept jumping through the hoops in the first place. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z “You keep jumping with different legs,” she says. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z “Sorry, Charlie,” I say, closing Daddy’s notebook and jumping up to get mine. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z Mamou took my hand, and I took Sohrab’s, and we made a chain until we were all dancing and spinning and stomping and jumping and smiling. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Daniel acts out the jumping from branch to branch and makes his thin arms flap. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z But then someone asked CaptainOverpants if he could verify his claim and he said no, and then a bunch of people started jumping on him for fanning the flames of rumors. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z They was chatting and running and jumping ’round with no cares at all. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z A transparent Plexiglas barrier had been installed around the ledge to keep people from jumping, but it was a joke. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z The little rabbits turned round at the interruption and in a moment had tumbled up the side of the hollow, squeaking “Hazel-rah! Hazel-rah!” and jumping on Hazel from all sides. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Meggie heard them running over the wooden floorboards above them, back and forth, jumping, sliding, giggling, and squealing. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z And praising like church folks, jumping from their seats when the music gets good and the preacher gets to preaching loud. Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z I spin around, and right by the benches is Sandy, jumping to his feet. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Each of these had a picture painted on its side of a lion jumping through a flaming hoop and the words Hawkins Circus spelled out in bright letters. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z He kept stepping into, then jumping back from, the spray, until the water shut off automatically. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z The hopping bone’s connected to the jumping bone, the ribbet bone’s connected to the fly- catching bone. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z When I saw the look on people’s faces, I felt like jumping up for joy. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z And I figured hopefully, just because it's a MoMo party, it would be jumping by then. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z From that day he and Johnny spent hours together jumping or exercising horses. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Macon stabbed him again and again until he stopped moving his mouth, stopped trying to talk, and stopped jumping and twitching on the ground. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z All this time I thought he was just jumping around our house, trying to get out of chores and schoolwork just so he could play in the garden or draw. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I was watching Jasper, who was jumping up and pawing at the man in delight. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “Next one!” he shouted, jumping back into the tunnel. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z The alternative to acting normal was jumping up and down and screaming, I want my mommy back! The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z The sound was comforting and reminded me of the cow jumping over the moon. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z “The one who saved you from jumping off the ledge?” All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z But this time, instead of jumping backward to avoid contact, Reggie stepped forward, allowing the man s forearm, not knife, to make contact with Reggie’s side. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z The moms are sitting on the couch, jumping up every few minutes to pull a favorite book off the shelves, laughing and impressing each other with their deep mutual love of literature. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He stepped inside, his eyes jumping from one thing to another. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The cohorts mingled freely with the Amazons, jumping from couch to couch as they pleased, and for once the soldiers of the Fifth were welcome everywhere. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Every so often they’d start jumping, trying to escape some bigger fish that was prowling for lunch. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z “So,” Oliver said, jumping right into the very topic at the forefront of everyone’s minds. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Everyone was so hype, jumping around, trying to stay loose. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z His line was strong and made for heavy fish and he held it against his back until it was so taut that beads of water were jumping from it. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z We tried to jump aside, but the three of us jumping all together only got us so far. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Like the buildings and bridges held up by hoverstruts, or jumping off a rooftop with a bungee jacket on, nothing was quite real there. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He was standing in my face, and started swearing at me, close ’nough that clumps of slob was jumping off the hairs covering his mouth, splashing foulness all o’er my face. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z Since the weather was sweltering, she suggested we cool off by jumping into the fountain in front of the building. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Then he dashed up the path on the far side of the creek, barking all the way, and went to jumping around at the edge of the trestle. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z The boys charged for the plane, jumping onto what was left of the nose and raising their sticks into the air like victorious knights. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z “Honestly, I know how she feels. I feel a little like running around and jumping on things too.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Suddenly I saw a frog jumping across the carpet and disappearing under the bed. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z ‘My! you haven’t changed much. You always were sort of jumping on other people.’ Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “A stray dog bit her, but she’s all right now. Abuelita gave her some antibiotics and cleaned the wound for her,” Juanita said, jumping in to save Pita from having to explain. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Shaking his head, he finished lacing up his shoes, then stood up and jogged around in circles, jumping up and down to test them out. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I passed the man with the jumping frogs and the man with the boxer toys. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z The three of them are sitting around the dining room table, candles jumping to the harpsichord music drifting from the speakers. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z A word that lay in wait for me, jumping out now and then, scaring me because I didn’t know exactly what it meant. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z My chest lets out a breath I didn't know I was holding, and Sanne squeals in relief, jumping up to first embrace, then shake Judith. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Before they fall asleep that night, my brothers practice jumping out of the second floor to plan their escape route in case of a Khmer Rouge attack. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The hotels were jumping on each other, and there was bumff from like the casinos and mud slides and the gift shops and places where you could rent extra arms. Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He was low on sleep and exhausted after the excitement of the prison break, and now his thoughts were buzzing and jumping at the possibility of thirty million kruge. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “Surely they don’t do jumping jacks in those wooden portables.” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Osh thought it might be a cat jumping or the building making its own noise,” I said, “but I don’t think so.” Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Dimple nodded, biting her lower lip, her heart thundering so hard she was sure her chest was jumping with each beat. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z They went into the schoolyard to do light exercises: bending, stretching, twisting, swinging, and a little bit of jumping and running. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Poor Donovan had only been in our class about thirty seconds, and we were already jumping all over him. Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z It would be smarter to go in the back entrance, the one that requires jumping off a building. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z The mullet quit jumping but assembled in a V-shaped squadron that pushed a nervous ripple down the middle of the creek toward the Molly Bell. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The condition that arises when the muscle that connects the kneecap to the shin bone becomes irritated due to overuse, especially from jumping activities. The Crossover 2014-03-18T00:00:00Z It thrashed about for a moment before climbing to the stern again and jumping back over the zebra to the middle of the boat, disappearing beneath the tarpaulin. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z He crossed the span, jumping from one railroad tie to another. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z I tried to focus on the Psi identification numbers on the top of my shoes to keep from jumping away again. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z “What...?” asked Sarai, jumping back as they went rolling every way. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z I keep seeing my sister plummeting down, like she did in the GoPro video and a million times before, bungee jumping and cliff diving with reckless abandon. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z From here, we could start jumping, flying, soaring to infinity. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Sometimes we would sneak away from home, quietly climbing the dark-green gate in our front yard and jumping over it so our parents wouldn’t hear it creak. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z I’d just imagined the excitement of jumping great hedges, the challenge of trying to keep up with the best riders, and the thrilling sound of the hunting horn. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z I dashed into the shop, knocking over rows of T-shirts, jumping over tables foil of glow-in-the-dark planets and space ooze. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z “Here comes Sally, sittin’ in the alley,” they sing to two girls in the middle jumping fast. Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z The last time he’d done that was in gym for jumping jacks. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z Will and his pals joined in, jumping and yelling. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Otto started caterwauling when he saw the gun, jumping back to the ground and charging. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z I flip through the pages, looking at cartoon after cartoon of our story, the colors jumping out at me. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Still, the music brought joy even as the notes evaporated, and playing a rag exhilarated everyone to the point of jumping around the parlor. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Park turned to walk away from the house, but the little brown truck whipped too fast into the driveway, jumping the curb and nearly clipping him. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z Sometimes you experience the world on all fours, jumping from place to place. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z There’s jumping off a roof and there’s slowly poisoning yourself with the flesh of another every single day. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z We cheered, the boys and Anatole and our neighbors all jumping and screaming in our yard, when the radio said the planes had come into Luanda. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I had watched them lead the jumping and shouting when my father preached. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z "She's being brave, I think. It's hard for old people to take risks. We should be proud of her. She decided to change something about her life, and she's jumping right into the deep end." You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z A voice said, “If you ain’t a kid called Bud from the Home I’m really sorry about jumping on you like this!” Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z I glance up, and sure enough there’s Red Jack, jumping around on the other side of the barrier fence like he hasn’t got a lick of sense. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z The minute they saw me they rushed toward me, jumping up and down with jubilation: “The mailman gave us two letters for you,” they cried. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z After we had swum around in the water for a while Finny said, “Will you do me the pleasure of jumping out of the tree first?” A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Cejas darts away from him, jumping jumping with care from car to car, crouching against the wind, shouting to me all the time, “Do not look down! Do not look down!” Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z And the first time she saw April do a ceremony for Set she kept jumping up and down with half-scared excitement. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z He’s the kind of Finch who would stand on a building and think about jumping just because nothing scares him. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z We rented a cabin with a kitchenette and passed our days jumping in and out of the water. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z At least he’s not jumping on board like Calvin is. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z We almost screamed when the skin reacted to the salt, jerking and jumping like it was caught in a trap. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z The thought of jumping out of a plane with an oversize silk umbrella would have made Alex sick with fear—but only that morning he’d been told that he wouldn’t in fact be jumping. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z The four Africans drawed back once they saw that gun and the way it was jumping ’round in my hand. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z “We’ve been jumping out of trees since before you were born.” The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z And you have to get exactly the right place, and you’re touching around in the brain, but the patient, she keeps jumping and saying, “Ow.” Feed 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Usually it was full of kids playing ball, jumping rope, or swinging around the creaky jungle gym. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z The next waits at least two full minutes before jumping. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Without Monday by my side, I was jumping alone into shark-infested waters...dripping in blood. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Sometimes I watched the little monkeys practice jumping from tree to tree or watched the curious eyes of a deer that sensed my presence. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z He was jumping up and down and hundreds of bees were stinging him all over. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Don’t know why I thought it was going to be something lamer, like jumping from rock to rock on even ground. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z But she’s like a dog that keeps jumping into your lap. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z That stupid Asian kid was there, jumping higher than she would have guessed he could. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z I hadn't yet met them, but from what Jennifer told me, I knew there were three girls in the Baker family and they were the ones who'd locked me out of their rope jumping. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z We stayed among the crowd for only a few minutes before jumping back into the car for the drive to Cape Town. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “You know how sometimes you can’t stop moving your feet or swinging on the doors or jumping on the bed?” Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Thorn was jumping up and down and clapping, and her cheeks were bright red. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z He spotted Alec a few feet away, jamming the end of his weapon into a woman’s face; Alec then broke into a run, jumping onto the steps and passing Mark, heading for the door. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z His car lurched so violently that he briefly thought of jumping off to save himself. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Her eyes were jumping from person to person. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She made her way down the stairs, jumping down one at a time. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I write: Reason for not jumping: Too messy. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Then I noticed that not six feet away from me a little boy was jumping up and down, screaming, “Foreign devil!” Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Conrad, barefoot but wearing his green-striped bathrobe and jumping up and down like a frisky puppy, chased close behind Papa into the living room. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z They charged about the hall six times, six times making a full and wonderful circuit of the room, jumping, bounding, singing. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z I try jumping over a few hurdles again, this time making sure I lead with my left leg, and it actually feels better. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Derrick was already jumping the last foot to the ground, and those who had attacked from trees were walking cautiously towards the road. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z He was always in a hurry, always just passing through, as if he were jumping from one idea to another, and this made Alba uneasy. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Sweat beads are jumping from my face to the floor. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I’ll begin by jumping ahead to a happy memory from that year, because I do have many of them. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “Indeed,” I said, my heart fair jumping into my mouth. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Two days ago, he would have been jumping for joy. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z Some of them are in the car, crawling up the window, jumping, crawling up again. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Inside my chest, my heart had been racing for what felt like hours, jumping with every shatter or thud from downstairs. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z She laughed, moved her hands to her hips, and started jumping an invisible jump rope. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z “Patrick Moore told viewers that they could experience the phenomenon by jumping in the air at the exact moment the alignment occurred. If they did, they would feel weightless, like they were floating.” All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Boys also passed a courage test by jumping down one or two stories onto a canvas or into water. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z His eyes were shut, like the eyes of a boy jumping feet first off the high dive. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “I’m going,” he said, jumping into the driver’s seat. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Mrs. McCullom, who with her husband had managed to survive the fire by jumping out a window, sat before them, so slumped and broken that it hurt to look in her direction. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “You mean Hot Peas, honey. That’s jumping rope, when they turn the rope fast and try to trip you.” Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z At least Noah decided against jumping, I tell myself, and then I turn around. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z These few, even after today, still wouldn’t have had the experience of landing in an airplane, just taking off and jumping out. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z A hand touched her shoulder, and she spun, jumping. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z It’s a party car—I wasn’t asking him to go bungee jumping or skydiving. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z In 1855, when Lenny was about five, Charles walked in to find his son jumping up and down and tumbling all over a new sofa. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He and the other youngsters held endless running, jumping, and wrestling matches with much shouting and even noises that sounded very much like laughter. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z From their starting blocks to their jumping standards to their landing systems and cages and hurdles and bleachers, their equipment totally puts Liberty High to shame. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z An average-size human being jumping out of an airplane will reach 99 percent of terminal velocity—approximately 122 miles per hour—within about fifteen seconds. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Yesterday me, Wesley, and Sterling got up to do a cipher for Open Mike Friday and here come Steve, jumping up to join us. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Still jumping, Adrienne nodded and pointed at herself with both thumbs. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z He saw three men drawing circles in the dirt and jumping in and out of them, like kids playing a game. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z I never heard of none, but judging from the way these kids were stretching and jumping around on the track, some of them probably had. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z “Holy guacamole, that was a close one,” Velia said, jumping off the back of the wagon and walking around as if her legs were going to give out from under her. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Emma grabbed Finn by the shoulders and started jumping up and down, like kids on the playground whose team had just scored a goal or a touchdown or a home run. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z “No way,” he said, rattling the paper and then jumping up at the black phone’s insistent ring, “and that’s final.” October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “He tried to glamour me into jumping out of the tower,” I say. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The squirrels were running and jumping and chattering and flashing their tails in the sunlight. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z I always picture her like she is in the photograph in his office, holding his hand, jumping a wave. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Matthew proceeded to jump repeatedly, not even coming close to reaching the fire escape, but he kept jumping nonetheless. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Like not quite ripe strawberries covered with the light salt sweat of running days and hopping, skipping, jumping hours. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Denna looked at me, and I could see her mind jumping to the same conclusion. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Everyone is wearing red, and waving their arms, and jumping up and down. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z But apparently the troll had not read the predator’s handbook, because it didn’t bother with the stealth approach, jumping directly to the lightning strike. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Jinny said, jumping down out of the bed and trying to sound cheerful and distracting. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z The idea of falling from, or jumping from, the roof of my own building used to scare me. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z And she smiled, her shiny eyes jumping from face to face, bald head to bald head, friend to friend. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z All his life, it seemed, Jim had been jumping at the next new thing, the bigger and better thing. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z What is more interesting is that Poole’s mind can leap from violent imagery to sex to people jumping out of buildings without missing a beat, and Florence’s mind can’t. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z Like, I hate that I can’t stop it from saying things—and can’t stop my body from jumping up and moving around when Ms. Laverne tells us to stay in our seats. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Gum Baby started jumping up and down as well, and I wrinkled my forehead at her. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Joey sat on the step next to me with tears jumping out of her eyes too. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z She thought she’d be jumping up and down with excitement, but instead she felt trepidation. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Finn had to hold himself back from jumping up and down with excitement. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I was jumping up and down in the living room. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z My heart started jumping around in my stomach as soon as I reached out for the shotgun. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z Sierra gasped, the horrible memory of his ghostly face jumping back at her. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z The dog was jumping excitedly against the bedroom door. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z It was all I could do to keep from jumping from the train and running down the dusty, familiar road to my home and my maa and baap and my brothers. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z It’s the difference between jumping and being pushed. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z “You jumping in with your Sunday shirt on?” Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z 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 Vonetta and Fern were busy jumping and squealing from being tickled by Pa, who usually left the playing around to Uncle Darnell. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z I turned to see my mother jumping up and down, like a rabbit, ululating, which is how we celebrate. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Coach Hedge had a habit of jumping into the gangway with his baseball bat if he thought attackers were on board. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I still had an hour, but my mom was well known for jumping the gun. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z When I got to Ice’s house the place was jumping. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z I try jumping over a few hurdles, but it feels awkward. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z My heart is jumping around in my chest, and I'm tensed, ready to cut and run. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The cows came jumping out of the barn. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z I was always able to lose these idiots by jumping to light speed. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “But the thing is, jumping off cliffs is kinda my thing. That’s the choice. I love him, with all that, because of all that. On purpose. I love him on purpose.” Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z They played chicken with it, jumping in front of the tracks. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z My thoughts drift, search, calculate, remembering, jumping to the past and back again. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z It looked like a small crab jumping in the violet water. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z I imagined people jumping out the windows, raining down onto the broad sidewalks and cement basketball courts. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Caleb pulled at his chain and pitched a fuss, so I let him off of his chain and he was on Sheriff Charles in no time, jumping, licking, and baying like a pup. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z “Is that about a guy jumping off the Empire State Building?” It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z Seeing Linus jumping up and down on the demonstration table and moving his arms like a magician about to pull a rabbit out of his shoe made them feel inadequate. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z "I was at a party that I had to go to, but shouldn't have been at, and these guys start jumping Needles. So, I did what I had to do." When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z He expected them to stand endlessly in his doorway, his half German shepherd jumping up on them as he rambled on about the boiler. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z He took to jumping the field fence and eating the corn that I’d never yet gotten around to gathering. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z After it had done this, it resumed its chase of the boy, only to stop again when it came to the frogs jumping about on the ground. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z They don’t play like normal kids, running and jumping. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z On the afternoon of the second day, I start to put on my AffloVest, jumping in surprise when Barb busts through the door, ready for the usual four o’clock fight that we have over it. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z He is saying many times, acting like crazy man, so I tie him on rope, quickly, otherwise he is jumping down into Tibet.” Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z Mary Alice brought her jump rope to keep herself occupied, though she said jumping rope by yourself was the loneliest job in the world. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z “Let’s go,” Beatrice said, jumping up from her chair. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Allen and Kenny were jumping up and down screaming, making it snow popcorn. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z The sky was gray and I could tell the wind had picked up by the way the branches of the oak tree next door were jumping. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “Because he always says things twice,” I say, jumping up and down. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z She was jumping and tossing her head, her tail whipping back and forth like a windshield wiper. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z She scrambled up and started jumping on my head. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z His girls were playful, wistful, always dancing across the house, jumping from bed to bed, singing with feigned vibrato, swooning. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z “Yeah, I remember that from jumping off the roof. It does catch your attention.” Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He had gotten into the habit of jumping into her cloak whenever she left the house, which was actually quite comforting. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z The small crowd that had gathered in the street joined in, jumping at the lens. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z But the idea of time jumping, which with its false hint of immbr tality had fascinated everyone who listened to me, from the Horden Island fisherman on up to the prime minister, left him cold. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z He worried Paul would think he was just jumping to yet another, bigger idea. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z She goes on: “This is the girl with the blog, the one that actress Gemma Sterling likes? The one who saved her ‘crazy classmate’ from jumping? All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He tipped his bowler and sprang away, jumping from table to table. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z In Ben’s she was jumping over a fence. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z But we are already awake, all four of us, smiling and jumping around my uncle: What'dyou bring me? Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z The little girls were jumping up and down. I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 2019-09-03T00:00:00Z I sit alone, still nervous, alternating between texting Jason and Hope and staring at the wall, images of Stella swirling around my head, separate moments over the past few weeks jumping out at me. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Johnny grabs Mirren, Gat grabs Johnny, we are all grabbing each other and jumping. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z George Washington was having a terrific time jumping up on the stacks and swiping his claws through the cardboard. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Instead, his eyes were constantly jumping up to the clock out of the hope that more time had passed than Moss was conscious of. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z No one could get anything done with that animal grabbing his hand or jumping up tolick his face. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z “Ignatius, you're jumping all over the place. Relax. The worst is over.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z That meant we would be called upon to attack the beaches, jumping out of boats and landing craft. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z All the Lake Windsor players on the sideline, except Arthur, started jumping up and down, too. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Henry just sat there, his mouth open, staring at the screen, and Jelly was always jumping up for candy or ice cream. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Either by jumping into them themselves, or by somebody pushing them. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z The lid stopped jumping up and down, and the steam began to whistle softly as it squeezed from under the lid. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z As a thing to catch people jumping out of burning skyscrapers. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z “Okay, listen to me, sweet babies,” Ms. Erica says, jumping in. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z Heart jumping, he spun and squinted into the haze. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He was practically frantic, jumping over obstacles and huffing hard by the time he reached the back door. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z “For the record, jumping right into trying to find the Nightbeast before doing any sort of research is bogus. But have it your way. Let’s go.” Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z As children, Richard and I had passed countless hours in the debris, jumping from one mangled car to the next, looting some, leaving others. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “Show it to us, Nicole,” a third dude yelled from Nicole’s blind side, jumping up from between two parked cars with another camera flash. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z We saw waterfalls, too, streams jumping off cliffs into the valley of the Delaware. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z A fish jumping out of water was confronted by a famished boy with a hands-on, no-holds- barred approach to capturing it. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z He made a disgusted noise, jumping back a foot. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z They walk across and pose for me in front of the clown jumping castle. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Suddenly, the rest of our teammates are bouncing over and jumping on. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z While the other girls were taking breaks, she went on jumping and yelling. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z The two girls turning the rope kept it going and the jumper kept jumping—making a point of ignoring me. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z But at least I don’t have to be surrounded with little brats jumping up and pulling on my hair all the livelong day. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z As he did, all the rubble and chaos sorted itself, the dust and debris jumping and wriggling. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z “About time!” she cried, jumping to her feet. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z She stopped jumping and looked around the kitchen. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z My handles are tangled in Tagoe’s wheel from after we chased Peck here, jumping off our bikes to tackle him. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I glance down at the file sitting in front of her, the name jumping out at me from the upper left-hand corner. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z When I was tired of jumping, I got out some volumes of my encyclopaedia and curled up on my bed against the wall and looked at some interesting entries. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z I shouted, jumping to my feet and charging down the steps in front of my house. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z I find them jumping on the trampoline, daring each other to see who can touch the branches of the ceiba tree. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z Timothy cheered and told me to feel along the line to the wriggling fish, then take the hook out Squirming and jumping in my hand, it was small but fat I grinned over toward Timothy. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z A person would have a difficult time standing up on Jupiter, much less jumping around. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I had to really hold myself back from giggling stupidly, or jumping up and down on the pavement like a little kid. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z He found pleasure in the new respect in the driver’s eyes, jumping out to open the door although Richard told him not to bother. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I was in the left-hand passenger seat, and for a moment I thought about jumping out and making an escape into the woods, but I would have been shot in a matter of seconds. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “It was my decision to stop you from jumping,” she said. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z It was easier jumping from Black Rock than doing this. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z His paws were shaking and his muscles were jumping and the place where his tail should be was throbbing. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z Biting back a cry, he leapt down from the spring and ran, jumping from stone to stone. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z What I was doing up there had almost nothing in common with bungee jumping or skydiving or riding a motorcycle at 120 miles per hour. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z "We are listening!" cried the audience who were now jumping up and down in their chairs with excitement. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z “She saved you from jumping off that ledge, didn’t she?” All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He’s so nervous about his brother’s arrival that he’s been pacing the hall and jumping whenever he spots someone with a tan complexion or a white beard. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z They then took turns jumping on the denuded box and became so absorbed in breaking it into bits that they forgot all about the string hanging out of the window. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z It was already too late to do anything without jumping into the water. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z He went to hollering and jumping up and down and trying to pull away, but she held on till I got there with his clothes. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z The moon came up, jumping right over a sea cliff to hang above the horizon. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z “Here I am!” he said, jumping up from the moss. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z I pull myself out of bed and try jumping a few times on the floor, but he can’t hear it or doesn’t care. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Actually they seem like three unwilling children who’ve been dressed up and dragged to a party when they’d rather be jumping rope, ha! I quite sympathize.” The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Pita said, almost jumping out of her chair. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “There’s Daddy’s plane,” Karen squealed, jumping up and down in her new ruffled dress and patent leather shoes. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The neighborhood sensed this, and in my dream the people were jumping, shaking, and jamming as if the rent weren’t due for six months. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z But the one thing that sends Buttercup into a tailspin is when I leave the light on but put it hopelessly out of his reach, high on the wall, beyond even his jumping skills. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z What a surprise it must be to the Congolese to hear that brave David, who intended to smite the mighty Goliath, was actually jumping around pinching back plants, or worse. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Emily gently stroked the golden hare necklace, trying to mask her excitement as best as she could, but inside she was jumping up and down. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z It struggled with all its might, jumping and diving and splashing. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z I raise both arms, and he raises both of his, and when I cross the dish, we do a jumping double high five. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Riot stretches his legs, pushing his paws against my chest, before jumping off the edge of my bed and rubbing himself against my bedroom door. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z There was that butterfly feeling jumping in my gut, because ever since last fall I'd become overly hesitant and anxious, and every time I had to make a decision, I was stunned into wide-eyed inaction. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Mom walked me out, the other boys jumping to their feet in the waiting room. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z When I tried jumping, I discovered that I could leap thirty feet straight up and land back on my feet with catlike grace. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Ainsley is jumping about, punching the air as if he’s ready to fight. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z He didn’t even sound awake yet, but he joined her in jumping and dancing around. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z For example, music for walking or marching is in duple meter and uses steady quarter notes, running music contains eighth notes, skipping music uses dotted rhythms, jumping music contains large interval leaps, and so forth. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z “Thanks for the ride,” Trevor said to Grandma before jumping out of the car. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z In the moment I grabbed the bar, I heard my sister Adria’s voice screaming my name from somewhere in the audience, and then I caught sight of Lexie jumping up and down and cheering. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z “Natalie, look, rocks! Let’s count them,” I say, jumping in front of her again. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s just like jumping into a cold pool. The anticipation is much worse than the reality. Take the leap, and I promise all will be well.” Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z We turned another comer and my heart started jumping around in my stomach. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z Considering what the future may hold, jumping off this cliff doesn’t seem so scary at all. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Amil jumped up and kept jumping while he talked, which he often did. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He has an odd, wild expression on his face, and a muscle is jumping in his jaw. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Before jumping down he took a rapid glance round him to get his bearings. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z When she said the word Pandava, all the feelings that came from discovering who she really was uncoiled like a spring jumping to life. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He turned to see an ancient, rusty, gas- hog convertible rolling by, with Russell behind the wheel and Piper jumping up and down and shrieking in the back seat. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Ivanito began jumping nervously in place, jumping brisk little jumps like he was trying to stay warm. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Apparently all the black people in the country and even some whites were jumping up and down with rage. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z If roaches talked, and bats played ball games, then probably there was a cow jumping a moon somewhere, too. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Celia settles in her wicker swing to watch the ocean, jumping with silver light. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z I considered jumping overboard and swimming away, but my body refused to move. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Reverend Taylor was helping his rescuers as much as possible by jumping around when he got a chance. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z At exactly 7:25, the Dauntless prove their bravery by jumping from a moving train. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z And whilst it had been waving and jumping in my hand, it was steady as iron in hers. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z “One, because he was never caught. And two, because there’s a rumor that he killed himself by jumping off this exact bridge.” Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “Sorry you got in trouble,” he said, jumping slightly as Mrs. Caruthers yelled for Amelia, the old woman still confused about Ophie’s name. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z She briefly contemplated jumping in the Boggy Crone River, before remembering it was frozen. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z The whole time I’d been jumping and flipping and swinging from the low bars, she’d been watching me from across the room. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z He had a good spring to his jumping and he got it the first time. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z “It chokes!” he shouted again, jumping for joy. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z I ran toward them, jumping past duels, weaving between the legs of giants. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z We soon got the word that there were punji sticks in the tall grass we were jumping down into. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Percy’s heart did jumping jacks while Chrysaor walked back and forth, inspecting them like prized cattle. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “And I had just finished jumping when I smelled something,” Chester went on, “liverwurst, which I love.” The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z “But from now on I’m going to have a very good reason before I make up my mind about anything. You can lose too much time jumping to Conclusions.” The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z Axel can feel his gag reflex jumping in the back of his throat. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z You’d think it was a concert the way people react, rapping along and jumping to the beat. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z It was a good thing Ma was gripping on to it with both hands; the recoil sent the gun jumping o’er her head. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z He ducked under a pine-branch and loped around the hill, on the paths when it suited him, off the paths, jumping from monument to stone, when that was quicker. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z If we left it up to you we’d have the poor people of Limerick jumping into the arms of the Protestants. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z She thought she’d be jumping up and down with excitement, but instead she felt trepidation. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z We found him jumping at the gobbler that had run up a stooping liveoak and was perched there, panting, just waiting for me. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z He took his seat with an elaborate gesture, the pug jumping into his lap. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “Aren’t you tired yet? Three hours of watching these helmets just jumping on each other,” Mama asks. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Mobs of sick and injured men began ranting incoherently and running and jumping in the aisle as though the building were on fire. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I started jumping up and down as if I was a little kid. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z “Lilliput! That’s a cute name,” says Gen, as she positions her rope for jumping. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z But as it must, night finally came, and we made it home, crouching behind houses and jumping fences. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z I got Ponytail by a nose—second place—then collapsed, people cheering all around me, jumping up and down in the stands quickly becoming a wavy blur of color as the tears rose. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z The fire didn't reach it, but it shone on her hand, where her rings were jumping. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z This is the way of Nicholtown evenings, Daddy coming home, me jumping into his arms, the others circling around him all of us grinning all of us talking all of us loving him up. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z And once again they headed through the woods toward the strange yellow house, swiping limbs from their path and jumping over thick roots bursting through the earth. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z If a person weighted herself down before jumping, as Imogen had written she planned to do, there was no telling how long it might take before a body was found. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Meggie thought they would tear him apart when he dragged them off Mo, but instead they licked his hands, jumping up at him like an old friend, and almost knocking him down. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z And I had imagined my sisters now being ten or eleven, jumping up and down, holding hands, their pigtails bouncing, excited that their mother—their mother-—was coming, whereas my mother was dead. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z “Hey, I think I’m going to grab a drink,” Martin says, jumping up again in that antsy Martin way. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z Pa and Uncle Henry looked at him, and he was jumping up and down, screaming. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Investigators later surmised that the Avianca pilots must have assumed that ATC was jumping them to the head of the queue, in front of the dozens of other planes circling Kennedy. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z Before she could stop him again, he was off and running, jumping through the vines and out onto the boardwalk. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z There were sailors jumping overboard and lifeboats being lowered. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z I wonder if he watched the tower the whole time during his luncheon, waiting for the amusing spectacle of me jumping to my death. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Mr. Wonka was jumping up and down in the back of the boat and calling to the rowers to row faster and faster still. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z When we arrived, Mary Lou's brothers were running around like crazed animals, jumping over the furniture and tossing footballs. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z The conductor, a tiny man in a beaver hat and Prince Albert coat, was jumping up and down like a tin clown. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z It was like being in hell, nothing but shadows and jumping flames and fire and stars overhead. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z Obie and the other guys were practically wiped out from all that jumping up and down, weary, out of breath, their legs beginning to ache. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “What—” Mrs Compson said, staring at him as he ran past her and went jumping up the stairs, where he met Dilsey. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z People always think that not stammering is about jumping in at deep ends, about baptisms of fire. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z They began jumping, sending each other higher and higher, and coming down on the board with incredible accuracy. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I’ve actually been jumping the hurdles okay at our meets and have established a good rhythm. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z I always accuse you of jumping to things and it was me who—Albus went missing and I assumed it was your fault. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2016-07-31T00:00:00Z The beggar stared at the note, then stood up and waved after us, clapping and jumping. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z It was a spectacle to Moss, seeing his mother’s eyes wash over the people in that church, jumping from one raised hand to another, always knowing when to shift the conversation to the next person. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z It is hardness to understand everything that is jumping out of their mouths. The Unfinished Angel 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z It looked like she was literally jumping into a disaster, wearing a black scuba suit and a red jacket that a piano teacher would wear for a holiday recital. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z People have turned to stare at this small indigenous man jumping around. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z When I huddled down with the others I began to shake with cold, a kind of shaking I had not experienced, jumping, racking spasms like the convulsions of fever. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z This is why he keeps jumping then, so Mom will break his fall? I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Richard Parker once again hesitated for hours before jumping off the boat. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Unable to attract attention, they walked down the street to Joe King’s Blue Ribbon Bar, which, Robert described as “jumping, jammed, and crowded.” Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “Jesus,” I say, jumping quickly out of his grip, away from the smell of him, again so close. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z And you can hear glass breaking, which is part of what makes me wonder if people were jumping. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z Other boys were jumping rope, jerking up and down like mechanical jacks-in-the-box, or straining on leather floor mats until their neck cords popped, or slamming medicine balls into each other's stomachs. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z A piece that moves only in an L. I feel like I am the knight, as I’ve spent my whole life jumping over things. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z My head, I think, has come off and is jumping in the trees. The Unfinished Angel 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z “Nutsawoo meet us downstairs,” Cassiopeia explained, jumping lightly to the floor. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z The rucksack’s banging into my back as we run but we keep going as best we can, kicking thru river shrubs and jumping over fallen logs. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Their only answer was a lot of squealing and jumping up and down. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He runs into the room, fast, in case anyone might try and stop him, whooping and jumping with Helena. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z The sea breeze came down from the leaves and followed at her heels, jumping up now and again and frisking all around. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z And all the other Cloud-Men immediately let out a strange high-pitched whoop of joy and started jumping up and down and waving their arms in the air. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z And before we went to bed I had a great time jumping up and down on the mattress. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z June clapped and started jumping up and down. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I wanted to go back with the other kids who were still jumping on cars, still chasing each other through the garden, but Sally had her own game. The House on Mango Street 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z “You have to wait. And stop jumping up and down like that. It could be something disgusting, like tindas.” A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z The sun rose bright the next day, catching in the icicles that hung from the eaves and jumping off the snow like a mirror. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z The kids ate it up, jumping out of their seats to cheer her on. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Suddenly, Jilly was up and jumping into the pool, diving down and then resurfacing, her dark-blond hair floating on the water behind her. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z The birds landed in some taller willow type of undergrowth with wide leaves and started jumping and making noise. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z Our Black Hats always told us to remember three things as we were jumping: “Trust your equipment, trust your training, and trust your God.” The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z I think of subterfuges: examining his shirts for perfume, tailing him along the street, hiding in the closet and jumping out, red-hot with discovery. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I wouldn’t let Lucy Raleigh get me jumping around all giddy about what she knew. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z But as the servant lifted the fish, it writhed and twisted, jumping out of the servant's hands. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Meanwhile, every child in the village had gathered around and was jumping in the mud of the riverbank. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z My head was buzzing from the coffee—not spinning, just kind of jumping around. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I said, jumping up and down with great delight. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Others kept jumping, smashing mid-leap into its charging bumper or disappearing under the tires skinned green, spotted red. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z His mind leaps from violent imagery to sex to people jumping out of burning skyscrapers to very practical issues, such as how to get a duvet to stay on a bed. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z “You know what those buildings are?” shouted James, jumping up and down with excitement. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z I yell, jumping, knocking into a Village Voice canister. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z If only my arms would stop jumping around. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Like the one that plays tinkle-tinkle music and the scary man with rainbow paint on his face and hair jumping out. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Many kids were jumping off it, several her age or younger. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z I concentrated on Meg and Jack, jumping around the hotel room, silently banging the drum. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z My heart started jumping around in my stomach. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z But then someone asked CaptainOverpants if he could verify his claim and he said no, and then a bunch of people started jumping on him for fanning the flames of rumors. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z “What should I be calling you, then? Don’t go thinking you’re any Hercules, jumping me like that. How could I defend myself?” Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z Now we are jumping around and singing like rock stars onstage. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Most of them were tearing around, jumping onto and off benches and slapping the swings in some kind of made-up game. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I would sit goggle-eyed at my father jumping and shouting as he preached, with the congregation jumping and shouting behind him, their souls and bodies devoted to singing and praying. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Hamza would have no problem jumping to a decision: he would travel to Ankara in a heartbeat. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z “I just saw a man in red pajamas jumping out of your window and go running up the road! Didn’t you see him?” Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “Go, Rebels!” cheers Mary Frances Truly, jumping up and down in her matching sweater set. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z A reporter, screaming and jumping, fell halfway out of the press box. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Even if I could find another, which is doubtful, who knows what I’d be jumping into? Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z “What did you steal this time?” he asked excitedly, jumping around Scipio like a puppy. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z They were caught up in accelerated courses and first-aid programs and a physical hardening regimen, which included jumping from this tree. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z That is, until he spots a squirrel, and then he starts jumping up and down and yelping, like he would love more than anything in the world to be free to chase it. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z My heart is jumping and flipping and my hands are trembling. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z A few other people are jumping down from the landing, congregating behind the first three strangers. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z The afternoon Gitl organized a rope and the children all played jumping games after dinner. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z We watched as the children acted like children, jumping around, laughing at everything, screaming at nothing. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “Come on. You know you’ll end up having fun and thank me later,” he said, still jumping into the air. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z They followed the River Phlegethon, stumbling over the glassy black terrain, jumping crevices, and hiding behind rocks whenever the vampire girls slowed in front of them. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The door opened and he came in looking like he’d been hay jumping—leaping from the hay loft into a mound of hay—all mussed up hair, hay bits, and twisted up clothes. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z I plan on jumping right out of that window and racing to Sandy’s house as fast as I can, but before I even make it to my bed, the door opens after me. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z And that boy should have been running and playing and jumping off those swings. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Stanky ran out to Ma and commenced jumping and nipping at her. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z "I feel like playing some ball," PJ said, jumping off the stoop and trying to grab the ball from me. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z She and I hug each other, jumping up and down, shrieking. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I release him, and he opens the back seat door and helps Fina in, Boomer jumping in after her. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z The teacher, a ponytailed man in his thirties named Frank Corcoran, sat in a chair to the side, only occasionally jumping in to guide the discussion. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z The impression was of closeted boredom punctuated by contests and schemes—jumping between the beds, building a camp, half devising a board game, then giving up. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The other boys were all jumping around and yelling and Sal and I had crossed to the other side of the street so that we wouldn’t get accidentally slammed by somebody. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z Hera and Hephaestus passed me, and while Hephaestus was a little grumpy about my jumping on his throne, he thought I’d done “a pretty bang-up job, mostly.” The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z I’ve missed seeing you,” Ben said, jumping up on the wagon seat beside the black man and punching him affectionately in the arm. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z There were people everywhere, knocking frantically on doors, jumping through open windows. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z I asked, hauling the door open and jumping in the front seat. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z She had gotten up—she left her legs on the track, but now she was jumping and screaming. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z “A loop!” he cried, jumping from his chair. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z From a scrap in the street the jam was jumping to nines. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Finally, Mama figured out a way to keep Jumper from jumping. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z The warm-up band, Queens of the Stone Age, already had the crowd jumping by the time Fang and I shoved our way to the periphery of the mosh pit. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z We walk toward the edge of the cliff where Deckers are jumping. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z During commercial breaks, she teased him: Why did American football have no inherent logic, just overweight men jumping on top of one another? Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “Yeah, I was worrying about you jumping up as high as you could and hitting me on the knee.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Redfern’s voice is a low rumble, and I barely manage to keep myself from jumping in surprise. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I was so happy, I started jumping, too. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z The boy on the bike dodged away and crashed into the curb, jumping over the bike and landing on his feet, grinning. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z He’s always either doing something insane—BASE jumping in Malaysia, eating plantains with someone who might be Jay-Z, showing up to lunch wearing a studded, hot-pink Gucci jacket—or launching a new nonprofit. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He’s stopping to watch the little mechanical toys that the peddler winds up—the tumbling bear, the dog jumping, the seal spinning a ball on its nose. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z I do and the two grown men laugh like TaShon, jumping back, yet jumping forward enough to make sure their shirts and hair get wet. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z An older Theodore Roosevelt jumping on horseback, a hobby that he took up as a teenager. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z He’d jumped from enough boxcars to know that the jumping was easy. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z “I am indifferent and lazy,” Sien said, “and I always have been and there’s nothing to be done about it....It’s bound to end up with me jumping into the water.” Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z In a moment, he had opened the window and stepped in, the two dogs jumping at him. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z My heart beats loudly, jumping at every sound as I crouch in between Pithy and Chou, praying to Pa to protect us. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Then suddenly Garrett’s there, jumping out of the car, and grabbing at him. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z “Smell Viola,” he barks, jumping off the other side. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z My throat was jumping around in my neck and making a bunch of weird noises. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “Molly — Arthur —” said Professor McGonagall, jumping up and hurrying to greet them. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Dadi and I tried to keep him busy with songs and card games and snacks so he wouldn’t keep jumping up or trying to talk to everyone. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Pita shouted, jumping up and spinning around on the blankets like a ballerina. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Pinch was running and jumping, striking out with a stick and pretending to hunt doves. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Samantha kept on barking and jumping, the chain around her neck slapping dust into the air. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “You better not take this one, Mr. Randolph. It’s got all these fat women jumping around.” The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z He climbed up on Jingle Boy slow and in parts ’stead of jumping up the way he regular did. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Soon he had ten people on top of him, jumping and leaping and clawing. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z “We can’t do anything. Although we could perhaps stop Prosper from jumping into the lagoon. It’s just not good enough leaving a bunch of children to look after themselves.” The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z He started jumping up and down on the palm of his mother’s hand, screaming and yelling and trying to bite her fingers. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z He stands in front of the doorway, and the only other way out is by jumping off the balcony and into the garden below. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He turned around and pushed off, jumping the curb at the edge of the lot, and glided down to the gravel. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z I shuddered to think of John’s sisters, who slept three to a bed, jumping from a window, their nightshirts billowing up around them as they fell. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z Oppenheimer unwound by jumping on his horse, Chico, and taking long rides in the hills. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked so uncomfortable when he spoke, his gaze jumping from one person to the next. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z But although small and slight and lacking in physical strength, he was an active boy who enjoyed running and jumping. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z During the first months when it was learned that the trains were jumping their tracks in the rain, a letter from the invisible doctors told her that hers were not arriving. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z He doesn’t know how to act, walking around in circles and jumping on the furniture. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Ziggy runs up to him and starts jumping up his leg. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z His black moustache was jumping up and down like crazy as he spoke. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z "Jesus Christ, what happened!" my mother shrieked, jumping to her feet. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z “Yeah, but what were you doing with your little narrow butt jumping into a fight?” Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z I trudged up the long driveway, jumping over puddles of muddy rainwater and wondering what Jackie was doing right that very minute. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z The top of the arch was about twelve feet off the ground, higher than was convenient for jumping. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “Ten-hut!” my roommate yelled, jumping to his feet upon seeing our squad leader enter the room. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z But they kept moving, jumping, they were everywhere, and our slow-motion journey through the bouncing wetlands only seemed to prolong the slaughter and make the crunch of bodies seem sharper and more deliberate. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z It feels light and airy, and when I’m jumping around in it I wish I could fly. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z When the music started, it sounded like tiny bells and jumping string instruments. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z When I went home, my monkey, Kiki, would be waiting for me by the front gate, jumping up and down. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z “I thought that looked mighty suspicious, a man jumping out the window in red pajamas.” Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “Better go and see, hadn’t I?” said Harry, jumping to his feet. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z And then suddenly, with a bouncing bound, she felt herself jumping through the air. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z Isannah took her cue, already so excited she was jumping up and down. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z There were still plenty of fans screaming and jumping. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z I wave back and then close my eyes to take stock of my situation, because jumping off a cliff seems like a pivotal moment where a little stock-taking should be done. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I could see the jumping reflections of his lamp on a far wall. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I was always running and jumping, cartwheeling and somersaulting. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Whereupon a mile and a half of blundering fishermen went berserk, jumping into the stream and charging after the prey with everything except hatchets and hand grenades. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Suddenly, he was half-choking, the congestion in his lungs seemingly teasing him, jumping halfway up, then dropping back down, stealing his breath. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Every so often I thought I saw flashes, like lightning jumping around during a thunderstorm. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I thought about packing my bags, I thought about jumping out a window, I sat on the bed and thought, I thought about you. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z The room trembles, and the crowd bursts into a mass of jumping limbs. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Or did you really picture me jumping up and down on my bed and throwing confetti and glitter into the air? P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z “It’s all so vague. You know, I thought that was my dream. I remember us wearing the lampshades, and jumping up and down on the mattresses.” Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z “It’s called Andante. It means ‘slow or walking,’ not skipping and jumping like the first movement, so...” Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z On the track, the high-knee things were followed by jumping jacks, and some warm-up laps around the track, which seemed like a really bad idea to me. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z She didn’t give Ekon the chance to say anything else before jumping to her feet and heading to the pond she’d gone to before. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I asked, watching Cotton jumping onto a milk crate in the yard with orange Popsicle juice running down his chin and onto his bare stomach. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Neither of them much liked the idea of jumping into that pool, but neither sa d so to the other. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z I couldn’t take the risk of jumping on the back of a skittish horse. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z It reminded me of the girl orphans jumping rope. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z I tell Ms. Blinny, “I am looking for something that was about the last time I saw Benny. It is about me jumping down from the tree house.” The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z After their fall into Tartarus, jumping three hundred feet to the Mansion of Night should have felt quick. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The Charter Members, he and I, had to open every meeting by jumping ourselves. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z They cooled off by lifting their wings, panting, and jumping into the icy water. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z “Look at that, you so excited ’bout being in my movie that you jumping for joy! The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z On Thursday, October 24, 1929, on Wall Street in New York City, men in finely tailored suits began jumping from the windows of the city’s famous skyscrapers. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z My coach was jumping up and down and spinning in circles. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z Normally he would be running and jumping from excitement, but if he felt anything like me, it was hard work just to stand, and I know he felt worse. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z This didn’t seem completely crazy imagination in 1942, when jumping out of trees stood for abandoning a torpedoed ship. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z He would cram it all down, follow it with Mountain Dew, and then do jumping jacks until he puked. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z I run into the bedroom, but Arwin and some of the little cousins are jumping on the beds. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z “She don’t take care of me,” Grandpop snapped, his voice jumping to a higher pitch. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z One poster advertised a circus and showed a lion jumping through a loop. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z He put on rubber gloves, to prevent static electricity from jumping from his skin to the fuses. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Actually, he was older than me, probably in his early twenties, but he broke his leg jumping from the ship and his suffering made him a child. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z I would try to help out, jumping down from my perch and coming to their aid like some guardian angel. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z But how do I do that without jumping into the water? The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Adria and I were playing in the backyard, jumping on the trampoline, which was still my favorite activity. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z The cousins played jumping from stump to stump without ever touching the ground. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Had me so jumping happy, I nearly galloped to catch up to Anemone after school—slide, slide, slide. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z “Is it the lord chancellor?” said Malcolm eagerly, jumping up and following his father out. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Instead of jumping behind me like I expected, Fern threw her head back and laughed, all teeth and her pink tongue showing. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z I’m so happy, I feel like I’m jumping on a trampoline, just boinging around inside myself. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z In a far comer of the convent park we heard laughter, and when we looked we saw one tall, strong boy waving a flat stick, and all around him little boys jumping. Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Men and women scrambling down hemp ladders, dangling and dropping like fleas jumping from a dog, plummeting into the increasing surf. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z She thought of the red thing—the red thing that hadn’t actually been red and was clearly just a jumping fish—and then she heard a peculiar, rhythmic thumping. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z “I hope you right. I don’t approve of getting up too fast and jumping right in some water.” Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z It seemed the presence of a tiger had saved me from a hyena—surely a textbook example of jumping from the frying pan into the fire. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Both females, playing together, jumping over a log, batting an old pumpkin with their paws. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I could tell because there was a sproiling sound that must have come from Winn-Dixie jumping up on the bed, and then there was a sound from the preacher like he was real surprised. Because of Winn-Dixie 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z I was much more comfortable flying over a bonfire at 32,000 feet than I was jumping over one, even if it did deprive Stephen Kellner of another excellent opportunity to be disappointed in me. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Maddie was trained not as an actual paratrooper, but she learned to fly the plane while people were jumping. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z Well, when I wrote that, I remember thinking that those cliffs they were jumping off, those were the Cliffs of Insanity that everybody tries to climb in The Princess Bride. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z And to demonstrate how fine she was, she passed her fist in and out of the hole a few times and did a jumping jack. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z For some crazy reason I started doing jumping jacks and yelled out, “Welcome to Norvelt! We are a friendly town!” Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “It must be very difficult to live in a city you can’t see,” Milo insisted, jumping aside as a line of cars and trucks went by. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z The third level was for poisoners: spitting cobras, jumping spiders, death bats galore. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Davy shouts, going in a full circle with the horse jumping and rearing. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z And all that time Charley had been jumping up and down on a yellow jackets’ nest! Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z I had a vision of opening the door, jumping out, and then running and running until I was out of sight. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Then began a sixty-second countdown, with maybe a hundred voices jumping in by the end: “... nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one.” Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I stand there, stunned, jumping as there’s three loud knocks on my door. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Meanwhile, I hear her jumping my father night after night until he begs her to leave him alone. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z The four of them grinned at one another, the jumping shadows from the emergency lights making them look even smugger. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z There were rackets and rods, balls and bats, and even ropes—for jumping Double Dutch or lassoing cattle, I guess. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z I shouted back, before jumping into the air and running down the hallway to my room in a childish manner that only brothers exhibit around each other. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z I followed the jumping light into the garden, where dry stalks pointed to the skies like scrawny fingers, and rotted, wormy vegetables sank into the cracks of the parched soil. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I had thought I had cut myself when jumping over my swords, one made of steel and the other carved out of a single block of jade. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z In 1904, long after Vincent's death, she will commit suicide by jumping into the water, just as she had once predicted. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Across the room his stereo amplifier was on, die radio needle jumping. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I remembered, thoughtlessly jumping up again and heading to the door. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z And while he wasn’t thrilled about spending nights at the trailer, it was the only surefire way to stop the delinquents— or whoever was sabotaging the construction site—from jumping the fence and going wild. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “But that can never be,” said Milo, jumping to his feet. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z I watch David jumping, his shadow hands fluttering. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z The trouble about jumping was that if you didn't pick the right number of stories, you might still be alive when you hit bottom. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z A checkered flag waves and our cars speed off, zipping down virtual city streets and jumping over police cars. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I don’t remember the other man jumping onto the tailboard and leaning into the back, where we were all sitting. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Tag was far less confident about jumping on other males, though. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He sees Lucas Cader jumping through the window to pick up a chair and break it across the giant’s back. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z It seemed like every time he went for wood, which was every morning, he spent the whole time jumping and jerking in flight as he walked. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z I was jumping through bushes, hoping I didn’t hit any booby traps, avoiding anything that looked like it might be a step easier. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z She ran out the door, through the picket gate, and onto the porch next door, stomping and jumping to keep warm. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z A large painting of horses jumping over a high hedge hung on the third wall. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z He showed a natural aptitude for jumping and loved competing, but nothing comes easy for my brother. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z The man screamed and banged on the glass, jumping up and down like a fat fly trapped in a bottle. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I’m in the science lab hallway, and several people, in fact, are asking me why I’m jumping up and down, and I’m not telling them.” Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z “He’s Indian, goes to Princeton, and took your number. And you’re not jumping out of your seat why?” Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z “That dead Griever I found—it ran this way, and we never saw it come back or go deeper into the Maze. Then those suckers we tricked into jumping past us.” The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She ran circles around the other children, racing and playing and jumping over fences. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Whistling, Sam swung off the bridge and dropped to the water’s edge, where he walked gracefully upriver, jumping stones and skirting marshes. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z The pack raced across the flagstones barking, circling him, jumping up to lick his filthy face, nipping at his legs. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He was jumping up and down, whooping and hollering. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m jumping on the bike and Eamon runs down the steps. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Lucy came running out the front door of the house, barking and jumping and wagging her tail. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z Grayson had a way of jumping into a subject without warning; it was during Maniac’s dessert that he abruptly said, “Them black people, they eat mashed potatoes, too?” Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z In his own way, he began moving around the fire, jumping up and to the side to imitate a whale breaching. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Arturo scrambled down the ladder, jumping off when he was halfway down. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z I’m walking away faster now, my blood jumping and Manchee’s getting excited from the roar of my Noise. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z “Dammit!” she shouted, jumping up and grabbing a towel off the sink. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z He wouldn’t know how it feels to always have someone jumping on you, how sad that can make you get. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I try to concentrate on the game, but little facts keep jumping in my head every time I look at Elizabeth. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z He could probably have made it down to Grand Central Station jumping by himself, but it saved time to be given a ride. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z I swing my legs around, jumping up, excitement filling me from head to toe. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Wes and his friend ran through a dark alley, jumping over trash cans and fences, trying to get to the other side of the complex as fast as possible. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Like jumping into a pool of cold water. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z The forebear flicked up and down, left and right, jumping from rail to rail with the slightest movement of the girl’s feet. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I started jumping up and down and dancing around like a lunatic, yelling and going crazy. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z She’d heard of modern-day singers jumping into crowds of fans and getting passed overhead by thousands of hands. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z She did not say this with any particular emphasis, but Roza knew she was being warned against jumping. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z "Didn't your mother ever warn you about monkeys jumping on the bed?" The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Athena drove them mad as a punishment, and they killed themselves, jumping from the Acropolis. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Sure, the last time I’d seen the enemy, she’d made me look ridiculous by jumping in and finishing my part of our team presentation. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z A big thunk followed, which was most likely Oliver jumping off the last few ladder rungs of his loft bed. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Juanita demanded, dumping out the sodas on the floorboard and jumping in the front seat. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z I did, jumping from desk to desk, since I wasn’t going to take any chances—Over My Foot! The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z The children ran down that section of path, slipping, tumbling, jumping from rock to rock. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Rabiya is almost jumping with excitement, her body a blur of limbs moving in different directions as she speaks. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z There was Percy, jumping up and down like a maniac, all dignity forgotten. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z When they got back to Alfred's stoop, James started jumping up and down, pounding on his chunky chest and howling so loud people leaned out of their windows to watch. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z The letter covered seventeen handwritten pages, its tone jumping from self-pity to anger to irony to guilt to a kind of feigned indifference. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Sounds like you’re jumping on the White Is Wrong bandwagon to me. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Immediately he shrieks, grinning and jumping and slapping the ground. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z He loved it even more this time, jumping onto the table and clapping. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah, a snowman, a big snowman!” shout Dennis and Lily, the two of them jumping round and round in circles. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z I could see myself jumping over backboards, defenders sobbing like babies, spectators gasping at moves no human had ever made before. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z “Avoid over-quick motions of any kind—running, jumping, climbing. The bandage may come off in two days. Do not get it wet.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z It’s June, tumbling into Alex’s bedroom with her phone in one hand, jumping up and down, her hair bouncing on her shoulders. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z The driver saw it at the same moment; he at once checked the horses, and, jumping to the ground, disappeared into the darkness. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z Figures were jumping from the machine, spraying white foam at the ground as they crashed through the burning flowers and into the river. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z From far out in the lake came the fat, rounded plop of a fish jumping, a precise and solitary sound, for the breeze had dropped away completely. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Harry wouldn’t have been able to sleep even if he had been traveling on a bus that didn’t keep banging loudly and jumping a hundred miles at a time. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I was just jumping down from the lowest branch when I heard something, like someone biting into an apple. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She descended quickly, jumping down the final six feet, rolling when she landed. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Black workers going home on foot ran helter-skelter down streets and alleys, ducking into doorways, jumping walls, crawling into cellars, the stampede of footsteps behind them. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “His name was Jahan. You called him Lieutenant. My sister’s name was Lis. You called her the Little Lioness. My—” For a second, I falter, and Mazen turns around, a muscle in his jaw jumping. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z “Do you think I’m going to put Kaitlin’s life in the hands of two people who are stupid enough to spend their time jumping other guys?” Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Next thing I know, I’m up off that floor, wiping away my tears, jumping up and down and clapping my hands. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z First things first after jumping from a train: you needed to check and make sure you still had what you jumped with. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z “You know a man got kilt here a couple years ago jumping in the big tank, and they told us we cain’t never let anybody go if they break in, no matter if they’re pretty.” Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z “Bar the door,” shouted the bug, jumping up and down and waving his arms. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z In the evening, monkeys could be seen in the forest jumping from tree to tree, returning to their sleeping places. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z She could be doing some high kicks or some jumping jacks, but no. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Isaac kept attacking the trophies, jumping on them with both feet, screaming, breathless, sweaty, until finally he collapsed on top of the jagged trophic remnants. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Yeah, riding a bike is more thrilling than quote-unquote jumping out of a plane. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I stare out the back-seat window, practically jumping out of my skin. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z Except when I hear the horn, I look outside my window and it’s raining and JB is jumping into a car with Miss Sweet Tea and her dad, ruining my plan. The Crossover 2014-03-18T00:00:00Z She shivered, though jumping was hardly any more dangerous than standing here beneath the looming towers. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z There was only one step on the porch and then a crunch as jumping feet struck earth. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z By lunchtime Gilly’s heart, which had started the day jumping with happy anticipation, was kicking angrily at her stomach. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z Matthew proceeded to jump repeatedly, not even coming close to reaching the fire escape, but he kept jumping nonetheless. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Suddenly all of the people in the stands were released, and they went crazy—jumping up and screaming and yelling. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z But he wasn’t prepared for the mass of black shirts coming at him in a crazy blur, like hungry rats jumping over each other’s backs to get to a speck of food. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The courtyard with its benches and cracked cobblestone ground is spattered with black-and-white bird droppings and filled with green-and-white uniforms and brown legs and shiny loafers, running and screaming and pushing and jumping. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Someone had drawn a hopscotch game just outside the school yard fence and she started jumping up the numbers, then turning and jumping back down them again. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z It killed a third of the native population before jumping to Puerto Rico and Cuba. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Hundreds of them, jumping and slapping the water. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z “Running backward, making applesauce, doing jumping jacks, gargling, blowing bubbles, slicing garlic, making a house out of playing cards, stringing popcorn, organizing furniture, drawing mazes, and making pinatas.” A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z “Yes, sir,” I said, putting my eyes on my tablet, but his slap had sent my leg to jumping. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z The people standing around were astonished to see, through the fumes and glare of the fire, a cat, a mouse, and a cricket, running, jumping, to safety. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z His thoughts were scattered, jumping from one image to the next, like the Rolodex but without a purpose. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Somehow, they managed not to fall off as Arion scaled the cliffs, jumping from foothold to foothold with impossible speed and agility. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z If you are figuratively jumping for joy, it means you are so happy that you could jump for joy, but are saving your energy for other matters. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z “I don’t have any friends,” I say, jumping and holding my finger. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z “Did you know some frogs can leap so far it’d be like a human jumping the length of a football field? They’re amazing jumpers.” Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z I stopped jumping and went over to investigate. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z As soon as I take the picture she is standing next to me, jumping and giggling every few seconds as she watches herself appear on the greenish film. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z You reached it simply by jumping off the ground, like Superman taking flight, and then swimming through the air, into the spherical zero-g “groove zone.” Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Doyle was jumping around and waving both of his arms over his head. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Up the stairs I went, jumping quite easily from one to the other, keeping well in against the wall all the time. The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z His bangs fell into his eyes as he started jumping around like a monkey, but somehow, he still managed to look cute. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “Sire,” said the Red Cow, “I beg you to remember that I am a decent, respectable animal and have been taught from my infancy that jumping was no occupation for a lady.” Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z “Nobody in our office wanted the assignment. Me either. But it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. Just like jumping off a diving board. Only with a rope around your neck.” In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m over here!” she shouted joyously, jumping up and down. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z All the snow-bridges that the blizzard may have laid across crevasses are gone, shaken down, knocked in by this drumming and jumping of the ice and the earth beneath the ice. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z He’s still real nervous all the time, jumping up whenever the door bangs or Lorena drops silverware on the floor. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z Still, I stood and started my jumping jacks, following Mitch’s morning warm-up routine even though he wasn’t there to motivate me. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Laney curtseyed seven times before running to Mama and jumping into her arms. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z To run there would be like jumping into the fire to escape the cooking pot. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Dad and his brother Clarence and sister Bennie never seemed able to quite settle down, always jumping up to walk real fast to wherever they were going, and talking fast too. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z The soldiers in charge stopped the sailor and demanded an explanation for our jumping the line. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The demon ladies were picking their way down the cliff, jumping from ledge to ledge like mountain goats. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Vonetta couldn’t take another excited minute of Fern jumping on the upper mattress. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z “Occupational therapy. David works on writing, jumping, stuff like that.” Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I certainly can’t talk because I’m too busy jumping up and down. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z |
| 随便看 |
英语例句辞典收录了117811条英语例句在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词及词组的例句翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。