| 单词 | lay in |
| 例句 | But the main interest of the picture lay in the sky. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z The wing lay in front of them on the colorful tablecloth. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z As he lay in his bed, he heard Karen’s door opening and the sound of small, frantic feet on the stairs. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Laura and Mary lay in their trundle bed and listened to the Sunday hymns, for even the fiddle must not sing the week-day songs on Sundays. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z One time I remember, we were in Rutherford, laying in a supply of tofu. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z The explanation, Bohr recognized, lay in the prevalence of distinct uranium isotopes. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z The biggest surprise lay in store for the migrants who had sold property and brought cash from the South, expecting to purchase a nice home in their new city. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Scarlett was thinking about the afternoon’s events as she lay in bed that night listening to the sound of the cars grinding their way along the main road. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z As she lay in the fork of the great branches, she felt a kind of bliss she had only felt once before; and that was not when she made her vows as a nun. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z It lay in halves, but the two parts seemed to be crawling toward each other. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z In the throne room, the Queen still lay in her crystal chair, and Taisin and Con paced near the windows as if they had never left. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Finally, with the help of several cranes provided by the city government, the statue known locally as "Iron Felix" soon lay in pieces on the ground, as the crowd chanted "Down with the KGB!" Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I lay in bed that night thinking that I ought to get a job after school. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z It was as if she lay in the middle of a huge slate-blue saucer or dish that went up and away on all sides to the horizon. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Beyond the open window, the garden lay in the heat of the early afternoon sun, full of bees and vivid flowers. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z The corpse lay in state for another five minutes and then, without warning or ceremony, lurched to his feet and casually strolled off in search of his own meal. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z The proof lay in my own front yard. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z The ground around her was bare, the grass lay in sad clumps at her side. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z That night she lay in her narrow bed upon the scratchy straw, listening to the voices of the living and the dead whisper and argue as she waited for the moon to rise. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I was transported in thought to the scenes of childhood: I dreamt I lay in the red-room at Gateshead; that the night was dark, and my mind impressed with strange fears. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z I put on my flannel pajamas and Andrea put on her flowered nightgown and we lay in the dark and talked and talked. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z After the old lady left, Edward lay in his small bed and stared up at the ceiling. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z But as these thoughts passed through Siddhartha’s mind, he suddenly stood still, as if a snake lay in his path. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z On the straw mattresses, men lay in various positions, but of the faces I could see, each of them wore a moronic kind of grin. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z She lay in bed as the hoots and laughter and bantering voices downstairs began to mushroom. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z When he was not complaining about not being able to work, he lay in bed, motionless, with an empty look in his eyes. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Yes, Stalin admitted, thousands of Soviet towns and factories lay in ruins. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Pippin lay in a dark and troubled dream: it seemed that he could hear his own small voice echoing in black tunnels, calling Frodo, Frodo! The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z The sky was a very pale, pearly grey, and the mist lay in great rolls, about the edges of the field, and thick on the horizon. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z She lay in the dark and knew everything. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z He lay in the floor on his stomach and reached down. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Father Cham lay in the center of the room on a mat. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Oranges, cocoanuts and alligator pears lay in neat piles on little tables. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z An apron lay in a heap in the middle of the floor. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z I needed to lay in a store of good feelings as well as stovewood before asking permission to go camping. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z They lay in silence, strapped to their couches and ready for launch. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z She lay in the bed, her small bare arms holding the bedclothes to her sides, with her violet eyes fixed on his. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z She looked down and saw that her hair lay in clumps all over her lap and on the floor, and she began to pick them up with slow, clumsy fingers. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z As she lay in the dark, her thoughts flitted here and there, never staying for long, like the glow of fireflies on a late summer’s eve. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z It was a nice, warm night, but we found Jeremiah inside his cabin a laying in bed. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Every ounce of food he had eaten earlier lay in vomited chunks beside his body. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Once he told me that some nights he lay in bed just praying for all the stray animals out there. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z They lay in the grass, their foreheads almost touching, their bodies stretched away from each other at a 180-degree angle. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z With this dry wind the wheat seed that lay in the ground could not sprout and Wang Lung waited anxiously for the rains. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z Two snakes, thin as lizards and not much longer than Meggie’s lower arm, lay in the casket. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z He had inherited her looks too, and the knowledge of it lay in his bold eyes. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z They formed themselves into a pair of wings, lifting me and carrying me away over Tent City and setting me down next to my Torito who lay in the middle of a lush-green alfalfa field. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z The same salt that lay in the bottom of the sea and in the sweat of a horse’s neck. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z As they lay in their camp that day Aragorn watched the flights doubtfully, wondering if Gollum had been doing some mischief and the news of their voyage was now moving in the wilderness. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z When the gun reports sounded, the villains already lay in a puddle of blood. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z For almost an entire week I lay in bed, getting some much-needed rest, occasionally joining my family for dinner or a walk on the beach. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z He had raked underneath the frangipani trees, and dead leaves and pink flowers lay in piles, ready for the wheelbarrow. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z The black curtains lay in shreds on the floor. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z He could hear clearly from the tiny bedroom upstairs where he lay in bed reading. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z It lay in a bed of bull kelp and I would have paddled by if Rontu had not barked. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z This two-legs, very big and very threatening, stood over him as he lay in the corner he had chosen as a sleeping place. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Their greatest difficulty lay in watching out for witnesses, but Kate and Reynie were good at this, and their teamwork produced excellent results. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z He who had been my benefactor within the College of Lucidity now lay in his sheets looking as vulnerable as a child, blinking at me suddenly in fear; yet he did not speak. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z He lay in bed, staring at the ceiling. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Perhaps the sense of magic lay in the unexpected transformations. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z A few chickens lay in the wagon bed, too, their feet tied together. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z The river lay in this direction; near its bank stood a grove of fruit trees—peach, pear, cherry, and apple. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z The cup lay in a small pool of blue-white milk. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Taylor and the high church officials were the first to file around the bier to wave farewell to the departed and get a glimpse of what lay in store for all men. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Zeno taught that the key to happiness lay in mastering the passions. Circumference 2008-11-25T00:00:00Z That night, Michelangelo lay in the large bed in their room and the children lay on their pallets all around him on the floor. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z I’d ask her as I lay in bed, my head aching. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z The fair’s greatest impact lay in how it changed the way Americans perceived their cities and their architects. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z But at night when the pigeons slept on the roofs and the people lay in their hotel beds, the square belonged to the horses and the winged lion that stood among the stars. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z And as I lay in bed, my mind swung back and forth—even when I tried to silence it—and it spun and spun, pointing in all different directions. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The dead lay in a row in the middle of the Hall. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Our clothes lay in random bundles about the floor. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z And then, a few nights before they were to leave for Tanaburi, Nok had overheard her parents talking as she lay in bed. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Ralph and Piggy lay in the sand, gazing at the fire and idly flicking pebbles into its smokeless heart. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Laundered and folded it lay in a basket her mother had used. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z In a letter to his wife in Brookline he wrote, “I am having a great deal of enjoyment, and I hope laying in a good stock of better health.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Father Amadi was standing by the window, close enough for me to see the way his hair lay in wavy curls on his head, like the ripples in a stream. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z I lay in bed most of the day, reading and writing in my journal. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z The body of a flight attendant lay in the bushes about ten feet away, her arms reaching forward as if she had tried to escape by crawling into the jungle. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z She gave what she couldn’t with safety withhold, and secured those things which lay in her reach. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z She lay in the soft bed, and now and then drifted off into dreams. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I lay in my bed at night and stared up into the darkness. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I only hoped it was a vision of what lay in the future for my own country. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I lay in the wet scum of dishwater as it soaks through my shirt and pants. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He never let them forget that their strength lay in unity. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z It amazed me that now my body was able to create a child, and it frightened me to think of the pain that lay in my future. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z He confessed to me in later life that he knew even then that his greatest pleasure lay in teaching. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I woke up early that morning and lay in bed, looking at the stars and savoring the thought of not going to work and of starting sixth grade for the first time that year. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Jody lay in his bed and thought of the impossible world of Indians and buffaloes, a world that had ceased to be forever. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z A huge pile of twisted metal, wooden planks, and crumbled bricks lay in front. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z For three days Samuel lay in bed, fighting the fever phantoms and putting names to them too, before his great strength broke down the infection and drove it caterwauling away. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z He lay in the mud, shocked, for a moment, then he climbed to his feet and lunged toward his son. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z At first Ophie thought the question was for her, but as her eyes adjusted to the gloom of the bedroom she realized that a figure stood over Mrs. Caruthers where she lay in her bed. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z And as I lay in her lap, she told me a story. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z In my room I lay in bed, lights off, but I left the door cracked for the first time in my life. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z The mountainside below the Shield lay in ruins. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Behind the little rise she had found herself on, the land sloped gradually down and then up again; the fullest view lay in front, across that immense prairie. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z We lay in the wet grass panting the rain like cold shot on my back. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z I lay in bed after Mama left and let my mind rake through the past, through the years when Jaja and Mama and I spoke more with our spirits than with our lips. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Whole days went by during which he just lay in bed and didn’t go to work. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z On his daily junket to town, Amarante Cordova had to climb over a dozen dead cottonwood trees that lay in his way like king-sized hurdles. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z We lay in the tent for three days while the blizzard yelled at us, a three-day-long, wordless, hateful yell from the unbreathing lungs. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z I lay in bed, my eyes squeezed shut, unable to make the simplest decisions. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z They all lay in bed and stared up at the ceiling. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z All around him the defenders who had been sent down from the wall lay in slumber. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z For a long time Adam lay in the cool water. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z That awoke the baby and the baby awoke Uma, who reached out, took him to her breast, and rocked him as she lay in the furry warmth of her skins. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z But there came a time when I stumbled and lay in the snow with the wind howling over me, and I didn’t get back up. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He just lay in a grove of thorny trees in too much pain to move. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Chacko lay in bed in the pool of light from his bedside lamp. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The main challenge lay in finding an entity to endow. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Now, as he lay in bed in the cabin, thinking about his trip to the mighty Rutabago River, he again asked his mind to dream. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z My father and uncle had painted the week before, so as we lay in our bedroom that night we could smell the paint. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Isabel lays in my aims a tiny boy, gasping his own first breaths with lusty cries. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z His farm lay in the river plain and was already alive with shoots of new corn. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z The night that Dr. Cuevas and his assistant cut open Rosa’s corpse in the kitchen to establish the cause of her death, Clara lay in bed with her eyes wide open, trembling in the dark. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The last wrapping fell to the floor and the thing that was in the parcel lay in Jane’s hand. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z But whether the future of nuclear technology lay in war or peace, dispersing an effective team of experienced researchers and leaving them without financial support would be a foolhardy course for the government. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z But an enormous obstacle lay in the way. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z We made vats of ice cream and lay in the sun. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z On March 3, as she lay in bed, Jessie gave directions about her last wishes to her sisters. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z From these acts, the Nazi leaders concluded: “We wanted to get rid of our Jews, but the difficulties lay in the fact that no country wished to receive them.” Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z At the wharf a fish packing plant exuded the odor of salmon bones, and the creosoted pilings of the state ferry terminal lay in among a fleet of mildewed boats. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z It was simple: crafted of silver, its only ornamentation lay in the fingernail-sized amethyst embedded in its center. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z We snuck outside in our pajamas and lay in the middle of the street. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Two bodies were removed, but “the other lay in a state of putrefaction for above forty eight hours.” An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z The Indians “died in heapes as they lay in their houses,” the merchant Thomas Morton observed. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z No ship from Orgoreyn lay in port that I might board and so be off Karhide’s ground by midnight, as I was bound to be. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z She tucked him tenderly into an old wooden cradle, and he lay in sleepy contentment, his dark face incongruous against a doll’s pillow. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Once free, he slid down to the floor, where he lay in a heap. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Not to mention whatever untold horrors lay in wait deeper in the city tonight. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z The three of us lay in our beds and listened to the news of the invasion. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z For two weeks he lay in bed delirious with fever, his teeth chattering, the tips of his fingers and toes black. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Mankind’s chief hope of escaping the wrath of whatever divinities were then abroad lay in some magical rite, senseless but powerful, or in some offering made at the cost of pain and grief. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Now, as Nhamo lay in speckled shadow and watched the ants wander over acacia thorns, she considered the implications of this story. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Opposite that, a small campground lay in the highlands on a path that branched off to the right. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z They lay in the leaves and the ash with their hearts pounding. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z “It's our bad luck they had a photographer hanging around doing nothing they could send out to take a picture of you laying in the street like a drunk bum.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Anise just becomes quiet on her own, and they stare at me silently like I’m a dead girl too, laying in an open casket as they all march past at my viewing. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z As I lay in bed, I did not think about going back to Enugu; I thought about how many card games I had lost. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z We histled he would attract the Enemy and I grabbed at his Ankles to fell him, & fall he did, & lay in the Sand without Sign of Life beneath the Glare of our Townsmen. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The truth now lay in Ishmael’s own pocket and he did not know what to do with it. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z The sunshine lay in a thin line under the window. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z When the cold was extreme, even the excellent insulation of the tent could not keep it out, and we lay in our bags as close to the stove as possible. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z He lay in the thicket, afraid to breathe. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z They lay in a field until dark watching the road but no one came. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z “But I been laying in there thinking I ought to be setting out here with you till you went to sleep.” Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z They lay in the grass together, watching as the soft light of morning crept up from the horizon. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Inside, a desk lays in pieces on the floor. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z So we lay in the tall grass between the soccer field and the woods, passing the bottle back and forth and tilting our heads up to sip the wince-inducing wine. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z He never moved or cried but lay in her arms as if in a coma. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z On June 30, 1975, when North Vietnamese troops crashed through the gates of the presidential palace in Saigon and raised their flag above the city, Lyndon Johnson lay in a Texas cemetery. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Train cars whipped past as he lay in the dirt, bruised and stunned. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z I lay in bed, listening to her putter around in her bedroom. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z She lay in her bed for a long time, listening to the singing of the birds. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z The new snow lay in skifts all through the woods, along the limbs and cupped in the leaves, all of it already gray with ash. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Her hands lay in her lap, withered and limp. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Lennie sat in the hay and looked at a little dead puppy that lay in front of him. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Fifty yards away he lay in the surf pleading in a soft voice for help. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z In the nights, while she lay in bed waiting for the tranquilizers to take effect, she often put her hand to her navel, like a fisherman checking his line. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z If I had had any notion of what actually lay in store for me, I might not have wished so hard for it. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z But usually the baby just lay in Charles’s lap, staring up at his father’s face with pleasure and equanimity. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The proof of her innocence lay in the bag of hairdressing utensils, which remained on the steps where Violet had been waiting. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He retched the wine up and lay in it a while, wondering if the ship would sink. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z In their diversity, the objects symbolized the peaceful mixing of cultures that Kondiaronk hoped lay in the future. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Later, Jamie said that as he lay in that hospital, he was convinced he was going to die. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z And the real meat of the document lay in its middle, pages six and seven. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Bill said he wasn’t hungry, but I sure was, and as night fell and the mosquitoes came out, I lay in my hammock and listened to my stomach gurgle, and felt sorry for myself. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Fancy silver eating and drinking utensils lay in a huge cupboard on the other side of the room. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z The confusion lay in a deeper, more secret place. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The kid lay in the very center of the bed. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z As I lay in bed that night, I thought it over. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z It was infuriating to find herself behind in almost every subject, but she knew that the fault lay in Hollywood Gardens Elementary and not in herself. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z The college lay in summer twilight, set back from the road by a long, sloping lawn. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Beyond the roof of the warehouse the ’hood lay in smoldering darkness, the amber lights of the sleepless glaring, forming odd patterns of bothered art. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The tongue lay in its mouth as harmless as a sandwich. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z I tucked it underneath his arm as he lay in the cart. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Little clumps of Sounder’s hair lay in the blood. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Sitting there, eyes tightly shut, anxiously wondering what lay in store for her.... The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z He was ever fearful of what lay in the shadows, and that ever-present dread, combined with his constant tilting at windmills, exhausted him. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z We ran into the nearby coffee farm and lay in the dirt watching the village. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Hundreds of destroyed fetterlings lay in mounds around him, like a fort made of defeated enemies, and yet several hundred more live ones circled him. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The fundamental problem lay in the fact that he had felt compelled to throw that word “individual” into the sentence. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Whatever horrors lay in the Mansion of Night, they weren’t meant for mortal eyes. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Later that evening, after the bus had dropped the boys off at their apartments around Clarkston, Grace lay in bed, sleeping, when he was startled awake: gunshots—fired just below his second-story bedroom window. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Out in a field dead bodies lay in untidy rows. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She lay in wait for the wayfarers along the roads to the city and whomever she seized she put a riddle to, telling him if he could answer it, she would let him go. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Her gaze went past him, out of the window to where the snow lay in heavy masses. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z He believed America would win the war, and he knew, even after all he’d endured, that if he had a future it still lay in this country. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z Seth lay in a contorted position, hair wildly disheveled, mouth open, legs tangled in his covers. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z He lay in the casket with his eyes closed. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Its gates lay in ruin; but over the barricade of beams and stones within no enemy as yet had passed. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z But tonight, as I lay in my bed with my mosquito net floating like a ghost around me, I did not hear any laughing. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Instead, unbelievably, while Booth and his gang lay in wait on the road on the outskirts of the city, Lincoln was giving a speech at Booth’s own hotel, the National! Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Fragments of the scorched box lay in her burned hands. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Willie and Drummer lay in wait for each other figuring out injuries to do the other. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Lanre had no gift for names—his power lay in the strength of his arm. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z But his real might lay in his arms. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Hundreds of stars lay in a bright smear across a velvety, black sky. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Lady Seymour lay in her bed, her eyes closed, the covers barely moving. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Early the next morning, Nathan lay in his bed and worked on the protection song that Pond was teaching him. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z They lay in rolls on the top shelf. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Apparently I lay in the back and slowly repeated the words “The. Symptoms. Generally. Associated. With. Concussion.” Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z “Can’t you see the wolves is laying in wait? Don’t you hear folk sharpening knives and waiting on you?” The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z As she lay in bed, she kept thinking about Mr. Chris lying still in a high white bed, up in the hospital. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z A pitcher, overturned on a table, lay in a puddle of some thick liquid through which insects crawled. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I lay in bed, gasping, my heart hammering in my ears, thinking how much I missed my wife. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z She moved to within a few yards of where I lay in the bushes near the edge of the clearing. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z So whenever I lay in bed at night dreaming about Babiki and the moments we’d spent together, l felt like it had transpired in English because that’s how I remembered it. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z I like to lay in the dark and listen to the sounds coming up from the street. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z They had said what they intended to say, he realized; the rest lay in his lap. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z Burnham was a talented artist and architect in his own right, but his greatest strength lay in his ability to win clients and execute Root’s elegant designs. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z He lay in the dry wash, about where I’d left it to go running through the prickly pear. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z “You shouldn’t come near me,” I said as I lay in bed, my bones sore, my lips so chapped they bled. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z That night, I lay in bed with Dinah on my chest. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z But the mystery lay in the fact that no 2,4- D had been manufactured at the arsenal at any stage of its operations. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Mr. Loomis had been telling all this as he lay in David’s bed, having finished eating his lunch. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z He’d come down with a fever and they lay in the woods like fugitives. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z What degradation lay in being young, I thought, and fell to tearing at my nails. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I lay in bed and shuddered and shivered and dreamed all sorts of nightmare happenings. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z He lay in a welter of fine dust that had drifted into this dark, secret space over the years. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The whip was laying in front of him stretched out and resting like it was a rattler that had got a good bite in on someone. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z Though he was somewhat rotund, hard muscle lay in the arm beneath her hand. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z At the edge of the field were the elm trees, faintly stirring, and somewhere beyond that was the stream where the dace lay in the green pools under the willows. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Now, four days later, Nukita warned us that a similarly predacious swarm of print and television reporters lay in wait for us in Kathmandu. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z On these trips they ate salmon berries, then lay in the sun watching the birds. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z We lay in the dark, in our strange beds, until we fell asleep. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z She lay in the dark, propped up on the pillows, and stared at the lighter square of her window, at the heat lightning throbbing. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Although such interior exhibits were compelling, the earliest visitors to Jackson Park saw immediately that the fair’s greatest power lay in the strange gravity of the buildings themselves. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z When Liyana’s mother had measles as a girl, she lay in bed for a week in a dim room with lowered shades. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Tessie and I lay in our chairs, listening to wax being violently removed. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Since my search for a patron had come to a dead end, I knew my best chance for self-sufficiency lay in becoming an artificer. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Its beauty lay in its simplicity, the plainness of its curve; even its wooden scabbard was spare and plain. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z May lay in two feet of water with a huge river stone on top of her chest. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z No goddess was there, but a marvelous object lay in front of him, a bridle all of gold, such as never had been seen before. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z It was three o’clock; the church bell tolled as I passed under the belfry: the charm of the hour lay in its approaching dimness, in the low-gliding and pale-beaming sun. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z She had talked with Frank about it late one night while he lay in bed whistling some ragtag tune and she sat before the mirror and rubbed bleaching cream into her skin. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z I lay in the dark, the criminal snores of my brother honking in the bunk beneath me, and I thought of my mother’s sweet smile. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z And if both led to terror and death, what good lay in choice? The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z The faintly lit hatchway lay in the dark of the yard like a grave yawning at judgment day in some old apocalyptic painting. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z But as I lay in bed that night, listening to the sea on the rocks and the northbound wind, I wondered what kind of sickness those people had had. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Their only hope lay in trying to sail out of reach. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z The town lay in the midst of a checkerboard of prosperous farms, with fields of grain and hillsides of orchards where, in spring, white clouds of bloom drifted above the green fields. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z But he had scrawled on a piece of paper that lay in the lamplight: The Awakening 1899-04-22T00:00:00Z At her neck Pantalaimon lay in his polecat shape, his fur glistening, and Lyra’s hair lay damp across her forehead. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Darkness lay in the corners, and the marble cupid smiled down on them with chubby good humor. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z Our best chance for survival lay in finding somewhere the soldiers could not hurt us. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z It lay in wait for him, out here, the force which he had felt busily penetrating his specific apartment. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z She lay in bed, wracked with nerves, as he ate alone downstairs. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z In this position he lay in a stupor of half-sleep for about twelve hours. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z The culprit lay in the flattened path, raised up on his elbows, staring at the damage, guilty. Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z The boy reached into his mother’s lap, where the golden half-kernels lay in the folds of her apron. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z For him, the lure of the village lay in his parents’ graves, the house where he had narrowly escaped death, and in the person of Bathilda Bagshot. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z His mother lay in an untended grave, a victim of throat cancer. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Stonesnake offered to lay in wait for the pursuit and surprise them when they came. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z It lay in a strip from the foothills of the mountains to the banks of the Illinois River in northeastern Oklahoma. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z For the first time, he grasped the awesome responsibility that lay in his hands. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Something fluid and silvery gray went slithering to the floor where it lay in gleaming folds. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z I could see into the basement where mangled parts of children’s bicycles lay in dusty heaps. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z She lay in a supply of after-school snacks, and she gave me a key to the back door, the one that opened the add-on living room. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Late that night after the fire was made, the cold supper eaten, the surface dust removed, Nel lay in bed thinking of her trip. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z An answer to running away, and also to going home again, lay in Angel. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z She lay in the darkness, waiting for the strength to return to her limbs. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z I lay in bed for a while, listening to Isaac breathe and the wind knot around the bare branches outside. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Every thought of Momma reminded me of my plan and what lay in store for me if it didn’t work. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z That night, Magdalys lay in bed staring at the dark ceiling, her fingers laced behind the silky headscarf Miss Bernice had lent her. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z His mother lay in her chair, with her legs stretched out and pressed together; her eyes were almost shut from weariness. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z When the zigzagging UFO comes he lays in a salvo of torpedoes only if the asteroid storm isn't too heavy. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Pizarro’s military advantages lay in the Spaniards’ steel swords and other weapons, steel armor, guns, and horses. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z I think I passed out or lay in a daze. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z We lay in our beds listening to Nelson’s steady, high-pitched begging. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The children were blissfully unaware of the festive fate that lay in store for them, and were delighted at their governess’s return. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z I lay in bed with the flu, while the February winds howled around the apartment house. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z The cleaver and severed hand lay in the dust at Piper’s feet. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z It still lay in furrows, looking rather desolate, and a few weeds had come up. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z For the first minute or two, he lay in drowsy security, not remembering. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He gathered some boards scattered beneath the house, stood them on their sides so no one could see him, and lay in the dirt. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z At the hospital, while she lay in a drugged fog, the doctors coaxed the baby from her womb. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The tiny puppy, motionless but for its labored breathing, lay in the curve of her belly, the way any puppy would. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z The woman people called Violent now because she had tried to kill what lay in a coffin. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z He lay in his bed that night, wide awake, watching the clock on his bedside table. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z He stopped, his dark analytical eyes flickering from the gun in my hand to the doll that lay in the dust, then back again. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z That night I lay in bed with an emptiness chewing away inside of me. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z She lay in bed and watched the horizon light up in garish shades of orange and yellow. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z I lay in bed at night praying to Him to make me strong, to rid me of anger, to make me a man, and He listened, and I began to change. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z While Emily lay in obscurity on the floor, in the shadow of a sofa, with a medical uncle applying an expert tourniquet, a dozen relatives worked to calm her sister. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Jess lay in bed, the note from her lost best friend clutched tight in her hand. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Henry’s clothes lay in a heap on the floor where he’d left them that morning. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Harry lay in his dark cupboard much later, wishing he had a watch. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z These people, whose origins lay in the salaried middle class and the upper grades of the working class, had been shaped and brought together by the barren world of monopoly industry and centralized government. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Then like country folk without any cares, we lay in the meadow, surrounded by tallgrass, and wove garlands of white daisies and purple columbines to crown each other. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z “She ...” Kvothe’s head was bowed so low he seemed to be speaking to his hands laying in his lap. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He was reminded for a moment of Tarawa atoll and its seawall and the palms that lay in rows on their side, knocked down by the compression from the naval guns. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z We lay in pain by the path and said nothing. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z On the floor two dresses, one black, one pink, silky expensive-looking things, lay in a tangle, and round this pile lay kicked-off shoes on their sides. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z He wondered what lay in the far distance where he had never gone. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z The stone Pensieve lay in the cabinet where it had always been: Harry heaved it onto the desk and poured Snape’s memories into the wide basin with its runic markings around the edge. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z If there was hope, it lay in the proles! 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z The real power of eugenics lay in the manipulation of genes—not in the selection of features. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z Twenty feet away, a bow lay in the street. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Their only originality lay in the means they used. The Fire Next Time 1963-01-21T00:00:00Z The answer, I knew, lay in the discovery of the poison vial The knowledge of it put my father in danger. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z She lay in bed, staring at the wall. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Cabot flipped through the Bible resting on his chest as he lay in bed. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z The significance lay in the fact that my blackness and his concepts of what my blackness implied allowed him to expose himself in this manner. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Arthur went off with him, casting back a longing look on Lucy’s face, which lay in her pillow, almost whiter than the lawn. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z She lay in the dimness, watching the sky darken, until Mia knocked on the door carrying a steaming mug of tea. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She slipped the card into the math book that lay in the middle of Miss Harris’s otherwise absolutely neat desk. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z I lay in the emptiness, in the tiredness, with everything—even the hating—drained out. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z On one side of the plant a garbage can lay in the dirt. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Joe meant to sleep until noon but he awakened at seven and lay in bed for quite a long time. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I took a shower, and then lay in bed waiting for sleep to save me from the heat. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z Instinctively, with the dawn coming, I turned to Madam Mina, intending to hypnotise her; but she lay in a deep and sudden sleep, from which I could not wake her. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z The town of Crisfield lay in the sunlight before them, bleached white as the oyster shells scattered around the ground. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z The boy lay in a crumpled heap, barely moving, but Thomas was frozen by indecision, afraid to get involved. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I lay in my bed night after night staring at the ceiling and thinking, Why have I survived the war? A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Later on I lay in bed and saw the happy little moth, still alive, flitting from the night-light up the wall and back to the night-light. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z I remember believing that the key to all life lay in articulating the precise difference between “the Black Aesthetic” and “Negritude.” Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Grover’s crisp card lay in his hand that morning; the raised letters shone. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z A plantation was a plantation; one might think one’s misfortunes distinct, but the true horror lay in their universality. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z How many dead lay in the ground beneath his feet? Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He remembers his memories of her; how thinking about her as he lay in bed next to Violet was the way he entered sleep. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z The sunset was fading quickly, and by the time I made it down the apple tree most of the courtyard lay in shadow. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Mom lay in bed with her eyes tightly shut, her face a waxy yellow. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z That night, he lay in his room in the Boys’ Quarters and tried to concentrate on The Mayor of Casterbridge, but it was difficult. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z She lay in bed and looked at them. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z His only hope for survival against the razor-like slashing of the other dog’s teeth lay in the thick protective folds of skin around his throat. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He lay in his bed, staring at the ceiling. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Smoke lay in the valley, and roofs, a spire or two above trees. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z He remembered sitting on a hard church pew swinging his legs while his mother lay in a box at the front of the church and would not get up. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z As he lay in bed, he realized how time seemed to stop when he was high, how the drug—smoking it, feeling its effects, recovering from it—made him forget everything else. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z He failed to recognize that though the immigrants felt injury in losing the job, the insult lay in losing out to blacks. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z All lay in uneasy silence, putting me in mind of the abandoned village where I had first met Bear. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z The tribe lay in a semicircle before him. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z The Maps for Section Two lay in a messy heap. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z The boys lay in the pine needles and looked at the lonely sky through the pine branches. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Sefia twisted a couple of locks of hair in her fingers and looked to the book, where it lay in the nest of rope like an egg, ready to hatch. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Even the smallest children—Lily’s age and younger—knew that it lay in the future for each of them. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z Later, as Florida lay in bed listening to the wail of the freight train passing through Boxton, she thought about the old lunatics and about going down a river in a boat. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z The field stretched along a highway that ran from Burundi to Congo, and cars whizzed by us as we lay in the dirt. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z The prince lay in the grass, whimpering, cradling his mangled arm. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I lay in the grass for some time, my heart clamoring in my chest and my limbs weak as water, before I could compose myself enough to continue on to the playhouse. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z He pointed to the creek where Cico lay in wait for the golden carp. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z And then Kino awakened, with the evil music pulsing in him, and he lay in the darkness with his ears alert. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z A thick fog lay in the valley below, a smoldering cauldron of white from which only the treetops protruded, stark and Dantesque. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Instead I lay in bed and waited for Aaron to call. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z Plump berries lay in a pile on a leaf beside him, and he popped one into his mouth. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I lay in bed, trying to ignore the phone ringing constantly, and replayed everything I’d seen that morning in my head. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z “You’re getting the knack,” approved Mercy when a few misshapen little balls finally lay in the basket. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z I lay in my bed and asked myself what sense it made. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z “We’ll get married,” he said to her hours later as they lay in bed. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z And then he lay in his bed warm and satisfied while in the kitchen the woman fed the fire and boiled the water. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z Her mother lay in bed, awake; she was pleading with Gabriel, who had been out drinking the night before, and who was not really sober now, to mend his ways and come to the Lord. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z We need much bigger pockets, I thought as I lay in bed, counting off the seven minutes that it takes a normal person to fall asleep. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z The smoke lay in thin layers across the room. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Piggy paused for breath and stroked the glistening thing that lay in Ralph's hands. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Rubbish and abandoned placards lay in the dirt. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He lay in a red mist of death, the life ebbing from his broken body. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z When she could finally open them, she saw that beautiful white sand lay in front of her. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z One of them had a strange, secret-basement plot that led me astray, while I lay in bed trying to fall asleep, into long fantasies that felt sinful. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z She lay in bed looking at the sky, listening to the footsteps below, the voices muffled by walls and the sheets of rain punishing the window. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z The sky was thick and gray, smelling of heat and rain; long mists drifted down between the ridges, lay in pools in the woods, rose toward the sun like white steam. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “And then, one night, as I lay in bed, he appeared before me.” The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z But on the last Sunday of that April, a Sunday of sunlight and bright sky, Jethro lay in the grass on Walnut Hill, and rage mingled with the grief in his heart. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z His jeans, sneakers, T-shirt, and Flamingos jersey lay in a messy pile nearby. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He lay in a shallow depression and heaped piles of dry leaves over himself until he felt warm again. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z The man lay in a puddle of black water, offering up a lobstered gauntlet in token of submission. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Her knapsack waited by the door, and she lay in bed unable to sleep. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z And later, when he lay in bed, trying to make words out of the murmurs in the other room, he heard his father protest, “But, Ruth, I didn’t give much for him.” The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z The black man lay in the shadow between two round rocks. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z We lay in the gutter for six hours, waiting for nightfall. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z These she presented to her daughter, who sat in a chair by the window or lay in bed fingering, fingering her hair. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z The ball lay in Mrs. Roberts’s court now. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z Turner lay in his room, shivering even though he was still dressed, listening to the familiar sounds of his parents moving around in the room below him, coming up the stairs, closing the door. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Fool, he thought to himself afterward, as they lay in the center of the sagging mattress amidst the rumpled sheets. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Adam lay in the four-poster bed where the twins had been born. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z The difficulty, of course, lay in knowing how and when to distinguish between philosophy and theology. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Later, they lay in bed together, and the air was so still and noiseless that the gurgling sound from his stomach seemed loud. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The packets leaned against each other at angles and lay in untidy stacks. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Bright, lifeless roses that lay in peck baskets for months until the specialty buyer at Gerhardt’s sent Freddie the janitor over to tell the girls that they could use another gross. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z He missed his mother, Chella, who had died in the same corner of the room that he lay in now. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Hope they find me soon and don’t let me lay in here too long.” Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z But now, as she lay in bed, she wondered if it was selfish of her to want Dallas and Florida to stay. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z At last milady flailed away with her hand brake on, and the kind of a day I had built lay in ruins. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Mom, covered in blood, heard the attackers talk about torching the pile of bodies she lay in, and she managed to remove the bodies on top of her and quietly crawl away. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z That night, I lay in the dark and drew the falling bird in the air: the wings, the tail feathers, the long beak. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z The quiet, licking flame lay in an insulated recess behind clear quartz. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z For several days Cathy lay in a cave of shock and opium. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Whether he lay in the sun on the cabin porch or by the side of the road, the one eye was always turned in the direction his master had gone. Sounder 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Selitos spoke the long name that lay in Lanre’s heart, and at the sound of it the sun grew dark and wind tore stones from the mountainside. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He lay in the dark wondering what would happen next Later he began to think about Queen Guenever. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z What do you see in this weird white girl? park That night, Park lay in bed thinking about Eleanor thinking about him, writing his name on her book. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z The only real clue lay in the words “refs unpersons,” which indicated that Withers was already dead. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z A child’s boot and stocking lay in the gutter, next to an overturned rain barrel. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Way off into the distance, as far as they could see, the land lay in rolling swells, with clumps of shadow in the low places between them. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z As we lay in ambush, we began to realize that the place was empty. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z After he’d tom it up, he looked down at the pieces as they lay in the wastebasket. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z There were ulcers on his arms and breast, kept raw by the filthy sleeping-bag he lay in. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z He set it on the table, lay in the middle of the floor in the fetal position, and cried, with the reek of their musty carpet in his nostrils. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z It lay in the parlor for an hour. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z I lay in bed for a minute or two, trying to collect my thoughts; then I got up, found my clothes, dressed as best as I could in the dark, and left. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z So after whistling my dog out of the garden, where he was digging a hole to lay in and get cool, I went by the Predmore house to find Pink. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z They lay in a sort of orderly disorder on the great dining-room table. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z And furthermore, Britten might want him as a witness against Jan. He smiled while he lay in the darkness. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Her best chance, she had decided, lay in seeking employment as a governess in one of the wealthy families. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z And Tom lay in the dark of his room, puzzled as a child. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z He lay in bed, thinking about the sufferings of his friend and colleague Dr. Musoke, fearful of what sort of organism had gotten loose among the medical staff at the hospital. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I lay in bed thinking it was probably the first time I’d been happy for a good long while. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z “Late one night I was so tired, Miss Love, I jest laid down on the cool fresh dirt. Right on her grave. Hit felt like when we used to lay in bed together talkin’. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z A little snow still lay in the shadow of the rocks by the pool. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z After they were gone he still wondered what it was about this mute—and in the early dawn when he lay in bed he turned over questions and solutions in his mind without satisfaction. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Reynolds lay in the dirt road, the aides bending over him. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She lay in bed staring up at the coffered ceiling until she heard the first rooster crow. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z She lay in bed so much, she actually felt dizzy when she got up Sunday afternoon to eat dinner. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z And when Emma lay in bed with her, the baby reached out to touch her mother. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I lay in bed the next morning, feeling mightily burdened. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z As she lay in bed, she realized that, no matter what the outcome, all of their lives had changed forever. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Laura put her tongue quickly to a little bit of the white snow that lay in a fold of his sleeve. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Doc arranged them in long lines and very slowly they straightened out until they lay in symmetrical stars on the concrete floor. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z That night, after the dinner, I lay in bed, tense. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z As I lay in bed that night, Uri’s voice came through the darkness. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z But if there was hope, it lay in the proles. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z For hours, I lay in my bed thinking about the DiAngelos and wondering what they were doing. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Xan sat cross-legged on the rough plank floor, and the baby lay in the hollow of her skirts. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z The lumber and tools lay in a careless heap. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Overwhelmingly, though, their experience lay in the clothing trade. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z We studied each other for a moment as I lay in bed. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z Then I lay in my own bed, looking out the window at the purple sky over Islamabad. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Naked white branches lay in a neat pile on a lawn not used to the light. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Then he looked at the lake again, saw how it lay in the wide, flat greenness—how there were many lakes around it. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z Every night as I lay in bed I turned these new words over in my mind. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z The island homes were damp and moss covered and lay in solitary fields and vales of alfalfa, feed corn, and strawberries. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z One cocky-looking guy on a glossy black bat actually lay in a reclining position, propping up his head with one hand. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Some lay in pieces: broken gears aller than a man, leather straps gone brittle with age, great vooden beams that were now explosions of white fungus, tuge as hedgerows. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Zigzag lay in his cot as everyone headed outside. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z “You’re a rich man. You can lay in bed all day.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I lay in bed in the dark and felt desperately sorry for myself. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z I lay in bed that night feeling that Christmas was ruined. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Nhamo lay in a fit of grief with her eyes squeezed shut. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He lay in a bright mist, though it was not like mist he had ever experienced before. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I lay in the grass with my eyes on the door, trying to imagine what he was thinking. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z He lay in wait for his father and wounded him terribly. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Kate’s rope lay in a tangle on the sand, and Mr. Curtain was running with surprising swiftness back the way they’d come. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Ash ran into the house and upstairs, down the hallway lit with flaming sconces and into her father’s room, where he lay in bed tossing and turning, the greenwitch chanting something unfamiliar yet unmistakably old. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z No one was in sight, but Scott’s bike lay in the driveway, the back wheel still spinning. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z She left the creature where it lay in a crumpled heap atop piles of jewels. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Somehow Ben had already been stung once, which meant he knew better than perhaps anyone just exactly what lay in store for him. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z That whole morning and afternoon I lay in the bed and thought about my eye and became more and more frightened. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z “Do you know how long we lay in that filthy hovel?” he snarled at Meggie. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Abbot Mortimer lay in the cloister gardens surrounded by his mice and woodland friends. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He lay in the leaves holding the trembling child. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z A shredded tire lay in the middle of the road near Clayton Avenue. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She lay in bed and stared at the clock. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z For thirty-eight days, I lay in a coma—sixty-six pounds of skin and bones. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Because I was self-contained, I thought it might be nice if I could invite people I met along the way to my home for a drink, but I had neglected to lay in liquor. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z I lay in bed crying, afraid to step into the room where I heard things breaking, but the next morning there were no mismatched pieces, no chips or fragments, nothing to sweep away. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z She lay in the dark of her bedchamber or knelt in her oratory, praying until her knees were stiff. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z When she heard that, for days she lay in bed crying and knitting dresses for her Baby Jesus doll. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Perhaps they lay in something more fundamental— the simple notion of everyone pitching in and pulling together. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z That night as I lay in the middle slot of my three tiered bunk, I heard voices in the distance singing. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z It might happen in the morning as he sat in school, or at night as he lay in bed. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z At times the zebra made noises about the predator just behind it, but mostly it lay in hopeless and sullen silence. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Dessie lay in her bedroom and her will battled the pain. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes, Soraya sleeping next to me, I lay in bed and listened to the screen door swinging open and shut with the breeze, to the crickets chirping in the yard. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I lay in the bed and thought about all the things that had happened during the day, and felt sad and depressed. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z In the shadows of one of them he came upon a box filled with newspaper, in which a newborn baby and a puppy lay in a shared sleep. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The night before William left, he lay in his narrow bed in the dormitory, staring into the darkness. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z The undone knot lay in a coiled heap at Maniac’s feet. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z After breakfast, I lay in my bed and began to think about my left eye. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z If the price of peace was the dissolution of the Union, many people felt that compensation lay in stopping human slaughter. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z And on Saturday night, after my bath, when I lay in my bed, my pillowcase, worn thin from washing and sun, smelled sweet. Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z The hobbits lay in a corner by themselves upon a pile of old bracken. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z I lay in shock in the water thinking about this, staring at the sky, looking for some flaw in my reasoning, some crack in my conclusion. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z There were gray slagpools of melted glass in the ditches and the raw lightwires lay in rusting skeins for miles along the edge of the roadway. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z They climbed the cliffs and lay in the sun. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z The stone wall of the garden lay in front of them. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z The morning light had broadened, gained greater depth, and lay in a clean sheet across the bay, giving it a silver tincture. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z As for the rifle, it lay in the grass where Father Gomez had laid it down, quietly turning to rust. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Dad drove, talking on the phone with the hospital, while I lay in the back with my head in Mom’s lap. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z He lay in the mat of creepers while the evening advanced and the cannon continued to play. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z Brutus lay in the rubble gingerly licking his bloody paw. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Now the fire lay in beds, stood in windows, changed the colors of drapes! The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z He lay in silence for the longest time, looking at the stars and listening to the soft murmurs of various conversations drifting across the Glade. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z “All right now,” the Prince said to Westley, who lay in the great fifth-level cage; “before we begin, I want you to answer me this: have you any complaints about your treatment thus far?” The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Kvothe stood and pointed at the paper that lay in front of Chronicler. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Dark water lay in a few shallow pools, but for the most part it was dry and the clay banks rose high enough to offer concealment. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z I lay in bed listening to the waves on the beach, and the owls and monsters in the woods. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z My older brother, Charlie, was snoring his face off in the next room while I lay in bed, translating my parents’ fight. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z For long moments I lay in the bed, Otto wrapped around me and me wrapped around my mom, her heart beating its familiar rhythm against my ear. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Morrie, dressed in pajama bottoms, lay in bed on his side, his head flush against the pillow, his mouth open. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I lay in my room with my eyes closed, trying to think. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Jody curried and brushed until a pile of dead hair lay in the stall and until the pony’s coat had taken on a deep red shine. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z He stopped at a giant boulder beside the trail, where Python lay in the sun. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z So he came up with a plan as he lay in the dark. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z And then she turned off the light, and Edward and Abilene lay in the dark of the bedroom. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z This morning I lay in the bathtub thinking how wonderful it would be if I had a dog like Rin Tin Tin. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Usually while I lay in bed, I liked to think of new things I could do for Lynnie. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Only when Ugwu lay in a real bed did he think that perhaps he was not going to die after all. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Fragments of wooden crates and barrels lay in piles in different corners, along with rusted metal chains. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Their value to society lay in their roles as wife and mother. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z At night, Mariam lay in her cot and wondered what his house in Herat was like. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Casting aside furniture that lay in their paths, they rushed for their guns. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z I fell clear to the ground and lay in the dirt, too tired and hurt to get up. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z I lay in my hiding place, praying he might head for the kitchen window and egress. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z He lay in wait as the shadowy creature came closer and closer, and when the time was right, the badger pounced. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z He was smiling, exhilarated, liberated and meanly enjoying a weapon he did not know lay in his arsenal. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He lay in bed, only a few seconds from deep sleep, caught in a deadlock of impulses, unable to rise to the land of the living. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He lay in the high barn loft all night, listening to distant animals and insects and trees, the little motions and stirrings. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z Power lay in the brown swell of his forearms: authority sat on his shoulder and chattered in his ear like an ape. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z “I didn’t get out at all until I came here. We never left Garland except to lay in supplies.” Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z Skinny dogs lay in the sun of the unpaved road; open sewers at either side obliterated the spicy smells wafting from cooking fires. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z I lay in bed, reading the papers I’d picked up at the meeting. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z He put wood on the fire and fanned it to life and they lay in their blankets watching the flames twist in the wind and then they slept. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Stick turned over, facing away from me, and lay in his bed without moving. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z I thought about lying in that hole while Andrius lay in a bed, a Soviet bed. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I lay in the dark, fists clenched and teeth sharp, thinking he meant to do me harm. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z The injured lay in mismatched beds in a makeshift hospital room, watched over by a nurse with a bulging glass eye. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z His eyes searched for Hushpuppy, who lay in the yard licking his hindquarters where he had been kicked. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I held my hands in front of me, and the toadstool lay in my palms like a delicate treasure. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z I lay in bed feeling feverish as I tried to rewind what I had done and find a way to make it so that it had never happened. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Ellen lay in her bed, limp with the agony of a headache. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z Watson once told a journalist that Franklin’s fault lay in her dispassionate approach to her own data: “She did not live DNA.” The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z Stick lay in the bed, propped up against pillows. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z She lay in the camp hospital, trying to give birth to a baby she had thought she’d be having in Reno, Nevada, where she and her husband Shig had relocated in 1943. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z “We’d all be dead without the police. We’d all be laying in our beds with our throats cut open from ear to ear.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z And now, on this first morning of her new life, she lay in bed a few minutes to relish the quiet of the empty attic. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z She lay in her little Goldilocks’-choice bed, her eyes sand dry and as quiet as glass. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z The furniture lay in heaps of splintered wood and feathers. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z His instinctive genius lay in unearthing patterns—systems of organization—that lay behind the specimens; not in Kingdoms and Orders, but in kingdoms of order that ran through the biological world. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z Now everybody was inside, the drawbridge was permanently up, and Glatisant lay in the moonlight at the foot of the tower, her head gleaming like silver. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He lay in bed, drifting in and out of sleep. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z The very next night, after they returned from Kobe, Hanako lay in bed and thought of Kiyoshi, and she wasn’t able to fall asleep. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He lay in Guitar’s bed face-up in the sunlight, trying to imagine how it would feel when the ice pick entered his neck. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Too weak to groan, he lay in his own filth and shut Ids eyes. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z When it was all over, several buildings had been wholly or partially burned—including another house belonging to Abe Greenberg—and the windows of dozens of businesses lay in shards on the sidewalks. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z We drank beer on the beach and lay in each other's arms until the sun was only a memory burned into our brains. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z He stopped in the doorway and was still, staring at the man who lay in his blood across the hearth. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z Then after a while it was better and I lay in bed and listened to the heavy trams go by and way down the street, and then I went to sleep. The Sun Also Rises 1926-10-22T00:00:00Z He lay in his small bed next to Abilene’s large one. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z I slid from the saddle and lay in the wheat, the itchy stalks poking through my shirt. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z My sole consolation lay in the fact that he would have to suffer this abuse only for a few weeks more. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z All the baby’s dismay vanished at once, and she lay in Sister Fenella’s arms, looking around with a lordly complacency. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z That night I lay in bed and thought about dying and going to be with my mother in paradise. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He unwrapped his mind from his body, separated the two, while he lay in the trench, pressing himself into the mud, luxuriating in how close and connected he was to the mud. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z When he was gone she stood there smashing cups and bowls and platters until the whole set lay in scattered blue and white fragments across the wooden floor. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z I lay in the grass so I wouldn’t have to feel Anastasia’s eyes on me, and stared at the clouds while Otto yawned and dozed. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Snow still lay in places where there was shade all the time, but it wasn’t anywhere else. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z While my dad lay in a coma, I had to start school. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Across the creek from Julia’s house, where the old washed-out road lay in crumbled chunks, stood a concrete abutment that once served as an overpass to the floodwaters of winter and spring. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z She lay in the center of her bed and dug her fingernails into her palms so hard they left a row of half-moons, to keep tears from falling. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z So I lay in a course straight for them. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z She was still a girl, a slight lovely girl who lay in bed and ate chocolates, a girl whose hair smelled like hyacinth and whose scarves fluttered jauntily in the breeze. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z The anger inside her went on boiling and boiling, and as she lay in bed that night she made a decision. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z He had learned that safety lay in silence. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I was sure he had a fever, for though the day was cool, his hair lay in damp curls on his forehead, and there was a red spot high on each cheek. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z The fried eggs lay in rows on their platter. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he was licking his bruised knuckles and looking at the bare stick, while the skull lay in two pieces, its grin now six feet across. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z I stumbled over a stick that lay in the road and first cursed it, then picked it up. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z I lay in it, swinging slowly to get my thoughts in motion. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z I went to work but came home early and lay in a dark corner of the basement, waiting it out. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Weeks, sometimes months, of sweats, fatigue, poor appetite, and pain lay in store for the unfortunate victims. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z Her daughter’s talents, Celia realized ruefully, lay in her unsurpassed drama for the everyday. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Now she lay in wait to regale Mother with her own misfortunes at the hands of unappreciative men. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z Like this morning just after I woke up, I was laying in bed with my eyes open. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes they receded of their own accord, and the room he lay in grew impossibly large, terrorizing him with the specter of his own insignificance. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Take good care of yourself, young lady. You need to lay in some supplies?” Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I lay in the bed, under a lamp, and read and smoked cigarettes. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z She had somehow freed a candidate, and together they had discovered that the final test lay in Jahara. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Too miserable to eat or even read, for the next two days I mostly lay in my tent with my head in my hands, trying to exert myself as little as possible. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z In the yard, Aziza lay in a wicker bassinet, dressed in layers of clothing, a winter muffler wrapped snugly around her neck. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Aymo lay in the mud with the angle of the embankment. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z And at night, my mother would again tell me stories as I lay in her arms falling asleep. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Wrapped in that man’s cloak how gratefully I lay in the bitter dark until the dawn came stitched in gold! The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z His eyes flew open in the dark, his heart began to hammer, and he gave up on sleeping and lay in a state of terrible impatience for the rest of the night. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The saltines lay in the brown, frozen grass. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Full of hamburgers, sore of foot, sick to his stomach, but at least sitting down, he couldn’t even feel the disappointment that lay in the pit in the cave. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z “Go check the street and see if them colored boys is laying in wait.” The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z Those cheers rang through Nate’s mind as he lay in his tent at night. I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z Johnny lay in the ‘birth and death room.’This was hardly more than a closet with a tiny window off the kitchen, used for storage except in times of sickness. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z At night, Laila lay in bed and watched the sudden white flashes reflected in her window. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Foot-long icicles hung from their eaves and the snow lay in drifts against the north side of their house: they should have gone on being summer people. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z They lay in an orderly pattern, ribs here, legs there, showing through the remains of black pants and a black shirt. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Most of the time, Mama lays in bed all day, which means I have to look out for Charlie, who’s four and pretty annoying. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z I lay in that tub on the seventeenth floor of this hotel for-women-only, high up over the jazz and push of New York, for near onto an hour, and I felt myself growing pure again. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z He alerted the shopkeeper, who lay in wait; sure enough, that night the shopkeeper saw the intruders breaking in and blew one of them away with his single-barreled, 12-gauge shotgun. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z That night Lori and I lay in our rope beds and discussed New York City. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z A large shape loomed in the center, and lofts lay in high darkness along both long walls. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Papá lay in bed, white as the sheets. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z I hadn’t swept, and my hair still lay in clumps on the floor. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z When we got home, I went right upstairs to my room and wrote about what happened, and lay in my bed and tried to go to sleep—even though it was only seven o’clock. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “You can’t lay in bed and run a farm,” said Charles. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z So I just tried to ignore the whole business as I lay in the hammock with my nose in the same book I’d already read three times. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The afternoon sun sliced in through the cracks of the barn walls and lay in bright lines on the hay. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z I lay in bed and listened for a minute, then got up to see who it was. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z The remains of another sugar packet lay in a small coffee puddle next to her cup. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z She struggled to pull it off, to breathe, and finally lay in bed exhausted. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Completely demoralized and frustrated he lays in his canoe at day’s end and weeps. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Very early one Christmas morning as he and his wife lay in bed asleep, an explosion woke him. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Hazel lay in the warm, dark burrow with a delightful sense of security. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Heron had wanted me to carry some sort of war messages or spy reports or something, and that night as I lay in bed in the loft, I thought about it. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z They burrowed under the sand and lay in wait, for years even, for prey to happen along, and they were only a threat if you had the poor fortune of walking over one. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z She lay in bed and read books and thought of nothing. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Finally, it lay in a puff of sullied feathers. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z They talked, they bathed, they ate, they kissed, they lay in a trance of happiness murmuring words whose sound was as confused as their sense, and they felt they were melting with love. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z I lay in bed thinking: I’ve got to go it alone . Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I can lay in bed and tell just what time it is by how much traffic go by in the street below. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z At night he lay in bed listening to the waves. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Fadi lay in the cramped, dark space trying not to make a sound. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z I lay in bed thinking about how much I hated this move. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Great-great-aunt Florentine lay in front of us all, waiting, it seemed to me, for us to tenderly and truly send her to Glory Land. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Years later he’d stood in the charred ruins of a library where blackened books lay in pools of water. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z She lay in the hayloft with the chickens gathered around her until morning. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I could feel them coming as I lay in the dark of my cave. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z I looked at the coin as it lay in my palm. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z My father had only been dead two years, so Mother knew just what lay in Eliza’s heart. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The future lay in those forests he had explored as a young man. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z As it came closer it moved past the other greystone that lay in the grass, and I realized my eyes weren’t playing tricks on me. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Dobrynya dashed to where his sword lay in the loam beneath the tree. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Meridians of energy ran through every human being and animal and plant; they lay in limitless lines in the earth and the air like a vast web. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z I could have acted as the children lay in dream, and I did not. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z The boys walked back toward the Homestead, where the girl still lay in a coma. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He lay in bed and tried to pray, but all he could think about was the magician’s coin: there and then gone. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Momma wouldn’t talk right then, but later in the evening I found that my violation lay in using the phrase “by the way.” I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z It was already day, a windless and sullen morning, and the marsh-reeks lay in heavy banks. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z When we left the forest behind, the desert lay in front of us. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z A hint of a mocking smile lay in the flesh around her eyes. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z The shop where so much of the Thief Lord's loot had been turned into money lay in a small alley not far from the Basilica San Marco. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z That child, perhaps, lay in the cemetery next door. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z In the evenings she lay in his stall and talked to him, while Benjamin kept the flies off him. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z As far as I could tell, my best hope of getting out of this room intact lay in the boy’s unlined face. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z A ceramic pot lay in pieces around a pile of soil and the remnants of a plant. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z As I came into the village proper, I saw that all lay in ruin. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Mo and Elinor were asleep near the locked door, but Meggie lay in the dark with her eyes open, feeling fear ooze out of the cold walls. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z The chaplain made fists of his hands to keep them from shaking as they lay in his lap. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Fog lay in pillows in the folds of the hills; the distant mountaintops shone dazzling pink and white beneath rays of low sunshine that didn’t touch the Spitfire’s wings. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z I lay in the bed a while, staring at the windows. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Once night came, we kids all lay in our rope-and-cardboard beds, reading by flashlight or a candle we’d set on our wooden boxes, each of us creating our own little pool of dim light. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z The courtyard lay in deep shadow, but he could see that the pavement was strewn with bodies. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z A huge overgrown garden lay in front of them. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z I tried to keep my balance, but my penny loafers had no grip, and a second later I lay in the mud, too, my flowered dress splattered with gunk. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z She lay in the sand with her arm over her forehead. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z I was lucky to have a heavy timber to hold on to, and I lay in the icy water with my chin on the wood, holding as easily as I could with both hands. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z Instead he lay in bed and dozed off with a grin. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z It was actually nice to be able just to reach out and hold her sister’s hand while they lay in their beds. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z Monkey feces lay in loops on the floor and was squiggled in lines across the walls and printed in the shapes of small hands. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The sick lay in the stiflingly hot building unattended, calling out for water, moaning pitifully, and vomiting on themselves. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z I lay in my bed at night, Daisy Mae’s head on my feet, and looked up into the darkness and allowed my mind to go wherever it wanted to go. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “Why don’t you get the hell out? I don’t see any guards holding you. Go down to the South Seas and lay in a hammock if that’s what you want.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I lay in bed that night and said to myself: I’ll be for them, even though they are not for me. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z And somewhere down there, Montez lay in a hospital bed, or maybe on some dirty floor, unconscious and wounded. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Outside in the mittam, crisp saris lay in rows and crispened in the sun. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Stanley started to go, but Mr. Sir lay in the way. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z A coil of deck-rope of papyrus fiber lay in the gateway; this he used for lashing, and ran back to the same stool as before, fastening his eyes upon Odysseus. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Scabbard and hilt bore no ornament; the craftsmanship lay in its proportion and balance. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z It lay in sharp contrast to the festive stalls and banners of the fair. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z In the old crippled men and women of the plantation he saw what lay in store for his mother and father. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Stores of cooked and raw food lay in the makeshift baskets Nhamo had been able to produce. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z By the time the afternoon sun lay in long, barred shadows across the road, the cat was still traveling in smooth, swift bursts, and the young dog was comparatively fresh. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “Every time Lurvy slops him, the food runs down around the ears. Then it dries and forms a crust. He also has a smudge on one side where he lays in the manure.” Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z The Briggses lived on one of the lakes that lay in the heart of the city like a chain of jewels. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Hemme gave up all pretext of lecture and lay in wait for the next tardy student. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Mother’s solution lay in the bottom of the trunk in our chamber. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z That night he lay in his bunk in the schoolhouse, staring into the dark rafters above, thinking. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z I lay in bed all day and watched Grandma and Song Po-po work around the house. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Before them the mountains frowned, but their path lay in a deep trough of land and they could see only the higher shoulders and the far eastward peaks. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z He lay in bed for a fortnight in the airy bedroom with an ache in every bone, while Elaine kept herself outside the room. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z She lay in the mouth of the cave and wearily chewed and twisted the bark strips into twine. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z They had no idea the waking nightmare that lay in wait for them. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z Afterward, while rain, instead of hail, fell steadily, they lay in the shallow brook, laughing and joking, washing off the raspberry stains their hands had left all over their bodies. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I lay in that mahogany bed, tossing this way and that, unable to sleep. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z For several days, Henrietta’s corpse lay in the hallway of the home- house, doors propped open at each end to let in the cool wet breeze that would keep her body fresh. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z “While you lay in the fever, you spoke of them with great affection, as if they were in the room with us.” Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Toby covered himself with his T-shirt as they lay in the back of Lily’s truck, staring at the sky and talking about anything other than what had just happened. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z We heard Mom crying as we lay in bed that night. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z That night I lay in bed and cried my eyes out, all the while making sure no one could hear me. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z That night Coraline lay in bed, all bathed, teeth cleaned, with her eyes open, staring up at the ceiling. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z Rather, the trick lay in choosing a woman of the correct sensibility. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z There was no getting in that house where her clothespin dolls lay in a row. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z The Division lay in the open fields beyond the ridge. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z It lay in the drain gully, on its side. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z When dinner was over and bedtime crawled in, Jam lay in her sheets waiting for her parents to fall asleep, properly asleep, before she could risk going back into the studio without waking them up. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z On the fourth night a young man in Barrack 17 shot his wife and then himself while they lay in bed together—somehow he had smuggled in a gun. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z I looked up to see two agitated physicians and a nurse, and thought, It's too late now, and lay in a veil of sweat watching them manipulate the controls. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z I lay in bed and thought about writing back to him. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z The sand lay in a pale sheet without any crocodiles floating over it. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z So I lay in bed and listened to her mournful noise and didn’t feel love or hate or anger or anything at all except despair. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z The moonlight had broke free of the clouds again and lay in gray pools beneath the windows. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z And with the thought, he stood on his tiptoes and looked out to where Malaga Island lay in the dark of the New Meadows. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z I lay in my bed, the wind pouring like a river through the room, and tried to sleep. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z I lay in bed staring at the ceiling, trying not to think about anything, but my stomach churned and my eyes kept tearing up. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Sometimes she would beat Joe for no reason while he lay in bed or sat at the dinner table. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z She called on her father, the Lord of the Underworld, and summoned all the riches that lay in his vast realm. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z “If they’re not, we lay in wait, catch whoever’s bringing them red-handed, and bring them down to the courthouse, after freeing the orphans. We stay in touch via messenger dactyl. Any questions?” Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z That night I lay in bed wondering how many other times David had grinned and fooled me too, even though he’d felt awful inside. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The truest happiness, he said, lay in working hard and living frugally. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z He lay in the mud on the side of the embankment, his feet pointing downhill, breathing blood irregularly. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z May lay in the river, just beneath the surface. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Fighting the urge to throw up, he took one step after another, breathlessly waiting to see what horrors lay in the aftermath of the attack. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z She lay in bed thinking, “I just want to do something better than him. For a moment.” Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z When the bell rang, she blew out the candle and lay in the darkness, feeling the presence of the small body nearby. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z They came to fields where the petals had fallen.These lay in drifts all over the ground while the seedpods they left behind stuck up like green thumbs. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The floor was awash with it and David lay in the water. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z That night they climbed into their sleeping bags, put out the paraffin lantern, and lay in silence. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Much of Russia lay in ruins that summer. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z He lay in his bunk, staring at the ceiling and trying to control his racing heartbeat. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Lyra had stopped crying and found her thumb, and she lay in Malcolm’s tight grasp quite happily, interested in everything. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z “Your dad must be laying in a stack of it. That car’s been here I’d say three hours.” In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z The poor cat now showed the first signs of fear since leaving on his journey; he was alone, and the only way to rejoin his friends lay in swimming across the terrible stretch of water. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Grandmother lay in bed, looking gaunt and frail, her white hair spread around her face like a basilisk’s crown. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z I lay in the grass and stared up into the night sky. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z It was made up at Turin and reached Milan about half-past ten at night and lay in the station until time to leave. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z He lay in the stern and steered and watched for the glow to come in the sky. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes he dreamed that he lay in the dirt and cried and couldn’t make himself mount again. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z With everything ready for the morning, I finally lay in my bed. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Later, as she lay in bed thinking of pirates, fantasizing about them in their formfitting breeches, her hand wandered beneath the sheets. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z The air was full of flying dust and stone particles, part of the trouble lay in keeping one’s eyes open while striking. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z A slim ballpoint pen lay in his palm. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z My hair has slipped free of its braid and lays in hopeless tangles. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z “Look, you don’t wanna waste your evening messing with that character laying in the street. He’s some kinda bum. You look like you could use you some fun.” A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Rita lay in a puddle of milk, which the automatic mop tried to reach. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Then, after she had disappeared into the woods, he lay in the water for another ten minutes feeling the kiss many times. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z That night Mom and Dad spent a long time upstairs talking in low voices while we kids lay in our boxes. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z A small mattress and a thick white comforter lay in the corner of the room. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z I remembered them singing as I lay in tall grass that smelled like carrots. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z The administration area in which Hungry Joe had pitched his tent by mistake lay in the center of the squadron between the ditch, with its rusted railroad tracks, and the tilted black bituminous road. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Zeitoun lay in bed much of the day, wrecked by fatigue. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z A woman lay in the dirt, wailing, tearing at her short afro. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z As I lay in bed I thought how lucky I was to be going to school and to have a job. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z “See that one with the glass in it. Look at him. He laying in there. See him.” The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Miss Peregrine had gone completely stiff, and lay in Bronwyn’s hand with her eyes closed and legs sticking out rigidly. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I unpacked my suitcase and glanced at the door, wondering what lay in store for me on the other side. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Eight days ago, Jeanne lay in her bed of straw, staring through the smoke hole in her thatched roof. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z She lay in her bed, which was surrounded on all four sides with thin linen curtains. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He had a strange feeling as the slow gurgling stream slipped by: his old life lay behind in the mists, dark adventure lay in front. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Or maybe somewhere very remote, so we could lay in the sun together again. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The Democratic Party’s strongest asset lay in the weariness of war throughout the country. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z They came down, and here and there a shock and a scream, but the masses of men lay in rows in the grass, and in the distance a band was playing. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z 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 They lay in a silent, shocked heap on the floor, arms and legs so tangled Dimple had no idea whose limbs were whose. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Pollard knew what suffering lay in store for him but didn’t hesitate. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z But as she lay in the middle of the giant trampoline in Taryn’s backyard after three days of facing her empty locker, Ivy felt more abandoned than ever. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z In the dead night, Frodo lay in a dream without light. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z I lay in my bed and listened to the quiet voices of Alice and Jasper in the other room. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z But now it was okay, almost required, every now and then, to make some jokey allusion to these things that lay in front of us. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I lay in my parent’s bed with the lute beside me. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z A strip of bright flowers lay in front of the house, blooming against the cold. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z An hour later I lay in my hotel bed, listening to the rain. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z He liked the feeling of safety here in this warm and quiet room; he liked the expression of trust on the woman’s face as she lay in the water unprotected, exposed, and free. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z Six weeks and four days after being mistaken for his brother, Gabriel lay in bed, flipping through the channels of the television. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z He lay in the center of a red clay trail near the village of My Khe. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The verdict of the census lay in glum columns and rows. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Bookman paused, lighting a cigarette, slightly rearranged the single sheet of eight by eleven typing paper that lay in front of him, and continued. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The chickens lay in a mournful row with their legs tied together. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z It looked almost as if she was flashing her trademark smile as she lay in the brilliantly polished wooden casket. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Much of the South already lay in ruins. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Armpit’s wet towel lay in a heap on the floor, next to the terry-cloth bathrobe the hotel had provided. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z The end of the world lay in their eyes, and the beginning, and all the waste in between. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z A plump red cherry lay in the middle of each pineapple ring. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He was utterly unprepared for the sight of his hand when finally it was unwrapped and lay in the midwife’s aproned lap. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Shadow lay in bed, thinking, This is my first bed as a free man, and the thought gave him less pleasure than he had imagined that it would. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Tornait lay in her hands, his head on her fingers; he peeped softly and closed his eyes. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Its drama lay in its lack of drama, in its quietness, in the courtesies we felt impelled to extend to one another. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked out the front window to where the cart lay in the street and then he went up the stairs. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z He looked back, hoping the sea breeze might revive, but it lay in the hallway, stricken and still. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z I remembered a few times, before I was diagnosed, when I’d lay in bed and my artifacts would talk to me or to one another and I would listen to them until I fell asleep. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Later I lay in bed unable to sleep. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She looked up and smiled at him, but she was busy, gently washing a man who lay in the warm water. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z She lay in the snow, a pile of bones, feeling the air whip around her. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z The small squares of lawn that lay in front of each of the houses like perfectly aligned placemats seemed to stretch and join together as one great field of white. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z I lay in bed under the crucifix and pray ’til my fingers go numb on the beads. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Lay stone as you lay in hill or dell Grey stone leads to something something ‘ell’.’’ The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z As on the preceding afternoon, the trouble lay in assembling the cast. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I picked up a sliver of lead that lay in the street. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z A wooden walking cane lay in a corner. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z |
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